Chapter 115. My Brother, Fugaku-sama
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The Mangekyo Sharingan.
It can only be awakened after enduring tremendous negative emotions, such as the death of a loved one or extreme emotional breakdowns. This triggers a special chakra needed to unlock it.
Experiencing such life-shattering events can cause mental instability to varying degrees. Some people become bootlickers, some become dreamers chasing impossible goals, some turn into heartless bastards who abandon their kin, and others… end up on the road of pretending to be cool and getting beaten.
It's likely that Fugaku activated his Mangekyo on the battlefield. His emotions are still out of balance, which is why he's been constantly brooding with that expression.
Of course, Fugaku's issues aren't too severe. He might just have depression, though nothing ever really exploded out of him, not even when things were near their breaking point.
And anyway, he's always been stoic and antisocial since he was young, rarely talking to people. So, no one really notices whether it's severe or not—it's all the same to the outside world.
It's nothing major.
He just needs to relax a bit.
Speaking of relaxing…
Since Fugaku refused the full-service package, they'd have to go for another approach.
Of course…
The main problem is that Uchiha Yuto isn't really knowledgeable about this kind of thing either. Even though he almost went to Jiraiya to be his disciple, well, isn't this… a missed opportunity?
What a pity.
No one has really helped him see the world properly until now.
As for Minato… well, he always says he doesn't know anything. Yuto probably wouldn't find him anytime soon anyway—he's probably off playing Mahjong with his girlfriend and that fox.
I heard they're planning to get married soon.
He managed to have two famous disciples of legendary status, and now, being known as "Konoha's Yellow Flash," plus getting himself a beautiful wife and a fox, he'll probably get to be the CEO of Konoha one day. In some ways, he's already reached the peak of life.
Still, Yuto suspects that Fugaku's Mangekyo Sharingan activation wasn't that serious. It's probably more related to the pregnancy of his wife with his second child.
During that time, perhaps he was able to vent his whole body and soul.
So, that's why he hasn't had time to get stuck in his thoughts.
As for now…
"Yo, Boss Yuto!"
"Same as usual, this, this, and that, wrap it all up for me!" Yuto shouted generously. "See this guy next to me? My older brother! The Uchiha Clan Leader! All of this is bought by my brother, so make sure you send it all to the Uchiha house later! We're here just to spend money, don't count it!"
"Got it! Fugaku-sama is really generous!"
"Well said!" Yuto nodded with satisfaction and, like a wealthy boss, pulled out the money right away!
All in one go!
Spending money is the best way to vent.
So today, he decided to take Fugaku out to splurge, hoping it would do some good.
But…
Why does Fugaku's face look stiffer and stiffer?
Wasn't the money enough?
Then, next store.
"Wrap it all up!"
"Got it, Yuto-sama!"
"Wait! Today, he's the boss! Do you know who he is? My older brother! The Uchiha Clan Leader! And he's rich!"
"Chief Fugaku!"
"Call him Fugaku-sama!"
"Got it, Fugaku-sama! Should we send it to the mansion?"
"Of course, there's too much stuff to carry ourselves!"
At this point, Fugaku raised an eyebrow, his lips twitching slightly. He calmly observed Yuto, who was acting like a second-rate gangster.
This guy…
What happened to him?!
"Come on, brother! Take this money! Today we buy whatever we want!" Yuto slapped his chest confidently and said, "Today is all about spending, no talk about anything else!"
Fugaku: …
Holding the money in his hand.
He was very familiar with it.
This Yuto couldn't possibly be planning to turn him into a prodigal son?!
Before he could process that thought…
They walked into another store.
"Boss Yuto!"
"Wrap all this up, do you know who's with me?"
"Fugaku-sama?" Who in Konoha didn't know the Captain of the Police Force?
"Exactly, my older brother! Today, Fugaku-sama's paying!"
"Got it!"
A few sentences later…
They bought a few more things.
