
Ch. 116
3.pov
Mito heard someone approach her. She etried her best to calm the tears down. However this individual didn't come closer, they stopped few meters away from her. Mito was facing backwards to them. Only saying after few moments :" You have a nice voice." that raspy and deep voice wasn't familiar at all. Mito didn't know how to respond. Should she say thank you, but she could not she did not know who this is. Mito asked :" if I may know who was my audience."
The man didn't hesitate for a moment :" I am Todo, jonin of Konoha, a team leader of team 2. I assume you are the individual that will join us on our mission."
Mito answered :" Yes that is correct. I am Uzumaki Mito. It is nice to meet you. "
Todo then asked :" if it isn't rude, what was that song, it was beautifully sad. "
Mito didn't know how to answer :" I don't know, that song was always around me. A performing travelers sang it when I was small. "
Todo nodded :" You are a bit early, did you want to be alone. "
Mito answered honestly :" I did, however I think that me being alone for too long isn't a good thing. So I am glad you came. "
Mito asked :" Todo - San, why are you here if it is early. "
Todo answered :" I was curious about who was my addition to the team. Seeing that is you Uzumaki - San, I know I didn't need to worry. "
Mito said :" Mito is fine, Uzumaki makes me sound old and important."
Mito could feel three new chakra coming closer. She could recognize Shisui's and she was somewhat familiar with two others. She felt them in chunin exam few months ago. Mito then said to Todo :" maybe we will have a chance to continue our talk later, but now your team is almost here."
Todo nodded :" I hope that too."
Shisui was the first to step out the gates, his expression brighten when he saw a familiar shade of red. His teammates noticed it to. They started to whisper in each others ears. Talking about Shisui and his crush. Shisui probably knew what they were whispering about as he speed up and said to Mito :" it is been a long time since we have last seen each other. I hope you are doing well."
Mito politely answered :" indeed it has. I have, thank you for asking. I am joining on your mission because a personal reasons." Mito's expression was that of pain for someone she lost however she didn't look too sad.
Shisui understood. As he said :" Then let me introduce my teammates to you.. "
The dou that was still not there speed up hearing that. Shisui began :" the girl here is Mido, she is a bit shy. The boy is Baku he is super confident in himself."
Mito smiled :" so this team was put on to make everyone on same level of confidence. "
Todo nodded :" that is correct."
Mito smirked :" should we head out, it is almost the time. "
The team nodded and they began their journey.
The journey wasn't supposed to be too long. A day of traveling to Kusa with rest. Mito was bored she knew, she could feel that nobody was on their way. She began to ask a bunch of questions to the genin. Firstly asking how old each of them were. The trio were confused when Mito said that she thought that Shisui was older, because he seemed to be mature for his age. They all thought that was compliment. Mito then asked :" what do you think, how old am I."
The group started to geuss. The closest one being Todo saying :" 12. Or clost to."
Mito nodded :" yep, I am 12 tomorrow."
Shisui smiled, that was his chance. Mito was going to spend her birthday with him rather than with Kakashi or Genma. However Mito said something else :" however tomorrow is also the day the part of me died. "
Shisui cursed himself how could he forget. In this mission Mito is here to spend time where her parents were killed.
Mito then started to speak with Todo. Asking him rather interesting questions. Like what he thought about this mission. He said it was his duty and nothing else. Mito pretend to be satisfied. She also wondered if this was really that mission. Because anime didn't really specify when or how it happened. She also never knew names of his teammates. She knew that Shisui was obviously close to Mido cause they would talk to each other every few seconds. Mito knew his sharingan was activated because his precious friend died. So if this was that mission Mito had to protect them.
When they finally stopped for a rest they were almost there but it was better to take a rest for few hours than to get there tired. Mito took her sandwich out. While the rest of team ate the food they brought.
Mito was lost in her thoughts. If she remembered correctly, Karin and her mother were in Grass when they were small. Mito wondered if she would bump into Karin's parents. Karin wasn't born yet. Mito assumed that because she couldn't really remember if Karin was older than Sasuke. But Sasuke still would not be born for almost two years. So Karin could be still not born and Mito didn't know if her mother was in kusagakure in this time. Mito hoped she wasn't because the war had just ended and they would use her special ability to the fullest now.
Mito stood up sensing every one was ready to go. She pondered if it was really like that. Her thoughts quickly disappeared as Mito sensed a small village ahead and could feel only one shinobi there, and at that not strong one. Mito calmed herself as they finally reached the destination. The shinobi was surprised to see extra member however he quickly had smile pasted on his face, a fakest smile Mito could imagine on his face. He said that since it was already dark it would be best if slept until morning and then began this mission. To do agreed. Because even though they rested his team was genins. And other than Shisui they were all probably tired. Mito knew that too so she pretend to be tired to. She was planning to destroy their plan when they think she isn't dangerous one. Mito had to share her room with Mido, the talk wasn't long one it was mostly about Shisui. Mito pretended to be quite dense. It was obvious that Mido liked her best friend and that she thought that Mito and him were for each other. However Mito said something that made her froze :" did you ever think that you can wait for someone that may not come. Maybe they won't be able to reach you. I may be long gone when our relationship would be considered normal even if he is adult in the law, Shisui is still 7 years old and him and I don't know each other well. Yes over time we can get to know each other better, however him knowing me better also could mean him stop liking me. I right now am not ready and probably won't be for a long period of time. I will become super busy soon again. And that means I don't have time to deal with this things. I can't refuse Shisui because I am too foolish and kind. "
Mito then went to sleep saying good night.
