Find a Sister-in-Law for Big Brother

Forget it. My chakra will slowly increase over time. I should focus on cultivating spiritual energy for now.

Ye Wuyue entered a meditative state again.

Before long, Itachi finished laying out the bedding and returned to the room.

"Already asleep again? Is it because you didn't sleep well last night?"

Looking at Sasuke with his eyes closed, Itachi revealed a gentle smile.

Creak...

The door suddenly opened, and Fugaku and Mikoto walked in with tired expressions. Ye Wuyue was woken up again...

Looks like I'll have to find a time when no one can disturb me whenever I meditate. Ye Wuyue thought helplessly.

"Father, Mother, you're back."

Itachi happily went over and took his parents' ninja tool pouches, placing them on the floor.

"Mm. Thanks for looking after Sasuke, Itachi."

Fugaku rubbed Itachi's head. There was a trace of worry on his face, but upon seeing his proudest son, he still smiled.

"Sasuke is still asleep."

As Itachi spoke, he lowered his voice. But when he looked toward the basket holding Sasuke, Sasuke was already staring back at him with his eyes open.

"Huh? He was still asleep just now."

Ye Wuyue rolled his eyes.

With you making so much noise, how could I possibly stay asleep?

"It's good that Sasuke is awake. He hasn't eaten anything for a long time. I'll feed him first."

As Mikoto spoke, she picked Sasuke up from the basket and carried him into the room.

Ye Wuyue: Σ⊙▃⊙川

Half an hour later, Ye Wuyue lay quietly in Mikoto's arms, listening to her conversation with Fugaku.

"The ANBU who stopped us last night..."

Mikoto spoke first, looking at Fugaku uncertainly.

"That was Danzo's Root."

Fugaku's face was somewhat gloomy. As the clan head of Konoha's foremost clan, being stopped by several Root members was truly humiliating. However, the person who had caused the Nine-Tails' rampage this time really did possess their clan's Sharingan, so even he had nothing to say.

"The clan members are already arguing. Some even want to gather the entire clan's strength and overthrow Konoha's higher-ups."

Mikoto spoke with some concern.

Listening to Fugaku and Mikoto's conversation, Ye Wuyue couldn't help sighing at how hardheaded the Uchiha clan members were.

Konoha currently had about five people with Kage Level strength, and two of them were among the stronger Kage. In comparison, the only person the Uchiha Clan could currently bring out was his father, Fugaku.

Do those Uchiha members who want to overthrow Konoha's higher-ups plan to use their heads as weapons?

"Hmph! A bunch of arrogant idiots who can't see the situation clearly! Do they plan to fight with their heads?"

Thinking of the words and actions of some clan members, Fugaku was instantly enraged. Their stupidity had completely exceeded his understanding. Yet, he was the clan head of these people! It was really damn frustrating!

"Ah, what a pity. After Minato took office, the situation between us and the village had finally eased. It looks like things are going to change."

Thinking of the three tomoe that had appeared in the Nine-Tails' eyes last night, Fugaku sighed.

"Does our clan have any bloodline members scattered outside?"

"No. Only clan members who died outside."

Fugaku frowned. He couldn't figure out who had controlled the Nine-Tails last night. He couldn't even think of a single possible candidate.

"Yiya, yaya!"

It was that loser named Obito!

Ye Wuyue wanted to tell Fugaku who the culprit behind last night's incident was, but all that came out were a few infant noises. Fugaku obviously couldn't understand him.

Seeing his appearance, Mikoto couldn't help laughing.

"Sasuke seems to be trying to tell us something."

Seeing this, Fugaku's brows relaxed as well.

"He looks like a clever child. I hope he can surpass Itachi in the future."

Fugaku rubbed Sasuke's head as he spoke.

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The head rub made Ye Wuyue feel extremely irritated, but there was nothing he could do. He could only turn his head away and bury it in Mikoto's arms.

Just then, Itachi pushed open the door and walked in.

"Father, someone outside says you should go preside over the clan meeting."

Itachi spoke softly.

"I know."

Fugaku stood up helplessly. He knew he had to go placate that bunch of idiots again.

Mikoto stood up as well.

"I have to go work at the Military Police Force too. Itachi, make sure you take good care of your little brother at home."

"Yes. I'll definitely take good care of him."

Itachi nodded seriously.

Mikoto handed Sasuke to Itachi, then left the house together with Fugaku.

The room quieted down, and Ye Wuyue began meditating.

From his parents' conversation, he had roughly pieced together the current situation. The Uchiha Clan's downfall could be attributed partly to Danzo and the other Konoha higher-ups, and partly to the brainless extremists within the Uchiha Clan.

So I still have to become stronger, then kill Danzo and eliminate the extremists within the clan. That way, everyone will be happy.

"Sasuke, I'll take you outside for a walk."

Itachi wrapped Sasuke in a small blanket, secured him to his body, and carried him out of the room.

Because Ye Wuyue had entered a deeper meditation this time, he wasn't woken up.

After who knew how long...

"Wow! Is this your little sister? She's so cute!"

"No, he's my little brother."

"Can I hold him?"

"No."

"Eh? Why not?"

"Because I don't want him to cry."

"Little kids don't cry!"

Ye Wuyue had just awakened from meditation when he saw a pair of evil hands reaching toward him.

Taking a closer look, wasn't this Izumi? Itachi's little female companion. If Itachi hadn't been so hopelessly dense, she would probably have already become Sasuke's sister-in-law in the original story.

If I can bring the two of them together and strengthen Itachi's bond with the Uchiha Clan, the chances of him going astray in the future should drop considerably.

As Ye Wuyue thought this, Izumi had already picked him up.

"See? I told you, little kids don't cry!" Izumi happily said to Itachi while holding Sasuke.

Hearing her words, Ye Wuyue thought, So this Sasuke had already committed plenty of sins in the past—even enough to interfere with his own big brother's romance.

Seeing this, Itachi froze. He remembered that Sasuke previously wouldn't let anyone except him and their parents hold him. He would cry whenever anyone else picked him up. Why had things changed? Could it be that his little brother didn't like him anymore?

Just then, Sasuke suddenly reached out and grabbed Itachi's hand.

Itachi relaxed. It looks like my little brother still likes me.

"Izumi, he grabbed my hand. Does he want me to hold him? Give Sasuke back to me."

Izumi was holding Sasuke, which made Itachi somewhat uneasy, so he spoke to her.

Hearing Itachi's interpretation, Ye Wuyue was defeated by his bluntness.

My foolish big brother! Let me teach you what you should do!

Ye Wuyue directly pulled Itachi's hand and placed it on Izumi's face. Itachi failed to react for a moment, while Izumi immediately felt the warmth on her cheek, and her little face instantly flushed red.

"Itachi... Itachi, what... what are you doing?"

Izumi instantly became tongue-tied. She didn't even dare look at Itachi, steam practically rising from her head.

Ye Wuyue grew anxious. Why did you have to say something? Wouldn't it be better to strengthen your relationship properly?

Itachi's face reddened as well, and he looked somewhat flustered.

"Huh? Sasuke pulled my hand. I'm sorry!"

Itachi immediately pulled his hand back, but the soft sensation from moments ago remained etched in his mind.