Notes:
Sorry I have been mia for awhile. A lot of things have happened in my life that have made it hard for me to write. But I think I should be able to go back to updating once a month from now on. Let me know what you think. Thank you for reading! Love Mika3451 3
Chapter Seven: Swordsman and a Wolf
-Third person pov-
-Some where in Tetsu No Kuni-
Kaida's black armor catches the fire light as she makes her way through her camp. Makeshift tents are filled with many of the clans men that served the late Lord Akikiro and his family . Kaida holds her head up high nodding in greeting to the Oyama, Goda, Doi, and her fellow Ryuen clan members. Without pausing she flips open the flap to her tent only for the strong scent of smoke and cinnamon to assault her nose, filling the small space of the tint. Waving a hand in front of her face Kaida steps in front of a man not much older than her own father. His long blood red hair is pulled back into a high ponytail with long thick tendrils falling like wavy fountains of blood to his shoulder blades. Almond shaped eyes the color of the frigid ocean depths caused Kaida to suppress a shiver. His face is uncannily similar to Lady Hitomi, only much sharper. A wooden pipe hangs out the corner of his full lips, a wicked grin pulls at his face morphing it from a calm forcade showing off something much darker.
"So my niece-in-law, when did you plan on telling the clans that you had my nephew's child?" He asks in a calm baritone, chewing on the end of his pipe. Kaida's eyes widen before she grabs her sword hilt only for another man with the same blood red hair cut short to appear in front of her like a ghost. A half mask like many of the samurai covers the bottom half of his face leaving the top half of his face uncovered. Black and white face paint morph his skin into that of a skull. Dark crimson eyes like pools of liquid fire stare Kaida down from dark sockets. The mask that sits tight against his face is bone white with flecks of dried blood staining its once pristine face. The mouth of the mask is pulled into a twisted smile. The teeth are sharp like blades with a light shade of crimson staining its sharp edges, almost like it opened its mouth and ripped out the flesh from a weak mortal.
" Karito , stand down." Ashina says with a wave of his hand before standing up revealing his black form fitting ninja pants and long sleeve shirt. Walking over to Kaida's side he takes a strand of her silver blue hair into his hand, running his fingers through it before his blue depths meet her golden reptile eyes.
"Now Kaida, it's time for you and those that served my beloved Imoto to come home." He orders in a soft voice as he lets go of her hair.
"Not until we get revenge on those that wronged the Great Okami clan and get their bodies back!" Kaida all but growls in Ashina's face.
"Already done, Silver Stain." Ashina answers, stepping away from Kaida to grab a steaming tea pot that sat on a small table holding a bunch of maps. Pouring two cups he hands one to Kaida before sipping his own.
"Don't worry it's not poisoned. It's just a rooibos tea with a blend of cinnamon, ginger root, and cloves. My Imouto used to call it red dragon tea." He chuckles before downing his cup before pouring another.
"What do you mean it is already done?" Kaida asks only for Ashina to wave his hand. Karito appears out of thin air kneeling in front of Ashina holding out a scroll.
"As of right now the Shogian has received information that those that betrayed the Okami clan are planning to betray not only him but committed genocide under his name. He is very displeased." He says a wicked smile twisting his calm face into something dark and hungry. Sitting down his cup he turns back to Kaida.
"I need you and your retainers to help me rebuild my peoples great nation." Ashina says lifting his hand into the air. Kaida looks over to home with a blank face.
"What about Mika-hime and the young lords? Where do they fit into this plan of yours." She asks, sitting her cup to the side only to cross her arms in front of her chest. Ashina drops his hand to his side, a twinkle fills his eyes while an amused smile pulls at his lips.
"My niece and nephews have already been found. As we speak I have men removing them from Kirigakure and taking them to our new land."
-Mika's Pov-
Gritting my teeth I dodge though the red light district down to the sewers.
' That was Fucking Juzo Biwa one of the seven swordsmen of mist. How the fuck am I still alive?' I think as I drag my worn out body to one of the hidden rooms in the sewers. Pressing my hand into the seal that protects the room I pulse a small amount of chakra into the wall causing the bricks to pull back and reveal a small room along with an injured Yato, Masa, and Fuse. Stepping into the room I listen to the wall close behind me before hanging my sword on a hook on the wall. Grabbing Yato's arm I force him to sit as I pull his blood soaked shirt from his body.
