The Starting of the Lotus Legend

7- Meeting Itachi's little brother

Seraphina POV:

A few minutes prior....

The moment I stepped into the village, I saw lots of transparent people and narrowed my eyes slightly before looking straight ahead. Right, I forgot I can see spirits. Which is quite disturbing, seeing someone who hasn't passed on to the afterlife but seeing so many is very disturbing.

While we were jumping rooftop to rooftop, I saw 4 faces on a mountain. Whoever they are, they must be pretty important to have their faces on the mountain. Soon, we landed in front of a huge red building with fire kanji on top. We went inside and stopped in front of a door.

Shisui-san knocked on the door and after hearing a gruff 'Come in', Shisui-san opened the door. The first thing I saw was an old man seated in front of a desk with mountains of paperwork. Yikes. Father sometimes asks me to help him fill out his paperwork when there's too much for him to handle. I get the pain of doing paperwork, it annoys me so much to know that I'll have to do paperwork in the future but at least I know a cheat to finishing paperwork quickly! Fu fu fu~

We all went inside and as the team got on one knee, I noticed to ghosts in the room looking at us. Their faces look exactly like the first 2 faces outside!

"Look brother, a cute girl with looks of an angel!" said the man who looks like he's in his 40s with long brown hair. The man who also looks like he's in his 40s observed me before he and his brother's eyes widened when they saw me staring at them. I turned my direction to the hokage while he asked for my name.

"Masaki Himeko" I replied. After a few minutes, the hokage dismissed me then my eyes subtly looked at the white hair and the brown hair ghosts while I turned my heels and walked out of the door. Both men started following me immediately without a doubt that they're curious about me. But I could care less, I planned to ask them some things anyway and maybe ask if they could train me.

Present....

I was getting escorted by Itachi-san and Shisui-san while both men followed us from behind. After about 15 minutes, we arrived at a 3 story building.

"Well, this is where we part and remember, go to training grounds 34 next week for your rank evaluation, Himeko-chan!" Shisui-san said. I nodded in response and waved my hand while they walked away. I walked inside my apartment while both men followed me inside. I took out all my scrolls and placed them on the table then I looked around the place for paper and a writing utensil only to find out that there's none. I sighed, well I can't communicate with the 2 men since the hokage sent someone to watch me.

I looked at them briefly then I walked out of the apartment. I may have my sewing materials but I don't have many fabrics so I walked around the village with both men following me. They clearly knew I could see them but they were probably wondering why I wasn't talking to them. While I was walking around I saw a dango shop nearby, I walked in to grab a snack only to see Itachi-san, Shisui-san, and a little boy sitting at a table.

Dammit, not now! I was about to turn around when Shisui-san called me over. I sighed then walked over to his table.

"Shisui-nii, who is she?" the little boy asked.

"Your future sister-in-law" I retorted while rolling my eyes.

While the little boy looked at me in shock and turned to Itachi-san who was also shocked. I looked at Shisui-san who is trying to not laugh.

"Nii-san, is this true?" he asked Itachi-san. Oops, I didn't know Itachi-san had a little brother.

"Of course not." I answered for Itachi-san.

"Anyways, if I may ask, may I know your name? I asked with a closed eye smile. It took a few seconds before the he responded. I suppose he didn't expect me to be so ladylike after being so blunt and rude.

"Uchiha Sasuke" he said pridefully while puffing out his chest. He's a prideful one.

"Well then nice to meet you, Sasuke-san. My name is Masaki Himeko." Calling him Sasuke-chan would probably upset him. He'll probably say something like "Don't call me that, cute names are only for girls!"

I turned my attention to the menu and after finding one I liked, I ordered it.

"So, what'd you think of Konoha?" Shisui-san asked. I blinked while pondering over it for a moment, I haven't been here for long so I don't know what I should say.

"I... don't know. I haven't been here for long anyway. So I don't have any thoughts on it" I answered.

"Why don't we give you a tour?" Shisui-san asked.

"That's... not a bad idea" I responded. "But are you sure? I'm pretty sure you're busy, I don't want to bother you" I continued.

"It's fine, after all it's the least we can do for saving our team." said Itachi-san.

"Saving your team? Nii-san, what do you mean?" Sasuke asked.

"During our latest mission, we were ambushed by about 15 rogue nin, Himeko-chan saved us." said Shisui-san while Itachi-san nodded.

My dangos arrived, and I started eating them. While listening to their conversation.

"Really, Shisui-nii?" Sasuke asked. He's quite a cheerful one. Not long after, I finished eating and when I was about to pay, Shisui-san paid for me.

Eh?

"Well then, where shall we go?" Shisui-san asked.

"I was suppose to pay for my dangos..." I trailed off.

"Welp, we still need to repay you so it's fine" said Shisui-san.

"If you say so" I said. I guess it doesn't hurt, I don't have much ryo on me anyway. "Can you bring me to the clothing shops?" I asked. I want to see the clothing here. Everyone seems to wear very bland clothes.

"Sure" said Shisui-san. We walked over to the clothing shops and while I was looking around. I saw nothing but very bland clothes. There wasn't much color on them, many of the clothes were dull. I should probably sew my own clothes. I'll try to make something out of the fabrics here.

I walked out and saw a weapon shop, I walked there while the boys trailed behind me. I looked in the shop and found what I was looking for. Senbon Needles. Perfect. I bought a set of them and browsed around the shop to see if there's anything else I wanted then got myself a set of kunais as well.

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Itachi POV:

Senbon Needles and kunais? That's an interesting duo. We left the weapon shop and the tour continued. After the tour, it was 6, we escorted Himeko to her apartment and parted.

We walked back to the Uchiha district and Shisui decided to tag along back home and have dinner with us.

"We're home!" I shouted.

"Welcome back" said Oka-sama. I took off my sandals and walked inside. "Weren't you suppose to be back earlier?" Oka-sama asked.

"We were touring a newcomer around the village" said Shisui. Oka-sama raised an eyebrow.

"That's the first time you've done that, why?" she asked.

"She saved us during an ambush, not only that, it seemed like she was traveling. So we decided to bring her to the village and tour her to repay her" I said.

"Interesting" a gruff voice from the living room said.

I turned to the direction, "Greetings Otou-san" I said.

"Hello Tou-san" Sasuke greeted.

"Greetings Fugaku-sama" Shisui greeted while bowing in respect.

Otou-sama nodded in acknowledgement.

"Tell me more about this girl" said Otou-san

"Very well" I said.

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