[火の国—RP] Land of Fire

Outside in the real world, as Yozu was twitching, shaking, sweating and gnawing her teeth, an average-sized, black crow fluttered down and perched upon Yozu’s shoulder, preventing and halting her convulsions. It looked like a perfectly normal crow, with black eyes if one cared to look. It dug its claws into Yozu’s shoulder, leaving claw markings that pierced her skin and made her bleed. She wouldn't wake up from this, but it’d cause her movements to still and force her body into some sort of peace. As though forcing her still, so that there was no way she could escape before the process was finished; as though it were guarding her, so that no one, human, spirit, or creature, could interrupt her before she completed the connection with all her past embodiments of Indra. It even generated an invisible, chakra barrier shield around Yozu, coating around her to prevent interference:

Within the mental plane (mindscape,)

Madara watched Yozu form Bin’nairai upon her hand and arm. He observed her left hand throw the Bin’nairai through the Meteor, piercing and cracking the meteor within her mindscape.

Madara grimaced silently to himself; he had allowed that.

He watched Yozu’s left hand touch her arm, as though activating something. The lightning spear imploded, and the entire meteor had shattered to dust.

Madara released a satisfied grunt of acknowledgment. This technique Yozu invented was an improvement from the coming of age techniques of his generation, it was dense, compact, and useful. She is the chosen one now.

Madara had wasted no time changing the mindscape setting, and sneered viciously at all of Yozu’s following reactions to his newest form, and the other things he said. Something about the way Yozu softened up at his newest appearance, reminded Madara exactly of himself whenever Izuna, his decreased brothers, and even Hashirama during their childhood days, were involved.

Madara purposely waited for Yozu to hold his hand to Sasuke.

Madara Uchiha intentionally waited for Sasuke to hold Yozu first, for Sasuke to pass his memories, and chakra, toward Yozu first.

Madara watched Sasuke touch Yozu’s hand, and watched them both exchange memories, experiences, and a chakra link.

He waited for Yozu and Sasuke to discuss about whether they should take the powers of the Incarnates, both pain and love.

Madara waited boredly, for Sasuke to finish up his Rinnegan Genjutsu on Yozu, in which Sasuke passed onto her his personal experiences and chakra.

Madara waited and stayed away, as Sasuke outreached into Yozu’s inner mind to ensure there were no foreign connections that’d turn Yozu against Konoha.

It could be argued that Madara wasn’t a foreign connection, merely the other side of a viewpoint, of the same mind, the same soul, the same chakra. The other side of the coin.

However, to be on the safe side, Madara waited for his turn.

Once Sasuke was done, Madara utilized a technique that blocked Sasuke from accessing his own memories. He used yin chakra and another mental technique and, quite aggressively like when Naruto Uzumaki was kicked out by Kurama, booted Sasuke from Yozu’s mental plane (he could always come back when re-summoned by Yozu, but no, Madara needed to do his following plan without interference.) Next, Madara grabbed Yozu and pulled her aside to take his memories. Now, it was his turn.

These were the memories that would be passed onto Yozu:

Back then, during that time in the Fourth Shinobi War, after he had the Gedo Statue, and all the Tailed Beasts—in the form of Kaguya—extracted out of him, after all and everything was over and finished and defeated; during that time, when Madara lied there coldly on the pavement, dying a third time in his true body, Madara Uchiha had conceded to Hashirama.

He conceded… that his "method," the solution to the world, had failed. And Hashirama was there, looking so sad, so gut-shatteringly broken, as though Hashirama was the one bearing his pain, pain that felt as though one were slowly being burned alive after getting all of one’s blood drained.

That was what Uchiha Madara was feeling physically on his body, yet he had high pain tolerance and it was not his first time facing death either. But Hashirama’s look

This look, this gut-wrenchingly familiar look, had destroyed Madara’s ready acceptance of death, of his simply resigned acceptance of losing; acceptance that he had made a mistake with the Black Zetsu.

(Originally, he had not considered that he was wrong, simply that he had fucked up somewhere in the implementation of his Plan, the second he had misread the stone tablet.)

But Hashirama’s pained face and the way he stood over him, full of regret, longing, and sadness, reminded him of that time, when Hashirama had stood in the exact same position, bearing the exact same expression, that time when Hashirama had summarily defeated him yet offered, was willing, to take his own life upon Madara’s request. By a sudden surge of impulse, and by the load of emotions awakening his nerves, Madara had grabbed his hand and stopped his kunai from entering his stomach. He accepted Hashirama’s peace deal and truce between their respective clans, and founded Konohagakure, their childhood dream, together.

It all fell apart afterwards, rife not only with internal political corruption but also world catastrophes just beginning to set up, as other fledging shinobi villages copied their system of combining their clans to prepare for bigger wars against them. It was like the warring clans period, but on a far bigger scale.

Madara had foreseen it all in hindsight, and had wondered whether accepting Hashirama’s alliance was a calamitous idea; he had accepted it in a moment of compassion, and in some ways, sympathy. He gave Hashirama’s ideals a chance. A chance given only out of compassion and guilt for his best friend, that was massively fucked up into smithereens, that Madara eventually dropped it and did things his own way instead. That resulted and led to this point.



This point right now, where it was an unmistakable fact in the acrid air that Hashirama was fully willing to commit suicide for Madara, again, in the aftermath of his defeat, again. And again, Madara was moved.

This time, on his deathbed, he had fallen for it again, willing to admit to Hashirama *another* chance, another trial run… to the next generation, Naruto Uzumaki, embodiment of Hashirama’s ideals.

No, fallen wasn't quite the right word. Madara knew it didn't work; there were world wars that even Madara didn't cause.

Madara knew he was right; he only made a mistake in the implementation and didn't anticipate that the Stone Tablet was fake. If it had been real, if Kaguya Ōtsutsuki didn't exist, if Black Zetsu truly were an embodiment of his will, he would have been right.

He was right, but he admitted to being wrong, and gave his blessings to Hashirama’s ideals, primarily so Hashirama could die with a smile on his face, in peace.

And truthfully, it was because a part of Madara he kept tightly suppressed inside him, had always wanted his bond with Hashirama back. Their childhood friendship days were truthfully the happiest times of his entire life, it truly was. In fact, he had thrown all that away, and instead worked so hard for the Infinite Tsukuyomi, in order to get those days back; because in the living world, without true world peace, those euphoric days would last neither for them, nor for children and humanity.

Madara still believed in that, but he let it all go, in his last words, while Naruto, the Sage of Six Paths and the new generation were watching, his exchange with Hashirama.

It was out of longing and compassion for Hashirama, because Hashirama had made *that same face* he made back when he was about to concede with Madara’s demand for his suicide. An extreme pang of longing ran through Madara’s chest. So in respect of their bond and final moments before they left the world for good this time, Madara said to Hashirama, in part in defeat of ideals, and in part to bring him inner peace, that Hashirama was right and *let's drink sake again as war buddies.*

So they could let all this go, leave everything to the new generation as Hashirama wanted, and go to the Pure Realm in peace.

Madara said the words he said, just for that reason.

In essence, Madara Uchiha’s core ideals that he followed for a hundred years had not truly changed despite their short but final conversation; Madara Uchiha’s end solution was the right one; it was only his "method” that was a failure.

Hashirama was there, hovering over him, looking so sad, gut-shatteringly sad, as though their roles had been reversed.

That was why Madara’s last words were what they were. But what Madara did not voice aloud to Hashirama, was that he had doubts about Hashirama’s beliefs. Because what was the point now? Their time was up. Just go in peace.

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(They, and all Edo Tensei, died their second and third deaths.)
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These were the memories that would be passed onto Yozu.

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Towering over the younger woman, Uchiha Madara lowered his head to the side of her face.

"Remember, woman,” the ancient machiavellian whispered to Yozu's neck, caressing behind her ear, passing his chakra, powers, six path powers, and memories, to her, while keeping the connection so that Yozu knew Madara’s thoughts, so that she could trust that he was being sincere; because he was. "You can revive me at any time."