"Mika-Sama I'm sorry." His trembling voice whispers out causing my hands to pause for a split second before going back to try and close his wounds.
"It's not your fault Yato. The Mizukage was bound to find out about us at some point." I say applying healing chakra to the large cut across his back, I watch closely as his flesh knits itself back together.
"I just wish it wasn't so soon." I mumble reaching over and grabbing some bandages to wrap around his healing flesh. Moving over to Masa I take in the way his arm hangs limp at his side and the deep tears in his side from the executioner's blade. My eyes dart over to look over Fuse. Seeing her bruised covered form I wave her over.
"Fuse hold Masa's arm. It's going to need to be reset." I growl pumping some of the last of my chakra into his side to stop the bleeding. Fuse's pale hands grab Masa's arm while I push the last of my chakra into the bone before jerking it back into place. Grabbing the last of the wrapping I wrap up his side and make a sling for his arm. Falling onto my butt on the cold ground I lean my head back onto the slick bricks behind me not caring if my hair gets anything in it.
"Mika-Sama?" Fuse questions with a wince on her face.
"You three are going to have to disappear." I whisper.
"What?! But Mila-Sama-" Masa cry's turning to look at me with widened eyes.
"I can't watch any more of you get killed!" I yell, cutting Masa off. Pushing my body up off the ground I rest my hands on Fuse and Masa's shoulders.
"Juzo is not someone to take lightly. He won't give up the hunt so easily." I say turning my back onto my comrades.
"But we planned for this." Yato says standing up and taking charge. Nodding my head I push against a loose brick causing it to fall into my hands. Reaching my hand into the darkness I pull out a scroll and lay it on one of the crates in the room. Unrolling it I bite into my thumb and rub it on the scroll. A small proof of smoke is released leaving behind three bodies I sealed away a long time ago.
"Mika-Sama?" Fuse asks, causing me to turn to her.
"This is why I asked for your blood when we found each other." Turning one of the body's over I reveal the seal painted down the neck in dark crimson.
"Push some of your chakra into this seal and you're dead to this village." I say pulling out other clothing items along with hair dye.
"As soon as this is done you three are to hide until the time is right." I say handing over the items. I watch closely as the three approach the bodys and add their chakra into the seal. The three watch in awe as the body's change taking on their forms.
"How?" Fuze asks in awe.
"No time to explain. You three need to take the hidden road. Stop at the last safe nook and change your looks. You know where to go from there." I say watching as Yato takes the items from my hands.
"We will await your call Mila-Sama." He says grabbing my now free hand in one of his. Squeezing his hand I let it go as he leads the way to the back wall. Pressing on one brick he pushes a small bit of chakra into it causing the wall to open inward into a damp and musty tunnel. Yato leads the three through the door, turning just on the inside. He looks back at me with a sad smile in his crystalline blue eyes. Lifting his hand he shows off the barley visible seal painting on his wrist. I watch as the door closes, waiting a good ten minutes before I grab my sword and walk over to the three bodies left behind. Looking them over they are an exact Replica of the three down to the wounds they received from Juzo. Reaching up I close the threes eyes just as loud footsteps from outside the door reach my ears.
' Well this is it.'
-Third person pov-
-With Nariko, Kosuke, and Umiko-
Four shadows dart through Kirigakure blending into mist like ghosts. Finding the abandoned warehouse they dart inside only for a blade to meet one of their throats.
"Who are you?" Nariko asks his knuckles white holding tight to the hilt of his Katana. Dirt and grime stains his worn clothing. His wide jade eyes narrowed into a cold biting glare. His once short spiky hair hangs limply around his thin face. Umiko stands not too far behind him, her hair cut short close to her head in a choppy bob. Her black eyes narrowed, teeth gritted into a sharp frown. Naginata pointed at another Anbu keeping little Kosuke behind her. Four other orphan kids hold tight to their makeshift weapons, staying behind Nariko ready to jump to his aid yet keeping Kosuke protected in their middle. The anbu take in their torn and tattered clothing that does nothing to keep out the biting cold in this village. One anbu near the back clenches his fists as white hot anger burns through him at the state of his young clan mates.
