(Chapter 5: An Uchiha Birthmas)
It was coming towards the latter half of July, and as such was the approaching birthday of none other than Sasuke; who was both delighted and annoyed by the fact that his 17th birthday would be here before he knew it. On one hand, he was delighted since it meant getting to have his family, clansmen, and moreover Naruto, Ami, and Uncle Obito to celebrate it with him, yet on the other hand he was annoyed because it was yet another year where Itachi wouldn't make it and he'd have to once again here his family make another excuse for him.
This wasn't even compounded by the fact that Hayase and Yamato wanted to show up there, just to make themselves known, and as such give the young Uchiha another headache to add other than his absentee brother.
(July 19th, 996 S.E, Uchiha Compound, 2:12 Pm)
It was after lunch as Sasuke was talking with his father about Itachi among other things that was an ongoing subject with the younger of the Uchiha brothers.
"I still find it hard to believe that you feel that way about Itachi." Fugaku said
"Can you honestly blame me for feeling this way about him? At this point he's more of a stranger than my own brother nowadays." Sasuke responded
"He's barely here as it is, Izumi sees more of Shisui and Uncle Obito and I, than her own husband. Moreover, the man may be an absolute prodigy. Yet when it comes to his family, and being there enough to matter, the man fails at it spectacularly." Sasuke said in scathing disdain of Itachi's constant putting forth the village over his own flesh and blood
"At this point, it feels as if it's anything related to the clan; it is almost like pulling teeth with him. Yet whenever the village calls on him, he's almost immediately at their beck and call." Sasuke remarked
"While I can understand your feelings…Especially after how many of your mothers' birthdays' he conveniently forgot about, because he was needed on a mission. We do have to remember his position as an Anbu Captain. Something such as that isn't anything to be taken lightly." Fugaku told his son in begrudging defense of his eldest
"I would understand and be more accepting of his position in Anbu, if it weren't for the fact that Shisui is in a similar position, yet he manages everything just fine. Even Uncle Obito, who is one of our village's strongest jonin next to Might Guy and Kakashi, goes on many high-caliber missions; on top of being a recently made jonin sensei. Yet those two make more than enough time for the clan and their significant others…Honestly, it just seems like the clan may as well be second-class citizens in comparison to the village when it comes to Itachi's behavior." Sasuke refuted
"Even I can't refute that. Shisui and Obito, alongside your brother, have been the pride of our clan. Even still those two are always here when our clan needs them to be." Fugaku replied in agreement
"In fact, Obito when he isn't with Juri-Han, is the one I can depend upon the most when it comes to clan matters...Who would've thought that he of all people would become one of my most trusted confidants within our clan." Fugaku added, at the fact that Obito made for a surprisingly effective right-hand man
"Precisely the point. It's his continuing to favor the village over his own family, that has me worried when Izumi gives birth in a few months...I'd rather not have to explain to my nephew why his father isn't there for him ninety percent of the time, or why he isn't there to help him train, or see him graduate from the academy..." Sasuke said back in concern for his unborn nephew
"You are not the only one Sasuke…As much as I can respect your brother's devotion to the village, and have incredible pride for what he has accomplished. However, even I am growing tired of him constantly disregarding our clan." Fugaku said
"It honestly seems as though he has forgotten that he not only has duties to Konoha, but to his family as well." Fugaku added
The Uchiha patriarch growing ever more irritated that Itachi's constantly putting the village over his family, was causing his bonds with them to suffer; seeing as how at this point not only was he practically a ghost at the compound. It was too a point that Mikoto, Sasuke and Obito alongside a small handful of Uchiha clansmen had to do a rotation to help Izumi with her pregnancy, as with Itachi being absent 85% of the time; it meant that the clan was forced to step in so that his wife wouldn't have to shoulder things by herself.
