Escape From Konoha

Dusk is approaching.

Killing all the bandits encountered during the escort mission did not consume too much of Itachi's energy.

Although he was still just a genin, his strength was not at all what a genin should be.

Fierce fighting methods, uncanny fire escape and shuriken throwing skills, including illusions and common sense, can confuse ninjas. Except for not opening the Sharingan, he already has everything that a traditional Uchiha ninja should have. ability.

As long as he keeps improving in this direction, Itachi believes that sooner or later he will become stronger, stronger than anyone in Uchiha.

Seeing the hateful look that his teammate Izumo Denma was looking at, Itachi also knew what the other person was thinking.

I'm just thinking, why can he be so strong but I have to be so weak?

Most of the bandits who attacked were dealt with by Itachi alone. The Jonin Minazuki Yuzuki did not take action. The only ones who took action were him, Izumo Denma, and Inari Mako.

Regardless of Inari Mako's strength, she is just a logistics worker, so fighting is not her main job. As long as she is responsible for logistics, she can make the greatest contribution to the team.

From this point of view, Itachi couldn't find fault with her logistical contribution. Instead, he felt that this would relieve him a lot of pressure.

Therefore, the only person responsible for fighting with him was Izumo Denma, a genin with an extremely strong competitive spirit.

The other party was five years older than him. In theory, he had trained five years longer than Itachi.

But there are so-called geniuses in this world, and even with five more years of training, Itachi left him far behind, that was the fact.

Itachi was the one who solved most of the bandits without injury. A small number of bandits were eliminated by Chuanma, which took longer than Itachi.

Judgment based on strength.

Regarding this, Itachi didn't want to express anything and thought there was nothing wrong with this kind of competitiveness.

If this competitive spirit can make Izumo Denma stronger, that would also be a good thing.

Between a companion who is incompetent and unmotivated, and a companion who is ambitious and motivated, Itachi chooses the latter.

If his companions are equal in strength to him, they should fight together. If their companions are weak and cannot keep up with his fighting rhythm, then they should protect their companions. This is the rule Itachi set for himself at the beginning.

Therefore, even though he and Izumo Denma have some disagreements in the team, they can still maintain teamwork most of the time.

"As expected of Itachi, he is indeed a genius of the Uchiha clan. Having a teammate like you in the team makes it much easier for me as the captain."

Minazuki Yuzuki came over and smiled.

"It's nothing, Yuzuki-sensei."

"Well, let's do that. The next step is the patrol mission. Mako and I will be on one team, and you and Denma will be responsible for the other side."

Mako's strength is very weak, so it makes sense to team up with Yuzuki, a Jonin.

But... Itachi glanced at Denma, who was snoring coldly, and couldn't help but feel a headache.

Especially when he heard Yuzuki Jounin praise him, Denma must have become even more dissatisfied with him.

Sometimes, Itachi didn't know whether Yuzuki Jonin was really careless and didn't notice such things, or if he had ulterior motives.

There was no reason to suspect that his leading jounin had acted to widen the gap in the team, and Itachi felt it was very rude.

Mako Inari sighed regretfully because she couldn't stay in the same group as Itachi.

If possible, she wanted to be in the same group as the handsome and capable Itachi, not a regretful-looking captain.

Appreciating a man with strong charm is something that most women yearn for.

In Itachi's opinion, women who have self-esteem and independence are more worthy of admiration.

"Don't take Mr. Yuzuki's words to heart, he is just a little careless."

When patrolling with Denma, Itachi walked in front and said to Denma with his back turned.

He finished this sentence.

Murderous intent struck from behind.

Itachi used the smallest movement of his body to avoid Denma's fist.

Then he stretched out his foot easily, and Chuanma was simply tripped to the ground.

The timing is just perfect.

Even the chuunin may not have such skill as him, this is Itachi's confidence.

This was not the first time that Chuanma attacked him.

Itachi regarded this sneak attack as a part of training to hone his reflexes.

Even if he is not good at ninjutsu and genjutsu, Denma's taijutsu is very powerful among genin.

"Sorry, I seem to have made you angry."

Itachi reached out his hand to pull Chuanma up.

Denma ignored Itachi, stood up on his own, dusted himself off, and glared at Itachi fiercely.

"Your attitude of always seeing through everything is very annoying. It was the same when you were in the ninja school. What do those girls like about you?"

Itachi didn't answer.

He didn't know what the girls in the ninja school liked about him.

looks? or talent? Simply worship the strong?

This is a complicated issue, and Itachi doesn't really want to understand these meaningless things.

His acquaintance with Denma dates back to his ninja school days.

Denma had troubled him more than once in the ninja school.

