Chapter 113

The implementation of the new system truly made countless Uchiha clan members feel a prickling sensation on their scalps, as the content they were learning seemed to upend their understanding.

On top of that, they had their own work to do during the day, and it was basically after work when they could gather to study.

Even many clan members, in response to the 'family hope for more population', began to procreate more vigorously, which led to many members feeling exceptionally fatigued.

On the contrary, children like Sasuke performed better, even though they also had academic tasks.

However, when they learned that these tasks were set by the clan leader, they studied even harder and more diligently, without feeling any sense of fatigue.

Especially when Sasuke learned from his father that these things were all discussed and decided by Kaito, and Kaito's assessment of him was also based on these things.

Sasuke's enthusiasm for learning became even higher, even though he didn't fully understand much of what he was learning.

After all, the teachings of Uchiha Sō and Uchiha Takechi were profound, and their examples often referenced various villages and countries in the ninja world.

This style of teaching fascinated many, as they found their horizons expanded, and they now understood many things that they previously did not or had misunderstood.

However, for the children, this wasn't so friendly. But Sasuke had an advantage, his father could help him catch up.

His father could teach him things, a privilege even the one who was expelled from the clan did not have!

Through such learning, Sasuke found he seemed to understand more things, but after understanding, he grew even more disgusted with that guy.

"This ignorant guy, so short-sighted he wanted to destroy the clan, I hope you're still alive, so I can settle the score with you later!"

Sasuke muttered in his heart, then went on with the rest of the clan members, all in pain yet joy, for further learning.

Of course, the most tormented were those from the security department.

They needed to learn about the clan, and also about the security department. Their lives were truly described as bitterly funny.

"It seems, everyone is quite enthusiastic." Kaito couldn't help but laugh and tell Shisui when he found out that everyone in the clan was working hard.

"Of course they're working hard, could they not listen to the command you issued?" Shisui said somewhat amusedly, "And these classes are really useful. I attend every lesson and benefit a lot."

Although Shisui had Kaito's initial teaching, he indeed made a breakthrough in cognition, but he felt he was far from enough.

Therefore, he didn't miss any lessons, but instead diligently attended classes with everyone.

Perhaps because of Shisui's actions, all the clan members felt more reassured to learn.

Even the deputy clan leader, who possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan, was earnestly attending, why wouldn't they join in?

"Keep up the good work. You know we are classmates, and now the clan leader and deputy clan leader. If you disgrace yourself, you will drag me along."

Kaito couldn't help but tease, then quickly changed the subject before Shisui's expression became serious. He really couldn't stand these guys making a fuss at the drop of a hat.

"By the way, that little guy Naruto has been coming by often lately. How is he doing? And what about the Anbu that follow him? Have they come in as well?"

"Naruto, as usual, often comes to play with Sasuke. It seems that the Fugaku couple likes him quite a bit and they treat him well every time he visits," Shisui recalled before giving a detailed report to Kaito. These pieces of information are actually delivered to Kaito every day.

But sometimes Kaito may not check them out due to his slow pace. However, as his vice clan leader, Shisui couldn't neglect them, otherwise it would be embarrassing when Kaito asked him about it.

"As for the Anbu, they rotate their shifts. It used to be Kakashi all the time, and now, even though I know these guys, I'm not familiar with them.

But if they come, they would inform us. We don't intend to make things difficult for them, but we would have our clan members follow them."

It is generally an unspoken rule that the Anbu can't just walk into a clan, and the Hokage cannot intervene in clan affairs. This was one of the major reasons Danzo was so despised – he broke this rule. Of course, all the clans didn't believe that Danzo would dare to do such a thing without the tacit consent of the Hokage.

"It seems they still abide by the rules. At least after we dealt with Danzo, they started following them," Kaito said, laughing. If it were the old times, the Anbu may not have been so polite. They wouldn't even allow the Uchiha to have contact with Naruto.

Especially since there used to be countless surveillance devices installed outside the Uchiha territory. Although these things have been removed now, Kaito would never forget about it.

But now that the Anbu are following the rules, Kaito couldn't help but ponder one thing: what exactly is Kakashi up to now?

