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Chapter 10
Deceit
Fire Country
Daimyo's Estate
Night
Sleep didn't come to her, or rather it couldn't. Just the thought that maybe Sasuke would come to her, was enough to send her into a sleepless oblivion and it did just that. The estate was silent as she could hear the crickets chirping their regular night song and an occasional splash from a koi fish if everything in the night was still enough.
She knew it was nearing midnight and groaning she deciding to get out of bed and made her way towards the wash room where she proceeded to strip herself of her sleeping yukata and step into the lukewarm water that was now cascading over her head and shoulders. Her hair became plastered to her skin and she relished in the feeling of the cleanliness the water brought over her.
Turning so her front was to the warm cascading water she brought her hands up to gently rub her face. She was tired, exhausted even, both emotionally and physically. With sleep deprivation and with her constant thoughts upon Sasuke she didn't realize how tense she actually was and that just being engulfed in the warm water was soothing to her in many ways.
Turning her face upward she let the warm water run over her face and she reveled in the feeling. Wrapping her arms around her upper body she just stood there relaxing and clearing her mind. It was late and she figured Sasuke wouldn't be coming back that night. It was dangerous enough that he had come the previous night to see her and he probably wouldn't risk coming to see her again.
Turning of the lukewarm water she stepped out of the enclosure and grabbed a nearby towel to cover herself with. Quickly drying her body she shrugged the sleeping yukata back on before taking the towel to dry her damp hair. Letting the towel slip out of her hands when she was done she exited the room only to be met by the same Uchiha Sasuke leaning against the far wall of the bedroom.
At first she gaped at him, just watching him as he casually leaned against the wall as if he owned the place. Her eyes roved around the room making sure nobody else was there before she turned her attentions back to him and began to speak.
"What are you doing here?" she asked quietly. "It's dangerous for you to be here."
"I see no problem with coming back." he told her still leaning against the wall clad in all black as he was the night before.
"Sasuke," no -kun again. "What are you doing here? What do you want?" her eyes scoured his body for a moment before they scoured his eyes, trying to find any hint of his real objective for him being there.
"A lot of things." he murmured.
"What?" she asked questioning him.
"I want a lot of things, but only two are important." her eyes narrowed at his vague statement.
"Sasuke, why were you here a while back?"
"A mission." she nearly sighed, he loved his short answers.
"A mission to do what? By your face you didn't know I was here."
"I was ordered to assassinate....... your....husband." He ground out the last word. How he hated saying that word to her. He expected a gasp from her but no such reaction came but only a question.
"Did the rebels send you?" He nodded. "Then I can accurately assume it was them that caused my miscarriage." His eyes shot open this time red because of anger. He didn't want her to mention that to him. "Why do they want him dead?"
"He's the Daimyo's son. Next for the title." He told her eyes still blaring red at her.
"Your mission failed, why are you back here then?" She asked still standing at the entrance of the wash room.
"Other motives became more apparent to me." she scoffed.
"Let me guess, you've had this overwhelming urge to kill my husband and then take me for your own personal libido after seeing me after five years. Is that right Sasuke?" She mocked him, but she was absolutely right. She watched him for a moment before closing her eyes and drawing a breath. Yet when she opened her eyes he wasn't there.
Her eyes darted around the room trying to find him. She turned around to see but he wasn't there before she turned back to face the wall he had been leaning against and all she could do was gasp because he was now right in front of her only inches apart from each other. Her head shot up to look into his face as his eyes looked down at her.
"And what if that is the case?" he told her maneuvering her backwards and instead of going back into the wash room her back hit a wall his body covering her own, with him pressing into her. She gasped lightly as his hands came to rest beside her head.
"It wouldn't be." he cocked his head at her statement.
"Why?" he asked bowing his head so his breath blew against her ear.
"You don't have emotions." she got out, becoming heavily flustered. "All you care about is revenge and hate and deceit. You killed innocent men for your own gain so you can reach your own selfish goals, a person like that can't feel."
"Why?" he asked again.
"You're to caught up in your own ambitions you don't care about others. This is only on a whim to you. You have no capability of loving someone, let alone liking someone. It is only lust for you." she whispered his face going into the crook of her neck.
"Are you sure?" she nodded, not trusting her voice anymore. "What if it was more than lust?"