"Nariko-San" An almost silent voice comes from one of the shadows as they step into the light of the fire. Black form fitting pants and a long sleeve cling to her body, a gray armored vest covers her chest with an orange sash tied around her waist. Her long burning locks draw all the children's eyes as she drops to her knees in front of him. A cream colored mask covers her lower half of her face like the maw of a tiger. It's teeth reveal a black painted mouth, the upper part of her face is covered by the same paint leaving all but her blazing blue eyes to burn up at him. The headband of Uzushiogakure catches the light around her forehead causing Nariko to lower his blade.
"H-how?" Nariko utters in an almost silent breath his voice wavering. Tapping his side with his hand the children behind him follow his lead and lower their weapons.
"That is not important now my young lord. Right now we need to get you and the others out and to safety." She says looking around her eyes come back to rest on Nariko only for one of the men with a bone mask that covers his upper face only leaving his lips and lower jaw exposed. The mask looks more like a lizard with two horns over large eye sockets and tangling into short spiky burgundy hair. Purple eyes lock onto Nariko as he asks.
"Where is your Ane?" The children freeze before looking at the man with a hopeful look.
"She hasn't returned." Umiko says in a strong voice, stepping forward drawing the man's eyes. Turning his body to face the girl, he focused all of his attention on her.
"Report." He demands, his tone leaving no room for anything else.
-Mika's pov-
Rough hands squeezed my upper arms as my feet are dragged across the ground before I was thrown onto the wooden floor of a dark room. Forcing my hands under my chest I felt a foot plant itself in between my shoulder blades before a weight forced me back onto my stomach.
"So this is the kid that caught your eye Juzo? She doesn't look like much to me." A rough female voice draws causing me to freeze. Turning my head I see a woman not much taller than me kneeling not far from me. Her sharp filed teeth catch my eyes before fear fills me causing my chakra to try to bubble to the surface.
"I wouldn't do that if I was you, kid." Another male voice draws as ice fills my veins.
"You'll get us excited." The female laughs out before the foot on my back is replaced by a rough hand in my hair pulling me to my feet. My claws reach up to grab the hand only for another to grip my wrists in a harsh hold causing the bones to creak.
"You cut me again and I'll be forced to cut you back. Even if you did catch my eye." Juzo growls with a shake.
"Alright I got it." I snap up at him with narrowed eyes that I hope cut like a kunai. He snorts with a small amused grin pulling at the corners of his mouth before it falls. Turning me around he pushes me into a chair in front of a desk. Hissing out in pain I try not to show how the rough treatment has left its mark across my skin.
"So this is the wolf girl. You have caused me a lot of problems." A sharp cold older male says from behind the desk. My eyes find black eyes in the darkness of the room. The room lightens as my eyes turn amber.
"So you have a kekkei genkai." He says in a voice colder than any storm of iron. Dark hair with streaks of silver falls around a sharp face. My eyes dart around the room taking in the amount of people with us.
"I wouldn't try it kid." Juzo says behind me his hand resting on my shoulder. His free hand drops Sōtō-jū onto the desk.
"What is this?" The man asks looking away from me to gaze at Juzo.
"This was the sword this child used against me." He says squeezing my shoulder.
"She even managed to cut me with it." He says whipping at his cheek.
"It looks like Kubikiribocho." The woman says stepping closer pausing to look at a blank round mask with slashes for eyes carved into the side of the blade.
"I wouldn't pick that up if I was you, Ameyuri. It seems to be alive like Samehada somehow." Says with a shrug.
"That shouldn't be possible." The woman Ameyuri says looking over to the man at the desk.
"I know this sword." He says reaching out to ghost his fingers over the blade.
"And she can use it." He says with a sharped gleam in his eyes.
"Mizukage." Juzo says drawing the man's eyes.
"This girl is from the samurai clan, Okami." He says a grin twisting his attractive face into something terrifying.
"Juzo, she is now under your care. Train her to be a loyal ninja of Kirigakure and to use this sword for our village."
