In Konoha, my ninja cat is invincible!

The two entered the restaurant.

Four dishes have been placed on the dining table.

The alluring aroma wafts out, making people's index fingers move.

"Itachi, start eating."

"Yes, Senior Shiraishi."

Shiraishi looked at Uchiha Itachi while eating.

He was only nine years old, but his childishness was completely gone.

Instead, it shows a mature and steady atmosphere.

Shiraishi remembered that in the original plot, Uchiha Itachi, who was only six years old, had already begun to think about the meaning of life and death.

A man is sitting under an old tree, thinking about what is the true will of fire.

Wherever the leaves are flying, the fire is endless.

"How is the taste?"

"very good."

Uchiha Itachi said: "This is the most delicious food I have ever eaten."

"That's good, eat more."

After lunch, the two returned to the lounge.

Shiraishi looked at Itachi Uchiha.

"Itachi, before we officially talk about the situation of the family and the village, how about we talk about something else first?"

"Senior Shiraishi, what do you want to talk about?"

"Itachi, you have a brother, right?"

"right."

"A long time ago, I also had a younger brother. Unfortunately, he got sick when he was a child. He was seriously ill and couldn't be saved. He didn't grow up smoothly. This has always made me regretful."

This is a true thing. Shiraishi didn't lie. By bringing this matter up, Shiraishi felt that he could get closer to Uchiha Itachi and improve Uchiha Itachi's favorability.

At the same time, when it comes to Sasuke, it seems natural.

"Feel sorry."

Shiraishi waved his hand.

"This has nothing to do with you Itachi. There's no need to apologize. Besides, it's been a long time since. I'm relieved."

After a pause, Shiraishi continued: "By the way, Itachi, can you tell me something about how you get along with your brother?"

Uchiha Itachi was silent for a moment.

"I wasn't that old when Sasuke was born."

"At that time, I had no idea what a younger brother was. However, the moment I saw Sasuke, I felt a very close aura from him."

"It's strange to say that when Sasuke saw his father and mother, they were both crying and noisy. But when he saw me, he immediately calmed down."

"so cute."

"Shortly after Sasuke was born, a big event broke out in the village, namely, the Nine-Tails Rebellion."

"At that time, Sasuke was only a few months old, but he seemed to know what was going on outside. He was very sensible and didn't cause me any trouble. He just let me hold him quietly."

"..."

"But now because I'm too busy, I spend a lot less time with Sasuke."

"I know Sasuke is disappointed, but there's nothing we can do about it."

Uchiha Itachi said and sighed.

"There's really no way."

Shiraishi nodded and said, "The relationship between Uchiha and the village is getting worse and worse, and more of this pressure is falling on you."

"When Shisui and I discussed it before, there were two directions."

"One is to not think about why Uchiha and the village have become like this, but to directly think of ways to solve the current bad relationship between Uchiha and the village."

"The other is to start from the reasons why Uchiha and the village became like this, and solve the problem from this aspect."

"Itachi, what do you think?"

Uchiha Itachi looked at Shiraishi.

"Senior Shiraishi, I think the former may be more appropriate. If we trace the source, there are too many problems involved, and the solution will be very slow, and it may not be possible."

"My opinion is the same as yours, Itachi."

Shiraishi said.

"But, this is difficult, because the conflict has been going on for a long time. Many people in Uchiha have a lot of dissatisfaction with the village. It is not easy to suppress their thoughts."

"By the way, Itachi, what do you think, the patriarch?"

Uchiha Itachi shook his head.

"Father, he tried to control it, but the effect was not very satisfactory."

"Shisui's idea is to enter the Security Department. Currently, the Security Department is where Uchiha has the most contact with the outside world. Shisui hopes to start from the Security Department to ease the relationship between Uchiha and the village."

"The security department has a really big problem."

The two of them continued to talk.

But Shiraishi could tell that Uchiha Itachi didn't trust him very much.

The real thoughts and opinions were not expressed.

This can be clearly seen from Uchiha Itachi's favorability.

Before, the favorability level was 68. After lunch, after Shiraishi and Uchiha Itachi chatted for so long, it can be imagined that it didn't even improve by 1 point.

"It's getting late, Senior Shiraishi, I have something else to do, so I'll go back first."

"good."