When he shared his memories and chakra with her, he received everything she had- memories and all, so he understood her life and abilities and they only solidified his beliefs, and Yozu would feel like she’s lived his life and seen future visions of the world ending if she didn’t do something about it, Madara’s way. It was something of an equivalent exchange. Something of a bond without words. There was a considering beat of silence, then.

"And one more thing, Yozu," Uchiha Madara slid his hand behind her neck, holding her hair ever so gently, like a caress; his touch like amaterasu yet on her with immunity at the same time; her senses and mind would be awakened, multiplied to be stronger, with her newfound eyes and abilities. "Don't make the same mistake that I did. Don't use Zetsu for your minions... Use your ocular genjutsu...

"With your Mangekyou, no...with your Rinnegan, even shinobi won’t be able to break it."

After all, he taught Obito to use genjutsu to control the Mizukage Yagura, and control Kirigakure. In fact, Madara would have used regular people, shinobi or civilian, underneath his genjutsu, as his minions from the start, if he had anticipated that Black Zetsu was not really, conveniently, his Will.

The only way to ensure true control of one's followers was by setting one's *own* genjutsu. Not simply trust. Madara trusted Black Zetsu. Sure, it worked out for the most part for Hashirama and then Naruto; however, Yozu did not come from their line. Yozu came from *his* line, the line where trusting wasn't an advantage,

“Zetsu taught me a valuable lesson. If you don’t have direct control, such as a genjutsu or a seal,
over a person or an entity, they are not Your Will. If they are not your will, prepare yourself to be backstabbed.

“I miscalculated Black Zetsu, whose entire creation was a farce, as mine, that I did not apply a Genjutsu or a Jutsu to ensure that my control over him was potent.

“I have been betrayed by Obito, and that was before he knew what I did with Rin. Obito was betrayed by our boy Nagato.”

Speaking of Nagato, Madara ensured to pass memories of where to get chakra rods.

"What I said about remembering to love, to overcome the burdens and hate of the incarnates, that was all true." Madara sneered. "Hatred, burden, catastrophes; someone has to accept them, in order to manage, to contain, to minimize them.”

And then Madara half-smiled.

“The Moon’s Eye Plan is out of the question. Infinite Tsukuyomi is out of the question. But there is nothing against building up your chakra reserves, to nearly infinite levels, so that you could apply Genjutsu on everyone in the world, to guarantee a permanent peace.” Madara Uchiha cocked his head.

“This is basically what our ancestral father, the Sage of Six Paths, would have done via Ninshu.” Madara Uchiha smiled gloomily. “What we are doing, is the exact same thing, except that ours is merely a compulsory Ninshu. The difference is, our plan will actually work, where Hagoromo failed. Want to know why? Because this time, you hold the control. Not the Moon. Not the Zetsu. Not the underlings who hold your misplaced trust. You.”

“A genjutsu applied to the world. What you will do is meet everyone, and cast your genjutsu on everyone you meet. Enter a city, and cast a wide-range genjutsu. Over time, you will meet every person in the world, and while they won’t be trapped in an eternal dream, their free will will be locked into a compulsion for peace, without them ever knowing.

“In this world, wherever there is light - there are also shadows. As long as the concept of winners exists, there must also be losers. The selfish desire of wanting to maintain peace causes wars, and hatred is born to protect love.

“But once you impose an eternal peace upon the world, the losers will no longer need to maintain their peace through violence and hatred. By then, you’ve done the job for them, bloodlessly.” Madara tilted his head. “Well, if you were careless and get caught and are forced to fight, then you’d spill a fraction of the blood they’d have spilled. Avoid being careless, by not getting caught. And that, is what I meant, by accepting the burdens of your past incarnates. There is no other way.”

Madara sneered. “You don’t need to activate the world’s genjutsu right away. At the perfect time, once you’ve covered most, if not all, of the world’s humans and living beings; then you may.” Madara cocked his head, and stared up at the suddenly clear, terrestrial, night sky within their mental plane; stars sprinkled across the skies and shimmered, flickered, in multi-colored patterns and astrological symbols. “Maybe even other planets, maybe the universe. Maybe other universes; maybe other dimensions; even the death plane, the pure realm. No, that’s asking for too much. Focus on your world, where you are needed most.

“Don’t forget, you are doing this for your son and daughter.” Madara Uchiha narrowed his tenebrous, lilac-ringed eyes, reading deeply into Yozu’s eyes. He stepped backwards, releasing his hold on the woman now that they were at an understanding.

Madara also did some things to Yozu’s mental plane, mind and chakra that he proceeded to explain:

“Now, I am not going to overwhelm your mind with all the incarnates’ memories. Instead, I’ve locked them in various stages of your mental plane, under special seals, for you to unlock. They will be triggered by future events in your life, and you will meet their consciousnesses, their essences, their souls, their chakras.” Madara sighed, staring into the distance. “Someday, maybe an eternity from now, you’ll meet Indra, the king of Saudharmakalpa, your guardian deity. But not yet. First, you’ll access Indra Otsutsuki’s human life. and you may need to access Kaguya’s memories. However, you don’t need these powers for your goals now. Sasuke Uchiha and I have given you everything you need, right now; you must hone them now. You must begin immediately after our connection ceases. I will return, of course, now that I’ve come once.” Madara touched the bark of a tree, and left behind a seal that would enable his return to this area of her mind; and perhaps even outside if the conditions were right— such that he had a body to manifest into. “Protect this aspect of your mind, and gradually grow it. This will summon me if you call for me, only if I want to, of course. Among other things I shall teach you in the future of.”

“I did something to your mind too,” Madara revealed conspicuously.

“Before even Obito, when I compelled some Yamanaka hostages to spill their secrets through my genjutsu, and dissected their b— Oh, don't look at me like that. We were at war, and Senju Tobirama did exactly the same thing to Uchiha brains. Now…

“Using timespace and fuuinjutsu within your mental plane, I've multiplied your memory capacity, your working memory—executive control, phonological stores and visuospatial sketchpad— and all the processes in your long term storage. You'll need a higher intellect, if you want to contain these Incarnates memories for easy access. You'll need it for the battlefield, and you'll have an easier time controlling the six paths of bodies, if you can think like six people. I've given you the information on how to create the black receivers (chakra rods) needed for that fighting style. Yozu, it's like controlling people directly through genjutsu, but better; you can control six bodies. You will be able to transmit your Rinnegan vision and powers to these bodies, like our boy Nagato did. I’m counting on you. As for where to find the bodies…

“The Uchiha cemetery has plenty. And my incarnate is nothing less than Uchiha Lord. Of course, failing that, or if they are not to your liking, you can always collect your own bodies.”

Madara cackled deeply, dark voice reverberating across the entirety of her mind, echoing. “Well, my dear, enjoy your new purpose. Eventually, I will return to you…when you’re in need of a lesson.” Somehow, it didn’t sound like merely that, but collateral, that he would be watching. There was always a price to power. “Until next time, my kind incarnate.”

Madara Uchiha made a soft, grateful expression, sharing one last look at her. She really did resemble Izuna… such features showed in Suhaku, from her memories he read from her.

He disappeared slowly and alike an analogue drawing, fading out piece by piece. And suddenly, as the shield shattered, the black crow that was perched on the young woman’s shoulder started cawing desperately and ominously, as though it had suddenly been infected by rabies, red eyes blazing as though it was housing another, godless soul centuries older than it, the devil itself— the bird’s cawing, screeching, and wounded, sick cries of death were finally halted when, suddenly, it bit into one of Yozu’s ears— (helix, scapha, triangular fossa, antihelix, earlobe) — until Yozu’s ear bled, bled as much as talon wounds on Yozu’s shoulder muscles did— from when its talons had shredded into her clothes and cut into her skin— and launch and fly off into the skies as soon as Yozu woke up from the physical pain and the loss of connection with the last incarnate. It was gone in an instant. All of it.

