I Don't Own Naruto or Its Characters
All Characters Appearing In This Work Are Fictitious. Any Resemblance To Real Persons, Living Or Dead Is Purely Coincidental.
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN KONOHA
In Konoha
The 5th Hokage of the Village Hidden in the Leaves was in her office doing paperwork, and she was in a foul mood because of the recent Anbu intelligence reports on the suspicious activities of the two Konoha Elders when Shizune came in saying: "Milady the council has gathered and is waiting for you in the war room." "Thank you Shizune, I will be there momentarily. Are the Konoha 12 also present?" She asked her assistant."Yes,, milady they are also present," "Good, let's go then."
Tsunade entered the room to see all the clan heads and the two old Elders, Homura and Koharu, along with the Konoha 12 and select Jonin, such as Might Guy, Hatake Kakashi, and the recently returned to active duty Sarutobi Kurenai, not to mention the Anbu that filled the room. She tried to quell her anger and put on a smile. "Good morning everybody, I trust you all are well?" asked the Hokage. When everyone had said yes, she continued on, congratulating Hiashi on his daughter's advancement to the Final round and informed Choza of his nephew's condition in the hospital in Kumo. She also congratulated Tsume on the fact that her son's team had made it to the finals except for one member.
Meanwhile, the two old Elders were watching the Hokage and were furious at not being greeted and being ignored, not to mention seeing the respect and admiration the heads of clans gave her. It was something they were not given lately; it seemed that after the war with Akatsuki, they were treated with less and less respect until the time arrived that their presence was barely noted.
It wasn't so much the lack of respect, since they were still addressed with respect, but it was not the same as before. No longer did the Hokage ask their advice on matters, nor did she allow them much say in matters such as the proper way of handling and managing the type of missions and assignments given to Naruto. It was a culmination of these and other things that had greatly angered them and this morning was just another example.
Finally, losing her patience Koharu spoke and said, "Tsunade-hime, stop wasting our time and tell us the reason we have gathered" the old council woman ordered the Hokage while Homura sat next to her and said, "If you have gathered the council to make pleasantries, it shows bad judgment on your part, and we will not stand for it." said the old man.
The Hokage stopped her conversation with Tsume and turned very slowly to the two Elders and said, in a voice drowning in sarcasm and killing intent "Did I just hear you two old farts not only order me around, but even threaten me. You seem to forget who the Hokage is, and you also seem to forget your place you old fools.
You forget that I am the Hokage and it is not you who order me, but the other way around, and do not forget who you are addressing. I am sick and tired of your stupidity, so you will either address me with respect or I will have both of you stripped of your title for your insubordination and have the Anbu escort you out. Is that understood?" She said in a commanding voice.
The two Elders were shocked to say the least. Not only had she disrespected and threatened them, but to do it in front of the rest of the council was incredible and not in a good way.
When the two Elders didn't say anything, Tsunade looked toward an Anbu and said "Crow, Pigeon, could you please check to see if the two honourable council members heard me." "I think, due to old age, their ears aren't working properly." she said in a sweet voice dripping with sarcasm. Everyone watched with an impassive face, but they were all smiling on the inside because they knew that the two old fools deserved it since they had all been victim to their schemes and power plays in the past.
The two Anbu began approaching the two council members with their swords unsheathed and asked the two advisers "Hokage -sama asked if you understood her?" They said with their swords at the elders' throats. "We understand Hokage-sama, it will not happen again," said the two elders said finally with much reluctance because they had gotten scared when she had called for the Anbu.
"Now, moving on to the matter at hand. As you all know, out of our 9 Genin sent to Kumogakure, 6 have made it to the finals. In my opinion, this speaks not only very highly of our Genin, but also of our Jonin sensei and their talent."
With that she gave a smug and nasty look towards the two elders, since they had objected to Naruto being a Jonin sensei in the first place. Tsume also gave a feral grin and looked at the two elders because she knew that they had rejected the idea of her Kiba not only becoming a Jonin, but also taking on a Genin squad. She knew it was all a ploy on their part to keep the Inuzuka clan from gaining too much prestige and power in the village. They felt that the kind of people who kept dogs and canines as their ninja companions lacked the intelligence to become a ninja let alone a Jonin with Genin students.
"Now, while this is truly some good news, there is also some bad news. Recently it seems that Kabuto has been sighted again and in Iwagakure no less, and as all of you know, our standing with Iwagakure has been less than amicable, even more so now, since I have heard reports that Councilman Yagiro Hokumara and some of the other council members are rumoured to be in contact with Kabuto."