....

While changes were quietly taking place within the Uchiha and the Security Department, Kakashi sat alone at home, deep in thought.

Today was his day off. In the past, he might not have accepted it, but after experiencing the onslaught of Kaito's genjutsu, today he seemed more willing to rest properly.

His rest was to relax himself and to give himself more room to think.

He could never forget everything he saw in Kaito's genjutsu. He couldn't forget the slander that his father endured.

He couldn't forget the scene of his teacher fighting the Nine-Tails under the bright moonlight, nor Naruto's lonely figure.

He couldn't forget his own figure overlapping with Naruto's figure, accompanied by the intermittent harsh words.

All of these stimulated his nerves. Especially the final words from Kaito were deeply buried in his mind!

"Have you ever considered that your father would be attacked by public opinion like this?"

"Have you ever thought that in Naruto's growth environment, if anyone treats him slightly well, he will remember this person's kindness for a lifetime."

"Can you really face your father, your teacher?"

Kakashi held his head in his hands. He felt a severe headache.

Especially the scenes presented by the genjutsu, and Kaito's final words echoing in his mind, caused him great agony.

"Can I really face them?"

Kakashi mumbled to himself, his eyes looking a little lost, revealing a sense of helplessness and confusion in this haze.

His entrance into the ANBU was arranged by his teacher, hoping that he could share the sorrow in his heart through the work of the ANBU.

Of course, whether it was to prepare him for taking over the ANBU in the future is hard to say. Kakashi had never thought about it in this way.

But after joining the ANBU, he had been numbing himself with high-intensity missions, which was somewhat contrary to Minato's original intentions.

Unfortunately, Minato was no longer around to correct him. On the night of the Nine-Tails, Kakashi lost his teacher.

Kakashi, who had lost his teacher, felt even more lost. Even though he had detected the will of his teacher and his close friends, he didn't know how to carry it out.

He didn't have a clear goal, a suitable method, he could only protect Konoha by the simplest means - carrying out ANBU missions.

But the words of Uchiha made him fall into confusion. He knew this might be Uchiha's way of provoking, but thinking back to everything in the past, he found himself unable to refute.

"Why did the Uchiha end up like this, why did my father end up like this, why did Naruto end up like this....."

Kakashi, supporting his drooping head with both hands, began to silently repeat this sentence in his heart, then fell silent again.

Time was ticking away, and Kakashi's heart was struggling intensely to make a judgment.

Suddenly, the figure of Uchiha appeared again in his mind, still that indifferent sentence.

"Many things are related to Danzō...

I have seen traces of human experimentation on Danzō...

The Third Hokage gave us a lot of benefits to keep me silent...

Why don't you think about why he did this...

For your father, for your teacher!"

For his father, for his teacher!

At this moment, Kakashi's eyes suddenly became clear, and the confusion and helplessness seemed to disappear quickly at this moment.

He remembered once rummaging through the archives to investigate a guy called Tenzō, only to be caught by Hiruzen Sarutobi who then handed him the complete files.

And he vividly remembered that Hiruzen Sarutobi had admitted that Danzō was conducting human experimentation, specifically with the cells of the First Hokage!

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi claimed that everything had been halted,

the truth was that Danzō and Orochimaru continued their experimentation.

Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't specify what the experiment was about, Kakashi could still guess some aspects.

"It seems that the experiment most likely still involves the cells of the First Hokage."

Kakashi's demeanor grew colder. The cell experiments of the First Hokage were taboo, which was why Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not disclose it.

"Moreover, whether it's my father, the Uchiha, or Naruto, they're all manipulated by unseen public opinion, causing them to be ostracized, loathed, and even reviled by the village."

The realization caused Kakashi's fist to tighten involuntarily. This tactic was so similar, it raised suspicion.

Could it all be orchestrated by the same person?

Concealing these actions, covering up everything Danzō had done, yet readily assigning him guilt.

What else is hidden within all this? It's difficult for Kakashi not to harbor some unusual thoughts.

"It seems I indeed need to investigate thoroughly, to fully understand Danzō and what...

The Hokage, you, have been concealing..."

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