Chapter 52 - Umm yeah Dimensional travel. (1/2)
”I am sick of school. It is so boring already.” TenTen said placing herself in a chair in the kitchen. Karin stared at the back of her sisters head angrily. She grumbled before sitting down after. Kimimaro looked at them then chuckled before returning to cleaning the dishes.
”Enough already, you have been talking about this all day,” Karin said angrily. ”Let it go. Dad said we have to so we will. Enjoy it as a relaxing time, and time to spend with friends. In the future, we will always be busy. So enjoy it.” The last two sentences she said using air quotes. ”You are training to much as it is.”
TenTen didnt respond she just stuck her tongue in defiance. She leaned back and thought about what Karin said. 'She doesn't train enough. She has skipped out on training so much. Using lame excuses all the time. I need to have a talk with Ino and see what she thinks. I think the last time Kimimaro said he saw her with Shikamaru, Choji, and that girl Sakura playing in the fields by the school.'
(Over in the Study.)
”My answer is no. I swear I will probably kill you. I dont care your standing.” Kai said towards the man.
”This will help the village. Cant, you reconsider?” The man pleaded. Kai eyes lit up and burned the man's left arm. ”Get out before I kill you.” Kai's voice came out coldly. The man took off quickly. Letting out a breath of air, Kai leaned back. In the last few weeks, a number of families sent suitors to try and make marriage alliances.
Anko came in holding one of his sons in her arms. It was the firstborn she had for him. His name was Kainko. Kai thought it was a girls name which she denied. ”Do you think that wise dear?” She sat down on Kai nursing the child.
”Yes, it was.” Kai looked at the two and ran his hand over the head of his son. Before looking back at Anko. ”I said no and that's that. I can not tell you how many times I have said it to the others during meetings. No arranged marriages.”
”The others are on the fence. Well, mostly Oreo and Shuba. They can see the protection the children will have with a strong clan backing them.” Anko said as she stroked Kai's c.h.e.s.t. A habit she developed over the past few months. She loved the feel of his heart beating against her palm.
”The answer is still no. I would rather let the children die than go through that crap.”
”I understand. The others are in the living room ready to go.” Anko stood up and gave Kai a peck on the cheek then stood. ”See you in a bit.”
Finishing a bit of paperwork, he walked out and sealed the room. Stepping into the main room he took a glance at everyone. Staring at Kurama intently and smiling. Kurama caught his gaze and smirked. The woman next to him pinched his side. Kurenai still couldn't handle people knowing about the two.
But Kai insisted on it. He rather they come out with it then keep it a secret.
'Bah, stupid Uchiha Massacre. I damn near want to let them die. But I will keep the agreement.' Kai walked to the living room and enjoyed some family time. The children left with Ku-La to school. He did this whenever a problem was coming in the morning. An argument between the wives and Kai.
Pakura walked in and sat across from Kai. The others sitting around the table one by one.
”Do not start with me,” Kai said with his eyes closed. He didn't even bother to look at any of them.
”Just listen to them,” Hisa said.
”My answer is no. Do not try my patience in this.” She was the voice of reason whenever Kari kept silent on matters.
”But it will create a strong alliance with the Sand Village. A heck of a lot stronger than what was in the past. A marriage alliance will keep them in further check. Kimimaro will do it if you ask him to no problem.” Pakura said pleading her case once again.
In the last few months, the Kazekage had become stricter with the other nations. He no longer allowed them to bully his village around. With the one tails missing the villagers became fearful and banded togethor. She let it slip during a family meeting that the village was to reliant on the beast. Now they acted like ninja once more. And there techniques flourished in the skirmishes that came about. With her help, the Leaf Village was able to obtain the remaining antidote for the various poisons they had. Increasing the Uzumakis medical prowess tenfold.
”If he wants to, I will not ask him. Nor will I tell him to.” Kai said evenly. ”He opened his eyes and stared directly at Pakura. ”What else is it? I have a meeting to go to.”
Pakura looked to the side in anger. A small pout on her face. Tsume came in no longer announcing with how much she came to her second home. ”Morning everyone.” Her voice came out cheerfully.” She looked around then at Kai. ”Same old story.. well I can wait.”
”Hisa talk sense into him, please. You to Kari.” Pakura said.
”No way. I am staying out of this. Unlike yourself, I enjoy the alone time that I am getting with him while you all are fighting your cold war.” Kari said smirking. She stood from the table and went to get something to eat for Tsume. Knowing the woman most likely didn't eat.
”Then take another wife then!” Pakura said.
”I am not doing that. Not for a while anyway. I don't understand at all. Do you really want more women to occupy my time?”
”It makes you stronger, so why not,” Oreo said smiling. ”I rather you become stronger. Besides.. if you get more wives they can't occupy your time if they faint too much.” Her eyes gazed over at Anko who blushed.
”No. The answer to that is for you all to get stronger. I am getting stronger all the time myself. It will have to do.”
”Why risk it?!” Kari spoke up a little antsy.
Kai anger started to get the better of him. ”Tch, enough already.” His hair turned dark red as he kept himself stable. ”This conversation lets be done with it. Do not bring it up again. Our anniversary is tonite and you rather fight than get ready for it? When I get back today I will take who wants to go and leave who don't. It is that simple now.”
Walking to the nursery, Kai checked the babies over and changed the diapers of any that needed it. He changes the feeding for those who needed it as well. He then went to the Icu and looked over the two inside. Two more of his sons born like him. Weak and fragile. Treatment here was too dangerous was one of the reasons he saved up a lot of Chakra to open a dimensional gate to get them treated.
”Bwoop,” a portal opened and out walked his brother.
”How are they, little brother?” Carn asked generally concern as usual.
”They will make it. I saved up a lot to open a gate to a more technology-based world to get them treated. I would be a fool to use the doctors hear to do it. They are not trained enough. Stupid mistake on my part. Modern surgery will help. Chakra only goes so far. I have the ability to regrow organs and I can't treat them. To dangerous to... I have to much doubt to risk it, I should say. They need surgery and from an experienced hand.”
”There is Tsunade? She is your cousin. She would try her hardest.” Carn said trying to ease his burden somewhat.
”Bah, the fear will grip her and put them at risk. A doctor like that is worse than any disease.” Kai was exasperated and started to think it was a Senju curse or something.
”Hmm, you are right. Have you thought about it anymore?” Carn asked with a teasing smile.
”No.”
”Why couldn't you be more like me,” Carn said laughing a little. ”What was it you use to call me? Deacon lowdown was it.”
”Heh, yeah that's right.”
”Your just mad your brother had skills and the ladies loved me. Ah, wish I could go back to that time. Young and no responsibilities.”
”But we can't, can we?” Kai said sullenly. ”We can only move forward.” Shaking his head ruefully he realized he was more different than the man he wanted to be. ”I came to another and now I am more like you than ever before. Do you regret sacrificing for me brother? I am sorry..truly I am.. But I know me. This isn't me.”
”Yeah, your right. I knew you would have trouble with it you monogamist, but I also knew you would love them in your own way. Its also fun seeing your tear yourself apart over it.” Carn said teasingly but was serious. But we must move forward. You cannot cling to the old ways. Embrace feudalism and be happy. No need to suffer. It is time for you to embrace your divinity.” Carn said with a frown. ”I really wish you were not the way you are. Stubborn fool.”
”Family way and all,” Kai said with a shrug. Closing his eyes he took a deep breath and waited. ”hah, I cant even remember my real name or yours for that matter.”
Carn walked up and tapped his back. ”I removed the seal. Circulate your Chakra now.”