A Living Nightmare
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Chapter 9: Uchiha Party Debacle Part 2
Shikamaru decided to save both men from themselves. "Hello Yaso, I heard your class is one of the most exclusive," he stepped in, "do you enjoy being the most exclusive professor since you cut your class by more than half in a semester?" he teased, "or more precisely, one or two classes?"
"Everyone in my class is willing to learn," Yaso chose to say, he definitely didn't want the fact that it was because he didn't want students bothering or attacking him about not using his sharingan.
Sasuke just stared at his son. Yaso, the boy he'd years ago so foolishly disowned for what should've been a short time. But Yaso had decided to be with Naruto instead of coming home. And that teenager was now eighteen and an exemplary adult any father would be proud of.
Sasuke was lost on how Naruto achieved this but now he was starting to understand Ino's blind hatred for Naruto. Seeing Yaso showed him all he had missed. How he was no longer a real father in Yaso eyes but a biological one who still keeps in touch with his other sons. In fact it was Zen he came with, not on his own violition. As far as he was concerned that blonde jackass Naruto had stole not just his on but usurped his position as father in everyway. He hated Naruto before but now he'd rip the blonde's throat out if he dared show up near his home.
"Hey slow pokes," Hana broke in, "we have to get back to the party," she reminded him.
"Of course," Sasuke agreed, "Shikamaru, Zen, Hana, go on ahead," he said, "I need to talk to Yaso for a moment," he explained.
The others agreed and went on ahead. Sasuke put an arm over Yaso and led him to a private corner of the house to speak.
"I'm sorry about disowning you when you were in such a fragile state," Sasuke said, "I should've found another way to punish you."
"It's alright, Naruto took very good care of me," Yaso shrugged.
Sasuke stiffened. "Still I should've taken it better," he insisted, "so…you stopped using it?"
Yaso knew what he meant and nodded.
"I only wanted to teach you a lesson…almost becoming a rogue ninja was a serious thing."
"I understand Lady Koharu told me you had to use a lot of connections to keep me a ninja and from being severely punished," Yaso said quickly hoping for a change of subject.
Sasuke nodded realizing that Yaso wasn't taking the ninja talk well.
"Your mother will be excited that you're back," Sasuke said and Yaso smiled, "and your siblings and the surrogates," he added and Yaso's smile faded, "come on Yaso, you're an adult now."
"That circus isn't my family," Yaso snarled his mood doing a complete 180.
"Are you implying that..." Sasuke said angrily but stopped himself, "Yaso listen, we need to start our relationship from almost scratch," he said, "this house has moved on without you. If you want to flaunt your opinions about others, you first have to earn back your place," he told your son.
"Earn my place?" Yaso asked darkly, "I was bored by your wife and you're saying I have less say so than those other kids?"
"They're all Uchihas and you deserted us," Sasuke countered.
"Deserted!" Yaso exploded.
"Calm down we have guests," Sasuke hissed grabbing his shoulder.
Yaso slapped it away. "Then I guess we better get going."
Sasuke knew their friendly reunion was shot. "Just…be happy for your mother."
"For a chance not to be next to you," Yaso stated, "I don't need to fake that," he said and walked off.
Sasuke sighed and followed. As soon as they stepped in Ino jumped up and ran to Yaso.
"I'm so glad you're back!" Ino declared and burst into tears, "that Nauto couldn't take you away forever!"
"I'm happy to see you again but please no Nauto bashing mom," Yaso begged.
"Thank god someone else is saying something about that," Tenten said loudly and ignored the glares guests and Uchihas alike gave her.
"Hey Tenten, great to see you…thoughi hope you're not that tired of waiting on Naruto," Yaso said eyeing her 'date.'
"Temari would murder both of us," Shikamaru said getting a lot of laughs.
"Anyway, evening everyone, fellow Uchihas, guests, servants," Yaso greeted them, "um…anyone want to direct me to a seat."
"Should've been invited," Uma said, "what?"
"I invited him," Zen said giving her a hard look.
The guests stared at Yaso who was feeling extremely embarrassed.
"You can take one of the seats over by the guests at the far end…" Ino started.
"Nonsense, he's a Uchiha," Lady Koharu spoke up, "take the empty seat next to me," she offered, "I'm practically beside your father."
Yaso hesitated. First Lady Koharu was the elder most adamant on him being locked up for trying to leave Konoha. She wanted him to be punished more severely than most because of his pedigree but he also knew she wanted to crush his defiance against being a ninja. Secondly she was resentful of Naruto taking in Yaso, more so when Sasuke changed his mind and Yaso refused to return. She already treated the sage like a second class citizen because of the fox demon sealed inside him and he taking in Yaso only made it worse. No way was he sitting beside her.
"Yaso, take the seat," Sasuke spoke and Yaso knew from all the eyes on him he was trapped.
Lady Koharu smiled as Yaso sat down. "Good Evening dear Uchiha," she said and he could see the glint of satisfaction in her eye.
Yaso just smiled since he knew he'd tell her something inappropriate if he dared open his mouth.
"Unto another great event in the Uchiha family," Sasuke moved on, "Taka, how do you feel about your unveiling tomorrow?"
"Excited I guess," Taka said nervously as all eyes turned on him, "almost everyone who's tried to chocolates loved them," he added.
"What idiot didn't?" Uma asked frankly and a few guests laughed and agreed.
"He refuses to embrace his talent," Mimi, his nineteen year old girlfriend said, "he's so bashful, it's silly," she dismissed rolling her red eyes.
