Chapter 5 opens the door to a new world!
Uchiha Shisui remained silent for a moment.
"That's too risky, but what you're saying is indeed a method."
After hesitating for a moment, Uchiha Shisui looked up at Shiraishi.
"Shiraishi, can you do me a favor?"
"What kind of help?"
Uchiha Shisui said, "Keep an eye on Itachi for me. Shiraishi, the method you proposed is definitely worth a try. If I can get Itachi's help, it will be much easier for me to become the clan leader."
"However, I cannot say that I completely believe Itachi will make that choice right now."
"But I myself don't have enough time to observe and test Itachi."
Shiraishi's brow twitched slightly.
"Okay, what do you need me to do?"
Uchiha Shisui's suggestion was exactly what Shiraishi needed.
The more you interact with Itachi Uchiha, the more opportunities you'll have to interact with Sasuke Uchiha.
"I will bring Itachi here and make this a regular spot. That way, Shiraishi, you can get in touch with Itachi and find opportunities to test him."
"Shisui, aren't you worried I'll give myself away?"
Uchiha Shisui smiled.
"I know your talent, Shiraishi. It's just that your talent in ninja is a little lacking, but in terms of intelligence, you are still above me."
"Back in the ninja academy, I never beat you in this area once."
"If your talent in ninjas were a bit higher, you would definitely be a top-tier ninja by now."
"The weasel is indeed clever, but not as clever as you."
Shiraishi nodded.
"Okay, Shisui, you can make the arrangements. I'll help you test the waters."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome. By the way, what are your own plans, Shisui?"
"I plan to join the security department."
Uchiha Shisui said, "Right now, my reputation is not good enough, and my seniority is not good enough either, but there is no more war. I have thought about it carefully, and the Guard Department may be the best platform."
"The situation at the security department is very bad right now."
"His relationship with the villagers was terrible."
"It has not gained the attention of the village's higher-ups."
"Even within the Uchiha clan, there are many complaints about the guard department."
"I plan to first obtain a higher position in the Security Department, and then reform the Security Department. As long as I can greatly improve the situation of the Security Department, reputation and seniority will be enough."
Shiraishi approves of this direction.
Shiraishi remembers that in the original storyline, Uchiha Shisui also joined the Guard Department.
However, the situation within the security department is quite complicated.
Doing it well is not an easy thing.
"If you need any help, just let me know."
"Okay, I will."
Uchiha Shisui nodded.
"I won't hold back with you, Shiraishi. After all, you're my best friend, and we share the same thoughts—for the Uchiha clan and for the betterment of the village."
"Perhaps the future of the Uchiha clan rests in the hands of the two of us."
"Alright, Shiraishi, it's getting late, I'll be going now."
After saying that, Uchiha Shisui stood up.
Shiraishi hesitated for a moment, then called out to Uchiha Shisui.
"Still water".
"What's wrong?"
Uchiha Shisui turned around.
Shiraishi said, "Besides offering advice on plans, I can also help out if we encounter problems in matters requiring combat."
Uchiha Shisui was stunned for a moment.
"Hirako Mako, come out for a moment."
As Shiraishi finished speaking, Shinji Hirako emerged from the corner.
"grown ups."
Uchiha Shisui's gaze fell on Hirako Shinji, and his pupils contracted slightly.
Shisui Uchiha had seen the ninja cat before.
Uchiha Shisui had also seen those fully mature, powerful, and intelligent ninja cats.
However, Hirako Shinji gave Uchiha Shisui a completely different feeling.
Shiraishi introduced, "This is my ninja cat, Hirako Shinji. He's quite strong."
"Hirako Shinji, this is my friend, Uchiha Shisui."
Hirako Shinji bowed slightly to Uchiha Shisui.
Uchiha Shisui returned the greeting.
"Nice to meet you, Hirako Shinji."
After leaving, Uchiha Shisui looked back once.
"Hirako Shinji... was probably left to Shiraishi by Granny Cat to protect Shiraishi's safety. He should be quite strong, but I can't ask Shiraishi to help me in this regard unless absolutely necessary."
"However, with Hirako Shinji by his side, even if something really happens, Shiraishi shouldn't have too much of a problem in terms of safety."
Uchiha Shisui was always worried that his actions might implicate Shiraishi.
However, apart from Shiraishi, Uchiha Shisui had no other people he could talk to.
