People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

Itachi emphasized to the three, "It's best not to judge based on appearance or assumptions."

"In any case, you can keep this suicide note for now. Take this and ask the Dark Division for their assistance in the search."

Itachi replied, "I understand."

The three turned to leave, and Uchiha Yatsuho said meaningfully, "It would be good if we could find some clues."

Uchiha Inahisa chimed in, "Furthermore, we will also conduct our investigation in a different direction than the Anbu, so we will know if you, Uchiha Itachi, do not request an investigation."

"Why don't you just say what you have to say?"

Itachi gripped Shisui's suicide note tightly in his hand, his eyes turning terrifying as his three-tomoe Sharingan stared intently at the three of them.

Are you doubting me?

Uchiha Tetsuka replied in an unfriendly tone, "Ah, yeah, brat."

Uchiha Yatsuhoku also threatened, "Listen up, Itachi! If you dare to betray the clan, we will not let this go!"

Itachi slowly drew his katana from his waist and, with overwhelming power, knocked all three of them to the ground.

Itachi looked down at the three lying on the ground and said sarcastically, "I just said that it's best not to judge by appearances and assumptions. If you think I'm very patient and use this attitude, talking about clans all the time, then you've really misjudged your own abilities. It's because you don't know my abilities that you're crawling on the ground like this now."

The pain in his body caused Uchiha Yatsuho to break out in a cold sweat: "Shisui has been monitoring you for half a year. Since joining the Anbu, your strange words and actions have become unbearable to watch. What are you thinking?"

"Being attached to an organization, a clan, or a title is a terrible thing that restricts one's abilities. Moreover, it is extremely foolish to have fear and hatred for things that have never been seen or known before!"

"Stop! Itachi!" Fugaku Uchiha's shout came from not far away.

Fugaku Uchiha questioned Itachi: "What exactly is going on, Itachi? You've been acting strangely lately!"

Itachi faced his father, his eyes flickering: "There's nothing strange about it. I was just doing my job, nothing more."

"Then why didn't you come last night?"

"For survival..."

"What did you say?" Fugaku Uchiha couldn't understand what Itachi was saying.

Itachi didn't want to explain further. He apologized to the three Uchiha, saying, "I didn't kill Shisui. I apologize for what I did. I'm very sorry."

“The Anbu has been too busy with missions lately, and you seem a bit tired. Hachiro, Inahisa, Tetsuka, as his father, I will take full responsibility for monitoring him. I'm counting on you.” Uchiha Fugaku nodded.

Seeing that Fugaku Uchiha said this, the three of them could not say anything more and could only retreat for the time being.

"Itachi! Come with me!"

Itachi followed Fugaku Uchiha into the room.

With his back to Itachi, Fugaku Uchiha gazed at the Uchiha clan crest on the wall and said to Itachi, "Our entire clan is now united, contributing our strength to the rise of the Uchiha clan. As my eldest son, what are you thinking?"

Itachi replied respectfully, "I wasn't thinking anything, clan leader."

"Itachi, I am not speaking to you now as the head of the clan, but as your father!"

Itachi dropped the pretense and asked Fugaku directly, "Father, can a coup really change the Uchiha clan?"

Fugaku Uchiha had already guessed what Itachi wanted to say, so he explained, "The more we back down, the more our living space will be compressed. Now the Uchiha clan has nowhere left to retreat."

"The Third Hokage's Anbu, Danzo's Root, has been monitoring the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha clan's idea of ​​launching a coup has long been exposed to the public, and the coup is almost impossible to succeed."

Fugaku Uchiha said helplessly, "I know, but there is no other way. Ever since our clan was driven here, members of the Uchiha clan have been disappearing one after another. This is not the work of people from other villages, but because someone inside Konoha is coveting our Sharingan."

Furthermore, the Konoha Police Department, led by the Uchiha clan, is already a mere shell of its former self. If we give up resisting, the Uchiha clan will disappear sooner or later; but if we resist, we still have a sliver of hope.

