29 Chapter 29 : Operation Donst Be Antisocial (1/2)
So I think after this story (Which isn't even close to being finished btw) I'm gonna take a crack at Avatar. I still haven't posted my original story like I said though. So many things to do. ~sob~
Esketit.
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Before Kenji could reply to the daring red eyes, His perception faded, and he was back on the street, staring into the sky. He squinted, still trying to adjust to the lighting. He didn't know what that was, but his heart told him to stay away. His mind desperately wanted to find out more. Kenji felt sort of gone. He jumped on top of a roof and only sat, reflecting on his decisions and his life.
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Back at the hospital....
Tension was definitely present. Rei stared at her father in disbelief. Why would he....SEAL A MONSTER INSIDE HER? Minato knew this moment would arise, but he still hadn't prepared himself for it. Rei understood his point. Kushina harbored the beast before her, Rei gathered more respect for her mother. With all the Uzumaki scattered, Rei was the only candidate strong enough to hold the Kyubi. The pressure of her body being the 'warden' of this scale of prisoner was still unsettling.
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Sasuke worked alone. In the outskirts of the Uchiha compound, he flung shuriken and knives into the dummies. He seemed to be in his own world. He could teach Kenji a thing or two. He had become used to the loneliness. Always being reminded every day that his parents left. And they were never coming back. He gazed at the stump in the corner. All he could see was the image of his brother, sitting and watching, marveling in what Sasuke learned from the academy and teaching him extra moves. Sasuke breathed in and out slowly. And continued.
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Kakashi flickered away. He checked up on his team. It seemed like they were already as mature as jonin, but they had already lost all tolerance for social matters. Minato informed him that Rei knew, so He wanted some extra eyes on her. Rei never had any social skills to begin with, and Sasuke and Kenji's sociability were taken away. The jonin prowled the street with his book in hand. He had the perfect idea.
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He went to Sasuke first and said he had a surprise to show him. Sasuke just obliged and agreed to meet Kakashi at Ichiraku's Ramen Shop. Rei loved that place...a lot....for some reason. Rei happily agreed when Kakashi said ”Ichiraku” and ”I'll pay”. The last was Kenji. He still sat where Kakashi had left him. The jonin hung from the light pole, right next the roof. He lifted his hand. ”Yooo. Kenji.”
His eye disappeared behind a smiling eyelid. Kenji turned his way. ”Oh, back again?”
Kakashi wasn't surprised. ”I was just checking up on my students after the mission.” Kakashi hopped on the roof and joined Kenji at the sitting level. ”Besides, this time I'm here for a social call.” Kenji didn't change his blank expression. ” I'm taking the team out for ramen, and then we might have a little fun or something. Just a team bonding session. And since you're part of the team, I want you to come.” Kakashi figured it wasn't a good idea to weave around his objective with Kenji. If he didn't shoot straight, it would probably be a worse outcome.
Kenji thought for a minute. His barriers were up around himself. But the other side of him won. ”Ok.” He didn't really sound excited, but at least he said yes. Kakashi smiled and told him were to meet. Kenji stayed on the roof until it was time. He was still in his ninja attire while his team was a little more comfortable. The meal was a little quiet with small intervals of ninja talk. Kakashi felt the night loosing its pull. He stood. Everyone was finished. ”Alright, lets go.”
Rei look conflicted, but still asked ”Where?”
”You'll see.” The man smiled.