"As such, I fear that with the fact that the Chunin exams finals are coming up in a few weeks and that most of the influential leaders and others will also be present I feel that Kabuto and his allies might take action during the exams."
"The precedent for this was shown five years ago when we lost the esteemed 3rd Hokage, so as a result I would like to discuss possible actions and plans as a caution. So I have made this decision accordingly."
As of now, I want all ninja to be alert and ready. As for the clan heads, I request that until further notice your clansmen will be part of a special unit that I shall be creating for the purpose of scouting, gathering information, and assessing information, so starting tomorrow, I want a member of the Inuzuka clan and Hyuuga clan guarding every entrance to the village, while an Aburame clan member will also be present and will be able to gather information about any suspicious individuals after they enter."
"Do you agree with my reasoning?" She asked the clan heads, they looked thoughtful, but they agreed. Shibi however had something to say "Milady if I may?" the Hokage motioned for him to continue.
He said, "I suggest that you have the Inuzuka form a squad along with a Hyuuga and Aburame clan member to patrol the path around the Fire Country. If need be you can have the Hyuuga dress as Anbu, while you have we of the Inuzuka and Aburame clan dress as civilians. The reason being that it is spring time and there will be many insects around and also because spring brings many new scents. It would not be surprising or suspicious to see Inuzuka or Aburame clan members around." "I agree with Shibi-san's suggestion. This way we of the Hyuuga clan will be able to be in specific spots such as dense forest land with our eyes, we will be able to pinpoint potential targets." Hiashi said
"Very well that is a good suggestion. We shall use that plan." "I also have a suggestion Hokage-sama" said Shikaku, his voice and face completely serious now that the topic of war had been introduced. "Seeing as those of the Nara and Akimichi clans do not have or show physical signs of being ninja unlike those of the Hyuuga clan or even those of the Aburame clan, for instance, no offense of course" he said turning to Hiashi and Shibi, "None taken my good friend" Hiashi said for the both of them,
"Anyway we can easily blend in with the civilians and be able to handle a possible situation if it should arise." "What about the civilians?" asked Homura just to remind everyone that he was there, but also because he cared about the civilians, some of whom were his friends?
"Why not have them practice drills by escorting them into the shelter? Have the academy teachers make it a project for the academy students." "You can tell the civilian council that the ninja academy students are going to do a project where they will be escorting civilians in a crisis situation to teach them about being a ninja." "The civilian council will be satisfied with the explanation and this way the real reason for this kept secret and it will be good practice for the academy students. Plus, it will keep them safe and out of harm's way." said Shikamaru in his usual bored voice.
"That is a good Idea Shikamaru. I will do that. No doubt the academy teachers will figure out why, but they should go along with the plan. Now for the last item on my list," she turned towards the Konoha 12 and said, "I know I promised I would send all of you guys to the finals but...""We understand Tsunade-sama. The safety of the village is more important." said Neji. The others nodded their heads in agreement. "Good, I am glad you understand" said Tsunade. "Very well; then I will be sending Rock Lee, Shikamaru, Shino, and Tenten to the finals. Since today is Thursday, I want you guys to leave on Monday morning." "The rest of you, except Hinata, will be staying here. Hinata, you will be leaving with me, because I shall need you for the diplomatic stuff." Hinata nodded her head in understanding and a smile on her face because she knew she would soon be meeting her Naruto-kun.
"The reason for this is simple, Shikamaru." "With your skills, you can help the others formulate a proper counterattack should anything happen." "Shino, because of your tracking and detection skills, you can help the others by collecting info on everyone there. Rock Lee, due to your excellent skills in Taijutsu and martial arts and your speed, you can help the others keep control of the Genin, and you can help Shikamaru and the others in a fight." "And with Tenten's mastery of weapons and her skills, she can help the other guys with their training." "While you are there, I want you guys to act normal, however, keep an eye out and, if possible, see if you can help out with the kids' training. If anyone asks, you are the Hokage's advance guard and will act in accordance with it, is that understood?"
"Hai Hokage-sama"
"Excuse me, Hokage-sama, if I may," Inoichi said, "if we do get intruders in the village who and how will we lead the troops?"
