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He desperately wanted to become stronger, to unlock the secrets of the Sharingan, and to possess the power to change his destiny.
And Itachi is undoubtedly his best teacher at this stage.
If I go with him to the police department, I can stay by Itachi's side legitimately, observe and learn up close, and take the opportunity to ask him about various training techniques and application tips for the Sharingan. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
As for those so-called dangers...
As long as I can become stronger, what do a few risks matter!
Rather, if there were real danger, it would suit his purposes perfectly.
He needs more experience!
With this in mind, Sasuke's eyes became even more determined.
Seeing that Sasuke had agreed and was so determined, Itachi had to temporarily suppress his worries and hesitations.
He gave Sasuke a deep look, as if trying to read something from his younger brother's eyes.
Finally, after a moment's thought, he nodded and said, "Since Sasuke is willing, then let him come with me. I happen to need a partner to patrol with. With Sasuke by my side, I can look after him and ensure his safety."
Seeing this, Fugaku showed a satisfied expression, and the corners of his tight lips turned up slightly. He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Yes, that's good. Sasuke, now that you've made up your mind, don't slack off. Follow your brother's instructions and don't bring shame to our Uchiha clan."
"Yes, Father!" Sasuke straightened his back and answered loudly.
So, that was settled.
After a simple breakfast, Sasuke, under his mother's worried gaze, followed Itachi out to the police department to begin his first "patrol mission."
As soon as Sasuke stepped out of his house and onto the flagstone street leading to the bustling center of the Uchiha clan's territory, he was stunned by the sight before him, almost thinking he had gone to the wrong place.
Yesterday, he was just a moviegoer.
I've only seen a distant, blurry view of Konoha Village, and I haven't yet had a truly vivid or direct experience of its extraordinary liveliness and prosperity.
However, today, when he actually stepped into this world that was both familiar and strange, he truly realized that there were just too many people here!
The streets were packed with people, and all sorts of sounds mingled together, creating a noisy and bustling sound that almost drowned out the entire village.
Shops lined the streets, banners fluttered in the breeze, and the air was filled with the aroma of various foods and the excited chatter of people. It was incredibly lively, several times more prosperous than the Konoha Village in his memory!
Moreover, Sasuke keenly noticed that most of the people in the bustling crowd were outsiders dressed in strange clothes and wearing headbands from other ninja villages.
Their accents varied, and their expressions reflected the curiosity and excitement of newcomers.
No wonder the police department is so short-handed. The pressure of maintaining order in the village in the face of such a large and complex flow of people is unimaginable.
Sasuke followed behind Itachi, struggling to navigate through the crowded throng while curiously observing everything.
He also took this rare opportunity to ask Itachi, who was standing next to him, many questions about the Sharingan.
"Nii-san, besides copying ninjutsu and seeing the opponent's movements, are there any other more powerful uses for the Sharingan in battle?"
"Can the Sharingan's perception really see through all genjutsu?"
"After activating the Sharingan, how can I more effectively control chakra output and extend the usage time of the Sharingan?"
……
From the conditions for activating the Sharingan, the differences in abilities represented by different tomoe forms, and the practical application of basic abilities, to deeper levels of precise chakra control, and how to maximize the advantages of the Sharingan in battle...
Sasuke unleashed all the questions that had been accumulating in his mind for so long.
Itachi patiently answered all his questions, explaining things in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
Occasionally, he would also provide on-site guidance based on specific situations encountered during patrols, allowing Sasuke to understand more intuitively.
Sasuke listened with rapt attention, feeling that his horizons had been broadened and he had benefited immensely.
Itachi's every word was insightful and to the point, which deepened his understanding of this bloodline limit.
Sasuke greedily absorbed this knowledge, yearning to unleash the full power of the Sharingan like his brother.
The two patrolled the village's main road twice, carefully inspecting all the important areas and crowded places, and were preparing to move on to the next area to continue their patrol.
Suddenly, a member of the police department came running from the street corner, panting heavily.
He ran up to Itachi, saluted, and said urgently, "Captain Itachi! Something terrible has happened! We've found several... several faceless ninja corpses in the forest outside the village!"
Upon hearing this, Itachi's gaze sharpened slightly, and a glint of sharpness flashed in his previously calm eyes.
He glanced at the somewhat unfamiliar police officer in front of him without batting an eye, and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? I don't think I've seen you in the police department before."
The member appeared to be in his early twenties, a young man with neat short gray hair and thin-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.
Faced with the scrutiny of Itachi, the head of the police force, he explained methodically: "Captain Itachi, the police force is currently under severe manpower shortage due to the Chunin Exams. I was specially transferred from another department by the Fourth Hokage to assist with the work."
