Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

1125. Handsome Scorpion: As expected, he's number one at saving his own life.

"Hehe, Shinto-kun, Captain Sakumo, it's been a long time..."

When Orochimaru appeared, he heard Masato's voice filled with Observation Haki. He looked over and saw the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, then let out his habitual wicked laugh.

joke!.

Cats have nine lives, but Orochimaru has eighteen. Killing him isn't that easy...

"...This guy really is the number one expert at saving his own life..."

Sasori was completely stunned. He and Deidara had been investigating Orochimaru for so long, and when they heard that Orochimaru had been killed, they even went to the crime scene and found the body of the White Phosphorus Serpent. As far as he knew, it was indeed Orochimaru. After all, Orochimaru had discussed human research with him, and he knew that Orochimaru had modified his own body. So the White Phosphorus Serpent was indeed Orochimaru's body. But now that he had seen Orochimaru, he finally understood why his bastard uncle had said that this guy's ability to survive was unparalleled.

If they're still alive after all that, who else could it be?

"Holy crap! I was heartbroken for days when I heard you were dead, but you're still alive?! But what happened to you?"

In an instant, Masato appeared in front of the second male lead in the pants, looking him up and down. The Snake-like figure was like a phantom and had no substance. He reached out and rubbed it, and sure enough, the entire arm passed through the Snake-like figure's body, as if what he was seeing now was the Snake-like figure's soul.

"Hehe... It's a long story. I didn't expect the Sharingan to be so powerful. During my reincarnation, I encountered some accidents and was invaded by Sasuke Uchiha. My soul has been suppressed in his body ever since. If he weren't so weak right now, I might not be able to get out... Itachi-kun is still so amazing. Even though your body has reached its limit, Sasuke is still no match for you."

After finishing speaking, Snake looked at Itachi Uchiha from the Ancestral Giant and then at the second male lead who was already sprawled on the ground, greedily licking his lips.

"...Sogga, since you're not dead yet, hurry up and think of a way to revive yourself. Don't even think about messing with this brat. If you want a good body, I'll find you a few more powerful ones in a while. Right now, you have more important things to do."

Looking at Snake's greedy and lustful eyes, how could he not know that Snake also had designs on the second male lead? This guy dared to engage in a soul-clash with the eldest son of the Six Paths Elder—if he didn't die, who would...?

However, considering their long-standing friendship, he really didn't want to see Orochimaru suffer anymore. Uchiha Itachi's Totsuka Blade was a sealing artifact!

"...There is a way. I can revive using the Sage Art seal I placed before. Now, besides Sasuke, the only other person with my Sage Art seal is my former disciple Anko. What happened?"

Seeing Masato's serious expression, and knowing Shiki as he did, it didn't seem like he was just fooling him; something big must have happened.

"It can't be explained in a few words. Go to the respawn point and respawn first, then come back to me and I'll explain it to you slowly."

Although what Snake said was rather complicated, Shinto understood the general idea: he could be resurrected!

Orochimaru is truly amazing. Even as a spirit, he still managed to leave himself a way out. His survival skills are far superior to Kaguya's...

"...I'll come see you in a couple of days."

Orochimaru glanced at the second male lead, then at Itachi Uchiha's Totsuka Blade behind the red skull...

Although he longed to fight Itachi Uchiha again, after knowing Shiki for so many years, Shiki's attitude told him that this time something truly serious had happened. Ultimately, he resisted the temptation of the second male lead and the idea of ​​fighting Itachi again. His illusory figure gradually rose and drifted towards Konoha...

"Scientists are truly fucking amazing... And you guys, why are you so eager to fight among your own kind? Uchiha Itachi, while you can still speak and with White Fang here, go and explain things to him..."

Watching the "spirit" drift towards Orochimaru, Shinto sighed sincerely before speaking to Itachi Uchiha, who was already low on health but still insisted on unleashing his ultimate attack.

Ultimately, this kid is the most pitiful person in the ninja world. He lived for his clan when he was young, and for his village when he grew up. In the end, he even sacrificed himself for his younger brother.

His life was far more tragic than his older brother Minato Namikaze's. Even though Minato died young, at least he reached the pinnacle of life and married a beautiful and wealthy woman, while this guy remained a virgin until his death...

"Ahem...! Lord White Fang, Captain Kakashi, it's been a long time..."

Uchiha Itachi glanced at the second male lead sprawled on the ground, then at White Fang and the others who were walking over. He then released his ancestral giant form and came to White Fang and the others, beginning a flashback that lasted for more than ten episodes.

Uchiha Itachi was a genius among the Tenchu. While others were still playing in the mud at the age of three, he was already contemplating the meaning of war. He could also master the clan's ninjutsu at a glance.

Everyone used to say he was the hope of the whole village... cough! The whole clan. He used to think so too. Born into the most prestigious family in the ninja world, the young clan leader, the first legitimate heir of the Uchiha clan, and a super genius himself—wasn't he just like the protagonist in novels and movies?

