The Japanese Ministry
Chapter 5
"So you three are the representatives from Japan."
"That would be correct Dumbledore-san." Sasuke answered.
Dumbledore's eyes inspected each of them as he examined them carefully. "I don't mean to be rude but I heard that three Shinobi were coming and well I assumed they would be older."
Sasuke gave a small smirk. "We may be young but we are fully qualified Shinobi Dumbledore-san. Also because this is a school with young children and such; our leaders though that the situation here might best be seen from children's eyes. Such a situation is beneficial to us and you because the older Shinobi tend to be more...violent."
Naruto smiled. "If you want the truth Dumbledore-san all the real negotiations will be going on at the Ministry. We're just here as an act of faith."
"And act of faith?" Dumbledore inquired.
Sakura spoke. "You seem like a fairly intelligent man so you should see that Japan is willing to entrust the care of three children to you. So it's more like an act of trust."
"Alright." Dumbledore said. "So, you'll basically be staying here to improve relationships until things are sorted out at the Ministry."
"That would be the basic idea." Said Naruto.
Then Sasuke spoke. "But Japan would like to see how things are run over here too. So if you would allow us to explore you beautiful castle and maybe watch a few class then that would be excellent."
Dumbledore nodded. "I see no problem with that. Now would you like to join us for the rest of the feast?"
Sakura smiled. "We would be delighted."
Dumbledore smiled for the first time since they had seen him. "Excellent. I'll have some house elves clear out and clean a room for you while we eat."
"No."
Fudge groaned. The answer wasn't exactly what he had been hoping for. In fact it hadn't even been close. Not even a compromise! What kind of ambassadors were these people?!
Shinobi.
Shinobi.
Shinobi.
He shook his head trying to clear it of the terrible word. These people were used to getting their way. It wasn't because they were important; but rather because anyone who defied them didn't live to tell the tale.
Fudge was shaken out of his musings as the one with silver hair spoke up. Fudge frowned 'Kakashi was his name…right?'
"Fudge-san you are too preoccupied with peace. War can actually be quite beneficial at certain times. Alliances are tedious and can easily be broken if the two allies don't have a reason to stick together."
Fudge eyed him warily. "What exactly are you suggesting?"
The woman with red eyes Kuren-something-or-other spoke up. "Resources are an excellent tie between two nations Fudge-san. If you have something we want then we can trade and that will keep the alliance strong."
Trade…well that was a nonviolent solution that Fudge didn't really expect to hear. "What exactly do you want to trade?"
The other man crushed his cigarette in his hand and spoke up. "We manufacture many goods that you might be interested in Fudge-san." He grabbed the folder that Kakashi was holding and shuffled through a few papers; then handed one to Fudge.
Fudge scanned it quickly. "Well what exactly do you want?"
He wondered what England could possible offer these people. Weapons probably. Maybe some type of illegal research? Slaves?! His thoughts grew so wild that when they other woman spoke he almost screamed 'NO!'.
"Tea."
Fudge almost fell flat on his face.
"T-tea?"
"Yep. I hear you make excellent tea."
Fudge opened his mouth slightly with disbelief.
That settled it. These people were officially -in his book- (and many others) insane.
"Did you see the look on his face?!!"
Anko was barreled over in laughter. Kurenai wouldn't have been surprised if she started crying anytime soon.
"Really Anko. Tea? What exactly were you thinking?"
"I was thinking about what our ambassador said Kurenai. He obviously thought the tea was good and when tea is good then the dango is often better."
Anko paused and after listening to her own words she laughed harder than ever.
Asuma smiled at Kurenai with a look that said 'Deep breaths sweetheart.'
She glared and his smile grew bigger.
"Well I think it was a good idea." Kakashi said.
Anko stopped laughing. "Really?"
"No."
"They WHY did you say that?"
"Well it got you to shut up, right?"
She frowned then abruptly smiled and giggled.
The other three looked at her strangely.
"What?"
"…"
"WHAT?!"
While Kakashi and Anko fought like children Asuma looked around the room they had been given. At the moment they were in the guy's room. In his opinion it was odd. The beds were odd. The carpets were odd. Heck everything looked odd.
The group had already checked the room for cameras and spells that were used for spying. Asuma wondered why these people were so trusting.
Kurenai was having much the same thoughts as Asuma. Although her thoughts hovered on Asuma and how much better he smelled with his stupid smoke.
Then of course he reached for his pocket and pulled out a cigarette.
She was at his side in two seconds flat. She snatched cigarette and then after looking hatefully at the offending smoke she walked over to the bathroom and threw it down the drain of the bathtub.
Asuma watched her mournfully.
That couldn't be good for the plumbing.
Harry stared up at the staff table where had graciously offered three seats up to the three foreigners. The table seemed longer too.
'Must be magic.'
The three seemed his age and yet all of the staff was looking at them with respect and the students with curiosity.
'They certainly were an odd bunch.' He decided.
The three carried themselves with the grace of cats and Harry wondered if Ron hadn't been far off about the girl being a veela. The boys were also good looking he mused. Maybe they were all veela or something.
Harry felt something he hadn't in a while. Pure curiosity. They didn't seem the type to be associating with Voldemort. Although…one could never tell.
The blond seemed cheerful and he looked like a nice sort of guy. He chattered happily with the other two in a different language. He seemed like the type Harry would get along with…like Ron.
The other boy held the air of an aristocrat. Had he not been talking civilly with the blond then Harry might have pegged him as a Malfoy, despite the black hair. But he didn't seem so bad upon further examination.
The pink haired girl was looking around the room curiously and her eyes met Harry's. She grinned and winked at him. Then she whipped her head around and started up a conversation with the raven haired boy.
Harry sat there stunned.
"Earth to Harry. Hey mate, you alive."
"Who are they?!"
AN: Sorry I haven't updated earlier. I wrote half of this just now. I'm lacking inspiration. Reviews always help. They make me feel like writing.
So…if you don't review I'll have Sakura seduce Harry and Ron at the same time; Sasuke kill Dumbledore and become the harshest Hogwarts Headmaster; and Naruto will be Snape's best friend and fall madly in love with Luna.
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