"Chapter 6: Between Men"

Sasuke never liked his family doing a get-together, especially when it involves sharing a meal. In these settings it would only mean one thing, they are gathered on official business. Now so early in the morning before his scheduled fan meeting schedule, he has to have breakfast with his father and brother plus his grandfather. The security in the area though it looks calm underneath is very intense. What is to expect? The underground royal Uchiha men are in the house.

His brother Itachi managed to marry the girl of his dreams because he happened to fall in love with his equally affluent childhood friend. Izumi is a nice person, Sasuke has nothing against her. She is not annoying and snobby like most of the women in their league. Of course, there are nice people in their circle but being born with entitlement can change a person's ego.

He came across Sakura when they were toddlers. The pinkette's father was a regular salaryman but quite brilliant. He managed to become an executive assistant of the head of the Senju group, Hashirama Senju. The head of the medical field business group loves to set up family themes parties for his employees. That is why when the Uchiha group managed to have a partnership with them, Sasuke's father Fugaku had to take him, Itachi, and his mother to a family event. He could still remember the amusement park theme of that get-together. To ordinary people that setting was awesome and very fun. But for the Uchiha's there is so much work to be done and responsibilities to partake there isn't much time for fun.


Due to his young age that time Sasuke was intrigued with the surroundings. Itachi having a natural sweet tooth drag his brother to get some dangos. While lining up Sasuke noticed the girl with pink hair lined up in front of them. When her turn came, the Uchiha brothers could not help but hear that the girl did not have enough money to get the flavor she wanted. The little girl would have settled for getting a plainer one when Itachi intervened. The elder Uchiha offered to pay the rest of the expense and the girl turned around, her jade eyes were vibrant with thankfulness.

Sasuke was stunned, she had never seen anyone look this thankful before. And just for a stick of flavored Dango? Ordinary people are indeed simple people. The little girl politely introduced herself as Haruno Sakura. Itachi being the perfect gentleman even at a young age did the same and nudge Sasuke to do the same. She held out her free hand to shake their hands. It was the first time Sasuke held Sakura's hand and they separated ways.

He was not expecting to come across her again on the same day. But since her father was the executive assistant the man was always tagging along with Hashirama. While they were being introduced to the business partner, Sakura came running and hugged her father's legs. The assistant Kizashi felt slightly embarrassed by his daughter's affection but Hashirama found it adorable.

"You look adorable Sakura-chan!" The medical field tycoon commented. "You know I have a granddaughter, Tsuna will love to dress you up." Little Sakura nodded in excitement, being an only child she was excited to know how having a sibling felt like. "Well Sakura-chan, Tsuna is just doing some university stuff at the moment. But she will be here before the event closes so wait up until then."

Her green eyes shifted to where Sasuke and Itachi were standing. The sight of the two made her smile brighten up more. "Daddy, they are the nice guys who brought me Dango!" her tiny hands pointed out. The revelation made Hashirama smirk and praise Fugaku for raising his sons well. Sasuke knew that is Itachi's naturally good nature that earned them praise. But what came out of Sakura's lips made Sasuke the hero of the story. "Sasuke was very kind, he gave me his share of dangos." Hashirama laughed loudly. It seems the young Uchiha is already charming the ladies at a young age.

The truth was when he gave her the dangos the intention was not romantic. Sasuke does not like sweets so instead of eating them he gave them to the pinkette. The younger Uchiha was surprised that such a gesture was a big deal. Itachi smirked after seeing his brother somewhat blushing from the compliment. "Excuse me.." Itachi spoke out politely. "How old are you Sakura-chan?" The little girl with her hands gesturing shouted "Five!"

Out of the blue Mikoto Uchiha clapped her hands. "Oh, she is the same age as Sasuke." The matriarch always wanted a daughter and approached the young girl. "Say Sakura-chan how about you and my sons go play while your Daddy attends to his work?" The beautiful matriarch encouraged.

"Is it okay for girls to play with boys?" The pinkette innocently asked. "We don't like the same toys and they might tease me for being too girly." The little one explained. The answer made Mikoto giggle, she is such a smart girl.


