RefleR (guest) – The fact that I'm updating this fast is because I wanted to. ;) So don't worry, just relax and enjoy the read because in the end I'll be rewarded too. :D
kiko8o – Of course he wouldn't die! No Izuna dying on me, oh no! That'll be horrible for Madara and Shisui. :O As for Hashisui, well, the poll is going to give me a reflection of what the readers think but in the end I'm going to decide. I feel so evil. :p Of course Mito will be there too but later, much later. :)
Sylencia – I know right, it was kind of anti-climatic but I just got fed up with the two and decided to Ameterasu them. :p Hihi, me loved that scene too, of course there will be more Madara-and-Izuna-stalking, they are the Creepy Duo. :p I found that very cute too, I decided to make this the end of the war, a beautiful reunion, Uchiha and Senju helping each other to save Uchiha Izuna. And that's why I made Shisui train Madara and Izuna to heal. I'm pretty smart, ne? :p We'll see how Shisui will be with Tobirama. For now enjoy the read and thank you very much for the nice reviews and support! I love you! ^.^
PS. I know I'm amazing, three chapters, I even surprised myself. :D
intricatesimplicity92 – Madara is a nice guy, stern and stubborn but a nice guy who loves his siblings so much that he would sacrifice everything to save them. I love his personality. Long live happy ending! For once I want Madara to have some love in his life. All the stories I read about Madara is so sad. Hihi, as for Mito, if Shisui is going to be paired with Hashirama then there is Madara, Tobirama and Izuna to choose. Who run the world? Girl does! :D Thank you for the compliment and the review! I appreciate it! :D
SilverIcy – Oh wow, champagne shower! Loved it! From now on it'll be quite different from the canon version, you'll see some similarities but there will be more differences, big big differences! :D Of course, Shisui must bow to me for granting her that beautiful day, and of course things won't play out as canon. I feel honoured that you bow to me but really, you don't need to. :D I'm glad you're enjoying it so much, I appreciate all your nice review!
GamingBoar – Don't forget Butsuma, no one liked those two, dirty mean child-abusing people. I really love to write about Madara and Izuna's overprotectiveness, I really do. :p Their reunion will be filled with so much fluff your teeth will literally rot. Joking, you got nice teeth. ;D Some Tobi/Shisui teasing, no problem! Another request, oh faithful reader of mine. :D Thank you for the vote! And the review, I appreciate your support! :D
Kasai no Oni – I'm glad you enjoyed that chapter, enjoy this one too! ^.^
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Jane Doe (guest) – Haha, you're really funny! I love to read your reviews, they make me smile and laugh randomly and then my siblings ask me what's so funny about it. And then I just wave them off, giggling to myself. Their faces are priceless, they think I'm a demon too. Hihi. :p Thank you Shisui's personality really rocks! I love her and her brothers and Hashi and Tobi! I love everyone! You too! ^.^ Yeah, I just got fed up with Tajima and Butsuma and killed them like that, meh, oh well. At least they are dead. :p Oh Madara and Izuna will be facing her rebellious phase starting from now. Poor them, I'll violate and rape their sanity. *insert evil laugh* Oh poor you! If your heart did stop I would have sent Shisui to restart your heart, she'll love to do since I commanded her. ;) Hihi, have a nice dream. Greetings from the half-alien-half-demon called ET-king! :D Thank you for the nice review, I appreciate you kind words, I really do! Enjoy another chapter!