Even after his family broke with the village and he slaughtered his own family to prove his Dao for the sake of the village, it did not change his belief that he was the protagonist. In fact, he suddenly went from being the hope of the entire clan to the hope of the entire village.

Who could possess Kage-level power at the age of only twelve?

Isn't this the main character?

But when he discovered he had a terminal illness more than a year ago, he suddenly realized that the protagonist of the novel was not him, but his younger brother. The reason he was so awesome was entirely to pave the way for his brother. His kaleidoscope was prepared for his younger brother. Isn't this kind of plot often seen in novels?

After learning about his destiny, he didn't try to defy fate. Instead, he willingly accepted God's arrangement, since his mother had given birth to him and his brother.

He's about to be finished, so the main role naturally has to be handed over to his younger brother...

His original plan was to wait until his younger brother awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan before handing over his eyes to him, explaining the truth of what happened back then, and allowing his brother's eyes to evolve into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan once again. In that case, the Uchiha clan could continue the glory of Madara's era.

Unfortunately, my brother's emotional development is too dull. Even after being stimulated by Tsukuyomi twice, he still only has three tomoe and awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan is still a long way off. However, his physical condition doesn't allow him much time left, so he can only gamble on letting his brother kill him to see if he can awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan. As long as his brother has the strength to survive peacefully in the ninja world, then the truth may not matter.

However, the atmosphere has been ruined by Shiki, so it's good to explain the details of the Akatsuki organization first, and then I can open my brother's Sharingan later...

1126. When did Danzo offend him?

After Itachi Uchiha finished recounting his tragic life in over ten episodes, those around him were moved to tears by the story of his friend's older brother, with tears streaming down their faces as if they were free.

This man is truly amazing!

He killed his own clansmen for the sake of the village, risked everything to become a spy for a terrorist organization for the sake of the ninja world, and even when he was terminally ill, he still paved the way for his younger brother.

Such a noble and great man, everyone wants to ask: Are you God's youngest son...?

"Itachi-kun..."

Meanwhile, Kisame, who had somehow woken up, was also covered in snot and tears.

His good brother, the teammate he could entrust his back to with complete peace of mind, was unexpectedly so admirable and tragic. Having grown up in the Crimson Mist Village, he was used to the bloodshed and treachery of the martial world, and had never imagined that such a great person existed in the world. Although he now knew that his good teammate was a spy sent by Konoha to infiltrate the organization, he couldn't bring himself to hate him. Instead, seeing his good teammate nearing the end of his life filled him with a sense of desolation and sorrow...

Perhaps this is the destiny of a great ninja...

"..."

At this moment, the second male lead, seeing everyone looking sad and tearful, felt that something was wrong.

Did they... forget something?

Ignore!

Not released!

He was ignored!

He was completely ignored!

What the hell!

Wasn't I supposed to be the main character in this episode?

How could this have happened? He, a super genius Avenger, finally got to be the main character in one episode, and now he's being completely ignored!

"Damn it! I'll avenge my father and my people...!" (▼皿▼#)

The second male lead felt increasingly uneasy and a sense of frustration welled up inside him. After struggling to his feet, he tried to recall where the plot had left off. After gathering his emotions, he glared angrily at his older brother, who was telling the story.

"Hey! Young man, don't be so impulsive. After hearing your brother's story, even I, from another village, whose idol is Madara, think that your Uchiha clan must be wiped out. For a country or a village to have long-term peace and stability, internal unity is essential. Even if your 'half of Konoha' is involved, it's also a fact that your Uchiha launched a coup when Konoha's strength was greatly diminished. Your brother was not wrong to sacrifice his own family for the sake of the village, but he was the one who did it. However, because he did it, your clansmen won't suffer too much... Why are you so eager to kill your own kind? He's already dying. Even if you kill him, will your parents and your clansmen be brought back to life? The person you need to find isn't your brother, but the real mastermind!"

The story was abruptly interrupted. Shinto glanced at the second male lead in his pants. How could he not have realized this brat was actually a scheming bitch? The plot had progressed this far, and he was still trying to steal the spotlight. If he weren't so confident in winning over Kaguya, he would have slapped this little bastard to death for his pretentious attitude...

However, Shinto suddenly remembered that now that the second male lead knew the truth about the Uchiha clan massacre, he wondered if the brat would still go to Danzo to gain experience after he calmed down. If the brat didn't go and gain experience from Danzo and didn't follow the usual pattern, who knew if the Six Paths Elder would still come out and give him a big gift. Before getting the Six Paths Elder's big gift, the brat's strength, even if he had activated the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, was really not that great.

To play it safe, Shinto felt it was necessary to create some trouble for Danzo.

The Uchiha clan massacre was sparked by Hiruzen Sarutobi's negligence and Danzo's instigation. Now, Hiruzen Sarutobi's grave is overgrown with weeds, and only Danzo Shimura remains...

"...(⊙_⊙)?"