"An excellent question, insightful as always Inoichi" the Hokage said. "I think it would be best if we have two separate groups of leaders: one who will direct the battle and one who will fight the battle. What I mean is that we will need ninja who can, at a safe distance, direct the battle according to the information given to them by the fighting force."
"I think that makes sense Milady. I have a suggestion as to how we go about it," said the Den Mother of the Inuzuka clan.
"Please go on," said Tsunade.
"Well I think, for the directors of the battle, for lack of a better term. I think we should select Shikaku, Hiashi, and Shibi-san as the directors for the following reasons: Shikaku, though he is a lazy ass who finds everything and everyone troublesome, has the quickest and sharpest mind out of everyone in this village and will be able to process the data given to him by the insect hive Shibi-san, who, because of his own abilities with his insects, will be able to get specific information on the enemy, while Mr. Blue-Blood-Stick-Up-His-Ass Hiashi-san, with his Byakugan, will be able to get general information about the enemy." Everyone laughed at her comments. Even the ones at whom the comments were directed at. It was a good tension-reliever, since it was getting too serious in the room.
"No offense to either of you of course" Tsume said, grinning. She couldn't help but get excited at the thought of battle with worthy opponents. They were part canine after all, and couldn't help but get excited at the idea of a good dog-fight.
"Troublesome bitches, you women just like making our lives troublesome, don't you? Fine I will accept the position. It should be an interesting puzzle if nothing else."
"That is an interesting idea, I approve. I think it would be best to have the chain of information and command in three parts. The Akimichi, Inuzuka clan members and the Yamanaka clan, who will be leading the initial charge.
Due to their special abilities, they will be able to thin out the enemy ninja's first wave so to speak. After that, we can have Kakashi, Guy, Kurenai, and some other Jonin leading squads into the front lines while the Akimichi and Inuzuka ninja target the foot soldiers. The Yamanaka Clan, with their mind destruction capabilities, will be able to take out the Generals and leaders from a safe distance, and with the ability to project thoughts into one another, whatever information they gather they will be able to send it to each other and to Inoichi, who will be able to relay it further up the line towards either the directors of the battle or towards the combatants in the battle field. Again, remember this is just a precaution. We have no guarantee we will be attacked, but just in case, it is better to be safe than sorry" said the Hokage. "
"As for the two honourable council members," she turned to Koharu and Homura "I would send you into battle, but I am afraid they would break their hips, so instead, I would like you two to stay with Hiashi, Shikaku, and Shibi. You will advise them; however, and I stress this point," she said to the two, maliciously, "the final decision is theirs. If at any time they find that you are undermining their authority or are putting the lives of my Shinobi in danger unnecessarily, they will refuse your counsel."
"What do you mean, refuse our counsel?!" cried Koharu, enraged, "we are the Elders of Konoha. We should be the ones to make the decisions Tsunade-hime." "Silence, you old fools! You don't have the right to do anything but sit there and keep your mouths shut!" "You forget that neither of you are the Hokage; I am! You do not make the final decisions; I do! I am not subservient to you; you are to me! I don't have to accept your demands and orders; you have to accept mine!"
"You are both old and withered; you have not been on the battle field for over 50 years; you have forgotten the horrors of the battle field; you no longer go on missions, so you do not have an accurate view of the circumstances of battle." "Now I strongly suggest you keep your mouths shut, or I will have Hiashi here shut it for you. One more outburst like that and I shall have Ibiki here personally use you as his volunteers for his new techniques. What do you say, Ibiki? You think you can use two new Guinea pigs?" she asked Ibiki with a cruel smile on her lips.
"Absolutely, Milady. I think not only me. Anko would also love to introduce her snakes to the "Honourable Councillors Of Konoha." Ibiki said with a maniacal smile, the sort that makes you want to shiver in your boots, the kind of smile that was given to the doomed. Ibiki looked positively gleeful at the fun he could have with the two old seniors. "Would the honourable council members care to come with me now or after their next outburst?" Ibiki asked his Hokage.
"Why not ask them yourself Ibiki?" "Well, what do you say honourable elders?" he questioned with sarcasm in every syllable.
Koharu lost her cool at being addressed like a lowly commoner and made a very BIG mistake, "How dare you speak to us that way old hag of a slug! You forget who you are talking to! You will address us with respect or else!" "Koharu is right! How dare you threaten us with torture! You will regret this decision, you stupid old bitch" The room went deathly quiet at that outburst. No one in living memory had ever insulted the Hokage and lived. There were only two people in the world that ever dared call her anything else but the honourable Hokage or Milady Hokage.
