Itachi and Izumi

The rising sun climbed from the surface of the sea.

Hokage Building.

Kakashi had arrived earlier than anyone else today.

However, judging by his expression, he seemed somewhat hesitant, lost in his own thoughts.

"Senior Kakashi, you're here so early today. Is there something you need to discuss with the Hokage?"

The guard at the entrance walked over while finishing a steamed bun.

"Ah..."

"It's nothing major, really..."

"By the way, has the Hokage arrived yet?"

Kakashi scratched his hair and asked with a smile.

"The Hokage never left last night. Lord Danzō arrived suddenly in the middle of the night."

Kakashi froze for a moment. "I see, thank you."

Immediately, Kakashi headed upstairs.

However, as he climbed the stairs, he found himself hesitating once again.

"Chuan Yu Uchiha..."

"Why did Shisui never mention him?"

Perhaps it was due to his time in the Anbu.

He was extremely sensitive to anyone with ambiguous identity information.

Arriving in front of the Hokage's office door, Kakashi's raised right hand suddenly stopped.

That child seems very important to Itachi...

After a brief internal struggle, Kakashi ultimately lowered his hand and turned to head back downstairs.

Just then, the door next to him pushed open, and Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzō stepped out, catching sight of Kakashi just in time.

"Kakashi, do you have a report for me?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi called out to him suddenly.

With his back to the two men, Kakashi let out a deep sigh.

"Good morning, Third... I was just passing by and thought I'd check on you."

Kakashi turned around and said with a smile.

Itachi was right.

Kakashi had successfully compromised with himself.

"You did a great job on yesterday's mission. Everyone is to take the day off today, go on home."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved a hand at Kakashi.

Understanding the implication, Kakashi hurried downstairs and left the building.

"Wake up! The sun is already hitting your butt!"

Chuan Yu opened his bleary eyes to find Sasuke standing by the head of the bed, eating a lollipop.

"So noisy..."

Chuan Yu turned his head and rolled over to continue sleeping.

"Second Brother is a big lazybones! A big lazybones!"

Little Sasuke grew even more relentless, jumping directly onto Chuan Yu's bed and bouncing back and forth.

Chuan Yu frowned, sat up abruptly, and pinned Sasuke down on the bed.

"Do you want to dance?!"

Seeing Chuan Yu's fierce expression, Sasuke suddenly pouted his little lips in grievance, looking as if he were about to cry.

Chuan Yu immediately covered his cheeks. "Be good, Sasuke. Second Brother was just teasing you. I'm very sleepy right now and need to rest. Can you let Second Brother sleep for a while?"

Nichuzi's face, which had been on the verge of tears, suddenly broke into a mischievous grin. "No!"

A few minutes later, Chuan Yu leaned against the headboard, looking utterly defeated.

Before him, Sasuke cheered as he bounced back and forth in front of him.

Who told him to be his older brother?

Just endure it, and it will pass...

Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and Itachi walked in, having changed into fresh clothes.

"We have the day off today. Shall I take you two out to play?"

"Yay!!!"

Chuan Yu really wanted to sleep in today, but it was rare for Itachi to invite the two of them out together.

After getting ready, the three brothers sauntered out of the house.

"Itachi! Over here!"

Sasuke and Chuan Yu both turned their heads to look.

A cute young woman with long hair was waving at the three of them incessantly.

With her delicate skin and toned figure, Itachi was a lucky man indeed...

Seeing his two little brothers react the same way, Itachi flicked them both on the forehead.

Sasuke and Chuan Yu clutched their heads in grievance, then followed behind Itachi to stand before the young lady.

"Oh, is this Sasuke? You've grown so big! I remember when you were little, you would only let Itachi hold you; you'd start wailing the moment I tried."

The moment those words were spoken, the images in Chuan Yu's mind began to fast-forward.

Izumi Uchiha?

"Hello, big sister, you're so pretty! But if you hold me now, I definitely won't cry!"

Sasuke shamelessly reached out his hands and stepped forward to ask for a hug.

"Mind your image!"

Chuan Yu immediately rewarded Sasuke with a flick to the forehead.

