The day of the summit with the Kazekage had arrived. Fuyōna had carefully selected his escort that would accompany him to the meeting location.
He wanted to believe that the Kazekage would also honour the agreement and only bring an escort of three others.
Not that Fuyōna was worried about his capabilities, but the more people involved the less chance there would be for peace.
"Ao. Mangetsu. Ganryū." Fuyōna said as he looked out of his office window towards the village.
He had chosen the three of them to accompany him to the meeting. Ao for his Byakugan and sight. Mangetsu for his strength, and Ganryū for his wit.
"Listen carefully," Fuyōna said as he turned to face them.
"Under no circumstances are you to engage with the sand shinobi, unless your lives are in danger. Is that understood?" He said being deadly serious.
Ao and Ganryū both nodded in acknowledgement. However, Mangetsu wasn't complacent.
"Why does peace matter so much? We should just kill them while we have the chance." He said shrugging his shoulders.
Ao slapped him round the back of the head. Even though Mangetsu was stronger than him and Ganryū, it didn't mean he was smarter.
"Fool, listen to lord Mizukage." He said crossing his arms.
Mangetsu wasn't happy but Fuyōna stepped in to enforce the matter.
"Mangetsu. I will not have you question me on this matter. If you cannot be trusted then you will not be coming." He said with calm authority.
Mangetsu got the picture and he could feel Fuyōna's aura.
"Alright." He said lowering his head a little in defeat.
"Very well, let's get going." Fuyōna then said with a smile on his face.
As the four of them walked out of the Mizukages office they were met by Mei who had been waiting outside.
"Mei?" Fuyōna asked a little surprised.
The others all looked at them both and then left as Ao gave a nod.
"What's the matter Mei, is everything alright?" Fuyōna asked.
He had told her to stay in the village and oversee everything while he was gone. Although she was the second strongest in the village, she was pregnant. Because of this Fuyōna would not allow her to risk her safety or that of the baby.
"I'm fine Fuyōna... I just wanted to wish you good luck with the meeting." She said, her cheeks a slight blush.
"Thank you..." Fuyōna said a little taken back.
"Is there anything you would like me to do while you are gone?" Mei then asked.
Fuyōna rubber the back of his head.
"No Mei, please don't stress." He said.
Mei nodded and stepped closer to him.
"I should be coming with you." She whispered softly.
Fuyōna looked down at her stomach and then back to her soft features.
"You know I can't risk that." He said as he gently grasped her chin.
"Besides, if anything happens to me, the village will need you to lead them." He said smiling at her.
Mei's cheeks turned a little red as she stared deeply into his eyes.
"You had better come back." She said as she placed her hand on his chest.
Fuyōna nodded.
"See you soon, Mei." He said as he placed his Mizukage hat on and walked out.
With that, he went off to join the others who were waiting outside the Mizukages mansion.
As he got outside there was already a large crowd of people who had gathered to wish him good fortune.
After all, word had already spread of the new changes that would be taking place in the village thanks to him.
"Lord Mizukage!"
"Your the best!" They screamed and cheered.
Fuyōna and the others made their way through the village. He was already hailed as a hero and now his popularity had risen even more.
That proved evident as there were even groups of women and women who were lined up to see him, declaring their love for him as he walked by.
"Well, well check you out, Lord Mizukage," Ao said in a joking manner.
Fuyōna couldn't help laughing as he waved to everyone bidding them a good day.
"I guess it comes with the job." He said, a large smile plastered on his face.
Soon enough they reached the edge of the village and Fuyōna gave one final wave to his people before the four of them left.
"Alright, it's time to pick up the pace a little." He said to the others.
They all agreed and the four of them dashed into the tree line, making haste as they set off on their journey across the country.
The meeting place had been agreed upon through letter. The Kazekage had requested that they meet in the land of wind.
However, Fuyōna disapproved of the location and instead suggested the land of tea south to the land of fire. It was a neutral country and equally close for both parties to travel to.
