Jinchuriki of Water (Shikamaru Love Story)

Chapter Three: Meeting My Father

MERRY CHRISTMAS/HANUKA/KWANZAA/HOLIDAY!!!!! Well.... it's actually Christmas Eve but.... this is my gift to you because you are all just so wonderful. ^^ BE GRATEFUL THAT YOU ARE GETTING SOMETHING FROM ME AND LOVE IT!!!! *Ahem!* On to the story! 8) (There is a very cute pic on the side! ^^ and You and Me by Lifehouse as well!)

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                                   Chapter Three: Meeting my Father

***Kaida’s POV***

I was in an open office with the Hokage and comfortable enough to take my glasses off but not my hood. He was shuffling through papers and glanced at me occasionally for several agonizing minutes. When his desk was organized he and this guy named Iruka looked at me the same way Izumo did – analyzing. Iruka opened his mouth to speak when there was a knock on the door.

“Yes, come in.” Hokage - sama commanded gruffly. Shikaku walked in. Again, he seemed bored, but there was an unmistakable hidden glimmer of intelligence in his eyes. He knew something and it was bugging me that he wasn't sharing with everyone in the room. “Ah, Shikaku Nara, nice to see you again today, how can I help you?” He asked kindly; my eyebrow twitched and I scowled at his comment. ‘He sent Shikaku to get something and bring it to him. I mean really, do I look stupid to them?!’

‘Carefully and calmly, child. You can’t get riled up right now, this is what we have been waiting for.’ Suirō said. I took a deep yoga breath to calm down.

‘You’re right. I can’t let little things get to me right now. No way.’

Hokage – sama continued smiling pleasantly and I was suddenly annoyed again.

‘I’m going to kill Kotetsu later for leading me on like this. The old man hasn’t got one mean bone in his body!’ I decided. Shikaku glanced at me once more with unreadable eyes and paced over to the Hokage to whisper something in his ear. He tried to discretely slide him a scroll as well (the key word being tried). Hokage – sama’s eyes widened dramatically before nodding. Shikaku straightened up and they both stared me down. I narrowed my eyes in response. ‘What are they up to?’ I wondered, suspicious of their annoying strange actions. This day was annoying.

*** Hokage’s POV***

       

She’s a Yōso, and one with the Utsukushī-me at that, huh? That explained the eyes and how she healed me earlier. They were said to be a very secretive people, even in their time of glory. Today they are, in a sense, myths and legends, just like the Sage of Six Paths himself, when they were still here. Stories say that they took their leave soon after the Sage’s death because they wanted nothing to do with the fighting, needless to say, people were happy they had left when the battle began. I had read that they could have turned the tide of the war had they stayed. They were a feared people because of their kekkei genkai, creativity and astounding resourcefulness. Not much was known about just how creative the Yōso clan was or everything about their kekkei genkai. However, they were strong, smart, and powerful. Those facts alone could be an asset to us or the Leaf’s demise.

I called an ANBU to summon Ibiki. He should definitely be present during this because he was the Leaf’s head interrogator. Kaida’s face went pale and she gaped with wide eyes. I could understand why she wore such a look. Ibiki was known as “The Master of Torture.” And even if she is unaware of his profession, there is still the fact he is her father as well and is still extremely intimidating. I know it’s a bit harsh on her, but if she was going to become a resident in this village, then she would need to be tested. “It’s okay, he won’t hurt you as long as you tell the truth an answer all of our questions. He doesn't know about you to my knowledge, but I’m sure he’ll get used to the idea.” I smiled reassuringly. She shook her head looking scared.