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All Characters Appearing In This Work Are Fictitious. Any Resemblance To Real Persons, Living Or Dead Is Purely Coincidental.
The Hokage's dilemma and the Kazekage's request.
In Konoha
Ino was in her lab in a building known to many as: The Shinobi Interrogation and Containment Building preparing some special herbs in to a powerful serum that would help Ibiki in his questioning of his
Latest subject: Naraku Hakudoshi.
It was rare that someone wasn't broken completely by Ibiki senpai. Ino thought to her frowning while trying to grind the herbs into a smooth paste. But perhaps with this medicine she was making it would help.
Ibiki had so far only managed to learn of his name and intentions; he knew that he was hired by the Rock Nin Yagiro Hokumara to kidnap the grandchild of the 3rd Hokage because he wanted revenge on Konoha for killing his only son during the third shinobi world war. Ibiki had tried all his tricks and managed to get through most of the traps and Genjutsu shields put on his mind but not all. Hopefully Ino's new drug would eliminate the rest of the Genjutsu traps and seals.
He knew he had to be patient because after all Ino was a medical specialist and therefore was used to taking her time with her work. He himself was a patient man, but he was getting very impatient at this time because of the nature of the information, from what little he could figure out is that Yagiro was in contact with the former apprentice of the Snake Sanin: Kabuto Yakushi
"Hurry up Ino this medicine of yours is taking too long" said Ibiki loudly.
Ino who was already under pressure because it was a very delicate process that required the utmost concentration was already in a bad mood due to the intense concentration and ingredients it needed. So it was no surprise that Ino yelled at Ibiki and said to him "god damnit Ibiki sensei have some patience this is a very sensitive and complicated process it will be ready in another 5 minutes. So just hold your horses before I drop some of my medicine into your drink and you know I will" she yelled at him.
Ibiki shuddered at the thought of the young Yamanaka slipping something into his drink un-noticed due to her superior medical skills she was even able to evade his sharp gaze if she so wished. He remembered the last time she was pissed him and slipped something into his drink. He had been in pain for a week because she had activated his body's pleasure reactor cells which caused his body to feel a tickling sensation every time he breathed. No other doctor or medic besides Ino and Sakura had the cure. Sakura refused to give him the cure because Ino was her best friend, and Ino wouldn't give it to him until he apologized to her on bended knee for pissing her off. "What's her problem" remarked Ibiki crossly to Inoichi who was standing next to him and laughing. He too remembered the incident. Oh what a great fun it was too see the Great Ibiki Morino helpless and crying for relief from his daughter. He was very proud of his daughter's accomplishments. "Don't take it personally Ibiki-san" said Ino's father "it's not your fault, it's just that Chouji has been away for so long and she misses him not to mention that she hasn't been with Chouji for a couple of weeks and her sexual frustration is very high. Besides it's that time of the month again" said Inoichi barely suppressing a grin.
"Oh so she misses that fat ass boyfriend of hers and she is having her period is that it" said Ibiki Morino grumpily, however he had taken a very bad time to say those words because at that very moment Ino had just entered the room and heard the conversation between her father and sensei,
"DAD HOW COULD YOU?" Roared Ino, her face blushing deep red, "WHAT WAS THAT I HEAR YOU SAY ABOUT MY BOYFRIEND YOU SADISTIC SON OF A BITCH" she yelled at Ibiki. "NO ONE CALLS MY BIG TEDDY BEAR A FATASS. TRUST ME YOU WILL SUFFER FOR THIS MORINO AND THIS TIME IT WILL BE WORST THAN LAST TIME!" Ino roared at her sensei.
Ibiki Morino for the first time after a long time in his life knew fear "N-n-now I-I-Ino-Chan I d-didn't m-m-mean t-t-that l-l-literally" he said in a very scared voice,
"Is that so?" Ino said in a very sweet and dangerous voice. "Ok then I forgive you she said but I think it's time for your monthly check up at the hospital I think I will schedule you in this evening, since I have a shift at the hospital" she said. Ibiki terrified of the horror that his protégée would inflict on him during monthly check-up. He didn't have the guts to deny her request because he knew what she would do to him if he didn't show up.
As Ino walked off towards her father, Ibiki's face slowly started to regain its colour. Inoichi meanwhile was on the floor laughing his ass off at his colleague's predicament, before Ino rounded on him and said"oh dad don't think your off the hook I plan to tell mom about this little incident today," suddenly her father stopped laughing and looked at his daughter in horror
"No please no you can't be serious Ino, if you tell mom she will…" he couldn't finish his sentence, "exactly maybe that will teach you not to tell other people of my business" said Ino darkly. She then turned to prep the subject and give him the medicine. Ibiki smiled evilly at his friend's apparent upcoming horror at facing his wife.
