This is a lie—how could they be unfamiliar when they see each other often, and they've even trained in Rokushiki Ninjutsu together. Itachi even lost to Yugito once.
"It doesn't matter, I trust you. Just bring him here the day after tomorrow or the day after that."
When Uchiha Fugaku heard that Itachi agreed, a smile appeared on his face. He continued, "Go back, my son. Don't let them suspect you."
"I understand... Father."
After saying that, Uchiha Itachi turned and left. There was still some distance to home, and it would take him a little while to get back.
Once Uchiha Itachi left, Black Zetsu slowly emerged from the ground, questioning skepticism in his voice, "This kid... can he really pull it off?"
"He will. He is my son, and you've seen his talent, haven't you? If he hadn't been born in the wrong era, he would certainly become a powerhouse like Lord Madara."
Uchiha Fugaku had no doubt about Itachi's abilities. In the past two days, he had taught many Sharingan Genjutsu of the Uchiha Race which Itachi seemed never to have encountered before. Without even awakening his Sharingan, with his status, he should have had access to them early on.
The only explanation is that Uchiha Yoichi is suppressing and guarding against Itachi, this is Uchiha Fugaku's deduction, and he strongly agrees with it.
"Let's hope that he succeeds; it might be our only chance. If he fails, we'll have to rely on Lord Madara afterward."
Black Zetsu said, considering the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan not to be underestimated, especially since Konoha has the resurrected First Generation Hokage, Senju Hashirama.
If the Fifth Generation Hokage and the First Hokage joined forces, even Madara would have trouble confronting them. Black Zetsu had always been worried about this, since Madara only possesses the Rinnegan and has not become the Ten-tailed Jinchuriki.
"According to the hospital, that Princess Tsunade is likely to give birth the night after tomorrow, so the Fifth Hokage should be at Konoha Hospital with her. After all, he seems like a family man, huh..."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku snorted coldly, unable to hear any good word about Uchiha Yoichi, he said directly, "He's just a lecher, a family man? Unworthy!"
"Okay, okay, I'll help you keep watch for now. Let Tobi accompany you."
With Tobi's augmented abilities, plus Uchiha Fugaku having awakened his Mangekyo and learned several Yin-Yang Releases, dealing with a Two-tailed Jinchuriki will surely be foolproof.
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"Mother, I'm home."
When Uchiha Itachi returned, everyone else was already seated at the dining table. Sasuke waved and called, "Ni-san, hurry, we're waiting just for you."
"Sorry for being late."
After washing his hands, Uchiha Itachi returned to the dining table and sat down, somewhat puzzled: "Where's Father?"
Mikota smiled and said, "He's not coming back tonight; let's eat first."
Seems like he's really at Konoha Hospital, just as Father predicted...
Uchiha Itachi thought with some confusion, then picked up his bowl and chopsticks to eat dinner. He had trained for quite a while in the afternoon, and logically he should be hungry, but upon hearing that matter, the usual delicious dinner tasted bland and he couldn't eat it.
After dinner, Uchiha Itachi didn't accompany Sasuke but directly lifted Sasuke up and placed him in front of Karin. Sasuke's eyes widened in shock, his face in disbelief.
Uchiha Itachi stayed in the living room for a while. After Mikota finished in the kitchen and Itachi made up his mind, he said, "Mother, I have something I want to tell you."
"Hmm? What is it..."
Seeing Itachi's serious expression, Mikota suggested, "Let's speak outside."
Once the mother and son reached the forest outside, Uchiha Itachi took a deep breath and said, "Mother, Father is back."
"Mr. Yoichi? Isn't he at the hospital..."
Uchiha Mikota paused for a moment but quickly realized, her expression slightly heavy, "Itachi, you mean Uchiha Fugaku. Has he approached you? What has he tried to lure you into?"
"Yes, but Mother, did you know about this?"
Uchiha Itachi showed shock, seeming to realize his mother already knew about it.
"Actually, I knew a few days ago—Mr. Yoichi told me."
Uchiha Mikota glanced at Itachi, feeling very gratified he confided in her, and seriously told Itachi, "Associates of the Akatsuki Organization have been captured, and they've revealed their plans. So about Uchiha Fugaku trying to lure you against Yugito, both Mr. Yoichi and I have known for a while..."
"You and Father knew, so why not..."
"Mr. Yoichi said he trusts you, so he decided to act as if it never happened; he also instructed I should not interfere with your decisions, and didn't send the Security Team and Anbu to monitor you.
Itachi, at first I was vigilant for a couple of days, but then I assumed the Akatsuki gave up on the plan... But today, hearing you speak out, I'm proud of you."
Mikota gently said to Itachi and then patted his head, "In this world, what parent doesn't believe in their children."
"Thank you, Mother."
Uchiha Itachi was deeply moved, then remembered Uchiha Fugaku's plan and asked, "Then... how should we deal with that side, tell Father?"
"Itachi, what are your plans?"
Mikota asked, wanting to know Itachi's plan, and if he hadn't an idea, she would directly inform Mr. Yoichi.
"Right now, I don't want to tell Father. No matter what, he is my biological father. Mother, I want to ask Shisui to have Shisui and the Security Team... capture him. I hope that Father..."
Uchiha Itachi didn't finish the sentence, knowing he didn't want Uchiha Fugaku executed, so he planned to just have him detained.
"You don't want Mr. Yoichi aware of this; that's okay, but make sure it's fully prepared..."
Mikota comforted, "As for circumventing Uchiha Fugaku's issue, you should discuss it with Mr. Yoichi then, Itachi."
Why did he have to return?
At that moment, both mother and son thought the same; Uchiha Mikota's anger grew, remembering her previous plea on behalf of Uchiha Fugaku considering their marriage, now this bastard again trying to lure her son.
With that thought, Uchiha Mikota was unable to resist the urge to act.
"Itachi, don't bother seeking Shisui, let me handle that guy."
Uchiha Mikota was now also filled with anger and resentment, hating Uchiha Fugaku for disrupting their peaceful family life and wanting to punish him at once.
"Mother you will?"
Asked Uchiha Itachi, with a face of surprise and doubt, "Maybe let Shisui handle it might be better..."
"Itachi, don't underestimate me."
Mikota 'kindly' poked Itachi's forehead. She too has transplanted Hashirama Cells and knows Sage Mode; but, considering Uchiha Fugaku's strength, Mikota thought for a moment and continued to Itachi,
"I'll call Minami and Kushina then to help, don't worry. I just want to personally punish someone who dared lure my son."
Uchiha Itachi listened, while touched he nevertheless nervously said, "Is that so... Mother, maybe better tell Father..."
"Are you sure?"
Uchiha Itachi paused at the words, recalling the day he witnessed Uchiha Yoichi's power, even half of it... If Father finds out, he'll likely die on the spot.
"Then... Mother, I'll leave this matter to you, tomorrow before dinner, the location is Ninja Paradise...."
Uchiha Itachi carefully conveyed the information to Mikota, also asking her to convince Yugito.
After saying all this, feeling somewhat unreliable, he secretly decided to ask Shisui for help again tomorrow.