It had taken a while for Rin to see Obito's home as hers. For the most part, she felt like an overstayed guest. However, that had changed overtime.
But as she now stood in the middle of the living room, that feeling of overstayed guest came back. She no longer saw the condo as home. She felt like a freeloader, especially when the person she was freeloading off was of the family her father tried to kill just a few days ago. She could still hear the gunshot, the screams of the guests… Izumi's body falling to the floor.
"Rin?"
Blinking several times, she raised her head and met Obito's dark eyes.
"Huh?"
His eyebrows narrowed. "You spaced out… Why don't you sit down? I can get you something to eat,"
Realizing that she had been standing in the middle of the living room the entire time, she walked over to the sofa. "No, it's fine. Sorry… I was thinking about stuff..."
He sat next to her, hating the awkward silence that had fallen between them. She made no movement at his close proximity, and he wrapped his arm around her carefully in order to nudge her head onto his chest. Resting on his body, Rin closed her eyes and imagined a life where her mother was there.
"I think my husband is up to something… something dangerous... . I've been overhearing him talking on the phone for the last couple of weeks… I-I need to do more digging. But I need to be careful, I just found out I'm pregnant,"
"Hi, it's me again… I checked his phone log while he was sleeping. Danzo still uses a flip phone, so there's no passcode for me to enter… He's been calling some unknown number repeatedly. I saved the number. I'm going to call it tomorrow. I have to go now. I need to buy some supplies for Rin's junior year party. I want her to look amazing! Hiruzen gave me some money to buy her a real dress. Sometimes… I wonder if I should have done that DNA test years ago. I think Hiruzen would've been a better father… But I highly doubt he's Rin's father. Rin reminds me of Danzo's grandmother. Same hair, same eyes… my goodness. I need to look for that picture and show it to Rin. She'll be so surprised!"
"Hi, me again…. I just found out who Danzo's been talking to. I remember the guy from years ago. He...used to come over for...the drugs. He's some detective at the local station. I overheard them talking last night about where else to solicit the drugs. Danzo offered the house, and I'm scared. I am so scared! I can't have him bring strangers to our home, especially with Rin here. Rin doesn't know anything about our past! How Danzo used to run a drug ring, and I was one of his customers. I feel so ashamed. Rin is such a sweet smart girl. I-I can't allow her to be distracted with all of this. She's going to thrive, I know it! She'll succeed… my little girl will succeed and not make the same mistakes I did,"
"I wasn't expecting to do another video, but after last night… I think I need to record this before I talk to Rin. Actually, before I do that… I should record another video...just for her. Just in case things go bad… I..I don't have a good feeling… Several men stopped by, looking for Danzo. I knew why they were here. I told them to leave, and when they did I searched the house. Took me hours and my hands hurt… but behind the bathroom sink is a piece of loose tile. When I removed it, I found large bags of cocaine. I freaked out, and put it back. Danzo would probably kill me if he found out. I'm further into my pregnancy… Rin doesn't know that I'm pregnant. Part of me wonders what she'll think of me. She'll know that the father isn't Danzo. She sees how Danzo treats me every day… and she also knows that...I'm not faithful to him. She just doesn't know that it's Hiruzen. I need to do something. I know I'll need to tell her soon about everything, but I'm not sure how,"
"This is going to be my last video. I just recorded a personal one for Rin. I'm still crying, because I'm scared that something bad is going to happen to either me or her. And it can't be her. I need to protect my daughter. She hasn't done anything wrong to deserve any of this. Tonight, I'll be telling her about my plan. The plan Hiruzen and I came up with… Our plan to escape. She's in her last year of high school, so it'll be easier to move addresses without having to tell the school. Oh, I just heard the door. I think she's home. If all goes well, I'll do one more video,"
After that, there was nothing…
Baki turned off the TV and looked at Yamato, who finished taking down more notes.
"So we have the events from before and after her disappearance," Yamato said, "Misako was pregnant, and also found out that Danzo was back in the drug business. She knew at some point that she wouldn't be able to keep hiding her pregnancy. Not only that, but strangers showing up at the house to buy drugs is not a good thing. Any of them could've been armed. Misako knew that this was dangerous not just for her and her unborn child, but for Rin as well. Especially if these customers went there for more than just drugs,"
Baki continued, "So she told Rin to pack her belongings… to pack light. And that the next day, they would escape. She doesn't tell Rin anything. She doesn't tell her about the cocaine or the pregnancy. All she wants to do is leave and take Rin with her. So they pack their belongings…"
"...And execute the plan the next day,"
"Rin comes home, waits for the signal… but nothing. She goes to the bus stop, looks for the blue car. Hiruzen's car. And according to Hiruzen, Misako isn't there. She never gets there… so he leaves,"
Yamato thinks for a moment before getting up. "We should start with Renzo,"
For a man who was a detective for many years, and had received some awards for it, Renzo was breaking under the pressure. The man was sweating, which amused Baki considering neither he or Yamato have even started.
