The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 257 Kill me, save Sasuke!

The following morning, the restaurant in the Water Kingdom's palace was warm and inviting.

Uchiha Mitsunaga sat in the main seat, sipping his morning tea while listening to the children's noisy chatter.

Karin was happily eating osmanthus cake in her left hand and milk tea in her right.

Sasuke Uchiha sat opposite him, taking small bites of his rice ball, but his eyes kept glancing at Itachi Uchiha, as if he was pondering something.

After swallowing the food in his mouth, he leaned closer and whispered, "Brother, I want to learn illusion magic from you."

Itachi Uchiha put down his chopsticks, ruffled Sasuke's hair, and nodded with a smile: "Okay, I'll teach you after school."

Uchiha Mikoto sat beside them, wearing a light purple dress, gently serving the children food.

Uchiha Mitsunori observed all of this and said with a smile, "Itachi, I'm taking the queens to an unnamed planet for training today. We won't be back until tonight. Please take good care of our younger siblings."

Uchiha Itachi immediately sat up straight, his tone firm: "Don't worry, Father, I will take good care of everyone and won't let you worry."

After breakfast, Itachi first took Sasuke, Karin, Shion, and the others to the Ninja Academy.

The children, carrying backpacks embroidered with Uchiha fan patterns, surrounded Itachi like a flock of cheerful little birds.

Karin and Shion bickered all the way, sometimes comparing who could walk faster, sometimes comparing who knew more ninjutsu; Sasuke followed Itachi, occasionally asking questions about the training techniques of genjutsu, his little face full of seriousness.

The area in front of the ninja academy was already bustling with activity, as other children arrived one after another, laughing and joking as they entered the school.

Uchiha Itachi straightened Sasuke's crooked backpack strap and said, "Listen to the teacher in class, don't argue with other students, I'll pick you up after school."

Sasuke waved his hand impatiently: "Brother, I know! Just don't be late after school!"

Watching the children disappear into the school building, Itachi Uchiha turned and walked towards the Uchiha clan compound.

Uchiha Izumi was already waiting at the entrance to the Uchiha clan's territory.

She wore a light pink dress with a white belt around her waist, and her long black hair was styled into a cute bun with a small hairpin in her hair.

When she saw Itachi Uchiha approaching, her eyes lit up instantly, as if they were filled with starlight.

He strode forward: "Itachi, you're here! I thought you'd be a little late after dropping off your younger siblings."

The food box is made of bamboo and wrapped in blue cotton cloth, which is warm to the touch.

Uchiha Itachi held Uchiha Izumi's right hand, and her cheeks flushed slightly at the same time.

He glanced at the food box beside him: "Izumi, did you make these snacks?"

Uchiha Izumi nodded: "Yes, it's red bean paste pastries and fried pork, along with some fruit juice and desserts. Sasuke, Shiryu, and Karin all like it."

Then, the two walked side by side toward the ninja academy.

The peach trees by the roadside were in full bloom, their pink and white petals drifting down in the wind and landing in Uchiha Izumi's hair.

Uchiha Itachi instinctively reached out to brush her hair away, his fingertips touching her soft hair, and his heart skipped a beat for no reason.

Uchiha Izumi's cheeks flushed even more, but she didn't look away. Instead, she whispered about some funny things that had happened in the clan recently: "Yesterday, my mother taught me how to do needlework, but my stitches were all crooked and she laughed at me for a long time..."

Itachi Uchiha listened quietly, occasionally responding with a few words...

At noon, the school bell rang out crisply, echoing around the streets.

The children ran out of the classroom joyfully, like a flock of birds set free.

Sasuke was the first to throw himself at Itachi Uchiha, grabbing his arm and exclaiming, "Brother! You're finally here! Izumi-neechan is here too!"

"It's right here, what's the rush? Let's eat over in the woods."

Uchiha Itachi smiled helplessly and opened the food box.

Ziyuan and the other children gathered around, and Quan smiled as he helped distribute snacks to him, creating a lively and heartwarming scene.

Suddenly, a black shadow appeared and instantly grabbed Sasuke.

"Hmm..."

Before Sasuke could even utter a sound, a cold hand covered his mouth, and he was firmly imprisoned in the other person's arms.

Itachi Uchiha's expression changed instantly, and his smile froze on his face.

He immediately shielded his younger siblings behind him, his chakra surging wildly within him, and his three-tomoe Sharingan instantly activated, locking onto the man before him.

The other person was wearing a black trench coat with red clouds on it, and a swirling yellow mask on their face, revealing only one scarlet Sharingan eye.

"Obito Uchiha! What do you want to do?"

Itachi Uchiha's voice turned somewhat cold. He had already heard about this man from his father.

A former member of the Uchiha clan, now a member of the Akatsuki organization, he possesses the mysterious Kamui eye technique and his strength is unfathomable.

Obito Uchiha shook Sasuke in his arms, his voice behind the mask carrying a hint of mockery: "I originally wanted to take Kurama away, but I didn't expect to see you two so intimate. This makes me very unhappy."

He paused, then suddenly tightened his grip, causing Sasuke to groan in pain, his face instantly turning bright red.

Obito Uchiha's tone turned cold: "Here's what I'll give you. Kill your girlfriend, Izumi Uchiha, and I'll release Sasuke. If you don't choose, then I'll have to snap your brother's neck."

"Brother Itachi! Don't listen to him... I'm not afraid to die... Kill him quickly!"

Uchiha Sasuke struggled desperately, trying to break free from Obito's restraints. His voice became intermittent due to lack of oxygen.

A hint of impatience flashed in Obito Uchiha's eyes, and he tightened his grip slightly with his fingertips.

Sasuke's face instantly turned from red to purple, his breathing became increasingly difficult, his limbs began to flail weakly, and despair gradually crept into his eyes.

"Sasuke!"

Itachi felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart tightly, the pain making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

His chakra surged wildly within him, but he dared not act rashly.

He knew that Obito's Kamui ninjutsu could make his body intangible, so his attacks were unlikely to hurt him and would only make him angry.

"Itachi, don't hesitate!"

Uchiha Izumi suddenly stepped out from behind Itachi, her face pale: "Sasuke can't be harmed! He's your brother, the future of the Uchiha clan, and the hope of the Land of Water. Kill me, save Sasuke!"

"spring!"

Itachi Uchiha's voice trembled, and his eyes were filled with pain.

How could he kill the person he loved with his own hands? They had clearly agreed to get married when they were a little older... But now, he had to choose between his lover and his brother.

Obito tightened his grip on Sasuke's neck, causing Sasuke's eyes to roll upwards and his breathing to grow weaker.

His voice was like a death knell: "Uchiha Itachi... you have no time to hesitate! If you don't act now... your brother will die!"