Chapter 38 - Picnic part 4. (1/2)

”That is how the boy Jack became the Giant Slayer. With the gold from the castle, he and his mother escaped poverty. Jack bought her a whole farm with people to take care of it for her.” Kai said as he looked out amongst the children and a.d.u.l.ts. ”That is the end of part 1. Another time I suppose I can tell you part 2. But it is time for some grub and a surprise.”

Many kids started to ask their parents about the story they just heard. Much to the dismay of the parents who never heard the tale till now. Walking around the forest the parents started to curse sticking around to listen to it themselves. Even they were curious for part 2.

During the telling of the story, Oreo and Kimimaro had returned and listened in as well. Once Kai had finished Kimimaro walked up to him asking questions, once the others were away from him that is. He did not want the other children hearing his questions.

Unbeknownst to him, an older boy watched from the trees. It was an Uchiha by the looks of it. Mesmerized by the story, he listened intently to its tale.

”Father. What became of the giant's family and castle?” He asked. His curiosity getting the better of him. Kimimaro's eyes held an innocence that baffled Kai.

”Oh, good question. What do you think happened?” Kai asked the boy with a calm tone. 'I forget how peaceful this boy is. Even more so now. Was it right acquiring him from the Mist village before the clan massacre.' Thinking about it while he waited for the child response, Kai realized it was. 'I should probably stop saving people I felt were given a bad hand. Heaven's know that would be a long list of people.'

”I think they cried and wept. The father was no longer there. The wife would come home to a dead husband and would have to explain that to her children and people. Wouldn't that start a war?” Kimimaro asked with a calm demeanor. He looked forward to hearing Kai's answer.

”Crying. Normally that would happen. But in this case, that did not happen.” Kai said looking at the boy. 'I want you to think about all the differences that could possibly happen. Then, when you are finished, come tell me. I promise not to tell the second part until you do so.” Reaching his hand out to grab Kimimaro's hand, Kai looked kindly at him before talking again. ”Come with me. We are going to set up the next part to end the picnic. You like fireworks right?”

Walking off to another area with Kimimaro, Kai started setting up the different fireworks he brought out with summoning abilities.

”Father, don't you think this is too much?” Kimimaro asked slightly skeptic at the mountain of fireworks that were set out. It didn't look like Kai would be stopping anytime soon. 'With this amount of fireworks anyone could see this from miles away. This will most likely be loud and dangerous.'

”Nah it will be fine. Besides, there are enough ninja to put out the forest if it catches fire.” Kai said humming as he spread out everything.

Kimimaro went about moving them further apart after each batch was set down. He didn't know why, but he felt this would be dangerous.

'Father couldn't possibly want to burn the place down. Does he?' Kimimaro thought wryly to himself.

After 30 minutes of set up, Kai gathered everyone around. Explaining to those who didn't know what to expect he passed out some goggles for everyone. After explaining about the little particulates that could get in there eyes they put them on. He toward Tsume and explained to her about the loud sounds that will go off. His intent was to not spook the genin that came with her from her clan animals. There was no speech or anything like that. With a quick blast of his heat vision, the fireworks started to go off.

As everyone watched the display Kai started to communicate with Gemini.

'How goes the recon? Any trouble so far?' He transmitted to her.

'None so far. I have checked the outer area of the various clans. Nothing to report. From what Shura found out, there has not been any ongoing back at our compound. The Hyuga clan are up to something but I can't get any closer without risking my cover.' Gemini was hidden behind a pole in the distance. With the clan techniques she had mastered, she was able to see through the eyes of various insects in the area.

'Keep me posted.' Kai transmitted before looking back at the children's reactions. 'For the most part, it looks like the fireworks of various Disney characters were the biggest hit. Looking amongst the crowd, he saw Danzo off to the side. Sending his voice over he transmitted a question. 'Danzo, is something the matter?'

With a quick look around Danzo noticed it was not a trick. He grabbed a drink and started to whisper. The drink did a decent job of covering his lips.

”Nothing too urgent. However, the clans have agreed to you joining the council. No small part in thanks to the Uchiha. What did you do to get there allegiance?” Danzo was straight from the hip shooter. The questions that needed to be asked, would be asked.

'Just a method to keep the village strength up. You know by now there will be an altercation with the Hyuga clan. The Uchiha need pacification now. I have no problem talking with them and applying some of the clan's interest to help them. Besides with that woman of yours I thought you would be happy I am backing them up.' Kai looked down and raised Karin into the air to see better.

Her little hands kept reaching out towards the sky. If Kai didn't know any better he could swear the girl was attempting to grab the fireworks with her b.a.r.e hands. It was a good thing she couldn't reach into the sky.

”You are correct in that matter,” Danzo said. ”When you have the chance, stop by Root headquarters later.” Finishing his tea Danzo watched the fireworks as well.

Turning his attention back towards the festivities, Kai kept his eyes on his small family and clan. Once the last firework went off everyone started to disperse.

”Ok, everyone have a safe travel home. I will clean all this up.” Kai said to his clansmen. Looking at the gazes of them all Kai sped off cleaning up the fireworks. Running around the forest he picked up all the bottle rockets that landed. The biggest problem was the parachute men. They may have burned up explosively in the air but the remainder did land on the ground in places. Scattered by the wind made it a bigger problem to find them all.