Gardening

[Yamazaki Chizuru]

Chizuru couldn’t help but to smile at her father’s reaction to Unohara talking about taking her away. She was made to blush which just added to her overall air of cuteness. There was a consensus between the three Yamazaki that politics were not their thing though Chizuru still found the conversation to be interesting. It was far more interesting to hear about transplanting someone’s eye for the purpose of somehow gaining their ability. The sharingan was something Chizuru was not familiar with outside of rumors and heresy. She never had any interest to study it. A cup of tea was poured for Iori when he held his cup out

“Enjoy,” she says, her voice soft so she didn’t interrupt the conversation too much.

Chizuru’s eerie colored eyes land on Suzu as she begins to speak up with such malice towards the guest. She hoped it wouldn’t cause any problems. There was such an intense aura in the air you could slice it with a knife. Chizuru sets the pot down as no further refills were needed and she’d move to stand next to Suzuhime and try to take hold of one of her hands.

“Auntie, don’t let yourself become so vexed. Daddy trusts him enough to let him inside. Let us help where we can for Daddy’s sake.”

With that said Chizuru moves back to Iori’s side unless stopped.

 

[Kiriyama Sadako]

Iori would look up at Suzuhime from the corner of his eye, amused at how easily riled up his sibling could get. Luckily she was ale to keep her temper in check, he would hate to have to break up a fight between her and his new 'friend'. Instead she contributed to the conversation by revealing that her academy had Uchiha among their ranks, a fortuitous turn of events indeed. "Yes, please, tell us more Suzuhime. Were these Uchiha students or teachers. A nice, strong teacher would be a good candidate for what we need, though getting a few spare eyes wouldn't be a bad idea." Unohara also mentioned that Chizuru's help was welcomed, the man nodding as a smile spread on his lips. "Her curiosity is insatiable and it's outstanding how quickly she learns new concepts and ideas. And the way she carries herself in the lab...." his words would trail off as he realized he was gushing, not wanting to derail their conversation. "You'll have our assistance, I couldn't possibly pass up the chance to experiment with the eyes of the Uchiha. Once we make the transplant though I would love to have your old ones..." he would giggle softly, a finger moving to play with a lock of his hair.

 

[Toraono Suzuhime]

Suzuhime was growing furious. It was just insult after insult with this bastard. She felt like tearing her hair out with how badly she wanted to hit him. Her hands shaking with the need to break his face. If he didn't want to make enemies, why would he provoke her so? When the conversation turned to her, and was reminded by Chizuru to try and not let it get to her. But with the life she had lived, she didn't take provocation well.

"Please excuse me for a moment."

She feared if she tried to explain anything in her current state, nothing related to the topic would come from her lips. Walking shakily into a farther back room of the mansion. Where a long beaten punching bag hung by a chain within the darkened area.

A loud audible cry is heard, followed by the violent ripping of hard leather and the running of sand. Suzuhime returns moments later with her right hand slightly swollen.

Breathing a sigh of relief, she had only been gone for all of 30 seconds to a minute to release her easily pent up frustration. Upon closer inspection, her hand throbbed slightly, indicating just the scary amount of force she had used to release her frustrations. One more readying exhale and she would begin her explanation, in a much calmer demeanor.

"There were many of Uchiha blood at my school, like every other child there, was a pompous lout. None of them ever fully realized their potential, even when being taught by the 2nd headmaster. Which leads into who is the prime target. Headmaster Zuzushosaki. A rather vile man who constantly tried to harass the females. Despite his perversions, was the undisputed master of the Sharingan in our network of academies. Even beating 1st headmaster Taizuko. He is a formidable target, but he is the best choice. It wouldn't take much to cause him to lower his guard."

Zuzushosaki always had an extremely hard time fighting well endowed females. He never seemed to focus during battle.

"The problem is, he still resides in the academy back home in Key country."

