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An hour later Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in the council room, filled with the council heads and his trustworthy advisors.
Now Hiruzen would like to think he's a pretty fair man, he'd given everyone a chance to be seated and he'd also give everyone a chance to express their thoughts on this matter. 'They didn't pay him enough for this'. He thought as he was getting ready to announce the topic of the night.
He made a coughing noise to signal that they quiet down, and shortly they did. Pleased with their reactions he continued.
"I've gathered the council here tonight, on serious matters concerning the village." He started. He could sense the tension and sadness in the room.
"Now as you all know, we've just had an attack on the village by the demon bijuu Kyuubi. I know several of you in the council have lost relatives including myself, and for that I want you to have my deepest condolences" He said whilst looking around the sad troubled faces in the room. He decided to continue
"But as you also should know, the Yondaime and The Red Hot Habanero Kushina are deceased. They risked their lives when sealing the beast into a newborn" As soon as the words left his mouth the council erupted into chaos. Several clan heads tried to talk at once sans the Aubrame and Uchiha clan head.
Hiruzen shook his head and yelled "ENOUGH! YOU ARE SHINOBI AND YOU WILL ACT LIKE IT! He yelled out in frustration
"Hokage-Sama, if it's not too troublesome to ask, who was the child that the Yondaime and Red Habanero sealed the demon in?" Ask Shikaku Nara for his clan and the Akimichi and Yamanaka clan.
The Hokage dreaded answering the questions, only because it was more of a headache than he'd like.
Finally he sighed and decided to answer truthfully. "The child that's holding the demon is none other than Nanako Uzumaki" he said gruffly remembering said events that was just a few hours ago.
The council erupted into chaos once again, causing the old Sarutobi to have a tick mark. He cleared his throat once again signaling for them to be quiet.
"Under no circumstances is this, to reach the public that she is the container of the bijuu. The price of this is death. That would be an act of treason and I will not stand for it." He said leaking out killer intent, while measuring them up.
The Hyuuga clan head took this as the perfect time to speak his mind.
"So the child is an Uzumaki sir? But we only had one Uzumaki after Mito-Sama, and that was Kushina." He narrowed his eyes in confusion and suspicion.
Sarutobi thanked his quick thinking "Yes the child is, but their parent was an unknown Uzumaki who had took the name of a civilian, she died in childbirth." He said quietly. So what if he stretched the truth? If the others found out who her lineage really lead up to, they'd want to either adopt, or force her into the 'CRA' system. It was much too early for that
Hiashi Hyuuga, nodded his head quietly dismissing any further questions. "I see, Thank You Hokage-Sama." He said in a clipped even tone.
"You're certainly welcome Hiashi-San" He nodded and went back to conversing about the problems to face.
Meanwhile Danzo was in the corner stewing over the information from the meeting, certainly useful. He started contemplating ways to gain this new tool.
"Hiruzen let me teach the girl, ne? I can help bring out her potential as a weapon and keep her loyal to Konoha." He stated with a glint in his eyes, that Sarutobi didn't like.
"I'm afraid not old friend, she needs to have a normal childhood as possible, and then when the time comes be put in the academy at the right age." He said while looking at Danzo, his voice ringing with finality.
Danzo knew when to back down, and it was clear it was time to. Of course he'd get another chance to make Hiruzen agree. He smiled at the hokage.
"Of course Hiruzen." He simply stated, stewing ways to get her.
As Hiruzen was about to speak, his advisors cut him off. Hat they were about to say next was going to drive him insane.
"We believe that the villagers have the right to know Hiruzen. Their families killed by...by this thing! They deserve some kind of truth." Koharu said whilst Homura took a more calmer approach.
"I too agree Hiruzen, they deserve some peace of mind and telling them to keep this as an S-Class secret may work. I believe we should take a vote?" He looked at the old Sarutobi who nodded his head sagely.
Hiruzen was at loss of what to do. He honestly didn't want the civilians finding out but he guess he didn't have much of a choice. Wanting to get the meeting over with he sighed and announced the news.
"Everyone that believes that I, The Hokage tell the villagers say I. Those not in favor say nay. "
There were several collections of I's coming from around the room. Danzo's being the loudest, whilst some shinobi knew how troublesome this would really be.
Hiruzen sighed and tilted his head in a small nod. He counted the votes. That came up as the majority for yes. He clapped once and sighed, really missing his wife right about now.
"I guess that settles it. The village shall be informed later today. Meeting dismissed" He sighed as everyone said their goodbyes and proceeded to either shushin into leaves or jump out the window, only a few like Danzo, Homura, and Koharu using the door.
He got up and told his Anbu to go out and scout the area and then meet in his office. He looked out the window at the beauty of the moon. The days to come would sure be long, even tedious. Dear Kami forgive him…..
The next day came, the sun setting on Konoha. The people distraught and furious about the attack.
There were businesses, homes, roads that were messed up from the battle of yesterday. Civilians and Shinobi alike missing their loved ones. It was truly a sad time for Konoha. Much like the 3rd Shinobi war.
Hiruzen cleared his throat, looking down at the people. His village. His home.
"As we are gathered here today in our time of suffering, is like to offer apologies to all my people of Konoha. For we have suffered, but suffering will make us stronger and as citizens of the leaf we are no strangers to pain! But WE OVERCOME" He shouted with triumph clear in his voice whilst making his speech! This seemed to uplift the tension. As he saw his shinobi and civilians standing straighter with a look of determination on their face. This is what the Will of Fire was about!
He cleared his throat once more and began to speak on another topic.
"As you know the Yondaime and Red Hot Habanero died along with many great Shinobi and Civilians. We will have a funeral in memory of those gone but not forgotten." He said quietly, not feeling the lone tear threatening to shed.
"There is something I'm about to tell everyone that I'm afraid the new generation should not know." He started re-telling the events of yesterday night, the wound still fresh.
"The yondaime sealed away the Kyuubi Demon, into a baby. For the bijuu cannot be defeated because it is made of chakra but can be sealed." The crowd erupted in shouts and anger filled the Civilians as they wondered who could let the demon spawn stay in the village.
The hokage signaled his anbu to give him a bright yellow bundle, a baby that was delicately wrapped.
He presented the baby, holding her carefully so she wouldn't fall or be subjected to the harsh sunlight.
"As you all know, Minato-San was an exceptional Seal Master and Kushina-Chan an even better Seal Mistress.
They sealed away the Kyuubi in this baby. Minato wanted us, to treat the baby not as a demon. But as a Hero of Konoha. Respecting his wishes I promised him."
He bowed his head in respect for the dead. Everyone was silent. Anger still present but hollowness present as well.
Hiruzen started speaking once again
"This is an S-Class secret. Anyone that says anything will face the consequences! For spilling a secret like this, will be treason." He said whilst looking at everyone who seemed to have gotten the message.
"Live on Konoha. Ja Ne." Then he got down and walked through the clearing.
For the upcoming future it was going to be hard. But like always Konoha will persevere. He hopes everyone honored a dead man's wish.
So this was 1,553 words guys! My laptop is messed up but I write this on my phone! I'm pretty damn awesome if I do say so myself :D. I still need a BETA :(! Review and follow everyone. Thank you.
