You were all alone in your office since Konan is still in her day off when your phone buzzed. You look at it, a message notification from Zhao Yun. You open the chat box and saw a picture of a few children that maybe from other countries.

These are the children that is in the bidding in Madara's club. They are from various countries in Asia. Most of them from southeast Asia and they were most likely been sold by their families.

After reading the message, you sighed and slam your back at your chair. This is not the first time you encountered something like this, human trafficking. You've done a lot scam against these crime masters overseas before, not knowing there is one just right under your nose.

"Those pitiful children...If you don't want them, just don't make them! Damn it!" You throw away a hard file to the floor, overwhelmed with your emotions. You really have a soft spot for children and this scene... it's too painful to look at.

Upon hearing a loud noise in your room, your trusted and faithful bodyguard quickly entered your office. He was panicking and hoping that you're okay.

"Ane-san, are you okay?" Makoto asked while collecting all the scattered papers from that hard file before slowly arrange the files on your table.

You made a simple hand gesture at him and he quickly arrange those files on a huge rack beside your place. While he's doing that, you told him, "Parents who throw their child away... They are the worst creature ever lived..."

Makoto was startled with your words and his work stopped for a second before continuing what he was doing. "But...I know those children don't hate their parents." He said, knowing that your words held a deep meaning towards yourself. He knew you were hurt from what happened in the past but deep inside, you still want to be accepted by your father. No matter what, your father is still the only person who's willing to sacrifice everything for you.

After hearing what Makoto just your eyes become hot and your quickly support your temple on the desk to ease yourself. "Makoto, what is your answer?"

Makoto who already finished arranging the files slowly turned to face you. He knew what you're talking about, he knew it very much. However, he remains silent while hanging his head down that almost make his neck snaps.

You made a gesture to tell him to sit and he did it obediently. "If you have anything to say, just voice them out, Makoto. You're my brother, I won't harm you, at least I won't rip your soul out."

Makoto clenched his fist that are on top of his knees, still hanging his head low. After gathering the courage he needs, "Nee-san, do you...wish to quit from your position?"

Your tears finally rolls down your cheeks but you already spin your chair so that it was your back facing Makoto. You lean at the headrest and chuckle, "You're right, my clever brother...I never hate him..."

Makoto was about to say something but he hold it back and nod even he knows that you can't see it. Makoto, who always wear a stoic and cold face, he slowly lift up the corner of his lips just a little bit, know that you still loves your father. He then kneel down behind you.

You heard him moving and quickly spin the chair around to see him, only to see him already kneeling in front of your desk. You quickly stand up and move towards him. "Foolish brother! What are you doing?! Why are you kneeling?!"

He still kneel there, showing you his stubborn side which is more to his faith to you. "No matter what, I will always support Nee-san's choice", he said to you.

You were angered and feeling ashamed at the same time because of him, so you pull his left ear until he groans in pain.

"Ne-Nee-san, m-mercy!"

"Foolish brother! You asked this yourself!"

"I just want to be with you, Nee-san!"

"Of course you will! You're my sibling, fool!"

You let go of him but plant a smack behind his head before saying, "Let's go."

"Huh?" The young man was confused and quickly get up on his feet, repairing his hair again and then his suit. "Where are we going?"

You smiled at him, "I think...I want a child, little bro."

***

"So, Hùng and Huê, can you speak Japanese?"

The two siblings just looked at you with a broad smile like you have some candy on your face but didn't answer you at all.

Makoto sighed silently, "Ane-san, are you sure about this? I mean, they obviously don't understand our language."

You put on your thinking pose, "Then, should I learn how to speak Vietnam?"

"Nee-san, you should adopt children who at least know how to communicate with you or maybe a baby. That will be easier." Makoto can't stop complaining and you can guarantee that this is the most amount of words that he had spoken in 5 years! His ice cold unpenetrated wall has collapse under your craziest idea that you had made in your life. Who knows that you will adopt, not one but two children at a time! Not mentioning that they're from other country too!

You glared at Makoto, "Makoto...you didn't understand this kind of thing do you? You know! The moment they became attached to me after playing with them for about half-"

"Two hours", Makoto corrected you.

"Yes...two hours. But they cling to me until the end!"

"Of course they cling to you! All the children does! You gave new clothes, toys, books, snacks and even rare desserts to them! How come they don't cling to you?"

"It's fate!"

"Since when do you believe in those things?!"

"Makoto!!!"

"Nee-san!!!"

While you were bickering with your brother for the very first time in forever, the two kids just sit at the corner while hugging each other. They didn't make a single sound but just sit there obediently like you will throw them off from the 50th floor if they utter a word.

"I feel a deep attachment towards this sibling, Makoto! Can't you tell?" You said while throwing a small pillow at Makoto.

Makoto caught it, wanting to throw it to you and continue to argue with you but his focus divert to those kids and he slowly lower his hands, hugging that pillow instead. Somehow, he felt a very deep sorrow within his heart upon looking at those kids. Obviously, they reminds him of his younger self.

