บท 34: Itachi's past (2/2)

Itachi was near the Fire Nation border with his team when he felt chills on his back. He immediately turned around.

"Are there any problems captain?" An Anbu with Itachi suddenly stopped and asked. Itachi did not respond for a while before he said, "Keep going back to the village I have a bad feeling."

Itachi then ran at full speed towards the village.

"Why do I have a bad feeling?"Itachi thought to himself.

"Cough!Cough!" Itachi suddenly stopped near a tree and coughed in his hand until he spat out blood. "Not now." He said with difficulty before he ran again. Everyone stared at Itachi with complexity, even more so the girls who knew him.

"Itachi ... What are you hiding …" Jasmine and the others thought. After some time Itachi finally arrived near Konoha he quickly passed the gate and headed towards the Uchiha Complex. Near the complex he saw a green light that was immediately recognized.

"Shisui! That's the Susano'o of Shisui!" Itachi thought as he ran towards this light source. When he arrived he found Shisui almost standing and two masked ninja in front of him. A masked ninja threw a kunai at Shisui but Itachi quickly came to release two signatures for two Katon moves and paralyze two masked ninja. Itachi took Shisui near the tree and crouched at its height. Itachi saw that Shisui lost his eyes but said nothing.

"I thought ... you were on a mission ...?" Shisui said weakly.

"Something went wrong ... so I returned." Itachi responded that his best friend Shisui who smiled

"I see ... glad you did." he spoke.

Itachi and Shisui were silent for a while before Shisui said, "Sorry for the trouble."

This situation was sad for everyone. They all find themselves worried about Shisui even if they don't know him personally. He looks very friendly and funny, being a loyal and great friend. Many of them are jealous of Itachi because of it.

"If I could have one brother like Shisui, then I don't need anyone else." Is what many people were thinking at the moment. Itachi brought Shisui near the waterfall to escape from their enemies.

"Root was involved." Shisui said.

"Unfortunately there seems to be no way to prevent the Uchiha coup. Shisui said with sadness. "I planned to use my ultimate illusion Kotoamatsukami on the Uchiha Clan but Danzo took one my eyes. Without both of them I can't cast a genjutsu strong enough for all of them." he said weakly.

Some people begin to grit their teeth. Of course they knew who Danzo they were seeing in various flashbacks. He wanted to wipe out the Uchiha clan so he could take the eyes for himself!

"They might come for my left eye too ..." Shisui said before he did something that shook everyone … He brought his hand to his left eye and ... plucked it! Chu Yuechan Xia Qingyue and Cang Yue brought their hands to their mouth in surprise!

"Before that happens ... I want you to have it ..." Shisui said to Itachi, which made him frown at him.

"Shisui …" He started but was cut off.

"You really are the only friend I can trust." Shisui said, "Protect the village and the name Uchiha too." Shisui said with determination even with his eyes closed. Itachi closed his eyes and took his eye. Some tough cultivators even struggled to hold back tears which tried to escape from their eyes at this sight.

"This is not the last thing I should give you ... " Shisui said. Silence came once again before Shisui continued

"The Mangekyou Sharingan." He said making everyone's eyes go wide.

"Shisui you can't!" Itachi said with his eyes widened

"It doesn't matter anymore…besides I won't last long…" Shisui said.

That was the last straw for many as hardened tears began flowing down peoples faces.

"Take a gift ... my dying gift." Said Shisui lightly.

Itachi looked very sad even if he wasn't crying. Shisui smiled at this.

"What's wrong with that face? Even like this I can see your face easily you know." Shisui said with a smile. Shisui put his hand on Itachi's shoulder and said, "A worried expression does not suit you. You must always remain calm, my friend.That's who Itachi Uchiha is." he began.

"I'm sure you can do it… so don't worry ... I'll be fine." said Shisui. Itachi fought back tears and closed his eyes.

"I will continue your dėsɨrė for the Uchiha ..." Itachi said with determination.

"From now on you may be forced to walk on a long, dark road. That is filled with pain and suffering… so I must apologize ... that I cannot be with you through it all. Still, I hope you do not waver from your path. And keep moving forward as a Konoha Shinobi. I believe in you!" Shisui spoke sincerely.

