Chapter 50 – Shocked Hiashi
Sasuke and Naruto rushed into the entrance one after another.
Uchiha Mikoto quickly picked up the two school bags from the sofa and chased after them, scolding gently.
"Behave well at school!"
Fugaku Uchiha opened the door and saw Uchiha Itachi return, covered in sweat.
"Father," Itachi greeted respectfully.
"Hmm, you went out to train again so early?" Fugaku asked with a smile.
In the past few days, Itachi had gone to the training grounds in the Uchiha Clan Land every morning to exercise.
"Yes, Father," Itachi replied.
Just then, Sasuke pounced on him. "Itachi-aniki!" he called affectionately.
Itachi smiled gently—a rare sight—and Naruto immediately joined, hugging him.
"Itachi-aniki!"
Itachi's smile widened slightly as he dotingly stroked Sasuke and Naruto's heads.
"You two, be sure to listen to your teachers at school. Alright, hurry along, don't be late."
Naruto said brazenly, "Stupid Sasuke, let's race to see who gets to school first!"
Sasuke's face was cold, ignoring him. Naruto, feeling bored from being ignored, walked with his hands behind his back, head lowered, lost in thought.
Itachi watched their small figures disappear down the street, shook his head, and went inside.
Mikoto heard the door and came out, thinking someone had forgotten something, only to see Itachi.
"You're back. Haven't you eaten yet?" she asked with a smile.
Itachi indicated he had eaten on the way and went to shower.
Mikoto didn't concern herself further with her eldest son. She had worried about his mental state before, but he now seemed much better. Relieved, she returned to the kitchen.
Sasuke walked out of the Uchiha Clan Land gate, glanced at Naruto, and was slightly surprised. Why was Naruto being so quiet today?
Exactly what Sasuke wanted—some peace until they reached school.
However…
"Sasuke!"
A sudden shout made Sasuke shiver. Realizing what happened, he glared at Naruto, who was holding his stomach, laughing loudly.
"Naruto, you idiot! Do you want a beating?" Sasuke quietly clenched his fists.
Naruto, sensing danger, quickly ran.
"Stop right there!" Sasuke gritted his teeth and chased after him. He knew Naruto wouldn't behave so well on his own.
Near the school, Naruto's eyes lit up when he saw two girls walking ahead. "Good morning, Sakura!" he called.
Sakura turned her head, thinking how nice it would be if it were Sasuke instead.
Ino, beside her, said in a huff, "Why didn't you greet me, Naruto?"
Naruto scratched his head. "Oh, Ino's here too, hehe."
She rolled her eyes but suddenly saw Sasuke appear behind Naruto. Subtly, she nudged Sakura.
Sakura looked over in annoyance. Ino whispered, "Sakura, that's Sasuke."
The next moment, Naruto cried out in pain.
"Ow!"
Sasuke, pleased with himself, had just smiled slightly when he noticed Sakura and Ino watching. He quickly returned to his cool, poker face.
"Why did you hit me, Sasuke?" Naruto grumbled.
"Return gift," Sasuke said coolly.
Sakura's heart raced. Seeing Sasuke so early in the morning, her luck felt amazing.
Turning to Naruto, she felt a twinge of jealousy. Why had he been going to school with Sasuke so often lately?
She still didn't know that Naruto had moved into Sasuke's house. She planned to ask him later.
Sakura noticed Naruto had changed slightly—no longer wearing his usual orange clothes, but a new, neat outfit.
She shook her head, dismissing the thought.
'Terrifying… Naruto, get out of my head. What does he have to do with me? Whatever he does is none of my business.'
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Not far away, at the end of the street, stood the imposing Hokage Building.
On the third floor, the Hokage Office:
The Konoha High Council had gathered. Fifth Hokage Fugaku Uchiha, Hokage Assistant Nara Shikaku, Hokage Advisor Uchiha Shisui, and Hokage Advisor Hyūga Hiashi—these newly appointed leaders were ready for the morning meeting.
Nara Shikaku glanced at Fugaku and reported,
"Hokage-sama, the Village finances are insufficient. Eight days have passed since the last allocation from the Land of Fire. According to precedent, it should have arrived the day before yesterday, regardless of the amount."
He continued, speculating,
"It might be due to the Hokage Inauguration message to the Fire Country Royal Family—they may be displeased and deliberately delayed the delivery team."
Before Fugaku could respond, Uchiha Shisui jumped in, furious.
"What! This is outrageous! The Fire Country Royal Family dares to do this?"
Clenching his fist, he shouted,
"Hokage-sama, let me lead men to destroy the Fire Country Royal Family and install a puppet under our Village's control!"
Hyūga Hiashi looked shocked at Shisui. His eyes seemed to silently ask, "Are you serious—destroy the Royal Family?"
He instinctively wanted to intervene, but then realized the atmosphere was tense. Glancing around, he saw Fugaku expressionless and Shikaku calmly sipping tea.
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