Itachi Uchiha stood up.

Shiraishi sent Uchiha Itachi to the door, took out a small bag, and handed it to Uchiha Itachi.

"This is the afternoon tea snack made by Alice. Please bring some back to Sasuke."

Uchiha Itachi hesitated for a moment and took it.

"Thank you, Shiraishi-senpai."

Watching Uchiha Itachi's leaving figure, Shiraishi's expression softened.

"So vigilant and defensive?"

"Having a relationship with Shisui, and eating such delicious food made by Alice, most of the time, he just echoes what I say, without any indication of his true intentions."

"In other words, doesn't Uchiha Itachi not trust Shisui high enough?"

Shiraishi shook his head.

"My previous judgment was indeed correct."

"It's too difficult to improve Uchiha Itachi's favorability."

"The deliciousness of Alice's food has only just improved by 2 points."

“This is someone who thinks for themselves.”

"But fortunately, it's not all without gain."

Shiraishi felt that even if Uchiha Itachi no longer trusted him, the afternoon tea he asked Uchiha Itachi to bring would still be brought to Uchiha Sasuke, so he would not think that the afternoon tea he gave him could not be eaten.

In that case, the chances of Shiraishi and Uchiha Sasuke coming into contact would be much higher.

Not long after, Uchiha Itachi returned home.

"Father, mother, Sasuke, I'm back."

A woman raised her head and looked at the door. After seeing Uchiha Itachi, she showed a gentle smile.

"Itachi is back. Your father is out. Sasuke is in the backyard. Have you eaten?"

Uchiha Itachi shook his head.

"No, I just came back from the Ninja Tool Shop. I had lunch there and brought back some refreshments. Mother, do you want to eat some together?"

"Grandma Cat's ninja shop?"

"Yes."

Uchiha Itachi nodded.

"But Granny Neko is not here now. Shiraishi-senpai is looking after the shop. The refreshments are made by Alice, the chef of the ninja shop. Alice's craftsmanship is very good, no, very good."

"Is it better than my craftsmanship?"

Uchiha Mikoto asked with a smile.

Uchiha Itachi was silent for a while.

"Different styles."

Hearing this sentence, Uchiha Mikoto knew that Alice's craftsmanship was probably much better than her own.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for Uchiha Itachi to say this.

"Then I really want to try it. Let's go to the backyard together."

"good."

"Brother, mother!"

The first time Uchiha Sasuke saw Uchiha Itachi, his eyes lit up and he rushed towards Uchiha Itachi excitedly. When he came in front of Uchiha Itachi, he jumped slightly.

Uchiha Itachi stretched out his hand and hugged Uchiha Sasuke.

"Brother, you haven't been back for a long time. Can you accompany me to practice kunai throwing today? You agreed last time."

Uchiha Itachi originally wanted to refuse.

But after some hesitation, he agreed.

"good."

"That's great, thank you brother."

Uchiha Sasuke cheered.

Uchiha Itachi looked at Uchiha Sasuke with a gentle look in his eyes.

However, the tenderness in Uchiha Itachi's eyes may only be for Uchiha Sasuke among the Uchiha, and it is unlikely when he looks at other people.

"Have some tea, I brought it back, it's delicious."

Uchiha Itachi placed the tea in his hand on the table.

"good."

As soon as I opened it, the aroma of tea was overflowing.

Uchiha Mikoto's eyes lit up slightly.

Then he reached out and picked up a small piece.

"Indeed, very good."

Uchiha Sasuke had already started eating quickly.

"Delicious!"

"Brother, you should eat too."

Uchiha Itachi shook his head.

"I've already eaten. I brought these for you."

Uchiha Sasuke looked at the refreshments on the table, slowed down, picked up a piece, and handed it to Uchiha Itachi.

"Brother, please eat another piece, just one piece."

This time, Uchiha Itachi did not refuse.

"good."

Uchiha Sasuke pushed another part aside.

"These are for father. By the way, brother, where did you buy these refreshments? I will buy them next time too."

"I didn't buy it, I brought it back from the ninja shop."

Uchiha Sasuke was stunned for a moment, his eyes even more curious.

"Which ninja shop?"

Uchiha Itachi hesitated.

