A/N: Hi and thanks for Reading My Fanfic. Just a little note. I am reediting this fanfic and have decided to do a prologue because it just made sense, and also it was one of the first scenes in my head. So if you have been following me from the beginning I would go read that first and then come back to this chapter.

When the Trouble Brews

Sazume looked at herself in the mirror. The lingerie set that was given to her by one of Hanzo's maid servants made her feel uncomfortable and exposed. The blue and white set complimented her skin tone and the delicate bows on her thigh highs, bra, and arm bands just further implied her innocence. She took a deep breath as she put the final piece on. A White and blue headband. It was definitely different from the high end Hanboks that she was accustomed to while under her Father's care. Nevertheless, she would do anything for her and her Father's survival.

Orochimaru had been gone for some time. Claiming that he had to run some "errands". What possibly could he be doing in a foreign land? If the rumors were true of Orochimaru then she wouldn't be a virgin in the morning and that terrified her. What would her father say? It was because of him trying to protect her that he was in jail anyway. She could do this one thing for him.

It was then Orochimaru's figure caught her eye from the window. She watched him enter with the key that she gave him to her Father's Family Estate. A tear appeared as she realized the life of privilege that she had while cleaning the inner estate. She missed all off her maid servants, as they were the only friends that she had. They cared for her, but they were all killed because of "sedition" and "treason". Maybe in Orochimaru's country she could help build a new village or even a country that would give happier fates to people. She glanced back in the mirror and wiped her eyes and waited for the puffiness to die down. Sazume put on a smile and headed down the stairs with her head held high.

Orochimaru sat in his chair reading some type of documents as Sazume came in and served him some lunch. Orochimaru did not once look up as he was scanning the documents in his hand.

After ten minutes of waiting for Orochimaru to take a bite or sip of the meal on the tray, Sazume slowly grabbed a piece of food and gracefully put it in her mouth for Orochimaru to say something. The movement caught his eye as he glanced at the food and then to her.

"Well, hello there". He said glancing in her direction. It was then he noticed her breast that were perky but could tell were still developing. She stood up and got closer to Orochimaru. "What are you doing?", he asked In a accusatory tone.

"Isn't it clear", she asked. "I'm offering myself to you, so we can make-well so we can"

"No, I know what you are doing, but why"

"I, I" she was at a loss for words.

"I got you for your mind, not your body", he glanced at it again. "Which will be just as delicious in 4 to 5 years". He chuckled to himself. He then gave her the documents in his hand. She was dumbfounded they were all about her

"You were gathering data on me?"

"And your father",he was suddenly behind her whispering seductively in her ear. How hand came over hands to pull out documents about her Father. "It seems that you were not just hot air after all, top marks, always outshining the boys, and even had a position as a Business liaison between the government, what an accomplishment for a 14 year old girl. Let's not mention your father or should I say grandfather for brokering the best deals in two of the Ninja Wars, what a shame Hanzo can't see past his list to have two pearls in a sea of krill, and to know that they belong to me"

Sazume knew she had made a deal with the devil at that moment. But in reality it was the only choice she had. She didn't clearly understand what he was saying. Here in Amegakure, bearing children and a woman's body was all that she was taught. She wasn't trying to beat the boys, it just happened. She loved books and her Father indulged her. It was beating the boys that left one sour noble to put her name in as a concubine for Hanzo.

It wasn't until Orochimaru wiped the tear from her eye, that she noticed she was crying. Her breath hitched in her throat. She wasn't sad or angry, just confused.

"Even if I were to have sexual intercourse with you, it would be to create a child for my legacy, and teen pregnancy comes with several issues, so serve me now with that", he tapped her head. "And help me create a Kingdom"

Sazume thought over it and slowly backed away. "Am I free to read those books" She pointed to government and political books that were on a bookcase behind Orochimaru. Orochimaru realizing that prohibiting her to read may have been one of her punishments nodded his head. Orochimaru went and surveyed the books on the shelf and grabbed one to his liking. She grabbed the book in his hand and was heading back upstairs to change.

"Where are you going", he asked

"To change my Lord, if we are not-"

"I may not ravish you, but reading just as you are will give me just as much satisfaction"

Sazume sat back in her chair as she slowly got into a comfortable position and started reading. It wasn't so bad after all. Orochimaru continued glancing over the paperwork, stealing a few lustful glances, but Sazume was in her world to notice, and he again chuckled to himself.

