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As usual, I don't own Naruto.

This chapter is unedited and not betaed.

May 25,2022


So, the 3D storytelling was not in fact, 3D. It was obviously a genjutsu. There are so many questions in my mind right now that I can't focus on the storytelling. Like, I always thought using genjutsu, which theoretically equates to mind manipulation, supposedly only used as an offensive move against someone. It shouldn't be used on a well meaning adult, let alone a baby like a freaking PowerPoint presentation! But it's not hurting me.

Since being in this world, I've also realised that I am thinking in a lot of exclamation marks. But what can I do? When there's many things, from people to places and jutsus making my mind blow.

Just enjoy the show.

And that's what I did.

Shisui has a very active imagination. And he is a total fanboy. At first, I thought in the beginning of the genjutsu show(?) that he's portraying the Naruto Uzumaki as Jiraiya's protagonist Naruto. But the hairstyle doesn't match and the genjutsu Naruto doesn't have those endearing whisker marks. But man this guy looks drool worthy if I was a teenager. Just don't dig the hairstyle. Way too 90's. Like my before dad's young photos. This blond, blue eyed, girly face like Cillian Murphy is definitely Minato Namikaze; the fourth Hokage. Who also happens to be Shisui's idol. If Minato looks like this, I can't wait to see how Naruto Uzumaki looks! According to Shisui's genjutsu, Minato looks very exotic and a bit ambiguous. I can't even imagine how good looking Naruto must be with Kushina's DNA in the mix! Kushina, who back in my old world, was considered the best looking female character in the series just by her illustrations.

While watching the genjutsu, Shisui gave me another bottle of baby formula, since I puked out the first one on him. Due to his fault. Drinking this a really good idea came to my mind.

"Shishi-chan. Who ish Kushina?"

"Kushina Uzumaki is my idol, the late fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze's honourable late wife." Huh, I kinda forgot that they already passed away. Now I feel a bit sad. But moving on….

"Tomi wanna see how Kushina look. Help Tomi see. Pwease!"

"Argh! You don't need to look at me like that to show it to you. Dang! You can give an Uchiha a run for their money with those eyes." So genjutsu of this level works on Shisui I guess.

"Okay. I only met her a couple of times when I was a little _" "Shishi-chan still little though." I try to interrupt with proper pronunciation but whatever.

"As I was saying before you rudely interrupted me, that it's been a while since I last saw her. So, my memory is a bit foggy. But I have a bingo book with her picture on it that I can show you."

"Where bingo book? Let Tomi see, pwease?" I asked him while clutching the front of his shirt. So I could look into his eyes. His eyes are normal now. But they are not totally black like I thought they would be. His eyes have some gold glittery flecks on them.

Shisui activates his sharingan before replying. My baby formula has already been abandoned somehow. Taking a hold of both my small hands Shisui puts both of my feet on top of his. He starts walking backwards with me walking forward, towards him. He's teaching me how to walk! The exact way my before dad did.

"The bingo book is back in my home. In Konoha." He's circling the entire area backward without even sparing a cautionary glance.

"So what Tomi do?" I looked up at him with my hands tightly gripping his with all my little might. My legs are shaky but slowly strengthening on top of his.

"If hime-chan comes to Konoha with Shisui then Shisui can show you what Kushina san looks like." Something feels weird. Why is Shisui suddenly giving me those shady white vans with candy giving men vibes? Why can't he show me Kushina through genjutsu? Don't Uchiha's have photographic memories? Does he think I am dumb? How dare he! I will show you dum dum. Hmm!

"Shishi wants Tomi in Konoha?" Shisui nods and replies with,

"There's so many people in Konoha. You can make so many friends! And you can eat whatever you want there. No one would refuse the princess if you come with us." He's laying it on too thick right now. Is he already in Danzo's clutch? Is he trying to kidnap me for Root? Hell NO! But I promised myself that I'd save him somehow. I need to say something soon or he'll get suspicious.

"Kaa-chan told Tomi to not go anywhere with weird, creepy, shady people."

"..."

"Shi-chan, you okay?"

"..."

"Shishi-chan?" I even stomped on his foot with mine to get a reaction but still no response.

"..." I think I broke him. has stopped working. How to reboot? With his sharingan still active, this is kinda scaring me.

"Kaa-chan~ nee-chan~! Shisui not moving. Help~!" I tried to call for them but they are taking too long.

"DEAD BODY!" "SHISUI NOW DEAD BODYYY!" People nowadays, hmm! You have to scream fire for a broken nail to get help from them. Maybe, Thanos was onto something.

Immediately kaa-chan and everyone rushed inside the tent. Kaa-chan didn't even bother. She just outright hit Shisui upside the head. But before she could start giving him a noogie Shisui started crying violently about how I am a mean baby and I was name calling daddy. I am honestly getting whiplash with this guy's overdramatic butt. But why was he trying to kinda convince me into going to Konoha?

