Chapter 15: Just Some Birthday Present
The 10 October was approaching fast, and Sasuke wanted to buy a present for Naruto because he created a seal to replenish chakra as his birthday gift and now he wanted to do something similar.
Naruto was currently training in his taijutsu skills and Sasuke was trying to improve his weapon skills. But they were interrupted by a crying noise of Sasuke's younger sister name Akame. She is a 1 months old and currently under care of the boys because Fugaku was at work, Itachi lied about a mission & Mikoto needed some time to herself. Sasuke & Naruto were inexperienced when it comes to babysitting but for some reason she always remain happy when Naruto carries her. Nobody knew why is that happening and Naruto didn't have clue on what he was doing.
Akame was crying and it was Naruto's job to silent her and Sasuke have to ready her food bottle prepared by Mikoto. Naruto liked having Akame around as she is always smiling at him and for some reason enjoy carrying her around. Sasuke was annoyed at fact that her sister doesn't like him and even more annoyed when she plays with Naruto.
With moments like these help the boys to take a breather while their intense training. Both of them are hard worker but wanted to grow at faster rate which scare the people who cared for them. They both rivaled each other in terms of strength and fighting power.
In the evening Mikoto came to pick up her daughter and still seeing Naruto distancing himself from other after the bullying incident had a sad expression on her face. He was still not interacting with her the way he used to.
The Academy (Next day)
Sasuke still didn't know what to buy as a present as it was still 2 days to left for Naruto's birthday.
Sasuke didn't know how it started but currently a meeting was being held for discussing his problem by all the clan heirs, Shoko, Shogo, Ami and Sakura.
Shikamaru: So buying presents huh, what a drag.
Sakura: If you don't have any suggestion then shut up.
Choji: You can buy him a meal ticket to Ichiraku ramen.
Sasuke: It should be something new that he never had and useful.
Shino: How about some weapons, he could use it for training.
Kiba: Bro he just said something he never had, and if needed weapons for training he would purchase it from the shop.
Shogo: In that case how about books for genin level.
Shoko: But how will Sasuke purchase it, it's for genin.
Hinata: (Stuttering) ever thought of something which doesn't have to do anything with training?
Shikamaru: I think Hinata is on to something.
Ami: (Teasing) Wow Hinata you surely know Naruto well.
Ino: Yeah who would have thought about that (said that with a glare).
Ami: What's the matter? Why are you acting different? (Whispered to Ino)
Ino: It's nothing (whispered to Ami).
Sasuke: Thanks Hinata you gave me a perfect idea for a present (seeing at the Hokage's Statue).
After the meeting Sasuke went looking for Itachi. Both Fugaku and Mikoto had no idea where Itachi was as he lies about his mission but Sasuke knew what was going on and waited for the right moment for blackmailing him.
Uchiha Training Ground
Itachi was a kilometer away from the training ground seeing training of some student in the academy with binocular and Sasuke quietly approach him.
Sasuke: I know what you do when you lie.
Itachi: Buzz off I don't have time for you.
Sasuke: I think father would be interested in what you do with your free time.
Itachi: What do you want (serious)?
Sasuke: I want you to buy me something.
Itachi: If it is alcohol then forget it, even I'm banned from that place and dad would be pissed.
Sasuke: It's not alcohol.
Itachi: Then what it is?
Sasuke: I don't know what it is called.
Itachi: Do you know where it is available?
Sasuke: No but I know who uses it constantly (pointing at 3 Hokage).
Itachi: Oh that, is it for Naruto.
Sasuke: Yes.
Itachi: We'll leave in 5 minutes.
Sasuke: You know you should talk rather than stalking her.
Itachi: Just mind your own business dude.
After that Itachi purchased the item wrapped it as a present and gave it to Sasuke. Sasuke was happy that his present was ready and now he only needs to arrange a party just for 2 of them which would be way easier if his birthday was not on the same day as the festival.
As one of the Uchiha clan heir he needed to be present at the festival but Naruto didn't like places like that and he wouldn't go. He didn't know what to do so he went to ask his mother what to do.
Uchiha Residence
Sasuke: Hey mom can I skip the festival this year.
Mikoto: Why?
Sasuke: its Naruto's birthday and we want to celebrate it.
Mikoto: You need to be present at the festival Sasuke; I know you don't want to…
Sasuke: Forget I asked.
With that Sasuke left the house without even seeing his mother trying to stop him from leaving.
Sasuke found himself at the shopping district sighing to him thinking that he has to manage it somehow then it clicked an idea to him to blackmail Itachi even more.
Itachi was in the training ground training near Uzumaki resident when Sasuke approached him quietly for the second time during that day.
Sasuke: Hey.
Itachi: Now what do you need?
Sasuke: You know Izumi is very popular with boys in her class, while you maintain social distancing she would be taken by another dude.
Itachi: Over my dead body.
Sasuke: I can help you with her.
Itachi: On what condition?
Sasuke: I need a favor, cover for me with a clone during the festival.
Itachi: How do I know that you will be able to help me rather than making things worst.
Sasuke: Just look at you, you haven't even started anything how I can make things worse.
Itachi: You have a point, so when can I expect this wingman.
Sasuke: I will decide the perfect moment not you.
After that conversation Sasuke left with his head up high because now he can spend all day of Naruto's birthday partying and no one will disturb them.
The finally came for the birthday and Naruto & Sasuke partied in their own style for the entire day and Sasuke gave him a tobacoo pipe as a present which he loved it.
Mikoto knew Sasuke was not in the festival which made her smile and Fugaku was surprisingly amused to see Sasuke skipping festival as he himself doesn't like this social event where you can't enjoy yourself.
