Mika's week since the Sasuke Retrival Mission had failed had been rather boring, at least to the public. They all believed that he had only been working in the hospital. The truth however was very differennt.

Every morning, Mika had been sending a single shadow clone under his strongest Genjutsu to the forest of Death. Why was he doing this?
Tayuya the red-headed, foul mouthed Kunoichi he had saved from immanent death.

Every day, his clone would hunt animals down in the Forest of Death. siphon out their chakra and begin to heal Tayuya's broken and battered body. It was going very well, from what he could see, she would be fully healed by the end of the next week.

From her physical injuries that is.

Her Seal, which he was studying, was killing her. Several times over.

First off, the seal was siphoning her life force at an immense rate, using this energy to increase the natural enzyems in the seal which was slowly degrading Tayuya on a cellular level. He knew that this would kill her in minutes if not for his forcing her into a coma.

Then there was the mental attack of the seal. The Fragment of Orochimaru's soul in the Seal was slowly attack Tayuya's mind, attempting to either destroy her mind or wipe pout what she knew. Either way, this also would kill her or drive her insane in minutes if not for the coma he had placed in her.

However, despite all of this, Mika had found a solution. On that would take several hours to complete, but if he did it, Tayuya would survive.

Basically he would dive into her mind and essentially shove out the Fragment of Orochimaru's souls, healing any damage he could and corrupting her mind with his will power as he had accidently done to Hinata and Danzo. While this was happening, Mika would have a highly charged clone remove the poison and another clone keep Tayuya's temperature down and to keep her from going into shock.

His goal for her was to make her his servant outside of the village. One that would control his contacts outside of the village and act as his spy. Kind of like how Kabuto was for Orochimaru. From what he had read in Shikamaru's reports, she possessed a great deal of potential. Of course he would have chosen her anyway. Orochimaru didn't pick weak people to work for him after all.

She would compliment his goals for Hinata quite nicely. Hinata was going to be his medic and guardian of sorts, so it was only fitting that Tayuya act as his darker weapon. Together the two of them would help him to hold up a spy network and his overall sphere of influence.

To many people this would sound egotistically, paranoid and more. To Mika this was simply a safety net of sorts. One couldn't survive as a Nuke-ninja without at least some form of backing after all.


Smashing his chidori into another rock, Sasuke struggled to control his rage.

Once again, Mika had managed to over show him. It wasn't bad enough that Mika had been allowed to become a special Jonin and ANBU according to Kabuto.

No, the bastard had actually managed to inflict a massive amount of damage onto Orochimaru, and survive from the Kusanagi's venom. Something that only three other beings had ever actually done. Tsunade, Mito Senju and Some Orochimaru had called the Red Death if Sasuke remembered right.

However, the shit cherry on this sundae of crap he had to deal with, was that Mika had genuinely intimidated Kabuto and Orochimaru with a glare. So much sop that Sasuke's own glare had been rendered worthless.

Kabuto had actually said " Cute, but against the likes of Mika, you might as well be a kitten mewling at me."

Being shown up by Mika, again, even in something so trivial was something Sasuke couldn't deal with. It was Like Itachi during his childhood. Always one step ahead, always the superior being. With seemingly no effort at that.

Just thinking about it made Sasuke's blood boil with rage and hate. It also made his seal burn and pulse as it fed on his anger.

" SMASH!" Once again smashing a curse seal powered chidori against a rock, Sasuke vowed to utterly surpass and destroy Mika along with Itachi.

Over on the Wall behind Sasuke, Orochimaru grinned and shook his head at how easy it was to manipulate this " Genius"

All it took was a few mentions of Mika and Itachi and the boy belonged to him. It was like taking candy from a baby.

Chuckling for a second, Orochimaru rubbed his chest as phantom pains from Mika's trap hit him. He doubted even Tsunade realized just how much damage Mika had actually done to him. That explosion would have killed him even he hadn't had Kabuto near by to heal him. It still had damaged him in a way that Kabuto struggled to heal.

What got him more however was Mika's ability to survive the Kusanagi's poison. Naruto and Tsunade's blood made them immune, as did being a Jinchuuriki but those were the only exceptions he knew of. Hell, even with his unique healing ability, Kabuto was still unable to do that. Well maybe if he was in a lab, but never in battle. So, For a First generation Shinobi to be able to purge his poison and survive was rather telling.