Suzuhime would cross her arms and look down. Feeling as if she just wasted someones time. Though perhaps...yes that could work. An idea already grindinng out from the gears in her head. Sighing softly, Suzu would only share this if asked. But she needed to make one thing clear.

"Unohara-sama. If I am too cooperate with you, all I ask is that you refrain from speaking down to me. As you've seen, I do not handle it well. And would be in all our best interests if you would not."​

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[Honma Kotone]

The conversation between two Clan leaders seemed to change slightly, as the focal point fell on Suzuhime. She seemed to have a audible outburst from a distance, whenever she had left to beat the living day lights out out of an unknown victim. Kasa would watch Suzuhime carefully as she returned to the room, also catching on to Chizuru holding onto her auntie's hand - an attempt to calm her frame of mind, perhaps. The Unohara would smile delicately as his eyes steered away from Suzu, only for a moment, to intemperate the facial expressions on others. However, for once, he decided to not continue a conversation that he knew would lead into a larger argument... And Kasa wasn't really into killing his allies.

Kasa listened to Suzuhime's story about some ridiculously clichéd headmaster. Although it did ring a bell about the continual strand of truth behind all Uchiha; they strived for power. Even if it was in the form of a notable position within a trusted organization. "Well... I'll take your word on that, Suzuhime-chan. I don't really fancy an argument anyway, it only dirties our alliance. I'll accept your condition." Kasa gave the woman a sly sort of smirk, although that was only kind of facial expression he was used to.

However, Kasa would redirect his attention to Iori's words with a excited smile: "My eyes?," He said with a bit of electric, "What a delightfully good idea!" He leaned forward and clasped his hands together, resting his head onto his hands like a supporting coulomb. "You'll have those eyes, most definitely." The Unohara then released his clasped composure to yawn tiredly, stretching back against the armchair. "When the time comes to find this Headmaster, I wish for Suzuhime to accompany me on the journey. Either her or another one of Yamazaki's finest..." A compliment, even if he clearly had to dig deep to find it.

 

[Yamazaki Chizuru]

So many praises from her father! Chizuru leans in towards him and plants a kiss on his cheek, the girl still blushing heavily. She just loved it when Iori was in such a mood!

“Daddy, no need to shower me with so many praises. Let’s concentrate on our guest for now.”

Suzuhime’s outburst was expected and Chizuru was glad the woman stormed off to find something else to punch at instead of Unohara’s face. There was no need to get riled up like that but what could one do when being insulted? Chizuru was always one to just walk away from a situation, though it was rare when anyone ever insulted her. People either complimented her or stayed far away from her, there really was no middle ground. If there were insults about her they were all done behind her back. With Suzu’s return and the conversation getting back on track, Chizuru would reach out and take a scone for herself, letting out a pleased squeak at the taste. They were far more yummy than she had initially assumed.

“Auntie Suzu is the best. With her at your side you’ll be able to handle anything…as long as you two can get along.”

 

[Kiriyama Sadako]

Iori would go quiet as he enjoyed his tea, hearing the sounds of his sister destroying yet another one of her punching bags. While he wished that she could have waited until they're guest was gone to release her anger he at least appreciated that she wouldn't make a scene in front of him. Once she returned she offered more information on the potential target, a headmaster from her academy that she had a rather low opinion about. "He sounds like a good match for what we need, pity that you'll have to get your eyes from such a vile person though, it's an insult considering how pretty you are." Iori would gin as he looked towards Unohara, setting his tea aside. His smile only grew as the man agreed to give him his eyes, turning his head to look up at Suzuhime as the man voiced his thoughts about Suzuhime accompanying him on the trip. "I'm sure you would have no problem with that, right Suzuhime? You know the way there as well as how to fight him, and Kasa-san here needs to be the one to remove the eyes. Just make sure that you're really angry when doing it in case the myth about the ritual is true." He would giggle softly as he looked back towards his guest for a moment before his attention was pulled away by Chizuru, watching the adorable girl enjoy one of the scones.

