Age Is a Woman's Biggest Problem!

The once-lively mansion fell silent the moment Hikaru arrived.

Fugaku Uchiha, who had been mingling with the guests, felt rather sour when Hikaru's arrival turned him from the protagonist into a supporting character. Today was the celebration of his, Fugaku Uchiha's, son's one-month birthday—not the day for Uchiha Hikaru to flaunt his presence.

But reality was just that cruel. It was fine when Hikaru had not shown up, but the moment he did, everyone's attention shifted to him, turning Fugaku Uchiha from the lead into a supporting role.

Hikaru smiled and nodded in response to the clansmen bowing to him. The people from the other clans were much the same. If he had a choice, Hikaru truly did not want to attend places like this. Unfortunately, as clan head, not showing up would easily give people something to criticize, and Fugaku Uchiha might think he was looking down on him, bringing trouble upon himself.

Left with no choice, Hikaru had come to make an appearance. Though he wanted to see whether this Itachi Uchiha was the same as the Itachi Uchiha from the original story, Itachi Uchiha was only one month old now. He would have to wait until the boy grew up a little to find out. But by then, Hikaru would basically no longer be in Konoha.

By the time Itachi Uchiha grew up a little, it would be right in the middle of the Third Ninja War. Hikaru would not have the spare time to specifically check whether Itachi Uchiha was exactly like the original.

"Clan Head!!!" As the host of the banquet—oh, no, half the host—Fugaku Uchiha had to greet Hikaru upon his arrival. In his arms, he held the little protagonist himself, Itachi Uchiha.

A chubby little baby.

"Mm." Hikaru smiled and nodded. Looking at