(Where did it go? Who knows? Maybe, it had gone on, to find cadavers for its new friend...or for itself, for crows do eat dead bodies if given the chance. Nonetheless, it was gone from the Uchiha Lord.)

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Visibly, at the location Yozu was perched in meditation at, there was no evidence of anything shifty that had transpired, except for her bleeding. (The sharp black beak of the crow would leave an ear scar, and shoulder muscle scars, unless she went to get those treated or healed.)

Except for concentric, lilac-purple ringed eyes, rippling like that of a moonlit lake, glowing in utter darkness.

It was said that in times of disorder, one who wields the Rinnegan is sent down from the heavens to become either a "God of Creation," who will calm the world, or a "God of Destruction," who will reduce everything to nothingness.
 
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As his pain was being diverted from his own self onto the other people into the room he felt himself being embraced, and his Mangekyo pulsed once more before finally disappearing, blood tears leaking from his grassy eyes. His body went limp in the embrace as he sunk to the floor. The emotional weakness and the physical effects from first activating his Mangekyo took their toll on his body as he shook violently in Mowa’s arms. His arms came up and gripped Mowa as he began to sob. His monstrous strength may have crushed anyone else, and the hug would be hard yet controlled as he tried to find comfort in the only other person who could understand his pain.

”We are the only ones left, Mowa. We’re the only ones left,” he kept repeating.

Midori and Mowa were both students of a powerful generation, all with amazing potential. They were unique, and strong beyond their years. Over time they had all died however, leading Midori to think them cursed. Those who survived long enough had been killed in the recent wars, and the last left had just died to some unknown cause. He was fearful for what this meant for himself and his friend. What would happen to them? Would they survive or would they succumb to this curse?

Under all his sons, Midori’s mind would still spin wildly. The unlocking of his clans most powerful ability meant that he was exponentially stronger now. He would need to learn how to control his abilities and he needed to practice so much more now. Finding a way to do this and train Sasuke would be hard. He would need-

The edges of his vision were black and fuzzy, quickly taking over his sight and senses. Anything that was said was muffled until finally, Midori fainted.


Midori sat seated in front of two other copies of himself. These were his other active minds. They questioned him with a look, and he assured them that he was safe with Mowa.

They debated sending him back, but the black cloud that hung over him was thundering with emotions, and they had many things to discuss.

”Our Mangekyo is activated,” he began.”Which means that we have officially become a target for those who want our power.”

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As this new and absolutely devastating information about the death of one of his sensei's closest friends. Sasuke didn't really know how to feel as he was still reeling personally at the news of the death of the man responsible for allowing his dream of being a world-renowned shinobi from dying on that day two years ago. This day had started out amazingly with his success in convincing Midori to take him under his wing and now he was about to be handed a front-row seat to Midori's true feelings as his Sharingan sudden shift and became the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan that Sasuke had only heard about in stories. This onslaught of all of Midori's despair and agony was hard for Sasuke to take along with his own sadness. This feeling felt rather similar to what he felt when his mind was linked to Ryojin, but this felt far more personal and unsettling.

Sasuke couldn't help but feel for his two sensei and their losses that they had both suffered so suddenly and in such a short span of time. All he could think of was to try and hold himself together and be strong so to try and not make his sensei's feel worse. Luckily for young Sasuke, this second barrage of emotions wasn't long-lived as Midori quickly passed out. As his pink-haired sensei collapsed Sasuke worried for him as a similar thing happen the day he unlocked his own Kekkei Genkai. Sasuke hoped it wouldn't take long for Midori to regain consciousness as Sasuke was starting to have flashbacks in small bits to the traumatic destruction of his skull under the boot of that pirate that had him in hospital on the precipice of life and death.

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Though it was nearly dangerous it was handled and sorted as it appears that Midori Uchiha had calmed down and even fell unconscious as a result of the Mangekyo Activation. A concern that had filled the Jinchuriki with regrets and frustration knowing that Midori had enough of losing their loved ones for a time a tear could be seen on the corner of the Jinchuriki's left eye the pupils shifted to of a Fox'. In the background, the Nine-Tails Fox were outraged and upset that the activation of Mangekyo was in its presence irking the beast just by nearing him. "Kurama.... Relax" He said loudly, enough for the Sarutobi to hear for the beast to restrict its own anger as the pupils retracts to his usual pupils. "Sasuke. We're going to the hospital; I don't know about you but this guy's gon need a quick check-up." he paused, taking a glance at the Sarutobi extending his right hand toward him. Had the boy decided to come with they were able to be teleported through a single command in which the shadow clone was in-fact in touch with those who possess a taiwa scroll as well as notable buildings in order to keep the Hokage in a constant loop though he was able to make sense of that a boy... had disappeared right under their nose causing him to raise an eyebrow.

For now, however, he was to prioritize Midori's health more than anything else with one or two shadow clones remaining in the Hokage's office.

In the hospital, there was already a group of nurses, specialists, and even more on the hand readying to drawn blood from the unconscious Uchiha in order to test his blood if there's anything wrong with his blood pressure, and so forth. At the same time, they were hooking him up to all of the required equipment; allowing the doctor to keep a track of his health, heartbeat, and even more had it gotten worse. However... through the research and studies behold by the doctors it appears to be that he was in top health and that his blood pressure was a bit high, indicating that he was just stressed. It would be indeed the case as he was simply fatigued from the stress of awakening an incredible set of powerful eyes causing him to relax a bit as he placed his hand against the waist. "So it was just the stress? And he's okay?" He said. "Lord Mowa... That's correct, nothing is wrong with him, physically. But by my guess, he'll wake up soon enough." the doctor continued. It was clear that he was conversing with one of the doctors who had entered the room, causing Mowa to shift his sights from the doctor to the unconscious Uchiha. In the same moment, he was able to spot a crowd forming around the door; it appears that the patients and employees were more curious about the Hokage being in the hospital as a celebrity-of the sort but it was no secret that they were also concerned about Midori Uchiha, who had been working at the Leaf Hospital for some time. "Sasuke. Once he wakes up, come get me by the door." he whispered. Beamed with such an infectious smile the Jinchuriki proceeded to walk out of the room in order to make some conversation with the patients and nurses, allowing him to see them in person adding on to his reason to fight for his home and 'extended' family.
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---In Response to Sasuke---

With their shared memories, Yozu’s inner emotions would swell up, of course with them being of the same Bloodline, it would seem that their lifestyles and what happened in life would be nearly identical to each other besides a few minor differences. Yozu had stood still, her own eyes closed as their hands retracted, her own body feeling a numbness to the emotions swelling inside her, rage, anger, sadness, happyness, joy. But she would hold a firm smile and endure.

”Yes, I understand what it feels like to be filled with love and be loved, to have someone chasing after you, I understand everything.” with that Yozu’s eyes had opened once more she looked directly toward Sasuke and took a deep breath. ”I want my power to come from my affection toward my loved ones, the love for my home, my family, my peopl- our people.”

She would hold still, her body embracing the blessing of Sasuke Uchiha, his memories, knowledge, chakra, techniques, emotions, love, personality and his bonds with everyone in his life began to form into her own. ”Thank you, Sasuke Uchiha of the Leaf, your blessing won’t go to waste.” Yozu was aware of the “technique” placed upon her, but even for her own safety, she accepted it. Her undying loyalty to her kin and her home.



----Response to Madara----

With Sasuke and Yozu’s connection coming to an end, Madara would seemingly boot Sasuke from within her own mindscape, for now. Madara hadn’t said a word to her and only began to share his memories with her, she would however reach further inward and began to not quite steal his memories but, ask for permission within his own transfer to essentially “watch his whole life” she was curious as to how Madara Uchiha came into power, how he was so well known, how strong he was, of course books could answer this but nothing could come as close as to watch it from the man himself.