Fuyōna and the others had arrived onto the ferry that would cross the sea from the land of water to the land of tea.
Of course, it was a secret that the Mizukage was travelling but still everyone in the land of water showed to wave him off.
Fuyōna stood on the deck as he watched the land of water disappear into the distance, nothing but open sea ahead of them now.
Ao was currently in talks with the captain and the crew on what to do in case of an emergency. Mangetsu was sat down with his arms sling across both sides of the boat as he looked up into the sky without a care in the world.
Ganryū was also sat down as he sharpened his blade, going over the edge again and again.
"I think it's sharp enough Ganryū," Fuyōna said.
Gabryū stopped and looked at Fuyōna as he spoke to him.
"Yes... One can never be too prepared." He said as he examined the edge of his blade.
Fuyōna nodded as he crossed his arms.
"Well, you're not wrong."
Meanwhile...
"Excuse me Lord Kazekage." Baki of the sand said, entering the Kazekages office.
"It's alright Baki, come in."
Baki walked into the office and shut the door behind him.
Pakura stood tall as she looked out of the large window. she was fair-skinned with pupiless brown eyes. She had green hair that she tied in a bun on top of her head with a hair needle running through it and one short and long strands of hair with orange tips framing each side of her face.
Baki bowed as he got closer.
"Lord Kazekage, I am reporting that Yashamaru left the village and was last week heading to the mist."
Pakura sighed.
"So he defied my orders," Pakura said with a heavy sigh.
"Our relationship with the mist is fragile enough. I can only hope they don't try to use this." She said as she took a seat and opened a file.
"The new Mizukage... Just so happens to be the Mists very own Kage killer." She said as she looked at a picture of Fuyōna.
Baki also had a worried look on his face as he took a quick glance at his profile.
"He's a monster... We can't afford to risk a war with the mist now." Baki said.
Pakura didn't want to admit it and closed the file.
"He is indeed strong." She said as she interlocked her fingers.
"We can only act based on how he wishes to proceed." She said.
Baki had a worried look.
"All our attempts to assassinate him have failed. Even lord fourth couldn't stop him." He said.
"Well. He hasn't faced me yet." She said as she opened the palm of her hand and let a glowing orb of fire burst to life for effect.
Baki nodded.
"We should make the arrangements to go soon Lady Kazekage. The meeting is tomorrow." He said.
Pakura nodded as she extinguished her scotch style orb.
"Yes. I trust you to make the arrangements Baki." She said.
Baki bowed and left the room, leaving her alone.
....
"Lord Mizukage we have arrived," Ao said.
Fuyōna was currently sat down with hos legs crossed as he meditated. He had been in a trance for the last two hours as he focused on controlling his tailed beast chakra.
"They are calling you Fuyōna," Saiken said giving him a poke with one of his tails.
"I can see that Fuyōna said as he opened his eyes and let the chakra fade away.
"Looks like the time has arrived," Fuyōna said as he let his mind return to the physical world.
Fuyōna stood up and placed his hat back on.
"Thanks, Ao." He said giving him a nod.
Fuyōna walked over to the edge of the ship to see the land of Tea in the distance. The meeting point wasn't far from the shoreline and would only take an hour at most to arrive.
It was early morning now as the trip across the sea had taken a full day.
"Looks like we're finally here," Mangetsu said as he stretches his arms out.
Ganryū also appeared with the same look on his face as always.
Fuyōna smiled as he pulled his Kage hat down over his face to stop the morning sunrise from blonding his vision.
"Be on guard. Anything could happen from here on out.
With that, the ship made port into the dock amd Fuyōna and the others quietly made their way off and into the town. Of course, all of them had a disguise on as not to startle any of the town residents.
Once on land, the four of them made their way out of town and slowly walked into the forest as to disappear from sight.
Once clear they took to the trees and made haste as they moved closer and closer to the meeting location.
before they knew it they had arrived and the four of them jumps to the ground out of the trees.
