Rose [Shisui Uchiha]

Thorn #7

That was a lot easier than planned.

When Koharu had escaped the scene quickly after killing off the man that had murdered many, she had known Shisui was already on the scene.

If anything, he's using his sharingan and would know my chakra signature. That's no good. I wasn't fast enough in escaping.

Having gone back home, she quickly washed the clothes that were stained with the killer's blood. She couldn't leave behind any sort of evidence that would lead to her. After all, she was known as the owner of the flower shop, not a ninja of ANBU ROOT.

That killer...how many has he killed now? 100? 200? He's killed many.

Koharu pressed her hands into a light prayer. Even though she didn't believe in anything like destiny, fate, or God, she would do that if the situation called for it.

Rest in peace.

The flower shop owner made herself a quick snack, waiting for the water to boil for her two minute noodles. She had become hungry after eating something light for dinner.

That guy was weaker than I thought. Maybe he's so good at running away that he was able to evade all the people. That being said, the minute he saw me after I sliced his neck, he was shocked.

Koharu sighed and went to her bed, falling onto it on her stomach. She hugged her pillow.

He bought a lot of flowers at the shop, too...this is taking a huge chunk out of my salary.

She only got back up when the hot water had signalled that it finished boiling. She headed over to make her noodles. When she did, she just stared at it for the few minutes that she had to wait, one thought going through her mind.

What would Shisui do if he found out that it's me?

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"Shisui, you're a little strange today. Is something the matter?" 2 days later, Koharu and Shisui were in the flower shop. Shisui hadn't been there for so long yet, but he had taken his usual seat by the counter.

I saw you use that sharingan just then, Koharu kept the smile, even though she knew that Shisui had found out. She couldn't afford to break now, or else everything would be ruined. She had to keep up the act.

"Work is just a little stressful." Shisui lied through his teeth, hoping he sounded convincing. It was hard—his feelings were real, but hers was a lie.

After all, she was part of ROOT ANBU.

"Is it really?" She asked, sounding concerned. "You ought to have some time off to relax."

He nodded and reached out to take her hand. He held it like he almost didn't want her to go away or leave.

He's not as talkative today, Koharu noticed.

How much have you kept from me? Are you even 'Koharu'? Who are you? Shisui closed his eyes and brought her hand to his lips.

Why did you have to be a ninja?

"How much do you see with that sharingan of yours?" Koharu asked, finally sitting down across from him. She didn't mind talking about something that he was hesitant to talk about. If it's a fact, it's a fact.

Shisui opened his eyes and looked up at her, wondering why she would start the conversation the way that he didn't want—the way that would indicate that she was just a liar.

Nevertheless, he still answered her question. "...too much to count."

"Shisui, does that include chakra signatures as well?" She asked with curiosity.