Itachi finally voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind: "Father, since Konoha has no place for the Uchiha, why don't you leave Konoha?"

Fugaku Uchiha looked at Itachi with surprise: "Because Konoha is a village jointly established by our Uchiha clan and Senju clan, our roots are in Konoha."

"But Konoha no longer needs the Uchiha clan, does it?"

Fugaku Uchiha said with some sadness, "When our Uchiha clan joins any faction, it greatly enhances the strength of that faction. Therefore, Konoha will not allow the Uchiha clan to leave Konoha."

Moreover, if we establish our own sect, we will not only have to face attacks from Konoha, but also be constantly on guard against other ninjas coveting our Sharingan.

After leaving Konoha, the Uchiha clan's living space will be further squeezed. Given their strength, it will be difficult for the Uchiha clan to reach an agreement with a nation, as no one would allow such a powerful force to fall into the hands of others.

After Fugaku Uchiha finished explaining, he realized Itachi's thoughts: "Itachi, could it be that you're thinking of..."

Itachi no longer concealed anything: "That's right, Father, I plan to lead a portion of the Uchiha clan away from Konoha to find a place to stay!"

Chapter 193 Support

Fugaku Uchiha stared at Itachi in shock. Fugaku had always assumed that Itachi was on the side of the Konoha leadership due to Itachi's strange behavior, but he never expected that Itachi would actually plan to lead the Uchiha clan to leave Konoha.

After staring at Itachi for a while, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly burst into laughter.

"Itachi, I've always underestimated you. You truly are my son. But Itachi, I've already explained the difficulties of leaving Konoha. What do you plan to do?"

"When the coup begins, Konoha's elite forces will definitely come to suppress the Uchiha clan. At that time, I will lead those Uchiha clan members who yearn for peace to leave Konoha."

"Use those clansmen as bait, and at the same time screen the people. After all, if those radical clansmen leave Konoha, they will definitely think about revenge against Konoha. I have to say, Itachi, you have grown into a qualified ninja."

Fugaku Uchiha's face was full of relief, but then his expression turned serious, and he questioned, "But can you really do it? You must know that most of the Uchiha clan's ninjas are radicals. Those clan members who yearn for peace are basically weaklings, and some aren't even ninjas. Can you really leave Konoha and the Land of Fire on your own?!"

"I can do it! And I must do it!"

Itachi activated his Mangekyou Sharingan and stared directly into Fugaku's eyes.

"You are already a strong person, Itachi..."

Fugaku Uchiha stared in shock at Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan, his heart filled with the pride of a father for his son.

Fugaku Uchiha suddenly said solemnly, "Since you have made your decision, then... Itachi Uchiha! I am now issuing you a mission in my capacity as the head of the Uchiha clan!"

"When the coup begins, lead those Uchiha clansmen who are unwilling to fight, leave Konoha, leave the Land of Fire, and find a place in the ninja world where the Uchiha clan can recuperate and thrive!"

"Yes!"

Fugaku Uchiha looked at Itachi with shame: "Itachi, you are stronger than me. You have always endured and contributed your strength to the Uchiha. After leaving Konoha, take good care of your mother and Sasuke."

Itachi lowered his head with some guilt, because he had not included his father, Fugaku Uchiha, in his plan. In other words, Fugaku Uchiha was also one of the baits in Itachi's plan.

Fugaku Uchiha seemed to understand Itachi's thoughts and comforted him, saying, "There's no need to blame yourself. As the head of the Uchiha clan, how could you abandon your clan and run away? Moreover, as a father, I also have a responsibility to seek a way out for my wife and my son!"

"Itachi! Look up at me!"

Itachi raised his head and met Fugaku Uchiha's gaze.

Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha's three-tomoe eyes continued to rotate, eventually transforming into the Mangekyou Sharingan.

"In fact, we all know in our hearts that it is almost impossible for the Uchiha to succeed in launching a coup. I cannot stop everyone, but in order to avoid the use of force, I have been hiding the fact that I have the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Because once my clansmen find out that I have the Mangekyou Sharingan forever, a coup will begin immediately.

