Kiyomi POV
"Kiyomi, Shisui, what were you two doing in the forest?" Tobirama asked us after we introduced ourselves.
"We were on a mission and we got separated from our group." Shisui explained.
"I've never seen you two in Konoha." Danzo narrowed his eyes at us.
"You resemble Kagami a lot." Torifu peered closer at Shisui.
"Well that's because..." I looked at Shisui, unsure of how to respond.
"As long as they are allies, we can worry about that later." Kagami piped up. "We need to get out of enemy territory first."
Shisui and I sighed in relief and followed them deeper into the forest.
Tobirama placed his fingers on the ground in concentration. "We're surrounded by around 20 ninjas... and judging from their tracking skills, they are most likely from the Kinkaku squad."
"There are 9 of us now, including you, Lord Hokage." Homura said. "We're outnumbered."
"Don't be such a coward, Homura!" Koharu scolded.
"It's no use Koharu. One of us will have to divert their attention." Kagami said.
"A decoy... that means certain death." Torifu realized. "But who?"
There was a moment of silence before Hiruzen spoke up. "I'll go!"
"Sarutobi?!" everyone exclaimed.
"Don't worry. I may not look like it, but I'm pretty skilled. I won't die." Hiruzen reassured us. "Look after the others Danzo-" he smiled.
"Shut up!" Danzo said angrily. "I was planning on volunteering. Don't try to steal the spotlight. I'll be the decoy! My father and grandfather both died on the battleground as shinobi. Self-sacrifice is a shinobi's duty!" From his expression I could see that Danzo and Hiruzen had a rivalry.
"No, I will go and be the decoy of course." Tobirama said decisively. "You are all the young Wills of Fire that will be defending the Leaf Village."
"You can't! You're the Hokage!" Danzo exclaimed.
"Danzo, you're always competing with Saru over everything. But what's necessary now is for you to cooperate with your comrades. You must first look at yourself rationally and know yourself. Otherwise you'll put your comrades in danger. Danzo, Saru you are both still young, so don't be hasty. Your time will come. Until that time, stay alive." Tobirama said.
Then he turned to Hiruzen. "Saru, protect those who love the village and those who believe in you. And nurture those to whom you can entrust the next generation. Starting tomorrow, you're the Hokage!' Tobirama declared and everyone gasped. "Saru, take care of the Hidden Leaf."
"Yes, sir." Hiruzen accepted the title of Hokage and I could not help but smile despite the circumstances we were in. Watching this moment in person was so much better than watching it in the anime.
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A New Life Book 2 (Shisui x oc female character)
AcciónSequel to the A New Life Book 1!