ashala – Thank you for your kind words! We'll see for the pairing, the poll will be almost close. I'll update even faster, yosh! :p Hihi, thank you for the review, enjoy another chapter! ^.^
SkinnyLegs – Oh my, did you made an account just for me? If so, I'm honoured, really, you R.O.C.K! If not, then you're still awesome! Shisui is an awesome kunoichi, doing everything ninja-style! Boo-yah! Begone Tajima and Butsuma! Yay for the female revolution! Go Uchiha women, go, go! Hihi, poor Shisui and her brothers I'm messing with their mind! I'm so evil! :p Just don't die laughing, I need you. ;D From now on the story will be even more awesome than canon, ok, maybe I'm beginning to grow an even much bigger ego! But thank you for the nice review, I appreciate your support! ^.^
treavellergirl – Yay, the very first happy ending for the Uchiha, like it should be! :D I'll see what I can do about the Uzumaki's, I like them too much to let something happen about them. How else could Naruto be born? Thank you for the review, I appreciate the support! :D
Melibooobomb (guest) – Thank you! *blushes* I've counted your vote on Tobirama's, so don't worry! ;D I appreciate your support.
wazaaa (guest) – Hihi, I love Izuna too! I've counted your vote on Tobirama's too! Thank you for your support and kind words! :D
So here are the ages for the ones that are confused, for this chapter only:
Uchiha Madara=19 years to 20 years old
Uchiha Izuna=17 years to 18 years old
Uchiha Shisui=14 years to 15 years old
Dear readers, I placed a poll on my profile where you, as the readers, could decide who Shisui should be paired with. I would appreciate it if you guys could spare a few seconds to click on my profile and then the poll! Thank you!
The poll result till now are (+ 4 guests):
Shisui/Hashirama=15
Shisui/Tobirama=15
The poll will be closed and it was a tie for all those who are curious. So, only my choice will be left, you'll see who Shisui will be paired with.
Era of the Warring States
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By Angelbloodlover
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~ It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
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Aristotle Onassis
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Chapter 14: Peace Treaty
After the entire fight had finished, Shisui, Hashirama and her brothers started healing everyone, sadly some hadn't survive the fight but most of them had survived and with great spirit, Uchiha and Senju parted. It was time to bury the past, it was time to embrace peace, it was time to start a new life.
Shisui looked up at the starry sky, wiping off a lone tear, "The impossible became the possible."
Shisui looked at the opposite of hers, all proud Senju's wearing peaceful smiles, their hearts and minds at ease. She lifted her expensive-looking kimono that Madara had bought her, and smiled softly, looking at Madara who was holding Hashirama's hand firmly, both sporting their trademark smirk or smile.
She shuddered out a breath, her heart beating wildly when Hashirama glanced at her, a bright smile on his face. She returned the gesture, smiling so wide her cheeks actually hurt. Glancing at her brother, she grabbed his hand, squeezing it, "We did it, Izuna-nii, peace.."
He smiled softly at her, wiping the lone tear away, just like he had done when she was healing him. He placed a tender kiss on her forehead, eye smiling at her, "Yes, we did it, imouto."
She giggled like a little girl, enclosing her arms around the surprised Izuna, "No more blood! No more war! Peace!" He laughed loudly while the rest was staring at her with tilted heads, smile evident on their faces. Even Madara and Hashirama was smiling at her cheerfulness.
Her eyes locked with Tobirama who was staring at her with a thoughtful frown, as if he was trying to decipher her. Hesitantly, she smiled at him, she felt no anger, no hate, no nothing, only admiration and wonder for this person. True, he had injured her brother to the verge of death but Izuna had survived, he was still breathing and laughing and being Izuna.
An eye for an eye.
A life for a life.
He had saved her father and for that she would forgive him, now the score was settled. She grinned widely at him, winking at him, to which he looked away with confusion, but was that a blush on his cheeks? No way, no it couldn't be. It must be her imagination. Looking back at Izuna, she pulled him closer to her, laughing loudly, releasing her entire frustration and pain, "For peace!" She shouted loudly, lifting her arms in the air.
Madara glanced at her and did the same, rising his locked arms with Hashirama, repeating together, "For peace!"
And the crowd followed suit, cheering loudly and with sheer happiness, "For peace!"
"You suck at formal ceremonies." Madara deadpanned but she could see the mirth shining in his eyes. She looked closer at him, making him raise his eye brows at her closeness, "Is there something you need?"
Shisui observed him, there was something wrong with him but what…?
