Chapter 61: Sasuke Loses His Calm
"That's because your father was willing to die!"
"Willing to die? Why would he be willing to die?"
Naruto sighed, looked at Sasuke, and said, "In fact, as the clan leader, your father naturally hoped the Uchiha Clan could integrate into Konoha Village. However, the unfairness of the Konoha high-level officials toward the Uchiha Clan, combined with the dissatisfaction of the lower-ranking Uchihamembers toward the Village, left your father overwhelmed and exhausted. If he hadn't suppressed those in the Uchiha Clan who wanted to rebel, Konoha would have suffered heavy losses. Just as he could no longer keep it under control, the Konoha high-level officials decided to purge the Uchiha, and the person chosen was Uchiha Itachi. When your father faced Uchiha Itachi, although he felt some heartache, he faced it calmly and was willing to die by Uchiha Itachi's blade."
Uchiha Sasuke listened and said sadly, "Could they really give up everything for the Village? Leaving me alone to carry the hatred of the entire clan?"
Naruto shook his head and said, "You're wrong! The person who made you carry the hatred of the entire Uchiha Clan was Uchiha Itachi, not your parents."
"What do you mean?"
"Actually, this matter is quite complicated. Your Uchiha Clan's Sharingan is divided into One-Tomoe, Two-Tomoe, and Three-Tomoe. Above the Three-Tomoe is the Mangekyo. Previously, the Uchiha in the Village only knew about the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. Although some people knew about the Mangekyo Sharingan, there weren't many. But there is one thing that only those who have awakened the Mangekyo know: those who rely too much on the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan will go blind before long."
Sasuke looked at Naruto in shock; he hadn't expected the Mangekyo Sharingan to have such a drawback.
Naruto looked at Sasuke's shocked expression and continued, "Don't be shocked yet; let me finish."
Sasuke nodded and looked at Naruto, signaling him to continue.
"In the Sengoku period, those who awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan faced the same situation. However, before Konoha was founded, a clan member with infinite ocular power appeared in the Uchiha Clan, and that person was Uchiha Madara. The reason he had infinite ocular power was that his eyes evolved into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. The secret of his evolution into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was that he transplanted his brother's Mangekyo Sharingan. When his brother was about to die in battle, he gave his Mangekyo Sharingan to his elder brother, hoping his brother could use his eyes to see the future of the world clearly."
After hearing this, Sasuke was even more shocked. He looked at Naruto in disbelief and said, "Are you saying that man left me alive because he knew the drawback of the Mangekyo Sharingan, and he plans to take my eyes after they evolve into the Mangekyo?"
Naruto looked at Sasuke speechlessly and said, "If Uchiha Itachi set aside the clan, do you think he would harm you? Is there a possibility that he wanted to give his eyes to you?"
Sasuke's emotions erupted instantly, his Chakrasurged continuously, and the Two-Tomoe in his eyes quickly transformed into Three-Tomoe.
With Naruto's hint, Sasuke understood everything.
Naruto saw Sasuke's emotional outburst again, sighed helplessly, and said, "Calm down! What's the point of exploding like this?"
Sasuke glared fiercely at Naruto and said, "What do you know? You don't understand anything at all."
Naruto also said somewhat angrily, "Yes, I don't understand anything, but there's one thing I'm clearer on than you: no matter what happens, you must keep a clear head and stay calm. Being irritable, fierce, and unable to control your emotions like you are now means you'll never figure things out or solve anything. Instead, you'll only make things worse."
For some reason, Sasuke still glared fiercely at Naruto and said, "What right do you have to lecture me? What qualification do you have to lecture me? Do you really think that the current you is still my match?"
Naruto slapped his forehead speechlessly. The saying on the internet back then was truly right: the sky has cleared, the rain has stopped, and Erzhuzithinks he's capable again.
Naruto looked at Sasuke helplessly and said, "I really wanted to give you a beating and then explain things to you clearly, but... I feel it's no longer necessary. You're being manipulated like a fool by others; what does it have to do with me?"
After saying that, Naruto performed the Body Flicker Technique and left the lake's surface directly.
Sasuke was stunned when he saw Naruto leave using the Body Flicker Technique. Sasuke thought that since he had provoked Naruto, Naruto would definitely fight him. He never expected Naruto to leave directly; it was completely unexpected for Sasuke.
"Why? Why avoid the fight? Do you think you can't beat me? It must be that!"
Just as Sasuke was about to let out an Uchiha wild laugh,
Kakashi suddenly jumped in front of Sasuke.
Sasuke looked at Kakashi and said, "What, are you here to lecture me too?"
Kakashi shook his head and said, "I won't interfere with what you do. I just want to tell you that Naruto isn't afraid of you; Naruto just can't be bothered with you. From the beginning, Narutowas reasoning with you, but you wanted to talk with your fists. Throughout it all, Naruto has been helping you, wanting you to have your own judgment after knowing everything. And you think you're very strong now? I can tell you clearly: even if Naruto has his hands in his pockets, you are still not his match."
After saying that, Kakashi also used the Body Flicker Technique and left disdainfully.
After Kakashi left, Sasuke gradually calmed down, reflecting on what Naruto had said to him today.
After careful consideration, Sasuke realized that Naruto wanted to tell him everything so he could see things clearly, using his own heart and eyes to see, and not let the actions of others influence his judgment.
Having understood this, Sasuke deactivated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and silently returned to Tazuna's house.
Not seeing Naruto and Kakashi, Sasuke felt a bit flustered; it was the first time he had felt this way.
When Sasuke found Naruto, Naruto was sealing some things into a scroll.
Naruto sensed Sasuke's arrival and, without turning his head, threw the sealing scroll to Sasuke, saying, "This is everything I have regarding your Uchiha Clan. I'm giving it all to you now. From now on, your business has nothing to do with me."
Sasuke caught the sealing scroll Naruto threw over and looked at Naruto, who didn't even turn around, feeling a mix of complex emotions in his heart.
Sasuke really wanted to ask where Naruto got the things in the scroll, but seeing Naruto's attitude, he probably wouldn't tell him.
Sasuke looked at Naruto's departing back, feeling an indescribable sense of distress. Ever since he met Naruto, Naruto had set various cultivation plans for him, and his growth in strength was obvious.
In Sasuke's eyes, Naruto could be considered both a teacher and a friend. But because of today's momentary impulse, Sasuke knew he had lost Naruto as a teacher and, even more so, a friend who helped him unconditionally.