Chapter 14
Haath kng'gan ko aar'si kya
(You don't need a mirror to look at the wound in your palm.)
Soraya stretched and for once had a smile on her face. The fatigue and pain she felt would not hold her back today. She was surprised how fast she found a friend in Konoha. Nevertheless, the memories from last night came flooding back to her. She grabbed her chest as it started to tighten. She tried to put together what actually happened the night before. Soraya subconsciously put her hand to her lips and remembered the salty taste from the strange man. If anything she felt guilt and ashamed for liking the kiss as much she did. Her heart naturally quickened at the last time a boy kissed her and images flooded through her mind of the fateful day when her parents found out she kissed a guy.
Soraya came into her home wanting nothing to do but to get started on homework before her mother came home. On the other hand, she was still elated from the day prior because her secret crush in her Dad's Karate kissed her behind the building. It felt great to actually have someone her age actually liking her. She couldn't help but daydream. However, as she entered her mother was already there in the kitchen waiting for her. She could tell by the way her mother was sitting with her arms and leg crossed, followed by her flared nostrils that she was in trouble. Soraya was trying to think what exactly did she do wrong?
A powerful slap was felt on her cheek and it brought her down to the floor. Tears started to flow from her eyes as her mother grabbed her to get up, just to push her back on the ground.
"WHO'S MICHAEL", Soraya covered her year to avoid the loud influx of her mother's voice in her ear.
"What?", Soraya questioned. Another slap was heard throughout the room.
"The little boy you've been sleeping with", Soraya was really confused. All that happened was their lips touch. She didn't actually go to his house and sleep with him, and why was sleeping so bad anyway". She watched as her mother started to destroy the house by throwing things. The sight was horrifying.
"Nothing happened, I promise", said Soraya pleading with her mother.
"That's not what your daddy said, he said one of his students told him you were all over Michael"
Soraya choked back. "It didn't happen, I swear, nothing happened", she pleaded.
Soraya ran to the bathroom hoping that washing her face would erase the memory that was playing vividly in her head.
Her mother grabbed her by the collar and brought her to eye level. "Listen you little slut, your body belongs to me until your wedding"
Soraya glanced at her dad pleading for help. Nevertheless. He just seemed to ignore the whole situation. She looked at her mother and nodded.
"Good now clean this mess up, because that's what whore's do clean up other's messes"
Soraya's breathing became very heavy and she sat on the toilet because she feared she couldn't support herself anymore. It was then she saw the blade on the counter. Before she could comprehend what she was doing she reopened the wound of one of her scars. Seeing the blood slowly bubble up and pull over felt like a release. Soraya felt another presence in her room. It wasn't Itachi, nor Naruto. "Shit", she mumbled around her breath. She grabbed the robe to cover the fresh wound that she created. As she peaked through the crack, she noted it was the same strange man from last night, reading a book on the window seal.
"What are you doing here", she questioned.
"The name is Kakashi Hatake, not you", he said, not peering away from his book. "You should just call me Kakashi, we are going to see each other a lot so might as well get on a first name basis, Soraya-chan", It was then Soraya realized the lack of strangers she actually knew. Everyone she knew was like family. So it never registered until now that she hardly used honorifics.
"Ok why are you here", Kakashi peeked over his book to look at her confused face and did one glance over her.
"Why do I smell blood", he asked ignoring her question. Soraya was taken aback. That was an impressive sense of smell, Soraya noted.
"It was a razor, I cut my leg", hiding back the fact that she slashed her thighs on purpose to get her out of her panic attack.
"So you don't lie, but you don't exactly tell the truth, how can we be comrades?", he asked. To say that Soraya was thrown off from Kakashi was an understatement.
"You still haven't answered my question", she said sternly. "Senpai", being as formal as possible just to try to agitate him.
Kakashi closed his book and put it in his back pocket. "Don't you remember from last night", he asked nonchalantly. "Itachi told me to keep tabs on you". His 6'1 frame toward over her 4'10 stature. "Or did you enjoy the sex show too much to listen" Soraya squinted her eyes in confusion.
