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Chapter 3: Revealed

"Advance bloodline?" Tsunade's eyes widened when she heard the news Kakashi brought.

"Apparently, the Takakuro clan appears to be one of the most feared in the north. They are masters of darkness. I can't say for sure whether the girl is definitely from this legendary clan… I found out from another source that… this clan only has sons not daughters," Kakashi reported.

"She wouldn't make such a foolish mistake."

"Hokage, why don't you ask her yourself? There's always a possibility that she would tell you the truth, no?" The Jounin suggested.

"What is the status is this… Takakuro clan?"

"Last heard that the head of the clan, Kaemon, has been murdered. It is still unclear who did it."

Tsunade dismissed Kakashi before deciding to pay Kyoshi a visit. She only hoped that the girl would cooperate, though she now doubt about Kyoshi's identity, there was something special about that quiet girl. Something different. Something dark. The fifth made haste to the hospital and entered the ward to find Kyoshi standing by the window. She turned to Tsunade and smiled. It was not a warm smile, neither was it a happy smile, there was a strange sadness in the smile the girl wore. Had she missed her family? Did she want to go back?

"You're not letting me stay," It was a statement, not a question.

"I haven't decided yet. I will make my decision once you have answered my questions."

"I truly am from the Takakuro clan… if that clears your doubts," Kyoshi murmured under her breath, it was almost inaudible.

The fifth was surprised, this girl seemed to be able to read thoughts, or she could somehow spy on them undetected. Kyoshi looked at her with those peculiar silver-violet eyes of hers, her facial expression and body language was unreadable. Silver flakes gave the impression that they were swirling around those intense purple orbs. Tsunade reached out to touch her soft, smooth skin; she was not sure why she touched Kyoshi. She wondered whether this ethereal-like girl had any feelings or any emotions at all, but when she touched her, she felt that a certain understanding between the teenager and her had, in some way, materialized. This girl, Takakuro Kyoshi, would have to stay in Konoha village, at least for now.

Dark clouds crowded the once clear sky and threatened to litter it contents all over the peaceful village of Konoha. A pair a tired Chuunins strode along the dusty streets as they made their way to the nearby curry house, weary and hungry from their mission. Sasuke stopped suddenly, causing Naruto to walk right into him. The blue-eyed Chuunin looked up to see what had startled and stopped his companion so unexpectedly.

"Oh, oh. It's… hey, Kyoshi!" Naruto yelled to the tall girl a few hundred meters ahead. Where in the world does that idiot get all his energy from? Visibly irritated, the raven-haired boy moved off towards the curry house, leaving Naruto alone on the street.

"Sasuke, you jerk, can't you wait for Kyoshi!" The other Chuunin chose to deliberately ignore his partner and continue on his way.

"He must be really hungry," Naruto told himself, then waved frenziedly at the fair girl walking quickly towards him. "Hurry up, Kyoshi-Chan! Come on, I'll treat you to curry rice!"

The curry house buzzing with activity, even though it was two hours after lunch time, Sasuke dodged rabid fan girls and chose to wisely sit in the quiet corner of the eating establishment. He was busy studying the menu and he heard the restaurant's twin doors burst open and a certain loud blond announced his arrival. Sasuke gritted his teeth and looked down, chanting under his breath, "Don't see me, don't see me, don't see me…"

"Ah, Sasuke you jerk! Why are you sitting in this lonely corner? Don't worry my man, I shall keep you company! Why, I even brought a friend! Remember her Sasu…"

"Shut up and sit down you moron. Everyone's staring at us," Sasuke pulled Naruto down to his seat. Kyoshi quietly sat opposite the two Chuunins and took a look at the menu. Sasuke frowned; she did not even greet him or acknowledge his presence. Does she hate me that much? Sasuke was not used to having girls hate him, but he quite liked it, at least she left him alone. The eventually came to take their orders. Gosh? Three full meals? Is Kyoshi a girl or a monster? Sasuke questioned himself when she made her order, he looked at her weird eyes and quickly averted his away. Yeah, she's a monster.

"Someone's watching us," Kyoshi said, it was barely a whispered.

"What?" Naruto choked a bit on his rice, cranking his neck around. "Where?"

Kyoshi looked out of the window at the forested area outside the curry house, she knew that someone was there. Itachi almost fell off the branch he was perched on, that girl in the restaurant was staring directly at him. It was impossible, nobody should be able to notice him, not even the ANBU members from the village. Yet, this girl could look directly into his eyes. She squinted her eyes, as though trying to get a clearer view of him. That confirmed to Itachi that he had been discovered and he fled immediately. He scowled as he took flight, the girl's graze etched in his mind. He had never seen such odd eyes before, they were beautiful but the stare unsettled him for some reason. This is getting interesting.

"He's gone," Kyoshi told Naruto, then she turned to Sasuke and pointed at him, "He looked like you."

Sasuke dropped his bowl, "What did you say?"

"That guy who was watching us, he looked like an older version of you," Kyoshi informed him. "It felt like he was only interested in Naruto, not us."

"Felt?" Sasuke could not believe it, neither could he understand. What does she mean… she can read minds? But, it was hard to believe that his brother would return to Konoha and seek Naruto out instead of him. Utter rubbish. This girl annoys the shit out of me. Sasuke stood up hastily and glared acidly at Kyoshi, " You're so full of bullshit, I'm out of here. Naruto, have fun with this crazy girl… oh yeah, Naruto, thanks for the meal." He stormed out of the curry house.

"Sasuke… that jerk! I wasn't treating him," He looked sadly at Kyoshi. "Don't bother about what he says, he acts like a moron whenever his brother is mentioned. Don't take it to heart."

Kyoshi nodded and continued eating her fragrant pumpkin curry rice, she had not had a decent meal during her stay at the hospital. She enjoyed the peace and quiet of Konoha but she knew that it would not last for long.