Uchiha Fugaku: Izuna-sama... that's my eldest son, Uchiha Itachi. Uchiha Izuna: Unfilial descendant! I have failed onii-chan! Uchiha Fugaku was too embarrassed to speak. Uchiha Sasuke: Father, I will definitely kill that beast to avenge you and our clan! Uchiha Madara: Enough, Izuna, let bygones be bygones. This Uchiha is not worth your anger.
Meanwhile, in the Pure Land World, Kushina was also stunned. Uchiha Itachi had actually annihilated his entire clan, even personally killing his own parents, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto.
"It must be those old fogeys secretly causing trouble!"
When she was alive, Kushina was good friends with Uchiha Mikoto. She had also met the young Uchiha Itachi a few times. Based on her impression, Kushina believed that Uchiha Itachi would never do such a heinous thing. No matter the reason, it shouldn't have come to this.
The screen continued.
["Anyone would be dissatisfied moving from the core area to the outskirts."] ["Let's put this matter aside for now."]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to smoke his pipe.]
[Utatane Koharu nodded and said, "Since that's the case, we'll head back first."]
["Regarding the Uchiha matter, focusing on Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi would be better," Homura Mitokado reminded him before leaving.]
["Mm." Hiruzen Sarutobi just nodded, not saying much.]
[After the two left, Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke and looked out the window.]
["Preparations for the Uchiha matter must be made first."]
["Danzo is quite keen on this matter, so let him have free rein. It'll save him from constantly coming over here for no reason."]
Right now, for Hiruzen Sarutobi, the most important thing was naturally the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Ōnoki: Tsk tsk tsk, I knew it. How hypocritical. Rasa: Heh heh, the "darkness of Konoha"? He's just a tool in the Third Hokage's hands. Whatever he does, could it really be hidden from the Third Hokage? Rasa: Damn Orochimaru!
How could Rasa not know how disgusting Konoha was? If it weren't for Konoha, their so-called ally, oppressing them too much, the Hidden Sand Village wouldn't be in a situation where even his gold dust couldn't sustain it. Otherwise, Rasa wouldn't have cooperated with Orochimaru to attack Konoha, taking advantage of the joint Chunin Exams to make a move.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was grim. He hadn't expected past events to be laid out like this.
Hiruzen Sarutobi: I have no recollection of this matter. It seems, as Danzo said, that world is completely different from this one. Whatever I did in that world has nothing to do with me.
At this moment, Senju Tobirama was about to suffer internal injuries from holding back his rage. Just one sentence had put him in a permanent state of disadvantage. He truly wished he could go back in time. When Hiruzen Sarutobi had proactively said he would stay behind to cover their retreat, he would immediately reply, "Good, you go ahead." Afterward, when Danzo Shimura also offered to stay, he would immediately reply, "Good, then the two of you cover the retreat."
He still hadn't seen any statements from Akimichi Torifu or Uchiha Kagami, so he could easily guess their fate. If Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado dared to speak, he would dare to agree. Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world. Senju Tobirama could only sulk in the Pure Land World. What could he do? The words were out. Even his own older brother didn't dare to speak rashly anymore.
Just then, the scene on the black-framed screen changed.
[Little Naruto stood in front of a mirror, looking at himself.]
[He raised his small hand and touched the six whisker marks on his face.]
["Why am I different from everyone else?"]
[Little Naruto was very puzzled.]
[But at that moment, the hunger in his stomach interrupted his thoughts.]
[He then took his money and left.]
Is it going to happen again? This time, what will the Naruto of this world do? Everyone couldn't help but become curious and expectant. However, Konoha's thoughts were different. They vaguely felt that this black-framed Naruto might have a different reaction... bearing grudges, seeking revenge? Many people had such thoughts flash through their minds, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
The screen continued. It was largely similar to the development on the golden-framed screen.
[Little Naruto paid attention to the surrounding shops.]
[When he saw a store selling fishing gear, he stopped.]
[However, before he even entered, he glimpsed the price of the fishing gear.]
[It was very expensive, completely unaffordable for him right now.]
[But fortunately, the prices of fishing line and hooks were not high.]
[Spending one hundred ryo, little Naruto got a small box of fishing hooks and ten meters of fishing line.]