Mika had the potential to easily surpass even Hiruzen and Tobimara, combined. Maybe even surpass Hashirama. Either way, Mika was going placed, of that Orochimaru was sure.

He was also sure that he had no chance to corrupt Mika. the boy was a Conqueror. He was a leader, an alpha, a god amongst insects. He would never be weak enough to fall for Orochimaru's influence. No, for now it was simply best to watch the boy and hope that he did not find Orochimaru and enemy.

Mika was the kind of person who would wait years, or even decades to complete a plan. Orochimaru would never have a chance to survive if he truly anger Mika.

He doubted anyone would. Even if he had to crawl his way out of the underworld, Mika would ensure that success of any plan. Even if the plan was revenge.

Shaking away the remnants of fear in his system, Orochimaru turned his gaze back to his current pawn/student.

Already he could feel the power of his curse seal corrupting Sasuke and his chakra. It wouldn't be long until Orochimaru would have total control over Sasuke and his Sharingan. Or So he hoped.

There was always a chance that Sasuke would be altered but not fully controlled. He had seen it happen with a few of his ninjas. Tayuya, Anko and a few others as far as he was aware.

He could only hope it was the later. He only had a few more possessions left before his spirit became too weak to move from body to body.


Deep in his Pocket Dimension, Obito Uchiha contemplated a recent addition to the Bingo book.

A young boy Named Mika. He hadn't belonged to any clans as far as anyone was aware, yet he was able to rise through out the ninja system with startling speed. Within less them six months, Mika was already a intermediate level Medic, a Special Jonin and a fully fledged member of ANBU. It really was quite amazing.

Now, most people would wonder why someone like Obito would even worry about someone like Mika. The reason was actually quite simple.

Future Enemies or allies.

If there was one thing Madara had drilled into him, it was to keep an eye on any and all rising stars. After all, if you could stop a threat early, then why not do it.

In Mika's case, Obito was thinking that he would make an excellent future recruit. He was strong, skilled and held no loyalty to the Leaf. That was clear to anyone who watched his general behavior, even in passing.

" Maybe I should have a Zetsu follow him during his missions to get a better feel for his behavior. Yes, that sounds like a good idea" Smiling with pride, Obito swirled out of his Pocket dimension in search of Zetsu.

Never did he realized just how poor of a decision that was going to be, or just how much that would fuck up him and his plans in the end.


Mika felt full, gathering all of the chakra from a large group of Tigers, Giant Spiders and a few massive Koi had put him at a low Kage Level reserves at the moment. It wasn't permanent, but it would be vital for his procedure on Tayuya.

Approaching the cave in which he had hidden Tayuya, Mika couldn't help but appreciate his own genius. Being surrounded by so many trees and massive animals created a sort of net that hid his actions and captive from the world. The thick cave walls and carpet of Moss on the walls helped in that regard as well.

Clearing his head, Mika got into Medic mode. To the world, Mika seemed to lose all emotion. Only determination was on his face.

" Shadow clone jutsu" Mika said softly as he created two shadow clones dividing his chakra evenly amoung them.

Without a word, his clones got into position and began to take out their equipment.

A bucket of water, solution and several vials so that Mika could test out the strange enzymes in the Curse Seal. Being able to mutate cells to such a degree was really something and may help Mika to develop a cure to many diseases and poisons. Even Cancer.

Taking a very deep breath, Mika walked over to Tayuya's head and placed one hand on her forehead and one on her seal.

" Psycho Mind Transmission."

Pushing past the membrane of Tayuya's mind, Mika dived even deeper. To the place where Tayuya had retreated to escape the assault of Orochimaru's soul fragment.

''''''

Instead of suddenly appearing in a dark hallway as he would in most minds, or into a mindscape like he would in a Jinchuuriki or Yamanaka, Mika entered a large fleshy area. It looked like the inside of a stomach.

Radiating a dark and primitive chakra, Mika was sickened as for the first time, he actually smelt something in someone's mind. Actually, he didn't really think this was even a mind at all. From what he could tell, he wasn't actually inside of a mind at all.

Settling his stomach, Mika followed the chakra's he could feel. Tayuya's was being suppressed by the fleshy walls, but he could still feel it as well as her anger.

Instincts calling out to him, Mika bent forward, dodging several fleshy whips. Completely annoyed, Mika sent out a wave of Mental power.

