Fallen (ItachixOC)

Chapter Twenty-Three

第二十三章

Itachi,

It has been three months since we met in that dango shop. Sasuke is doing well. As well as he can be considering he is now under the tutelage of Orochimaru. He trains himself to exhaustion almost every day. Even Orochimaru has gotten concerned over Sasuke's health and has ordered Sasuke to take two days off each week.

I know Orochimaru only cares about Sasuke because he wants to use him for his next body, but I can't help but to feel almost grateful to him for making sure Sasuke remains healthy. Speaking of which, thanks to the vigorous training I had to change Sasuke's diet. Orochimaru has left me in charge of making sure Sasuke gets fed three square meals a day. And its now not uncommon for him, Kabuto, and a girl by the name of Hana to join us for dinner.

Yes, I've become something akin to a chef for the bases residents. But I don't mind. It give me something to do outside of training and keeping a close eye on Sasuke and Orochimaru.

Anyway, that is all I have to tell you at the moment. Reply soon,

Miyako.

目

Miyako,

I'm sorry for the late reply, but the Akatsuki have been doing lots of bounty hunts as of late to finance their mission. It pleases me to know that you are sticking by your word and looking after my brother. but I am concerned about him training himself to exhaustion.

I must agree, I am happy that even Orochimaru is concerned for Sasuke's health – even if it is for selfish reasons. I can't judge. After all, I too am using Sasuke for selfish reasons.

I'm also glad that you are keeping yourself busy whilst stuck in that place. Even if it is cooking for the enemy and his subordinates. Tell me, what do you feed Sasuke on a daily basis? I know, knowing you, he would have a well-rounded diet, but I want him at the peak of his abilities when it finally comes time for him to face me.

Itachi.

目

Itachi,

I don't mind the later reply. I'm only glad you kept to your word and replied to me. It's so lonely here, rarely leaving the base and only really having Sasuke to talk to. Not that he talks all that much. I miss my senseis and Takeo deeply, and I think even Sasuke is missing his team, though I know he wouldn't admit it, even if he were on his death bed.

You are right, of course. I have been giving Sasuke a well-balanced diet. It includes grilled fish, rice, miso soup, and an egg for breakfast. Rice, grilled chicken, tomato and spring onion for lunch. And a variation of grilled meat (pork, lamb, or beef) with a variety of noodles and vegetable for dinner.. I always make sure that Sasuke has at least one up of green tea at each meal, and that he has at least two litres worth of water throughout the day.

Orochimaru – who seems to have gotten sick of my 'laziness' – has ordered Kabuto to teach me basic medical-ninjutsu and how to create and cure poison. Though I'm interested in the latter, I could care less about medical-ninjutsu. My chakra control has never been perfect – as you well know – and it reflects in my work when I try to heal even the most basic of wounds. It's been frustrating Kabuto, which make me smile. I love annoying that stuck-up idiot.

As for Sasuke, he's been getting stronger and faster ass the days go on. He can hold his own with Hana now, something he had trouble with a few short months ago. Though he's still got a long way to go before he's ready to face you, he's not anyone to scoff at. I think, I were to rank him, he'd be a chūnin.