Chapter 77 - Uchiha Massacre Part 5 End (1/2)
”Soo.. my wife was a puppet?” Fugaku asked.
”Umm by my standards yes. But she is still the woman you fell in love with. However she may have started acting different.” Kai said. His face was a little twisted as he tried to explain things. ”I mean, if you are happy and she is.. what ever, just be whatever togthor.”
”Haaa all these years.” Fugaku looked at the saucer of wine in front of him. ”Here I thought she was devoted to me.”
”Wait now.. just .wait. She has been devoted to you. Not like she cheated on you or anything. And you have not been cuckold. So points to her. She just was forced to do things that .. well I think she wouldnt do herself. I mean come on man. Your not gonna throw away your marriage for this are yah?”
”Would you?”
”Huh?”
”Would you end your marriage over this?”
”Ah no. I mean dont get me wrong, I would be upset but I am generally upset about things. So there is that. They say I get to lazy at times so I put a scowl on to distract them sometimes. Karin and TenTen have caught onto it though.” Kai had a small smile on his face as he spoke. ”Let me tell you a few instances about me and my wives.”
For the next few hours Kai talked and Fugaku listened. Fugaku face never stood the same more than two minutes before he was either laughing or slapping his face at what Kai told him. What story pissed him off enough that he threw his wine at the man. As each story unfolded, things turned to the point that Fugaku actually cried at one point.
”I see. Sorry you had to bury some of your children.” Fugaku said.
”It is in the past. However it did change me a great deal. Never have been the same since then.” Kai swishes the alcohol in his saucer for a bit. ”I use to love this stuff.”
”Oh! I wanted to ask why you never really drink?”
”Ah it reminds me to much of bad things. Also does nothing for me anymore. Then again.. guess I should let things go now.” Kai took a sip of the drink before putting it down. ”Still tasted better.”
”Its an acquired taste I suppose. So you really gave her the silent treatment over a cabin?” Fugaku shook his at Kai's nod. ”You are something else. But all of us are.. for certain things. I want to think you for saving who you could. Especially my sons and grandchild.”
”Grandchildren. That girl is pregnant again. Such a feisty Uchiha. Itachi better learn to keep up with her. I swear I saw her destroying a straw dummy earlier.” Kai smirked at that.
”That is good news. I will wait till they are ready to tell us. You are right though. I dont know what I would do if we were to part. I still loathe the fact I almost lost her. I hate what has happened to my clan!” Fugaku clenched his fist tighter in agitation. ”This is not what I wanted.”
”Just focus on recovery and getting better. People will ask what happen, have a United front with those who remain and all will be well. Dont falter after coming fo far.” Kai said.
”Haaa your right. I will keep moving forward. With this clan and my family there is nothing I will fear in the future.” Fugaku smiled. It was strained but it was there at least. ”Arianna can come to the clan more if she likes. I know a few of the others would love to see her.”
”That is her choice. Just do not cause her trouble.” Kai said.
”Everytime I talk with you it is something more to learn.” Fugaku stated. ”If you were born an Uchiha I wonder how things would have been?”
”Would you like to see?” Kai asked.
”Oh you practice more with your illusions finally. That is good.” Fugaku smiled happily. He saw Kai float a sphere over to him. ”This looks weird. I take it I just circulate my chakra through it?” Kai nodded at him. ”Ok.”
For an hour, Kai sat in silence waiting for the man to return.
”Ha that was something else.” Fugaku exhaled. ”I think this is something that would be nice. Would you like to see?”
”No. Some things are better left not seen.” Kai smiled as the sphere was dismissed. ”Congrats on your eyes.”
”Hmm my eyes?” Fugaku looked over to a mirror and saw the change. ”Ah there blue now. And have tiny dots in them. Something to play around with later.”
”Haha yes I suppose so. Listen, I hope you can move forward I really do.” Kai spoke softly at the end. Fugaku nodded. Before he could speak again the door opened.
”Crkk,” Mitoko entered with Pakura and Molina. The latter woman was a member of the village of women. She was a fair decent chinin that married Kai. She was here because of her small ties to the Uchiha clan. Born from an Uchiha man during his time on a long mission.
”Oh who is this?” Fugaku asked. He saw her eyes and were shocked. ”Another Uchiha? Where do you come from?”