He finally admit his defeat and walk to those kids and gently brush Hùng's hair while smiling at little Huê who always hugging her brother's neck all the time. "Well, I already said that I will support Nee-san's choice no matter what... Plus, this is not bad thing", Makoto shrugged.

You smile proudly of your winning.

You move closer to the children and smile sweetly at them, "Hùng, Huê, you don't have to be afraid anymore", you told them while making some hand gesture to help them understand even more. "This is also your house- wait... Makoto."

"What is it, Nee-san?"

"Do I need a bigger house now? You know, like a bungalow or something?" You asked him while eyeing the guest room, thinking to make that room for them.

"It's hard to find such a house like that here. If it's in the countryside then-"

"Good. Buy a good land at the countryside and hire an architect to design a bigger house there. About five bedrooms and a library. And some space for front yard and backyard." You gave your instructions to him.

Makoto was a bit shocked but he already guessed that you'll make a decision like that. He only nodded before excuses himself to take a shower at your place.

The kids were sitting in the corner, you pat the vacant space beside you on the sofa. They were reluctant at first but after you showed your soft smile, they walk slowly to sit beside you. You pat their heads lovingly, "It must be hard for the two of you, right?"

Of course, they won't answer but they seem to build a trust towards you. Hùe, the little sister slowly shifted towards you, making a gesture that two years old child would make when they want to be hold.

You smiled at her and lift her up and let her sit on your lap. The way she tug on your sleeves, it's just heartwarming and sad at the same time. How could their parents just sold their children like this. You look at Hùng, the older brother and pat his back, wanting to reassure him that he will be fine here. He slowly move closer to you and hug you from the side while you wrap your free hand around this 4 years old boy's body.

The two of them finally develop a deep trust to you and this makes you more comfortable in this home. It will be a bit loud sooner or later but it will lovely.

***

"Why are you making a face like that?" You asked, folding your arms in front of your chest.

She chuckled, "First, you get yourself a man. Now, you have two children. Foreigner's blood in their veins...not bad, (y/n)-chan..."

You laugh nervously at Konan's sarcasm and said, "Stop beating around the bush, Konan. What is it that you want to say? I know you missed a lot for not being with me for three days..."

Konan rolled her eyes and smile, "What I'm trying to say is...today is Sunday, I'm not supposed to come to work and here I am. You better pay me for working overtime, boss."

You raise your eyebrows, "What does my adoption and you working overtime has a link between it? Am I getting more and more stupid now?"

"Of course there is. I thought I want to visit your children, what their name again?"

You smiled proudly, putting your fist at your waist while puffing out your chest. "Hatake Hùng and Hatake Huê".

While chatting and gossiping, Makoto at your side just remain cool, nothing like him yesterday at all. Not long after that, a white car pulled in front of your company building. The driver slide the window down, revealing a man with long ponytail wearing a sunglasses and a full set of suit completing it with a black coat to keep himself warm.

Upon seeing him, Makoto shows the childish side that had been locked inside him for a long time. "You're late! Don't you know how long Ane-san has been waiting for you?!"

You scoffed looking at your brother, "Go and ride with Itachi. I'll use my car with Konan."

Konan hold your hand and smile at you. "How about you get in the prince charming's car while I take a lift with Makoto?"

"Eh, is that, okay?"

Konan pat your shoulder and walk away with Makoto who is tailing your secretary to fetch the car.

You were puzzled for a while and then just shrugged it away, walking to Itachi's car. After you get in, he immediately pull the gear to drive.

"How was kids? Are they doing fine with you?" Itachi quickly found a good topic to converse with you.

You nod vigorously, "They seems happy after I spent a whole day with them yesterday. I also taught them some simple words and they already called me mama!" You squeals happily before cringing over your own act.

On the other side, Itachi listens to you intently while smiling and nodding. He's glad that you're happy and having a good time with those kids. He didn't come to say hello yesterday because he was so busy with his last mission.

"That's good to hear. Are they okay for you leave today?" He asked again.

"They were a bit sad when I went to the front door and followed me like little ducklings. Then, the babysitter and their tutor came and they're finally calm down." You told him.

"You hired a tutor?"

"Yes. Just for them to slowly get into our language. I want to have a good conversation with them too and next year, Hùng will be in kindergarten, I want to make sure that he will be okay..."

"It is a bit hard because they already hear their native language since birth but they're still young so I think everything will be fine." Itachi gives his reassurance to you while switching his gaze between you and the road.

"I hope so too..." You sighed, "So, do you get anything from Hidan?"

Hidan was caught when Itachi and his team raid the club. He was there with a few more Akatsuki members including two men names Kakuzu and Kisame.

"That gang, they rather die saying anything... We tried to interrogate him a few times but he already glued his mouth shut." Itachi answered.

"Then...I started to doubt that it was him that night..." You muttered, leaning at the headrest and closing your eyes.

"About that, I asked him did he met you at the mall and he told me to be careful. That's all... Maybe it was really him."

"So, what exactly is he warning us about?"

"That's...we will find out soon. Also, I told Shisui about this... Do you have any defensive weapon with you?" Itachi asked while looking at you before diverting his eyes to the road again.

"A gun."