Chapter 7: He carries the legacy of his ancestors in his shadow

Satoru and Fugaku engaged in a lengthy conversation, leaving Sasuke anxiously waiting outside the study.

"Satoru, why haven't you come out yet?" Sasuke questioned nervously. "You won't be maimed by our father, will you? Strange, why is there no movement at all?"

As Sasuke mumbled to himself, the study door slowly creaked open. "Well isn't this Sasuke eavesdropping?" Satoru greeted cheerfully, his smile unwavering.

"What eavesdropping? I wouldn't do such a thing," Sasuke stammered in defense.

"Oh, really?" Satoru teased. "Anyway, the study is full of seals; you can't even hear it if you want to."

"Brother, what were you and father talking about just now?" Sasuke inquired suspiciously. He couldn't comprehend how Satoru emerged unscathed, and his father's relaxed expression puzzled him.

Sasuke's serious and immature face reflected puzzlement and doubt. 

Witnessing Satoru and Sasuke leave, Uchiha Fugaku opened the window and sighed.

Lingering admiration filled Fugaku's eyes. In Uchiha Satoru, he saw the wisdom of Uchiha Izuna and the mindset of Senju Hashirama, a potential hope and savior for the Uchiha clan....

"Satoru, where are we headed?" Sasuke inquired, feeling his plans for ninjutsu practice take a detour due to his brother's unexpected diversion.

"I'll take you to Itachi. Interested?" Satoru's countenance radiated a bright smile, his six-eyed perception sensing Itachi's return from a mission.

"Itachi?" Sasuke reiterated skeptically. "Yes, we approach quietly and wait patiently, immediately catching him upon his return. How does that sound?" Satoru suggested with a grin.

Satoru maintained his grin as Sasuke struggled to articulate his thoughts. "Brother, what you just said is really..." Sasuke trailed off, finding it challenging to encapsulate his brother's idiotic ness

Silently muttering, Sasuke cast an exasperated look at Satoru. Despite his wishful thinking, his brother remained distinctly unmistakable.

As Satoru and Sasuke embarked on their quest to confront Itachi, Satoru sensed an uninvited presence trailing them. Despite the intricate capabilities of Six Eyes, the bustling surroundings made it difficult to identify the follower. Taking a different route, Satoru discovered Kakashi tailing them.

Kakashi's presence intrigued Satoru, and he speculated it might be connected to their encounter with Naruto earlier. Unfazed, Satoru continued with Sasuke, heading toward the Hokage Building.

On the other side, Sasuke, amplifying his voice, cautioned, "Don't emulate Big Brother, Satoru you bastard."

"Hey, could it be Itachi?" Sasuke questioned, increasing the volume of his inquiry.

"Sasuke?" Satoru maintained an anger-fueled demeanor. "Not quite. Itachi is not as menacing as your second brother."

"Sasuke, you refer to him as Itachi too. When he finds out, his reaction will be quite entertaining," Satoru remarked with a smile.

Sasuke came to a sudden halt, casting a pitying gaze at Satoru. "Brother, you can truly go all the way."