Izuna Uchiha entered the building, hearing the soft chime of the door bell. His palms pressed against the splintered wood as he took a whiff of minty air...which was really rare in a non-clan building. His eyes absorbed the cluttered scrolls in the weary looking mahogany shelves that must be decades floor was clean and smooth,which caused him to feel slightly guilty for having his muddy sandals desecrate it. There were herbs in pot plants at the window, letting a glittering ray of sunlight filter the side of the room;the dried ones were in a shelf that classified them in either healing and poison sections, respectfully. Despite the air being freshly welcoming, the shop itself exhibited a sense of warmth that one would feel at their home.
He walked over to the weapons section of the shop and stared in awe. Every weapon on display were so piercing in quality that he'd rather put them on display then use it. A Chutoko with a black leather handle was on display next to a Tanto and the most beautiful Katana with a kanji inscription of loyalty on a velvety pillow. Then at the side, a Ganbai similar to their father's was showing it's dominance through it's sheer size alone. He hummed in agreement, the owner knew their weapons...
Suddenly sensing a shadow behind him, he took out his kunai and went in a defensive position. The person side stepped the attack and held their hands, catching one of the herbs he accidentally hit while maneuvering himself. What he saw caused him to retract his stance...it was a woman. She seemed the same age as him by her looks. She gave him confused smile as she bowed with pot plant in hand.
"Welcome to the Otsutsuki store...ano, customers usually don't try to murder me but i guess it's my fault for walking up on you. Anything specific you need?" her easygoing attitude along with her cat-like chirp, caused him to double take; attitudes like that don't usually survive during this era, so it shocked him to see her sunny disposition. She wore a light peachy yukata and a cloth bandanna covering her hair while keeping it up, as if she were cleaning. Suddenly remembering why he was in there, he sighed.
"A few clan men have said that you sell the Eyebright plant. I was wondering whether you have some left..." she smiled and gestured him to follow her. The Counter was made of marble...Izuna's eyes widen as he inspected it. It was smooth and cool to the touch...the girl smiled.
"Marble takes years to smooth-en out unless you know a very powerful katon user..." she said as she entered the back door, "So, considering the Eyebright plant, i bet your dojutsu must be acting up." Izuna tensed as she brought a packet out. She waved his suspicions off with a genuine smile.
"If you don't mind, i'd like to take a look at it." she said smiling brightly, "Consider it as payment." he couldn't believe his ears. The plant itself was expensive, and all he had to do was show her his Sharingan.
As his ruby red eyes were activated, he noticed a silver chain on her neck. She looked into his crimson eyes and sighed...as if she discovered something. She smiled sadly and gave him the packet.
"Thank you...eh-
"Izuna. Izuna Uchiha." he bowed
"Izuna-san...try to watch out for white haired speeders with blades..." she laughed at this, causing him to deadpan slightly. But her whole attitude changed slightly serious for a second, and as he walked towards the door he heard her call out.
"Izuna-san...if you ever need any help or anyone to talk to, i'm here to help." he looked to see her smile with her eyes closed. He smiled softly and nodded as he exited the building...but he turned to suddenly-
"Hey, what's your name?" he asked across the room, door slightly ajar...she looked up from the book she opened and gave that sunny smile.
"Tama Otsutsuki..." she replied, "Come again next time, Izuna-san"
"Hai, I will." As he finally left, Tama smiled sadly...changing the portal key beside the door and opening a different dimension, she walked into the darkness once again.
A/N- Sorry if there isn't much humor, it will show up in later chapters...unless if this story becomes serious for some reason, then i'll have to change the genre to adventure. Sorry if there are grammar mistakes because English is a second language; Fijian is my first though...Thanks for reading, reviews are welcomed.
