Princess of the Dragon Clan [ Kakashi Hatake X OC Romance ] Book 1 Complete

Chapter 16 Strangers Arrive

            Kakashi and I made it back to the leaf village in one piece. We met with Lord Hokage to provide more information on our mission, along with some information gathered from the dragon spirit. The two anbu standing guard let us in. We then walked up to the Hokage’s desk.

            “Lord Hokage, we have returned from the Village of Rock and have some information to share. I think it is essential information that the leaf village may be able to assist with.”

            Lord Hokage looked up at Kakashi and me as he sat back to give his full, undivided attention.

            “I received a parcel from the Tsuchikage not long ago explaining what you came across during the rescue mission. I heard it was a success, and returned the girl to Lord and Lady Tochi. This has put us in a good light with the village of Rock, so I thank you two for that. “

            I bowed to show my thanks for the words of appraisal and stood back up. I was nervous to tell the Hokage about my interactions with Oni, but I had no choice. I had to tell him, and hopefully, he would have some direction for me.

            “You are welcome, Lord Hokage, now regarding the mission. Yes, we returned Yumi to her parents in one piece. She only had minor cuts and bruises, so no major damage was done. We also came across a shinobi from the land of lighting. He was the one who had set up camp and kidnapped the girl. He was planning a strategic attack to lure the  Tsuchikage out so they could attack the village. We provided this information to the Tsuchikage after we defeated the shinobi. I did advise the  Tsuchikage to keep an eye out and gather more forces in case more lightning shinobi are following suit.”

            Lord Hokage nodded as he took a puff of his pipe, putting his hand on the parcel from earlier.

            “Yes, thank you, Isamu and Kakashi. In the parcel, the Tsuchikage did mention this; he also asked for me to send some extra forces from the leaf village to help keep guard. I agreed and will have a group of shinobi make their way shortly. This shows how they trust us and how our relationship is growing. This is good, and it’s all thanks to you two.”

            He smiled as he held his arms out to us; my face went red as I averted my gaze to the floor. I saw Kakashi bow slightly, but he stayed silent.

            “Lord Hokage, if I may.”

            He nodded and gestured for me to continue.

                        “I also wanted to add some additional information on the blood dragon from this mission.”

            I saw his eyes light up as he sat forward in his chair, staring at me intently.

            “I’d like to inform you that I can now control the spirit and use its chakra. I can also have the spirit release me, so when I do transform, I am in full control and aware.”

            Lord Hokage stood up, pacing slowly back and forth momentarily as he thought deeply. He then came up to me to where we were only about a foot, if that, apart.

            “ Isamu, tell me…how did this happen? How were you able to accomplish that so quickly?”

            I looked over at Kakashi, who was averting his gaze. He was not looking at me or the Hokage but out the window towards the Hokage memorial. I hesitated for a moment; I was debating whether or not I should tell him the ‘agreement’ I had to make with Oni.

            “Sir…I spoke with the spirit…his name being Oni… told me that with our so-called ‘partnership,’ I must provide him something so that he will grant me his power.”