Making A Wish Under The Sun

EPISODE 20: Debts

"Come over here," Itachi's voice penetrated the newfound silence.

Emi moved in the water towards them, her towel being dragged with her. She sat across from Kisame, to Itachi's right. Both men were quite muscular, causing Emi to feel quite embarrassed. She was not used to being around naked men.

"You said your name was Hinigami?" Itachi spoke. She gave a small nod.

"I used to work with your father. Perhaps you don't remember me?" He said. She shook her head.

"Your mother would offer me homemade ran to when we went on missions together. How is she?" Itachi asked, his eyes closed in relaxation.

"Never heard you be so chatty," Kisame suddenly said. He locked his eyes on Emi.

"You look pretty young. What do you happen to be doing out here on your own?" He asked.

"I travel a lot to learn more about jutsu," she lied, "I've sort of been doing that for a few years now. I actually haven't seen my mother in quite a while, it I suppose she's doing well. Kyo should still be with her."

"That brother of yours, he was quite something," Itachi began, "It's a shame he hadn't inherited your clan's kekkei genkai. He was the last of the line yes? Unless you've gained access to it that is." His eyes suddenly bored into her own.

"Well, um-" "Now don't leave me out of the loop. What type of kekkei genkai are we talking about?" Kisame asked.

"A type of genjutsu I suppose. Chakra is infused into the bloodstream causing violet blood to pour from their eyes when activated. If this liquid comes in contact with bare skin, it attacks the nerves and you're locked into a genjutsu filled with your most deepest desires at hand. It's called the Yokubo. Once achieved it permanently changes the eye color of the user. Once activated, the eyes turn a vibrant violet," Itachi explained.

"How do you know so much about it?" Emi asked.

"I had the displeasure of being placed under it once by your father. We had been sparring and he'd gotten me when I had been distracted," Itachi stated.

"What did you see?" Kisame asked.

"Nothing," he replied, his gaze becoming distant.

"So, you're the last of the Hinigami now, right?" Kisame asked.

"Well yes," she admitted.

"We could use you-" "No. She's not even at the same level as her father. She's still pretty inexperienced with it," Itachi interrupted. Emi wanted to retort that she was plenty good with it, but she knew Itachi most likely knew more about it than she did.

"Well, she can use it. Isn't that good enough?" Kisame asked. Itachi shook his head.

"Anyways, I'm glad I ran into guys. I need to ask you guys something," Emi said, hoping to change the conversation. Her face was getting red from staying in the bath for too long.

"And what would that be?" Kisame asked.

"I'm looking for your brother, Sasuke. Do you happen to know where he is?" Emi asked Itachi. Itachi then gave her a cold stare. He looked like he was about to kill her.

"Consider my debt to your father paid. I'll spare your life this once," Itachi then grabbed his towel and got up. Emi looked away.

"He's pretty sensetive about his brother," Kisame noted.

"I didn't mean to make him upset," she admitted.

"Listen, you didn't hear this from me, but if I were you, I'd head towards the Land of Waves," Kisame said, taking his leave, not bothering to cover himself before exiting the water.

Emi quickly got up, her face bright red. She grabbed her clothes and hurriedly changed. She rushed to her room. She just saw a naked man. She slapped her cheeks, attempting to forget. How old was Kisame even?! Did he like her? No way. Emi fanned her face. Seeing what she saw confused her greatly. She headed to bed, her mind wandering. She wasn't experienced in this field. She had no idea what to make of it. Maybe she just saw something and it was supposed to be normal. Maybe she saw something and it was a signal. She failed in her sheet, confused and frustrated.