Only two people dared call her anything else, Jiraiya and Naruto, the former being her long time best friend, who had long ago died in battle, and the latter being like a grandson to her and therefore called her "Tsunade-baa chan." The Anbu, who had blended in with the walls, were suddenly in front of the Hokage, protecting her with weapons drawn. Meanwhile, Sai and Sakura appeared at the two Elders sides with their Kunai drawn and pressed at the two senior Elders' throats just enough to draw blood. The two Elders sat still before the blades could graze deeper across their throats. "Or what? Was that a threat, Koharu? And as for respect, you forget that respect is earned not given. You seem to forget that it was my grandfather that founded this village and kept it alive and well for so many years before you two were the village elders or even Shinobi for that matter." "So do not dare speak to me in that manner, and then you insult me by calling me a slug. You two have truly forgotten your place. You forget that all active and former shinobi are mine to command."
She turned to the clan heads and spoke, "I trust you all heard Elders Homura and Koharu threaten me." Everyone answered in the affirmative, "Would you be willing to give written testimony about this?" Again, everyone answered yes.
"Very well then," she turned to the two elders in the room and said: "As Hokage, I hereby strip you of all rank and privileges as Advisers to the Hokage and council members on the charge of insubordination and threatening the Hokage." she turned to Ibiki and the Anbu and said: "Take them away from my sight. I want them confined to Anbu headquarters and locked up in the deepest, darkest cell there is, pending investigation." Ibiki gave the orders to his Anbu and made to leave with them while the two in question were objecting to their treatment.
Before the order could be carried out, however, Shikaku said: "Wait a minute. I object to this punishment." Tsunade turned to him with an expression of rage and curiosity on her face, "And why do you object to this punishment?" "Milady if I may just say something" he said rising from his seat, "What is it Nara?" she asked with curiosity in her voice, the anger barely restrained for she knew that if Shikaku had objected to this, he had a good reason.
"Milady, I do not deny the fact that these two have shown great disrespect towards you and have also threatened you, and you are well within your rights to strip them of their rank and privileges; however, according to the rules of the council that were established by the Nidai Hokage himself state that a council member may be stripped of rank and privileges for lack of respect and insubordination, however, at this time their only offense is insubordination, and this is not serious enough of a charge to sentence them to life in an Anbu prison, unless that rule is overturned by the current Hokage." the Nara said calmly. The two Elders breathed a sigh of relief. Tsunade looked over at the two and got annoyed and gave a signal to Crow, who flashed through a couple of hand signs and said: "Ninja art: Sealing Jutsu" a seal appeared over the throats of the two accused and their voices sealed.
The Hokage looked at the Nara with a killing intent so high, it even scared Ibiki; however, Shikaku just stood facing the Hokage with a bored expression on his face. Finally, she looked at the two elders, who had a look of contempt on their faces, and said: "Since I can't put you in an Anbu cell, I guess this will have to make do." She turned to the heads of clans and the Konoha 12 and said: "I hereby put this decision to a vote; all those who think that Homura Mikado and Koharu Utatane should be stripped of rank and privileges raise your hands." Everyone in the room, except the two accused, raised their hands with Tsume being the first. "All opposed raise their hands." the two accused raised their hands.
She looked upon the two old people with an evil grin on her face and said: "Sorry guys, it seems you're out-voted." Her voice turned official and said: "I, Tsunade Senju, 5th Hokage of Konoha, hereby strip you both of all privileges and rank afforded to you both as Elders of Konoha for the charge of insubordination and threatening the Hokage. Also, as further punishment I hereby forbid you from ever wearing the Leaf hitai-ate and living the life of a Ninja within Konoha. I also hereby confiscate the homes given to you as Konoha elders. Is that understood?"
After being released from the silence seal, Homura said "This is impossible! You can't do this! I am an elder of this village! I..." He couldn't say anything else because the seal had been activated once again. Koharu was a bit better "If we can't lead the life of a shinobi, how will we live, and what will we do?"
Tsunade answered her: "As a matter of courtesy, the truth shall only be known to the ones in this room and a few others. I will inform the rest of the village that you two have decided to retire from the life of a Shinobi and are also giving up your positions as council elders." She turned to the Anbu and said: "Crow, Pigeon, please escort these two out of here."
