And here's Chapter 25. Sorry for the delay, but I'm still somewhat out of loop right now. Humor aplenty in this chapter and a nice little scene in Heaven to chase. Enjoy. And stop by to see what my very own c2 has to offer. It's not big yet, but I'm still loading the stories. Check it out. Trouble by Coldplay.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
Naruto straightened up as he stood before Tsunade's desk and put his hands behind his back, waiting for the inevitable shouting fest to begin. Tsunade blinked and leaned back in her chair.
"You want to go and take over another village?"
Naruto nodded.
"They attacked us. To the victor go the spoils. We should go and end this village now. Think about it. We'd be liberating Rice Country of the village of Oto and any residual reminder that Orochimaru ever ruled them. It would be a great coup for us."
He leaned forward and looked at her with a conspiratorial grin.
"Plus…Rice Country makes some of the worlds best sake. If a certain Hokage were to help them…rid themselves of a certain village, they may show appreciation by sending her cases of said sake."
Tsunade's eyes lit up as Naruto stood back up and both Sakura and Shizune glared at the Toad Sannin behind his back. Tsunade leapt from her seat and slammed her fist on the table.
"I'll notify the Daimyo immediately and we'll get an army to go with us! After all, we don't want the people of Rice thinking badly of us. We'll have our Daimyo notify theirs. We're going to clean up a country and gain an economic partner."
Naruto grinned and folded his arms. He loved it when a plan came together. Unfortunately for him, he had women with logic on their side. Anko, surprisingly, was the first to object.
"Tsunade-sama, I don't know how foolproof your plan is. After all, Orochimaru had these people subjugated and brainwashed probably. Who's to say there even is a Rice Daimyo?"
Sakura nodded her head.
"Yes Shishou. I don't think it will be as easy as Naruto's making it out to be."
The giant snorted and looked back at her with a quirked eyebrow.
"Never said it was gonna be easy. I said we'd be making an economic partner. With Rice supplying a good bit of our resources and us on good terms with the clans from there, we can branch out and perhaps establish a brigade of ninjas there."
Shizune was not as upbeat about the situation however.
"But what the other's have said is true Naruto. Rice was totally taken over by Orochimaru. There's no guarantee those people aren't still loyal to him even in death, or are afraid he'll come back. Fear can make a lot of people loyal to you."
Naruto scowled and turned to face the three women. He didn't want to delay or some other power hungry fool might try to take advantage of the power vacuum in Oto now.
"We need to go while the death of their Kage is on their minds. I killed him; I'll lead the march. I'm feared in Oto already. They won't try anything with me there and if they do, I'll crush them."
Tsunade sighed unhappily as she leaned her chin against her fist. Where had her happy Naruto gone? It seemed that the years had made him more mature and more cunning. She idly wondered if he'd picked it up from Jiraiya. Funny and perverted one second, deadly serious the next. It was almost like looking at Jiraiya again.
"Naruto, I'll need time to talk to the Daimyo. Even if it was basically a declaration of war on Oto's part, we have to consider the civilians of Rice Country. We can't just march on them and expect no resistence. Especially with a large force like the one likely to be sent."
Naruto sighed and nodded his head. Their points were valid and he knew they'd have to wait for word from the Daimyo. You couldn't go to war or invade without notifying the ruler after all. They hated being kept out of the loop since they ruled the country. The Hokage might be the military leader, but even they had to answer to someone.
"Fine, but at least allow me to go and get this out of the way. The sooner we can get the show on the road the better."
Tsunade nodded and waved them away.
"I'll have the letter for the Daimyo for you soon. Come back in an hour. Dismissed."
The women all bowed while Naruto grunted and shut the door behind them. Tsunade sighed and shook her head.
'He's just as disrespectful as Jiraiya was.'
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The letter was written and the letter was sent, with Naruto as the messenger boy. Normally he hated being sent on such a mission but he was on amicable terms with the Daimyo and thought he might be able to hasten the process along a bit quicker if he explained the advantages of helping liberate the country.
The Daimyo didn't take much convincing luckily. He was just as excited as Naruto about the economic advantage of having Rice Country on their side.
They weren't called Rice Country because they produced cactus after all.
A lot of Fire Country's food source problems could be alleviated with an alliance with Rice and vice versa. Fire Country could supply them with many of the fruits and vegetables that just wouldn't grow in Rice. The disadvantages were nonexistent.