Yamato sat across the nervous-looking man as Baki stood back and watched.
"You were a detective for over ten years," Yamato started, "So I'm sure you know how this works,"
"I'm not telling you guys anything!" Renzo yelled, his lips quivering.
"About what?" Baki asked, "The attempted murder… or the drugs?"
Renzo's eyes widened, unaware that his facial expressions and reactions were giving away the answers they needed.
"...I...I...don't know what you're talking about,"
"It's fine if you don't want to tell us. With your brother Hanzo in the hospital, the pieces to the puzzle have started forming,"
Renzo's posture straightened, "My br-brother's at the hospital? How!?"
"Doing the same shit you did. Trying to go after Rin to kill her?"
Renzo hit the table with his fists, "I wasn't trying to kill her! I just wanted to spook her! I didn't mean for the car to flip! If you want to talk about murder, then go interrogate Danzo! All of this has happened because of him! I'll tell you even more! But first...I want my lawyer,"
Danzo didn't move as the two men walked in. They had already interrogated him - a day after he shot the pregnant Uchiha girl. At his age, he no longer cared what type of sentence they would give him. He knew that at some point, his time would be up. And if he was going down, he would be taking his daughter with him. He recalled Rin's horrified facial expression that night, how she simply stood there. Before being pulled away from police, he saw the man who had taken an interest in his daughter. The man had given him a glare before turning to Rin and asking if she was OK. Danzo could only laugh. An Uchiha caring for his daughter. But he knew that wouldn't last, especially after the shooting. And now, Rin will know how two-faced this man and the rest of the Uchihas are.
"Your eye looks better," Baki said, referring to the black eye Danzo had from Sasuke's fist.
"Why are you here again? You already know I shot that girl," the old man. They knew he pulled the trigger.
"We had a conversation with Tobirama Senju this morning. He told us a lot about you,"
Danzo's eyes narrowed, "You're messing with me,"
"Why would we do that? You participated in a lot of Tobirama's campaigns. Even donated. But what we find interesting is that you were able to donate, frequently as well… Even though you're in the low income bracket,"
"What does this have to do with me shooting the Uchiha girl?"
"Who said this was about that crime you committed?"
Danzo flinched in his seat, yet he remained composed. "If this is about my wife, then you should know that I was already interviewed years ago. She ran away with some man. The case is closed!"
Baki threw a manilla envelope onto the table, and Danzo looked at him confusingly.
"What is this?"
"Open it,"
The injured man did as follows, opening up the large envelope and pulling out several pieces of paper. He analyzed each document, immediately noticing that it was a copy of the case Renzo had created years ago when Rin first reported Misako missing. Aside from the information and description, there was nothing else.
"You say that she ran away with someone else. If that was the case, why is her case file mostly empty? Why didn't Renzo Salamander, who was the detective on the case, note that down?"
Danzo shrugged, "Maybe ask him yourself,"
Baki chuckled, "We did. He told us to come to you first. That all of this happened because you. Tell us, Danzo… How were you able to get your hands on so much drugs?"
Yamato analyzed the old man's reaction, satisfied at seeing how he jumped in his seat as if struck by some physical force. His hands trembled against the cuffs.
"Wh-What the hell are you talking about?"
"We don't have time to play dumb with you," Baki said with a sigh, "We procured a search warrant from the judge. After we're done with you, we'll be doing a search of the house. We know that the wall behind the bathroom's sink was one of the places where you hid them,"
Danzo's eyes were as wide as saucers, his body shaking. "H-How… d-did you know?"
"Your wife left us some valuable information in her suitcase,"
Danzo's mouth gaped, "You're bluffing!"
"Now why would we do that? The three of us in this room know that Misako didn't just run away with some man. Well, she was… but she never got to her plan. Mostly because someone interrupted it…"
Danzo could feel his face become warm, his lips quivering. "You can't prove anything,"
"It's fine if you don't want to talk. We already have Renzo's confession," it was a lie, but Danzo didn't need to know that.
The older man stiffened, his gaze downwards. The detectives knew that he was carefully thinking his next move… his next words. After seconds of silence, he lifted his head up.
"I'll confess...but to my daughter,"
Kurenai watched her boyfriend pace back and forth nervously. They had just finished making love when he received a phone call from his brother, who had told him more in regards to their father's infidelity.
