After the talk with Hokage, I headed towards the orphanage. ‘With all the fuss about Special Explosion Fuin, I lost a lot of time. At least, I gained a level for the fuin. Now to the real question: How the hell am I going to create the fuin for Uchiha?’ I sighed while walking and that got the attention of a couple that’s walking beside me. The woman said things like ‘look how serious he is’ or ‘kawaii’ or such but I didn’t mind them. I continued to think about the bleak future and what to do to prevent Uchiha Massacre.

I reached the orphanage in a few minutes without an answer to the question. But I was still hopeful about my prospects. Inside the orphanage, I went to the dining hall and sat on a chair to wait for dinner.

I was playing around with characters to create a new fuin when I heard an unexpected voice. “Arata.” I turned to see Sasuke. He came to stand beside me and after I nodded continued, “My father wants to talk to you.”

I tilted my head. “Your father?” He nodded. “Is Itachi-san there?”

“It seems my brother is on a mission. But I showed the fuin to my father. He’s impressed.” Sasuke said proudly like he was the most important person in the world. On second thought, that might be true.

I sighed. “Sasuke. Did he know that Itachi-san is my sponsor?” Sasuke shook his head. “Then I am fucked.” I muttered. Sasuke tilted his head, I just sighed. “Does he want to talk to me right away?”

Sasuke nodded, “Yes. He said he is expecting you as soon as possible.”

I head-butted to the table. “No time for dinner. I hope he didn’t want to see me just to demand things of me.” I looked at Sasuke who obviously didn’t share my optimism. “Okay. Let’s go.”

“Where are you going?” I turned to see Hana looking at me with her hands on her waist. She then continued, “It’s okay to come late but you can’t go late. Sorry, kid.”

Sasuke seemed shocked, “Uchiha Clan’s head, Fugaku-sama wants to see him now.” He said but it seemed rehearsed and dull. It was obvious his heart wasn’t in it.

“And I am the head of this orphanage. If I say he can’t, then he can’t.” She said while shaking her head. She then looked at resigned Sasuke and with a low voice, said, “Sorry kid. It’s just how it is.”

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Sasuke nodded, “I will tell my father you said as much.”

I looked at Sasuke apologetically. He had nothing to do with his fathers… whatever. I stood up and said, “Sasuke, sorry for taking your time. Let me walk you out.”

“It’s not your fault. My father is the one to send me.” I looked at Hana who seemed to want to follow us.

I stepped beside Sasuke and asked. “Sasuke, what exactly did you tell your father?”

Sasuke sighed. “I told him about what you said to my brother. That you wanted to create a seal to protect Sharingan. He seemed doubtful at first but after he heard you duplicated that in a week… I think he wants to adopt you.”

“Ugh.” I couldn’t help but grimace. Sasuke looked at me quizzically. I sighed, “I want to create my own clan. If Uchiha adopts me I can’t do that. Not in Konoha at least.”

Sasuke stopped and raised an eyebrow. “How do you create a clan?”

I smirked. “You get a dozen wife and sire a ten dozen kids. That’s how.” Someone slapped my shoulder. I turned to see an amused Hana. I grinned. “What? Was I wrong?”

Hana shook her head. “Don’t poison Sasuke’s mind with that kind of talk.” She pinched Sasuke’s cheek much to the dismay and embarrassment of him. She then said, “He will eventually lose his purity. Let him stay pure for a little more.”

Sasuke looked at me quizzically, I just chuckled and held Sasuke’s arm. “Let’s go. Going without me is one thing but going late won’t be good for you.” As soon as I said this, Sasuke went rigid and ran towards the door full speed, which was pretty impressive. “I need to work on my Speed, definitely.”

“Give it a rest kid. You are already working too hard as you are.” Hana said and put her hand on my head. “So, tell me. What was that about?”

“I think I was being careless,” I said shaking my head at the mistake I did.

“Being adopted by Uchiha is not a bad thing you know. Most kids here, at least the ones big enough would love to become an Uchiha.” She turned me around and looked at my eyes. “So why don’t you want it?” She squeezed my arm a little and added, “And don’t tell me you want to create a clan.”

I sighed. “First of all, I want to create a clan. Just the way I said I would and second, I want to be free which contributes to the first.”

Hana nodded seriously. “They won’t let you that easily. Today, I might have saved you but I won’t always be with you. And when… When Sasuke comes again at weekend in the morning, what are you going to say to Fugaku-san’s face?

I held my head. “Argh! This is not a problem for a kid. I need someone to solve this for me. But who?” I turned to Hana. She just shook her head. I sighed. “I have no idea. I guess I have to be honest and reject him in a way to placate him at the same time. Maybe I should say something like, I am not worthy to be Uchiha when I don’t even have Sharingan or something.”

Hana chuckled, “I don’t think it would work. Just be honest. It might be bad short-term but it will be better long-term.” I nodded. She gestured for me to follow. “Anyway. You can think after dinner. Let’s get to it.”