When asked what his entrance strategy was, Naruto had simply said that he would lead the march. Any opposition would more than likely never happen with the man who killed the Otokage in the forefront.
The Daimyo had nodded, but said he would like to meet with the Daimyo of Rice Country first and wanted an entourage to accompany him. More specifically, he wanted the Sannin and the Hokage to go with him to ensure nothing happened while negotiations took place. Naruto told him that would be fine and the Daimyo sent word ahead via a messenger that he would be coming to see the Rice Daimyo.
Naruto escorted the man back to Konoha himself, forgoing the Daimyo's guards since he was essentially a one-man army. They had no problem getting back, where the Daimyo met with Tsunade to discuss a strategy. The Sannin had stood by the wall and listened as the two talked, offering their opinions when necessary.
After a week (since normal messengers couldn't run at the speeds ninjas do and a regular page was more likely to be seen as less of a threat in sensitive times) the messenger returned and informed the Fire Daimyo that the Rice Daimyo would meet with him in the village of Otogakure. The assembled ninja were immediately on edge. Anko, being highly suspicious of anything that Orochimaru had even rubbed against, voiced her opinion.
"Sounds like a trap to me. Why wouldn't he just wait at the capital or even at his home? Why go to Otogakure?"
Sakura nodded in agreement.
"It is suspicious. There may not be many ninjas as powerful as Kurosuke was in Oto right now, but the village was notorious for taking in missing nins. There might be some there now assuming the role of leader in the power vacuum."
Naruto shook his head and sighed. The Daimyo had explained his plan to him on the way back to Konoha and while Naruto didn't agree with all of it, it was a very solid plan.
"He's doing this to show the people of Rice Country, not just Oto, that the plot to overthrow us failed. It was more than likely done without his knowledge or consent. Whoever is in charge now will have to answer to him. We are going with the intention to show that we back the Daimyo of Rice. The country still needs a military force to protect them, but they need to see that we will not hesitate to strike and destroy them if provoked again. They already have two strikes. They won't want to garner a third."
Tsunade and the Fire Daimyo nodded their heads and the man smiled.
"That's all true. The Rice Daimyo had most of his power usurped by Orochimaru. This Kurosuke fellow was a much more honorable person however, and allowed the Daimyo to take back some of his power and responsibility. I have actually wanted to meet with this man for quite some time but with the country in the clutches of Orochimaru, it was nigh impossible."
Tsunade laced her fingers together and leaned her chin on her hands.
"Besides the economic advantages and the fact we could establish some forts and garrisons for our ninja there, what are the benefits of negotiating with this country when we could just walk in and take over? Hell, Toad boy over there could walk in and take over himself probably."
The Daimyo smiled at the banter between the two blondes and faced Tsunade again.
"Well, besides the agricultural and economic benefits, there is the fact that as allies and benefactors we have the right to roam the country…and I believe that Orochimaru was fond of laboratories correct? While the man was evil, he was also a genius and any research of his would be beneficial."
Tsunade nodded and blinked at the intelligence of the man. She had thought the same thing, but had withheld her opinion on it since she didn't want to seem too greedy or powerhungry. Anything considering Orochimaru, even after his death, was dangerous and to be handled with caution.
"That's perfectly fine. But if we do find some of these laboratories, your soldiers are not to enter without some of my ninjas present, preferably one of the Sannin or one of my elites. The man was my teammate and I know how paranoid he was. Those laboratories are probably boobytrapped."
The Daimyo nodded his head and stood up, smiling at the people in the room.
"I believe that concludes our business here today. We've established what needed to be said and what will be done. I'd like the Sannin and the Hokage to accompany me, along with a few other ninja so we're not seen as a large invading force, but a powerful force nonetheless. We'll leave day after tomorrow."
He nodded to Tsunade and she returned his nod. The Sannin bowed to the man and he smiled as he left the room. Tsunade watched him leave and waited till the door was closed before slumping in her seat and sighing heavily.
"I always hated meeting bigwigs when I was little and now I have to meet with him all the time. At least he's nicer than the last one. Now then, the question is who do I leave behind in my place?"
Naruto shrugged.
"Just leave Shizune to issue and receive missions and let the council handle the diplomatic part of requests. Shizune knows what you want for the most part, so they can't get too far out of hand."
Tsunade nodded and waved the three away.
"Meet back here in two days and be ready to go. Full dress. And Anko? Put some damn clothes on that look halfway presentable."