"The body was found in the outer area of the forbidden forest east of Konoha Village."
Itachi nodded, asked no further questions, and said to Sasuke and the police officer, "Let's go check it out right away."
The group immediately set off, quickening their pace and heading towards the forest outside the village.
Soon, they arrived at their destination.
It was a relatively secluded clearing in the woods, surrounded by tall and dense trees. Sunlight filtered through the layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Sure enough, in the center of the open space lay several ninja corpses.
The corpses were all wearing the same Kusagakure-style combat uniforms, and Kusagakure ninja headbands on their foreheads.
What is most shocking is that the faces of these victims had all been cruelly cut off with some extremely sharp weapon, leaving only a bloody, mangled hole, and even the bare bones could be seen.
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The scene was extremely bloody and horrific, with a strong stench of blood and a hint of decay filling the air, making one want to vomit.
Even Itachi's expression darkened instantly, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
He gestured for Sasuke and the police officer to stay put and not approach, so as not to destroy the clues at the scene. He then took a deep breath and prepared to go forward to examine the bodies carefully, hoping to find more clues about the murderer from these faceless corpses.
However, just as he took his first step, preparing to enter that blood-soaked land—
Suddenly, something unexpected happened!
"Shh! Shh! Shh!"
Several sharp, piercing sounds came from the dense bushes behind them without warning!
The sound was like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, or a sharp blade slicing through the air, carrying a chilling killing intent!
Immediately afterwards, several giant snakes, as thick as bowls, shot out from the dense shadows behind the tree like black lightning bolts.
Their bodies are covered with cold, smooth scales that shimmer with a dark luster in the light and shadow of the forest.
The giant snakes, accompanied by a foul-smelling gust of wind, swiftly opened their gaping maws filled with fangs and viciously lunged at the weasel standing at the front!
This sudden and cunning attack startled the audience members.
Sakura and Ino, in particular, were so frightened that they almost jumped out of their seats.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Yamanaka Ino have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
[Ding! Sakura Haruno's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Even the usually boisterous Naruto was stunned by this sudden turn of events, his eyes widening in surprise.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +100!]
Only Kakashi frowned deeply the moment he saw the giant snakes appear.
A hint of seriousness and vigilance flashed in the single eye that peeked out from under the mask, and he muttered to himself, "This ninjutsu... looks a bit familiar..."
A blurry yet dangerous figure gradually emerged in his mind.
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on the screen.
The sudden attack was as fast as lightning and from an incredibly tricky angle. Several giant snakes attacked Itachi's vitals from different directions at the same time, blocking all his possible escape routes. It was clearly a well-planned and deadly ambush.
Sasuke, standing behind Itachi, was also terrified by this sudden turn of events, his heart nearly leaping out of his throat!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
"Nii-san! Watch out!" Sasuke exclaimed instinctively.
There was actually an ambush targeting Nissan?
And at this time, in this place?
Damn it! Who did this?!
Wait a minute... why isn't Nii-san dodging at all?!
Before Sasuke's exclamation had even subsided, he was horrified to discover that, despite the deadly attack, the unfathomable Nisan remained standing motionless, completely oblivious to the danger!
It was as if those several menacing giant snakes, exuding an aura of death, were nothing more than insignificant phantoms in his eyes!
The next second left Sasuke speechless, almost doubting his own eyes.
The giant snakes that were about to bite Itachi's body and tear him to pieces suddenly seemed to lose their target, or as if they were pulled by an invisible force, and swooped straight past Itachi, crashing heavily into a towering tree that required two people to hug it not far away.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Several dull, loud impacts rang out in succession, and the hard bark instantly cracked, sending wood chips flying everywhere.
The giant snakes seemed to regard the innocent tree as their mortal enemy. Their thick bodies, like steel cables, tightly coiled around the trunk, constantly contracting and making a creaking sound, almost snapping the tough trunk in two.
Sasuke was completely dumbfounded. He stared wide-eyed at Itachi, who stood there unharmed and calm, and then at the giant snakes that were frantically struggling against the tree. His mind was a complete mess.
"W-What's going on?? This...this is...this shot missed??"
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Sasuke have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Just as Sasuke was racking his brains, thinking that the snakes had collectively lost their minds, a hoarse voice, tinged with smugness and mockery, suddenly echoed from the dense forest not far away, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue in the dark night.
"Hehehe... Do you know what eternal life is, Uchiha Itachi?"
Before the words were finished, a figure wearing a black trench coat embroidered with ominous red cloud patterns slowly emerged from the shadows of the forest.
The person was tall and slender, but when he walked, he had a serpentine, meandering gait.
His skin was so pale it looked sickly, as if he had never seen the sun.
Her long, jet-black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, which only made her face look even more pale.