However for now, she would observe what was given to her, the emergence of Kaguya taking over his body, his last moment with Hashirama, even down to the betrayal of the Black Zetsu, even back to when Madara was laying dying on the floor, Hashirama would offer himself to make a unity with their clans, touched her very own heart, she longed for a bond like that. Perhaps in due time she could come to find her own Hashirama. Or perhaps she already has and doesn’t even know of it, yet.

And almost out of sudden, Madara began a transfer of his own memories, emotions, chakra, techniques, knowledge, love and even his own personality, Yozu’s eyes remained closed during this process as her mind began to connect with Madara’s own, she had simply nodded in response to his request.

”Madara, if my world is ever in so much danger once more that I require yours and Sasuke’s aid. I will call upon both of your aid.” Yozu felt her own kinship toward Madara and Sasuke, both being of the Uchiha Clan and being direct descents of them both.

Yozu had turned her head toward him at the very touch of her hair, she once more began to listen to him going on about the Zetsu’s, to which Madara having been in her own memories, she wouldn’t need to remind him that Naraku Uchiha used to control the Zetsu, but now? Their leader remains unknown, at least in her own eyes.

She had opened her own eyes and looked toward Madara. ”While I don’t entirely disagree with that idea.. I can’t say I will support it either, while I do agree conflict isn’t something we should all effortlessly commit to, it stands as an evolving point. Those who can break the chains of conflict, evolve into something that becomes a beacon of hope, much like Konoha was to you and Hashirama, Naruto Uzumaki to Sasuke Uchiha. One cannot exist without the other, to find true peace. The worlds will once more need a common enemy to unite under, gain trust, for without trust we can’t have true peace, vice versa. However.. Should I stumble across a Village/town that is purely set on destruction and breeding mistrust, I can promise you I will use my Doujutsu on them and only people like them.” Yozu’s voice was calm, serine and soothing, she spoke from her heart.

”With Light comes shadows, yes.. But without Light we are consumed by eternal darkness for even a glimmer of light turns the darkness to mere shadows, that is what I believe.”

She once more began to listen to him explain what happened to her mind, expanding her own mental capacity and her own memory space and even an intellect boost. such strange words.. She would close her eyes and smile ”Madara, o’ lord of Lords, thank you for your kind gifts” with that she would see that he was gone the moment her eyes opened yet his voice lingered. She would smile and in that moment, her own body began to twitch, a sudden pain causing her to wince.

Her eyes opened, to a crow cawing in her ear, her ear bleeding just a little, her shoulder completely clawed up due to the crow’s talons, much to Yozu’s own unawareness.. Her eyes were different, pink… the world around her felt.. Different, almost as if she could see where she was blind before. Her body feeling.. Strange, almost adjusted, like wearing a tighter set of pants, she couldn’t help but turn her head left and right, stretching her arms and taking in the fresh air.

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Having finally stood up, she would wave her right hand, a gust of wind ever so gently turned out the flames of her zen garden and began to walk into her own home, having immediately noticed her sword was gone, she would narrow her eyes for a moment and look toward the kitchen to see a note, reading that Ketsugo had taken Kimiko to Zomashu. Yozu would rub the back of her head. ”Well at least she's with her Dad.. i’m sure he won’t allow her to be harmed or put her in harm's way..”

She would walk toward Suhaku’s room, knocking on his door twice. ”Suhaku, hun, I’m going to cook dinner so-” with her knocking, the door slowly opened, to reveal an empty room, only an opened window. She would scan his bedroom, it only took a matter of seconds for her to deduct he had left, but.. Where would he go? He is meant to be on house arrest, Yozu began to head toward the door to go search the market for him, Yozu still had to lock up the house to make sure it was secure. So anytime to intercept her would be now.
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As his mind continued to flashback to the moment where his life had seemingly come to an end Sasuke was struggling to try and keep his composure, though it didn't seem to be working that well. Luckily for him though his sensei who was still conscious spoke up loudly talking to the creature sealed within his own body. This was enough to distract the young genin from his uncomfortable thought of his own near-death experience. Once his he had snapped out of the mental daze he had been stuck in the heard Mowa continue to speak informing him that they'd have to head to the hospital as Midori would need a quick check-up. Sasuke understood why he himself had experienced a similar situation when he unlocked his Kekkei Genkai, though his experience was nowhere near anything a powerful as Midori's. "Alright Mowa sensei lets go to the hospital," said Sasuke not even questioning Mowa's reaching out to him as he had a basic knowledge of how Mowa teleported around.

As soon as he felt Mowa's hand touch his shoulder he felt his body suddenly being blinked into the hospital. For someone else, it might seem strange but after training and spending time with his sensei he got used to being teleported places. Sasuke would quietly wait and watch with Mowa as the doctors checked over the unconscious Midori. After the doctors and nurses had finished their examination and arrived at a conclusion Sasuke began to feel relieved as Midori wasn't in any way hurt physically and it was just the stress of the evolution of his Sharingan. Once the doctors and the nurses were done and had stepped out Sasuke would take a seat and wait for his new pink-haired sensei to wake up, though as he sat down he noticed a crowd gathering at the door to see Mowa and to find out why the Hokage and one of the villages top Medical Shinobi were currently at the hospital and if they were alright.

Before anything could be done about the crowd Mowa spoke up telling Sasuke to come to the door to get him once Midori regains his consciousness. Sasuke nodded before speak to show that he understood what was asked of him. "No problem sensei I'll get you right away once Midori sensei wakes up," said Sasuke as he sat back in his chair waiting as he thought about what was to come with the training that Midori had in mind and all the things he could possibly learn from his estranged father's former student.

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Tetsuya had just finished bribing the kids to not inform their father and for Kawa brother about his little slip up when came to controlling his insects when his emotions got away from him when he heard the sound of laughter. The man would stand up turning to face the direction of the laughter to see Yūbi who had gone from shocked to laughing her butt off in a matter of seconds. This made Tetsuya smile as he knew it was going to be funny to see the look on Mowa's face after Yūbi tells him the good news. It was at that moment that Tetsuya let his guard down the little terrors took the advantage and attacked tackling his legs to take him down to the ground, though Tetsuya being a Jonin of the Hidden Leaf Village meant a couple of children tackling his legs wouldn't do much at all. Tetsuya though wouldn't let their attack be in vain as he made it seem as their plan had worked as he fakes himself being knocked over.

As he hit the ground with a soft thud he looked back up at Yūbi as the little terror begun to attack jumping on him and playing around as young children do. "Oh and just so you know Yūbi, I know we only just met today but if you ever want to chat about anything just give me a shout," said Tetsuya trying to let Yūbi know she has people to speak to if she needs it, though that would be the last of what he would say to her at the time as the little ones continued to jump on him. As he was on the ground he had an idea and grabbed the kids who were clinging to his arms and picked them up as he climbed to his feet. Now he was like a 7'0 tall tree with children hanging off him like he was a jungle gym. it would be a shock to people if they knew this man was actually a former Anbu trained in the art of assassination as right now he was a Ninja Babysitter, though as much as he'd like to say he preferred missions he always had a soft spot when it came to children which is one of the reasons he took the job of babysitting Mowa's children. Honestly though while he watched these kids he couldn't help but feel a bit of worry about his students as Hiwa was missing, Akihito was off on a mission in Temujin, Kiwa was off with Katagawa and he hadn't heard from Tama since the Chunin Exams.

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As time goes by in the hall the Hokage proceeded to converse with many of the patients, even causing him to hold up a seal to create a multiple shadow clone enough that beside him his later created clones dispatched throughout the hospital finding themselves to enter after a single knock at the door and make their presence more welcoming as he approached them with a smile once entered he was able to make use of the Naibugan to discern through all of their bodies in order to see if the doctors had missed something. A single patient stood out the most with a quite concealed disease located at the heart proceeding to gesture for a nurse to notify them what he had spotted causing the nurse to assemble the assigned doctor to do something about it, all of this would have been done in the span of 10 minutes. What just is his purpose in doing so? It was to spend some time with the 'sick and injured, to attest that their leader is just a man, considering them a part of his family like a grandson would check on their grandfather, a father checking on their children and even more often leaving behind smiles as the clones departed. In a single moment, the original was able to accumulate the experience and memory of the several clones causing him to smile a bit as he realized that he had quite a big family!

