The night continued.
Qingchuan, fast asleep, was of course unaware of everything that had happened.
Just because he reached the age for enrollment, a simple transfer to another class had already alarmed the Shadow of Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi neither refused nor agreed to Orochimaru's request.
With just a simple "I understand," Orochimaru left.
There is no need for much communication between master and apprentice.
He certainly wouldn't agree immediately.
Since it concerns the Uchiha clan, he cannot act rashly even if she is just a little girl.
The night remained dark.
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to work.
He still has a lot of files to process.
Orochimaru's request wasn't particularly urgent.
It's even a bit troublesome...
To allow a young Uchiha girl to enroll early, Fugaku Uchiha should be informed first.
Let's seek the opinion of the Uchiha clan leader.
...
The night was long.
As the first rays of sunlight fall.
At the Uchiha clan head's residence, Itachi immediately stood up, washed up at lightning speed, and then arrived at the dining table early to wait.
He had already promised Haruko about enrolling in the school.
I waited for my father to come home for a long time last night, but he never came.
I can only say this this morning.
To be honest, Itachi was a little nervous.
This was the first time he had formally asked his father for help.
Moreover, it wasn't for myself.
He was never sure about his father's attitude.
I wonder what the response will be to this request.
But he had already promised Haruko.
So no matter what, he had to do it.
This is... a man's promise!
soon.
Mikoto prepared breakfast, and the family of four gathered together for a proper meal.
Itachi ate breakfast as quickly as possible.
Then he sat in his seat without saying a word.
Upon seeing this, Fugaku immediately understood.
"Did something happen, Itachi?"
"Yes, Father," Itachi replied quickly.
"I have a friend who wants to enroll in school early and hopes to get his father's help."
Somewhat nervous, Itachi blurted out the whole explanation he had been thinking about all night.
"Because Haruko's parents have passed away, she needs a guarantor from an elder in her clan to enroll in school early."
"I hope Father will agree."
Please!
Itachi's eyes and tone were incredibly firm.
He needed to tell his father about his determination.
The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became somewhat silent.
Mikoto tactfully took Sasuke away, leaving the father and son alone.
Fugaku silently observed his son.
That look in his eyes was incredibly complex.
Serious, doubtful, worried, and... relieved.
As expected of his own son...
Good eye
He himself set his sights on Misaka at first sight, then overwhelmed everyone with his charm and finally won her over...
He had seen that girl named Haruko before.
She seems to have a good temperament and upbringing; I have a good impression of her, and she's definitely a beauty in the making.
If this girl is also quite talented, it's obvious that she'll have just as many suitors as Mikoto did back then.
It seems my son has the same foresight...
good!
Son, you've grown up!
Fugaku's only concern right now is Itachi's training.
This can't be delayed.
As his son, he can lack anything, but he cannot neglect cultivation and strength.
This is also Fugaku's only bottom line.
"How's your practice of the Fireball Technique going?"
Instead of directly answering his son's question, Fugaku inquired about Itachi's ninjutsu training.
"I can use it skillfully now, Father."
Itachi lowered his head and replied.
His father's reply made his heart skip a beat.
He had imagined countless scenarios, and countless possible answers from his father.
I never expected it to end like this...
So, all Father cares about is his cultivation?
All that I just said, all that determination I expressed...
Have you overlooked all of this?
Father!
"You don't need to worry about Haruko's enrollment. Just focus on your training."
Upon receiving Itachi's response, the last trace of worry in Fugaku's eyes disappeared.
He knows his son.
They learn everything very quickly.
The only thing I can never learn is to lie...
"I'll find time to talk to the Hokage about this in person. Go to school now."
He patted his son's head.
Fugaku was in an extremely pleasant mood.
Having such a talented son is truly a joyful thing...
Stay where you are.
Itachi, who was completely bewildered, was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses.
"So... Father agreed?"
...
At noon, on the other side, at the Hokage Building.
The huge office was already filled with smoke.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was still sucking on his pipe, his brows furrowed.
There are two files on the desk.
They all belong to a girl named Uchiha Haruko.
One document contains the girl's information.
Since Orochimaru left last night, the Anbu have been working overtime to find out all the information about this girl.
Very few.
His parents were two Uchiha Chunin who died in battle, and he had to live alone from a young age. However, the Uchiha clan was well-treated, so he was able to live a life free from worries about food and clothing.
And she must be a mischievous girl.
The gender was originally male, but after it was over, an X was drawn on it, and it was changed to female.
But that's not the point.
Given Orochimaru's personality, he must have observed for a long time before making the request.
However, if that were all, he wouldn't still be struggling with this after smoking all morning.
Next to the girl's information was an application for admission, personally delivered by Uchiha Fugaku, the current head of the Uchiha clan.
That is the most important thing.
An application for admission that even the Uchiha clan head personally delivered...
Even when Itachi Uchiha, Fugaku Uchiha's own son, entered the academy, it was never like this!
"The girl whom Orochimaru and the Fugaku clan chief personally requested...?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself, took another puff of his pipe, only to find that the tobacco in the pipe had already burned out.
a long time.
He sighed again.
He affixed his personal seal to the application report.
(End of Chapter)