Others might not understand the underlying meaning and might think he was trying to persuade Uchiha Sasuke to let go of his hatred, but the white-haired father and son understood.

The father and son looked at him with suspicion. Wasn't this guy on good terms with Danzo? He even helped Danzo campaign for Hokage back then. When did Danzo offend this guy...?

However, neither the father nor the son said anything. After all, Danzo's criminal record in Konoha was higher than this guy's. The reason they hadn't touched him before was because the Third Hokage was protecting him. After Nawaki returned, that guy behaved himself so that they couldn't find an excuse to take action.

Otherwise, given Danzo's past attempts to assassinate Nawaki and the Third Hokage, he would have been killed by White Fang long ago...

"I will avenge the Uchiha clan. This guy killed my father and mother, and I will avenge that too!"

People blinded by hatred are so stubborn. The second male lead in the pants doesn't flinch when he meets Masato's gaze. He's not even afraid of death for revenge, so what else is there to fear?

"you...."

Now Shinto had nothing to say. Even an upright official can't settle family disputes, let alone one that wasn't his business. Although Itachi Uchiha had a sense of righteousness in destroying his own clan, the fact remains that he did it.

The saying goes, "Don't suffer in others' shoes, and don't advise others to be kind." Seeing the second male lead's deep-seated hatred, he was speechless for a moment and didn't know what to say.

He really liked that kid Uchiha Itachi. Back then, at such a young age, he dared to hold his younger brother and watch him fight the Nine-Tails. This was something many seasoned veterans who had been around for decades couldn't do. He had originally thought that this kid should die with some dignity, so that he wouldn't become a stepping stone for his younger brother. The second male lead was a chosen one. Even if he hadn't awakened his Sharingan yet, who knows which remote mountain village the Six Paths Elder would find a way to awaken it in order to seal his mother.

There's no need to even wait for the Six Paths Elder's help; the second male lead will definitely awaken his Sharingan the moment Itachi dies, after all, it's his only remaining family...

"Ahem, Golden Lion-senpai, let me handle this. We need to give Sasuke an explanation..."

Itachi Uchiha coughed twice, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He struggled forward and gazed deeply at his younger brother, as if this glance would be their final farewell...

The second half of the Uchiha brothers' showdown has officially begun!

While the second half wasn't nearly as spectacular or thrilling as the first, knowing the story behind it made it far more exciting and moving for everyone.

Even though his body was on the verge of collapse and he wouldn't survive the next episode even if he wasn't killed by his younger brother, this man still wanted to give his brother an explanation before he died.

It's so unfair... why don't I have an older brother like that...?

1127. Hanging Nagato's Life: Konoha is Truly Willing to Go All Out

"Waaaaah... Poor Itachi..."

Women are quite emotional creatures. Seeing how difficult every move was, and how she gritted her teeth to complete her idol's task, Karin cried her eyes out next to her handsome father. Her tears soaked his clothes, but she couldn't stop.

She looked pitifully at her handsome father, as if hoping he would stop this battle that would inevitably lead to the idol's demise.

"...This is his wish."

Handsome Scorpion couldn't bear his precious daughter's pitiful eyes and shook his head helplessly.

In the battle ahead, the second male lead, Kuku, was already running out of steam after unleashing a super move, while Itachi Uchiha was also on the verge of collapse and couldn't bear to hurt his younger brother. So the entire second half of the battle consisted of the two brothers exchanging basic attacks without any skill. However, the emotional impact of this battle was no less than when Tony snapped his fingers to save the world.

In the end, Itachi Uchiha met the same fate as those heroes, dying with a smile in his younger brother's arms.

Uchiha Itachi is gone, and the second male lead in the series is gone too. When he left, he not only took Uchiha Itachi's body with him, but also a lot of confusion about the future. His belief in living has always been to find this man and take revenge, but now that he has clearly avenged himself, he can't be happy.

Looking at his elder brother's corpse in his arms, his eyes suddenly burned, and a powerful mental force surged through his brain. The three tomoe in his eyes spun wildly, and after a few seconds, the three tomoe transformed into a new pattern.

Masato noticed the change in the second male lead from a short distance away, but he didn't care. Everything was going as he expected. His older brother was dead; if he didn't open his eyes now, he probably wouldn't open them in the future, unless the savior kicked the bucket. But he was the savior, a chosen one, how could he possibly die...?

"Ah! There is still true affection in the world. Now that the matter is over, the world has lost another person with true feelings. We are leaving too."

Shindou looked at Karin, who was sobbing uncontrollably on Sasori's shoulder as if her husband had died, and felt a strange sense of relief. What had always given him the biggest headache was that this little princess was infatuated with Uchiha Itachi, that short-lived ghost. Although he had successfully diverted the little princess's attention with the devilish Haku before, only children make choices. Now that the little princess had grown up, he was really worried that she would want everything.

Even if Orochimaru summons Itachi Uchiha for her, it won't make a difference, since humans and demons are different!