I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

"Yes! We're all family now!" Fugaku put his arm around his wife's shoulder, looked at the Uchiha clan's territory where they had lived for decades, and said with deep emotion.

......

While Fugaku and Mikoto were at home discussing important clan matters.

On the other side, Itachi, carrying his schoolbag, was almost out of the Uchiha clan's territory.

Because the Nine-Tails' attack never actually happened, the Uchiha clan's territory remained in the heart of Konoha, so there was no need to worry about them having to move to the outermost part of Konoha.

Although the beautiful lake is gone, the weasel has more time now, at least it doesn't have to get up too early every day.

At this moment, Itachi walked around while looking at his surroundings.

Compared to the past, the Uchiha clan's territory is much quieter now.

I heard that many of the tribespeople went out to do missions with great joy, and no longer complained about this and that in the tribe's territory with suppressed anger as before.

The person who changed all of this was the Fourth Hokage, whom he had met once before.

"so good!"

Thinking of this, Itachi smiled knowingly.

Although he was young, he had heard about the dissatisfaction and complaints within the clan regarding the Konoha leadership and the village.

The precocious boy was well aware that if this atmosphere continued to permeate the clan, it would eventually lead to bad consequences.

Therefore, at such a young age, he has been thinking about how to alleviate the conflict between the two.

But unexpectedly, the fourth generation achieved results first.

In the past, the Uchiha clan members had many complaints and grievances against this person.

However, even though the other party's surname is Senju, the vast majority of Uchiha have changed their attitude and are full of praise for him.

Some of the Uchiha who worshipped power even developed an extreme adoration for the Fourth Hokage.

Especially after Aya Uchiha occasionally came back and talked about the Fourth Hokage's various strengths, the number of people like her expanded even further.

The Uchiha clan members are undoubtedly arrogant and conceited.

However, those who adhere to the principle of strength above all else will willingly submit when they witness an overwhelming power that is on a completely different level.

Just like when Madara Uchiha defected, not a single Uchiha clan member followed him.

While the latter had settled down and no longer wanted to travel, the crucial factor of Hashirama Senju being stronger than Madara Uchiha also played a role.

The pursuit of power and the worship of the strong are ingrained in the genes of the Uchiha clan.

Itachi Uchiha was an exception.

But that doesn't mean he's not a big fan of the Fourth Hokage now.

This fascination isn't with his power, but with his broad-mindedness, openness, inclusiveness, and exceptional personal charisma.

'I also want to learn from the Hokage and become a great ninja like him someday.'

As Itachi walked, he made a self-deprecating joke to himself.

Just then, he heard a familiar old woman's voice beside him: "Itachi, you're out so early. Have you had breakfast yet? Here, have a sesame seed cake."

Itachi snapped out of his daze and realized he had walked to the main gate of the Uchiha clan's territory.

Nearby, in a pancake shop that had opened early in the morning, the old man, Uchiha Tesho, was reading a newspaper, while the old woman, Uchiha Kyo, was the one who had just greeted him.

"No need, Grandma Jing. I've already had breakfast at home."

As Itachi spoke, he bowed politely to the two elderly people before continuing on his way.

"What a polite child!" Uchiha Jun said with a kind expression as he watched Itachi's departing figure.

Then, as if remembering something, she sighed and said with reminiscence, "I remember there was another child who was even more polite. Every time he met me, he would enthusiastically help me walk and even help me carry my things without ever getting annoyed. It's such a pity that such a good child is gone just like that!"

“Uchiha Obito, the hero of the Sharingan! Sigh…” Uchiha Kashou put down his newspaper and sighed, “I say, old woman, let’s go pay our respects at this child’s grave when we have time. He didn’t have any brothers or sisters, and this lineage ended with him. We should still help continue the family line.”

"Okay! I'll get ready right away and go today." The old lady was a woman of action, and she quickly got to work.

Chapter 88 Itachi and Shisui

After leaving the Uchiha clan's territory, Itachi continued his journey towards the Ninja Academy.

The area along the way was much more lively than the tribal area we had visited before.

He also saw some children his age walking in the same direction, accompanied by adults.

These people are probably my future classmates.

only......

Itachi shook his head in distress.

If he had a choice, he would very much rather not go to the ninja academy.

In his view, this was a complete waste of time.

In comparison, practicing alone is much more efficient.

"It's a pity Father won't agree!" Itachi sighed.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out in front of him.

"Huh? Itachi, are you... going to school?"

A boy walking towards them, also wearing a shirt with an Uchiha fan printed on it, called out to Itachi as soon as he saw him and the backpack he was carrying.

