Itachi's Heartbreak, Cherishing What You've Lost

Izumi Residence.

"Shimizu..."

Uchiha Hazuki, who was in the room, clearly had not expected Shimizu to come today.

Usually, Shimizu only came over when she invited him.

"Lord Shimizu is helping me improve my strength."

Izumi spoke up, explaining why Shimizu had come to Uchiha Hazuki.

"I see."

Hazuki nodded.

Since Shimizu had come to help Izumi improve her strength, she had naturally assumed it was just some ordinary training.

Other than grueling training, was there any second way to improve one's strength?

Besides, Shimizu was among the strongest of the Uchiha Clan. As for exactly how strong he was, Uchiha Hazuki was not sure.

She had never even attended the Uchiha Clan's secret gatherings.

But she knew that Shimizu was definitely strong.

He was surely tutoring Izumi to repay her kindness.

What a grateful child.

Uchiha Hazuki thought to herself.

She then warmly invited Shimizu inside and went to put on her shoes at the entryway.

She said she would make Shimizu a good meal.

"Mom really likes Lord Shimizu."

Izumi led Shimizu up to the second floor.

Her bedroom was at the right-hand corner of the second floor.

"Hazuki was the one who raised me when I was little. It's only natural that we're close."

Shimizu followed behind Izumi, slowly making his way upstairs.

"I'm ready, Lord Shimizu."

Izumi sat by the bed and held out her hand.

"Alright."

Shimizu's eyes flickered slightly as he returned her with a refined smile.

He placed his hand beside Izumi's.

Should he increase the dosage a little this time?

Izumi's body had already begun adapting to his blood last time. Adding a little more should not be a problem.

That also meant the "side effects" would be greater.

It would be easier to become addicted.

"Oh my, isn't this Itachi?"