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Well chapter four hope you are enjoying the story so far. I'll try and hit a few points here that I can see people wondering about. Before that though thank you to everyone who followed, favorite, and reviewed I really appreciate it.
Ok well yes a few people are alive that weren't in canon really the war with Akatsuki was just more drawn out, but also less successful as without Naruto they never really had a hope of pulling it off at all. So instead I had the group turn in on itself like most groups with a lot of backstabbing in play do and that leading to their downfall along with the shinobi alliance scoring major victorys over them. So ya some like Asuma and Neji didn't die or were just lucky to be revived by Pain so it all comes down to the same thing in the end.
Ok to repeat, the idea of the west is sealing and tech based. Things like Eve's storm cannons ( at least that small) are really rare at the time, most if any are more like a backpack and cannon like in "straight Jacket", and are still being worked out. The basic idea is that you seal the power and chakra into a scroll that then changes it into an element, load the scroll like a shell into the cannon and fire it off kind of like how Sasori did it with his puppet, same concept just a little less powerful on the wider scale. Also as awesome as the armor is, it isn't invincible that attack from Sasuke could have killed Eve if it had hit her in the right spot after a full day of combat drained the seals, probably would have taken more than one but it could get to her if it hit a weak point. Also weapons are still effective as they bypass the sealing and are only fighting the armor, which is why the west still favors blades and kunai launchers.
Oh and for a "chakra cannon" well look at "Straight Jacket anime gun" main character gun to get an idea of what that looks like.
Hope that helps and remember looking for people for Euphemia and Cornelia, enjoy the chapter and thanks for reading.
Small bit, but FYI yes Pain and the Akatsuki are dead and gone, with Konan she's in rain leading it. Honestly as they don't factor into the big story I just kind of left them out but there you go if you were curious about that.
Oh and to the guest who asked why Naruto's sibling is a boy, well cause I wanted it to be, if you want the sister thing take a look at my other stories, I think I've made like six younger sister OC's by now lol.
Also I would like to say if you haven't read the empire story by devilzxknight86 then you really should. He made a really unique story that helped inspire me to make my own story and take it in a new direction as well. So check his out and support a great writer.
Chapter 4
"Talking"
"Thinking/Mental conversation"
"DEMON/God or the like/printed words"
"Jutsu"
-For the Sake of Peace-
As the armored Emperor turned from the observatory his path took him down a corridor and out onto the top of the ship the desert air rushing over him blowing the burnt orange cloak and tail plum out behind him as he moved towards the railing his eyes scanning the tranquil scene before him, even as his mind stormed with old memories.
As Naruto looked out at the desert his thoughts turned to the last time he had made his was across the wasteland.
Well…I guess this time I made it to Suna…that's something…and Gaara made Kazekage, he looked happy, and the people seemed to love him to. I'm sorry I didn't get to see that happen…not that it would have happen in Konoha I suppose. Thought the blonde shaking himself from such thoughts even as he heard a small movement behind him.
Turning back Naruto found himself watching as Hinata stepped out onto the deck, the desert wind catching her blue hair blowing it out in a gentle wave, as she raised on delicate hand to keep it from covering her sight. As Naruto saw her like that, the sun reflecting off of her pale skin her hair flying in the wind his mind seemed to simply fail him.
As Hinata managed to brush her hair aside she looked up to see the Emperor standing before her, his cloak pulled back to show the red armor below making him appear like some living machine of war rather than human. However, for some reason even under such a man's gaze she didn't feel afraid…somehow she could just tell that he meant her no harm.
"Excuse me Emperor." Spoke the girl causing Naruto to snap himself out of his momentary stupor his helm turning fully to face her as he found himself looking straight into her pale lavender eyes.
"Wah….OH...Hello Lady Hinata?" managed Naruto mentally smacking himself for spacing out like he had. Hinata for her part seemed to be kind enough not to press the matter instead nodding in reply before continuing.
"Hai, my name is Hinata Hyuuga emperor. I hope you don't mind me joining you." Spoke Hinata as Naruto felt himself relaxing at the sound of her voice.
"I don't mind lady Hinata." replied Naruto as Hinata moved over to look out over the desert a calm expression moving across her face as her eyes passed over the dunes.
"It really is lovely." She whispered as Naruto found himself chuckling softly drawing a confused look from Hinata as he did.
"Sorry I wasn't laughing at you, I just had occasion to cross a desert on foot once, and I have to say lovely isn't exactly what springs to mind anymore." Chuckled Naruto as Hinata found herself smiling slightly nodding.
"Hai I suppose some places can lose their beauty if something like that happens." Replied Hinata sparking Naruto's interest with her worlds.
"Oh, you sound like you have experience in that? Crossed any deserts lately?" asked Naruto with a lighthearted tone that caused Hinata to let out a soft warm chuckle of her own.
Wow…what a cute laugh…NO STOP IT NARUTO NO ERO THOUGHTS BAD, BAD KURAMA DID NOT TURN YOU INTO A PERVERT! Naruto mentally yelled as he turned his focus back to the woman standing beside him.
"No, nothing like that. My home just isn't the same place anymore." Whispered the girl as Naruto sighed.
"The war?" asked Naruto as Hinata shook her head slowly.
"No…well yes the war was hard, but it happened long before the war." Replied Hinata her mind drifting to a smiling blond face.
Naruto….wait why am I talking to him about this? I mean he does seem nice, and that voice but…NO NO BAD HINATA! Thought the girl shaking herself even as touches of red found their way to her cheeks privately cursing Kushina for always teasing her about her crush on her son.
"I see, I'm sorry to hear that, someone as pretty as you should have things make you smile more." Replied Naruto before he froze only just realizing what he had let slip even as under his helm he flushed a brighter crimson than even Kallen's armor.
Across from him Hinata was doing her own imitation, as Naruto found himself panicking slightly raising his hands in a slightly defensive manner.
"No I mean, I'm sorry that was wrong to say, I mean not that you aren't pretty, your beautiful it just, I…sorry." Came the stream of words from the man obviously flustered as Hinata felt a small giggle starting.
"Is that why you were watching me during the matches?" asked Hinata in some amusement as the armored figure looked away from her suddenly embarrassed obvious even through his armored form causing her giggling to blossom into a deep rich laugh as she saw the armored titan in such a position. Soon enough Naruto found himself starting to laugh as well, till both of the pair were allowing their amusement to sound across the sandy dunes.
It took the pair a good few minutes to finally quiet themselves down, leaving both panting slightly resting against the railings Hinata's smiling face turned up to Naruto's helm as a few stray chuckled continued to slip out.
