Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

Rather than doing that, it's better to be honest with Fugaku.

As for the so-called corresponding risks, Jiang Si had long been mentally prepared for them. In any case, given that the clan had reached this point, there was no way things could get any worse.

"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, Shoji!"

Fugaku nodded emphatically and responded.

"Well then, I'll excuse myself for being rude today!"

Seeing that Fugaku had fully understood his meaning, Shoji stood up, bowed slightly, and prepared to leave.

Everything that needed to be said has been said.

As for whether his conversation with the clan head needed to be kept secret, Shoji believed that Fugaku Uchiha should be able to grasp the nuances and the appropriate boundaries. If the clan head was truly that unreliable, then Shoji would have nothing more to say.

Furthermore, there were some things that Shoji didn't say, such as how to get along with the Third Hokage and other high-ranking officials of Konoha, but Fugaku himself should understand.

They, especially the generals, are practically walking on a knife's edge; one wrong step and they will fall into the abyss.

And it was just as Jiang Si walked to the door, about to leave.

"Jiang Si, do you know anything about the other side of Shi Shui?"

Then Fugaku's words suddenly rang out again.

This caused Jiang Si to pause slightly.

Jiang Si, who was standing to the side, smiled slightly and said, "I can't say I know anything, I can only guess some things. Of course, I personally believe that Shisui and I share the same goal."

After saying that sentence.

Shoji pushed open the door, strode out of Fugaku's study, and walked towards the outside.

'The same goal? That's certainly the best outcome.'

Fugaku watched the direction Shoji had left, his eyes narrowing slightly as he silently pondered to himself.

A complex emotion seemed to flicker within those pupils.

Shoji, who had already left, was unaware of the constantly changing expressions on his clan leader's face. After speaking with two key figures, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Fugaku Uchiha, it was unclear whether this would be beneficial or detrimental to future developments, but at least it was a solid first step.

Never be afraid of failure.

The only fear is stagnation and complacency.

The Uchiha clan is an example of this.

Jiang Si was unwilling to fall into the same old habits as his clan. Risks and rewards are always balanced. At least from Jiang Si's perspective, this was a step that had to be taken in his plan!

'As for what happens next, that depends on their respective methods and choices.'

Shoji stepped outside, turned back and took one last deep look at the Fugaku residence, thinking to himself.

59. Uchiha Itachi

Just as Shoji was about to leave the area and return home.

Suddenly before.

A short figure came into Jiang Si's view in the distance. As he approached, Jiang Si paused slightly upon seeing the person's face, a strange light flickering in his eyes. The person also noticed Jiang Si's figure shortly afterward.

"Ah? Brother Jiang Si, you're back! Father just said that the clansmen would be returning soon, I didn't expect it to be today!"

Small, quick steps shortened the distance.

The newcomer looked up at the general, a gentle expression on her face, and spoke.

"Yeah, I'm back. Itachi, you just got out of school, right? How's life at the ninja academy going?"

When the person arrived, Jiang Si had completely lost the strange look in his eyes and spoke softly with a faint smile.

Indeed, standing before Shoji at this moment was none other than Uchiha Itachi, the eldest son of the clan leader Uchiha Fugaku, and also considered the most insane person in the original work. To be honest, this was not the first time Shoji had come into contact with Itachi, whether it was through the original owner's memories or after he transmigrated. But it must be said that every time they met, Shoji would experience some uncontrollable emotional turmoil deep inside. Because, according to the original plot, it was this 'demon' in front of him who personally killed 'himself', his grandmother, younger brother, younger sister, and other relatives.

Even though he hasn't put it into action yet in this life, and it could even be said that Itachi is currently within the 'normal' range, having just entered the Ninja Academy, he certainly hasn't been fooled by the Konoha higher-ups. Shoji is well aware of this, but some emotions are just hard to control.

However, reason must prevail over emotion. The Itachi we know now is not the Itachi from the time of the massacre of his clan in the original story. Ultimately, half the responsibility for Itachi's eventual descent into that state lies with himself (his extreme and twisted nature) and the other half with the higher-ups (who went too far in deceiving him).

To put it bluntly, Itachi is still salvageable, but the methods and approaches need to be carefully considered. Whether we like it or not, this guy is truly a genius. With Shoji's deliberate attention, it's clear how remarkable Itachi's childhood experiences were, even to a terrifying degree.

It has been less than a year since I enrolled in school.

He has already surpassed 99% of the students in the Ninja Academy. If everything goes according to plan, Itachi will still graduate next year.

'If possible, it would be best to have Chief Fugaku arrange for Itachi to directly enter the Security Department to strengthen internal communication and prevent him from having any opportunity to get close to the Leaf Village's higher-ups or even join the Anbu!'

Looking at Itachi's still very youthful face, Shoji thought to himself.

If they could be transformed into the only true traitor in the original work, the clan's situation should improve.

"Yes, Brother Jiang Si, the teachers and classmates at school are very friendly, and everything is going well for me at school."

Itachi, of course, was unaware that Shoji was preoccupied with how to arrange and influence him in the future. He looked at Shoji with a hint of respect and replied softly, "Shoji probably doesn't know that among the current members of the clan, the people Itachi admires most right now are him and Shisui."