[This was undoubtedly more than what should be bought for that price.]
[It was because the shopkeeper saw that he was small, well-behaved, and sensible, which was why he gave him some inexpensive fishing hooks as a gift.]
[Little Naruto silently put the items away, politely bowed to the shopkeeper, said thank you, and then hurried away to find a store where he could buy food.]
[The shopkeeper even smiled and waved at him.]
This scene was completely inconsistent with the one on the golden-framed screen. Just as everyone thought that perhaps the entire world was different, a familiar scene appeared.
[A man with a demeanor inconsistent with a commoner said, "Hey, look, is that him?!"]
[Another commoner, also somewhat suspicious, echoed, "Yes, that's him. Look at the whiskers on his face!"]
["..."]
It appeared! Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, they became tense.
Uzumaki Kushina: OLD MONKEY!!!!!
Kushina's voice suddenly rang out. This roar, mixed with intense hatred, had already materialized. Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a chill down his spine. However, Kushina's voice was blocked again. Perhaps it was muted because the curses were too offensive.
Senju Tobirama: Monkey! Look at the good things you've done!
At that moment, Senju Tobirama also quickly spoke up. He finally got his chance. He had to seize this opportunity to distance himself from Hiruzen Sarutobi. Otherwise, he would remain in a 'muted' state.
Senju Hashirama: Hmm? Tobirama, what's wrong with you? Senju Tobirama: Big Brother, look at what this monkey is doing?! He repeatedly schemes against a child! These are the tender sprouts of Konoha! When did I ever teach him such a "Will of Fire"?! Senju Hashirama: Hmm... that's a good point. Monkey, you've gone too far. Uchiha Madara: Hmph, a clumsy performance. Uchiha Izuna: Onii-chan, isn't that Tobirama fellow always so shameless? No wonder he could teach such a disciple. Senju Tobirama: You two are enough! I've tolerated you for a long time!
In an instant, Senju Tobirama chose to be unreasonable and stir up trouble, making everyone forget his previous statement in favor of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Uchiha Izuna: You think I'm scared of you? Come out and fight one-on-one! Senju Tobirama: Come on, come on, a defeated general dares to bark so wildly! Uchiha Madara: Hmm?! Senju Hashirama: Haha~ Give me some face, everyone, stop arguing. Oh, and Monkey, you get out here and explain yourself. Hiruzen Sarutobi: ... Hiruzen Sarutobi: Hashirama-sama, it's not like that. I never sent anyone to do such a thing. It must be that Danzo fellow, enraged after leaving the office, who did it! Danzo Shimura: You're full of crap!!! Ōnoki: It's great to live long; you get to see Konoha dogs bite dogs~
Because it was too noisy, the chat room was directly muted. Everyone was able to concentrate on watching again.
[The two men's conversation quickly attracted the attention of many people.]
It was almost identical to the scene on the golden-framed screen.
[Soon, little Naruto felt a strong malice surrounding him.]
[His steps involuntarily slowed, and the villagers' conversations and curses reached his ears.]
["It's him!"]
["Damn it! That cursed fox demon!"]
["How shameless. How is he still alive?"] ["I'm going to kill him to avenge onii-chan!"]
Malice had materialized. Little Naruto's smile disappeared. Soon, he noticed that the shop owner who had sold him the fishing hooks and line earlier also came over, drawn by the noise. When the owner looked at him, his face showed disbelief. That cute and well-behaved child just now was actually the fox demon?
After a moment of internal struggle, the shop owner's eyes reddened, but he was not swayed by the crowd to curse and revile the black-framed Naruto.
["Damn fox demon!"]
[Whoosh—]
[Suddenly, a small stone whizzed past little Naruto's ear.]
[Little Naruto froze for a moment, then immediately looked in the direction the small stone had come from.]
[There, he sensed a different aura. It seemed different from the commoners.]
['Is it a ninja?']
The camera then focused on the face of the 'commoner' who had spoken first. Hearing the black-framed Naruto's inner thoughts, many people's eyes widened.
Kushina in the Pure Land World wiped away her tears.
Uzumaki Kushina: Good job, Naruto! Remember their faces! You must remember their faces!