"But where will we live?" Koharu and Homura asked. "Oh, that won't be a problem. You will be guests at the Anbu headquarters answering some "questions." "B-but that's illegal!" said Homura, "Shikaku said it himself!"
"Actually, the law states that you can't be put in prison for insubordination and other such offenses, but there is no law against having the Anbu question and debrief you. In fact, it is quite the opposite. All council members, upon being discharged from their duties honourably or otherwise, are required by law to submit themselves for questioning until such time that the Hokage sees fit to reassign them or retire them," said Hiashi. The two former Elders were silent, not because they didn't have anything to say, but because the seal on their throats prevented them from doing so. "Now then, if you have any other questions I am sure Ibiki would be happy to answer them in his office." The Anbu turned to leave when Tsunade, within earshot of Koharu and Homura, told Ibiki: "No need to be gentle with them, and make sure to stop by my office later today for the list of questions." She then turned to the rest of the room and said: "Now, on to other matters…"
Later that night at the home of Rock Lee:
Rock Lee was in the kitchen making dinner for Sakura and him. It was 7:15 p.m., and Sakura would be finishing her shift at the hospital in 15 minutes and would be home soon. While at home, he usually wore a white t-shirt and green boxers. He never wore his ninja clothes at home. He was enjoying himself because, besides training with Guy-sensei and his team mates, he really enjoyed cooking. It always relaxed him somehow, and, seeing as today was extra special, he was pulling out all the stops. He made sure to make his cherry blossom a meal to remember.
He was so lost in his world that he failed to hear the door open and Sakura enter. She entered the house and was met by the sound of soft music and the smell of food cooking. "Honey, I'm home." she said. "In here, my Love!" Lee shouted from the kitchen. She went to the kitchen and saw Lee cooking dinner for them. "Lee honey?"
He turned to see his girl in front of him standing not in her usual clothes but in a nurse's uniform that looked like it were two sizes too tight. Looking at her in that uniform got his blood pumping all the way down south, causing a tent in his boxers.
He went over to Sakura and got a kiss on the lips and said: "My dear Sakura-chan, I must say you look very ravishing in that uniform." he whispered in her ear, "I must admit, sweetheart. I am very much tempted to forget about dinner and just have you instead." Hearing Lee's husky voice, she shivered in arousal and excitement. Those made her nipples stand erect. She involuntarily rubbed her hips against his. Feeling his large member against her made her feel very aroused.
He pulled her into his arms and kissed her lovingly on the lips then his tongue entered her mouth to taste her. She simply surrendered to his touch and wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back with as much passion as he gave her. He then started moving down towards her neck, leaving a trail of soft kisses while his hands found her ass and just squeezed them lovingly, making her moan in pleasure and ecstasy.
Slowly, they pulled apart, their arms still around each other and looked into each other's eyes, both of them seeing only love for each other. Sakura smiled mischievously and slowly got to her knees then proceeded to pull off his boxers and free the beast inside. "Sakura-chan!" Lee gasped as she held his rock hard penis in her hands. "N-no don't. If you- *gasp* do that now then I am afraid I won't be able to stop myself." he said.
She looked into his eyes, and saw love and lust fighting for control. His eyes, were pleading for a release, but his mind was trying to stop him. "It's ok, Lee. I know you are trying to be romantic and sensitive, but right now, all I want is to show you my love by sucking you. I need your cock in my mouth. I had a hard day at work, and I just want to relieve some stress."
"If that is the case then allow me to care to your needs as well," and with that said, he moved toward her, pulled off her nurse's skirt and her pink thong and began to kiss and lick her wet folds. Sakura was going crazy from pleasure and decided to something about it. She took his length inside her mouth and began to suck on it like a lollipop. At first, they pleasured each other slowly, but they soon gave in to their instincts. Suddenly, Sakura released Lee from her mouth and said to him: "Lee, please. I need you inside me! I can't take it anymore! I need that big dick of yours inside my wet and tight pussy! Please, I need you." She begged her lover.
"My dear Sakura chan, you don't need to show such an un-youthful face. I would love to fill you up. I too want to feel my cock squeezed by your vaginal walls, but let me get a condom first." He rose off of the floor to get one but was pulled back down roughly by Sakura, who was now growling like a bitch in heat. She growled and said: "No condom. I am safe, so quit stalling and get that monster of yours to plug up my hole!" Needless to say, Lee was only happy to oblige. He unbuttoned her shirt and removed her bra and started to suck her perky nipples, which proceeded to drive her even more crazy, ultimately resulting in a hard and loud orgasm, however Lee didn't stop there he bent her over the kitchen table and slowly spread open her legs and proceeded to fuck her senseless, her own passion and lust feeding his oh, Lee! Harder, faster don't stop until you drop Lee, lee laughed and said "be careful what you wish for my dear pink cherry blossom, saying this he proceeded to fulfil her wish.
