The Way Of The Shinobi

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Secret Technique

(Kakashi's POV)

The next morning everyone gathered in a war room hidden in the tunnels that ran under all of Konoha, like roots to a very old tree. We had all decided that Ibiki should be in charge of planning the mission. Ibiki was a childhood friend of mine who i had known since I was twelve. Ibiki was the commanding officer of the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force, a group of ninja who were known for being ruthless to their captives. I looked around the room until I saw the emerald green eyes I had grown to love.

Mayumi's gaze drifted from Ibiki to me as that familiar breath taking blush crawled onto her cheeks. I smirked as I admired her slender, yet toned figure from across the room. Mayumi wore a onyx black turtleneck crop top, that stopped right under her ribs. The supple skin of her stomach had multiple dark black ruins of different shapes and sizes all across her abdomen. My gaze traveled to her curvy hips and thick thighs that were covered by some pesky black shorts.

"Once the first snow begins to fall we will head out. We will move in teams of three. Team A will consist of: Myself, Inoichi and Asuma. Team B will consist of: Kakashi, Mayumi, and Itachi...." Ibiki continued down the list as I couldn't help but smile to myself. The thought of being able to protect Mayumi during this confrontation seemed to calm the anxiety that had formed a small pit in my stomach. I knew if I had requested to be on her team, she would probably go off the deep end.  Ibiki glanced over at Mayumi as he spoke.

"Once Kakashi and Itachi create an opening Kakashi will use Kamui and teleport you and your father to a different dimension. Kakashi, how long are you able to sustain Kamui?" Ibiki questioned me as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Well, I can technically use Kamui for as long as I want. As long as I sustain my Chakra levels no one is capable of leaving until I release them."  I explained as I glanced back over at Mayumi, who happened to be staring directly at me.

"I only need thirty minutes tops. Think you can at least give me that?' Mayumi asked.

"I know I can give you that." I stated confidently as Mayumi smirked in my direction.

After the meeting was over I bobbed and weaved through the crowd of people, quickly making my way to Mayumi, who was talking to Anko.

"Oh Kakashi, I was actually about to look for you." Mayumi admitted as I smiled, pleased to hear that she was looking for me.

"Really?" I couldn't help but to grin, which caused her to blush again.

"Y-Yeah...I was wondering if you would help me with something...If you have the time that is..." She muttered, her nervousness was something I hadn't seen before.

"Okay, what do you need?" I asked, taking a step closer to her. Her blush deepened as she rubbed the back of her head in anxiousness.

"Could you help me work on a new technique i've been trying to create?" She asked. Her request instantly sparked my interest.

"Absolutely, when would you like to start?"  I questioned her, excited to learn more about this technique of hers.

Mayumi looked around the room for a second. Most of the ninja who had attended the meeting had already left. Only a few stragglers remained in the room, engulfed in their own conversations. Mayumi took my wrist and looked deep into my eyes.

"Will you come with me for a second?" She asked, lowering her voice a few octaves so that only I would hear her. I smiled and nodded as she turned and began leading me out of the room. During the few silent minutes it took to make it to Mayumi's quarters located in the secret tunnels of the Leaf village, I became entranced in the gorgeous details of Mayumi. The way her hair swayed back and forth as she walked put me in a trance like a pendulum. The soft gentle scent of lavender wafted in the air. Being around Mayumi made me feel like I was in a peaceful meadow, where everything around me was calm. 

Once we made it into Mayumi's quarters she quickly pulled me inside the decently sized room. She closed the door behind herself as quietly as she could. Mayumi turned to face me, her face more serious looking than before. She exhaled deeply and leaned against the small oak desk in the corner of the room by the door.

"Look, I know that you have the Sharingan. Which means you're skilled with genjutsu, correct?" She asked. I was taken aback by her question as I nodded.

"Yes, I am. I don't have as much power with my Sharingan as Itachi or Sasuke does." I admitted as I lowered my mask, giving me some time to relax. I could feel Mayumi's eyes inspecting every detail of my face, which I normally kept hidden.

"But, I can teach you what I know. What is this technique you're trying to create?" I added.

"Well, I remember when I was a child and my father was training me. He had mentioned that with the Isshi Kettie-Sha comes the ability to control certain elements. Now the way you do so is specific to the user." Mayumi explained.

"Hmm..." I rubbed my chin as I took a moment to think. "I guess if you're capable of opening a few inner chakra gates, combined with the abilities of the Isshi Kettie-Sha it may be possible..." I mumbled.

"Well, I need to figure out a way to activate that ability..." She muttered as she groaned deeply and ran her hands through her snow white hair.

"Maybe we can talk to Guy and Itachi and see if they know anything we can try." I suggested as Mayumi nodded.

The sound of a soft knocking on Mayumi's door pulled both of us from our thoughts. Mayumi glanced at me as she stood up from the desk and walked over to the door. She slowly opened it, revealing an unexpected face.