"It wouldn't matter." she breathed out feeling his cool lips pressed against the skin of her neck. "You always seem get what you want in the end, don't you Sasuke?" his head arose from her neck and now his lips were only inches from hers. His onyx eyes boring into her soul.
"Yes." he scorned, before his hand reached for the back of her neck and pulling her in for a searing kiss.
It was so sudden to her that she mistakenly gasped allowing him to plunge deeper into the kiss. His tongue swept through her mouth. Tasting and feeling everything and unconsciously she let out a low moan. The sound caused his blood to surge in his veins and he pushed closer to the woman as he ravaged her mouth. His unoccupied hand went down to her hip where he gripped the cloth and the skin beneath it, pushing her against him causing another moan to be heard.
Her heart was pounding as she let him take control over her mouth. Her once still hands had come up to wrap around his shoulders and hang onto him. It have never felt this good with Daisuke and she was sure this was the meaning of the forbidden fruit always tastes the sweetest. One of her hands unconsciously started playing the hairs as the base of his neck, while the hand in her hair tangled her locks up even more as he gripped her head.
She gasped for air as soon as his lips were removed from hers and as his lips became attached to her neck. She could feel his tongue trace over the skin on her throat and giving into the racing emotions she let out another low moan and she could practically feel his smirk against her flesh.
"We have...to..stop." she half moaned out.
"Why?" his muffled voice asked.
"It's not right. I'm married."
"and in love with another." he snarled releasing her neck to look at her pained face. He knew it she was still in love with him and there was nothing that she could do about it and it was working perfectly for him.
Rain Country
Small Village
Sheltered Canopy
Genma huffed as he wrapped his cloak around him tighter. He liked rain but when it was as constant as it had been for the past three days it was getting rather annoying. The other three looked at him as he continued to huff, silently complaining.
"Don't be so down, Genma," Raidou teased the man. "Only a little longer and then we'll back in Fire.
"We've had no leads and that lady over there is giving me the creeps." Genma retorted.
"What not up to your standards." Raidou joked at him.
"Oh heck no! I like a tinier waist than an elephant and sorry but her breasts are the size of Tsunade-samas, it would never work out." Genma retorted, partly insulted they were making fun of him in such a situation, but then again Kakashi was reading his Icha Icha Paradise as always, making their minds wander.
"I'm sure she would give you information if you-"
"Don't even finish that sentence." Genma snapped. "I will have nothing to do with her."
"Hey Kakashi did you get anything from the other pub?" Kotetsu asked.
"Hai, the man said there was a small village about fifty miles to the north west. He knows the owner and he says that they usually met every three months but it's becoming more regular last few months. They all wear cloaks to shield themselves. It's the best lead so that's where we go." Kakashi informed them eye never leaving the page of the book.
"Finally, something." Genma praised.
"Genma, we've only been in Rain three days and you're already over it? Kami help you because we are going to be here for a while." Raidou said causing Genma to curse.
"Come on kiddies lets go." Kakashi said leaving the canopied area, while the others looked at him before re-emerging back into the rain, again causing Genma to curse.
Fire Country
Konoha
Hokage Tower
Daisuke again found himself in the accursed office the the drunk Hokage. She was the Hokage for kami's sake couldn't she at least act like it. Again he saw her eyes roving over the multiple sets of documents appraising him and recommending him to become the Daimyo.
"I will need to speak with your father and his counselors, before I can come to a decision-" Daisuke was about to interrupt. "Your father would have to come here anyway if you were to be granted the title of Daimyo. I sent a message for him this morning to come and bring his own counselors. They should be here tomorrow and then all of us can talk it all out."
"What about Sakura, shouldn't she come as well?"
"No, she would be of no use here during these proceedings. I hope you realize that if you are to become Daimyo, you will need an heir as soon as possible. You need to talk to her when you get back if you are granted the title of Daimyo and take over your father's stead. Is that understood?"
"Hai Hokage-sama." she waved him off and he went quieter this time than he did last time. After he exited Shizune came into the room followed by a team of jonin hand picked by the Hokage herself.
Amber eyes studied the four in front of her. It was team ten with the addition of Sai. She looked over the four of them watching how the acted just standing there in front of her waiting to get a mission order. Ino stood straight with hands clasped behind her back, Shikamaru stood next to her slouched and leaning heavily to his right, while Choji snacked on chips, and Sai just stood there. It was an odd group at times but they were good shinobi.
