A/N: Sorry for the wait. Couldn't decide on what to write. So I just went with my gut.
Chapter two: Blackmail and new police.
It was late one night at the Hokage tower. Hiruzen was on his way to his office, he had been alerted on the phone an urgent message from Suna had arrived, something or other about a political marriage between the Kazekage's daughter and a Clan heir of Konoha. He knew this kind of thing couldn't wait, but why did it have to be so late at night?
He tiredly opened the office door and he saw a figure sitting in his chair. In the dim moonlight a row of teeth appeared revealing a cruel smile. The figure then turned on the lamp with a click… revealing the face of Kushina 'The Evil' Uzumaki. The most infamous and dangerous Kunoichi to ever walk the Elemental Nations.
The red haired woman casually leaned back in her seat and took a drag from a cigarette "Evening Hiruzen. Long time no seeeeeeee. Yes? Have a seat." She gestured towards a seat in front of the desk. The Sandaime's fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly. His fight or flight instinct kicking in.
Kushina smirked and spoke "Don't even think on fighting me. One: You'll lose in under 12 seconds. And two: if a fight breaks out between the two of us… people will ask you questions about how I'm alive and whatnot." A thick bead of sweat rolled down the Hokage's head. He knew she was right; he had no chance of even lasting a minute against her and that her friends would riot against him when they saw her.
With a stiff movement he walked towards the seat and eased into it. His eyes fixated into a hard gaze, staring down the Evil Uzumaki. The redhaired woman chuckled and spoke "Here we are. Did you honestly think I'd stay in that Coma forever?"
The Hokage gulped replying "Please Kushina… you… must understand it was for your…" she cut him off with a raised hand and spoke "For my what? Safety? My own good? I find that impossible to believe that since I came to in a ROOT facility. Of which was supposed to be disbanded."
Hiruzen gripped the armrest of the chair and replied "Erm… yes… it was… for your own good." He lied through his teeth.
"How adorable. Even now you think you can lie to me. Don't forget I was a political and economical savant. Minato was little more than a figurehead." She spoke plainly, knowing that he had become an almost impulsive liar.
"Kushina… I have to know… did you EVER love Minato-kun?" asked the Elder Hokage in genuine curiosity, unsure of the true nature behind the relationship he and Jiraiya had attempted to forge to put a leash on Kushina.
The Uzumaki took a sip of some alcoholic beverage and replied in a jovial tone "Nope. He meant absolutely nothing to me. He was little more than a cash cow for me to exploit. The only reason I even copulated with him, let alone marry, was because he was one of the few with half decent genes that wouldn't soil my child's DNA… too much. Beyond his money and his position as Hokage, which I was responsible for getting him. He was nothing to me. Hell, just before I got here I pissed on his grave for Shits and Giggles."
Hiruzen felt his blood run cold. This woman's cruelty knew no boundaries. She was a monster with no regard for human life outside those linked or loyal or sympathetic to the Uzumaki clan. Even now she had no respect for her late husband, Konoha, or the Will of Fire.
"Much as I'd love to reminisce about crushing that weak-willed toadie Minato. I have something more important to discuss with you. I am taking the mantle of Hokage." She spoke with a grin that promised eternal suffering.
Hiruzen sputtered as he nearly fell out of his chair. "Y-y-you can't be serious! According to the laws of Konoha a…" She cut him off once again and spoke in bored tone "A Kunoichi from a foreign village cannot become Hokage. Yeah, I know. Funny enough that law was implemented AFTER I arrived in Konoha to become the Nidaime Kyuubi Jinchuuriki."
She gave him a cold and calculating glare and spoke "You shall write a FULL confession that you collaborated with Danzo to ravage my body to breed more Uzumaki babies and that in apology of attempting to Usurp the Holy Uzumaki clan you have named me your successor."
Hiruzen sank into his seat, his face a pale and pasty white "If… if… I… do that… my life… my career… all ruined." He muttered in terror.
The Evil Uzumaki merely took a drag from her cigarette and spoke "I don't care about that. You're lucky I don't have you confess about your little plot all those years ago to destroy Uzu."
He looked at her weakly and asked "Why is that?" she smirked and flicked the butt of her cigarette to drop the ashes in the nearby ashtray and replied "Because that'd be boring. I desire to slowly rot Konoha away down to the very soul. You shall do exactly as I say… or would you risk the reputation of the Senju brothers?"
At that Hiruzen raised an eyebrow wondering what she even meant. She cackled as she pulled out a small leather book… he looked more closely and identified it as the Journal of Hashirama Senju. He could only guess she stole it from Danzo's office, of whom held onto it for reasons unknown.