The spot was an old town that was in ruins, most likely having been destroyed in the last war and abandoned.
" I can't sense anyone here, Lord Mizukage," Ao said as he took a look around.
The others also scouted the area a little and could feel nothing.
"Well, we are a little early," Fuyōna said as he took a good look around the place.
"But we can wait." He said as he flexed his fingers and created a large chair made of ice.
Fuyōna then sat down and crossed his legs as he got comfy.
"Shame we don't have any tea." He said as a little joke.
Mangetsu also found a place to sit and rest as he took his water bottle out and took a large sip.
"Don't get too comfy," Ao said as he crossed his arms.
"The Kazekage will arrive soon. We had best be on guard just in case." He said.
"I'm always on guard," Ganryū said, not joking.
Mangetsu scoffed and pretended not to hear them as he took another sip from his water bottle.
Everyone went silent for a moment as they waited for the Kazekage to arrive each of them tending to their own devices.
Fuyōna had his legs crossed while he sat on his throne of ice, tapping his fingers on the armrest one after tbe other as he waited for the time to pass.
After about ten minutes the sound was all the others could hear as the tapping of his fingers got faster and faster, crunching against the ice on which he sat.
Suddenly the tapping stopped, alerting the others to the immediate silence.
"They are here," Fuyōna said, getting everyone's attention.
Ao, Mangetsu and Ganryū all gathered around Fuyōna, who remained seated on his throne.
Pakura and three others slowly approached, coming into view.
"Greetings, Lady Kazekage," Fuyōna said still sat in his seat.
Pakura pulled her Kage hat up a little revealing her face to him.
"Greetings, Lord Mizukage." She said nodding her head a little.
Fuyōna waves his fingers, getting a slight flinch from the Kazekages guards. However, Pakura raised her hand for them to release as she then gestured to the seat of ice that he had created for her.
"Please have a seat." He said as he leaned forwards.
Pakura accepted his offer and slowly sat down. Her three-guard who wore the signature hidden sand Anbu masks and robes gathered around her and halted, waiting for her command.
"So lady Kazekage, can I offer you some tea?" Fuyōna asked after a brief moment of silence. Deciding to break the ice.
As he did he also removed his Kage hat, fully revealing his face to all of their surprises.
"Come now, I have nothing to hide," Fuyōna said as he slowly raised two fingers.
Once again Pakura's guard flinched as they were expecting him to attack.
"Please... If I wanted to attack you, I would have done so already." Fuyōna said as his crystal ice mirror-finished developing.
Fuyōna reached a hand inside of it much to everyone's surprise and pulled out two cups and a teapot.
"So, how about that tea?" He said again, placing it on a small ice table in the. middle of both of them.
Alright end of this chapter! if you want more you know where to go!
link for my P-A-T-R-E-O-N page is in the story Bio, I hope you enjoyed the chapter.
Fuyōna set the teapot and both cups down onto the small table of ice he had created.
"So Lady Kazekage, tea?" He asked as he poured himself a cup.
Pakura was impressed by his jutsu and also his manners as she eyed him up.
"Yes, thank you." She said as she relaxed just a little.
Fuyōna poured the tea and placed the teapot down on the table before picking his cup up and taking a sip.
Pakura did the same, much to Baki's distrust of Fuyōna.
"So, how was your trip?" Fuyōna asked, making small talk.
Pakura was very surprised by his character as she took a small sip of the tea.
She had only ever had information to go off that had been reported by any survivors that had encountered him. Fuyōna Yuki, the so-called Ice devil of the mist. the Kage slayer and master of the six tales. He seemed to hold many titles, now even holding the title of Kage himself as his reputation had grown, spreading far and wide throughout the land.
Pakura could see that he was still young, still not even in his twenties yet. But she could also see that he had wisdom beyond his years, something she didn't plan to underestimate.
"Yes, the trip was fine, thank you." She replied as she placed her tea back onto the table.