3 hours later
Sakura had finally had enough she had lost count of how many times she cummed after the first hour, her pussy was sore and worn out from constant sexual gratification, after finishing Lee of with a blowjob, they each went to the bathroom and clean themselves up for dinner.
30 minutes later
Lee and Sakura were having a nice romantic dinner with some scented candles and soft music playing in the back ground while they simply wore two satin bathrobes. However, Lee seemed a bit nervous and anxious which Sakura quickly noticed. "What's wrong, Lee?" she asked her boyfriend. Lee didn't answer right away. In fact, he seemed to be avoiding her gaze. He had been acting strangely for almost a week now, and she couldn't understand why. Sakura suddenly got upset. "What's wrong, honey? Is everything ok?"
"Huh, nothing is wrong, dear. I am just thinking about something." He turned to his girl and said: "Sakura, you know I love you right? I love you more than anything else in the world." "I know that, Lee. I love you too. In fact it is because of you that I was able to move on after... you know.""No, I don't know Sakura. Please, tell me. Do you truly love me with all your heart, or do you still love Sasuke Uchiha even though he is dead?"
"What has gotten into you, Lee? I love you with all my heart. Yes, at one time I loved Sasuke, maybe I still do, but that was in the past. Why are you asking all these questions? Do you doubt me?" "No, Sakura-chan. It is just that I am curious. I want to ask you a question my love and please answer me honestly." "What are you talking about, Lee?" Sakura asked in a worried voice. "Why are you talking about Sasuke all of a sudden?" "Please just answer my question, Sakura, and please be truthful with me. If the war had ended differently, if Sasuke had returned to Konoha alive, would you have noticed me? I mean if he came back would you have noticed my love for you? Am I just a substitute for Sasuke Uchiha or do you truly love me for who I am?"
Sakura could see the tears in his eyes, and his facial expressions seemed like he was expecting the worst. "Lee why are you asking all of this now?" she asked. "Please just answer the question, Sakura. I need to know and please be truthful." Finally she just gave up and said: "Fine, alright. If the war had ended differently and Sasuke would have been alive yes, I would have still loved him, but no I would not have gone towards him again because I knew that in his heart, he could never love me."
"For your next question, would I have noticed you? I think yes, I would have because I would have realized that you actually loved me for who I was, and with you I would find a very good friend."
I think, though it would have been slow, I would have noticed you and come to love you as I do now. You don't realize what you did for me, Lee. It was because of you that I was able to keep on going with my life. It was you who taught me not to let grief and disappointment ruin my life."
"You were the one to teach me how to turn my weakness into my strength. I still remember the words you said to me that day: 'If you are weak become stronger. If you are grieving because of a lost friend, try to understand their pain and rise above yourself, so that you don't make the same mistake that they did.' Does that answer your question, Lee? I love you and I always will, now and forevermore."Lee had began crying because he was happy.
He knew that Sakura truly loved him, and with that truth known, he finally made a decision. He looked into Sakura's eyes, and said: "I have one more question for you."
"What is it?"
He got of his chair, dug into his pocket, knelt on the floor in front of her, and produced a small box with an engagement ring inside which he opened and said: "Sakura Haruno, will you marry me?" Sakura was so shocked she did something that utterly shocked Lee. She fainted with a blush on her cheeks and a smile on her lips. The last word Lee heard was: "yes,"
Lee being well... Lee got worried and started shaking Sakura and calling her name. "Sakura, Sakura" When she didn't answer, Lee picked her up, and using his super speed that he was known for, ran all the way to the Hokage mansion with Sakura in his arms, screaming at the top of his lungs for Tsunade, and, in the process, waking up every living soul from bed, including a very irritated Anko, who then proceeded to summon her snake and have it chase after Lee.
Oh what a funny sight it was indeed.
Rock Lee racing towards the Hokage mansion with Sakura in his arms while an 8 foot long viper chased after him looking to make him his next meal, behind the snake was the scary snake lady herself egging on the snake with the Anbu chasing behind her. Needless to say, when he reached his destination, he was met by some very surprised and angry Anbu guards, who refused to let him in. A split second later the Anbu squad guarding the door were knocked out thanks to Lee's Leaf Hurricane Kick.