Then a light bulb appeared on her head, "You're not frowning!" She shouted in shock, gaining some attention from the attendants. Laughing sheepishly, she waved them off, "Sorry…"
Madara rolled his eyes at her, whacking her on her head, "I don't like repeating myself but you suck at formal parties." Then his eyes softened, "You really do look beautiful, too beautiful actually." He smirked, brushing her bangs behind her ear, "I already got Senju's and Uchiha's asking for your hand." He frowned unhappily, "I refused them all."
"Obviously." Shisui muttered under her breath.
He ignored her smartass comment, "I don't like it, it's getting on my nerves."
"Why?" She asked in confusion, "I mean I don't mind marrying someone if that person is nice."
He shook his head, "No, you're still so young, besides, all of them were pompous bastards that want to marry you for power."
She smiled gently, leaning on his hand, he really was a sweetheart, "I may not say it a lot but you're the best brother one could ask for." She kissed his hand, holding it fondly against her cheek.
"Share some love with me too." Izuna's voice reached her ears.
She opened her arms, "Group hug!" and Izuna rolled his eyes but he still accepted the hug. Squealing loudly, she squeezed them, trying to push her entire energy into the hug. When she released them, Madara smirked down at her, she was still growing while he was already near his twenty. "How do you feel?"
"I feel on the verge of exploding! Really!" She sighed in bliss, leaning against Madara's torso, "We finally achieved my dream, peace and a village, just like back then, aniki." He hummed in response, holding her in place. She took his hand and Izuna's, "Together."
They inclined their heads, both smiling fondly at her.
Shisui was looking around, observing the many important and strong Senju she had seen during the battle. It was weird not to take a fight stance when she noticed them since it was literally ingrained in her head. Many attendants had appeared in front of her, talking to her about political concepts. It was really boring and the worst was, she didn't even glimpse Hashi-kun!
This party sucked, she knew that things would go like this but seriously this boring. The only thing they talked about were how many ground they would get, the political power, organization, system, and so on. Sure, she conversed with them about the future Konoha but dear Kami, she had to keep her eyes open.
She pushed against her toes, reaching towards a blooming sakura, finding it perfect for Sachiko who loved sakura dearly. Why was she still so damn sho- "Whoa!" She yelped when someone pushed her up and looking down, she found none other than Hashirama. "Hashirama-kun!" She squealed, her cheeks burning up, "It's not fair, I'm so damn short!"
He chuckled softly and looking up she noticed that the pretty flower was in her reach. She pulled the flower and motioned for him to put her down. When she was on the ground, she looked at him, grinning brightly, "Hey, did I even congratulate you for becoming the head clan?"
"No you didn't." He answered with a cheeky grin.
"Well," Shisui started innocently, "Congratulations!" She shouted loudly, wrapping her arms around his waist and placing her ear against his heart, "I'm proud of you." She whispered softly, hearing the steady hum of his heart.
Hashirama took the sakura from her hands and with gentleness he placed it behind her ear, staring into her black orbs. Shisui watched with wide eyes as he stroked her cheek, a tender smile on his face, "I missed you."
She didn't know why her cheeks were heating up like that, and the way he was looking at her, "H-Hashirama-kun?"
"Hmm?"
Gulping, she blinked her eyes, "I-I missed you too."
"Really?" He questioned her, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
"Of course!" She answered firmly, her eyes locking with his, "I missed you so damn much my heart ached when I couldn't even reach you!" Frustrated tears rolled down, "I-I was so s-scared that I would n-never see you a-again…" She hiccupped, grabbing his hands, "Y-You're my best friend, I love you." She ended with a gentle kiss on his cheek.
Just like back then.
He wiped off the tears with his thumb, "I wanted to show you something."
Shisui blinked her eyes, "Show me?"
"Yes, close your eyes, I'll take you there." He answered, a secretive smile tugging on his lips.