 

[Toraono Suzuhime]

Suzuhime would smile when she heard that she would be receiving no more crap from Unohara. It at least made her less dread the inevitability that she would have to work for him. She couldn't like him, but the least she could do is get along with him if they were to do this. But Key country was still a long way away from here. They would need to be properly prepared. Suzu just needed to gather the outfit she used to brave the maelstrom, as well as buy a long dress and heels. Zuzushosaki would be helpless against her as she would rip out his tongue, silencing the perverted old shit when the brutal eye surgery would take place.

"I may be able to collect some samples for you when I get back Iori."

She would chuckle, such macabre jokes fell so easily within their close nit family.

"Unohara-sama. Just let me know when you wish to embark on this expedition. With any luck, we will be back before a weeks time."

She hoped that he would wait at least until Suzu got more settled in. She had only lived in the village for 2 months, but still wanted to see more things...but family and business came before sightseeing.

Resting her bosom on the arm of Iori's chair, she would smile lightly at Unohara before looking at Iori. She had gotten her plans figured out, so what were they to do now that she was going to Key with a man she didn't know? Her objective was to lead Unohara too the academy and defeat Zuzushosaki...simple enough. She just hoped Unohara could a wait a bit. There was so much of Suna the young lady wanted to see.​

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[Honma Kotone]

Kasa would brush off any crumbs he had on his lap, licking his lip and ending the conversation delicately. "Iori-san, it has been a most wonderful evening," He spoke with a sincere tone, although it was hard to tell due to his vie nature if he was being nice or not, "And I am truly excited to become the... odd, perhaps, of friends." The Unohara would step cautiously over to the Yamazaki man and kiss his hand, bowing gently and then retracting should he be given the opportunity to show his mutual respect. And just then, he would perhaps say something most bizarre and out of character:

"I shall protect the Yamazaki family." Kasa would give the three a gentle expression before stepping away from the trio "Yamazaki Chizuru... If you wish to become a med-nin, seek me out." He turned his back on the family and began to disappear without much warning. Upon leaving the complex, he would take one good look at the thrasher beasts,who slowly mooned around the garden like zombies.

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[Yamazaki Chizuru]

Chizuru reaches out and takes up another scone, popping the entire thing in her mouth. They were just so darn good! She would have to make sure she used the exact recipe next time she made some. She’d find that her father was watching her scarf down more scones and she’d stop, blushing just a bit before she’d stop eating like a little piggy. Things sounded like they were coming together and winding down. Chizuru was happy to hear that Suzuhime and Unohara would be able to get along for the sake of their mission.

“A most joyous event…well for us, not for the man whom eyes you seek.” A smile most devilish spread across her face but for a moment.

When Unohara informs Chizuru to seek him out should she wish to study more in the medical field, she nods to him, her eyes lighting up with such delight. She would not mind a job at the medical complex, though that was only if her daddy allowed it of course.

 

[Kiriyama Sadako]

Iori smiles happily as Suzuhime went along with their plan, the man knowing that he could always trust her to have his back. As Unohara approached him he would rise, grinning as his hand was kissed before he returned his bow. "It was a pleasure having your company, Unohara. Please feel free to come by whenever you desire, our gates will always be open to you and your clan." Iori would say, finding it surprising when the man stated that he would protect his family. He would escort the man to the door, offering a way before using his chakra to activae the main gates which would slowly open for him. Have a good evening, Kasa-san!" He would call out before closing the gates behind him, turning and entering the house once more. "Well, wasn't that exciting! And here I was worried that my schedule was looking too light!" He would giggle softly as he moved towards Chizuru, easily lifting her up into the air. "A med-nin! Did you hear that Suzuhime? My little girl will become one of the finest medical practitioners in all of Suna..." He would pull the girl in for a kiss before setting her down again. "...if that's what you wish to do, of course." He would say, always wanting to give his daughter the ability to make her own choices.

