Konoha's Shiranui Genma

Chapter 285 Nanga Shrine
"Yeah." Shiranui Genma nodded, and asked casually, "How do you feel about your new job?"

Uchiha Itachi thought for a while: "I'm still getting used to it, but don't worry, I will definitely fulfill my responsibilities strictly."

As the outside world knows, Uchiha Itachi is not good at words, and often shows others with silence.

The two chatted briefly for a while, and the content was mostly scene-related, and Shiranui Genma didn't say much, so he left the Police Supervision Department.

Although most of the content of the talk is not nutritious, the idea of ​​Shiranui Genma has been confirmed-Uchiha Itachi really intends to use this position to reorganize his family.

And nine times out of ten, his methods will not be too mild.

……

Several months passed.

The Nanga River flows mightily from the northwest to the southeast, and the Nanga Shrine, the family sanctuary of the Uchiha clan, is on the bank of this river.

Since its establishment, the specific location of Nanhe Shrine has been moved more than once.

However, although it has always been on the banks of the Nanga River, the Nanga Shrine is no longer what it used to be. Instead, it is curled up on the edge of Konoha Village, which is the center of the Uchiha family area.

In the area where the Uchiha family lives, there are few outsiders entering for the first time. Nanga Shrine, as its core holy place, has always been only the Uchiha people.

In the eyes of the Uchiha clan, the reason why there are no outsiders visiting the Nanga Shrine is because outsiders are prohibited from entering.

However, from the perspective of other people in Muye Village, even if the Nanhe Shrine is open to the public, no one cares about going there.

In recent years, the Uchiha clan has held family gatherings here more and more frequently.

On this day, there was another family gathering in the Nanga Shrine. The elders and strong men of the Uchiha clan gathered here. The patriarch Uchiha Fugaku was at the head, sitting on the ground with a serious expression.

On both sides of him, Uchiha Yamami, Uchiha Yatsushiro, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui and others were also sitting on the ground, but their expressions were quite different.

The expressions of Uchiha Yamami and Uchiha Yatsudai are the same as that of patriarch Fuyue and most of the other tribesmen. They are solemn and serious, and they are obviously deeply in awe of the family holy place of Nanga Shrine.

Itachi lowered his head and closed his eyes, as if he was asleep.

Zhishui sat like a wooden man, well-behaved, with no joy or sorrow on his face.He has such an expression in any group activity.

The atmosphere of the gathering became more and more heated, and the contents of the discussions were various, some were to mediate conflicts within the clan, some were to decide clan policy, and some were to share news.

In the blink of an eye, several hours passed.

Itachi opened his eyes and looked at Shisui beside him, with boredom in his eyes, probably saying: I really want to leave here.

Zhishui only smiled slightly, still maintaining a well-behaved demeanor with neither joy nor sorrow.

After a while, for some unknown reason, people's topic suddenly turned to the Second Hokage.

Based on the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the Second Hokage, the content of the conversation is of course not friendly. In the middle, Uchiha Tiehuo even said: "... Senju Feima is afraid of Uchiha in the final analysis, so he will try to attack us. "

"Just like some animals, because they are afraid of people, they attack people."

"Hahaha, what a metaphor!" As soon as the words fell, several people laughed.

Laughter spread, and a cheerful air filled the shrine.

Itachi's expression suddenly turned cold: "Uchiha Teehuo, you openly slandered the Second Hokage-sama, come with me to Anbu."

Uchiha Tiehuo seems to be quite afraid of Itachi, his face is slightly pale, but he still points: "Uchiha Itachi, are you still from the Uchiha clan?!"

This remark seemed to resonate with many people, and the scene suddenly became a little riotous.

Immediately afterwards, someone said: "Since Uchiha Itachi became the director of the Anbu's Police Inspection Department, life in the police force has become more and more difficult, and you have to find fault with any trivial matter."

"That's right, I don't know what this guy thinks, he is more ruthless to his own people than outsiders."

Hearing the discussions around, Uchiha Itachi clenched his fists, ready to stand up and say something.

"Itachi!" Uchiha Fugaku shouted.

"Father." Itachi froze.

Uchiha Fugaku's expression was a little heavy: "Itachi, I know you have an upright character, but what you did in the Police Inspectorate was indeed a bit too much. I have told you many times, but you have never changed. Why, even I Don't you pay attention to it?"

"Today is a family gathering. At Nanhe Shrine, please explain things clearly to me."

Uchiha Yakami said at this time: "Itachi, you have to know that you were able to enter Anbu and become the youngest branch leader and director, but it was the result of the family's full support."

Itachi was silent, clenched his fists.

Zhishui hastily tugged at his clothes.

Itachi exhaled and said slowly: "The Uchiha clan already has too many problems. If no one comes out to correct them, we will inevitably go to destruction."

"...The director of the Police Inspection Department before me was not from the Uchiha clan, so he could ignore all the long-standing abuses of the police force. After all, no matter how many problems Uchiha has, it has nothing to do with them."

"And I am a member of the Uchiha clan, so I will treat it strictly. With all due respect, Uchiha is now on the edge of a cliff."

Although these words were not pleasant to hear, they basically had an attitude, and many people's expressions softened.

But Uchiha Yatsushiro said: "Itachi, I just want to say one thing, you are still young, and many things are not what you think. The only problem with the Uchiha clan is that they are too powerful, not what you call "heavy evils". "

Itachi didn't seem to take it seriously: "Strong?"

He was about to continue to say something, but Zhishui tugged at his clothes again.

He immediately stopped talking.

Uchiha Fugaku said at this time: "Itachi, although your original intention is good, but there are obviously problems with the method. Go back and reflect on it, and don't act recklessly like before."

Itachi's lips moved, but in the end he just lowered his head and said, "Yes."

After a while, the meeting ended, Itachi and Shisui left the Minami Shrine side by side, and walked to the nearby Minami River while chatting.

"Wow—"

It was night, and the sound of the Nanhezhi River was surging, and the surging waves reflected a bright luster under the moonlight.

The two sat down on the spot and talked freely.

In front of Shishui, Itachi changed from his usual silence and became quite talkative, as if he had endless words and wanted to talk to Shisui.

But soon, Itachi's tone became low again, and he asked, "Do you think... Uchiha can be saved?"

Zhishui smiled, but didn't speak.

Itachi said to himself: "I have been thinking about this issue for a long time, and now it seems that there is only one way to save Konoha and the Uchiha clan."

Shisui couldn't help being curious: "What way?"

(End of this chapter)