"Wait, men can have sex with each other", she asked. "Without being married", Kakashi watched as her face twist in realization and confusion.
"So Mom and Papa—", Kakashi couldn't help but smile underneath the mask. "Ohhh", Kakashi watched as she repeated oh several more times. "I thought sex was only between two people to have a baby". She then twisted her head to Kakashi. "Are you and Itachi about to get pregnant?", she whispered.
Kakashi roared with laughter. Soraya could tell from his reaction that she was very wrong. She crossed her arms and waited for him to finish. "You laughing is not telling me anything but that I'm ignorant in this situation"
"Okay" Kakashi exhaled, regaining his composure. He paused on how best to explain to her and decided to be honest. "Sex is more of a tool or way to get pleasure. It can be good, it can be bad, it can be used for manipulation, it can be used for love. It doesn't always end in the reproduction of a child"
"So you and Itachi?" She questioned, Kakashi clearly knowing she was referring to their escapade in the graveyard. She twisted her hands in nervousness and her face kept getting redder and redder. "Good or Bad? Are you guys together, together. Also how is that", she pointed to his penis, "supposed to fit in here", Soraya gestured to her vagina. Then blushed when she remembered that she just met Kakashi an hour ago. Wait Kakashi? It didn't take long for them to get on a first name basis.
"Trust me it just happens", he rubbed his temples, not fully aware of how to explain Itachi's and his relationship. "What did you see and feel"
Soraya paused remembering that night. She felt pain and agony flow through both of them. It was like a layer from Itachi was peeled away, like he didn't want to pretend he was okay. But when their lips touched it disappeared into that foreign feeling. "You both share some type of trauma and you use sex to forget about it?"
Soraya felt her womanhood clench at the thought of last night. And her nipples perking through her robe. He was turned on ever since he entered the room. He closed his eyes and kissed her through the mask. This time more gentle than the night before. "Good job, Hime"
"I thought we were on first name basis"
"Call it a pet name", he said as he deepened the kiss. Kakashi was glad that she was taking a liking to the new feeling and wanted to be the one to give her first orgasm, so it unnerved him when she roughly pushed him away. Soraya loved the feeling, but images and flooding back of her birth mother. Then an image of Itachi popped in her head. Both were playing in her head. But Kakashi's lips felt so good. All the feelings were all too much for her.
"I'm not allowed to feel this way", Kakashi was confused at the sudden change. The way she said that last statement unnerved him. Before he could say anything she was in the bathroom. He could hear breathing heavily and he could tell by the lighting in the crack of the door hinge that her back was on the door.
"Soraya you are allowed to feel whatever you want, you can't imprison your emotions, trust me I know", He could hear her breathing the door.
"You need to breathe", Kakashi said in a stern, more commanding voice. Soraya latched on to his voice as it became more authoritative. Kakashi coached and listened to Soraya for a series of breathing exercises. "I'm sorry, I went too fast, that was my mistake", Kakashi wanted to hit himself. Why couldn't he control himself around her and Itachi. Out of everyone he chose the most stoic fucked up person, and a mysterious woman-child that is a voyeur and ignorant of sex. But he did like the sass. Nevertheless, he didn't expect her to have a full blown anxiety attack.
Soraya snapped back to reality and saw the blade and put it in her dress pocket. There was no way she would allow Kakashi to see that when she opened the door. Kakashi saw her eyes downcast, ashamed of what just happened. "I'm-"
"Shh, I just told you don't be ashamed of how you feel", he lifted her chin to meet his eyes. "I apologize, if I made you feel uncomfortable". Soraya nodded her head and then she noticed the clock behind him. She then remembered Naruto.
"I'm sorry, I gotta go, somebody is waiting for me", Soraya went into the bathroom and quickly changed into a gray skirt and pink top. Kakashi watched as she exited the bathroom. The light pink shade of the blouse contrasted very well with her amber skin. She looked very different from the skittish, innocent girl that he intentionally frazzled. He could definitely tell that she was growing into a woman.