"I wonder if this is what Owa-nii and Pops feel when they were in seat.."

He thought as he stared at the door. At the same moment, the original was able to return into the office from somewhere far with other kage the original clone opens the door leading into the room prompting him to raise an eyebrow as it appears that something had occupied his otherwise busy thought. "Sasuke.. Why did you come to the office, anyway? Were you hoping to ask me something or?" He said. It was clear that he wasn't going to beat around the topic when he could have just asked him, though this would be the moment for the Uchiha to interject the moment he asked.
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Midori stirred as his consciousness returned to his body. He didn’t open his eyes as his finely tuned ears picked up where he was. Inside the hospital he had left not too long ago. Despite the large amount of time he spent in hospitals, the Uchiha absolutely despised being a patient. Often times doctors trying to prove themselves to him would rush and misdiagnose him with vague and incorrect illnesses. They embarrassed themselves in a rush to to impress him. He began the meticulous process of unhooking himself from the various machines that he had been hooked up to.

He felt dramatic for fainting, but was curious as to why Mowa would bring him to the hospital rather than back to Midori’s residence.

Instead he dragged me... back to work. he thought with mild annoyance. He examined the linoleum floors as he moved soundlessly to the bench where his cloak had been placed.

”Why did you come to the office, anyway? Were you hoping to ask me something or?" Mowa asked Sasuke, and Midori walked up to them, the only sound being the slight ruffle of his cloak.

”We came to inform you that I will be taking the young Sasuke Sarutobi on my mission.” He stated, brushing his cloak off indignantly. ”I was going to wait until tomorrow so that Bekon, you and myself could grab some drinks but I think that we should just leave.”

Whispers of the Uchiha items on the black market had stirred both Midori and Mowa into action, and they had discussed the Uchiha leaving to hunt down these artifacts. Now was a better time than ever. And many of the spots he hoped to investigate were on the way to Monkey Island. Granted he now had training on the road and someone he had to ensure lived until the end. It was definitely going to be a task but Midori was up to taking in.

”Sasuke, you will go home and gather everything you need and meet me at the gates in an hour. If you aren’t there I will begin my journey without you.” He informed the young Sarutobi. He moved past the two still waiting for him, continuing his trek out of the hospital.

Once he was outside of the hospital he disappeared, instantly reappearing back at his house. He moved around his house with intent, traps set in rooms that he was no longer in, and information that was precious properly locked away. When he had finished packing the necessary items for this quest.

He exit his house and locked the door securely, a nasty surprise for anyone who wasn’t him trying to enter the knowledgeable ninja’s house.

He wait at the gate until the time he had set was met, turning and beginning his trek out of Konohagakure, weights jangling in his hands as he went.
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Sasuke sat in his chair as he waited for his new sensei to regain his consciousness while his first sensei was outside dealing with the gathering masses who were eager to either converse with the young newly appointed Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, while other gathered to find out about Midori. While Mowa talked to the masses Sasuke sat there and didn't realise that the pink-haired man had begun to stir a bit before finally waking up from his short nap. It was at this moment when the young lord of the Sasrutobi Clan heard the voice of the Hokage who simply asked him why he had come to visit him at his office, though before the boy could even utter a word to his orange-haired sensei Midori spoke for him. Midori would inform Mowa that he was taking Sasuke on a mission with him.

It was right after Midori spoke that Sasuke planned to speak as well, though, in the end, Midori managed to beat him to it as he allowed the adults to speak first. Sasuke would listen as Midori explained to the young shinobi what was required of him and how long he had to complete it unless he wanted to stay in the village. Once Midori had finished and poofed out of the hospital room to make his own preparations Sasuke would stand up and turn to Mowa. "Thanks for all the help and training Mowa Sensei. I'm going to go with Midori Sensei and learn everything I can from him and learn all there is to know about my Dad, then I'll return stronger than before and make you proud," said Sasuke who being and an only child raised by his mother on her own meant he had no real father figure but to him, Mowa was not just his sensei but also the big brother he never had.

"Alright, I guess I need rush off home as I can't keep Midori Sensei waiting or he'll leave me here," said Sasuke with a smile as he gave Mowa a wave before leaping out the window and darting off in the direction of his apartment at top speed. It wouldn't take him long to reach his home where he'd find his mother who was sleeping off a hangover from the bar last night. Sasuke would quickly wake his mother up and explain to her the situation as he was finishing his packing. Luckily for Sasuke his mother was very supportive of his desire to be a famous Shinobi which meant he'd need to leave the village. After his things were all packed up he gave his mother kiss on the cheek and a big hug before heading off. As he walked he double-checked his bag to make sure he had everything he needed and luckily for him he didn't forget anything and even remembered his Gunpowder which would be hard to normally get if he wasn't a Shinobi from the Sarutobi Clan. After he had done the final checks Sasuke would pick up the pace as he would arrive at the gate with a few minutes to spare before Midori left. "Hey sensei I'm here and I'm ready to go!" said an excited Sasuke as he eagerly waited for their departure.

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It was one of those crazy days—those days that feel endless as you run about doing whatever is needed to be done. Fortunately for Sayū it was near his end as he had been running around for some time now and all around the Land of Fire. They weren’t important tasks, but more so one of those things you just procrastinate upon because you think it’ll be over quick. Boy was he wrong. Sayū had been to the variety of stores shopping for furniture for his house, groceries to stock his fridge up again, and running other miscellaneous errands. Finally, he was near the end of it as he was on his way to the hospital for one of those regular checkups. Evidently, it was his off day and you could tell by the comfortable black sweats paired with the black long sleeve shirt.

Had it not been for the gathering mass of people he probably would’ve missed him. Him being the newly appointed Hokage, Mowa Sōzō. It was that hectic of a day, but when his eyes fixated upon Mowa a breeze of tranquility drifted over the chaos. Some of the people were star struck, some of the people were explaining the situation to him, but one thing was absolute. They all looked happy. Hope glistened in their eyes. And for a rare moment Sayū’s nostalgia took over as he remembered the days when they were both children. They were never close. Not like they were now. And he just remembered the dunce of a child growing to what he has become now. It was remarkable and a testament to his will. He was a man of the people, not above, but equal.

Sayū leisurely approached the Hokage, making sure that he’d catch him as he finished up with the patient he was talking to as it’d be rude to interrupt. If one was observing Sayū it’d be like a ghost was approaching the Hokage. There was no sound originating from him, not even footsteps, or even those other ambient noises of clothing ruffling. Among the lack of sound, it was like his chakra was non-existent either. This was from a barrier ninjutsu that remains passively active which essentially hides his presence almost completely. One could see him, but at the same time feel the absence of soul there. It was an oddity. And something the current Hyūga Clan Lord was known from. Only when he spoke did the sound of his footsteps became apparent.

”Honestly. I feel like I see your clones more than you.” His eyebrows furrowed as he discerning the physical features of the man, ”Where’s the real one—and when are we having tea again?” The Hyūga tilted his head to the side as if he were interrogating the Hokage. ”You’ve only been Hokage for a few days and missed our tea time. That busy, huh? Heh. Guess the path really has set you straight.”

Unlike most, Sayū’s tone was friendly and almost in a way teasing him about the clones. It was something he always found funny. On one block he could see Mowa helping a woman carry groceries while another he could see him combating against the enemy. Just seeing the clones doing odd things around the village brought him to a chuckle.


