Vivan, who we will see in this Chapter is Not a Major Character but a sort of.. Filler OC for how I help Sakura and Shizune, and to better explain an Important but short lived Character From Canon... Enjoy.
" Um... Sakura... where are we going?" Shizune turned to the loud Pink Haired Girl, moderately confused as to where she was being Dragged. The Girl had pretty much jumped her as soon as she started her break. It was more then a little annoying but she was used to such thing with Tsunade... she was used to be dragged everywhere against her will.
Sakura turned to her with a surprisingly calm Smile. " Mika asked me to go to a certain location with you, in return he would give me some scrolls containing personal Chakra control methods... I am not sure why but when he said it.. there was a... an importance in his tone. I think he really needed us to come here." Sakura's forehead schruncehd. " I can't really explain it but... it reminded me of the Third Hokage, or at least what everyone said he was like. I never really got to speak to him outside of one Mission. But... there was a wisdom in Mika's tone.. a gentle yet hard strength that compelled me to fulfill his request. Does that Make Sense?"
Shizune was stunned, that.. that did sound like the Third... before he lost his backbone during the Third War. " If that is that case, I think I will go with you. Mika seems to be taking on a Role as a Leader within the village and in your generation.. I have seen many people become far better from his aid, including Naruto. So I think I will take up this offer."
Following the Smiling Sakura, Shizune couldn't help but think about Mika. He was truly an enigma... immensely intelligent and adaptable, Cold and Harsh,... yet he could also be warm, kind and genuinely concerned for others. She had seen him work with children in the Hospital on many occasions,... and he always could get the children to calm themselves. They felt warm around him, and so they behaved... It was actually the positive reports Mika received that had allowed him to take the tests for Expert level as a Medic.
However Shizune had also seen Mika's records and seen Mika in a Fight. The boy was utterly ruthless, capable of killing without an ounce of remorse or Fear. His killer intent far surpassed even that of Orochimaru, a sign of intense bloodlust, Sadism and insanity... His entire fighting style felt like that of an assassin... and honestly that was what Mika was.
Then there was how Mika acted as a teacher. Shizune had worked with Hinata a few times in Missions, and had personally taught Hinabi some Medical Jutsu and First Aid... so she could see first Hand just how effective Mika was as a teacher. He pushed the Boundaries, both personal and Physical to achieve an extremely high level of growth. Both Girls were far more powerful, during their check ups Shizune had noted a massive increase in the potency of their chakra as well as a Density increase. Hinata's eyes, not included the upgrade she obtained, were massively more powerful and literally radiated Power. Hinabi's were doing the same but her age prevented her from accessing the powers of her sister.
Of course there was also the physical Increase of both girls,... their raw strength had quadrupled in a short time, as had their reflexes. Hinata's were on par with the Like's Of Might Guy, though her Speed was no where close. Still though, her Speed from what she had seen was far higher then Most jonins and would only increase as she aged. It was a genuinely frightening Growth... as was Hinabi's, seeing as her raw Physical abilities were on par with Most Chunin.
Shizune knew that those two girls had a very bright future ahead of them... and Mika was the one that opened the door for them. Of that she had no doubts...
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" Can We See Viv" As Mika had told Sakura, She approached the Local Fruit vendor In District Three. " Mika sent me... he ... he said that we need to see the fate of your Normal Clients?"
The Fruit Vendor, A Middle Aged Women around Forty with Blue Hair stared at her for a moment, then smiled. " Follow Me." The Women turned and Started toward the Nearest Allyway and as they entered it, Sakura Started to feel a Genjutsu but before she could do anything the lady grabbed her hand. " I ask that you do not shatter the illusion, it is how we keep out Clients Safe child. You will understand in a Moment I assure you."
Seeing such Sadness in the Women's eyes, Sakura just nodded. " Okay."
Following the Women Inside, Sakura and Shizune were lead into a large Room with a variety of Dressers and Supplies.. all for changing the Identities of people. Shizune spoke up. " Why do you have all of this?"
The Vendor Led them over to a Mirror, then she placed her hands on it. " Viv, Show them the Clients Fates."
The Mirror Shuddered before it suddenly became see through... making Sakura drop to her knees, nearly puking while Shizune stood there stunned.
There on a Table was a Women... her face completely crushed, lips broken and bleeding... and yet she was alive and speaking. " I Have to get back to Doni... he will need be... he didn't mean to hurt me... I just keep messing up... I need to get back to him."
