Really short but I was busy and wanted to establish the next arc...


Jiraiya had planned to take just Naruto to get Tsunade, it was a perfect plan... so when the Elders demanded that he talk two others, a Hinata Hyuuga and Mika, he just... well he was stumped.

"Go watch them train, they should be at this location. We are sure they are or were parts of ROOT. Even Hiruzen kept an eye on them, just in case. Mika especially, he has a viciousness and a willingness to kill that is rare or actually unheard of in this lily livered generation. He taught Hinata to embrace that, it feels... unnatural for his age, and so we need you to keep an eye on him. Ensure that they do not cause harm in this village, not without someone to dedicate a closer eye on them.

And in the position that we are wrong, perhaps you can teach them. They are remarkable ninja, both of them. Hinata made two new jutsu, unheard of at her age, and Mika went from a nobody ninja to something impressive. Hiruzen's last wish, before he passed was to put both in ANBU. He told his ANBU this before Orochimaru attacked. Either one has the same potential we saw in Itachi. Of that we are sure, and we cannot afford to make enemies out of them while so vulnerable."

Curious, he quickly found the two ninja and boy was he surprised.

Mika, a tiny doll like boy with incredible bags under his eyes, was actually holding his own against the Hyuuga Ex Heiress in solid taijutsu. He seemed to know just where to hit, how to dodge, and even what to do to impede her moves. Looking closer, Jiraiya saw that both had a level of muscle that few in their age group had. Lean and strong, both looking every bit of the warriors they were.

Randomly, Mika rolled past Hinata, sinking into the earth, using his leg to grab and sink the girl to her waist, only for her to release a thick welling of chakra that forced Mika out of the earth and flying back. The boy managed to flip onto his feet as he landed, and pulled out a senbon. " Shadow Senbon Jutsu!" And on Senbon turned into two dozen. The girl dodged and poked each one away, laughing all the while.

"As much I might like to complete this spar, Mika dear, We are being watched."

"I felt their eyes on us." Mika said, turning to look at Jiraiya as he jumped down. "Can we help you, Lord Jiraiya?"

The man nodded. "It has been decided that you, as well as Naruto Uzumaki will go with me to retrieve a new candidate for the Hokage position!"

They both beamed. "TSUNADE!" He nodded, stunned.

"We adore her!" Mika said. "A total idol, the most valuable Kunoichi in history."

Hinata nodded. "We would be honored to join you, Lord Jiraiya. When do we meet up?"

"In one hour at the Gates." He said, hesitantly. "Just don't get your hopes too high, Tsuande is... well... difficult."

Mika shrugged. "We both know enough to not put all our hope in anyone, we just admire her skills and accomplishments. We will see you in one hour."

In a remarkably fast Body Flicker both were gone, to who knew here, to get their stuff to join Jiraiya and Naruto.

He could only hope they were not ROOT, he had no interest in killing kids but he would if he had to...


Chapter end, tell me what you think in the reviews.

This was a joy to write.

Love, your Ninja Overlord,

Mika.