The Elemental Village is complete.
Chapter 3 Start
"Good, that's enough Kate." I said walking over to her "You've been working hard for these three months. You're a quick learner too."
She smiled, but was still breathing heavily from the training "Thanks. This is still so unbelievable. I can actually use these moves."
"Jutsu." I told her "I want to see what you've learned in use. How about we have a practice spar?"
"I won't be able to beat you..."
"I know. I just want to see how you manage in a battle."
"Then I accept your challenge." She smiled.
"All right." I walk a little away and put my arms out to my sides "Whenever you're ready."
She watched me for a moment before attacking "Fireball Jutsu!" I put my hand out the fireball hit, but I held it back until it burned itself out "That didn't even hurt you..."
"I have resistance to the elements. Only really powerful elemental jutsu can hurt me." She runs at me as she ignites her fists. She swings her fist at me and I sidestep it.
"That would only hurt me because you are punching me."
"Why won't you even fight back?" She asked, swinging at me again.
I jump back "If you want me to I will." I d mid the required signs for a jutsu "Water Torrent Jutsu!" I released a high pressured blase of water at her and she wasn't quick enough to dodge it. The water hit her and sent her rolling back. I watched her and she got up, soaking wet.
"See...I can't even hit you, but that's to be expected."
I smile "So is the battle over?"
She nodded "Yes. I submit."
I hope she can handle a real battle if she needs it "Well do you want to continue training or-" I was cut of as an Anbu appeared in front of me, causing me to draw my sword and jump back "You shouldn't do that..." I mutter putting my sword away "I thought you were an enemy."
"My apologizes sir. But your presence is required."
"My presence? Why?"
H took a scroll out and handed it out to me and I took it "In the scroll you will find a map showing the location of the village that you will be taking control of. The other Kages will be awaiting you there." And with that he disappeared.
"Sounds like your village is complete." Kate says walking to my side.
"Sounds like it." I open the scroll and see it is basically in the middle of the villages like was said "I guess we shouldn't keep the Kages waiting."
We left the village about 50 minutes ago and we were in a densely forested area.
"Are you excited about seeing the new village?"
"Not really. I don't expect it to look that different from the others."
"Well I'm excited." She smiled "It's the village that my boyfriend is the leader of."
I chuckle a little "Well we should be there soon." I say looking at the map "It shouldn't be to far after this forest." As I say that we stop out and I see a tall building not very far in the distance.
"That might be it too." I say as I start to speed walk, Kate right behind me. We arrive at the front gate of it and, like the Anbu said, the other five Kage were there.
"Welcome to the Elemental Village Alex." Tsunade said "Or should I say, Yousokage."
"Thank you." I say for her welcoming me.
"Now to explain a little about the village" Garra said "As you can see this village is build on an area that has mountains on three sides of it."
"It other words you have natural defences on three sides and the only way in or out of the village is the front gate." The Mizukage continued.
"And if you get into too much trouble you can use the emergency system in your kage building." The Raikage pointed to the needlessly tall tower at the back of Alex's line of site "Your kage building is also surrounded by a huge pit, and can only be reached via a bridge."
"You didn't finish explaining the emergency system..." The Tsuchikage told the Raikage "I guess I'll do it. In your building, on the highest floor there is a place for a fire to be lit. Once it is lit the fire will be shot into the stay and will stay so for an hour afterwards, It can be seen from any of the five nations and once seen ninja from all five nations will be on their way here. Only use it if you, or the village is in danger."
I nodded "I understand."
"Now Alex, as you requested before." She handed me a gold cloak and a mask of five colors "This way you can keep your identiy a secret until you decide to reveal it."
"Best I keep it hidden for as long as possible. Other then my reason I gave you before I'm also a target of the Akatsuki."
Garra nodded "Which is why we all agreed that you can hide who you are."
"Now for a gift from us." The Raikage snapped his fingers and 10 anbu appeared around them.
"These are elite members of the Anbu from all five nations." The Mizukage explained "They have sworn their loyalty to you and are skilled in the art of stealth and killing. If anyone threatens you they will be there to protect you, and will protect you even if it means giving their life up, they will follow any order you give to them."
"Also no one knows this village exists yet, but when we announce it word will spread and people will come here for jobs and maybe some will also come to feel safer...other then that what you do with the village is up to you." The Tsuchikage explained
"Understood."
"Alex McLean, you now have the title of Yousokage. You will rule this village, and will help sort out any misunderstanding or battles between the five nations. If for some reason you can not stop the battle and war is declared you are to return here and neither you or any ninjas in your village can join the fight." Tsuande said.
