Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 57 History Mini-Lesson (Part 1)

Uchiha looked down at Itachi Uchiha, whose little face was tilted up and full of expectation, and smiled slightly, saying, "I have an idea, but it's difficult to do."

"Shisui, go and bring Itachi up to listen. It's uncomfortable for him to listen with his head tilted back."

Shisui chuckled and said, "No need. Itachi is a genius; he's already learned to climb trees."

"Itachi, come on up."

Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha stepped onto the tree trunk with one foot and then the other, walking straight up step by step.

While stepping on trees is less difficult than stepping on water, even most genin can't master it. No wonder Shisui called Itachi a genius; Itachi is not even five years old today.

After climbing to the treetop, Shisui reached out and pulled the weasel over, placing it behind him.

Perhaps due to strict upbringing, the four- or five-year-old Itachi always knelt down in the tree.

Uchiha Gen shook his head and said, "It seems the clan leader has high expectations of you. Relax and sit wherever you like."

"This is out of respect for Brother Xuan and the question we just discussed," Itachi Uchiha said seriously, his face tense.

Damn, this guy's pretty good at talking.

"Alright, whatever makes you happy. Let's get back to the main topic."

"Actually, my method is not new; it's just imitating what others have done before."

"Which predecessor?" Shisui asked, looking puzzled.

"Uchiha Madara!"

Upon hearing this, Shisui's expression changed. This name was a taboo in the Uchiha clan, and even in Konoha Village.

Itachi Uchiha looked puzzled. Who was Madara Uchiha?

Did Madara Uchiha ever mention the idea of ​​resolving wars and creating peace?

"I mentioned it."

"But I haven't seen it in the clan records. Could it be that I haven't seen that part yet?"

"No, there are very few records about Uchiha Madara in the clan. I asked Orochimaru-sensei to help me collect them."

If something has an unclear origin, just pin it on Orochimaru. Anyway, it's not easy for the two of them to verify it, and even if they did, Orochimaru would most likely cover it up for them.

"The only person in the clan who knows Madara Uchiha well right now is Elder Setsuna, who is imprisoned."

"This Elder is your mother's father, your maternal grandfather."

Uchiha Itachi was completely bewildered. He had a maternal grandfather?

Why have I never heard my father and mother mention this?

Why was my grandfather imprisoned?

"I don't know about that. You can go back and ask the clan leader and Sister Mikoto."

"If they don't know either, you can ask your grandfather when you have the chance."

In fact, Gen Uchiha knew the reason, but he was unwilling to say it because it would be more effective for someone else to say it.

If a daughter and son-in-law knew, would they honestly tell the truth and not avoid offending their elders?

If Itachi doesn't know the reason, he'll have to ask Uchiha Setsuna himself from now on.

In front of his own grandson, would Uchiha Setsuna honestly tell the truth and not clear his name?

It is human instinct to shirk responsibility and find excuses to clear one's name; few people can overcome this instinct.

If the whitewashing were to occur, it would inevitably lead to accusations against the Second Hokage, thereby affecting figures like Hiruzen Sarutobi and indirectly increasing the difficulty for Itachi Uchiha to become a traitor.

Although Itachi Uchiha showed signs of becoming a traitor, and he would eliminate him, it would still be the best outcome if there was a genius belonging to the Uchiha clan.

After all, in terms of combat, the double agent is still very strong, and is a pretty perfect tool for missions.

Before his strength reached a level that made the ninja village wary, his interests were, to some extent, tied to his clan's; they would share both glory and ruin!

The more powerful the family, the more benefits he receives.

"I see."

"Well, let's get back to Uchiha Madara."

"During the Warring States period, many ninja clans fought each other endlessly for reasons such as survival, development, hatred, and interests. War was always present."

"At that time, the Senju clan and our Uchiha clan were the two most powerful clans in the entire ninja world, and also our arch-enemies."

"Regarding peace, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, who were the heads of the two clans at the time, had different ideas."

"Hashirama Senju's philosophy was to use the model of 'one village, one country' to help each other, thereby eliminating war and sharing peace."

"Madara Uchiha's philosophy was to unify the ninja world, to make the entire ninja world have only one voice, and to use a unified system to restrain war, thereby achieving peace."

"Because of their differing ideologies, the two engaged in a protracted struggle, which culminated in a one-on-one duel where Madara Uchiha was defeated by Hashirama Senju."

