There was another reason behind Satoru Uchiha's actions. It wasn't just about graduating early—it was also a calculated move to test the Third Hokage's character and attitude.
To truly understand someone, Satoru believed, it was too limiting to rely on what was known from the original plot. He needed a firsthand opportunity to observe and judge the Hokage. This thought led him to orchestrate events like the ramen contest.
The event wasn't just for fun; it was a strategic move. He had invited the Third Hokage specifically, using the presence of others as a way to make the gathering appear natural and reasonable. The plan had gone smoothly, and the Hokage took notice. Not only did the Third Hokage attend, but he also specifically summoned Satoru to the Ninja Academy afterward.
For Satoru, this reaction was key. He wanted to gauge whether the Hokage was a potential ally or merely a symbol of Konoha's rigid system. If the Hokage could not pass this subtle test, then Satoru's hopes of finding refuge for the Uchiha clan within the village would be in vain.
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Satoru had been deliberate in his efforts at the academy. He earned the trust of his peers, established himself as a leader, and began introducing new ideas and perspectives—ones more suitable for the changing ninja world.
He challenged the long-standing concept of "mission supremacy," a doctrine that dictated ninjas should complete their objectives at any cost. This ideology dehumanized ninjas, teaching children to suppress their emotions, view others as tools, and prioritize success over life itself.
Since the age of five, students were taught that life and death were secondary to the mission. Hatred could be set aside if the mission required it, and enemies could become allies if it suited the village's goals. Satoru saw this as deeply flawed. Such rigid thinking turned generations into tools of war, robbing them of their humanity and individuality.
Instead, Satoru aimed to empower the students. He wanted them to question the world, to think critically, and to make choices for themselves. Although these lessons were unsettling and painful at first, he believed this was far better than living in ignorance.
Children, he knew, were more adaptable than adults. Adults, shaped by war, hatred, and loss, often couldn't accept new ideas without questioning their entire identity. Accepting a new perspective would force them to confront past regrets and repressed memories—something many were unwilling or unable to do.
A person who could embrace such change, Satoru thought, must possess a mind as vast as the ocean. Only such a person could guide Konoha and ensure the Uchiha's survival.
This was why Satoru orchestrated his "test."
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If the Third Hokage rejected his ideas outright, Satoru would take his early graduation and move forward. If the Hokage acknowledged even a fraction of his message or sought deeper understanding, Satoru would consider placing his trust in him.
But the results were disappointing.
The Hokage had shown neither courage nor tolerance. By hastily approving Satoru's early graduation, he chose to avoid confrontation, pretending not to see the growing ideological shift within the academy. His indecisiveness mirrored the failures that had plagued Konoha's leadership for years.
It was now clear to Satoru that entrusting the Uchiha's future to the Hokage was futile. Without the necessary resolve, the Hokage could never balance the complexities of Konoha's politics, let alone protect the Uchiha from the threats lurking in the shadows—especially not from figures like Danzo.
Satoru's hope that the Uchiha could survive in Konoha began to wane. He had briefly entertained the idea of fostering peace by gaining the Hokage's trust and weeding out dissenters within the Uchiha clan. But that hope was now gone. The current leadership was incapable of ensuring the clan's survival.
**The Uchiha could no longer remain in Konoha.**
Satoru quietly made his decision.
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Meanwhile, news of Satoru Uchiha's ideology began to spread beyond Konoha. In the dark, serpentine halls of the Ryuchi Cave, a familiar voice echoed with amusement.
"Satoru Uchiha... how intriguing," Orochimaru mused, a twisted smile curling his lips. "To think such a figure would emerge from the Uchiha clan."
"New ideas, you say? Fascinating," he continued, his golden eyes narrowing in thought.
Satoru's words had stirred something within Orochimaru, sparking fresh inspiration for his own experiments. Knowledge, after all, was interconnected. And this young Uchiha seemed to possess the kind of revolutionary thinking Orochimaru had always sought.
His smile grew wider as he chuckled to himself. "Itachi Uchiha was already a surprise. But his younger brother, Satoru... oh, he's far more interesting."
Orochimaru's laughter echoed through the cave, low and sinister. **"I can't wait to see him for myself."**
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