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Chapter 4: Porcelain Mask, Orange Mask

Song of the Chapter:
Rebirthing – Skillet
Reason: Tobi and Minori's secret life together in no one's eyes while Madara and Akemi enjoy each other's company.

Sasori blinked in confusion feeling the chakra and his lips curled into a small smirk. "You do have potential kunoichi; pity I cannot make you a puppet." She frowned as she bit her lip.

"Pity that I actually have to cook for a bunch of shits like you." She glanced at Tobi and shrugged. "I suppose you are temporarily off of my bad list for now." She slumped in her chair as Tobi happily bounced around. A door slam later and an angry shout could be heard.

"Hidan! Dumb ass; where the fuck are you?" Kakuzu entered the room and he stopped seeing Minori. Her eyes widened taking in his appearance and recognition dawned in both of their eyes.

Cannot be exposed now. She smiled and held out her hand. "I am Minori Shokumotsu and I am to be the new chef." He raised an eyebrow and looked at her appraisingly.

She still looks the same… "I am Kakuzu formerly of the Waterfall Village." She nodded as he shook her hand. "I thought you were going to be a regular subordinate not just a cook." She glared at Itachi who just walked in.

"I told you I would only cook! I am not a damn ninja already." The Uchiha shrugged in an apathetic manner while Kakuzu grabbed Itachi's shoulder.

"It is important that I know so that I know how much money to divert to her payroll." Minori's eyes widened.

"You will actually pay me?" Kakuzu begrudged nodded and smirked behind his mask seeing how rapidly her expression changed.

"That changes everything." She folded her arms together as she turned to Itachi. "I will be a subordinate I suppose."

"We will have to arrange your payments then Minori-san." Tobi frowned behind his mask as the miser griped her arm and pulled her towards his room. Minori had a small smirk on her face seeing Tobi's near unnoticeable reaction.

Kakuzu stopped in front of his door and allowed Minori in. She had a small smile on her face as she stepped in. Kakuzu locked the door and motioned for her to sit at a table. The minute both were seated, Kakuzu removed his mask and hat as he gave a rare smile. "Akemi-chan it is indeed a surprise to see you around." She smiled as his hand traced her face.

"Indeed Kakuzu-kun but you know I cannot have feelings for you. There are after all rumors about Madara-kun being alive." Kakuzu nodded and let his fingers drop without feeling any anger. "What is it about my face? It is the same as every other Uchiha's." He laughed as he began some paper work.

"You just have a really sharp face for a member of the peaceful portion of the Uchiha clan." She scoffed and watched him record various information regarding her finances. "It is odd seeing you alive when I very much thought you were dead but if you are alive, he might be well…" She smiled and signed the scroll he shoved in front of her.

"Closer than you think Kakuzu-kun. Just remember that I am Minori around others, not Akemi." She stuck her tongue out and chuckled as she headed for the living room. She really wanted to sleep even though she had just gotten up. Seeing two old, literally, friends could seriously exhaust someone. She was about to head into the living room when she felt an arm around her waist and lips press against her neck. "Tobi… I told you to leave me alone."

The boyish chuckle made her turn her head towards him. The orange mask was only partially off enough to reveal his lips. "Tobi thinks that Minori-chan is a very sneaky girl." She leaned against his chest and sighed.

"I am tired and I want to go to bed so damn badly." He smiled and replacing his mask fully onto his face, pulled her towards the room she was in; his room.

"Because Tobi and Minori-chan are both subordinates, Tobi and Minori-chan have to share a room," She nodded and walked inside but his next, deeper words stopped her. "And we have to share a bed." She looked at him as he closed the door and his mask came completely off this time.

"Madara-kun…" He placed his arms around her and began to kiss at her neck when she touched his face and rubbed a small circle on his cheek. "I am not ready…"

He nodded and rested his forehead on hers. "You will be formally introduced to Pein and the other Akatsuki members tomorrow." She nodded as he kissed her cheek. "You are to know that I am in actuality the leader of this organization but whenever you are in his the presence of others, you must refer to him as Pein-sama. They do not know that we know our real selves."

She laughed softly and upon wiggling herself free of his arms, unpacked some pajamas. "Turn around." He raised an eyebrow as he crossed his arms. "Madara-kun…" she muttered in a dangerous voice.

"Fine but I don't see why when I'll see it eventually." He turned around just as a soft slipper collided with his back. "Akemi-chan honestly, can we just pick up where we left off?"

She smiled as she put her arms around him. Despite the heavy clothing that 'Tobi' wore, you could still feel strong, dangerous muscle. "We might have to rewind a little bit but this situation is oddly reminiscent you know." He raised an eyebrow but she continued. "We are hiding our feelings and relationship from others again and letting others know could be a dangerous situation all over again."