Nagato sat in Soraya's room missing their quiet conversations. It had been a few weeks since she left and he felt that he was unnecessarily taking it the hardest. He couldn't really help himself since he could tell that she was unwell: emotionally and physically. He could only hope being a friend to Itachi would help her open-up to someone her age and vice-versa. Both of them have been dealt a bad hand in life, and he could hope that some of his guidance would help her maintain a somewhat healthy life.

Konan rushed in but paused at the solemn demeanor of Nagato. "We have been summoned", she said quietly as she handed the paper to Hanzo.

"You are Queen, you don't have to go if you don't want to"

"Usually, I don't but he mentioned Masaru and Soraya by name as well, not just me you and Nagato"

Nagato groaned and stood up and adjusted Soraya's pillow and futon. "You have to go if not to claim Soraya as your own, so Hanzo won't touch her, it would be frowned upon to have sex with his daughter", Bile started to rise in his throat. To even suggest someone like him to be her Father was inconceivable.

"Look, you will always be her papa, but-", she paused trying to find the words that will mitigate the situation "I fear even her being an official daughter of Hanzo will not protect her"

"We are out of options, said Nagato "He knows about them he is going to request that you come back and stay in court to keep you, me, Yahiko and the entire Akatsuki in check", Nagato began to be enraged.

Konan grabbed his face to try to comfort him. "It's going to be okay, I won't let anything happen to Soraya or Masaru, Soraya's marriage is the responsibility of me and I alone, Hanzo can not take that from me"

"You underestimate Hanzo, he sleeps with his sister, you think he won't go after Soraya, she is beautiful, she is becoming powerful, and once he finds that she is a Rui he will do everything in his power to use her as his tool"

"If need be I will keep her away from him", Konan didn't even trust her voice. Everything was to reassure Nagato. But even she was failing at the moment. She couldn't let him lose control again, like all those years ago when he wiped out a whole squadron of Shinobi. This matter was very delicate and one wrong move could have major repercussions. Nagato stood unsure and uneasy of their current predicament. It was times like this he wished he was more passionate and cunning like Yahiko. He knew a title would not stop Hanzo.

It was then he felt a kiss on his lips from Konan. He deepened the kiss needing to feel grounded because of his continuing cycle of thoughts. Konan then took her Akatsuki jacket off and Nagato started to remove her top. Konan then pulled her undergarments down to give easy access to Nagato.

Nagato pressed her against the wall and continued playing with Konan's lips before he kissed his way down to her nether regions. Konan exhaled slowly, relaxing her heartbeat and enjoying the moment that was soon to come.

She felt Nagato's tongue teasing her clit. He started slow, teasing at her womanhood before he found her swollen nub and sucked gently. Konan groaned, it was always sweet torture with Nagato, but this time she just needed him inside her.

"Patience, your mind is ready but you are not", he said as if reading her mind. He was right, he was then her breast, kneading them with his hand and mouth and she couldn't help but let out a soft moan. The next thing she felt was his lips pressed against her neck as he entered her.

Nagato slowly entered into her and felt Konan slowly consume him. He exhaled in pure bliss. Her other leg wrapped around him giving him better access. They stayed at that same pace until Nagato felt himself about to come, but he could tell Konan was nowhere near finished. He withdrew and Konan let out a disappointing moan, but it was soon replaced with a groan of pleasure when Nagato put his lips back on her clitoras. His tongue flicked faster than before. Two fingers massaged and penetrated her entrance and Konan was in pure bliss. After awhile Nagato felt her walls clamping his fingers. He withdrew and Konan went on all fours and begged him to finish her off that way. He complied, loving the view of her backside, even though he was more of a breast man.

Nagato entered her from behind, obliging her request and rocked his hips back and forth in a faster pace. Loud moans started coming from Konan, and Nagato put her hand over her mouth to save her some embarrassment, this part of the Compound had thin walls. However, he was having a hard time controlling himself as Konan's walls contracted and her legs started to shake letting him know that she was going through an orgasm. Nagato finally let go off his control and let his seed expel into her.

Nagato got one of the towels in the room to clean himself and Konan. He exalted and put his head against the wall. He really needed that, even though it didn't solve the problem. Konan sat down next to him and put her head on his shoulder.

"Was I selfish, taking them in?", she asked Nagato. "I knew the repercussions, and I just ignored them"

Nagato closed his eyes in thought before he answered. "I don't really care because I finally feel whole with them here, and I didn't realize that until Soraya left". He cleared his throat. "I don't understand how I could feel like a Father and only know her for a few months, just to send her away" He paused. "I feel like a failure"

"I don't think she feels that way", Konan responded.