Not only are they young and powerful, but they also possess their own unique subjective consciousness and way of thinking.

The content of the clan meeting is a secret to ordinary clan members, but Itachi may still know some of it. Moreover, Fugaku usually looks solemn and stern, but he actually values ​​his eldest son very much. He learns everything very quickly and is humble and polite. Fugaku is very satisfied with him.

This is evidenced by the fact that Fugaku personally took the four-year-old Itachi to the battlefield during the Third Shinobi World War. Therefore, Fugaku would sometimes pick out some important matters of the clan to tell Itachi, with the aim of cultivating his son's independent thinking ability as soon as possible.

Therefore, Itachi was able to learn more or less about what Shoji had said at the clan meeting. In Itachi's eyes, Shoji was the kind of Konoha ninja he envisioned, or the kind of ninja from the Uchiha clan that should have such demeanor!

From the very beginning of his enrollment, he regarded Shisui and Jiang Si as his role models. In the past six months, he had occasionally heard about the active deeds of his 'cousin' on the front lines, and his admiration for him had only grown stronger.

"That's good. Study hard and contribute your strength to the clan and the village after you graduate from the Ninja Academy!"

Shoji bowed slightly, smiled, and gently patted Itachi's small shoulder.

"Yes, Brother Jiang!"

Itachi straightened his body and answered loudly.

Looking at the six-year-old, so immature Uchiha Itachi, Tsukasa felt a great sense of relief. After all, the original story is the original story, and this life is this life. He just needed to make sure Itachi wasn't completely fooled.

There's no need to view Itachi through the lens of the original story. People will inevitably change depending on their environment and the influence of different ideas. Humans are never born with knowledge.

"Ah."

The Konoha leadership could deceive Itachi, and Shoji also believed that he had a certain probability of bringing Itachi back to the right path he had taken.

"Next time we meet, I should mention Itachi's future plans to the clan leader. If I remember correctly, he'll graduate at seven, which is next year. Time is running out."

While exchanging a few pleasantries with Itachi about everyday life, Shoji silently pondered to himself.

"Well then, I should go home now. If you have any training problems in the future, you can come to me."

"Yes, Brother Jiangsi, you've worked hard. Oh, and please give my regards to Grandma Chihaya, and also to Xiaoyang and Xiaosaki!"

Itachi bowed slightly and spoke with a respectful expression.

"Ok!"

Jiang Si smiled and nodded.

He then strode away from where he stood and headed back to his home. Itachi also stood there, watching Tsukasa's figure disappear into the distance, before pushing open the door and returning home.

All matters that have been concluded.

After returning home.

Shoji did indeed rest for two or three days.

In the past few days, Jiang Si didn't go anywhere but stayed at home with his family. Xiao Yang and Xiao Xiao are both three years old. According to the tradition of the Uchiha clan, they should start the corresponding basic training of ninjas at the beginning of the year.

This time I returned home.

I happen to have a few days off.

Jiang Si accompanied his younger brother and sister in their cultivation.

60. My impending career in the shadows

He has at least fulfilled his duties as an older brother.

Although ninjas hold a very high status in this world, they are often not in control of their own lives. This is especially true during times of war, and even when the Five Great Nations are not at war, ninjas still have to perform many demanding missions. The stronger and higher-ranking the ninja, the more this is the case.

Therefore, the time available to spend with family is really not much.

According to the original owner's memories, since graduating from the Ninja Academy and stepping onto the battlefield, Jiang Si has spent very little time at home. He often has to engage in self-training, making it difficult to find time to spend with his family.

When Yang and Saki were younger, there were times when they treated Shoji like a stranger because they hadn't seen him for a long time.

Then he would be even busier with matters concerning his clan and village, so he wouldn't have much time to spend with his family. The few days before he returned from the battlefield and joined the Anbu were the most precious time for him to rest.

"call out!"

"call out"

"call out"

In the backyard of their newly moved house, Shoji, dressed in a black ninja outfit, stood with his hands behind his back, watching his younger brother Uchiha Yang throw shuriken that hit the bullseye with pinpoint accuracy. A faint smile appeared on his face.

"Brother, brother, did you see that? Every single one hit the bullseye!"

Yang immediately turned around, waved happily at Jiang Si, and had a 'you should praise me' expression on his face.

"Hmm, it seems Xiaoyang has been working very hard lately, that's great! But he needs to stay humble and avoid becoming arrogant or complacent!"

The general would naturally be generous with his praise, but for a child, a necessary reprimand is still necessary.

"I know, brother, you're almost as nagging as Grandma!"

Xiao Yang wrinkled his nose. He was quite happy to hear the first half of the sentence, but the second half made the little boy pout and say.

"You boy!"

Jiang Si chuckled and patted Yang's little head.

Just as Shoji was about to say something more,

Suddenly.

The general's expression changed.

As if sensing something, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Then, with a smile, she said, "Alright, let's stop here for today's training. You're still in the foundational stage, so while you need to work hard, you also need to remember to balance work and rest!"

"Eh? I'm not tired yet, brother. I know you're only going to rest for a few days. You might go out on a mission again someday. Please stay with me a little longer, brother!"