Konoha's Shiranui Genma

"Yeah." Shiranui Genma nodded and asked casually, "How do you feel about your new job?"

Uchiha Itachi thought for a while: "I'm still getting used to it, but don't worry, I will definitely fulfill my responsibilities strictly."

As the outside world knows, Uchiha Itachi is not good at words, and often shows others with silence.

The two briefly talked for a while, mostly in a casual conversation, and Shiranui Genma didn't say much before leaving the Police Inspectorate.

Although most of the content discussed was not nutritious, Shiranui Genma's thoughts were confirmed that Uchiha Itachi indeed planned to use this position to rectify his family.

And nine times out of ten, his methods will not be too mild.

Several months passed.

The Nanga River flows mightily from northwest to southeast, and the Nanga Shrine, the family sacred place of the Uchiha clan, is located on the bank of this river.

Since its establishment, the specific location of Nanga Shrine has been moved more than once.

However, although it has always been on the banks of the Nanga River, the Nanga Shrine is no longer what it used to be. Instead, it is curled up on the edge of Konoha Village, which is the center of the Uchiha family area.

In the area where the Uchiha family lives, there are very few outsiders entering. Nanga Shrine, as its core holy place, has always been the only Uchiha people.

According to the Uchiha clan, the reason why no outsiders visit Nanga Shrine is because outsiders are prohibited from entering.

However, from the perspective of other people in Konoha Village, even if Nanga Shrine is open to the public, no one would care to go there.

In recent years, the Uchiha clan has held family gatherings here more and more frequently.

On this day, there was another family gathering in the Nanga Shrine. The elders and strong men of the Uchiha clan gathered here. The patriarch Uchiha Fugaku was at the head, sitting on the ground with a serious expression.

On both sides of him, Uchiha Yamami, Uchiha Yatsushiro, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui and others were also sitting on the ground, but their expressions were quite different.

The expressions of Uchiha Yamami and Uchiha Yatsudai are the same as that of patriarch Fuyue and most of the other tribesmen. They are solemn and serious, and they are obviously deeply in awe of the family holy place of Nanga Shrine.

Itachi lowered his head and closed his eyes, as if sleeping.

Zhishui sat like a wooden man, well-behaved, with no joy or sorrow on his face.He has such an expression in any group activity.

The atmosphere of the gathering became more and more heated, and the contents of the discussions were various, some were to mediate conflicts within the clan, some were to decide clan policy, and some were to share news.

A few hours passed in the blink of an eye.

Itachi opened his eyes and looked at Shisui beside him, with boredom in his eyes, probably saying: I really want to leave here.

Shisui only smiled slightly, maintaining his normal demeanor, neither happy nor sad.

After a while, for some unknown reason, people's topic suddenly turned to the Second Hokage.

Considering the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the Second Hokage, the content of the conversation was certainly not friendly. In the middle, Uchiha Tiehuo even said: "After all, Senju Tobirama is afraid of Uchiha, so he will try every means to criticize us."

"Just like some animals, they attack people because they are afraid of them."

"Hahaha, this is a metaphor." As soon as he finished speaking, several people laughed.

Laughter spread, and the shrine was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Itachi's expression suddenly turned cold: "Uchiha Teehuo, you openly slandered the Second Hokage-sama, come with me to Anbu."

Uchiha Tiehuo seemed to be quite afraid of Itachi, his face turned slightly pale, but he still pointed his finger: "Uchiha Itachi, are you still a member of the Uchiha clan?"

This statement seemed to resonate with many people, and the scene suddenly became somewhat turbulent.

Immediately afterwards, someone said: "Since Uchiha Itachi became the director of the Anbu's Police Inspection Department, life in the police force has become more and more difficult, and you have to find fault with any trivial matter."

"Even so, I don't know what this guy thinks. He treats his own people more cruelly than outsiders."

Hearing the comments around him, Uchiha Itachi clenched his fists and prepared to stand up and say something.

"Itachi" Uchiha Fugaku shouted.

"Father." Itachi stiffened.

Uchiha Fugaku's expression was a little gloomy: "Itachi, I know you have an upright character, but your actions in the Police Inspectorate are indeed a bit excessive. I have told you many times, but you never change. Why, even I Don’t you even take it seriously?”

"Today is a family gathering. At Nanhe Shrine, please explain things clearly to me."

Uchiha Yakami said at this time: "Itachi, you have to know that you were able to enter Anbu and become the youngest branch leader and director, but it was the result of the family's full support."

Itachi was silent, clenched his fists.

Shisui quickly tugged at his clothes.

Itachi exhaled and said slowly: "The Uchiha clan already has too many problems. If no one comes out to correct them, we will inevitably go to destruction."

"My previous directors of the Police Inspectorate were not from the Uchiha clan, so they could leave the police force alone. After all, no matter how many problems the Uchiha have, it has nothing to do with them."

"And I am a member of the Uchiha clan, so I will treat it strictly. With all due respect, Uchiha is now on the edge of a cliff."

Although these words were not pleasant to hear, they basically had an attitude, and many people's expressions softened.

But Uchiha Yatsushiro said: "Itachi, I just want to say one thing, you are still young, and many things are not what you think. The only problem with the Uchiha clan is that they are too powerful, not what you call "heavy evils". "

Itachi seemed disapproving: "Powerful"

He was about to continue to say something, but Zhishui tugged at his clothes again.

He immediately stopped talking.

Uchiha Fugaku said at this time: "Itachi, although your original intention is good, there are obvious problems with your method. Go back and reflect carefully, and don't act as recklessly as before."

Itachi's lips moved, but in the end he just lowered his head and said, "Yes."

After a while, the meeting ended, Itachi and Shisui left the Minami Shrine side by side, and walked to the nearby Minami River while chatting.

"Wow"

It was night, and the sound of the Nanhezhi River was surging, and the surging waves reflected a bright luster under the moonlight.

The two sat down on the spot and talked freely.

In front of Shishui, Itachi changed from his usual silence and became quite talkative, as if he had endless words and wanted to talk to Shisui.

But soon, Itachi's tone became lower again and he asked: "Do you think Uchiha can be saved?"

Zhisui smiled but said nothing.

Itachi said to himself: "I have been thinking about this issue for a long time, and now it seems that there is only one way to save Konoha and the Uchiha clan."

Zhisui couldn't help but be curious: "What method?"