Itachi looked at him biting his lips.

"With this I ask you to carry my will ..." began Shisui, before turning to Itachi and walking towards the edge of the mountain.

"And Mangekyo." Shisui finished looked toward the sky. His eyes were still tightly closed.

"Wow ..." He breathed out. "Thank you for everything." Shisui said "I think this is the end of my path. But this will open a new path for you ... and give you new strength. I know you can do it ... Itachi."

Itachi's hand shook a little before he put it on Shisui's back. Everyone remembers all their memories together ... The way Shisui always bragged about being the strongest ... The way Shisui bullied Itachi in the ANBU department ... The way Shisui tempted Itachi about being a woman ... "Sayonara ... Shisui, my brother. .. my best friend." Itachi said.

Shisui smiled and Itachi pushed him to make him fall from the mountain. Xia Qingyue wiped tears from the corner of her eyes. "He suffered all this time alone ..." He whispered in sadness Itachi's eyes slowly began to change from the three classic tomoe into the three pointed star.

"Rest in peace Shisui."Itachi said before disappearing.

"The Mangekyo!" Everyone thought to themselves!

"Such a tragic event for these eyes ... "thought Jasmine. "I understand why he calls them cursed ... " She murmured.

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After Shisui's death everyone noticed that Itachi was changing around the Uchiha Clan; he was colder and less friendly. The situation between the Clan and the village is the same as the tense clan members and the atmosphere around the clan is different. The coup is near. There is no way out. Itachi was talking to Sasuke behind their house when he heard someone.

"Is Itachi here!"

He stood up and walked towards the sound when he found 3 fellow clan members.

"We have to talk now!" One of them said,

"Why didn't you come here yesterday at the meeting?" Asked an Uchiha.

"Why didn't you come?" they asked. Itachi remained calm and closed his eyes.

"I understand I will be more careful in the future." Itachi said calmly. "Now I'll ask you to leave." Itachi said.

"Okay, but first we have to ask you something.This is about Shisui who is our strongest shinob who was found dead in the naka river. We don't believe that a strong shinobi like Shisui will commit suicide like this." One of them said suspiciously.

He then handed Shisui's will to Itachi before they all turned around.

"Ask ANBU to help us in this investigation!"

"Understood …" Itachi said.

"Let's hope we get this clue soon ..." an Uchiha said while walking away.

Itachi frowned and activated his Sharingan expression that looked dangerous. "You all suspect me right?" He said the three of them turned around with an active Sharingan.

"Yes that's right you little punk!"

Itachi ran towards them.

*PA KANG KACHA*

Three Uchiha were now on the floor.

"You think that I did it and look down on me ...That's why you are here condescending. Clan Clan Clan ... you only have this word in your mouth …" Itachi said as he threw shuriken towards the Uchiha emblem carved on the wall.

"Stop Itachi!" Fugaku screamed at Itachi.

"What's wrong with you right now you're getting weird." Fugaku said strongly.

"I'm really sane." Itachi spok with his Sharingan still active.

"All of you who have lost yourself on what is really important because of the clan." Itachi spoke.

"Enough! Captain, please order us to arrest him." Said an Uchiha officer. Itachi did not seem to want to let himself be captured until—

"Big brother! Please stop!" Sasuke shouted at Itachi. Itachi widened his eyes then he deactivated his Sharingan. He knelt down and apologized. Right before he stood up he turned towards him. Sasuke and activating his Sharingan then turned into his Mangekyo Sharingan, Sasuke looked surprised to see this new pattern of eyes ... The stadium pulled a mouth of cold air ... Itachi was too cool ... Even when apologizing and kneeling he remained calm like it never happened ... And for a moment they really thought that he would destroy his clan today, even though he didn't kill them his last straw collapsed today.

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Itachi was in his ANBU's teeth in front of the Hokage and three elders ... It seemed like it was time for radical action because negotiations failed.

"Itachi …" said Hiruzen.

Itachi then strengthened himself because tonight was the night.

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"The coup has been set for next week." Itachi said. Hiruzen sighed his face sadly and showed helplessness.

