Hidden in the Waters [OLD VER]

1 - Rebirth of the Mist 霧の再生

Yagura Karatachi passed the Mizukage hat to Mizugen.

'Please welcome the Godaime Mizukage: Mizugen.' Yagura said, as Mizugen placed the hat on his head, sighing.

~ Konohagakure, 3 Years Later ~

Tsunade sat on the chair at the Hokage's desk, pondering about Naruto, the ninja who had left Konohagakure 5 years ago. She had wanted to send a search party to check on Naruto, but the Council had not allowed it.

'Tsunade. It is time for the Rokudaime Hokage to step up. We have decided that I will be the Rokudaime Hokage of Konohagakure no Sato.' Danzo said.

'Yes, Tsunade-sama, you are too old for the job.' Koharu said.

'Really?' Tsunade said, throwing a fist at Koharu.

An ink lion pounced, biting Tsunade.

'Is that a threat?' Tsunade said.

The Sannin broke the table, rushing out of the office in a fit of rage.

'Start Phase II.' Danzo said as he put on the Hokage hat.

A group of 25 ANBU leaped in and nodded.

~ Kirigakure ~

The Mizukage sat comfortably on his desk. Ah. How long he had waited to sit at an Kage's desk. He looked at the beautiful village. Much better than before. The military force was also stronger, with the Swordsmen of the Mist restored, a new team of 4 warriors named the Shinobi Warriors of the Mist, and elite shinobi, as well as three jinchuuriki and SS-Ranked Hunter nin.

'Mizukage-sama, Tsunade Senju has been replaced by Danzo Shimura as Hokage.' Utakata reported.

'Hmmm, the Leaf may be becoming more and more corrupt.' The Mizukage said.

'Yes. I agree.' Mei Terumi, the Mizukage's other advisor said.

'It is time. Send the Seven and the Four on the Suna-Kiri joint mission.' Mizugen said.

'Yes, Mizukage-sama.' Utakata said, walking out of the room.

'Good. Before long, Kirigakure will be the strongest village. But first, we need a tactician. Preferably a Nara.' Mizugen thought.

'Ao! Come in!' The Mizukage called.

'Yes, Mizukage-sama.' Ao said.

'Try to get a Nara on our side.' Mizugen said.

'Yes sir!' Ao said, as he activated his Byakugan.

~ Konohagakure ~

Shikamaru Nara sat on the rock. He knew that the council should not have banished his friend Naruto. First Naruto, then Tsunade? This was troublesome.

'Shikamaru! An ambassador from Kirigakure wants to see our clan!' Shikaku, Shikamaru's dad, said.

'Troublesome.' Shikamaru said.

'Shikamaru, it's important. He's one of the highest ranking Kiri officers.' Shikaku said. 'It may be troublesome, but please come.'

'Fine. What a drag.' Shikamaru said, walking to his clan compound.

'Hello, Nara clan of Konohagakure.' The ambassador said. 'My name is Ao. Our Mizukage is looking for an tactician. If you would like to join the Mist Village, please tell me. I will be remaining here for three more days. And I'll tell you this. The Mist village has been growing, and in a war, it will be feared.'

'Troublesome.' muttered Shikamaru.

'We shall send a Nara to Kirigakure as a sign of peace.' Shikaku said. 'Who would like to go?'

Nobody raised their hand, until Shikaku spoke up.

'Shikamaru, would you like to go?'

'Maybe.' Shikamaru said.

'Then you shall come. Prepare. I will be departing in one day now that I have achieved what we wanted.' Ao said. 'Trust me, Shikamaru Nara, you will be shocked when you see Kirigakure and the Mizukage.'

'Troublesome. Fine.' Shikamaru said emotionlessly.

~ Team 10 ~

'I will be leaving to Kirigakure as an offering of peace tomorrow.' Shikamaru said. 'Even if it's a drag. A guy called Ao said I'll be surprised. My dad forced me to do it.'

'Goodbye, Shikamaru. I hope we can go on a final B-Rank mission together.' Choji said sadly.

'We shall go now. The Hokage was informed just now.' Asuma said. 'The Hokage agrees.'

~ Kirigakure, 2 Days Later ~

After a glance at the Mizukage's true face, Shikamaru's mouth dropped open. The Mizukage was [||||||||]!

'Shikamaru-san, you shall be promoted to Head of Tactical Department.' The Mizukage said.

'Yes, Mizukage-sama.' Shikamaru said, still shocked at the face of the Kage.

The Mizukage laughed.

'Kirigakure is near perfection now. Utakata, let's get Shikamaru an S-Rank mission.' Mizugen said.

~ Konohagakure ~

Koharu and Homura smiled. Their plan was perfect. Lion, the new ANBU, AKA Sasuke Uchiha, was doing his job perfectly. Shikamaru Nara, another nuisance, was now in Kirigakure.

'Danzo. Let's commence Operation Lion.' Homura said.

'Yes. Let us begin.' Danzo said, smiling.