The Snake Sannin pouted and walked out, slamming the door behind her. The two remainders of the trio laughed and walked out behind her, merrily waving to the flabbergasted Tsunade, who reached in her desk drawer for her favorite treat.
"I'm too old for this damn job."
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Two days came and went like they were nothing. Naruto and Sakura had relaxed and basically done nothing. Anko had worn Iruka out and left him lying dazed on the bed as she left out, with a promise of more when she returned if he was a good boy. Iruka's answer was a whimper and groan that left her smiling.
Yeah, she still had it. Next time she'd make sure he couldn't even groan…
The Daimyo was waiting for them at the gates with a few of his personal guard, anxious to be going. It wasn't often he was able to enjoy going on diplomatic trips, but with his country's premier ninja joining him, he had nothing to fear. He could enjoy the countryside and all it had to offer.
The ninjas were dreading this trip. Crawling along at a civilian pace was murder to a ninja. It made Naruto think back to his trip with Tazuna. He hadn't thought about it back then, but the pace had been torturous. They started out on their trip and Naruto immediately knew he was in for it.
He didn't mind talking to Sakura and Tsunade, but Anko had felt neglected and had decided to leap to his shoulders and wrap her legs around his neck while she ate some dango she'd pulled from…somewhere.
The Daimyo laughed long and hard at the antics of the Sannin as Sakura tried to pry Anko off Naruto and Anko choked Naruto by tightening her grip, giggling the whole time. Naruto finally succeeded in ridding himself of the purple haired harpy and glared at her while she smiled sweetly and walked along as if nothing had happened.
The first night of camp was just as funfilled as the day. Anko, dressed as modestly as she could (which meant wearing Sakura's pilfered t-shirt and a skirt that was just a mite longer than normal) had decided she was cold and wanted Naruto's trenchcoat to sleep in. He had grinned and shucked the object, telling her to lie down and he'd cover her.
When she realized she wasn't getting up without his help due to the weights in the coat, she had gone on a cursing streak that left the Daimyo and his men red with embarrassment and laughter. The Daimyo was certain he wouldn't be bored this trip.
Hell, he might arrange for a vacation with these people again next year.
The rest of the week carried on as such. The Sannin bickered, Tsunade did a lot of mumbling and sighing, and the Daimyo and his men snickered to themselves. It was with great relief that they finally came over a hill and saw the village of Otogakure. Naruto had never been so happy to see enemy territory in all his life. Maybe now he could get the women off his back.
He looked out over the landscape and was somewhat surprised by what he saw. He had never actually been into Sound before, due to his reputation and the fact that he just couldn't hide what his swords were.
Otogakure was like a miniature Konoha. No matter how much Orochimaru might have hated his former home, he had taken inspiration from it. There was a tower in the middle of the village, much like the Hokage tower at home. A set of gates, not as massive as the main gates in Konoha, but impressive nonetheless, were set up along a high wall. Other than that, it was like any other normal hidden village.
As they approached the gates, they found two ninjas on guard, looking slightly bored until they spied Naruto's massive frame. Their gaze hardened immediately and Naruto returned it. He rose to his full height and the group tensed as the Sannin readied themselves.
Sakura stood to Naruto's right, in her red outfit with the mesh midriff and khaki cloth hanging underneath her skirt, reaching to her knees, convenient for wiping her hands on when they became too bloody. Her knee-high boots had been buffed the night before and shone in the sunlight. The sound of leather creaking filled the air as her gloves were stretched to their limits.
Anko stood to Naruto's left, in Sakura's stolen, tightly stretched t-shirt, with her mesh bodysuit and miniskirt combo. She'd opted to wear a new trenchcoat; the same color as her old one, but with more pockets and places to hide her toys. Her hands were currently hidden in her sleeves, subtly swiping some seals that hid several kunai and senbon.
Naruto stood between the women with his arms crossed, hands ready to grasp the hilts of both Samehada and Kubikiri. His orange and black flamed trenchcoat flared and his face set into a snarl. The Oto nins readied themselves and pulled kunai when the Daimyo clapped his hands together.
"We'll have none of that from either side! We're here on a peacetime mission, not to incite violence."
"I agree. Stand down, all of you."
The Oto ninjas knelt immediately and the Sannin relaxed. Before them stood a wiry man with thin glasses, wearing the traditional robes of the Daimyos. The Fire Daimyo stepped forward to the man and smiled.
"I take it you are the Daimyo of Rice, correct?"