"Hiruzen we must act now if this coup d'etat happens we will face another great war! We must extract the clan now to protect Konoha!" Danzo stood up and shouted at Hiruzen.

"Danzo is right, we are trying to negotiate but Uchiha is too brave! We have no choice but to kill them for greater good." Homura said, one of Koharu's three elders. The third member and the only woman of the three elders nodded. Hiruzen remained silent and Danzo turned towards Itachi

"Itachi! Just imagine the consequences of a potential coup! That would cause many deaths, maybe even your younger brother!" Danzo said but Itachi showed no emotion on his face. He walked to the window and looked at the village. Looking at the villagers who lived with smiles ... Little children playing with their friends .. Or the seniors who spent their last years in peace after years of war ... He strengthened himself. He must protect them all. He walked back and bowed in front of the Hokage and the three elders.

"I will do it." He said calmly. "I will kill the whole clan to protect the village. But ... I only have one condition." Itachi said.

Hiruzen looked at Itachi with respect and pity in his eyes. He knew the consequences of this mission. This would definitely be Itachi's last mission as a Konoha Shinobi.

"I'll hear it." Hiruzen said looking at him

"I will kill everyone ... but I ask you to save my brother Sasuke." Itachi said with no expression.

"No way! We cannot allow this!" Koharu, the female elder, said angrily.

"Koharu is right, Hiruzen! What if the boy takes revenge on the village?" Asked an Homura. Danzo chose to remain silent as he clearly saw more advantages in keeping Sasuke alive than dying. Hiruzen glared quickly at Koharu and Homura to silence them before he turned towards Itachi.

"I accept your condition. Itachi Uchiha code Anbu Weasel. Your mission is to annihilate the Uchiha Clan with the exception of Sasuke Uchiha to prevent the Uchiha coup. Did you accept?" asked Hiruzen.

"I accept," Itachi said.

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Silence reigns in the stadium. Everyone felt sorry for Itachi. But still they all admit that not everyone can do what he does. Some did not understand why he stood with the village and not with his family after all these cultivators had no idea what was meant by the 'hidden villages'. But they were all surprised by his love for his little brother. To think that he didn't ask to save his mother or father but his brother ... When they remembered the fight between Sasuke and Itachi, they now understood that from the beginning he had no ill will towards him. Some sighed at this. They feel like Itachi and Sasuke don't have the life they deserve. They focus on the flashback again.

It's not over yet.

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Itachi walks towards the Konoha exit because he must meet someone before he can complete the mission. When he was near the gate of Konoha he heard a woman's voice calling him. "Itachi!" He turned and saw a familiar woman running towards him. The woman arrived right in front of him.

"Izumi." Itachi said his face expressionless but not his heart.

"Mou! Where did you go to Itachi-kun? I haven't seen you in days! Is this how you treat your girlfriend?!" Izumi said. "Izumi ... why fate must be so cruel ... for you to be born in this damned clan ... "Itachi thought his mind was filled with sad vibrations.

"Itachi?" Izumi looked curious and let go of her hand before her eyes. Itachi awoke from his mind.

"Sorry Izumi, I promise to visit you tonight." Itachi said before he turned around and smiled to Izumi.

"Fine. I will wait for you." She said, At this time Izumi did not know that Itachi's visit tonight would be the last of her life. Besides, Itachi was not coming by himself.

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When they found Itachi's girlfriend everyone swallowed, even the girls who had feelings for Itachi did not feel anger or jealousy only a little, but the great feeling they felt is a creeping feeling. What you hold when you know the results of what you will see but you still feel anxious about it.

"Is he really going to do it ...?" Thought Xia Qingyue who was afraid of the results.

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Itachi was in front of a wooden house hidden in Forrest. A man comes out of the house. He has spiky long black hair that reaches his back and he wears a mask with only one hole for his eyes. "You passed through the security of the village and studied the Naka Shrine. I saw you."

Itachi said.

"Itachi. Can I know the topic of your visit!" The man answered in a deep voice.

"The clan will be destroyed tonight. I need your help ... Madara." Itachi said.

"My hatred for the clan is the same as my hatred for the village." Madara said. "What will you do after the massacre however?" Madara asked.

