The Commanding Eyes

Thirteen

I waited until Obito had left for his mission before turning to face Hidan. He seemed anxious to find out what our Lord Jashin had to tell me about Obito. We positioned ourselves inside a ritual circle, me on Hidan's lap, and formed a mental bond so I could talk to him without the other members overhearing.

"Now, tell me what is going on?" Hidan asked as we entered our own form of Jashin's garden.

"Jashin has informed me that Obito plans to betray us. I am unsure as to how or why but I trust in Jashin," I replied as Hidan nodded.

"As you should trust in me." A deep voice entered our garden and we bowed.

Jashin touched the tops of our heads so we could rise. We both stood up and looked at our lord as he stood before us.

"You two are some of my better servants. I trust that you two can kill Madera and Obito Uchiha when the battle begins?" Jashin questioned as he looked towards me.

"Yes, my lord. I can, and will, defeat them in this war," I said with certainty.

"My good little boy," Jashin said as he circled me.

I stayed still and allowed my lord to circle me before finally stopping in front of me. He reached out and gently touched my cheek.

"I will grant you the gift of immortality to live with Hidan forever. Under no circumstances do you inform Obito of any changes in our deal, I want you to fight with him until you've given me Madara then you will take his soul as well, do I make myself clear?" Jashin asked.

"Yes, my lord," Hidan and I said in unison.

"And thank you, my lord," I added with a bow.

Jashin disappeared and I hugged Hidan tightly. Hidan smiled knowing that I would forever be at his side regardless of the situation.

"I love you, Hidan," I said softly.

"And I love you, Makoto. I couldn't bare to live without my brother for eternity," Hidan said as he ruffled my hair.

We broke our ritual and stood up from the circle. I looked over to see Obito sitting at the desk tending to a few wounds. I glanced at Hidan before wrapping my arms around Obito from behind. He jumped, startled by the sudden touch, but calmed down when he saw it was only me. I smiled at him as I kissed his head before propping myself up on the desk.

"I kinda had a crazy thought," I said suddenly as Obito and Hidan looked at me. "I shouldn't be living inside the base if we are trying to hide me. Someone is bound to find me and that would ruin a lot," I said as I swung my legs.

"You're saying you want to live outside the base?" Obito asked. I nodded my confirmation.

"I know of a small abandoned house not that far from here that he could stay at. As much as I hate the idea of him living so far away I know he also has a point," Hidan said, "and since I go out daily for sacrifices anyways I would be able to watch over him."

Obito sighed as he looked between us then nodded. I hugged him tightly and kissed him with a smile. Hidan helped me up onto his back so we could go out to the house. Hidan checked the common room to find it empty before running out the door.

When we were far enough from the base I jumped down and became serious, "do you think he suspects anything?" I asked.

"I do, those weren't normal wounds he had on himself," Hidan replied as he walked.

"Living in this house means we can talk more freely, it's made of wood so Zetsu can't enter in or hide in it," I said as I looked in Zetsu's direction. I had him under my control as I made him walk out from the tree.

"Has he been following us?" Hidan asked to which I nodded.

"Forget the last week and go to sleep," I commanded as I held him. He fell unconscious to the ground and I continued walking until I found the house with Hidan and walked inside.

"How much longer do you think we have until the war?" Hidan asked once he secured the door.

"Not long, the Akatsuki has successfully captured six of the nine beasts. They're unaware of my return and believe you to be in mourning still so they haven't called upon either of us," I said as I removed the Akatsuki cloak I still wore.

Hidan stared at my chest and I realized why as I looked down, Kakashi's chidori had scarred my chest even with my revival. I took Hidan's hand carefully and placed it on my chest where the scar was.

"I died Hidan. I know that isn't something you want to remember, but you can't keep tearing yourself up inside. Jashin granted me life once more and that's more than I could have asked for," I reassured him softly.

Hidan pulled his hand away and looked at me, "I know, but I never should have left you there. You didn't need to die alone like that," Hidan said with tears in his deep purple eyes.

He wiped his tears, "I have got to go," Hidan said before he rushed out. I looked down at the ground hurt by my brother's actions. He needed to stop blaming himself.