"Th..thank you lady Hinata. I needed that." Spoke Naruto the happiness of his laugh still upon his words as beside him Hinata nodded smiling.
"There's no need Emperor, I'm happy to know I hadn't offended you." Smiled Hinata as she looked up at his towering form finding herself completely at ease with this man.
"I don't think you could offend anyone lady Hinata, but I do apologize if I worried you." Spoke Naruto finally gaining control of his laughter as Hinata shook her head.
"No apology necessary. Though I suppose I should get back to the Hokage." Spoke Hinata as Naruto stepped back from the railing holding a hand out to her.
"Well then, may I escort you?" asked Naruto happily as Hinata felt another twinge of a blush as she gently placed her hand into the gauntlet of Naruto's, feeling a slight warmth to it as she did.
"I would be happy if you would." Replied Hinata as the two turned moving back towards the bowels of the ship.
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Soon enough Naruto and Hinata found themselves stepping out into the observation deck both pausing at what oddness that they saw playing out. On one side of the room Tsunade and Shizune both stood beside the chair bound Nunnally with little Menma in her lap clapping happily as his violet eyes looked across the room to where Minato was caught in between Kallen and Kushina looking as though he wanted to simply melt through the floor.
"Kushina I promise we were just talking about seals." Called Minato in a slight whimper as Kushina shot him an annoyed look before turning to Kallen who was giving her a challenging smirk.
"What? You want to go a round tomato?" Called Kallen as Kushina stepped forwards her teeth grinding as her hair parted into nine waving strands.
"What did you call me you little red crab!" called back Kushina as Kallen turned red glaring back at Kushina her blue eyes blazing angrily as well.
"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?" yelled Kallen as Kushina gave her a dangerous smile.
"CRAB, CRAB, CRAB!" shot back Kushina as Kallen turned almost as read as her hair in anger.
"STUPID TOMATO!" threw Kallen as the two redhead moved closer even as Minato shrank between them letting out a small pathetic whimper as he did.
"Are we interrupting something?" called Naruto as the group turned to him Minato letting out a little meep for help, as Naruto made his way forwards. Shaking his head as he looked over at Nunnally and Tsunade both of whom waved over at the redheads. Sighing Naruto made his way over stepping between the two separating them.
"I will have to ask you both to try and not start a conflict aboard the ship, Kallen, keep this up and I'm putting Cornelia back in charge of your training." Called Naruto causing Kallen to give a slightly worried looked before allowing her anger to vanish stepping back as Kushina let out a small huff of pride smiling over at Tsunade who shook her head not meeting the woman's gaze.
"Thank you." Whispered Minato causing Naruto to turn to face the blond letting out a small chuckle.
"Don't mention it, I've been where you are a few times, except mine had pink hair." Commented Naruto thinking back to the disagreements between Euphemia and Cornelia when the youngest wanted to join the war.
"Private fights aside, I think it is time that we depart, our forces are waiting for us before we return to Konoha, thank you for you hospitality Emperor." Spoke Tsunade as she moved forward with Nunnally who handed the bundle to Kushina who smiled down at the girl with a few words of thanks.
"I see, I do hope that we will have opportunities for future interactions Lady Hokage." Replied Naruto as the Konoha group began to gather. As Hinata passed him Naruto felt a small tug in his chest the words finding themselves to his lips before his mind had a say in them.
"Oh and Lady Hinata, I would like to see you again if possible." Called Naruto as everyone suddenly turned to Hinata who grew a small blush looking around at everyone's eyes before bowing her head quickly her bangs hiding her face.
"Ha…hai I would enjoy that Emperor…excuse me." she managed before turning to move ahead of the Konoha group who looked back at the emperor for a moment before following after her leaving Naruto to receive knowing smirks from both Kallen and Nunnally.
Meanwhile at the base of the ship Hinata had already moved a few feet away still blushing madly before the rest of the party reached her.
"Well Hinata-chan what was that about?" asked Tsunade as Hinata still blushing looked away only to find Kushina grinning at her with little Menma mimicking his mother looking up at the girl.
"Well?" asked Kushina as Hinata suddenly became very interested in her own feet.
"We…we just talked." Whispered Hinata as Minato let out a small chuckle.
"Must have been quite a talk, after all he seemed very interested in getting to know you Hinata." smiled the blond as Hinata nodded slightly.
"I suppose that at least makes it easy to know who to send as our representative." Spoke Tsunade looking over to Shizune who nodded even as Hinata looked up at the pair.
"So you decided to take them up on the offer?" asked Minato as Tsunade turned to her fellow blond sighing slightly.
"Hai, I know the village is likely to throw a fit about the Uchiha, but the United West seems willing to open their arms to us, and I'm not going to throw that chance away. Besides I honestly can't see someone who works with lady Nunnally being someone to turn on their word." Continued Tsunade as Kushina nodded.
"Little Menma seemed to like her, and I have to say her chakra may have been immense, but it was gentle, I doubt she could hurt a fly." Remarked the redhead as Shizune let out a small chuckle.
"Unlike you it would appear, really Kushina you and lady Kallen could be mistaken for family." spoke the raven haired woman drawing a small chuckle from Kushina as she idly scratched her head in embarrassment.
"Ya sorry about that, you know." Spoke the redhead drawing a few chuckles as the group made their way back into Suna.
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A day after the forces of Konoha had departed the crew of the airship were looking over final preparations for their return flight following a final meeting with the Kazekage to settle a date to meet with the Damiyo of Wind. Currently a few final preparations were underway as Naruto and Nunnally found themselves standing on top of the ship giving the walls of Suna a final parting look before they took off.
"It really is a beautiful city." Whispered Nunnally as Naruto nodded.
"Hai, and it has a great ruler. Gaara will look after it." Smiled Naruto as the girl nodded.
"I'm sure he will, you know he spoke very highly of you in our last meeting Naruto…I'm sure he would be happy to see you for you." Spoke the girl looking up to see Naruto nodding letting out a small sigh.
"He probably would…but that would force him to lie for me, and I won't do that to him, maybe after our treaties are in place and everything is settled I can risk it, but till then I won't be seen as the Emperor of the West, just a cast out fox." Replied Naruto as Nunnally nodded sadly.
"I'm sorry Naruto-kun." Whispered the girl as Naruto laid a hand gently upon her shoulder shaking his head down at her.
"Don't worry Nunnally; I'm alright." Spoke Naruto as the girl gave a soft smile.
"I wonder if that has anything to do with Hinata?" offered the girl as Naruto sighed shrugging as he looked out.