Although to everyone Ibiki Morino was a sadistic and cruel and intimidating man due to the long harsh years of being a ninja, but inside he was a big softie and seeing as her father and him were such good friends and as such looked upon Ino as a favoured niece.
So when she decided to follow in her father's footsteps and become a member of the ninja interrogation squad he was very happy. When she came back from India after training with the monks in Ayurvedic medicine she approached the Hokage to let her open a research facility
He remembered back to the day when Ino had started as a member at the interrogation squad.
Flashback
It was One year ago to this day when Ino had returned from India after her studies with the monks and one day she was trying to create a new type of flower in her garden but no matter how hard
She tried she couldn't get it right.
She then realized she needed a specific insect to pollinate the specific plants but she didn't know which one and when she realized that she went in search for Shino who at the time was just going out for a walk. She then dragged him along with her while explaining her problem.
When they reached her garden she asked him to see if any of his insects would be able to pollinate the flower. He asked her the exact type of flower she was trying to create and when he got all the information he realized which insect would be needed for the flower to be formed.
After a couple of weeks when the new batch of flowers came to bloom she used her knowledge of Ayurvedic to study the effects of the plants and she realized that while the petals and leaves of the flower/plant could be used to treat mild burns to moderate burns.
The stems and roots could be used to create a very potent serum that would put the person in a semi comatose state while still conscious it also allowed a patient's mind to be more susceptible to suggestions and genjutsu or the breaking thereof with no real side effects besides a headache and mild shivers afterwards.
She then realized that this could help her dad with his research of how to counter genjutsu mind effects. When she explained it to her dad he was hesitant at first but through constant persuasion, he yielded to her request and decided to try the serum the next day he then used the serum on a low level criminal.
After putting some simple but strong genjutsu traps on his mind he then tried out the drug and was surprised to see that it worked better than conventional methods and saved both time and energy.
Ino then realized that she could open a new branch of medicine. Who with her father and uncle Ibiki as backup she went to meet the Hokage and explained to her and after some persuasion and real time examples she managed to convince her of its uses and that is how Ino got a chance to open a new branch in the Anbu called the: Ayurvedic Research Division.
3 hours later
Ibiki Morino was finally able to get past the safe guards that had been put on Naraku's mind and get most of the information hidden in his brain. Once the prisoner was sent back to his cell, the interrogation squad organized and collected the information in one piece for Ibiki to go and give his report to the Hokage.
When everyone was finished Ibiki Morino set out with his protégée Ino to deliver the report to the Hokage. "So what do you think it all means Ibiki sensei?" Ino asked? "Well the information is still a little early for conclusions, but it seems that things are going to get interesting in the near future."
Meanwhile: the Hokage was reading a letter sent from the Kazekage of Suna.
Godaime - Hokage Tsunade Sama
Dear Tsunade-Dono
I am writing this letter to ask you for a meeting at your earliest possible convenience due to the nature of this meeting reason for this meeting shall be addressed in a face to face conference with you; the reason is of mutual interest to both of us so I recommend that we meet as soon as possible. Along with this meeting I ask the attendance of the head of the Nara house along with his wife and 2 children
Awaiting your reply
Sincerely
Kazekage
Gaara Subaki
"Humph I wonder how come he is asking for a face to face meeting," wondered Tsunade to herself, she then looked over her other paper work and then called for Shizune, "Shizune come here please,"
After a couple of seconds Shizune appeared at her master's side and said, "Yes, Milady you called for me?"
"Yes, Shizune it seems that the Kazekage wants a meeting with me as soon as possible. Do you know if there is anything wrong in Suna?" The Hokage asked her Brunette assistant.
"Well not that I know of Milady the latest Anbu reports say that everything is well in Suna"
"I see" said Tsunade, "well then find the earliest possible date that I am free and send it to him via messenger hawk, ok Shizune?" "Yes, Tsunade sama, you have time on this Saturday at noon."
"I see, so seeing as today is Monday he will be here by Friday, aright fine that is not a problem" said Tsunade. "By the way please give me a sit rep on the Konoha 12 at the moment."
"Yes, Milady Shikamaru Nara is on vacation and is not on active duty he is at the moment in Sunagakure at the moment he is scheduled to return sometime this week.
"Sakura Haruno due to not having any missions at the moment is working shifts at the hospital.
Two academy teachers are on a mission and so Tenten and Rock Lee have decided to take over their classes. Weapons Training and Taijutsu class ; it seems to have a had a calming effect on them after the many back to back A-rank and S rank missions they have gotten a bit too stressed and the academy atmosphere is doing wonders for them by letting them just be around kids and a relaxed atmosphere like the academy, at least that is how Iruka says it."