I was never told of that last part but I had no choice "I understand my position."
"Good. A blacksmith will be sent here soon to make the headbands of your village ninja and others will soon come, until then you, Kate and the Elite Anbu will be the only ones in this village."
"Understood."
"Alright then. We will now return to our respective villages. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask any of us."
"I won't let you down."
The kages started off to their own villages and the Elite Anbu disappeared, most likely to a place where I can be watched in case I get attacked.
"So how do you feel being a leader?" Kate asked.
"Nervous. I have no idea how to be a leader of a village."
"You'll learn." She said, kissing me.
"I guess I have no choice. I'll have to do my best."
"Then let's go and explore the village!" She said grinning.
"We will...in a minute." I turn to the nearest forested area "You can come out now."
Someone moved in the trees and then walked out. It was the twins' father.
"I expected no less from you, Yousokage." He had a dagger drawn, I guess in case anyone attacked him on his way here.
"I wouldn't be a good leader if I didn't notice people around me."
"True enough. Anyway I'm here like you told me to be." He took a few step forward.
"If I was you I would stop where you are." I tell him.
"Huh? Why?" He stopped.
"I have been given a guard of Elite Anbu members and if you were to come near me with weapon drawn there' no certain you will be alive very long. Put the weapon away then come closer."
"All right." He put the weapon away and then came up to me and Kate.
"Have you thought of the kind of job you wanted?" I asked.
"Yes. I'll fight for the village, I'll become a ninja."
"All right, but do you know any jutsu?"
"Yes. After I defeated the Night Hunters I trained with jutsu."
"I'd challenge you to a fight to prove that, but I don't have the time at the moment. I need to understand the layout of my village."
"That's understandable. By the way, my name is Jude."
"That name will not be said in the presence of Masami or your daughters."
"I understand, and I thank you for giving me this chance."
"Don't waste it then. You may enter the village and a headband will be given to you when some are made, for now walk around and take in the layout as well."
"Understood."
I took Kate's hand and lead her in, Jude behind us.
"Wow..." Kate said as she walked in.
"Yeah this is pretty impressive." I say looking around myself and I noticed Jude start walking off to the left.
"This is the village that you own...this is amazing." I lead her towards the tower.
"So should I take that as a means that you like the village?"
"Of course I do!" She said a smile on her face.
"Well that's good since we are going to be here for quite some time." I look around for a moment.
"Is something wrong?" Kate asked.
"No...not really. I'm just trying to figure something out." I snap my fingers and instantly all ten of the Elite Anbu appear kneeling before me.
"You wanted us?" One of them asked.
"I did. I have orders I want you all to follow. I am in no danger of being attacked at the moment so I want want two of you at the gate. If anyone arrives I want you to find out who they are, and I want one of you at the gate to come and get me, I want another one of you to head to Kyoto in the fire nation and tell the citizens there that this village is now complete, and I want the rest of you to look over the mountains that surround the village to make sure they are defences and not just a way for enemies to get in. You are all dismissed."
"Understood!" They disappeared as suddenly as they had appeared.
I turned to see Kate smiling "What?"
"You are already being a leader. You just gave orders."
"I did. I've given orders before when I was in the war." I said as walked to the bridge leading to my building. The bridge looked sturdy enough. It was made of stone, railings high enough at each side to prevent people from falling and had supports under it, but the pit was pitch black, no bottom could be seen.
"This...doesn't seem safe..." Kate muttered looking down.
"It will be fine...just don't look down." I tell her as I walk onto the bridge and over to the tower. Kate follows and grips my arm as she get off the bridge.
"I don't like that..."
"You're get use to it." I say kissing her forehead "Come on, let's go in." I lead her inside and we were both shocked by what we saw. The first room was huge and almost empty except for a chair that had stairs leading up to it.
"That looks like the type of chair a king would have." I mutter as I notice a door to the left side of the stairs. I walk over and open it, finding a bedroom "So this is where we're to sleep." I close the door and spot the stairs leading up "That must lead to the emergency system. Well we don't need it yet."
"Can we turn in?" Kate asked "I'm exhausted already."
"Well you did train before we walked here. So I guess we can." We go into the bedroom and try to sleep.
The net morning I wake up before Kate and I decide to walk around the village again, hoping to learn the layout again. As I step outside I realize I forgot something and go back in, taking the gold cloak and the mask. I put the cloak on as I walk across the bridge and instantly nine of the Elite Anbu appear in front of me.
"As you requested I had told the citizens of Kyoto that the village was open." One of them said.
"We have scouted the mountains and have determined that there is no path an enemy can take to enter the village." another one said.