"I think he's just shy," Ino said testily to the other blonde.
"Did I say something wrong?" Mimi asked surprised at the rebuff.
"No, no," Taka said quickly, "mom," he whispered and she backed off.
There was a sudden wave of awkwardness at the table. Instead of getting better, it got worse.
"Um," Zen said but couldn't think of anything.
Guests started fidgeting and looking worried.
"I got a sample of Taka's chocolate when I met him one afternoon," Yaso tried, "it's the best chocolate I ever tasted...had to fight off fellow professors when I made the mistake of allowing a few to taste it," he added with a chuckle.
Soon the table broke out in laughter and a few guests themselves confessed to friends who pushed for extras of Taka's edible creations.
"Tonight is an exciting time," Sasuke eventually spoke, "Taka, I have a gift for you, two actually," he said causing a hush at the table, "first one is a one year pass to Tough Gym, bought and paid for," he said and guests cheered while Taka smiled a bit faintly, "the second...didn't you want a certain super stove of some sort?" he asked and Taka's eyes widened to saucers, "still has a six month wait and a big three month waiting list of the rich and powerful," he teased his son.
"The Cookinator 5000?" Taka squeaked and Kane pretended to throw up his hands in excitement, "oh stop it," he chided Kane but he still laughed.
"Yeah, you'll have it in a month," Sasuke announced.
"W..wh...what?" Taka stuttered, "the few who could afford it here have nearly a four month wait," he stated, "and they're all powerful people, this oven, stove, grill combo with all sorts of crazy settings cost more than some of their houses!"
"I bought it from someone who would've gotten it much earlier," Sasuke said vaguely.
"Who is that?" Lady Koharu asked genuinely curious.
"The Kazekage," Sasuke revealed, "he got early purchase because his sand ninja saved the company's headquarters and nation almost ten years ago," he explained, "he bought two but the other is still on a two month waiting list."
"But he must've paid crazy money," Taka insisted.
"Yes, and I got it from him for nine times that crazy money," Sasuke revealed, "I actually had to pay half and the other will be done in instalments," he said, "so...you better become the world's best chef on that thing," he added.
"I will," Taka declared, "thanks dad this means so much," he said emotionally and broke into tears.
Kane gave Yaso a superior look.
Yaso just pretended he didn't see him. He never asked for exorbitant priced gifts anyway. Not that he had a grudge on Taka for his gifts. If he wanted the biggest riches he would've tried to be taken in by a politician.
"Taka dear, I have a present too," Ino said and gave Sasuke a quick kiss on the cheek, "here," she said passing up an envelope.
Mimi opened it for Taka who was still emotional over his father's shocking gift.
"Who is Chef Ruffi Tribeckka?" Mimi asked.
"You're dating him and he hasn't told you?" Uma scoffed.
Mimi frowned as Taka grabbed the envelope.
"He's coming to my unveiling?" Taka asked, "one of the best chef's...main chef for our feudal lord is coming...I can't breath," he said and started to hyperventilate.
"Oh my goodness," Mimi realized, "that middle aged man who you have a poster of...oh yes, you really love his work," she recalled.
"Yes he does," Hana said, "I order his rainbow cupcakes for my kids birthday parties."
"Cost more than the cakes," Sasuke added and received laughter.
"Breath Taka, you'll faint at the unveiling if you get this excited now," Yaso pointed out, "what?" he asked when Kane, Uma and Zen glared.
"No he's right," Taka said calming down, "um..did you give..um never mind."
"Oh, no, he said he was getting his the night before," Yaso said knowing what he meant, "he's been away a lot on missions and special trai...stuff."
"Special? Do tell?" Koharu asked.
Yaso cringed, Naruto liked keeping such training private. Especially from the elders.
"Just a little preview," Uma pressed.
"Maybe Naruto won't like it," Hana spoke up.
"Um, he's doing some special summoning training with a rare animal," Yaso revealed, "I say it a few times," he admitted.
"Interesting," Zen admitted.
"Dad has better," Kane dismissed.
Sasuke frowned. "What do you think of his training?"
Yaso paled. "That...he's doing well," he said, "but right now let's give mom some credit for getting that chef," he moved on.
Ino who was starting to get moody, perked up. "I just wrote a letter and paid his travelling expenses when he accepted," she said blushing.
"What about his appearance fee?" Taka asked.
"Um..." Ino said, "he said I didn't need to pay that," she avoided.
"Why?" Uma asked, "he rarely forgoes that?"
Taka's face burned. "Did he say because of my food?"
Ino slowly nodded. "Isn't that amazing?"
Taka immediately fainted.
"Whoah what's going on?"
Everyone sat up straight at the new voice. Naruto had just walked in.
"Naruto?" Yaso asked surprised.
"I got a slip of paper saying I should come," Naruto said carefully.
"Who'd do that?" Ino demanded.
"I did," Hana said in a small voice, "please don't be mad, I snuck the jutsu," she confessed.
"What the hell for?" Kane demanded, "you know he's not welcome."
"Wait," a guest said noticing a package in Naruto's hand, "is that Taka's new chocolate?"
"Oh, yeah, I ate one," Naruto said, "kid you're gonna drive people crazy with this stuff."
"How about you take a seat," Sasuke suggested suddenly causing the room to fall in silence, "Yaso's here and there's something I'd like to discuss with you," he revealed.
There were a few mutters but no one dared directly defy Sasuke.
"Um ok," Naruto said, "so...where do I sit?"
