Traveling through Nagato, from conquering Konan to dominating the ninja world

Facing the boy's question, Fugaku crossed his arms in front of his chest and said in a deep voice: "Shisui, you didn't participate in the battle of Kikyo Mountain."

Shisui replied, "Yes, Uncle Fugaku, I participated in the battle between Konoha and Blood Mist at the Upper Water Flow. Although that battle was brutal, it was not comparable to the battle between Konoha and Iwagakure at the Fuzugawa River, the battle at the Kannabi Bridge, and the battle at Mount Kikyo with Suna and Kumo." (Pictures to follow)

"The exact age of Shisui in the original work has always been a mystery. There are scenes in the anime where Shisui and Itachi are of similar age, but there are none in the manga, and it does not conform to the main setting, so this work will not refer to it. Now we follow the main setting of the original work, that is, 'Shisui became famous in the ninja world as the Flash Shisui in the Third Ninja World War.' Based on the memory silhouette of the Byakugan 'Ao' during the Five Kage Summit, Shisui's age is set to 12 years old in this work."

Fugaku's eyes darkened. "In this battle, I witnessed the death of my most important friend and too many of my clansmen. But after the battle, I couldn't even bring back their remains."

Shisui asked hesitantly, "So, you came here... to retrieve their remains?"

Fugaku shook his head and said, "It's too late. The Sharingan of our clan, as the most precious bloodline limit power, is coveted by countless people. I am almost certain that their eyes have fallen into the hands of ninjas from other countries, or even... our own people."

"One of our own... huh?" Shisui lowered his head and quietly clenched his hands. He had a clear and transparent mind, so he was one of the few who knew the inside story.

The darkness of the village has always been watching over the light of the clan.

Shimura... Danzo.

This man, in his ninja way, carries Konoha's fear and covetousness towards the Uchiha clan since its founding!

A gloomy look also covered Fugaku's face.

"Your ancestor, Uchiha Kagami, once taught me when I was a child not to forget that peace is hard-won, to abandon the prejudices of the clan, and to live in peace with the village."

"But the irony is that not long after he said this... he died inexplicably during a reconnaissance mission."

"I really can't imagine that with his strength, he could be ambushed by an enemy ninja. The only person who could have ambushed him is probably someone he trusts the most."

Shisui murmured, "The people that our ancestors...trusted the most were probably the high-ranking officials of Konoha who were also disciples of the Second Hokage."

After Fugaku was silent, he said in a deep voice: "The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, he has a rare talent as a Hokage, and treats people with 'kindness', but his 'kindness' must rely on a strong iron fist to ensure its implementation."

"Furthermore, the third generation takes the overall situation into consideration, so it is difficult for him to make decisions on local sensitive issues. He is easily influenced by hardliners and makes compromises, which leads to the accumulation and intensification of contradictions."

"Similarly. It is precisely because he takes the overall situation into consideration that he makes the decision to sacrifice the local situation in order to preserve the overall situation when the local conflicts become intensified to the point where they cannot be alleviated."

Fugaku's eyes suddenly became fierce at this moment: "Therefore. Shisui, I dare to assert! If the Third Hokage is in office, within ten years at most, our clan will definitely face the critical juncture of life and death!"

"!!" Shisui raised his eyes in astonishment and looked at the serious profile of this elder... For a moment, he was unable to refute.

The fierceness in Fugaku's eyes was hidden. "Fortunately, the Third Generation also understood the drawbacks of his own rule, so he selected a successor early on. I hope that Konoha can embark on the road to revival under this new trend."

"His choice was wise."

"Namikaze Minato, like me, participated in the final battle of Mount Kikyo. First of all, I don't feel any prejudice against the Uchiha clan from him."

"I originally thought that it was just the 'softness' that the Third Hokage had inherited, until something happened later that completely changed my opinion of him."

Shisui asked, "What's going on?"

Fugaku recalled: "At the critical moment of the war, the ninjas of Kumogakure actually held the relatives of the Fire Country Daimyo hostage and used them to threaten the Konoha ninjas to surrender! In that situation, everyone, including me, was afraid to act... But he acted without hesitation!"

"Kill all the enemies and save the daimyo's relatives!"

"I know his decision very well. It is not only because of his confidence in his own strength, but also because he knows what the consequences will be if he is controlled by others at a critical moment of life and death!"

"Even if he can't save the daimyo's relatives, he will still take decisive action!"

"This incident also made me see clearly the courage under his gentle appearance. That is the courage that the Third Hokage will never possess!"

"If he says so, then Minato Namikaze will not be shaken by the dark side of the village!"

"From this... I see hope for resolving the conflict between the clan and the village."

"As long as Minato Namikaze is in power, the clan will not be pushed to the brink of rebellion!"

Fugaku raised his head and looked at the sun hidden in the clouds.

"So Shisui. I have decided to place your grandfather's hopes on this young Hokage. I will lead the clan and fully support his position as Hokage."

Shisui's eyes sparkled: So that's how it is...Mr. Fugaku.

Fugaku said in a low voice: "But the young people in the village probably won't obey willingly. So, I can only express my determination to you first."

"Because, whether in ninja talent or vision, you are the most outstanding genius in the clan. I want to place my hope of changing the younger generation of the clan on you."

A bright smile appeared on Shisui's face: "Is this the reason why you volunteered to take on this mission, and... the reason why you took me on this mission alone?

"That's right. The young Hokage, who will also become the father of a newborn baby in a year, should be able to feel my determination as a father."

"Shisui, there is one more thing. It is a personal request from me."

Fugaku looked down at Shisui and said solemnly: "Itachi, at such a young age, has the same outstanding vision and delicate heart as you."

"But what worries me is that he witnessed the cruelty of war and the coldness of death too early, which led to a dark and depressed tone in his heart. Even if he has love, it is a love with a gray tone. I am worried that premature maturity will largely affect his future behavior."

"From now on, I would like to ask you... to guide that child more."

Shisui turned around and said solemnly: "Ah, thank you for your trust, it's my honor!"

Fugaku put down his hands that were in front of his chest, rolled up his sleeves, and smiled for the first time in a long time: "Okay, no worries, let's start working..."

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"We're here. This is it." After an unknown amount of time, Nagato stopped.

Xiaonan glanced behind him: "Human Dao, there is no supplement, is it okay?"

"It doesn't matter. Five Dao Battles with Two Heroes should be more than enough."

A wild smile appeared on Nagato's lips.

Shisui, Fugaku... My future also lies in you!