"Itachi!"

Led by the servants of the Daimyo's mansion, Itachi walked a little further in this small town-like mansion and came to the door of a mansion with two lions.

And Sakamoto Yusheng, who was dressed in brocade clothes and wearing a high hat, was already waiting at the door, with a very anxious look on his face.

When he saw Itachi coming, his tone was full of joy and nostalgia.

Let those who don't know see it, and really think that the two are close friends, not ordinary friends who only have one side.

In fact, the two did not exchange any letters at all in the past two years.

Even this time, it was because of the notification in the letter of Sarutobi that Sakamoto Yusheng learned that Itachi had also come to Kyoto.

And in fact, Kakashi, who was following Itachi, was indeed surprised.

It's not the first time he's in contact with the nobles of the Fire Nation, and when he goes on quests, he often comes into contact with people who like to 'pretend'.

To the ninja's mind, many of their mannerisms are useless and time-consuming.

Can such an identical identity with a difference in thinking become such a close friend?

"I haven't seen you for a long time, His Royal Highness Yusheng is fine."

Itachi greeted softly.

In front of him, Sakamoto Yusheng is no longer the immature young man who had a long talk in Konoha two years ago.

A slight beard has grown on its chin, which appears to have been deliberately unshaved to accentuate its maturity.

And the behavior is also less innocent and arrogant than what I saw in Konoha at the time, and more modest.

"You're still so polite."

Sakamoto Yusheng's greeting to Itachi, a touch of deep thought appeared in his eyes.

This Uchiha Itachi is really a little different from ordinary ninjas.

But after a pause, he turned his gaze back to the ninja who was wearing an animal mask next to him, "This dark part is your guard?" ”

"To be exact, it should be the escort of three generations of adults." "But because of my relatively young age, he didn't feel comfortable leaving me alone, so he specially arranged for ...... Black snow followed. ”

Kuroyuki is Kakashi's code name for the shadows.

And Kakashi nodded at Sakamoto Woo and didn't speak.

"That's right."

Sakamoto looked at Kakashi thoughtfully, unconcerned about his rude behavior.

After all, that's how a normal ninja reacts.

But soon, he smiled and beckoned them to enter the house, "Come into the house quickly, I have already asked people to prepare food and tea." ”

"In the morning, my eldest brother just brought some excellent venison over, and I happened to taste it together, and I remember that you are also a person who can eat it."

"As for fine wine, in recent years, my physical condition has not been stable, so I ...... No more alcohol. ”

Eldest brother......

It should be the eldest son of the Daimyo.,Sakamoto Natsuharu.。

If nothing else, Natsuharu Sakamoto will be the next generation of Fire Nation daimyos.

"What's going on, you do look a little thin."

Itachi asked with concern.

As early as when they met, he had already seen that Sakamoto Yusheng's body was indeed relatively thin compared to ordinary people, and even his complexion was paler than ordinary people, and he looked ...... It's a bit empty.

This is extremely rare for nobles who are superior in clothing, food, housing and transportation.

"The root of the disease left by congenital."

Sakamoto Yusheng led them towards the house, and replied regretfully, "In terms of the body's absorption capacity, it is much worse than ordinary people. ”

"No matter how well you eat, if your body can't absorb it, it's useless."

"Have you asked a medical ninja to see it?"

Itachi asked again, but he already knew the answer.

"Of course, the eldest brother specially asked Princess Tsunade, who is known as the 'Medical Holy Hand' in Konoha Village, to help, but ...... It's hard to make up for what is missing from nature, especially for those of us who don't have the means to refine chakra. ”

Sakamoto Yusheng replied with a wry smile, "She suggested that I exercise more to promote the body's metabolism, so that the body can be hungry and more consciously absorb the food I eat." ”

"But this kind of thing, how can it be so easy."

"I just feel that the more I exercise, the weaker my body becomes."

Itachi pondered for a moment and suggested softly, "Exercise still has to be gradual. ”

He didn't study medical ninjutsu too deeply, but he still had some insights into exercise and practice.

While people gain power, they also need to consume the energy generated by other organs in the body, and they will not get it out of thin air.

