This really was not Ryun Uchiha's fault, because this recipe was something Ryun Uchiha had come up with two months ago. It had not been made public yet. Seeing that Tsunade and the mother-daughter pair Ju liked it, Ryun had kept making it for them.
Uchiha Ju spoke up at this moment. "This recipe was something Father thought of two months ago. So only Ju and Mother know about it."
"Mother does not really love sweet food, but she has a special fondness for this matcha cake Father makes." Uchiha Ju began to tell Itachi Uchiha the origin of this dish.
By chance, this dispelled the dissatisfaction in Itachi Uchiha's heart. He nodded. "So that's how it is. I didn't expect your father to be quite capable."
"Yes." Hearing Itachi Uchiha praise her father, Uchiha Ju's lips curved upwards, sharing in the honor.
She picked up a fork and forked a piece of pudding for Itachi Uchiha. "Try this, this pudding is also very delicious."
Seeing Uchiha Ju's offering, Itachi Uchiha was stunned for a moment, but he did not refuse. He nodded, took the fork, and began to taste the pudding. His eyes lit up again. Delicious.
Itachi Uchiha could no longer maintain his usual calm at this moment. Instead, he enjoyed it, squinting his eyes as he savored the deliciousness of the dessert.
This was the first time Uchiha Ju had seen Itachi Uchiha like this. She couldn't help but smile. It seemed even the mature Brother Itachi had such a cute side.
Time passed quickly amidst one feeding and the other tasting. Only after the two had finished the sweets and other food in the box did they close the lid of the bento box.
Itachi Uchiha ate quite contentedly. He glanced at the time and his pupils contracted. He had actually been eating for two hours. Was this appropriate? He immediately stood up, preparing to teach the class.
At that moment, Shisui Uchiha walked in. A shinobi's hearing far surpassed that of ordinary people. Only after they had closed the bento lid did Shisui Uchiha close the corridor window and walk towards the classroom.
Pushing open the door, Shisui Uchiha saw Itachi Uchiha standing up with contracted pupils. His eyes held a teasing look, but he didn't say anything. He glanced at Itachi Uchiha's slightly protruding belly and knew he had eaten quite a lot.
"Itachi, I'll teach this lesson. You digest your food." After saying this, he looked meaningfully at Itachi Uchiha's belly. Itachi Uchiha's face flushed red, but he did not refuse.
"Since that's the case, this class is yours." After speaking, Itachi Uchiha sat down beside Uchiha Ju to listen to the lecture with her.
Although he had handed the class to Shisui Uchiha, he was prepared to correct any mistakes at any time. Firstly, to ensure the knowledge taught to Uchiha Ju was correct. Secondly, he did not like the look Shisui had just given him.
And so, Shisui Uchiha began to lecture on the common knowledge and information of the ninja world. Uchiha Ju listened attentively. Itachi Uchiha twirled his pen, ready to correct at any moment. Unfortunately, everything Shisui said was correct and very detailed, giving him no opportunity to correct any errors.
Kumogakure
Young Master A slowly woke up. He touched his forehead, then coughed twice. "Water, give me water."
His throat felt as if it was on fire, his voice very hoarse. An Anbu of the Third Raikage appeared, holding a cup of water, and handed it to Young Master A.
Young Master A took the water and, regardless of anything else, drank it all in one go.
Gulp, gulp, gulp.
The cool water entering his throat made Young Master A's throat feel much better. "How long have I been asleep?" Young Master A asked the Anbu beside him.
The Anbu hesitated slightly. "It has been two hours."
"Two hours, is it?" Young Master A murmured. The current Young Master A was no longer as rash as before. Now he understood he was no longer a child, but someone who must shoulder the responsibility of becoming the Fourth Raikage of all of Kumogakure.
"My father is dead, right?" Young Master A said as if narrating an extremely ordinary matter, with no discernible joy or anger in his tone.
The Anbu did not speak, only knelt on the ground, head bowed. His heart also felt some loss. The Third Raikage was a man who could be said to be three parts fault, seven parts merit.
Although some of his actions were confusing, the Anbu shinobi knew that the Third Raikage did everything for their Kumogakure. Unfortunately, this era had an invincible synonym.
Ryun Uchiha.
Ryun Uchiha, a remarkable individual. If one stepped away from their respective villages and factions, and looked at it objectively, he was a powerful and capable leader.
Of course, the Third Raikage was too, but compared to that man, he fell short by who knows how much.
One could not say the Third Raikage was incompetent, only that he was born at the wrong time, born into this era.
Seeing the Anbu bow his head in silence, Young Master A did not continue questioning. He slowly got up. "Father has already died in battle for Kumogakure. As his son, and to be worthy of the name A, I must pull myself together."
"What is your name." Young Master A sat up straight and looked at the young figure before him.
"Darui." A youthful voice came out.
"Darui, is it. Take off your mask." Young Master A said.
Darui was stunned for a moment, then without further hesitation, removed his mask.
