Hi again, everyone. I managed to finish another chapter of The Reason just in time, just before going back to the hostel. It will be at least another two weeks before I can update again.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Konan stared for the longest time at the insignia. "You are a Konoha shinobi," she said quietly. "Yes, I am. Is there anything wrong with it?" she quickly snapped out of her trance and shook her head. She did not miss a glint of curiosity in his eye. That guy was someone for her to be careful. He hid his emotions well and very good in reading people's body language.
Outside, the rain had begun pouring heavily. Like it or not, both of them would have to spend the night indoors. "Oh my, it is raining. How about this, dears? You share your room, but I'll assign another room to one of you first thing tomorrow. How does that sound?" Konan found herself looking at him, and him looking at her direction. She could as well have guessed what was going through his mind. But she knew that was an opportunity for her, to learn more about Konoha, and Haruno Sakura.
"We'll take it," they said together before looking at each other again. The woman laughed in delight and moved towards the stairs, motioning for them to follow her. He followed almost immediately. "Satoshi, take out an extra futon!" a teenage boy around the age of fourteen appeared from a door behind the counter a few seconds later, carrying a mattress with a pillow.
"Miss, are you going to fill in room 7? The only room left right now?" he asked looking very interested. She nodded. "With that guy?" she nodded though this time reluctantly. "That room was reserved for couples who would like to have their honeymoon. It is very special. I am sure you and him would find it very, romantic," he grinned boyishly, that reminded her of Tobi.
"Yes, I am staying in room 7. But I am not feeling lovey-dovey right now, I have only known him for five minutes and wished that I haven't and you are barely of age to talk about romantic. Now, keep it shut," he quickly quiet down and increased his pace, scared to walk beside her alone.
They walked along the long hallway and stopped at the room at the very end of the hall. The woman opened the door and welcomed them inside. Satoshi just entered, dumped the futon and left immediately.
The room was very spacious and clean. The walls were painted with light green colour. A low table was placed in the middle of the room facing the balcony, a dim lamp over it. A desk and a book shelf stashed in one corner on the right side. On the left side a large closet was placed and at the end of it was a door that leads to the bathroom. The lighting was unexceptionally dim, emanating a romantic feeling, though she really hated to admit it.
"Well folks. Enjoy your stay," the woman clasped her hands together and closed the door. "Don't worry. We will!" he called back and put down his backpack. Konan went to the farthest end of the room and put down her bag. "This is my space and over there is yours. No stepping into the other's space," she said sternly, trying to emphasize her point. "Yeah, yeah whatever," he brushed her off, not once looking up from a small, orange book. Konan had a feeling she would be really pissed off by him sooner or later.
"Leader-sama, there is no sign of Konan anywhere in this country," Zetsu reported calmly, opposite to Pein who was pacing up and down in the hideout. "Of course you wouldn't. Konan is not stupid. She would stay away from forests, knowing Zetsu's advantage. I bet she is already in the Wind Country right now, where the only person who knew the way well was Sasori," Kakuzu spoke out his opinion.
"Right now, Konan is our most dangerous enemy. She knew everything about us, our fighting styles, secret techniques, weaknesses and advantages-". "Do you really think she would turn us to our enemies? Konan might not seem like it, but she is a very loyal person. Once she laid her loyalty on our side, she would never betray us," Kisame suddenly spoke up.
Itachi opened his eyes and looked directly at his partner. "You seemed so sure about that, Kisame," he noted. Pein looked at them both. Something popped into his mind. "Well, it is set then. Itachi, Kisame your next mission is bring Konan back," Itachi looked up in alarm. Kisame just exhaled lightly.
"Whatever you do, bring her back safe and sound, alive. If she refused to with you, then use force. Do you can or do you cannot?" he asked both of them for conformation. Itachi looked at Kisame for any answer. When he found none, he turned back to the leader. "Yes, we can," Pein handed them a scroll. "Good luck," he wished them. Itachi rose from his seat and set out, Kisame on his tail.
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