Chapter 74 Imbalanced Rights
"Thank you, Qi-kun." Uchiha Fugaku, with Uchiha Itachi, bowed to Uchiha启: "Thank you for saving this child."
"Clan Head, you're too kind. Actually, even if I hadn't saved him, he would have been fine." Uchiha启 politely shook his head: "Besides, I wasn't the only one there; Kakashi also helped a lot."
That's right, the young Ninja Uchiha启 and Kakashi found on the cliff was Uchiha Itachi!
If Kakashi hadn't been there, Uchiha启 probably would have pulled out a Kunai and shot it at him.
Kakashi didn't know Uchiha Itachi's identity. In fact, whether he knew the young Ninja's identity or not, Kakashi would rush down to save people the first chance he got.
Uchiha启 sighed inwardly and could only follow Kakashi to save Uchiha Itachi.
Actually, thinking about it, even without Uchiha Itachi, perhaps other people would have stepped forward.
The situation of the Uchiha Clan was very complex, especially after the Nine-Tailed incident and the fall of the Fourth Hokage; the Clan was almost on a dead end.
Coupled with internal disagreements and the activities of some traitors, it could be said that even without Uchiha Itachi, the Clan was in grave danger.
At that time, the Third Hokage himself would probably step in. Although it would completely tear apart their relationship and cause a larger-scale conflict, it's hard to say it wouldn't happen in order to deal with the Uchiha menace.
Glancing at the young Ninja standing quietly beside Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha启, although aware of all these messy things, still couldn't help but want to strike him.
However, Uchiha启 also knew that he probably wouldn't have the opportunity to deal with this young Ninja anymore. At least for now, Uchiha启 no longer needed to consider these matters.
As for training him himself and instilling his own ideas?
Uchiha启 thought it over and decided against it. Remembering Uchiha Itachi's 'great achievements,' he still felt a chill in his heart, fearing that whatever he did, Itachi might still end up being brainwashed by the Third Hokage.
"Kakashi?" Uchiha Fugaku pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I understand, but I still need to thank you properly. Also, Qi-kun, it's been a long time since you came to me for tea."
"Due to my training, I haven't had much time recently, Clan Head." Uchiha启 smiled politely: "However, I will definitely visit the Clan Head when I have time."
"Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today? Qi-kun shouldn't have any important matters, right?" Uchiha Fugaku tilted his head and suddenly said.
"This..." Uchiha启 was stunned for a moment, but after thinking it over, he nodded and said: "Since it's the Clan Head's invitation, then Qi will respectfully accept."
Uchiha启 felt that having tea with Uchiha Fugaku was actually a very boring and mentally exhausting affair. Although Uchiha Fugaku was indecisive and, at a time of life and death, was not a qualified Clan Head at all.
But he was very intelligent. When the Uchiha Clan was destroyed, it's hard to say whether he had already seen through some things, which is why he chose to exchange the lives of the entire Clan for the lives of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke.
Coldness and selfishness, if considered virtues, would be reasonable for him. Although Uchiha启 couldn't be sure if his guess was correct.
But the future was what it was, and it didn't matter what Uchiha启 thought. The dead wouldn't speak their minds, unless there was the 'Edo Tensei Jutsu.'
Complex people have equally complex inner worlds. Scheming with Uchiha Fugaku was boring and troublesome, but Uchiha启 couldn't refuse.
Unless he could show enough to make Fugaku trust and fear him, otherwise Uchiha启's plan would also fall through.
Silently following Uchiha Fugaku to the pond, Uchiha启 noticed that he didn't seem to have any intention of sending his son back.
However, Uchiha启 had nothing to say. God knows what Uchiha Fugaku was thinking, probably that his child was intelligent enough and he wanted him to be exposed to some things early?
The two sat down in the pavilion by the small pond, while the young Uchiha Itachi brewed tea for them. For a moment, the scene looked incredibly harmonious.
"I wonder what Qi-kun's plans are for the future?" After Uchiha Itachi finished brewing the tea and poured it into their cups, Uchiha Fugaku finally asked.
"Plans?" Uchiha启 tilted his head. He wasn't sure what Uchiha Fugaku was referring to.
Was he asking about Uchiha启's plans within the Clan, or his plans within the Village?
Within the Clan, although Uchiha启 had thoroughly offended the Hardliners.
But after all, everyone was part of the Clan, and Uchiha启's mind was also very appealing, so the Hardliners were still very interested in Uchiha启.
On the other side, the 'Dove Faction' felt that Uchiha启's philosophy was similar to theirs. Although Uchiha启 did what he did to protect his friends, this didn't prevent them from wanting to win over this excellent young Ninja.
As for his plans in the Village, was it to join the Konoha Military Police Force, thereby gaining a relatively comfortable environment and considerable influence?
Or was it to continue serving the Village, playing his role in his squad? After all, Uchiha启's squad was a hero squad, and because of them, many people were spared the hardships of war.
Continuing to serve in this squad would inevitably bring many conveniences, which was also a matter worth considering.
"I don't know yet, I'll observe for now." Uchiha启 wasn't sure what Uchiha Fugaku was asking, so he gave an ambiguous answer.
"It's good to be cautious, after all, not every choice has a path to return from." Uchiha Fugaku said with some profound meaning.
"I've learned a lot." Uchiha启 nodded. Indeed, many choices have no way back, but leaving enough escape routes before embarking on a path is Uchiha启's choice!
"I wonder what Qi-kun thinks about the Clan?" Uchiha Fugaku took a sip of tea and suddenly asked.
The Clan?
Uchiha启 frowned. This question wasn't easy to answer, because Uchiha启 knew how complex the Clan's internal situation was.
Uchiha启 had only recently entered this circle, but he had already prepared, so he wasn't surprised. However, some things were really not good to say out loud.
He looked up at Uchiha Fugaku, then at Uchiha Itachi. Uchiha启 thought for a moment and probably knew how he should answer.
"It's very complex. The Clan is a scattered mess without a good focal point, and even you, Clan Head, probably can't do anything about it."
Uchiha启 said calmly: "Uchiha Shu and those who advocate opposition to the Konoha higher-ups, and those who advocate peaceful negotiations with Konoha, are unyielding to each other. Perhaps there are even more people behind them."
"You are very perceptive, Qi-kun." Uchiha Fugaku nodded, then he asked: "Then do you know why this is? I mean, the relationship between the Village and the Clan."
"I know." Uchiha启 took a deep breath, then his face showed some mockery: "The answer is simple, isn't it because of power?"
Yes, it was a matter of power. At least in the eyes of the Uchiha Clan, their power was out of balance!
As for the deeper issues, they probably hadn't thought about them, or if they had, they wouldn't dare to speak of them.
PS: In Itachi's True Story, Uchiha Itachi met Orochimaru and was fooled by a talk about 'the meaning of life,' then he went to jump off a cliff and met crows.
It wasn't Shisui.