Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

Chapter 20 The Disappointing Itachi

After pouring out her heart as always, Itachi got up and left. Ningxia could tell that she still hadn't listened, so she couldn't help but sigh.

He's an even more obsessive idiot than Shisui.

Ningxia watched her departing figure, then glanced at Zhishui beside her.

"Aren't you going to show up?"

"I'm sorry... I... really don't want to be involved here anymore."

Shisui was exhausted by the affairs of the village and her family, and she believed that the better Shisui would be the one who died.

"You really are..."

Ningxia raised her hand and patted Zhishui's head. She didn't agree with her choice, but she understood it.

Nowadays, no normal person would dare to lay a hand on Uchiha.

"Compared to that, Ningxia, what are we having for dinner today?"

After Itachi left the clinic, he was summoned by the Anbu to the Hokage Building, which puzzled Itachi because Danzo was acting as Hokage at this time.

Danzo hated the Uchiha clan the most, so how could he possibly summon her?

With the Kaleidoscope Sharingan as his confidence, Itachi was not afraid of Danzo taking action and simply followed the Anbu to the Hokage Building.

"You've come..."

Danzo transformed the once bright Hokage's office into a dark and gloomy space. Even as the acting Hokage, he could not change his living environment.

"Is there something you need, Acting Hokage?"

Itachi silently prepared herself. She knew that Shisui had almost had her eyes taken away, and if Danzo dared to attack her, she would definitely use Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu to kill him.

"..."

Danzo remained silent, his exposed single eye fixed on what was behind Itachi. The masked man who had tried to retrieve the body last time reappeared and stood openly beside Itachi.

"It's you..."

Itachi no longer concealed his strength, his Mangekyou Sharingan fixed intently on the masked man.

"Uchiha Itachi, this is... our third time meeting, isn't it?"

The masked man's voice was deep and neutral, revealing a kaleidoscope. He showed no fear of Itachi. It was just a kaleidoscope; it didn't seem like everyone had one.

Danzo silently unwrapped the bandages, revealing Kagami's other eye. If it weren't for the Kaleidoscope, he wouldn't dare to cooperate with this group of contemptuous people.

In an instant, two pairs of kaleidoscopes and three people began to confront each other.

"What exactly do you want?!"

"Hmph! At this point, I won't hide it from you anymore. Today, Konoha will begin the purge of the Uchiha clan."

Danzo openly revealed his plan: aside from his jealousy of the Uchiha's bloodline limit, his primary motivation for exterminating the clan was to acquire Sharingan eyes.

However, as Shisui revealed power comparable to that of a god, Danzo realized that the inherently evil Uchiha would eventually rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

That's why he chose to cooperate with this mysterious man who called himself Uchiha Madara, and they agreed to split his eyes in half.

He had already made arrangements with the Anbu and Root, and with the authority of the acting Hokage, he was absolutely able to slaughter the Uchiha clan before the Third Hokage recovered.

However, Madara Uchiha mentioned that Itachi Uchiha also had the Mangekyou Sharingan, which is why he had to call her over.

Of course, Danzo didn't think he could kill Itachi alone, but he knew Itachi's weaknesses: his sister and the doctor named Ningxia.

"..."

Itachi was completely enraged, and the skeleton of Susanoo began to appear on his body. He punched the masked man.

However, the attack pierced directly through the masked man's body, and he shook his head slightly.

The story begins by explaining from Konoha's perspective why the Uchiha clan was destroyed, and it's all based on what Ningxia and Itachi overheard talking about.

Compared to Itachi, who was obsessive and a bit love-struck, the masked man really listened to everything Ningxia wanted to tell Itachi, and even felt that... it made a lot of sense.

Moreover, being a fellow Uchiha, the masked man knew Itachi's thoughts very well; Itachi was definitely not a normal Uchiha.

Without a doubt, she is the evil Uchiha clan member that the Second Hokage spoke of, just like Madara.

Extremely paranoid, emotional, and a ticking time bomb.

This kind of Uchiha is an unstable factor, but it can also be a sharp weapon.

The masked man began to explain that the Uchiha rebellion was inevitable, and even with Shisui's death and the Fourth Hokage's guarantee, it only temporarily delayed the process.

As long as the conflict between the two sides persists, this coup will happen sooner or later.

At this point, the masked man almost laughed. Compared to Ningxia, an outsider, Danzo and the Third Hokage were the ones who misinterpreted the Second Hokage's will.

If they hadn't relentlessly suppressed them, would the Uchiha have resorted to a coup? So, the problem isn't with the Uchiha, but with the Konoha leadership.

But none of this matters to the masked man; he's the one who benefits this time anyway.

After the masked man revealed the truth, Itachi's expression turned grim. Furthermore, Danzo's subsequent statement that Zuoyue could survive caused Itachi to begin to waver.

At night, Ningxia began to force Bai and Mingzi to learn to sleep on their own, but as compensation, he would tell them bedtime stories.

No one expected that Danzo would still dare to use his knife against Uchiha under such circumstances.

Shisui sat on the tatami mat. For some reason, she felt something was off today, as if... something big was about to happen.

"If you really can't let it go, go back and take a look."

Ningxia sat next to Zhishui. He knew Zhishui's dilemma: he wanted to get rid of the past, but he couldn't let go of his family.

"Um... Ningxia, I'll be back soon."

After hesitating for a long time, Shisui decided to go back to the Uchiha clan first, which would only take a few minutes at most.

"Um."

Ningxia watched Zhishui leave, then prepared to take a shower and go to sleep.

But just as he finished changing his clothes and came out, he found Itachi had also arrived.

"Itachi? What brings you here?"

Ningxia found it strange. At this time of day, Itachi shouldn't be at home. Why would he come here for no reason?

"Ningxia..."

Itachi's feelings were complicated. Looking at Ningxia in front of him, he recalled everything from their first meeting to their becoming acquainted. From beginning to end, Ningxia had been trying to help him get over it.

But in the end... she still disappointed Ningxia.

"What happened...?"

Ningxia remained patient as always, sitting beside Itachi to ask questions and guide him. As a doctor, he naturally had to care about his patients.

He also believed that Itachi could change for the better, instead of becoming the madman who slaughtered his clan in the story.

"I'm sorry... Ningxia, I... I hope you can take care of Zuoyue in the future."

Itachi's gaze darted away, while Ningxia also realized what was happening and looked at Itachi in disbelief.

"What...are you going to do?"

"I'm sorry... Ningxia..."

Itachi dared not answer Ningxia, nor even meet her gaze. His heart, which had been persuaded, seemed to waver once again.

"Itachi! Answer me, what exactly do you want?!"

Ningxia grabbed Itachi by the collar and repeatedly explained to Itachi how to solve the problem of the extermination of the clan, but in the end, the guy didn't listen to a single word.

"sorry……"

Itachi had never seen Ningxia disappointed in anyone, but today such a gaze was fixed on her.

Ningxia used to be so gentle, so patient, and so confident in herself, but at this moment, it seems that all of that is about to disappear.

Perhaps realizing he couldn't turn back, Itachi finally couldn't take it anymore. Since he was going to be a beast, he might as well go all the way!

"Ningxia..."

"Get out!! Ugh..."