
Ch. 121
3.pov
The next few days Mito was busy thinking about new riddles and helping Tamura and Suzume settle down. It wasn't to hard and her period had just ended so her chakra was fine. However once again she could feel that her chakra storage expanded. Mito would go to her previous apartment and teach them few seals or just show the easier ones. She asked Tsunade to be discharged and Tsunade nodded satisfied with the recovery.
The days passed very quickly. Mito always had something to do. Her training got harder, and she didn't have any cool down. Mito knew that Hokage would not let her on any mission after last one. So she used all of her time on herself and her charges.
Mito could feel how her body was slowly getting adjusted more to biju chakra. And it was time. She could probably take out second tail but her skin would be gone and that would be pain. Tsunade was teaching her the more advanced treatment now. Well Rin was far ahead but this was far for non medic to learn in few months. Mito was waiting for Tsunade to ask her about summons. But she thought just like Tsunade. She wasn't ready just yet. Maybe in few more months.
While Mito's days were like that, the village was hectic because finally after almost a full 2 weeks negotiations between kumo, Iwa and Konoha had begun. The delegats from kumo had arrived in both Konoha and Iwa. Minato was once again in charge of the negotiations. The Raikage obviously went directly to Iwa because there was his son. And he send some higher ranked shinobi to Konoha. It was obvious why. He couldn't show how killer B was important to village and because he probably cared more for his flesh and blood. Minato led them to negotiations room and started by saying :" You have traveled long way." kumo nin nodded :" indeed we did. But only because we had to."
Minato played his ignorance card:" I honestly don't see what is so special in that boy, so that you higher-ups had to come all the way here."
Kumo nin smirked :" of course you don't. Every kumo nin is special. We don't betray our owns. "
Minato nodded :" I see. Well then why don't we start negotiating. "
Kumo nin nodded :" then I would like to see B first, to make sure he is alive. "
Minato chuckled :" of course he is. Take him in. "
Killer B entered the room looking a lot skinner that before two weeks. Minato spoke :" he was a stubborn and didn't want to eat anything. Thinking it had truth serum in it. "
Kumo nin looked at B closer and his obviously defeated face. What did that face mean. Was killer B tortured and not in right mind.
Minato then spoke :" now then shall we begin. "
Kumo nin sat down and looked at proposal that Minato put in front of him. :" this proposals are same as the ones Iwa is giving your Raikage. We will be satisfied with peace treaty and possible alliance after some time. And you will have to pay for damage you done to both countries."
Kumo nin looked shocked :" You want us to pay. "
Minato smirked :" of course if you don't pay or don't agree we will just kill this special boy right here. "
Kumo nin paled :" the first part is fine, but second I think we will need to think over. "
Minato spoke :" I don't think you understand, there isn't only one life on the line. If you don't sign we will kill A and B. "
Kumo nin had shocked expression, and Minato continued :" the mission that captured both B and A was done by both forces of Konoha and Iwa, so that makes us negotiations in three. It just happened that thought it was negotiation with each of villages separately."
Meanwhile in Iwa the similar story was told. To say that Raikage had troubles keeping calm. One of desks was almost destroyed by his hand. Onoki chucked saying :" so what will you do. "
Raikage didn't let him provacate him more as camly breathed away. He knew he had to accept. However how would he get all of that money they were asking for. Onoki seeing the man struggle spoke :" You don't need to pay everything immediately. Your shinobi could help rebuild village you destroyed too. Of course for free. And that would lessen the dept by half." the prideful Raikage. Though about this mercy Tsuchigake was showing him. It hurt his pride but he had to accept it. There wasn't any other solution.
In Konoha after hearing the ways how they could pay. Kumo nin knew that this would hurt village but at least they could survive it. Minato smirked seeing the man sing the deal. He looked at B and approached him taking a seal of him. The boy immediately relaxed. Minato chuckled :" what is wrong did they( i&t) scare you. This seal was just to make sure you would not run. It could not kill you."
Killer B looked at his kumo friend he would say and immediately headed there without speaking a word. Minato chuckled and said :" Mito - San sends her goodbyes, she also said that you would see each other some time too. "
Killer B froze and his expression become complicated it was twisted with admiration and fear. The boy spoke about the girl with Gyuki but the beast would not tell him how she was capable of blocking him out or what they talked about. Gyuki did say that it was supposed to help them and that she wasn't trying to hurt him and that he would tell him over time what he learned. Killer b thought that it was probably something that wasn't supposed to be said in Konoha.
Raikage after 10 more minutes thinking about this finally singed the treaty. His son was released from handcuffs and seals. The Raikage and his son didn't show any affection to each other. But soon they left. And we're going towards the meting point with the delgats they sent to Konoha.
Mito was surprised to hear that killer B had just now left the village. While she didn't really care and went to visit him after the first time. She thought he wasn't in village. Mito wonder how did Gyuki contact Matabi. But Isobu answered :" if two biju know where the other own is. They can talk to each other. But since I don't know anyones jinchuriki or exact location and can't connect with anyone. Also the connection should be used often to be working at such distance. However it is different from when certain biju appears in place where biju belong too. "
Mito nodded understanding. She went to academy to pick up Tenzo. While she was waiting for him to exit she saw Hana and Tsume, they talked for few minutes. And then Tsume and Hana had to go. While Mito was waiting for Tenzo. She saw Mikoto pass her. Itachi was probably the smallest boy of the class. He was barely 5.and he was super cute. Mikoto stopped when she saw Mito leaning on the wall next to the doors. Mito politely bowed not expecting Mikoto to say anything. However she did :" I must say, that your were correct. And if you are wondering what happened with Shisui I can tell you that we adopted him as our son."
