Narrator POV
As everybody stared in shock of what had just happened, Natsumi ran as fast as she could whilst Kushina and Mito were still in shock. The Hyuga could not handle it anymore as all the anger she held at the world finally burst, her anger at her parents, her clan, her former village and the fate her husband had now fallen to, she screamed and screamed and cried, shrieking at points. She clutched at her beloved's body, oh, how she wished he would wake up and say that the joke was on her, or laugh at her or tease her, how unfortunate it was to be widowed at such a young age, she wept and wept as everybody finally came to understand, Kushina ran and fell beside her son and daughter-in-law, Mito finally understand stood and wept beside Natsumi, blocked by Kushina from her brother and Minato wept silently from the side-lines as a memory popped into his head.
Minato POV, Flashback,
"So Minato, you managed Sage Mode. Well, you were a genius, after all." Jiraiya said with a grin.
"What do you mean, were?" I asked, a tick mark present.
"What do you think I mean?" Jiraiya replied with a smirk.
"Why don't you fight me, show me all you have been up to?" Sensei asked.
"Well that fight gonna have to wait, the sage is waiting for ya." Pa said.
"What for ? " Jiraiya-sensei responded.
"Why ya asking me, ask him ya-self?" Pa replied with a tick mark of his own.
As Sensei and I were walking over to the Hermit Cave [*1], we talked about all that we had missed. Though, of course, Pervy Sage's was always about, as his name suggests, pervy stuff. Not that interested me. As we finally reached there, the Toad Sage Mode looked to be exhausted, as he was after receiving a future-peek, as he liked to call it. "I am very exhausted so I will say this very quickly, a prophecy was made for the Yondaime Senkage of Uzushio, spread to all who live there, when the yondaime shall come and take his place, remember this:
When the sun darkens,
and the mood harkens,
the Sage's Shadow burns,
the seas of Uzushio churns,
the green mist descends,
the cursed one advice, she lends,
like the phoenix through fire, reborn,
like the dragon, his enemies, torn,
to peace, the world he shall lead,
but to stay or not, is to his breed,
only one can forcefully awaken,
the tri-blooded woman and the one, forsaken,
read the lines, of that which told,
to bring you, the man, the beloved title he may hold.
Also remember that the middle part speaks of the future. In the moment, you shall know what to do."
Present,
Remembering the chant that the sage told him, he took it up,
"Kuchiyose Heiwa
Kuchiyose Heiwa
Kuchiyose Heiwa
Heiwa Matsu
Mezameru
Mezameru
Mezameru."
As the elders looked up, looking down before in respect of the late Senkage, no, not late, he is going to make it through. The elders joined in, as the chant got louder until Uzushio finally remembered it's orders from before, as the Uzumaki and the other clans joined in, the sea of vibrant red, crimson, reddish-brown, blue and ice blue started to glow brighter until a burst of green lit up in the sky, an explosion of beautiful, vibrant green was seen, the stunning blue of Uzushio's seas started abnormally churning and became too treacherous to pass, the green aurora that had lit up the sky now descended giving Uzushio a mysterious look as the green mist and the chanters hair started to glow, Uzushio grew an ethereal look. Minato moved forward and told Mito and Natsumi to place their hands on Madara and release their chakra as soothingly as possible whilst calling out his name, bewildered as they might be, they obeyed. As the last line was read and Mito and Natsumi's tears dropped onto Madara's face,
"Awaken Senkage,
for your beloved and those who await,
Mezameru."
Natsumi POV
A crimson inferno burst into existence from where Madara was lying, as those who lay near him ran back, the inferno took upon shades of green, the colour of nature, blue, the colour of the sky, orange, the colour of warmth, violet, the colour of the night sky on the sea and silver, the colour of the moon, were all mixed into the inferno until it grew nearly 10 times in height and could be seen even from Kiri though no one but one lone figure had paid it any attention, then as the fire shrank until it sputtered out and left nothing, not ashes, nothing. As a gigantic hole made itself known in Natsumi's heart, she fell to her knees and sobbed over her friend, boyfriend, husband, love and soulmate. As everyone swarmed around her, she did not pay it any attention, she was in her own world, she remembered upon his memories fondly, as she started to question what she did in her past life to deserve this, a warm hug enveloped her, a hug so familiar, so loving, full of love only Madara could give her, she opened her eyes, fighting at who held her captive but not finding enough strength to make it hurt until the intruder released his hold and looked her in the eyes, Madara Uzumaki-Uchiha was alive, before he could disappear into ash or turn into some kind of apparition, she smashed her lips against hers and released all her feelings, she let her tears flow. He kissed back just as enthusiastically. As they broke apart, she hugged him with herself at peace. As she let go, Mito quickly took her place, she hugged him so hard, only chakra kept his limbs from breaking, as she let go, a sharp slap resounded around the arena, now a ceremonial stage. "How dare you leave me like that, you idiot? You said we stick together forever, nothing comes between us, not even death, but you just HAD to go and die, didn't you? Don't give me some lame excuse. You promised me, you swore you would always be by my side. You broke that promise." she said tears also flowing down her face. He hugged her fiercely, "I am so sorry, I broke that promise, I was an idiot, I hope you can forgive me, Mito-imouto-san." Madara said, immensely guilty for all the trouble he caused.
