Comfort

Sasuke's voice was very low, filled with deep confusion.

In a short period, his life had undergone tremendous changes, to the point where his perception of the world before him had become distorted, his heart filled with confusion.

He didn't know what he should do, nor did he know what the point of continuing to live was.

"I said earlier, right? There are three pieces of news to tell you, two good and one bad, and two of them are related to your brother Itachi," Naruto said calmly, while helping Sasuke realign his dislocated bones.

The nearest Anbu were all a hundred meters away, so if they spoke quietly, they wouldn't know what Naruto was saying.

However, to be on the safe side, Naruto still manipulated the surrounding airflow to isolate the sound, only allowing it to echo within a one-meter diameter space.

To avoid being read through lip movements, he deliberately lowered his head, while also blocking the Anbu's line of sight towards Sasuke's head.

The name Itachi made Sasuke barely interested in Naruto's words.

Having calmed down, Sasuke didn't lose his mind because of that person's existence.

However, at this moment, he really had no desire to speak, only looking at Naruto with questioning eyes.

"The first piece of news is good news, about your future arrangements."

"The Third Hokage has decided that the village will protect your personal safety from now on. In addition to inheriting the legacy of your parents and clan members, you can also continue to attend the Ninja Academy and live in the village as a Konoha ninja in the future."

"So you don't have to worry about your future life. The village will take good care of you. This is the information that the Third Hokage asked me to pass on to you."

Naruto said this news without any fluctuations, and Sasuke listened without any fluctuations. At this moment, he didn't care what would happen in the future, and even his desire to live had become very low.

Naruto was not surprised by this and continued to tell the second piece of news.

"The second piece of news is related to your brother Itachi, and it's good news."

"Your brother Uchiha Itachi has now become a Rogue Ninja who escaped from Konoha as the main culprit in the massacre of the clan, and is wanted throughout the Ninja World. This is the village's disposition of him."

"So let me tell you the conclusion first. I don't think Itachi is acting the way he appears, resorting to any means to pursue power. The reason why he did all these evil things is actually because he has his own difficulties."

Hearing Naruto say this, Sasuke finally became excited.

The deathly silence and confusion in his eyes dissipated, his eyes widened, and he even unconsciously activated his Sharingan.

Looking at Naruto, he blurted out, "Are you telling the truth?"

For Sasuke, his favorite person was his brother Itachi.

But this favorite brother Itachi killed his parents and all the clan members, which made Sasuke feel betrayed.

For the still young Sasuke, the so-called clan, the life and death of those basically unfamiliar clan members, had no real feeling. What he really cared about was the death of his parents and the betrayal of his brother.

Hearing that Itachi did all this because he had his own difficulties, he was like a drowning person grabbing the last straw, wanting to get the last bit of hope from Naruto.

Faced with Sasuke's expectant eyes, Naruto continued to speak without hesitation.

But this time, his words carried an unconscious coldness.

"You should have heard that I am called the Nine Tails Demon Fox by the people in the village. The reason for this is because a Nine Tails Demon Fox that people recognize is sealed in my body."

"But he has a good relationship with me, and has the ability to perceive malice with 100% accuracy, and can distinguish a person's kindness and evil towards himself."

"The other night, when I faced Itachi directly, I found that he had no malice towards me, which is inconsistent with his desire to kill me, so I think he has his own difficulties."

"The reason he treated you that way was to create the illusion that he only spared you for your Sharingan, thereby protecting you."

"Besides the ability to sense good and evil, there are two other reasons to support this conclusion. One of them is that, besides Itachi, there was another Mangekyo Sharingan wielder with a mask who slaughtered the Uchiha clan that night."

"This Masked Man is the culprit behind the Nine Tails attack on the village about eight years ago. He has a grudge against Konoha, and it's likely he threatened Itachi with your life, forcing him to commit such atrocities."

Pausing here, Naruto continued, "In conclusion, your brother Itachi is likely dealing with a tiger for its skin, struggling to protect your safety."

Hearing this, Sasuke already believed Naruto's reasoned words, which made him come alive, no longer as lifeless as before.

He looked at Naruto expectantly, hoping to get more information about Itachi from him.

To prove that what he said was true, Naruto also used Kurama's Chakra to link with Sasuke's Chakra, sharing with him the village's perception of Naruto.

The overwhelming malice made Sasuke, who was already somewhat numb, feel cold.

At this moment, he realized what kind of life his friend usually lived, which was even more unfortunate than he had imagined!

"What is this! These people!"

A surge of empathy and anger welled up in his heart, and Sasuke couldn't help but grit his teeth.

At this moment, he even forgot the news about Itachi that he wanted to know the most.

Compared to Sasuke's anger, Naruto had a kind of indifferent indifference. He disconnected the Chakra link with Sasuke and continued to tell the third piece of news about Itachi.

"The third piece of news is also related to Itachi. You already know the prerequisites, but the conclusion is completely opposite."

"That is, Itachi is actually a person who uses any means to pursue power. He left you behind to obtain even more powerful eye power."

"Don't rush to refute. There is no shortage of mentally ill people in this world who say 'I love you' while wielding a butcher knife without hesitation. Itachi cannot be ruled out as this kind of person."

"So your situation is very dangerous, and you may face life-threatening situations at any time in the future."

Sasuke's mood, which had just become enthusiastic, suddenly cooled down again.

His mind raced, thinking a lot at this moment.

After a moment, he raised his head, struggled to get up despite the pain in his body, and looked at Naruto with a firm expression: "Naruto, no matter what Itachi is thinking, whether he has unspeakable secrets, or is really just pursuing more powerful eye power, I must become stronger."

"Only by becoming stronger can I stand in front of Itachi."

"If he has unspeakable secrets, then I will help him solve that Masked Man together. If he is just pursuing pure eye power, then I will kill him, and then kill that Masked Man, to avenge my parents and clan!"

"So, help me, Naruto, I want to become stronger!"

After speaking, Sasuke reached out to Naruto.

"Okay."

Naruto shook Sasuke's hand, looking at his revitalized friend, he finally smiled.

The white-haired Jonin watching from a distance was a little regretful that he didn't hear what the two boys were saying, but seeing the smiles on both of their faces, he knew that everything was probably fine.

"That's good."

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