The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 200 Itachi and Izumi

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is now Konoha Year 57.

Uchiha Itachi, dressed in black with his clan crest, was carrying a baby boy a few months old in his arms as he walked slowly down the street.

This baby boy is the child of the Queen of the Underworld, named Uchiha Ikki. He is only six months old. His delicate, rosy face is full of confusion. Occasionally, he will reach out his chubby little hand, grab Itachi's collar, and let out a babbling laugh.

"Ikki, be good, we're almost home." Itachi looked down at the baby in his arms, his eyes unusually gentle, as if he were seeing a young Sasuke Uchiha.

In recent years, he has rarely participated in village tasks, spending most of his time with his younger brother and sister.

Last year, Sasuke, Karin, and Shiryu turned 6 years old. After being sent to the Ninja Academy by their father, he had a rare period of leisure.

Not long after, the two new queens, Kurenai Yuhi and Mei Terumi, gave birth to Mirai Uchiha and Ikki Uchiha, respectively.

He also took on the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings, picking them up and dropping them off, feeding them, and putting them to sleep every day, keeping himself very busy.

As a result, 13-year-old Itachi Uchiha is still only a Chunin.

No one knew that this seemingly "leisurely" Chunin had already awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan, making him far stronger than other ninjas of the same rank.

Itachi has always been low-key and unwilling to show his strength in front of others, nor does he want to get involved in the power struggles within the clan. He only wants to stay with his family and live a peaceful life.

"Itachi!" A clear female voice came from behind.

Uchiha Itachi turned around and saw Uchiha Izumi, dressed in a blue-purple coat, walking quickly towards him.

Thirteen-year-old Uchiha Izumi had grown into a graceful young woman with long black hair and a lively, girlish face.

She wore wrist guards on both hands and a Konoha ninja headband on her forehead, clearly having just completed a mission.

Uchiha Izumi was Itachi's classmate and a rare genius in the clan. She not only awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan at a young age, but also became a Jonin with her outstanding strength, becoming a key figure in the clan's training program.

She ran up to Itachi, her gaze instantly drawn to Ikki in his arms, her eyes lighting up: "Is this the Hades Queen's child? His name is Ikki, right? He's so cute!"

She leaned forward and carefully extended her finger to gently touch Ikki's cheek.

Not only was Kazuki unafraid of strangers, he giggled and tried to grab Izumi's fingers with his little hands.

Itachi Uchiha watched the two interact, a faint smile appearing on his lips: "Yes, it's Ikki. You just got back from a mission?"

Uchiha Izumi smiled and nodded, her gaze slowly falling on Itachi. "Well, I just finished a mission and was on my way home. What a coincidence to run into you here! By the way, where are you taking Ikki?"

A gentle smile appeared on Itachi Uchiha's face as he looked down at Ikki in his arms: "I just took him out for a stroll, and we're about to head home now."

Uchiha Izumi's gaze was drawn to Ikki's adorable appearance, her eyes filled with anticipation and affection.

She hesitated for a moment, then said in a slightly pleading tone, "Itachi, can I hug him? I promise I'll be very careful and I definitely won't hurt him."

Uchiha Itachi remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

He carefully handed the baby to Uchiha Izumi, and instructed, "Be careful, he just finished drinking milk, don't shake him too much."

Uchiha Izumi quickly reached out and took Ikki, gently supporting Ikki's buttocks with her left hand.

She let the little one lie comfortably in her arms.

Ikki seemed to really like this pretty young lady. He didn't cry or fuss in her arms; instead, he reached out and grabbed Izumi's hair, laughing even more happily.

Looking at the heartwarming scene before him, Itachi Uchiha felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He knew that Izumi had feelings for him. Ever since their time at the Ninja Academy, Izumi had often taken the initiative to discuss ninjutsu with him and would occasionally give him homemade bento boxes.

He was solely focused on his family and never reciprocated this affection.

Uchiha Izumi held Ikki in her arms, gently rocking him as she said to Itachi, "The people in the clan all think that you only know how to spend time with your younger siblings and don't even carry out missions much. They all say you're wasting your talent."

Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha paused for a moment: "Talent is something you only need to use to protect your family. More than carrying out missions, I want to watch them grow up. You're quite impressive, becoming a Jonin at 13. The clan must have high expectations for you, right?"

Uchiha Izumi stuck out her tongue, her tone tinged with a hint of helplessness: "It's alright, just a lot of missions. Sometimes I miss home. Unlike you, you can be with your family every day. By the way, how are Sasuke and the others doing at the Ninja Academy? Is anyone bullying them?"

When Itachi mentioned his younger siblings, his eyes softened even more: "They're very strong; no one dares to bully them. When they're on vacation, I'll bring them to visit you!"

Uchiha Izumi's eyes lit up: "Really? That's great!"

The two chatted and unknowingly walked to the edge of a small lake.

As the sun sets, golden rays spill across the lake, creating shimmering waves. Peach trees along the shore sway in the breeze, shedding pink petals.

Uchiha Izumi sat on the grass by the lake, holding Ikki in her arms. Itachi sat beside her, occasionally adjusting her baby-holding position to prevent Ikki from slipping.

After staying in Izumi's arms for a while, Ichiki gradually became sleepy. He yawned, rested his little head on Izumi's shoulder, and slowly closed his eyes.

Uchiha Izumi gently patted his back, lowering her voice slightly: "Itachi, have you ever thought about what kind of ninja you want to become in the future?"

Uchiha Itachi gazed at the lake, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "I only want to protect my family and the Uchiha clan. As long as everyone can be safe and happy, I'll do anything."

Looking at his serious profile, Uchiha Izumi felt a flutter in her heart.

She knew that Itachi's strength far exceeded what appeared to be, and that he possessed a maturity and wisdom far beyond his peers.

She said softly, "Itachi, no matter what happens in the future, I will support you. If you need help, you can always come to me."

Itachi Uchiha turned to look at Izumi, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes: "Thank you, Izumi."

As darkness fell, the wind by the lake grew a bit chilly.

Itachi Uchiha carefully took the sleeping Ikki from Izumi's arms: "It's getting late, I should take Ikki home. Queen Terumi must be worried."

Uchiha Izumi nodded, stood up, and looked at Itachi's back as he hugged Ikki, her heart filled with reluctance.

Her cheeks flushed, and she mustered her courage to say, "Itachi! Next time... next time when we have time... let's... bring Ikki out to play together again, okay?"

Seeing her expectant gaze, Itachi Uchiha nodded slightly: "Okay."

After saying that, Itachi Uchiha picked up Ikki and turned to walk towards the royal palace.