"You know something lady Tsunade with his skill level and level head he could easily become a Jonin but instead he prefers to be a chunin. I remember asking him about it once when we were both at one of the training ground just sparring and doing some light training when I saw his skills I was amazed at his abilities."
When I asked him about it, he confessed to me saying that I know I can very easily become a Jonin with my skills, in fact I know I would be a very good one."
"So then I said why you don't take part in the Jonin exams I asked him, I said many of your own students have gone on to great things, so why not him? You know what he told me milady?"
"What?" Said Tsunade interested in the answer.
"He said he just loved teaching too much he said yes, it was true many of his own students had gone on to Jonin and Anbu rank while he was a Chunin." "But he told me he felt a pride in himself that it was thanks to some of his effort and help that his students have surpassed him and become élite shinobi he said it filled him with a source of pride knowing he was their very first sensei."
"He told me that there was no greater sense of pride knowing that the small restless and foolish kids that had first been entrusted to him had evolved into mature shinobi that would one day lead this village."
"You know some people just love teaching and Iruka is one of those people, you know something Shizune, when I think about it a little I envy that man do you know why?" Shizune shook her head in confusion. "It's because he is in that unique place where he can see the past, present and the future.
Seeing Shizune's confused expression she said "let me give you a very good example in the past Naruto was the dead last of his class barely having mastered even the most basic of skills. Not to mention the loneliness and sadness he felt at having nobody to befriend him or acknowledge him because of the beast that resides within him."
"Then he slowly gained approval and friends gaining skills and maturing every step of the way. "Then he went to having no friends to making everyone his friend." "I mean he went from having the village hate him, to having them love him.
He then went on to even greater heights than his predators by completing the Rasengan. Something even his father the Yondaime Hokage could not do and mastering the Sage Arts that Jiraiya himself had difficulty with mastering." He then went even further by taming the most powerful tailed beast in existence the Nine Tailed Fox.
Then to having a woman's unconditional love for him which is Hinata." "He has reached the point where everyone knows him and loves him. He will soon one day be Hokage and lead this village. On that day Iruka can look at Naruto and proudly say he was his first sensei, and that feeling Shizune is worth more than all the riches in the world."
"You are right Milady," "Iruka-san is truly a man to be envied. He was telling me about Lee and Tenten and he said the students draw inspiration from them and their stories he says that the youthful
Exuberance and love of hard work has infected his students and they work harder and better." "He also told me that all the kunoichi look up to Tenten as a source of wonder because she has managed to succeed in a way no men have, her knowledge and skill with any type of weapon surpasses all the shinobi male or female in this village."
"All the boys have a crush on her and even the ones who usually skip class or sit all the way in the back now race each other to see who sits in the front of the class and as a result hang onto every word and when she asks a question the boys fight amongst themselves to answer her questions. Iruka told me that never had his class been so attentive and funny. He said it was like getting free tickets to the circus." "He also said that the girls were also in adoration of her because she is the fiancée of the famous Neji Hyuuga."
"Heh that just tells you how much that boy loves her to go against the Hyuuga traditions for her, it's a good thing too I heard what he was like before he fell in love with her, cold, silent and distant but it just goes to show you how a woman affects a man's life."
Shizune nodded her head in agreement "I mean take Kakashi I remember before you two hooked up he would always be late, avoid the hospital like the plague always looking shabby, but now look at him he is always lurking around the hospital hoping to catch a glimpse of you, today he even dresses better and walks more proper, not to mention he has stopped reading those stupid Icha Icha Novels that shows how much influence you have on him Shizune." Tsunade told her assistant she then continued by saying: "heh I bet Lee must be having fun what with all those kids to teach,
"Yes, Milady you are right I met Lee at the market yesterday and he was telling me how much he liked teaching young students, he says and I quote "I feel the power of youth burning even more brightly within me" "end quote." Shizune said giggling
"Hahaha you know if I didn't know better Shizune I would say that Lee was a clone of Might Gai himself. Tsunade said well naturedly, but you know something Shizune despite his weird antics and odd behaviour that boy is a very strong ninja. And I don't mean just in strength the other day I was reading over his file and well I tell you Shizune that boy is something else sometimes I wonder how he is able to be so upbeat, sometimes I wonder how Sakura deals with him."
"I agree Milady the other day Sakura and I were having lunch together at the hospital cafeteria after a long but tricky operation she had requested my help with. So anyway we got to talking and eventually we reached the topic of her and Lee and you know what she told me?"
"She said that Lee was the best thing that ever happened to her, he was always respectful of her always showing her love and support. "He once told her that when he saw her he always fell in love with her all over again a hopeless romantic she calls him. Always greeting her with flowers a kiss and a kind word, she told me that the first time when he touched her he asked her permission, always respectful of her; he was so patient and loving with her putting her needs above his."
