Autumn
While I will be the first to say that Konohagakure is a weak and backward place with little future, I find it hard to believe that they were caught this unawares of this high profile an enemy. Akatsuki has been sensitive of Orochimaru’s plot, but the fact that Konohagakure has been this fragile all along makes even me question the necessity of stealth. It would appear that even Hoshigaki and I could have simply walked into the village, asked for directions to the Kyuubi Kid and we would have been done with this annoyance of a mission long ago. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a worthy enemy, but that doesn’t mean I’m averse to a little bit of sport with weaklings. Ninja couples are the most fun; they’re so easy to manipulate into killing each other that all one really needs is a comfortable seat, some popcorn and a bit of chewing-gum-less floor to enjoy it…
…I sound like Sushigaki. Spending this much time with him has been eating away not only at my patience, but apparently at my self-control as well. I wonder if it’s the fault of that sword of his. On a quiet night, I sometimes feel it trying to draw chakra out of me. Its a few years too early to think that it can overcome my chakra control. Mastering the sharingan just can’t be done if there’s a chance you’ll slip and have only one eye activate. Though, I wonder what Sushigaki feeds that damn thing. It seems to have a mind of its own, and it certainly doesn’t seem up for a late night bowl of ramen. I don’t know why he puts up with a temperamental weapon; perhaps for the same reason that I put up with him. He is rather restless and quite the chatterbox when given the opportunity. You toss him a small line and he’ll grab on so fast that you’ll be viciously yanked into the water. Where he’ll promptly attempt to eat you
We did make our way into the village to look firsthand at the results of Orochimaru’s attack. No matter what Sushigaki might think about his Shogi partners, intelligence gleaned from men who can’t remember whether or not they already moved a piece is not reliable. Just like winning against them is no big accomplishment, so he can feel free to stop that little tally of his “winning streak” anytime... Seeing the village that was once my home did little to me but seeing them attempting to get back onto their feet made me wonder if instead of ‘Hidden Village of the Leaf” they should rename themselves “Hidden Village of the Weeds Who Don’t Know When to Quit.” Security seems to be lax, if present at all. There are many bodies around, and I sense that Hoshigaki wouldn’t mind a fight or two. We’d best pick up the package and leave before he causes any more trouble. Maybe I should just let him clean up after Orochimaru. It seems that my little brother has suffered another humiliating defeat. Perhaps it was a mistake to have let him live…
I seem to be overestimating many things in this village. There is only one thing left for me in the village. Should I be disappointed again, I will know not what to do. Though it seems Hidden Leaf seems to be reaching it’s autumn, it would be worth the effort to see if their tea and dango still remain at their peak. That ought to show Sushigaki what proper food befitting of an Uchiha tastes like. Eating fish is not dignified. And it’s bad for my hair.
…I sound like Sushigaki. Spending this much time with him has been eating away not only at my patience, but apparently at my self-control as well. I wonder if it’s the fault of that sword of his. On a quiet night, I sometimes feel it trying to draw chakra out of me. Its a few years too early to think that it can overcome my chakra control. Mastering the sharingan just can’t be done if there’s a chance you’ll slip and have only one eye activate. Though, I wonder what Sushigaki feeds that damn thing. It seems to have a mind of its own, and it certainly doesn’t seem up for a late night bowl of ramen. I don’t know why he puts up with a temperamental weapon; perhaps for the same reason that I put up with him. He is rather restless and quite the chatterbox when given the opportunity. You toss him a small line and he’ll grab on so fast that you’ll be viciously yanked into the water. Where he’ll promptly attempt to eat you
We did make our way into the village to look firsthand at the results of Orochimaru’s attack. No matter what Sushigaki might think about his Shogi partners, intelligence gleaned from men who can’t remember whether or not they already moved a piece is not reliable. Just like winning against them is no big accomplishment, so he can feel free to stop that little tally of his “winning streak” anytime... Seeing the village that was once my home did little to me but seeing them attempting to get back onto their feet made me wonder if instead of ‘Hidden Village of the Leaf” they should rename themselves “Hidden Village of the Weeds Who Don’t Know When to Quit.” Security seems to be lax, if present at all. There are many bodies around, and I sense that Hoshigaki wouldn’t mind a fight or two. We’d best pick up the package and leave before he causes any more trouble. Maybe I should just let him clean up after Orochimaru. It seems that my little brother has suffered another humiliating defeat. Perhaps it was a mistake to have let him live…
I seem to be overestimating many things in this village. There is only one thing left for me in the village. Should I be disappointed again, I will know not what to do. Though it seems Hidden Leaf seems to be reaching it’s autumn, it would be worth the effort to see if their tea and dango still remain at their peak. That ought to show Sushigaki what proper food befitting of an Uchiha tastes like. Eating fish is not dignified. And it’s bad for my hair.