The man nodded and smiled in return.
"Hai, I am. You are Subaru-dono, yes?"
"Hai, and you are Torisuna-dono?"
"Hai. Please, come with me. Welcome to Otogakure and the Country of Rice. Who, may I ask, are your companions?"
Subaru turned his head slightly to the group behind him.
"The lovely blonde lady behind me is the Hokage of Konohagakure, Tsunade. With her are the Sannin, Mitarashi Anko the Snake Sannin, Haruno Sakura, the Slug Sannin, and…"
Torisuna's eyes grew hard as he glared at Naruto.
"I know who he is. Namikaze Naruto, S-ranked ninja, Toad Sannin, master of both Kubikiri Houcho and Samehada, two legendary swords. You have quite a reputation around here."
Naruto stood with a straight backbone, his chin tilted upward slightly as he looked down at the most powerful political figure in Rice. Torisuna continued.
"You are Otogakure's most hated enemy, Public Enemy Number One. You have killed many of the ninja of my country and rumor has it that you were responsible for wiping out an entire battalion not long ago. You killed our Otokage and now this village is in disarray without a leader."
Naruto said no word, knowing that if he even moved wrong it could be a declaration of war and they'd have to fight their way out of the village. Torisuna went on.
"But…I know that our countries were at war since the development of this village. Orochimaru held this country in his grasp. Kurosuke was ambitious and wanted glory and honor when he attacked you. Many of our ninjas of the past were unsavory missing nins looking for a little structure and the leeway to loot, pillage, and rape without consequence. I know you've just done your job in protecting your own village."
The Konoha ninjas held their breath as the Rice Daimyo walked up until he was standing right in front of Naruto, gazing up into his blue eyes. Naruto just stared back impassively.
"I know of you and what you carry. I know of you and your sacrifices in life. Everyone knows about Namikaze Naruto in Otogakure and Rice. You're already in our history books. The children learn about you and mothers tell bad children here that you'll get them if they don't behave."
He smiled at Naruto and chuckled slightly.
"I don't hate you for your past transgressions on this village. Thanks to you, we can start over and choose a Kage that will lead this village to prosperity, hopefully with your village as an ally. Please, follow me and we'll get you situated in some rooms. I'm sure you're tired from your journey."
The Rice Daimyo snapped his fingers and several ninjas appeared to escort the party to an inn. The Sannins' eyes swept over the Oto ninjas and watched them carefully. Without a leader these ninja already looked defeated and without purpose, as if when Kurosuke had died they had lost all that held them tethered to reality. Naruto remembered feeling like that when Sarutobi had been killed.
As they walked along the street, Naruto noticed that no one would even look in his direction. It was almost like being a kid again, being so despised by a people that they wouldn't even look at or acknowledge you. It saddened him somewhat.
They were taken to the inn with no aplomb and the Oto nins quickly dispersed back to their posts. Dinner was a quiet affair; even Anko was on her best behavior. No one wanted to incite a war or start anything they couldn't finish. The Fire Daimyo retired for the night with his guards and the Konoha nins sat in Tsunade's suite on various furniture; Anko draped over a sofa, Tsunade sitting on her bed, and Naruto and Sakura on a couch. Tsunade was most uncomfortable being in Otogakure. She almost regretted not bringing some additional ninjas.
"I can't help but worry. Everything here feels like it was tainted by Orochimaru. Even years after his death, it still feels like he's here."
Anko grunted from her position on the sofa and sat up.
"I know what you mean, but he is dead. We should just let the Daimyo figure this one out. Otogakure can be a military force for this country under our guidance if need be. I think these people want change, be it forced or otherwise."
"Yes Shishou, I agree with Anko. Besides, we're just here for damage control really and to get the Daimyo back to Fire Country if things go bad. You're worrying over nothing."
Tsunade nodded but she still felt worried. They had beaten Oto back twice now. While the civilians might accept change, the question was, would the ninjas? She turned to Naruto, who had been uncharacteristically silent since they arrived.
"What do you think Naruto?"
"The people of this village hate me. I'm not sure if I should have come or not. They fear me."
Tsunade shook her head and poured herself a bit of sake.
"I think more of the ninjas begrudgingly respect you, as the former Otokage did. The civilians don't hate you, but they do fear you or rather, what they've heard of you. No one has really ever seen you and lived if they were from Otogakure. You're a living legend Naruto."
"That doesn't make the fact that they're afraid of me any better."