"She clearly understands that you care for her", she chuckled. She grabbed her coat and reached in her pocket to pull out a letter. "She even used one of my birds to write to you, she is a Daddy's girl", she said as she kissed him on the cheek. "I will make sure your response is given to her promptly as soon as you write it."

Konan put on her clothes and gave space to Nagato as he was currently admiring the letter. She smiled and closed the door behind her.

Masaru and Haku stood behind trees surveying the training area. Their target was Kisame and Yahiko. Their main goal was to defeat them with only ninjutsu and without weapons. Masaru felt uncomfortable since he hadn't trained without his sword for quite some time. Haku felt the same way about his needles.

"They are going to be prepared for a frontal attack", stated Haku.

"I know we have to find some way to distract them"

"WE WON'T BE STANDING OUT HERE ALL DAY, IF YOU DON'T FIGURE OUT SOMETHING WE WILL COME TO YOU", Kisame followed his statement with a laugh. Masaru groaned because Kisame had absolutely no problem maiming and leaving scars on him. Unfortunately, Soraya wasn't here so Kisame felt he had even more free reign in trying to "make him a man".

Yahiko and Zabuza were suddenly in front them.

"Damn it", said Masaru. He was now put on the defense. Yahiko grabbed Masaru's neck but Masaru disappeared in a form of ice. Yahiko smiled at the tactic as Masaru was finally learning to work in a team.

A bolt of lightning went straight for Kisame as a kick almost landed on his face. Kisame was in aww that Masaru knew lightning jutsu.

"WATER BULLET TECHNIQUE", Masaru easily got out of the way but Yahiko and Zabuza were hit as Haku disappeared into a water mirror.

"WATER HAIL", Masaru and Haku yelled together. Masaru and Haku combined their jutsus to create a powerful sleet barrage to the three men. Zabuza disappeared before he slammed both of them down in the dirt.

"You both left your six open-again",

"You both are doing better at working as a team, but you both are not using each other's strengths to both of your advantages", Yahiko elaborated. "Masaru, you are good at thinking ahead, but you fail to communicate this to Haku. Haku good job at defense, but sometimes you have to go on the offense and not rely on your partner so much, you are just as strong as Masaru".

Masaru and Yahiko bowed in respect to their sensei's instructions. After they were done with practice, Yahiko sat down by Masaru next to a tree. "Why are you worried", asked Masaru. "Am I going to another mission?"

Yahiko shook his head. "We are being summoned to Hanzo's royal court.", said Yahiko bluntly. "You mean mother's royal court, she is the royal after all."

"It's complicated"

"I know", said Masaru. "I don't have to read your mind to see the gravity of the situation, which I'm not doing I might add"

Yahiko chuckled as he patted Masaru's head. "I'm glad you actually listened to me regarding that matter."

"I always listen to you, I may follow my own drum", Masaru stated bluntly with a smile. Yahiko laughed at the remark. Masaru smiled at the thought of making him laugh, which seemed to come naturally with the pair.

"Dad, why do you allow Hanzo to live if he is such a threat", Yahiko's smile faded.

"When I was a boy, Konan, me and Nagato met Jiraiya-sensei".

Masaru spit out the snack that he was eating. "You mean one of the Legendary Three SANIN", Yahiko was surprised that Masaru had learned about their world's history so fast. He was worried that Masaru would become bored in his training since he excelled in almost every training criteria, but it seemed Kisame found ways to keep him busy and motivated, but more importantly on his toes.

"Yes, we trained under him for about four years",

"No wonder you guys are so strong",

"Anyway, during that time he taught us the wisdom of peace, and that sometimes violence is not the best way to handle a situation. If we went and declared War on Hanzo, we may win, but this village would be decimated by civil war. Plus, we handle diplomatic missions as you know outside of the village that in turn helps the village and makes the Akatsuki self sustainable"

"So you sent Soraya away to take her out of the equation that might destroy the balance of power the Akatsuki and Hanzo have." Masaru asked more questions about Jiraya that Yahiko answered enthusiastically. "I want to be just as strong, as Jiraya!", Masaru was really pumped and had new admiration for the legendary Sanin. Yahiko took out a book that was in his sleeve.

"He is also an author" Yahiko gave him the book, as Masaru started to grab the book, Yahiko held it in his hand. "Masaru, promise me that this will be the only book you read from Jiraya-sensei", Masaru was thrown off by the nervous aura that Yahiko was giving.

