Ch 129

The room was filled with faces, some familiar, some new. All I know is, there are so many people here that I am seriously almost regretting this. 

I stood at the entrance, scanning the crowd, my heart racing as I tried to stay composed. 

"Oh wow, so many familiar faces. I haven't seen many of you in years. Some I've never met before, but that doesn't mean I don't know who you are." 

My voice echoed in the room, and immediately, I felt a twinge of regret. That sounded so creepy, why'd I say that? We're off to a terrible start. 

"Ishi Uchiha, stop with the theatrics," came the sharp voice of Anko, her eyes narrowing in annoyance. 

I get why she's here, me being known to associate with Orochimaru and all, but seriously? Already with the hostility? 

So she wants me to take off the literal and metaphorical mask, sadly I can't. I'm keeping them both on. I look terrible and it is a defense mechanism by this point. I opened my mouth to respond but closed it again, the right words just out of reach. 

"I'm sorry you feel that way," I said finally, forcing a smile, "I'll tone it down." 

Oh my God, I sound like a jerk. I walk carefully into the run, not making any sudden movements as I go to the center. Once I'm there, I turn towards Tsunade. 

"It is nice to meet you again, 5th Hokage." I did a little bow of respect, wanting to show that they should watch my actions and not my words because they are unreliable right now. 

"So you can be respectful," Shikaku said, crossing his arms from beside Tsunade. I'll let it slide because I was rude last time, he deserves this. 

"Only to her, for now at least. She did me a great favour." That sounded so disrespectful, I can feel myself cringing by how wrong that sounded. 

Seriously people, I mean that I will learn to trust and respect you soon. 

I swear! 

Shikaku didn't so much as twitch at my words before asking, "What did she do?" 

Before I could even respond, Tsunade was the one who answered. "She wanted to surgically remove her eyes for another." 

From behind, someone stood up and walked forward next to Shikaku, looking serious. Kakashi had his headband up, even though his eye was closed, which showed he was ready for the attack. It seemed like talking about my eyes got him interested. 

"We will get to that later, we have bigger fish to fry, don't we?" 

I sound so mean, like a complete jerk. Why is this happening, couldn't this type of nervous behavior happen when I was younger so that I can have an excuse for that. 

Please? 

PLEASE? 

Everyone was silent after I spoke, just staring. So I did it back. Funny enough, there weren't as many faces as I thought. I was most of the rookie 12, but funny enough, Naruto wasn't here. 

I was happy but sad about that, sad I couldn't see him, happy that he couldn't see what I'd become. 

While there were a few adults here, it was mostly kids. Now, they are strong, but against someone they know nothing about? 

"There's more people outside." From the way my voice was, it didn't sound like a question. It sounded like an observation. 

But it wasn't. Apparently my tone has left the room too, I just sound monotone. 

Damn. 

I could see many of the rookie 12 tensed at my words, and that was confirmation for my comment. I didn't even mean for it to happen, but I guess we're surrounded. 

Well, I am surrounded. But let's say something so that they know I didn't mean it like that. 

"Oh? Are there? I was just guessing." 

You stupid! They didn't even say anything! You just showed that you say their reactions in front of all these smart people that think you're a threat! 

Damn! 

The Nara father and son duo immediately narrowed their eyes, probably thinking the exact thing I was scared of. 

I can see it, they are scared of me. At least the younger ones are. The older ones have a mix of reactions, many of which you can guess. 

Let's try and keep it very calm and casual here. Actually, don't do that. They might think that you don't take this seriously. But I shouldn't do too much because then they'll think I'm trying too hard. 

OH MY GOD! 

Why is this so hard! 

This psychological warfare isn't for me. I am not doing this. 

It seemed that I was in my own world too long as Kakashi finally spoke up. 

"You used to be so confident, where did all that arrogance go?" 

Oh crap, now that is a question I wasn't expecting. 

I shrugged, "the ninja world took it." 

On my! That's what I mean! I sound like I don't care if I'm here. What is this?? 

Kakashi took a few steps closer to me, not sure what he wanted to do, I stayed where I was. 

"The world is never kind to those who betray." Now he just sounded like he was warning me. 

BRO, I KNOW! 

"The world isn't kind to anyone, karma exists alongside injustice," I tilted my head up to make eye contact with him, appearing to be all calm and collected. 

But on the inside, I seriously just wanted to leave the room. 

But then it clicked. 

Oh my, he was trying to see if I was intimidated. Bro, I must look like a psychopath! 

NO! 

Damn it. 

Yamato stood next to Kakashi, glancing at me with a raised brow, "She used to be more confident?" 

I look confident? 

Bro, I don't want to be here. 

"Yes, she has quieted down," Kakashi didn't break his gaze from me but took a few steps back. 

Isn't this something you don't say in front of the person. 

Oh my, were they trying to provoke me? 

Bro, I am so tired that I'm missing the hints!

A/n This is going to be like three parts, each one will get on a different type of idea. You know what, I can't explain anything because I'm tired too and the fact I like it better when you guys just find out on your own! Enjoy~