26 Chapter 26 : The Start of Something Grea (1/2)

Just woke up from a nap. This weeks been rough. Esketit.

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Before Kenji knew it, Hiashi had lured him into his home. Kenji didn't know what the man meant at first, but the clear, light purple in his eyes gave him a few hints. He felt giddy, filled with wonder if this was his mother's actual relative. He willingly followed Hiashi, strutting towards a couch, sitting with fluid motion. Before Kenji even sat, Hiashi couldn't help himself.

”So boy, whose your parents?” Hiashi tried to hid a smile.

Kenji viewed his plan of attack for his questioning. He had learned things like facial emotions in training, but he was only supposed to be graduating for the Mist Anbu. He wasn't that adept in reading people yet.

”Um... Eiji Uchiha and Haruka Hyuga. Supposedly.” Kenji barked with nothing to lose.

Hiashi laughed. While Kenji raised an eyebrow, Hiashi began to explain. ”I had a feeling you existed.” His eyes sparkled. ”My oldest daughter insisted on marrying that Uchiha boy. I disapproved. I'm probably part of the reason she left.”

Kenji stood there, bored. He didn't care for sympathy gathering statements.

Hiashi continued. ”I suppose after loosing her, and myself starting to age, I finally convinced myself. Your father was a great man, but I judged him just for the pronunciation of his last name. I soured his name in front of Haruka, and most of all, I wasn't there to protect her.”

Kenji felt warmth. Sort of. His grandfather didn't feel like he was good at affection. Maybe he was trying it for the first time or something. Hiashi stood. ”You don't have to, but I want to at least develop a relationship with my first grandson. Just think about it.”

Kenji hugged the man. ”I don't have to.”

Hiashi smiled, thinking of his beloved daughter.

Kenji didn't see a problem. He had few chances to meet and form relations with actual blood relatives. He welcomed it. Pulling away from the boy, Hiashi kept his smile. ”Go. I assume you have a mission for tomorrow. He pointed to his right pants pocket, containing his headband.

”Thank you, I'm really glad to meet another family member. If I could, may I ask if you could train me on the specifics of the byakugan when I return?”

Hiashi smiled. ”Of course. Whenever You're ready.”

”Thank you.”

One more hug sufficed as Kenji ran out the door. Sleep was often a good friend of his. Hiashi watched him disappear into the darkness. ”He acts just like you sweetie.” Hiashi glossed his eyes. Only speaking in his own vicinity. He didn't know if he'd ever forgive himself.

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Kenji had to feel a little excitement. He followed his team, inching closer to family everyday, with a snug headband over his forehead, flowing in the wind. They were off. Racing through the gate and into the trees. Kakashi questioned his sensei, for he gave them a C Rank mission. Completely bypassing the D Ranks. And beyond that, it was located near the Mist. He immediately tried to refuse the mission, but Minato gave him that look. The look that painted, I know its weird, trust me, so he let it go.

The team traveled silently behind the lead of Kakashi. At the border of trees, the night sky was upon them, so Kakashi contemplated the next move.