Disclaimer: I do not own any of Masashi Kishimoto's work nor do I own any of Inuyasha's characters. If you see a name you don't recognize then is it OC.
Chapter 1
Ten years later
A man walked into the bar with a young woman by his side. She looked around fearfully. Seeing the man come in, the bartender called out,"Hey, long time no see, Kyinko." Waving him over he poured a glass of sake. "Here, drink up."
Kyinko sat down and picking up the glass threw the contents down his throat. When he slapped it down on the counter the woman jumped and looked at him fearfully. After pouring another shot, the bartender leaned against the counter across from the woman.
"So, who is this pretty girl?" Reaching across the bar, he took her chin in his hand. She pulled away. Laughing, he stood up, "Feisty one isn't she?"
Grabbing the woman's shoulders, Kyinko nuzzled his nose into her neck, "Juinchi, this is my new bride." Pulling away from her, he looked at Juinchi, "We just got married a few weeks ago."
Juinchi poured another glass for Kyinko, "Congratulations! This one's on the house."
Everyone who was in the bar started cheering. The woman looked around fearfully at the men. One man came up and grabbing her hair at the base of her neck, asked, "So Kyinko will you share her?"
Laughing loudly, Kyinko slapped the counter causing the woman to flinch. "Sure," He grabbed her arm and throwing her to the man said, "You can be the first." Picking up his glass he turned to watch.
The men started swarming around her and were loudly cheering him on while the woman screamed from the floor. Just then, the door banged open and the men quieted down and looked towards the door. The woman had quit screaming and was inching towards the wall.
"What's going on here, Juinchi?" A booming voice said from the open door. Juinchi watched as the man walked in and crossed his arms. Three teenagers followed him in, trying to see what all of the commotion was about. "I asked, what's going here, Juinchi."
The woman huddled up against the wall watching the newcomers warily. Juinchi stood up taller as he said, "Nothing's going on. Kyinko here," gesturing to the man sitting at the bar, "just got married and was going to share his new bride," pointing to the woman who was huddled against the wall, "with these men here."
Looking over at the scared woman, the man turned back to Juinchi, "I don't think she wants to do that. She looks scared to me." Looking over at Kyinko, the man asked, "Do you have papers to prove you are married to her?"
Looking smugly at the man, Kyinko asked, "Does it really matter?"
The man, sounding surprised, said, "You must know that if you travel in the fire nation you have to have a document sealed by a kage or a nobleman."
Shrugging his shoulders, Kyinko said as he took a drink, "I guess I forgot." but then a light came on in Kyinko's eyes. Placing the glass down, he asked, "Or do you want her for yourself?"
Glaring at Kyinko, the man said, "I will not do that. But if you can't prove that you are married to her, then I'll be taking you in."
Kyinko, getting white in the face, leaped up and was walking out the door when he paused to look at the woman. Seeing him looking at her the woman cringed and covered her head with her arms. "You were a worthless thing anyways." Kyinko said as he kicked her in the ribs, then ran out the door.
The blond-haired girl rushed over, as she yelled, "Asuma sensei!"
The brown-haired woman curled up in pain. Asuma reached to grab Kyinko as he leaped out the door, but he missed. The brown-haired boy clasped his hands in front of him. "Got him, Asuma sensei."
Placing his hand on the boy's shoulder, Asuma said, "Good job, Shikamaru." then walking over to where the blond-haired girl was kneeling, "How is she, Ino?"
"Really scared. From what I can tell she's been abused." Ino brushed the hair from the woman's face. "He broke some ribs, causing internal bleeding and she's out of it." Looking up at Asuma, she asked, "Do you think we can take her to the hotel?"
"I guess we can. But wouldn't it be better to heal her here?" Asuma asked, rubbing his head.
"I would like to do it in a secluded place." Ino said sternly.
"All right." Asuma slipped his arms under the woman's legs and around her back. Picking her up, he turned to Shikamaru, "Shikamaru, go take him over to the ANBU office."
Leaving the bar, he heard somebody ask in a whiny voice, "What about something to eat?"
Asuma grimaced. Turning to look at the boy he placed his foot up so he could support the woman with his leg. Fishing into his pocket he pulled out his wallet. Counting out some money, he handed it towards the boy, "Now, Choji, get us all some food."
"Yes sir!" Choji turned around and going back into the bar headed over to the food counter.
Asuma sighed as he turned and carried the woman to the hotel. It was really a beautiful afternoon, and he wondered how life could get messed up so fast. Walking into the hotel Ino rushed ahead of him so she could open the door to her room. Asuma walked in and laying the woman down on the bed said, "I'll be back when Choji gets here with the food."
Ino started healing the woman. Glancing over her shoulder, she said, "Okay." then turned back to concentrate on what she was doing.
Closing the door behind him, Asuma sighed.
"That sigh sounded as if you were just carrying a heavy load." Shikamaru said as he walked up.
Walking into their room, Asuma went over to the window. Crossing his arms, he stood there, staring, as if he was thinking about something. Coming up behind him, Shikamaru asked, "What is it, Asuma?"
Shaking his head, Asuma said, "It's nothing." but then placing his hand on his chin, and frowning, he said, "I almost think I've seen her."
Shikamaru sat down on his bed. "Have we met her on one of our missions?" Looking over at Shikamaru, Asuma raised his eyebrow in question. Shikamaru shrugged, "I was just giving a suggestion."
The door opened and Choji came in hearing what Shikamaru said.
Placing the stack of food on the table, he looked at Shikamaru questioningly, "Suggesting what?" He grab the biggest loaf of bread and loaded it with lunch meat and other things.