"At this point, I won't even be surprised if he not only missed my birthday this week. But if he also missed the birth of my nephew." Sasuke flippantly replied, yet the scathing undertone wasn't missed by his father
"Do you really think he would miss the birth of his own child? Itachi is many things, but that level of neglectful he is not." Fugaku said back
"I would hope he isn't. However, with his current track record of choosing missions for the village; instead of taking so much as a single day off to be with his wife, or you and mother. It is certainly within the realm of possibility." Sasuke spoke, as while he hated to say this even he couldn't deny the truth of it
'Better yet, I may as well make a betting pool off it and make a killing off the odds of him not showing up.' Sasuke said to himself on a more somber note
"Then let us hope that it will not come to pass….Izumi and your mother would be crushed if he were not their for my grandson's birth." Fugaku replied, knowing full well Mikoto would react in that instance
"If that happens. Then I'm certain that if I don't lay into him about it, then Uncle Obito will." Sasuke said in regards to his future sensei
"I swear between him, and Lord 4th's wife. It is almost dead even for who has the fiercest temper in Konoha." Sasuke added, knowing that Obito's easy-going nature belied a near draconic level of anger
"If that happens, then Shisui and myself will probably have to hold him back. He is nothing if not an absolute menace when he is angry." Fugaku remarked
"...Hopefully, he will straighten out by then. Although I sincerely doubt that he will." Sasuke replied
"I hope so too. The last thing I want is for Itachi's constant focus on the village; to not only further alienate him from the clan. But have their love of him, turn to resentment for his actions." Fugaku said, seeing as how the Uchiha's weren't gonna stand for Itachi's loyalties waning toward the clan
"That, father is all up to him. I can't make him act any differently than you, mother, Izumi, Shisui or uncle Obito can. That is why, if his actions end up in the clan resenting him. Then that is solely on him." Sasuke replied as he stood up from his seat on the porch
"...Anyways, I'm going to go train for a few hours. I need to do something to take my mind off of Itachi." Sasuke told the elder Uchiha
"Alright, just be back in time for dinner. Your mother and I are making your favorite!" Fugaku said before Sasuke rushed off to the nearest training ground
'...I still can't believe, my youngest son is becoming a young man. It feels like yesterday, he was learning his first fire jutsu.' Fugaku remarked to himself as he saw Sasuke rush off and away
(2 days later, Konoha, Naruto's House, July 21st, 996 S.E, 1:45 Pm)
It was a few days later as Sasuke had decided to stop by Naruto's house to visit, with the shapeshifting blonde having something in his hands by the time he entered the living room.
"Oh hey, Sasuke. Since you're already here, I figure I may as well give you your birthday present early." Naruto said to the teenage Uchiha
"...Just give me a moment to get it for you.." Naruto added as he whistled and what looked like a robotic wolverine made of scrap metal came bounding down from his bedroom
"What even is that?" Sasuke asked looking at the automaton
"This is one of my scrap droids. Granted some of my beefier ones to watch over the house; are still in progress. But other than that, they make for fantastic retrieval drones." Naruto answered back before giving an order to the robot to get Sasuke's present
"How strong are you making these robots to safeguard your house?" Sasuke asked as the robotic wolverine ran off
"Enough so that if anyone who isn't an upper-tier Chunin or low-grade Jonin, will get shredded by them…That's without the Chimera Metallica maneuver I need to work on for them." Naruto replied with a large grin over his pet-projects
"Should I even want to know what to know what that is?" Sasuke questioned with a raised brow
"Let's just say, that it's gonna be something super awesome. Ohhh man is it gonna be awesome when it makes its debut." Naruto said with the laugh that gave off mad-scientist vibes
"Riiight. So your still coming to my birthday party this Saturday, right?" Sasuke asked the Ultimatrix wielder
"Of course man. There's no way in hell I'd miss it!" Naruto said back
"I can't tell you how much I appreciate it, Naruto. At least I get to have one brother show up." Sasuke said; the underlining bite regarding Itachi wasn't missed by Naruto
"Let me guess, he's out on yet another 'important; mission?" Naruto surmised
"Yeah. Although, he promised to make it back in time for my birthday... I will believe it when I see it. So for now, I'm cautiously pessimistic on his showing up." Sasuke replied
"Don't you mean cautiously optimistic?" Naruto said slightly confused
"I said what I said Naruto." Sasuke indignantly responded
"Anyways, my little mini-servant is back with your present." Naruto said as his robotic wolverine returned with a sheathed sword in its jaws
"I know your pretty good with a sword and all. So I figured why not use my transformations to make you a super cool one." Naruto added as he took the sword from the robot's jaws and handed it to Sasuke
"I didn't even know you could make swords...Did I miss the fact that you're a high-quality blacksmith?" Sasuke said in surprise
"I'm not one..but that wouldn't hurt to pick up as a side-hustle...But thanks to my smarter-than-hell aliens, I can cheat-code my way to doing it." Naruto replied as Sasuke unsheathed his sword
The sword was that of a Jian that had a 2 foot and a quarter long platinum colored blade with what looked like black circuit-like markings across its length, the guard was a blue and silver version of the Uchiha clan symbol. The hilt having navy colored leather wrappings upon it's length that was made for Sasuke's aggressive single-handed style of swordplay, with said Uchiha then proceeded to give it a few test swings and felt that the sword almost felt like a perfect match with every flourish and motion made.
