Chapter 4
Clan Head

Once Kagome showed the Sharingan she copied to both the Hokage and Itachi the meeting was soon over. Itachi lead her out of the office and then the tower. "If you will follow me I'll bring you to the apartment the Hokage has assigned you to." He told her as they walked through the streets.

Kagome noticed the attention they were garnering quickly. It would seem that Itachi has never been seen within the village without either his brother or his mother. A strange girl walking beside him was causing quiet the stir. "So, how do you like being a Ninja? I haven't decided if I want to do that yet." Kagome asked in an effort to start a conversation with the boy.

Itachi looked at Kagome out of the corner of his eyes; debating if he wants to answer or ignore her. Deciding on the former he answers. "The ninja lifestyle is not for everyone, but the Uchiha pride themselves on being a powerful ninja clan." He said warning her in roundabout ways that if she wished for the Uchiha affiliation than she may as well concede to the idea of becoming a ninja now.

Kagome understood his undertone, but also knew no matter what she would end up on his squad. The Hokage would see to that.

"This is the Uchiha district." He stated as they came upon a gate with the Uchiwa fan in the center. Your apartment building is only 2 blocks this way." He pointed straight across the street as they walked past the gate.

Once he deposited Kagome home Itachi knew that he had to tell his parents of his new mission. As strange as it was for him an ANBU Captain to be assigned a babysitting job, he looked forward to the break; though he knew his father was not going to be happy.

"Big brother!" a small boy exclaimed as she latched on to Itachi's leg with a fierce hug.

With a small smile Itachi pats his brothers' head. "Hello Sasuke," he greeted his little brother, happy to see him.

"Welcome home Itachi," his mother said from the kitchen doorway a small smile on her face.

"Mother" he returns her greeting though not as warmly as he had to his brother.

"Dinner just finished, you and your brother need to go clean up while I get your father." Mikoto said as she turned down a corridor to get their father from his study.

"Yes mother" both Itachi and Sasuke answered as they turned to go to the bathroom and wash their hands and faces as she requested.

Once seated at the table the family began to eat in silence. Mikoto watched her youngest son twitch and knew he was dying for the chance to ask Itachi about his mission. Taking pity on her son she decided she would break the silence. "How was your mission Itachi?"

Looking up from his meal he answered stoically, "Successful with no injury."

Fugaku nodded, "Good, do you have another mission lined up?" he was proud of his son's success.

Itachi looked to his father quickly debating how to spin the mission he was given so his father would not cause an issue. "Yes, father. It is a solo mission here within the village." He paused for only a moment before continuing. "The Hokage has allowed temporary citizenship to a female with a very interesting and unknown dojutsu. He wants a full report on her; he also wants me to persuade her into joining the ranks as a ninja of Konoha."

Fugaku's eyes widened, "the Hokage put you, an ANBU captain on babysitting duty?" though his tone was stoic you could tell he was outraged. "And what is this dojutsu he is so interested in?"

"Kagome Higurashi, her dojutsu can copy any dojutsu she comes in contact with. The Hokage asked me to be present so he could confirm her allegations. I watched as she copied the Sharingan with just a touch to my temple." Itachi explained. He was interested in seeing if she could do everything he could with her copied eyes. "I am curious though if her dojutsu copies everything. It would be interesting to see if she was capable of the same feats Uchiha born eyes are."

"Hm" he agreed, seeing the potential in such an alliance. "She has no family within the village?" Fugaku asked as different plans began to form within his mind.

"No father, she has no one." Itachi answered knowing his father was nibbling on the bait he let out.

"Oh that poor girl!" Mikoto exclaimed with a hand to her heart. What a horrible thing, to find yourself alone.

"Perhaps we should extend a helping hand." Fugaku said thoughtfully. There is much potential in a dojutsu that can copy other dojutsu... What would the Sharingan be capable of if it could also copy dojutsu as well?

"The Hokage stated that she had come here in hopes of learning what she was capable of. Though, she herself is unsure if the life of a Ninja suits her." Itachi said taking a sip of his tea slowly while watching his father covertly. He had heard whispers of a rebellion during council meetings and he was hoping that adding a puzzle would be enough of a distraction to allow him to ponder ways to quell this growing issue.

"Well then, it is a good thing that the Hokage chose you to help her realize her potential. You can take her into the Uchiha training ground for these lessons." His father said and Itachi knew it was an order. He was to train her under the Uchiha's sharp eyes.

"Thank you father," Itachi said with a nod ready to close the conversation now that he had what he wanted.

"Great, you can invite the girl over for dinner!" Mikoto said with a smile.

"As you say Mother," Itachi replied and the family went back to eating dinner quietly.

Sasuke watched the conversation with wide curious eyes. He knew well enough not to interrupt a conversation with the tone his father was using so he listened quietly.