This Uchiha Itachi is very lonely

Itachi withdrew his gaze, "As long as... we all work hard together."

He seemed to be talking to Arturia, but also seemed to be talking to himself...

When they got home, Fuyue and his wife hadn't returned home yet.

After all, as the patriarch and the patriarch's wife, they need to wait for the majority of the entire ethnic group to come back with them.

Itachi first went to the bedroom to confirm that his brother was still asleep and hadn't woken up.

Then, he took the cake that his mother said in the kitchen.

Only then did I return to the study.

These days, the study is where he spends the most time in the house compared to his own room.

"What are you going to do? About...the third Hokage invited you out of the village together."

Arturia used a fork to put a piece of cake covered in cream and strawberries into her mouth, and asked as if suggesting, "Although, the Third Hokage has always been very kind in front of us."

"But if Konoha is involved, it's hard to say whether he will attack you or not."

"But I still suggest you discuss it with your father."

Although she has always praised Konoha.

But as a queen who used to be a king, Arturia knows very well that when faced with some choices, the superior needs to abandon some pity and humanity...

"I remember last time, you said that eating too much cake would make you tired."

Itachi didn't answer right away, but watched her eat the cake that should belong to her bite by bite.

It's the end of spring and the beginning of summer, the strawberries on the light white cream should be very sweet, right?

"The taste you conveyed is obviously different from eating by myself."

Artoria said solemnly, "When you solve the problem about my identity, I will definitely taste all the meals my mother cooked!"

His serious attitude was even more serious than asking about his next plan just now.

However, Itachi has noticed that in her words, she has already faintly addressed her in the way of mother, instead of "your mother" or "your father" as before.

As for when it started...it probably started from the moment Zuosuke called out "sister".

For this, he was very happy.

Maybe it's the joy of having such a family member, or maybe it's the joy that friends can really integrate into this world and are no longer alone.

"Actually, even if the issue of identity has not been resolved, you still have many opportunities to taste the meals made by your mother."

Itachi said softly, "As long as I tell my mother, she can help me prepare it alone, and then... we can eat in the study."

"Eh?"

Artoria clenched her silver fork's lips and let out a confused voice, her head tilted slightly, and the dull hair on the top of her head fell down.

"Eh!"

Immediately afterwards, she suddenly realized the feasibility of this matter!

"Tonight! Just tonight!"

Arturia looked at Itachi seriously, "Let's eat in the study tonight!"

"Did you forget it?"

Itachi felt a little funny, "Tonight, I have to discuss with my father about Hiruzaru Sarutobi's plan to take me out of the village."

"Ah... yes..."

Artoria forked a large piece of cake in frustration to comfort herself, "Tomorrow is fine, or the day after tomorrow."

"All right, all right, I will greet my mother in advance and cook the dishes you were looking forward to at that time."

Itachi said softly.

After discovering that the sense of taste between them can also be shared through telepathy, Artoria often commented on the meals her mother cooked.

Among them, there are several dishes that she is extremely interested in.

But with this episode, Arturia forgot to continue asking Itachi about her next plan.

And Itachi didn't mention it again.

But he already knew how to deal with this matter.

As for why he deliberately left the topic aside, it was simply because Itachi didn't want Arturia to be immersed in these things.

In fact, he has rarely discussed these intrigues with Artoria recently.

And rather than asking Arturia to negotiate with him, which is very complicated, no right or wrong, only position and interests, he hopes that the other party can talk more about daily life, food, and play with him. , culture, things that tend to be entertainment.

Because Itachi felt that Arturia was more relaxed when talking about food, secretly teasing Zuosuke alone, and looking forward to what to eat tomorrow... compared to being immersed in these dark affairs.

It was as if, Artoria had returned to her appearance when she had never drawn out the sword in the stone, never ascended the throne, never killed countless people...just an ordinary country girl.

She doesn't need to get involved with Uchiha's affairs.

In other words, there is no need to mix these unacceptable options.

It's like Itachi doesn't want Shisui to be involved in the dilemma between the village and the family.

He also didn't want Arturia to experience what she had experienced again, to become ruthless and cold.

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"what?!"

At the dinner table, when Itachi mentioned that Hiruzaru Sarutobi was going to Kyoto with him, Fugaku frowned, and unconsciously raised his voice.

"Impossible, this old thing..."

He was so angry that he broke his breath, "How long has it been since Zuo Zhu's full moon banquet last year?"

"At the beginning, he was kind, and after talking about it, he asked Itachi to take Zuozhu to his house to play, but what happened now?"

"Hitting against a junior, he really has the face!"

He didn't even need to think about it, he knew what Sarutobi Hiruzen was planning!

"Itachi, you can't go!"

This time, even Uchiha Mikoto, who used to be gentle, put on a straight face.

She put down the bowl quickly and raised her objection sternly.

At the same time, the couple once again felt how true what Uchiha Aomon said at the beginning, that Konoha was unreliable.

The speed at which he turned his face was astonishingly fast.

Anyway, we got along together and made an agreement at the beginning, but it turned out that in just a few months, the clan moved first, then the monitoring of the roots, and then the children? !

When the old guy treated Itachi back then, he was completely kind and amiable!

