Chiyoko entered the gates of Kigikaru just as the sun began to rise. The city streets were empty as she saw shop keeps and vendors preparing to open for the day. She knew she had to see the Mist Village's Mizukage before she could take any action against her brothers.

Chiyoko felt so entirely passive about the entire situation and wondered if she should feel more about the task at hand. Kakashi's own personal concern along with the 3rd's had upset her mind. Should she be feeling guilty? She had no real connection to these men, only her mothers blood.

The sun was still rising when she entered a tea shop that just opened. Sitting down with a steamy cup, she couldn't help but recall: Chiyoko 12 years old when she first met her 'brothers'.

Chiyoko had come to Kigikaru to meet with the Mizukahe and perform the ceremony to symbolize her duty to the village. When word reached the villagers that the newly ordained Onigoroshi was in town, it obviously caused a vary of reactions. The most memorable of that being one of the Seven Swordsmen, Zabuza. She was only 12, but Zabuza insisted on his need for her and his determination to provide the best son, and heir. Iwao blatantly ignored any of the Swordmen's desperate requests.

This upheaval had also caught the attention of her two brothers, Yurei and Uragiri. Their faces exuded disgust and they looked down at her with contempt.

"Hello." Her voice was young but strong as she looked up at the men looming over her. Her strength made one cock an eyebrow, while the other scowled more intensely.

"Don't recognise your own flesh and blood?" The angrier own seethed through clenched teeth.

"The only flesh and blood I know is that of my fathers. The only blood is that which I have spilt."

Now both men furrowed their eyebrows. The two were almost completely identical: onyx black mess of hair, pale skin with sharp features, the only difference is that one had eyes that were completely black, the other's equally black eyes had tiny slivers of yellow throughout.

"Iwao has taught you well." The yellow slivers startled Chiyoko as he spoke. The man with midnight eyes sat across from her and took a softer expression on his handsome face,

"I am Uragiri, and this is my twin brother Yurei." Chiyoko nodded, relaxing under Uragiri's calmer gaze.

"Onigoroshi, Chiyoko." The words made both brothers tense. Uragiri collected himself and responded cooly,

"We are your brothers, nei-chan."

Chiyoko stiffened but her gaze didn't falter. Iwao had warned her about this, that he had exiled two children who were born without the Onigoroshi Kekkai-Genkai and now they were in front of her.

"I see, how can I help you?" Her cool answer did not settle well, Yurei scoffed and made eye contact with his brother. They sat for a moment before Uragiri started,

"Well we would like to train with you."

Chiyoko's eyes widened, the flawless yellow mocking her brothers black ones. Iwao referred to them as a disgrace and forbade any contact with them and now they were here asking to train with her.

Chiyoko remained silent for a few moments, fiddling with wrappings around her knuckles. She bowed her head deeply to the two before standing.

"I'm sorry, but I cannot."

A waitress dropped and shattered a tea cup, bringing Chiyoko back from her nostalgia. The sun was fuller risen now and the streets steadily began to fill as Chiyoko wandered her way toward the Mizukage's office.

When she entered she was greeted immediately by several hunter-nin, their blank masks gave Chiyoko such an uneasy feeling. They poked her tattoos and stared into her neon eyes. After they were satisfied, Chiyoko was allowed to enter into the Mizukage's office.

Yagura, a violent but simple man sat behind his desk, a wide toothy grin spread across his face at the sight of the young Onigoroshi.

"Chiyoko! My girl, you've grown into quite the fine woman!" The kunoichi bowed out of politeness as he continued, "Tell me, what brings you to our village? A suitor caught your eye?"

Chiyoko laughed and batted her eyelashes, leaning on one hip.

"Mizukage-sama, I am here on business, but you know it's hard to ignore all the fine men in the village!" She added a wink for effect, it wouldn't hurt to butter him up.

Yagura laughed and eyed the girl hungrily before leaning back in his chair, "What sort of business? There isn't a threat, my hunter-nin would have known -"

"No, no. No threat." Chiyoko cut him off, " This is strictly Onigoroshi business. You know the two Iwao left in your care?"

"The exiled brats? Yes I know, I've heard they've caused quite a ruckus."

"Well yes, that's why I am here. Are they in town?" Chiyoko adjusted Demonsbane hanging bicariously from her back.

"They are, they got back yesterday. They stay above a ramen shop in an apartment in the middle of town." Chiyoko bowed and made a move to leave, "Before you leave, keep an eye on the men in town, they're your best option Chiyoko-san." Chiyoko flashed a fanged smile before winking and disappearing with a puff of smoke.