Young Lord A was taken back to his village by the shinobi of Kumogakure, and the best doctors were summoned to examine him.
The doctors said there was nothing seriously wrong, and that he would be mostly recovered after he woke up from sleep.
This finally put the hearts of the gathered Kumo-nin clan members at ease.
Apart from the Anbu who had served the former Third Raikage still standing guard, the remaining clan members headed towards their homes.
Konoha Village
Uchiha Ju hummed a tune as she carried a lunch box to the school gate, where Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui were already waiting.
"Oh? Little Ju, you brought so much food. Can you finish it all?" Uchiha Shisui chuckled and reached out to take it.
Unexpectedly, Uchiha Ju pouted her little mouth. "This is breakfast for me and Itachi-nii, not just for me alone!"
Uchiha Shisui's mouth twitched as he looked at his good friend, Uchiha Itachi, giving him a thumbs up. "Nice, you're really something!"
To have the Hokage's daughter bring him food, Uchiha Itachi was truly one of a kind, wasn't he?
Uchiha Itachi, however, wore a gentle smile and took the food from Uchiha Ju's hands. "Thank you, Ju. You must have been tired carrying so much food all this way. Let me carry it for the rest of the way."
"Mhm! Itachi-nii is the best!" Instantly, Uchiha Ju's eyes brightened, and she spoke softly, "Okay."
Then she hummed her tune as she walked towards the school building. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, right, Itachi-nii, why didn't Obito-nii come?"
Uchiha Itachi thought for a moment. "Ju, your Obito-nii went on a mission with his sensei. It seems to be related to Kumogakure."
Uchiha Ju nodded. "Alright then. Since he's on a mission, we won't bother him!" With that, she continued walking forward, and Uchiha Itachi immediately followed.
Only Uchiha Shisui was left standing behind them, mouth agape in disbelief. I, I've been ignored! How annoying!
However, thinking of his own task, he finally sighed and followed. There was no other way. He had been entrusted by Hokage Uchiha Ryun to teach Uchiha Ju genjutsu. Since he had agreed, he couldn't give up halfway.
Moreover, that guy Itachi's attitude towards Uchiha Ju was clearly not right. He had to keep a good watch, to prevent that fellow from doing something everyone would regret!
In an instant, Uchiha Shisui felt the weight on his shoulders grow heavier. This wasn't just for Uchiha Ju's sake, but also to prevent his good friend from ruining his life for a moment of happiness!
Uchiha Itachi seemed to notice his emotional fluctuation. At that moment, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth lifted as if he had thought of something.
Uchiha Ju, as always, was energetic and youthful, humming a tune. Her beautiful figure in the hallway attracted the gazes of many students.
In the Ninja World, students matured early, so some brave students adjusted their collars and prepared to step forward to make friends with Uchiha Ju.
Yet, the next second, a single glance from Uchiha Itachi instantly extinguished any improper thoughts in that student's mind.
Uchiha Itachi, Konoha's current top genius of the younger generation, whose strength had already reached Kage level. Even many veteran jōnin were no match for him. To oppose him would be to court death without even knowing how.
Seeing this, it seemed Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Ju had a deep relationship. Some people were already speculating about the nature of their connection.
Uchiha Itachi had a flash of inspiration. He placed his hand on Uchiha Ju's shoulder. "Ju, are you cold?"
Uchiha Ju was a bit puzzled but still answered, "I'm not cold, Itachi-nii."
The conversation between the two instantly discouraged 99 percent of the Konoha students. Seeing their words and actions were so intimate, it seemed they were in that kind of relationship.
For a moment, it was as if the sound of shattering glass echoed throughout the school. Some female students couldn't help but feel downcast upon hearing this. Lord Itachi already had an owner!
But Uchiha Ju didn't know what those people were thinking. Still under the protection of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui, she headed towards the top floor.
Pushing open the door, Uchiha Ju saw the clean and tidy floor.
"Has someone cleaned here?" Uchiha Ju asked doubtfully.
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "After classes end each day, the principal sends someone specially to clean."
Uchiha Ju nodded. "Okay! Oh, right, Itachi-nii, you've worked hard. You were on a mission so late last night, and you got up so early today. You probably haven't eaten, right?"
"I specifically asked my dad to make two bento boxes. Try them!" Uchiha Ju took the bag from Uchiha Itachi's hand, then took out the bento boxes, opening the lids.
Uchiha Shisui leaned against the classroom door, watching the two inside and clicking his tongue.
Unfortunately, Uchiha Itachi heard him. Uchiha Itachi chuckled. "Shisui, do you want to eat some too?"
Though Uchiha Itachi said to eat some, his Sharingan had already transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan, as if threatening him, "Just try and come eat!"
Uchiha Shisui rolled his eyes. "I'm full today. I won't disturb your meal. We can start today's training after you finish eating."
Uchiha Ju nodded and looked at Uchiha Shisui sincerely. "Shisui-nii, you're such a good person!"