More importantly, who died and gave him permission to snuggle on my kaa-chan's lap!? I was already mad at her but this really makes me see red. Immediate and rational actions are required.

"Gaki, stop slobbering on my lap before I make you a test dummy for surgery."

'I will protect kaa-chan.'

I start pulling Shisui's hair real hard.

"Oi! Move your fat ass from my kaa-chan wright now, peasant!"

"Ouch! Suddenly you know pronouns? And language hime-cha_ ow! Stop pulling my hair, it's hurting me." If it's hurting you this much, why are you laughing, you little shit?

"Tomi make you bald. So bald that Tomi use your head like mirror, hmm!" I keep pulling at his hair but they are crazy strong. Definitely not softer than me.

"So you really are a narcissist. No amount of mirrors are enough for you."

I finally was able to remove the pest from kaa-chan. But that does not mean I forgave her for not giving me attention. Hmm! Even though I am currently occupying her lap, hiding my beautiful face, it does not mean she's off the hook. I just haven't decided how to punish her yet, that's it.

"Why do you keep riling Tomi chan so much, Uchiha san? Look now, you made her cry." At least nee-chan gets me. And I am not crying.

"Sniff sniff." I blew my nose a bit on a tissue paper though.

"Then how would I figure out you guys are hiding a baby genius in plain sight." The heck is he talking about. Shit! I shouldn't have immediately reacted by turning my head with a wide eyed look. I am not even really a genius. Just a bit mature because of past memories.

"Tomi shows many of the signs of being a genius. But she's really immature unlike other child prodigies in the past."

"That's wich coming fwom Shishi!" I yell at him while glaring. Look at that. The pot calling the kettle black!

Sighing loudly while rubbing her forehead, it was nee-chan this time who answered.

"Uchiha san, Tomi is a literal baby. I am sure that a baby is supposed to be immature." Shouldn't she refute his claim and defend my honor instead of agreeing that I am immature?

"I am not saying it's a fault that she's immature, I am just saying she's more intelligent than an average baby. After all, babies can't banter like that and articulate themselves this well, now do they?" Shisui's got a point there but in my defense, I like to argue.

While all this was going on, kaa-chan was embracing me way too tightly and glaring at Ensui Nara. Who was returning it with an impassive gaze. I could feel kaa-chan becoming anxious. More like furious.

"Glaring at me won't change the fact that you were trying to hide your daughter's intelligence, instead of properly cultivating it." "Sensei. This is not right for your child's mental development. If she was in Konoha, at least she'd have children her age to interact with." Who is this guy to judge my kaa-chan like that!? Butting his ponytail into where it doesn't belong. The audacity! And kaa-chan does plenty to stimulate my mind. She's already making me memorise all twelve hand seals. It's just me who has uncoordinated hands. Phew!

"Well she is my daughter. So as her mother, I'd know what's best for my child, Ensui." "And I've told you guys and sensei multiple times that I don't want to do anything with Konoha anymore. Whatever you are trying, is not gonna work." Kaa-chan is very straightforward. Not beating around the bush at all. 'Go kaa-chan! You tell'em.'

"You told Orochimaru, before leaving Konoha, that you were pregnant." This new information from Ensui makes me both shiver in fear and mad at kaa-chan. 'The hell was she thinking?' But in her defence, Orochimaru had yet to defect from the village then.

"Where are you going with this brat? State your point already." Kaa-chan is getting angrier. If a fight ensues between her and Ensui, I am sure kaa-chan would win.

"He's going to come after her. With her parents being who they are, with her very coveted lineage, with you all alone, with only a little girl as a backup, how easy would it be for him to snatch your baby up?" Why is he saying all these unpleasant things to us? Is he trying to threaten us? He's being very manipulative right now.

"So your game plan is to make us come back to Konoha in any way possible. But why though? Actually why now exactly?" Yeah, the timing is really weird. Wait a minute. Did I already change something? More like fast forwarded things a bit, Hmm?

"We don't want lord third in the Hokage position again." Dang! Sounds a bit treasonous Ensui. Even kaa-chan's eyes widened a bit in surprise.

"That's a dangerous thing to say to me, with an Uchiha and an Inuzuka present in this room. And don't forget that I am his student as well." So that's it. The reason Shisui was being all creepy candy man was because he wanted me in Konoha and so kaa-chan to follow too. He wasn't at all genuine in his friendship with me. He was using me from the very beginning.

"You have no idea what kind of shitstorm is going on in Konoha. After Minato san's death, the Uchihas are being unjustly blamed for the unleashing of the kyuubi. Sandaime sama is of no help."

Sighing a bit Ensui continues, "If he's in power, then we can't stop Danzo from starting his ROOT operation again. We all know how blind the third becomes when it's about the old warhawk." Up until now, kaa-chan has been listening to them carefully without interrupting, while running her fingers through my hair. I really needed that to keep myself calm. There's no place better than your mother's arms.

