16 Chapter 16 : The Devil Made Me Do It Part 1 (1/2)

Ya boi comin back at you again with another banger. Esketit.

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Kakashi dragged Aya through the shortest route towards the Hokage building. His eye swayed back and forth. No civilians were around. He thrust Aya into an alleyway surrounded by darkness and walls.

”What happened? It has to be bad if you came straight to the village. Which I specifically told you not to do.” He signed through his mask, stuffing his hands in his pockets.

His statement completely went over her head. Aya was confused. ”Wait...Kakashi? You're Kakashi?!”

”So you don't remember me, huh.” He cowered his shoulders.

”Well...you grew up, I guess.” Aya couldn't help but blush until she realized the awkwardness setting in.

”I'm sorry, but can we hurry. I don't want anything to happen.” Aya cupped her hands together.

”Yeah, let's go.

Both of them walked quickly towards the building in the distance until Kakashi's eye lit up.

”Ohhhhh Yeeaaaaahhhhh. By the way, the man in the mask has been me the whole time too.” He said without hesitation.

Aya wasn't suprised. She signed and turned to him.

”It's good to see you again.” She smiled.

Kakashi replied with a smiling eye.

”You too.”

They approached the Hokage's office and Kakashi opened the door like it was his own home. Aya suddenly felt comfort and care. Like the gaze that met hers would forever have her trust.

Aya snapped back to reality and noticed Kakashi staring at her, motioning to at least step into the room. She embarrassed herself and quickly approached the wooden desk in front of her. She bowed a full ninety degrees.

”Lord Hokage, I know I'm from the Hidden Mist and should not be trusted, but I ask that you please consider citizenship of the Hidden Leaf to me and especially my son. He is one of the last remaining Uchiha. Actually never mind me. Even if you only allow safe passage to him, I will be happy.” Aya faced the ground and pleaded.

She noticed a silence in the air and was about to continue her persuasion until the man behind the desk stood up. His face was a bit confused, sympathetic, and a tiny bit embarrassed. Aya lifted her face slightly at his sudden motion.

”Um...Ms. Aya, I'm not sure how the Mizukage runs things, but your formalities are unnecessary with me, please.

Aya lifted herself. Is this how other villages are? She thought.

”And about your current situation...”