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Kimiko Tsukiga stood outside the gates of Tsukigakure determining the best security jutsu's to be placed upon her village.
Over the past two weeks Tsukigakure had been the subject of rebel attacks from neighboring countries. They had all been dealt with but Kimiko had decided they took some action to protect themselves better.
"Barrier Art: Genjutsu Repelling Technique" said Kimiko using a safety technique which revealed and released any powerful or weak genjutsu used on the gate or the wall.
This jutsu had originally been Pain's, after his death Konan had taught Kimiko how to use it.
"How about we place a trigger, some thing to warn the people when enemy attacks take place" said Deidara.
"But how do we know when the trigger will ignite, it will be for an enemy cause?" asked Yuji.
"Place an interrogative at all of the underground tunnels and fields, make sure nothing is left unguarded, also place some of your smoke and distraction bombs there Deidara, if need be the guards who are stationed there will be able to ignite these to make an escape and also inform the headquarters" said Kimiko.
"Tsukigan" said Kimiko revealing her third eye.
"Earth Release: Spiked Spears Jutsu" said Kimiko using one of the Tsukiga jutsu's to create sharp spikes on the wall surrounding Tsukigakure.
"Lightning Release: Charging Electric Current Jutsu" said Kimiko allowing the lightning to conduct along the spikes.
"Now if anyone tries to jump over the wall then they'll have a piercingly shocked time" said Kimiko.
"Good one, hm" said Deidara laughing.
"Kimiko- Sama" cried Ichijo as he came running towards the Tsukikage.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
" A huge tree suddenly grew out of no where in the middle of the fields, I mean really huge, you can't see it probably because of the wall but its really big and not like anything which grows here" he said panting.
"Let's see it" said Kimiko.
As they ran into the village the first thing they saw was an exceedingly overgrown tree protruding from the crops in the fields, all the farmers stood around it watching in awe and worry.
"Move aside please, Tsukikage-Sama is here" cried Ichijo as Kimiko walked up to the tree and touched it.
She then placed her ear on the tree as if listening for something.
"What are you doing, hm?"Asked Deidara.
"Very rare, a very rare bloodline indeed" said Kimiko, "This tree is too thick to be cut by ordinary implements, so the other feasible options are either uproot it or burn it" said Kimiko.
"But the tree has spread it's roots all over the field and some other places as well so if we uproot it then entire area will be ruined, also upon closer hearing I can feel a bomb inside the tree, a devastating bomb, one that will destroy the entire area around here" said Kimiko as everyone gasped and backed away a little.
"So should we burn it?" asked Ichijo.
"That is what the user will be expecting us to do, my guess is that these leaves are made of poisonous substances which will emit a hazardous gas throughout the entire Tsukigakure" said Kimiko.
"So what do we do, hm?"Asked Deidara.
"We chop it into pieces" said Kimiko.
"But you said just now that it can't be cut" said Yuji.
"If you had listened more carefully you would have noticed that I said it can't be cut by an ordinary implement" said Kimiko smiling at everyone's confused faces.
"Steel Release: Impervious Armor Jutsu" said Kimiko as her arm turned into a sharp steel blade.
She walked up to the tree and within five to six slashes the entire thing was reduced to tiny pieces of twigs and leaves.
"Amazing" said Yuji.
"The user has obviously underestimated me" said Kimiko looking around carefully.
"That's for sure" said Ichijo.
"But who would place such a thing in our fields, this type of jutsu is too strong for any ordinary rebel" said Yuji.
"Yes it would, I have some theories, but it would be best if I placed some more protective jutsu's around the field, palace and temple" said Kimiko.
"What about the city itself?' asked Ichijo.
" The user will not attack the city because it will not cause me any physical harm, he knows that the places most important in this place are the three I mentioned just now, he will try to attack these three places first" said Kimiko.
"We'll place extra security in those places immediately Tsukikage-Sama" said Ichijo bowing and disappearing.
Just then a messenger pigeon arrived and sat on Kimiko's shoulder.
Taking the message from it Kimiko quickly read through the note.
She then turned to Yuji, "We will be having some guests today, they will be staying the night, prepare twenty single rooms in the palace and tell the cooks to get to work and make their best dishes" she ordered.
"Who will be arriving, hm?"Asked Deidara as Yuji ran of to make the arrangements.
"The Hokage and some of her people, they will be arriving to form the alliance with us" said Kimiko as the farmers picked up the remains of the tree and threw it over the wall of Tsukigakure where it got pierced and electrified.
"Oh, that was fast, hm" said Deidara.
" I think a lot of speed is required, Sasuke Uchiha is a dangerous opponent now that he has nothing to hold him back, he may attack Konoha at any moment, and he may have followers as well" said Kimiko as they arrived at the palace.
"Damn that brat, he escapes like a rat every time we get hold of him, hm" said Deidara.
"Calm down, we'll get him in good time" said Kimiko patting his head.
Deidara let out a huff and then smiled at her, "Yeah, thanks, hm"
"You're welcome" said Kimiko smiling back at him.
The rest of the day Kimiko spent in the archives of ancient Tsukigakure.
She completely lost track of time and when a messenger arrived to tell her that the Hokage was on her way she hurriedly got up and ran up to her room and got herself in a presentable condition.