"I make no such promises", Yahiko felt his soul die a little bit.

"You are just too innocent please just stay this size forever", Masaru pushed Yahiko off.

"I'm not a baby you know, I can make my own decisions", Yahiko started wrestling with Masaru. Masaru laughed and started to run throughout the training ground, with Yahiko on his tail.

Zabuza watched in the background with Haku. Haku looked up at Zabuza in a questioning manner at the situation. "Let them enjoy this time, because it will be a rare occurrence soon enough". Zabuza unconsciously patted Haku's head in affection and Haku smiled a sweet smile.

Later that evening the Heads of the Akatsuki held a meeting together regarding the Royal Summons.

"We all know why we are here so can we get to the point, I got things to do", Konan glared at Kisame.

"And what is that exactly?", Konan questioned. "A prostitute performing fellatio"

"Don't get jealous, you have two so I don't know why your panties in a bunch"

"Maybe if you would settle down you could be useful in the marriage market, maybe the Shining Beauty of the Mist"

"Are you that desperate to be an Aunty" Kisamie cleaned his teeth with his long fingers. "You have two kids of your own, stay out of my sperm"

Konan rolled her eyes and Nagato laughed under his breath.

"How Festive", mumbled Masaru.

"We are just here to go over protocols and what to-"

"I say you don't do this the normal way", interrupted Zabuza. "Orochimaru is here, he is eyeing Daeshim Seong, you need an ally at this point, he is creating a Country, not a village, a country"

Konan exhaled at the gravity of the situation. Daeshim was one of the greatest minds of their time. Books, inventions, his daughter already knew several languages and was very well educated. With Sazume being in a dire situation it wouldn't take much for Orochimaru to persuade him to his side.

"There is one more thing"

"What?", said Yahiko puzzled at Konan's demeanor. He usually knew everything that would go on meetings like this.

"Hanzo is a Rui"

"You gotta be kidding me"

"Does he read minds, empath"

"I think he has the same power as Soraya", Konan nodded, confirming Kisame's lucky guess.

"If that's true then he has the ability to-"

"Control Emotions", said Nagato

"That's how he got my caretakers to persuade me to Marry him", Konan grabbed the desk in anger. "Why I was so docile"

"Is that why The Court is Just One Big Fuck Fest?", Kisame asked. Nagato rolled his eyes.

"It's probably the reason why we didn't have the will to fight", said Yahiko

"Didn't", Konan and Nagato questioned.

"All this just validates that Hanzo has to go", Said Zabuza.

"Wait", Konan put her hands up to stop whatever conversation was starting to happen. "We have done so much without resorting to violence and treason, we have the next generation to think about"

"We can't have someone in power as corrupt as him in power to maintain peace, look at Kirigakure", Kisame shook his head in disgust. Konan stood in silence as if knowing that she didn't have a choice. Masaru touched her hand in comfort, and rubbed her hand with his growing fingers. She looked at him sorrowfully, but then a look of determination splashed across her face.

"Working with Orochimaru will be precarious, we will make an enemy of the leaf"

"Not if they don't know about it", said Haku.

"How would they not about it, Hanzo is one of the strongest Shinobi"

"Create a puppet government around, Hanzo. He is rarely seen anyway, and hasn't left the Country for a Decade, whats a Decade more to get the Village back on its footing"

"That's my best friend!", exclaimed Masaru. "That's genius!" Masaru patted his back in delight. "I told you were smart", Haku blushed at the comment.

"Stop it", as he pushed Masaru off in embarrassment.

"Kid's got a point", shrugged Kisame.

"Fine, but tomorrow we are going to have keep our emotions in check, if he can sense emotions, that's probably why we have so many purges, he can sense a mutiny"

"I actually don't think that's a problem, he probably has total control over your emotions when you are near him" theorized Zabuza.

"I think you should find somewhere safe and make a journal of your plans, because you probably are going to forget the need of overthrowing Hanzo", said Masaru. "I think Soraya is the only reason why you have free will of your own at this point. Soraya values people's ethos, so she wouldn't intentionally mess with their emotions. She probably subconsciously broke you free, or who knows she probably was aware it didn't think worth mentioning it. She is not the best at communication, for...reasons."

Konan eyed Masaru. He was hiding something. Yahiko and Nagato caught it too.

"So me, Yahiko and Nagato will probably be fine, but what about you Kisame and Zabuza."

"Oh he knows I hate him, he only tolerates me because I have this", retorted Kisame as he held his oversized sword.