"There's some cool stuff you can do with it if you put chakra into it. However, I'd rather you practice that at home. I'd rather not get my place jacked up by your new sword." Naruto told the Uchiha who continued to do a few more flourishes with his new weapon
"It is definitely a fantastic sword, Naruto. You definitely outdid yourself with this." Sasuke said before sheathing his sword
"Thanks, Sasuke. Although my only regret is that I don't have the time, or the materials to make you some kickass armor. Now that, would really put everything together…I could see it now." Naruto replied, envisioning Sasuke in some high-tech battle armor of his own making
'I wonder if I can install a jetpack when I make it?...Ideas for later.' Naruto noted to himself
"The armor can wait for later. Right now, I am more than happy to have the sword." Sasuke said back in delight and contentment of his new weapon
"Thank you, its nice to know my hard work paid off." Naruto said, proud of his handiwork
"Look at it this way. If being a shinobi doesn't work, then you definitely have a future as a blacksmith." Sasuke replied while Naruto cracked a smile
"Why not do both? There's nothing that says I can't. " Naruto said, since the idea wasn't so bad the more he thought about it
"If you do go through with it, just remember to give me a discount." Sasuke with a dry playfulness in his voice
"Of course, man. What's family for?" Naruto replied as he and Sasuke fist-bumped with each other
"Indeed. Let's just hope that we will be on the same team together.' Sasuke said back
"Hey, if old man Danzo can swing it. Then before you know it, we'll be on a team together. From there its just a matter of time before we run the village…I can see it now, Sasuke Uchiha as the 5th Hokage, and me as your one-man-army of a right hand." Naruto spoke with a broad grin on his face at the thought
"Being the 5th Hokage, hmmm. That has a rather nice ring to it." Sasuke replied, briefly mulling it over
"However, that can wait. Right now, let's focus on graduating the academy first.." Sasuke added
"Then after that, we can start making this place awesome as hell!" Naruto said pumped at what the possible future could bring
"Of course, Naruto. However, I will save things like that once we make Chunin…For now, I want to go home and practice with my new sword." Sasuke said back, eying his new weapon
"Then go for it, man. I won't hold you up any longer. Have fun, and be safe with it." Naruto replied as Sasuke nodded before leaving Naruto's home
'I wonder what this sword can even do?...Only one way to find out.' Sasuke said to himself, before heading towards the nearest training ground
"Well, with him gone, I might as well get started on sketching out armor designs…I gotta have us looking dope as hell, for when we make it as Chunin." Naruto spoke as he went upstairs to grab some pencil, notebook paper, and lots of coffee
(2 days later, July 23rd, 996 S.E, Uchiha Compound, 6:12 Pm)
It was the day of Sasuke's birthday as it was in full swing, and whilst it was a small affair; it was one that Sasuke enjoyed nontheless, since it was with his closest loved ones, which made the Uchiha in question rather delighted to spend it with them.
