Uchiha Itachi paused at Shin Uchiha's question, gathered his thoughts, and answered respectfully, "Lord Shin, I sincerely admire your choice of location. In terms of both secrecy and resources, this island offers more than enough to support the Uchiha Clan's growth. It's an ideal place to live in seclusion and develop our strength."
Shin Uchiha smiled and patted his shoulder. "You don't have to be so formal. Let's keep our relationships separate. Just address me the way you address Shisui. From now on, call me your big brother."
Uchiha Itachi was someone who tended to follow the rules. Although Shin Uchiha was only a few years older than him, both his position as Deputy Clan Leader and his status as Sasuke Uchiha's teacher placed him a generation above Uchiha Itachi. Besides, Uchiha Itachi had come to admire and respect Shin Uchiha, which was why he addressed him as lord.
Still, Uchiha Itachi wasn't inflexible. At Shin Uchiha's request, he hesitated for only a moment before changing his form of address. "All right, Brother Shin."
Shin Uchiha was pleased by the change, since it meant Uchiha Itachi had come to accept him. Not only did that improve his chances of copying Uchiha Itachi's Dōjutsu, but it would also benefit his future plans.
At that moment, Shin Uchiha opened his mouth but said nothing. Instead, he looked around, hesitated, and told Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi, "Don't resist. I'll take you somewhere deserted where we can talk more freely."
As he spoke, Shin Uchiha raised his arms and placed his hands on Shisui Uchiha's and Uchiha Itachi's shoulders. Seeing that neither resisted, he activated his Dōjutsu and used the Space Mark he had left on Whirlpool Island to take them to a cliff at the island's other end.
Shin Uchiha released them