Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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He then changed the subject, covering his face and feigning heartbreak: "But! Do you understand how I feel?"

"I clearly felt that Izumi was not far away just now. Guess what she said about me?"

"She must think I corrupted you, or... even worse, 'How could that eternally single Shisui know these things? He must have been the one who persuaded Itachi to buy gifts for other girls!' Heaven and earth bear witness! Am I being wronged?!"

Itachi's lips seemed to curve upwards very slightly, but quickly returned to their straight shape.

He glanced at Zhishui indifferently and added in a calm tone, "But, Zhishui, to be honest, you really should probably start thinking about finding a girlfriend."

"It seems the elders in the clan are starting to care about your marriage."

"puff--!"

Shisui felt as if an invisible shuriken had pierced his heart.

He suddenly reached out, grabbed Itachi by the neck, and ruffled his meticulously styled black hair, laughing and scolding, "You little brat! You repay kindness with enmity, huh?"

"I sacrificed my reputation to come here with you and pick out gifts for girls, and you turn around and start caring about my love life?"

"Take care of yourself first! Deal with that jealous little pot of a man, Izumi, first!"

Two of the most outstanding young talents of the Uchiha clan were making a ruckus in front of the jewelry store in the sunset, completely disregarding their image.

This attracted the attention of passersby, whose eyes were filled with curiosity and amusement.

If their fan club saw this, they'd be heartbroken.

Where did the aloof male god and sunny genius go? Why do they look so...childish?

In the end, Itachi bought the light purple bracelet and carefully placed it in an antique wooden box.

Leaving the jewelry store and walking home, Zhishui was still grumbling about the title of "millennial single dog" and the nagging of the clan elders.

Itachi listened quietly, occasionally letting out a soft "hmm".

But his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the alleyway where Izumi and Sakura had left.

His Sharingan granted him extraordinary vision, allowing him to clearly see the two girls who had been spying on him.

The corners of his mouth curved into a barely perceptible, gentle smile once again.

That idiot... is still the same as always.

However, it seems... to be quite good.

However, the birthday present for Izumi needs to be hidden even more discreetly.

If it's discovered beforehand, there won't be any surprises.

Hmm, maybe we could hide it under that abandoned torii gate at the Nanga Shrine?

Or could you use a sealing technique to roll it up and stuff it into the bottom of your ninja tool pouch?

Itachi Uchiha, an elite squad leader of Konoha's Anbu, is currently facing a challenge even more severe than capturing an S-rank rogue ninja—

How can you successfully deliver your first carefully prepared birthday gift without fooling your intuitive and somewhat love-struck childhood sweetheart?

Meanwhile, Uchiha Izumi, who had been forcibly dragged home by Sakura, collapsed onto the bed, rolling around with her pillow in her arms.

While lamenting, "Itachi might change his mind."

Meanwhile, she couldn't help but fantasize about what it would be like if Itachi actually gave her a gift.

At that moment, she was completely unaware that she was actually that "unknown girl".

The daily life of the Uchiha clan is always filled with various small ups and downs and misunderstandings.

But it is precisely these qualities that make this family, possessing a powerful bloodline limit, seem more real and... interesting in Konoha Village.

At least, he's much more interesting than Mr. Shisui, who can only silently eat dog food and is also known as a "millennial single dog".

Shisui: ? ? ? Is it my fault?

Chapter 300 A New Storm Is About to Appear

The setting sun bathed the forest surrounding Konoha Village in a warm golden-red hue, signaling the approaching end of a day's patrol mission.

Sasuke, wearing the standard vest of the Konoha Police Force, leaned against a thick tree trunk.

The crimson Sharingan slowly scanned the surroundings, confirming that there was nothing else unusual.

He raised his hand and made a simple gesture.

That's all for today. Rest here and wait for the night shift team to hand over duties before disbanding.

His voice was cool and clear, carrying a composure and authority that belied his age.

"Yes! Captain!"

Several other members of the security team, also dressed in uniform, responded in unison, relaxed, and found places to sit down, drink water, and rest.

These team members were all much older than Sasuke, but their eyes were filled with admiration and even a hint of awe when they looked at him.

A Jonin who is only sixteen years old, and a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin.

He was even promoted exceptionally by the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, and directly appointed as a squad leader of the Konoha Police Force.

