CHAPTER RATING: T

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Episode 10: Emissary, Part VI: Eye of the Storm

"What sacrifices are you willing to make for your country?" She asked him. The Mizukage moved closer to Naruto. In a confused state he stood speechless, unable to find a suiting reply to her question. He slowly dragged himself back with his hands.

"W-What do you mean?" he stuttered while inching backwards. She smiled slyly while looking into his eyes.

"All you have to do is spend a night with me. Once you do that, your country, your village will be rebuilt. And it will be even more glorious than it already was." She replied with a wink.

His thoughts raced at the consequences of the actions that he could possibly take. She began to move closer, hovering over him with every movement. He slowly backed away as she moved closer.

"No, I-I can't, if I did, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself…I can't do this, I can't hurt her, and I can't do this…not even for Konoha." He brought his hand up and pushed her back.

"It doesn't seem that way…" She replied loosely.

He returned her accusation with a confused look, until he diverted his eyes and realized where he had was. Swiftly he jumped back further in surprise and shock. His elbos buckled and he fell flat onto his back.

"All you have to do is spend a night with me." She repeated while holding him down and moving closer.

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"She asked us to leave…What do you think she's doing?" Chōjūrō asked Ao, they stood just outside of the room, tasked with guarding it, to ensure that no one entered the room to interrupt the "negotiations" between the two countries. Ao slightly flinched at Chōjūrō's question.

"I don't care what she's doing, stop being so nosy, it's none of our business." He gave Chōjūrō a look of disdain, as if the young man was so ignorant because he had asked such a stupid question. "You know that this is none of our business what goes on behind these doors. So, keep your curiosities to yourself."

Chōjūrō's diverted his eyes towards the ground at the scolding. He looked confused and frustrated.

"But what if something bad is happening, shouldn't we be there to keep her safe? We are her personal guards." He nudged Ao on with the truth.

"You…your just so damn nosy, aren't you?" He shrugged. Chōjūrō gave a small smile of confusion and innocence. "Fine, I'll take a look." He turned towards the door and used his Byakugan to peer through the walls.

Chōjūrō saw his eyes widen and his mouth drop open.

"What's wrong?" he asked Ao with desperation and worry.

Ao did not answer, instead, he took hold of the door knob and pushed his weight up against it, busting it open.

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Hinata began to shift in her sleep as Kakashi watched over her. He smiled to her as she opened her eyes.

"Kakashi-sensei?" Hinata began, as she turned towards the other bed, she noticed that Naruto was missing. "Where did Naruto-"

"He's in an important meeting with the Mizukage, but he's fine. There's no need to worry about him. He knows how to take care of himself." He slightly bent over nearer to her. "There's something that you should know."

"What's that?" she asked.

"When Naruto woke up, I told him about how you were by his side this entire time. When I told him that, he smiled a genuine smile."

The new brought the same smile to Hinata's face. The news was interrupted by the sound of a loud bash that startled both of them.

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I will now be referring to the Mizukage by her actual name: Mei Terumī, because it's very awkward constantly typing in a title and not her actual name.

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Naruto's heart nearly jumped out of his chest when he heard the door break down. Mei's lips were only a few inches from his when they heard the door crack open. Her eyes flared with flames as she saw her two bodyguards stumble into the room.

"Oh, Thank you! Help me!" Naruto cried as he saw them.

"Mizukage-sama! What is this?" Ao shouted as Chōjūrō's eyes widened in shock. He could see the fire rising in her eyes.

"Who the hell told you to come in here?!" She shouted. Ao and Chōjūrō quickly flinched at her outburst. "I TOLD you to stay on guard…and don't let ANYONE enter!"

"W-We were just worried that something was happening, we just wanted to make sure that you were safe." Chōjūrō stuttered.

"N-Never mind that! What are you doing to him?!" Ao pointed to Naruto. Mei stood and began to walk towards them, her eyes and aura seeming lighting up with a deadly fire. "Y-You know that this is inappropriate." Being caught up in his shock, he didn't realize what he said next.

"Y-You know that he's too young for this!"

Mei's eyes flinched when she heard his words.

"What the FUCK did you just say?!" She shouted. Chōjūrō's worry grew exponentially with every passing second. "If you're smart, you'll get out NOW, and you won't come back. Keep your mouth SHUT, if you say even one more thing, I will FUCKING BOIL YOU ALIVE right here!" Beads of sweat glided down their faces at her threats.

They quickly turned around to see Sakura, Kakashi and Hinata rushing towards the room. As the trio jumped into the room, everyone had an expression of shock and surprise among their faces. Naruto's expression was particularly disturbing.

"N-Naruto-kun…?" Hinata expressed in a disappointing tone. "What are you doing?"

"I-It's not what it looks like, Hinata! Please, believe me! I wasn't interested in this at all!" Naruto shouted defensively.

Kakashi desperately wanted to speak up his objections, but he throught better of it. He knew his position, and it was in no position to object to the demands of the Mizukage.

Naruto thought differently.

"This crazy woman wanted me to spend a night with her!" he shouted while pointing at Mei. He looked back desperately at Hinata. "You know I wouldn't do this! I told her I didn't want to do this, but she just-" He shot up to his feet, immediately his eyes rolled back into his head and he fell forward.

Kakashi shot forth and caught Naruto with his arm. He picked Naruto up and placed him back down onto the bed. He looked up at Kakashi with a faded gaze.

"Just relax, Naruto, we'll handle this." He assured while rising again. He bowed to Mei and spoke. "Mizukage-sama, perhaps there is another way we can settle this dispute. Even if Naruto had agreed to this…" He looked over at Hinata. "He's obviously not in any shape or form to comply with your demands."

"What do you propose then, Copy Ninja?" Mei asked him.

"I was told-and hoping that this mission was a peaceful emissary mission, but I don't know how we can proceed from here."

Mei pondered for a minute, and then answered with her own conclusion.

"We'll solve this peace treaty with battle."

Kakashi let in a deep sigh. "How ironic."

Mei Smiled. "Pick one from your group, and I'll choose one from mine."

Kakashi stepped forward, only to be gently pushed back.

"Kakashi-sensei, I'll do it." She said with determination in her voice. Kakashi's eyes widened at her assertion.

"How interesting." Mei replied with narrow eyes. "Very well…" she looked over at Ao. "Go."

He bowed to her and began to walk out of the room. "Follow me."

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They made their way outside to a large, open courtyard. One on end stood Ao, flanked by Mei and Chōjūrō. On the other end stood Hinata, on her left stood Sakura and on her right, Naruto was being supported by Kakashi.

"Hinata, be careful don't-"

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Hinata replied as she stepped forward.

"K-Kakashi-sensei." Naruto coughed. He smirked as Kakashi turned to him. "Don't worry about Hinata, she's the only one who stood up to Pain." He brought his head up and gazed at Hinata's back. "…There's no way that she could lose to this guy."

Hinata and Ao stepped forward.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you too badly, little girl." Ao stated with a smirk.

"You won't even be able to touch me." Hinata sharply replied. "You may have stolen one eye from my clan, but you will never truly know the power of the Byakugan. Ao smirked at her words.

"Byakugan!" they shouted while charging each other.

There's no way this guy can beat Hinata.

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