Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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What kind of suffering did they endure?

The dream-like Itachi felt both pain and doubt.

He couldn't help but think of his innocent and cool little DouDou, with her childlike face, growing up carefree under the protection of her family, never having experienced real hardship.

Compare the two.

The Sasuke in front of me looks just like my brother, but his skin is much rougher.

Add to that the dilapidated ancestral home, the fact that she came alone, and the surprise she felt upon seeing him.

All the clues came together, causing Dream Weasel a sharp, piercing pain.

The loneliness and pain that his younger brother is enduring must be far beyond his imagination.

Looking at his younger brother, who was crying and trembling in his arms, Dream Itachi felt extremely depressed, and a sense of helplessness and panic followed.

"Don't be afraid... Nii-san is here, feel free to cry."

Not far away, Kakashi and Jiraiya watched silently as the two brothers embraced.

Seeing this scene of people embracing and crying, Jiraiya couldn't help but recall the moment when Tsunade and Nawaki reunited in a dream not long ago, and he felt a deep sense of sorrow.

Seeing Sasuke, who was usually strong-willed and aloof, crying like this, Kakashi was filled with mixed feelings. At the same time, the inexplicable sense of unease grew stronger.

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps came closer and closer.

A figure appeared at the gate of the courtyard, panting heavily.

"Sasuke! You run way too fast!"

Naruto gripped the doorframe with both hands, panting heavily.

Seeing this, Jiraiya appeared beside Naruto in a flash, grabbed Naruto's ear, and asked in an annoyed tone, "So it was you who brought Sasuke here?"

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—!"

Caught off guard, Naruto's ear was grabbed, causing him to grimace in pain. He hopped around on the spot, trying to dodge but couldn't.

He looked up and saw it was Jiraiya, and awkwardly forced a fawning smile, saying sheepishly, "Good morning, Perverted Sage..."

Kakashi also walked over at this moment, but his gaze did not linger on Jiraiya and Naruto for even a moment, instead he stared intently at the two brothers not far away.

"Lord Jiraiya, from just now until now... have you noticed anything that seems off?"

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya frowned as well: "Something's not right? You mean... Itachi?"

Kakashi nodded solemnly.

Jiraiya pondered for a moment, then looked at the Itachi in the courtyard again, and said thoughtfully, "Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this Itachi... has become smarter?"

Kakashi nodded and said, "That's right, that's exactly it! From the moment he appeared until now, his reactions have been incredibly fast, and he's remained remarkably calm!"

Hearing that Kakashi shared the same sentiment, Jiraiya's expression grew even more serious.

He nodded slowly and said, "Yes..."

Although Itachi only witnessed a small part of Sasuke's dream, judging from the fragments of his interactions with Sasuke in the dream, Itachi did not demonstrate such keen insight into Sasuke's abnormal behavior.

But here, even though he had arrived in an unbelievable place, he remained remarkably calm.

He saw through Sasuke's predicament at a glance.

Jiraiya frowned: "He does seem to be a little too clever."

Kakashi's gaze turned serious as he added, "The level of maturity, observation skills, and emotional control that this Dream Itachi is displaying right now is simply too exaggerated."

Jiraiya and Kakashi exchanged a glance, both seeing deeper doubts in each other's eyes.

After a moment of silence, Jiraiya frowned and said, "This change... is far too strange."

Kakashi said with some doubt, "Could it be that we've become smarter after coming to reality? Or... it seems we still know very little about dreams."

Under Itachi's gentle and patient comforting words in the dream, Sasuke gradually calmed down.

Itachi sensed that his younger brother's emotions had calmed down a bit, so he slowly raised his head and looked towards the courtyard gate.

However, when he caught a glimpse of the blond boy standing beside the two of them out of the corner of his eye, his heart sank.

Naruto?

And Naruto looks like this.

Dream Itachi's brows furrowed suddenly, his gentle gaze instantly turning sharp, and his expression became extremely solemn.

He gently patted Sasuke's back, whispered a few words of comfort, and then carefully supported Sasuke's shoulders, half-supporting his younger brother beside him.

Then, when he looked at Kakashi and Jiraiya again, the gentleness and kindness on his face had vanished, replaced by a cold and distant expression.

Sasuke gradually stopped crying at this point.

He raised his head, hastily wiped the still-dry tear stains from his face with his sleeve, and looked blankly at his brother's suddenly cold expression before turning his head to look in the direction Itachi was looking.

