4 Circumstances

One month later, Senju compound, Konoha

All this time, Senju Tsunade had been thinking about just what kind of power would be able to do something that she saw in the forest a month ago.

She knew that only her Grandfather Senju Hashirama and his rival Uchiha Madara were the only ones who could do such damage on a large scale.

However, knowing that both of them were long dead; She just did not understand who was strong enough to cause that enormous damage.

At this point in the Senju compound, she was one of the two remaining Senju alive with her younger brother Nawaki being the second Senju, with only a few trusted servants, and their grandmother: Uzumaki Mito, who was also the current Jinchuriki of the Nine-tailed beast, was also living with her grandchildren.

Tsunade had always been very considerate towards the village because of her clan being one of the founders of the Konoha and also due to her grandfather's beliefs in maintaining peace and happiness.

But, she knew that she couldn't do it all alone after seeing the bitter truth of the world during the first Shinobi War when she was merely a 3-year-old child.

Strength! Overwhelming Strength!!! That's what she always wanted—To bring true peace again just like how her grandfather did.

She never wanted to lose someone important to her again after witnessing how her great-uncle, her parents, uncle, aunt and her clanmates died one by one during the war or somehow disappeared without anyone knowing or doing a damn thing to help them.

This was the reason why she could not help but think of that person who had such powers every single day due to fear and anticipation, assuming if the other side was an ally or an enemy.

While thinking deeply about how could she gain more strength, Tsunade heard a laughing and irritating voice, "HA Ha Ha, THE FUTURE HOKAGE has come to this lowly land, now quickly kneel and..."

Listening to her younger brother's voice, a tick mark appeared on her forehead.

"YOU STUPID BRAT DON'T YOU DARE DISTURB ME..."

Alas, she couldn't finish her sentence as her 6-year-old brother was already gone.

"What am I going to do with this brat... He does not even listen to me now," Tsunade mumbled a few words in a worried tone before she sighed loudly because of her brother's foolishness.

....

Kage office, Uzushiogakure

Seated on the comforting chair behind the wooden counter was Uzumaki Rei, the Kage of Hidden Eddy village, who was reading a recent report sent by his subordinates about the successful capture of the spies, who infiltrated their village.

He looked pridefully and worriedly at the report because he knew how their clan had helped Konoha win the first shinobi war with their advanced sealing techniques indicating that the Uzushiogakure was the major factor for the loss of other nations, as it seemed like in the First Shinobi War.

Being a blood-related clan with the Senju clan, Rei knew the current situation of the Senju Clan but he couldn't allow himself to help them due to the village restrictions and political affairs they had with Konoha.

But, also due to being an outsider, he couldn't just suspect and take action in someone's else village for their wrongdoings.

He turned 65 this year and knew very well that his body wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer after many injuries he received in his prime.

Though he wasn't worried about his death, the only thing he wanted right now was his village's safety due to the increasing number of spies and the invasion of other Nations.

Pondering over the crisis his village might have to suffer, Rei hoped that it was just him overthinking the matter.

Putting down the recent report on the counter he called his assistant Kai, who was also his nephew and casually asked, "Is there any other important information I need to know?"

A young man who looked to be in his mid-twenties appeared in front of the counter. His long crimson hair freely dangled on his back while his light violet eyes shined like a brilliant star. Kai bowed his head before thinking about the important issue that he had been worried about since this morning.

After some hesitation, Kai answered, "Yes, Rei Sama. There is a significant situation that came from Konoha."

Seeing his worried face, Rei regained his focus and asked, "What is it?"

Kai didn't let his Uncle wait any longer and answered, "Rei Sama, Aunt Mito has requested to send a holder for the Nine-tailed beast early," stopping for a moment Kai then continued in an uneasy tone, "Aunt believes it would be better to let the new holder mix up with the village first... So, he or she can acknowledge the village as their home before she transfers the Kyuubi."

Hearing the information, Rei's eyes became red from anger.

"Fuck. That stupid sister of mine... Why she holds so dearly that village of her husband."

Rei cursed loudly and admitted the fact that her sister Mito wouldn't just calm down until the new holder would be delivered to her. He knew her personality very well because he was the same as her.

Sighing in frustration, Rei knew that her sister had been used all this time by that ridiculous council of Konoha, which developed after the second Hokage died during the First War.

