Chapter 4: The Next
"A Spectator can be crazy and innocent sometimes, because no one knows what's going on in this one's head."
A twelve-year-old Aiko could be seen walking towards a lone house, while in front of it's door he sofly knocked with three consecutive strikes.
Silence
Again, he tapped the door, but with more strength. "Itama"
Again
Again "Itama-nii!"
And Again
"Idiot, Aiko, you're an idiot leaving a 12-year-old kid alone!" Grinding his teeth in annoyance, he try expands his senses to envelop the whole area-
"Ko-chan?" A voice came from his back.
Silence
"Ko-chan! You're back!" The joyous voice exclaimed once more.
Turning around in slow motion, I see Itama with his bright smile.
"I thought something happened to you," Aiko said resentfully to Itama.
"I promise, didn't I?" Itama said as he opened the door. "Come in; let's talk inside."
"So after you leave, I start my training and also take commissions in a nearby village to earn some money to make a living."
A child labor? Nevermind
We talked for several hours about what we did, exchanging information, and other things. I learned from Itama that the ongoing war between the two strongest clans, the Senju and Uchiha, has escalated to a boiling point. Of course, I choose to be honest and also inform Itama of my journey.
*****
After 9 years of watching and remaining on the sidelines, the death of Izuna Uchiha has come, and according to my memory, the Konoha will arise from its glory in the exact year.
If someone looks in our direction, no one will suspect that two young men are observing them; hiding them is a sort of veil made of pure natural energy.
"This war has already claimed countless lives; when will it stop?" Itama quietly mourned.
"Soon, it may not be everlasting, but peace will come."
"Okay, I believe in you, Ko-chan," is a simple answer but carries a heavy meaning.
"Why? Why did you choose to believe in me? When I told you that it was okay for you not to return to your clan, you trusted me. When I said I would return, you waited, and now that I told you that peace is near, you believed, why itama-nii? Why?" Aiko calmly stated, but deep inside he knew he was afraid to know the answer.
Itama Senju merely smiled. "It's a secret, but one day you will know why I chose to do so."
"So secretive, itama-nii!" I didn't pout!
"I won't tell you, even if you use your cute face!" Itama said as he looked away.
"Fine!"
"Hashirama!"
"Madara"
Looking at the raging battlefield, I spot Hashirama and Madara exchanging swords.
"Ko-Chan, what are you going to do?" Itama said as he intently watched the ongoing battle.
"Watching" I answered while observing the battle.
Using the steam as cover, Tobirama uses the Flyring Raijin Slash to end the life of Izuna Uchiha.
*****
Once more, the darkness blankets the sky, the moon rises from slumber, and hundreds of stars twinkle to lighten up the sorrowful sky of the Uchiha clan.
Aiko and Itama can be seen in front of Izuna Uchiha's grave.
"Here lies the body of Madara's younger brother, Izuna."
"How can you be sure, Ko-chan?"
"Nature guides me here," Aiko explained as he traced Izuna Uchiha's name on the tombstone with his finger.
"Ko-Chan, will you save him?"
"Yes, are you mad?" Aiko looked into Itama's eyes, trying to find the deception and unwillingness.
"No, even if I say yes, you won't change your decision easily. I know you for a long time, Aiko, so your thinking is," Itama smiles, not his usual bright smile but the acceptance type of smile.
"Thank you, Itama-nii."
Aiko stood up, and a silent gust of wind followed. "Wake up." His serene voice echoed within the quiet night.
A white butterfly appeared and landed on Izuna Uchiha's tombstone, and it vanished as if it had traded its life for the dead.
The earth split, and through the crack, the body of Izuna Uchiha emerged.
"Let's get out of here, Itama-nii."
Then they vanish with the new sleeping companion.
The crack restores itself, and the tranquility of night continues.
Everyone is oblivious to what's happening. No one knows what he will do next time.
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