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Chapter 801: Sasuke: Uchiha Itachi can call me brother.
Chapter 801: Sasuke: Uchiha Itachi can call me brother.
"Grandpa, are you okay?"
Seeing that Wave Water Gate had fallen, Boruto rushed over in concern.
"Grandpa?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was checking on Wave Water Gate's condition, turned around in surprise at the address.
Wave Water Gate had not yet informed anyone about the parallel world traveler, and only Kushina and he were aware of the situation.
"I'm fine, just a bit exhausted from using too much chakra."
Wave Water Gate forced himself to sit up, drawing everyone's attention.
"Fifth Kazekage, what's going on? Why has such a powerful enemy suddenly attacked Konoha?"
Mizuki Mochizuki expressed his confusion to Wave Water Gate.
He was utterly perplexed.
While working at the Hokage Tower, a sudden explosion shook the building. By the time he and Tsunade reached the Hokage's Office, it was already empty.
Before they could analyze the battle traces, they saw Wave Water Gate's signal flare in the distance and rushed to provide support.
There, they encountered Daitoryu Ise Shiki, a formidable opponent. Despite their best efforts, they couldn't inflict any damage.
"And who is he?"
Mizuki turned to Sasuke.
He couldn't possibly recognize every Konoha ninja, but he was familiar with the village's strongest fighters. He was certain he had never seen this individual before.
"The enemy is Daitoryu Ise Shiki, a member of the Daitoryu clan."
Wave Water Gate introduced him briefly.
The secret of Daitoryu Kaguya was no longer a secret among the upper echelons of the Ninja World. Merely mentioning the name Daitoryu was enough to convey the severity of the situation.
"The Daitoryu clan!"
As Wave Water Gate had anticipated, both Mizuki and Tsunade's expressions changed.
"As for Suezo, he's from the Moonbath Leader."
Wave Water Gate explained Sasuke's connection.
Although the sudden appearance of a powerful fighter was unusual, mentioning the Moonbath Leader would dispel any concerns.
Indeed, Mizuki and the others showed understanding, realizing that it wasn't strange if it involved the Moonbath Leader.
"Let's return to the Hokage Tower; this isn't the place for a discussion."
Sarutobi suggested after glancing around.
Due to the signal flare, Konoha ninjas were continuously rushing towards them, and the residential area might have descended into chaos.
They needed to restore order first before discussing the matter of Daitoryu Ise Shiki.
Fortunately, Daitoryu Ise Shiki was only focused on retrieving "Rin," causing minimal damage. There were some injured ninjas, but no fatalities.
Consequently, the situation was relatively easy to handle. Some Konoha residents were still unaware of the incident, and the village quickly returned to its usual tranquility.
Only the ninjas who knew the truth felt a sense of unease.
"Fifth Kazekage, does the Moonbath Leader know about this? What plans does he have?"
Inside the conference room, Mizuki bombarded Wave Water Gate with questions.
Wave Water Gate was at a loss for words. The Moonbath Leader was currently not in the Ninja World, and it would be a miracle if he knew about this.
However, he had mentioned the Moonbath Leader to Sasuke, so he could only vaguely respond.
"Don't ask too much. The Moonbath Leader must have carefully considered these arrangements. He is the one who understands the Daitoryu clan the best and is also the strongest.
Perhaps, to counter the Daitoryu clan, the Moonbath Leader has made many efforts behind the scenes."
Sarutobi sighed.
It was only after fighting Daitoryu Ise Shiki that Sarutobi realized the true terror of the Daitoryu clan.
The Daitoryu clan didn't even consider them human.
During the battle with Daitoryu Ise Shiki, Sarutobi clearly sensed the opponent's playful attitude.
It was as if a bored person had found some interesting small animals and was toying with them.
If a Daitoryu clan member with a penchant for pouring hot water on ants were to appear, even if they were less powerful than Daitoryu Ise Shiki, they could still cause immense destruction in the Ninja World.
Even Konoha, with its formidable strength, had only managed to repel the powerful enemy with the help of the Moonbath Leader's sage scroll during Daitoryu Ise Shiki's surprise attack. The situation would be even more dire for other ninja villages or ordinary cities.
Mizuki nodded, deciding not to ask further.
He didn't have any complaints about Wave Water Gate; he had just been a bit flustered earlier.
