I walked out onto the busy streets of the little village my blue eyes scanning the area.
Old habits die hard I always presumed, being a shinobi or a former one I should say kept me on edge.
Of course no one in this village knew of my past to them I was simply Tohru, the pretty girl that kept to herself.
A pro of our clan was the incredible gene pool, my only flaw was the fact my eyes were blue.
Those I had inherited from my mother, they made me stand out from the rest of my former family.

It had been branded a disgrace at first but the clan members had later accepted my father had married someone who was not from the clan.
At the academy it did give me trouble, I was not a full Uchiha so I was probably just a weak girl.
I had fought hard to prove I was not weak, and just as much a member as my best friends at the time, Itachi and Shisui.
Not long after graduation people accepted me as who I was, Uchiha Hotaru.
Those day were long gone, so were the care free days after.

Taking a left turned I walked down the dusty sand path to the tea shop I now worked.
The village I lived now was nothing compared to the city of Konoha, which was always full of live.
At night the streets were deserted, completely empty but it did not bother me much, I was never one to enjoy the nightlife anyway, I was more of a loner with few friends.

"Tohru" I heard someone from behind me shout.
I stopped to turn and saw a huffing Gaia who bended over trying to catch her breath I smiled she was so lazy it was beyond funny hence the condition a small jog left her.
"Yes" I inquired with a soft voice.
I did not believe it was necessary to speak loudly or ever raising your voice, the calm and level head attitude always seem more intimidating.
"Wait up for a second" She heaved as she straightened up and grinned at me.
I quirked my eyebrow as I waited for her to speak.
"The girls and I planned a girl night tonight at my place I want you to come" Her grin never faltered as she spoke.
I visibly cringed at her words and already started my head, she opened her mouth to speak but I cut her off.
"You know that is not my scene Gaia, I appreciate the fact you asked me but I would much rather keep to myself" I said as I turned to continue my way.
"If you will excuse me I am already late" I continued onward and judging by the footsteps behind me she followed swiftly.
Shaking my head at her persistence I just figured I would not say anything if she didn't.

Ducking my head slightly I entered the tea shop, the place was already filling up with older people.
For just a small town this place had good business.
Swiftly I grabbed my apron from behind the counter.
"Good morning" I greeted the elderly owner who passed me a warm smile.
"Good morning Tohru, let's do our best today" She spoke in her hoarse voice.
"Yes madam" I nodded returning her warm smile with one of my own.

By lunchtime it was getting more crowded, many kind of people passed through here even other shinobi.
I stared at them with envy, wishing I could be like them but instead I was serving them tea and dango's.
Sighing I leaned against the counter, for now everyone was satisfied.

"Tohru" I immediately recognized Nagami's voice from behind me.
Had time really passed that fast, Nagami took my apron as I handed to her as she took over from me.
Time had flown by I thought to myself as I poured myself a cup of green tea and placed some dango on a plate.
Taking place at and empty table behind some Kirigakure shinobi I closed my eyes to relax.

"Did you hear, it seems the Akatsuki are making a move" One of the men whispered.
I frowned keeping my eyes closed and sipped from my hot tea, trying h not to give any indication I was listening in on the conversation.
"It seems Hoshigaki Kisame and Uchiha Itachi were spotted somewhere" He continued still whispered.
I nearly choked on my tea my face turning red from the lack of oxygen as I coughed.
The men turned to me but before they could speak I had stood from my seat and made my way outside.

What was he up to now?