I do not own Naruto – if I did, Kakashi would really be great – like a Sannin etc etc etc… and we'd see what's under his mask.
Revelation of the Wolf: The Glory of the Hatake Clan
Cloud Nine
When the Village of Cloud came into sight – and the welcoming party jumped down out of nowehere to escort them the rest of the way, Iruka and his teammates smiled.
Finally! Rest!
"No. No rest yet," Tsunade said as she walked with pride down the main street of Cloud.
Raido, Genma and Iruka trailed her, sighing with forced smiles for the curious crowds.
Shinobi and civilians alike watched with curiousity as the four Leaf passed – it had been years since the last visit of the Hokage. And this Hokage was one of the Sennin! And a beautiful one to boot!
Cloud shinobi gawked at her busty, young appearance. Girls and kunoichi alike tittered as the three men passed them, shly peeping at the ninjas, coy – and some of them – pert. Iruka blushed with embarrassment at their murmurs.
"Oooooh! And here I thought Leaf had only old shinobi – you know? Like that old geezer that came last time…."
"Don't be sily – of course there'd be young ones!"
"Look at that guy – he's scarred!"
"The other one with the pony-tail is scarred too!"
"Sooo hot!"
"And still so cute!"
"Him, cute?" Naw – what do you think of that tall one, eh? That one with the cocky walk and needle?"
"I'd do him any day…."
"Who?"
"The one with the senbon!"
"Their kage is a lady?"
"Look at her breasts! I wish mine were that big!"
"That can't be for real!"
Iruka blushed even redder.
"Awwww... Isn't he so sweet?"
"So young!"
"His chocolate brown eyes – they look like they'll melt!"
"I'M melting!"
"He's such – a – a –"
"Hoooot!"
He sighed.
And they don't even know Genma's preference… hehehe… poor things. They don't stand a chance against Raido.
Although the talks weren't to start until the next day, Tsunade and the Raikage met that very night for introductions and welcoming ceremonies. Stifling a yawn, Tsunade sighed.
And here I thought that Koharu and Homura were bad bitching at me all day about tradition and regulations and proper rituals. Geez!
Sipping her green tea, she listened carefully to (what she supposed) the Cloud Village's equivalent of Koharu, blabbing on about rice paddies. Eventually, the elite of Cloud left to go home to their beds, leaving the two kages in relatively alone and in peace on a wide veranda overlooking the village.
Most of the Jounin had retreated to the further ends of the spacious grounds, ensuring that nobody interrupted the kages' informal talks.
And talk they did.
From enrollment to weaponry to comradeship to various ablities to strong Jounins to famous Jounins.
"And I see that a shinobi made the headlines the other day," the Raikage murmured shaking his graying head. His dark eyes were deep and wise but not without some humour. "I heard it was one of yours."
"And yet you allowed us to continue negotiations?" asked Tsunade, an eyebrow raised.
The Raikage shifted.
"The leak was most definitely on our end. At least in two areas. One we have pinpointed…. The other…. Is still under investigation."
"Eh?"
"When your ANBU operative left the village, a spy we had been keeping tabs on alerted Sound. That was no surprise. And we were certain your ANBU would be safe. After all, no word would have reached him in time. We knew right away that Sound had something up their sleeve."
Tsunade leaned back in relief.
"However, an ANBU from Leaf – how could your operative have been caught in the city like that? Sounds fishy…. There must have been another leak, surely. Another spy in Cloud? It is worrisome."
"Well, the leader of Sound – I refuse to call him kage – is sly and strong."
"Orochimaru-sama – one of the Sennin. Your old teammate. If I heard rightly."
"You heard right," Tsuande sighed.
There was a thoughtful pause.
"This is agreement tomorrow – it is a mere formality. I hope Leaf realizes that it has our trust."
Tsunade smiled at the Raikage.
"I am happy to hear it and your trust is likewise given in return. As a proof, I would be happy to bring before you an apology…. If I may…."
The Raikage raised his eyebrows.
Tsunade rose.
Although he claims no harm done, harm was done and Leaf had been involved. An apology still must be given – a way to show our honour and give respect. As well – a good punishment for my proud Hatake.
The Raikage nodded, Tsunade watched with approval as her shinobi – for once, made it on time. Right on the dot.
With surprise, the Jounins jumped to meet the sudden appearance of a grey-haired, masked ANBU. They stopped at the signal of their kage. With a poof of grey smoke, Kakashi appeared on one knee, before the kages, his face tilted down in silent apology.
The elderly man stared down at the black clad shinobi – tall, young, spry and muscled. An epitome of ANBU in the pride of their strength.
"I, ANBU Hound, shinobi of Konoha, apologize for the damage done and lives taken on my behalf during the fight which took place within your capital city."
"Although I do not feel that you were to blame, I accept your apology and will pass your sympathy and regrets onto the people of Thunder. I am sure they will greatly appreciate it."
Tsunade nodded solemnly.
"You may go, shinobi. Wait for me outside the city as planned. Thank you."
The Raikage bent forward.
"Surely we can find a room for our fierce warrior. Yumi, find him a room to sleep in for tonight."
Tsunade nodded to Kakashi, who tipped his head in silent thanks, rose without a sound, following a visibly anxious Jounin.
Well….. It's not like the Raikage wants a Leaf ANBU roaming around the outskirts of the city.
Later that night, laying back in her bed, Tsunade sighed in relief. The treaty was all but signed. Peace remained between the two countries and the straight forward negotiations promised a quick return to Konoha and her private stash of sake.
Hard as it is to admit it, I miss Shizune, Izumo and Kotetsu. Sure, their antics can be a real pain in the butt but I do so enjoying them getting all angry and anxious over nothing. Especially Shizune and Kotetsu. Hee hee hee!