My Life as Itachi's Crow

Chapter 157: I am the Root of the Uchiha Clan...

On the way back to the village, Asuma's mood was very bad. After experiencing Kisame Hoshigaki's surprise attack, he realized this squad had a big problem…

That graduate named Iruka was indeed an extra. That brat Uchiha Itachi certainly couldn't be judged by common sense, but that old man named Kosuke Maruboshi had actually been a Genin in the village all along…

So, does that old geezer Hiruzen Sarutobi even know how to be Hokage?

Uchiha Itachi was constantly whispering with the crow on his shoulder. He had inexplicably become a formal member of a delinquent organization, which caught him off guard and also drove Zabuza Momochi mad with jealousy.

He casually asked Kitahara why it was making so many moves behind the scenes…

The crow's answer left him a bit bewildered.

The organization was founded by Kisame Hoshigaki. The number of members is pitifully small, morale is very low, and everyone has their own agenda. It's possible no one even remembers they were an unofficial organization.

This collective action was initiated by the most dedicated and serious member of the organization, Tobirama Senju. That person has too many schemes. He probably wants to be Mizukage, and maybe next time he'll want to be Raikage…

This answer didn't match Kisame Hoshigaki's.

Kisame Hoshigaki's answer was, to find the mastermind of the ninja world, we formed a justice organization. This time, they seized the opportunity, thwarted the evil mastermind, and overthrew the Village of the Bloody Mist.

Kitahara nipped its cub's hair, "Caw…"

These people just talk. Don't take it to heart... Maybe next time they go to the Land of Waves, only Tobirama Senju will be left.

There was no time to pay attention to that broken organization that hadn't brought any benefits so far. After returning to Konoha, Kitahara and its cub had more important things to do.

Naka Shrine.

Swarms of crows circled overhead, adding a touch of grimness.

And on the roof of the shrine, there were several unusually large crows, as tall as humans, their eyes blood-red, with two or three tomoe faintly visible.

When Uchiha Itachi and Kitahara arrived, they saw Shisui sweeping the stone steps alone. In the courtyard, a dozen or so Uchiha clan members sat cross-legged, fingers half-pinched, sometimes frowning slightly, sometimes smiling.

Those who understood knew they were sensing natural energy. Those who didn't would probably think it was a meditation yoga class…

After Shisui saw his friend arrive, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He said loudly, "That's all for today! Remember not to practice alone…"

Perhaps his voice disturbed others. A pair of wings suddenly unfurled from behind one of the clan members, and his whole body instantly began to expand… He had absorbed too much natural energy!

Kitahara's eyelids twitched. Someone could actually succeed in absorbing natural energy using Shisui's method! The Uchiha clan's talent is really not bad…

Shisui's figure moved, instantly appearing behind that person. The broom in his hand slapped him on the back, and this blow also dispersed the natural energy in that person's body!

Kitahara: "..."

Uchiha Itachi and the crow on his shoulder were dumbfounded. How did cultivating Sage Mode become so violent!

"Do you remember now? If you practice alone, the consequences will be unimaginable." Uchiha Shisui glanced at the crowd and continued in a deep voice, "Dismissed!"

Although still in his youth, he held considerable prestige among these clan members.

Soon, these clan members dispersed one after another. Before leaving, they even nodded respectfully to Uchiha Itachi and Kitahara.

"These clan members, are they all here to learn to cultivate Sage Mode?" Uchiha Itachi asked curiously, looking at the departing crowd.

Uchiha Shisui looked at the crow on his friend's shoulder and nodded, "It's been six months, and not many people have successfully sensed natural energy. That clan member who almost turned into a crow just now, it was his first time successfully absorbing natural energy."

"Before I left the village, I heard that some people failed in cultivating Sage Mode." Uchiha Itachi turned around and looked at the several crows of different sizes at the Naka Shrine, "Are those... the failed clan members?"

"To obtain power, a price must be paid. As members of the Sharingan clan, haven't they had this awareness for a long time?" Shisui's brow lowered slightly, his voice calm.

The Uchiha clan's Kekkei Genkai requires a great price to awaken. The danger of absorbing natural energy to cultivate Sage Mode is even greater. A slight excess or if Shisui is not in time to save them, they might turn into a crow…

However, the benefits are also substantial.

For example, the two geniuses in the clan both possess the Mangekyo Sharingan and Sage Mode. No one knows if these two powers can complement each other... but the power of Sage Mode is beyond doubt.

Once at a clan meeting, several clan members insisted on defying Fugaku's decision. A group of three-tomoe users were thrashed by Shisui, who had activated Sage Mode…

Later, those few people stayed at the Naka Shrine to learn Sage Mode.

Later, there was no later…

It was only known that Uchiha Shisui had sent someone to inform their children that after they grew up and became ninjas, they could go to the Naka Shrine to sign a ninja crow summoning contract.

This matter was truly bizarre…

Uchiha Shisui poured a cup of tea and handed it to the youth, sitting on the floor, "I heard from them that you've been carrying out ordinary commissioned missions recently…"

"Mm, because Teacher Jiraiya said I might have to carry out a rather important ninja mission, so I need to accumulate experience…"

"Have you forgotten again? Don't easily tell important matters to others. Not only could it lead to leaking intelligence, but it will also add unnecessary difficulty when you carry out other missions." Shisui curled his finger and tapped the youth on the head.

Uchiha Itachi nodded with dissatisfaction, "I know. Besides visiting Shisui today, there's actually one more thing I wanted to ask Shisui for advice on…"

"To have stumped even you... it seems the matter is indeed very troublesome!" The young man chuckled a few times, "Speak up, as long as I don't have to leave the Naka Shrine."