"Well, Happy 17th Birthmas to my favorite nephew!" Came the boisterous voice of Obito
"I'm pretty sure that I am your only nephew." Sasuke replied in a semi-deadpan
"Doesn't matter, your still my favorite nephew!" Obito answered back with a grin not too dissimilar from a familiar blonde
"Bottom line, Happy Birthmas, Sasuke!" Obito added with a wide-as-a-mile smile on his face
"Thanks. By the way, where's Juri at? I thought she would be here by now." Sasuke wondered as to where the 'rowdy' taijutsu mistress was
"Juri would have come but she and Anko got into it, and…you can imagine how well that went." Obito told the younger Uchiha
"Do I even want to know how bad it was?" Sasuke asked
"Let's just say that in standard Juri fashion, Anko is going to be on crutches for the next few months…On the plus side, she can still eat solid food." Obito answered back in relief that Anko was still in one piece
"...How do you even handle that madwoman? I'm pretty sure that not even Lord Jiraiya would be crazy enough to hit on her." Sasuke wondered as to how Obito attempted the possible with Juri Han
"What can I say, Sasuke. I'm just that good." Obito said with all the smugness and 'suaveness' he could
"Suurrre, and I'm the second coming of Madara Uchiha." Sasuke replied getting Obito to deflate at that
"Can't you let me just have one moment?" Obito semi-childishly complained
"If I won't let Naruto go around thinking he's some hot-shot casanova, what makes you think that you will get any special treatment?" Sasuke retorted
"Because we're family, and you love me?" Obito replied with a broad smile
"I love you, uncle Obito. However, don't push your luck." Was Sasuke's immediate reply
"...Alright, fiinne. I swear just like Fugaku your no fun…Let's go enjoy your party." Obito said before folding his arms over in a pout
From there Sasuke went back into the fold and enjoyed the rest of the evening with his loved ones, from paling around with Naruto and Shisui; to sharing in the company and talking with Obito, Izumi and even Ami of all people; among his other cousins that were present in his birthday celebration. The teenage Uchiha simply having a blast throughout the duration of his 16th birthday, as granted it wasn't the most extravagant or outright massive party thrown, but to Sasuke in having this small gathering around him; it was more than enough to him.
With that said, Sasuke continued to enjoy the fun that was his birthday party from the food, drink and fellowship of those around them; until it came time for every to give him the small array of presents they'd gotten for him. Everything from jutsu scrolls, money, clothes, and everything else in-between that he could ask for, as while he couldn't open all of them for the sake of brevity in wanting to enjoy more of his birthday with everyone; he still was happy to have received them nonetheless.
Yet it was once they brought out a large lemon cake with crimson-colored frosting and 16 bright golden colored candles that were lit by Obito and Fugaku, and set down on a nearby table before Sasuke who after closing his eyes for a few moments; took a deep breath and blew out all of the candles as he made his wish.
"So what did you wish for Sasuke?!" Naruto asked
"I wished to be as great of a shinobi as my father." Sasuke answered back
"I mean if there's anyone in the clan that I want to aspire to be like. Then it would be the man who would've been the 4th Hokage had it not been for Lord Minato…Someone that in my earnest opinion would have made a pretty great one as well." Sasuke added, gaining a small smile from his father
"I feel honored to hear that from one of my sons…Then again, I probably could have made a better Hokage than him in my sleep." Fugaku thanked his youngest before getting a light smack to the back of the head from his wife
"Oh come on, Mikoto, I was just making a harmless joke." Fugaku replied
"Sure you were." Mikoto said back with narrowed eyes
"Regardless, I am happy that my son is not only well on his way towards being a young man. I am also proud of him for living up to his potential, and soon joining the ranks of being a shinobi of the village." Fugaku spoke with a proud smile towards his youngest child
"Thank you, father. I promise that I will make all of you proud…I am just…incredibly grateful that I come from a clan full of extraordinary shinobi. To my father who leads our clans' police force. Uncle Obito being one of the villages' most accomplished jonin. Shisui being one of the village's greatest Anbu to date…Overall, I am just incredibly blessed to come from a clan and family that is as wonderful as ours." Sasuke replied with a small but earnest smile
"As such, thank all of you for attending my birthday today. I couldn't ask for a better one than this." Sasuke added
"Hey, its no problem. We all love the hell out of you, there's no other place that myself or anyone else would be!" Naruto told his best friend
"Naruto has a point, Sasuke. I'm just glad that i got the chance to be here with my awesome nephew." Obito said with his trademarked wide as a mile grin
"Same goes for me. Honestly, I will take being here with you and the rest of the clan, over having to do missions or work anyday of the week." Shisui spoke in agreement with Obito
"We are your parents, Sasuke. We wouldn't miss your birthday for the world." Fugaku said getting a nod of agreement from his wife
"To be honest you are the only other person at the academy other than Naruto who I can get along with…So thanks for having me around." Ami said
"Botttom line. We're happy to show up and show out for your birthday my guy." Naruto said with a large smile on his face
"And I appreciate that from all of you…That being said, why don't we enjoy some birthday cake?" Sasuke replied
"Sounds great to me, let's get started." Naruto said back
"I call dibs on a corner piece!" Shisui chimed in
From there the birthday party continued in full effect with everyone involved had a good time sharing in the good cheer of the event, eating cake, and enjoying in each others' fellowship until nightfall came across the clan compound. Yet within the following hours until that point, Sasuke was in near elation that he was able to spend this time with his clansmen and friends for the alotted time; simply being content and happy in the fact that he was able to spend time with all of these wonderful people around him.