What are "You don't need to meet outsiders in private, just call me Grandpa Sarutobi", "When Zuo Zhu learns to talk and walk, bring him to our house as a guest, and then grandpa will give you red envelopes", "Itachi is old, Like you, I will definitely be a powerful ninja in the future..."

Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto even had the idea that Konoha and Uchiha would not be able to get back together even if there was no night of Kyuubi.

As for his parents' worries, Itachi was very clear.

But unfortunately, he had to go this time.

"Father, mother, I also have something to do and plan to go to the capital city, so I can take advantage of this opportunity."

Seeing that the two of them put down the bowl quickly, Itachi could only stop the movement of eating in his hands, and explained softly, "At first, I was still worried that I didn't have a suitable reason to go to the capital city."

"Are you going to Kyoto City?"

Uchiha Fugaku frowned.

If Itachi had planned to go to Kyoto City before this incident, then...

Soon, he realized Itachi's plan, "Are you going to find a way to break the situation from the daimyo?"

"There are some things that I plan to confirm with my own eyes."

Itachi nodded without explaining too much.

Because about the nobles in the capital city, he himself can only guess.

"But it's too dangerous."

Uchiha Fugaku spoke in a deep voice, still disagreeing, "Itachi, as the head of the clan, although you are only the successor and have not officially announced it, but..."

Having said that, he paused, his tone extremely serious and serious, "From the incident of the Fourth Hokage, you should be able to see how an accident happens to the leader of a team, and how it will affect the team."

"As a patriarch, are you now planning to lead the army yourself and charge into the fortress?"

"About the matter mentioned by Hiruzaru Sarutobi, even if we refuse, he will never turn his face at this juncture."

As he said that, Fu Yue first pushed some of the dinner plates on the table aside, and then took out a small scroll from the ninja tool bag on his waist and put it on the table, "I originally planned to wait until the meal was over before talking to you." talk about it."

"According to the information sent back by Yu, the defenders originally deployed on the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth have changed. Some personnel were dispatched to the northeast under the secret order of the village. The final goal of the operation is suspected to be aimed at... Land of Thunder!"

"Your previous plans have been gradually achieved, and things are faintly developing in the direction you expected!"

Speaking of this, his tone that was originally annoyed by Sarutobi Hiruzen gradually became agitated.

Since it was a secret transfer order, this information was not information that their Uchiha's intelligence network could have obtained.

However, they have been deployed in advance for some time.

In the case of knowing the possible results in advance, it is easy to set up spies on the process to capture the details of the intelligence that others do not know. At least... so part of the flow of personnel is definitely not a piece of information that can be concealed.

And this result also means that his eldest son, Uchiha Itachi really took Konoha, Fire Country, Thunder Country and even the entire ninja world into his eyes as he said in the plan!

Although it was only a small step, Itachi really managed to control the entire situation and firmly grasp the development of the entire ninja world in his hands!

"Since this is the case, they should be able to trust my ability more or less."

Itachi didn't have much reaction to this matter.

"Of course!"

Uchiha Fugaku replied seriously, "About this point, in the letter when Yu sent back the information. The words occupied by your praise are more than twice as much as the information itself!"

"I believe that after other people get the news, they will gradually convince you."

No matter what, the people in the clan will follow the plan, and there will be no chance to doubt Itachi based on his "age", "experience", and "experience".

"But news and intelligence should not be suspected, but inevitable."

Itachi analyzed the current possibility, "If it wasn't for the change in the Land of Thunder, Hiruzaru Sarutobi might not have chosen to leave Konoha with low morale at this important period, and choose to go to Kyoto to meet the daimyo."

"At least... the appointment letter of the third Hokage is not enough to be a reason."

"With Sarutobi Hiruzen's reputation and seniority, and Konoha's status in the Fire Country, there is no need for him to come to get this letter of appointment in person."

"So there is only one possibility. The Kingdom of Thunder has received some news that Konoha is not stable, so it is just around the corner."

"When the two countries are at war, although Konoha's main combat power and right to speak are still on the side of the Daming House, Sarutobi Hiruzen must also be notified."

"In addition to this, the mobilization of wartime funds, national food, ordnance...resources also requires the cooperation of the daimyo."

Staring at the scroll unfolded on the table, he deeply probed into the meaning of Sarutobi's trip.

Sitting opposite Itachi, both Fugaku and Mikoto looked at this unbelievably mature child with complicated faces.

They don't know where Itachi's vision, thinking, and insights are learned from.

In fact, they have slowly figured it out. With the knowledge they have and the books in the study, it is impossible to cultivate Itachi into such a person.

But they didn't inquire or delve into it, but maintained their trust in Itachi as always.

Just like growing up, he doesn't question his secrets.

"Father, I really need to leave for a while. Things about Kyoto City, daimyo, nobles... are really important to me."

The more Itachi analyzed the significance of Sarutobi Hiruzani's trip, the more he felt that it was necessary to take this opportunity to go to Kyoto City this time.

"no……"

Fu Yue refused again, "Itachi, the initiator of the only plan in our clan is you."

"And if you lose the leader, then... everything will be in vain."

"It's not a trivial matter to start a war. No matter what, I believe that Konoha will realize that we are leading all of this."