I will traverse countless worlds and become a god entirely on my own!

We can only wait for Shisui to figure it out himself.

Now, Bai Ye wants to take Zhi Shui to see the clan. In recent years, probably because of being ostracized by the clan members, Zhi Shui has rarely stayed in the clan for long.

Following behind Byakuya, the Uchiha clan's surroundings had been completely transformed. Because they had moved from that place, everything here had been renovated, returning them to their original home.

Everyone in the clan was very satisfied.

At least back then, in this central location, many shops required a long walk for them. Ninjas naturally didn't have to worry, but ordinary people would have to walk a long time. Not everyone in the Uchiha clan was a ninja.

This is the most direct feeling: life has become more convenient. In the past, we could only do business within the clan because the location was too remote, and all the surrounding ninja clans were also there. Naturally, they didn't need to come to the Uchiha clan to buy things.

Over time, many Uchiha clan items became harder to sell. However, after returning here, even with some prejudice against the Uchiha, this was the central location, and with enough foot traffic, people would naturally choose to buy things from the Uchiha clan.

"Greetings, clan leader, Brother Zhishui."

"Sasuke? How are you feeling here?"

Bai Ye glanced at Sasuke with some surprise; the kid seemed to have just gotten out of school as well.

This was actually his first time meeting Sasuke, and it must be said that Sasuke was indeed very cute at this time.

He's not yet at the stage where he'd like to pretend the more he gets beaten, and the more he pretends, the more he gets beaten.

And judging from Sasuke's eyes, he seemed to admire him a lot.

"Does the clan leader know me?"

A flicker of excitement crossed Sasuke's face; he hadn't expected Byakuya to know his name.

He had no recollection of ever meeting Bai Ye.

Shisui had known him for a long time because of his older brother, Itachi Uchiha.

"Of course I know. I've heard of Fugaku's youngest son. He's a genius student at the Ninja Academy!"

"No, not really."

Sasuke was actually a little shy. Being praised by Byakuya made him realize that he was no match for Byakuya at all.

"He's definitely a genius. I heard he was number one in the school, right?"

Shisui stroked his chin, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes. If he remembered correctly, Itachi Uchiha had once told him about his younger brother's grades.

As expected of Itachi's younger brother!

Shisui couldn't help but sigh to himself, "Talent really is inherited."

"Being first in school doesn't mean anything. It would be great if I could be like the clan leader!"

"Oh? Same as me?"

A hint of interest flashed in Bai Ye's eyes. Hearing Sasuke say this, he wanted to hear what Sasuke thought of him.

"Of course, because everyone is saying that thanks to the clan leader, we were able to return to our original base and uphold the honor of the Uchiha clan. Damn it, I used to think that the clan leader was no match for my father!"

Sasuke was actually very young when the Nine-Tails attacked, so he didn't really know much about these things.

I only know that the Uchiha clan didn't originally live here, because I could occasionally hear other Uchiha clan members complaining.

However, after Byakuya returned the house and Sasuke moved with him, they discovered that the place where the Uchiha clan used to live was actually in the very center of Konoha.

It's very convenient to go anywhere.

Furthermore, Sasuke was even more impressed with Byakuya when he heard that Byakuya had brought all of these things back.

I regret that I always thought my father was the most suitable clan leader.

"Is that so? I remember Sasuke always aimed to be like his brother, didn't he?"

Bai Ye stroked his chin, and an idea suddenly came to mind.

Actually, dealing with Itachi seems much simpler.

Shisui needs to use all sorts of tricks to convince others, while Itachi is actually not easy to convince. But don't forget one point: Itachi has a weakness, and that is Sasuke.

If I were to kidnap Sasuke, it might actually not be such a bad idea.

Moreover, Sasuke's ideology was not yet fully formed at this time, so he could completely instill his own ideas into Sasuke according to his own will.

Rather than having him follow the bitter and resentful Itachi, it would be better to have Sasuke follow me instead.

Thinking of this, Bai Ye felt a little restless.

"It's different, I think I'm just..."

Sasuke is still young, and there are some things he can't explain clearly in a short time.

He just felt that Bai Ye was very powerful, but his own brother was also very powerful!

However, Sasuke also felt that Byakuya was more powerful than his brother, because the whole clan thought Byakuya was powerful, and even his father had been praising Byakuya recently. This made Sasuke curious and also had some psychological influence.

"Actually, there's no need for too much instruction, Sasuke. Would you like to train with me?"

Bai Ye said it directly.

Sasuke and Shisui were shocked after hearing Byakuya's words.

"Chief."

Shisui thought that Byakuya wanted to use Sasuke to threaten Itachi.

"It was just normal instruction. I feel like I click with Sasuke."

