This Uchiha Itachi is very lonely

Why is the fighting spirit so high?

Of course it's because there is one more person who needs protection.

Itachi replied in his heart, but was not affected by her words and spoke out to reveal his position.

In the battle just now, although it seemed that he had been attacking.

Use the water escape factor to create water mist, which creates environmental advantages.

Use shadow clones to harass and create melee advantages.

And with the help of arrows, firepower strikes from a distance and assists the shadow clones in melee combat...

Itachi's tactical concept took many aspects into consideration, and he even felt that his tactics were more than enough to ambush a jounin in the war department.

But actually...

His so-called tactical ideas were like fancy acrobatics in front of Artoria.

Hidden deep in the mist, Itachi controlled his breathing rate and heartbeat rhythm,

From a distance, he quietly observed Arturia, who was holding a long sword and standing straight in the center of the mist.

Although I have made great progress, there is still a big gap when facing a battle master like her who has experienced hundreds of battles.

At least……

No matter what kind of weapon he used, no matter how he used escape skills to improve his advantage, under the mediocre long sword in Artoria's hand, all tactics turned into nothingness.

The gap is too big.

Just like a year ago, when he had not really come into contact with the ninja system, he was so powerless when facing the jounin.

Even compared to when he faced the Jonin, he was even more powerless.

Because Itachi at least knew at that time that as long as he learned escape techniques and learned ninja knowledge, he would definitely be able to reach the strength standards required for the job of jounin in the future.

But when facing Artoria, she was really like a bottomless abyss. No matter what escape techniques she used or what tactics she devised, they had no effect.

The keen intuition about combat developed over many years on the battlefield allowed Artoria to evade all of her own techniques from angles that many Itachi couldn't understand.

Intuitive.

An ability that cannot be seen or touched, but makes the already powerful Arturia almost invincible in battle.

She can't teach this kind of ability.

Itachi had been training in mental combat for several months. Apart from honing his combat skills to a higher degree, he still had no clue about this ability.

Because I have no clue, I am helpless.

If you don't understand the skills involved, then...unless you can improve certain abilities in stages, at this stage, no matter how many times you fight, you won't be able to cause trouble to Artoria.

"Aren't you going to continue?"

Arturia's questioning voice sounded from the center of the mist.

Itachi, however, did not give a reply.

give up?

Of course it's impossible, you have to improve your strength as soon as possible.

With only the current level of combat power, there is no way to achieve true stability.

Thinking of this, Itachi briefly recovered his strength and tried to attack again...

…

With the addition of a little member to the family, there have been a lot more noises in the usually quiet atmosphere.

Especially at night, because Sasuke sleeps a lot during the day, he always likes to scream at night, which makes several people at home unable to sleep.

However... this feeling is also novel to several people in the family.

You must know that this home has always been quiet for as long as Itachi can remember.

My father said very few words and was a very strict person.

Although my mother is very gentle, she also doesn't speak much.

And I am the same, I don’t like to speak.

He probably talked more with Artoria than communicating with his parents.

So before that, the atmosphere in the entire family was very quiet. Apart from necessary daily exchanges, they rarely looked for topics for small talk.

But after having Sasuke, it was completely different.

The mother who was always gentle would coax Sasuke in a soft voice, which Itachi could accept.

But his father, who was always serious, would actually hold Sasuke and coax him to sleep. This was something Itachi would never have expected.

He even learned that his father actually coaxed him to sleep when he was a child, which was quite unexpected.

Unfortunately, I couldn't remember it at the time, so I have no memory.

Of course, what surprised Itachi the most was that he could actually take care of a baby skillfully.

When his parents were not at home, he would hang the infant Sasuke on his body with a belt and carry it with him wherever he went.

Before this happened, Itachi could never imagine that he could do this.

Everyone in the whole family is changing because of this little baby who came late.

Even Artoria, a dignified and polite person, would make faces to tease Sasuke from time to time.

Although... Sasuke may not be able to see her.

And amidst this noisy situation, the ignorant Sasuke is about to usher in his full moon drink.

"Mikoto, as for the invitation, please wait a moment. I need to discuss it with other people."

"After all, if you want to invite Mr. Sarutobi and Minato, then... several Hokage advisors cannot be ignored no matter what."

"But if that guy shows up, it will be very troublesome."

"And so many families from Konoha have been invited. Wouldn't it be too obvious if Hinata is excluded?"

"If you think about it carefully, although we have to keep a distance from Hinata, it may not be necessary for a well-known thing like the Full Moon Banquet..."

…

In the morning, Itachi was eating breakfast when he heard the serious discussion between his father and mother.

Ever since he showed his mature thoughts and ability to think rationally, his parents no longer avoided him when discussing matters related to the clan.

It sounded like they were worried about whether they should invite people with whom they had bad relationships or who needed to keep a distance to Sasuke's Full Moon Wine.

Regarding these matters, Itachi did not voice any opinions.

On the one hand, his understanding of these things is not deep enough.

On the other hand, his parents have come a long way and have made many decisions to make the family live a better life, so he believes they can think everything through this time.

but……

"Should I also invite some friends?"

Itachi asked Artoria who was thinking about breakfast next to him.

"But your friends seem to be all members of the Uchiha clan."

Artoria looked at him helplessly, "As for this full moon wine, anyone in the Uchiha clan can participate if they are willing."

"So they are already on the list and don't need you to invite them."

Itachi had a different idea, "But I think, considering the current situation in the clan, Hui and their elders should not participate in this full moon wine."

"Besides, I think my friends deserve separate invitations."

"Although our relationship is relatively stiff at this stage, I believe it will not stay stiff forever. They will also be Sasuke's older brother and sister in the future."

From the very beginning, when Uchiha Teru hurried over to inform him that he saw his father in a hurry in the hospital, he knew that their friendship was not over.

It's just that due to their position, Hui and the others can't get in touch with him like before.