Ch. 80
3.pov
Tsunade followed Hokage to his office. On her way she was greated by both civilians and shinobi alike. She could feel like she belonged here. Jiraiya and Orochimaru were walking slightly behind her. She could feel them exchanging looks. Shizune was extremely excited, however she didn't show it. Tonton was gleaming. Soon they reached office.
Hokage slowly sat down on his chair. Orochimaru and Jiraiya immediately stood behind him to his right and left. Which left three chairs empty. One was just next to Hokage's and two were in front of table. Tsunade wondered for who that chair was meant for.
Hokage cleared his throat saying :" I am sorry, but things aren't that positive."
Tsunade snorted :" I know, even though I am against of using my grandfathers genes for reviving my clan, that wasn't only reason for my return ."
Both Orochimaru and Jiraiya asked :" Mito"
Tsunade nodded her head.
Hokage said :" that is fine, but I want to talk about Senju revival first."
Tsunade nodded her head and said:" well I guess we can talk about it."
Hokage started :" Did you think about starting family. If you did then we can immediately stop with this discussion."
Tsunade nodded and said:" As a medic I know that having child at this age is risky, however it is possible, I am still 37 and extremely healthy."
Hokage eyes softend :" so you can have children. And did you think about the possible partner. "
Jiraiya face was uncomfortable pained. He loved Tsunade, and hated the situation she was in, however he also hoped to hear his name said.
Tsunade frowned :"I didn't think about that."
Jiraiya face was again calm. Orochimaru was the next one to speak :" I must ask Tsunade, if you are ready for a child."
Tsunade was confused and said:" I don't know, if won't be ready I will leave him to sensei."
Jiraiya was immediately angry :" just like that, you would leave your child. Sensei is busy with things too. "
Tsunade argued back:" he let this happen he can sacrifice his hat for that."
Hokage cleared his throat again and asked:" Tsunade, would you let council choose a partner for you. "
Jiraiya was facing Hokage now :" Sensei you can't be serious. "
However Tsunade was louder:" Absolutely no. I won't be involved in any of their schemes."
Mito could feel someone watching her from far away. She could feel that person hiding his chakra. Because it seemed like it was natural. She could feel something like earth and Water but they were combined. Meanwhile while her thoughts were there. Her body was in front of her apartment after finally being left alone to rest. Mito decided to follow her curiosity. She did find it suspicious that there was someone who could track her from such far place. She entered the forest. Ready for attack to come at her any moment even though she could feel that other person was only curious.
Tsunade frowned :" Sensei, is there something different in village. It feels lighter. I don't know what to make out of it.
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Hokage gasped and smiled :" excellent way to change mood. However we still did not clear everything about Senju matter."
Tsunade snorted :"we can talk about that later, you knew that I still need to think about everything."
Hokage nodded his head and said:" Fine, but I will be expecting you with decision in few days time. Now we will move on lighter matters."
Tsunade relaxed. And finally smiled for the first time since entering the office.
Jiraiya relaxed too. Orochimaru seemed to be bored and he sat on couch.
Hokage eyed him but, his attention was on Tsunade :" What do you want to hear, Tsunade. "
Tsunade wondered for a second :" everything about Mito and changes in Konoha since I left, well most important ones."
Hokage smiled briefly and started to talk about Mito his smile was getting bigger and bigger the more he talked about Mito. He talked about her parents , about her sensei, about her life before Konoha and lastly what she was doing while in Konoha.
Tsunade could clearly see that Hokage was fond of Mito. His expression would be full of simpaty when he talked about her past.
Tsunade was shocked with Mito past, and her revenge, because she could not feel anything like that in Mito.
However she could feel that Hokage was letting some things out.
Shizune was staying still in her chair. Her eyes wide open. She seemed to conflicted. She obviously liked Mito but she felt like she was prying into Mitos life to much.
Hokage then started explaining how he found out about Danzo treasons. Tsunade could see that Hiruzen had still felt regret, however she could feel it was for something she couldn't get. The room was silent for few moments. Tsunade always hated that man. However she did not expect such thing to happen. She was extremely surprised by Mitos involvement.
She was silent and Hokage finally started to speak again :" I was wondering if you would be able to lead Konoha hospital, and The T & I needs help in treating Root Anbu. You as a medic should know how to best recuperate them."
Tsunade eyes widden and she finally saw through facade of reviving her clan. The Village obliviously need her skills and her strength to appear strong. She learned about peace negotiation with Iwa. And immediately could see that while Hokage wasn't putting to much pressure on Senju matter, she could feel that he wanted to that she thinks about it.
Mito eyes widdened. She saw a small boy. He looked to be around five or six years old. She could feel him staring at her. She seemed to recognize some of his features but couldn't put a name on him. The boy spoke slowly :" You feel like a home."
Mito was surprised by those words, she wondered what that meant. The boy slowly approached her, clearly cautious but not afraid. Mito regained herself and asked softly:" can I know your name."
The boys eyes widden only for a second and he quitely said:" name, i wasn't named, but I was called by many names, one of them was Tenzo, that one was used most often."
Mito's eyes widden again as she proccesed information. Mito slowly came in close to the boy slowly reaching for him asking:" where have you been for last few weeks. "
The boy only answered when he felt Mito's hands reach his head :" I was on mission, in middle of it I felt that the seal was gone. I immediately was headed back. However I was far away and exhausted. I only reached headquarters yesterday. I didn't feel anybody there. I felt your chakra there, which calmed me."
Mito nodded her head and asked :" why did it calm you. "
Tenzo only said:" feels like mine, but still slightly different. "
Mito nodded her head remembering that she too had water and earth affinity. Mito asked again :" I know that you are special. Your chakra tells it, but can you show it to me. "
The boy nodded and slowly around the two the grass and flowers started to bloom. Mito smiled at Tenzo and said :" I am Uzumaki Mito. I am going to take care of you for few days. Do you agree. "
The boy beamed but hesitantly asked :" will you tell Hokage about me."
Mito smiled down to him and said :" I have to, but it doesn't mean that we will go there immediately. Tomorrow Hokage will be less busy and will have time. I still don't know everything about you and want to learn. I think that will be able to take care of you."
Tenzo said:" thank you Uzumaki-San. "
Mito responded:" just Mito for now. Later on you can add whatever suffix you want. "
The two headed to Mito apartman.