"Sakura always thought that thanks to him she got over her depression and anger of Sasuke's death and treachery. She once told me that although sometimes he behaves like a little kid she can't help but get caught up in his cheer although despite many tests on him she can't understand where he gets his stamina and good cheer from."
"Yeah you're right Shizune, she smiles a lot more today and it's a good thing don't you think?" Tsunade asked her.
"Yes, very much so Milady anyway continuing to where I was":
Hyuuga Neji is at the moment with the Anbu Assassination Division and is doing very well in fact his squad leader has recommended him for a position of Anbu Captain for new Anbu Squad preferably new recruits. The reason being that the captain felt that someone of Neji's personality and strength would be a good example for new Anbu recruits to follow, also because he has been in the Anbu for a long time he will be able to help them out with the finer points on how to behave and act like Anbu."
"Next Shino who is in the Hunter Nin Squad of the Anbu is also doing very well," said Shizune, "from what the reports say he is doing well but is getting a bit slowed down. So his team captain has recommended for him to teach at the Anbu academy for a little while"
"On a personal note Shino's father has informed me that Shino has gotten engaged to a girl named Shima from his own clan, and will soon be getting married to her although it is a love marriage between the two it is still a political marriage of a prestigious clan of the Leaf. As a result the other Clan Heads and other political figures from The Village and the Fire Country will be present. however due to his son's request he has asked that the Konoha 12 and their respective family members and significant others be present, as well as Iruka Sensei, Kurenai sensei also attend the wedding, and also since you are the Hokage you will be expected to attend and bless the newlyweds so to speak."
"I see. I assume since I will be attending the wedding I too will also have to bring a date yes?" Tsunade asked. "Well I guess I will ask Hiashi then."
"Hiashi as in Hiashi Hyuuga Milady?" Shizune asked confused.
"Yes, Shizune" looking at her assistants face she realized what her assistant thought. she quickly explained to her by saying: "no, no it's not like what you think, as you know as Hokage I have to attend many of these stuffy ass diplomatic functions and you know how I am not too good at these kind of things I realized that when I go alone I am pestered too much by idiotic men and their lucid fantasies."
"So I realized that I needed to take an escort with me to these functions so to speak and that someone needed to be prestigious and respected within the diplomatic community and good in diplomatic exchange not to mention somebody who would not take this arrangement the wrong way like you just did."
"After thinking about it I realized that Hiashi was the perfect choice he was well respected and well schooled in diplomatic matters and I also knew he would not take it in a wrong way seeing as he is in similar boat as me meaning him having to deal with unwanted attention from the opposite sex." "
So, I one day called Hiashi into my office and discussed this issue with him in private and he accepted so long as I extended him the same courtesy for his own diplomatic functions. I agreed to his request and that is why I said what I said about Hiashi being my escort." "Do you understand now Shizune" she asked her assistant.
"Oh yes, now I do Milady for being so presumptuous of you I apologise Milady." Shizune said bowing low. "Eh don't worry about it Shizune" Tsunade said.
Shizune continued not missing a beat, "furthermore Milady, Hinata Hyuuga is currently helping you with the diplomatic formalities with The Fire Daimyo concerning the Chunin Exams Milady/ "Sai as you know is busy reviewing the files of Anbu root members who will be joining the regular Anbu squad divisions."
"Head of Anbu root captain Yamato states that the process is slow going but successful he states that so far 3/4 of the Anbu root members have been put into the regular Anbu squad divisions he states that this process will be completed in 6 months which is to say that in 6 months time Anbu root will have officially been disbanded with its members joining either the regular Anbu divisions or as a Jonin doing special missions for the Hokage."
"Furthermore, Naruto Uzumaki, Chouji Akimichi and Kiba Inuzuka are currently at the Chunin Exams with their genin squads in the Land of Clouds. Our messengers state that the preliminaries have ended and full information will be reaching us through official channels.
"Lastly is Ino Yamanaka. Ibiki Morino states that her research has helped him in his activities greatly, I can also personally attest to this fact. Her herbal medicines have not only helped get our patients healed faster and better but also with minimum side effects. Another piece of good news is that our dependence on conventional medicine supplies has dropped by 11% and we no longer need as many medicines for our patients thanks to Ino's research. It was a good thing you approved the grant for her research facility and studies Milady." "You are right Shizune remember when she came in here to pitch her proposal? I must admit she made some very good points."
Flashback
For this particular meeting the Hokage had asked Ino to set up in the War council room to facilitate everyone.
The persons who would be listening to her proposal would be the Hokage herself, Shizune, and Sakura, the heads of the Aburame, Nara and Akimichi Clan and Inuzuka Clan. While the persons helping her present her ideas would be herself, her father and Ibiki Morino.
She started as soon as the room had settled down.
