Chapter 170: [Deserter? 】
Hokage Building,
The atmosphere in the meeting room is particularly quiet.
Almost everyone, including Ape Fei Ri, turned their eyes to the expressionless figure.
They really didn't expect that in the face of such a battle, Uchiha Itachi would really dare to go to the appointment.
Could it be that they Uchiha really just planned to lose their temper at this point in time and take the opportunity to return to their original clan land, rather than rebelling against Konoha?
Although everyone was curious, no one spoke.
They don't know in what capacity to ask, and they don't know whether they should ask or not.
"Ahem......"
In the end, it was Ape Fei Ri who broke the silence and asked softly, "Itachi, don't you have anything to say?" ”
"Didn't Hokage-sama suddenly invite me to the meeting?"
Itachi looked at him calmly, "Or...... Can I leave now? ”
“……”
Ape Feiri's eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold color appeared, but a kind smile did unfold on his mouth, "Itachi, in fact, this time I invited you over for a meeting, mainly because we want to know what you plan to do." ”
"Is there anything you'd like to explain about some of your clan's recent actions?"
"Although in a sense, I, as the Hokage, should not be in charge of the internal affairs of your clan at will, but now that I am in a period when a war may break out at any time, and your father and others have also rushed to the battlefield to garrison, this should be clear."
After a pause, he added, "Now every day there are reports of the battle on the front line delivered to me. ”
"And just three days ago, an elite team of thirty people from Yunyin Village tried to enter the Land of Fire from the mountains near the Snow Country, but was intercepted by your father and others."
"They are the heroes of Konoha, and just now I was going to reward them, and even complete some of the plans that your father negotiated with the four generations before, but some of the actions of your current clan make me very puzzled."
With his hands folded on the table, his eyes filled with inquiry.
Since the Uchiha Itachi dared to go to the appointment, maybe they were really just venting their dissatisfaction and wanting to get back some of the things and rights that belonged to them.
In this case, the matter should be resolved relatively smoothly and satisfactorily.
The rest of the people present thought the same way.
"Recent Moves......
Itachi pondered for a moment, calmly glanced at the others present, and finally put it on the body of Sarutobi Hiza, "Actually, it's not that important, it's that our Uchiha plans to leave Konoha." ”
"It's clear to me that Konoha doesn't really like the Uchiha very much."
"In that case, I don't think there's any need for us to stay here."
“……”
The atmosphere in the house was quiet.
Everyone including Sarutobi was stunned, and the expression on their faces became very strange and subtle.
Talking about the contradiction between the two so bluntly, saying the 'rejection of Konoha' so bluntly, wanting to ...... so bluntly Leaving Konoha?!
They all regretted that the Uchiha had chosen such a young boy to be the patriarch.
"Uchiha Itachi, do you know what you're talking about?"
Zhuan Xiaochun scolded coldly, "You are planning to take your clan with you......"
"Koharu Advisor."
Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by the sound of ape flying sun.
Shouting out the words of Koharu, his wrinkled old face barely maintained a smile, looking at Itachi, "Itachi, what do you mean by this, leaving Konoha?" ”
"But where can you go without Konoha?"
"Itachi, you are now the head of the clan, and any decision you make will be closely linked to the fate of hundreds of people in your clan, don't play with the temper of a child."
As he spoke, Sarutobi spread out his clenched palms, "Decades ago, the ancestors of our family joined hands to build Konoha. ”
"In the past few decades, countless people in our family have rushed to the battlefield one after another to protect this village."
"Konoha is our home, and we will not exclude any family members."
However, the Itachi did not soften the reassurance in his words, and remained calm and insisted on his thoughts, "In fact, this decision was made by our clan after careful consideration. ”
"We tried to fit in with the village that our ancestors built and guarded, but unfortunately, there are some prejudices that cannot be changed."
"Rather than let the relationship remain so deadlocked, all I can think of is to leave with my people."
Speaking of this, he paused, and looked directly into the eyes of Ape Fei Ri Slash, "We will no longer touch the so-called power, nor will we covet our status as the hero of the founding of the village, we may find a suitable place to live in seclusion in the Land of Fire and no longer participate in the affairs of Konoha." ”
"In this way, the three generations of adults and the high-level people of Konoha should be able to rest assured, right?"
Feel relieved?
Don't worry!
How can you rest assured when you let a hungry wolf out of your field of vision?
Sarutobi's heart sank, he couldn't have imagined that Uchiha was not thinking about how to return to the Konoha Center, not how to take back the power from Konoha hands, but actually leaving!
The other patriarchs here also have their own thoughts.
Some people feel that it is better for the Uchiha to leave, so that they have to think about how to deal with the rebellion that may arise at any time.
But there are also people who know that it is impossible for Konoha to let such a thousand-year-old family as Uchiha go.
Hinata, Nara, Akimichi...... and the patriarchs of the great clan all set their eyes on Ape Fei Ri Slash, waiting for his reply.
There's no way Konoha can let the other families go.
Not to mention the end of the Warring States period, which means that the armed forces within the country have been gathered to build a village, and now if the Uchiha is allowed to leave, it is almost equivalent to turning back the clock of history.
Uchiha's fame in the ninja world alone, and the ability of his own bloodline, it is impossible to leave Konoha.
What did Konoha keep staring at the Uchiha for?
It's not that I'm afraid that the Uchiha, a hungry wolf who may go crazy at any time, will become stronger and stronger, and finally become uncontrollable.
If you let them go, it doesn't mean that you let them grow.
In addition to these, there are many, many factors that will change because of the precedent of the departure of the Uchiha clan.
"Itachi, have you thought about how you Uchiha plan to survive after leaving Konoha?"
Ape Fei Ri was gloomy in his heart, but his face was full of worry, and he continued to persuade, "Eat, drink, wear, and live...... With such a large population, can you afford it? ”
"Without Konoha , you wouldn't have been able to earn commissions through ninja hire."
"Besides...... With your Uchiha's reputation in the ninja world, once you leave Konoha, the ninja world will have a lot of eyes on you, and Konoha still has a lot of things to do, and it is impossible to be distracted to protect you all the time. ”
That's right......
Except for a few big clan patriarchs who were able to maintain a calm wait-and-see attitude, the faces of many people present were a little subtle, as if they were enduring something.
"These things can be decided after you leave."
Itachi didn't say anything about negotiating with the Daimyo's Mansion, "We Uchiha won't be able to live without Konoha yet." ”
"Even if there is no way to earn money by hiring ninjas, there are still many ways to survive in the ninja world."
"Even if it doesn't work, with the talent of our family, it is absolutely no problem to learn from businessmen to do some business, learn from migrant workers, farm and build houses by themselves, and support themselves."
The stiff smile on Sarutobi's face disappeared, and he grimaced, "What about the war?" ”
"If the Fire Nation were to go to war with another country, would the Uchiha stay out of it, or would he participate in the war, and in what way?"
"The Uchiha wants to leave Konoha and want to find a place to live in seclusion, because they are both old friends who have known each other for many years, I have no opinion, but ...... If everyone is like the Uchiha and only wants to live in peace, then who will protect this country? ”
"Uchiha Itachi, are you Uchiha too selfish in what you're doing now?"
"In the current situation, when we in Konoha are fighting with other countries and may break out at any time, do you want to be the first deserter, and you want to turn your back on Konoha and even so many people in the Fire Country?!"
Speaking of this, the momentum in his body had already gathered, and the majestic killing intent was surging towards the Uchiha Itachi like a howling wind!