Okay, if you want to apologize, just apologize.
- But I don't accept this, how should I answer?
Uchiha Shisui: "..."
Seeing Shisui's puzzled look, Hakari Uchiha became happy and said with a smile, "Okay, I was just joking with you, of course I accept it."
- Now, let me tell you about Minato-senpai, Kakashi, and Rin. Perhaps not all the information will be correct. You can just use it as a reference.
- I understand, thank you.
Uchiha Shisui nodded heavily. As a ninja, one must be able to analyze information and determine whether it is true or not.
Afterwards, Hakari Uchiha gave some of his opinions on the three, all of which were generally praiseworthy. In this case, of course, you can't speak ill of old teammates.
After this, Uchiha Shisui also formed a general idea of the three and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The young clan leader had high hopes for this matter, and it was also important for the Uchiha clan. He could become a Hokage student like his grandfather Uchiha Kagami, so he shouldn't screw it up.
- By the way, Shisui, how are things on the battlefield in Kirigakure?
Uchiha Shisui came to his senses and shook his head, saying, "The losses on the front lines are great, and we are still at a stalemate before I return."
"I don't understand why Hokage-san only sent a small number of people instead of a large force to support...
This is mainly due to the weakening of the influence of the large families in Konoha, but we should not go too far. It should not be long before a large force is sent to support.
Although Konoha's military strength is currently weak, it can still form a large army if it truly wants to mobilize its forces.
There is no need to send a large force. Let Konoha's high-class fighters and some elite ninjas decide the war.
Thinking about this, Hakari Uchiha said, "There must be considerations in the leadership that we don't know about, and we must trust the Hokage."
- Hakari, you're right.
"We are not at a high level and can easily miss some things and draw wrong conclusions.
— Hokage-san has sufficient height and more information to assist in his judgment, so he can consider all issues comprehensively.
Hakari Uchiha: "???"
I just said that in passing, and you're already starting to praise yourself?
If this continues, this guy will be deceived by Danzo and the others, and will not be able to find a way out after realizing the abnormal will of fire.
No, I have to take this opportunity to explain something important to Shisui so that he won't be easily deceived.
"Shisui, are you saying that leaders should be able to think things through?" Hakari Uchiha asked incredulously.
- It's not that while people make mistakes to some extent, what I really meant was that they are wiser than we are.
Hmm... Finally, he hasnt completely drown, which means I'm still saved.
— If the leadership needs to sacrifice the interests of certain people for the sake of the greater good, such as the interests of the Uchiha clan, what do you think about that?
Uchiha Shisui thought about it and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face before he said, "If the benefit of the sacrifice isn't great, for Konoha, I guess it's worth it, what do you think?"
Hakari Uchiha smiled and said, "I think..."
"I think the idea of sacrificing the interests of some people is not comprehensive, but if the benefits are not great, it is unacceptable for Konoha."
Uchiha Shisui laughed after hearing this, and both of them still had similar thoughts.
— The premise is that it's for Konoha, not for Konoha's high-ranking officials.
At these words, Uchiha Shisui's body trembled slightly, and he now looked at Uchiha Hakari with shock...
- Shisui, you must understand one concept, namely, that Konoha's leadership is not exactly the same as Konoha.
— Thus, the interests of Konoha's top leadership are not completely equivalent to the interests of Konoha.
- Do you understand what I'm saying?
Uchiha Shisui nodded in understanding, then shook his head.
— For example, there are many talents in a family, and the family prospers, but these talents are rebellious, and the highest talents among them threaten the position of the head of the family and the elders.
— At this time, if the family continues to develop, it will become more prosperous, but at the same time, the patriarchs and elders will gradually be replaced by the younger generation.
— At this time, the interests of the family's top management already come into conflict with the interests of the family.
— Faced with this situation, people with a relatively cold desire for power will abdicate in favor of others. What will happen the other way around?
Uchiha Shisui said with a serious expression, "Suppress or even eradicate them for the sake of maintaining his power and status, sacrificing the bright future of the family."
- Yes, it is true for the family, for the village, and for the country it is also true.
- So you understand what I am talking about earlier?
Uchiha Shisui replied seriously, "I understand."
- Then what will you choose?
- Let me first tell you about my choice.