 

[Toraono Suzuhime]

Suzu smiled somewhat weakly. Even if she were to try to makes friends with this man. It would take some time before any mutual trust would be established between them. But nevertheless, if Iori could get along with him. Than at least she could as well. His final bits somewhat surprised her. He would protect them? Suzu didn't really need any...but the gesture was well received. And when he left, Suzu would squeak excitedly for Chizuru. She could become a medical ninja! A joyous day for the Yamazaki indeed.

"Ooooooh~ Congratulations Chizuzu-chan~<3"

Suzu cooed to the little girl. Very much being the loving older sister Chizuru didn't have. Planting a kiss on the cheek Iori hadn't gotten. Rubbing the side of her face against her as she hugged her almost suffocation-like. After some indication from Chizuru to stop, she would let go. Rubbing the back of her head nervously before turning to Iori. Somewhat of a vengeful glare in her eye.

"Nii-san. I hope you plan on giving some compensation for keeping me from hitting Unohara-sama's face. And your buying the dress and punching bag i'm going to be needing."

Suzu had ways of getting what she wanted, even if Iori would refuse her demands...​

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[Yamazaki Chizuru]

“Oh, father, you’re going to make me blush!” Chizuru says with a happy giggle as she was lifted into the air by Iori.

Such joy she got out of this and she would receive all the more when Suzuhime planted a kiss on her cheek and nuzzled her. This was quite the loving family, even if they were a bit weird, the three of them. This was Chizuru’s family and she loved them very much. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her father and Suzu was always so nice to her, just the perfect Aunt. Even if she'd hug her a little to tightly sometimes!

“Of course I wish to be a medical ninja, father. All that you have taught me and all that I’ve learned on my own has led to this moment. All I have to do now is prove myself to Lord Unohara and then I’ll be able to begin fulfilling that dream.”

Chizuru smiles brightly and winks at Suzuhime before she’d move to begin nibbling at those scones again. The girl wasn’t one to eat a lot of food, but when she found something sweet that she liked, she was hard pressed to put it down. She’d keep stuffing her face until they were all gone or Suzu or Iori reminded her that she was being un-lady like.

 

[Kiriyama Sadako]

"Of course, of course." The man would chuckle, looking over towards his sister. "We'll go shopping for whatever you need...tomorrow. I got a lot of work ahead of me tonight." He turned his attention towards Chizuru, watching her stuff her face for a few moments before speaking up. "Chizuru, don't eat so fast. You don't want to get a tummy ache do you?" He would ask as a hand moved to gently pat her on the head. "I know you're more than ready to prove yourself, I'm very proud of you." He would say before turning and heading down the hall. "I'll be having dinner in the library tonight, I'd like to not be bothered unless it's an emergency." He had a lot of research ahead of him, the library no doubt containing at least one book or research notes concerning the sharingan and it's intricacies, and he would have to learn everything there was to know if the transplant was to be a success.

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[Toraono Suzuhime]

Suzu would sigh after Iori accepted her demands. She would smile before saying her goodbyes.

"Well, i'm going to finish up the project i'm working on at the moment."

With that Suzuhime would leave her beloved family. Bounding off to her half workshop, a fourth gym. And another fourth bedroom. As soon as the door closes, the sounds of a welder is heard, and the occasional bang of metal hitting metal. A poorly drawn 'keep out' sign hung around the knob. This was a project she didn't want anyone to see yet...

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[Yamazaki Chizuru]

The little one would look from the scones to her father and then to her hands before she’d pop that last scone into her mouth and chew on it in a much more lady-like fashion and then smile brightly at Iori

“Sorry, they were just so yummy. I think I found the perfect recipe for them…and to think I was just experimenting with them…I don’t even think I wrote everything down…”

Her eyes grew wide at such a realization and she’d suddenly rush out of the living room towards the kitchen to go find her notes. Usually she was quite capable of remembering information but not when things were in the experimental phase. The three had seemingly gone their separate ways for now.

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