"And who is this little brother?"

Izumi Uchiha walked up to Chuan Yu, crouched down, and pinched his cheeks.

"He's my brother too..."

"But that's a long story..."

"Shall we get going first?"

"Mm!"

The sun wasn't very hot today, and the air was accompanied by a gentle breeze, making the atmosphere exceptionally pleasant.

The four of them walked together until they reached the seaside.

The sea breeze blowing here made Chuan Yu feel incredibly relaxed.

"Itachi, I remember you like eating three-colored dango."

Izumi smiled sweetly and took a box out of the bag she was carrying.

Opening the box, there were two skewers of three-colored dango inside.

Itachi froze for a moment, then swallowed hard.

"I didn't expect you to remember..."

"Of course! How could I ever forget!"

Izumi took out a skewer and handed it over.

"Brother! I want some too!"

Sasuke, standing to the side, stared fixedly at the three-colored dango, his drool becoming quite exaggerated.

Itachi didn't hesitate, immediately taking off two dango to give to Sasuke and Chuan Yu.

Meanwhile, Izumi watched Itachi without blinking, the light in her eyes growing brighter.

"Do you remember this?"

Opening her bag again, Izumi pulled out another box.

"Cat ears?!"

Itachi's cheeks suddenly flushed red.

Some of the naive actions of one's youth are deeply imprinted in others' minds, impossible to forget...

"Back when we were on a mission together, while we were searching for the cats, you wore these ears, and the cats ended up treating you like one of their own, haha."

Izumi laughed happily as she spoke.

"Uh..."

Itachi seemed a bit awkward.

Watching his big brother act like this, Chuan Yu really felt anxious for him.

"Sister Izumi, do you like my big brother?"

Chuan Yu walked over and asked suddenly.

"Chuan Yu! Don't talk nonsense!"

Itachi hurriedly covered Chuan Yu's mouth.

Izumi did not get angry when she heard Chuan Yu say this; instead, she looked at Itachi earnestly and nodded.

Itachi's neck and cheeks were as red as a tomato at this moment. Someone had just confessed to him, yet he was still standing there like a block of wood, completely at a loss.

"I just didn't know his feelings."

Izumi suddenly lowered her head, the deep affection in her eyes turning into thick tears that fell down.

"I just love a straightforward girl like you! I'll accept on my big brother's behalf!"

Chuan Yu shook off Itachi's arm, grabbed the bewildered Sasuke, and bolted.

Suddenly, only Itachi and Izumi were left, and the air became exceptionally awkward.

"This guy..."

Itachi muttered, bowing his head low; he didn't even dare to look up now.

Izumi, however, slowly inched closer to Itachi, and Itachi's heart felt like it was about to jump out of his chest!

"Itachi..."

"Do you like me?"

Izumi suddenly stared into Itachi's eyes and asked carefully.

"You know my status..."

"In the Anbu... I must be ready to sacrifice myself for the village at any time..."

"I'm just afraid..."

Izumi suddenly covered Itachi's mouth.

"Then that means you agree..."

Izumi leaned directly into Itachi's embrace and closed her eyes: "Don't talk about tomorrow, or you'll be afraid forever..."

"Big brother, you seem really hot, drink some water!"

Chuan Yu ran over at this moment and handed him a bottle of water.

Itachi's right hand trembled involuntarily as he took the water, while his left hand slowly wrapped around Izumi's waist.

"Sigh, it really is difficult."

Chuan Yu watched Itachi and Izumi finally confirm their relationship and let out a deep sigh.

"Sigh, it really is difficult."

Little Sasuke, standing to the side, suddenly mimicked Chuan Yu, repeating his words from just a moment ago.

"Are you looking to dance again?"

Chuan Yu looked at Sasuke with a dark expression.

"No, Second Brother..."

"I don't have the capital for that yet..."

"Once I can beat you..."

"I'll definitely dance right in front of you!!!"

Sasuke turned and ran as soon as he finished speaking.

"You brat! No respect for your second brother! I'm going to give you a proper lesson today!!!"

Rolling up his sleeves, Chuan Yu charged madly toward Nichuzi.