Inoichi's POV

When I opened my eyes, Itachi was cradling Sakura-chan in his arms and whispering in her ear. Sakura-chan giggled at whatever he said. And he chuckled in return. I have never heard the boy chuckle ever. Hokage-sama even looked shocked.

"You promise Ita-kun?" She asked him after catching her breath.

"Hai Blossom, I promise." He promised just above a whisper.

I cleared my throat to get their attention.

"Welcome back Yamanaka-sama." Sakura-chan greeted me.

"There's too much to explain so I will play it for you." I explained and project what I saw on to the plain wall.

Since I didn't have to stay for the memory to be played, I excused myself home. I performed the Transportation Jutsu and teleported home.

I walked through the threshold of my home and called out to my wife.

"Honey I'm back." I said in a dejected voice.

"Dear what's wrong?" She asked as she saw my face. I didn't know how to tell her that our beloved princess was not only a bully, but she led a group of them to attack an innocent girl. It broke my heart, but it will shatter my wife's. I can't look at her the same anymore; she's not the daughter I raised.

"Nothing dear, something came up at work. That's all." I told her.

She put a hand on cheek and pulled me to look at her, "Well if you need to talk, let me know. I'm always here for you baby." I nodded my head and kissed her palm.

"Well dinner will be ready soon, will you get Ino-chan and set the table?" She asked me.

"Of course." I numbly nodded. I turned to walk down the hallway and to Ino's room. I knocked on her door and called out to her, "Dinner's almost ready, Okaa-san wants to set the table."

"Hai Oto-san," she replied and opened the door.

After Ino-chan set the table, and we sat down to eat; I couldn't help but ask Ino-chan, "What three rules are most important in this family Ino-chan."

And without a thought she answered me with a grin, "Always be respectful and polite, even if the person is rude. Protect friends and family, and stand up for the weak and help those in need!"

"Did you practice this today?" I hesitantly asked.

"Yes Oto-san, I do every day!" She said with pride.

As those words fell from her mouth I was hurt, sad, angry, but more than anything, I was disappointed. I was disappointed she lied to me. I raised her to be a truthful girl and to help others. My mouth turned into a frown.

My wife noticed and asked, "What's wrong dear? Is it the food?"

"No the food is delicious. I'm just troubled by what happened today at work is all."

"Feel better Oto-san! How about some ice-cream?" Ino asked me.

"It's alright, you go ahead and eat I'm going to bed early." I spoke softly.

"Would you like some tea before bed honey?" My wife asked putting a hand on my shoulder.

I patted her hand, "No, it's okay. You don't need to go through the trouble of preparing it. Thank you though Atsuko-chan."

"Sleep well then Inoichi-kun. I'm going to help Ino-chan with her homework then head to bed too."

I stood up and trudged to my bedroom and prepared to bed. I said my prayers and lay down to sleep, only I couldn't sleep. I thought of how Ino had lied to me, had bullied Sakura, and all she had faced. I cried silent tears and slowly drifted off.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

I made this chapter short to finish up Inoichi's POV. My next update will probably be within the next two weeks three latest.

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