The Vendor sighed. " This women was brutally beaten and raped by her husband and his friends... for the Fifth Time. This time he shattered her face and even Tsuande will be unable to help her... she will die in the next few hours... Yet she always makes excuse, blaming herself... saying it was her fault and that is not good enough. Most people in her position say this. Wither it is about a Lover, a parent, a Boss... someone that they care for. If Mika has sent you here, then you each are either in danger of such a relationship and he wishes for you to see the future you may face if you continue on your path..."
Vivian was once a beautiful Women, she married a wonderful merchant and was living a perfect Life... That was until her Husband's business began to Expand. He began to take out all of his Stress, aggression and frustration on her... For the First few months she made excuses and tried to better herself.. .Until Her Husband, Gato, decided to use her to make Business Deals.
She woke up, drugged and bound in a Basement without a stitch of clothing.. and she was like that for Years. Each and every day someone would assault and Break her... it wasn't until a Wonderful women, a Slave of Her worthless Husband had sent down to patch her up for her next " Client", decided to help her. Over the Course of Several Months, The Nameless Slave had nurtured her back to health and helped her to escape via one of her husband's Crates.
Even if she never saw the women again, Vivian dedicated her life to helping women and any abused person. Using her skills and built up connections she created a Web that spread across the entire Elemental Nations, solely to save these abused and helpless people. Mika's Family were at one time, clients of hers. She personally moved Mika's Family to Grass Country, unfortunately Mika was not able to be saved due to the Law regarding First Born Males.
She hadn't ignore Mika though and was the one that paid an Inuzuka to save Mika from his Father... it was the least she could do, especially with the damage that the poor boy endured. She was proud of what the boy became, a damn good Ninja and powerful Medic. She only wished she could have helped him sooner...
Helping these two would be her way of repaying Mika for her failure. He had contacted her about an hour ago via Shadow Clone, explaining the situations these two had gotten themselves in. She had to admit, Mika's desire to help these two was driven by selfish matters but in the end she was helping the abused and that was all that mattered.
Turning her Gaze to the Girls, Vivian Sighed. Shizune was stuck in a highly abusive relationship with her Aunt/Sensei. From what Mika told her, the girl was more Tsunade's baby sitter then Apprentice. She kept the women somewhat on track, and kept her from gambling the village funds away. However all of her purely kind attempts were met with extreme abused, threats and even physical assaults. Being as skilled a medic as she was, Tsunade was able to cause a lot of pain without any signs of damage. And even if there were signs, she was more then skilled to heal them.
Just looking at Shizune, Vivian could tell that this women had much of her confidence broken due to continues abuse, however she could also see a flame burning in this women's eyes. She was the kind to bounce back quickly and never went into denial... that would help her, it really would. Seeing this kind of abuse first hand... Shizune would break free from the abuse of Tsunade. Perhaps It would be possible to employ her as a Medic, it would truly be a boon to her organization... Mika told her that Shizune was exceptional skilled as a Medic, and that she would one day surpass even Tsunade if she decided to branch out. Something that Vivian would have no problem endorsing.
Turning her Gaze toward Sakura... Vivian felt like smashing her face against a wall. This girl was the perfect person to abuse, complaint and willing... not an ounce of self confidence or esteem,... Still, she had potential, it just needed someone to fan the flames if only a little. Just as she and Mika had discussed, Sakura would need to gain her own power and skills as a Kunoichi and get a better understanding of the Real world... when she did get with Sasuke, it would hopefully help her to realize that she did not have to put up with his abrasive abuse, prompting her to free herself from him and her obsession.
" Sakura, From what Mika told me, you are unaware what being Mrs. Uchiha would truly Mean." Sakura's head whipped toward in confusion, as did Shizune's though she quickly understood what she meant. " Being the last of his clan, Sasuke will be required to take up a Minimum of three wives... and a Maximum of Ten. He does not have to love them, or even treat them right just allow them to produce his children." Denial filled Sakura's eyes as she began to speak but Vivian held her palm up to stop her. " Sakura... I am not lying to you... If Sasuke returns to the Village, he would be under house arrest and forced to marry a lot of women to revive his clan. And honestly, I doubt he would come back her willingly. More then likely he would be captured and pumped for his seed, allowing a Dozen or So Women to be impregnated with his Seed. Any Male he produced would be forced to marry multiple women, Of course Sasuke would never be able to See his children or Grandchildren. Once he reached Twenty... he would have his eyes removed for Study, the executed. For you Sakura, being Mrs. Uchiha would mean either a neglectful, Abusive Marriage or Being forced to Bear at least three Children without Sasuke's Personal attention or participation. This is the future you have in store for you Sakura... I am sorry but if you continue this path... that is all you will get."
She hated the dead, denial on the girl's face. It broke her heart but Sakura needed to hear this. In fact, she should have heard it a long time ago.