With it being once he retired for the night after hours of partying and good cheer with everyone, that he was able to lie asleep with a small smile on his face at having spent his birthday with everyone…as now the next thing the young man of an Uchiha was focused on was passing the academy and working towards his dreams of doing the impossible and perhaps being a leader of the village.
(3 days later, July 23rd, 996 S.E, Uchiha Compound, 1:45 Pm)
It was a few days later as Shisui and Fugaku were helping Izumi out around her house, as what with her being barely 2 months out from giving birth…it had made doing normal chores rather difficult to say the least, and as such both Uchiha had agreed that it wouldn't hurt to help her during these times.
"Thanks again for helping me out around the house. With how far along I am, its been pretty hard to get anything done." Izumi thanked the two Uchihas
"There is no need to say thank you, Izumi. We are your family, and as such it is our responsibility to help out our own." Fugaku replied as he was finishing up painting the room for his grandson
"Uncle Fugaku's right. If anything we're happy to do this for you." Shisui added
"Besides, it would be a pretty dick move on our part if we didn't help you out. I mean I got extra free time going around, and he doesn't really have much to do today. So its no skin off our back." Shisui told her while finishing putting up the groceries for her
"I am just so happy to have you guys help me out….I will be even happier when this little guy finally comes out." Izumi said back while groaning as she sat down in a nearby chair
"I'm sure that the only one more excited for the birth of my grandson is Mikoto. I haven't seen her this excited since the day I proposed, our wedding day, our honeymoon and when Sasuke and Itachi were born." Fugaku listed off
"Trust me when I say that when September or October comes, I will be over the hill." Izumi told both of the Uchihas
"By the way, Izumi. Did you and Itachi ever figure out a name for the little guy?" Shisui asked
"Mmhmm. We decided to name him Mamoru, after Fugaku's father." Izumi answered back
"How thoughtful of the two of you, to do that." Fugaku replied with a small smile
"After how much of a great warrior he was during the 2nd Shinobi War, and the fact that he helped lead the Uchiha clan through that and during Lord 3rd's reign. We figured it would be a great idea. Besides, with the help of everyone in our clan, I have no doubt that he will be as great as his own grandfather." Izumi said hopefully as she rubbed her large stomach
"Of course, he will become a great shinobi. He has Itachi as his father, Sasuke and Obito as his uncles, and myself as his grandfather to train him. Not to mention the full force of the Uchiha Clan to call upon as support." Fugaku said in full confidence of his grandson becoming a great soldier of the Hidden Leaf
"By the way, have any of you talked to Itachi yet about cutting back on hours?...I know that working as an Anbu Captain is important to him. Its just that I want him to be around more for the sake of our son…I know that I have the full support of our clan, and all of you to help raise Mamoru. Yet even still, I want…or moreso desire to have Itachi here to help me." Izumi replied in hopes that someone convinced her husband to cut back on working so much with their child soon coming
"The very last thing that I want him, is to have them grow up without his father being present in his life." Izumi added
"If I have anything to say about it. Itachi will be taking a much more prominent role concerning you and my grandson." Fugaku told her
"Are you sure you can make Itachi stay around more? I don't know if even you can get him to stop working so much. He is probably one of the most committed to Konoha, besides Lord Minato." Izumi said in both loving and having grown to greatly dislike Itachi's devotion to Konoha over her pregnancy
"Don't worry, Izumi. Itachi and I are long overdue for a talk such as this, and if I won't do it then Shisui or moreover Obito certainly will." Fugaku told his daughter-in-law
Granted, Fugaku did respect his eldest for their commitment towards the village and was proud of them for having risen to such a prestigious rank within the ANBU, yet and still he had grown tired of Itachi's constantly putting his work before his fellow clansmen. Seeing as how it had bred resentment in Sasuke, it was leaving his wife to at the rate things were she may as well be a single mother to be, and the fact that a growing number of the clansmen were at this point becoming indifferent to Itachi who may as well have been a ghost within the Uchiha clan for all the time he spent playing Konoha's 'golden boy' as it were.