Madara POV.
As he helped his family up, already spoken with his mother and came with an agreement with his father to speak later, he recomposed himself. He summoned his staff, "Put the seal on me again!" I ordered. As one of the elders walked forward and placed a paper in the middle of his shoulder, immediately his jinchuriki seal was moved from his stomach on to his shoulder forming a thick black circle where his seal was placed, thick lines forming, unconnected to each other in seemingly random formations until it reached his hand where at his palm the sun symbol was, it glowed before the seal fell but the markings stayed. My hair glowed before it turned back to it's usual black with red and ,surprisingly, green highlights and tips, his body automatically morphed into the otsutsuki robes but they started turning green and the usually black magatma turned gold and green boots. He stood before them as all of Uzushio kneeled before the new Senkage, not needing anymore to prove his worth. I stood before anyone, as Minato and the others kneeled, only the fact that Madara survived in their minds.
The Next Week,
After familiarising myself with everything I continued on with my plans, "Kaito, summon Mei Terumi and the Elite." I sat down in my chair. As Kaito appeared with Mei and the others appeared in very unique shunshins. "Mei Terumi, I have a mission for you, I know you are a very esteemed member of the Yonbi Force but you are need for bigger matters, you have been chosen to become the new Mizukage, as Yagura will make you his successor, I want you to prepare for it, by the end of this week, know their customs and traditions." I ordered.
"Yes, Yondaime, sir."
"Dismissed."
"I need you to start spying on the other villages, you cannot be seen, word should not arise about some mysterious phantom watching over, nothing, as if you don't exist, understand?" I said.
"Yes sir." they replied.
The Next Week.
I used my Kamui to appear in Yagura's office. "Yagura, do not attack, but do not bring anybody, I mean no harm." I said with a smile. He raised his staff, as Yagura turned within himself,
"Isobu, should I trust him?"
"I think you should."
"I sense Kurama as well as... *gasp* father?"
"Did you just say father, you know what, later."
He lowered his staff as I raised my fist, as he understood, he bumped his fist with mine and immediately we were in the JJM (Joint Jinchuriki Mindscape, where they basically meet when they bump fists) as Yagura looked to me, he gasped, I stood upon Kurama but Shukaku, Matatabi and Gyuki, "What are these Biju doing here?" he asked.
"I am their jinchuriki also[*2]."
"That can't be."
"Yagura it is, but to cut the chase down, I am a jinchuriki like you, I have befriended the Ichibi, Nibi and Hachibi containers, I understand their pain, I have created a clan for us Jinchuriki, would you like to join?" I asked.
"I can be apart of a clan and family, but like everyone I will be judged."
"No you won't, every jinchuriki who joined were all ecstatic and had never been more happy."
"Then in that case what is the catch?"
"You must swear secrecy."
"I am a man of my word and as such I do not give it that easily."
"In order for me to tell you, you must swear secrecy."
"Fine, I swear upon my word."
"I am a Kage-"
"What you? Of which village? Aren't you a little to young?"
"Yes, me, Uzushio, I am 4 years younger than you, not that much difference."
"Uzushio?"
"Let me explain, Uzushio was destroyed by your village-"
"Sorry for that, I would not have condoned that."
"I am aware, otherwise a pool of red would stain the mahogany of your desk, now as I was saying, Uzushio was destroyed and we ran off and rrebuilt in a deserted island but it has been expanded and is completely hidden, I am their Senkage. I offer you a chance of being part of Uzushio, you may refuse, if you wish, you can join Uzushio, live a peaceful life, I will have my own take this mantle but they will lead this country to prosperity as they originate from here but they will undoubtedly be an Uzushio resident, through and through. She is also a formidable warrior."
"I accept."
"Sign the documents when we leave, also I need a bit of Isobu."
"As long as he agrees."
"I agree, though I must ask, why is our fathers chakra within you."
"I am his reincarnation."
"I understand, you are he, who he spoke of."
"Why do you hold no hatred for me, like any biju would?"
"Because you had the heart to ask that question and of course, my fathers chakra is in you."
"I understand."
"I shall leave half your power with Yagura." I said as I left the JJM.
As Yagura signed the documents, I placed the extraction seal and a numbing seal to numbify the pain, so it feel like a pinch. As half went into the seal, I put it in my kamui and thanked him, by tomorrow, your room will be ready and the new Mizukage shall step forward.
_A/N_
[*1] That is what I call the place the Toad Sage is in constantly.
[*2] Madara already absorbed that.
Hope you enjoyed, see ya on the flip side.
D11 Out.