"Good morning ladies and gents my name is Ino Yamanaka and as I am here today for a very special reason to ask for funding for a grant for a research facility." "You all know the particulars: them being that my research will help lessen our dependence on conventional medicine by instead using herbal medicine."
"Now if you see fit to grant my request, the question would be: who works in this particular research sector? The shinobi who would work in this sector would have a vast knowledge of the effects of different types of plants and flowers, for this I suggest the Yamanaka Clan shinobi due to our knowledge of herbal plants."
Next would be shinobi who know how to use insects to pollinate and create new species of plants, these shinobi being the Aburame clan who specialise in insect reproduction and such."
"Next we also need shinobi who can gather and extract said materials and then combine them into a type of medicine that being a paste, pill, tablet etc., for this I suggest shinobi of the Nara and Akimichi clan due to their special skill set."
"Now many of you ask how this will help us: Well the answer is simple. If you see fit to grant me this funding, these medicines can be used for military and civilian use. For e.g. by taking the natural properties of a rose, a carnation and lily, by adding some water and other household spices such as cardamom and cinnamon you can make a very natural, very reliable antioxidant and moisturising cream that prevents wrinkles and acne, these kind of products can be easily sold to civilians for a very nice profit."
"Now if you take those same ingredients and plants and add wolfs-bane to it you can create a very strong sleeping potion that either help patients by helping them sleep or by adding other certain ingredients you can create a very powerful knock out gas that can put enemies in a comatose state and prone to suggestion."
"Of course this is just an example, you can see how such research will help propel the Leaf Village forward in the medical field and as such can lead to even more medical specialists and ninja. With the many uses of ayurvedic medicine you would see a profit in a 5:1 ratio, meaning to say that for every 1 ryou you put in you get a return of 4 ryou."
"In this way not only would the village as a whole make a profit but also the researchers and the respective clans also make a profit." When Tsume asked why the ability of the Inuzuka clan was not considered for this project, Ino shook her head and said that the reason she did not mention the Inuzuka clan was because she did not know of how her research would affect dogs or other animals.
After considering the matter the Konoha Grant Council agreed to grant her the research grant on the condition being that the Inuzuka Clan would also join the research group seeing as they would have a lot to give as well, and that each member will contribute by using their clan's secret techniques but that while the ideas could be freely exchanged with the researchers themselves for the purpose at hand but that no clan or person may use them inappropriately.
Ino agreed but said that at least the general ingredients would have to be posted if they distribute the products. To prevent potential Health disasters such as allergies and such. A condition to which the council soon agreed too. And with that Ino had a research grant.
END FLASHBACK
"That also reminds me Lady Tsunade Ibiki Morino said he uncovered some information from the subject that Naruto sent back to him they will be coming to see you shortly." Suddenly there was a knock at the door,
"Knock knock"
"Enter" said Tsunade.
Ibiki and Ino entered through the door carrying a folder.
"Good day Milady," both of the guests said bowing deeply, No need for such formalities it's too much work to respond I don't need any more work right now, anyway take a seat and tell me what you have" said Tsunade in a business like tone. "Shizune, I want you here too so sit down and take notes."
"Yes, milady" said all three, anyway moving on said Ibiki.
Ibiki took out some papers out of his folder and passed them around, "the subject's name is Naraku Hakudoshi he is an S Class missing Nin formerly of the Hidden Sound Village. He has no loyalties and works only for the highest bidder.
As we suspected he was hired by Yagiro Hokumara a councilman of the Hidden Rock village. He was sent by him to kidnap and hold for ransom the grandson of the Third Hokage: Sarutobi Konohamaru who as you all know is participating at the Chunin Exams with his teammates Udon and Moegi with his Jonin sensei being Naruto Uzumaki that is all we have at the moment Milady."
"I see, what are your thoughts on this everyone?" Tsunade asked the room at large.
"Well it seems that this council member is trying to attempt a power bid" said Ino. "It also seems that he has a grudge to pick with us and the third Hokage. Specifically the third Hokage" said Ibiki, another thing to think about is does he want to just kidnap him or kill him" said Shizune, "also what about the other genin "said Ino "oh wait a minute! What about the Kazekage" said Ino?
"what about the Kazekage" said Tsunade suspiciously."No it's just that remember some Anbu reports saying that some of the council elders in Suna were not happy with some of his actions, that was around the time when we had to help them out when they had that sandstorm over there and the Kazekage asked for some help from us, remember uncle Ibiki?"
"It was when one of our ninja found that suspicious guy in the town square asking too many odd questions about where the Hokage lives and stuff,"
"It was that same guy who was hitting on me at the market place" said Ino excitedly trying to help Ibiki jog his memory.
"Oh yeah I remember now" said Ibiki in a gruff voice "bloody pervert is what he was."