Sasuke didn't understand what had happened, only that his brother's attitude had suddenly become tough and unfamiliar.

He quietly reached out and grabbed Itachi's sleeve, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

Dream Itachi gently patted Sasuke's shoulder, a resolute look flashing in his eyes.

He would never let his brother get hurt again, no matter what.

"Kakashi-senpai," Itachi in Dreamland suddenly spoke up, "this mansion should still be the private property of the Uchiha clan, right?"

As soon as the words were spoken, Kakashi and Jiraiya on the other side felt a chill run down their spines.

!!!

This question, tinged with accusation, came without warning, and both Kakashi and Jiraiya showed expressions of astonishment.

They never expected that Itachi, who had been so gentle and friendly just moments before, would suddenly turn on them.

Kakashi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and replied, "...Yes, this mansion is indeed currently registered under Sasuke's name."

Dream Itachi nodded expressionlessly after hearing this, as if he were simply confirming a self-evident fact.

His gaze swept over Kakashi and Jiraiya's faces, and he coldly ordered them to leave: "In that case, the Uchiha clan is not in a position to receive guests today. Please leave."

"this……?"

Jiraiya opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.

He and Kakashi exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and confusion in each other's eyes.

Jiraiya secretly groaned; as expected, Itachi's appearance was the most troublesome situation.

Naruto was also baffled by what he was seeing.

He originally thought Sasuke would jump for joy upon seeing his brother, but he never expected things to turn out so unexpectedly.

Instead of being overjoyed, Sasuke cried his heart out, and Itachi's attitude was completely different from the gentle appearance he had seen in his dream.

The dramatic changes that occurred in such a short time left Naruto's mind in complete disarray.

"Hey, Nissan from Sasaki, what's wrong with you all of a sudden—"

Naruto couldn't help but want to speak up and question them.

However, Kakashi reacted quickly, grabbing Naruto's shoulder and pulling him back, while simultaneously replying, "Understood! Then we won't bother you any longer!"

"Huh? Why?!"

Naruto was pulled so hard he stumbled, and he complained angrily.

But Kakashi didn't give him a chance to say anything, and together with Jiraiya, they dragged and pushed him out of the courtyard.

Kakashi's mind raced. He was unclear about the various situations, and Dream Itachi's condition was clearly abnormal.

After careful consideration, he decided to temporarily retreat and secretly monitor the situation.

Besides, the characters in the dream exist for a limited time, so there's no need to confront them head-on now.

Dream Itachi watched the three leave with cold indifference.

His gaze remained fixed on Naruto the entire time, his expression constantly shifting.

Only after their figures completely disappeared outside the dilapidated gate of the ancestral home did they slowly turn their gaze away.

……

Meanwhile, above a tall, ancient tree next to the abandoned mansion, ripples quietly spread through the depths of its dense canopy.

A thick branch rippled slightly on the surface, and a figure silently emerged from the trunk.

It was the real-life Uchiha Itachi.

At this moment, the real weasel is half-embedded in the tree branch, its body perfectly integrated with the lush foliage.

He was completely lifeless, as inconspicuous as a withered tree trunk.

This method of concealment, which allows one to completely blend into their surroundings, is a secret technique he learned from Afei—the Mayfly Technique.

Using this technique, he arrived at the Uchiha ancestral home almost simultaneously with Kakashi and Jiraiya, but he did not show himself.

He remained hidden in the shadows, observing everything that happened in the courtyard with a cold eye.

Through the dense foliage, Itachi's gaze was fixed on the two brothers embracing in the courtyard below.

When he saw Sasuke break down in tears, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, but he quickly suppressed the emotion.

Pain is necessary!

Only by subjecting Sasuke to such trials can he grow faster!

Itachi narrowed his eyes slightly, his face regaining its cold arrogance, showing no wavering or regret despite his brother's crying.

In his view, all of this was the best option for Sasuke, and there was no room for change.

He knew very well that only by experiencing the most profound despair and trials could Sasuke fully unleash the true power of the Sharingan and become strong enough to face future threats.

This path is destined to be filled with pain and sacrifice, but there is no other way.

But that guy...

The real Itachi's gaze slowly shifted to the dream Itachi standing in the courtyard, a dangerous and chilling glint flashing deep in his pupils.

Both being Uchiha Itachi, they possessed similar insight and similar emotions.

The real Itachi almost instantly understood the Dream Itachi's intentions.