Our entire clan is now sick, terminally ill. Everyone is arrogant and self-centered, unable to extricate themselves from the title of the former number one ninja clan. This includes me.

Itachi, you are the exception. You are the only one who is clear-headed. You are the one who can bring the Uchiha clan back from the ashes.

I will lead the Uchiha clan to do my best to hold off the Konoha ninja and create an opportunity for you to escape Konoha. Itachi, don't be afraid, don't be confused. Whatever your choice, I will be proud of you!

"Father..." Itachi's eyes were glistening with tears, and his voice was choked with emotion.

Itachi left Fugaku Uchiha's room, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Itachi felt a sense of relief upon receiving his father's understanding.

But at the same time, he also had to abandon his father, which made Itachi feel so depressed that he could hardly breathe.

With Shisui dead, the morale of the Uchiha clan is low, causing the imminent coup to be postponed.

Itachi arrived at the Hokage Building and reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi that he had been suspected by the Third Hokage and the other two, and requested that the Third Hokage send the Anbu to assist in investigating the cause of Shisui's death.

The Third Hokage agreed to Itachi's request. Uchiha Shisui's sudden death was also unexpected by Hiruzen Sarutobi, who also wanted to investigate the cause of Shisui's death.

"The Anbu will investigate Shisui's death. Itachi, you should take some time off for now."

Danzo, standing to the side, feigned concern and said, "After all, Shisui is a descendant of Kagami, and I will also dispatch Root members to assist in the investigation."

Itachi revealed no flaw and calmly said, "Thank you, Hokage-sama, Danzo-sama."

Itachi, who was leaving the Hokage Building, happened to run into Izumi Uchiha.

"Itachi!" As soon as Izumi Uchiha saw Itachi, she excitedly waved her hands at him.

Upon seeing his childhood friend, Itachi smiled, a rare occurrence for him: "Izumi, did you just finish your mission and return to the village?"

"Yeah! Itachi, it's been so long since we last saw each other. Every time I go to your house, you're not home," Uchiha Izumi couldn't help but complain to Itachi.

"Feel sorry..."

Uchiha Izumi quickly shook her head and said, "No need to apologize. After all, as an Anbu member, you must be very busy with your missions. Are you going to carry out a mission now?"

"No, there won't be any missions in the near future."

Uchiha Izumi was overjoyed: "Then let's go eat at that newly opened dango shop at the end of the street. Don't you love three-color dango the most? That shop's three-color dango is really delicious!"

Uchiha Izumi didn't give Itachi a chance to refuse, grabbing Itachi's hand and running towards the end of the street.

Looking at the empty plate in front of Itachi, filled with bamboo skewers, Uchiha Izumi proudly said, "How is it? Delicious, isn't it?!"

"Mmm, delicious." Even Itachi, who loves tricolor dumplings the most, had to admit that the tricolor dumplings at this shop were truly unique.

Uchiha Izumi rested her head on her hands, gazing at Itachi with rapt attention, and murmured to herself, "When was the last time we played together like this? It feels like such a long time ago..."

Itachi, not having heard Izumi's mutterings clearly, asked in confusion, "Izumi? Were you just talking?"

Uchiha Izumi smiled and shook her head, saying, "It's alright, Itachi, would you like a few more skewers?"

"it is good!"

Chapter 194 Grass Village

Uchiha Izumi and Itachi strolled along the streets of Konoha.

It is quite obvious how deep the villagers of Konoha misunderstand the Uchiha clan.

Resentful gazes occasionally swept over Izumi and Itachi, simply because their clothes bore the Uchiha clan crest.

Itachi seemed indifferent, but Izumi was different; she couldn't achieve Itachi's composure.

Izumi pulled the weasel along and ran forward until they reached a deserted forest.

Quan said breathlessly, "Ugh, I really couldn't stand the way they looked at me!"