Mito understood why but still was surprised by this news she nodded :" I see that might be for the best. It seems like your son needs to have friends who are just strong as he is. "
Mito looked at the cute boys eyes and saw how calcultive they were. She almost said not cute at all. Mito then asked :" what is your name. I am Uzumaki Mito friend of Shisui's. "
Itachi answered politely :" Uchiha Itachi. It is nice to meet you. Shisui has talked about you lot in these few days."
Mito smirked :" I see. You are really polite."
Finally Tenzo walked out the building and went to hug Mito as fast as he could not noticing audience. Tenzo finally noticed Mikoto and Itachi. When Mito picked him up.
Itachi was confused for a second as he asked :" You two know each other. "
Mito nodded :" we are cousins."
Itachi didn't seem surprised at all. His face didn't show a reaction at all. Mito then asked :" do you two know each other. I haven't been able to catch up with Tenzo because I was busy."
Itachi spoke :" he is the only who cat keep up with me in class."
Mito smirked :" oh I see you two are rivals. Well with your background you really didn't have choice. "
Mikoto smiled as she said :" I am sorry for taking your time. We need to head home now." Mito nodded as she said :" not at all, it was pleasure. "
Mito and Tenzo headed back home talking about what Tenzo was doing in academy. It was rather long talk and Mito knew that while the young boy could be annoying he was still fun to be around.
After day long of travel two groups finally met each other. Killer B didn't speak until he finally could see A. Raikage was a bit worried seeing how the boy was acting. Killer B began with:"Konoha knew from the start that I was jinchuriki of eight tails. That is why they separated me from A."
Raikage was surprised :" they didn't do anything to your seal."
Killer B shake his head :" actually they firstly asked me some questions but seeing that I wasn't going to answer. They stopped bothering and only once more they tried to talk with me. A - sama it was the redhead girl we fought. She managed to invade my mind and blocked me entering as she talked with eight tails. "
Raikage nodded :" is that the girl you were talking about before. The one killer B described as red Senju. ".
Both of them nodded. Killer B spoke :" she is actually a Uzumaki. Uzumaki Mito. "
Raikage froze for a moment as he spoke :" that one is supposed to be dead."
A spoke :" it was young girl so she probably was named after the first Hokage's wife. "
Raikage nodded :" I will tell you why exactly the Uzushino was destroyed on our way home."
Raikage head hurt. This wasn't good. Konoha knew. And they didn't know what they said to Gyuki. He apparently said he would tell over time. But Raikage would rather have answers now.
On other side of continent Jiraiya was working on his spy network. Especially one in Ame. However there wasn't much luck there. The situation there was different from last time he was there. A year ago the entire country was under Hanzos control, but now there could be felt a another powerful force. Still not strong to overthrow Hanzo but it seemed like they were growing each day. He didn't want to risk it and go to close to capital. It could be ugly. So he went to Kiri to see how is state there. It was surprisingly stable. And know he was on the way to kumo. Minato sent him a word about peace treaty but that didn't matter. He would see what was happening there either way. And after that he would go back to Ame, try to find his students and then maybe go to sand to spy there. And return when his child is supposed to be born.
He was thankful for Mito giving a message seal to Tsunade which made him miss her less because they would text each other often.
Mito felt a bit odd. She didn't feel like this in long time. The empty room didn't help much. She could not fall asleep. She decided to take a walk. Her walk wasn't long just around the complex. However when she got to middle part of complex she felt Shisui come towards her. He did not look good. Mito worried what was wrong. Seeing how he was just standing there and how he didn't talk Mito took him by hand and they went into the house. Mito sat down next to him as she said :" what troubles you. Tell me, you know I will always be here for you." Shisui breathed out saying :" it was my fault that you were hurt."
Mito softly patted his head as she said:" while they were after you. It is not your fault at all. You could not predicted the future and it wasn't you who attacked me it was him. And besides I willing took your place because you are my precious person "
Shisui shake his head :" but still I should have listened to you "
Mito nodded :" Well maybe. But you were under genjutsu so it could not be helped and besides my plan would probably result in same thing happening. "
Mito then hugged him as she spoke :" it isn't your fault it is fine nothing bad had happened. Everything is fine."
Shisui then asked :" could you say that looking at my eyes. "
Mito answered honestly without hesitation :" no, your eyes are dangerous to me."
Shisui was surprised by the answer as he asked :" what do you mean. "
Mito answered :" once you learn what they are capable of and train enough to know how to control them I will look in those beautiful eyes."
Mito then hummed as she laid his head on her lap and she playing with his head. Trying her best to ease his troubled mind. She asked :" Are you getting along with Itachi. I meet him today with Mikoto. "
Shisui nodded :" yeah he is genius, probably greater that Kakashi. Yeah I moved into main house."
He suddenly stopped speaking and he froze. Mito was worried what was now. Shisui almost screamed :" I left without telling them. If they see that I am gone they will be worried about me. "
Mito nodded :" yeah, so why don't I take you there. "
Shisui spoke :" no it is too late for you to go back alone."
Mito smirked :" I lived in dark forest for years and nothing had happened to me. So why would I be worried about Konoha at night besides I have seal for this. It is invisible one. " Mito then took his hand and walked with him towards Uchiha complex. She didn't enter it though. Shisui understood. It would be best of he returned alone and said he was taking a walk because he could not sleep.
Mikoto was surprised when the doors opened and Shisui entered the house she could swear he was in house. Shisui saw her surprised face as he spoke :" I couldn't sleep so I went for a walk. I used window."
Mikoto asked :" what troubles you. Is it love ."
Shisui blushed for a second but answered :" You don't need to worry i think i figured it out already."
Shisui then walked upstairs ready to go sleep. He was happy with everything Mito said to him. He still thought some things were his fault but Mito promised to beat him if she caught him thinking about this again.