Chapter 20 An Exciting Future
Fugaku saw Orochimaru off with utmost respect.
When they first heard that Orochimaru was coming to visit, they were filled with trepidation and unease.
The clan discussed it all night, and many clan members felt that he had ill intentions.
After all, Orochimaru's ascension to the Hokage position undoubtedly involved compromises with the Konoha leadership.
Given the Konoha leadership's attitude towards the Uchiha clan, Orochimaru would most likely target the Uchiha in order to gain their support.
It can be said that while waiting for Orochimaru to arrive, Fugaku was truly on high alert, trembling with fear.
After all, many members of the clan angrily said last night that if Orochimaru came with ill intentions and wanted to target the Uchiha, then the Uchiha would definitely teach that damned Fifth Hokage a lesson!
Therefore, Fugaku, who really hoped that the clan and the village could live in peace, was truly worried.
Despite his concerns, he still had to face this meeting with the Fifth Generation Headmaster properly.
They even brought Itachi along.
The goal was to make Itachi clearly see the situation within the clan and the village, to make him understand the difficulties the clan faced, and to instill in him the awareness of a young Uchiha clan leader...
However, the surprise came too suddenly!
Overjoyed, Fugaku longed to burst into laughter to express his exhilarating feelings.
Beside him, Itachi silently watched his father, who was so happy.
A slight smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
It was rare to see his usually serious and strict father so happy, and he was happy for him.
He was also aware of the conflicts within the clan and village, and felt somewhat worried about them.
After all, he didn't want to see conflicts break out within the clan and village.
Now it seems that the Fifth Master, his future teacher, intends to quell this dispute.
This made him feel good about his teacher.
Lord Orochimaru is a person worthy of respect.
Fugaku was clearly not the only one who felt delighted. With uncontrollable excitement, Fugaku informed the clan of this news through an emergency clan meeting.
The entire Uchiha clan was in an uproar!
Everywhere you look, there are figures darting around.
Some wanted to share this good news with other members of their tribe, while others simply couldn't contain their excitement and ran around wildly.
Many Uchiha even tilted their heads back, covered their faces with their hands, and laughed wildly.
Some of the fifth generation leader who was still shouting nonsense last night, and some clansmen who wanted to teach the fifth generation leader a lesson.
This time, when Orochimaru was mentioned, their faces were filled with solemnity, reverence, and even admiration.
They spoke of how outstanding and great a ninja Orochimaru and the Fifth Hokage truly were, and almost every Uchiha deeply agreed with this.
Walking among the clan members, Itachi noticed that many of them looked at him with expectation.
An elder even came up to him solemnly, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Itachi, you must not disappoint Lord Fifth Hokage!"
Itachi nodded, of course.
The atmosphere within the clan made him feel much more relaxed, which was a rare occurrence for him.
Lord Orochimaru, who brought all this to the clan—no, Master Orochimaru—of course he wouldn't let him down.
"Itachi!"
Someone appeared and hugged him tightly.
"Still water?"
"I'm so happy!"
Shisui Uchihai's tone was filled with uncontrollable joy and excitement.
He finally released his embrace, but then placed his hands on Itachi's shoulders and said, "I've been so worried about the situation between the clan and the village!
Seeing the conflict between them deepening day by day has been a constant source of anxiety.
But now, things are looking up. Lord Orochimaru has extended an olive branch to the clan, and you too will become a disciple of Lord Orochimaru, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha!
The relationship between Konoha and the clan can finally be eased!
And you, Itachi, you are the key to all of this! Don't let the Fifth Hokage down! And don't let the clan down!"
"Um."
Seeing Shisui's seriousness, Itachi responded just as seriously.
He knew better than anyone how much Shisui loved his clan and how much he loved Konoha.
With the conflict between his clan and Konoha, Shisui was caught in the middle and felt very uncomfortable.
He had recently noticed this as well, and Shisui had been sullen about it, which worried him greatly.
However, all of that is in the past now. Orochimaru came to the clan with good intentions, and the clan's complaints about the village were swept away.
Shisui no longer needs to worry so much.
He can continue to love his family and his village as always.
And so, Shisui, holding Itachi's hand, began to ramble on about his current feelings, becoming somewhat incoherent when he got too excited.
It was clear how intense his emotions were; he couldn't help but yearn for the future of the village and his family, and deeply looked forward to it.
Even Itachi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Seeing the still water, and everyone else, we all have something to look forward to in the future.
He couldn't help but dream about the future ahead.
It was almost dark when Itachi got home.
As he entered the house, he was surprised to see his father smiling and playing with Sasuke, his baby brother.
Sasuke blinked, looking curiously at his father who was unusually all smiles.
After being amused by his father, Fugaku's smile widened, just like a silly father in an ordinary family.
Mother Mikoto sat quietly beside her with a smile on her face.
Her smile was as gentle as ever, but it was filled with even more warmth than before.
Itachi stared blankly at the scene.
Mikoto saw Itachi and waved to him: "Itachi, come over here, it's time to eat."
After Itachi sat down at the table, Fugaku noticed his son's gaze and somewhat embarrassedly put Sasuke down. He put on a serious face, clenched his fist, and coughed twice.
He wanted to continue to project authority as a father.
However, Sasuke, who had just been put down, saw his father, who had been all smiles, suddenly turn fierce and seemed to be frightened, and burst into tears.
This left Fugaku, who was just about to display his fatherly authority, scrambling to calm him down.
Mikoto couldn't help but complain, and Fugaku apologized repeatedly, amidst Sasuke's cries.
After witnessing this scene.
"Hmph, hehehe..."
Itachi couldn't help but clench his fist and cover his mouth.
But her shoulders were still twitching involuntarily.
He suddenly realized it.
The taste of being alive.
We do not live out of fear of death.
Instead, they live with anticipation for the future.
"Itachi!"
Fugaku, who was flustered and embarrassed while trying to comfort Sasuke, seemed to think that his son was mocking him.
But Mikoto pinched his waist, and he immediately gasped in pain, looking quite comical, while also feeling his parental authority greatly diminished.
He looked at Mikoto beside him with a hint of helplessness.
Mikoto whispered in her husband's ear, "It's rare to see Itachi so relaxed. You should say less.
Don't you know that Itachi is under a lot of pressure?"
Is there?
Fugaku blinked, somewhat confused.
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