Dark skin, very fitting for the skin tone of Kumogakure villagers, coupled with white short hair, made this person appear very efficient.
Young Master A felt this person was not ordinary. Upon closer inspection, he found there was something special about this guy's arms.
Right hand for water, left hand for lightning.
"You, can you use Storm Release?" Young Master A inquired.
Darui did not hide it and nodded. "That's correct, Young Master. I possess the Storm Release Kekkei Genkai."
After speaking, Darui waved his right hand, and a substance appeared. It seemed like electrified water, yet also like soft lightning.
"Good, very good. From now on, Darui, you will serve as my personal guard." Seeing this extraordinary Storm Release, Young Master A felt a desire to cherish this talent.
Darui immediately knelt. "Yes. However, I have one request. Please, Young Master, agree to it." Although Darui was still somewhat young at this moment, his speech and demeanor clearly did not seem like a young person's.
"Speak." Young Master A also did not refuse.
"Now that the Third Raikage has died, Kumogakure cannot go a single day without a Kage. I beg the Young Master to pull himself together, inherit the position of Raikage, and become the Fourth Raikage of our Kumogakure." Darui bowed and pleaded.
Hearing this, Young Master A was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. "Good. Currently, how many clans in Kumogakure support, and how many oppose." Young Master A's aura changed. At this moment, he seemed like the lofty Raikage himself.
Darui was stunned, sighing inwardly. Truly father and son. Such an aura was exactly alike.
"In reply, Young Master, all major shinobi clans of Kumogakure are in agreement." Darui replied respectfully.
Young Master A was stunned. He had not expected this result. He thought with his father's death, there would inevitably be some unruly people, those attempting to change the dynasty, appearing to rebel.
But now, unexpectedly, not only did the various clans of Kumogakure not resist, they all supported his ascension to the position of Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure.
"No one opposes. Strange." Young Master A shook his head. He stood up and looked out the window.
"Perhaps it is because of the battle the Third Raikage fought before his death." Darui sighed. "With his own strength, he took over six thousand Iwa nin with him, severely damaging the ninja resources Iwagakure had accumulated over the years."
"He at least bought Kumogakure five years of stable development opportunity." Darui analyzed.
Young Master A was silent. Indeed, such a battle record from his father was rare in the world. Apart from Ryun Uchiha, within the entire ninja world, the only one who could achieve this was probably the Third Raikage A, known as the strongest shield and the strongest spear.
"Since that's the case, Darui, go and integrate the Anbu for me. Inform all the clans that the succession ceremony will be held seven days from now." Young Master A's voice was somber and resolute.
"Sir, matters of succession are better done sooner rather than later." Darui advised.
Young Master A waved his hand. "Father is gone. I, his son, must at least see him off. For the seven days before succession, I will pay respects to the spirit of my deceased father." After saying this, Young Master A spoke no more.
Darui sensed Young Master A's determination and finally nodded. "This subordinate understands. This subordinate will go and handle it now." After speaking, Darui's figure vanished, beginning the first step of gathering the Anbu.
Young Master A looked in the direction Darui had left, his heart filled with myriad emotions.
Young Master A slowly stood up and looked at the sky. "Father, I do not know if I will live up to your expectations. However, I will do my utmost to make our Kumogakure strong."
Kumogakure, Raikage Building
Darui called all the Anbu shinobi here and announced one matter. "Now, the Third Raikage has sacrificed himself for Kumogakure. His son, Young Master A, will soon inherit the position of Fourth Raikage. I hope all of you can support the Fourth Raikage just as you supported the Third Raikage."
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent. They looked at each other, and finally no one spoke. Their gazes focused on the Anbu captain.
The Anbu captain looked at Darui, his eyes teasing. "Since when does the Anbu take orders from a brat like you?"
Darui looked at him and, without wasting words, immediately formed hand signs. "Lightning Release, Black Panther." Black lightning coated his arms, and with one punch, he blew the Anbu captain's head apart.
Instantly, a wave of bloody smell assailed them. Although the Anbu present wore masks, the faces beneath the masks grew increasingly pale.
"Anyone else have questions?" Darui, his face stained with blood, scanned the other Anbu members. Those his gaze fell upon lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
"That settles it then. Tomorrow, follow me to inform the various clans of Young Master A's succession to the Raikage position in seven days." Darui's voice echoed in the Raikage Building.
The next moment, everyone knelt on one knee. "Yes."
Seeing this, Darui waved his hand. "That's all for now. Go back and rest. Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, assemble in front of the Raikage Building."
Upon hearing this, all the Anbu shinobi fled the building as if escaping. Only after returning home and tightly closing their doors and windows did they relax. Too brutal. He killed someone just for disagreeing.
Darui slowly walked out of the Raikage Building. "Since Young Master A's hands must not be dirtied, these dirty tasks will be left to me." He looked towards Young Master A's home, his eyes burning with fervor.
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