"Same", replied Zabuza

"Well we know that he is gonna want to know about Soraya", said Kisame.

"Be honest tell her that she is sick"

"Can't that shows weakness, and remember that she is currently the only heir", responded Konan looking at Masaru sadly.

"What about Masaru?"

"He can be his son, but not an heir because he was adopted after age 7"

"He is eight, he is small, he can easily be 6?", Konan nodded her head in recognition of Kisame's suggestion.

"We can deal with the details of that after Hanzo is taken down, right now he will just be under Konan's protection, but I agree with Kisame, for now", replied Yahiko

"We will say that she is away preparing for her duties at Royal Court, learning to be a lady, that we sent her to Konoha to learn diplomacy", Konan adlib her way through the scenario.

"That actually might work in our favor since Itachi is there with her". Konan starte to write on her special paper on the desk.

"We know what we have to do." , Kisame, Zabuza and Haku left the room. And Konan Exhaled.

"Mom, I need to ask you something"

"Go ahead"

"I need you to totally trust me", Masaru touched her head. Konan felt her head warm and she suddenly felt more...strong, confident and more..guarded? "I'm putting up mental blocks and suggestions in your brain just in case you lose your resolve tomorrow"

"What about Nagato and Yahiko", Masaru shook his head. "You need it the most", he said before he collapsed.

"So he does have a Chakra limit.", said Yahiko.

"Or he never learned Chakra control at all?", said Nagato. "He is not connected to the Earth while he is inside"

"Looks like Kisame is going to have a little bit more fun for the next few months with Masaru.", said Yahiko

Itachi and Soraya continued walking in the direction of the Land of Rice. Itachi studied Soraya as they were walking, it would seem that she was fine, but the seizure that she had the day before still plagued his mind. His red eyes glanced over her direction once more. There definitely were Chakra irregularities. Her body seemed like it would produce surges, then dissipate at random times, then just surge again. It bothered him that he couldn't tell the effects that it was actually happening on her physical body. Soraya adjusted her bag and took a breath.

"Are you sure that you are fine", Itachi asked. Soraya rolled her eyes. No she wasn't fine, she was running on fumes but didn't want Itachi knowing the extent of her tiredness.

"Itachi, I am fine"

"...", Itachi knew that she was lying, but he decided that he would just wait for her to collapse and carry her to their destination. The fact that she wasn't a chatterbox and her heavy breathing meant that she had maybe an hour or two before she would pass out from exhaustion. They were walking an average pace, which would prolong this journey by a day.

It was then Soraya felt her mother's chakra signature. Soraya looked up and saw a paper bird fly in front of Itachi. Soraya watched as the bird landed on Itachi's finger to turn into a letter. Itachi's eyes glanced over the paper and exhaled. Soraya did not like that sound. The fact that Itachi had any emotion, put her on edge.

"What is it", Itachi burned the paper.

"Orochimaru is in Amegakure, stirring trouble"

"Well lets go back"

"We can't"

"Why not?"

"Konan says not to, oh and she sends you love"

"That is VERY vague and my brother is there!", Soraya exclaimed

"I am not familiar with the meaninglessness of politics, but you will just complicate things", Itachi said. "And he has Haku there to keep him company", Itachi added nonchalantly.

Soraya knew that conversation was done just by the finality of the tone of Itachi. She wasn't going to get anymore information for him so she tried to change the subject. "Has mom ever tried to have children"

Itachi stopped in his tracks. "If you are thinking that you are just substitute-"

"It's not that, I felt another chakra signature within her, almost guarding, no that not it, prohibiting something, but why".

"She has had six miscarriages since I've known her"

Soraya glanced at Itachi in shock. "She's pregnant, I felt it that night"

Itachi wasn't surprised. Soraya felt his hand on her shoulder. "Its not your fault if this one is unsuccessful as well."

Soraya gave him a determined look. "I saw a seal on her womb, I don't even think she know's its there." She looked down in thought. "I have to find a way to break that seal"

"It's Hanzo". Soraya gave him a confused look. "Hanzo and Konan are actually married. Hanzo is actually a descendent of the Rui's and Konan was the last survivor of the Daimyo's family. It was a political marriage, but Hanzo had only one love, his sister and together they continue in their own sexcapades."

"So Papa, Father and Mama-

"Are not married, but love just the same" Itachi sighed. "I don't know the complex details, but I know Hanzo has a deal with Konan, but most likely he put some type of sealing technique on her womb so there wouldn't be a threat to his rule"

"How Hypocritical", Soraya scuffed thinking about Shigure's situation.