" NO... Tsunade wouldn't do that.. she just wouldn't...I.. I need to go..." With that Sakura booked it, shot out of the room with intense Speed... Never realizing that the Seals in the Room sealed off her memory of this place.
" I am sorry she reacted that way... but you were right to tell her that." Shizune's sad yet strong voice drew her attention. " I.. I thank you for letting me see this... It.. it has given me perspective... I am really similar to these women. Lady Tsunade is not a kind women, no really...When I finally beat her in Poisons, my best feild...there was this look in her eyes... like she was disgusted with me... she got very hand's on after that. It was Like I did something wrong. She doesn't Treat anyone else like that... I wonder why. "
Vivian placed her hand on Shizune's. " I spoke to Mika and together we figured out the Reason... You... You remind Tsunade of Dan... She hates you for being different then him and for reminding her of him. I knew Dan, I met him once before I married and your speech is actually very similar to his. When you get her to stop wallowing in her own self pity, she is jolted by another memory... Honestly it is pathetic on her side, she truly is a weak women. There many who have lost more then her, you included."
Shizune to argue and defend her Master on reflex... then stopped and stood straight. " You are right... she is pathetic. So many others have lost so much more then she has, I lost my uncle, Aunt, Mother and Father... and I don't spend my time drinking my ass away. I don't abuse everyone I speak to and gamble into Bank bankruptcy... It is time I ... I break away from her. I think,... I think I am going to resign as her Apprentice and Secretary. There is nothing more she can teach me without giving me the Slug Contract and I know she plans on giving it to Sakura, Saying I don't have the reserves despite the fact that My reserves are bigger then that idiot Kakashi's, and on par with Asuma's. I Can easily summon the Slugs, even Katsuya though that would tire me greatly. No.. it is time I do my own thing... I don't want to be a Tsunade Clone... Maybe I can start to study my Uncle's Scrolls, the man was an extremely powerful Shinobi. Easily Low S, hell he was nearly a kage Level Shinobi... the first in our Family to get that strong. I will do it... I am going to mix what I learned with Tsuande and mix in what I can learn from My Uncle's Scrolls."
Vivian Smiled as she looked at Shizune, she just needed a little kick in the ass and she was already on her way to freedom... It made Vivian so happy to see her old fire reigniting. " You do that My dear, and if you ever need someone to talk to, even if only to complain... I am always here. In return you can help to train some of My Medics, That would help you to build your skills and help my clients to recover."
Shizune smiled at her, a Beaming beautiful Smile. " I think I accept... Thank you Vivian... Thank you so Much."
Vivian nodded. " You are more then welcome my dear, Mika was right when he said that you need just a little push to free yourself from Tsunade. Oh, Speaking of Mika He left you a Message. Go to Anko if you want you work on your combat and Poison Skills."
Shizune nodded. " Oh yes, Anko is a skilled Kunoichi. She would be a great Sparring Partner. I Have to Thank Mika for this, I Really Do."
Tears made their way down Sakura's Face as she shot toward a Training Ground. She knew no one went there, so it was a perfect place for a Private Cry. As she ran though, Vivian's cruel words burned in her mind. She wanted to deny what she had heard... however she knew she was right...Sakura couldn't allow that to happen to her Sasuke... She had to do something to save him...
By the time Sakura reached the Training Grounds, her eyes were dry as she began to plot and Plan. She had to save her beloved... no matter the Cost. She couldn't do that politically, she was not a part of a Clan... nor was she all that special... so, she would have to physically help Sasuke achieve his goals, then stand by him so he would not be brought back to such horrors.
Mika had said that she had potential... but she would have to expand past Tsunade's Teachings.. Being a Good Medic would be extremely helpful but she needed to be more...
With eyes full of Determination, Sakura turned and booked it toward the Library. She had a Taijutsu Style to look up... and Perhaps some scrolls on Seals and Poisons... Maybe some Genjutsu as well. All to save her beloved Sasuke.
Sakura never noticed it, but there was someone watching her from the Shadows... A Tiny Chameleon, smirking Slightly at the Success of his Master's Plan. Mika was truly an interesting Man...Playing with so many people... One could only hope that he didn't get burned from it.
Puffing away, the little Chameleon Hurried to Rengoku. Mika had a Mission in Mind of Tayuya, outside of her current Bounty Hunting Operations with Morph. One that would begin to destroy the credibility of the Leaf, Jiraiya and Tsunade herself...While rising Mika's Name throughout the World, and in the eyes of those he could take advantage of.
Chapter End, Tell Me what you think in the Reviews.
This is the Beginning of a Change, for Sakura and for Shizune... And even a little for Anko. I am excited for it.
Love, your Ninja Overlord,
Mika.