Tsunade sighed and tossed back her drink, before pouring another and handing it to Naruto. He tossed it back and handed the dish over.
"Look, if they're afraid of you, then go out and prove you're not a bad person. Go to the park, watch the kids, make yourself seen and heard. Try to win them over. It's the same thing you've been doing in Konoha since your birth."
Naruto nodded and leant back against the sofa, wrapping an arm around Sakura's shoulder. She leaned against him and sighed. Anko frowned and jumped off her sofa, leaning against his other side. Naruto quirked an eyebrow and Sakura growled. Tsunade took another shot and smirked. Fireworks were about to start.
Anko pouted and nestled further into Naruto's side, looking up at him with big, cute eyes.
"It's not fair. I had to leave Iruka-kun at home so I don't get any attention at all. Why does the pink haired slug get loving and I don't?"
"Because she's my girlfriend and you're not?"
"Not fair! Give me a massage at least!"
Naruto turned to Sakura questioningly and she shrugged.
"Fine. I'll take pity on you this once, but he has to do it while I'm in the room. Lay down on the floor."
Anko nodded her head quickly and shucked her trenchcoat and t-shirt, leaving nothing but her skirt and mesh on her body. When Naruto questioned her on leaving the mesh on, she rolled it up and off her torso.
"I wear it so much it's like a second skin. No worries. On with the massage!"
Tsunade watched as Naruto made a clone and directed it to massage Anko with clear instructions not to go below the belt. When Anko began to groan happily and nod off, Tsunade looked over.
"Can I have one too? My back is killing me."
Naruto snorted and grinned.
"With those cannonballs under your shirt it's no surprise your back hurts."
A growl from Tsunade and another clone popped into existence.
"Shirt off please ma'am and we'll commence Operation: Make the Hokage Feel Better so She Doesn't Kill Me."
Tsunade smirked and laid down on the bed.
"Don't get fresh brat, just because I've got the biggest ones here."
Sakura glared at her master's back as the two clones kept up their ministrations. She turned to Naruto and batted her eyelashes.
"Don't I get a massage too?"
Naruto frowned and leaned back again.
"What is this? I don't get any form of gratitude or anything. Just demands? That's low."
Sakura leaned up into his ear and whispered.
"I'll be a naughty girl later if you'll be a good boy now."
She was immediately flipped to her stomach and her shirt was tossed across the room.
The moans of the three women were audible throughout the room for quite a while as Naruto and his clones worked them over. The click of a doorlatch echoed throughout the room and the four people and two clones looked up to see a very shocked guard of the Daimyo.
"Um…um…Subaru-sama says that the negotiations will be tomorrow at ten…and he…he wanted you all…to…attend…"
It wouldn't have been so bad if Naruto hadn't been straddling all the much smaller women with his hands at various places on their bodies. He gave the messenger a cold stare and a clone popped up beside the man, wrapping an arm around his shoulder.
"Thank you for delivering this news to us. We appreciate it greatly. We'd also appreciate it greatly if you kept this to yourself. Otherwise…you may never be able to conceive children and I will personally take away your dangly parts. Do we have an understanding?"
The poor messenger nodded dumbly and the clone turned him toward the door while patting his back.
"Good, good. Tell the Daimyo we'll be there in the morning. And remember…not one word."
The man turned around to face the clone again and found a stonefaced Naruto who slowly ran a finger across his throat before grinning sinisterly.
"Have a nice day now, ya hear?"
The clone slammed the door in the man's face and dispelled itself as the Narutos returned to their ministrations and the women returned to relaxing. Tomorrow would be a different day.
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The next morning arrived and found three beaming women and one slightly tired Naruto standing outside the Daimyo's suite, ready to escort him. He raised an eyebrow at Naruto's slightly slumping form but chalked it up to the young man's eccentricity.
"Well, let's get this over with shall we? Just let me discuss the issue with him, give your honest opinion when asked a question, and try to behave yourselves."
He and Tsunade glared at the younger members of their party and the Sannin looked as innocent as they could without snickering. Subaru sighed heavily and took Tsunade's arm, leading her away toward the tower where they would be meeting Torisuna.
Naruto had opted to bring his swords along and the looks he got as they walked down the street spoke volumes of his notoriety in the eyes of the Oto villagers and ninja. Children ran ahead of them, constantly shouting out at him to try to get them, trying to goad him into attacking. He just kept his head high and walked forward.
