The Senju Remnants Of The Uchiha Clan

After returning to Konoha, Team Minato was disbanded on the spot.

As usual, Shiratori went back to their own ramen shop to say hello to his father.

He was in a very bad mood.

Although Minato Namikaze explained to them the general reason for sealing their memories, they might have met people from the future and learned about some future events that might have a great impact, but having their memories tampered with by others is not a happy thing after all.

People who are in a bad mood usually speak more aggressively, especially after hearing Toyotaka is planning to transform the ramen shop into a self-service barbecue restaurant…

Haha, barbecue… Or buffet?

Shiratori gave a thumbs up, expressing his approval of his father's willingness to serve as the welfare canteen of the Akimichi Clan, and highly praised his spirit of selfless dedication, with his words and deeds revealing his ability to be sarcastic.

Toyotaka became furious, so the little bastard was kicked out again… Well, every time he returned to the village after a mission, he would be kicked out of the house. 

Shiratori had gotten used to it.

Ten minutes later, in front of Setsuna Uchiha's mansion.

Shiratori, who came over to eat, happened to meet a father and son.

"Good morning, Uncle Fugaku… And Itachi."

"Oh, it's you, Shiratori. Long time, no see!"

Fugaku Uchiha smiled kindly while the four-year-old Itachi Uchiha hid behind his father with dull eyes and a frighteningly pale face.

"This is…" 

Shiratori felt a little strange, although he didn't have much contact with Fugaku's family. However, in his impression, Itachi Uchiha was not a shy person. Why was he so scared when he saw him?

"Itachi Uchiha, what are you doing? Say hello quickly!" 

Fugaku frowned deeply, dissatisfied with his son's rude behavior.

"Ah? Ah! I'm sorry, brother Shiratori, i, i… Good morning…" Itachi woke up as if from a dream and seemed to have just seen his cousin. He greeted him timidly, his voice as soft as a mosquito.

Shiratori felt even more puzzled.

"I'm sorry, Shiratori, it's like this…"

Fugaku felt a little helpless and took the initiative to explain.

It turned out that he had taken Itachi to the front line.

Even though the Shinobi World War had entered its halftime break, and all the major ninja villages had maintained sufficient restraint during this period… But everything on the battlefield was not something a four-year-old child could accept!

Shiratori looked at Fugaku speechlessly.

Four years old was the age for going to kindergarten in his previous life!

This is equivalent to letting a kid watch a bloody and horrific NC-17 movie. 

What's more, the battlefield is much more exciting than an NC-17 movie!

He now feels that Fugaku is even less reliable than his own father. Is this something a normal person would do?

Shiratori's offensive look made Fugaku feel a little uncomfortable.

He knew his actions were cruel, but… It was all for the Uchiha!

Itachi must grow up as quickly as possible and show talent that is no less than that of Shiratori.

The outstanding performance of his nephew put him under too much pressure. He was not obsessed with letting his child become the next clan head but letting Shiratori become the future clan head… He couldn't accept it because Shiratori is Setsuna's student and a member of the hawk faction with a good pedigree.

In Fugaku's view, neither the hawks who advocate confrontation with the village nor the doves who want to lie down and compromise are good choices for the family. 

Only a combination of the two, maintaining a good relationship with the village while retaining sufficient autonomy, is the real way out for the Uchiha Clan.

If Shiratori becomes the head, the hawk faction will definitely have an absolute say in the clan, and then… Everything will be irreversible!

Thinking of this, Fugaku decided to take Itachi Uchiha away, not wanting his son to have too much contact with Shiratori, but Shiratori stopped them.

"Shiratori, is there anything else?"

"Uncle Fugaku, please wait a moment."

Shiratori smiled apologetically at Fugaku, turned to look at Itachi Uchiha, and said softly: "Itachi Uchiha, do you like war?"

Itachi shook his head desperately: "I don't like it. Things like war… Shouldn't exist in this world."

"Yeah, I don't like it either. Who would like war?" 

This is the feeling from Shiratori's heart. If possible, he really wants to be a salted fish who eats and waits to die in peace.

Itachi looked a little confused, not knowing what his cousin wanted to say.

"But some people… Took the initiative to bring the war to us!" 

Shiratori's tone suddenly rose: "The four major countries are jealous of the Land of Fire for owning the most fertile land in the Shinobi World, and the four major ninja villages want to pull Konoha down from its position as the overlord." 

"Konoha has never taken the initiative to start a war since its establishment, but these bastards from the enemy countries have threatened Konoha again and again!"

Hearing this, Itachi Uchiha's little face also showed an angry expression.

Shiratori reached out his hand, patted Itachi Uchiha's shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "Itachi if someone broke into your house with a sharp weapon and wanted to rob your property or even kill your parents, what would you do?"

"I will…" Itachi Uchiha clenched his fists.

"Yes, this is the truth of this war. Konoha ninjas don't like war, but we must teach these bastards a lesson! In my opinion, all ninjas who defend Konoha and the Land of Fire are heroes of Konoha, no matter which clan they come from!"

"Yes, they are the heroes of Konoha!"

"So… Are you willing to be such a hero in the future, Itachi? Are you willing to be a hero who will not be restricted by clan values, who will put the interests of the village above the interests of the clan, and who will do everything for Konoha?"

Shiratori's true intention is revealed!

He had thought a lot just now, such as whether Itachi Uchiha's future extremism was caused by Fugaku at this moment?

Did Fugaku's radical way of raising children and the idea of ​​clan first instilled in him arouse Itachi's rebellious psychology and lead to future tragedy?

He didn't know, but he planned to refer to Fugaku's behavioral template and try it in a completely opposite way; after all, it had been proved in the manga that Fugaku's brainwashing completely failed.

You say family comes first, and I say village comes first; you complain about the injustice in the village, and I promote the greatness of the will of fire; you think the third Hokage is a hypocrite who is two-faced, then I will praise him highly, preferably to the sky!

In short, I'm doing the opposite of what you do, Fugaku!

As for whether this would backfire and make Itachi Uchiha believe in the greatness of the Konoha high-level officials and join the camp of the Konoha high-level officials in advance…

Haha, it doesn't matter! In the manga, there's the genocide of the whole Uchiha clan; could it be much worse?

But words are ultimately weak.

Itachi had to see with his own eyes to experience it for himself.

The mess that Konoha's high-level officials have made is obvious to all, and the plight of the Uchiha Clan is no secret either. Shiratori firmly believes in the truth that the higher you praise someone, the harder they fall. 

He is looking forward to the day when the image of Konoha's high-level officials collapses in Itachi's heart.

Of course, this was just an insignificant attempt. If Itachi eventually turned into the Itachi Uchiha in the manga, he would not be soft-hearted, no matter if the other party was his cousin or not…

Well, from now on, he has to play the role of Konoha's loyal retainer and discuss life with Itachi more often. This thing of flattery must be given in large quantities!

After making up his mind, Shiratori pulled Itachi Uchiha aside for a heart-to-heart talk, and little stars kept appearing in Itachi's eyes.

When Fugaku saw Shiratori talking about the will of fire with his beloved son over there, he was stunned!

No… What's wrong with you?

The hawkish young master defected?

Does the elder Setsuna know about this?