She sighed forcefully but obeyed anyway closing her eyes. The smell of wood invaded her nostrils and she relaxed in his arms when he pulled her towards him, using the body flicker technique to teleport towards his secret place. His hot breath tickled her cheek and she wondered what he was doing, "Hashi-kun?"
"You can open your eyes now."
When onyx black eyes fluttered open, she gasped in shock, her eyes tearing up, "Hashirama-kun!"
He smirked when he saw her flustered, shocked look and then she cried again, holding his hand as she walked till she stopped in front of the cliff. "I-I have no w-words to describe how I-I feel…"
"You don't need to say anything, your eyes are already saying enough." His eyes softened as he looked down where people where already building Konoha's infrastructure, squeezing her hand. "A village where everyone can live peacefully."
She nodded, leaning against his shoulder, "I like the sound of it."
Peace, Shisui mused, was starting to become her favourite word, before that it used to be self-sacrifice. But enough was enough. She had sacrificed her previous life, this time she would enjoy her second chance at life.
Shisui looked up at the clear-blue sky, after Hashirama had shown her the future Hokage mountain, they had talked further, joking with each other, acting like they used to act when they were children. Unfortunately, he had to leave when a Senju messenger had appeared, he did so reluctantly.
Now, she was here all alone, wanting to get away from all the ruckus. Madara was probably with Hashirama and Izuna, she knew she had to be there too but she felt like sitting on the cliff and watching her Konoha. She felt that she had to stay here.
"I know you're there, Tobirama-kun." She whispered softly but she knew that he would hear her.
The future Nidaime Hokages figure appeared, walking towards her still figure, "Your sensory skills are good." He praised her, stopping next to her sitting form as he looked down on Konoha.
Shisui inclined her head in acknowledgement, "Thank you," Averting her eyes towards him, "Tobirama-kun, is there a reason you're here?"
He glanced at her, his eyes guarded, "I came here to apologi-" She interrupted him, standing up in one smooth move, which reminded Tobirama of elegancy. "No need to apologize, what was done in the past is done. We are starting from anew, like a clean slate." She locked her onyx black eyes with his ruby-red eyes, which reminded her of the Sharingan but more beautiful, "From now on we're acquaintances, no, comrades." She nodded, smiling at him as she reached her hand out, waiting for him.
He smirked, shaking his head, "You're the weirdest Uchiha I've ever met." and closed his calloused, large hands around his.
"I'll take that as a compliment." She winked at him, giggling, "Oh!" She gasped suddenly, making Tobirama frown, "That last attack of yours that you used again I-Izuna-nii. Wasn't that through space-time Ninjutsu?"
He raised a brow, looking thoroughly impressed, "You noticed that? Impressive, not many connected it with space-time Ninjutsu but true, it is. Why do you ask?"
"Well, you see," She grabbed the scroll from her kimono, using her blood a stack of papers appeared out of nowhere, "I'm having troubles with my Hiraishin no Jutsu and I was wondering if you could help me out?" She asked meekly at the end, this was Senju Tobirama and she felt so tiny next to him.
He took the drafts, reading them one by one, a chuckle actually escaping his lips, "This is really impressive, the idea, the seal, everything." He glanced at her, a smirk tugging at his lips and right then and there Shisui thought she was seeing the most beautiful men in the world. "I will help you, guide you with the seal but I won't tell you what you're doing wrong."
She groaned burying her face in her hands, "Come on! Don't be so mean!"
"That will be cheating, Shisui-san." He answered smugly, mirth shimmering in his eyes.
She scrunched her nose at that formal suffix, "Please, call me Shisui-chan or the magnificent Shunshin no Shisui, your choice."
He raised his eye brows, "What's the third option?"
She giggled at that, finding him very funny. But Tobirama was being serious, although hearing her giggle was a bonus, "I was actually thinking to call you chibi."
"Nani?!" Shisui squealed, her cheeks heating up, "I'm not little, I'm still growing!"
"Sure you are."
"I am!" She countered, glaring at him, "You're mean, I prefer the old Tobirama-kun."
