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Chapter 2
Tsukiko made her way to the Hokage's office in one of her best attires. She believed a good first impression significantly mattered during a first meeting. She wore her long black hair down as usual. It complimented her outfit in which she wore her black jeans and khaki coat with a black scarf. Under, she wore a black turtleneck. To combat the growing cold weather, she wore boots and black gloves.
As she entered the office the lassies kindly greeted her fellow masters. "Great timing. You're always so pretty." Tsunade commented. "Thank you." The kunoichi said as she blushed.
"Thank you two for being on time." Tsunade said. "It took a while for me to decide who was going to join you two. Hopefully my decision turns out okay and I'm hoping you two can agree on this. Please take the time to read these." Tsunade handed out two papers each to Itachi and Tsukiko. The documents showed some information about two shinobis. Itachi smiled at the fact that the two members were his fellow peers from Akatsuki. However, he was nervous at the fact that Deidara was one of them, and he knew Deidara wasn't fond of him at all. Meanwhile, Tsukiko took a good look at their background information, especially Sasori's. "This one's cute." Tsukiko laughed and commented. "But isn't he about 36 years old?" "Well technically 16." Itachi replied. "The sage of six paths resurrected him in his old body. I wonder how he feels about that." The duo continued reading the rest of their background information. It wasn't enough for Tsukiko to fully understand them in order to begin helping the two live a life of goodness. Tsukiko turned to look at Itachi. "Sensei, did you know them well?" Tsukiko asked. "Yes." He replied. "I knew both of them pretty well, and what their like. I got along with Sasori. Not Deidara, though…" He laughed nervously.
"Will that be a problem for you?" Tsunade asked. "No, milady." Itachi replied. "I'm sure I will find ways to work things out with him." The duo handed back the papers. "Our ages don't quite fit the usual three-mad squad." Itachi commented. "We got a 16 year old who literally should be 36, an 18 year old, a 19 year old, and a 21 year old." The group laughed.
"Please help these two." Tsunade said. "They're ashamed to show their faces in their home village, so I've allowed them to stay in Konoha each in their own apartments. If you both used your talents to help these two, who knows how much their lives can actually impact the community? Please help them find their real selves." "We promise to do our best." The duo said. Tsunade sighed in relief. "Is there any questions you have for me before I send you off to your meeting place?" Tsunade asked.
"What about the other Akatsuki members?" Itachi asked. "Who else from that group was resurrected?" "Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato." Tsunade replied. "They went back to watching over Amegakure. Obito wanted to stay in the afterlife with Rin. Kisame and Madara weren't granted a second chance to live but I'm sure they are also at peace." "I understand." Itachi said, saddened that his former partner was not alive. "I believe we are ready." "I've assigned Deidara and Sasori to meet up with you two near the bookstore. From then on, please get to know each other well." Tsunade said, standing up. "I appreciate the two of you for agreeing on this mission." They exchanged bows and left the office. Itachi and Tsukiko made their way towards the bookstore, a popular meeting place. "Are you nervous, hun?" Itachi asked. "A little." Tsukiko replied. "Only because I feel like they're straight up people. You know what I mean? I feel like they're always serious, since they are former Akatsuki members." "Don't worry." Itachi replied. "I think you should focus the most on Sasori."
"Heh? Sasori? Why?"
"You said he was cute, no?"
"Yes sensei, but it was just a compliment."
"I know, but I feel, for some reason, that you two would get along the most."
"I hope so."
"Also, he's not as freaky as he used to be now, I'm assuming, since he doesn't have a puppet body anymore. He's nicer than Deidara."
Meanwhile, Deidara and Sasori were having a talk in front of the bookstore. "Master Sasori, how do you feel about everything now?" Deidara asked. "I mean, you're a human again and we have no point in committing any more crimes since everything is pretty much peaceful now. I mean, didn't you visit the weaponry shop? Tenten-san hasn't even sold anything yet." "I think it's a good and a bad thing." Sasori replied. He stuck his hands in his pockets.
"I'm ashamed to say I'm not quite fond of feeling emotions again." Sasori said, looking down at his shoes. "Remember when we were brought back to life the first time but we were being used for war? And then Kankuro opened my eyes to what true eternal beauty really is? I completely surrendered because I was so touched by what he said. Sasori cringed. "It's almost weird. In the afterlife, I met my family again. I wanted to live again to atone for my sins and to bring out their wishes. Now I at least know that my parents and even Grandma Chiyo are watching over me. Now I know I'm not alone. Ugh, see what I mean? I'm such a wuss."
Deidara laughed. "That's definitely not something I would expect to hear you say." Said Deidara. "But I can tell you're a whole new person. Someone I'd like to know, master Sasori." "Don't call me that anymore." Sasori said. "You're older than me." "Not necessarily." Deidara said. "You just have the mind and heart of a sixteen year old."
When Tsukiko and Itachi reached the meeting place, Deidara and Sasori were having a conversation. Tsukiko sighed and walked towards Deidara and Sasori as Itachi tried to straighten his posture. The two stopped in their tracks and were noticed by the two former Akatsuki members. Sasori was wearing black shoes, blue jeans, a striped shirt and a blue sweater with red lining on the inside. Deidara also wore black shoes and blue jeans but with a white top and a black sweater. Average.
Tsukiko and Itachi bowed to the duo. "Good morning." Itachi greeted. "It's nice to see you two again." "Well, would you take a look at this." Deidara said, smirking at Itachi. "It definitely is nice to see you again. Who would've thought you'd be our team leader. But then again you are highly praised for your abilities." Deidara bowed. "It is nice to see you again, though." He said. "I hope all our problems are just a part of the past, and I hope you can forgive me for continuously trying to harm you even though I'm not match against you." "It's not a big deal, really." Itachi said. "Like you said, it is all in the past."
Itachi turned towards Tsukiko. "This is Lady Tsukiko." Itachi said, putting his arm around her. "She's the academy counselor. Very pretty to look at, isn't she? But she's actually stronger than she looks. Her family owns the new architecture firms. As you can tell, she's quite the smart business woman for her young age." Tsukiko blushed and bowed to Deidara and Sasori. "It's nice to meet you two, Big Brother Deidara and Master Sasori." She said. The duo shook her hands. "It's nice to meet you too." Sasori said. He couldn't help but glance at Tsukiko a lot. Itachi was right; she is very pretty to look at.
Itachi cleared his throat. "Usually, the first thing three man squads do with their sensei is get to know each other." He said. "Since it's early in the morning still, how about we go get something to eat and we talk there?"
The group agreed to do so.
