In recent days, Uchiha Akira had been training relentlessly, using every minute and second to push his limits. His goal was to increase his strength as much as possible before the time came to open the Eight Gates, ensuring that his power would be at its peak.
Of course, now that he had reached the level of an elite Jonin, Uchiha Akira's focus in his life simulations shifted towards mastering the Eight Gates. This was his only chance to turn the tide.
"Hmm? A visit to the Ninja Academy?" Akira was momentarily stunned when Uchiha Itachi invited him to accompany him to the academy.
To be honest, aside from eating, sleeping, and other basic needs, Akira felt that every second of his time was incredibly precious. However, since Itachi had personally invited him, perhaps it wouldn't hurt to take a break from training. After all, overtraining could be counterproductive.
"Alright, let's go," Akira nodded after a brief moment of consideration, deciding to pause his training.
...
Walking through the streets of Konoha, Akira and Itachi moved together, attracting the attention of many villagers. After all, these two were considered the most promising talents in the Uchiha clan.
Sigh... Akira let out a soft sigh as he listened to the murmurs of the people around them.
Noticing this, Itachi glanced at Akira. He understood why Akira was sighing. It was likely because he missed the days when the Uchiha Three Musketeers would walk the streets and attract similar attention. But now that Shisui was gone, the sight of people talking about them only reminded Akira of his absence.
"Akira, did you know about Shisui's fate beforehand?" Itachi asked casually as they walked.
"Knew about it beforehand? What do you mean by 'beforehand'?" Akira responded, looking up at Itachi.
"I mean, even before Shisui was ambushed," Itachi clarified directly, not beating around the bush.
Akira fell silent at this. He didn't need to say anything; his silence alone gave Itachi the answer.
"A few days ago, the Third Hokage asked me to investigate your supposed ability to predict the future," Itachi continued, breaking the silence.
"The Third Hokage?" Akira's heart sank slightly upon hearing this.
If the Third Hokage was aware of his ability to foresee events and had even assigned Itachi to investigate, it meant that he was now on the Hokage's radar—something far from good news.
"And you're telling me this in advance?" Akira asked, surprised. Itachi's warning could be seen as a subtle hint for him to be cautious.
This was the same Itachi who would, for the sake of peace, potentially raise a blade against his own clan. Yet here he was, giving Akira a heads-up?
Itachi continued walking towards the Ninja Academy, his silence an answer in itself. Even he found it strange that he had chosen to inform Akira of the Hokage's assignment. But if Shisui had trusted Akira, then Itachi felt he should too.
"Have you foreseen anything regarding the future of the Uchiha and Konoha?" Itachi asked after a moment of contemplation.
"Foreseen anything?" Akira looked at Itachi, paused for a moment, and then replied, "What if I told you that you would raise a blade and wipe out the entire Uchiha clan? Would you believe me?"
Itachi fell silent at Akira's words. He neither confirmed nor denied it, but inwardly he began contemplating the possibility. If the Uchiha clan were truly determined to carry out their coup, Itachi might indeed raise his blade against them for the sake of Konoha's peace.
"Could it be that you've seen the future but can't change anything about it?" Itachi asked, troubled by the thought of such a grim future.
As they conversed, the two of them arrived at the Ninja Academy but remained outside, not intending to go in.
"I'm not sure," Akira admitted, shaking his head. He had yet to master the eighth gate of the Eight Gates technique, and he wasn't confident he could prevent the tragic fate of the Uchiha clan.
Itachi opened his mouth, wanting to say more, but at that moment, the school bell rang. Soon, students began to pour out of the academy.
"Akira! Brother!" Sasuke called out with a smile, waving at them as he emerged with his school bag.
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Today, Sasuke was quite happy. After all, both his brother and Akira came together to pick him up from school. Seeing Sasuke's cheerful expression, Uchiha Akira couldn't help but smile as well.
At the same time, he felt a bit envious.