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Just like a single leaf, Sasuke Sarutobi was able to leave the village with his permission to travel with Midori Uchiha so much that he couldn't believe how quickly Sasuke grew, enough that he desires to leave in order to grow stronger in the absence, causing him to place his hand against the waist as his eyes darted to the left maintaining a soft smile as he nodded. "Sasuke." he paused. It was no secret that he had some fondness for his team, Sasuke in particular as he couldn't help but see him as a little brother. "Promise me you won't get in trouble, ya' hear? And Midori, don't get yourself in trouble either." he continued as he looked at Midori who was, in such a sense of urgency, leaving the room in a haste. It can't be helped as even the Black Market had some possession belonging to Konoha so much that it concerned them about their village's future and whether it can be used against them in the future if they were to fall in the wrong hands.

And then. This would be the last time he'd see either one of them for a long while causing him to smile a bit, though his expression appears to be one of the worries. He couldn't help but wonder about the future of his people, he was able to be notified by the original to implement some preparations in advance, preparing for the potential invasion of Madoguchi as well as concerns which were instilled by the information the original received from the summit as well as the Thirteenth Hokage Ketsugo Uzumaki. It certainly would be foolish for the Hokage not to prepare for such, causing the shadow clones in the Hokage's office to issue orders toward those under his command to patrol the borders of Leaf City, as well as constant circulation from the everyday Shinobi on the table for the constant patrol. In the same moment, the Yamanaka are able to maintain the same barrier it once had in the past to maintain constant surveillance for any movement, chakra, and even thoughts from enemies entering the city. In the same moment, there were to be platoons of Shinobi staked in each sector on the order of the Fourteenth Hokage in order to keep an eye on anything suspicious across the city with the gates under several shinobi' patrol, inducing such an increase in the usual.


"....." He closed his eyes as he stepped out of the room. "This is certainly a busy day...." he thought as he opened the eyes, prompting the beast to voice his thoughts. "Ya' think?" it paused. "I know you're so worried about your village's safety so much that yer got your shadow clones staked in the office, in Blank Zone, and even in other places, in order to catch up with everything going on as well as information a Kage ought to know. Just remember, the moment you had all of the shadow clones release, all that experience and knowledge is gon hit you in the roughest way." It scowled at the Jinchuriki's decision to take on a lot of tasks more than he should. In the back of his head, the Fox was merely sitting down with its nine tails twirled in such a hypnotic movement.

And then a familiar shinobi revealed himself in the presence of the Hokage causing him to turn to raise an eyebrow, only to realize who it was.
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"Oh come on." he smiled, though the smile was more so a sarcastic one. "To think you'd able to discern that I'm a clone... is certainly impressive." he continued, placing the hand against the back of the head. It was no secret that he had positioned a couple of shadow clones throughout the city as well as in the Blank Zone, but this would mean his chakra reserves were to be apportioned into five still he maintains an impressive reserve of chakra. He proceeded to chuckle as he closed his eyes, though the cloak of his fluttered in the air it indicated that this acts as a symbol for those 'new' leaf to bloom under their watch. As in the background even expecting parents are giving birth in the room near them. Cries of babies could be heard across the hall causing him to smile fondly, remembering the first time he becomes a father. Admittedly he wasn't ready to be a dad at the time as he was merely only sixteen at the time. Though he had a lot of practice and a lot of errors in his action he was able to thrive as a father thanks to his friends as well as the entity who seemly had some experience with infants, perhaps due to his previous Jinchuriki before him. "Speaking of which you got the best timing, we gotta talk." he said, the environment around him appears to be rather serious as it was evident it is indeed the case basing on the expression he had on. As he said this, he prompted to place his hand on his friend's shoulder, if he were to let him would perform a particular Jutsu to migrate them somewhere safe to discuss.

In a single flick, he was able to teleport them to the roof of the Hokage's mansion and removed his hand away from the shoulder the Jinchuriki prompted himself to close his eyes and folded his arms as he continued to process things that he was given by the original as well as the information given by the Thirteenth. "....Sayu." he said, capturing his attention as he closed his eyes. "We got big problems and I don't think we can avoid it." he paused, as he gulped a bit. "My pops and brother, you know them. Heiwa and Owatatsumi... Well, they were killed by some feller' named Madoguchi, oh and turns out it's an alien. What luck, right?" He said, in such a sarcastic manner prompting him to groan at the thought of it being an alien this time as he scratched the back of his head. "Here we just got out of that' whole Izanamimikoto mess." he whispered to himself, though it was loud. "Sometime I wonder if we're actually that cursed." he continued, maintaining a dry chuckle though a drop of sweat can be visually be seen on the forehead.


In the same moment, one of the two Shadow clones that were left behind in the office decided to leave the room to check on his family as the original couldn't help but wonder about them and such an incredible doubt in their heart causing him to be uneasy about how are they doing. And so through the signature Jutsu, the fourth reappeared in his room causing such a thud above the group as a familiar chakra signature would have been detected by the Aburame as well as perhaps his lover.

"Guess who's home!" the Hokage exclaimed as he advanced down the stair until he was able to see the crowd who was positioned in the living room removing his hat in the process. "Though that's the question, isn't it?" he said, as he raised an eyebrow as he placed the hat on the couch the Jinchuriki chuckled a bit indicating that he was in fact a clone, which the adults ought to know by now.
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“Once the spotlight is on and the curtains have opened it is my destiny to take the lead!” - Yūbi
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Right after the female calmed down from her laughing fit she faced reality. The time had really arrived huh? She was carrying Mowa’s child even though she planned to have kids sooner or later, they came sooner than she expected. Even though she showed disbelief to Tetsuya this really was what she wanted… well maybe not just her alone. Even though she was happy with the way things were going she wouldn’t know what the people around her would’ve loved about this. The redhead who was loved by citizens all around the world was expecting and unavailable to her fans. Were they really gonna accept this? And what of Mowa? How was he gonna react? And the kids? Would they accept a new sibling from another mother? Despite the good news these were things that were very alarming.

Yūbi looked up surprised as she was broken from her thoughts as she was able to see Tetsuya fall to the ground with a loud thud. She softly giggled to see the children tackling him down and attacking him, they surely were very energetic even though they were so focused on the Tv earlier. She truly admired Tetsuya especially since he welcomed Yūbi to talk to him about anything despite the fact they only met on the same day. Yūbi wouldn’t be able to do it maybe she should be kinder towards

“Of course I’ll let you know if I ever am dealing with something and need to talk about it”

She said to him with a smile. She truly understood why Mowa would choose Tetsuya to watch his children. He was a warm-hearted person who cared about others. The ebony surely could learn a lot about the latter. She then was caught off guard a little bit once she noticed a new presence in the room, she moved her gaze towards the new presence and then noticed it was her lover Mowa. She stared at him with big eyes, being happy to see him but also kind of nervous because right now she would have to tell him. But quickly it changed into a smile as she raised her eyebrow at Mowa’s words.

“Well we don’t have to guess anymore now we’ve heard your voice! Welcome back home!”

By now the twins and Kawa would notice their dad was here and it would certainly grab their attention away from their attack on Tetsuya. Yūbi backed off for a second and let the kids greet their father and talk with him, once they were done and went back to playing the redhead would make her way over to Mowa. By the time she stood in front of him her facial expression became very serious.

”My love… Can we speak in private for a second? I need to tell you something, it’s IMPORTANT.”
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He wasn’t dubbed a genius for no reason. Ever since he was a child he had an analytical and technical approach to everything and every problem he ever came across. This only amplified the older he became and the more experienced he gained as a shinobi. Sayū came to a stop not an arm's length away from Mowa as he smiled at the chuckling man. He’d respond to Mowa calling his ability impressive with a scoff, but other than he didn’t reply. Sayū was still smiling until the ambiance surrounding Mowa suddenly shifted to a more serious disposition, standing there as he listened to the Hokage while his arm reached onto his shoulder. It took less than a second and they had relocated above the Hokage’s mansion, which made him smile as he looked around to see where they were.

