Chapter 165

"If the war succeeds, Konoha pays a large sum of money, which happens to solve the financial difficulties of the Hidden Sand."

"Failure doesn't matter either; once Konoha ninjas invade the Land of Wind, the ones most afraid at that time won't be the Hidden Sand Village, but the Daimyo of the Land of Wind."

"Once the Daimyo of the Land of Wind is afraid, he will definitely provide financial appropriations to the Hidden Sand Village."

"And besides the reasons mentioned above, the Hidden Sand Village also wanted to see what Konoha's current strength is like."

"You must know that since the death of Sakumo Hatake, everyone has known that Konoha has fallen into decline."

"But to what extent Konoha has declined, other ninja villages actually don't know."

"At this time, the disappearance of the Third Kazekage is just a suitable reason, and with so many benefits, the Hidden Sand Village won't lose regardless of victory or defeat."

"Even if the Hidden Sand makes a move, can the Hidden Cloud, which has a grudge against Konoha, sit still?"

"If the Hidden Cloud makes a move, can the Hidden Stone hold back? Will the Hidden Mist fish in troubled waters?"

"If the four great ninja villages act together, even if they can't beat Konoha, even if they fail, there's nothing bad about it, right?"

"Therefore, the war broke out."

"This is just one example I gave you; there are many other reasons for the outbreak of real war."

"But you are still young, your brain capacity is limited, and you won't understand even if I say more; these things are enough for you to understand for a while."

"As for the clan and the village, it's actually the same principle."

"You must remember one sentence: there are no eternal friends or enemies, only eternal interests!"

"When thinking about anything, never look at the surface."

"When encountering problems, ask 'why' a few more times."

"Don't listen to what others say; look at what others have done."

"If you believe everything others say, then you will only become a pawn in their hands."

"Alright."

"Let's talk until here today, go back and get a good rest."

"Before you have completely understood tonight's events, I will not teach you more things in this regard."

"Starting tomorrow, I will teach you cultivation."

"Regardless of the time, strength is the foundation; otherwise, you have no qualifications to talk about anything else."

Uchiha Jin's tone was faint.

After saying these words, he was too lazy to talk about anything else.

Itachi was still young, after all; these things were enough for him to digest for a while.

He didn't even need to talk about anything else; just by understanding these things, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't be able to fool him.

Therefore.

Jin, having settled these things, became lazy and even started shooing him away.

Uchiha Itachi's brows furrowed slightly.

His brain was a mess, and he even had a feeling that his worldview was shattering.

Yes.

He himself had to admit that he had been too naive before.

Just a single war had so many ins and outs.

His previous understanding was truly too one-sided.

Resources, land, hatred, internal conflict...

These things were too complicated; even though Itachi was indeed a genius, his brain was a mess for the moment.

He felt that he needed to think about it carefully!

Thinking of this, Itachi couldn't help but take a deep breath and look solemnly at Uchiha Jin.

"Thank you, Teacher, I understand."

"Then I won't disturb you today; you should also rest early, Teacher."

Uchiha Jin nodded.

After casually telling him to pay attention to safety and go home early, he watched Itachi's small back leave, then yawned and went back to his room to sleep.

Having talked so much with Itachi, he was truly sleepy.

And, on the other side.

Itachi, walking on the main street of the clan grounds, now looked listless, and his brain began to run crazily.

The intense operation of his brain caused his consumption to increase sharply.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

But Itachi was completely unaware of all this.

Probably, twenty minutes later.

Relying on muscle memory, he walked slowly back home, and he didn't even notice his parents sitting at the table, just walking toward his own room.

"Itachi?"

"What's wrong with you? Don't scare me!"

Mikoto Uchiha called Itachi several times, and seeing that Itachi still didn't notice, she became excited in an instant.

Her own child—how could she not love him?

She pulled Itachi into her arms, her face full of heartache.

Actually, let alone her.

Even Fugaku, sitting on the other side, had brows full of worry.

However.

As the clan head, he was used to being serious, so even if he was worried inside, he remained calm. ===== CHAPTER 166 =====