"You mean the one who tried to beat you up?" He asked in bewilderment and clear confusion.
She shook her head, "No, actually I prefer th-" "Here you are." Shisui gulped, feeling as if she was meeting her death, "I-Izuna-nii…"
Izuna was standing there, a deep frown marring his face and arms crossed as he glared at the two of them, "What are you doing here all alone?" He narrowed his eyes at Tobirama, "Tobirama."
"Izuna." Whoa… she could feel the tension bottling up between the two, maybe it would be better to leave before it would run out of hand. She collected her drafts, looking with apologetic eyes at Tobirama, "Tobirama-kun, maybe you would like to meet tomorrow same time?"
At those words, she felt the killer intent rise to an unhealthy level.
Tobirama stiffened, wary eyes glancing at Izuna but he nodded hesitantly, "I can make some time free. Where do you want to meet?"
She glowed in happiness and Tobirama inwardly was confused, "We can meet here. It's relaxing and beautiful, don't you think?"
He hummed in agreement, "Alright then. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Thank you for helpin-" "Guiding." He interrupted her with a crooked smirk, "I'll be seeing you oh magnificent Shunshin no Shisui." With that he left her standing there with a face as red as cherry. Strangely, her heart was beating wildly but why? Then she glanced at Izuna who looked ready to rip her to shreds. "Izuna-nii, what a coincidence…"
"You have three seconds to tell me what you were doing?"
Shisui squeaked and flickered away, hoping to survive her brother who was roaring from the inside.
"Alright girls, show me some girl power!" Shisui encouraged, looking at her students one by one as they ran towards the tree, climbing it up till they reached the top. There they walked on the tree till they reached the vast ground. She nodded, impressed, "Very good ladies."
They smirked at her, their back straight.
"Now, I want you all to do the leaf exercise while walking on the water." Some of them frowned at than and others were anxious, the water-walking was one of the hardest task they had and on top of that they had to combine it with the leaf exercise. Shisui was not easy to please, she was stern and ruthless.
"Rya-chan, you're going first." Her mother's best friend nodded seriously, grabbing a leaf and padding towards the water, not a single drop of nervousness was evident on her eyes.
Shisui watched how Rya placed the leaf on her finger, making it twirl as she stepped on the water, nervous breaths holding in, and then she stayed on top of the water. With an impressed nod, Shisui marked Rya as a capable medical-nin, her chakra control was absolutely amazing. Rya clearly would have been a talented kunoichi if she had been trained.
Rya smiled softly at her, wiping off her sweat as she stood on the opposite side, the side of the successors. Till now there were ten capable of becoming a medical-nin, Setsu included.
"Aniki! Let me out or I'll smash the box!" Shisui threatened, ramming her fists against the chest that her brother had stuffed her in.
He growled lowly, "Forget it! You're not going to meet Tobirama!"
Fed up with him, she moved chakra towards her fist but noticed that she couldn't utilize chakra, "Nani?!"
"I see you noticed you can't use chakra. Did you really think I wouldn't take precautions?" He smirked as he heard her angry shrieks, her punches trembling the wooden chest but not enough to destroy it. Smirking slyly, he continued reading over his papers, marking them with his signature. He had all day, no need to worry for anything important.
Tobirama noticed that the sun was starting to get down, time to meet with the mysterious Uchiha girl. He couldn't decipher Shisui, she was totally different from any Uchiha's he had encountered. Picking up some notes that she could find very useful, he flickered towards their meeting spot.
Shisui sighed in annoyance, wondering when her brother would get his ass off the chest, "You stupid annoying brother! Wait till I get out of here!" She dropped her hands down and felt something bulky under her beautiful kimono, she had opted to wear them since her battle armour wasn't needed anymore. Feeling sadistic, she pulled out the kunai and tried to locate his behind, she would play 'Pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey' with her lovely aniki.
She pushed all her force behind it, giggling ominously.