”Heh. You really have to teach me that. It’d be useful in my approach to combat.” His spacious white optics eyes locked onto Mowa’s eyes, signaling that he was serious and that he was paying attention. When Mowa began to talk, Sayū would turn his body toward the village instead of Mowa, his arms wrapped behind his back as his left hand held onto his wrist. He didn’t immediately speak or interject Mowa as he spoke, only listening and waiting for his chance to speak. Even after he was done, he’d hum to himself in thought, processing the information the Hokage had trusted Sayū with and formulating his thoughts. Clearly, Sayū embodied the Think Before You Speak philosophy.

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”I’m sorry to hear about your father and brother,” Sayū turned his head slightly toward the Hokage, his tone soft and gentle. ”But we aren’t cursed.” His tone changed from soft to poised, focus as he glanced over the village. ”The Shinobi World is the strongest they have ever been. Our very strengths serve as a beacon of light and hope, but our strength also incites challenge. Challenge incites conflict. And conflict—” For a moment he paused, the last few words he choked up a little. His mind flashing through all the conflicts that had occured. All those wars. All those deaths. All that blood that was spilt. He closed his eyes and lowered his head. This time he spoke in a tone that was akin to disappointment, but it would be hard to assume for what or for who it was directed towards. ”Conflicts breed catastrophe.” He looked up at the Hokage, his eyes radiating an intense focus. ”The only thing we can do is to be prepared, which segways into my next point. The tailed beast. I know you got two of them somewhere and I think we should make use of their power in offense. I fear that we’re too reliant on the barriers and that we haven’t been concerned about our offensive force. We could use their power for offense, though I doubt you'd be quick to do so considering you want to protect them. But. Perhaps you were to ask them for help. I understand you have built a good connection with them. What do you think?”
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In the distance, the particular clone proceeded to chuckle as he closed his eyes, allowing the twins to tackle him causing him to land on the ground though it appears he was more durable than your average clone as it didn't make enough impact to disperse indicating the might of his power, as well as the sustenance enabling him to be more durable than usual. The room was filled with laughter as he continued to hold the twins, enabling him to encompass them in his arms. How could he not hold back his joy to see his precious children? After all... It felt so long ever since he last saw them! "Kowa, Koiwa!" he paused. "Were you giving Tetsu some trouble while I was away?" he whispered as he looked back at the duo "I hope you weren't giving Yu some trouble either!" he chuckled a bit. For a moment he was able to detect one in particular in the room his sibling she was the daughter of Owa and Sam'e causing him to smile fondly as he gestured for her to come into his arms as well. It was no secret that he was also concerned about his sister how could he not? It was his little sister after all. The moment the blue-haired child approached him and ran into his arms causing him to hug her as well, before letting the children go to play by themselves with Tetsuya as it was clear that his lover Yubi had something to say... But what could it be?

"What's it Yū?" he whispered as he remigrated to a separate room with her had she followed giving them some moment to talk.

Meanwhile... on the roof of the Hokage's mansion.

While there was a silence, for the most part, the Hyuga was impressed by the technique so much that prompted him to smile a bit though he was considering giving him the Flying Thunder God Technique though he wasn't sure if he had the time to explain just how it works... causing him to raise an eyebrow as he pondered.... until it just hits him he possessed a scroll which he was given by Owatatsumi when he was studying how to employ it in tandem with his other jutsu. "Something tells me we'll need all the helps we get against that guy..." he said, as he maintained a smile he handed the scroll to him. Once used it will be set to burn, this is just how Owatatsumi Sensei works after all... this would change the moment his focus was shifted to the words.

A sudden exclamation was overheard over the skies drawing some attention from the shinobi holding at the guard of the door on the order of the Fourteenth. It was no secret that he didn't expect what was said as he backed away a bit as the Jinchuriki chuckled a bit. "W-Wha!?" Upon the startling suggestion at the behest of the Hyuga's words causing him to curve backward as he expended his arms backward with his hands facing forward in utter shock. "H-How did you know about them?" He continued, a drop of sweat slid down the forehead as he raised an eyebrow in question. "But... I guess you might be right about that.. but I doubt they'd be okay with it, lending us the power to protect the world.. again... Right?" he paused as he looked back at the tailed beasts who had been in touch with the Jinchuriki the entire time from the Blank Zone, making use of the portion within the Jinchuriki to hear... and see what the Jinchuriki sees and hears.

"Is... is it okay if I requested you guys for your help again?" he whispered, knowing that they were listening.

"Hmph.. After all of this time, you still ask if it's okay to ask for our help? You're certainly a peculiar human, not a bad one though... Beside. I'm starting to like you, you're bull-heartened like me and you didn't use our power for benefits of your own... HMPH! besides, we did promise to work with you as long you keep your promise to us." The Five-Tails bellowed, it was no secret that he was known for his boiling energy both in his abilities and words.

"How lucky! to be asked by a human instead of using us outright! I think I'm gon start to like it here! How lucky to live in a place where we won't be misused for power. Like Kookuo said we'll help and I like you too did you know that you're one of the best humans I ever know?" The Seven-Tails hummed happily as it hovered all over the direction.

"I was wrong." he placed the right hand against the back of the head, causing him to close his eyes a bit as he caressed his head. "Seems like they're up for it, as long they aren't to be used like how it was back then. " assuring the Hyuga that they weren't to use them as tools but as comrades just like how they had been treating the Nine-Tails, this would be transparent to the white-eyed man that both Five-Tails and Seven-Tails are to be citizens of Leaf City much like the Nine-Tails within him. Through his words and authority alone it certainly is possible to implement them as citizens, for now, however... He was concerned about how could they help. "Do you... have some ideas about improving our offensive force?" he said as he cupped his chin, listening to what he would have to say, but then it just occurred to him that it was no place to discuss such incredible details as he interrupted himself and placed his hand on the shoulder. "Change of plans." he whispered as he was able to induce a command through the Taiwa Scroll, prompting the scroll to reverse summon the Hyuga as well as himself to a black site where he was able to maintain some secrecy for them to discuss further...

This would be the beginning of what would be worked on...
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“Once the spotlight is on and the curtains have opened it is my destiny to take the lead!” - Yūbi
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Right after the ebony had confessed she needed to tell the orange haired man something he replied in slight confusement, wondering what was wrong. He made his way towards a different room giving them room for some space and privacy. She followed him into the room as she gathered the courage to tell him the important news she discovered from Tetsuya. Because this was rather shocking to her she found it hard to believe still, she got pregnant rather fast because this is something that happens frequently in her clan, everything happens at a velicious rate. So obviously this was bound to happen for her as well. Once they entered a different room Yūbi turned to the door to close it behind her to make sure no one came in to disturb what she would like to announce to him. She gazed to the floor as she was thinking on how to actually tell him, would she just quit to chase and throw it out there? Would she postpone it first with asking how he’s doing first then tell him? Why was she having a hard time with this in the first place?

“...Well… You know you and I some time ago were intimate with each other? I have been suffering from these symptoms like fatigue, nausea, bloating and swelling.. As well as gaining weight. So I asked Tetsuya to check up on me and well…”

She moved her hand to his hand, which made the man probably wonder where she was going with this conversation as well as her actions. She placed his hand on her lower abdomen who as of now was indeed bloated and bumped because she had a slight baby bump already. She made eye contact with him again as she developed some tears in her eyes, but she wore a smile on her face that was both nerve and happiness.

“I am….. Pregnant.”

Right as her words escaped her lips she studied closely the expression on his face and wondered how he was gonna react, was he gonna be mad? Be happy? Be sad? Shocked? Would he storm out on her? She couldn’t really tell, the two of them had their moments of affection and intimacy in the past but they never really openly shared their love for one another leaving the ebony slightly confused on their relationship sometimes. What she feared was that their relationship would be nothing more than an act and for the first time in her life that isn’t what she had wanted...
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For a moment he was observing the movement and body behavior he could have sworn that there was something about her that he hasn't quite understand. Like she had been a bit different from the last time he saw her causing him to raise an eyebrow as he observed her fretting about what to do, whether it's to tell him or not. Though he noticed the change on her expression as she decided to spill it causing him to listen and observe keenly she described what had happened to her, causing him to nod though he wasn't taking the information pretty well as he appears to be rather slow. Though the Nine-Tails within him smiled a bit as he understood the moment she described the symptom of pregnancy, so did the other entities who had been observing the 'confession' of the sort in 'fits of laughter', this wasn't heard by the Jinchuriki, before being shooed away by the 'overprotective' fox claiming that the Jinchuriki need a moment alone to process this news.

