A/N: Hi all, thank you so much to those who followed and favorited this story. This is my first multi-chapter Naruto fic. Reviews, follows, and faves are much appreciated. Also, let me know if y'all would be interested in a multi-chapter SasuSaku or SaIno fic! Thanks, and enjoy it.


Chapter 2- Blast from the Past

17 years ago…

"Itachi! You'll never beat me, you might have the Sharingan, but my sensory abilities are rivaled by none." I said jumping out of the way of a shuriken launched from a nearby tree. Itachi jumped down, the classic Uchiha smirk plastered across his features. "It's nearly 9pm Emi, you should head home, your mother will kill you for missing dinner." Crap he's right. I always get so carried away when I train with Itachi. "Your right, as usual. I should be going." I reply walking towards the west side of the village. "I'll see you tomorrow then. Mom told me to remind your parents not to be late. Apparently they have news." Itachi said with a casual wave. He headed off towards the Uchiha clan complex at a run.

I reach a mile from home and something is off. Normally I can sense the chakra signatures of every single member of the Taketori clan living in the village. Tonight I can only find two. Those of older brothers, Kikuro and Hōki Taketori. Well, Kikuro is technically my half brother but it doesn't really matter. Their chakra is in distress. I take off running the mile toward home. I throw open the gates and immediately head for the main house. When I enter the living room I can't help but scream. My parents' bodies lie bloody and lifeless on the floor, and my brothers are fighting. The newly jonin Kikuro vs the genin Hōki. Hoki turns to face me and yells "Run Emi! He killed them. Everyone, even Mom and Dad." But I'm frozen. I don't believe it. Kikuro wouldn't. "Well then little sister, if you aren't running then I guess you wish to die alongside your family," Kikuro says Katana raised. I brace myself for the impact but it never comes. There was a thud and I saw Hōki fall at my feet. One older brother just killed the other. "Ah. Hoki was always going on about dying a hero's death. But I've decided not to kill you, little sister. Come find me when you are strong. Kill me to avenge the clan, only then will you find true power." Those were the last words I heard before the world went black.


Present-day, Hokage office, Kakashi's POV

My tears are falling on the page of the ANBU file and the dark wood table of the ANBU archives. I doubt most people know that there was another clan massacre years before the Uchiha one. Wolf. Her real name is Emiko Taketori. She is the female Sasuke. She had a connection to Itachi. She knows hardship and pain. There are several other pages in the file. But this is all I can handle reading for today.

The next day

Wolf is on a mission this week. And I am going to prepare more of her file. I hope it gets better.


Magical flashback

"I don't care. It's not like I have a home here anymore." Emiko said and it hurt. I knew her mother well and she is my goddaughter. "If I may Emi, as I am the Hokage, I believe it would be best for you to stay with the Uchiha clan for the time being. Mikoto-San is your godmother and they can provide for you." I was overjoyed that I can finally have a daughter.

Hokage-Sama,

Emiko is adjusting well to living with us. She has been a huge help with the new baby. I think it's helped her to realize that even in the wake of tragedy life goes on. I know that we are both still mourning the loss of the Taketori's. Congratulations on Kushina's pregnancy!

See you soon and all our love,

Mikoto and Fugaku.


The memory of the Third Hokage.

The door to my office flew open and in walked the fierce Uchiha matriarch. How that woman seems to still look like a badass with a baby on her hip, I have no idea. "The boy, what is going to happen to him?" She demands. "He will be placed in the care of the state, and any evidence of his parentage erased," I reply. "Unacceptable! Fugaku and I will care for him. I don't care that he is the 9 tails jinchurikki. He deserves love." Interesting. "The decision is made. There are members of the council that are wary of the alibi you and Fugaku gave for your whereabouts on the night of the attack. Speaking of, Emiko Taketori will be removed from your care." Oh no. "YOU THINK I KILLED MY BEST FRIENDS? YOU THINK I ATTACKED THE VILLAGE MY CLAN HELPED TO CREATE! I cannot believe that. If you truly care about Naruto Uzumaki or Emiko Taketori you would leave both in my care."


Team Placement

Team 3 coached by Mari Hyūga: Emiko Taketori, Kaiya Ryu, and Aimi Fuma.

Killed in Action Records, August

Jai Momo

Aimi Fuma

Kaiya Ryu

Mari Hyūga


Court Testimony, Top Secret regarding the Uchiha Massacre

"Emiko Taketori, it has come to light that you know the truth about the Uchiha Massacre."

"Yes."

"And are you aware that divulging this information to anyone, including Sasuke Uchiha is considered treason?"

"Yes. However, I make no guarantees that I will remain faithful to the village."

"And why is that?"

"Because Sasuke deserves the truth. One day he is going to become a powerful shinobi and either a great asset or a grave enemy to this village. The path he chooses is partially up to you, Hokage-Sama."


ANBU Registration

Name: Emiko Hana Taketori

Rank: ANBU

Age: 14

DOB: July 27th

Abilities: As the Taketori Heiress, Emiko possesses both the Kekkei genkai of the Taketori clan, the Kankyogan and Kankaku. It is because of these special abilities that she will be a valuable member of the ANBU.


Present-day, Hokage's Office.

I have never heard of either one of those Kekkei genkai. The access to files pertaining to clans with known kekkei genkai is all digital now. I log onto the computer and search for the Taketori clan.

Members of the Taketori clan can be found in both Kusa and Konoha. Two kekkei genkai can be found in select members of the clan.

Kankyogan

Kankyōgan, unlike the Byakugan, can be activated at will and does not appear activated at all times. This kekkei genkai increases the user's strength, stamina, and reflexes as well as gives them a great connection with the surrounding nature. It also increases sensing abilities and lets the user gather natural energy, without the need for Sage Mode. Most of the given abilities can be traced back to senjutsu, although Kankyōgan is not one. The eye's strongest ability is what's known as the Interval Eye (Kankakugan) — a unique ability that lets the user distort space around them in a near 360º vision, with the exception of a small blind-spot. Because of this, the user can gradually slow down or speed-up all movement that they see at will, making counterattacks fairly easy. Despite the usefulness, this ability takes up a lot of chakra, even for a short period of time.

Kankaku

Kankaku is a sensory ability. It allows the user to sense chakra across great distances, and to determine what chakra affinity a shinobi has. When combined with the Kankyogan, the user can see the color chakra that another possesses, therefore gaining insight into an enemy's mental state.

Damn. Emiko has both. No wonder Lady Tsunade made her captain. Power like that is rare these days.