Look at us, all the same age, yet here I am, working tirelessly for the future of the Uchiha clan. And Sasuke? He's still just an innocent child attending classes at the ninja academy.
Sigh, I'm only seven years old too. I shouldn't have to carry all these burdens...
Shaking his head slightly, Akira pushed these chaotic thoughts out of his mind and greeted Sasuke warmly.
Soon, the three of them turned to head back to the Uchiha clan's compound.
"Wait up, show-off Sasuke!" A childish voice suddenly called out.
A boy, around six or seven years old, came running up to them. He had short blonde hair and bright blue eyes that resembled the ocean.
Akira immediately recognized him: it was Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of the original story.
Hearing a classmate calling out to Sasuke, Itachi and the others naturally stopped.
"What do you want?" Sasuke asked, not too pleased about his joyful moment being interrupted.
"I'm definitely going to beat you one day!" Naruto shouted, clenching his little fists tightly.
"Hmph!" Sasuke scoffed, his face showing clear disdain. He didn't even try to hide his contempt.
"Akira, do you know this kid?" Itachi, always observant, noticed the slight change in Akira's expression when he saw Naruto. Curious, he asked the question.
"Yeah, I know him," Akira replied with a nod.
"Is it because of the present, or something about the future?" Itachi continued to probe.
Currently, Naruto was known as the "Nine-Tails Demon Fox" in the village, a title that made him despised by many. He was already somewhat of a household name, but Itachi didn't think that alone would be enough for Akira to pay him any special attention.
"It's about the future. His potential is limitless," Akira answered after a brief pause.
"How does he compare to Sasuke?" Itachi asked, intrigued by Akira's high praise.
"It's like the legendary relationship between Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage," Akira gave a fitting comparison.
Yes, just like Madara and the First Hokage—one being the reincarnation of Indra, the other of Asura. In this generation, Sasuke was the reincarnation of Indra, and Naruto of Asura.
It was the perfect way to describe the dynamic between Sasuke and Naruto.
"Oh?" Itachi was surprised by this statement.
Previously, Akira had confidently declared Sasuke's talent to be the greatest in the ninja world. And now, he was likening the relationship between Sasuke and Naruto to that of Madara and the First Hokage?
In that case, who would be the Madara in this scenario? Naturally, it would be Sasuke. But could this blond boy, Naruto, really be comparable to the First Hokage?
Was this prediction truly accurate?
"Do you know what made the First Hokage the strongest?" Akira then asked Itachi.
"His Wood Style ninjutsu?" Itachi guessed.
Indeed, the First Hokage's Wood Style was unique to him, and it was with this technique that he dominated the ninja world.
"No, that's not it," Akira shook his head.
"Then, is it his Sage Body? It's said that the First Hokage had an incredibly strong physique, capable of healing from any wound almost instantly," Itachi pondered and offered another guess.
"Still no," Akira shook his head again.
"Then I'm not sure," Itachi admitted, confused. After all, the First Hokage's strength was widely known to come from his Wood Style and his Sage Body. He had never heard of any particular strategic genius being attributed to the First Hokage.
"The First Hokage's true strength was in his 'Talk no Jutsu,'" Akira said.
"Talk no Jutsu?" Itachi was baffled.
He knew of the five elemental releases and even special releases like Lava, Magnet, Storm, and Dust, but what on earth was Talk no jutsu?
"It's the ability to persuade others, to make them believe in him," Akira explained.
Starting from Asura and continuing with his later reincarnations, this was a defining characteristic.
Think about it, in the original story, Madara had a stronger brother complex than even Itachi. But in the end, after the First Hokage used his Talk no jutsu, Madara willingly knelt down and helped him establish the Hidden Leaf Village.
"I see!" Itachi finally understood.
"So, Naruto Uzumaki possesses a similar power—an incredibly strong Talk no Jutsu."
"In the ninja world, there's almost no one who can resist it," Akira concluded with a nod.
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