In the end, it was no secret that it would be an ultimate surprise to the Hokage both out of joy and shock as this news would have relinquished his ears. For a second he took a glimpse at the expression on the ebony skin, not only realizing that she was serious it was confirmed the moment she guided his hand onto the particular area. “Could this be...” He thought. It would be obvious by now that he had seemed to be shocked by how fast it was. Why now? Why here? There are so many questions he has for her. However, only one question had continued to persist. In such a rapid movement he was able to evoke the change in his sole eye in order to manifest an incredible glowing hue in the shape of a halo with such numerous microscopic speckles within indicating the activation of the Naibugan. "We're having a twin?" he muttered in utter shock. It was clear here that he was able to detect two distinct biological marks emanating from within her belly, there he was able to discern through the might of the eye that both had similar energies to the parents, Yubi Isogi and Mowa Sozo, in this case, causing him to be surprised at the fact that he was to be a... father again. 'Do I even have such an incredible vitality that give me twins or something...' he pondered on this as he recalled his other children.

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He took a moment to look at her expression as he placed his hands onto the sides, causing him to lean closer to place his lips against hers. For a time it was no secret that they had some feelings for each other but it wasn't until now that it would be confirmed. There was no doubt in his feeling for her as he broke away from the kiss, only gazing into her eyes as he smiled a bit it appears that he was happy than she'd expect. "You don't know how much this made me happy just by finding out from the person who I have got the opportunity to love and know that they're carrying mine. he paused "To think even in the midst of the darkness there could be light in the most unexpected places. " he whispered.
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He continued to smile at the Hokage as he raised his eyebrow in thought at the mention of the technique, but the smile quickly faded when the Hokage extended him a scroll in ambiguous fashion. Sayū’s cocked his head slightly to the right as his eyebrows furrowed in interest, his white optics narrowed onto the scroll as he slowly took it from the Hokage. There were many things that Sayū needed against the man Mowa had aforementioned, but was it specifically he needed? Naturally, with his interest piqued, he began reading the scroll as he maintained a conversation with the Hokage. He was a fast reader and a genius, making understanding the contents of the scroll and continuing his conversation a breeze. By the time Mowa had reacted to the last few words, Sayū had finished reading the scroll and immediately the scroll became set ablaze, which he released from his hand and the grains of the ashes would sweep away with the breeze. Sayū’s optics became affixed upon the Hokage as he listened to what he had to say.

The Hyūga was shocked that the Hokage was surprised, but more so about the fact that the Hokage had assumed that Sayū was unaware of these facts. After all, he was a high ranking civilian in the Land of Fire coming from essentially royalty. So he had some sort of influence thanks to his family name. But it was much more complex than that. There was something more to it. Some sort of intuition that allowed his uncanny deductive ability, able to realize people’s motivations with little data. Among other things. It was fortunate that the Hokage had decided to not play games with him, as he would’ve not appreciated that at all, and more so would’ve made this conversation incredibly awkward. As he finished his words and ended with a question, Sayū could only infer that it was rhetorical and that he was about to ask the tailed beast right now. The moment of silence only confirmed that and while that occurred, Sayū began an attempt to incorporate what he had learned.

Sayū smiled and then stepped away for a moment. Not too far, but a few steps away from the Hokage as he overlooked the village. In the moment that Mowa was communicating with the Tailed Beast, Sayū had activated his Byakugan which provided him unparalleled visibility up to twenty kilometer in a three hundred sixty degree fashion. And if need be he’d direct his vision into one singular scope to extend his range. From there he ejected chakra through his optics and placed the flying thunder god seal onto a trivial location in the Hyūga district, which would then fade away similar to a camouflage like effect. He also placed a few seals at borders of cities so he’d be able to maneuver quickly throughout the village if need be, whether that be of an attack or if he was late to something. It wouldn’t take long either. By the time the moment of silence was up, Sayū would have turned a face toward the Hokage awaiting his response.

Sayū wasn’t shocked when the Hokage said they’d agree to help since they and the Hokage had such a great relationship. The Hokage cupped his chin and meanwhile Sayū moved his arms behind his back as he stood an arms length away from the Hokage. ”I do have a few ideas, but I’m sure there is a better place for that.” Immediately after Mowa placed his hand on his shoulder, and Sayū instinctively accessed himself for any anomalies. He couldn’t help himself being a cynic and all. Change of plans the Hokage whispered and within a moment he had been summoned elsewhere through what he assumed was the Taiwa Scroll. His natural eyes scoped out the vicinity as he looked around the blacksite and he spoke in a curious tone,

”I always wondered what it looked like inside one of these.”

With his arms behind his back he walked around pivoting his head left and right like a child at a candy shop. Much to his surprise it was empty which essentially prompted him to ask the Hokage a question. ”Where are we?” He spoke in a sharp tone.
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“Once the spotlight is on and the curtains have opened it is my destiny to take the lead!” - Yūbi
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She strictly kept her gaze onto his facial expressions as she told him the news, she watched how to stand there dumbfounded as he had to still to take all of it if she was sure this was the case. Or was he thinking she was making a joke? That’s why she decided to take drastic measures to tell him through physical interaction and gazed at his change of a shocked expression when she initiated to show she wasn’t kidding around about her pregnancy by letting him feel her small bump. ‘What now..? What will he think? Will he see me through? Will he leave me behind? What now? We never planned this… we never-’ As her thoughts raced through her mind at a rapid pace because of the panicked feeling she felt. There was no kidding the two of them were both as confused as ever, but were they both happy? Was everything mutual? Their relationship for the longest had no signs of security and actual feelings, from time to time it felt more like a friendship off camera’s that led to lust because of their deal.

She then noticed the change in his eyes as he revealed a more focused and serious expression. His eyes held a glow in the shape of a halo and microscopic speckles, he was using the naibugan on her to check for sure.. Even though she normally admitted that it would make her nervous and uncomfortable she let him just so he can check up on her as well. The ebony held a serious gaze until he dropped the word twins. “...Twins?! Wait- I didn’t know it was twins yet!” The mention of twins caught her off guard as her eyes grew larger and her face lightly heated up revealing a red color on her cheeks. Was her first pregnancy really a pair of twins?! ‘Geez.. motherhood really was gonna be a pain huh, I hope they’re gentle on me...’ Though it was rather ironic that her partner already had Twins before and now gets a pair of them again.

She stared at Mowa intently as he seemed to return her stare, there was a moment of silence as she was more awaiting what came next. To her surprise her lips met this causing all of her worries to go away immediately. She felt like her feelings were answered and so were his, she truly felt like she had security with him and that her being pregnant with his children was something they both wanted in the end. Once he broke the kiss she was able to see the smile on his face as she confirmed that indeed the two of them really loved each other. Hearing his warming words had brought happiness upon her, she could fully trust that nothing could break them apart anymore. “For a moment there I became worried. I am happy to be carrying your Children, as well that we found each other especially during dark times like these.” She lightly chuckled after she whispered back to him. “Twins huh… You must have something in your genes to have a higher chance of them or something.”
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And there she giggled at her own joke she made, referring to the fact he already had twins before. Even though most of her worries were gone the bigger question remained in the back of her mind… Was she really gonna be a good mother? She then remembered her own parents.It wasn’t unusual in her origin to leave your children for dead, her own father didn't bat an eye to her excistance and got rid of his family as a whole.Would the redhead break the habit? Will she prove to her parents that she can overcome this pain by raising her kids? She would need to tell Mowa sooner or later about everything, or else it’s gonna take her over..
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