People like Sakamoto Yusheng who don't have chakra can only exercise through physical arts.

And exercise for a frail man like him......

If the body's absorption capacity is still not improved due to the lack of energy in the body, it is more dangerous.

And for the Tsunade in his mouth, Itachi has also heard of it.

The granddaughter of the Thousand Hands Pillar, the apprentice of the Ape Flying Sun Slash, and one of the rumored Konoha Three Ninja in the ninja world.

Because she is proficient in medical ninjutsu, has treated countless Konoha ninjas, and has the bloodline between the thousand hand pillars, so she is respected by Konoha ninjas as the princess of Konoha .

And the princess of Konoha and His Royal Highness of the Fire Country are in a sense the same status.

And because Tsunade is a bit older, Sakamoto Yusheng also uses a respectful tone and title when he mentions her.

Sakamoto's mansion is not architecturally different from Itachi's home.

After all, everyone is in the Land of Fire.

The difference is probably the quality of the furnishings and the difference in classification.

The furnishings of the Uchiha Itachi family are relatively simple, and they are mostly swords.

And Sakamoto Yusheng is all porcelain, precious stones, and gold objects that seem to be worth a lot of money......

Soon, the three of them took their seats in the main house.

Afterwards, a beautiful maid of age placed a variety of delicate delicacies on the low table in front of the three of them.

Sakamoto Yusheng didn't ignore him because of Kakashi's rudeness just now, on the contrary, he also arranged a table for him, and didn't really treat him as a guard.

"Well, there's still a difference between Kyoto and Konoha, right?"

After the banquet, Sakamoto Yusheng couldn't wait to ask Itachi's thoughts on this part of the journey.

He remembered some of his words two years ago, and it didn't look like a ninja who only had fighting and killing in his mouth and heart.

"Kyoto...... More inclined to life. ”

Itachi replied without hesitation, and this was a natural answer.

Compared to Konoha in the middle of the day, everything is based on combat power, and the idea of better and lighter combat is considered.

Everything in Kyoto is more inclined towards the daily and more towards enjoyment.

These two forces themselves are developing in different directions, but in the Fire Country, one is indispensable, so there is no need to compare.

However, although he knew it in his heart, he didn't say it, and went to refute Sakamoto Yusheng's interest.

"An interesting summary, it is indeed more life-oriented."

Sakamoto Yusheng was very satisfied with this answer, "People are wise and unique. ”

"Man ought to be a man who enjoys life in life, not to suffer like an animal."

"If everyone can understand this truth, instead of fighting each other, then how beautiful this world would be."

"yes......"

Itachi nodded, not retorting.

Beside him, Kakashi, who was about to take off his mask to eat, paused, then disappeared and did not touch the food on the low table.

In the process, Itachi could clearly detect the anger hidden in Kakashi. 、

And he didn't leave the room, just hid in the shadows.

"He's ......"

Sakamoto Yusheng looked at Itachi in confusion.

"He probably doesn't like to eat these."

Itachi helped Kakashi excuse himself, and then mentioned some other topics, "Speaking of which, the furnishings in His Highness Yusheng's house are quite old......"

Kakashi's anger is probably due to Sakamoto Yusheng's naïve words that don't treat ninjas as human beings.

Although in a sense, ninjas often refer to themselves as tools, tools for following orders, but in fact, when they actually hear these words, most people's hearts will still feel uncomfortable.

As for Sakamoto Yusheng's words, 'people should enjoy life in life', Itachi only felt ridiculous in his heart.

War can be ended, and that is the ideal of the majority.

But having really seen the strife between the two worlds, Itachi knew very well that the war could not be ended.

People like Sakamoto Yusheng, who are at the top of the class, of course, hope that the world can be peaceful and stable, and there will be no war to shake their status and identity.

Can be at the lower end of the class, or ...... People who have strength in themselves will never be happy to see the status quo maintained.

The minimum prerequisite for avoiding strife is equality.

And equality is absolutely impossible.

And even if the minimum premise of equality can really be achieved, people's desires will not be erased.

Therefore, the war cannot be ended.

In the world, it is impossible to be stable forever.