"I can't fucking believe it," Asuma said, sitting on one corner of the bed.
Wrapping her naked body with the sheets, Kurenai knelt behind him and placed several kisses by his shoulder. The news shocked her as well, which had her wondering just what else Hiruzen could be hiding.
"All these years I've known Rin...and she could be my half sister…"
"Do you know why your dad hid that information for so long?"
"Because he's a coward," Asuma groaned, "He's a damn coward! We all knew Rin's situation at some level. I even knew her mother! Yet no one said anything… and it's not like I felt some type of sibling connection… Do you know how awful I feel if she really is my sister? I...could've helped her!"
"Don't blame yourself," she said, "Your father decided to keep it a secret. There's nothing you can do to fix the past...but there's still time to get to know her better… assuming she is your half-sister,"
Asuma nodded, "Yeah. I should stop by tomorrow, after my flight,"
"Is Hiruzen thinking of getting a DNA test? To first prove that she's even his daughter?"
"No, he's refusing one. He strongly believes that Danzo is her father… But without proof, all we can do is make assumptions,"
"Then...why don't you and Rin take one?"
Asume turned to her, raising an eyebrow. Kurenai continued, "A DNA test can help determine whether the two of you share some DNA… Since she would be your half-sister, there should be some match..."
Her boyfriend nodded his head slowly, "You're right… Dad may not want to take one, but I can do it. I'll ask Rin about it tomorrow. Shit, you know what I just realized?"
"What?"
"I'm not even sure if Rin is even aware that we may share the same father. I may be the first person to tell her about it. I don't even know how to start that conversation!"
"Just be honest. Tell her what you know. Rin's very understanding. And she's already aware that Hiruzen had an affair with her mother. Knowing her, she'll be willing to take this DNA test too,"
"You're right," Asuma said, "I'll talk to her tomorrow,"
Next Day….
Obito had a bad feeling in his stomach as he drove them towards the police station. Baki and Yamato had stopped by the previous night, and told them about Danzo's request. He wanted to confess to Rin. In addition, they told them about the drugs stored within the walls of the house. And how Danzo had been running the business for years. How Misako, in one of the uncovered flash drives, mentioned how she found out. How it led to her making the decision of leaving and taking Rin with her.
His girlfriend had remained silent after learning about this, only then muttering a quiet OK. At that moment, they all knew what Danzo was going to confess to.
Last night, neither of them were able to sleep. With the cast prohibiting her from sleeping on her side, Rin laid wide awake on her back. Obito had been on his side, stroking her cheek. She had started crying for a brief moment, and he held her closer. He whispered loving words, wanting to let her know that she wasn't alone. That he would be there for her. She had then fallen asleep with her head turned towards him. Unable to sleep until much later, he had gently rested his hand on her abdomen and thought about the little life growing inside of her.
After getting two visitor passes, the couple followed Yamato towards the back of the station. The investigator opened a door, which led to a large room. Inside the room was a large glass window, and through the window they could see the old man sitting with his head lowered.
Rin inhaled sharply upon seeing her father, who was wearing an orange suit.
"Thanks for coming," Baki said, standing up. He saw the look on Rin's face as she looked at her father, "He can't see through the glass. It's a one-way glass. He's also handcuffed to the chair,"
"Good," Obito said, his dark eyes narrowed at the old man sitting not too far from where they all stood.
"Are you ready?" Baki asked, and Rin nodded slowly.
"Remember, we'll be standing right here. We can see and hear everything you two discuss,"
"OK," Rin said softly.
Baki opened the door within the room, holding it open for her. Rin slowly walked inside, her brown eyes fixated on her father. Danzo raised his head, his eyes quickly landing on the cast covering her right arm. He scuffed. Rin sat on the chair across from him.
"You're a strong girl, you know that Rin? Took a car accident for that arm of yours to finally break. Remember the time I almost broke it? I think you were eight? Maybe nine?"
Rin didn't respond, her watery eyes simply staring at him. From the other side, Obito analyzed the monster of her father carefully. He had the urge to barge into the room and break every bone in the man's body.
"Why did you do it?" Rin eventually asked, "Why...d-did you have to go in there...with a gun… and sh-shoot-"
"Uchihas are nothing but scum! They're the reason why we're in this situation-"
"No," Rin responded angrily, "You-You are! You never provided for me...or for mom! I know about the drugs… You had money this whole time, yet begged me for help! And I even helped you!"
"I did what I had to do in order to survive!" Danzo said loudly, "Do you think I'm some rich asshole growing cash out of my ass!? I worked hard for us to keep that house! We're not Uchihas, so know your place!"
