Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

Chapter 33: No Hatred, Only Dignity

After playing outside all day, Naruko's face was always beaming with smiles, while Ningxia, worried that the little girls might get lost, simply sent them back one by one.

Finally, it was Zuo Yue who, because of Shisui's coercion, had already agreed to return the original clan lands to the Uchiha clan.

As one of the most prosperous areas in Konoha, the original Uchiha clan territory was very close to Ningxia, which is why Zuo Yue could visit them frequently.

When Zuo Yue pushed open the door, there was a tired-looking Itachi standing there.

"Zuo Yue...you're back?"

Itachi's smile gradually froze, replaced by a sense of helpless fear. If she could, she would rather dig a hole and crawl into it than continue like this.

"Yes! Brother Ningxia brought me back! Sister, why haven't you gone to see Brother Ningxia lately?"

Zuo Yue was innocent and unaware of the dirty secrets between adults, but not wanting her sister to have a cold war with Ning Xia, she took the initiative to bring it up.

If it were just the two sisters, Itachi would simply use excuses like being busy with work or the importance of the village and family to brush it off.

But in the face of Ningxia, these reasons become sordid and shameless.

Aside from the initial moment when they met eyes upon opening the door, Itachi kept his head down the whole time, seemingly talking to Zuo Yue, but in reality, he was just trying to avoid her.

But Ningxia's gaze was like a cold, sharp knife, constantly piercing her already twisted heart.

What reason does she have to see Ningxia? What right does she have to see Ningxia?

Not to mention Ningxia, she didn't dare to say more than a few words to Zhishui, for fear that Zhishui would talk to her about her life after abdicating and marrying Ningxia.

Although Itachi believed that it would be difficult for Shisui to succeed given his intelligence.

"Now that Zuo Yue has returned, it's time for me to go."

Ningxia suddenly spoke, successfully breaking Itachi's embarrassing predicament, but her words of leaving instilled new fear in Itachi.

Looking up at Ningxia, no matter how you look at it, Ningxia is still the Ningxia of the past.

But for some reason, in Itachi's eyes, a sad barrier had already formed between the two of them.

"goodbye."

Two simple words, but to the weasel's ears, became "farewell forever".

This made her face even paler, but any words of persuasion had long been blocked. Everything stemmed from her obsession with the village.

From beginning to end, she believed that the village was more important than her clan, but she overlooked the fact that the Uchiha clan was originally part of Konoha.

Ningxia had already fed her, but she vomited all over the floor, and even...

The events of that time remained a thorn in Itachi's side, lingering in her mind. At that time, her thoughts were:

This is a farewell, at least... I can't let Ningxia forget me.

She was too greedy, or rather, too afraid. She had already decided to lose her family, and the only people she cared about were Zuo Yue and Ning Xia.

To prevent Zuo Yue from going astray, she left Zuo Yue with a "Different God" (a magical artifact), which could be used to modify her future thoughts if necessary. As for Ning Xia... she could use the "Different God," but she didn't know how.

Love should not be mixed with anything. Is love that has been hypnotized still the love she wants?

So... she wanted Ningxia to love her as much as she loved her before, and hate her just as much afterward.

The deeper the hatred, the stronger the love.

But as it turns out, she was a complete joker.

Love disappeared, but hate did not come; she only heard a distant relationship called "decency."

Ningxia can tell anyone that she is a traitor, that she betrayed the Uchiha clan.

But perhaps it was for her? Or perhaps it was for the sake of still water. Everything seemed as if it had never happened, with only the blood-stained cloth she took away at the time serving as a testament to her past sins.

Itachi would rather be hated, scorned, or even killed than have this dignity; this is the cruelest execution for her.

Ningxia held Mingzi's hand and patiently listened to how she won the doll in her hand, her gentle smile always present in her eyes and at the corners of her lips.

"Kakashi-senpai, please take good care of Ningxia..."

Itachi called out to the leisurely Kakashi, hoping that this senior, who also had a problem, wouldn't repeat the same mistake.

"Huh?" Kakashi was almost startled and jumped up. She thought she had hidden it very well, so how did Itachi see through it at a glance?

He looked at Itachi with a complicated gaze, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but quickly returned to his usual dejected expression.

"Yes, I will."

Kakashi responded softly, not only out of politeness, but also because she really wanted to do it and would take good care of Ningxia.

"Please..."

Itachi repeated himself, as if he were performing some kind of sacred handover ceremony, entrusting his sins, along with the things he had not accomplished, to Kakashi.

He absolutely must be cured by Ningxia! Kakashi-senpai.

This time, Kakashi was genuinely suspicious, but he couldn't say it directly, so he turned around and silently followed Ningxia.

"Sister, you're acting so strange..."

Zuo Yue couldn't understand her sister. It was always Itachi who led the way when they went to Ningxia before.

Moreover, both girls used each other as an excuse. Zuo Yue said it was because her sister was seeing a doctor, while Itachi said it was because Zuo Yue wanted to come and play, so he came along.

Now, Itachi hasn't gone there again, which is strange...

"It's nothing, Zuo Yue, let's go home."

Itachi once again becomes a gentle older sister, taking Zuoyue home.

But at some point, Fugaku appeared, with a serious expression on his face.

"Well……"

Zuo Yue was terrified of her father and hid behind Itachi, too afraid to speak.

"Itachi, let's talk."

Fugaku had long noticed his daughter's unusual behavior. From before the coup to after Shisui's intervention, his daughter seemed to have fallen into some kind of predicament.

Now that he has handed the clan leadership over to Shisui, Fugaku finally has more time to care for his daughters, and he wants to know what Itachi has been troubling him lately.

"Father……"

Zuo Yue obediently went back to her room to sleep, while Fugaku and Itachi had a long-awaited heart-to-heart talk.

Fugaku, after learning from Itachi's vague explanation that his daughter had simply experienced heartbreak, didn't think it was a big deal.

After all, the Uchiha family is so powerful and wealthy, what kind of man can't they find?

If Itachi really likes him, he'll find a way to kidnap him and force him to marry Itachi!

But no matter how much Fugaku pressed him, Itachi refused to reveal the man's name, always saying, "He deserves better."

Meanwhile, back home, Ningxia said goodnight to Mingzi, Bai, and Xiyan, then checked that Hongdou and Hong were asleep before returning to her own room.

Today's events were truly shocking for him, but... having a girlfriend isn't bad, after all, Tsunade isn't in Konoha's way.

Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared on the ceiling without anyone noticing. Before Ningxia could shout, it had already silently landed on her.

"it's me."

Kakashi's voice came through, and through subtle changes, it was clear that she wasn't wearing a mask.

"Kakashi? What do you want?"

What do you think?

"..."

The two fell into an eerie silence, Kakashi standing frozen in place, at a loss for what to do.

After waiting for a while, Ningxia finally spoke up: "If it really doesn't work... shall I go first?"

"Mmm...uh..."