28 Meeting (2/2)

”Well, that's it. You can try to relate to him first, Tsunade. Mn, the meeting ends here. Uhh, this is really tiring.” The Daimyo instructed firmly as she then left the meeting room with her protectors and co-elders.

””...”” The room was silent after the Fire Daimyo's departure. They looked at each other as they smiled wryly. Some of them even smiled somewhat pitifully at Hiashi for Daimyo's previous instruction.

”Don't look at me like that. Even your daughters may also be one of his targets. He said that he would find many wives for Otsutsuki clan's quick restoration.

Especially Tsunade-sama, it seems like he has a special feeling for you. As he even helped quicken your recovery and joked about his name to you.” Hiashi said in strangely as he looked flatly at others in the room.

”!!” Tsunade shivered slightly after remembering Rafi's gaze on her and Shizune at that time. 'Maybe he also had that intention on me and Shizune?!! But, but, I am already way old now. He really didn't think of me like that right?!', Tsunade thought worriedly as she heard Hiashi's words.

”Cough, cough, enough of that lecherous man. Now, how about Sasuke Uchiha? Even if that man told us that Sasuke failed to capture Killer Bee, but we don't know the veracity of his claim.” Shikaku Nara interrupted their thought as he said grimly.

”Sasuke Uchiha...Those on Team 7 would be a headache if we issue Sasuke's arrest mission. But it is also a headache if we would fight Kumogakure because we could not answer them. Do you have suggestion, Shikaku?” Tsunade asked as she rubbed her temple. She felt her head hurt as she thought about those in Team 7 and their desperate attempt to retrieve Sasuke all these times.

”Actually, it would not be a big issue if we explain it like this.

'That man' said that Killer Bee escaped succesfully from Sasuke before. Though Sasuke sucessfully injured Killer Bee, Killer Bee used that chance to run away from his village, as Raikage strictly restrict his movements before. So, Killer Bee's current disappearance is also partly caused by Fourth Raikage. He could not refute it strongly like before then.

To further assures Kumogakure, we could issue a mission about Sasuke's capture for our own processing. But, we would also allow for other shinobi village to help for Sasuke's capture.” Shikaku explained calmly as he looked at Tsunade and Hiashi. Hiashi, who sensed Shikaku's gaze, somehow felt things were going bad for him.

”Isn't there a risk if Sasuke is caught first by other shinobi village, Shikaku? The secrets about Sharingan and some of Konoha's secrets are on Sasuke now.” Tsunade said rather cautiously.

”Well, that's why we will need 'that man' help. He has a space-time ninjutsu and he is pretty strong. If it is him, I believe he could capture Sasuke quickly before other village could even react to the capture mission. In here, Hiashi could try relating with him again, cough, by his daughter as mediator.” Shikaku said rather awkwardly as he sent an obvious gaze to an angry Hiashi.

”Impossible! I will not allow my daughters to meet that lecherous man again!” Hiashi stood up as he shouted slightly upon hearing Shikaku.

”Cough, cough, please remember that he has a space-time ninjutsu, Hiashi. If he wants to, he could just teleported to Hyūga compound soundlessly as he flirts with your daughters. Rather than being kept in the dark, it is better for you if you could monitor his interactions with your daughters. You could also asses his ability and character by that, Hiashi.” Shikaku said as he laughed hollowly to Hiashi.

”...how about Tsunade-sama? Like I said before, he also might...” Hiashi said after pondering a bit about Shikaku's suggestion.

”Tsunade-sama is a Hokage. She is pretty busy to take care of Konoha's recovering. Besides, there is still a meeting of five Kages in Land of Iron shortly, Hiashi.” Shikaku said as he interrupted Hiashi. As Tsunade slightly shivered when her name was called by Hiashi.

”...” Hiashi was speechless after the interruption. He then looked at Tsunade who was slightly absentminded. Even the previously-always-free Tsunade were a bit...no need to be explained further.

... ...

Meanwhile, in a site for village's recovering construction. Naruto were having a chat with Sakura and Kakashi. Kiba suddenly appeared as he told them about the disappearance of Danzo and Tsunade's decision on Sasuke's capture.

”That old Granny, why does she issue Sasuke's capture mission now?!! Ehm, wait Kiba, you say a guy with three tomoe inside his Byakugan attacked Danzo??” Naruto was shocked upon hearing what Kiba said. As Tsunade had allowed him and Team 7 to pursue Sasuke privately before, but she changed her decision now. Besides, Danzo that was an irritating fellow to him, was defeated by a man he just met previously.

”Naruto, do you know about that man?” Kakashi asked Naruto surprisedly as he didn't thought Naruto knew the guy. He was more intrigued about the man that defeated Danzo in such short time, as he knew roughly about Danzo's strength.

”Yes, he was the one that appeared suddenly when I fought Pain before, Kakashi-sensei. In my thought, he is not someone that would likely attack indescriminately. Besides, he also has a relation with Hyūga clan. He is...” Naruto then explained briefly about Rafi to the confused trio.

””The moon?!!””

”Yes. He comes from there like he said before. Even the Hyūga, Uchiha, Senjuu and Uzumaki clan share a same ancestor according to him.” Naruto nodded slightly after seeing their surprised faces. As he also was pretty surprised when he first heard it.

”A mutated Byakugan with Sharingan and space-time ninjutsu, eh. It is quite interesting.” Kakashi said with interest as he wanted to know more of his abilities.

”Hmm, though he calls his eyes Byaku-Sharingan, Kakashi-sensei.” Naruto reminded him lightly.

”Yes, yes, it is then.”

”But, still, what is that old Granny thinking?! I must ask her now.” Naruto then flashed as he wanted to meet Tsunade quickly.

”Wait, Naruto.” Sakura and Kakashi looked at each other before they followed Naruto, leaving Kiba stood there confusedly.