"Not going to get away from that one am I?" asked Naruto seeing the girl shake her head slightly with a knowing smile.
"It's like I told you I just…I don't know, she was one of the few who was really nice to me back in Konoha, and she hasn't really changed." Continued Naruto as Nunnally giggled.
"Oh I think she might have changed some." Added the girl causing Naruto to blush beneath his helm. However, before he could respond to the girl a sudden wave of chakra caused both of them to jerk around in time to see a shorter man fly up beside their ship his short stature and red noise identifying him as the third Tsuchikage Onoki. Hanging beside him in the air were a black haired woman as well as a heavy set man who focused their eyes between the two figures below them as Naruto stepped before the chair bound girl his helm turning towards Onoki.
"Tsuchikage… what may I do for you?" asked Naruto watching as the three lowered closer to the deck covering just above it as Onoki focused upon the Emperor.
"Are you the emperor of the West, the land of Sky?" asked Onoki as Naruto felt his eyes narrowing something about this man setting him on the defensive.
"I am the Emperor of the United West Tsuchikage, but I am unfamiliar with this land of Sky you speak of." Replied Naruto as beside Onoki the black haired woman scoffed.
"Ya right the west was where the Sky shinobi came from that tried to destroy the elemental nations, don't feed us some crap about not being them." Called the woman as Naruto turned to her his tone becoming dangerous as he spoke.
"I would be careful Kunoichi insulting others is no way to endear yourself, as for Sky our nation was divided by war until only a few years ago, the actions of one part does not reflect the whole, unless you wish me to blame you for the actions of the Uchiha at the tournament." Called Naruto causing the girl to scowl. However, before she could reply Onoki raised a hand to silence her as he turned to face Naruto a small smirk crossing his lips.
"You have no love for Konoha, that is good; it means we have something in common. I am here to discuss trade between our Nations." Called the old man as Naruto nodded.
"And what may I ask is it you want from my nation?" asked Naruto as the old man's smirk grew into a smile.
"A few of those armors would be a good place to start?" stated Onoki as Naruto watched him.
"I see." Replied Naruto as Onoki nodded.
"Good we understand each other, from that I." started the man before Naruto cut him off.
"I'm afraid then we will not be able to trade with your land, the weapons of the West will not be brought to the east." Stated Naruto getting a scowl from both Onoki and his guards as the Kunoichi spoke again.
"What? Why? You came here to show off your weapons and then don't want to sell them? What kind of sense does that make?" called the woman as Naruto shook his head.
"We came to be taken seriously Kunoichi, not to barter or trade death. Our nation wishes for only peaceful trade, but our weapons will not be among them." Naruto flatly stated as the Tsuchikage glared down at the armored lord.
"Came to be taken seriously huh, maybe it is you who is not taking us seriously Emperor? Called Onoki allowing an orb of white light to slowly gather around his palm the slight vibration of his dust release forming as he looked down to see Nunnally's eyes widening in horror as beside her Naruto stiffened.
That's right you fools, I won't let Iwa be surpassed by this peace, Konoha has the return of the fourth, and the fox is still "missing" like I am a large enough fool to believe that. Iwa needs an edge and no fool of an Emperor will stand in my way. Thought the old man slowly raising his hand to point palm out towards the stadium.
Both Naruto and Nunnally turned horrified towards the Stadium both recognizing that thing in the old man's hands. They should after all, it was what had haunted Nunnally's nightmares since the war…her power.
"What are you doing, there could be people there?" yelled Nunnally in fear as the old man only smirked down at her.
"To bad for them then." Remarked the old man privately smirking, knowing the arena to already be abandoned, after all he had requested the right to demolish the temporary structure just that day from the Kazekage under the presence of good will. But to both Naruto and Nunnally this man was willing to throw lives away on just a whim.
As they watched the small orb expanded before rushing forwards towards the Stadium as on the ship Nunnally cried out in fear throwing out her hands towards the attack.
There was a deafening roar of force as the Tsuchikage and his fellows found themselves thrown back staggering in midair their heads rising utterly disbelieving at what was before them. From that little wheelchair bound girl had flown a wave of light and force that dwarfed Onoki's own by tenfold. Looking on in horror the kage watched as his own blast was swallowed whole before the girls own shot up into the sky's blasting a hole clear through the clouds above scattering them to nothing.
Before the members of Iwa could even comprehend this there was a sound of hurried footsteps as armored figures rushed onto the deck Kallen at the lead looking around before rushing to Nunnally and Naruto as the soldiers turned bringing Kunai launchers to bear on the three flying figures putting themselves between the Emperor and the Shinobi.
Nunnally for her part was panting, and shaking as she pulled her arms close to her body exhausted from the force of the blast she had leveed.
As Kallen turned from the shivering girl to Naruto she saw the red cloak of chakra leaking off of him as he turned to her.
"Kallen get Nunnally inside and lift off now." stated Naruto as Kallen felt a small shiver run down her spine before nodding as she moved the shaking girl inside a few soldiers following as the rest parted for Naruto to step past, his helm focused on the Tsuchikage.
"That was a mistake Onoki, the Uchiha may have been a fool, but he at least was not the leader of his village, you however have no such excuse. If you ever show your face before me again to do anything but beg my forgiveness your village will need to find your replacement." Finished Naruto receiving a glare from the three before they shot off into the skies even as the airship began to slowly rise before turning back towards the West.
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A week later found the group from Suna returning to Konoha a storm of rumors spreading as the injured Sasuke entered the village. Soon enough rumors turned to facts of the West spreading throughout the village many calling for some kind of action to pay them back for injuring their shinobi, most ignoring the fact that it was a lawful tournament, and preferring to simply call for action.
Even among the shinobi things were tense, as most of the clan heads were unimpressed to find their children returning in defeat to an unknown force that apparently hailed from their ancient enemies land. As a result it was little wonder that less than a week after the groups return that Tsunade found herself facing the entire council rubbing her head in frustration as she glanced around at them.
"For that last time Danzo, NO. Hostile action will not be undertaken by Konoha, have you forgotten that we are currently at peace with the other nations, starting a conflict like this could damage us beyond repair." Called the Hokage as Danzo scoffed.
"You say that, but these forces of the west are obviously a match to our own, and have already severely injured one of our strongest warriors." Called Danzo as a few mutters of agreement broke out around him before Tsunade silence it by crashing a fist in to the podium.
