Chapter 91 - What is next after returning (1/2)

Kai was in the Hokage tower having told of what transpired. What they needed to know anyway. Some of the info was good some was troubling.

”Please speak freely Kai-La.” Hiruzen said.

”Hah, alright then. The Chunin Exams are going to be the perfect time to end some things. The Stone Village is sending a good bit of their ninja to participate. It would be smart to kill them.”

”We can not do such a thing.” Shikaku stated. ”The exams have always been a more neutral ground. Deaths happen yes, but we cannot break unwritten rules.”

”I.. also agree. The genin need this test to prove they are ready to advance to chunin. If we interfere to much, the other villages may look down or even turn on us.” Inoichi voiced concern.

”Very well.” Kai said simply. They thought he would fight them more on it. That was not his intent. He warned them and that was enough for now. ”It is your village, so do as you like.”

”Is that you speaking as a member of the Frost Village or as the Mizukage?” Jiraiya asked.

”Both.” Kai yawned and got up to leave. ”No members of the village Hidden in the Mist will participate. If they do, count them as those who have abandoned the village. Or just do not know a new leader has been appointed. Handle how you like.”

”Woosh!” Kai sped away after that statement.

”He has an entire Ninja Village under his control, that is to much.” Jiraiya added. ”Especially with all he knows about the Leaf Village.”

”What are you suggestingJiraiya?” Tsunade asked a little upset. ”Are you saying he will attack the Village.”

”Maybe.. I would not count it out. I have information that is quite troubling.” Jiraiya took out a scroll and unfurled it. ”The Frost Village, the new Dark Village, and now the Mist Village are all under his control.”

”The Frost Village has a joint relationship with us. Several of their people are comprised of families from here.” Hiruzen stated. He knew of the Dark Village thanks to Danzo. For he was the actual Kage Kai-La appointed for it. ”The Dark Village is not our concern. They have not made any intentions known or corresponded with anyone that we know of really.”

”That in itself is odd.” Shikaku said after some time. ”If we can not talk with them, how do we know what to do really.”

”For now.. treat them as foe.” Danzo stated. ”That is the best option.” Hiruzen gave a gentle nod of understanding. 'I wonder if Kai will break away from the village now? Or will he wait till that event he spoke about?'

”Then we should just have him give us some intel.” Jiraiya said. ”If he is really an ally, then it should not be a problem. Especially with him now gaining the Rain Village as an ally for the Mist.”

”We will get some. Do not worry. You should take the offer already.”

”No. Teaching Kakashi with his father is good enough. he has turned in more studious now. Never seen anything like it.” Jiraiya rubbed his chin in thought. Thinking about Naruto improving as well made things even better. 'The two will make great Sages. As well as make sure the Leaf village has great support in the future. I just need to get Naruto away from Kai-La. He just seems wrong.'

”Most likely because of his marriage.” Tsunade said slowly. To the Shizune started to chuckle. Her and the Inuzuka girl kicked it off really well. Her friend couldn't stop talking about it for the longest. ”It would do you some good to find someone. Before it is to late.”

”Are we going to pay a visit?” Shizune asked. Tsunade answered with a nod. ”Very well. I will head first.”

”Thunk!” The door closed loudly.

”The announcement will be made after the Chunnin exams. A perfect time for it anyway.” Kakashi walked in with Naruto, Shino, Sakura, and Sasuke. ”But that can wait for later. Go ahead and report Kakashi.” Hiruzen turned to look them all over critically. 'Shino and Sakura have changed a good bit. Slight trace of bloodl.u.s.t on them now. Naruto and Sasuke seem the same. But maybe a little more now.'

Kakashi talked in great detail about what happened. Naruto passed a few scrolls containing some the events around the village. Shino released a few prisoners from scrolls. The chakra had all been drained from them. Leaving only a little to speak.

Sakura made sure none used any secret techniques to end their lives.

”It proceeded as Kai predicted. The condition of the small village was not what we expected however. Once we secured the area, I broke the team down. I took a trip around the Mist Village outskirts with Naruto. The amount of devastation from foreign forces was to much. However...” Kakashi passed another scroll over. It contained the list of all the spies that died in the area. ”We couldnt reach them in time. Or save them for that matter. ”

”Sobu...” Jiraiya said in a murmur. The man was one of his best spies.

”Makes it easier to say the next part since you know him.” Kakashi said looking at the man. ”He died from defending a few villagers. But the Stone ninja were very dutiful in taking control. The uprising from the members of the Frost Village was well needed.”

”Did you two participate?” Inoichi asked. Kakashi shook no.

”So, Kai's forces repelled them, and now what? We just leave control to them?”

”What?” Kakashi looked confused. As well as his team. ”I thought they were going to fall under the Leaf Village.”

”No. Things changed, the people refuse to. The younger and the old now follow Kai-La. In particular the acting Mizukage Zabuza & Mei. The two are jointly leading the restoration of their home. from whispers, it does not sound like they will stay. For one, their kids only visited and returned like the others to the Frost Village. Only a few staying for added defense.” Hiruzen said taking a break.

”Well.. they are much more dangerous now.” Sakura said. ”Finished. These three can no longer move thier arms and legs. Sitting up right is the best they can do.”

Naruto caught that Sakura was not to suprised about what was said. As well as Shino.

”Did you know?”

”Guessed. Enough information was there when treating the villagers. Not everyone was a part of Inari's village. A few of them were ninjas after checking. One of the reasons Lady Arianna stood back healing. Need to have a backup if Kai was wrong.”

”You could have said something.” Sasuke said from the side.