"Au revoir, Kakashi", Soraya said. Kakashi surely did not know what she said, but he did like how it rolled off her tongue. He didn't know where she was from, but the smile under his mask told him that he was very glad that Itachi found someone like her.
Soraya ran to get lunch for Naruto and herself. As she was heading to the school yard she heard yelling from behind her. For some reason she automatically knew that it was about Naruto.
"That Demon Brat, he is going to get it this time"
It was then she looked at the mountain and noticed the graffiti on the Hokage statute. She gasped and put her hand in surprise. Soraya took off running towards the statues in search of Naruto. It didn't take long to find him, she could feel his adrenaline and glee a mile away. Thankfully, the Jounin were still searching for him. She found him laughing behind a dumpster behind Icha Ramen.
Naruto laughed and peeked around the corner and waited to see if any of the police jounin would find him. It was usually a 50/50 chance but they usually grew tired of finding him eventually. He chuckled before he heard the annoyance of Soraya's voice.
"What do you think you are doing"
"Uhh-", was what Naruto could manage to say. 1) he thought it was all a dream, 2), how do you explain this to someone that actually cared about him. 3) he didn't want to disappoint her.
"Be glad, I don't give a shit about these people", Naruto felt her jerk him towards a nearby park and sat on a blanket to eat their lunch picnic style. She ushered him to eat, wanting the scene to look as natural as possible.
"What are we doing", asked Naruto in confusion. "They are definitely going to find me"
"Exactly", she said smiling putting some food on his plate. "Lying in plain sight is sometimes the best strategy for these types of situations.", She said as she popped a strawberry in her mouth. Three Jounin were headed her way, but Soraya took notice of the one with weird sunglasses. He seemed the smartest out of the bunch.
"Oh my god it's him", Naruto put his hand over his head in annoyance.
"Act natural", she said as she popped another strawberry in her mouth. "Let me do all the talking". Soraya waited until it was necessary to actually speak with them. Keeping up the charade that Naruto was innocent as long as she could. One of the Jounin reached out and was about to grab Naruto before Soraya gently, but firmly pushed his hand from Naruto and created some space. The man towered over her small frame, but she had a few tricks up her sleeve just in case things escalated.
"Gentleman, may I ask what is the problem", the man was caught off guard by Soraya. As in he didn't really expect anyone to be with him. The man took his hand back from her grasp.
"He desecrated the Hokage monument", she looked at the mountain that showed the four Hokages of the village and the paint that ran across him, then back to Naruto. She smiled and turned back to the men.
"I think you are mistaken, he has been with me this whole time, we are eating lunch", she gestured to their little picnic area. "Care to join?"
"Who are you, What is your name, and why are you with Naruto", the man started to bombard her with questions attempting to interrogate her.
"Now, Now, that's not relevant information,", she laughed as she patted his hand. "As you can see we are enjoying a lovely picnic"
"He is supposed to be in SCHOOL, we know you skipped this morning. Iruku said so himself", the man pointed right at Naruto. "You DEMON BRAT" Soraya blocked the man's view of Naruto and put more distance in between him and Naruto.
"If you have an issue, let's discuss this after lunch, you are scaring him", she whispered the last part of the sentence.
"So you are siding with him, you bitch", the Jounin was about to punch Soraya but she caught his hand and used the man's own body weight to knock him down. She felt a fight was going on. Soraya smiled as she got in a defensive stance. In a matter of seconds three men were down on the ground. Soraya patted herself on the back, all the training she did with Itachi was bearing fruit. She didn't even have to draw her weapon. She then saw more police and kicked her head back in annoyance and gave Naruto that demanded an answer of what was going on.
"I may have set an explosive of whip cream in the Hokage's office", he patted his head and laughed nervously.