Shikamaru looked towards Asuma. He placed his elbows on his knees, then placing his chin on his hands asked, "Well?"
Shaking his head, Asuma walked over to the food. Preparing a sandwich, he sat down. Shikamaru and Choji watched him. Finally, feeling their eyes on him he looked over. "Just eat." he said as he took a bite of his food.
Shikamaru got up and separating some food for Ino, made a sandwich. Taking a bite he sat down, "So when do you think we'll be back at the village?"
"One, two days." Asuma swallowed his last bite. "It all depends on how the young woman is doing."
Sighing, Shikamaru laid down with his hands behind his head. Choji looked over at him. Then looking over at Asuma he asked, "How old do you think she is?"
Lighting a cigarette, Asuma shrugged his shoulders, "Dunno. Maybe seventeen, eighteen." leaned back, "Does it really matter?"
"No, just wondering." Choji got up and made himself another sandwich.
Asuma watched him. Then sighing, he said, "I guess I need to take Ino hers before it all gets eaten."
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Ino looked over at the door from where she was standing. "Come in" Ino looked back down at the pale woman. She was almost done healing the internal injuries.
Asuma walked in with the food Choji had gotten. Walking over to the only table in the room he placed the food down and walked over to the bed.
"How is she?" Asuma placed his hands on his hips.
Ino sighed as she stopped healing, "I just finished healing all that I can." walking over to the table she brushed her hair to the side. "Her ribs will need to be done by either Tsunade or Sakura. But I've bound them tightly for now."
Asuma kneeled and picked the woman's hand up. Ino proceeded to eat her sandwich. She watched as Asuma brushed a wisp of hair off of the woman's face.
"I was telling Shikamaru and Choji that I almost think I know her." Asuma placed the woman's hand down and stood up. Turning to look at Ino he saw her shocked look. "What?"
"We've just met her! How could you know her?" Ino held her hands up in disbelief. Flicking her hands at the woman, "And besides, I don't remember seeing her on any of our missions."
Shaking his head, "I almost think it was before I became a Guardian Shinobi Twelve." shrugging his shoulders, "anyways, finish eating."
Shikamaru, opening the door and peeking in, asked, "Is it safe to come in?"
Ino waved them in. Walking over to the other bed they sat down. Choji looking at the woman said, "I think she's closer nineteen or twenty." The woman's eyes fluttered open, "Oh, look she's awake."
The woman stared at the ceiling. Choji and the others were quiet, watching her. She sat up, holding the sheet close to her body. Looking at them, she asked, "Where's Master Kyinko?"
Surprised, Asuma and his team looked at each other then turned back to her. She looked at each of them.
Understanding crossed her face when she looked at Asuma, "I want to thank you for saving me. I had about given up hope y'all wouldn't come."
Frowning, Shikamaru asked, "How did you know we were going to be helping you?"
"I have the Eye of Foresight." the woman looked down, "It shows important details of the future."
Choji, reaching his hand forward, smiled, "I'm Choji Akimichi." the woman looked at his hand suspiciously, he dropped it, then placing his hand on Shikamaru's shoulder said, "This is my good friend, Shikamaru Nara, and she is" pointing to Ino, "Ino Yamanaka."
Then pointing to Asuma, "And that is our sensei, Asuma Sarutobi." Looking back at her, he asked, "So, what's your name?"
"I no longer have a name." she said sadly.
Confused, Choji placed his hands on his knees, "I thought everybody had a name." leaning forward he asked, "What did Kyinko call you?"
Bringing her knees up to her chin, she closed her eyes against the pain, remembering the cruelty with which he said it with. "He called me Slave."
"Oh." Choji said as he got up, "Sorry to hear that."
Asuma, crossing his arms, asked, "Do you remember what you were called before you became a slave?"
Tears came to her eyes, "Yes, I do remember. But its been so long since anyone has called me by name."
Gently, Asuma asked, "What was it?"
Turning her face to look at him, she said, "Minako ShiNara."
Shocked, Asuma dropped his arms, "ShiNara? Minako ShiNara, Kio's daughter?"
"Yes" Minako confused watched him warily, "What about it?"
Laughing, Asuma said, "I can't believe this."
"Believe what, Asuma sensei?" Ino asked confused.
Pointing to Minako, Asuma said, "She is Kio's daughter."
Holding her hands up, Ino said, "That's what she just said."
"No, no, no, what I mean is she has wind and lightning abilities." Asuma sat down, still stunned.
Looking at him confused, Minako asked, "How do you know about my family?"
"You were a little girl of about five. My father and I would come and visit. Tenzo was eight and I was ten. But because there was only two of you, you were really close. We would go and explore caves and forest together.
"One day that we visited, your father and my father made me your godfather. I don't know why, but they did. But then we got really busy and we quit coming." Asuma said, looking towards Minako.
Looking towards the window, Ino noticed it was getting dark. Turning back to Asuma, she said, "I think y'all need to leave." when he looked at her, she pointed to the window, "It's getting dark. I would like to get my beauty sleep and I'm sure Minako would like to rest peacefully." Ino crossed her arms and cocked her hip. "We have plenty of time to get reacquainted."
Shikamaru and Choji got up and heading towards the door they paused. Asuma got up and heading towards the door looked back at Minako, "Don't worry. You're safe now." He then closed the door.
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Roxy shook Starflower like a bobble head doll, as she asked excitedly, "Does she marry Shikamaru? Does she marry Shikamaru?"
Starflower took Roxy's hands from her shoulders and looked her in the eye, "Calm down. Just keep reading okay."
Roxy sat down and placing her chin in her hand said, "But I can't wait. I want to know now."
Starflower glared at Roxy, "You'll just have to wait!"
