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"So, Danzo has been pulling the strings of the civilian quarter. That explains how and why Naruto was abused and starved but I want to know is why didn't anyone inform me of this?" Rania said, venom in her voice. Hiashi shook his head.
"Sandaime didn't want you to know because he wanted Naruto to be a Konoha shinobi. I tried to convince him, Kakashi begged him to send you word. But he refused. I tried to keep up with the attacks, prevent them, anything. I am at fault for this." Hiashi said. Rania sighed.
"No, Hiashi. You are not at fault. I should have taken Naruto from Konoha that day. I will make up my failure as will you. Danzo will continue to eat away at the Nations until nothing is left. Power hungry , he'll stop at nothing. Even if it means killing all his soldiers. We cannot allow that to happen. I have spoken with some of my colleagues here. We are going to train the children to fight the things we fight. I am aware that they believe that vampires and werewolves are legends, but if they get attacked by these things, they will need an offense and a defense. Vilis has developed an anti bite vaccine for such things. As soon as we get permission, we will administer it. I will not let such happen. Danzo has made a critical error in judgement. It is time that we use more subtle methods." Rania said. Hiashi nodded.
"I had hoped my children would have never learned of their mother's former occupation, but it seems fate dicated otherwise. Hitomi made me promise only under such as we are now to not to reveal that to them. Hanabi shows no signs of fighting these monsters as for Hinata, I haven't seen any fight at all." Hiashi said. Rania looked at Hiashi.
"Hiashi, is it possible that Hinata has Hitomi's gift? She does have Hitomi's patience." Rania said softly. Hiashi looked up at Rania. Possible.
"It is possible but I would have noticed it." He replied softly. Rania then walked to the edge of her desk.
"Not if it happened over time, gradually adjusting go her body. Hitomi was able to hide her ability even when she was found to be alive by the elders of the Hyuuga. Hinata shows those same signs." Rania said.
"No, Hinata will not be treated as a slave. I will not let her be branded!" Hiashi said. Rania glared at him.
"Hiashi Hyuuga, how dare you assume Velos uses such as the seal that your elders decided was useful! We do not brand our people like cattle! She needs to learn her ability! Hitomi would slap your face if she were here!" Rania raged. Hiashi backed off. He'd seen Rania fight.
"No offense. I meant if we return to Konoha." Hiashi said. Rania shook her head.
"Hinata must learn if she possesses it. A power like that can kill. If she gets mad enough, she could kill many people. Hitomi wasn't called Tempest for nothing." Rania smirked. Hiashi too smiled.
"Very well, I shall see if Hinata shows signs of her mother's gift. Thank you for your time." Hiashi said making to leave. Rania followed him to the door.
"Think nothing of it." Rania said, opening the door. Hiashi bowed as he exited, Ko waoting for him. Rania bid them goodbye. She grabbed her hat from inside the door and walk towards the Consul's office. Knocking slightly, she entered to see Galen looking at a letter. If she didn't know vetter, Rania would assume Galen was day dreaming. He was staring into the air.
"Trouble, Galen?" Rania asked. Galen shifted his gaze to Rania.
"Not sure. The Hokage of Konoha has sent word that instead of talks on neutral ground, he wants us to come there. It reeks of foul play." Galen said. Rania took a seat across from him.
"More like a ransom attempt. If they get you, they would demand Velos be turned over to them. The powerful women such as myself, Scarlett, and the others would be used as breeding stock. Anyone else would be turned into a mindless monster." Rania said. Galen growled.
"You sound just like Sergio when he gets mad. I think maybe a more subtle act is needed here. Politics often work. Tariffs on all Fire Country based goods sold in the Velosian Alliance countries should be somewhat effective. Maybe also a head tax for livestock from that region?" Rania mused. Galen frowned.
"The innocents would suffer. Perhaps there is a way to only target Konoha nin?" Galen asked. Rania smiled, a bone chilling smile.
"The majority of exports are from the Shimura clan. They buy the Konoha farmers goods and then sell them at a steep cost to our merchants. We will inform our merchants of the tax to be deducted from the final price. As the Shimura clan can't operate anywhere but the Elemental nations without a merchant house and seeing as the main merchant houses of the other nations are in the Velosian merchants guild, they will have no choice but to pay it. Also, the Shimura clan relies on the trade to boost their pockets. I can set up a meeting with the head of the guild so we can talk this out. I believe that they will go along with it." Rania said. Galen listened quietly then lit his pipe. A smile graced his face.
"And when the Shimura refuses to buy the farmers goods, the Velosian merchants buy them at a price that both sides benefit from. Hit them in the purse strings, that's where it hurts." Galen mused as he and Rania began drawing up the paper. Meanwhile, on the streets of Velos, Kiba and Shino were looking around their new home. Kiba's puppy, Akumaru, was in his hood. Kuba could sense that the Consul was an alpha and lijed him. He felt here he could really improve himself. Shino was glad people didn't care about him being a,walking hive. Akumaru suddenly stopped then ran forward.
"Hey, Akumaru! Where are you going?" Kiba called running after the puppy. Akumaru turned into a dark alleyway. He smelt evil here.