"We are going to talk about this", said Soraya sternly. Soraya got her in a defensive stance waiting for the team of Jounin to attack. However, she noticed an old man in a robe and red and white hat walk right in front of her. The gang of Jounin stopped and immediately bowed at the old man.
"That's enough for today", said the old man. Soraya watched as Naruto crossed his arm in annoyance.
"But sir-
"I said that's enough, and take these men with you", Hirzuen gestured with his cane.
"Old geezer, I didn't need your help"
"I see you made a new friend, why don't you introduce me", Naruto's grimace changed into his usual bundle of excitement.
"Oh this is Soraya, she brought lunch, why don't you join us", he said running back to sit down in the picnic area.
"Sir as he said there is no way-", Hiruzen held his hand for her to stop.
"Don't worry about it this time. I'm sure as long as you here I suspect Naruto won't stoop to such levels to get my attention.", he said as he carefully sat down next to Naruto as his old bones were screaming for him to do the opposite.
"Wait who are you", she asked.
"He's the third Hokage", said Naruto between bites.
"Hirzuen Sabutori, but everyone knows me as Hokage", he chuckled. "Come sit, you are the one that provided lunch"
"Naruto, I had to come before this small lady took out my whole entire police force"
"It wasn't my fault they came after me more than usual, which sucks because it's my birthday", Hirzuen's smile faded knowing all to well the exact reason for their aggression.
"Wait its your birthday! I would have got you a present.", exclaimed Soraya.
"Nah these clothes are enough, and helping clean the apartment, and now lunch, and the old geezer here so it's a great day for me" he said as he shrugged his shoulders. It all started to register to Soraya that the pranks were probably a way to get attention and the Hokage knew it. Which is why he wasn't angry, but smiling.
Soraya watched as Naruto and the Hokage laughed and chatted about mundane things. It was totally contrary to how the villagers treated him. This was the second time today that she was just confused. How could a leader that clearly loved Naruto allow the abuse to just happen. With no punishment. It didn't make any sense. Soraya faked a smile for Naruto's sake. Hiruzen's old wisdom could tell that Soraya questioned his presence. Nevertheless, after he looked into his crystal ball and saw the kindness that she showed Naruto, he couldn't help meet the girl that Itachi brought along.
"Naruto, you skipped enough of school, it's time to go back don't you think?", suggested Hirzuen. Naruto protested, but Soraya convinced him that he was right.
"I will pick you up after school", said Soraya. "And we can do homework together, maybe you can teach me some things", she said with a smile. Naruto sighed but ran back to the school house, obeying Soraya. After Naruto was out of earshot.
Before Soraya could open her mouth to ask questions Hiruzen bowed down to the ground to her. "I know you have a lot of questions, but I just ask that you remain to show him the same kindness." Soraya felt embarrassed that an elder would bow to her; she quickly got him off his feet and dusted him off.
"I promise to care for Naruto, as long as I am here. But, I won't be here forever", she stated somberly.
"In time I will reveal the details you need to know, but he is just a boy that needs some nurturing", Soraya exhaled a deep breath. "Even if it's temporary". Soraya nodded in agreement.
The Akatusuki entered the palace that held the residence of Hanzo. Konan was adorned in royal bluish purple Hanbok with regal hair pins in her hair. She walked behind the noble women throwing flower petals, creating an illusion of her floating through a rain of petals. The music even furthered the whole ceremony of her returning to Court. Konan stopped a few feet before the throne and did a ceremonial bow before sitting across from Hanzo.
She observed him in his mask that created a shield for the venom that possessed his body. His hair that was once fully golden started to turn grey. He still held his strong physique, but he appeared somewhat weaker.
The Heads of the Akatsuki: Kisame, Yahiko, Nagato and Zabuza were in the eyesight of Konan. However, Masaru and Haku were in the back of the room along with the other spectators.
"How is my flower in the rain?", Hanzo asked? "I see you have not wilted"
"Nagato and Yahiko have taken good care of me", she said, her eyes downcasted, then quickly took a glance to see his reaction.
