Naruto: Sukuna Jinchuriki, I am Uchiha.

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Kakashi wasn't disappointed; he was still pondering what Uchiha Kagami had just said.

Prejudice in people's hearts...

He witnessed firsthand the pressure his father had been under during this period.

The Uchiha clan... has always suffered from this prejudice.

Even he himself felt that apart from Obito, that idiot, the other Uchiha were all difficult to get along with.

Isn't this a form of bullying?

He thought this was an accusation from Uchiha Kagami.

In fact, what Uchiha Kagami truly thought was...

Since you believe the Uchiha will cause disaster for Konoha... then I'll grant your wish!

Just then, Minato Namikaze, lying on the hospital bed, let out a soft groan, as if he were about to wake up.

Jiraiya hurriedly ran out the door to greet Kushina, who was waiting outside.

Even without Tsunade, he felt he had overreacted and was uncomfortable staying there.

Seeing the two embracing each other on the hospital bed, Jiraiya and the other two wisely left the ward.

Walking down the hospital corridor, Kakashi couldn't help but whisper a question to Uchiha Kagami.

"What exactly is that monster?"

Uchiha Kagami shook his head: "I don't know, you should ask Jiraiya-sensei."

Hearing their conversation, Jiraiya led them to a secluded spot before explaining.

"In the war-torn history of the ninja world, there is a terrifying existence that is deeply imprinted in people's minds along with disasters. That kind of calamity-like monster is called the Tailed Beast."

"The First Hokage, recognizing the immense power of the Tailed Beasts and their potential to serve as a deterrent to war, captured them and distributed them to various villages."

This is not something you can say to an ordinary child, but neither Uchiha Kagami nor Kakashi are ordinary children.

Jiraiya knew Kakashi well. Although the boy wasn't like Minato or Kagami, he was still extremely talented. After testing him a bit, he would take him on as a student.

"What our village possesses is the Nine-Tails, the strongest of the tailed beasts, which is what we see..."

"The person who seals the tailed beast is called a Jinchuriki."

As he spoke, Jiraiya's expression turned serious.

"Remember, you must never tell anyone about the Nine-Tails. The identity of the Jinchuriki is a top secret of the village!"

If the two hadn't become his disciples, the Anbu would have already dealt with their memories.

Watching the sun set in the west.

"Alright, it's getting late, you should all go home and rest."

"Assemble at training ground number four at 6:00 AM tomorrow!"

With Minato safe, Jiraiya was eager to gather materials.

The two walked quite a distance from the hospital.

Uchiha Kagami turned to look at Kakashi, who was following him: "Why are you following me? Your home is on the other side."

"Ah..." Kakashi came to his senses and realized that this was not the way home.

There's no one home anymore...

Kagami Uchiha also had no family, so he can somewhat understand Kakashi's current situation.

After all, he was only seven or eight years old. Although Sakumo Hatake didn't commit suicide, Kakashi became a left-behind child.

"Come back with me for a meal. Remember, just this once."

"Mirror, thank you."

"Thank you... for saving my father's life."

After a moment of silence, Uchiha Kagami said indifferently, "It has nothing to do with me, and you don't need to feel like you owe me anything."

Let me make this clear from the outset.

"My actions benefit you, so you don't have to be grateful to me. If my actions cause you pain, you are free to resent me."

"Kakashi, I don't care about your feelings at all."

Then why did you invite me to your house for dinner...?

Kakashi has begun to understand how to get along with normal Uchiha.

Don't listen to what the Uchiha say, watch what he does.

Faced with such a terrifying tailed beast, Kagami didn't hesitate to take action to protect his fellow villagers.

Uchiha Kagami's house is located on the edge of the clan's territory and occupies a considerable area.

The house is fully equipped with facilities such as a courtyard, making them one of the wealthier members of the Uchiha clan.

Grandpa's pension was substantial, and there were also subsidies from the clan, so at least the Uchiha Kagami family never had to worry about money.

Once Uchiha Kagami becomes a ninja, a portion of the rewards he earns from missions will be given to the clan for distribution to families who are unable to support themselves.

Unlike the Hyuga, the Uchiha clan did not divide its members into slaves and slave owners.

Even the clan chief does not have the power to kill or take the lives of ordinary clan members.

Uchiha Kagami also pondered why Itachi was able to do such a thing.

Finally, a reasonable hypothesis was reached.

Because he had never actually come into contact with ordinary members of the Uchiha clan.

Itachi was a genius from a young age. He experienced the battlefield at the age of four and began to think about the village and his clan at the age of seven.

This shows that Fugaku's teaching methods were wrong.

