Chapter 97 - Fate of Amegakure II
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Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Kishimoto-sensei.
Hokage Office
'Done' thought Shisui happily as he signed his letter to Shibuki, Head of Takigakure no Sato. He stood up, thinking of dropping by to the Training Ground to see the progress of Naruto and Noriko when Genma dropped down on the floor-
"Hokage-sama. There's a group of 38 people from Amegakure, led by a kunoichi name Konan, seek asylum in Konoha. They are at the gate at the moment"
Shisui nodded. He instantly put on his robe to meet them while thinking 'Konan, wasn't she one of Jiraiya's student?'
Konoha Gate
"Hokage-sama-" said Konan as soon as she saw Shisui in his Hokage robe and hat "-my name is Konan. With me are 37 citizens of Amegakure seeking asylum in Konoha"
Shisui eyed Konan and her groups critically, trying to note signs of deceit when he sensed a group of chakra coming to him-
"Eh, Konan?" was the first word that came out of Naruto as he arrived along with Noriko (both of them surrounded by yellow chakra), Han, Kakashi and Tenzō (Rōshi had gone off to find Tsunade, and maybe his death).
Noriko looked at the group critically with both sharingan and byakugan activated. Unsatisfied, she channeled Rajah's nose and started to sniff out the group.
"What are you doing to my people?" asked Konan indignantly.
"They are not your people" said Noriko "They look like human, their chakra pathways deceptively look like one had it not for my sharingan; no human has the exact same chakra components. They also had distinctive foul earthy smell that has been following us for a while-"
"-and we can feel malice radiating from them" added Naruto "Show us your true self!"
One by one, they revealed themselves into white Zetsu.
"Caught us eh?" said one White Zetsu.
"Had it not for them, this would be a good infiltration" said another
"Surprise!"
Konan slumped down in shock. She thought she had saved what's left of Amegakure and vowed to protect them with her life. Apparently, all was for naught.
Naruto was angry. He jumped while collecting chakra on his palm and shouted "Ōdoma Rasengan!" as he attacked them. The moment his chakra touched the White Zetsu, they instantly turned into trees.
"Naruto, wait! We need to capture one!" shouted Shisui and Kakashi simultaneously.
Naruto turned and said "ooops?"
"That can't be helped" said Han "this white creatures are reactive to the Kyūbi's chakra; for some reason, they turned into trees"
Shisui sighed "Never mind. Colect these trees and send to Tsunade. Hopefully she can give us new info based on these trees"
"Sorry, Hokage-sama" said Naruto downcastedly.
"It's alright" said Shisui "Had it not for you and Noriko, Konoha might plunge into chaos. Why don't you and the rest wait in my office as I wrap things here"
Naruto nodded and they went to Hokage Office. Shisui turned and observed Konan before saying to his guards "Please carry her to the Hospital. I'll see her shortly"
Hokage Office
"So, I take it from your forms, you've succeeded in using the Kyūbi's chakra?"
"Hait" said Noriko while Naruto grinned and showed a V-sign.
Shisui turned to Han "I guess I have you and ... ... ... where's Rōshi?"
His question was answered by a loud sound. Han huffed and rolled his eyes before replying "There is no need to be grateful. Konoha came to Iwa's aid during our crisis, hence it is only natural that we return the favour"
"What's your plan after this?" asked Shisui.
"Rōshi and I still have a couple more days allotted by Tsuchikage to stay here, and I intended to do that. Naruto and Noriko needs more training how to fight with the Kyūbi's chakra and its drawbacks. Also, with your permission, I would like to hear what had happened in Amegakure, I had a feeling it got something to do with Akatsuki" answered Han.
"Granted" said Shisui "I was informed that it is better to see her tomorrow morning. So, why don't you and Rōshi, or what's left of him, come over for dinner? I'd like to hear more abouth the drawbacks from using the Kyūbi's chakra"
Han bowed his head "That would be an honour, Hokage-sama"
End chapter 97
A/N: Sorry for a short chapter