Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 347 Reprimanding the Protagonist's Father

"We've arrived. This is my home now."

Upon arriving at the Uchiha clan's territory, Fugaku pointed to a building and said, "We're here. This is where I live now."

"Why did the Uchiha clan move to such a remote place?" Aokiji feigned surprise. "It seems that many changes have occurred in the clan while I was away."

Aokiji died relatively early, so his impact on the future was minimal, and most things were predictable.

Fugaku sighed: "That's a long story."

Aokiji said with great interest, "Well, I should definitely listen carefully then."

Itachi listened quietly, knowing that Aokiji's attitude after learning about the coup would completely determine the future of the Uchiha clan.

Upon entering the house, Mikoto said, "You two chat first, I'll go prepare dinner."

Aokiji smiled: "Then I'll have to trouble you..."

Mikoto shook her head: "It was me. I've always received a lot of care from you in the past."

"Then I'll help Mom."

The two are probably going to have a talk next, and although Itachi really wants to know what it's about, he can only avoid it for now.

Fugaku said to Itachi, "Let's put this matter aside for now. You come along with us."

A look of surprise flashed across Itachi's eyes: "Father..."

Fugaku solemnly said, "This is something you ultimately cannot avoid..."

Aokiji's gaze shifted between the father and son.

Itachi lowered his head: "I understand..."

Fugaku said to Aokiji, "I'm sorry you had to see this..."

Aokiji smiled and said, "Let's go..."

Fugaku nodded and led Aokiji and Itachi into his room.

Aokiji casually found a spot and sat down cross-legged.

Compared to Aokiji's frivolous sitting posture, Fugaku and Itachi sat much more upright, with their knees bent, buttocks resting on their ankles, and upper bodies straight, kneeling on the ground.

Aokiji rested his chin on his hand: "Tell me, what exactly happened to the Uchiha clan?"

"Itachi, you explain."

Fugaku spoke in a commanding tone: "Why is the Uchiha clan moving to this remote place?"

"Father..." Itachi said with some resistance.

Fugaku didn't speak, but just looked at Itachi, who was somewhat resistant, with a silent expression, as if he wanted to forcibly instill his will into his son.

Itachi gritted his teeth and gave up resisting: "I understand..."

Even if he didn't say anything, his father would tell Aokiji about it and get him involved in the coup.

Aokiji watched the father and son quietly.

Itachi closed his eyes, organized his thoughts, and tried to explain, in the most objective and neutral way, why the Uchiha clan moved here, the village's attitude towards the Uchiha clan, and how the Uchiha clan, having reached their limit, decided to launch a coup to achieve fair treatment.

As he spoke, he paid close attention to Aokiji's facial expression, trying to deduce his opinion on the matter.

Surprisingly, the other party's expression didn't change much throughout, as if they had expected it.

This made Itachi even more unable to understand Aokiji, as if he were lost in a fog.

Fugaku complained, "The village leaders are really going too far. The Uchiha clan can no longer back down."

Sensing his thoughts, Aokiji calmly asked, "So, you plan to have me help you participate in the coup?"

Itachi felt a chill run down his spine.

If Aokiji participates in the coup, the situation will deteriorate further and develop in an unpredictable direction.

"Yes, with your help, the probability of a coup will greatly increase, and then, Aokiji, you might even become Hokage."

Fugaku's eyes burned as he looked at Aokiji.

"madness--!"

Aokiji unleashed a torrent of abuse, leaving Fugaku stunned and speechless.

Itachi looked at Aokiji in surprise, thinking that Aokiji would stand firmly on the path of the coup.

Fugaku, regaining his composure, asked, "Did I do something wrong?"

"That's right, and it's a huge mistake. Please use your brain and think carefully about what the consequences of doing this will be."

Aokiji scolded, "Putting aside the probability of a successful coup, even if the coup succeeds by chance, how will the other people in the village view the Uchiha clan?"

"When that time comes, whenever people think of us, the memory of the coup will be deeply imprinted in their minds, never to be forgotten. The so-called victory will be short-lived at best, and when they retaliate, it will be a devastating blow to the Uchiha village."

After Aokiji analyzed the pros and cons, Fugaku broke out in a sweat and lowered his head in apology: "It seems I was too naive."

The weasel looked over in surprise.

Even the usually tough and serious father would show this side of himself.

This was the first time Itachi had ever met her in his life.

Aokiji had considered discussing this idea with his father and clansmen.

