It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 448 Sasuke Returns Home, Questions Before the Showdown

Chapter 448 Sasuke Returns Home, Questions Before the Showdown

"That, that is..."

"Young Master Sasuke? Hiss! I'm not seeing things, am I? Lord Sasuke, who was being held hostage by the enemy while trying to save Lady Mikoto and Young Master Itachi, has returned!"

"Hahaha, I knew it would turn out like this. That idiot enemy wouldn't succeed; he'd definitely be killed in the end by our Lord Sasuke."

"That's right, that's right, otherwise the clan leader wouldn't be so calm and composed, showing no concern whatsoever for young master Sasuke's safety!"

"Of course, after all, Lord Sasuke possesses the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan, how could he be defeated by the enemy's coercion?"

As the Uchiha clan built their territory, the Uchiha members, seeing Sasuke standing there looking around, called out with delight. Many went up to greet him, while a few quickly turned to report the good news to the clan head.

"Inahisa-senpai, why do you think there are fewer ninjas in the clan?" After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Sasuke looked at one of the people and asked a question he already knew the answer to.

Although the Fourth Hokage and his senior brother told him about the changes in policy toward the Uchiha, he still needed to know the Uchiha's true thoughts!

"Hehe, young master Sasuke, you may not know, but a lot has changed in the clan during the time you were away from the village." Seeing Sasuke ask, Uchiha Inahashi immediately stepped forward with a joyful expression. "Under the Fourth Hokage's decision, the village opened up many important departments to the clan. Many ninjas in the clan, including some former reserve members, have joined other departments to serve the village."

"As a result, there are naturally far fewer ninjas in the clan than before. In short, under the wise leadership of the clan head and the Fourth Hokage, our Uchiha clan will rise again and reclaim its former glory..."

His beaming, smug, and self-satisfied expression was a far cry from his previous resentful and unwilling hawkish demeanor.

The people around him echoed his sentiments, which reassured Sasuke. It seemed that the Uchiha were quite satisfied with the current changes!

"What about Shisui? He's one of my team members in the security force." Sasuke nodded casually, intending to give a perfunctory answer and quickly head home.

"Shisui? That guy joined the Anbu, which is the Hokage's direct department and an organization with access to Konoha's secrets. You can imagine how much the Fourth Hokage trusts the Uchiha clan."

Under Sasuke's surprised and speechless gaze, Uchiha Inaho spoke eloquently, her words seemingly imbued with a golden light, as if she trusted the Fourth Hokage implicitly.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. After being suppressed and isolated by the second and third magistrates for decades, the fourth magistrate has now taken over and promoted the Uchiha clan. How could these Uchiha, who have been suppressed for so long, not repay him with gratitude?

"Is this the Fourth Hokage's confidence? No wonder he only asked about my attitude, not the Uchiha's." Sasuke suddenly murmured in realization, his opinion of the Fourth Hokage even higher.

"Nii-san, Sasuke-nii-san..."

Just as Sasuke was sighing with emotion, Itachi's voice suddenly rang in his ears, making him freeze in place.

Turning around, I saw Little Weasel running towards me, his face flushed with excitement, followed by his mother, Mikoto, whose eyes were also red.

Finally, there was Uchiha Fugaku, who feigned authority yet walked briskly with delight in his eyes.

"Family, is this the feeling of home that I haven't felt in so long, it's almost a blur..."

With a barely audible murmur, Sasuke bent down and touched the forehead of the lunging Itachi.

"I'm sorry, big brother, I made you worry, Itachi."

"Ugh...it hurts..." Itachi rubbed his forehead and cried out. Just as he was about to retort, he felt a warmth spread through his body and was hugged by his older brother Sasuke.

"Waaah... Actually, it's my mom and I who should thank you, big brother. If you hadn't saved us, we might have been in danger!"

Itachi's voice cracked with emotion, his eyes reddening, and his scarlet single-tomoe Sharingan instantly caused Sasuke's expression to change slightly, leaving him stunned on the spot.

A single tomoe Sharingan? How could that be...?

He remembered it clearly: Itachi was an Uchiha genius who awakened his Sharingan at the age of 8. At that time, he was regarded as a legend by the Uchiha clan, and it was a story that he and his clan were proud of.

But now...

"That's the Sharingan Itachi awakened when he was worried about you. Thank you for your hard work, Sasuke." Seemingly noticing Sasuke's shock, Mikoto explained with a smile, looking Sasuke up and down with heartache in her eyes.

This child seems to have suffered a lot; he looks weathered and worn...

"I see." Sasuke suddenly realized that it wasn't impossible for something like this to happen with Itachi's talent.

Just then, Fugaku finally arrived with a slight smile on his face. "Itachi, come down quickly. Your older brother just got back and needs to rest. Don't let him get too tired."

"Ah? Yes, okay, Father." Itachi realized what was happening and, although he missed Sasuke's embrace, he obediently tried to get down.

Sasuke just got home, he must be exhausted!

"Hehe, let me carry you home. I can take on seven of you at once." Seeing Itachi being so obedient and sensible, Sasuke smiled calmly and walked home, giving Fugaku a slightly meaningful look at the same time.

This unintentional action immediately pleased Fugaku Mikoto, deepening her appreciation for Sasuke even further.

Just as Sasuke was carrying Itachi past Fugaku, Fugaku's pupils suddenly contracted, and he turned his head incredulously to stare at Sasuke's back.

"Uchiha fan? How is that possible?!"

That was a legendary Uchiha ninja tool passed down through generations, which was eventually taken away and disappeared by Madara Uchiha. How could Sasuke have this legendary ninja tool?

"Mikoto, go buy groceries and prepare a big meal to welcome Sasuke back. I'll go back with them first." Suppressing his inner emotions, Fugaku gave the order and quickly followed.

Mikoto had no objection to this, and with a smile and a relaxed and happy expression, she went to the market to buy ingredients.

They remained silent the whole way, but once they entered their new home, Fugaku couldn't wait to send Itachi away, his eyes fixed intently on the Uchiha fan.

"The enemy is a traitor who inherited Madara Uchiha's legacy?" Fugaku asked Sasuke directly, voicing his suspicions.

Aside from that, he couldn't think of who the mastermind was that had drawn Sasuke to chase after them!

"I'm sorry, Father, you're wrong." Sasuke shook his head slightly, and just as Fugaku was about to give up in disappointment, he dropped another bombshell: "The enemy is Uchiha Madara."

"Uchiha Madara? The Uchiha Madara who was killed by the First Hokage at the Valley of the End??" Fugaku gasped in disbelief.

How could it be? How could it be that guy??

But besides this, how do you explain Sasuke bringing back the Uchiha fan?

"Father, I will tell you everything when Mother returns. Including my true origins and past..." Seeing this, Sasuke was not surprised to say something so shocking again, but then his smile disappeared and his eyes turned serious.

"But before that, don't you need to give me an explanation for what happened last time?"