bookpower Chapter 125: The Price of Alliance (1)
Chapter 125: The Price of Alliance (1)
Chapter 125: The Price of Alliance (1)
Hiruzen unsealed the scroll in front of Team Sakumo to let them see the 'price' of their work and remove the last bits of naive innocence in them if it still remained even now. With the puff of smoke from the unfurled scroll as Kai felt all the other anbu hidden in the ceiling tense for a second, a decapitated head now decorated the Hokage's office.
The cut of the head's green hair about the same height as the head suggested that the individual had long hair which was cut short in one fell swoop and around his pale face, the green locks extended to orange tips. The man's hollow gaze directly fell on Team Sakumo while Hiruzen watched everyone carefully and found the team unfazed. Nodding in satisfaction, he continued, "This man is one of the Elite Jonins of Sunagakure Pakuda of the Scorch. You can say that Konoha 'forced' Suna to eliminate a figure but really, this was something the Second Kazekage implied of us to request in his initial contact. This, however, cements the thought of an alliance. Good work."
[Earned 60 SP.]
Taking a moment, Hiruzen chuckled, "I suppose this mission turned out to be less than exciting but that's a fortunate thing. Enjoy the next three weeks of a break. Minato-kun, Kai-kun, stay for a moment, I have a message from Jiraiya."
Tsume and Sakumo left as the remaining duo waited. Rummaging through his drawers, Hiruzen took out a toad-headed metal cylinder used to contain scrolls and took out a scroll from it. "The Sage of Mount Myoboku may not necessarily be an ally but Jiraiya is the only known shinobi to ever get in their good grace. As such, his sage mode is of utmost importance but he is bound by gratitude and their faith to not reveal its inner workings and threaten the relationship he's managed to establish with one of the three Legendary Locations. Before leaving, he wanted me to tell you that the Sage is in an unusually long hibernation but his first order of action will be to ask about your eligibility to learn the technique."
Handing both of them a scroll each, Hiruzen added, "This is a simple exercise he recommended for you two to perform regularly."
Minato and Kai accepted it and waited for Hiruzen to dismiss them.
"Hmm... Kai-kun, that technique... how far have you come along with it?" Hiruzen questioned and keeping true to the vagueness of the question while realizing he meant Hiraishin that he gifted him a month ago, Kai nodded, "I'm almost done. I suppose a week more and I can at least get it working but using it in combat will still need some time."
Raising an eyebrow to that, Hiruzen complimented, "That's quick. Most cannot even understand the bare start of it..."
"Thank you," revealing a light-hearted smile, Kai added, "It's just that I also wanted to pursue other jutsus."
Chuckling at the response, Hiruzen looked at the duo, "I heard. Helping each other develop jutsus is fine but make sure to integrate them well in combats. After all, heavily chakra-consuming jutsus can end a life just as quick as the tip of a kunai."
The duo nodded, making Hiruzen remark, "Alright, I have something to discuss with Minato-kun. Good work, Kai-kun."
Kai left promptly, leaving Minato, Hiruzen, and the anbu members alone.
"Minato-kun, there is something else I'd like for you to develop while working on your own techniques and Jiraiya's homework," Hiruzen hummed and took out a familiar scroll, "This is a reward for all your hard work and results until now."
Minato reached out for the scroll and once he held it, Hiruzen remarked, "It's a technique I gifted Kai-kun and belongs to the Second Hokage. But I believe that you will master this technique, too, in time. If you have any issues, you can consult Kai-kun about it."
Minato nodded, "Thank you, Lord Third."
"Don't be," Hiruzen chuckled and shook his head, "Every Shinobi understands that 'investments' are made with the hope of beneficial returns. Of the current generation, only you, Kai, Kushina, and Nagato have shown more than unusual interest and talents in fuinjutsu."
Minato blushed slightly and accepted the praise while Hiruzen suddenly questioned, "What do you think of this?"
"I beg your pardon?" Minato looked confused.
"This transaction with Sunagakure," Hiruzen inquired, "I wish to know your response." Follow current novels at novelhall.com)
Looking a little conflicted, Minato grew quiet and only spoke after Hiruzen's insistence on the matter, "I... would not have given up any power of the village... just because they were threatening to me and not the village."
Kai settled down and looked at the smiling and squeaking Sarachi, "Don't get me wrong... he looks pleasant to the eye but all that changes when he soils his diaper... maybe our child will force me to develop something similar to a self-cleaning seal?"
Mikoto smirked, "Ah, who would have thought YOU to think of our child."
"Hey, given how we've been humping like rabbits despite the seals on our bodies, that 0.0001% chance might just occur, you know," Kai scoffed. Leaning onto his back and pecking his cheek, Mikoto whispered, "Well, then you better prepare to marry me because I'm not going to be a mother before becoming a wife."
Turning around since Sarachi may have had his 'lunch' but Kai hadn't, he pecked her neck slightly and grinned, "Of course, I will. What kind of man do you think I am?"
"The kind who isn't easily satisfied?" Mikoto raised her eyebrow as Kai scoffed, "The kind who you all are more than satisfied with."
"Well then, you better keep looking after Sarachi. You could use a break," Mikoto smiled.
Surprised, Kai questioned, "Sensei told you?"
"That you kept on looking at your research for hours unblinkingly with a roster of clones and creeping her out, yes, she did," Mikoto whimsically played with the strands of his hair and combed them back as she added, "So, this was easy to arrange since Kyo-san and Father wanted some privacy and they can't really trust others easily."
"There are better distractions than this," Kai remarked, "Sensei and you could really come up with something better," his tone couldn't be more suggestive. Blushing a bit, Mikoto poked his cheek, "Let's give this a shot first. Taking care of a baby is new so it already did distract you well enough."
Kai groaned and reluctantly let Mikoto pry herself out of his grip so that she could complete her chores while he turned to Sarachi and stared at the infant who, in return, stared back unflinchingly.
Extending his hand, Kai decided to use Sage's Palm to boost the sucker's immunity and metabolism to leave Yata and Kyo with one big surprise in the boy's diaper later on and smiled slightly.
It was then a thought hit him.
'Isn't Orochimaru already taking the role of parent for Mitsuki...? Damn, this could be a grind, too. The best dad? Strongest Dad? Harem Dad? Nah, the last one is too weird. Oh, I got it, Dad Sage... Sennin Dad...'
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Alternate Title: A Lovely Distraction; Nono Remains a Menace; The Stare of Kai and Clones; The Dad Title Predicament; Hiruzen Laying Strong Administration and Decisions
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