"Yeah, even I'm getting tired of it. I mean I'm in the Anbu too, but you don't see me making it my everything." Shisui chimed in
"...At this point, he's so absorbed in it; that he might as well be married to it…Better yet, put a ring on it and he'll be elated." Fugaku added, getting a snicker from Shisui
"I didn't think you had a sense of humor, Fugaku...Did you hit your head on something?" Shisui said still snickering
"After having Naruto over at my house so much, and spending time with Obito on so many occasions. I've grown a funny-bone or two." Fugaku replied with a small smile
"So what's next, I'm going to be seeing you preform stand-up anytime soon?" Shisui asked semi-cheekily
"Perhaps, although I won't push my luck anytime soon…The last thing I need to do is make an ass out of myself in front of the entire village." Fugaku answered back
"Oh come you being a comedian wouldn't be all that bad. We just need to find you a gimmick, and a place to practice and you'll be jussst fine." Shisui said in now wanting to see Itachi's pops be a comic
"Don't push your luck, Shisui. It is not happening." Fugaku sternly replied with the steel like countenance on his face to match his voice
"Alright, fine, I'll stop." Shisui said back
'Still doesn't mean it wouldn't be super hilarious.' Shisui said to himself
"But back on track, I will be having a talk with my son about his actions…He has to understand that his impending responsibilities as a father come first before anything else." Fugaku replied, the underlying steel in his voice never waivering
"For my childs' sake, and even on a more selfish level my own. I hope you can talk some sense into him." Izumi said back
"I'm sure Itachi will come around. I mean even he can't be that up the villages' ass that he won't come around for you and the kid…To be honest, I will be shocked if he doesn't make it for Mamoru's birth…At that point, I'll know he's really fucking up." Shisui said in hopes such a thing wouldn't happen
"So will I Shisui. We both wanted to have this child together, but…After everything that's been going on these past few months. It more or less feels like its just me doing this, and I honestly don't know what to do about him and our son." Izumi said back in having felt as time went on that it was more of a solo effort than a team effort
"Trust me, Izumi. One way or the other, I will have this sorted out. I swear that on my position as a clan head; I will do what I can to make sure this is resolved." Fugaku swore to her
"Good luck, Fugaku. If there is one thing Itachi has that I love him for, it is how steadfast he is with every decision. That's why you will definitely have your work cut out for you." Izumi told the Uchiha patriarch
"If I can handle leading our clan, raising 2 children, having served in the 3rd Shinobi War, and survived the 9-tails attack. Then I am more than confident that I can handle Itachi." Fugaku replied in complete confidence
"Do you want me as backup? Itachi is pretty stubborn when it comes to the village?" Shisui asked
"No, I should be fine. In the meantime, why don't we get started on making lunch for my daughter in law. After helping out around the house, and with groceries. I'm sure all of us could do for something to eat." Fugaku asked, as an audible growl from Izumi's stomach sounded off as if to punctuate his point
"Maybe a small lunch won't hurt." Izumi said sheepishly as her stomach continued rumbling
"I'll get started immediately. Shisui, help Izumi with anything else she needs while I get started." Fugaku told his fellow Uchiha
"Got it." Shisui said whilst Fugaku made a few shadow clones
"Is Fugaku any good at cooking?" Izumi asked
"Who do you think makes all of the food when you visit over to their house?...Have you ever wondered why Mikoto never is in the kitchen, yet Fugaku looks like he worked a 9 to 5 at the Akimichi's?" Shisui responded as the shadow clones went to work like it was old hat
"If he ever went into retirement, he'd probably give the Akimichi's and Ichiraku a run for their money too." Shisui added
With the speedster of an Uchiha having to give credit where it was due in the fact that Fugaku was incredibly skilled when it came to cooking, as it wasn't the fanciest or something that would be seen in a 4-star restaurant. However, it was more than delicious enough that both civilians, shinobi and even the Akimichi's had to give him his dues when it came to making so good food, as the Uchiha patriarch took it almost as seriously as his skills in ninjutsu and taijutsu.