Bai Ye slowly explained, "Using him to threaten Itachi was indeed a bit much, but he probably also wanted to change Sasuke according to his own will."

Children are the easiest to fool when they're young; once they grow up, they're really harder to fool.

Furthermore, accepting Indra as a disciple and changing the subsequent path should also be considered as changing the plot himself, right?

"Really?" Sasuke looked at Byakuya expectantly, but then hesitated, "But... what about Onii-chan?"

He was actually afraid that if he accepted Bai Ye's teachings, he would be in a difficult position if his older brother were to teach him in the future.

At that point, it won't be good to refuse anyone.

However, he was very tempted by Byakuya's suggestion. Although Sasuke was currently number one in the Ninja Academy, he still felt it wasn't enough. He had also heard about the legends of his brother at the Ninja Academy.

He actually hoped that he could graduate early so that he could catch up with Itachi better.

"It's nothing, just training. Since Sasuke is on leave tomorrow, would you like to train with me for a bit?"

Ninja Academy doesn't have classes on weekends either; people either go out to play or train on their own.

Sasuke wouldn't refuse Byakuya's kindness, and nodded in agreement.

"Then it's settled, Chieftain!"

As if afraid that Byakuya might change his mind, Sasuke mentioned it to Byakuya as he turned around.

This kid.

Bai Ye smiled and had to admit that raising a little devil was actually quite fun.

"Shisui, let's keep going."

"It's the clan leader!"

Although he didn't know what Byakuya's purpose was in taking him around the Uchiha clan, Shisui still obediently followed behind Byakuya.

People around him kept greeting Bai Ye. Whether they were old people, children, or ninjas from the clan, everyone was grateful to Bai Ye in their hearts at this moment.

"Do you see, Shisui? They just want to live quietly like this. They haven't done anything wrong. When you were doing this for Konoha, why didn't you look at the children and elders in your clan? You are leading your clan step by step toward destruction. None of them want to die."

Behind him, Zhishui listened to Baiye's words, his heart already churning with turmoil. He understood Baiye's purpose in bringing him into the clan.

He had indeed not walked around the Uchiha clan like this for a long time.

"Clan leader, so you're not planning to go to war with Konoha?"

"I've said it before, Konoha is not our enemy. Our real enemies have always been those few people. In the end, Shisui, you need to figure out whether you want to choose those few people or our clan. And I will handle the relationship with the other clans before taking any action."

As he spoke, Bai Ye turned to look at Zhi Shui, then raised his left hand and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "That's enough, Zhi Shui. You probably have your own things to do later, so I won't take up any more of your time. Go and think about it yourself."

"I understand, Chieftain."

Shisui nodded, then watched Bai Ye's figure gradually disappear into the distance. He lowered his head and pondered for a while before leaping away.

In a secret forest.

This was the place where Shisui and Itachi often met. Itachi had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Shisui arrive, Itachi looked at him anxiously and asked, "Shisui, what does the clan leader want with you?!"

He felt something was off when he approached Zhishui alone.

"Itachi, there's something I want to tell you."

Shisui was silent for a while, then raised his head and looked at Itachi very seriously: "I want to help the clan leader fulfill his idea. At least now I feel that he is right, and everything we have done before has been in vain."

We are not only hated by our own tribe, but even the village doesn't really trust us. Chief Baiye is right; most people in the village don't actually want to be our enemies.

On the contrary, everyone could actually live together peacefully, but some people don't think so. Our continued cowardice will only lead to the destruction of the Uchiha clan, and we shouldn't place our hopes on them. At least, I'm starting to doubt them. What do you think, Itachi?

After Shisui finished speaking, he didn't say anything more, but gave Itachi some time to think.

On the contrary, Itachi was completely devastated. He had been talking to him all afternoon, and now he was betrayed?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 61 Shisui and Itachi part ways, and the gears of fate change!

"Shisui, what happened? Why are you like this all of a sudden?"

Itachi stared at Shisui in disbelief. Shisui, who had been so resolute before, had been persuaded by Byakuya in just one afternoon.

They've even taken the initiative to side with Bai Ye. So, is your eye technique Kotoamatsukami or his?

For a moment, Itachi couldn't tell who had awakened Kotoamatsukami.

It wasn’t like this before!

"Itachi, what do you think the Will of Fire is?"

Shisui asked Itachi a question out of the blue, and Itachi, upon hearing this, was first taken aback, then looked at Shisui with some surprise, and replied, "Where the leaves dance, the fire will never be extinguished!"

He believed that Shisui was well aware of the Will of Fire, so why did he ask that question?

"Then let me ask you, Itachi, does sending children to the battlefield fall under the Will of Fire? The Will of Fire seems to be about protecting the next generation with one's own life. Since when has it become about protecting the previous generation of those in power with the lives of children?"