Watching in deep pleasure, Mika saw the fleshy walls disintegrate in mere seconds.

The Rules of the mind had always satisfied Mika. No matter how much you trained, you could never change your true nature or mental strength. Some people possessed very powerful minds, and Mika was one of those people.

Orochimaru's fragmented soul couldn't stand up to even a fraction of Mika's essence. It was completely destroyed just Mika's mere presence.

" Mizu" Mika called out, causing a huge wave to burst forward. Every piece of the fleshy area dissolved as Mika's mental water destroyed and consumed it. he could feel the immense power of Orochimaru's chakra surging through out his mental body. Actually he could feel a strange shift in his chakra. He just wasn't sure what that was as of yet, He would have to wait until he got out to see what that was.

" You called Mika" Mizu's booming voice called out from behind him.

" Yes I did, I'll need your help her. I might actually have a snack for you. Orochimaru's soul fragment, that should strengthen your essence enough to talk to me more often. If not, well Snake is actually very tasty if prepared right" Mika's voice hadn't changed at all as he mentioned the destruction of another's soul fragment. It was as if he was talking about the weather.

Something that made Mizu cackled in amusement. " Wonderful, I cant wait." Mizu's tails were wagging like an eager puppy's.

Rolling his eyes with a smile, Mika just walked on, destroying the fleshy walls was he approached them. His waters consuming that leftover essence, continuing the strange change in his chakra.

After a few minutes, or what felt like a few minutes, Mika and Mizu came upon the sight of Tayuya wrapped in a cocoon of fleshy. She was fighting with everything she had. It was actually rather impressive as Orochimaru had a singularly corruptive essence. Only the strongest of Minds could withstand its power without falling under.

Sending out a wave of power and water with a flick of his hand, Mika washed away all of the fleshy walls and the cocoon surrounding. He shuddered as he felt the massive surge of chakra being absorbed into his body. It burned in the best way.

Taking a shuddery breath to calm himself, Mika looked over toward Tayuya who was starting to get up.

" Who... WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU? WAIT, YOU ARENT THAT FUCKER WHO INTERUPTED MY FIGHT WITH THAT PIECE OF TRASH!"

Mika rolled his eyes at her volume, he would have to correct that. It wouldn't due for his assassin to get caught for her loud mouth after all.

" Yes, I am that fucker. I am also the fucker who just saved your dumbass from being eaten by Orochimaru's soul fragment. So I would show me a little respect, or I could just let him eat your soul" As if to add to what Mika had just said, the soul Fragment Orochimaru crawled into the scene.

Literally crawled as it was in the form of a Massive white Snake made of hundreds of Little snakes. It was quite an interesting and striking figure in Mika's opinion.

" WHOOOOOOOOoooo ARE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU?" The Massive snake called out, drawing his words out heavily.

Turning to Tayuya, Mika saw her pale just a little " The Great White Snake, there is no way you could fake that. Only a handful of people know that is Orochimaru's true form... Okay, I will do whatever you want. Just get rid of that,... please." Mika could feel an immense amount of fear coming off of her in massive waves. He could already feel his essence making her more pliable and willing to submit unto him. This was perfect.

Nodding at her acceptance, Mika pointed at the Soul Fragment " Mizu, Fetch"

With a large Bound, Mizu eagerly struck at The Great White Snake.

The Snake tried to fight back, but the water from Mika's earlier assault on the flesh was holding it in place.

" NOOOOO, I AM IMMORTAL, I AM A GOD''''' The Great White Snake screamed and writhed, desperately trying to attack or flee.

However, before it could do a single thing, Mizu tore off its head and gobbled it down. The body then fell limp, only moving as Mizu went back for more.

Turning back to Tayuya, Mika was pleased to see terror and awe on her face. " You killed it, what are you?"

Mika just shrugged " Complicated. Now, I have a deal to make with you, will you at least listen?"

Tayuya nodded, too fearful to deny that request. " Okay, I'll listen... just don't let that fox eat me!"

Mika just smiled at her. " Wonderful, Now here is my request. I wish for you to serve me. As my right hand, as my assassin and student. Actually, it would be better for me to just show." With blinding speed, Mika sent the knowledge into Tayuya's mind, along with a portion of his will.