This kind of education can lead a genius to have too many ideas and fall into a self-destructive trap.

Because... even a genius can't change the world or people's hearts.

People who think themselves exceptionally intelligent often end up battered and bruised, and do not have a good end.

Would normal education be effective for Itachi Uchiha?

It might change him, but Uchiha Kagami doesn't have the time or energy to do so.

Itachi Uchiha didn't love the Uchiha clan; he only loved Sasuke Uchiha.

It's easier to destroy him than to try to change him.

"Has Shisui already begun refining chakra?"

Seeing Shisui sitting cross-legged in the courtyard, Kakashi asked.

“He’s not a one-year-old anymore; he should start learning.”

As he spoke, Uchiha Kagami noticed his grandmother cleaning the vegetables and quickly took off his shoes and ran over to her.

"Grandma, I told you I'd come back to cook, right? You need to rest!"

My grandmother was a ninja when she was young, but she had to retire because she was seriously injured.

Although she is not very old, some hidden injuries have caused her to have many health problems.

Not only her body, but also her husband's death was a huge blow to her. These wounds cannot be healed by time; they will only get worse.

Grandma looked kindly at Uchiha Kagami who was busy at work, then turned her head and saw Kakashi.

"I remember you... You're Mr. Sakumo's child, right? This is the first time Kagami has brought a friend home!"

Kakashi nodded somewhat awkwardly, feeling embarrassed after the polite greeting, and wanted to find something to do.

Noticing the river fish in the shopping basket, he skillfully took it out and processed it.

"I cook for myself when my father isn't around."

"I didn't ask you."

Uchiha Kagami went about preparing the ingredients on his own, and he and Kakashi each used a stove to start cooking.

Kakashi was usually a quiet person, but when he met the even more silent Uchiha Kagami, he couldn't help but speak up.

"Are the Tujia people nearby?"

“Of course, he’s also surnamed Uchiha.” Uchiha Kagami stir-fried some vegetables: “Go out the door and turn left for 300 meters, that’s his house.”

"You seem to really dislike Obito."

"It's not just 'seems'."

"Is it because he's such a loser that he's tarnished the reputation of the Uchiha clan?"

Uchiha Kagami was silent for a while, then the sizzling sound of Kakashi frying fish in the pan could be heard.

"That's it."

"You overcooked the fish."

"Not old, this is Kakashifu, pan-fried river fish."

"The vegetables you cooked are way too mushy."

"Grandma has bad teeth, but she loves to eat green vegetables."

"Jing, you are a very warm person."

The confusion in Kakashi's eyes gradually faded, and one could sense the smile beneath his mask.

Giving him a cold look, Uchiha Kagami warned, "My orientation is perfectly normal. Don't try that on me, it's disgusting."

Chapter 18 The Eve of the Third Shinobi World War

Konoha 44 years.

After the Second Shinobi World War, and following years of recuperation, minor skirmishes continued to occur along the border.

But this time is a little different.

A large number of Sunagakure ninjas have left the village and invaded the borders of Konoha, causing numerous civilian and ninja deaths.

A man dressed as a wanderer walks through the mountains and forests.

The striking silver-white hair belonged to Konoha Shiroba, Hatake Sakumo.

Although he left Konoha Village, he still quietly helped the Konoha ninjas despite the frequent chaos on the border.

The Konoha ninjas who were saved by him tacitly agreed not to mention his existence to their superiors.

In fact, Orochimaru, the current commander-in-chief of the border, had long been aware of Sakumo Hatake's presence, and the two had an unspoken understanding.

Suddenly, a sharp whooshing sound rang out, and Sakumo Hatake stopped to dodge the unknown attack.

Looking around, several sage sticks were stuck to the trees, emitting a light, corrosive smoke.

Is Poison Thousand Bones a puppeteer from Sunagakure?

Senbon is a needle-shaped weapon; if it is poisoned, a ninja may accidentally poison himself.

Therefore, the highly poisonous Thousand Needles are generally only installed on the puppets of Sunagakure.

Sakumo Hatake placed his hand on his short sword, his gaze quickly sweeping over several suitable hiding places.

As footsteps sounded, a red-haired boy appeared before him.

"White Fang, I've finally found you..." The handsome red-haired boy was expressionless, and his tone was completely devoid of emotion.

It's like... a doll.

"Sasori of the Red Sand...a genius puppeteer from Sunagakure..."

Sakumo Hatake frowned slightly; he knew this boy.

He is hailed as the most talented puppeteer in the history of Sunagakure and the grandson of Chiyo, the advisor of Sunagakure.

the most important is……

His parents died at his own hands.