"Excellent," Fuyōna said as he took another drink.
"Well, too business then?" He suddenly said as he uncrossed his legs and leaned forwards.
Pakura was a little taken back, but glad to skip the awkward chit chat.
"Very well." She said nodding.
"I'll be blunt," Fuyōna said as his voice grew a little deeper.
"I would like to avoid a war with the Sand. Peace would suit me much better." He said, looking her dead in the eye.
Pakura was surprised at his honesty. It was something seen very little from leaders.
"I can only hope that you wish the same. I understand that our history is not... Well, the greatest. But, I am willing to put all of that behind us and start fresh." Fuyōna said, sitting up straight.
Pakura, sat very ladylike as she listened to Fuyōna's words. She could sense no ill will behind them. No hidden motive or plot that he was hatching and so, decided to let him carry on.
"I understand that the situation involving you former Kage and our lands princess has created ill will between our nations," Fuyōna said and he interlocked his fingers.
"I also understand the hate towards me for the outcome of that battle," Fuyōna said as he remembered the battle he had with the fourth Kazekage.
"However, as I stated before. I am willing to put the past behind us, so that our future may become brighter. Not just for us, but for our people and nation." He said.
Pakura had to say, she was impressed. She had only just met Fuyōna, and already he had swallowed any pride he could have had in front of an enemy.
Pakura remained silent for a moment as she looked to the floor, thinking about her response.
"Lord Mizukage..." She said as he looked into his eyes.
"As the fifth Kazekage, I speak for my people and for my nation. I too wish for peace. I no longer wish to see the blood of my people spilt." She said with a serious expression.
"But, do not mistake my kindness for weakness. Or my understanding for foolishness."
"I accept your offer for peace, but please understand. The sand and mist cannot become friends. We may not seek vengeance now, but one day, you shall be held accountable for what you did to our former Kage."
Ao was clearly outraged by her words and stepped forwards about to unload what was on his mind. Fuyōna quickly raised his hand though and he stopped in his tracks.
"It's ok Ao, please step back," Fuyōna said.
Ao held his tongue and did as Fuyōna asked, although he was not happy about it.
Fuyōna looked back at Pakura and sighed.
"I understand that your village would want revenge against me for what I did. But, I will give you a word of advice. I will do whatever it takes to survive and protect my village. No matter who my enemy is, whether it be a person or a nation." Fuyōna said in a serious tone.
"However." He then said as he relaxed a little.
"Someone once told me. Why have enemies when you can have friends." He said with a small smile coming to his face.
Pakura didn't understand the reference, but she did understand the threat he had just given.
"Very well. I believe we have said everything we need to say." Pakura said as she stood from her seat.
Fuyōna did the same not wanting to seem rude.
"Yes, I believe we have." He said.
"Very well. As Kazekage I hereby declare peace between the sand and the mist." She said with a slight nod.
Fuyōna also nodded.
"As Mziukage, I too declare there shall be peace between the mist and the sand." He said with a large smile.
Fuyōna then held his hand out towards Pakura as a sign of good faith.
Pakura was a little surprised but took it in her own and shook it. Fuyōna quickly pulled her in close much to the shock of her Anbu guards and his own.
"Lady Kazekage!" Baki shouted, about to dive in and attack.
Pakura was also extremely surprised and it had happened so fast she hadn't had time to react, astonished by his speed.
Fuyōna whispered something into her ear as he pulled her closer so that only she could hear him.
"Remember Lady Kazekage, there are bigger threats that seek nothing but war between us all, I ask you to be wiser to their efforts," Fuyōna whispered into her ear before he let go of her hand.
Pakura was very surprised and quickly pulled back as she raised her hand for her guards to halt.
"I bid you a safe trip back lady Kazekage. And thank you for agreeing to a peaceful outcome." Fuyōna said as he gave her a slight bow of his head.
Pakura slowly nodded, still a little surprised by his advance.
"Yes... Well, good day Lord Mizukage." She said taking a few steps back from him, not taking her eyes off of his.