Because the uncle who treated Denma died in the battle with Kyuubi, and there were rumors in the village, pointing the finger at the Uchiha clan.

As a result, Denma had a very bad impression of the Uchiha clan.

There was nothing he could do about it. Itachi couldn't apologize to Denma. If the Nine-Tails incident was really the fault of a member of the Konoha Uchiha clan, he would apologize. But now the truth of the matter is not clear. The only thing that can be known is that Konoha announced to the public that the Nine-Tails caused chaos in Konoha was caused by Uchiha Ruri who defected from the village.

What is the specific truth? Itachi didn't know.

"Forget it, it was my fault in the school for using the Uchiha clan to take care of you... But it's true that I don't like you as a person. You always choose to shoulder everything alone. This is why I hate you. .”

Although he cannot compare with Itachi in terms of strength, Denma is five years older than Itachi, so his experience is naturally much more mature than Itachi's.

Loneliness, self-importance, and the arrogance of a self-righteous genius are what Chuanma believes are Itachi's flaws.

He always solves battles alone. Even if he cares about his teammates, he doesn't want to enjoy completing the task with his teammates, but shoulders everything alone.

Like a lone ranger in the dark.

If you are a lazy person, you will definitely be very happy when you meet a close teammate like Itachi.

Denma knew that he was weak, but he also had the dignity of being a ninja, and Itachi's actions made him very disgusted.

After hearing what Denma said, Itachi was slightly startled.

He didn't expect Chuanma to say such words.

But then there was silence.

Arrogant?

"If you want a better future, you'd better leave this team as soon as possible. In this team, it's impossible for you to be promoted to Chunin."

Denma sighed and walked past Itachi.

Itachi pondered on the spot, what does it mean that in this team, there is no way to be promoted to chuunin?

Are you saying that he can't be a leader among the three genin in this team?

Soon, Itachi stopped thinking about this matter and turned his mind to the current escort mission.

The patrol is almost over here and you can go back.

At this moment, Itachi and Denma tensed up at the same time, stepped back, stood side by side, and took out kunai.

In front of them, a ninja wearing black clothes and a strange patterned mask appeared.

He didn't look like an ordinary passerby.

They were attackers who came to interfere with their mission.

"When you meet me, I can only say that you are unfortunate. Let's start with you two brats."

He said so lightly.

"What the hell, one and two of them are so arrogant."

It was very unpleasant to be overtaken by Itachi in the team. This inexplicable person also wanted to come here to teach him a lesson. Denma immediately became dissatisfied.

"See how I teach you a lesson, take off your mask from your face!"

What a pretentious bastard! Chuanma commented in his heart.

After saying that, he picked up the kunai in his hand and rushed towards the black-clothed ninja.

Itachi opened his mouth, trying to stop Denma from stopping, but found that he couldn't move his body, and it was very difficult to even open his mouth.

As a ninja, calmly analyzing the gap in strength between the enemy and ourselves is the foundation of the foundation.

This kind of behavior of Chuanma is very dangerous in Itachi's opinion.

A ninja who cannot analyze the situation objectively will die if he encounters a powerful ninja...

And it kills instantly!

The body exploded like a watermelon.

Flesh and blood flew everywhere, sprinkling in front of Itachi.

It happened so suddenly that Itachi didn't even have time to react.

He just stood there blankly, his mind going blank.

Chuanma's body twitched violently and painfully on the ground, and soon the movement subsided.

His chest was twisted into a human shape, and a large amount of blood poured out.

This kind of injury would be difficult for even the most skilled medical ninja to save.

"Hehe, in the ninja world, there is no shortage of such simple-minded fools who are eager to make meritorious deeds. Look, death is such a sudden and realistic thing, don't you think so, Uchiha Itachi?"

"Why would you..."

"I know everything about the Uchiha."

The black-clothed ninja said in a mysterious tone.

Itachi felt an extremely terrifying pressure oppressing his throat and body.

He was now like a frog being stared at by a snake, his whole body trembling with terror.

Unlike Chuanma, he understands the gap in strength between the two sides, so he is even more frightened.

He wanted to pick up a kunai and stab the black-clothed ninja, but his body refused to obey and he cowered in accordance with his instinct.

It was as if he believed that if he took action, he would be killed instantly.

The black-clothed ninja admired Itachi's struggling and confused scared expression.

"I didn't expect there to be someone like you among Uchiha..."

He lifted his steps towards Itachi, then stopped.

His pants were pulled down.

That was Chuanma's palm, his eyes were almost blurry, he was dying and trying his best to survive.

This look made the black-clothed ninja feel incredible.

Theoretically, if he twisted his chest, it would be impossible for him to survive, and he would be killed immediately.