"Not as you might think", Soraya gave him a questioning look. "Hanzo's children can't be heirs either, only legitimate children can become heirs"

"So are you telling me that there are zero heirs right now"

"Not exactly", Itachi walked silently and Soraya waited for him to elaborate, she rolled his eyes realizing that he was avoiding giving her information. She stopped and Itachi did the same.

"What does Not exactly mean"

"Women have very little power in Amegakure, but the Queen however has two main powers, legitimizing children and Marriage amongst the nobles."

"Mhmm" Soraya motioned for him to go on. Itachi looked at her uncomfortably, hoping realization would come to her. "Oh so Masaru is next in line, that's super exciting-"

"No, because he wasn't adopted before the age of 7 and male, you are", Soraya stared at him blankly. Itachi felt anxiety rush through his veins, he looked at her as she started to hyperventilate. He was having a hard time controlling his own emotions. It finally clicked to Itachi, if she could control emotions, then she is also feeling them. He hypothesized that her emotions were bouncing off of him in turning amplifying her intense emotions even more. He thought it was quite fascinating even with panic rushing through his veins. Itachi was trying to calculate what to do.

It was then Soraya felt Itachi's chest connected to her back and his arms embracing her. Itachi only did what Izumi's mother did to him when he felt overwhelmed after ANBU missions. He grabbed her firmly and calmed his body. Itachi hypothesized that Soraya could not only feel and manipulate emotions, but absorb them and in this case amplify them. He knew that he could easily control his own, but other people was another factor.

"You are going to be okay", Soraya heard him whisper in her ear but it sounded so distant. It was then pain shot through her body. Itachi felt the chakra surge starting to raitiating through her body. He turned on his Sharingan, it was then he noticed her absorbing Chakra from nature itself "Senjutsu?". Her Chakra reserves and body were too weak for that right now. Was she doing this the whole time? It would explain why she was becoming weaker and weaker. Itachi did the only thing he could do in this current moment.

Soraya felt warm invasion through her body. Itachi poured his chakra into hers intentionally depleting her Chakra. She would feel weak, but with his Chakra in her veins would siphon any power she had. It was a simple like overcharging a battery, but there needed to be a long term solution. Doing that too many times would damage her Chakra reserves.

Orochimaru walked calmly into the prison and descended into what seemed to be the darkest depths of the building. The air was very damp and a strange odor filled the air. He was glad that he didn't bring Sazume with him. It would only distress his new found pet.

He finally found the cell that he was looking for. In it was an aged man in white underclothes whose hair seemed forcefully cut from the traditional buns that the nobles wear. Although his situation seemed distressed, the man was mainly meditating. He didn't even notice Orochimaru's presence

"Lord Seong", Orochimaru watched as the man opened his eyes slowly.

"I no longer have that title", he stated. The man took a deep breath. Orochimaru was impressed that the man was calm under his presence. "What is it that you want Orochimaru-sama."

"No need to be so formal Lord Seong or should I call you Daeshim, we are going to be quite close"

Daeshim eyed him suspiciously. "Where is Sazume?", he demanded.

"Safe at your Estate, of course" Orochimaru grabbed a chair and sat down in front of the cell. "I can't have an asset like that just wasting away under Hanzo. She will do just fine in my new established country" Daeshim seemed puzzled at the answer. "The question is will you". Understanding seemed to wash over Daeshim's face.

"I understand that your experiments are unpopulated in your Native village", he paused observing Orochimaru's reaction. "Is this the reason why you created your own country"

"Knowledge is not always gained by playing by-"

"Lord Orochimaru I do not care about your thirst for knowledge, but how you plan on running a country when all you really want to do is be in a lab, you have to think about the people, food resources, trade.. Sazume is not ready-" He coughed and blood was found in his hand. Orochimaru grabbed a handkerchief and Gave it to him.

"This is exactly why I'm here, I need someone who is not afraid of me and not afraid to ruffle my feathers. Everyone else is a coward, or they would have been in a jail cell with you. But you were outspoken, and when they threatened your granddaughter you didn't back down. And Sazume stood by you even though she knew the consequence, that is the spirit I need to establish a new country"

Daeshim nodded in agreement. There was no other choice he had. Sazume marriage prospects were null. Additionally, he couldn't protect her in a jail cell, and he was dying and there was much more to teach her. "When can I see my granddaughter"

"She is waiting for you at your home."