She again had a similar dream she dreamt two times before. However this time she saw three kids and two smaller ones. Hayate was watching ower the younger ones Tenzo was with older ones and Naruto just appeared to talk with them. Mito then felt that chill again as she appeared in front of Madara again she could hear :" soon, i Will…. Soon."
Mito woke up suddenly, trying to calm herself down. She looked around to see Mido still peacefully sleep. She then tried to remember what had Madara said to she couldn't. Mito then stretched herself and stood up from her bed. Watching this small village. She decided to meditate since it was still to early to wake up and she didn't do it in really long time. Her sensing ability had gotten a lot stronger and she could feel a large are around here. Mito then could feel strong chakra signal far away. But if she could say it was still in this land of grass. However this signal was a bit familiar like Kushina's and hers. So that was probably Karin's mother or maybe both of her parents. Mito wonder of Karin's father was also Uzumaki. Maybe he was killed before Karin was born and that was why they had to go to Kusa. Now that she thought about it Karin had a two kekkei genkai which was only possible if they were both pure Uzumaki.
Mito decided to make a strong shadow Clone that could be with team 2 for day. She knew she could reach that position before tommorow and head back.
Mito headed out soon. Her tracks were impossible to track. She headed straight for chakra signal. Hoping she could reach them and have a peaceful talk with them.
She traveled for 5 hours before reaching the location she felt that chakra on. It was at very border with land of fire. The area was filled with caves and Mito could barely feel chakra around her. She wondered if those were seals. Mito slowly and carefully followed the chakra, ready to be attacked at any moment. She however wasn't. Her steps were slow and light she could feel that seals were there to make every one not able to sense chakra around this are but the seal was a bit week and she could feel chakra from one of the caves. Mito knew other sensors would have trouble finding them here. Mito slowly entered the cave and headed to where chakra signals were strongest. Mito knew that there were two of them. But both of them were obviously exhausted. And maybe even sick. Both of them had as much chakra she had without Isobu. Which was not usual for adult Uzumaki.
Mito finally reached a position where she could see two Uzumaki. Surprisingly they looked young. Maybe a bit older than Kushina. The male Uzumaki had a short hair and was rather well built, the woman had hair a bit shorter than Kushina. The two were obviously eating the food they had just caught in their little hunt. However Mito could see that they weren't eating and pretending not to notice her. Mito still wasn't to visable to them. Mito slowly walked forward as she said:" I am not a threat. I was just curious about your chakra."
The dou froze for a second as they saw red hair behind this young girl. It couldn't be a royal Uzumaki. Mito saw them start to bow however Mito said :" there is no need for that. I don't have a right to be next Uzumaki clan head when Uzumaki are long gone."
The dou stared at her asking :" if we may know how did you find us."
Mito nodded answering :" I was with a team in Kusa village to the south. I was meditating when I felt a strong and somewhat familiar chakra. Similar to mine and to Kushina. I headed straight her. It took me 5 hours to get here. "
The woman exclaimed :" You know Kushina, she was my good friend when we were really young. However Iost every contact with her since she village had fallen."
Mito answered :" Kushina is in Konoha still doing her duty. I am to member of Konoha forces. However I joined few months ago. If I may ask, why is your chakra so weak."
The male one answered :" we were hunted down few months in row and only barely managed to escape, they successfully poisoned us. Which made our recovery slower. "
Mito nodded :" I assume I can heal you somewhat. I am a medic in training. If I could also learn your names that would be great. "
The woman said hers first::" Uzumaki Suzume. " and the male one said :" Uzumaki Tamura "
Mito smiled :" it is nice to meet more of Uzumaki, I am Uzumaki Mito, named after my great aunt. I would invite you to Konoha. However I don't think you are quite ready to go right now."
Suzume brighter, but Tamura asked :" do you know if Konoha wants us. We can't just accept your word. Even if you are a princess. "
Mito smiled again :" I know, but Konoha doesn't have anything to lose letting you in. And I am highly respected there. I will heal you and leave a means for you to contact me, when you are ready. "
Suzume agreed to healing. She was hesitant for a bit but she knew it was for the best. She was surprised when Mito wasn't surprised to see bite marks. Mito only said :" You are lucky that you were bitten by your husband. You chakra is special so you must be extra careful."
Suzume wanted to ask how she knew but Mito explained before Suzume had a chance to ask :" I know about every branch of Uzumaki family tree even if wasn't though by Uzumaki, my parents master taught me as he taught them. "
Mito healed her to best of her ability and then healed Tamura. Mito registered that man was handsome, even more than Minato possibly she quickly averted her gaze from his naked body. Which caused laughter in the cave. Mito only said :" Suzume - San i think that you are quite lucky to have such handsome husband, I thought Kushina had a handsome one but your is clearly more handsome."