"If you're not against it, I can help you out, Sister Izumi. I could slip him a drug—it'll make him burn with desire. Then all you need to do is take the initiative. Based on his personality, he'd never be the type to walk away after getting what he wants!"
Sakura rubbed her chin thoughtfully, eyes sparkling. In the original storyline, Itachi Uchiha remained single until his death. Yet here was Izumi Uchiha, potentially Itachi's lover—within the novel, she had died under Itachi's Tsukuyomi, spending a blissful lifetime with him in that illusionary world. In the anime version, however, she was killed by Obito—the masked man behind the Fourth Great Ninja War. Determined to keep Itachi from remaining alone forever, Sakura decided it was time to start playing matchmaker for him and Izumi.
"N-No thanks!" Izumi Uchiha waved her off, although the suggestion secretly tempted her.
"Compared to me, you sound more like a delinquent girl yourself if you could come up with such a dirty trick!"
Kakashi hadn't forgotten how Sakura had described him before—he naturally couldn't resist teasing her back at this moment.
"You wouldn't get it! I'm trying to hook Big Brother up because these days, how often do you meet someone who actually likes you for real?" Sakura shot back disdainfully. "Besides, even if my method is slightly shameful, maybe Big Brother secretly enjoys being treated this way. Guys always act cool and stuff even when they're dying inside, y'know? All hot and bothered but pretending they don't care. Besides, Kakashi-sensei, do you really think everyone should end up like you, all lonely while still keeping a dog? 'Lonely stray dogs'? You're basically calling yourself one, sensei. Sad!"
"Kids shouldn't joke around like that!" Itachi Uchiha's face twisted with discomfort. What kind of friends did Sasuke make? Suggesting slipping him a drug? Considering how she once convinced Sasuke to dress in girls' clothes, it wasn't impossible for her to actually try something crazy like drugging him.
"If you truly like someone, then confess," Shisui said, strolling over with a teasing grin and slapping Itachi on the back. "Don't always expect the girl to make the first move."
"Shisui... now you too?" Itachi finally felt completely helpless. Why were others suddenly joining in?
Sasuke listened uncomfortably as people chattered about setting up his older brother with Izumi Uchiha. His mind nearly exploded with anger—his brother was his, and no one else could take him away.
Chapter 45: The Gathering of Fate [Mid] [First Update]
"So, are you feeling unhappy?"
Sakura pulled Sasuke aside and started her persuasive talk.
"You're actually helping someone steal my brother away!" Young Sasuke suddenly felt a false sense of betrayal, like their friendship had been shattered.
"Don't look at it that way!" Sakura replied meaningfully. "Just think carefully—your older brother is so handsome, has a great personality, and incredible strength. Don't you think he must be every girl's dream catch?"
"Hmph! My brother's so amazing, of course many people like him. But he belongs only to me—no one can ever take him from me!"
"Sasuke really lights up when you praise his older brother," said Sakura, secretly rolling her eyes. This hopeless brother-obsessed nutcase was beyond help. "But have you ever considered another issue? Since your brother is so outstanding, there must be many people out there wanting to steal him away. How will you deal with all those love rivals?"
"No one is allowed to take my brother away from me! I—I'll definitely keep an eye on Brother and stop any vixens from stealing him!" Sasuke stammered with determination. Yes, faced with so many rivals for his beloved brother, what could he actually do to protect his brother?
"To completely eliminate others competing with you for Itachi's older brother, you need to let everyone know—it's already taken! That someone's already claimed the prize!"
Seeing Sasuke fall right into her trap, Sakura mentally gave herself a victory sign.
"How should we do that?" Sasuke's passive talent had just activated—whenever it came to matters involving his older brother, his IQ instantly dropped by 99%.
"It's simple," Sakura quickly replied before Sasuke could object. "Just find your brother a girlfriend! Think about it—you're Itachi's younger brother, so those who want to target your brother won't only bother him but will also try to get close to you. Then you won't have much time left to spend with your brother. However, if you help your brother find a girlfriend, others will immediately know he's already taken and naturally stop pestering him. You'll then have more time together with your brother."
"Really?" Sasuke wavered inwardly. Won't this mean sharing his precious older brother with someone else?
"Of course!" Sakura confidently nodded. "Also, didn't you say your brother often stands you up because of missions? If you have a girlfriend and treat her nicely to earn her favor, she can whisper sweet words in your brother's ear, ensuring he takes fewer missions and saves more time for you!"
"You really think that'll work?" Though uneasy at the thought, Sasuke found himself drawn to the idea. If it meant getting even a little more time with his brother, helping find a girlfriend didn't seem too bad.
"Absolutely! Trust me, guys are total pushovers when it comes to sweet whispers in their ear—it never fails!"
Though never having been in a relationship herself, she'd watched enough romances unfold to grasp its power fully. Most importantly, she couldn't show even a bit of hesitation here—she needed Sasuke to believe firmly in this plan.
"Well then, I'll definitely make every effort to find a girlfriend for Brother!" Sasuke clenched his fist tightly. For the chance to spend more time with his beloved older brother, he was ready to go all out.
"No need to look elsewhere—we've got a perfect match right here!"
"Sakura secretly pointed at Izumi Uchiha and said in a hushed tone, 'Look, Izumi and your older brother have known each other since their days at the Ninja Academy. They've grown up together — like childhood sweethearts. Being gentle is just the way she is, and she already treats you really well, even though you're not officially related yet. If she becomes your future sister-in-law, she won't go behind your back or fight you for your brother's attention. And if you help bring them together, she'll definitely feel grateful toward you. When you ask her to whisper in his ear on your behalf, she'll do it with all her heart. This way, everyone wins, right?'"
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