"What the hell are you two talking about" said Tsunade confused? "Milady do you remember last month when Suna had that big sandstorm and they asked for our help clearing out some of the damage the storm had done" asked Ibiki, "yes, I remember, so what about it, well a couple weeks backs some of our Jonin found a man supposedly under a genjutsu of some kind so they escorted him to my office. Where I was discussing something with Ino here." "So I went to work on him and I found out that the guy was a low level Chunin who had defected from Suna so while I was questioning him we realised that the council in Suna was unhappy with some of the Kazekage's recent decisions."
"What happened to the ninja himself" asked Shizune, Ibiki shrugged and said "we put him in a holding cell for the night and the next morning he was dead. The autopsy performed on him later showed he died from a brain tumour that had been present since birth." "That's not the whole story" said Ino. "Uncle Ibiki got mad at the guy because he was saying some pervy comments about me and uncle Ibiki sort of roughed him up for saying those things about me."
"Getting soft in your old age are you Ibiki?" Tsunade asked one of her oldest serving shinobi with a grin, "Heh, well I don't like perverts" said Ibiki "especially ones that say bad stuff about my niece." He said ruffling Ino's hair, "uncle Ibiki!" Shouted Ino blushing like a little school girl "you're a real softy uncle Ibiki you know that?"
Kissing him on the cheek in a way a daughter would kiss her father, she then said in his ear "I forgive for what you said about Chouji-kun earlier but it's only because you're being so nice." Ibiki sighed visibly with relief.
Shizune looked at them suspiciously and said "why you are so relieved Ibiki san, when Ibiki tried to brush it off Ino explained by saying "you see Shizune senpai, earlier he said some bad things about Chouji-kun and when I heard them I told him I would perform his next general check up and he got scared."
"Hahaha" laughed Tsunade loudly "the great Ibiki Morino the man who isn't afraid of anyone is scared of his teenage niece oh ho that's a laugh and a blonde to boot" said Tsunade laughing widely Ibiki just grumbled well naturedly.
"So how has Chouji kun been treating you Ino asked Shizune. Honestly senpai i have never been happier and its all thanks to Chouji kun she cooed happily although I am the last one to admit it Chouji has made an honest woman out of me and has taught me not to judge a person simply by their looks I mean he might not be the cutest guy around but he has a heart as noble and big as the sun."
"Alright enough chitchat" said Tsunade "back on topic what else do we know" asked Tsunade, "everyone sobered up quickly before Ibiki said "that is all the information we have at this time Milady."
I see Tsunade commented, "alright well then keep on questioning him and if you find out anything new inform me ASAP," another thing to consider is if this man is considering on attacking the village itself. If that is so we will have to fortify our defences." "Do you know if this man will lead an invasion against Konoha or Suna for that matter." she asked Ibiki.
Ibiki merely shrugged his shoulders and said "no Milady, this man is most likely a pawn. One of many I am sure used by councilman Yagiro." "Ibiki I want you to put 2 Anbu squads together to help find out more information on this subject, I want you to hand pick them yourself you have my permission and order."
"When you have finished with this job I want you to send them to me and you will then brief them in on the subject in my office the parameters for your choice should be discreet surveillance and information gathering and potential assassination of councilman Yagiro of the Rock village."
"Do you understand your mission parameters Ibiki?" "Yes, milady" the Jonin replied in a confident and gruff voice, "you are not to tell them anything about the mission before you bring them to me and I will brief them here if they ask tell them it is a special S rank mission under order of the Hokage is that understood Ibiki?" "Yes milady,"
"Furthermore call a meeting of the clan heads and the Jonin along with the Konoha 12 in the Village for a war council meeting next week."
Everyone nodded. "Good then, but for now good job, your dismissed. As her guests started to get up and leave Shizune stopped Ino and walked up to her and whispered something in her ear Ino looked at her grinned evilly and said "no problem I will have it ready by evening come pick it up around 6 p.m. ok?"
Shizune nodded and said "no problem" Ino turned and left the Hokage's office. Tsunade who had seen this whole episode with curiosity asked her and said "what was all that about Shizune?" "Oh nothing Milady nothing at all" said Shizune in an innocent voice and her cheeks blushing looking everywhere but her master's face. "You know I wonder what Shikamaru is up to in Suna wondered Tsunade offhandedly as if she didn't already know"
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Meanwhile 3 days ago in Suna
Shikamaru, had arrived in Suna two days ago with the excuse of wanting change of scenery because Konoha was getting to be a drag without Naruto and Kiba around to shake things up and Chouji wasn't there to watch the clouds with him and seeing as he had some vacation time he decided to come to Suna and relax for a bit but Temari was not fooled for a second she knew that he had come all the way just for her and she was touched and flattered and she did the only thing a girl does in this type of situation.
