Naruto: Tales of Ashihara

Chapter 114 - Her Golden Eyes

Naruto: Tales of Ashihara

Shinden Saga – Arc 1: Kimera

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Chapter 114 – Her Golden Eyes

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In the recently abandoned lab of Hideo Kotobuki, Takeshi stands alone in the dark in front of the mystical being he just found there. The sight of her golden eyes and her gentle silhouette make him feel an odd sensation that he may never have had before. It isn't fear, as he still believes his mind is incapable of feeling this due to Makura's presence in him. It seems like something more pleasing but extremely confusing.

"Sh-She..." Makura starts to say in his host's mind, before giving up.

"Takeshi, what is happening?" Tentoki asks. "You and that tree thing are dumbly confused right now."

"I don't know what's happening!" Takeshi panics. "Who's that? Should I be afraid? Why do I feel weird?"

"Oh heaven... Don't tell me it's love at first sight again!" Tentoki tries to guess, remembering when he first met Tokiwa within Tsubai's body.

Takeshi frowns and gets even more startled. He felt love for a woman before. He's had many short relationships with girls. He doesn't know if he ever actually fell in love with one, but this feeling is certainly not it, he believes. He wouldn't feel such a thing for a certain menace like this woman here.

"... You seem confused, Takeshi." the young goddess says, to break the silence. "I understand." she adds as she slowly comes a tiny bit forward, levitating above the ground.

"Don't get closer!" Takeshi exclaims, getting on his guard. "How do you know my name? I don't know what jutsu you're using to trouble my mind like that, but it won't get me!"

"What jutsu am I using? Oh, but I'm not doing anything." she apologizes, once again trying to come closer.

"I said don't move!" he yells again. "Damn! What's happening? I shouldn't be the one to face these guys! I'm not the Hokage or Sasuke Uchiha!"

"Listen, I really mean you no harm." she tries to calm him down. "Um... Let me explain. My name is Sakitsuki Otsutsuki. I've come to this land because a human individual has abducted a member of my clan and will attempt to steal our power. I only want to prevent this from happening."

To this explanation, Takeshi doesn't answer. He stays ready for a possible fight and lets Tentoki do the thinking.

"Hm... So, a member of her clan was kidnapped by someone who'll steal his power?" the white tengu repeats. "Does this mean that the Chimera already found the Otsutsuki?"

"I don't believe her!" Takeshi exclaims inside, acting mistrustful. "How does she even know? And how would a member of their clan let himself be kidnapped by humans?"

"Takeshi, I think it's cool." Tentoki reassures him. "See her golden eyes? Sasuke tells about her in his reports. She's one of those that Momoshiki mentioned as his enemies. Besides, her friendly behavior is encouraging. If she's right and the Chimera really got his hands on the retired Otsutsuki, it's really bad news. If she's looking to stop this, then we're on the same side."

"Tsk! I gotta tell this to the council!" Takeshi says aloud before turning around and preparing to run away.

"No! Don't tell anyone! Please, I beg you!" the celestial woman demands in distress.

"Did she just beg me?" the Minamoto quickly comments, to his tengu.

"The thing is... I'm really not sure if I'm allowed to be there or not." she confesses. "I'd like my presence to stay a secret. I don't want to make a scene out of this world. Your sensory capabilities are better than others in this land, so you could detect me, but I'd like this to limit to you. Can you keep me a secret?"