Twenty-four hours later, in the Hokage room.

Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and stared at the two Anbu ninjas in front of him, his tone was calm, but he actually questioned: "It has passed twenty-four hours, and now, you still tell me that there is no news of Sasuke... Is he really not found... Or are you not looking for it?"

The broken wall of the Hokage room can be quickly built back. Still, Sarutobi Hiruzen's trust in everyone cannot be recovered.

Bad news came one after another, and after waiting so long, he couldn't bear it.

'I don't know how many people in Konoha Village are loyal to me….'

Two Anbu ninjas, who are loyal to Sarutobi Hiruzen, glanced at each other, somewhat helpless. But they still replied: "Third-Kage, we have followed the river that Uzumaki Naruto said, and we have carefully looked for a good distance. Not only did we not find Sasuke's corpse. Even traces of clothes were not found."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still squinting at the two Anbu ninjas; his eyes seemed to see through the real thoughts of two people.

Seeing two Anbu ninjas loyal to him, he felt uncomfortable and a little sad.

After a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "Since we have been searching for so long and can't find it. Then don't waste too much manpower in this regard. Now strengthen the village's defense. Keep an eye not only inside the village but even outside the village! If there is any trouble, come back and tell me immediately!"

Anbu ninja: "Yes!"

Because of Sarutobi Hiruzen's command, the atmosphere of the entire Konoha Village suddenly became tense. Except for a few people, no one knows why this Third-Hokage was so nervous.

Naruto, who stayed at home silently waiting for news, had no idea about everything outside.

Twenty-four hours passed, and no one came to report about Sasuke.

Naruto's heart only felt colder and colder.

...

Outside the village.

Almost every distance, an Anbu ninja is acting as a sentry to stay behind.

Just after the Anbu ninjas had finished arming, a shadow suddenly broke into Konoha's realm.

Before waiting for the Anbu ninja to make any response, he was already grabbed by Uchiha Itachi. Itachi stared at him fiercely with the Scarlet Mangekyou Sharingan!

Uchiha Itachi: "Tell me! Is Sasuke dead?!"

This Anbu ninja seemed to be imprisoned, and the whole person was stiff there. He was shocked by Uchiha Itachi's aura, and he could feel that death was getting closer and closer to him.

Just as expected, because of his dazedness, he passed out.

Uchiha Itachi had no patience to wait for him to be recovered. Amaterasu was released, and the scream of the Anbu ninja resounds in the jungle!

The other sentries looked at each and everyone in this direction. They did not forget that the command given by Sarutobi Hiruzen was to immediately go back to inform the news… But this idea is doomed to be impossible! Uchiha Itachi was too fast!

One by one sentry was captured by Uchiha Itachi and asked.

As long as they dared to be stunned, he wouldn't say anything, just shake the Amaterasu!

It caused the screams in the jungle, one after another sounded.

Until he met a slightly smarter one….

As soon as he heard his question, he immediately told him the truth of the incident. However, this Anbu ninja still couldn't escape the destiny burnt to death by Amaterasu!

When Uchiha Itachi heard his news, his anger would only increase by a few points!

As long as he heard the news from White Zetsu, he already knew that the possibility that the news was false was tiny. After all, the news received by White Zetsu has never been wrong.

The reason for insisting on asking these people was just a hint of fantasy in his heart... He was hoping to hear a different answer.

But when he confirmed the news from the Konoha Ninja again, at this time, he really gave up.

'Damn Third-Kage!'

'Damn Konoha!'

'Is this the reward you gave me?!'

That's right.

Since Uchiha Itachi was at the 'Akatsuki' meeting, the moment he turned off the video, he never thought he would go back and act as a spy.

Over the years, he has been using Mangekyo Sharingan many times, and his physical condition has deteriorated. He has never thought of going back alive!

So, he did not intend to hide his whereabouts!

He came back with great fanfare to let everyone know that this Uchiha Itachi came back this time for revenge!

In the original work, Uchiha Itachi is a person who loves the village and the Clan. He used to struggle between the village and Clan not to cause any harm to both parties. He spent a long time trying to ease the relationship between the two parties.

He tried, but no results.

He could only choose between village and Clan.

The question is, does he have a choice?

The village had understood Uchiha Clan's intention to betray long before he became a double-sided spy. ---If he helped the Clan to betray, then both parties would inevitably have a war. His father's idea of completing the mutiny without bloodshed was simply impossible to achieve!

What to do after the war? What happens after success?

Konoha's strength must have suffered severe losses.

If other Ninja Villages are taking advantage of the situation at that time, can you really keep Konoha safe with the clans and the strength remaining after the village war?

That is to say, as long as he doesn't want Konoha or Clan to be swallowed up by other Ninja Villages, there is only one way before him!

The village!

He can only stand on the village side!

It makes sense, but he still hesitated for a long time and could not make a decision.

Until one day...

One day, the Konoha Four Elders gave him a promise.

A promise... That the village will leave a seedling from Uchiha Clan... which is his younger brother. On the condition that his younger brother cannot know the truth.

Also, because of this promise, the straw in his heart was finally crushed.

The younger brother, Sasuke, became the best excuse for his actions...

An excuse to make the soul feel better and to comfort himself.

'I did this to protect Sasuke, so I had to deal with the clan cruelly.'

'I didn't exterminate the clan.'

'Isn't Sasuke still there?'

'I am to keep the honor of the clan.'

'I believe that Sasuke can continue the Uchiha Clan.'

'But now?!'

'Sasuke is dead!'

'Sasuke is dead--!'

In other words, for all these years, his best excuses for deceiving others and comforting himself are all gone!

Gone!

The Uchiha clan really got annihilated by him!

The emotions that have been suppressed for years burst out instantly; he can never lie to himself again!

'Kill!'

'Kill these disgusting people!'

'My Uchiha Clan is gone, then you Konoha will pay for it!'