Saki looked at Genji and smiled. She was happy about it.

".. I'm kind of glad I hurt myself like that. Then I would have never met Itachi and learned of his ways. He really is a kind man. Even though he is a nuki-nin and an S-Class criminal, he doesn't act like one." She explained. " So.. What about you?? How is Lord Orochimaru treating you??" She questioned. Genji turned to her.

" Well. Lord Orochimaru has certainly changed. He's not as evil as he once was. It's alot better acually." Genji answered with a quick smile. " It's alot better than it was eight years ago. When you lived here." She added. Saki, hearing this, smiled back.

" Well, I'm glad the living conditions are better for you now. As for me, I'm releived Lord Orochimaru's letting me off the hook. Maybe it has something to do with Itachi?? Well, in any matter. I'm just happy to finally be freed from his confinment. Also, I can see my father since I haven't seen him in nearly ten years." Saki explained. She looked at her cousin and stood from her chair. Saki yawned, acknoledging the late hour.

" Well. I'm going to retreat back to my room. I don't want to be tired when I see my father for the first time in forever." She said. Genji nodded and watched her leave the room. Once she was gone, she stared at the floor.

Genji went back to her lord's chambers soon after. She was also kind of tired. Her lord stood casually against the wall, looking out the window. He turned his head as she entered. The same devilous smirk on his face.

" Good evening Milord." She said in greeting to him. She bowed her head slightly.

".. So.. What did Saki speak to you about?" He asked curiosly.

" Nothing really. She told me the story of her two year mission. But that's all." She responded.

" And.. What of Konoha?" He questioned. All she could do was simply shrug.

" She didn't say anything about Konoha, Milord." She answered.

" Really? Well. I was informed. It would seem she stopped by the village to spy in case I might need the information.. I hear Tsunade, The current Hokage, is planning to leave the village with her assistant, Shinzune. Saki tells me that their going to vacation in Yukigakure." He explained. She looked at him strangly. Why was he telling her this? What part did she have in it?

" Yes. And?" Genji replyed. Wanting to know more. Orochimaru laughed maniculosly.

".. And! I can finally exicute my plan! The day the Leaf village falls and bows down to me! Ah, yes. It will be spectacular! Then I will be the ruler!" He exclaimed. Seeing his joy caused Genji to smile. It was very rare that Orochimaru was like this. He was excited.

" However. There is something I need you to do for me. It is very important." He started. " When I leave I am taking Kabuto and the other elites with me. He, being my right- hand man, I am in need of his assistance. And the others as well. I need Kimimaro here to train Sasuke. Since It will be us going, I need you to stay here and take care of things while I'm gone. Can I trust you to do this for me?" He asked. She looked at him and nodded.

" yes, Of course I can do that." She said. This would the first time she stayed alone in the mansion without her lord. And it was the first time she would acually.. Take his place. The next morning, Genji woke up from the light of the sun. Looking over she saw that her lord was still sleeping. She smiled. At least he wasn't gone just yet. She got up quickly from her bed and walked towards the window. She sighed.

" Does something trouble you?" Orochimaru asked as he approched her. He always seemed to wake when she did. He had noticed the look upon her face.

" N-Nothing, Milord. I'm fine.." She responded. Not very convincingly either.

" Very well. I'm leaving now. We'll be back when our plan is finished. Sasuke and Kimimaro shall be here with you. As one of my right-hands. I leave the well-being of the mansion and Otogakure in your hands. I trust you will do well. I don't want any slip-ups." He replyed. She nodded.

" Do not worry, Milord. You shall not be dissapointed." She answered. He smiled at her. And then she watched him as he left. The day she had always dread has finally come. The day she would be alone. Ever since she was a baby she had always been in her lord's presence. Never before has she lived without his guidence. Without him.. She was nothing.