Chapter 3: Chapter:3 Itachi's smile
Suddenly, he felt a wave of hunger hit him. Babies communicate by crying, he thought, and with that realization, Itachi began to cry.
Takashi looked at the baby and asked, "Yana, why is he crying?"
Yana smiled softly and said, "I think he's hungry." The nurse, standing nearby, nodded and added, "Yes, it's feeding time."
Yana gently took Itachi into her arms. "He needs his mother's milk," she said, holding him close.
Hearing this, Itachi felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him, but he quickly rationalized, It's necessary for survival. As he was brought closer for breastfeeding, Itachi sweatdropped inwardly but accepted the situation. This is... part of the process, he thought, trying to calm his mind.
After a moment, Takashi said, "I have to leave now," and glanced at the doctor. "So, when will they be discharged?" he asked.
The doctor smiled and replied, "After she feeds the baby, in about three hours, she'll be ready for discharge."
Takashi nodded, then turned to his wife, Yana. "I won't be able to come back, but I'll send a vehicle to pick you up. I've also arranged for a maid to help with taking care of the baby so you can rest."
Yana smiled warmly. "Okay."
Takashi returned her smile, kissed her forehead, and gently patted Itachi's head. "I'll take my leave now," he said before walking out.
Itachi watched him go, then looked up at his mother, thinking with a small smile, This really might be the beginning of my new life… His thoughts briefly flickered to his previous mother, Mikoto Uchiha, and then back to Yana, who was smiling at him.
"My baby," she said softly, looking down at him. "I know you'll inherit our quirk, but... even if you don't, it doesn't matter to me. I will still love you."
Hearing this, Itachi thought, They want me to inherit their powers? There are so many questions…
Afterward, Yana gently placed Itachi in a cradle and began packing her things. A while later, she picked him up, and there was a knock at the ward door.
"Come in," Yana called, and a woman entered. She had blonde hair tied into a ponytail, green eyes, stood about 5'5", and wore glasses along with a maid's outfit.
"Miss Yaoyorozu?" the woman asked.
Yana smiled and nodded. "You must be the maid Takashi appointed."
The woman bowed and nodded again. Yana continued, "Could you help carry some of the things?"
The maid gathered some items, and as she did, she noticed Itachi looking up at her. "He looks so cute!" she exclaimed, before quickly covering her mouth and apologizing.
Yana laughed softly. "No need for apologies. What's your name?"
The maid straightened up and said, "Erika Ichikawa."
Yana smiled warmly. "Well then, Ichikawa-san, let's go."
Erika nodded with a smile, and they both left the hospital. On the way, Erika asked, "What's his name, Miss Yaoyorozu?"
Yana smiled as they walked. "His name is Itachi Yaoyorozu."
Erika blinked. "That's a very unique name."
Yana chuckled. "Yes, my husband had the same reaction, but..." She looked down at Itachi, who seemed calm in her arms. "He likes the name."
Erika nodded, and Itachi, still in his mother's arms, thought, She must be the personal maid Father mentioned. But his mind was still preoccupied with Yana's earlier words. Whatever their quirks are, I don't think they have my power. What will they think if I don't inherit their quirks?
As these thoughts swirled in his mind, they stepped outside the hospital. Itachi's eyes widened as he observed the bustling world around him. Towering buildings reached toward the sky, and people walked by—some looking normal, while others had features like fishmen, horns, or unusual sizes. Some were incredibly tall, while others were unusually short.
This place is so different from my previous life, Itachi thought as they left the hospital together, entering a world full of new possibilities.
The buildings were much taller than those in his old village, and the technology seemed far more advanced. Itachi also noticed various vehicles moving around, ranging from large trucks to small cars.
Yana noticed Itachi's curious gaze and smiled. "What are you looking at, Itachi?" she asked softly.
Erika looked at him as well and smiled. "I think he's observing his surroundings."
Yana chuckled. "My baby is going to be very intelligent."
Just then, their driver arrived. Dressed in a white shirt, pants, and a matching cap, he greeted them politely, "Hello, ma'am, I've come to pick you up."
Yana nodded, and the driver opened the door for her. She carefully sat down with Itachi in her arms, while Erika followed, sitting beside her. Once they were settled, the driver began the journey to their mansion.
Itachi continued to take in the unfamiliar sights, feeling a mixture of curiosity and wonder. This world was completely different from the one he had known. As he glanced around, he noticed Erika trying to get his attention, waving at him with a playful smile. He couldn't help but sweatdrop at her efforts, thinking, I'm still a child, so this is normal. I used to do this with Sasuke when he was small.
When Itachi finally looked at Erika, she smiled and said excitedly, "He looked at me!"
Yana, smiling, responded, "Yes, he did." Itachi then turned to his mother and gave her a small smile, which Yana returned warmly.
A short while later, the driver spoke up, "Ma'am, we've arrived."
Yana nodded as the main gate opened, revealing the mansion. Itachi gazed out the window, astonished. Is this really our home? How many people live here? I knew my family was wealthy, but this much?