Of all the Uchiha clans, Shisui trusts Shiraishi the most right now.
Moreover, in Uchiha Shisui's view, the other Uchiha were too narrow-minded, either lacking vision or only Shiraishi was able to truly see the situation of the Uchiha and the village.
Being able to make rational and correct decisions.
Now that he saw Shinji Hirako, Shisui Uchiha felt somewhat relieved about Shiraishi's safety.
"The world is so unfair."
"If Shiraishi's talent in ninjas were a little better, that would be great."
"In that case, if Shiraishi and I join forces, the chances of resolving the problems of the Uchiha clan and the village will be much greater."
Uchiha Shisui sighed.
Shiraishi withdrew his gaze and closed the doors and windows.
After washing up, I went into the bedroom.
Hirako Shinji stood guard at the door.
If anything happens nearby, Hirako Shinji can provide immediate support.
"With Uchiha Shisui acting as a go-between, Uchiha Itachi shouldn't have too many suspicions."
"That way you can get in touch with Uchiha Sasuke."
"I wonder whose response will Sasuke Uchiha's favorability attract."
"However, the reward I receive will most likely not be in terms of life skills."
Shiraishi became hopeful.
With his current single tomoe and Chunin strength, Shiroishi is no match for him.
While Shinji Hirako's strength is certainly impressive, Shiraishi hopes that his own strength can also be improved.
The next day, early in the morning, Uchiha Shisui arrived, followed by Uchiha Itachi.
"Good morning, Shiraishi."
"Shisui, Itachi, good morning."
However, the two arrived at an inopportune time. At this moment, there were guests present, so Shiraishi could only go to the warehouse first, find all the ninja tools the guests needed, deliver them, and collect the money before turning to Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.
The customers who had already left the ninja tool shop couldn't help but turn back for one last look.
After all, these are Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.
Two geniuses.
"You've come at the perfect time. Alice just made some breakfast. Let's try it together."
Shiraishi led the two into the adjacent lounge.
As for the ninja tool shop, it will be temporarily looked after by Hirako Shinji.
For the Uchiha, they had seen mature ninja cats before, so even if they saw Hirako Shinji minding the shop, they wouldn't be too surprised, at most a little curious.
Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi sat down.
At first, the two of them didn't care much about the so-called breakfast.
But things changed when the two sat down and saw the breakfast on the table.
An enticing aroma wafted out.
The moment you smell it, your mouth waters.
"Don't be shy, take it and eat."
Shiraishi looked at Uchiha Itachi and said, "Shisui is my good friend, and You, Itachi, are Shisui's good friend, so you are also my good friend. Treat this place like your own home."
As he spoke, Shiraishi picked up a piece.
Uchiha Shisui didn't stand on ceremony and picked up a piece as well.
Next up is Uchiha Itachi.
Upon tasting it, their eyes widened involuntarily, as if they had discovered the door to a new world.
"So delicious!"
Uchiha Shisui quickly looked at Shiraishi.
"Shiraishi, what is this? It tastes amazing! It's crisp and refreshing. I've never eaten such delicious food before. After eating it, I feel like all the fatigue from yesterday has been gone."
Uchiha Itachi looked at Shiraishi with the same anticipation.
Previously, Itachi Uchiha's favorite food was dumplings. Itachi thought that his love for dumplings would last throughout his life, but now, Itachi Uchiha has changed.
Compared to the food in front of me, the meatballs from before seemed unappealing.
"This dish is called Rainbow Vegetable Jelly. It's a dish created by Alice. You probably can't find it anywhere else. Alice is the chef at the Ninja Tool Shop, and she's in charge of making the dishes for the Ninja Tool Shop."
Shiraishi said.
But in reality, in the world of Food Wars!, this is a dish made by Megumi Tadokoro.
Alice can make it, and luckily I had all the ingredients I bought yesterday.
Yesterday, after Uchiha Shisui suggested bringing Uchiha Itachi along.
Shiraishi thought a lot that night.
Using Uchiha Shisui as a starting point, obtain information about Uchiha Itachi's relationship.
Using Itachi Uchiha as a starting point, one gains a connection with Sasuke Uchiha.
Shiraishi already had a plan to increase Sasuke Uchiha's favorability.
However, Shiraishi did not completely give up on improving Uchiha Itachi's favorability.
If you try, there's still a chance.
If you don't try, you won't have any chance at all.