"I should hope so because if I only had you in my bed it would have ran cold", he laughed.
"We are here to talk more than just our sex lives", she chuckled. "How can I fulfil my husband's desires", Konan felt off with that phrasing. She felt the all too familiar feeling of calm overwhelm her, just like the times before. She felt herself detached, but she could still feel her mind determined to see this through and that is all she needed. Even if her resolve was slowly fading.
"Where is the girl" Konan gave him an intense stare. "You know the law, every woman belongs to me."
"SIRE PLEASE PUNISH YOUR WIFE, SHE BROKE THE LAW, YOU SAVED US FROM THE MIGHT OF THE OTHER HIDDEN VILLAGES, SHE HAS DISGRASED YOU." A choir of men repeated his statement. Before tactics like this would intimidate her, however she had a new found purpose. Usually she would grovel at his feet but not today.
"My love, my daughter is preparing to take her place in this Court as your heir", Hanzo looked more than displeased at this statement. "My son, is here in good faith that you will accept them both. They are both talented in the way of the Ninja and Soraya is furthering her education in diplomacy. An asset this country desperately needs."
"My children, you mean OUR CHILDREN", he stood up angrily. "YOU HAVE NOT RECOGNIZED ANY OF MY SONS AS HEIR, BUT YOU DID FOR A MERE GIRL"
"Take it back", he said calmly. Konan could feel her thoughts shift into accepting his words. As the conversation was going Masaru slowly started making his way closer to Konan. He noticed a female that resembled Hanzo. She was staring intently at Konan. It didn't take long for Masaru to know what she was doing. Masaru looked around noticing that most key people in this room outside of the Akatsuki were in sometype of trance. Masaru was impressed at the mental capabilities of this woman. All of them were under her control.
Masaru could feel the walls that he put up in Konan's walls start to fade. He automatically knew that she outranked him in experience, but he concentrated on Konan and blocked the barrage of attacks on her mind. He could see Misaki essence flow in and out of his mother's thoughts. It was so beautiful. The deceit of self doubt that she placed in Konan's mind. It was almost breathtaking how easy it was for her. Nevertheless, he wouldn't let anyone tamper with his Mother. His mother was strong, smart and cunning. Konan had been held down by these two too long. Masaru gave a firm push to the woman. It was enough to break her concentration.
" Stay out of her brain .", Masrua gave her a firm warning. The woman held her head and glanced around until she saw Masaru's young stature and smirked. Masaru cursed under his breath. She wanted to play.
"Mom, we have a situation. No time to explain but, you have to help me, I can't protect your mind alone, you have to help me"
"How?". asked Konan starting to panic internally of the impending battle in her head.
"You are the only one, who knows your true self, ultimately the decision is yours, it's not really mind control, at the end of the day, they are just strong suggestions, you still have a will of your own"
"Are you really going to listen to a young orphan boy. We provided you with everything. We are your true family"
Hanzo noticed the trance like state Konan had and smiled at his sister knowing that it was a matter of time before Konan would be under your control.
"Remember all the good times we had", Konan could hear Misaki whispering in her head. Konan grabbed her ears and covering them as a natural reflex. Images of Konan lying naked with Misaki. Misaki kissing her and her body on fire with desire as Hanzo was deep inside her. She remembered how pleasurable her body felt. It felt so good. A moan escaped her just remembering how she would beg for the pleasure. She was no longer starving, always having to fight to live. Hanzo protected her all she had to do was follow Hanzo's orders.
Remember the truth, Masaru's seemed fleeting but it was needed to remember why she refused to go back to Hanzo.
Images of her being forced to watch Rape after Rape and the abuse that Hanzo did to so many people. The deal she had to make just to form the Akatsuki to help fulfil Jiraya's dream of a better world. How she had watch Hanzo take Yahiko and Nagato in front of her. How she had to masturbate in front of him as he took them both. Just for his "last great show". Images of her repeatedly being slapped around by Misaki. Just to be beaten to a bloody pulp by Hanzo. What did all that comfort and fake pleasure really bring? Misery.
