Fugaku was glad to finally return home after a long trip. He missed Miko and his children. Itachi was good company, but he could never replace his mother. They stepped through the gates and were greeted with deep bows by a few Uchiha from the police who were just passing by.

Well, that 's oddly respectful. Usually, a single nod was enough in public and especially for the shinobi on duty. 'Hn, ' he hummed after another pair of clansmen bowed even deeper as Itachi passed by them.

'Son, let us go directly home, ' he said, feeling suspicious about the odd behavior. Of course, he liked the sincere respect he saw, but what could have changed over a few weeks they were away? Just before the trip, the clan was getting restless about his decisions '

'Yes, father, I agree, ' his ever perceptive son nodded in agreement.

Before they reached the compound Shisui appeared before them with a wide smile stretched across his face and a hand rubbing at the back of his neck.