Last time, Naruto was running out of the village, were he was then tossed into a rapid moving river after he was beating to an inch of his life. He was then rescued by Darui and his team, where they plan to take him back to Kumo. Of course around the same time, the 3rd called upon an emergency council meeting since Naruto's disappearnce has angered him.
Konoha Council room
Right now, there was a lot of buz moving in the council chamber room. All the clan heads, along with the civilian representatives were getting into their seats, while the shinobi elders , Homura, Koharu, and Danzo, took their seats next to the Hokage.
It was only after the council calmed down whem the 3rd came into the room. As he entered, everyone could see and feel the killing intent that he was letting off. Once he took his seat, the council members stayed silent for a bit.
After a few moment, Homura broke the silence and asked the 3rd on why he called this meeting since he wanted answers on why the 3rd had called for an emergency meeting.
"Homura… I'm more interested on why you or a matter fact, you, Koharu, and Danzo have yet realized on what has happened." Said the 3rd
Homura, Koharu and Danzo were confused, since they were wondering on what has happened. It was then, the 3rd explained on what he meant.
"Early this morning, I went to check on a specific person, only to find out that he has been missing since yesterday afternoon." Stated the 3rd
The elder and clan heads were wondering on what he meant, but a few of the civilian council members knew since they started to act nervously, which the 3rd saw and now knew who was responsible, or at least knows who were involved.
"Who do you mean Sarutobi?" asked Koharu
"I'm talking about Naruto Uzumaki. That's who I'm talking about." This got the heads and the elders a stun look, which the 3rd explained, "I have just gotten a report from my Anbu after I check on him early this morning. It appears that Naruto has been missing since yesterday afternoon, before a violent storm hit."
The clans heads and elders were upset now. The clan heads knows that Naruto isn't the Kyuubi, so they honor the wish of the 4th Hokage, but still didn't do much of anything nice, except the Hyuga or Uchia who rejected the boy and avoided him. The elders knew that with Naruto gone, Konoha has lost the Kyubi no Yoko, which was an important military weapon for them. This was especially the case for Danzo, since he was hoping to turn the boy into his own personal weapon that would only listen to him, which he tried to get the 3rd to hand him over to him for the past couple of years.
It was then that Danzo spoke up, "Impossible… For the week that you were gone, I had sent, much to my own request, a few extra shinobi to keep an eye on the boy. I find it impossible for him to be missing."
The 3rd looked at Danzo, who even though they sometime don't agree on things, they do know how important Naruto is. For the 3rd, it was keeping the 4th Hokage' legacy and heir of the Namikaze/Uzumaki clan safe, while Danzo saw Naruto as nothing more as his weapon.
"It appears that somehow, the mob that my anbu had told me about was able to strike on him, which they then threw him towards his death at the river that was closely located to our village." Answered the 3rd
It was then, Tsume, clan head of the Inuzuka, spoke up, "Then we need to search for the boy immediately. He may have survived the water and could still be alive, but barely."
"Yes I know, unfortunately, since yesterday's storm, the river was moving too rapidaly for any young child to actually survive. And even if he did manage to stay afloat on the river, you must remember that there is a waterfall, which would certainly end anyone's life, especially when he was beaten towards an inch of his life." Asnwered the 3rd
Most of the clan heads, except the Uchia, Aburame, and Hyuga, just lowered their head since the Yondaime Hokage's legacy was now loss. The other 3 clan's head didn't show any emotion, but had their own thoughts about it. The civilians were secretly happy about since they don't have to worry about the "demon" infecting their home and village anymore.
Their thought were broken when the 3rd spoke up, "Tsume… even though we know that Naruto not being alive is hard, I would at least like you or any of your clans men to bring back his body if it can be found." Which Tsume nodded in agreement to the 3rd request.
With that, he ended the meeting, but assured that for those who were involved in Naruto's death would be punished in the highest degree. Once the clan heads, elders, and civilians left, the 3rd just sigh in saddness cause of what happened.
"I… I should've at least told Naruto about his parents… at least then, he would have died knowing the truth and be at peace knowing that they really loved him." thought the 3rd since now, he has to plan a funeral for Naruto, and place his corpes or find something of him to secretly place him next to his parents, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.
In Kumo
Once pass the gates to enter the village, Darui and his team made it back home. As they walked, Darui order Cee to take the boy to the hospital and stay with him, while he told his other teammates to go home and rest since he wants to report the mission to the 4th Raikage himself.
The reason on why he wants to discuss the mission himself, was because he wanted to makes sure that the boy they found was legit and if so, the Raikage would have to think of something about it.
Darui's team went to do like his said, which he then made his way to the Raikage's office. Darui walked towards the Raikage's office which didn't take long. He made his way towards the Raikage's office, where he saw the Raikage's secretary.
The secretary was a young female, who looked to be in her early to mid 20's. She had white hair and dark skin, while dressed in a kuniochi dress that kinda look like a bit of a business suit, where the skirt stop just above her knees.
"Hey Mabui… Team Darui has returned from our B-rank Mission and is ready to report. Also I would like to inform the Raikage about a recent development that my team received while coming back home." Said Darui
"Very well Darui-san, I well inform the Raikage about your return and about your mission report as well as the development." Answered Mabui
As Mabui went inside the Raikage's office, Darui waited outside his office.
