Konoha's Lost Kunoichi

The Frenzy; Miyu's Training Begins!

I sighed, stretching my sore muscles as I walked towards Kaname's little house. So many stops were made because I didn't have the energy to do a long distance teleportation.

So it took me a while to return back to Kaname's. Although not as long as it took to clean and remove my disguise. Man that's always a bitch to do.

When I go in disguise the stuff is practically molded onto my face and it's impossible to take off. Of course it's like that so my identity will never be revealed. It won't come undone in a fight or in interrogation. So it's only natural that it's difficult to take off on purpose.

I'm glad to be back here after all of that.. I walked up the steps and swung the door open. "I'm back." I called loudly through the house.

"Welcome back." Haru, Hawaki, and even Kaname chorused. Kaname is slouched on the couch, reading some book. But he's not drinking, so that's surprising.

Haru and Hawaki are in the kitchen and from the smell I see they've been practicing cooking. Good. They're not bad at it, and they need to learn how, it's basic life skills. How they've gone this far without it is beyond me. I've been cooking since I was a kid. Naruto may be able to live off of ramen but I cannot.

I plopped down next to Kaname and sighed. Finally, some comfort. "Seeing as how you're in one piece I guess it went well." Kaname noted, glancing at me briefly before going back to his book.

"Was there any doubt?" I asked. Haru walked into the living room and handed me a bowl of stew. Smells pretty good.

I took it gratefully and began to eat. "Nope. None whatsoever." He chuckled, going back to the kitchen.

I almost forgot that this was my norm at the moment. Kaname's place is much nicer than Orochimaru, that's for damn sure. It kind of feels like . . . home.

Here I'm not really concerned with the constant danger that's clutched onto me. It's refreshing.

I glanced at Kaname and smirked. "So, we're gonna train today?" I asked. He groaned, rolling his eyes. "Of course you'd go straight to that. We'll do it tomorrow, when your chakra replenishes." He grumbled, peering more into the novel in his hands. I snickered, continuing to eat.

Works for me. I'm tired. Really tired. A good night's rest should do me some good.

I haven't heard from Deidara in a while, so I'll probably head back to the cave in a few days. I imagine he's still busy with his work. And god forbid that damn man child is there.

He pisses me off and he's too much to handle. And then there's that strange feeling about him. Something about his chakra seemed almost familiar to me. And his eye. I only saw it briefly, but it kind of reminded me of Sasuke and Itachi.

I'd question if he was an Uchiha, but the only ones left are the brothers. I've checked over and over again nonstop in efforts to subside Sauske's immense hatred.

I thought maybe if he had some other family out there, anywhere, then maybe he could feel something else for once.

Oh Sasuke. I really should check on him. His actions and thoughts are concerning, he's nothing like he was before and I'm worried he's going to turn into something far more sinister.

"I know that look, Uzumaki. Whoever you're wanting to check on will wait. Rest up and then train with Kaname tomorrow." Haru and Hawaski sat on the floor across from us on the other side of the small table. Haru's dark eyes narrowed on me in warning, and even Hawaki was staring me down.

I blinked before rolling my eyes. "I know, I know. I wasn't actually going to go anywhere I was just thinking."

Hawaki snorted at that. "Uh-huh. Sure." He spoke doubtfully. Jeez, I get where they are coming from but c'mon. I worked too hard to get Kaname to teach me, I'm not throwing that away.