Shiraishi recalled information about Itachi Uchiha for a long time.
Then I came up with a way to increase Itachi Uchiha's favorability.
That is, cooking.
Most people have a liking for food.
Shiraishi remembers that in the original story, Itachi Uchiha loved to visit dessert shops and liked dumplings.
Alice's culinary skills are on a completely different level compared to this world, and Shiraishi doesn't think that Alice's cooking will fail to conquer Uchiha Itachi's taste buds.
Now, things are exactly as Shiraishi predicted.
"If you like it, you can come often in the future. I'll have Alice make more."
Is it really possible?
"Of course, we're all friends."
As Shiraishi spoke, he glanced at Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.
At this moment, the number above Uchiha Shisui's head had changed to 92.
The number above Itachi Uchiha's head also changed slightly, from 66 to 68.
[68. A decent person, acknowledged by Shisui-senpai.]
"Only 2 points? It's really not easy to increase Itachi's favorability."
Numerically speaking, Itachi Uchiha's favorability rating increased by 2 points, while Shisui Uchiha's only increased by 1 point.
However, the two have different levels of initial affection for each other.
Therefore, the level of difficulty is completely different.
The difficulty of Uchiha Shisui at level 1 is much greater than that of Uchiha Itachi at level 2.
"If you two like it, eat more. I can eat it every day."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Uchiha Shisui had been very tired lately, so he didn't stand on ceremony. Eating the delicious food in front of him allowed him to feel a temporary sense of relief.
Uchiha Itachi ate a few pieces as well.
Soon, all the rainbow vegetable jelly was eaten, and Shiraishi removed the plate.
After Shiraishi returned, Uchiha Shisui looked at Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, let's make this our meeting place from now on."
Itachi Uchiha was taken aback; this was something Shisui Uchiha hadn't mentioned before.
"This place is secluded and safe. Our conversation here won't be heard by others. Compared to forests or waterfalls, this is a better choice."
Uchiha Shisui continued, "Furthermore, Shiraishi can serve as a reference for us."
"In terms of ninja talent, Shiraishi is certainly not very good."
"But here."
Uchiha Shisui pointed to his head.
"I have never beaten Shiraishi."
"Our current situation in the Uchiha clan is indeed not good, therefore, we, the younger generation, need to work even harder."
"Moreover, we both have our own things to do and are very busy, so we may not always have time."
"But Shiraishi has always been here."
"We can communicate with Shiraishi separately, and have him summarize and convey our thoughts."
"This will be much more efficient."
"More importantly, Whitestone is someone we can trust 100% of."
Uchiha Itachi was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"good."
The atmosphere relaxed after Itachi Uchiha agreed.
Both Uchiha Shisui and Shiraishi achieved their goals.
Uchiha Shisui could ask Shiraishi to help observe and test Uchiha Itachi.
Shiraishi gained the opportunity to frequently interact with Itachi Uchiha, so soon, through Itachi, Shiraishi will be able to gain the opportunity to interact with Sasuke Uchiha.
Uchiha Shisui briefly mentioned his plan to join the police force.
After that, more time was spent discussing the current situation of the Uchiha clan.
But in fact, Shisui Uchiha's speculation about Itachi Uchiha was off-track.
Uchiha Shisui believed that Uchiha Itachi might lean more towards the Uchiha than towards the village.
After all, Itachi Uchiha was Fugaku Uchiha's son.
Therefore, given the current situation of the Uchiha clan, a conservative approach is the more appropriate choice.
However, in reality, Itachi Uchiha leaned more towards the village than towards the Uchiha clan.
Time flies.
Uchiha Shisui glanced outside and quickly got up.
"I almost forgot, I have something very important to do, and I have to leave now."
"But we still have a lot to talk about."
Uchiha Shisui patted Uchiha Itachi on the shoulder and said.
"Itachi, I'm leaving now. You and Shiraishi continue. I'll come over here when I have time. Whoever is here then can relay what you were talking about to me."
After saying that, Uchiha Shisui vanished in a flash.
Itachi Uchiha hesitated for a moment.
"Senior Shiraishi..."
"Let's stop talking now. Alice's lunch should be almost ready. Since Shisui is gone, let's eat more and not waste any food. We can talk again after lunch."
Uchiha Itachi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay, thank you for your help, senior."
"You're welcome, we're all friends."
End of this chapter...