Title: Eeny Meeny Miney Mo
Author: Crimson Rosary
Beta: N/A
Summary: After the Fourth Shinobi War, Tsunade meets a trio who would initiate a change in Konohagakure. Beauty, smarts, etiquette, and attitude makes up FemHarry!
Pairing: Haven't picked it out yet, but I have someone in mind!
Rating: T …. for now
A/N: I was thinking FemHarry! (: But I need some help with pairings~ suggestions anyone?
Chapter 2
~ An Abrupt Meeting ~
Ten minutes later saw Tsunade sitting at the head of the Council table, waiting for the required shinobi to be in attendance. Two minutes passed and everyone had arrived. When Kakashi had jumped through the window behind her, she proceeded.
"I have an announcement to make."
"About what, Tsunade-sama?" Mitokado Homura asked. The elderly man had grey spikey hair with a gray beard, frown marks etched onto his face, enhanced by his spectacles and a frown. By his side, Utatane Koharu, an elderly woman with hair pulled back into a twin bun locked by a traditional Japanese hairpin with two pearls, was looking at the young Hokage with an expressionless face.
Nara Shikaku, the Jonin Commander of Konohagakure, was sitting upright rapt with attention; even his son, Nara Shikamaru, was awake and focused.
"In two days' time, we will be housing a gaijin [1] in our village."
"Whatever is the reason, Hokage-sama?" Sarutobi Kurenai asked. The Genjutsu Mistress was carrying a sleeping Sarutobi Mirai in her arms, softly patting her daughter to keep her from waking up.
"And what is her name?" Might Gai asked.
"Her name is Kuro Midori. She will be marrying into one of the Shinobi Clans, and she has asked to be married into the main family."
As expected, the teenagers of the teams were the most responsive towards the news. Gai was surprisingly quiet about all this – though Tsunade knew that the Taijutsu specialist was at his most serious when dealing with missions and other important work; the Hokage thought that this sort of news fell underneath those categories.
"Main family?! That means either the Uchiha Clan, Nara Clan, Akimichi Clan, Hatake Clan, Uzumaki Clan or the Inuzuka Clan!" Ino shouted.
"Yes, those clans are the only ones available."
"But why did Kuro-san state she wished to be married into a main family?" Hinata asked tentatively. The Hyuga heiress hoped that the new village inhabitant would no take away her chances with Naruto.
"Though the reason is not explicitly stated," Tsunade answered, "It is possible because she, the place where she came from, is the most important person."
"Like you Baa-chan?" Naruto asked.
Tsunade breathed through her nose. "Stop calling me that, brat!"
"I don't understand what she'll gain should she enter our village. And why specifically did she wish to join our village?" Neji asked.
"That is unclear, however, her legal associates has expressed their… concern with finding a suitable husband for Midori-san."
"You mean, they wish for Midori-san herself to pick out her own husband." Shikaku translated. "How troublesome."
"Yes it is," Tsunade agreed, "but if we're to accept her gifts and dowry to the clan she's marrying into, we have to give her that opportunity."
"We should at least hint to which shinobi clan she should marry into." Koharu said, her frown etched permanently to her face.
"It says here in the conditions," Tsunade said pointing at it, "that we are unable to inhibit her decision unless we wish for something to happen."
"Are they threatening us?!" Koharu scowled, her fists clenched tight.
"We shall allow her to choose the suitable candidate of her own choice and deliberation. Discretion is advised if we are dealing with someone who is not only politically powerful, but also wealthy and skilled. Is she not all of these things?" Homura asked.
"She is – which means she is able to defend any future children, her family and the village."
"It is a win-win situation for all of us then." Homura concluded. "We allow for her entry into Konohagakure and we get the funds to rebuild the village as well as her skills and knowledge from her world. She gets to marry into a strong shinobi clan, and gets to stay here."
"It seems too simple to be a win-win situation." Koharu mumbled, the female elder frowning in distaste. "What skills does this gaijin have?"
Tsunade looked at the list. "Basically anything you can think of – from knowledge of medicinal herbs and medicine to offensive and defensive skills, as well as protection wards."
"Protection wards?" Homura asked, running his hand through his beard.
"Yes. Apparently with these 'protection wards', she will be able to monitor enemies that cross over certain territory as well as use these wards to prevent them from escaping or even using it to kill them."
Homura's frown lessened to a thoughtful expression, wondering how Konohagakure would be able to use the wards to protect itself against other villages – even if they had an alliance amongst them.
"We also have another candidate for Midori's hand in marriage." Tsunade confessed. Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, the Village Elders, stiffened at her statement.
"Who else is part of the main shinobi families, Tsunade-sama? Everyone is here." questioned Sakura.
"Weasel." The Hokage called out. At the corner of her eye, Tsunade saw Sasuke and Kakashi freeze.
Once the Anbu member appeared, Sasuke was up and out of his seat, Sword of Kusanagi in his hand. He thrusted the weapon towards shinobi, but the Anbu member jumped out of the way before dashing forwards and striking at Sasuke's wrist. Dropping the sword, the last Uchiha's eyes glowed red – showing the Sharingan with three tomoe. "I can take you down without having to use –"
"Stop." Tsunade ordered, appearing between the two shinobi. Sasuke's Sharingan spun wildly in its socket.