The chopper landed and Kakashi went down first to assist Madara alight and Sasuke followed suit. They seem to be at a five-star rooftop restaurant, his father's favorite place. This would mean their mother is not coming so how the heck is he going to see Sakura. Kakashi eyed his young master. "Patience Sasuke, patience." The lad just grunted.

Fugaku and Itachi Uchiha were seated at their private spot. They stood up to greet Madara and acknowledged Sasuke's presence. Then once the two newcomers were settled Fugaku motioned Kakashi to leave. "It's good you are here Father." The incumbent chairman of Uchiha Corporation acknowledged. "And nice of you to drop by Sasuke." The son nodded. "I assume Father had told you about the proposal."

"Now, now Fugaku I only told him you have a proposal. The details are not yet revealed. I want you to take the honor of talking about it." The older man grinned, he seemed to be happy with how he meddled with the whole affair. "Go on Fugaku, tell him so we can have breakfast I am starving."

"Well Sasuke, you know that we have been in partnership with the Senju's for a long time," Fugaku explained. "We will be having a joint project with them again this time with a tie-up of a medical university in America."

"So you want me to go to America and lead this project?" The younger son replied cutting off his father's spiel.

"Ototo, that is very mean." Itachi reprimanded "You should practice more patience." It was twice less than an hour he has heard that correction.

"As I was saying yes, you will be heading that project which means you have to go on music hiatus," Fugaku said with finality.

Sasuke took a deep breath, why was Sakura not mentioned? How did she fit in the deal? "Father, I was told grandfather that you will be giving me what I want. I only heard your request what about mine. This should be a two-way deal." Itachi lightly laughed at his brother's brashness, when it comes to waiting Sasuke has zero skills.

"You are free to do whatever you want as long as you work for the company," Fugaku said with finality.

What the heck? Free to do what he wants but have to work for the company? How can it work when he needs to slave away under Uchiha Corporation? A scowl appeared on his face and Itachi grinned that it seemed his brother did not get the connotation of their father's words. "Sasuke, besides music what do you want to pursue?"

"Aniki, besides music it is not what but rather who." The younger retorted.

"Sasuke.." Fugaku spoke out once again. "Were you listening? I told you you are free to do what you want as long as you work for the company. That is inclusive of everything."

After the repetition of the proposal, Sasuke finally understood what he meant. His heart began to swell out of happiness but he was trying his best not to smile. But the twinkle in his eyes has betrayed him even if the youngest Uchiha tried to keep a straight face. "Fine, I get to do what I want and I work for the company no problem."

"Good so it seems Uchiha Corporation will be completely absorbing Sharingan now?" Madara finally spoke out. As a subsidiary, Uchiha Corporation only has shares but does not get involved in the management. "Sasuke cannot work for two different companies at the same time right?" All three men eyed the youngest. Sasuke grinned looks like he still has dibs on the label he established from the ground.

"As long as I am CEO of Sharingan and have a majority of the shares why not?" Sasuke answered. "I can assign Kakashi to be my vice-CEO since he knows the company well too."

"That is not a bad idea." Madara agreed. "Fugaku, you better get the papers drafted and get Sasuke to read over them. We need to settle things immediately."

"What's the rush grandfather?" Sasuke answered. "I already agreed."

"Now, now I just can't wait to see my little grandson listed in the company profile." The eldest Uchiha revealed. You know how much I wanted to take a company executive photo with all four of us." Sasuke rolled his eyes, his grandfather was feared all over the world but in private he is a sappy sentimental man.

"Will the mother be joining us soon?" Sasuke inquired. It was so unlike the matriarch to miss events like this when all the boys are gathering.

"Of course not!" The eldest Uchiha explained. "Fugaku sent her to the most important errand of all." Sasuke exhaled, yes it was mentioned that his mom was going to talk to Sakura, but is it going to be that long? Mikoto Uchiha never spends more than one hour in a single event unless she is the organizer.

"Mother was willing to make exceptions Ototo," Itachi replied teasingly. "She promised that you will be reunited with your beloved cherry blossom." Fugaku swayed his head and Madara chuckled. "Sasuke, you better not mess up this time. We have all been waiting for so long I want my kids to have cousins to play with."

Sasuke decided not to comment, they have no idea how much he wanted that to happen too.