Confronting a monster like Daitoryu Ise Shiki had given Mizuki the feeling of having brushed past the gates of death.
...
"Mr. Sasuke, do you have a way to make me stronger quickly?"
Boruto asked Sasuke.
He was frustrated that he couldn't do anything during the battle and could only watch as Sasuke fought.
"Becoming stronger is never an overnight process; it requires persistent training.
Sasuke shook his head.
He didn't want Boruto to follow in his footsteps, a path that might lead to strength but at a great cost and with many hardships.
"Don't overthink it. You're still young, and you don't need to blame yourself for this."
Sasuke comforted him.
"But once Otsutsuki Urashiki's injuries heal, he'll definitely come back, right?" Boruto said with concern.
"Once my chakra is mostly recovered, I'll leave Konoha with 'Riki' alone. After the charging is complete, I'll return to find you. That way, this world's Konoha won't be affected."
Sasuke thought for a moment before speaking.
This was the best plan he could come up with after analyzing the current situation.
Based on Otsutsuki Urashiki's actions today, it was clear that his top priority was 'Riki'.
As long as Sasuke took 'Riki' away from Konoha, Otsutsuki Urashiki would most likely choose to pursue Sasuke instead of continuing to attack Konoha.
All Sasuke needed to do was buy some time until 'Riki' completed charging, and the problem would be solved.
Although this would disrupt Sasuke's plan to teach Uchiha Itachi's swordsmanship, it was still the best choice.
Remaining in Konoha with 'Riki' would put Uchiha Itachi and this world's Konoha in danger.
"How can we let Mr. Sasuke face Otsutsuki Urashiki alone? If we're going to leave, then let's leave together."
Boruto said seriously.
Even if he couldn't help much in the fight, he could at least keep Sasuke company and prevent him from getting bored.
"If you insist on leaving with me, that's fine."
Sasuke didn't refuse.
At his peak strength, he still had the ability to protect one person.
After deciding on the plan to leave, Sasuke took Boruto to find Wave Water Gate, who had just finished a meeting and was about to head home. Sasuke explained their idea.
"If Sasuke's condition recovers to its peak and Moonbath hasn't returned, it's up to you whether you stay in Konoha or leave.
But if Moonbath has returned by then, you can stay in Konoha without worry."
Wave Water Gate paused for a moment before speaking.
Without sufficient strength, it would be dangerous to keep Sasuke in Konoha. Since Sasuke had made up his mind, Wave Water Gate couldn't force him to stay.
But if Moonbath was there, it would be a different story.
It was uncertain if Moonbath could deal with Otsutsuki Kaguya, but he should be able to handle Otsutsuki Urashiki.
After all, the scroll Moonbath left behind could injure Otsutsuki Urashiki, so it would be even easier if Moonbath himself was present.
"The scroll that injured Otsutsuki Urashiki was given to me by Moonbath."
Wave Water Gate explained to boost Sasuke's confidence.
"If it's such a good thing, why didn't he give us more?" Boruto complained.
"It's probably because it's difficult to make," Wave Water Gate speculated.
Even for Moonbath, a Six Paths Sage, creating a scroll with the power of a Hokage-level jutsu was extremely challenging.
The creator would need to be a Hokage-level ninja themselves and invest a significant amount of time and energy to craft such a scroll.
"Then it's decided."
Sasuke agreed with Wave Water Gate's suggestion.
He was curious about Moonbath, a ninja who had absorbed the Six Paths Sage's chakra, and wanted to exchange information about Otsutsuki with him.
...
The next day.
Sasuke finished his breakfast and headed to the Uchiha clan grounds.
He had made plans with Uchiha Itachi the day before to continue their training, but not for the entire day like yesterday; they would only train in the morning.
"Good morning, Mr. Suezo," Uchiha Itachi greeted, arriving slightly early.
"Morning," Sasuke replied.
Both of them were men of few words, so after the greeting, they began their training, only taking a break after two hours.
"Mr. Suezo, can you tell me your story today?" Uchiha Itachi asked, leaning against a tree.
Yesterday, Sasuke had said 'next time' instead of 'definitely next time', so he might not have intended to tell his story.
"Why do you want to hear my story?" Sasuke didn't answer but looked into Uchiha Itachi's eyes and asked a question.