Tayuya stayed still for a moment, then her eyes cleared " So, you will train me? Allow me to gain power?" Mika nodded, he could feel his will corrupting her mind, Making her belong to him.

" Okay, I... I will serve you. Just don't expect me to have sex with you or anything like that. I am not into penises" She was very adamant about this.

Mika just shrugged " I am gay anyway so you are fine in that regard. Now, do we have a deal?" Mika held out his hand to Tayuya who hesitantly grabbed his.

A massive surge of his will shot into her, blasting outward like a wave from her body. The once fleshy area went black for just a moment, then it changed.

In it's place was a beautiful field that was mostly covered in fire, with a large sky full of clouds the shape of Music notes. In the distance, Mika could see volcanoes that were spewing Lava. In the center of the field was a castle surrounded by a moat. A moat that screamed of Mika's essence.

He could feel his power changing and shifting Tayuya, aligning her to him in ways no mere relationship could. Every ounce of love or loylty she once held for any other was now magnified a thousand times and was directed solely toward him.

She literally belonged to him in every sense of the word. As did Hinata.

She was his, and he wouldn't give up what belonged to him without a fight.

'''

In a flash of light, Tayuya appeared in front of him. Devotion, respect and loyalty in her eyes.

Getting down on one knee, She spoke with the utter respect and devotion one gave to their liege lord. " Lord Mika, what is it that you order of me?"

Smiling, Mika gave his first of many orders. " First off you cant call me that, I cant have others know of you just yet... how about you call me Lord Chimera. Or just my lord, either works. But when we are alone, you can call me sir or Mika sensei.

" Yes Lord Chimera"

Mika smirked quite deeply at that. " Now, let us begin your training. I cant have a weak servant after all, Can I? Shikamaru reported that you were brilliant and had excellent skills in Genjutsu as well as an interesting summons but you forgot other weapons. That wont do, from now on, I expect you to always carry the basic weapons and another weapon. Then there is your taijutsu... you know what. Lets just spar so I can see your skills."

Tayuya nodded, then got up and charged at Mika. She definitely had speed, enough to rival Lee with his weights on.

Her form on the other hand... was lacking.

Raising his hand, Mika was pleased to note that she some strength was well.

Sending a fist at her chest, Mika was also pleased to note that she had fast reflexes. This was good.

""'

They fought for what felt like hours, and in that time, Mika learned exactally how to best help Tayuya succeed. For one he would majorly take advantage of her high level of chakra. She had low jonin reserves, enough to make 15 shadow clones. And since he helped her to create a mindscape, she would be able to handle the influx of knowledge.

" Okay, Tayuya, here is what is going to happen. As I cant be here every day, I will be placing some Kata's, Jutsus, training methods, exercises and such into your mind directly. Use thes to train your self. Use the clone Jutsu I will give you, as you will massively be able to increase you learning. However, I would start with just five clones for training at first. It will help you to adapt to the influx of knowledge." Mika once again shot the knowledge into her mind, loving that he had this kind of power in the mind.

After she got used to the knowledge. Tayuya nodded " Yes sir" She had relaxed a little, which he was glad for. Mika had no needed for a simpering sycophant. He wanted a powerful tool with a powerful mind.

"Now, Tayuya, the Taijutsu style I am giving you uses the legs a lot more then the upper body. This is so you can still use your flute when you fight in Taijutsu. As for the Weapon you will Learn to weild, I think a Tanto will suffice. It will give you a little added range, plus it only requires one hand to wield. We are going to have to see what you element is.. though I am thinking fire with all of this" He gestured to the fire everywhere.

Tayuya shrugged. " Yeah probably, I never got too into other abilities. Though it wasn't all arrogance. Orochimaru had forbidden us to train to much in other fields."

Mika nodded, seeing the line of logic. " Orochimaru likes tools that are too weak to fight him back. That way he could eliminate you if you ever got out of hand. Anyway, I think we are done for the day. You need to rest for a few days, but after that you can start your training."

" Yessir, see ya later" She waved at him after she bowed in his direction.

Satisfied with his progress, Mika turned and ended his jutsu.

...

Only to collapsed in Absolute agony the moment he reentered his body.

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Hope you loved this chapter, I did. In fact It has been one of my favorites.

The cliff hanger was fun to write as well.

What had happened to Mika, why has he collapsed? Read to see Next time.

Love, your Ninja Overlord

Mika.