"The Uchihas haven't done anything to you," Rin said angrily, "This resentment you have against them is just pure...jealousy and evil! They've treated me with respect, and have even accepted me into their family. Whereas you could care less what happens to me-"
"Oh, so now you're brainwashed? Is it the money? That Uchiha boy with the scars… Is he paying you for you to suck his cock? To spread your fucking legs opened-"
"Stop it-"
"You think he still loves you after I shot that Uchiha bitch? Do you think any of his family still wants to associate themselves with you? A girl who grew up eating leftovers,"
From the other side, Obito's jaw tightened. Baki could sense his anger, and hoped Danzo wouldn't cross any more lines. With Obito's previous military experience, height and body mass, Baki knew that he wouldn't be able to stop him if he decided to barge in there.
"You're wrong," Rin told her father, "You're wrong about so many things…"
"You're just a brainwashed little cunt, Rin! That family will kick you to the streets. They'll show you their true colors soon, and they'll kick you like a dog. And if you're really smart, you wouldn't let that boy get you pregnant! He won't want any children from a trailer trash like you-"
"...I am pregnant…"
Danzo stared at her with disbelief, watching as she bit her bottom lip. From the other side, Baki glanced at Obito. He would have to congratulate him later. Much later…
Father and daughter remained quiet, both staring at each other. Rin, unsure of what insult her father will say… Danzo thought about that child, his grandchild. A grandchild with the last name Uchiha. Having the father's features, looks, and money. Being pampered by assholes like Madara. Calling him grandfather. All while he, soon enough, would rot in hell. That quick anger started again, and Danzo growled before moving the table violently to the side despite his wrists handcuffed.
Rin, gasping in fear, moved back in order to avoid any injury. Danzo moved around, turning the heavy wooden table as he tried to walk towards her.
"You idiot, stupid little whore-"
The door had swung open, and Danzo looked up to see the tall Uchiha walking towards him. He had no time to react as the younger man grabbed him by the back of the neck and brought his head down hard, causing Danzo's nose to twist to the side as his face met the wooden table. The Uchiha kept his tight grip on his neck, causing the panic in Danzo's body to increase as he thought about his neck breaking under the pressure.
"Obito, don't!"
Baki pulled the Uchiha away, and Danzo took a deep gasp of air before coughing.
"I'm not going to let him put his hands on Rin. I don't fucking care who he is!"
Danzo glared at him before turning his head towards his daughter, feeling liquid running down his nose. Rin just stood by a corner with wide eyes, staring back to him. Her look reminded him of the look Misako had during her last few moments.
The black shadow was in the room too, standing right where his daughter was. Danzo began to breath heavily, watching as Misako's face turned to him angrily. The face was bloodied, eyes swollen and almost rolling out of - it reminded him of when….
"I smashed her head with a rock!"
The room went silent, Rin's eyebrows furrowing. The shadow made a growling sound, its bloody eye falling to the floor. Only Danzo could see this. He knew Misako was haunting him. Has been for some time. But her negative energy suffocated him now, and he couldn't stop.
"I took her to the park! And smashed her head with a rock! Smashed it until her face broke! I then buried the suitcase! I buried her body! She wasn't going to leave me! I wasn't going to let her!"
Everyone in the room was stunned, and Rin could barely mutter a word.
"I made sure she wasn't breathing by the time I left! No one leaves me! No one betrays me!"
The shadow growled, and Danzo growled back at it. "And I'll kill you again, Misako! I'll kill you! I killed you once! I can kill you again! But this time, I'll burn you!"
"Get Rin out of here," Baki said lowly to Obito, who rushed to his girlfriend's side.
"Rin," Obito called her name, watching as her eyes were wide and mouth was agape. She was breathing heavily. He began to worry. "Rin,"
She finally turned her head to him, tears rolling down her face. "H-He...d-did kill her…?"
Obito wasn't sure how to respond, nor had he time to as her eyes fluttered and her body swayed to the side. He caught her immediately, careful not to put pressure on her injured arm.
"Rin," he called, supporting her with one arm as he touched her face with the other, "Rin! Shit,"
"Come, there's a medic office down the hall!" Yamato said.
He held the door open as Obito picked Rin up bridal style and carried her out of the room.
Danzo's stare shifted to the shadow, who showed a different version of Misako. She was dressed in all white this time, her face showing worry and concern. She was no longer facing him - instead, her gaze was on her fainted daughter as the male Uchiha took her away.
Baki said something, but Danzo didn't comprehend as he watched the white shadow-like figure float towards the direction of her daughter.
Author's Note: And here concludes ch32! Hope you all enjoyed! Let me know your thoughts in a review down below!