I, who was determined to stay in Naruto, became the white moonlight

"Haruko? What's wrong with... Sasuke?"

When Uchiha Itachi opened the door, he found Uchiha Sasuke leaning against Haruko Zaoma, with his eyes slightly closed and his head rubbing against Haruko Zaoma from time to time.

In the morning, Haruko held his hand and put her arm around his waist with difficulty. She was relieved to see Uchiha Itachi come out.

"Sasuke accidentally drank alcohol, I didn't expect him to get drunk so quickly."

Uchiha Itachi found it a little amusing and stepped forward to take over Uchiha Sasuke who was still unconscious.

But when he felt that he was being taken away from Hayama Haruko, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly turned around and hugged Hayama Haruko. The moment she was dragged away by Uchiha Itachi, Hayama Haruko staggered as well.

Uchiha Itachi quickly released his hold on his brother, which in turn caused Uchiha Sasuke to hold Haruko Asagao tighter.

It was clearly Haruko who was hugging him in the morning, but due to the height difference, it looked more like Uchiha Sasuke was holding her in his arms, not allowing anyone to covet her.

Under Uchiha Itachi's helpless expression, Morning Haruko smiled and said, "I'll take him in."

Uchiha Itachi watched the path ahead for the two, careful not to let Asagi Haruko be overwhelmed by Uchiha Sasuke.

After finally putting Uchiha Sasuke to bed, Haruko sat down in the reception room in the morning and drank the tea that Uchiha Itachi poured for her in one breath.

"Ah - I'm so tired. Sasuke's alcohol tolerance is really bad."

In the morning, Haruko thought about the journey she had walked with him in her arms, and how countless people were staring at them with strange expressions, and she couldn't help but complain.

Uchiha Itachi raised the corner of his mouth slightly and poured her another cup of tea, "Thank you for your hard work, Haruko, drink more, and I'll pour more when you finish."

In the morning, Haruko put down the cup and twisted her fingers under the table for a while, wondering whether to speak.

"What's wrong?" Uchiha Itachi asked puzzledly.

"It's just... Brother Itachi seems to be spending more time at home recently. Did something happen in the clan?" Haruko Asahi asked.

As an outsider, it should not be her turn to say much about matters involving the Uchiha clan. However, she had often seen members of the Uchiha clan coming to Sasuke's house before. Combined with Itachi's situation, something might have happened to the Uchiha clan.

Haruko felt uneasy in the morning. This unprecedented worry seemed to reappear in her mind and could not be shaken off.

But how could this happen? Wasn't this the first time this had happened to an Uchiha? Why was she worried again?

Uchiha Itachi paused when he heard her words. He didn't expect Hayama Haruko to be so sensitive. Even Uchiha Sasuke had been carefully hiding it, but he never thought that Hayama Haruko would notice it.

"Nothing much, it's just that there have been some big conflicts within the clan recently, and the Anbu doesn't have anything particularly urgent for the time being, so I came to help my father appease the clan members."

Uchiha Itachi organized his words, trying not to let Haruko Asama notice that something was wrong.

But Haruko Asahi was uncharacteristically serious, looking at him seriously and saying, "Itachi, I'm not a child anymore. I'm already a Chunin. I can bear the truth."

Uchiha Itachi met her inquiring gaze, feeling both relieved and bitter, but finally decided to change the subject.

"It's just a minor fight within the clan. It's really nothing serious."

"..."Zaojian Haruko pursed her lips and clasped her entangled hands tightly.

Once again, she was kept in the dark.

*

After calming down another clan member, Uchiha Itachi rubbed the bridge of his nose tiredly.

It has been several days since the fifth Hokage took over, but the discontent among the clan members has not subsided. It has even intensified, and even the Konoha Police Department is showing signs of a strike.

It's not their fault. There was no position for Uchiha in the first place among the top leaders. After the Fifth Hokage took over, the top leaders seemed to ignore them completely. Moreover, the attitude of the villagers of Konoha towards them became worse and worse.

So the clan members collectively petitioned Uchiha Fugaku, the clan leader, hoping that he would lead the Uchiha clan to seize the ruling power of Konoha Village and restore the Uchiha name.

But Uchiha Fugaku did not respond for a long time, but called Uchiha Itachi to help calm everyone.

Uchiha Itachi couldn't help but think of the conversation his father had with him that day -

"You know there's a rally in three days, right?"

Uchiha Fugaku stood in the corridor and looked at Uchiha Itachi with an ambiguous look.

"Gathering?" Uchiha Itachi was slightly stunned and guessed that this might be related to his clan members.

Uchiha Fugaku continued, "After the rally, go to Nanga Shrine alone, don't bring anyone with you."

Father...what does that mean?

After Uchiha Itachi finished the meeting, he went to Nanga Shrine and saw Uchiha Fugaku standing in front of the stone monument. He turned his back to Uchiha Itachi and remained silent.

"Father?" Uchiha Itachi walked to within five steps of him.

Hearing his voice, Uchiha Fugaku slowly spoke: "Only those in the clan who have the Sharingan can read this stone tablet, but they can only understand part of it. With the Mangekyō Sharingan, you should be able to understand more."

"Did Father want me to interpret it for you?"

"That's not necessary."

Uchiha Fugaku turned around, revealing the blood-red kaleidoscope in his eyes.

Uchiha Itachi was astonished, "Mangekyo... Father also has it?"

Uchiha Fugaku's Mangekyō locked onto him tightly, and he spoke amidst his tense emotions.

"It was during the Third Shinobi World War. My friend saved me at the cost of his own life. With blood and tears, I was able to open the Mangekyō."

"This stone tablet records the Uchiha clan's path to redemption, but even with the Mangekyō Sharingan, we can't read the text behind it. It looks like we still have a long way to go."

"However, although you can only read part of it, you will understand what kind of wrong environment the Uchiha clan is currently in after reading it."

Uchiha Itachi vaguely guessed something. He clenched his fists and looked back at him with a frown, "Wrong environment?"

Recalling the high-level officials' vigilance against them and the villagers' dissatisfaction with them for so long, Uchiha Fugaku said in a deep voice.

"The village leaders are afraid of us. They are afraid of the power of the Sharingan. There are even rumors in Konoha that the Uchiha can use the Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails."

"That's the legend of Uchiha Madara. No one has done that since him. We don't even know if we can do it. Despite this, the top leaders are still terrified of the dead and have isolated us Uchiha because of that fear."

"Since you are afraid, we have no choice but to take power."

Uchiha Fugaku's words hit Uchiha Itachi's heart like thunder, and he showed an incredible expression.

"Father, are you planning on becoming Hokage through force?"

Uchiha Fugaku lowered his eyes, "This is the wish of the clan, I can't stop you, but in order to avoid using force, I have been hiding the fact that I have the Mangekyō Sharingan."

"why?"

Uchiha Itachi felt that the scene before him seemed familiar, and the Uchiha turmoil seemed like a lifetime ago.

Uchiha Fugaku raised his hand and stared at his palm in a trance, "Because the Mangekyō Sharingan can control the Nine-Tails, many people in the clan hold grudges against the village. If they are forced into a corner, both sides will suffer heavy casualties."

“……” Uchiha Itachi pursed his lips, feeling so angry that he had no way to vent.

Uchiha Fugaku looked at him, "Don't run away."

"Escape? What am I running away from?"

"Escape your fate as an Uchiha."

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Thank you for reminding me of the reminder from an old friend! Your update has been delivered (????)??**