"Itachi! Let Wang-san finish speaking first."
Shisui gently pressed Itachi's slightly trembling hand, his voice full of reassurance, which gradually relaxed Itachi's tensed nerves.
He lowered his shoulders, his gaze fixed on his reflection in the water glass, his mood heavy.
Seeing that Itachi's emotions had stabilized, Chizhao continued to interpret in her mind.
"Secondly, on the night of the Uchiha Clan massacre, Itachi will take Chizhao to infiltrate Danzo's base, feigning as an enemy that does not exist, claiming to seize the Uchiha's Bloodline Limit, including the right eye that does not belong to him."
"Finally, Shisui, with his eyes restored, will activate Kotoamatsukami, changing the will of the entire clan. Using the power I've bestowed upon Chizhao, the entire Uchiha Clan will be transferred outside the Village. This way, Konoha will only believe that the enemy who appeared out of nowhere took all the Uchiha. Thus, the Uchiha Clan will not only save their lives but also resolve their conflict with Konoha."
Shisui pinched his chin, frowning in thought for a moment, then his steady voice rang out:
"It sounds feasible, but how will the details be handled? And what is the ability you've bestowed upon Chizhao?"
Immediately after, Itachi also raised his question: "And that enemy, how can we make Konoha believe it's real?"
At this moment, the little Wang-san on the table had already started to doze off. Chizhao hurriedly picked it up, gently pinching its tail, trying to wake it.
"The rest, let Chizhao tell you... I... need to sleep..."
Little Wang-san's voice gradually weakened, clearly unable to resist the sleepiness.
This little Wang-san! How unreliable!
Faced with this sudden awkward situation, Chizhao could only go along with little Wang-san's intentions and continue to play along.
Anyway, her goal had been achieved, so even if little Wang-san left now, the impact wouldn't be significant.
"Then, I will convey the message on behalf of Wang-san."
After silently cursing the unreliable little Wang-san again, Chizhao calmly sat at the table and continued the previous topic.
"Just as Wang-san said, the ability I've been bestowed with is what can be called Space Ninjutsu."
Although Itachi's gaze was occasionally drawn to the taiyaki on the table, his mind was completely focused on the fate of the Uchiha Clan at this moment, and he had lost his usual interest in the delicious food before him.
He expressionlessly tapped the wooden table with his finger, making soft "thump-thump" sounds.
"What kind of Space Ninjutsu? Can it change space?"
"To make it more intuitive, I'll demonstrate it for you."
To facilitate carrying the Membrane Card, Chizhao had cleverly designed a special card holder on the side pocket of her right leg. She gently pulled out a tempered film from it.
Under Itachi's puzzled gaze, she threw it onto the wall inside the room, then quickly ran outside, only to return to the small wooden house a moment later.
"Itachi-nii, please walk to that wall."
Although Itachi still had doubts about the little girl, seeing Shisui nod to him, he ultimately chose to trust her.
He walked to the wall, and the sight before him astonished him. That inconspicuous tempered film, under Chizhao's skillful manipulation,
gradually unfolded until it formed the size of a door, with a soft white light emanating from within.
Under the soft white light, Chizhao stood beside the "teleportation gate," gracefully making a gesture of invitation.
"Itachi-nii can experience this Space Ninjutsu personally. It's worth noting, you're the first person to experience this Ninjutsu!"
Shisui, who was unaware of everything happening before him, showed a hint of regret:
"That's great, Itachi. Be sure to come back and share your feelings with me after you experience it."
Itachi was already used to Shisui's jokes. He looked at Shisui, who was full of regret, with a helpless expression.
"Next time, you can experience it yourself, can't you?"
Their conversation was as harmonious as ever. Shisui leaned on his hand, smiling leisurely:
"You're right."
The Ninjutsu before him was mysterious and unpredictable. A sense of caution welled up in Itachi's heart, and he carefully activated his Mangekyo Sharingan.
However, to his astonishment, the glowing object was not composed of Chakra.
He hesitated for a moment, then finally, under Chizhao's encouraging gaze, he walked inside.
As he approached, an irresistible gravitational force seemed to pull him tightly, drawing him in against his will.
A strong white light made him uncomfortably close his eyes.
After passing through that brief and intense white light, he felt a gentle force behind him, pushing him out softly.
When he opened his eyes again, the sight before him left him utterly astonished.
He found himself on a lush green grassland, and not far away was the familiar small wooden house.
And at the entrance of the wooden house, Chizhao was smiling and waving at him.
This was truly...
an inconceivable Space-Time Ninjutsu.
The three of them sat around the table again.
Itachi held the teacup, drinking all the tea inside, as if trying to calm the ripples in his heart.
And Shisui, from Chizhao's retelling, also understood the so-called "Space-Time Ninjutsu," and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"You're amazing, Chizhao! I didn't expect you to have mastered such powerful Ninjutsu at such a young age!"
Blushing a little from the praise, Chizhao gently scratched her cheek, humbly saying: "Not at all, it was all given to me by the Turtle Sage..."
The sound of the ceramic cup clinking against the table rang out. Itachi put down his teacup, and his opinion of Chizhao had changed slightly.
He looked at the girl in front of him, who was the same age as his younger brother, and felt a different kind of respect.
"Indeed, with your ability, the Uchiha can indeed be safely transferred out. So, how can we make Konoha believe it's real?"
Chizhao lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and looked at Itachi, her eyes full of seriousness:
"That would require a witness..."
Itachi instantly understood Chizhao's meaning. He froze in place, then tentatively spoke:
"You mean... Sasuke should stay behind to deliver the message to Konoha?"
"Yes... If one person must be left behind, Sasuke is the best choice. On the night of the massacre, reality and Genjutsu need to be combined to let him see the so-called enemy, and for Itachi-nii to disappear before him..."
Shisui, upon hearing this, frowned with worry: "But if we do that, he will be the last Uchiha Bloodline on the surface. Will Konoha guarantee his life?"
Dust motes floated up and down in the evening light.
For a moment, silence fell in the wooden house. Itachi stood up, leaning on the table. His expression was hidden in the shadows, and the air pressure in the entire room became heavy.
"Please allow me some time to consider..."
"Itachi..." Shisui called out softly.
Sure enough, as soon as Sasuke was involved, Itachi became cautious.
But for the sake of their brothers not having to fight each other in the end.
For Itachi not to bear such a heavy burden, this was the best method she could think of.
Itachi, with a complex heart, walked to the door of the wooden house, his expression serious. He slowly turned around, his gaze like a torch, fixed on Chizhao.
Stared at by those sharp eyes, Chizhao actually felt her body stiffen on the stool, as if out of her control.
Itachi's voice was low and slow:
"Why are you helping us? The Uchiha have no connection to you or the Turtle Sage..."
Feeling the powerful aura emanating from Itachi, Chizhao involuntarily swallowed.
But thinking of her conversation with Shisui, her heart firmed up.
"Because I want a peaceful future where no one has to be sacrificed."
The serious expression on the girl's face made Itachi pause.
The lingering glow of the setting sun fell upon the girl, giving her a golden halo.
The steadfast light in her emerald green eyes seemed to pierce through all darkness.
A brilliant smile then appeared on her tender face. The dark mist that had been pressing in her heart seemed to quietly dissipate at this moment, leaving only the gentle afterglow of the evening.
Itachi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart.
For a moment, he even thought that the girl before him might truly be able to bring a different future to the Uchiha.