"ENOUGH, it was a legal action under the terms of the tournament, Sasuke attempted to kill his opponent after the match was concluded, or are you saying that you would have let one of the other villages kill our shinobi in such a manner without acting?" called Tsunade as a few more mutters began though now they seemed in agreement with Tsunade on this point at least.
"Even still, the West presents an issue that we can't simply ignore." Stated the blond Inoichi drawing a few nods from his fellows as Tsunade groaned rubbing at her head praying for patience.
"They will not be ignored Inoichi, I have already meet with The Emperor after the tournament, and was able to receive forgiveness for Sasuke's actions. I have also been granted permission to send an ambassador to the West from our village to possibly open up trade with them." Continued Tsunade as a few nodded around.
"Really? I have to say I wouldn't mind having some of that armor if it's as impressive as I've heard." Called Tsume a few voices speaking agreements as Tsunade sighed bracing for what came next.
"You can forget about that Tsume, the West already informed me that weapons trade was not on the table." Stated Tsunade as the voices erupted again grumbling about what to do about the situation until a blast of killing intent rocked to room causing the council to fall silent once again.
"Enough, this matter is closed, Konoha's ambassador will be leaving for the west by days end." Called the blonde as she turned from the podium leaving the arguing group behind as she headed back to her office Shizune falling in behind her.
As the pair opened the door to the Hokage's office it was to find a white haired man sitting astride the windowsill giving a small wave a greeting to the pair grinning at their arrival.
"Hello Hime." Called Jiraiya in a happy tone as Tsunade shot him an annoyed look before shutting the door moving over to her desk glance over at the sage as she reached it.
"What do you want Jiraiya?" called the woman in no mood for games as her old teammate raised his hands defensively.
"Hey, don't shoot, I just came after I heard about the tournament and this United West." Replied Jiraiya as Tsunade glared at him.
"That is none of your concern, your job is to find Naruto!" shot Tsunade as Jiraiya dropped his arms his face adopting a tired expression.
"Tsunade you know that he's already dea…" started Jiraiya before Tsunade cut him off.
"Don't you dare say that, if he was dead we would know by now, hell the whole world would know by now cause the Kyuubi would be running around causing hell again!" spat back Tsunade as Jiraiya sighed.
"Tsunade, that seal could have taken the fox with him and you know it, either that or Akatsuki found him, sending me chasing ghosts is a waste. I could be of use checking out this United." Started Jiraiya before he was forced to duck as a jug of Saki flew past his head.
"Don't you call him a waste! Now get the hell out of here before I finish what Minato started. You bastard if you'd done your job as a Godfather he'd still be here!" spat Tsunade as Jiraiya gave her a harsh look before disappearing from the window sill leaving Tsunade glaring after him for a few moments before dropping back into her chair looking over to Shizune who was watching her concerned.
"I'm alright, just tired." Assured the woman as she plopped down into her chair drawing in a deep breath as she looked down at the files before her.
"Shizune go ahead and bring Hinata here will you?" asked the blonde as her raven haired assistant nodded disappearing in a swirl of leaves a moment later.
Soon enough Shizune had returned with Hinata in tow Tsunade looking up from the desk offering the pair a small smile.
"Hello Hinata, are you ready for your trip?" asked Tsunade as the pale eyed girl nodded.
"Hai lady Tsunade." Replied Hinata as the Hokage nodded.
"Good, now this," here Tsunade pulled up a scroll given to her by Nunnally should they wish to contact them, "contains a seal to signal your arrival in Suna. Once you arrive simply apply chakra and a ship will arrive within a day to retrieve you. The terms were for only one so I am afraid your team will have to separate from you in Suna. Your mission is to represent the best of Konoha, and hopefully open up possibilities with the Empire." Finished Tsunade as Hinata stepped forwards nodding as she took the scroll.
"Oh course Lady Tsunade, I will do my best." Replied Hinata drawing a small smile from the blond.
"I'm sure you will, and try not to get to friendly with their Emperor in the meantime. Hiashi would throw a fit if his daughter came back with an armored baby in her arms." Teased the Hokage as Hinata fought back a small blush before bowing herself out. As she departed Shizune gave her lady a small disapproving look.
"Was that necessary?" she asked as Tsunade grinned back at her.
"Oh entirely, besides I haven't seen her act like that since he left…it's good for her." whispered Tsunade before she looked back to her work pulling out a scroll that had arrived just the morning. As her eyes scanned down the paper she felt her head throbbing again before she set it back on the table reaching for a bottle again.
"Lady Tsunade?" asked Shizune seeing the irritation upon her master brow.
"It looks like the United West made more of a splash than we thought, there's a call for a full meeting of the alliance to discuss them to meet in Iron a few days from now." Spoke Tsunade before taking a swig of Saki turning to look out across the village sighing to herself as her eyes moved across it.
Let's hope they're more reasonable than this place. Thought Tsunade as she spied team eight moving out through the gates Hinata at the head.
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While the players were starting to move in the east back in the west the delegation from Suna had just arrived back in the capital. Eve and Wall-e biding brief goodbyes before the champion of the western tournament escorted her charge back to their home within the palace looking to get some rest after their time in Suna. As Naruto, Kallen and Nunnally disembarked it was to find Lelouch, C.C. and Kurama along with a small group of guards ready to greet them, sharing a brief welcome the group soon moved into the palace to discuss the events of Suna.
In no time the group found themselves in an open room decorated with tall windows, open to allow the gentle breeze in to waft gently over the long conference table, causing a few of the hanging drapes to wave softly around them. As the group moved to take their seats Lelouch was looking between Kallen and his sister Nunnally noticing the small exhaustion plaguing his sister, his concern evident upon his brow as he turned to Naruto.
"What happened? Eve and Wall-e only greeted us before rushing inside and Nunnally looks like she's seen a ghost?" stated Lelouch as beside him C.C. fixed Naruto with a quizitive look leaning forward her fingers interlocking above the table as she watched Naruto pull his helmet free setting it to one side with a sigh.
"A great deal occurred Lelouch…I'll start at the beginning." Replied Naruto before going into a full explanation of the events from the preliminary meetings with Gaara, past the tournament, and meeting with Konoha to the final confrontation, and the reason for Nunnally's condition. As Naruto reached the end of his story Lelouch looked stricken blinking over at his sister before reaching up to grasp his head shivering slightly as he began to take a few gasping breaths.
In response Nunnally rushed to her sibling's side laying her hands upon his own and drawing him closer as the teen whispered a few muffled apologies. After a moment the purple eyed youth managed to compose himself turning to face Naruto as he did.
"Naruto I'm sor." He started before Naruto raised a hand for silence.