"We've come across more information dealing with the rebels." this caught their interest. "There is a spy working in the Fire Country that is relaying information to one of the leaders. Apparently their meeting spot is a small pub near the border of rain." they looked a little uneasy now.
"Your mission is to do some recon. We need the information that is being relayed and try and find out where the man is located in the Fire Country. Sources tell us that he works for someone higher up in the Fire Country, so after you get the information he gives to his leader then follow him back and then report." The four nodded. "Shikamaru you will be leading this mission." the boy nodded.
Fire Country
Daimyo's Estate
Her kimono moved silently over the wooden floors as she walked through the building to head out to the gazebo and admire the koi fish. Last night she again had proceeded to get no sleep. Sasuke had kept her against the wall for a while after their mind blowing kiss, while she tried to sort her feelings out but the only thing she remembered were his last words. She had three nights to make her decision. Her husband or him and right now she was torn.
Upon passing her father-in-laws office so to speak she heard voices coming from within. Though she had been told if she heard voices she should just keep walking by but right now with all of her emotions on high and also her senses she followed the instinct of eavesdropping. Stepping closer to the door she began to hear the voices more defined.
"Daimyo-sama-" the servant began.
"Use my real name Jiro-san." the Daimyo said, she actually had never known his name and listened closely.
"Furusawa-san," it was just his last name and Sakura lamented "There was a messenger this afternoon from Konoha, the Hokage wishes to speak with you concerning Daisuke-sama's role to become Daimyo. Hokage-sama says it is urgent and that she would like you to be in Konoha by tomorrow evening and she wishes for you to bring your counselors along as well."
"Of course, I figured she would be wary of Daisuke becoming Daimyo, inform the counselors and have the stable boys get preparations ready. We leave in the morning." the man was about to leave. "Are you going to the point soon?"
"Hai, sir. In the next few days we have a meeting. Why?"
"Take this scroll. A source has been saying Konoha is starting to figure things out. He should be aware."
"Hai. It will be delivered." he told the Daimyo. She heard the man begin to walk and hurrying she made her way out to her spot in the gazebo only to have the Daimyo come out a few minutes later and walked up to her before stopping beside her.
"Sakura-san, I have received a message from Konoha, I will be leaving tomorrow to travel there to meet with the Lady Hokage. She has instructed that you not come, so I will be leaving you here with plenty of guards rest assured. I will make sure you will remain safe here during my absence as well as my son's."
"Of course." she told him, "May I make a request Daimyo-sama?"
"Of course, my dear." he said lightly.
"Will you deliver a message to Lady Tsunade for me. I haven't written her in quite some time and I wish to speak with her."
"Of course, write it tonight and seal it and I will make sure she receives it."
"Arigatou Daimyo-sama."
"Your welcome. I also might as well tell you why I have been called to Konoha. I have asked for Daisuke to be made Daimyo." jade eyes widened.
"I am getting along in age and in health and I believe he will make a fine Daimyo for this nation. Do you not think so?" she paused and tensed.
"He will make a great Daimyo. He is a strong and caring man. He will lead productively, and will be good for the country." she let herself say and he was all of those things, but she didn't exactly know how she felt if he did become the Daimyo.
She had heard Tsunade talk of the Daimyos. Their lineage went generations back, back to the founding of the country. Though at some points the last name would change as a Daimyo could not produce a male heir and the femae heir would marry and the name would change but there was always the same blood running through all the Daimyo's veins.
Though it was strange in this situation how much Konoha was involved with the passing of the Daimyo title. Succession would always be done at the Daimyo's Estate or at the Fire Temple, but in this case it would be done in Konoha. It was also rare that the Hokage got such a large say in if Daisuke would become the Daimyo, they were usually informed but not required to give their consent.
This way of working with the succession was almost unheard of because it had happened only once in the history that she could remember and she had done a lot of studying on it. It was with the Wind Country. There was a war going on and when the Daimyo was too old to continue to lead he had to approach the Kazekage to get his son to be able to take over. But that had been many many years before.
"Are you alright Sakura-san?" she was brought out of her reverie and looked up at the man's worried face.
"Hai, of course, I was just thinking about things."
"I understand, if Daisuke does become Daimyo you will have more responsibilities and it is impertinent that an heir is on the way." she tried to hide her paling face by turning it into the sun.
"Of course." she replied meekly.