"I was thinking, since when did the Naras become so buddy-buddy with the Uchihas. Your main objective is to prevent… no, you actually want to remove Danzo permanently!" Kaa-chan can't be more shocked than I am. I don't remember anyone coming after Danzo this soon. Not until after Sasuke already took care of him. How could I already change anything this early? Canon didn't even start for God's sake!

Ensui Nara didn't respond with anything but he didn't even deny it. He's really thinking of possibly going against Danzo Shimura. Maybe even assassinate him.

"By any means." This time it was the Inuzuka oba-san talking. You know, for an Inuzuka she really seems very silent. But she is a shinobi. I always forget she's even there.

"This looks like you all took Danzo's actions very personally. The Inuzukas had always been very self righteous. But what's motivating you Nara? I want to know." Why is kaa-chan still talking to them? I don't understand. Can't she just say no or yes and end this? Did she not understand that Shisui was trying to kidnap me?

"Would knowing my reasons help you make a decision?" Wrong choice of words Nara.

"It might." Kaa-chan says, tilting her head up a little.

"Shisui is my dear apprentice. I plan to have him take my position when I retire. Danzo definitely wouldn't tolerate an Uchiha in this position." Ensui somehow made the environment tenser than it was before.

"No he wouldn't." Did Danzo already try to sink his gunk filled nails on my Shishi chan? Argh! How dare he!? But it still doesn't mean I forgave Shisui. I am still mad. Hmm!

"He tried to brand Shisui with his tongue binding seal. But Shisui managed to save himself because of his incredible speed. After the Yondaime's death, Danzo tried multiple times to obtain Shisui's eyes." He looks at kaa-chan to see her reaction. But kaa-chan stays silent.

"He came after one of mine. I can't let it slide." Wow! The Nara really made it sound so cool and ominous. And since he's anti Danzo, I am slowly coming into a more forgiving mood. But I am still waiting for an apology. I am not even gonna look at you Shisui!

"Why come to me then?" Kaa-chan finally starts talking back.

"..." Ensui for some reason seems a bit embarrassed. His face doesn't show this but I somehow can tell?

"Let me say it for you." Kaa-chan exhales loudly then with a thoroughly irritated voice further elaborates.

"You thought you'd use my daughter as leverage against me." "You thought I can't listen in on what was going on inside the tent. How your precious apprentice tried to manipulate my baby daughter." Now you look guilty, Shisui? Only when you get caught. Hmm! But kaa-chan kinda made it sound dirty. Ew!

"You thought that I'd involve myself in Konoha's politics, when it took my last living relative with her." "You thought I was going to willingly ruin my daughter's life by taking her to Konoha just because she seems prodigious. Where they ruin every single child genius they could get their hands on."

"Finally, you had the audacity to think that you can manipulate me into becoming the fifth Hokage."

Kaa-chan finishes with a bang. Literally! At the end of her speech she broke down the whole tent. What a waste!

"Kaa-chan~! Yes or no?" Really, is she going to be the Hokage or not? Why can't adults just get straight to the point? That's why Naruto is my favourite character of all time.

"Of course not sweety! Kaa-chan could care less about Konoha."

"Huh?"

"Kaa-chan cares more about you than Konoha. So, I'm not going to accept being Hokage."

"..."

"If kaa-chan is busy being Hokage then how can I spend more time with you?"

It should warm my heart but…

"But… what about the people there kaa-chan?"

"What are you talking about, Tomi?" She genuinely looks confused. She's just trying to be a good mother. I shouldn't feel disappointed.

"The bad guy Danzo. Won't a bad guy hurt good people there? Tomi knows kaa-chan stwong. Can't kaa-chan still help, even when kaa-chan no Hokage?"

Everyone looked at kaa-chan and waited for her answer.

At the end she just gasped out loud, like she was in pain. And left for a while for the nearby stream with instructions to not bother her. We could still see her from here. I think she doesn't trust the others anymore. Because, whenever anyone who is not nee-chan tries to approach me or nee-chan now, she immediately starts to glare at them from there.

I was thinking, 'If kaa-chan distrusts them this much, then why are they still tagging along.?'


Turns out we are all going to the same place, that's why. We are heading to the land of fire's capital. Where we are going to attend something that vaguely sounds like my previous world's Met Gala. But something else is going to happen behind the scenes I feel like. Why was a team comprised of an Inuzuka, a Nara and an Uchiha was deployed right after Orochimaru's defection? From what I know from canon, that Inuzukas are good trackers and mostly join the hunter corps.

Even kaa-chan put aside her displeasure and started discussing with them in sign language. Even nee-chan was participating.

Something big is definitely underway.


Author's Note : So, a very short chapter about Ensui and team's real mission objective. Tomi is real mad at Shisui. Should she forgive him? Or, should Tomi make him suffer. I made Ensui Nara a bit antagonistic by making him gaslight Tomi's mom. I do love the Naras but I am kind of tired of always seeing them in a positive light in every fanfiction.

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