Chapter 7
Minato was truly puzzled by the whole situation. How is that Tenzen has both Seishin and Chi kekkei genkai? Furthermore, he already knew about the Seishin massacre. A group of highly trained missing-nin got the drop on them, and they have time to prepare their kekkei genkai. From what he understood, it took a considerable amount of time for them to ready their gift.
"Jiraiya-sama was there Hokage-sama. I've already heard the tale." The confused Minato said. But, he felt that there might be more to it. The Hokage should have known Jiraiya would tell him all about it, especially considering he was training Tenzen now.
"Yes, Jiraiya had told you that missing-nin attacked the Seishin and wiped them out before they could activate their kekkei genkai." The Professor paused taking another inhale of tobacco. "But, what he did not tell you is that the Seishin still managed to kill most of the missing-nin, and would have won."
These facts shocked and confused Minato. If the Seishin won then why weren't they around anymore. The missing-nin must have had an ace up their sleeve.
"But Hoka…" the Sandaime cut of the blonde shinobi.
"Please allow me to finish. As I was saying the missing-nin were on the losing end of the battle. So, they decided to attempt a kidnapping instead, and who they went for was the son of the clan leader, namely Tenzen." The wise Hokage said.
Minato had figured this had something major to do with Tenzen. Being of two clans with kekkei genkai he is a big prize for any missing-nin or hidden village. But, he was a little surprised that he was the clan leaders son. He now sort of wish he had asked Tenzen about this, he didn't like going behind his back all of a sudden. Sure it might be tough for him to talk about, but he would rather here this from him.
"Upon attacking the boys house something went wrong, and unfortunately that is were Tenzen's story ended. For a boy as young as him it's quite surprising he remembered as much as he did. But, upon analysis of both the missing-nin and Seishin, we discovered something troubling." Hiruzen paused once more to take a deep breath of his pipe. "They found that there was no evidence as to why they were dead. There are no injuries to the body or the mind. The simply fell dead."
Minato wondered how this possible. If it had just been no bodily harm he would have considered a Yamanaka, but nothing to the mind either. Even the Yamanaka leave a scar when they destroy a mind and to do it on such a scale would take incredible time and chakra, if even possible.
"You assume Tenzen had something to do with it." Minato finally said after seeing no other reason.
"Yes, and as I'm sure you've noticed, his chakra is very difficult to read and he has not shown any signs of either the Seishin or Chi kekkei genkai." The Hokage said just as confused on the matter as Minato is.
"Hokage-sama, I have seen little upon both clans kekkei genkai. Can you tell me what you know on them?" Minato said trying to get his baring on the whole picture.
"I know little about the true nature of their powers, but I know what they can do with them. Seishin have the power to feel and even see the natural chakra around them. I can assume Jiraiya has explained to you about nature chakra, yes?" the Professor said Minato gave him a slight nod of understanding.
"Good, well they can actually manipulate nature chakra outside of their body. But, it does take time for them perform their justu, because of this they adopted to passing down the fox contract." Sarutobi explained. "And the Chi clan uses Blood style. This requires them to draw blood and putting chakra into it to use as a weapon of sorts."
"So, Tenzen has both of these kekkei genkai?" Minato asked still a little fuzzy on what the Hokage was saying.
"So far the boy has shown no signs of his kekkei genkai's, so we can't be certain. But, I assume as he grows his powers will make themselves known." Hiruzen said not understanding much about the boy's situation either. Minato brought his hand up to his chin in a thinking manner. Both of the men simply stood there wondering how to solve this mystery.
"Perhaps it would be a good idea to take Tenzen to Seishingakure. Maybe the Seishin left behind scroll detailing their kekkei genkai, and maybe even find the Fox contract." Minato said. He couldn't see any other way to solve this dilemma.
"Perhaps, but the boy is still young being there could be very difficult for him, and the trip itself could be dangerous if there are still those out there determined to discover the Seishin secrets." The Hokage said.
It's true that some were gunning to get their hands on both Seishin secrets and Tenzen himself. The safest place for him is inside the village, and out of the enemies reach. But, if they were going to discover the nature of the boy's power and find out what happened to the Seishin and those who attacked them.
"What about the Chi? I had thought that they disappeared long ago. How is it that Tenzen has there blood?" the blonde shinobi wondered. Rumors had that the Chi have all been dead for quite some time, because of the nature of their kekkei genkai.
"The Chi weren't extinct until the Seishin massacre. They were very few, much like Uzumaki are today. Tenzen's mother was perhaps the last of the clan, but we can't be certain." The Sandaime answered Minato's question then took a long drag from his pipe.
"But what of their knowledge surely it isn't gone." The blue-eyed man said.
"I would assume it is in Seishingakure. If not then your guess is as good as any." Sarutobi stated. "But, it is said his mother did not manifest the Chi kekkei genkai."
"So, it seems we have no choice. Once Tenzen is old enough I will go with him to Seishingakure, and hopfully discover the nature of his power and how to use it." Minato said finding no other option to their predicament.
"Very well. But, not until the boy is officially a ninja of Konoha and can defend himself to a degree." The Professor said as an order.
"Agreed." Was all Minato said, he couldn't argue with the Hokage's decision. The boy need to defend himself, because those who attacked his clan may come for him.
"Then if you have no more questions, you are dismissed." The Sandaime said. Minato simply gave him a small bow and then exited the room.
End Flashback
Minato still laid on Kushina's bed, staring up at the ceiling. Once he becomes a ninja we can finally discover his power and he can face his demons. But, until then he had to keep training him. He had to make the boy strong, so that Tenzen could keep his nindo and protect those who mean the most to him.
"Hey Minato-kun, I didn't here you come in." Kushina said walking out of the bathroom with a towel rapped around her body. Seeing his girlfriend brought a smile to the man's face. He was pretty lucky to have someone so beautiful.
"I just got here thought I'd just wait for you here." Minato said. "Oh, and by the way we have a mission."
"And where are we going this time?" Kushina said, surprised she had not heard of this news sooner. But, she couldn't complain about going on a mission with Minato-kun, he always made her feel safe.
"Seishingakure."
End Chapter 7
Wow another cliffhanger, it's like I'm trying to get you to read more or something. Stuffs getting pretty good right? What was it that killed all of the Seishin? Just who were these missing-nin? All will be revealed soon. Please review and let me know what your thinking. Oh, and just for those of you that don't know Japanese (me) Seishin means spirit and Chi means Blood. Cleaver right.