"Don't apologize Lelouch, the plan wasn't at fault. We assumed that the east as a whole would be opposed to conflict…and it seems there were mistaken on some accounts. However, there was still some advances." Spoke Naruto as beside Lelouch his sister nodded offering a small smile as she gripped her brother hand tightly in her own.
"Hai, thanks to the Kazekage we have a meeting with the Wind Damiyo, and Konoha has agreed to send an ambassador." Spoke the girl as Lelouch nodded to her.
"Aside from that we have also at least shown that we are not to be simply ignored. Eve's victory has a few of the minor nations of the east requesting audiences as well. From the messages we received before departing the land of Spring and Rain were among them." Spoke Naruto as across the table C.C. nodded leaning back letting out a breath it seemed she had been holding.
"So we have potential allies and enemies alike…I suppose that was this was the only really possibility. At any rate the empire is still in once piece, Cornelia and Euphemia are finishing their patrol of the boarder even now, and the new chakra cannons are finally ready." Spoke C.C. as a small sigh drew Naruto's attention around.
"Ready? I thought that would take longer I had a heart attack when you gave Cornelia one of those things, honestly now she can shoot fire." Muttered the fox drawing a small smile to the table's collective faces.
"That bad?" asked Naruto as the fox shivered.
"That woman terrifies me." muttered the fox before dropping down from the table and walking away his nine tails waving lazily behind him as he slipped out of the room.
"So is there anything else we should be informed about? I have a bad feeling about Iwa, but as only part of the alliance I think we are safe from any action for now. Though I would like a chance to pay that midget back." spoke Lelouch his voice returning to his usual steady tone as Naruto shook his head.
"No nothing." Started Naruto before Nunnally cut him off with a small giggle.
"Oh there was Hinata." commented the girl drawing a confused look from the table as Naruto suddenly looked incredibly uncomfortable.
"Hinata? Nunnally what are you talking about?" asked Lelouch as C.C. suddenly turned to Naruto giving him an absolutely wicked looking smile.
"Hinata; hum wasn't that the name of the girl you knew back in Konoha. Oh Naruto don't tell me you've lost your innocence the first time I let you out of my sight." Chuckled C.C. as Naruto along turned beat red drawing a stream of giggles from both C.C. as well as Nunnally.
"Wha…no NO, I just spoke with her." Naruto called.
"And invited her to see you again." Added Nunnally as Naruto turned wide eyed to her only to hear Kallen speak up.
"Oh and can't forget you and her having that private time on the roof of the ship." Pointed out the redhead as Naruto finally gave up laying his head upon the table and listening to the laughter of the group till it finally died down. Lifting his head up slightly Naruto looked across at the group.
"Are you done?" he asked as the group nodded causing him to sit back up with a small sigh.
"Ok, well that's everything, Lelouch go ahead and send a message to Cornelia and Euphemia on what occurred, and keep the second fleet on alert along the border, I don't want to leave ourselves open if the east is foolish enough to try something." Finished Naruto as the table at large nodded moving away until only C.C. and he sat across from one another the green haired woman brushing a few stray hairs from her face as she fixed the blond boy with her yellow eyes.
"You know you were so worried about Nunnally and Eve, you forgot to be concerned about yourself…how are you dealing with what you saw in the east?" asked C.C. watching as Naruto paused before he seemed to deflate slightly in his chair. Slowly the emperor's eyes turned out towards the tall windows that stretched from floor to ceiling his gaze drifting over the gardens outside as he allowed his mind to wonder.
"I suppose I just felt sad…Most of the people there I could care less about but a few…a few I would have really like to have talked to as myself." Replied Naruto as C.C. nodded pushing herself up from her seat and moving past Naruto lightly ruffling his hair as she did.
"Well then I suppose you'll just have to make sure we become allies so you can give them a proper greeting. Till then tell me more about this Hinata." chuckled C.C. as Naruto turned to her with an annoyed look that only made her laugh all the more.
At the same time across the empire along the border Cornelia was moving through a fortress in full armor calling out orders as soldiers rushed here and there to follow. Soon enough the purple haired woman found herself out on the firing range watching as a few soldiers moved forward their reinforced armor glinting slightly in the light as they strapped heavy looking crates onto their back before hefting up oversized slabs of iron.
The slabs were an elongated rectangle that bowed out into a harsh point that then curved back housing a single large handle in the rear, as along the side a support handle that acted as both support stood out just short of half the length of weapon. As Cornelia watched one solider hefted the massive cannon up staggering slightly as he started to fall back only to find Cornelia catching the cannon in one hand giving him a disapproving look.
"Soldier! Explain yourself!" ordered the woman as the man steadied himself snapping to attention as he hefted his cannon to up beside himself.
"Hai my apologies, I am not use to the weight!" called the man as Cornelia let out a grunt reaching forwards to pull the cannon from his grip swinging the weapon around with one hand by the support trigger leveling it down range as she hit the engage. There was a small hum as seals lit up along the rear pack small sparks of light shimmering around the cannon before with a thunderclap of sound a blast of fire, around the size of a refrigerator, rocketed forward smashing into a target down range causing it to explode into flames.
With a small huff Cornelia tossed the cannon back into the man arms turning from him.
"Then get stronger." Called the woman as she moved away the man looking from the cannon in his arms to the retreating form of Cornelia as he snapped out a salute even as the woman moved further into the base.
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A few days later on the other side of the continent within the land of Iron Tsunade was moving into a miniature amphitheater like room where a semicircular table stood in the center where several figures already sat looking up at the blonde as she entered the room.
Tsunade turned giving Gaara, and A small nods before moving over to her seat glancing up as a red-haired woman walking in her generous form covered by a blue Kimono a kage hat identifying her as the current Mizukage Mei. With a few nods she too moved to find her seat even as the final member Onoki arrived just as an aged looking samurai moved into the room taking a seat across from the group his black eyes traveling around the room briefly before nodding to the guards who moved to seal the doors cutting the room off from outside interference.
As the massive iron doors snapped shut the head of the samurais Mifune cast his gaze around once more before speaking out in a heavy tone that did not beg to be questioned in the least.
"Very well, Kage's of the great Hidden villages, we have gathered here under the request of the current Tsuchikage to address the matter of the land of Sky, or as they are now know the United Empire of the West." Finished the man nodding his bandaged head towards Onoki's squat figure.
"I will skip the formalities, the West is a danger to the elemental nations and I am calling for immediate action be taken." Called the man drawing more than a few odd looks as Mei let out a small disbelieving chuckle.
