50 Reasons Why

Chapter Ten

"Alright, what happened?" Kankuro asked once he closed the door to the conference room.

"We argued." I answered as I tried to calm myself once more.

"About what, bro?" Kankuro raised an eyebrow at me and I hesitated for a moment.

"She didn't want me to escort her to the hospital." I answered calmly, fighting the frown trying to pull my lips.

"Did you do something?" Kankuro asked, his voice laced with humor.

"No. She asked to go to the hospital and I said we were on our way there and then she got mad." I thought once more before adding, "She didn't want to be a burden and I told her it was no problem. Then she started fighting... why?"

Kankuro shook his head and laughed softly. A smile stayed on his lips before he reverted to a smirk.

"Bro, that's how woman are. They pick fights for no random reason. Just kiss and make up then you guys will forget all about it" He added before turning to open the door. I watched him enter the room and I hesitated entering.

Kiss and make-up? I guess I'm supposed to just follow the name. Really? Would one kiss make this all go away? I have to try, I guess. So if women really, pick fights for no reason... then reason forty-one.

I entered the room and took my designated seat.

"Before we begin. The reply letter from the Hokage." I stated and Zenma stepped forward with the letter.

"Kazekage." He handed the letter but I didn't grab it.

"Read it for the council to hear." Zenma's calm expression faltered before he reverted back.

"Kazekage-sama,

I understand. This is what I'd like to have done:

One. Keep medical attention on my shinobi and I want a report everyday on their status and the situation.

Two. With Yamanaka Ino being under threat, I wish for the team to stay in Suna until this situation has resolved. The rogue ninja may come after her here placing the villagers in Konoha under threat.

Three: Sarutobi Asuma can be of great use. Place him on a team to help retrieve the rogue ninja. He is specialized in close combat. Let him make reports as well.

If in need for any back-up teams or such, let me know. The Leaf Village is ready to aid an ally. I will hear from you soon, Kazekage-sama.

Lady Hokage."

There were few chats and grumbles from the council men as they spoke amongst each other. I listened attentively to the few conversations.

"Why listen to that slug queen? We don't need back-up. We have this under control."

"Maybe we should request her student, she was able to heal Kankuro-san. Maybe she can save the two leaf shinobi."

"She didn't address him formally in the letter."

I sighed inwardly. They were a difficult crowd to please. Even after they helped rescue me from the Akatsuki, the refuse help from the Leaf Village.

"Well, Kazekage-sama?" Baki looked at me and so did the attention of everyone else.

"You heard the letter. Guards will be kept in the hospital room and on Yamanaka. Sarutobi-san will be in charge of reports to the Hokage, unless I make a request to do so. Until further information is gathered from interrogation, I will hold on assigning search teams until we have more information. Understood?"