𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐢 | ɴᴀʀᴜᴛᴏ

Fate's Path

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The air was thick, Kazumi stood in the Hokage's office. Ahead of her was a young looking woman, though it was merely her chakra keeping her beautiful youth from aging. Tsunade, a legend for her incredible healing abilities and strength.

Her blonde hair was tied in a low-pony tail over her green cardigan. Despite the youthful appearance, her clothing style matched her true age—at least. Kazumi's gaze lingered on the small blue diamond marking smack-dab in the middle of her forehead before falling back to her light brown eyes.

"This is the child?" Tsunade raised a brow, studying Kazumi's awkwardness. In respect, Kazumi half-bowed to the new Hokage.

Naruto bounced happily, smacking his hand against her back, "Yeah! See? Harmless! You'll still agree to the deal, right?" The young Kumo almost fell forward as she then straightened up to stare.

"What deal?" Kazumi's brows furrowed, looking between the two.

A few hidden ANBU were present, but it was just the three of them and Jiraiya. Sakura was busy waiting inside of Sasuke's hospital room.

Tsunade shared a knowing glance with Jiraiya before looking back at her, "I've become aware of the situation. I also know from Naruto that you've taken on nine traitors for the sake of the Leaf. That's an admirable feat from someone of your current status..." 

Jiraiya held a serious expression, crossing his arms, "Well, I'm with Naruto. I've observed her enough to know that she's no threat to the Leaf. In fact, it's far from what you're thinking, Tsunade. She's a carbon copy of Sanjiro-Sama." His tone was slightly amused, reminiscing their past with the old man.

Kazumi shot him a look, surprised. Was that his reasons for taking her on his fake mission? He gave her a wink, making her recoil away.

Standing up from the desk, Tsunade sighed, "As bad as that fact is... it's better than... you know..." She glanced back to Kazumi, "For Orochimaru to put him in that type of state... The same man who used to throw us across forests..." She lowered her face, in deep thought for a moment.

"That was a joke, right?" Kazumi tilted her head, getting no reply from the forced smile Tsunade wore.

Jiraiya had a bead of sweat fall from his cheek, trying to avoid recalling that memory of the menacing Sanjiro from their childhood.

"I've already tried to reason with the shinobi officials." Kazumi looked away to sigh, "I don't mind whatever punishment I am given." Her expression hardened, "On the condition that Sanjiro-Sama awakens and I get to kill Orochimaru."

Naruto looked back and forth, confused, "Like I said... Harmless! She jokes about killing all the time...!" He nervously laughed, scratching the back of his head.

"Naruto, it's best we leave the new Hokage with Kazumi." Jiraiya cleared his throat, leading a reluctant Uzumaki out of the office.