"Really? A few losses in a tournament and you call for war. I was not aware you pride was so easily tarnished." Mocked Mei drawing a small snarl from the old man as he turned to face her.
"My pride has nothing to do with this, the last time Sky was seen in these lands they attempted to wipe out every village, and from what they displayed in the tournament they are more dangerous than ever, possibly more than Akatsuki ever was." Continued the man as A gave a small groan.
"I find that hard to believe, though I would like to know how they came to possess the storm bloodline. Still a few armored warriors is hardly worth such action, my own village received a request for an alliance with them." Stated A as across from him Gaara nodded in turn.
"As did my own, they hardly seem like an invading force to me." spoke Gaara as the Tsuchikage turned to him.
"And tell me what have they offered in trade Hm? They arrive at a contest of arms to show their prowess in war and then request for alliances?" called the man causing the group to pause for a moment.
"I personally met with the Emperor and his fellows, and they informed me that they simply desired to be acknowledged as their first attempts to meet with our nations leaders was unsuccessful." Called the blond hokage as A frowned.
"I have heard the same, however from what I found it was only a single delegation traveling as any might that made the request. If they had really wanted recognition why not simply use one of their airships, the daimyo's would have met with them for that alone." Spoke the muscled man as beside him Mei nodded.
"Hai that is true, and it cannot be denied that the tournament could be seen as a show of force to help with theses treaties they speak of." Added Mei as Tsunade sighed.
"I hardly think so; neither the Emperor nor Lady Nunnally gave off the impression of using such underhanded tactics. I would almost go as far to say they seemed innocent of such things." Remarked the Hokage already annoyed that she was forced to deal with the same mistrust here as back in her own village.
"The same Emperor that shattered our greatest barrier as though it was paper and crushed one of our greatest warrior hand you call Innocent?" asked A more than a bit skeptical.
"Add on to that his guards were able to not only push my brother B back in a fair fight, and the other took the tournament, it stands to reason he is at least their strength, I would hardly call that innocent." Continued A as beside him the shortest Kage nodded before speaking.
"And as for that Girl she is possibly stronger than even him." spoke the man drawing several exasperated looks.
"Now you are being ridiculous." Spoke Tsunade as Onoki turned to Gaara.
"Kazekage, what happened the day after the tournament outside of Suna?" called the man as Gaara looked at him curiously before speaking.
"You caused a small panic by discharging your Dust release into the sky beside my village Tsuchikage, though the display itself was more than impressive. Had you been capable of that during the war it is a wonder it took as long as it did." Remarked the redheaded boy as Mei looked over to him.
"Oh so the old man was showing off?" asked the woman as Gaara nodded.
"Hai, or at least that is what I call blasting enough chakra to have wiped out a village into the sky's ripping apart the clouds." Replied Gaara as the table looked to Onoki who was frowning.
"That wasn't me." spoke the man drawing confused looks.
"It was your dust release wasn't it?" stated Gaara as the old man turned to Tsunade.
"No it was that Innocent girl of yours that displayed that power." Replied the man as everyone at the table froze.
"Wha…what." Asked Tsunade not believing his words as the old man nodded.
"Hai that innocent little girl displayed enough power in one attack to wipe a village clear from the earth turning everything inside of it to dust if she wished, so tell me again that I'm overreacting." Finished the man turning to address the other Kage's all of whom now looked shaken by this news.
"Troubling…if they have that much power then." Started Mei as A finished her thought for her.
"Then if they decide to invade we may not be capable of stopping them." Spoke the man leaning back looking across to Gaara who was now deep in thought.
"That doesn't mean that they will act either or that they have been anything but honest with us." pointed out Tsunade as Gaara nodded.
"Hai…but if they did Suna would be the first place to fall…this deserves careful thought." Replied the redhead.
"I have already sent an ambassador to the United West to discuss a treaty, are you suggesting we make a move that could jeopardize that over a suspicion!" called Tsunade thinking of Hinata as A sighed.
"It is not only about Konoha Hokage…At the very least I do not like being on the weaker side of this bargaining table." Muttered A looking around and receiving nods from Mei and Onoki. Seeing this Tsunade turned to Gaara seeing him let out a breath before nodding as well.
"I do not wish for conflict either, however the risk is too great to assume otherwise…at the very least we must show that we are not a weak nation." Spoke Gaara as A nodded.
"Hai, but full war is also too much, as the Hokage has said this could be unfounded fears." Finished A.
"Well then the answer seems to be to put ourselves into a better position of power before meeting with the West again. I suppose you had some idea of this Tsuchikage?" asked Mei as the old man nodded.
"My forces have identified a small base on the boarder of Suna's land, it is close enough for a dispute of the territory to be genuine. I suggest we take the base with a united assault, capture the forces there before demanding a meeting with the West." Stated the man as Tsunade growled at him.
"What? You want to attack them are you mad how could that not be an act of war?" called the woman as Gaara nodded.
"I agree this seems too bold." Added the redhead.
"Perhaps, but with our forces there is no need for an actual fight to take place. Send in a small elite force to capture and incapacitate the fortress. If the risk is genuine we have a foot hold and prisoners to exchange for your ambassadors Hokage, and if they are sincere it will not be a large enough incident to cause a full war, and we will have shown we are not easily lead." Finished the woman as the kage's around Tsunade nodded looking to her.
"Well Hokage? Will you stand with our against us?" asked Onoki smiling at her as the blonde glared back at him.
"Damn you….fine, I just pray you know what you are doing." Spoke Tsunade as she pushed herself from the table feeling dirty as she left the room to prepare her own forces for what she hoped was not the greatest mistake of her life.
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A few days after the meeting in Iron an airship was dipping down over the capital city of the Empire a pale eyed girl looking out in wonder at the landscape of rooftops that stretched out below her seeming to continue on forever. Even as she watched the brightly colored roofs finally gave way to lush gardens as the ship took a final turn moving down to a large open area where she spotted a small contingent of figures standing around a familiar armored figure.
Soon enough Hinata found herself being lead down the rear of the ship as she stepped out onto the palaces airfield a few ships standing around the one she was exiting. As her eyes turned forward she saw the group moving toward her, several white armor clade figures with bright red splashes of color over their glimmering armor sporting blades, as well as what appear to be some kind of metal flaps on their backs like the wings of a beetle. However, what drew her attention the most was the armored figure in the center his red burnt red robes waving gently even as a familiar fox plum helm turned towards her nodding as she approached.
"Greetings Lady Hinata, and welcome to the West." Spoke Naruto in a happy tone as Hinata felt a small blush touch her cheeks.