Masaru and Misaki continued the battle of dominance over Konan's mind. Images and thoughts seemed to play like a video in the background as the two trying to overpower the other. Masaru could feel himself weakening. This woman had years of superiority over his training, which he was just now starting to understand. She had time to practice and refine her skill. Masaru knew that he was in a losing battle. Something inside him did not want him to surrender. He could feel Konan fighting against Misaki's gaslighting. And there was no way he was going to allow Misaki to win. Even if he had to push them both out of the way to allow Konan time to regain her autonamy. It was then that Masaru to ahold of Misaki's mental presence and disappeared from Konan's memory.
Masaru found himself on top of crystal clear water in a vast world. There he saw Misaki there across from him. "Where are we", he demanded.
"Where you wanted us to be", she chuckled. That smile was soon replaced with a look of irritation
"I don't understand",
"This is the deepest corner of Konan's mind, I only have been here once, but it wasn't as serene as this, but it's quite dangerous to be this deep in someone's mind you might want to take us back"
"How did I do this?"
"You mean you don't know", a cackle came from her lips in disbelief.
"You wanted your Mother to make her own decision, so you banished us both to something deeper than even her subconscious, so I wouldn't interfere." Misaki suddenly appeared in front of Masaru and walked around him as if inspecting him. "You knew you were no match for me, so something deep within you made us go into somewhat of a stalemate. To find out about this trick at such a young age. You truly are a genius. But you may want to get us of here, I'm pretty sure both of us have collapsed by now"
Yahiko heard a thud and saw Masaru collapsed on the ground. He and Kisame rushed toward him. He held Masaru and along with Kisame called out his name trying to wake him. Meanwhile servants rushed towards Misaki's side as she fell to the floor. Haku looked at Zabuza in uncertainty.
"He will pull through, kid", said Zabuza in false reassurance. In reality, he didn't understand what was going on. However, he could deduce it had something to do with Konan and the lady that fell to the ground.
"If you don't release us we are both going to die", she said more desperately. Her sly composure was starting to fade into fear. Alternatively, Masaru went to his knees to meditate and to find a solution to this problem.
"How did you get out of it last time?"
"I don't know, it was when Konan was most vulnerable, her mind was on the brink of madness, this pond was like being at sea in a typhoon."
"What did you do?", he asked firmly his eyes glaring at her.
"I made her see the truth, that we will always be a part of her", she said ominously. "That we own her". Crazy ecstasy started to rise over her face. "You should have been there that day, she was so helpless", a soft moan escaped her lips. "Have you ever seen a mind on the brink of BREAKING", she laughed crazily. "I knew the best buttons to push to, she always had a soft spot for those two orphan boys"
Masaru was sorry that he tried to inquire anything from this lady. It was then a faint light in his mind hummed. "Do you hear that", he asked.
"Hear what?", she asked.
"It's our way out". He saw it the light and he ran towards it. He recognized that this was another thought process not fully formed. It was just light, full of everything and nothing. He attached himself to this feeling and was able to reach his own self again.
Konan's felt her mind being torn apart and a loud scream escaped her lips. Nagato was about to rush to her side when Zabuza stopped him. "She has to do this on her own". He lowered him as he saw understanding come across Nagato's face. "You have to trust that Masaru and Konan can handle this, if they can't your dream is a waste of time, you won't be the people to execute it"
Masaru saw everything down to the very essence of Konan. The reasons behind her fear, her love, and more importantly her want for her better life. It was almost too much for him to bear.
Tears started falling from her eyes. Everything she held in the private part of her mind came back full was ashamed that Masaru had to find her truth at such a young age. Was he ashamed of her? How could he love her? How was he supposed to have faith in her as a mother?
I could Never hate you! I just want you to be with me. If Konan wasn't in so much pain she would have cried tears of joy at Masaru's innocent voice.
