"You are….Uchiha right?"
_How do you know? - Kira asked after a long pause.
_Well, I have a few reasons - he did not look at her, his hand reached into his jacket's pocket, pulled out a tool, and gave it to her. Kira could sense curse energy embedded within it - First, in 1995, when you were born. The sky turned red and I heard the elders from our clan speaking about a prophecy child.
She did not say anything. She silently took the cursed knife from his hand, and both stepped into the graveyard, alerting the curses.
_I will take the left. - Satoru walked toward the left side of the graveyard, and with one movement, all curses were easily exorcised. He smirked and continued the conversation as if he just killed a fly - Second, the way you used our language back at the Jujutsu Archive, it's like you are from the past. Third, you seem too familiar with the jujutsu technique of the head clans.
Satoru paused and averted his eyes to the right side. Kira was stilling exorcising. Her movements were slow and not strong but each strike was precise, with no extra movement. One by one, slowly but steadily, all curses were exorcised. Satoru could not sense any curse energy.
_Fourth, at the welcome ceremony, you mentioned Uchiha before the speech - this drew her attention as she thought back, she never said anything out loud. She did mumble though - Fifth, also in the ceremony, the wound on your flank, I felt the Reverse Rotation technique on you. My theory is there is a connection between your curse power and the tattoo on your back.
He finished his analysis, everything was perfectly analyzed. All the evidence he listed was pointing to her as an Uchiha. His reasonings were tight so she could not deny any further.
She debated whether telling Gojo Satoru everything was a good idea. Could she trust him? The more people knew about her existence, the easier it would be for Sukuna to find out once he resurrected and killed her before she could regain her power. One thing she learned from living with humans in the modern day was that they could not be trusted. Peace and temptation had corrupted them all.
She remained silent, their eyes met each other. She must admit that Satoru had the most beautiful and memorable Six Eyes she had ever seen. The last one who she used to train with did not have such pretty eyes. She swore that she saw sparks sometimes. Her heart rate increased slightly, her cheek turned pinkish.
_What are you thinking? - realizing the change in her expression, he decided to be bold and played with a few strands of hairs near her temple. He was interested in this girl. She was… intrigued. All the mysteries about her, he wanted to know. Whether she was an Uchiha or not, he did not give a shit. He wanted to know more. What else did she hide beneath that skin?
She did not move away, so he traced his fingers to her jawline. Although he was only 13 years old, he was almost 170 cm which gave him many advantages including staring down at people. He could see all her expressions from this height and he had a very good view of her plump lips.
_You don't trust me? - he asked. His fingers moved to the corner of her mouth, he eyes focuses on her lips. He kinda wanted to have a taste - "Fuck! What are you thinking Satoru?" - he slapped himself mentally.
As Satoru had his own mental battle, so did she.
"You carried the entire Uchiha clan on your shoulder, do not make any reckless decisions!" - Madara's voice echoed in her mind. She had responsibilities, she had a mission to fulfill. She could not risk it, she could not let this feeling, this moment mess up with everything - "Ahh, so tired."
She looked at Satoru who was as still as a statue in front of her. He was waiting and she knew she needed to give him an answer.
_I can help you - he did not give up, his voice was soft.
She chuckled.
_You don't believe me? - his voice sounded hurt.
_You are just a kid - she finally spoke up - what can you do?
_Heh? - he pouted - you were born 6 years after me. Plus, I'm a Grade 1 sorcerer already. Where are you on the chart huh? I will definitely become the strongest sorcerer in history. You should trust…
"I'm sorry Madara, Father, Mother, elders"
_I died 1000 years ago after putting Sukuna, the King of Curses away - she cut Satoru off - I thought I killed him, but Sukuna was a step ahead of me, splitting his soul into 20 fingers. To guarantee Sukuna would be killed appropriately, my soul was bound to be reincarnated if he resurrected. I'm here, so, it's a matter of time before he comes back - Kira stepped away from Satoru, looking at the darkness in front of her and continued - but when I was born again, my power was gone, it was sealed by the 9-tailed fox tattoo in the back as you suggested.
_Nine? I can only count 8 tails left - he stared into her back.
_What? - she was surprised, then thought to herself - "That's right, during the volleyball match earlier, my physical strength somewhat returned. Did I break a seal back then? How did I do that?'"
_Hm, so that means, you will need to break all tails before your power is fully restored. Do you know how to break them?
_No - she shook her head - but Madara said, I know how to. I just cannot remember, all memories from my past life were fuzzy to me after I woke up. Anyway, you know now. I have no option but to trust you. You better not tell anyone. Because…
_Because Sukuna will find out if he resurrects and will kill you before you can break the seal - he finished her sentence, sulking.
"What a kid"
They walked back to the orphanage together from the graveyard in silence.
_Well, good night - she waved and headed inside.
_Are you free this weekend? - Satoru asked.
_Why?
_To go on another date - he winked.
_No.
_Ouch! - he faked holding his heart - then how about having a date at an Uchiha estate? - He knew how to grab her attention - I was told that the Gojo and Uchiha clans were close. When the Uchiha clan disappeared, our clan took over almost all their properties. Fortunately for you, I happen to know where some of them are since I spied on the elders a lot. Do you care to join me?
_Fine! - she agreed almost immediately, reassuring herself that this was only for the sake of gathering information, nothing more - I will see you at the train station, on Saturday, 7 AM sharp.
_Eh….Why 7 AM? - but she already closed the door. He was not a morning person.
Saturday, train station, 7 AM
Two people, one was wide awake and the other was very drowsy.
_Why are we going at 7 AM? - Satoru yawned.
_Waking up early is good for your health - she said rigidly.
_That was what they always say - Satoru couldn't help but yawn again. She knew what he meant by "they." In hindsight, most of her habits nowadays were forged when she was young. Waking up early, sleeping early, training every day, running every day, working on fear and weakness resistance exercises, going on missions, respecting elders, never talking back, etc.
_Then why do you question me? - she got irritated all of a sudden at the realization of the ultimate difference between Satoru and her, he was able to make his own decisions. He was able to do something that she could not and would not dare to do back then.
_Calm down, princess, it's too early for you to be irritated with me - he yawned yet again.
Once they settled on their seats, he put his head on her shoulder and wiggled around until finding the best position before drifting to the slumberland. Where his head and spiky white hair touched her skin felt weird. Her face was heating up at the thought of him being so close. Kira looked down at his sleepy face and waved her hands to ensure he was not awake before sneakily drawing the word "stupid" on his cheek as payback for all the insults. "Hehe. Consider this my present for you."
Kira's Pov
_A blood price must be paid. Fugaku, Mikoto. There is no other way - it's Madara's voice. Wait, I remember this scene. This was before the fight. I need to hear more.
_Kira, wait - a sound next to me urged. But it was too late, I already made a huge thud sound.
_What are you two doing out here, Itachi, Kira - Father was furious at us - and at this hour.
_Ah, I'm sorry Father - the boy Itachi stands in front of me, his arms protectively covering me - we are just passing by. We are leaving right now.
End Pov
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