Itachi looked up and, seeing the man's prominent chubby nose, suppressed his frustration and greeted him with a smile: "Shisui-nii, today is the first day of the Ninja Academy. I've reached the age to go to school."

The young man was none other than Uchiha Shisui, the recently renowned genius of the Uchiha clan.

Itachi knew that his cousin had previously made a name for himself on the battlefield in the Land of Water, earning the nickname "Shisui of the Body Flicker," and that the threat level against him had been raised to the highest among the Kirigakure.

This was something Ao, a high-ranking member of the Mist Ninja, did personally after briefly contacting the other party and immediately withdrawing.

It was precisely because of his status as a daimyo on the battlefield in the Land of Water that Shisui was recently recalled from the front lines by Konoha, where he is said to be of great use.

He got to know Shisui during a practice session.

Although the latter was powerful, he was very gentle and had selflessly shared a lot of knowledge with him during this time, from which he benefited greatly.

Therefore, Itachi greatly admired Shisui.

Hearing Itachi's reply, Shisui subconsciously rubbed Yuumi's nose and said, "I almost forgot you're only old enough to go to school."

When Shisui first met Itachi, he was amazed by Itachi's incredible throwing skills. Later, during their teacher-student and friend-like training, he was even more surprised by Itachi's amazing learning speed.

So much so that he completely forgot that Itachi was only six years old and had just started attending the Ninja Academy.

"With your current strength, I'm afraid you won't learn much even if you go to the academy, right?" Shisui originally wanted to say that it would be a waste of time, but then he realized that it sounded a bit disparaging of the ninja academy, so he changed his words.

For someone who was dragged into the battlefield by his own father at the age of four, Itachi began his ninja training very early on. Under the guidance of his clan and now Shisui, he was arguably far superior to any school teacher.

He knew this himself, but there was nothing he could do; he had to go.

In the end, Itachi could only shake his head helplessly.

Seeing this, Shisui thought of something and his eyes lit up. He said, "I do have a way to get you out of school."

Itachi's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Shisui-nii, do you have any ideas?"

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

"Shadow clone?"

“Yes. Itachi, you can leave your shadow clones at school and go outside to train on your own. You know, I used this trick to escape... cough cough, go outside to practice quite a few times back then.” Shisui said, patting Itachi’s shoulder. “It’s getting late, and it’s the first day of school, so Itachi, you should go to school first. We’ll meet at our usual spot after school. I’ll teach you the Shadow Clone Technique then, so you can go to school and practice on your own without any problems.”

"Yes! Yes! Thank you so much, Shisui-nii!" Itachi nodded excitedly.

Having resolved his inner conflict, he left Shisui and arrived at the Ninja Academy in high spirits.

Today is the first day of school for new students at the Ninja Academy.

In keeping with fine tradition, the Fourth Hokage, who is admired and loved by thousands, will take time out of his busy schedule to give a speech to the new generation of young talents in Konoha.

When Itachi arrived, the other children his age were already waiting on the playground.

His appearance caused quite a stir on the playground.

It's not that I noticed the Uchiha clan crest on his clothes; kids his age these days rarely have that kind of awareness.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been the famous scene where a group of ordinary kids bullied Hinata, the eldest daughter of the Hyuga main family, mocked her Byakugan, and was ultimately rescued by Naruto.

If it were an adult, even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to bully Hinata.

The reason Itachi caused such a sensation was not because of anything else, but because of one word.

Handsome!

Inheriting the Uchiha clan's fine tradition of producing handsome men and beautiful women, Itachi was not only cute as a child, but also very handsome.

This naturally attracted the attention of many little girls on the playground.

It's because kids in the Naruto world mature so early.

Just now, on the playground, a little girl with a golden ponytail and clothes embroidered with purple lespedeza flowers, clearly from a mountain tribe, immediately announced loudly:

"I saw him first! He's mine!"

However, the other little girls who had previously seemed so close instantly revealed their fake friendship, and they all complained:

"You say what you saw first is yours, but I'd say I saw it first too!"

"Yeah, yeah! Why should this handsome guy be yours?"

"I'm the oldest, you should all give way to me!"

"I'm the tallest, so I should get to it!"

"..."

So, before the parties involved could even speak, these precocious girls, who couldn't take their eyes off handsome men, started throwing punches in a fit of anger when no one could convince anyone else.

Itachi stood to the side, dumbfounded, watching everything unfold before him.

This is the first time I've truly experienced the fact that women are indeed troublesome.

......