Chapter 12 - Returning from the Grass Village. Finishing a meeting and small possibilities.. (1/2)

Reaching the gate Kai-La changed back into his regular suit combo. They walked into the village past the gate. Soon as they entered the village Kai-La remade the changing areas for the Genin.

”Change back into your original clothing. I will report to the Hokage the details of the mission. You all did well. You should be happy.” Kai-La said to the group.

The children quickly changed. When they came out they parted with the clothing very reluctantly. ”Head home now. You deserve a good rest.” Kai-La said.

Kai-La started to head home but was stopped by a Jonin ninja.

”The Hokage needs to speak with you. There was an emergency session called while you were away.” The first Jonin said.

”Right... cause I don't need to be home at this time. You all suck. I am too tired to fight so lead the way.” Kai-La said beat.

After sitting for an hour in the meeting. The discussion turned to what Kai-La did earlier.

”In short Lord Uzu do not attack your fellow villagers.” The Nara's head said.

”Ok, I will try to make peace with them. But they have to mind themselves. You know, stay out of my business.” Kai-La said. The Hokage looked over to the Hyuga head waiting for his response.

”As long as we have your word.” Hiashi started to state strongly, ”not to trespass on our property or incite rebellion in our clan fine. Any Hyuga that wishes to leave the clan, must remove their eyes.” The Hyuga elders behind him agreed.

The Hokage looked at Kai-La and started to speak with authority. ”This sounds reasonable does it not. Any more and I will have to side with the Hyugas on this.” The Hokage held his gaze on Kai-La.

”It feels like your forcing my hand,” Kai-La said as he glared at the Hyugas. This, in turn, caused tension to rise in the room. ”How utterly stupid of you all.”

”This is for the good of the village Lord Senju,” Danzo said. ”Negotiations can start again in the future when the village is more secure. This... I think the council can agree on.”

”Very well then. I Kai-La Senju Uzumaki, Warlord of Uzu hereby declare I will not trespass on the Hyugas land. But if any of them come after my family I will kill them without question.” Kai-La said.

”Hmph what can one man do?” The Uchiha Lord said.

”Also I will kill every man, woman, animal, and child that gets in the way. Oh and insect. Must be clear about that.” Kai-La said coldly eyeing the Uchiha clan head. ”Bug should be squashed. Is this not what Madara Uchiha preached as well?”

”Hmph, very well then. The woman Hisa Hyu.. I mean Hisa Senju eyes have to be handed over as well.” Hisashi said.

The other Heads watched waiting for a fight to start.

The Uchiha head activated his eyes. The elders triggered the Byakugan. The Aburame insects became restless.

”Not a problem,” Kai-La said crossing his legs. ”I will even pluck them out in front of you. It is the best way to make sure no incidents occur. Ya know, no tricks.” Kai-La chakra started to become unsettled. The room temperature became cold. His body started to absorb the sunlight in the room helping to bolster himself.

”Very well then. Those terms are agreeable.” Hiashi said. The color in his cheeks and neck slightly drained from him. 'I was trying to give you some time to change your mind. These blasted elders and their old rules will cause the collapse of the clan at this rate. He did not even argue. What's his plan?'

”Then it is agreed. Any objections to the following?” The Hokage asked.

All the Head's agreed, except the Inuzukas.

Tsume snarled at Kai-La. ”I vote no.” 'How could I agree to this. I have fought with and along Hisa before. She is a splendid ninja. Even without her clan's bloodline, she was an excellent ninja. A little soft on the outside. But dependable in battle.' ”I can't condone this.”

The next to oppose was Danzo.

”I vote no as well. She is a great ninja. This might traumatize her. It would be a waste of a good war asset..” Danzo started plainly speaking. He had to try and balance the image in the eyes of the other.

The Hokage looked around and concluded the vote.

”Thank you all for your attendance. Kai-La, Hizashi remain here. The rest of you dismissed. I want this done in front of myself and the council. That way no problems can be declared later.” The Hokage said.

”Not a problem,” Kai-La said as he leaned back in the chair. His attitude showed he had not a care in the world.

Much to the dismay of some the clan heads.

Tsume stayed behind as well. She waited for a chance to confront Kai-La. Verbally of course. She wanted to save her friend Hisa this pain. But with her recently taking the position of clan head this was ill-advised.

After 20 minutes passed. A knock was at the door.

”Come in.” The Hokage said.

In walked a medical Ninja with a little girl. The child had a single bun in the back of her head. She looked to be a little tomboyish. The child looked around the room boldly. Eyes had a fascination with everything in the room. Noticing a pair of weapons on the wall her eyes twinkled.

”Hello. I am the Hokage the leader of this village.” the Hokage said kindly. Seeing the child return a formal greeting he relax a little. ”Have you been told what has happened?”

”Umu yes. Someone wants to adopt me. They came a few days ago but had to leave for an emergency.” The little girl said.

”Good. How do you feel about this little TenTen? You will not be forced into leaving your current home for another one.” The Hokage said.

”Can I meet them first. My uncle said you can judge a person a lot by the first interaction. If I don't like them at first I shouldn't go.” Tenten said. She kept eye contact with the Hokage the entire time.

”Very well. You heard that Lord Uzumaki.” The Hokage said as he pointed at Kai-La.

Getting out of his seat Kai-La walked over to her. Taking a knee he became eye level with her.

”Hello, I am Kai-La. I am the one who wished to adopt you.” Kai-La said as he looked the child over. Using x-ray vision he noticed several broken bones that have healed. As well as some muscle tears and bruised tendons. A quick glance at her fingertips he could see callus have already formed. 'She has already started training or is that from hard labor.'

”Your eyes are funny. They look like the sky.” TenTen said in fascination. ”Why do you have a mask on?” Her head tilted to the side trying to find any skin. ”Your covered head to toe. Do you not have any skin?”

”The mask.. it is to remind me of my home,” Kai-La said stroking the base of the mask. ”Also to hide my face from my enemies.”

”So am I am enemy?” TenTen asked.

”Yes, you are,” Kai-La said. He watched as she stepped back a little.

”But if I am an enemy. Why do you wish to adopt me?” TenTen asked confused?