They couldn't have reached the tower any sooner for Naruto since a large crowd of people now walked behind them, muttering to themselves and wondering what would happen now that the Konoha ninjas had come with the Fire Daimyo. Sakura heard Naruto let out a sigh of relief as the doors closed behind them.
They were escorted to a large room in the tower and found several large pillows on the floor and behind a low table sat the Rice Daimyo, surrounded by several armed guards. Torisuna stood and bowed his head toward them as they approached.
"Welcome one and all. Now, we can begin to discuss this country's future with your country or if there will be one at all."
Subaru nodded and put his game face on. The Sannin and Tsunade took their positions behind the man and sat with impassive faces, ready to offer their opinion when needed.
Torisuna schooled his features and nodded to the recorder of the meeting, blinking as the man readied his pen. He turned back to Subaru and nodded his head.
"Let us begin."
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Jiraiya watched the proceedings with interest. Ever since he and Sarutobi had somewhat banished themselves to the mortal plane until Kushina calmed down, they had followed along behind Naruto and the others. Sarutobi was skeptical of dealing with Oto, but Jiraiya was somewhat optimistic.
"Come on sensei, think of this like a vacation. We can scope out some Oto girls and maybe get an upclose encounter of Naruto and Sakura doing the humpty dumpty. It'll be great."
Sarutobi nodded and looked behind them one more time for Kushina. The woman was a master at stealth when perverts were concerned and he expected any moment to be launched back to Heaven by an overzealous and vengeful Kushina. Minato would not help them out this time since they'd hung him out to dry.
"I don't know Jiraiya. How can you be so calm? You know it's only a matter of time until she finds us and then we're going to be in a world of pain."
Jiraiya grinned and leered at a nearby kunoichi, whose spine shivered at the unseen glance.
"You worry too much sensei. Of course she'll find us. That's why we have to squeeze every drop of fun we can out of this trip. It won't be long until she's through torturing Minato and comes to find us."
They followed behind as the four entered their hotel and listened with half-hearted interest as the four discussed what they were going to do.
"How about a massage?"
The two perked up when Naruto acquiesced to Anko's desires and the other two women followed suit. Jiraiya was drooling at Tsunade's breasts while Sarutobi leaned down to get a better look at Anko's. They were just about to leave when a dark presence loomed over them.
"Hello boys. Miss me?"
They cringed and turned slowly to face Kushina, her hands on her hips and her mouth set into an evil grin. Jiraiya attempted to defuse the situation, but just like any situation he attempted to defuse it was bound to blow up in his face.
"Why Kushina-chan, you're positively glowing. You look so lovely."
She smiled sweetly and twirled her hair around a finger.
"Why thank you Jiraiya. I just came to tell you that Kami says you two have to come back now. You've been on earth too long."
The two older men looked at the younger woman with wary eyes.
"You're not going to harm us?"
"No Sarutobi, of course not. I took it all out on Minato."
The two cut their eyes to the other and shrugged as they began to ascend. They lit upon a cloud and were met by a smiling Minato…a practically beaming Minato.
This could spell trouble.
"Jiraiya-sensei, Sarutobi-sensei, welcome back. I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. His name is Haku."
Haku smiled at the two and bowed.
"Jiraiya-san and I have already met. I must still insist though Jiraiya-san that I am not gay and I wouldn't like older men if I was."
Jiraiya blanched at the sweet, innocent look on Haku's face while Sarutobi snickered. Haku tilted his head and smiled demurely.
"So, these two are the ones whose balls you want me to freeze?"
Before the shock could leave the two older men, they found their arms locked by Minato and Kushina. Minato looked over Jiraiya's shoulder and grinned.
"Yep, this is them Haku. Make sure you get some gooch too. We don't want them being too comfortable."
The raven-haired boy smiled and began to channel his power into the air while Sarutobi and Jiraiya whimpered and struggled. Kushina leaned over to Minato and pecked him on the lips.
"Love you dear."
He pecked her back and a slow grin crossed his face while his sensei screamed bloody murder.
"Love you too dear."
"DEAR GOD, IT'S SO COLD IT BURNS! MY SHORT HAIRS ARE FALLING OUT! IT FEELS WROOOONGGG!"
Music to their ears. Kushina tightened her grip on Sarutobi and smirked. She wondered if he sounded like a five year old girl with a skinned knee as well…
Hope you enjoyed it. A nice little chat between Daimyos is up next. Let me know what you think.
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