— For the sake of the team, I can sacrifice certain interests, but for the sake of the interests of the team's top management, I will not allow my own interests to suffer even a fraction.
— Because the top management of the team does not take into account the interests of the team, but only their own interests, they betrayed the team and are traitors to the team.
Uchiha Shisui carefully considered Uchiha Hakari's words, and after a while, he replied, "Hakari, you're right, I will only sacrifice my own interests, even my life, for the sake of the collective."
Uchiha Hakari smiled and then said, "Shisui, you know about the will of fire, right?"
- Of course I know. It's the first lesson in ninja school, and it's emphasized every year.
— Specific content: Wherever the leaves fly, the fire will continue to burn. The fire will continue to light the village and put out new leaves.
— The specific meaning: youth is the hope for the future, and the older generation should trust and protect them. The sacrifice of the older generation is not useless, but inspires the youth to become the support of the future.
— The extended meaning: for the sake of Konoha, we must not be afraid to sacrifice. Sacrifice is the protection of Konoha. Our families and villagers are the heroes of Konoha. People should follow the example of heroes!
Shisui's words could be described as smooth and continuous, all in one breath without a break.
"Do you think this is right?" Uchiha Hakari asked seriously.
- I think this is right.
Normally, Shisui would have said yes without hesitation, but at this moment, he hesitated a little before saying it.
- I think so too.
Shisui breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his knowledge was not refuted again...
— The will of fire means that personal interests must be sacrificed for the collective good, right?
Shisui nodded.
— Then Shisui, do you know the specific relationship between personal interests and collective interests?
Shisui thought seriously for a while and then said, "Is this a codependent relationship?"
- Yes, Shisui you're really smart.
Shisui was embarrassed to hear this.
— In general, personal interests and collective interests are essentially aligned.
- For example, if the village is better, then personal talents will be better. Do you understand?
- I understand, but why is it easy and not accurate?
— Because sometimes collective interests can be undermined, personal interests can be preserved or even increased, as in the example I gave earlier.
Shisui nodded, showing that he understood.
— When personal interests conflict with collective interests, in the long run and from a common point of view, the collective interests should indeed come first.
- That is, personal interests must be sacrificed, but...
Hakari Uchiha emphasized: "But there are limits to this sacrifice. Personal interests cannot be sacrificed without limits, otherwise it would be putting the cart before the horse."
— A team that sacrifices its personal interests without limit has entered into darkness.
- Shisui, do you know the original purpose of the creation of the Konoha village?
Shisui shook his head. He didn't have time to study, research, or think about history.
— I checked the information in the clan and asked people from the older generation, and I found out that the original purpose of creating the Konoha village was to stop children from getting into the battlefield and for the sake of peace.
- If one day some people use beautiful words to gain more benefit by forcing children to go to the battlefield...
— You mean this doesn't put the cart before the horse?
- Yes! - Uchiha Shisui's eyes sparkled and became determined.
- Um... Hakari, do you have any objections to the higher-ups in Konoha? Why do I feel like you're always hinting at something?
Uchiha Shisui scratched his head and said.
"I have no objections to Hokage-san," Uchiha Hakari said sincerely.
— I have a problem with a man known as the Shadow Ninja of the World.
- I hope you know more about Roots existence and style .
"That is to say, our Uchiha clan is strong enough, and the clan leader is strong enough. Otherwise, it's not clear whether we, like us, can stay in Uchiha now..."
Uchiha Shisui suddenly realized, "So that's why, the roots really aren't the best place."
- Okay, that's all for today.
- Then I'll go now. I'll come again when I have the chance. You know so much."
- Always glad to see you, I'll see you off.
- Okay, thank you.
They left the living room. Hakari Uchiha watched Shisui with a thoughtful gaze, his thoughts racing through his head.
After such a lesson in ideology, Shisui shouldn't be so easily convinced?
Now watch and just turn. If you don't turn, learn from Danzo's one hand, but you need to take it a step further and use a two-way approach!
Uchiha Hakari turned around and returned to the house to practice, have fun, and sleep.
The next day the weather was calm and Hakari Uchiha practiced and lived according to the established rhythm.
On the third day everything was the same.
It was only on the fourth day that Anko relayed the news that Orochimaru wanted to see him. Uchiha Hakari went home to wash up, and then hurried to the appointed place.