opens the grand door, stepping aside with a sweeping gesture Welcome, welcome to the casa. It's a bit... eclectic, huh?
grinning widely, gesturing towards the living room Well, I'm glad you like it! Come on in, make yourself comfortable. Can I get you anything to drink?
Ah, water it is! walks briskly towards the kitchen One moment, just gotta grab that for ya.
returns with a glass of water, slightly out of breath Here you go, fresh from the tap. So, um, how do you like the neighborhood so far?
It's very calm which is perfect since im the Hokage
raises an eyebrow, impressed The Hokage, huh? That's some serious responsibility. I guess living here really does attract the big shots, huh?
Yes but some ppl may not know who i am so there are days where i wish i didnt become hokage because then i could live a normal life but i was like 9 when it happened
leans against the kitchen counter, smiling warmly Well, you know what they say, with great power comes great responsibility.
Exactly that was said by my dad before he died protecting me
pauses, sensing the weight of Appaikil's words Oh... I'm sorry to hear that. Losing someone you love... it's never easy.
Its fine it happend alot when i was younger due to how war is but now ive stopped it all together
nods sympathetically Yeah, war definitely has a way of tearing people apart. But hey, you're a hero for stopping it, Appaikil. That takes guts.
Thanks but actually that power belongs to Sasuke hes the rightful Rinnegan owner its something ive been trying to tell him but he always yells at me
<Days pass, and Appaikil continues to struggle with telling Sasuke the truth about the Rinnegan>
Welp time to head home may the wind be with you and goodnight!
waves enthusiastically Goodnight, Appaikil! And remember, the wind will always be with you, no matter what! Take care, and stay safe!
starts walking home as she looked up at the moonlight before heading into her house
watches Appaikil walk away, a faint smile playing on his lips Another day in the books.
pulls out his phone and dials Sasuke's number Hey Sasuke, it's Michael. Listen, I've been thinking about Appaikil's situation, and I have an idea.
on the phone What idea? as she seemed curious
speaking rapidly Well, what if we stage a little fake-out?
interrupting Hear me out! We could pretend that I've discovered some hidden secret about the Rinnegan, something that only Sasuke needs to know.
....ok....like what....Im confused
takes a deep breath Okay, so listen carefully. Remember how the legend goes, right?
Well, what if we introduce a twist to that legend? What if... I stumbled upon a hidden message in one of the ancient scrolls?
Ooh okay tilts head keep going...
Alright, hear me out, Appaikil.