Well, Fugaku wouldn't know how stressed Itachi was because he hadn't seen Itachi in...weeks? Maybe months. The days tended to run together a bit for him these days. He had hoped by this time Itachi would be taking on a few more clan duties, and Fugaku could have a little more free time.

Unfortunately, Itachi seemed more interested in serving Konoha and avoiding his relations.

"If she has, she hasn't told me, and Itachi might be less stressed if he didn't run so many missions."