"Man… this is such a drab… I finally was able to perfect my speech for the Raikage to hear my report… but now I have to explain to the Raikage about the possiblity of us finding another jinchuriki like Yugito and Bee-sama. I don't know what he would think. What a drab." Thought Darui
Mabui came back after a few minutes, where she told Darui to come in. The Raikage's office was a spacish oval office, where on the opposite side of the double door entrance, their was a large windows that showed all of Kumo. Between the windows and center of the office, the Raikage sits in a somewhat desk, where on oneside had the regular desk version, while on the other connected to it, a sofa where 100 pound dongbells (or more) layed near it.
On the sofa, seating comfortably, was the Yondaime Raikage, A. He was a tall 6'5 or 7 foot man. He was a very muscular man (those from the Mr. Universe competitions) with blond hair and dark skin. He wore shinobi pants, with gold bangle bracelets on each of his wrists and shinobi sandals as well. Finally, he wore his Raikage robe and hat.
Once Darui came in, The Raikage spoke to him, "Alright Darui… even though I can read your B-rank mission report on paper, you insisted on speaking with me since you said that your team found a development."
"Hai Raikage-sama. Before I speak about the development, I would like to explain the mission success." Said Darui
For next 10 minutes (or more, don't know) Darui explained to the Raikage about what had happened on the mission, which the Raikage was pleased to hear. After he let the Raikage digest his mission report, he then began to explain on what his team has stumble in their arms.
"Raikage-sama… as we were ready to get some rest for the night in a cave, I was the last to go in, when I decided to check the waterfall to check that water won't pour in the cave. It was then I saw a young boy fall from the top of the waterfall, which I immediately caught. Once I caught him, I saw that he had multiple injuries. I had Cee to check and help him out. After Cee finished with him, he showed me something interesting on the boy." Said Darui
The Raikage was interested on learning on what Darui and Cee found out about the boy. Darui, took a moment to breath some air before saying, "We both saw a seal on the boy's stomach. It looked to be a very powerful seal. My only assumption is that he is a jinchuriki." Finished Darui
Both A and Mabui, who was still inside the office, were completely surprised on what Darui. The Raikage immediately asked questions.
"Darui, are you sure?" asked Raikage
"Yes… althought I'm not sure of it myself… that is why we brought him here and get your opinion Raikage-sama." Answered Darui
"Where did you say you found the boy?" asked A
Darui asked for a map of the terrain West near the border of Hi no Kuni. Darui pointed on the map, where the waterfall was located, which both Raikage and Mabui looked at. It was then Mabui spoke up.
"Raikage-sama… that waterfall is connected to a river that moves from east to west. Judging from the river to the west, I say it was near Konoha."
With that, A thought about it, which he concluded, "I believe that you, Darui, have found Konoha's Kyubi no Jinchuriki." Which surprised Darui
A then asked where the boy is now, which Darui told him that he left him in Cee's care to take to the hospital and not to leave him alone until he got word from him. A told Mabui that he is leaving the office and she would take care of things here, since he wants to see the boy cause he got a suspicions feeling that he knows who the boy is. If he guessed right, then Kumo had just received the jackpot in possible glory and power.
Kumo's Hospital
Currently, Cee was sitting inside a hospital room, waiting for Darui or Raikage's word on him to let him go and rest. As he sat, he looked at the boy on the bed, he was seating next to. He was amazed on how fast the boy's healing ability are, but reminded himself that if he is a Jinchuriki, then it wouldn't be unusual for jinchuriki's getting a special power from their biju.
Naruto was resting peacefully in a hospital bed. As he rested, he had no idea what has happened to him.
Cee waited for a couple of more minutes, when he heard knocking at the door. He went and opened the door to see Darui with the Raikage. He bowed to the Raikage, which he led them inside the room. A quickly went to the boy's bedside to see his face clearly. It was then that he smiled since he guessed the possiblity that he was right.
"Well Darui… it seems that you have indeed brought home something interesting. And if I do things right with the boy, unlike what Konoha has done, then we'll have a very powerful shinobi in the making in our ranks." Said A
Both Darui and Cee were wondering on what the Raikage was planning, but stopped their thoughts, when A spoke to again.
"Cee… Inform the medic-nins here to alert me when the boy wakes up. Also once he wakes up, give something to eat since even I can tell that the boy hasn't eaten anything good for a while. After that you may go and get some rest from your mission" Order A
"Hai, Raikage-sama" answered Cee, which he then left the room to inform the medical units
A then turned to Darui and said, "Now Darui… since you brought him here, I'll have to give and your team a bonus for this." Which Darui smiled
"Now go and get some rest, but before you do rest, I want you to inform Bee and Yugito to visit my office later on in the afternoon." Ordered A
Darui nodded in a agreement and left, which A was the last to leave. Before he left the room, he looked at the blond hair boy, while thinking, "Even though I could just get the Kyubi out of him. It is better if he becomes loyal to us since Konoha has thrown away a prize like no other… I well not let this opportunity pass us by. Plus, I would at least show some respect to my only rival son… after all, he is the only one that surpass me in speed." A thought about the only person to actually surpass him in speed, the Yondaime Hokage, Minato Namikaze.
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