”The village of women. But my bloodline is not that thick to be consider an Uchiha.” She blinked and her eyes returned to normal. ”I will keep my Uzumaki name. Thank you very much.” She was angry and did not mind letting it show.
”What can I do for you?”
”I wish to visit the grave of my father. There are some things I want to yell at his tombstone.” Molina was very straightforward about what she wanted.
”That can be arranged. However, can you wait a few days? We have to clean it up some more. Someone did a little fighting there.” Fugaku looked to Kai.
”He he he.. it was your wife who was fighting. Some barely destroyed any tombstones. I just roasted the bodies.” Kai scratched his nose. A habit he picked up from Kiba.
”Of course that will work just fine.” Molina stepped back and move to sit by Kai. ”I want some time today. Just a small amount.”l
”Ok. We can go away for a week if you like.” Kai said directly for only her ears to hear. The sound transmission turned out to be the most used ability of his he noticed. She nodded that the was fine. ”Ok, so what bad news do you have Pakura?”
”What?! I dont have bad news.” Pakura looked away and whistled a little. ”Mikoto has the bad news.”
”Oh just stabbed the kunai deeper why dontcha!” Mikoto exclaimed. ”Haa it is not bad news per sey. Just need to know Fugaku.”
”Hmm?” Fugaku looked at her curious.
”I am still allowed in our home or do you want me to leave?”
”Huh stay silly woman. Just had a little trouble wrapping my head around things.” Fugaku said. He gave her a smile that caused Mikoto to blush.
”What in .. nope not questioning that. Just chalking it up to Uchiha Charisma.” Kai said under his breath.
”That is good because I am pregnant. We confirmed it this morning.” Miktoto smiled as she told him. Fugaku mouth was opened so wide tou could fit an ostrich egg inside.
”Huh didnt have do anything. Regular old nature ran its course.” Kai mumbled.
”Your chakra has been affecting him. As well as a few others around the village. Especially areas you spend a lot of time at. Like the park. There is a large influx of bunny rabbits that the Hokage had to make several rabbit catching missions. As well as for deer.” Pakura chuckled at that .
”Hehe good for the genin.” Kai didnt no what else to say really. That did give him an idea about something else he wanted to do.
”Another child. I wonder what we have this time.” Fugaku looked dazed still but he was happy at least. ”I cant wait.”
”Good.” Mikoto smiled and tentatively grabbed his hand. ”Better smiling than brooding.”
-Another hour goes by-
”Think it best we leave now. Do enjoy tourselves.” Kai made to leave but stopped when he saw the door open. ”Oh it is you.”
”Hello Kai.” Itachi diverted his attention for a bit. He gripped his hands tightly before he looked to his father on the side. He was momentarily stunned at his parents holding hands. ”Father, Mother there is something I want to say.”
”Hmm go ahead.” Fugaku said.
”I wish to retire from Anbu. As well as take a smaller role as a Leaf ninja.” Itachi said quickly. As if he would lose his nerve If he didnt get it out.
”Ok.” Fugaku answered. ”However, help train your brother and the others more. The clan will still need your strength to help rebuild.”
”Are you serious!?” Itachi asked. He was expecting to argue a bit.
”Definitely time for us to go.” Kai said. ”Bye bye now.” Grabbing his wives hands, they sped out of there quickly. They stopped at the Senju compound.
”Whoosh!” Pakura spoke first as she was used to it.
”You think what Tsunade wants is important?”
”Meh.” Kai shrugged his shoulders. He turned to look at Molina. ”Still not use to it yet?”
”Ugh nope. I rather we take it slower next time. Ohh we are here.” Molona looked at the Senju compound in wonder. ”Are we scoping it out to take over it?”
”Nah she can have it.” Kai said. ”No reason in taking aonething when I wont be staying.”
”Pity. I like the architecture. I miss my house. Can we take it from that place next time?”
”Why do you want that mansion here first of all? Second where are you going to put it?”
”In the new village of course. You bought a good portion of that sand territory. I dont see why not.” Molina pouted. ”Besides I can defend it just fine.” She released her seal and displayed her chakra. ”I am at least low Kage rank. With the others it will be a cinch.”
”Haaa fine. We will discuss it later. I rather you dont start counting your chickens before they hatch however. Still have to finish determining safety there.” Kai smiled at her.
”Chk,” the door to the gate opened. Jiraya was standing by the door with Tsunade. Kai felt the presence of a few others by them.