what's the relationship between Kako and Shikaku like? He's gotta Know some things about her past, probably more than anyone else in the village? Did they tell the Hokage? Does Inoichi know? He must realise Kako is his daughter-that-wasn't (based on name and physical characteristics) and has given her a backstory, is okay with her dragging random peeps in from the streets demanding to speak with her clan head. Is she being treated like his niece? Close but not super close? Or what?
Like I was saying up thread, Shikaku (and Toushoudai) definitely know the truth, probably Yoshino as well bc Best Mom Is Best Mom. Everyone else thinks that Shikako is Shikaku's bastard half-sister, most likely — with her being about Shisui's age, Shikaku would have been 17 when she was born and Yoshino would have been 15 and the Third War would have been going down, so everyone's like. Really sure that she's not secretly Shikaku's 'cause someone woulda noticed Yoshino being pregnant and giving birth at the front lmao.
Inoichi might be able to tell that something is a little hinky with the story, might even know that the story is A Complete Lie, but he trusts Shikaku and respects his right to have clan secrets. The girl is Definitely A Nara and Shikaku is sure she can be trusted so like... that's good enough for Inoichi.
Hiruzen is Hokage right now and LMAO NO HE DOES NOT KNOW god I think Shikako would break out in hives just at the thought of telling him. He's probably too checked out to really be suspicious, anyway, bc like. Inoichi and Shikaku both say it's fine?? Clearly it is????
- not a question but THE PERP - actually yes question: how much did Kako love that? So much I bet.
THE PERP!!! Kako loved it so much. She's really excited to eventually meet The Perp but hasn't yet bc, you know... Uzume. Eventually Shisui will just bring The Perp into the station for her to meet, I think. Also, like, consider how much Shikako loves that after so many universes there's still interesting cute information to learn??? The Perp is a NEW THING. Delightful.
How much did she mourn for Sasuke's family on the dl? Same amount I bet
Stop making this sad Linny!! It's fluff time ok!!! Blocked and reported.
"since she’s not an Uchiha it isn’t like duty is what’s driving her" RIGHT OF COURSE NOT - "For no reason. To celebrate her first week on day shift. To make sure she feels welcomed" Shisui you're already gone for her - "“Please say you’ll meet me somewhere to do something.”" Shikako: he fed me gyouza He Must Live I must be seen to be friendly with him
They're meant to be and I'm not ashamed to say it.
- is it a law that Uzume never like Kako? I don't like this law. Make it different. - no really I bet Kako would love this badass Uchiha field kunoichi they'd spar in the Pit all the time eventually Kako would do the sealing style: forest of pillars or something there are mess with her (either like. for training. or for a prank. where's your Pit now???)
It's a law that Uzume is suspicious and protective, especially where Shisui is concerned. In this verse Shikako at least isn't showing up as a strong slightly eldritch enemy ninja, so it's better than usual, but instead she's showing up as a politically powerful romantic interest for Shisui which honestly Uzume might consider more dangerous. An enemy ninja can be fought and killed, but the Jounin Commander's daughter??? From the Uchiha POV, with village opinion turning against them, Shisui mooning over her seems like it's not gonna go over well with Shikaku.
- HIRONOBU HE'S THE BEST - AKIMICHI-SAN IS MY WIFE - Hironobu is a gift what a kind soul and! soon everyone will know the Uchiha orphans need pastries and food. Akimichi will provide and then Yamanaka will start bringing over flowers :D :D - okay but like. For reals. Kako 100% set that up on purpose, right? Probs a "let's see what'll happen" type thing but it was TOTES on purpose.
Hironobu feels so bad that he put out a bakery who was Giving Pastries To Orphans out of business and has 100% picked up that Shisui WAS one of those pastryless orphans. Also, plus, he's definitely seen Shikako select her acquaintances very very carefully (mentioned up thread: Aoba -> Anko -> Kurenai -> probably Gai, Genma, Ebisu, etc.) so if she's hanging with this Uchiha, Hironobu's gonna pay attention.
- typo alert: "Shisui is reels"
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- Uzume and Amano are Squad Goals but also Kako is trying to save your entire clan Uzume!!! Stop being mean!!!
I love writing Uzume and Amano so much I'm so glad pepperdoken gave us these characters. Uzume's prolly gonna keep being mean for An While tho unfortunately.
- to be fair to Shisui the lunch justification is exactly the kind of thing Kako would say.
It absolutely is, except Shisui is just hella in denial about his feelings and Kako is still at that "he's my friend gotta stop him from being murdered" stage. Although, I mean, Kako is aro-ace as hell so even when they DO start dating she's still gonna be in Friendship Mode.
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Like I was saying up thread, Shikaku (and Toushoudai) definitely know the truth, probably Yoshino as well bc Best Mom Is Best Mom. Everyone else thinks that Shikako is Shikaku's bastard half-sister, most likely — with her being about Shisui's age, Shikaku would have been 17 when she was born and Yoshino would have been 15 and the Third War would have been going down, so everyone's like. Really sure that she's not secretly Shikaku's 'cause someone woulda noticed Yoshino being pregnant and giving birth at the front lmao.
Inoichi might be able to tell that something is a little hinky with the story, might even know that the story is A Complete Lie, but he trusts Shikaku and respects his right to have clan secrets. The girl is Definitely A Nara and Shikaku is sure she can be trusted so like... that's good enough for Inoichi.
Hiruzen is Hokage right now and LMAO NO HE DOES NOT KNOW god I think Shikako would break out in hives just at the thought of telling him. He's probably too checked out to really be suspicious, anyway, bc like. Inoichi and Shikaku both say it's fine?? Clearly it is????
THE PERP!!! Kako loved it so much. She's really excited to eventually meet The Perp but hasn't yet bc, you know... Uzume. Eventually Shisui will just bring The Perp into the station for her to meet, I think. Also, like, consider how much Shikako loves that after so many universes there's still interesting cute information to learn??? The Perp is a NEW THING. Delightful.
Stop making this sad Linny!! It's fluff time ok!!! Blocked and reported.
They're meant to be and I'm not ashamed to say it.
It's a law that Uzume is suspicious and protective, especially where Shisui is concerned. In this verse Shikako at least isn't showing up as a strong slightly eldritch enemy ninja, so it's better than usual, but instead she's showing up as a politically powerful romantic interest for Shisui which honestly Uzume might consider more dangerous. An enemy ninja can be fought and killed, but the Jounin Commander's daughter??? From the Uchiha POV, with village opinion turning against them, Shisui mooning over her seems like it's not gonna go over well with Shikaku.
Hironobu feels so bad that he put out a bakery who was Giving Pastries To Orphans out of business and has 100% picked up that Shisui WAS one of those pastryless orphans. Also, plus, he's definitely seen Shikako select her acquaintances very very carefully (mentioned up thread: Aoba -> Anko -> Kurenai -> probably Gai, Genma, Ebisu, etc.) so if she's hanging with this Uchiha, Hironobu's gonna pay attention.
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I love writing Uzume and Amano so much I'm so glad
It absolutely is, except Shisui is just hella in denial about his feelings and Kako is still at that "he's my friend gotta stop him from being murdered" stage. Although, I mean, Kako is aro-ace as hell so even when they DO start dating she's still gonna be in Friendship Mode.
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