She smirked and began reading passages from it "Ha. My plan is perfect. Even my brother was stunned by the genius of this plan. Simply put, I gave away these useless Jinchuuriki to the other Nations under the false pretense of peace. In actuality I kept the best Jinchuuriki for myself. It's only a matter of time before the rivaling villages kill each other for the others Bijuu. Also I need to begin to capitalize on Bloodlines to supplement Konoha resources for warfare."
With each and every word that fell from her lips, Hiruzen's heart sank more and more. He knew if that Journal and its contents became public then the reputation of the Senju brothers would be forever ruined. Tears fell from his eyes as Kushina presented a pen and papers and spoke "Sign your confession."
He sniffled and spoke "You can't do this… you have no right…. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT! YOU ARE A COLD HEARTED BITCH WITH NO SENSE OF RIGHT OR WRONG! YOU…" (SLAP!) A hand slapped against the side of his face forcing him back into his seat.
Kushina merely took a drag from her cigarette then blew smoke into his face and replied "First off: I have EVERY right after what was done to destroy Uzu and especially after you had it wiped from the history books and classes. Second: Don't you dare to lecture me about morality. It is YOU that has no right. It was you that left Uzu for dead, erased it from history, tried to put an invisible slave collar on me, stored me away for breeding, put my child in a ratty apartment, threw him to the wolves so the masses can get their pound of flesh, sabotaged his education at every turn, and you have the gall to lecture me about morals? How senile are you? I admit, I AM, in every sense of the term, a Sociopath, but at least I have standards on what is and is not morally acceptable."
Once more she pointed to the paper and said "Which are you going to sacrifice? Yourself or your predecessors reputation?" Hirzen stared downward and with a sigh of defeat… he signed the confession to protect the Senju brothers names.
The next morning.
"And that is why with a heavy heart, I Hiruzen Sarutobi resign from the Hokage mantle for I have in every way, shamed it, the village and my family including myself. And now I present unto you, your Godaime Hokage Kushina 'The Evil' Uzumaki. Wife to the late Yondaime, Minato." Announced Hiruzen and finished as he stepped aside, revealing Kushina in the full Hokage robes and hat, a pair of Diclonius guards by her side.
This unexpected announcement had brought numerous reactions to the populace. Joy, anger, fear, and shock.
Joy that the infamous Kushina still lived. Anger and shock for what both the Sandaime and deceased Danzo had done. And fear for what the Evil Uzumaki might do.
The crowd cheered and applauded as Kushina waved down to them, the transition of power being totally flawless. She smiled and spoke down to the people of Konoha "Thank you. One and all. As my first act as Hokage, I shall reinstate a new and improved Military Police force to ensure order and security within our Village. They are easily identified by their horns. Treat them with the utmost respect, for they protect you daily. As your new Hokage… I shall secure a bright future. Starting… with the children. They… are our future and must be nurtured accordingly."
They all cheered loudly, some throwing their hats in the air as they clapped and cheered for Kushina. Meanwhile, hidden in the background one Jiraiya was nervously fidgeting, wondering what she was up to and more importantly why he wasn't named in the confession. Did she not know he was part of that? No, she was too smart for that. This was no doubt a part of one of her sick games.
He needed to depose her… and fast.
Meanwhile. (A/N: play Jen Titus, O Death.)
O Death, O Death, O Death,
Won't you spare me over till another year?
Lucy and her crew, Hardcase and Rex walked along the streets towards the Academy, seeking the lost child of their new Mistress. Their eyes hard and focused, sharp as a flint as they coldly glanced at people they passed by.
But what is this I can't see?
With ice cold hands taking hold of me…
Lucy stopped and regarded Kushina atop the Hokage tower. The Horned woman slowly getting a grasp of Kushina's plot to not only control Konoha but to crush it's soul as well. With a small smile she and her sisters continued on their way.
When God is gone and the Devil takes hold,
Who will have mercy on your soul?
The trio grinned as people quickly got out of their way, parents pulling their children aside from them, keeping their distance from the horned women, whom had a sinister air about them.
(Chorus 'O Death')
No wealth, no ruin, no silver, no gold.
Nothing satisfies me but your soul.
As they walked they saw someone audibly say "Fucking Uzumaki whore should learn to die." At that their DNA voices kicked in. Screaming to kill the fool for spitting on the great Kushina's name. With a gesture Lucy urged them to keep walking.
Well I am Death, none can excel,
I'll open the door to Heaven or Hell.
As they walked past the man that dared speak ill of Kushina, in a single motion his head had been severed from his shoulders by Lucy's vectors. They shared a chilling smile together and continued on their way to the Academy. To find their Mistress' child… and rain hell on whomever would harm him.
My name is Death and the end is here…
End chapter two.
A/N: Apologies for the short length. But I felt that was an appropriate cue to end it. Anyways leave me lots of reviews and no flames. As for why Kushina isn't hunting down Jiraiya: She's planning something special for him. That is all I will say.
