"Exactly."
Itachi nodded. "Because of that last mission, Tenma, Shinko, and Teacher Minazuki have all become important to me."
Yun smiled and continued, "Ever since Lady Tsunade, one of the Sannin, proposed it, every Konoha ninja squad has had to include a woman. And the Uchiha..."
He didn't finish, but Shisui scratched his head and grinned. Itachi, standing beside him, looked a little awkward too.
The Uchiha were famous for their good looks. Even the average-looking ones were popular at the Ninja Academy because of their outstanding talent.
As a result, there was a good chance that at least one person in their squad would speak up for them.
Night fell. Before they parted ways, Itachi turned to look at the two members of his clan who were like older brothers to him.
"I'll take leave the day after tomorrow on the grounds that I have a clan meeting, so please take me with you."
Determination filled Itachi's eyes. Shisui glanced at Yun beside him.
"Whew..."
Yun let out a breath. "Honestly, the biggest threat to the Uchiha has already disappeared because of an unexpected turn of events. With only Three Tomoe, you won't be able to do much at the clan meeting the day after tomorrow."
"Bring him along!"
"Hm?"
Yun turned to Shisui. Shisui looked at Itachi and smiled. "Actually, some of what the Third said the night before last was right. We need to trust the next generation, too! Just like I've always trusted you, Yun..."
Yun didn't argue.
After thinking it over, he looked at Itachi. "Come along the day after tomorrow. But I'll say this first: if things turn into a fight, I won't have time to protect you."
Itachi smiled and shook his head. "You don't need to."
On Kage Rock.
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