Chapter 26: The Uchiha

"Is there something I can help you with, Uchiha-san?" Natsuwari looked up at Sasuke, who was standing in front of him with a cool expression. He didn't feel offended; in fact, he found the little guy quite cute.

As for the legendary rivalry and competition, Natsuwari really wasn't interested in that kind of thing with these kids. Although personalities could be influenced by the environment, it wouldn't make him act like a child.

Sasuke stared at Natsuwari, his dark eyes filled with unwillingness. Finally, he only said one sentence, "Next time, next time I will definitely surpass you!"

After saying that, Sasuke turned and left without looking back, returning to his seat.

Natsuwari was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but smile. As expected, even in the Naruto world, children were still children. His serious expression and cool demeanor were really cute.

Natsuwari even wanted to take out a camera and record all of this. When they grew up, he could show it to them again, and it would probably be quite profitable.

However, Sasuke's declaration wouldn't affect Natsuwari. He wasn't that easy to surpass. Although Sasuke was also one of the "chosen ones," it was clear that his cheat hadn't been activated yet.

Moreover, Natsuwari had a pretty good impression of Uchiha Sasuke. He was hardworking and motivated. Although he had the pride of the Uchiha clan, words like those just now were probably driven by his self-esteem.

But in reality, Sasuke's pride wasn't too bad. Compared to other Uchiha, Sasuke's was child's play, even quite good.

After all, Sasuke wouldn't resent others for surpassing him, nor would he target others because of his identity. Just this kind of declaration of effort really couldn't make people dislike him.

However, Natsuwari remembered that when he was a child in his past life, he disliked Uchiha Sasuke. After all, in his eyes, Sasuke was arrogant and not good to Naruto. At that time, the innocent him simply didn't like anyone who wasn't good to Naruto, let alone this guy who kept talking about revenge every day.

Now that Natsuwari thought about it, he was really quite naive back then. When he grew up and looked back, he no longer disliked Sasuke.

Although Uchiha Sasuke was proud, he wasn't arrogant to the point of looking down on everyone. Moreover, his efforts and talent were indeed real. More importantly, compared to other Uchiha, Sasuke was really quite good.

As for the relationship between Sasuke and Naruto, it was only bad on the surface. In reality... those who understood, understood.

Finally, there was the matter of Sasuke always thinking about revenge. Wasn't that normal? His entire clan was killed; wasn't he allowed to think about revenge?

If Natsuwari were Sasuke, he wouldn't forgive Konoha at all. Danzo's death was the end? Dream on!

If Sasuke acted indifferent after facing the extermination of his clan, then he would be the real scum, an ungrateful wretch.

Moreover, even under such circumstances, Sasuke hadn't gone astray. He just mentioned being an avenger whenever he had the chance. Compared to his experiences, Natsuwari even felt that Sasuke was also affected by the legendary chakra.

As for Sasuke's brother, Uchiha Itachi, his Sharingan genjutsu was unparalleled, but...

Natsuwari really couldn't understand him. Wanting to ease the conflict between the clan and the village was fine, but after failing to do so, turning around and slaughtering the clan, what kind of operation was that?

Natsuwari couldn't understand, nor did he want to understand.

He only knew that if anyone in Konoha dared to touch Sana in the future, no matter who they were, whether it was the Konoha higher-ups or the elders, if he wasn't strong enough, he would endure it for now. Once he had the strength, he could even overturn the entire village!

At that time, no one could stop him.

And this thought, in turn, restricted Natsuwari. Because Sana was living well in Konoha, the village treated her well. She had a relatively easy and decently paid job, along with some ninja benefits.

Although they were just small favors, they did allow Sana to raise Natsuwari. And that was enough for Sana.

This also made Natsuwari have no intention of betraying the village. He knew there was a lot of darkness in the village, some of which he couldn't even bear to see.

But what did all that have to do with him? Natsuwari wasn't a saint who wanted to deal with all the injustices in the world. He was just an ordinary person who wanted to become stronger, protecting himself and those he cared about.

Moreover, the darkness hidden within Konoha was terrifying, but were other villages any cleaner? It was just the pot calling the kettle black. In this world, wherever there were ninjas, there was no cleanliness.

As for those things he couldn't stand, if he had the ability, he could try to change them. If he didn't, then as long as they didn't affect him and those he cared about, it was fine.

From the beginning, Natsuwari knew he was a selfish person, but he didn't want to change anything. That was all.

So, regarding Uchiha Itachi's actions, Natsuwari absolutely couldn't understand. He could only say that perhaps people in the Naruto world had their own way of thinking...

What did all this have to do with Natsuwari? Let Sasuke and the Konoha higher-ups deal with Itachi's matters. It had nothing to do with him.

However, Natsuwari thought about the time and couldn't help but look at Sasuke. He then thought about the events happening in the village. He didn't pay much attention to what was happening in the village, but it seemed that the relationship between the village and the Uchiha was indeed becoming increasingly tense.

So, was it almost time for the Uchiha clan's downfall?

Natsuwari pondered. He only knew that this event would happen, but he didn't know when it would occur. From the current situation, it should be soon.

Regarding the night of the Uchiha clan's downfall, Natsuwari had absolutely no intention of changing it, nor did he want to get involved. He was just a small fry now. Did he want to go there and die?

Thinking this way, Natsuwari thought about Sana's usual whereabouts. She basically wouldn't have any interaction with the Uchiha, so he was relieved. Then he thought about the Uchiha's situation again.

In the end, Natsuwari still felt that there was no saving them. Let them die.

It was just a pity for Uchiha Fugaku, the relatively dovish clan head. If he hadn't encountered Danzo, perhaps the relationship between the Uchiha and the village could have eased a bit. Even if it was still tense, it shouldn't have been pushed to the point of rebellion.

Unfortunately, that was Danzo. As long as Danzo was still around, it was basically a fantasy for the Uchiha to reconcile with the village. Even easing the relationship would be difficult.

But maybe it was Shisui Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan that made Fugaku temporarily lose his mind and decide to rebel?

But Natsuwari felt that it shouldn't be the case. He was the clan head, after all. He wouldn't really think that one Mangekyo Sharingan could successfully fight against the village, right? And it was the strongest village at that.

So, he probably decided to rebel because he was pushed to a dead end and then saw Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan, so he decided to take a gamble.

Then he was betrayed by two traitors and even had his clan exterminated by an unfilial son...

Really, it was quite tragic.

Anyway, Natsuwari felt fortunate that he wasn't born into the Uchiha clan. Otherwise, he would have to consider how to escape from Konoha first. He couldn't think of any way to change the situation between the Uchiha and Konoha. Should he encourage Shisui to secretly kill Danzo?

Forget it, forget it. Thinking too much hurt his brain cells. It was all speculation and couldn't be verified at all. There was no point in thinking about it.

(End of Chapter)