"So that's why everything was so good when I came to visit! I legitimately thought it was Mikoto who did all of the cooking." Izumi said in realization
"Nope, its all Fugaku. Trust me, Mikoto is a great lady and all, but she can't cook to save a life. She's a good jonin, and a hell of a shot with a crossbow. But when it comes to making a decent meal…let's just say she's as good as Lady Tsunade is at gambling, and leave it at that." Shisui said making the pregant Uchiha beside him shiver at the thought
"Is it really that bad?..." Izumi asked in slight horror
"If I'm using Lady Tsunade to compare my aunt too, then that should say enough about her cooking." Shisui answered back, shuddering at the last time he ate Mikoto's cooking
"That is a very good point." Izumi said
"But for now, why don't we just sit back and let my uncle make us a pretty great lunch. I mean we've got the rest of the day to relax. So how about we go outside for a little bit, and take your mind off things." Shisui said as he stood up to offer her hand
"That sounds rather lovely, Shisui." Izumi said back, as she took his hand and walked outside with him
'...I swear to God, Itachi. You had better not let your devotion to the village botch your relationship with her or my grandson. Otherwise, a failed mission will be the least of your worries.' Fugaku thought to himself as he continued to prepare lunch for Shisui and Izumi with the help of his clones
With another birthday celebrated and shared by his family, it looks as though things are going rather well for Sasuke as he celebrates his 17th birthday. Yet it seems as though things are further straining with Itachi and his loved ones, as time wears closer on to the birth of his son. How will things proceed as fatherhood looms over the prodigious Uchiha? Find out in the all new chapters of, The Alien Soldier!
Alright, that takes care of that. Since I hoped you enjoyed this Uchiha-focused chapter and everything that went along with it, as it was a bit tricky writing this out. Since I'm doing some new stuff concerning what I have planned for the Uchihas, but overall I've had a blast writing it.
Furthermore, I hope you guys will continue to enjoy this story for better or for worse, as any favorites, follows, reviews or suggestions are welcome. Yet as per the standard, flames are ignored since if ya don't like then go on and read/support someone else's story that's more your speed.
So with all that done and out of the way, this is Nomadic Chaos using the power of said chaos to give you guys some halfway-decent stuff to read. With the next chapter being a bit of a 'hodge-podge' chapter, so stay tuned for all of that.
Prelude Theme Song: Regulate by Warren G and Nate Dogg
Random End Song: Family Affair by Mary J Blige
Now then onto the reviews from the last chapter.
Kourtney Uzu Yato: Glad you like the slow-burn approach I've been doing so far, as once Part 1 of the story actually hits then things will ramp up more. Until then I'm just happy to take my time putting everything in place. Not to mention that I'm happy you like how everything's going with Naruto and Dan, as its something that you don't really see in them getting a good relationship with one another. Also the thing about Naruto's version of Ghostfreak is that he still has his protective skin on that hides more of his true form on, which is even more fucked up than what I've presented with Phantasma for future reference. Also, with Naruto in concerns to his family when that confrontation does happen Naruto will probably play it straight, as he won't really get angry about it so much as "Hey what do you expect to happen, your training the villages' superweapons and even I can recognize I would've gotten in the way if you guys had to divide up attention between the 3 of us. So I just did what was best for everybody, and phased myself out of the equation. Now you guys can make sure that everything goes accordingly and they're as strong as possible." Since its that level of cut and dry from Naruto's perspective.
Darthjosh2112: Unfortunately the pairing won't be Naruto and Anko, as the whole age gap between them is a bit much for me at the moment. But I will be having him paired up with someone else in the meantime...so stay tuned for who that may be.
God of Wind 200: Yeah once the factory or factories get started up, then a lot of new stuff is gonna start getting pumped out, and as such the industrial age of Konoha will begin! Also, for the whole Ootsutsuki D.N.A on the moon thing, that's a possibility. However, that's something that Naruto probably won't worry about for a long, long time.