Chapter 23

AN: Kishimoto owns all except my characters-Kiminari, and Kimiko, and later characters. Also I'm probably not going to follow any of the story line except a few small things. I may take the characters outside their natural personalities, but that's because it's my story, and it'll add to it. Another thing: since I'm not following the story line of the series- All main (good) characters will start out the same age as they should be, but even though the Akatsuki will be around, the war will not happen until later; if it does at all. Again this is because I'm making up my own story line; it gets kinda boring when nothing has changed and, you readers would be able to guess what was going to happen all the time. So, enjoy, and please comment, review, rate, whatever you wanna do. :D

P.S. I don't like to go into detail to tell you things most of you already know, and if you don't already know them, then it's best I don't tell you.

PPS In mine -since I'll do what I like- Tobi(Obito) and Madara are both in control of the Akatsuki-lead by the later of the two. Also, Madara has already found a way to keep young, but not like that creeper Orochimaru-No little kids or young adults involved. XP

"Very well, Kimiko." WHAT?! HE ALREADY KNEW MY NAME?! He smirked seeing that I had immediately tensed up. "My name is Madara Uchiha. I believe I am your father."

I burst into laughter. This guy was just some creeper trying to get money, a place to live, and a name for himself. I was crying from laughter when I asked, "You know, that's not what Madara looks like, right?" I gestured to his overall appearance. "If you're going to use genjutsu, you should probably do your research."

"You do realize that I look completely different, without the genjutsu, right?" He asked mocking me. "Did it ever occur to you that I didn't want to be recognized?"

I replied just a mockingly, "If Madara did not want to be seen, then he would not have been; and if you were going to reveal yourself to me anyway, then why the disguise? I wasn't aware the great Madara Uchiha liked to announce himself so theatrically." I continued to laugh and cry. "If you really are Madara, then forgive me being so blunt, but 'Father', you must be really stupid and vain if this is how you introduce yourself to people."

"You are most definitely your mother's daughter. Fine, have it your way." He ended the genjutsu; it really was him.

I tried to subdue my laughter, but it only grew more. "I am so sorry, but it's even funnier knowing that my second assumption is true, instead of the first."

"You, child, are treading on very thin ice."

"OOOHHH," I laughed. "So?" I asked, my laughter halting; nobody threatened me. He might be ten or more times stronger than me, but I wouldn't go down without a fight. He saw the abruptness of the change in my attitude and smiled.

"I guess you're my child too." I smiled back smugly and stood. At least he understood that I wouldn't take threats and I knew how to get on his nerves; we already seemed to be developing a normal father-daughter relationship.

"So, is chicken and rice OK?" I asked walking to the counter. "I've probably got enough inarizushi to heat up and throw in too."

"If you're a decent cook, then that sounds nice." He said walking over to help me. "Your mother would never allow me to sit idle while she cooked, and I normally wouldn't allow myself." He stated, while he began to cut the chicken. "If you don't mind, I actually came here to ask you something."

"I don't." I replied simply.

"Would you like to come with me?"

"Where?" I asked dumbfounded. He waited a moment, as his question sunk in and I remembered why he'd left. I'd also heard rumor that he was the leader of the Akatsuki, but up until now, that was only rumor. "What if I say no?" I asked conversationally.

"I had hoped you wouldn't say that. However, I'm at a three way tie of what to do if that is the answer. I haven't decided if I should use your connections as a tool against you, or if I should use your name. Then again, I had thought about simply kidnapping you, but I thought, it's really your choice." He smirked.

"You really are awful, you know?" I thought for a moment. "What's in it for me if I do come?"

He chuckled. "Well, we get to be a family, and I had hoped you would start your own. You see, one other survivor of the Uchiha massacre -well, actually one of the few who helped make it happen- has a son not two years older than you. I figured, if you met him and decided you liked him, well, then you two could move back here and restart the clan. If you decided you didn't like each other, then I would send you back here as well; I don't exactly want you in harm's way. Either way it works out in your favor."

"And why did you plan it that way?" I asked.

"Because, the clan comes first, and as long as you marry someone strong, without a conflicting kekei genkei, then I'll be glad you have started an effort in rebuilding the clan. Also, to tell you the truth, I don't know what I would do if you met the same fate as your mother." He said a bit softer. Though is face was stone set and serious, I could tell he meant it.

"So either way, I pretty much get to do what I want. What will I do for the Akatsuki while I'm there?" I asked, wondering to myself.

"Probably not much. If you wish to go on missions, you may, but only if I allow it. Along with at least attempting to get to know Kazuma, you may do as you wish. I do hope you'll agree, not only would it be easier for both of us, but it would make me very happy."

I thought for a moment. He was right, it would be easier to simply agree. Besides, I hadn't even thought of how I was going to meet someone who's talents and kekei genkei were compatable with mine; I might as well give it a try. I nodded. "How long will I be there?"

"We'll give it a year or so. If you're not happy, I'll try to find a way for the two of you to return here and you may each chose who you like."

"OK, deal." I highly doubted I'd like the guy anyway, but at least I would probably learn a few things from my father. "Now how are we going to make me disappear?" I asked with a mischievous smirk.

AN: Don't forget about the drawing entries! If you would like, I'm starting a competition. Just send me a link in the reviews, or on private messaging of a drawing, sketch, or painting of your favorite characters from my stories. You may include characters that are from the actual universe, but all entries must include at least one of the stories OCs. I'll start the first drawing on March 1, but if you're just reading, don't worry. I plan to continue this for a while