"The human body is really interesting. Is it supported by the so-called will of fire?"

There was no answer to the black ninja's question.

Chuanma just said in a very soft and weak voice:

"Quick...go..."

These two words took all my strength.

Even if Itachi escaped alone.

He knew that he and Itachi could not be this man's opponent.

Only by finding their leader Yuzuki Minazuki, Itachi would have a chance to survive.

And he was hopeless.

Itachi's body shook slightly.

There is a very warm emotion brewing in the eyes, and it hurts, the kind of pain that goes deep into the bone marrow.

strength……

boom!

It interrupted Itachi's thinking.

The black-clothed ninja stepped on Denma's face.

The black ninja shoes were stained with blood.

Chuan Ma's face was trampled to pieces.

Itachi's eyes were filled with anger.

But fear paralyzed his body.

The difference in strength between myself and this person is like a chasm.

Anger will not help, calm down, you must calm down.

"Really, if you can answer my questions well, maybe you can live a little longer... I hate this kind of brat who doesn't pay attention to adults' emotions."

The black-clothed ninja muttered dissatisfiedly.

He continued to move closer to Itachi, leaving a bloody footprint on the ground with every step he took.

move……

move...

Itachi struggled in his heart.

He found that his body didn't even dare to take action because of fear.

Death was so close to me for the first time.

He raised his head and tried to use his last stubbornness to die with the pride that the Uchiha clan should have.

Even if you die, you can't die with your head down.

However, when he raised his head and looked into the eyes of the black-clothed ninja, he immediately froze.

In the small hole on the left side of the black ninja mask, a scarlet eye is seen.

Sharingan.

How can it be?

Itachi froze for a moment.

This person...is a ninja from the Uchiha clan?

However, there should be no such image among the Konoha Uchiha clan.

Even Uchiha Ruri, who has defected to Uchiha, is a woman, not a man.

Who is this guy?

Itachi felt like he had discovered some huge secret, and his breathing quickened.

The black-clothed ninja stretched out his hand and wanted to do something, when he suddenly looked up at the gloomy sky.

"The spoiler is here, but as time goes by, you will find me sooner or later, Uchiha Itachi. I look forward to your growth, and my place is your true destination."

After saying that, he let out a mysterious and weird laugh, melted his body into the earth, and disappeared.

Itachi felt that his body had reached its limit. The moment he passed out, he saw captain Minazuki Yuzuki and teammate Inari Mako rushing over from a distance.

Did you survive?

With this thought, Itachi fell to the ground and passed out.

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open your eyes.

Itachi found himself lying on a bed, and the layout around him felt friendly and familiar.

This is my own room.

Did you get home safely?

It seems that he was saved by captain Minazuki Yuzuki.

While breathing a sigh of relief, Itachi suddenly thought of something and his body trembled.

The memory that frightened him was transferred to his mind, which was the tragic scene of Chuanma's chest being twisted and torn, with blood pouring out, and he died in front of him in an extremely miserable posture.

Itachi covered his eyes, it was extremely hot there, as if something strange had happened.

Itachi hurriedly got off the bed and walked to the mirror.

stunned.

The eyes turned red.

Dark and cold red.

Sharingan.

The Uchiha clan's famous blood-limited pupil technique is a symbol of power.

Did he open these eyes because he was weak and unable to protect his companions? Itachi clenched his fists tightly, his heart filled with strong reluctance.

Disappointment in myself, in my cowardice and weakness.

Mingming has always thought of himself as a strong person who can protect everyone.

However, the memory of Chuanma dying in front of his eyes is so clear.

And there was nothing I could do at the time.

The power...is not enough.

The idea of ​​becoming the strongest ninja is stronger than before.

If you can make good use of these eyes, you can definitely do it.

With such eyes, not only can they protect their companions in the team, but they can also do more for the clan.

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Because the mission failed and Denma died, Itachi's team needed some time to recruit new members.

As a result, Itachi had more time to rest at home.

But he clearly felt that his usually lively teammate Mako Inari had also become silent.

The sacrifice of a teammate... This is not a happy feeling, and it may be a shadow that will last a lifetime.

Mako was a gentle girl, and Itachi knew that Mako's depression and taciturnity were directly related to Denma's death.

Whenever he thinks of this, Itachi cannot be weak anymore. He needs to become stronger in order to create a peaceful world where no one will cry in sadness.

"Father, I opened the Sharingan."

After finding his father Fugaku, Itachi said this directly.

And he quickly opened the Sharingan, which he had been proficient in for several days, and showed it to Fugaku.

