As Beautiful as a Little Girl

Konoha Village...

After the Fourth Hokage officially took office, the village became increasingly lively...

First, Hatake Kakashi became an ANBU. After a brief period of missteps, he gradually gained fame for his exceptionally high mission completion rate and ruthless demeanor.

"Cold-blooded Kakashi"...

The geniuses of the past had just grown up, and new geniuses emerged one after another... Even a genius like Kakashi became a footnote to others.

During a support mission, Uchiha Shisui engaged in a fierce battle with Mist Village ninjas who were ambushing the coast, leaving a shadow in the hearts of the invading enemies – Teleporting Shisui.

Besides the two mentioned above, taijutsu ninja Might Guy, heir to the genjutsu clan Kurenai Yuhi, the Third Hokage's second son Sarutobi Asuma, and Shiranui Genma, who was known for his toothpick, began to show their potential among the new generation...

Konoha, led by the Fourth Hokage, with the older generation of ninjas led by the Third Hokage holding the fort... The beginning was already showing signs of prosperity.

On the other side of the village...

The five-year-old Sharingan users were still buzzing with excitement... Although they didn't understand that the activation of the Sharingan had nothing to do with age, it didn't stop them from expressing their opinions.

"If it were wartime, Uchiha Itachi would have been even more outstanding than Kakashi!"

This was a common saying among Konoha villagers... When many Uchiha clansmen heard this, they couldn't tell whether they should feel regret or relief...

That freshly minted genius, Uchiha, was busy washing a straw mat for a crow.

Because summer had arrived.

"Sharingan, activate!"

The little boy carefully checked every crevice that might have dirt with his blood-red eyes, nodded his head with satisfaction, and said happily, "It's very clean!"

The crow eating ice cream: "…Caw…"

"Beiyuan, hurry up…" Uchiha Itachi wiped his hands and brought out two cylindrical lunch boxes from the room: "We agreed, we're going to the hospital today to bring food to Mom and Dad…"

The crow quickly landed on Itachi's shoulder.

Uchiha Mikoto was nearing her due date and had already been admitted to the hospital to await childbirth. Therefore, Fugaku and Itachi had to take turns with household chores and accompanying her... This was normal in the ninja world; there was nothing more important than the addition of a new member to the family.

What's more, the child in Mikoto's belly... was the child of that man... () ... that man...

When Itachi and Beiyuan arrived at the hospital, several nurses eagerly informed the little boy... that Uchiha Mikoto had successfully given birth in the early morning. Immediately after, a few young nurses started arguing...

"Hey, hey, I heard that Mikoto-sama gave birth to a son! The little brother will definitely be as cute as little Itachi in the future!"

"What nonsense! I just happened to peek into Mikoto-sama's room when I passed by, and it's a daughter! Very beautiful!"

"But..."

"Definitely..."

"...They're arguing again..." Uchiha Itachi didn't try to persuade them. He knew these nurses had lost their minds... He walked alone to the ward with the lunch boxes.

As for the crow... it couldn't figure out why it liked this scene... a group of nurses chattering noisily, was it that attractive?

To be fair... it actually was...

After the nurses dispersed upon hearing the answer from a doctor, Beiyuan flapped its wings and flew into the ward. Since it already knew the result, it wasn't anxious at all.

In the ward, Uchiha Fugaku held the newborn baby and sternly lectured his eldest son. He was gradually starting to transform into the image of a strict father...

"...Don't neglect your daily training..."

"...Go to the training grounds in the afternoon... but also pay attention to protecting your body..."

"...As expected of my son, to be able to endure training for so long!"

The old father couldn't let go of his doting on Uchiha Itachi...

Beiyuan lightly landed on Fugaku's body, its crimson eyes gazing at the sleeping infant... Itachi's younger brother...

"Beiyuan, I have a younger brother now!" Uchiha Itachi saw the crow's arrival and shared his joy with his friend: "His name is Sasuke, Uchiha Sasuke!"

"...Caw..."

Beiyuan's caw sounded a bit displeased... It was just curious about Uchiha Sasuke, but now it felt like its own cub had a new dog... Would it still be able to play happily with him in the future?

"Hey, Beiyuan will have a new playmate from now on!"

"...It's going to be lively at home from now on..."

Uchiha Sasuke was beautiful and cute, resembling a doll from a New Year's painting. It wasn't without reason that others mistook him for a little girl.

One had to admit, Fugaku's family had good genes.

Whether it was the couple or the two brothers, they all had good looks, especially Sasuke... Men and women alike would be captivated by him...

Uchiha Fugaku would not relax Itachi's education just because his younger son was born... The main account was destined to reach max level and become a god; turning his attention to the secondary account at this point would be like having water in his brain?

The head of the Konoha Police Force's brain was certainly not filled with water. After lunch, he sent Uchiha Itachi out of the hospital, not wanting him to delay his afternoon ninjutsu training...

Uchiha Itachi reluctantly touched his brother's cheek before leaving the hospital...

Mikoto, holding Sasuke, suddenly said, "...Hey, Fugaku-kun, aren't we paying too little attention to Itachi usually..."

Fugaku, who had witnessed the whole process, shook his head: "...Or perhaps we've been too strict with Itachi usually... Let's compensate him slowly!"

...What kind of parents are these...

Only Beiyuan, standing on Itachi's shoulders, was clear-headed. It recalled Itachi's recent actions: "...Caw?"

Are the little ones I raised really about to get a new dog?

Murphy's Law proves that when you think your little ones might get a new dog, fate will arrange a dog candidate for him...

For example... among the children playing near the training grounds... one might very well appear...

"Uchiha Itachi!"

A little girl, who clearly didn't like playing house, suddenly walked over and blocked Itachi's path: "I heard we're the same age, want to play with us?"

"...Who are you?"

"My name is Izumi... we've met before, during New Year's!" The little girl had long hair and a tear mole at the corner of her eye... She even puffed out her chest as she spoke, looking quite brave. Women in the ninja world are all brave...

If you're timid, wouldn't you be single forever?

Beiyuan curiously watched the reunion of childhood sweethearts, which drew the little girl's attention: "Is that your crow? It looks so... strange..."

Her eyes seemed to want to say more but stopped... She was very cute, but why was her mouth so venomous!

"Caw!"

Beiyuan was furious. I know my appearance isn't great, but saying it out loud is your fault!

Uchiha Itachi quickly soothed the crow on his shoulder: "He's my friend. I'm sorry, I need to go to the training grounds."

"You can already use the training grounds? As expected of the genius everyone in the village praises..."

Many things prove that if a woman likes a man, it's better not to say it in public. Telling him in private is better... Otherwise, you'll never know if you want to like him... or harm him...

The little girl's other playmates clearly couldn't sit still... especially a few brats who wanted to show off something...

"Hey, Uchiha Itachi, just leaving like that is too disrespectful!"

"Exactly!"

"Izumi, don't talk to him anymore!"

"Exactly!"

"You brought out such a terrifying crow you raised yourself to scare people!"

"Exactly!"

Beiyuan: "..."

...What did I do to you all?