But…
Fugaku felt even more frustrated inside. He was starting to feel like he might just strangle this idiot?!
However.
Before Fugaku could even react...
He was already dragged to the next store.
Meanwhile.
Fugaku, the Uchiha Clan Leader's retaliatory spending spree soon caught the attention of many people.
How unusual!
Wasn't he always that stern, stoic Fugaku-sama?
Why is he being so generous today?
Of course.
People didn't have much to say since he was spending his own money. But...
It was quite intriguing!
Across the street, a blond-haired man and a red-haired woman were watching with a mix of amusement and confusion.
"Yuto really is..."
What was going on here?
Chief Fugaku is also having a hard time!
The red-haired woman chuckled, "Yuto is full of surprises! And the Uchiha Clan Leader is just too serious as if someone owes him money."
Mikoto is okay, and she was quite the expert at Mahjong.
"After all, Chief Fugaku is the Uchiha Clan Leader," Minato smiled helplessly, shaking his head. "You know how the Uchiha clan is with the village. Chief Fugaku has to be cautious." He looked up, his eyes filled with emotion, as he glanced at Yuto, "This time, we really have to thank Yuto for helping with Kakashi's situation."
Even though Yuto could be a little... offbeat, he was still someone you could rely on.
However.
When Kushina heard Minato's words, she seemed a little down, mumbling to herself, "The Jinchuriki..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Minato smiled and gently patted her head.
Becoming a Jinchuriki wasn't a good thing, and just looking at Kushina was proof of that. Kakashi unexpectedly becoming a Jinchuriki... meant that the village would likely place him under Konoha's surveillance for safety.
So, Kushina probably understood Kakashi better than anyone now.
Once he saw that Kushina had calmed down, Minato gave her an encouraging smile. "Don't worry, things will change! One day, Jinchuriki will be accepted by others!"
"Mm!"
"Tomorrow, I'll bring Yuto and Kakashi to the house!"
It would be a good opportunity to ask Yuto about Obito too.
Since it wasn't a technique he learned on his own, it might be related to the Uchiha bloodline limit.
Although it might be better to ask the Uchiha Clan Leader directly, he was more familiar with Yuto, so some things could be easier to talk about.
"Where are we going next?"
"To the dance hall! To the dance hall!" Kushina said excitedly. "I heard Obito and Kakashi will be dancing too. Let's go watch them! Oh, and by the way, do you know Yuto's nephew? That little chubby hamster? He looks so cute when he dances! He hops around like crazy! Hehehe!"
"Itachi, right? He's such a cute kid! Actually, aside from the time he stopped Kakashi and Obito, I've never been to a dance hall. Let's go and check it out now!"
...
It was getting late.
In the end.
Even though he had spent quite a bit of money, Fugaku didn't seem happy at all. In fact, his face grew more and more expressionless, as if someone owed him Danzo right now.
Looks like spending money wasn't the right way to relieve Fugaku's stress after all!
As expected.
The Uchiha clan still had to dance, right?
At that moment.
Fugaku stood up from the chair without a single change in expression.
Yuto froze and quickly asked, "What's wrong?"
"We should head back! Or I'll lose my temper and slap you!"
"…"
That was too much!
How could Fugaku-sama say such a thing?
Was he embarrassed?
Turns out Fugaku was actually a shy, tsundere Uchiha who didn't know how to express gratitude.
Yuto chuckled awkwardly, his eyes darting around, and said, "Come on, it's just getting started! The sun just set, and the fun has only begun. There are still events planned for later!"
"I…"
"I what? Don't worry, would I really harm you? We won't go to that kind of place. Let's go watch the Chief Elder's dance instead. I think Itachi will be there too. As a father, you've probably never seen Itachi dance, right?"
Before Fugaku could respond, Yuto immediately grabbed him and started heading toward the dance hall.
As for Fugaku... he flashed a helpless look but quickly returned to his usual calm demeanor. Yet, there was a slight flicker of curiosity in his eyes.
Itachi... Huh?