When he finally reached inside her house, he was stopped in his tracks by a large pair of breasts and a very irritated Hokage, who wasn't happy to be woken from her slumber. Had Lee been paying attention, he would have realized that the Hokage was very close to blowing a head gasket, but Lee, being Lee, did not which resulted in him getting a slap to the face.
"Now Lee, calmly sit down and tell me what happened, and why you are creating such a ruckus at this hour of the night." Lee looked dazed for a minute then said: "Lady Hokage something happened to Sakura-chan!" The Hokage suddenly got alarmed and asked: "What happened?" She took Sakura out of his arms and gave her to Shizune to run a diagnostic jutsu.
"Well you see it happened like this..."
The two medical ninja looked at each other with a glance that just confirmed each other's opinions about the stupidity of men. She sent a sympathetic glance at the green beast and said: "Now let me get this straight, you asked her to marry you? She said yes, after which she promptly blushed red and fainted?"
"Yes, Milady. Do you know what is wrong with her?"
Before the Hokage could answer, Sakura suddenly jumped up from the bed and looked at Lee sitting beside her. She said: "Oh Lee, of course I will marry you, you stupid green beast." Then she enveloped him in a kiss so hot and sexy, it made her nipples hard and Lee, being the man he was, got turned on by the kiss and soon had a very big tent in his boxers, which he quickly attempted to remove.
Meanwhile Shizune and Tsunade were laughing their heads off not only at Lee's stupidity, but at the scene unfolding before them. The young couple were so engrossed in their own emotions that they didn't even realize where they were. That is until Shizune noticed the physical reactions the couple were having on one another which led to another round of high pitched laughter. When the clothes started flying, Tsunade laughed even harder. Shizune went to stop them while Tsunade fell down laughing. The couple were so intent on stripping one another that they didn't even realize that the beautiful raven haired medic was trying to stop them. Finally, having had enough, she used a small but powerful water jutsu on them to make them come to their senses.
Lee and Sakura looked up at the Hokage, who was laughing her head off. "Hey, why did you guys stop? It was a great show." said Tsunade, laughing. Sakura looked at her master and said in an embarrassed voice: "I'm sorry, shishou, for disturbing you and Shizune sempai. I also apologize on behalf of my stupid fiancé." Rock Lee looked up at the village leader with a sheepish grin on his face then said with a twinkle in his eye: "I am glad you enjoyed the show, Milady."
Tsunade looked at him for a minute then fell bent over and clutched her knees while she laughed her head off while Shizune looked on with a mixed expression between anger and laughter. Sakura was so embarrassed she punched her man through a wall causing a Lee shaped hole in the wall. This made Tsunade laugh even harder, but there was a trace of sadness on her face.
Shizune looked at her master with a look of sympathy on her face for she knew the reason for the woman's sadness. She went up to her master and said to her: "You miss Master Jiraiya, don't you, Milady?" Rock Lee, who had just recovered and caught the last sentence, looked on in horror and quickly got on his knees and bowed deeply to his Hokage and said: "I apologize, Milady. It is my fault that your painful memories re-appeared. I shall accept any and all punishment you wish to hand out to me."
The Hokage looked down at him and said: "No, Lee. There is no apology necessary. It isn't your fault. I just miss him that is all, and your smile brought back many happy memories for me. In fact I am proud to say that your smile reminds me of Jiraiya. Your steadfast loyalty to your friends and village is one of the few qualities you share with my old teammate."
Lee bowed deeply and was proud of the fact that she compared him to one of her teammates, one of the 3 great sannin no less. "Of course, Hokage–sama. I thank you for your kind words. By my word and by my deed I pledge my allegiance to you and this village." "I thank you for your loyalty, Lee, and I promise to always try and be worthy of the faith and loyalty you have shown me today. Now, enough of this Mushy stuff take your girl and get out of here and don't worry, I will tell the Anbu to forget what they saw here tonight, and once again congratulations to you both on your engagement."
As she saw the couple running down the street with such a happy expression on their face, she turned to Shizune and said: "You know something Shizune, the Will of Fire burns more strongly in this generation than it did in ours." "I agree, Tsunade sensei.
