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Meanwhile, Boss Teuchi, who began clearing the table, sighed with feeling: "The current generation is truly remarkable."
"What's wrong with you? You've been hesitant to speak since earlier. Did eating mess up your brain?"
Itachi obviously had much he wanted to say, but the words reached his lips, yet he didn't know how to begin.
Actually, the word 'friend' Aoha mentioned earlier made his heart suddenly throb. Only then did he realise he also yearned for friendship.
However, people in the clan wouldn't approve of him befriending an ordinary civilian child. Once clan members learned of such things that would bring shame to the Uchiha, he needn't wonder what the clan's reaction would be. This way, it would instead harm Aoha.
So he hesitated between these two difficulties.
"Nothing, just a bit too full. Right, didn't you say you were going shopping extensively? Perfect for some exercise." Itachi smiled and changed the subject. He didn't want to bring Aoha trouble because of such matters. So maintaining the status quo was fine. He was still accustomed to shouldering everything himself.
Aoha couldn't see through Itachi's inner thoughts, so he could only let it go, then happily led the future Itachi-sama toward the market.
What he needed to buy really wasn't little. Rice alone, he bought five hundred pounds. If not for Itachi being there, he probably couldn't carry it back after buying.
Carrying a huge pile of things, unable to even see people, they were the brightest youngsters in the vicinity!
In the past, encountering such 'conspicuous' situations, Itachi would probably directly flee.
But after contacting the carefree Aoha twice, he learned to ignore others' strange gazes.
Though still very embarrassed, he persisted and walked home with Aoha all the way.
"Thanks. You really helped a lot today. If not for you being here, I couldn't carry so much stuff back alone."
After setting down things, Aoha moved his muscles and bones, expressing gratitude toward Itachi.
Through these days' training, his physique obviously improved considerably, and his strength also increased substantially. Such progress made him very happy.
"It's nothing. Glad I could help."
"To show appreciation, how about tasting my cooking later?"
Hearing Aoha wanted to eat again, Itachi's expression immediately changed. He truly couldn't eat anymore.
"Next time, let's do next time! I should also head back. Still have afternoon training."
"So diligent. Then I won't keep you. Will you come again in the future?"
Itachi hesitated but still nodded: "If there's a chance, I'll come again. If you don't force me to eat so much."
Good heavens!
Even Itachi-sama learned to complain!
Aoha was obviously choked up, then helplessly said, "Don't worry. Eating like this daily, I can't afford it either. Next time you come, I want to ask you some things."
Hearing this, Itachi relaxed considerably. "No problem. Then, goodbye."
Watching Itachi leave with light steps, Aoha couldn't help smiling. He could sense that Itachi's heart concealed many things.
But the 5-year-old Itachi obviously hadn't completely developed the future aloof personality that kept strangers away.
Moreover, examining Itachi's brief life, not difficult to discover that Itachi's emotions were more reserved. Besides guilt toward Sasuke, he also greatly valued bonds with companions.
Even after entering the Akatsuki organisation, his charisma still won teammates' admiration.
Even a rebel ninja like Juzo Biwa could recklessly block fatal attacks for him. Later, partner Kisame needn't even mention. Until death, he never forgot Itachi, showing exceptional respect toward him.
When Itachi learned news of Kisame's death, he couldn't even help shedding a tear.
Can only say some people were naturally extraordinary. No matter where they went, impossible to ignore.
After sighing, Aoha organised things, then came outside, preparing today's training.
Anyway, all physical training routines. He wasn't afraid of others knowing.
But suddenly, he sensed danger. That feeling of thorns on his back made his hair immediately stand on end.
So without thinking, he performed a lazy donkey roll, extremely awkwardly avoiding the sneak attack.
Three kunai in pin formation were nailed into the ground where he'd just stood.
"Hm?"
A figure suddenly appeared before Aoha, seemingly somewhat surprised that a small brat actually possessed such keen intuition.
Though he'd only casually struck without aiming at vitals, his intimidation failed to establish.
Meanwhile, seeing the conspicuous clan emblem on the other's clothes, Aoha's heart couldn't help but chill. If he hadn't dodged in time, injury was inevitable.
The dignified Uchiha actually personally acted against a small child, moreover, launching sneak attacks. This person was truly despicable!
"Who are you? As a ninja attacking civilians, aren't you afraid Hokage-sama will hear and punish you!"
Aoha shouted loudly, hoping to attract others' attention while crossing both arms before him, preparing to receive attacks at any time.
He knew if the opponent went all-out against him, only death awaited.
Turning to flee was the stupidest move!
Now could only hope the opponent would be cautious, fearing consequences. After all, if news spread that Uchiha attacked civilians, the other probably couldn't bear the consequences either.
Moreover, needless to say, the Uchiha served as Konoha's Police Force, responsible for maintaining village security and stability.
If this matter escalated, they would arresting themselves. Then there'd be a good show to watch.
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