She kissed him passionately on the lips, after that they had some dinner at a restaurant and he spent the night at her place and... Well let's just say that some of the screams heard that night weren't just the wind.
Another thing that also occurred was for the night Shikamaru decided to be an over achiever instead of an underachiever and put his best "foot" forward, as a result the consequences of his actions were very pleasing and repetitive. until they were both so pleased with their actions that they fell asleep in each other's arms both of them joined as one at the hip and their arms wrapped around each other both fell asleep with the same three words in their heart "I love you."
The next day began with a kiss on the lips and a repeat of the last night's performance after finishing their morning duties they both decided to take a shower together to conserve water and Shikamaru decided to sample and eat out Temari's sweet and juicy pussy after returning the favour to him by sucking his long and hard cock they returned to the bed to once again participate in the pleasant activity that they had engaged in last night. Whoever said Shikamaru didn't have a lot of endurance.
They then went over to greet her brothers Gaara and Kankuro who was helping him with his paperwork Gaara's fiancée Matsuri who was now a special Jonin and his executive assistant was sitting next to him and helping him. They greeted their sister warmly but greeted Shikamaru with a slightly angry and cold look because they knew that he was the one who had slept with her last night in her bed with her and was sexually active with their sister. Shikamaru bowed to Kazekage and greeted him respectfully while just waving to Kankuro lazily.
Shikamaru then walked up to the Kazekage and once again bowed deeply and removed a scroll from his pocket and handed it to Gaara. when Gaara accepted it he first thought that it was a letter from the Hokage, but on closer inspection he realised that it did not have the Hokage's crest and seal but instead it had the Nara clan's family crest and seal on it which was a group of deer antlers forming the letter N and Partially engulfed in shadows next to it was the seal of the leaf resting within a flame, and the most curious thing was that it was not regular diplomatic parchment paper.
No, it was of the best quality paper silk parchment paper... Gaara frowned at this because the only time silk parchment paper was used in the diplomatic community was when... Gaara looked up at Shikamaru with an odd expression but Shikamaru merely asked him to just read the scroll, the Kazekage nodded and broke the two seals in the proper way and began to read the letter.
Temari meanwhile was confused because of her boyfriend's odd behaviour for the first time he was showing proper manners and diplomatic courtesy and then what was up with the scroll he had given to Gaara for the first time in her life she was stumped and she couldn't make any sense of all of it.
Meanwhile Kankuro who had been standing next to Gaara had also seen the scroll with the two seals and was also curious. Matsuri on the other hand who was the daughter of the Wind Daimyo had seen many situations like these so after seeing the expression on Shikamaru face and the type of scroll given to Gaara had figured it out immediately and was trying her best not to smile.
Gaara opened the scroll and began to read
Addressed to Kazekage Dono Subaki Gaara
Dear Kazekage-Dono
I Shikamaru Nara next head of the Nara clan hereby request your permission and blessing to marry your sister Temari Subaki.
I am a Jonin rank shinobi of Konohagakure my official title is Chief Military Strategist and leader of the feared Jonin squad though out the lands known as the Konoha 12. I am the next head of one of the prestigious clans of Konohagakure known as the Nara Clan, and as such your relations with the diplomatic community will help us both in the future.
Hoping for your blessing and permission
Sincerely
Prince of the Nara clan
Shikamaru Nara
Gaara handed the letter to Kankuro and waited while he waited for Kankuro to finish, he then told Temari and Matsuri to step out while bidding Shikamaru to stay. After Kankuro finished reading the scroll he too looked at Shikamaru with a curious expression, it was then that Gaara spoke.
"Shikamaru Nara you wish to marry my sister, yes?" Shikamaru nodded Gaara continued and said "although I must say that I feel that no man is good enough for my beloved sister. I know at the same time that this is just my feelings as her brother speaking, and I know that she will be truly happy with you and I can also see how your marriage to her will improve our diplomatic relations with Konoha and the others. So I shall allow you to wed my sister."
Shikamaru sighed in relief, "however, there is one condition, Shikamaru frowned and said "what may that be Kazekage Dono" asked Shikamaru respectably. Gaara continued and said: as I am sure you are aware my brother Kankuro is currently courting your sister from the Nara clan known as Sango Nara and has also proposed marriage to her an offer which she has accepted"
Gaara looked at Kankuro as if to ask a silent question Kankuro nodded so he continued, "so I propose this proposition in the interests of diplomatic relations and other things I propose that Kankuro be wed to Sango in order to bind two countries even more.
What do you say of this proposition Prince of the Nara clan?" Gaara asked using his official clan title. Shikamaru thought it over briefly and said "it would be my great pleasure to accept this proposal on the behalf of my sister, and I am truly glad to have heard this proposition because we were ourselves considering such a proposition." "I know for a fact that our parents will look upon this proposal favourably all that is left now is for me and Kankuro to propose to our future wives. Excellent then we are in agreement" said Gaara.
