Chapter 326: The Truth of Genocide (Itachi Version)

“It is undeniable that you do possess some enviable abilities, Naruto.

These magical abilities can even allow you to easily resurrect anyone unconditionally.

But even though you can revive them, you can’t change the hatred in each of their hearts…”

"Many of them died at the hands of Obito and me.

The bond between Obito and the Uchiha has long since disappeared, so he can ignore all this hatred, but I am different."

"As long as I am alive, there will always be an invisible barrier between my father and the people of our tribe...

As for Sasuke, the title given to him by the tribe members when they talked about him was no longer "the son of the tribe leader", but "the younger brother that the traitor was willing to sacrifice the entire tribe to save"...

You don't have to deny it so quickly, I heard it myself."

"The hatred between people will never be eliminated. I only hope that my death can be exchanged for the forgiveness of my family by my tribesmen."

At this moment in the woods, even the chirping of birds and insects that could be faintly heard before had completely disappeared, leaving only the words spoken by Itachi still echoing in the woods.

Naruto gradually began to realize that it was not that Itachi's way of thinking was too different from ordinary people, but that he had thought some things were too simple.

Maybe Itachi...he is the one who can see through people's hearts and understand human nature.

Finally, under Naruto's gaze, Itachi opened his arms towards the moonlight and said these words to the night sky:

"My brother, you should be the star that shines over the Uchiha sky. How could you fall from the sky and into the filthy earth just because of my existence?"

Naruto: (ーー゛)…

emmm... To be honest, Itachi really loves his Odogara.

"So you really chose to massacre the entire Uchiha just to save the life of the second pillar?"

This situation is just right!

Naruto finally couldn't help but wonder in his heart and asked Itachi this question.

"There are indeed reasons for this..."

Itachi admitted it generously, but then he continued.

“But that’s not all.”

"When I realized that the conflict between the forces under the jurisdiction of the Third Hokage and the family was irreconcilable, and I had to make a choice...

I struggled because I knew that no matter what I chose, it would be wrong.

If I choose the Third Hokage, then I will be the sinner of the family to the Uchiha;

If I choose Uchiha, then even if the family wins in the end, as the captain of the Anbu, I will be regarded as a mortal enemy by the remnants left behind by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo.

No matter who wins or loses, I will live with the shame of being a traitor..."

"Perhaps dying like Shisui was the best choice I could have made at that time.

But I can't, because I promised Shisui that I would protect the future of the village for him. Even the reason why I joined the Anbu was due to Shisui's influence.

Who will win or lose between the family and the Third Hokage's group, or who will be the Hokage...

In fact, I don't care about this kind of thing, because I only care about one thing - whether Konoha can continue to develop after experiencing this turmoil. "

"So my initial idea was not to help either side, and when the two sides fought, I would find an excuse to leave the village and hide for a while, but... Uchiha Madara, or Obito, showed up.

By the way, do you know when was the first time I saw Obito impersonating Uchiha Madara?

Eight years old, when I was eight years old.

That time, ten Genin including me went to perform an escort mission, but we met him in the middle of the mission... In the end, I was the only one who survived among the ten people.

It was also on that day that I opened the Sharingan...

I thought I would never meet him again after that day, but unexpectedly, six years later... he stood in front of me again.

I recognized him at first sight, and through the eyes behind the mask, I sensed the crazy thoughts hidden in his heart... the desire to destroy the village and even the entire world."

"At that time, I had only one thing in my mind - I had to stop him and stop everything he wanted to do!

However, I was no match for him at that time, so I had no choice but to join.

Join his plan, gain his trust, find out everything and then find a way to sabotage his plan.

And the token of allegiance to join them is... Uchiha!"

Boom! ! !

Thunder on the ground.

Naruto was shocked by the truth that Itachi told.

How come after all this trouble...it's still Tuzi's fault in the end? !

"So the reason why you pretended to join the Akatsuki organization but secretly kept in touch with Sarutobi Hiruzen was actually..."

"Yes, I want to borrow the power he holds to protect the village."

"...Shisui really didn't use Kotoamatsukami on you before he died?"

Naruto now actually believes the joke that Itachi had said before.

"……Is it important?"

Itachi raised an eyebrow and said to Naruto.

“In short, only my death can prevent the seeds of hatred in the hearts of my tribe from sprouting, and allow my father, mother, and Sasuke to regain the trust of my tribe.

So don't try to stop me, Naruto.

And now...it's time for you to let go!"

Itachi exerted a little force and broke free from Naruto's hand.

“You don’t need to tell anyone else what I said tonight, especially the Uchiha clan members.

…They won’t believe it.

People only believe what they see and experience, don’t they?”

"After I die in the future, I'll ask you to take good care of Sasuke...

Finally, thank you for coming here to listen to my nagging after working so hard so late at night. "

The sounds in my ears became increasingly vague, and Itachi's silhouette was moving further and further away in the moonlight.

Naruto knew that Itachi had already made up his mind.

As a paranoid person who has made up his mind...

Naruto wondered if he had the ability to persuade Itachi to change his mind.