"An heir will be needed quickly and you will be welcomed into the role of motherhood. I am sure you will make a fine matriarch for Daisuke as well as a mother. He chose well, when he chose you to be taken as his wife. I don't think I could have made a finer choice. The heir will be a strong child." he stopped talking and placed a hand on her shoulder while she tried to digest what he had just said.
"I must take my leave Sakura-san, please write the letter so that I may take it to Lady Hokage tomorrow. I am sure she is anxious to hear from you. Good day." he told her before leaving her side.
All her mind could think about was a child, with Daisuke. That was all she wanted months ago when her life was simpler, but now there was Sasuke and she was sure he was willing to do anything to bed her. But did she now want a child with Daisuke or would the child just be a reminder of how she could have had her Uchiha.
She had to leave this spot. Getting up from the bench she made her way towards the library where she would write her letter to Tsunade-shishou. Pulling out a small scroll, ink and a pen she began to write.
Tsunade-shishou,
It feels good to write to you. I hope things are going well in Konoha and that you are close to figuring everything out so that our nation and the others can return to peace. It has been stressful around here as well as we heard about the Mist and their plight. I hope that the Rebels have been held at bay.
I write this letter to inform you of other dealings. I assume you have heard of Uchiha Sasuke's visit to the estate or rather his assassination mission to the estate. I know you might not be proud of me for writing about what I am to write to you concerning the Uchiha.
I have been in contact with him while Daisuke has been in Konoha. We have talked about many things and I don't know if I should regret in telling you that I am re-falling in love with him. He has told me a truth about Konoha that I can't ignore. I implore you to seek him out and instead of violence and imprisonment let him tell you his story as he told me. I am sure there is more to it but there is a sincerity in him that I haven't seen in him since I was a genin.
I believe that Sasuke would like to return to the village yet there are people inside that are preventing him from coming back to his home. Though I feel he has gained a sense of security with being around and with me. I don't any of his plans or why exactly he is here around the Estate but I hope to find out more. He will be seeing me again very soon.
I would also like to write to about odd dealings here at the estate as well. I was walking past the Daimyo's office today and overheard him and a servant. While at first the conversation seemed harmless at first it didn't end up as harmless conversation and I believe that Konoha may be in danger from the inside.
There is a servant here named Jiro. He is supposed to meet with someone in a few days times and talk to a man about information. The Daimyo also gave him a scroll that the man is supposed to give his contact and that the information is about Konoha and how you are starting to figure things out. I know fear for the safety of Konoha as well.
I have heard of Daisuke's succession if that in the end happens and he does become Daimyo. The Daimyo was talking to me earlier today and I must admit that if Daisuke does take the role of Daimyo I am no longer sure if I would be able to fulfill all the ....duties that belong to the wife of a Daimyo.
I place my trust in you about this matter and hope that maybe you will have a letter for me when Daisuke returns from Konoha. I patiently await any note and or instructions.
Furusawa Sakura
She stared at the scroll before her. It would be taking a risk to get this to Konoha but she had to try, and she knew if the Daimyo did open before reaching Konoha her life would be in danger from treason against the Daimyo to adultery, and interacting with an enemy of both Konoha and the Daimyo ,but for her sake and for Sasuke's sake she would be willing to take that risk.
Rolling it up she placed a seal over and looking around performed a small sealing jutsu on it. She would know if the Daimyo opened it up before Tsunade-sama did. The only thing that prevented her from putting a larger seal that would only let Tsunade read it, would be disastrous. The Daimyo would know she was trying to hide something if the scroll burst into the flames upon being unsealed, by any other than Tsunade.
She walked towards the Daimyo's office and gave the shoji door a knock and his voice called her in. sliding the door open she walked into the room and saw the man sitting at his desk transcribing something as well. He looked up and gave a nod welcoming. She quietly sat the scroll down on the desk letting him know it was her scroll to Lady Tsunade. He nodded and she exited the room. Now all that was left was it getting to Tsunade and she prayed that it would.
Hope that was good for you. things are starting to piece together a little and there was a certain name that should help you figure some things out. he was mentioned last chapter by the prisoner and in this chapter by Sakura.
Next Chapter: Discussion of Daisuke's becoming the Daimyo and the final decision, Sakura's answer to Sasuke. Shikamaru's team locates the rebel and the informant, and what do they hear?
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