"Are you alright Lady Kazekage?" Baki asked, clearly enraged by what Fuyōna had just done.
"Yes, Im fine Baki." She said as she finally turned her back.
"What was that about?" He asked.
"It's nothing Baki, let us take our leave." She said, still thinking about what Fuyōna had just said to her.
Fuyōna and the others watched as the Kazekage and her guard slowly walked off into the distance before they vanished from sight.
"What was that about?" Ao asked as he stepped next to Fuyōna.
"I wouldn't worry about it if I was you Ao," Fuyōna said patting him on the shoulder.
"Let's focus on the positive, at least we aren't going to war." He said with a grin on his face.
Ao agreed, but only to an extent. He was of course pleased that they had avoided war with the hidden sand. However, displeased at the fact that Fuyōna had been so nice about it.
"Are we really going to let them go?" Mangetsu said.
"I also agree, Lord Mizukage," Ganryū spoke out, agreeing with Mangetsu.
"Now is the perfect chance to strike and deal a critical blow," Ganryū said.
Fuyōna sighed and rubbed the back of his head.
"I dont plan on starting a war with the sand at this time or any, if I can help it," Fuyōna said.
"How dare you both speak out against lord Mizukage," Ao said to both of them not happy.
"It's alright Ao. I understand your motives and am glad you feel like you can share them with me. But please, I ask that you trust my decisions in this matter." Fuyōna said as he turned to face them.
Both Mangetsu and Ganryū bowed their heads a little as Fuyōna's gaze set on them.
"Very well. Please forgive me Lord Mizukage." Ganryū said after a moment.
"Whatever, your the Mizukage, not me," Mangetsu said as he stretched his arms over his head.
Ao suddenly burst forwards slamming a palm strike into Mangetsu's chest in anger.
"Learn some respect boy!" He shouted as he did.
His attack had done little as his hand had passed right through Mangetsu's body as it burst into water.
"So it's like that is it?" Mangetsu said as he reached for the hilt of his blade.
"That is enough," Fuyōna said as his chakra flared to life.
Ao pulled his hand free and Mangetsu just smiled as he turned his back.
"Lucky for you." He said under his breath.
Suddenly his body froze on the spot as a current of electricity ran through his body.
"W-What the!" Mangetsu said as he slowly turned to see that it was Fuyōna who had done it.
"Listen to me very carefully Mangetsu," Fuyōna said as he walked closer to him.
"If you ever question me, disobey an order, or threaten one of my men again. I will kill you." He said as he placed his hand on Mangetsu's shoulder.
Mangetsu suddenly realized the difference in power between them and for the first time in his life felt fear. He knew now that he stood no chance against him and that Fuyōna only allowed him to live because he allowed it.
"Is that clear Mangetsu?" Fuyōna asked.
Mangetsu slowly nodded through the pain.
"Yes... Lord Mizukage." He said, calling him lord Mizukage for the first time.
Fuyōna didn't like to do it, but sometimes in the hidden mist, a show of power was the only way to get anything done.
"Good," Fuyōna said as he turned around.
"Now let's get back to the village." He said as he created an ice mirror in front of them.
Both Ao and Ganryū were used to this by now and nodded, each of them walking into the mirror. Mangetsu had never actually seen this jutsu first hand and was a little sceptical about it.
"Go on Mangetsu," Fuyōna said waving his hand.
Mangetsu nodded and slowly walked into the mirror, shocked to see that he was back in the Mizukages office when he stepped out of it.
"Alright, let's get the debrief in order and then we can report the success of the mission," Fuyōna said as he too stepped out of the mirror and sat down in his chair.
Mangetsu took a mental note that day to never cross Fuyōna again, not unless he wanted to die that was.
Meanwhile...
"Lady Kazekage, is this really alright? If we are really planning to betray the mist and attack, what was the point of the meeting today?" Baki asked quietly.
