Before, he was just one person, so whether he betrayed or just stayed put, it didn't really matter.
Later...
He had Teuchi and his daughter.
Now, he had Shisui too.
Truly... sigh!
He genuinely couldn't imagine if, by continuing like this, he would accumulate even more shackles.
Thinking of this, he understood Orochimaru.
No wonder when the village discovered he was conducting human experiments, he didn't offer any rebuttal, not even bothering to drag Danzo Shimura down with him.
He probably felt a chill on one hand because Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't choose him to be the Fourth Hokage.
But, more than that...
Having thoroughly understood the meaning of life and attempting to pursue immortality, he actively wanted to sever these ties with Konoha.
In front of the main house, on the steps.
Watching Shisui's retreating figure, and then looking at the Ninja Crow beside him, Uchiha Jin felt a terrible headache for a moment.
"Hmm, it's fine."
"It's just Shisui; saving him isn't too difficult."
"The Third Shinobi World War has just begun, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack is still far off, and the Uchiha Clan Downfall is even further."
"No need to rush, take it slow."
Uchiha Jin rubbed his temples, constantly trying to convince himself.
Yes.
He wasn't some heartless or unfeeling person; on the contrary, his memories from his previous life and the influence of five thousand years of civilization taught him the meaning of 'a drop of kindness repaid with a gushing spring'.
It was true for Teuchi and his daughter, and it was the same for Shisui.
He could remain indifferent to the deaths of others; if others didn't offend him, he wouldn't offend them.
The lives or deaths of others had nothing to do with him.
Everyone sweeps the snow from their own doorstep, paying no mind to the frost on others' roofs.
Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to destroy the Uchiha, and Uchiha Jin was indifferent.
However, Shisui was different!
As he understood all of this, a cold glint flickered in his eyes... The next day, early morning.
Konoha Ninja Academy, fifth-grade classroom.
It was very noisy overall, with most people excitedly fantasizing, eager to rush to the battlefield.
Only those from the various clans, however, looked listless, as if they hadn't woken up.
Uchiha Jin: "..."
Watching the scene before him, he couldn't help but yawn.
He looked utterly lazy, sitting in his seat, leaning back in his chair, just staring out the window in a daze.
He had no desire to participate in the classroom's uproar.
He had no friends in this class.
He was a loner, quiet and handsome.
Because he was an Uchiha, no one proactively sought to befriend him.
After all, the Uchiha's reputation had long gone sour in Konoha.
Of course.
No one provoked him either.
The reason was simple.
The true clan elites and civilian geniuses were mostly in Class A; Class B, where he was, consisted of ordinary ninja.
Those from clans kept their distance from him out of respect.
As for those from civilian backgrounds, while they disliked the Uchiha, they didn't dare to truly provoke him.
After all, even though the Uchiha's reputation was bad, they were undeniably Konoha's foremost noble clan.
They weren't geniuses, had no one backing them, and Uchiha Jin hadn't provoked them, so only an idiot would try to find a sense of presence by bothering him.
It was precisely because of this...
That he was able to spend five carefree years at the academy.
On another note, because he was an Uchiha, he was naturally handsome.
Therefore, quite a few female classmates tried to pursue him.
But, unfortunately...
Uchiha Jin was just biding his time, not actually a good-for-nothing.
So, he didn't care for these female classmates, even if some were pretty.
The reason was also simple.
They weren't 'civilians' in the true sense; ever since they came to this academy, they had automatically become ninja.
After today, they would all go to the battlefield.
And the probability of these ordinary ninja surviving was less than one percent.
He didn't want to get a girlfriend today only for her to die on the battlefield a few days later.
So, never mind.
Anyway, he was still young; after a few more years of biding his time and becoming a true powerhouse, would he still worry about not finding a girlfriend?
Time slowly passed.
About half an hour later, Sarutobi Takeo walked into the classroom.
Knowing that those sitting there were a group of cannon fodder about to go to war, he naturally didn't bother to talk about feelings or make friends with everyone.
So, without any pleasantries, he immediately spoke.
"Alright, everyone return to your seats."
"Now I will announce the squad assignments. Everyone listen carefully, understand?"
"I will only say it once."
"Squad One: Furusawa Mae, Ishizuka Yuta, Miyata Shiho."
"Squad Two: Abe Kairei, Sugawara Mana, Kawahara Sara."
"Squad Three: ..."
"..."
Chapter Sixteen: Cannon Fodder Squad Formed, Preparing to Head to the Battlefield
The classroom was silent.
Everyone listened intently to Sarutobi Takeo's arrangements.
Uchiha Jin was no different.
He was also very curious about who his teammates would be.
Soon.
His name was called.
"Squad Seven: Nara Kazama, Ishikawa Itsuki, Uchiha Jin."
Upon hearing this...
Uchiha Jin's eyes narrowed slightly.
He immediately scanned the classroom and then saw his two future teammates.
First, Nara Kazama.
A very traditional Nara Clan member, usually very lazy; other traits weren't immediately apparent.
Of course, he wasn't from the main branch, and his strength was also very poor, otherwise he wouldn't be in Class B.