"It's about Uchiha Obito."

The fact that Uchiha Obito was a rogue ninja was currently a Konoha secret. Because it involved too wide a range and the truth was not clear, even Jiraiya didn't know about this matter.

Shisui had seen it with his own eyes, so this matter was not hidden from him.

Itachi patted the crow on his shoulder and said seriously, "Kitahara encountered Uchiha Obito. It's unknown when he took control of the Hidden Mist Village. He has gone mad now, and I'm worried he will be unfavorable to the clan members…"

Shisui was somewhat puzzled, "Is there anything I can do to help? Do you need to take my Mangekyo Sharingan? It's just that the Kotoamatsukami technique inside still needs more than ten years to cool down…"

Uchiha Itachi: "..."

We all have the Mangekyo, I advise you to cherish your sight too!

"Uh, no need."

The young ninja waved his hands repeatedly and said with some embarrassment, "I just want the clan members to be vigilant about this... Although the village has lifted the restrictions on our clan, it's best for them to reduce unnecessary outings."

Uchiha Itachi knew more than Shisui, for example, about certain forbidden techniques of the Sharingan. Since his son was often forced to go out on missions, Fugaku wouldn't hide the two forbidden techniques, Izanagi and Izanami, from him.

This kind of forbidden technique certainly couldn't be known by ordinary clan members. The record of the internecine struggle that occurred after Izanagi was created was still recorded next to the forbidden technique!

However, Obito might not be unaware…

Who knew if some of their clan heads had left behind some strange books that were discovered by Uchiha Obito in private…

Uchiha Shisui quickly understood his meaning and nodded with a light laugh, "This matter is actually very easy to solve. Coincidentally, there will be a clan meeting this afternoon."

"Another clan meeting…"

This time it was Itachi's turn to have a headache.

The Uchiha's clan meetings truly made one's scalp tingle…

"Mm, isn't it almost Itachi's birthday! Someone proposed to celebrate for the little genius of the clan, to discuss where the birthday banquet should be held…" Shisui's voice gradually calmed, he was suppressing his laughter.

"Don't... don't make such jokes!" The youth waved his hands repeatedly.

In the afternoon, the Naka Shrine gradually filled with people.

The themes of the Uchiha clan's meetings were always so wild. The theme for this meeting was actually to celebrate Uchiha Itachi's birthday.

Several hundred clan members attended the meeting. They were serious!

Are you guys brain-dead!

Σ(っ°Д°;)っ!

After the clan meeting began, Uchiha Itachi's face was flushed as he acted like an ostrich. The crow on his shoulder, however, was very cheerful... wishing it could pop out its own soul to offer a few constructive suggestions.

However, Itachi's birthday party was indeed just an excuse.

Soon, the direction of the clan meeting began to shift.

As the Uchiha clan began to disperse into different posts, someone proposed that there should be an activity to gather the hearts of the clan members and prevent the clan from scattering.

This matter would be handled very clumsily.

On one hand, they talked about integrating into the village, but on the other hand, they centered around the family, even demanding special privileges.

"For example, the promotion mechanism of the Defense Department should be slightly changed... The clan head is the administrative officer of the Defense Department, and we are from Konoha's number one prestigious family, a meritorious family that participated in the founding of Konoha, possessing the number one Kekkei Genkai in the ninja world…"

"Itachi will probably be promoted soon. He's Lord Jiraiya's disciple and the clan head's son. He'll be a captain soon, right!"

"Actually, the Defense Department is a department established with our clan as the backbone. How can we tolerate others being above us?"

Hearing these words made Fugaku's forehead throb. He had initially thought this group of people wanted to liven up his eldest son's birthday banquet. Who would have thought they actually had such thoughts!

He had painstakingly used an excellent opportunity to reach a deal with the Third Hokage, yet some clan members clearly wanted his efforts to be in vain! Did they have to wait until all the Mangekyo in the clan went blind before they knew regret?

A bunch of idiots!

After the old father stood up, he spoke, "What we fought for for the Uchiha clan was the right to live equally in Konoha, to let everyone participate in competition on an equal footing, to let Konoha see the excellence of the Uchiha clan, not to rely directly on power!"

"Even my son is no exception! Itachi's excellence is known to the whole village!

"Uchiha Sasuke is my second son, and I will not have any extra interference with him!"

After Fugaku finished speaking, he forcibly ended the clan meeting on the grounds of being busy with official duties and was about to leave in a huff.

A person's voice suddenly rang out at the clan meeting venue…

"Uchiha Showa, Uchiha Keiun…"

Uchiha Shisui stood up coldly. After calling out several people's names one by one, his Sharingan would light up once for each name he called.

Only at the end did he say in a low voice, "Starting tomorrow afternoon, come to the Naka Shrine to learn Sage Mode."

Fugaku acted as if he hadn't heard Shisui's words and left.

If one didn't know the truth of the Naka Shrine, they might think Shisui was trying to increase the strength of the opposition…

Kitahara looked at Shisui in disbelief. Is this... becoming the darkness of the Uchiha?

How come he's even helping Fugaku handle miscellaneous chores! And you're using your ocular power to hint at others, has no one noticed all this time?

Yes, in a confrontation within the Uchiha clan, only a Mangekyo can deal with a Mangekyo, unless you have an older brother who likes to watch the sea.

Fugaku had long been aware of Shisui's true intentions. Logically, he should have stopped him, but the problem was, he really disliked the Third Hokage's kind of fake pacifism…

(End of this chapter)

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