Fugaku, who was leisurely having afternoon tea, was slightly startled when he saw Itachi's scarlet eyes, and the expression on his face changed from the initial shock to ecstasy.

"Well done, Itachi. I thought that the failure of this mission would be a blow to you, but I didn't expect that it would prompt you to grow further."

Fugaku smiled happily.

Itachi originally thought that Fugaku would worry about him and ask him not to indulge in the pain of his teammates' sacrifice, and come to comfort his fragile heart that was already traumatized.

Hearing his father Fugaku's words, Itachi felt a dark emotion called anger appear in his heart.

It was the first time that I had such dark feelings towards my father.

I regretted telling my father about opening the Sharingan.

What these eyes bear is the life of a companion... Shouldn't we care more about his spiritual trauma than his eyes?

"A ninja is a powerful ninja who has survived various situations in Shura Hell. You really did not disappoint me, Itachi. You will become a powerful ninja soon."

Fugaku didn't notice Itachi's eyes that were gradually developing dark emotions.

He was immersed in the joy and joy of his beloved son's awakening of the Sharingan.

Looking forward to the future, Aiko can become the backbone of the Uchiha clan.

He didn't notice at all that his words stung Aiko's young heart more than the pain of losing his companion.

"Although it is painful to lose your companions, it is also something that a ninja must go through to endure these. If you don't want your companions to die worthless, then live strong with their thoughts in mind."

Fugaku also gave such words of encouragement in the end.

Itachi's face was expressionless, and his heart was stabbed even more painfully.

At this moment, the power residing in his eyes became even more intense.

The power of the curse... Itachi lowered his head, his eyes cast a cloudy shadow.

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From his father Fugaku, he received a lot of information about the use of Sharingan.

Before adding new teammates, Itachi began to practice day and night.

He has only one goal, and that is to become stronger, surpass his father, surpass the ninja in black, and then protect everything he wants to protect and end all disputes and misfortunes in the ninja world.

In the past half month, every time he closed his eyes, he would recall the scene of Chuanma's death.

He had clearly seen more purgatory, but Chuanma's death lingered in his mind like a nightmare.

He knew that his Sharingan journey was started for him by Denma.

With his death and blood.

Every time he thought about this, All Itachi felt was a sense of guilt that made him unable to breathe.

Only with the blood and sacrifice of friends can the eyes be opened... What a terrifying pair of cursed eyes.

Itachi took a breath and looked at the large number of kunai and shuriken stuck on the ground, and the fire escape technique had completely destroyed the ground.

Fortunately, after the Nine-Tails Rebellion, although the Uchiha clan was driven to the edge of the village, they were rewarded with a vast land. Even if they continued to practice some intense training, they would not disturb other people.

As for the practice of Sharingan, he wanted to wait for Shisui to return from his mission and discuss it with him.

He had an intuition that Shisui was even more powerful than his father Fugaku in the application of Sharingan.

While I was thinking wildly, there were footsteps coming from behind.

Itachi was slightly shocked. To be able to touch him so close, the person coming was no ordinary ninja.

Turning around, Itachi saw a man with a gloomy aura all over his body.

The whole body was wrapped in black clothes, and the right side of his face was bandaged. He looked at Itachi with a scrutinizing look, as if he was admiring something.

"Who are you?"

Such a gloomy man, Itachi was sure that he had never seen this person before and was not familiar with him.

The other person didn't answer, but smiled.

"I have a question for you, a genius who graduated first in ninja school."

"question?"

"Yes."

"Then ask."

Itachi didn't refuse. He wanted to know what the purpose of this man was in coming to him.

The other party said: "There are ten passengers on a ship. One of them is suffering from a very bad infectious disease. The infected person will definitely die. If you were the captain of this ship, how would you deal with it? "

Very strange question.

It doesn't seem to be a relevant issue in the Ninja Code.

Itachi thought for a moment and asked back.

"Anyway, will you die if you get infected?"

"Yes, you will die if you get infected."

"Since you will die if you are infected and there is no way to treat it, then if I were the captain of this ship, I would prioritize the lives of the other nine people and kill the person who contracted the disease and throw him off the ship."

This was the answer that Itachi thought was the most perfect.

"You are indeed the kind of person I want. I like your answer very much, Uchiha Itachi."

The man smiled and nodded, very satisfied with Itachi's answer.

Then he turned and left.

"My name is Shimura Danzo, and I'm the one on your side."

It's not that he doesn't want to recruit Itachi, but that he wants Itachi to come to him on his own initiative.

Danzo is very confident about this.

He is the most powerful darkness in Konoha.

A ninja like Itachi would sooner or later be attracted by the darkness in him and join his side.

This is the resonance between them.

Only darkness can blend with darkness.