Pakura and her Anbu guard slowly walked through the trees as they entered the border to the land of wind.
"I wanted to see what the Mizukages own motives were Baki. No. I needed to see what they were." She said as she tried to put all the pieces together in her mind.
"I now know that we simply cannot win against the mist... Not yet anyway." She said.
"So what do we do now, Lady Kazekage?" Baki asked.
"We wait. And we prepare for war. Our day will come Baki, we just need to be patient." Pakura said.
"But first, take care of the spy's." She said, giving him the order.
Baki nodded before he created a wind blade and cut down both of the other Anbu that were with them, getting a scream from them as he cut them in half.
"The council cannot know what was said here today," Pakura said, not even turning back to look.
-Back in the hidden mist-
"And that concludes my report from the meeting with the Kazekage," Fuyōna said to the elders, having finished telling them what happened.
"And how can we trust the word of the Kazekage?" The head elder asked.
"We can't," Fuyōna said truthfully.
"All we can do is wait and prepare." He then responded as he sat back in his chair.
"Yes..." The elder spoke before standing.
"Very well. We leave things in your care Lord Mizukage." He said bowing.
Fuyōna nodded and watched as they excused themselves from his office.
Fuyōna sighed and looked over to Ao who as his adviser was still present.
"Something on your mind Ao?" He asked, noticing Ao's expression.
Ao was a little surprised that Fuyōna noticed and shook his head.
"No... It's nothing." He said.
Fuyōna couldn't help but laugh a little.
"Well, now I really want to know." He said interested.
"Please Ao speak your mind," Fuyōna said with a smile.
This time Ao sighed as he folded his arms over his chest.
"It's just. Well. I dont like it." He said getting in a little mood.
"you dont like what?" Fuyōna asked.
"I dont trust the sand Fuyōna. They are up to something no doubt about it." Ao said this time waving his hands as he spoke.
Fuyōna smiled.
"I know Ao I know. Look I'm not stupid. But we have peace, even if it is only for now. I expect they will betray us sooner or later."
Ao looked surprised.
"Then why go to all that trouble and not just kill them now?" He asked.
"I can't tell you that for now Ao. Just trust me." He said as he stood up.
Ao slowly nodded his head and then bowed.
"I'm sorry Lord Mizukage. It's not my place to question you." He said.
"Please Ao. I welcome it. I already told you, I dont plan on doing things like Yagura. If you ever need to ask me why then please do. Just know that there are some things I can tell you and some I can't. Not just yet anyway." He said smiling at Ao.
Ao nodded.
"Alright, now get yourself home and rest, I'll finish up here for the night," Fuyōna said.
Ao nodded and bid Fuyōna good night before he left the office.
"I'm sorry Ao. But there is still a lot I will not be able to tell you for a long time yet." Fuyōna thought as he watched him go.
"That goes for everyone else too." He then thought as he sat back down.
Fuyōna then noticed the paperwork on his desk that he had asked for the day before. It was the files on the new Genin that had passed out of the academy and the teams they had been placed in.
Fuyōna looked over all of them and read the report each of them had been given displaying their strengths and weaknesses. Finally, he got to Haku and Kimimaro's team that also including Koyuki, the daughter of Yagura who he had promised he would look after.
"Koyuki Karatachi..." Fuyōna said as he read her profile.
"I see she is a gifted one. Ten years old, she clearly takes after her father." He thought as he carried on reading the report.
Fuyōna then picked up the final piece of paper that was the last team that had been formed. It had seemed this squad had been made at the request of the head of the Hoshigaki to enter one of their own into the ranks, as Fuyōna had requested.
"Kujira Hoshigaki... This one looks interesting." Fuyōna said with a slight smile as he read his file.
Ok, that's the end of this chapter I hope you enjoyed it! I had a few ways this could have gone down but in the end, I chose this outcome.
Also, Kjjira Hoshigaki is a fan Insert and a new exciting character that will be introduced in the coming chapters.
sorry for the wait!
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