Uchiha Shisui's mouth twitched. He was no longer the serious, unsmiling "Shunshin no Shisui" from the original story.
Having been with Uchiha Ryun for so long, he had heard of things like "good person cards." But looking at Uchiha Ju's sparkling, innocent big eyes, he dismissed the thought.
"It's fine. You two eat. I'll go get some fresh air at the door and keep watch for you." After saying that, Uchiha Shisui closed the door, then walked to the window opposite the classroom and opened it.
A cool breeze blew in from outside, lightly tousling Uchiha Shisui's hair. Taking a deep breath of fresh air, Uchiha Shisui finally felt alive again.
He really couldn't understand. Was Uchiha Itachi some kind of beast? He liked a girl five years younger than him, and she was that lord's daughter. He really was something!
Inside the room
Uchiha Ju laid out all the bento boxes. The food inside was varied, from petits cakes to drinks, from desserts to proper meals, everything was there.
Uchiha Itachi originally just thought it would be nice to have breakfast with Uchiha Ju. What they ate didn't matter. But seeing the petits cakes and desserts, his emerging Adam's apple couldn't help but move.
He loved sweets the most. But in recent years, due to missions, he often had to rough it, eating soldier pills and dry rations. He didn't know how long it had been since he had sweets. Now, Uchiha Ju's bento boxes were filled with all kinds of desserts, one after another.
He really liked this! But as an elder, as Uchiha Ju's Itachi-nii, he had to hold back. He had to maintain his own cool demeanor!
However, his eyes betrayed him. Though Uchiha Ju was only eight years old, she was quick-witted and soon realized her Itachi-nii liked sweets.
So she pretended to be worried. "Itachi-nii, I've had a toothache lately. I really don't know why dad made so many sweets. Could you eat them for me?"
Uchiha Ju's autumn-water eyes looked at Uchiha Itachi. Uchiha Itachi hesitated. Could it be that the Hokage-sama was getting old? Forgetful? Didn't know his own daughter's physical condition?
That shouldn't be. Hokage-sama was currently in his prime, and in the past, he had a photographic memory. Uchiha Itachi found it hard to believe Hokage-sama could do such a thing.
Therefore, he didn't reply immediately, but looked at Uchiha Ju. Seeing this, Uchiha Ju had a sudden idea. "Actually, actually I didn't tell dad about my toothache because I was afraid he wouldn't let me eat sweets anymore!"
Uchiha Itachi nodded. Yes, that made much more sense!
"Okay, Ju. Then, for the sake of your teeth, I'll eat these sweets for you!" Uchiha Itachi couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth, but still pretended to have an elder's demeanor.
Uchiha Ju sighed. "It has to be this way then. But, nii-chan, you must not tell my dad about my toothache. Otherwise, Ju will never be able to eat sweets again!"
Uchiha Itachi said formally, "Definitely!"
Uchiha Ju smiled happily, then pushed all the sweets towards Uchiha Itachi.
On the surface, Uchiha Itachi was as steady as an old dog, but internally he was ecstatic. Fantastic. Fantastic.
Cake, pudding, and chocolate. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow.
No matter how mature Uchiha Itachi was, in reality, he was only a thirteen-year-old child. Faced with things he liked and loved to eat, he would also be moved, he would also find it hard to resist.
"You have to finish it all!" Uchiha Ju blinked her big eyes, looking at Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi nodded. "I will!" After saying that, he began to eat.
Uchiha Itachi first used a fork to take a little of the cream and put it in his mouth, very elegantly and calmly.
His mature demeanor, paired with those tear troughs, fully displayed a melancholic temperament. No wonder Uchiha Itachi held a place among Konoha's Top Ten Most Handsome Men.
"Delicious!" Uchiha Itachi exclaimed. The originally full-faced melancholic expression disappeared, replaced by surprise and joy.
His eyebrows raised, his eyes widened, his lips slightly parted. Not only did he like desserts, but he had also categorized the deliciousness level of Konoha's desserts.
From one to five levels, corresponding to edible, ordinary, not bad, delicious, gourmet.
The cream of this cake melted in the mouth without any greasy feeling. Instead, it had a fresh, fragrant taste. As the cream passed down the throat, a lingering coolness remained.
"Hmm?" Uchiha Ju raised an eyebrow. She had gone to eat desserts with Itachi-nii before, but back then, Itachi had always looked calm and expressionless.
She never expected the petit cake her father made today would make him unexpectedly say it was delicious.
"Oh? It's this matcha petit cake. Indeed, I love this one too. Hehe. Doesn't it feel sweet but not cloying, cool down the throat?" Seeing Uchiha Itachi eating happily, Uchiha Ju stopped eating herself. Instead, she propped her beautiful face with one hand.
Then, looking at Uchiha Itachi's handsome profile, the corners of her mouth lifted.
"Yes. I never imagined Ju's father's skills were this good!" Uchiha Itachi pouted slightly. How annoying. He had called him "Grand-teacher" for so long, but never saw him make this dessert for him. For a moment, he felt a bit upset inside.
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