This string of accolades is enough to silence anyone who questions his age.

Moreover, Sasuke's strength is undeniable, and his Sharingan's insight far surpasses that of those who haven't even awakened the three tomoe.

He's practically a human radar during patrol and reconnaissance missions, and his handling of several emergencies has been clean and efficient, leaving no room for criticism.

Therefore, in this team, Sasuke's orders are absolute.

The team members sat down in twos and threes and began chatting to pass the time while waiting.

A middle-aged team member (team member A) with an honest-looking face, who looked to be in his thirties, unscrewed the water bottle and took a sip.

Suddenly, he nudged his teammate (teammate B) with his elbow and lowered his voice.

With a gossipy and expectant smile on his face, he asked, "Hey, do you guys think... our captain has someone he likes?"

Team member B was drinking water when he heard this and almost choked on it, coughing violently: "Pfft—cough! Cough! Why...why are you asking this? Are you tired of living? Want to be served by the captain's Chidori Gatling gun?"

Team member A scratched his head sheepishly and chuckled, "It's nothing, I was just curious."

"Look at the captain, young and promising, strong, and handsome, he's practically Konoha's golden bachelor!"

“My daughter… is about the same age as the captain…”

"Fuck!!!"

Team member B really spat out this time, his eyes wide open.

As if he'd heard something utterly absurd, "Dude! Are you out of your mind? You want Captain Sasuke to be your son-in-law?!"

"Your ambition is even greater than the Hokage Rock! He's a genius of our Uchiha clan, a future captain of the security force, and even a Hokage candidate!"

"Your daughter... well... although she's very cute, but the difference..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear—a toad shouldn't always dream of eating swan meat, especially since this is a golden phoenix from the Uchiha clan.

Team member A blushed slightly at the comment and retorted, "What's wrong with thinking about it? What if the captain likes ordinary, unassuming girls?"

"You wish! Go ahead and try to eat shit!"

Team member B didn't hold back in his criticism, but then quickly changed the subject, a lewd smile spreading across his face: "But speaking of which, Captain, you're out of luck, but you could consider me!"

"Although I'm a bit older, I'm mature, steady, and caring! I'm a perfect match for your daughter!"

Team member A immediately shoved him away with disgust: "Get lost! You old bull trying to eat young grass! Stay away from my daughter!"

The two middle-aged men immediately started joking and wrestling, and the other team members joined in the teasing, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Sasuke, leaning against the tree, closed his eyes, seemingly oblivious to the farce below.

But the slight twitching of his eye betrayed that he had actually heard everything clearly.

These words made him feel somewhat...annoyed, and also inexplicably embarrassed.

He selectively blocked out these boring noises and focused his mind on his own thoughts.

Love? Feelings?

This kind of thing never seemed to appear in his life plan.

From childhood to adulthood, he has only one goal—to become stronger, and then... protect everything he has now.

His friendship with Naruto, who was always the underdog, his bond with Team 7, and his responsibilities to his clan—these things had taken up most of his mind.

Speaking of Naruto, that guy used to brazenly say he wanted to take responsibility for the Hyuga clan's young lady or something...

But with that utterly idiotic thought process...

His "responsibility" is most likely a literal declaration like "I will protect you" or "You are an important companion to me."

It probably has absolutely nothing to do with romantic love.

As for myself...

The woman he interacted with most, besides his mother Mikoto, was his cousin Uchiha Izumi, who was occasionally a bit eccentric and always revolved around Itachi.

And... Sakura Haruno, who is also a teammate of Team 7.

"Sakura..."

The name unconsciously flashed through my mind.

Sasuke's thoughts drifted away.

He remembered the cheerful, pink-haired girl from his time at the ninja academy;

She recalled the mission to the Land of Waves, when she saw herself regain consciousness and her face was full of concern and worry;

She recalled the Chunin Exams when she shattered the floor with a single punch, marking her transformative growth.

I recalled those years in the hospital, seeing her in her white coat, intently treating the wounded, her youthful innocence replaced by gentleness and determination…

I don't know when it started, but that teammate who I used to find a bit noisy and troublesome seems to have become... a little different.

She stopped blindly chasing after things, found her own path, and walked it firmly, even going further than many others.

"What am I thinking..."

Sasuke snapped back to reality, startled by the vivid image of Sakura that suddenly flashed into his mind.