"I…Thank you Emperor." Replied Hinata bowing as well before a small chuckle drew her eyes around to see a green haired woman wearing a long white dress watching her.
"Oh I see what you meant, she is quite lovely." Chuckled C.C. Looking to Naruto with a wide smile as Naruto privately wondered why he had allowed her to come with him to greet Hinata.
Because you didn't let her, she just decided to on her own. Replied his mind as Naruto shook his head raising a hand towards C.C.
"This is C.C. lady Hinata, my self-appointed older sister and tormenter….I'm sorry." Finished Naruto as Hinata gave a small smile turning to C.C. and bowing to her as well.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Lady C.C." spoke Hinata as the green haired woman waved her off.
"None of that Lady stuff with me please I'm old enough as it is without adding titles to it." Added C.C. as Hinata nodded smiling softly as the group slowly turned back towards the palace. As the moved forward Hinata could hardly keep herself from gazing around at the gardens marveling at the work there as elegant flowers wound their way through the trees and small pools looking as though the whole thing was somehow at peace with everything around it. Noticing her gaze Naruto found himself smiling again as he spoke.
"I see you appreciate the work. Wall-e is very proud of his gardens." Spoke Naruto as Hinata turned blinking a few times before remembering the brown haired boy.
"So he is your gardener?" asked Hinata confused as to why such a man would be with the Emperor at a tournament her question causing Naruto to let out a good natured chuckle.
"No, he is my friend, ah there his is now, just watch." Spoke Naruto pointing towards a small grove where Hinata saw the overall wearing boy sitting with a look of concentration on his face. Before Hinata could understand what he might be doing her eyes went wide as a small bush began to sprout from before him growing up even as beautiful lavender flowers began to open up along it till the spot he had been facing was a sea of flowers gently swaying in the breeze. Hinata watched dumbfounded as before turning to the Emperor who nodded.
"Here in the west not all chakra users are fighters, Wall-e does not have the temperament for such things…though his partner I think you will agree does." Finished Naruto as Hinata watched Eve move over to sit beside Wall-e who smiled brightly up at her.
Soon the group was past the gardens and moving along a carpeted hall Hinata finding herself in that same relaxed state she had found the last time she had been with the emperor. As they walked she found herself speaking freely with the masked man even laughing as the woman C.C. added her own points usually at the cost of the Emperor himself though he didn't seem to mind.
After a short trip Hinata found herself standing before a large wooden door the Emperor bowing to her slightly.
"Lady Hinata these will be your quarter for your stay, I'll let you get settled, please let me know if there is anything I can do to make you stay better." Finished Naruto as behind him C.C. smirked.
"Oh I can think of a few things." She chuckled as Hinata turned red before turning to leave Naruto rising to look after her.
"Sorry about that, she…I don't know what she is sometimes." Muttered Naruto as Hinata waved it off.
"It is alright, will…I mean will you be free to speak further later?" asked the pale eyed woman as Naruto smiled behind his helm.
"I believe so; I look forwards to forging a lasting peace with you Lady Hinata." Finished Naruto nodding once more before turning down the hall even as Hinata looked after him smiling softly to herself as she turned to enter the room.
I do to Emperor…Thought the woman, as with a small blush she began to unpack neither she nor Naruto knowing that the peace they hoped for was just a dream.
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Across the western land just within their border a restless Cornelia was making rounds within the last post on her trip, Euphemia already asleep within the headquarters night having fallen a few hours previously. As the purple armored woman passed another sentry she idly shifted her helm from one hand to another the night breeze catching the formal cape now adorning her armor, marking her as the commander of the armies.
As she moved down a flight of stairs from the outer wall her private guard fell in beside her white armor blazing beside the dull grey and black of the standard soldiers and her own dark purple set. As the group moved over the open courtyard past a massive storage building the woman's gaze slowly shifting to one of the watchtowers a small flicker of movement catching her eyes.
Slowly Cornelia lifted her helm securing it upon her brow in a simple manner as around the walls a silent forced move ever closer. Then without warning Cornelia moved, jerking her left hand forward grabbing hold of the hilt of one of her guards blades drawing it in one smooth motion even as she spun back towards the tower her arm flashing forward as the blade went spinning end over end to sink into the darkness with an audible THWAK. A moment later the body of a black clad kunoichi fell from the tower their white mask shattering as she impacted upon courtyard the guard's blade buried to the hilt into her chest.
"TO ARMS WARRIORS OF THE WEST!" Cried Cornelia drawing her own blade as around her, the guards slung kunai launchers free of their shoulders or drew blades just as a wave of shadows darted from the walls rushing down towards them the outer watch already having gone silent.
"Shit how did she spot us!" cried a pink haired girl looking around to a dark skinned man idly chewing on a stick of candy as he drew a pair of fanged blades.
"Does it matter, we have a job to do." Called the white haired man as he dropped down landing a devastating hit on one armored figure who stumbled forward, struggling to levy his kunai launcher before a blast of lightening crashed into him drawing a yell of pain as he fell over groaning in pain.
"Ahhh, everyone move up we need to hit them before they can organize called Sakura rushing forwards as a squad of mixed shinobi followed after her moving down into the courtyard even as the chatter of kunai launchers and the blast of justus tore into the silent night.
As the shinobi forces charged down the walls, inside the camp soldiers rushed out of the barracks, armor clad and forwards to meet the invaders full force blades drawn. As the first crashed into the shinobi a shower of sparks was added to the night as kunai meet blade, and elements crashed against the reinforced armor of the defenders.
As she landed Sakura watched as one of the armored figures moved forwards leveling one of those kunai launchers spraying fire at a pair of shinobi who rushed him both weaving in and out of the shots closing in on him till one swept a kick around shattering the launcher in a spray of parts as his fellow slammed a similar blow into the man's chest sending him staggering back a few paces but not falling.
Instead Sakura saw as the armored figure draw a sword, straight unlike the blades of the samurai, and charged the pair sending one back as a crimson line opened up across his chest even as his partner flew through a few signs sending a pillar of earth up into the armored figures chest sending him flying back to crash into a building slipping down not to rise.
"Crap this is just supposed to be an outpost. Thought Sakura as she leapt forwards at her own opponent sending a crushing blow into the figures chest plate causing it to cave in as he was sent flying back across the courtyard past where a group of white armored figures were battling a force of shinobi.
"General Cornelia you need to!" yelled one of her guards, as he pushed back the blade of a masked shinobi only to watch as Cornelia caught a swipe aimed for her back twisting the attacker arm around with a sickening snap before slamming her foot into the figures face flinging them back from her as she turned to him.