Just as she was stepping out of her room in her usual white skirt, traditional top with a half armed over coat with silver moons on it( like the one Minato wore when he was the Hokage), Ichijo informed her that the Hokage and some carriages had been spotted in the nearby forests.
"They'll be here in five minutes" said Ichijo.
"Very well, tell Deidara and Yuji to station to guides at the gates and inform me when they are outside the gates" said Kimiko as Ichijo bowed and went away.
( Forests outside Tsukigakure)
"These trees kind of remind me of the ones outside Konoha" said Sakura as she, Shizune and Tsunade looked around them.
Tsunade had originally thought of only bringing Sakura, Kakashi, Shizune and some other guards but at the elder's persistent comments she had also taken some root members including Sai with her.
"When will this long journey end Grandma? I want to see the palace" yelled Naruto racing outside Tsunade's carriage.
"I told you it would be long, now suffer you disobedient brat" yelled Tsunade.
Tsunade had not planned to bring Naruto along but at his yells of seeing Tsukigakure had got the better of her.
"Keep patience Naruto" said Kakashi walking beside him.
"Your screaming is too troublesome" said Shikamaru.
"Not to mention it causes a headache" said Neji.
"Shut up, who cares about your headache" yelled Naruto trying to race the horse drawn carriage.
"If you don't keep quiet I'll stuff your mouth with bugs" said Shino darkly from the other side.
At Naruto's horrified look Ino, Tenten, Kiba, Chouji and Lee burst out laughing.
Sai was looking around wondering what was so funny while Sakura slammed her fist onto Naruto's head.
Suddenly an Anbu appeared beside Tsunade's carriage and said, "We've reached Tsunade-Sama, the gates are closed and protection has been put around the walls, we can't enter that way"
"Has the Tsukikage been informed of our arrival?" asked Tsunade.
"Yes, messenger bird was dispatched to Tsukigakure this morning itself" said the Anbu as a screeching and grating sound could be heard.
On impulse everyone surrounded the Hokage with their weapons raised.
"Don't worry it's only the sound of the gates opening" said Tsunade walking forwards.
As Tsunade walked into the gates she noticed a very powerful genjutsu barrier placed upon the entire perimeter of the wall, "Impressive, that young girl knows her stuff well" thought Tsunade.
Two shinobi bowed as she came in, "Welcome to Tsukigakure Hokage-Sama, the Tsukikage awaits your arrival in the palace, please follow us" said the man as Tsunade got back in her carriage and gave orders to have the guides followed.
Very soon they came in sight of the grand palace.
"Amazing, it's even larger than the Hokage Monument " said Sakura.
"Wow, so she lives in that?" yelled Naruto running forwards.
"Mind your manners Naruto" said Neji stiffly.
As they neared the palace they saw Kimiko and Deidara standing beside an old man and woman and man of thirty and Ichijo.
"Greetings to you Hokage-Sama, I hope you had a safe trip?" asked Kimiko coming forward.
"Indeed, I did, I thank you for accepting the request on such short notice" said Tsunade.
"Not at all, please come in" said Kimiko leading the way in.
Once they were all settled in Tsunade introduced her guards, "This is Sakura, she is my apprentice and will be the ambassador between our nations" said Tsunade introducing the pinkette.
"And this is Naruto Uzumaki, Shikamaru Nara, Neji Hyuuga, Tenten, Rock Lee, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Ino Yamanaka, Chouji Akimichi and Sai" they are all my personal guards" said Tsunade appearing a little uneasy at the idea of bringing along so many guards.
But Kimiko only smiled a welcome to them and introduced her people, "This is my assistant Yuji, and these are the village elders Jyou and Ruki Kurowski"
After all the introductions had been done a formal treaty was signed, with everyone as witnesses the two kages signed on the papers which denoted their alliance.
"So now I declare Konohagakure and Tsukigakure as two nations allied with each other" said Jyou as he tied the thread which was a spiritual symbol of alliance.
Everyone clapped and Tsunade and Kimiko smiled at everyone.
Very soon night fell and a celebration was decided.
Lights lit up the entire fields of Tsukigakure as all the people strolled in the sordid moonlight.
In the palace the newly allied nations were celebrating with drinks.
"Aww come on, gimme another bottle or I'll cut your ears off" yelled Tsunade drunken far beyond control as Shizune attempted to keep another bottle of Sake.
Among the others drunk were Deidara, Tenten, Kiba and Chouji.
"It's a pity Hinata couldn't join us on this trip" said Naruto as he and Sakura sat with Sai and Kakashi watching the madness.
"Yeah, she was feeling sick so her father asked her to rest" said Kakashi.
"It's funny, the last time we saw Kimiko she was an akatsuki, and also tried to kill us" said Sakura.
"But don't forget, not only did she let me, Gaara and Shikamaru escape, she also told us the route we had to take to get there quickly" said Naruto.
"And she also killed Madara Uchiha and Orochimaru, which has to be the biggest asset to the shinobi world" said Sai.
"Yeah and she's pretty friendly now, so I guess we can trust her right?"asked Sakura.
"The Tsukikage is a trustable girl, but we shouldn't put our trusts in someone we don't very well" said Kakashi.
"Isn't that a bit contradictory?" asked Sakura.
"Is it?" asked Kakashi and laughed at the look he earned from Naruto and Sakura.
Well that's it for this very short chapter. We're almost at the end of this story. Be sure to read the last chapter which will be out before next Monday.
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