"Hehehe, them there dog lovers won't care iffn we kill this one. Ain't got on human. Poor little ugly...thing. Well, I been needin' a new scarf anyway." A thug said. Kiba was right behind his puppy. Anger flowed through him as he seen them holding a puppy about the size of Akumaru.
"You are some really big thugs, picking on a helpless animal." Kiba yelled, getting the two thugs attention. They turned to look at him, Shino had joined them.
"Well, well. Another mutt lover. How bout we kill these brats then the mutts, Lird." One said.
"As long as I get to kill, I don't care." The thug replied. Quickly, the ywojumped Kiba and Shino. Due to the lack of room, Kiba and Shino could only use Tajijustu against them. The men were bigger and stronger but the two Shinobis were faster. The little black puppy yipped at Akumaru. The thug, seeing an opening, reached for them. Kiba cried out.
"Akumaru, run. Find mom!!!!" Kiba said. Akumaru turned and bolted out of the alley, the black puppy on his heels. Once they had left, the black puppy turned around the corner opposite of Akumaru.
The little gelert puppy was going for help, to her clan. She made it there quickly. As she had no human, she often was overlooked when she wanted attention. A hugh gelert was standing beside a man. This man towered at 6'6 tall with a wild, rugged appearance. His face was rugged and tanned. His wolf green eyes were sharp. He wore furs and leather aling with an chain around his neck. He was Sergio Llasa of the Wolfen clan. Leader of his pack. His gelert, Kida, was the leader of the gelerts. They were talking amongest tge clan when Kida yipped in pain. The older dog whirled around at the little puppy who bit his tail. After growls and whimpers, the older gelert whirled around to his master.
"Thugs wre trying to kill Aneloma! Two nins, one a dog user, allowed them to escape. Can I go kill them?" Kida asked.
"No, We will go. No one attacks any of my pack and gets away with it. Lead on, Aneloma." Sergio said. The gelert pup ran along, Sergio and Kida on her heels. Near the end of the corner, she ran into Akumaru and Tsume. Tsume stopped as the man approached her. She knew this man was a leader and an alpha. She could feel it but right now, she needed to kill thugs. A look between them said the same thing. As a group they entered the alleyway. Shino was knocked out and Kiba had some serious wounds. Tsume and Sergio both growled. The thugs stopped and turned to the adults. The KI was so intense that the thugs shook.
"N.noting but a joke, Lord Sergio. Just a game." One stammered. Sergio growled again. Tsume was about to rip the men into pieces until the other mans voice stopped her.
"A joke? Threating a member of my pack is a joke to you! Kida, show him how we like jokes of that nature." Sergio said, the man then took off running, Kida in chase. Tsume was now holding her son, trying to bandage his wounds. Anger was in her eyes. As she tended him, the other thug ran out only to be caught by a very mad Sergio.
"Attacking pups of a wolf clan is death. Now die like the monster you are. Wolf Clan secret rite: Pup killer justice. Sergio said, holding the man. The man was able to break free of the grip and turned to run only to scream as his privates were torn from his body. Blood splattered over the dark walls. The man died within moments, a fitting end. Tsume had woken Shino up and the two of them were carrying Kiba. Tsume looked at the man covered in blood and kicked the body. Within minutes, a group of gray clad officers appeared.
"Lord Sergio, may we be of assistance?" An officer said. Sergio growled.
"Clean up this mess. Some watch officers you are. Now leave." He said, anger in his voice. Quickly, the group gathered the dead mans body and left. Sergio turned to Tsume.
"How is he?" Sergio asked squatting beside Tsume. Tsume looked at him.
"He's loss some blood but once I get him home, our Hokage should be able to heal him. How are you feeling, Kiba?" Tsume asked her now awake son.
"Like I went ten rounds with Hana. Hey, how's Akumaru and Aneloma?" I seen them both run off." Kiba asked. Akumaru yipped at Kiba. Sergio looked at the black gelert.
"How do you know her name?" Sergio asked. Kiba looked at him. Kiba's eyes turned to the puppy who sat beside Akumaru.
"She told me. Don't you know her name?" Kiba asked. Sergio smiled.
"Yes. Because Kida, my gelert, told me her name. Gelerts choose their partners. Aneloma never chose anyone until now. Gelerts commune with their partners much like your pup communes with you. A gelert pups ability does show until they have chosen a partner. I take you are the Inuzuka Clan members?" Sergio asked.
"Tsume Inuzuka, clan head. Tell me why a gelert would be interested in my pup?" Tsume asked. Sergio looked at Aneloma.
"Because, amongest us, Aneloma is an oddity. She has a rare black blue color, symbolizing great things. But she never chose until now. She chose your son because even under the rough exterior, she knows that he would die fighting for his partners. His pup likes her too." Sergio said. Tsume looked at Akumaru and Aneloma pulling each others ears. She smiled.
"Mom, ummmm, Lady Tsunade wants to know why Kuromaru and another dog has a man treed." Hana said. Sergio stood up.
"I shall handle this, Lady Tsume. After all, Kida is my partner." Sergio said.
"Wait, what is your name?" Tsume asked.
"Sergio Llasa, as called the Northern Wolf. Good day." He said, leaving to get Kida. Tsume summed it up in one word.
"Damn."