"Who is he?!" He demanded. "What is he doing with Itachi's mask?"
Tsunade sighed before turning to her Anbu member.
"Remove your mask."
The Weasel-masked Anbu placed a hand on the mask and took it off. The Council gasped collectively.
"I-Itachi?" Sasuke's eyes were wide with shock.
"Hello Otouto." greeted Itachi. He hung the Weasel mask by his belt before picking up Sasuke's sword, returning it to his shell-shocked younger brother and standing at attention – ignoring the flabbergasted expression on the faces of the people in the room.
"Hokage-sama, how –"
"It was an SSS rank secret. The only ones that knew were Itachi-kun and I. Punishment for breaking the secret is immediately death – but since he's revealed himself. I suppose we can tell you what happened."
The room was quiet, still unable to comprehend how someone whom had died was now alive.
"I saw him die." Sasuke gritted his teeth. "How can he be alive?! He died right in front of me!"
"That was a clone. I was a spy within the Akatsuki. I infiltrated the group on Sandaime's orders after Danzo tricked me into killing our clan. Lady Hokage had sent scrolls during our annual meetings so I could reveal the organization's secrets and information." revealed Itachi. "In one of these scrolls, there was a jutsu that required the use of my blood. The jutsu was called Inton: Chi Kurōn. [2] Yin Release techniques are based on the energy that governs imagination and can be used to create from out of nothingness. [3] Because it is an SS rank technique, it took a long time for the preparations to be of use. In order to create a clone that could bleed, fight, eat, drink or sleep like a person would, I was to store up my chakra in the seal written in the scroll." He took out an old scroll, the sides looking all worn and beaten up. "It took me two years to store up enough chakra that would allow my clone to last for three months. And it took me a year to store up enough blood in the scroll to perfect the clone's organ system. At the moment of our battle, I unleashed the clone and used a substitution jutsu. I watched from afar as you killed the clone and I watched as it died."
Itachi tossed the scroll over to Sasuke, showing him the evidence within. "I had overpowered the capacity to store the chakra and my blood. It can be used once more before I would renew the chakra and blood storage. Other than that, I hope you can forgive me."
Sasuke looked at the scroll before opening it. He traced the seal, watching as it glowed slightly with the chakra simmering underneath his fingers. In the middle of the seal was the kanji, "Clone" and Sasuke knew Itachi was telling the truth. The younger of the Uchiha brothers could feel his older brother's chakra, he recognized it from having fought him, and from the looks of it, Sasuke saw the bloodied markings at the edges, dried and crusted over.
"I accept the revelation, but it doesn't mean that I'll forgive you that easily." Sasuke announced, throwing the scroll back to Itachi. He saw his brother nod his head before he went to sit down in his seat. But deep down, Sasuke was relieved that he hadn't actually killed his brother – when the news and secrets had all been revealed, Sasuke had been torn apart inside, finally knowing that it wasn't Itachi's fault for slaughtering their clan. Now hopefully, Sasuke wished to retain the relationship they once had; he looked at Itachi from the corner of his eye, realizing that his older brother wanted the same thing as he.
"What do you mean you're letting the Uchiha Clan marry the gaijin?" The two village elders were furious.
"They'll just recruit their children in their little army to take over the village!" Koharu shouted.
"They won't." Tsunade spoke, her voice cold and icy. "They are as loyal to our village as any other of our shinobi. It is Orochimaru's fault that Sasuke has strayed from the path, but Sasuke has helped to bring Madara down. We should not judge the Uchiha Clan for their past mistakes. It is time to look to the future and what we can do to stabilize the village."
"Tsunade – "
"That is enough!" The Hokage cut in, glaring at Homura. "This matter is settled. Itachi will be one of the candidates to be betrothed to Kuro Midori – unless you wish for her dowry to be kept from us." It was a low blow, using the foreigner's wealth like that – even when they hadn't received it – but it was the only way that Tsunade would be able to keep both Homura and Koharu out of the Uchiha affairs.
"When will she be arriving?" Inoichi asked, breaking the silence.
"Tomorrow."
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[1] Gaijin = foreigner
[2] Inton: Chi Kurōn = Yin Release: Blood Clone
[3] Yin Release definition – found on the wiki
A/N: Wow guys! I've gone through all the reviews, reading your suggestions and I have to say I'm impressed. I see where you guys are going (mostly the younger generation) but also you've added Kakashi in the mix! :D I'm getting a lot of Naruto, Sasuke, Itachi and Kakashi votes, and I feel like I should've done a poll to make it easier for me to count up all your votes! I was going to add both the older and younger generation in the poll – so I thought I'd get started on that! And – I did! Please vote even if you have put up your suggestions in the reviews! I've added Nara Shikaku because I've read two other stories (I'm sorry I forgot which ones ): ) and I thoroughly enjoyed them! Just putting it out there – don't hate me – but if Midori doesn't end up with Kakashi, I'll pair Kakashi with Iruka, because I love – AND I MEAN LOVE – those two together. Just so cute! And I'll probably reveal the husband in Chapter 4? (: Chapter 3's going to be all Harry Potter, ahem, I mean Kuro Midori! Anyway, the poll is up on my profile page for those of you who wish to vote. I'll catch you guys later, and I'll update as soon as I can. Thank you!