"SOLDIER TAKE HALF OF YOUR MEN AND SECURE EUPHEMIA'S SAFETY NOW! roared Cornelia as her armored form sprang forwards to bury her blade to the hilt into another attacker. For one maddening second the man contemplated questioning the woman before him, but soon he had turned signaling half of her guard back as they rushed to the headquarters leaving Cornelia to charge ahead with her remaining forces into the gathering shinobi forces.
As her guard fell back Cornelia turned in time to lift a blade up to take the devastating punch from another shinobi her hair reflecting bright pink in the light of a blast of fire from somewhere off to her left. As the blow impacted Cornelia could feel it all through her arm even as her blade shattered flinging bits of metal back as she leapt aside grabbing a fallen launcher that she raised just as the shinobi along with three more stepped forwards.
"Surrender, you don't have a hope of defeating all of us!" called Sakura as before her the armored figure raised that launcher to point at her.
"I HAVE NOT COME THIS FAR TO SURRENDER TO THE LIKES OF YOU ASSASSIN!" called Cornelia even as she opened up with the launcher spraying a wave of metal forward as her attackers charged.
At the same time in the observation level of the headquarters Euphemia had finished dawning her armor turning her eyes around to see the battle raging below, and her own sister being attack by several figures.
"My lady we need to leave!" called a white armored figure stepping up causing Euphemia to turn her eyes blazing as she did.
"Has a call for aid been sent?" asked the woman as the soldier nodded in reply.
"Good follow me, we are going to support the General, and get the wounded out of the fight we only have to hold them." Called the woman pushing past the armored man who spun to follow her out of the room back towards the battle below.
As Euphemia rushed below Cornelia found herself standing alone before five shinobi her guard having fallen to the devastating mix of justus at play, and her own options dropping by the second as her scrounged blade snapped under the swipe of a pair of flanged blades coated with a layer of lightening that also managed to cut a furrow into her helm sending a horn skipping across the stone surface below her.
Even as she jerked out of the path of the follow up strike it was only to find that same pink haired shinobi waiting as a blow, like cannon shot, flung her back off her feet to crash through the side of the storage building sending up a series of crashes from within.
"Damn it, who the hell was that?" called Sakura as a faint glow of green chakra incased her hand mending the bones that had snapped upon the last blow.
"Who care's she's out of it now." called Omoi letting the twin blades kiba to lower as he look around at the battle as the armored figures continued to struggle against the shinobi forces.
"Right, let's get." Started Sakura before a grinding sound of metal drew the fives eyes around to the hole they had flung the purple armored figure through.
"There's no way." Muttered Omoi as he brought his blades back up even as across from them Cornelia stepped out of the hole her helm now completely gone as her hair fell around her face a trail of blood working down one cheek as she stepped forwards taking heaving breaths, her shattered breastplate chipping slightly as she moved.
However, what drew the groups eyes were the objects in both of her arms, she was dragging what looked like some kind of oversized versions of those kunai launcher, her arms gripped onto handles on their sides even as a trail of pipes lead back to two oversized black packs that were making that grinding sound as they were drug across the stone floor behind her.
"What they hell?" muttered one of the Shinobi even as Cornelia hefted both chakra cannon's to bear her eyes narrowing upon the figures before her.
Only Sakura and Omoi were fast enough to recognize the danger crying out a warning that was drown out as twin explosions of fire thundered out rushing forwards to consume the other three shinobi who had not reacted in time swallowing them in a wave of flame.
Before Sakura could even comprehend what she had seen she was forced to move again as Cornelia brought each of her cannons around beginning to fire off shots at both Sakura and Omoi who weaved in and out of the fire even as the blasts continued to fly downrange.
At the same time Euphemia came rushing out of the headquarters her guard moving with her forcing back attackers even as others rushed to aid the injured, but none of that registered with the pink haired woman as she rushed ahead towards where her sister was battling. As she rounded the corner it was to see her sister flung back towards her skipping across the ground one cannon flying free spraying its final blast into the sky as the other dragged along with her.
As Cornelia found herself sliding to a halt her eyes drifted up her heart stopping as she saw Euphemia standing a few feet from her. Even as the downed woman spotted her sisters arrival across from her Omoi saw her as well the grip on his blades tightened as he identified the new threat.
"Not another one." spat the man as he pelted forwards his blades outstretched towards the pink haired woman. As he neared her, however, he saw the downed woman forcing herself up putting herself in-between the man's strike and the other woman. It was too late to raise a defense as the fanged blade sank into the purple haired woman's chest drawing a small cry of pain from her even as Omoi found himself looking into her face.
"You are one crazy bitch." Muttered the dark skinned man as he saw the woman's face shift from pain to an angry smirk as he found an armored hand closing around his blade hand even as with a heave Cornelia brought the barrel of her remaining cannon to press under Omoi's chin. From behind the pair Sakura let out a cry of warning a moment before another thunder clap of sound exploded out as the swordsman's head vanished in a wave of fire that blasted the two apart sending the remains of the shinobi to skip across the stone even as Cornelia was thrown back into Euphemia who caught her even as white armored figures crowded around the pair.
"O…Omoi…" whispered Sakura not believing her eyes as she spun to face the new arrivals her eyes bulging as she saw a faint blue light wash over the purple haired woman who shifted slightly before pushing herself up fully healed. As Sakura watched horrified Cornilia stepped forwards hefting her cannon to bear again even as a roar of sound drew the Shinobi forces eyes upwards the skies suddenly full of airships, as armored figures sporting some type of gliders flew down towards them.
Sakura felt her legs going out from under her as she slipped on the stone courtyard barely noticing as she was restrained by a pair of armored soldiers.
"Euphemia what were you thinking?" called Cornelia turning as she saw the remaining shinobi throwing down arms only to see her sister crying lightly the anger leaving her as she let the cannon in her hand fall with an audible thunk to the courtyard. The next moment she was beside her sister pulling her close even as she looked over her shoulder to her guard.
"Get the wounded to the ships, anything that can't be saved burn it, and secure the prisoners, this fortress is compromised…and get word to the emperor…we are at war." Finished Cornelia as the armored man snapped off a salute before rushing to obey her orders leaving the sisters to look out at the night sky now stained by the smoke and fire of battle.
And chapter done.
Lol ya, things got a little hectic there didn't they. I always see people do empires stories but can only remember one where an actual large scale battle was set up and lasted more than one section, so I'm trying something new. That's right the empire vs. the elemental nations…place your bets
Songbird out.