"I will be labeled a missing nin." Itachi responded.

"You can join my organization if you want.It's called Akatsuki." Said Madara.

"Akatsuki?" Itachi said curiously before he nodded. Now all the preparations for the massacre are over.

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Meanwhile in the stadium the cultivators were interested and worried. They finally saw Madara Uchiha. The ancestors of the Uchiha and the strongest of them ... Even stronger than Itachi! It was difficult for them to imagine the realm of his cultivation ... Emperor? Tyrant? Sovereign ?! Could it be ... even higher? !!?! The more they thought about it ... the more they thought that the Uchiha was truly dangerous.

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It is cool and calm in Konoha tonight. The breeze was gentle, refreshing and a full moon was present. The Uchiha complex is a deserted tonight. The cold and persistent Itachi Uchiha appears at the complex's highest point. The moon showed the reflection of his eyes that were cold and almost empty. Suddenly he disappeared.

*SLASHHH* *SLASHH*

He appeared in several houses and began the slaughter. He cuts off bodies like tofu and kills men women and children like animals. The majority do not show rejection in their sleep or when they are shocked. He kills without difference. The people he talked to.

*SLASHHH*

The people he eats with.

*SLASHHH*

People who grew up with him.

*SLASHHH*

People who work with him.

*SLASHHH*

And finally ... he arrived in front of the house he loved. He entered the house and saw Izumi sitting on the sofa.

"Itachi did you hear all those cries! Someone is attacking the clan! Quickly we must protect the others." Izumi said as she quickly stood up and ran towards Itachi. When she arrived in front of him she saw all the blood on him. Her eyes were wide open.«

"Itachi .. What are you-"

"I'm sorry ... Izumi." Itachi said. His eyes quickly changed from the Sharingan to the Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Tsukiuyomi!" He said It lasted only a few seconds but within that second everyone saw what he had done. For in those few seconds he had shown Izumi an entire 80 years of life with them happily married together. She died with smile on her face. Izumi Uchiha was now dead on the floor.

"Izumi? Is there a problem." An old woman said as she came out of her room and walked slowly towards Itachi. Her steps were slow due to his old age ... and she was blind. It was Izumi's grandmother.

"Izumi? Where is my little girl?" Asked the grandmother's voice suspiciously Itachi walked silently until he was behind her and killed her in one hit. It was clean, making it fast and painless. Killing her was difficult for Itachi ... this old grandmother treats him like his own grandson. He exits the house before running towards his home.

"Itachi! What does that mean?" His father Fugaku appeared in front of him and saw the bodies. "I see ... I'll wait for you in our house." Fugaku said before he exploded in the pouf.

"Clone?" Itachi thought. He arrived at the house and walked towards the main room. "My chances against dad will be low." He thought as he entered.

"We are in here." He heard his father. He remained motionless.

"There are no traps. You can enter." Said Fugaku.

(Play Naruto Shippuden OST)

Itachi slid the door and entered the room. Inside his parents are kneeling. They then spoke to Itachi.

"I don't want a death match against my son." Fugaku said simply.

"Father ... Mother …" Itachi said in a weak voice and for the first time hesitated.

"We already know Itachi ..." Mikoto's mother said softly.

"Don't afraid." Fugaki said to him.

"Unlike you, we will only suffer once ..." Mikoto said softly.

"Even if we don't have the same philosophy ... I'm proud of you my child." Fugaku said.

"Itachi promise me one thing though." Fugaku suddenly asked. "Take care of Sasuke for us." Fugaku said that his tone was sad. Itachi's hand trembled and he felt his eyes burn ... then tears came out.

"I will." Itachi said while crying "You really are a kind boy." Mikoto said in the same soft voice that she used in every single one of Itachi's memories. Itachi still held his tanto while trembling and with tears flowing down his face.

"Sayonara ... Tou-san ... Kaa-san …" Itachi said before slashing his tanto.

*SLASHHH* *SLASHHH*

With that he killed his parents. And without doubt it must be the most difficult murder he committed. After calming himself he sensed that Sasuke was close and prepared himself.

"Soon ... it's almost over." He thought while very mentally tired.