"I won't", she muttered after the pain started to subside. "I won't", she repeated again. "The only way your seed will ever inherit your title is if it came from me, and we know that won't happen", she said. Her eyes were bloodshot and her perfect hair was disheveled as she unintentionally pulled her hair as Misaki and Masaru battled within her mind. "We made a deal. I swear to you all we want is peace for Amegakure, we have no intention of going against you in our household, all we want in your continued promise that you will aid on us this path to peace"
Hanzo stood up abruptly to show dominance. Konan quickly stood to meet his gaze. "You expect me to believe that naming an heir apparent, is a peace offering"
"You know I can never have children", she stated. "11 miscarriages. ELEVEN",
Yahiko and Nagato cringed at the statistic that Konan provided. They were only aware of four. All the pain that Konan endured herself, must have been unbearable. Knowing some of those were actually their children as well, they couldn't help but feel more loss than they already had.
"I'm just asking that you give me these two", she pleaded.
"You know I can't even deny the law", he said firmly. "You have to be more specific about what you want". Konan looked into his eyes and knew the next few moves would be very intense. "LEAVE US". Everyone left except Kisame, Yahiko and Nagato. Zabuza carried Masaru in his arms and Haku followed.
"Hanzo please", Hanzo backhanded her across her face.
"That is for undermining me", he said firmly. "Now, wife", he said distastefully. "How am I supposed to trust you, you say you want peace but you almost started a war."
"What can I do to make you believe that we only have Amekagure best interest, and that means your best intestert."
Hanzo thought about it for a minute. He could punish her, but that look in her, that new found confidence and the look of defiance from Nagato, Yahiko and Kisame made him think twice of using his old tactics. He knew he was growing frail by the day. The poison in his body, that was an asset was starting to betray him. But he did have one trick up his sleeve.
"I want to choose our daughter's husband",
"Oh Fuck No", yelled Kisame. "Konan don't do this-"
"Kisame", Yahiko gave a sinister aurora filled with hate and anger. "Shut-up". Kisame regained his composure and did what Yahiko commanded. It was a clear warning.
"I have three criteria'', Hanzo smirked and gave her a nod to continue. "1. That it will have some type of diplomatic advantage, 2. It can't be any of your illegitimate sons and 3. It must be beneficial to Amegakure and the Akatsuki's mission"
"You wound me, it's like you don't think I have my daughter's best interest" He put his hand over his heart in pretend heartache. Konan rolled his eyes. "Shall we seal it with a kiss my dear".
"Promise me, and Akatuski will do your bidding for Amegakure", Hanzo loved the pleading tone coming from Konan.
"I knew you would eventually come around", Hanzo walked closer to her into her personal space. "Kiss me, wife, and we shall renew our deal", Konan closed the distance between them and planted a firm kiss. Hanzo deepened the kiss by placing his hand behind her head.
"God I miss your lips", he said breathlessly. "You rival Misaki, and she misses you too", Konan pushed him away.
"Are we done", she asked.
"Konan I knew you wouldn't harm me once you stepped foot in this palace", tears formed in her eyes. Everyone warned her it was a power display. "But you have become more of a challenge" He smiled at the look of defeat in her eyes. "I will see you around, let me know when my daughter comes back", he said as he walked out of the room. Konan watched as he left the main hall and turned around violently and started to walk quickly toward the compound. She tore the hairpins out of her hair. Her long blue hair flowing down her back. It was growing faster than usual nowadays. She knew Kisame, Yahiko and Nagato would follow her.
She entered the compound and went to her office, but when she got there she saw Orochimaru in her chair. The girl she knew as Sazume was standing right next to him along with her father.
"What are you doing here", she asked.
"Even disheveled- you are still quite the beauty, you put on quite the performance today", he said ignoring her question.
A kunai was at Orochimaru's throat. "I will ask this another way, what game are you playing at", she said clearly not in the mood.
