Same Old Antics

Chapter 10 - Use Me

Obito stayed inside as Kakashi ordered. He lyed on the couch reading magazines and after what felt like eternity he flicked through the tv, switching channels. He sighed and turned it off as he got up and walked around the apartment. Observing the floral pattern on the dark grey walls. He was extremely bored and found himself wandering around upstairs to observe. After walking out the bathroom he sat on the bed with his elbows on his thighs and his hands through his hair with his head down. Trying to calm his overwhelming thoughts that came to play. He groaned and lyed back with his arms extended out staring at the slowly moving fan on the ceiling.

"Right! Call over Gai Kakashi!" Tsunade ordered. Slowly each Jounin member of leaf showed up, the Hyugas, Yamanakas, Naras, Aburame and Akimichi clans. They gathered around in concern and worry. "What's going on..?" Kuranai softly asked Asuma. Genma bit his toothpick, "Dunno..." He muttered. Kakashi summoned his trailing dog Pakun, "Pakun. I need you to bring over Gai." Kakashi ordered. "Gai? You got it" He grunted in his low voice and ran off. "My lady..." Hizashi Hyuga mumbled. Tsunade only shut her eyes with her hands clasped together in her seat. They all tried to remain calm but not one had a good feeling about this. Asuma walked over to the window speaking to Shikaku who leaned on the wall, "What the hell is going on...?" He whisphered. Shikaku sighed, "I'm not so sure...I'm guessing we won't find out until everyone is here..." He groaned. "Waiting can be such a drag.." He added. Asuma glanced at Kuranai who stared at the floor thinking.

"Well hello my..!-" Gai sensei paused at the sight of all the uneasy Jounin. "W-whats...going..on..?-" He trailed off embaressed at his loud arrival. Kakashi lightly chuckled. They all came forward in a line to face Kakashi and Tsunade. Shizune stood leaning on the wall, just wondering what their reaction will be. Inoichi felt a sweat drop down his cheek.

"All my fellow Jounin. I am proud to announce..." Tsunade began, Thier faces suddenly lifted in relief, "That...We will be having a new member to our Jounin team of the Leaf Village..." Their eyes widened, they all had no idea who it could be. But they all guessed in the second that another Chunin student made Jounin. They paused in anticipation. Kakashi shut his eyes holding in tears, and screams of joy. "That...Obito Uchiha is back!" She confessed with honor. Asuma dropped his cigarette to the floor, frozen. They all paused with wide eyes as the name 'Obito Uchiha' began seeping distant memories of the boy. "WHAT?!?" They all screamed in unison. Gai shot his eyes at Kakashi who placed a hand over his eyes, shoulders shaking as he held in tears. "I thought he?!" Shibi Aburame gasped, "Didn't he die?!" Asuma barked. Tsunade had the biggest smirk on her face. "You're kidding!!!" Shukaku screamed in shock. "Kakashi?!" Gai called out. "He is alive and well." Tsunade smiled big. Shizune stared in sympathy for all the Jounins whom all began to sob with Kakashi. Gai ran to hug Kakashi. They all turned to face each other. "No way this..-! Where is he..?!" Genma shouted in excitement. They all paused and stared for Tsunade to answer. The thought of seeing that man was almost unreal. They all recalled small fragments of the boy, his bright smile, his loud mouth. "Is he here?! Can we see him!?" "Is he coming now?!" They all blurted, holding each other close. Inoichi began sobbing, "Obito...!? I've lived my life wishing the best for him in the other world...! I never really spent much time with him as a kid but...Damn I lived every day regretting that!" He sobbed holding his chest, gripping his shirt.

"Is he coming tonight?!" Kuranai called. Anko kept sobbing crying Obitos name, "God..! I don't believe this...! Obito...?!" She sobbed.
Knowing the plan, that Obito wasn't going to show up until he goes through background check up, Tsunade smiled softly, "He is safe at his place...We need to schedule a day for his celebration. It will be the turning point for all the jonin, and the students will be so pleased to have a new member to accompany them." She smiled big. They all smiled at her with tears piled in their eyes. Gai held Kakashis arm, "Kakashi..how did...Did you find him..?" He quietly asked. Kakashi blinked as tears fell quickly, he paused in thought.