Itachi smiled a little. "I don't recommend him unless I'm more than certain he's ready for it." Itachi assured her. "I should really spend more time with him than I do anyway, and I would like to see how far he's come." And where he lacked so Itachi could help Sasuke shore up his weaknesses.

"I will be sure to ask Father," Itachi said. He probably should have done so this morning.