Uncle Shikaku meets me at the base of the Hokage tower. We walk in silence to the top floor. (Seriously, why isn't there an elevator?) The secretary just waves us in.
When we walked in, it was Namikaze Minato behind the desk. Well there's one question answered. Also, thank the gods because Danzo is going to have to deal with Namikaze fucking Minato instead of his old friend.
Therefore, the Uchihas should be fine, and Itachi won't be manipulated into killing his entire family.
"Well, Yoruka, you did a great service to the village last night," Minato starts.
"Actually, with all due respect Hokage-sama, I didn't do anything special. I just distracted an apparent teenager while I waited for help," I interrupt.
"Yoruka, you are seven. At your age that is an incredible accomplishment, even for the notoriously intelligent Nara clan. Due to your resourcefulness and maturity, I have a mission for you!" Damn it, I don't want extra work. "The intruder you came across last night was actually a former Konoha nin we thought was dead. He's been manipulated by an enemy of the village, so we want to rehabilitate him. The problem is, he refuses to speak with any of our professional psychologists." Ok, so Obito doesn't want a Yamanaka in his head. Understandable.
"So, in conclusion, we want you to talk to him. Befriend him, if you will," Minato explains with a bright smile, like he can't think of why anyone would refuse this.
I eye both him and my uncle suspiciously, "Why can't someone he knew before we thought he died do it? Wouldn't that make more sense, instead of you know, the person who irritated him until he got caught?" I question.
Minato sighs, "Normally yes, but the person who was responsible for turning him against Konoha also turned him against his previous teammates. So, our only options are someone completely unfamiliar or you. You would be the better option, as you're small and not a shinobi."
"How troublesome, I suppose I don't have a choice then," I say as I pinch the bridge of my nose. Uncle Shikaku chokes in surprise.
"Wow, Yoruka. I thought you didn't want to contribute to the Nara stereotype," he coughs.
"Some situations require the phrase to adequately describe my feelings on the matter," I sniff.
"To get back to the matter at hand," Minato interrupts our playful squabble, "the person you're going to be talking to is Uchiha Obito, Hound will escort you to where you will be talking to him and protect you if the situation calls for it."
I walk into what appears to be an interrogation room, Hound right beside me, to see Uchiha Obito cuffed to the table. I assume the cuffs are chakra suppressants because otherwise he could just Kamui away.
"Well, well, well, Minato-Sensei sends an actual child to try and get me to come back to Konoha. How foolish, I could kill you where you stand, brat,"
Obito laughs, and I feel Hound stiffen next to me.
I scoff, "Traditional intimidation tactics, threaten the interrogator to shift the balance of power in your favor. Unfortunately for you, I'm not here to get information, so I'm not being left wrongfooted by not having power over you. Also, if you really wanted me dead, you would have killed me as soon as you saw me last night. I'm Yoruka by the way, I'm here to befriend you." I plop down into the seat across from Obito.
He looks at me consideringly, "So kid, how're you going to do it? Talk my ear off everyday until I get so annoyed that I cooperate?"
I grin, "Nah," I bite my finger to draw blood and summon Rai, who's still juvenile and cute, "I'm going to bribe you with cats. Every Uchiha I've ever met likes cats, even Fugaku, and you're an Uchiha." I hear Hound snort. I shoot a conspiratory look at Obito, "Dog people, am I right?"
Obito, to my amazement, and apparently his as well, cracks up, "Oh my... gods, Bakashi, where did you find her? She's- she's hilarious!" He manages to say between fits of laughter. "And yes kid, I do like cats," Obito says after he manages to pull himself together.
I shoot a look at Hound, who I know damn well is Hatake Kakashi, "Is that your name? Bakashi? A bit cruel don't you think?" Obito devolves into a fit of laughter once again, and I swear I hear a long suffering sigh come from Hound's direction.
This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.