The Birds have landed
With a crisis in the Hidden village of Grass, its survivors hope to find a safe haven in the Hidden village of the Leaf, Konoha.
The trek through the forest wasn't without its dangers, but Taiki was more focused than ever, now that he, his gennin and the rest of the survivors needed a place to stay. Given at his birth, Taiki used his pet eagle, Chikoi, to find places, which automatically made him the leader of the very young group. He wasn't the oldest at 21 years, but compared to the companions, he was pushing seniority. The crown of age rested firmly on Wara Sutari's head, as she was 30 years. Next was Ishimaru Kaito, also the tallest of the group. Next was Taiki, then Nakamara Miharu.
Miharu was 18, a chunnin, and the object of Taiki's affection, only she didn't know it. Taiki always managed to find something to talk to her about, but never got around to the real topics, like her past and what kind of person she was. Chikoi squawked overhead, alerting Taiki and the others.
"Konoha…" Sutari said, looking at the gates allowing passage into the city. A few seconds later, before Taiki's foot could touch the ground, a security officer flashed in front of him.
"Officer Karubo, what is your business?" the stern man asked. Taiki realized the man had just introduced himself, and before he could speak, Sutari spoke up.
"We are of the Hidden village of the Grass. A crisis fell upon us and many were killed and the rest were scattered."
"Crisis?" Karubo's eyebrows raised. "What kind?"
"We're not sure. Almost a rain of fire. Our village had reinforcements to stay and fight, and we were given responsibility to take the genin and come here."
With a nod, he vanished, and Taiki looked back at the others. Kaito shook his head.
"Don't go forward. They've probably put up a barrier or something." He said, thrwing a star at the wide opening. Sure enough, it reflected, being caught by Takeh Endoh, the second youngest of the pack. With a smile, he threw it back to his chunnin.
A moment later, Karubo appeared again.
"The Hokage will see you. Follow me."
The trek through the peaceful city yielded many sights. The village of Grass was all but sparse compared to the city they walked through. Just because a village was peaceful didn't mean it had to be small. Endoh Fujiwara, tall for her age, and very curious to boot, straddled away from the group and ran to an item shop.
As the group approached the steps, Miharu groaned.
"Why does she do this? I've got to get Endoh." She said to Sutari, turning and walked into the city.
"Do you know where she is?" Sutari called out. Miharu nodded.
"I have a feeling. A strong one."
Sutari joined the Grass natives, and they were soon in front of the Hokage, a blonde haired woman who used a type of genjutsu to make herself younger.
"…whoa" Kaito said, getting his first glimpse of the female Hokage, also a first. With a smirk, she addressed them.
"I'm pretty sure of what has befallen you." She said. "The Enjitori Clan has been quite restless lately."
"Enjitori." Sutari said, trailing off. "They are a clan that uses fire. A lot of fire to be honest."
"Yes, that is them. It's pretty safe to say they are dangerous." She said, looking over the balcony. Thankfully, the village of the Leaf was protected by a nice mountain range from the rear. Now, as Hokage, she had to make a decision that would include the entire village.
"Harboring residents from a certain village means an alliance could be imminent. But in your case…"
"We could be all the village has left." Sutari replied. The female Hokage nodded, making her decision.
"It is up to the elders of the group to keep up with the children. If any danger is posed from any of you, I'll make sure the security of Konoha take care of it. Karubo, Toshun, show these people their rooms."
The two shinobi's appeared in front them.
"The rooms should be across from the Academy. If you are looking to include any of your genin in the school, come tomorrow, and we will enroll the pupils."
With that, Miharu walked in with Endoh, who gave a weird look to the blonde woman who had her back to her.
That charka… the Hokage turned around, seeing Miharu standing there. Her skin began to turn a hue of red. Miharu felt her heart skip a beat, even though this was her first time seeing the woman. For some reason…
"House of Nakamura?" she asked. Miharu nodded, gulping. The room fell silent, and the female Hokage felt it. If she hadn't had the title Hokage, she would've probably started fighting right then and there, but she kept her emotions in check.
"Hokage Tsunade…" Toshun broke the female shinobi out of her glare.
"Sorry." Tsunade walked back to the balcony and looked out over the city. Having new additions would shake things up, and ever since their own little crisis, forces had become more stable. The chunnin exam was in less than a month, and Tsunade had just thought about the headbands being worn. It wasn't the school then, it was the exam that would be the next step, provided the chunnin nominated them.
She looked out, watching the new visitors, especially Miharu.
"Those eyes, that charka…" Tsunade shook her head. From the looks of the young woman, she didn't have the malicious look in her eyes like her mother, but Tsunade made sure to keep an eye on her.
Also, their skin tones were different, ranging from a light brown, to sienna, to almost a complete black. But, that was normal of people who lived so close to the Shunkima Desert.
She decided to rest, not feeling much danger. But she had to admit, things would probably be different, a little more interesting.
She could hope...