"There are also people at the gate." another one started "They said they are the citizens of Kyoto."
I nod "Understood. I'll be at the gate in a minute. Go on standby until I need you again." Once again they disappeared. I spotted Jude watching from the side of a building and I motioned him closer.
"Yes, Yousokage-sama?"
I hated the sama at the end but accepted it "They're here. Inside there is a black cloak, you are to wear that and cover your face until a mask can be made, stay out of sight as much as possible until then." I say moving towards the gate, without waiting for his answer and I place the mask over my face. I approach the gate and the villagers see me, and it looked like most of them if not all of them decided to live here, I stop just inside the gate.
"Welcome citizens of Kyoto village. Welcome to the Elemental Village!"
Kuna and Kiko push through the crowd, each with a bag over their shoulders "Alex is that you?" Kuna asked.
I chuckle a little and remove the mask "Yeah, it's me. This is my disguise so no one is aware that I'm the leader. Anyway come on in all of you." I say walking away "Follow me and I'll show you the...only resident area I know of at the moment." They followed me and I lead them to an area of houses and two story complexes "I don't really care where any of you pick to live. I'm not going to charge any one for living in this village." As soon as I say that an Elite Anbu appears.
I sigh "What now?"
"The blacksmith has arrived sir."
"I'll be there in a second." He disappeared "Looks like I have something to do now..." I said to them "I'll check back in a bit."
Kuna and Kiko come up "Can we come too?"
"You two have some unpacking to do." Masami called to them.
"I guess that's the answer." I tell them.
"Alright..." Kuna said a little disappointed.
"Will you show us around the village after?" Kiko asked a hopeful smile on her face.
I smile back "Of course I will." They both smile and go back to their mother.
"And now" Alex placed the mask over his face "To meet the blacksmith." I walked to the gate and when I got there an old, strong looking man was there.
"You're the blacksmith I presume." I say, calling his attention to me.
"Ligs the name, the finest blacksmith in all the five nations."
"Nice to meet you Ligs." I answer "I am the Yousokage, the leader of this village. The forge is right over there." I say pointing to a house "I haven't been in myself but I think that is your lodging as well."
"You know nothing of blacksmiths then. We never sleep any where but in the company of our forge and anvils. Anyway I'll be seeing you, Yousokage-Sama.." He wandered towards his forge and I looked back at the gate to find a woman with two kids, one about 14 and the other about 10, standing at the gate.
"Welcome to the Elemental Village. Are you here to become a citizen?"
"Yes." She replied a little nervously.
I noticed the older kid was wearing a sand headband "I see your son is a ninja."
The kid looked at me and gave a small grin "I'm Chnin level."
"How old are you?"
"15."
"Chunin at your age? That's pretty impressive." He smiled bashfully.
"I'm also here to apply for a job as a cook." The woman said.
"A cook? That would be helpful. What are your names?"
"I'm Rose." The mother answered.
"I'm Kai." The older kid said.
"I'm...Tai." The young kid said nervously. I chuckled a little at the similar names.
"I am the YousoKage, leader of this village, but I'm guessing you already knew that judging from the fact that I asked you these questions. Feel free to look around town. Pretty much any house you want in the village is yours, and ay resturant you want to work in you can, just make sure I know where you pick."
"I will. Thank you. She bowed before she walked past me. Kai stopped as his mother and younger brother continued walking.
"You're strong right?"
"I'm at Kage level."
"Do you think you could teach me a few jutsu later or maybe just a few pointers?"
I never thought about this being a possibility "Sure." He grinned "But I'm going to be busy for a while, getting this village up and running so when I have time I will."
He nodded "Thanks." He said before adding "Yousokage-sama." he then ran to catch up to his family.
"In one day how many times have I been called that?" I muttered to myself as I went back to the Kage building to find Kate come out of the bedroom.
"Good Morning." I say to her.
"Morning." She yawned "Where were you?"
I take the mask off "Getting to know some people. We have the citizens from Kyoto, a blacksmith and a mother of two kids here now. The mother wants to be a cook and one of the kids is a ninja and wants me to help him learn jutsu or give him some pointers."
"That's nice. What did you say?"
"I said yes, but I told him it will be a while until I have free time." As I expected sometime today one of the Elite Anbu appeared again.
"Another person has arrived. He says he's a jonin level ninja."
"All right. Tell him I'll be there in a bit." In a puff of smoke he was gone.
"Sounds like you were right. You're not going to have free time for a while."
"I know. This is going to be tiring." I put the mask back on "But I have no choice. I'm the Yousokage, leader of The Elemental Village."
Chapter 3 End