"Okay, Sasuke, I will take you there tomorrow. In addition to ninja tools, there are also many ninja cats in the ninja shop. Shiraishi-senpai in the ninja shop is also a good person."

"Okay, thank you brother."

Uchiha Itachi stretched out his hand and rubbed Uchiha Sasuke's head.

Uchiha Sasuke's eyes narrowed slightly, and he seemed to be enjoying it, just like a ninja cat.

Uchiha Itachi didn't completely trust Shiraishi, but he still had a certain degree of trust and felt that Shiraishi was a decent person.

In addition, within the scope of Uchiha's residence, no one dared to do anything against Uchiha Sasuke.

Uchiha Itachi felt guilty towards Uchiha Sasuke.

Therefore, after remembering that Shiraishi mentioned that he once had a younger brother, and seeing Uchiha Sasuke's love for refreshments, he wanted to take Uchiha Sasuke to a ninja shop.

After having tea, Uchiha Itachi took Uchiha Sasuke to the nearby woods for practice.

It wasn't until late afternoon when the sky darkened that I went home.

On the other side, Uchiha Shisui came to the ninja tool shop.

"Shiraishi."

"Shisui."

Shiraishi asked Alice to make some midnight snacks.

The two of them chatted while eating midnight snacks.

"I never thought that the chefs in the ninja shop could be so good, Shiraishi, I'm a little envious of you."

"If you like, you can come here often. It's just a matter of ordering more ingredients and more sets of cutlery. If you care about Shisui, just pay for the food."

"Really? Then I'm not welcome."

With that said, Uchiha Shisui took out his money bag.

"Just leave this here. I won't need it anyway."

However, after putting down his money bag, Uchiha Shisui hesitated.

"But, wouldn't this be bad for you, Shiraishi? After all, Alice is the chef of the ninja shop. If Alice is dissatisfied, will she blame you, Shiraishi, when Granny Cat comes back?"

"Will not."

Shiraishi said: "I have a good relationship with Alice."

Uchiha Shisui was relieved.

"Shiraishi, what did you and Itachi talk about during the day today? Did you find out anything?"

"Itachi's trust in me is not very high yet. We just briefly talked about the current situation of Uchiha and the village. We can't tell anything for the time being, but I found a breakthrough."

"What?"

"Sasuke Uchiha."

Shiraishi said: "From what Uchiha Itachi said, he seems to care very much about Uchiha Sasuke, his younger brother, so I plan to get in touch with Uchiha Sasuke."

"Maybe we can get some useful information from Uchiha Sasuke."

Uchiha Shisui nodded.

"That's fine."

"What about you, Shisui? How is the progress with the security department?"

"I've got the position. I can officially take office tomorrow. I will lead a small team and be responsible for an area. I haven't figured out how to do it yet. Let's wait and see."

"What are the specific responsibilities of the Security Department?"

Uchiha Shisui said.

"The main thing is to enforce the village's regulations and mediate conflicts among villagers."

"Both of these jobs are indeed easy to offend. No wonder the ninjas in the security department have such a bad reputation among the villagers, and they have also affected other Uchihas."

"I plan to observe what other members of the security department do first."

"It would be great if the working model could be modified to ease the relationship between the security department and the villagers."

Shiraishi asked: "Shisui, are the entire Konoha Security Department now in charge of Uchiha people?"

"That's right."

"Who made the village's rules?"

"Of course the higher-ups in the village."

After Uchiha Shisui said this, he seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes flickered.

Shiraishi continued.

"The top management of the village sets the rules, and the villagers violate the rules. As a member of the Security Department, Uchiha must uphold the rules, so there will definitely be conflicts with the villagers."

"If you don't punish the villagers, you will be criticized by the village leaders."

"Shisui, actually I have an idea."

Uchiha Shisui asked subconsciously: "What do you think?"

"During this process, the villagers had strong opinions on the security department, but they did not have such strong opinions on the village senior management who formulated the regulations. This proves that regulations are not the problem, and punishment is not the problem, but contact is the problem."

"Then, adding another layer between the security department and the villagers may improve the situation of the security department. This additional layer can directly contact the villagers."

"This level of people can be hired from ordinary ninjas or from villagers."

"In that case, there will be much fewer opportunities for people from the security department to come into direct contact with the villagers."

"The security department will also become a high-level one."