After a peaceful nights sleep, Naruto and Mikoto have a quick break feast. The duo went to the gates, where their bodyguards were waiting for them. Mikoto look at the sexy kunoichis that were their bodyguards. The young women are about a year old then Naruto. Mikoto frown at the though such young girls protecting them.
Mikoto thinking, "I worry, when Itachi goes on an escort missions. I guess when you have child of your own. You wonder if the shinobi system is the only government system to use. I know Naruto wishes the shinobi system is different."
Naruto ask, "What are you thinking about Mikoto?"
Mikoto answer, "I was thinking about how young the bodyguards are."
Naruto raise an eyebrow, "Why are you so worry about how old the bodyguards are?"
Mikoto reply, "When I fought in The Third Ninja War. I fought genins to jonins in the war. The age of the enemy range to twelve to twenty-five in the battles I fought. In other words, I kill children to protect my friends. When I see young shinobis, I am pull back to those horror able times."
Naruto thinking, "That is not counting what Itachi did to the Uchiha Clan."
Naruto put his arm around Mikoto's waist, "Lucky for us, those dark times are in the past. I see a bright future for the both us. Let's go to the safe house and wash away are worries."
Mikoto let a simile form on her face, "I would like to do that in our home. But a hot spring is a great way to wash away the worries."
The black hair bodyguard shakes her head. The young woman has brown eyes with light brown skin. She wearing a blue shirt with a jonin vests on top her shirt. The young shinobi is wearing black shinobi pants and sandals. The young shinobi has a pair of battle fans on left leg.
The female ninja with the mask on her face, "Those two are carefree as ever, Kitana. If they were acting differently, I would worry."
The female ninja with the mask on her face is Mileena. The young woman is the half-sister of Kitana on their mother's side. The young female ninja is wearing a light pink shirt with a jonin vest on top of her shirt. The young woman is wearing black shinobi pants and sandals. The young female ninja has a sai on each leg.
Jade said, "Mileena, I wish you would take this mission more seriously."
Jade been friends with Mileena and Kitana for few years. The young female ninja is wearing a green shirt with a jonin vest on top her shirt. The young woman is wearing black shinobi pants and sandals. The young female ninja is holding a staff.
Mikoto shakes Kitana's hand, "I am happy to see you again, Kitana. How are you doing with your mission work load?"
Kitana lets go of Mikoto's hand, "You know with winter coming, the escort missions on cargo ships have gone down. But, I need to ask you something in private."
Mikoto went with Kitana to talk in private. Naruto notice that Mikoto and Kitana went ahead of the group. As the party move out, Naruto look sad about leaving the monastery. He does not visit his friends at the monastery often. Jade look at Naruto's faced and wonders what is wrong.
Jade ask, "Is their something on your mind, Naruto?"
Naruto answer, "I miss staying at the monastery. You know, I miss seeing my friends and Kiriya. Mikoto and I decide to make a home from the monastery. Mikoto looks so happy when she works at the farm. I still think that Mikoto is getting tried of the shinobi life.
Mileena said, "The poor woman been through a war then her clan was killed by her only son. Yeah, I can see her point too."
Jade agree with Mileena, "Mikoto has lost lot in her life. But with Naruto in her life, Mikoto has not fallen into the darkness."
Naruto thinking, "Mikoto and I lost family to the government of Konoha. People of Konoha distrust and hate us for things that we could not control. I think my father made a mistake in trusting Konoha."
Naruto sigh, "Mikoto is not the only one, who is tried of the shinobi life. I do not like the shinobi system but what can you do about it."
Jade and Mileena look at each other. They know that Naruto is the Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi. The jinchuriki is the secret weapon that keeps ninjas villages and other nations from attacking their home. People forget that the jinchurki keep back the demon beast. Jade and Mileena have heard rumors about jinchuriki begin mistreated.
Jade thinking, "Kiriya was right about Naruto and Mikoto not wanting to fight. No, they have no reason to fight anybody. They want to live in peace."
Mileena thinking, "What kind of deal did Mikoto made with the Commander?"
Meanwhile with Mikoto and Kitana, the young woman trying figures a way to talk with Mikoto. Kitana did not want to hurt the women's feelings. But Mikoto is getting older and she been slowing down. Kitana thought that Mikoto never got back in shape. The young woman had seen the old woman out of breath couple of times on missions. Kitana turns to Mikoto.
Kitana ask, "Do you have any health problems, Mikoto?
Mikoto answer, "I do not have any health problems. The problem is that I been out of shape since I had my son. You know the chances of a female ninja getting back in active duty after having a kid.
Kitana reply, "The chances are very low for any female ninjas getting back active duty. After having a baby, the female ninja has to take care of the baby."
Mikoto look back at Naruto and a small simile form on her face. She cares for the young man when he was a small child. Mikoto fell in love with Naruto but she was not ready to be in another relationship. Mikoto sigh as she turns back to Kitana.
Mikoto said, "I try get back into shape but string of injuries keep me on the sidelines."
Kitana nod her head, "That would explain why you are out breath during missions."
Mikoto thinking, "My age is not helping matters. I may not be a shinobi much longer."
In a Falskaar's jail cell, Tsunade is thinking of a way to escape. The problem is that Falskaar is an island and the only way gets off by ship. She could try to summon Shizune and herself to the Summons world. The older woman looks at her sleeping companion. Tsunade know the Slug clan does not like strangers in their land.
A male voice said, "I feel sad to see the grandchild of The First Hokage in jail. Lucky or unlucky seem to stick you, old friend."
Tsunade's eyes widen, "Kiriya, you alive!"
Kiriya walk near the bars as Tsunade look at him. He had short red hair with green eyes. Tsunade notice he was wearing his shinobi gear. Kiriya wearing an upgrade jonin vest with an under shirt. He is wearing black shinobi pants and sandals.
Kiriya said, "I wish, we meet under better times. But I need your help with a little root problem. Of course, if you like prison food then you can stay here."
Tsunade cross her arms, "Why would I help you? The way it sounds Danzo is your problem."
Kiriya answer, "You are not helping me. You will be saving your godson from Danzo. By the way, Danzo is from Konoha that makes it your problem as well."
Tsunade groan, "Hiruzen Sarutobi should kill that man a long time ago. Who knows what kind of damage that man has done?"
Kiriya reply, "He is the reason, why Naruto and Mikoto is hiding in Falskaar.
A surprise female voice said, "We were told they left on their own."
Kiriya sees a young black hair woman sitting on the edge of the bed. He raises his eyebrow at the pig. Tsunade look at her friend before turning back at Kiriya. He combs back his hair before he answers the young woman's statement.
Kiriya said, "I have to read you in the whole deal. We need move you to a safer place to do that."
Writer's notes: Here is a question for my readers. How old was Mikoto when she had Itachi in the manga? The Naruto data book has Mikoto's age to be 35 when she died.
Kiba's mom is close age to Mikoto's age when Mikoto died. If you look at her picture in manga and the anime. She looks younger then 35 years old. I think Mikoto was sixteen when she had Itachi.
The reason is that shinobi were graduated at such young age during that time. The shinobi had to grow up quicker to fight in the war.
By the way, Fugaku was older then Mikoto in the manga.