Madara jumped in the air the moment he heard the soaring kunai and looked with wide eyes as a kunai was busted out the chest and then Shisui slammed the chest open, looking with furious eyes at him. He chuckled in humour, "I won't let you leave."
"Really?" She disappeared and he followed after her, paper work already forgotten. When he had appeared there his eyes widened, "Kami no…"
There stood Matsu with a lecherous, perverted grin, waiting for him. And then Shisui appeared behind him, quickly tying him with resistant chakra, and pushed him towards Matsu. He could only gape in horror as Matsu started fondling him. "Shisui! Don't you dare! Sh- Noooo!"
Tobirama frowned in annoyance. Weren't Uchiha strict when it came to their appointments? He sighed softly and dusted himself off, wondering why he had agreed to this appointment. It was obvious she just wanted to make him wait. Shaking his head, he turned around, flickering back to his place.
"Otouto, you're back? I thought you would have stayed out much longer." Hashirama frowned when he noticed Tobirama's dark look. "What happened?" He asked in worry.
When he turned to look at Hashirama, he glared, "Should there be something wrong?"
"Err…I don't know, you tell me."
"Everything is absolutely peachy." He answered, sitting on the ground with a clearly look-at-me-and-I'll-kill-you-look.
Hashirama decided to keep quiet, his brother looked ready to kill anyone who dared to question him more.
When Shisui appeared there, she panted loudly, looking around, "Tobirama-kun, I'm sor-Tobirama-kun?" She looked around but found no sign of him. Her eyes narrowed and she saw a piece of paper, probably forgotten and when she picked it up, she gasped in horror. This was notes to help her with her jutsu. Dear Kami how long did he wait for her?
"Shit! He must be pissed!" She swallowed loudly and flickered towards their house, one that Hashirama had temporary built. When she arrived there, she looked around, seeing Hashirama working on his paperwork, "Hashi-kun! Did you see Tobirama-kun?"
He raised his eye brows, "Yes, he is in the backyard training."
"Did he look angry?" She meekly asked, dreading the moment to walk up to him.
He frowned, "He looked ready to kill me…" His eyes narrowed, "What did you do?"
She squealed, "I-I didn't do anything! Madara locked me up in a chest and refused to let me go! He thought I had a date with Tobirama-kun!" She was ready to burst out in tears, her brothers were so stupid.
Hashirama laughed loudly, "Good luck, you'll need it." He motioned towards the back yard and she nodded in gratitude, walking towards him. She saw him half-naked, fighting against a dummy training, no destroying the dummy. Reluctantly, she showed herself to him but he still ignored her.
"Tobirama-kun, I'm so sorr-" "Out." He hissed angrily, not even glancing at her direction. Her heart dropped at that but she wouldn't give up. "Plea-" He turned around, furious red eyes staring at her, it felt as he was electrocuting her with those red, piercing eyes, "Out."
She shook her head and walked stubbornly towards him, facing his wrath, which was scary, she was even impressed that she dared to do that. She took out the paper he had forgotten, smoothing the wrinkles and handed it to him, "I apologize for my tardiness, Tobirama-kun b-" "Stop talking to me as if you know me." He spat harshly, glaring at her.
She was shocked by his sudden reaction, she didn't talk differently to him, what was he spewing about. Confusion and bewilderment were clear in his eyes.
"You don't know me." He continued, eyes in slits.
She took another step forward and his eyes glowered fiercely but Shisui wouldn't give up. "How can I make up to you?" She asked softly and sincerely, "I'm really sorry for ditching you, I have no ill intentions towards you."
He turned his back to her, "I don't have time for little girls like you." and then he flickered away. Shocked, Shisui stood there, not knowing what to do or what to say. Her idol, the one she admired was angry at her, she dropped on her knees, wide eyes still staring at the spot he used to be. "I-I…"
She didn't even register Hashirama's warm arms that had picked her up, nor that he had handed her to a pissed off Madara who softened at the look of his little sister.
Tobirama hated her…