"Originally, Madara Uchiha intended to die at the hands of Hashirama Senju, but Hashirama Senju was willing to sacrifice himself to eliminate the hatred between Madara Uchiha and the two clans."

"This impressed Madara Uchiha, who decided to give Hashirama Senju's philosophy a try."

Besides this reason, there is also the stone tablet preserved in the Uchiha Shrine. At that time, Uchiha Madara was the first to interpret it, that is, the Uchiha and Senju cooperated.

The Uchiha and Senju could have cooperated much earlier, but it was delayed because of Uchiha Izuna's dying words.

"The two decided to form an alliance to prevent children from going to war and to fight for peace, and to stand together through thick and thin."

"Because it was common for children to go to war during the Warring States period, both the Uchiha and Senju clans had children who died at the hands of the enemy and other ninja clans."

"Both clan leaders also had their younger brothers die on the battlefield. For example, Madara Uchiha's younger brother, Izuna Uchiha, died at the hands of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju."

Uchiha Gen did not show favoritism and spoke entirely from the perspective of the Uchiha clan, so he added his own words.

"The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and the younger brother of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, Itama Senju, and Kawarama Senju also died at the hands of Uchiha clan ninjas."

"The love, hatred, and grudges between the two tribes are so complex and difficult to explain."

"Because they personally experienced the pain brought by war, the two clan leaders and their people joined forces to create Konoha Village."

"So that children will never have to go to the battlefield again, and for the sake of peace, this was the original intention behind the founding of Konoha."

At this point, Uchiha Gen paused for a moment, and Shisui and Itachi nodded slightly, then looked over with expectant expressions.

"Did you know that the village was named by the Uchiha clan?"

"The village's highest leader, the Hokage, also comes from the Uchiha clan."

"What?" Shisui and Itachi were shocked upon hearing this and exclaimed in unison.

"Haha, I felt the same way as you when I first saw this record."

"Xuan, how could the names of Konoha and the Hokage be related to our Uchiha clan?"

Shisui couldn't wait to speak, and Itachi also looked eager to learn.

"Why can't it be related to our Uchiha clan?"

"We Uchiha were one of the founders of the village. Our contributions to the village's establishment are second only to the Senju. No other ninja clan can compare to us."

"Hashirama Senju is skilled in Wood Release, while the other Senju clan members are skilled in Water Release and Earth Release."

"Our Uchiha clan is renowned throughout the ninja world for its Fire Release techniques and Sharingan. Isn't it normal for us to take the name Hokage?"

"But ultimately, it should be that the records say that Hashirama Senju wanted Madara Uchiha to become Hokage."

Uchiha Shisui exclaimed in surprise, "What? Uchiha Madara is the Hokage?"

"Then why didn't Madara Uchiha become one?"

"Based on the records, Madara Uchiha was a rather domineering, cold, and emotional person except when he was in front of Hashirama Senju."

"Although Hashirama Senju's personality is not completely opposite, his easygoing and gentle nature is ingrained in his bones. He is also tolerant and sincere, which makes him quite likable."

Aside from when someone wants to destroy Konoha, Hashirama Senju's methods would be extremely ruthless.

"At that time, Hashirama Senju was the strongest in the ninja world and was known as the God of Shinobi. Madara Uchiha could only be ranked second and was known as the Asura of Shinobi."

"As the saying goes, there are no wrong nicknames, only wrong names. You should be able to tell the difference in their behavior from their nicknames."

"Hashirama Senju single-handedly orchestrated the formation of Konoha, and his prestige among the major ninja clans was unparalleled!"

"You know the Hokage election system, so how could Madara Uchiha possibly become Hokage under these circumstances?"

To become Hokage, one must be approved by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and the people of the village.

The former is the party providing the income, and the daimyo of the Land of Fire is naturally very wary of someone with Madara Uchiha's personality.

The latter's recognition of Hashirama Senju far exceeded that of Madara Uchiha.

Moreover, the latter is more important than the former. As long as the villagers approve, the daimyo has no way to object and can only accept it reluctantly.

Uchiha Shisui nodded upon hearing this; he understood.

Uchiha Itachi still didn't understand, so he asked Shisui about the Hokage election system.

Shisui explained it to Itachi, and Itachi quickly understood.

"There's no way we can win in this situation."

"Unless Hashirama Senju refuses to take office and strongly supports Madara Uchiha, insisting that Madara Uchiha become Hokage, then..."

Do you think this is possible?

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