I strolled around the village at a leisure pace, trying to figure out how to tackle the problem known as the Land of Iron. All things considered, they shouldn't pose a problem, but I noticed one discrepancy pop up. I had sent a blood clone to infiltrate, and to my surprise, my blood clone didn't have enough chakra to use blood manipulation on the samurai. I hadn't encountered this problem since getting Isobu, but it seems it may warrant a personal trip. I should've guessed they would have stronger inner chakra than most, but that fact didn't come until recently. I'm also planning around an unknown. I have no idea how their political structure is set up. Only that samurai are geared to be counters to ninja. Putting the problem aside, I strolled around, enjoying my peace from Naruto. He graduated at the top of the class and seemed all too excited to shout it to anyone and everyone. I browsed through some shops that I personally owned, making sure they were up to snuff. Taking in all the encounters. Some of the workers at certain establishments concerned me, so I made a mental note to get them removed later on.
Coming across a shop that was shown in the show on multiple occasions, I decided to step in. A flurry of smells and colors assaulted my senses and I took it in calmly.
"Oh, Yuuki-san. Looking for flowers?" I glanced Ino's way before turning to look at the flowers.
"Yes, it may be a good idea to get some." Ayumi doesn't seem the type to enjoy something like this, but it may be a good idea anyways. It will be my first personal meeting with her after all.
"Alright, one second." She closed a book, before stepping out from the counter. "Well, what kind are you looking for? Sign of friendship? Reunion? Love?!" She got herself excited.
"Love, huh. It is for the one I'm engaged to. I suppose that'll do." She looked strangely down about the admission, but slowly made her way through the flowers before picking some out. She presented me with a bouquet of flowers.
"Violet roses for thoughts of love. Red roses for expression of love. White clovers for remembrance. Lavenders for devotion. I added a couple other signifying similar things, but those should do." Ino said, full of pride of her work. It seemed to be laid on pretty thick to me, but I let it go. "Alright, how much?" She put a finger to her chin before seeming to come to a decision. "That's a gift. You better invite me to the wedding, okay?" I gave her a smile and nod, causing her to blush. "Thank you, Ino-chan." Surprise flickered, along with a mutter of 'chan.' A goofy grin took it's place on her face. I thanked her again before making my exit.
'Aww, the hearts of young maidens. How easily you crush them.'
'Shut up'
I brought out a scroll and sealed the flowers away. I won't be making my way over to the Capital just yet. Turning, I made my way towards the Hokage tower. I'm sure the old man's seen me enough, so I decided to just head straight to my destination.
The jounin looked flabbergasted, looking down at the scroll in her hand and to me in turn.
"You are… exceptionally young." She said with no amount of jealously hidden. I gave her a nod, waiting for her to get this show on the road. She took the hint.
"Alright, I'll call the examiner." I followed her out of the office to a training field. She turned with a "Wait here." If I was more well known by the council, I would of been able to skip this process. Unfortunately, the Hokage himself can't be the only one to promote me, it needs to be processed by the council as a whole. It was good news that my bloodline was good enough to warrant a spot as a council member. Normally, you would have to have at least three members to a family to register a clan, but the value of mine will dissolve that. I haven't heard news about Danzo just yet, but I'm hoping that he is taken care of before I'm revealed. Or I may just kill him then and there. No one here has any real power to stop me.
A bulky man flashed in front of me. Mask covering his face, that I briefly recognized as Boar.
"A runt, huh. Alright, I'm not doing any fancy testing, just a simple spar. Tell me when you're ready and we'll begin." The dismissive grunt caused a gush of anger before I squashed it down. Nodding, I took three steps back from him, before gesturing for him to start. He didn't move.
"Dead." I simply said, before I had him collapse on the floor. "Will this suffice?" I said while walking over to him. Looking down I could see he was unconscious. Crouching, I gave him a gently slap.
"Awww!" He yelled out, panic present. He jumped up and back off the ground, landing on a branch.
"Well, did I pass?"
"Explain what happened, then yes. I've never felt something like that."
"Bloodline. Sorry, it's confidential." He gave a sigh while landing back on ground level.
"Very well. I'll send the paperwork to the Hokage and Commander. Be ready to be called." He said before shunshin'ing away. I shrugged before turning and making my way out.
Everything settled for the day, I sat on the edge of my bed. Anticipation welled up for tomorrow. I'll be heading out for the capital. I hadn't told the Hokage, but I'll leave a blood clone in my place. I created two blood clones, instructing one to take the form of a young lady.
"I need you to go into the Land of Iron as a civilian. No more flashy movements in that region." The clone gave a nod before making it's way out. I turned towards the other. "Hmm, perhaps you should go hang out with Naruto?" It gave a sigh before making it's way out. I chuckled while falling on my bed dramatically. 'Oh, I almost forgot.' I formed a bit of blood in front of myself, making it take the shape of a seal. Slamming it on the ground, I poured a huge quantity of chakra into it. A tiny black widow appeared on the ground, then jumped up onto my outreached hand. I gave a bow, while extending my hand out away from me.
"Amida-sama. I present to you, your new home." She turned every which way before settling her eyes on me.
"Plenty of space." Her voice was succulent, and if she wasn't in my presence, I'd think it belonged to a beautiful woman. She gave a spider nod, a weird action to be sure. "What boundaries would you like in place?" I gave a shake of my head. "No need for boundaries. I find your webs comforting."
"Very pleasing. Please summon the rest of my family, so we may get to work." And I did so. Laying in bed, watching the tiny creatures make a home of my apartment.