Yahiko...

'It's been two weeks now since I've come to this world, and God knows just how intense it has been. I've gone out and met Konan, shared some rather awkward yet enjoyable memories with her. We even had a celebration feast a few days ago after we stole from the butchers' shop.'

Yokoji had a smile plastered on his face as he remembered all the time he has spent in this new world of his. And although not long, it has been vastly enjoyable. He has had a better time here than he ever had in his past world. And again, it's only been two weeks!

Konan looked over at Yokoji who had a reminiscent expression on his face. She blushed when she saw him smile. Hoping that whatever it was it was to do with her.

This was all due to the nights that Konan and Yokoji have been spending together recently. Although they had said they wouldn't have sex for at least a few more years, they did keep sleeping with each other.

Konan blushed again as she remembered the feeling of his lips down on her. How at night his hands would sometimes wander free.

Yokoji never went as far as he did the first night they shared together, but they have had not so few circumstances where things have gotten out of hand.

They have even started to bathe down at the stream together. Fortunately, they are both too young at the moment otherwise who would know what would be happening.

Obviously, Konan and Yokoji both knew what men and women did to each other when they had their clothes off. Konan from her time on the streets, seeing women struggle and the screams they let out. She was still a bit frightened at the thought of it. But remembering how she felt when she was with Yokoji, the nice feeling running up and around her spine.

'I want to feel that sensation again. I love what we do together but I want him, I need him.'

Konan blushes again at the thought.

This happening outside of her usual personality, due to the bond they formed. It made their connection stronger. And due to the many bonds they have formed (AN: may have got a bit out of hand there...) Konan started to feel a thing inside of her that a young girl at 8 years old shouldn't have been feeling.

However, once again, even if Yokoji also wanted to do it he can't. The dragon will not raise its head. And even if people in the ninja world mature faster than people in his old world, he will be at least ten when it can start to become...useable...

Yet, Yokoji still wished to wait. He didn't want to hurt her at a young age. He wanted to do it right. In a way that they both would have no regrets.

Anyway, back to the situation at hand, Yokoji's face turned serious again.

'I don't want to kill him, yet he could become a future problem if left to his own devices as well...'

Yokoji believed in fate in this world, he knew that even if he didn't want Yahiko to join them he will at least become a ninja in the future. It could be a potential threat if that happened.

Thus Yokoji was in a dilema. Recruit Yahiko into his cute duo, and have him meet up with Konan and Nagato as he did in the OC. Or somehow lower his ability to become a future threat to him. A way that although would not kill him, would make it so he would not be able to harm him in the future.

"I've got it!"

Yokoji suddenly shouted, scarring Konan a bit due to his enthusiasm.

One has to know just how rare it was for Yokoji to speak in excitement. He normally just brooded in silence, crating his own plans with a slight smirk on his face. Yet this time he came up with a plan. A plan so simple yet so brilliant. A plan that seems to make it so that Yahiko would have a lesser impact on him if they were to ever meet in the future.

Yokoji decided. Although he can not bring himself to kill Yahiko due to his young age and his semi-pure heart. He would make it so that Yahiko's combat effectiveness to him would drop by at least half.

Yokoji didn't want to bring Yahiko into the group due to two reasons, so this was the only way. However, those two reasons were important to him.

'I can't let him get access near Konan, although we share multiple bonds now. And I love her and she loves me. I will not underestimate the power of fate in this world. If he ever meets with her, even if he is still young. He won't be allowed to live while near her. I-i can't risk it!'

'Plus his uses are not that valuable anyway, especially compared to Konan and Nagato. Ok, I've decided. I will accomplish this mission of my own no matter what.'

Konan on the other hand looked worriedly at Yokoji. She's never seen such a terrifying look on his face, except for that time when she first met him. When she was getting kicked by that drunk man.

"Yokoji, whatever you're planning on doing you'll bring me with you!"

Konan looked at him with resilience, showing that she won't go down without a fight.

Sighing Yokoji looked at her.

"Sorry, Konan, but I will not risk letting yourself come with me. This is something I have to do alone. I-its personal..."

'I'm not technically lying to her, after all, it is personal. Just to you, not me.'

"F-fine, but stay safe, ok? Otherwise, you'll be sleeping on the floor when you come back!"

Konan shouts at Yokoji.

He snorts as an answer. Even if he was worried about not being able to sleep with her for a night. He knew she was bluffing. She couldn't cope being without him for the night.

Yokoji tried once. He slipped out of the bed in the middle of the night. He was afraid he would do something bad to her again, so he went and slept in the lounge.

Yet not even 15 minutes later he woke from his light slumber, to see Konan once again cuddled next to him on the sofa.

They kissed a lot that night...

Going outside, Yokoji sorts out his clothing. He brought out a basket from under a table and started to put some bread in it. Not a lot, but enough for at least one week of good eating.

Konan, worried that he was planning to be away for a long time started to look like she was going to cry once again.

Seeing this, Yokoji immediately comforted her.

"Don't worry, I'm not going away for a while. I'm using the bread for a trade. How about we go out again tomorrow to steal some more to refill our stocks?"

Yokoji tries to distract Konan with the thought of stealing some more. She seemed to fall for it easily, as she enjoyed those late-night adventures she had with Yokoji.

She wanted to see him laugh like they did last time.

Nodding her head, and telling him to be careful once more. Yokoji finally sets out.

***

At an alleyway, the location where Yokoji first met Konan. A young boy was looking down on the rooftops.

If one was a ninja, they would notice his concentration as a form of sensing. They wouldn't know how as his method was basically impossible to detect.

Looking through the rain, sensing what it feels. Yokoji was looking for a certain orange-haired orphan.

"Found you!"

He says, finally noticing his target.

Yokoji drops down into the alleyway and started to go down a few twists and turns.

Each turn he makes brings out more misery and more pain.

Arriving at the location, he looks down at a young boy. Eating an apple, sitting in a corner. As if afraid others would notice him.

He was worried someone would try and steal the apple he was eating. Fresh food was a rare commodity in the slums here. He would be gutted and killed for just an apple. That is why he stood in shock and fear, as a shadow reached over him.

Looking around, he saw a boy with a basket. Relieved he let out a sigh.

The boy seemed to be the same age as he was. Meaning he had a chance to live if he made a dash for it.

Just as he was about to run, the boy took out some bread and waved it in front of the other boy's nose.

Yahiko soon realised that this wasn't alley bread. No, this was fresh.

He looked up at the boy holding the bread. His years of street instincts screaming at him to not make any movements. To just do what he is told by the person in front of him.

Yokoji sighs in relief at the sight.

'Looks like my mini genjutsu worked.'

Yokoji made a small genjutsu that can slightly scare the other person. It would have no effect on even an academy ninja But it worked perfectly on a child civilian who's been living on the streets.

"Blood. I want your blood."

(AN: sorry for the short one today. You guys can probably guess what will be happening next chapter but I am having to revise for my tests on Thursday and Friday. After that, the chapters should be longer. I tried to include some more dialogue and thoughts into this one. Please do tell me if you prefer this or my previous method. Once again, sorry for the short chapter, but I hope you enjoyed.)

(AN: IMPORTANT!!!!! Did Yahiko have any other special abilities, before becoming a puppet. Other than his water release expertise. Trying to find it but it's been a while for me. Please leave a comment on the chapter if you know.)