Yes, Kazekage dono although due to the nature of this alliance there will be other details and formalities to be completed said Shikamaru wisely, "yes, I agree rest assured I will personally send a letter to The Hokage and your parents as well asking for a conference to hash the details out so to speak" said Gaara with something akin to a smile on his face."
That night at a fancy restaurant in Suna
Shikamaru had decided to take Temari out to the fanciest restaurant in town in order to propose to Temari. Temari meanwhile after thinking it over for a while thought she had an idea as to why Shikamaru was acting so strangely, he seemed to be a bit nervous then he had been more affectionate than normal always kissing her and hugging her often not that she was complaining. Then he had delivered a scroll to Gaara with the Nara coat of arms on the seal and then he was taking her out to an expensive and fancy restaurant, the answer was obvious and she was giddy with happiness over the possibility. So when Shikamaru had spoken to the manager briefly and privately she pretended not to notice.
Finally when dinner was finished, Shikamaru kissed her on the lips and said "Temari as I am sure you have noticed I have been acting a bit odd for the last couple of days. The reason being that I was a bit preoccupied and a bit worried but now I am not worried about anything, he then proceeded to get down on one knee and take something out of his pocket and said Temari you are a woman with whom I am in love with and who amazes and intrigues me, you are also a woman who annoys me to no end. I guess what I am trying to say is Temari Subaki WILL YOU MARRY ME?"
He then proceeded to open the box in his hand and inside sat a lovely ring made of white gold and 24kt Diamonds, Temari was expecting him to propose but not in such a romantic and loving manner and she cried tears of joy and said "YES, I WILL MARRY YOU!" He then proceeded to put the ring on her finger; she then jumped into his arms and kissed him passionately and lovingly on the lips.
When she separated from him she asked "how did you do all this I know you don't have a romantic bone in your body so you couldn't have thought of this so who helped you?" Shikamaru smiled and said "I asked Ino for advice and when she finally stopped shrieking and laughing at me she gave me some advice and pointers."
Wow, I guess I will have to thank her next time I see her when I got to Konoha next time which might be pretty soon. But wait, so that's what the scroll you gave Gaara was about, yes, the scroll was a letter from me asking him for permission to marry you, he agreed and then said that since Kankuro is himself dating and is in love with my sister Sango that if I allow him to marry her, he will allow me to marry you.
Temari was confused and said isn't Sango your cousin, Shikamaru sighed and said "yes she is but her parents were killed in the Nine Tailed Fox attack all those years ago when she was just 2 years old. So my father who was the brother of her father took her in his own home and adopted her and treated her like his own daughter."
"Of course Sango also knows this she was told about it when she became a Chunin, as you know she is a special Jonin now working in the research medicine division with Ino." Temari nodded her head "yea I know that, so looks like Kankuro is getting married also huh" said Temari "although out of the three of us I never would have thought that Gaara would have proposed to Matsuri first.
"Oh yeah tell me about Matsuri" said Shikamaru, Temari nodded and continued Matsuri was at first Gaara`s student at the academy slowly when she got older and became a Jonin she started dating Gaara and they slowly fell in love with each other so when she completed 2 years as a Jonin Gaara proposed to her and gave her the position of his executive secretary.
"At first there were some objections due to Matsuri's lack of kin but it was then revealed by the Wind Daimyo himself that Matsuri was his daughter who he had sent to Suna to became a ninja and that due to political situations at the time Matsuri had become a ninja under a different last name this secret was only known to the council members at the time and so when Gaara became Kage they told him of her family history and well after that revelation everyone just stopped complaining especially when the Daimyo said that Gaara had seeked his permission before proposing to Matsuri.
"I see well anyway since we are finished with dinner lets go home for dessert." said Shikamaru Temari giggled at him and nodded, after paying for the meal Shikamaru and Temari went home to break the bed and again add some screams to the wind."
A /N well there you go that's the end of CHAPTER 11 PLEASE READ AND REVIEW.
Now to just say some things in this chapter I have shown Ibiki Morino OOC (Out Of Character) the reason for this being that I wanted to show him from a different angle as being a caring person.
Also as you may have noticed that Ino calls him uncle Ibiki, the reason for that is that Ino has known him since childhood because he is like a brother to her father. And as thus she calls him uncle Ibiki.
Lastly I have introduced a new OC who is the fiancée of Kankuro. I have stated in the chapter that she is Shikamaru sister but in reality she is his cousin who's parents died during the Kyuubi Attack and so because their fathers were brothers and so Shikamaru parents adopted her and treated her like a daughter and even though she knows the truth she still considers Shikamaru as her bro and his parents as her parents, she is also aware that Naruto holds the Kyuubi but holds no grudge towards him.