The Uchiha were gaining their momentum back.
For some reason, Danzo was sitting his ass out on this one, cause she didn't see a sniff of his influence. Uchiha were more preppy as they went about their day. Plus the fact there had been five other weddings between an officer and a civilian to date.
Naruto had been especially active lately, forcing anti-Uchiha people to interact with the Uchiha officers. She noticed his pranks were becoming more clever and thought out too.
She knew the perfect topper to the Art Institute. Recently the last building was vacated around the red brick building, and a few were demolished because of safety reason. She had heard Ino talking about her families struggle to find growing space outside Konoha.
This move would solidify ties, create more revenue, and make a pretty place to boot.
She started by going over to Akira's house. It had been awhile since she'd been here, but it hadn't change much except for the fact that Suzu had moved in. Suzu had recovered the album and they picked over pictures until Akira came in. Suzu excused herself, having taxes to do on the restaurant.
Miko joked around about spicy food for a bit, before casually mentioning what her friend Ino said.
They talked a bit more about how perfect the building was for the Institute, but the desolate surroundings. Then they switched to how Suzu was having trouble growing all her ingredients on her roof top, given the space and regulations. They talked about how the Institute was surrounded by old buildings and over grown lots and wouldn't it be nice if someone bought those up and fixed them?
It took another half an hour of talking before Akira came to the conclusion that they should get the lots.
Akira was turned stunned towards the carpet at this revelation and she smiled behind her cup of tea. She had planted the seed and watered, now to watch it grow.
Now Miko simply didn't have the time to babysit this project, but she knew her aunt and uncle weren't dumb, and would seize the moment. In the near future Akira would bring up the idea at a clan meeting and would be met with approval. They would bring it up with the Yamanaka, who were also struggling to find room to grow their flowers, would agree to it.
They would co-buy and own the lots and with a couple jutsu clear all the rubble and old buildings. Green houses would be put in the back, and a 7 foot high brick wall would be erected to keep civilians out, leaving side alleys for the tenants of the other buildings. It wrapped around and in front of the Institute a bit.
Suzu would grow her spices and vegetables, The Yamanaka would have their own flower section.
And then the idea would take a life of its own. They threw in koi ponds and a little stream branching off from the Naka river with a tiny bridge. People would flock from Konoha to walk through the gardens and peek in the green houses, and everyone involved in the making would pat themselves on the back for such a great deal-as they split the bill and earned a lot of money.
A father would hold his child up to the growing plants in awe, and couples would giggle and hold hands as they walked through the wasteland turned gardens. Afterwards you could enter the gift shop. The scenic gardens inspired the artists, and was often a peaceful place to clear you head, not to mention an awesome view from the balcony. The clan symbols rested on top of the gate entrance.
But that would be in the future. Right now, Miko was heading home. She had about a week to go until the first official Cat-Dog festival and she needed to make sure it was a smashing success.
Okay I'm planning on finishing this up in 20 chapters or so, so tell me what you think each chapter adds to the story or helps Miko achieve her goal. Throw in some ideas and suggestions of what you think would be cool or helpful. Tell me the strengths and weaknesses of this story, and why you liked it. Was it clever? Creative? And how so?