These young ninja will accomplish much in their lifetimes and shall raise Konoha to an even greater standard than we did. When I see these kids, I somehow know deep down in my heart that they are destined for greatness."
"I hope you are right Shizune. I have a feeling there are going to be some storm clouds ahead and it will be up to the youth to lead us out of it and into the sunshine."
Meanwhile, atop one of the many mountains in mount Myōbokuzan
A blonde haired young man sat atop the head of a giant toad looking up at the full moon and thinking of his beloved. "*Sigh* man, I wish you were here, Hinata. You have no idea how much I miss you, my love. Every night that I don't see you in front of my eyes,, every night I don't feel you in my arms makes me miss you even more," and just like that he lied down and fell asleep under the stars on the head of a toad and dreamt sweet dreams of his beloved Hinata. "Good night Chief Toad," he said as he fell asleep atop his head. "sweet dreams kid" the chief toad said gruffly as he laid down to sleep himself as he fell asleep he thought of Minato and Jiraiya , who were superb shinobi in their own right, and it was amazing to see how their son and apprentice had grown beyond imagination to become an even better shinobi then his predecessors.
At the Hyuuga estate in Konoha
a young Hyuuga branch house member was trying to sleep but unsuccessful in his endeavours to get sleep so he went outside in the Hyuuga garden and started meditating, that almost always got him to relax, so crossing his legs and closing his eyes, he soon started to meditate however before he could get a good rhythm going he heard some voices coming from the other side of the garden, he was about to get up and inquire about the voices but on second thought decided to just use his Byakugan to investigate.
about 150 meters away from him were the Hyuuga elders at first he thought they were just out for a midnight stroll and was about to deactivate his eyes, when he just caught one of the elders say the word "Demon Fox," his curiosity peaked, because he knew they were talking about Naruto and it angered him that after all this time people still thought of him as the demon fox instead of its jailer, it amazed him sometimes at the stupidity of people, using a trick he learned from his good friend from the Inuzuka clan he channelled some chakra to his ears in order to listen to what the elders were saying.
And what he heard shocked him,
"It is all going according to plan the Konoha elders have successfully gotten themselves arrested now they no longer have the Anbu following them," one elder said. "Yes, you are right my friend soon we shall be victorious, soon that Demon Fox brat will be no more, and our bloodline shall remain intact, can you imagine that demon's blood mixing with our noble blood and the mutations that might occur. No, we cannot let that happen, and when that Demon Fox is killed, it will be easy to kill that whore of a woman Tsunade, she has been a thorn in our side for too long" another elder said. "Then with her dead we shall be able to rise to the top, another elder said. We shall be able to influence the council more and make more bigger decisions, and then when the time comes we shall elect one of us to be Hokage. We shall let that old fool Homura and his fat whore of a teammate Koharu become Hokage and then when the time comes we shall strike at them as well and eliminate those two old fools."
"But what of Hiashi he will not approve of this plan" a third elder said,
"Don't worry my friend when the time comes Hiashi will be taken care of."
"In the past few years he has become very soft and gullible, even so far as to allowing his daughters to associate with filth such as that filthy dog Kiba from the Inuzuka clan and that monster Demon fox Naruto he spat out the name as if it were poison, and even thinking of removing the curse seal from the Branch house members and even allowing full access to our techniques to the branch family, what foolishness, these actions just prove he is no longer fit to lead the Hyuuga clan."
"Yes, I agree and when the time comes we shall marry Hinata and Hanabi to a Noble family in the earth village." "But, what of Neji he has grown very close to Hiashi and his daughters, what if he interferes with our plans." "Well he shall be dealt with. We shall simply activate his caged bird seal and kill him." "Yes,, my friends the day shall soon come when we shall rule this village." "Come now let us go inside it is getting cold."
The Hyuuga branch member was rooted to the spot; he couldn't believe the elders were willing to go to such lengths to gain power. He thought of his options and soon decided on the best course of action, yes, Neji decided it was time to take action, and he decided that the best course of action would be to inform the Hokage about this. Yes, that would be the best course of action to take, and with his decision made he slowly and carefully went to his room and tried to sleep for tomorrow would bring a new set of surprises indeed.
A/N: uh oh it seems that the Konoha elders and the Hyuuga council have hatched a nefarious plot to kill Naruto and the Hokage and gain control of Konoha, will their plan succeed, or will Neji be able to convince the Hokage, find out next time on Executive Orders. Read and Review People. Show Me some love.