However, at that time, his clansmen were blinded by the existing injustices, and since he was of low status, his clansmen had no patience to listen to him if he mentioned anything about denying the coup, and would call him a traitor.

As a result, the conflict between the two sides intensified, and their relationship plummeted to a freezing point.

But Aokiji is different. In terms of both strength and seniority, he surpasses any Uchiha clan member in this era, and everyone will listen to his words seriously.

Aokiji said calmly, "It's good that you understand."

After being completely rejected by Aokiji, Fugaku immediately realized his mistake, but was still unwilling to give up: "Does the Uchiha have to keep enduring this forever?"

Aokiji's narrowed eyes flashed with a dangerous light: "Who told you I was going to let the Uchiha clan continue to endure this?"

As expected, Aokiji wouldn't remain unmoved... Fugaku said excitedly, "Then..."

Aokiji's wide eyes turned red, revealing snowflake-like patterns, and exuded a chilling aura: "I will achieve my goal in my own way."

He remembered vividly what those old men had done to him.

endure?

That's impossible.

"This is..."

Fugaku and Itachi felt the surrounding air temperature begin to drop and couldn't help but think, "What a powerful Ice Release technique."

To achieve this without even forming hand seals demonstrates the high level of his Ice Release skills, which have reached a state of complete mastery where his state of mind can change at will, a truly transcendent achievement.

However, more than the drop in temperature, what truly surprised the two was the snowflake-like patterns reflected in Aokiji's pupils.

Itachi's situation is slightly better, since he has seen it before.

But Fugaku was different; this was the first time he had seen those eyes.

Unlike the three-comma pattern, it has a more complex pattern.

Fugaku realized something, and with a mixture of surprise and excitement, his voice trembled slightly: "The Mangekyou Sharingan..."

……

……

"I'm back……"

After school, Sasuke ran home, opened the door, and called out as usual.

Hearing the sound, the gentle and beautiful mother came to the entrance: "You're unusually late today."

As Sasuke took off his shoes, he replied, "Yeah, because we trained until very late."

Mikoto reminded him, "Wash your hands first, it's time to eat soon."

"it is good."

Sasuke replied, noticing that his mother seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood, and couldn't help but wonder, "Mom, you seem very happy today."

Mikoto smiled and said, "Yes, because I saw an old friend I hadn't seen for many years."

As Sasuke listened, he walked to the dining table and saw a huge spread of dishes. His eyes lit up: "Today's dinner is so sumptuous!"

Mikoto smiled and said, "Because we have guests over."

Sasuke was taken aback: "A guest?"

"Yes, it's a guest we haven't seen in a long time. He's talking to Dad in his room right now."

"All right."

Sasuke pouted, thinking that his brother had come back today, hence all the food, which made him unnecessarily happy.

Seeing Sasuke's expression, Mikoto probably guessed what was going on, and reminded him with a smile, "Oh, I almost forgot, Itachi is home today too."

Hearing that his brother was home, Sasuke's gloom vanished, and his eyes lit up: "Brother's home too?"

"yes."

Mikoto covered her mouth and chuckled: "Our guest will be staying at our house tonight, so you can sleep with Itachi for now."

"Okay, okay."

Sasuke couldn't be happier; he absolutely adored this guest: "Where's my brother?"

"He's in his room with his dad right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sasuke vanished in a flash. Mikoto tried to stop him but couldn't, shaking her head helplessly, "That child..."

Because he was about to see his beloved older brother, Sasuke couldn't wait to run to his father's room, even forgetting his usual manners, shouting "Brother!" As soon as he opened the door, a blast of cold air rushed in, making Sasuke shiver: "Ugh... so cold..."

Why is it so cold in Dad's room?

Fugaku, his expression a mixture of mild anger, glanced at Sasuke: "Sasuke..."

"I'm sorry, Father..."

At that moment, Sasuke noticed his older brother, who was constantly on his father's mind.

Itachi gave Sasuke a gentle look.

It really was his older brother… Sasuke was overjoyed.

Aokiji looked at the little boy with great interest, then asked Fugaku, "Fugaku, is this your second son?"

Fugaku nodded in agreement.

Sasuke noticed the white-haired, blue-eyed third person in the room and his expression froze.

Are these the guests Mom has met?

He looks so young, and it seems like he was just calling his father by his name...

Just as he was filled with questions, the white-haired, blue-eyed boy stood up and walked towards him: "Let me introduce myself, my name is Uchiha Aokiji."

"ha?"

Sasuke was stunned for a moment.

He had just learned about the name a while ago and it still stuck with him.

(End of this chapter)