After some quick thinking, Rei asked, "So? Who is going to Konoha? Those stupid councils would not just accept anyone, do we even have someone who fulfils the requirements?"

Bewildered with what his uncle said, Kai could only think of one person who might be able to do the job. However, he just couldn't bring himself to speak out the name.

"I-I think K-kushina would be..."

Kai hesitated to answer properly but when he thought about it again and again, he suddenly had a motivation before he suggested without any delay, "Rei sama, I think Kushina might be able to do it."

"Who is Kushina?"

Rei questioned casually while drinking his tea slowly as he didn't recall that name.

"..."

"My daughter," Kai answered with an annoyed face.

"..."

There was a moment of silence and tension in the kage office. No one said a word for a few seconds.

Only when Kai reassured himself did he say, "Rei sama, I know I am being an irresponsible father. But, you are the only one who knows that I don't have enough time to live with this unknown disease which is burning up my lifespan every year," Kai then looked straight at Rei's eyes and continued in a calm tone, "I just want my daughter to live her life happily without any worry... And, I think with the help of the Kyuubi, she might be able to achieve such a life. I only need 4, No! 3 years, 3 years to instruct her about Clan Sealing techniques as she has a natural talent for sealing methods..."

Rei could only listen with a straight face because his nephew just did not stop blabbering, only after a few minutes spent like that did he put an end to his daughter con jabbering.

"Kai, are you sure you want to do that?" Rei asked doubtfully.

"Yes, I am sure. I believe in my daughter," Kai answered instantly without holding back his voice and thought jokingly in high mind.

She might be able to become friends with Kyuubi, haha...

....

Hokage office, Konoha

In the Kage office, Danzo Shimura screamed at the top of his lungs. His face seemingly was a manifestation of outrage.

"So? Hiruzen!! Why did you not even ask for their sealing methods? Ahh, didn't you see how easily they controlled those tailed beasts with their powerful chains and sealing techniques during the war?"

Seated on the kage chair was the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen smoking his weed. He was the youngest person to become the Hokage at the age of just sixteen during the war. Furthermore, his companions were also promoted to elders of the Konoha council—Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitocado and Danzo Shimura.

Seeing his old friend angry and unreasonable, Hiruzen could only answer somewhat annoyed before he let out all the smoke in front of him, clearly high!!, "Konoha has blood-tied relationships with Uzushiogakure. Don't go too far, my friend! And forcing them would not help us in the long run."

Koharu and Homura nodded at Hiruzen, clearly acknowledging what he said.

"I want new j..."

"NO!! We don't have a say in that matter. If you try to attempt anything funny, I assure you that Mito Sama will kill you," Hiruzen said sternly before Danzo could even finish what he wanted to say.

"Hmph! You would regret it"

Threatened Danzo before he left the Kage office with an angry face.

What is wrong with you? My friend...

Hiruzen could only think that since his friend had somewhat changed.

For the safety of the village, Hiruzen evenly distributed Konoha's main forces into Anbu and Roots.

While he became the leader of Anbu, he willingly gave the Roots to his friend who also had the will of fire in him just like himself!!

But now?

Hiruzen could only hope that his friend still had that passionate Will Of Fire in him.

After that, he started smoking again while the remaining two could only think of;

Do you use that will of fire to smoke that weed?

.....

Main Market Street, Gojo Residence, Konoha

Satoru had been bored out of his life to just stay in his home for more than a month.

Due to her painstaking effort, Akira got her summer holidays earlier than everybody else in the Hospital.

Yet.

She decided to not go out and stayed at home while pestering her son all the time.

Satoru had enough of this!

He also couldn't just slip out at night as she liked to sleep while cuddling with him.

So, he just gave up on that thought. Not caring about training anymore Satoru enjoyed every moment with his mother playing hide and seek, chess and other shinobi-related games.

However, he liked to suck his mother's nipples the most.

....

Two months passed.

Hmm... I will be free from tomorrow, which means I can go outside to train again.

It's not like I sat around for two months doing nothing; I tried using attraction and repulsion on many things to make myself proficient in it.

Now I can easily pull any object below 10 kg towards me and I can also use a small rock as a missile with repulsion force to bring down birds.

haha...

I might be able to launch that shuriken and kunai with repulsion force at high velocity as it would increase its lethality.

I guess I will learn how to utilize those affinities and remaining abilities tomorrow...