Naruto: Uchiha Rejects Konoha

Sasuke came back from school and soon discovered an anomaly in his family. Ordinary people who had not become shinobi were fine, just like usual.

The clan members who had become shinobi all had serious expressions on their faces, as if something bad had happened.

With a suspicion forming in his mind, Sasuke no longer wanted to wander around and ran home.

As a result, as soon as he entered the house, he saw a group of people surrounding a room, including his parents. Among them, his mother even had red eyes and was secretly wiping tears.

"Mother... are you all at the door of Nii-san's room like this? Is Nii-san back?"

Sasuke asked aloud. Although he didn't know what had happened, the child's emotions couldn't be hidden, and his face was full of panic.

"It's Sasuke! I'm sorry I didn't pick you up from school. Since you're back, let's wait here together."

Mikoto turned her head and glanced at him, using her usual tone, mixed with a hint of heaviness, as she called Sasuke to come over to her.

"Alas! Why did this happen to Itachi? He is still so young, and the family still needs him to support it, alas..."

The fifth elder let out a long sigh; his voice was very low, as if he was talking to himself, but it was just loud enough for Sasuke to hear.

Hearing this, Sasuke's already panicked expression became even more anxious. He looked at his serious father, then at his tearful mother, and at his side, senior Shikazan, who was staring at the door.

So, is Nii-san in danger? No! Nii-san is so powerful; how could he be in danger?

Looking at Sasuke, who was very nervous, though his eyes didn't move at all, Mikoto was also speechless in her heart.

He was worthy of being a great person who had his entire clan wiped out and had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan.

When his brotherly love encountered such a situation, he couldn't even blink.

At this moment, the door to Itachi's room opened, and it was the big Tsunade who walked out.

"I'm afraid... it's not going to work anymore! There was something wrong with his body, and he was seriously... injured... There's nothing I can do..."

Tsunade was breathing heavily and speaking intermittently, as if she had consumed a lot of energy.

Sasuke knew Tsunade's status, and even she said she could do nothing about it, so wouldn't that mean his Nii-san...

Sasuke just felt his mind go blank and didn't even notice the dissatisfaction in Tsunade's eyes toward Mikoto.

Tsunade's current state was not an act. The key was that her anemia had not healed. As a result, with Itachi still having many wounds on his body, she couldn't bear it.

It's not easy to do this for just a little money!

"Thank you for your hard work, Tsunade-sama. May we go in and see Itachi?"

Fugaku glanced at Sasuke without drawing attention, showing off his lifelong acting skills, and spoke in a tone so heavy that it could break someone.

"CLan head Fugaku, you're welcome. Please go ahead."

While Tsunade calmed her mood, she worked hard to play her role. Her acting skills were on point.

When Sasuke heard this, he immediately ran into the room and saw his beloved brother lying on the bed with a bloodless face. There were many bandages wrapped around his body, and red blood had soaked through and flowed out.

"Sasuke! Don't disturb your brother. Let him have a good rest! This child is too tired."

Fugaku stopped Sasuke, who was about to step forward, and spoke in a calm yet anxious tone.

"Father! Nii-san, he will be fine, right?"

Sasuke looked to his father for reassurance, but all he received was a moment of silence.

"In order to protect the family, Itachi has been using his Mangekyō Sharingan for a long time. The powerful burden has exceeded his physical limit. External rescue has no effect. He may not survive the night!"

Mikoto took a deep breath, placed a hand on Sasuke's head, and said this, while Mikoto beside him burst into tears.

Sasuke's mind went blank again, and his eyes began to show the power of his pupil technique, but before his eyes could fully awaken, he fainted.

Mikoto: ...

Fugaku: ...

Itachi, pretending to be dead: ...

"Just now... was that the feeling of pupil power?"

Fugaku picked up Sasuke and asked with some uncertainty.

"Do you even need to ask? There are so many of us here watching closely; there should be no doubt that it was pupil power! But this kid's endurance is too weak—why did he faint?"

Mikoto said, exasperated. Thankfully, the effect was still there; though the pupil power was very weak, it was likely at the level of a single Tomoe.

Can't the Sage of Six Paths' arrangement be more flexible? Sasuke can only build up step-by-step from a single Tomoe? That's his Nii-san! Brothers should push each other's limits, right?

"After all, he is only seven, a child! Haha..." Fugaku said with some embarrassment. But their goal was achieved. If he fainted, he fainted! Better than trying in vain.

Mikoto was too tired to save Fugaku's face now and decided to find Tsunade to ask about the situation.

"How's it going? Do you have a solution to Itachi's problem?"

After locating Tsunade, who was still recovering from her hemophobia, Mikoto walked up with some embarrassment and asked.

It was a bit unfair to arrange such a script knowing she had hemophobia.

"Kid! Just this once, give me the money and let me go to the casino to calm my nerves! As for Itachi's problem, it likely has to do with your Sharingan. Conventional methods are of little use. You may really need to use your grandfather's cells."

Tsunade glared at Mikoto angrily. Risking the backlash of her hemophobia to act with the Uchiha, she naturally wouldn't do it for a little money.

As Jiraiya had mentioned, Uchiha might not stay with Konoha, but there was no need to become enemies.

She knew Uchiha likely wouldn't become as integrated as before, but she wanted to maintain some bonds, at least so they wouldn't become mortal enemies.

"We'll need to use Hashirama cells! We may need Orochimaru's help. According to Danzo, your teammate has done extensive research on this."

Mikoto touched her chin. It seemed they would need Shisui back. One Kotoamatsukami for one Orochimaru—this deal wasn't a loss!

"Let's be clear—now, only Orochimaru can use Hashirama cells to solve Itachi's problem.

"I've read the research information left by Danzo. The vitality of the First Hokage's cells is too strong. Simple transplantation results in the cells consuming the host's body. Even if your Sharingan could suppress it, the risk is still great."

Tsunade admitted she was disgusted by the idea of experimenting with her grandfather's cells, but she couldn't deny their powerful potential in medical applications.

"Then we'll do that for now! It won't be easy to convince Orochimaru to cooperate, especially since he's very interested in the Uchiha's Sharingan."

Mikoto didn't reveal that she wanted to use Kotoamatsukami on Orochimaru. Simply because her pupil technique could mobilize the power of Yang Release, she wasn't too worried about Itachi's condition.

Using Orochimaru under Konoha's surveillance would allow them to accomplish more than if he operated as a rogue ninja.

"You can handle that yourself! I'm heading back..." Tsunade, still uncomfortable from her hemophobia, wanted to end the discussion.

After returning, Mikoto informed Fugaku and the others about Itachi's situation, and everyone relaxed a bit. Although it wasn't resolved yet, it would be when Shisui returned.

While they talked, Sasuke, lying on his Nii-san's bed, woke up and saw his single Tomoe Sharingan clearly.

"Mother? You... Nii-san! Why don't you hurry...up?"

Seeing the previously somber family now looking joyful, and Itachi, who'd seemed close to death, standing there perfectly fine, Sasuke's mind nearly spun out of control.

"Foolish little brother! Wasn't Nii-san's acting perfect?"

Itachi smiled wickedly, teasing him.

Sasuke's face froze as he realized his own family had tricked him.

And his beloved Nii-san, along with Father and Mother, had all lied to him. How could you deceive me like this, Nii-san?

With his emotions surging, Sasuke, to the astonishment of Mikoto and others, awakened his Two Tomoe Sharingan in anger!

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