Kyra is led into Tsunade's dark office with hesitant steps. The closed windows cast an oppressive darkness over the room, while the menacing Anbu Shinobi's stand around Tsunade like shadows. Tsunade herself sits behind her desk, her face partially obscured by her hands folded in front of her eyes. The tension is almost palpable as Kyra is accompanied by Jiraiya and Shizune, both waiting anxiously for the situation to unfold.
"So, you're Kyra Himito," Tsunade's voice sounds stern and penetrating. Her determination and slightly concerned undertone make Kyra feel even more uneasy. With trembling knees, she nervously confirms, "Yes, that's correct, Hokage-sama," trying her best to control her nerves.
The silence in the room is suffocating, and the ticking of the clock seems to be the only sound breaking through the awkward atmosphere. Shizune stands beside Tsunade, her hands nervously intertwined, and it's evident that the news brought by Jiraiya and Tsunade about someone with Kyra's powers wanting to stay in the village didn't sit well. They know this is a sensitive issue, and Tsunade has reservations. Still, they did everything they could to give Kyra a chance and prevent her from being immediately taken into custody.
Kyra feels the pressure of the moment, realizing that Tsunade is already aware of her situation. The situation was challenging enough before she was led in here, and Tsunade's displeasure only makes it worse.
"Jiraiya has already told me about your situation," Tsunade says, continuing to gaze intently at Kyra from behind her desk. A heavy silence lingers in the air, and the tension becomes almost tangible.
"Well then, show me what you can do," Tsunade says irritably, her patience clearly wearing thin.
Jiraiya is now designated as the subject for Kyra's powers. He objects, "But Hime," but Tsunade doesn't hold back: "Stop complaining. You just said you willingly let her use her powers on you. So, you've already been exposed."
Reluctantly, Jiraiya stands before Kyra, and the Anbu Shinobi's take a step forward, ready to intervene if necessary. Kyra feels the tension building in her body; she doesn't feel comfortable using her powers this way. She doesn't want Jiraiya to do something he doesn't truly want to do.
"Umm... I have... okay," Kyra stammers, aware that few people have reacted positively to her powers.
She clears her throat, feeling the weight on her shoulders increasing. Demonstrating her powers makes her vulnerable, and it doesn't feel pleasant in this situation. She wants to do well, but few people have responded positively to her abilities. She recalls the saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained," which gives her the courage to proceed.
"Jiraiya, clap your hands," Kyra says with a hesitant voice. Jiraiya obediently follows her command and claps once. Kyra hesitates; she had hoped for a more impressive display.
"Umm... Ky-chan, I don't think this is enough," Jiraiya nervously chuckles, sensing Tsunade's irritation growing. The Anbu Shinobi are perplexed; they were expecting more.
"Okay, umm... keep clapping," Kyra now says with a determined voice, eager to show what she can do. Jiraiya starts clapping his hands rapidly without stopping. "Try to stop him," she adds, wondering if this will be enough to show Tsunade the extent of her powers.
Jiraiya doesn't know what to make of this demonstration. He feels like a seal clapping its hands endlessly.
The Anbu Shinobi watch nervously as one of them, codenamed Falcon with long brown hair, steps forward and firmly grabs Jiraiya's wrists. He tries to forcefully stop Jiraiya's hands, but the clapping continues involuntarily. He applies more force, and for a brief moment, it seems to work, but Jiraiya must obey Kyra's command, and his hands keep clapping. Both Jiraiya and the Anbu Shinobi start breathing heavily as Jiraiya's hands keep clapping.
A second Anbu Shinobi comes to Falcon's aid. He grabs one wrist while Falcon grabs the other. They both exert full force to keep Jiraiya's hands apart. "Mmrrr," Jiraiya grunts as his body uses more muscle power to continue obeying Kyra's command.
"He really won't stop, Hokage-sama," Valk says breathlessly, struggling to contend with Kyra's powers.
"Jiraiya is trying to stop," Tsunade says, "but it's a lost battle, I'm afraid, Hime," Jiraiya adds with a slightly painful laugh. Jiraiya's hands keep clapping.
The atmosphere remains tense in the room, and Kyra feels guilty after stopping Jiraiya's clapping. "Sorry, Jiraiya," she says genuinely, witnessing the consequences of her powers.
"It's okay, Ky-chan," Jiraiya replies with a smile that somewhat masks his discomfort.
Tsunade furrows her eyebrows and massages her temples with frustration. She slams her hand on her desk and says, "Seriously, Jiraiya? This isn't something to take lightly!"
Jiraiya looks apologetically at Tsunade but continues to defend himself: "Ma, ma, Hime, I'm afraid Kyra doesn't fully understand her situation."
Kyra looks puzzled at Jiraiya and then at Tsunade. "What don't I understand?" she asks, her confusion growing as she wonders what she's still ignorant about. The pressure of the situation and the uncertainty about her own powers weigh heavily on her shoulders.