"I forgot." He pushed the kunsi from his throat. "Best not to play with Mama Bears, I will just get straight to the point" Konan gestured for him to continue. "I will help you get rid of Hanzo, if you recognize The Land of Sound as a Country"
"Why, and what makes you think taking out Hanzo is the right solution, it would just create a vacuum."
"We know that you have already considered creating a puppet government around the idea of Hanzo, we will help you destroy his loyalist when the time comes", Konan seemed unsure. Yahiko, Nagato and Kisame were soon behind her.
"What's in it for you", asked Yahiko.
"You will know in time, but you need me anyway right, your daughter is ill, probably getting worse by the day. But how would you know? It seems like she is good at hiding feelings and even physical pain", he stated simply.
"That is entirely vague", said Nagato. "How do you know-"
"I have my spies"
"All Lord Orochimaru wants is the ability to treat your daughter and recognition as a country and he will help you take control over Amekagure."Konan knew this deal was too good to be true. But at this time she had no other option.
"Fine"
Orochimaru smirked. "We will be in my country to get ready for her treatment", the trio walked out of the room. "And oh Konan, Don't think you can double cross me like you are Hanzo, I will kill Soraya and then use her as a specimen for my experiment. Do. .Me" Konan gasped at his threat. "I am thoroughly going to enjoy experimenting on Hanzo", Orochimaru smiled and disappeared with a body flicker.
Later that night Hanzo was still gleeful at the display. He did think it was odd that Misaki was still asleep from when she collapsed earlier today. Hanzo was too entertained by the display of Konan that he barely noticed the commotion pertaining to his sister. Hanzo then remembered that the child Masaru did the same around the same time. He knew that Misaki was trying to get Konan to dismiss the idea of Konan recognizing these children as heirs. If she collapsed because of that, could it be that this child had the same power as Misaki.
"Lord Hanzo, a Leader from the Konohagakure is here", the maid bowed in respect. Hanzo was puzzled at the thought of someone from the Village of the Leaf would be here this late. But, it was also where the girl was currently located. These to bits of information peaked his interest. He gestured the servant to let the man in to his quarters.
"Lord Hanzo, I'm so glad to have an audience with me", Hanzo knew this old frail looking man. Danzo. He met this man in battle once and decimated his squadron and held him as political hostage. If it wasn't for the third Hokage's closeness to him, he would have killed him on sight.
"What can you offer me Danzo"
"I'm here to warn you about the Akatsuki, especially your wife Konan", he said. Hanzo drunk some wine, pretending to be uninterested in Danzo's information.
"If you are talking about Soraya, I know of her, we had a discussion about her today"
"Did she tell you that both were Rui's", said Danzo. Hanzo abruptly stopped what he was doing and did an about-face to Danzo. It made sense now about Misaki and the boy. They were probably in a mental battle right now as they speak or recovering from one. Misaki has not had this type of competition for years. She would be completely weak even if it was an easy battle.
"Go on", said Hanzo
"Isn't it odd that she actively lied to you about the children, she is trying to destroy everything you did for this village", suggested Danzo.
"I have firm knowledge that the Akatsuki actions are all for Amegakure.", said Hanzo confidently. "Konan likes to play her little games, but she always will do my bidding"
"You have no idea how far a mother will go to protect her young", warned Danzo. "You honestly think that Konan fears you more than the urge to protect her children", asked Danzo. "If I were you I would keep a close eye on the Akatsuki, they are gaining quite the popularity, I hear the people praising their Queen and her acts of service to the village, rather than their Leader who has protected them for decades". Hanzo threw a vase at Danzo's head.
There was some truth to what Danzo said. He and Misaki only had control of all the village leaders and nobility only through manipulation through their powers. If these children contradicted their power just a little bit they would lose control.
"Say the word and the Leaf will provide men to take the Akatsuki down, and the threat to your power", Danzo smiled knowing that Hanzo would agree.
"What's the plan?", Hanzo asked with a wicked smile.