"Brother Shizui said that learning from the experiences of our predecessors is very useful. We can learn from their strengths to improve ourselves, and their mistakes can serve as a warning."
Uchiha Itachi replied.
"I feel that Mr. Suezo is a formidable individual, and absorbing his experience will be invaluable."
Sasuke remained silent for a moment before speaking.
"Then, let me tell you a story about someone even more powerful than me."
Itachi leaned in, listening intently.
"This person was a genius, and everyone who knew him, be it his family elders or renowned ninjas, considered him an exceptional and talented ninja."
Sasuke reminisced, his voice softening as he recalled the past.
"How exactly did they view him?" Itachi inquired, intrigued.
"If we were to change the setting to Konoha, it would be akin to the Hokage praising you, saying that you now possess the ability to think like a Hokage."
Sasuke glanced at Itachi and replied.
"That is indeed impressive," Itachi exclaimed in surprise.
He recalled that Moonlit Immortal was the Hokage, and even Shizui might have been thrilled to receive such praise from him.
"But even geniuses have their limitations. Despite his remarkable abilities and superhuman intellect, he suffered due to the dual pressures of his clan and village."
"Due to some unresolved issues, his clan and village were at odds, with the clan wanting him to take action against the village, and the village leader expecting him to resolve the clan's problems. He found himself caught between these two formidable forces."
Recalling his brother's tragic circumstances, Sasuke's expression grew somber.
"That sounds incredibly challenging. Did he manage to resolve the conflict in the end?" Itachi asked, becoming engrossed in Sasuke's story as if he were living it himself.
"He did," Sasuke continued, his voice heavy with emotion. "To prevent his clan from bearing the stigma of a coup, and to protect the village from the ravages of war, he ultimately agreed with a radical high-ranking official's suggestion. He killed all his clan members, except for his younger brother, to put an end to the clan's coup."
"He bore all the infamy and hatred alone, carrying the burden until his death."
Sasuke's voice was grave.
"Huh?" Itachi's eyes widened, snapping out of his immersion. He stood up instinctively, staring at Sasuke.
"It doesn't sound that impressive to me. Even though the clan avoided the stigma of a coup, only his younger brother survived, and is the clan's reputation really that important?" Itachi couldn't help but ask.
Sasuke's gaze sharpened momentarily, then softened again.
Sasuke's thoughts momentarily raced: Who dares speak ill of my brother, Itachi? Oh, it's you, Itachi. Never mind then.
"The situation was more complex and challenging than you can imagine. It's easy to analyze and dissect events in hindsight, but for those caught in the eye of the storm, it's a different story."
Sasuke sighed.
"I feel that if it were Shizui, he might have handled it better."
Itachi still believed that the man wasn't as formidable as he should have been.
Sasuke: ...
It was because Shizui couldn't withstand the pressure that the burden fell on his brother's shoulders.
"Perhaps Shizui in this timeline is different."
Sasuke thought of the differences between the two worlds.
Although they shared the same name and appearance, the people in these worlds weren't identical.
Thus, there was a possibility that Shizui in this world was stronger.
With this in mind, Sasuke felt a desire to meet this world's Shizui.
Unfortunately, Shizui from this world seemed to be away on a mission outside Konoha.
"Thank you, Mr. Suezo, for sharing your story. I will learn from his experience and ensure your efforts aren't in vain."
Itachi politely expressed his gratitude.
"That's the best outcome," Sasuke said sincerely.
If Itachi truly learned from this experience and improved, it would make this encounter worthwhile.
The two continued their training until noon.
"Mr. Suezo, why have you stopped?" Itachi asked, puzzled.
"Keeping a promise with my brother is also important."
Sasuke lightly tapped Itachi's head.
The day before, Itachi had made a promise with Little Sasuke.
"Oh, right. Then, goodbye, Mr. Suezo."
Itachi thanked Sasuke and hurried home.
Sasuke watched Itachi leave, a faint smile appearing on his face as he thought of the warmth and joy awaiting the Uchiha family.
Afterward, Sasuke found Boruto and joined him for lunch.
Just as Sasuke was about to begin their intensive training, Wave Water Gate sent ninjas to deliver good news.
The Moonlit Immortal had returned! Sasuke immediately took Boruto and rushed to the Hokage Tower.
(End of Chapter)
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