8 Silence

While Ryu was sleeping with Yasaka.

In a meeting room somewhere in Konoha

"Anko tell me what have you found out these last few days?"

"Yes Hiruzen-sama! While I was investigating the borders of Konoha for more Hidden Labs of Orochimaru, I heard news about the Hidden Village of Sound"

"A New Village?" Asks Shikaku

"Yes a new Village, apparenty I heard its called Otogakure, while I wished to learn more about this village I decided to retreat and inform on how do we approach this Village since it borders Konoha."

"I want you to send a team of ANBU Old-man!"

"Care to explain Akemi?"

"Hmpf fine! If you can't piece it or you just want me to do it then I will!" Akemi said angrily.

"First off on why we need the ANBU is that they're specialized in it need I say more? Good, Secondly if we send Official Jonin then Otogakure will have their guards up or they'll be too welcoming which doesn't sit too well for me, Thirdly its a new village we don't know what the capabilities of their inhabitants are and lastly I think it's too much of a coincidence that its near with one of Orochimaru's abandoned lab and that's a huge red flag"

"Very well Akemi we'll do as you say, any Objections?" Said Hiruzen as he looks at the current collection of Jonin

"I do Hiruzen sama!" As soon as the voice was heard almost everyone was shocked except Hiruzen.

"May you also state your reason Anko?"

"To be honest, I agree with Akemi-san! But Other than me I know almost of Orichimaru's jutsu's and tactics if he really is there and thus I have a higher chance of escaping alive, alone"

"Anko!"

"Kaa-san, please just this once, you know why I trained under Eiko-sama! I promise to retreat if things get too dangerous"

"Anko, judging by your actions this doesn't sound like you, you're more rational than this care to explain the real reason why?"

"Tch!" Anko clicked her tongue in annoyance as she knew she can't lie perfectly under Akemi.

"Lord Hokage under your permission may I bring one child back?"

"So that's what it is huh Anko? Fine just this once and once your done you need some more tor- drilling under me again!"

"Why would you bring a child back? What if she is a spy? Or a Jinchuriki?"

"Lord Hokage she is unique! I believe she has a Unique Kekkei Genkai! I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Okay, carefully explain this unique Kekkei Genkai?"

"I can't explain it but I've seen blue shards wherever she walks by ! As to the extend and durability of the said shards I don't know, she heard and believed that by going to Otogakure she would be healed and purified of her curse! I believe she doesn't know her true abilities and that's why I want to go there as well as retrieve her!"

"Hmm, I know you have your reasons Anko, very well go and retrieve that Girl and whatever information you can find, If I'm not wrong the girl you have your eyes on may also have valuable information"

"Yes Lord Hokage!"

"Anymore Objections?"

"..."

"Adjourned"

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As everyone dispersed Anko headed toward Akemi.

"Kaa-san" muttered Anko with her head down and a face full of guilt

"Anko, I think I don't need to say anything else"

"Ka-" She was suddenly hushed by Akemi

"Shush Anko, I know you'll keep your promise, stay safe and be careful" Akemi softly said while hugging Anko.

"Thank you Kaa-san" while she slowly formed tears in her eyes.

"Well since you're bringing in another girl, I expect you to take care of her right?"

"Ano-"

"Oh looks like I get another daughter-in-law right Anko?" as Anko looked at Akemi with her signature sadistic smile that she has seen growing up.

"Ye-yes!"

"Ona serious note Anko, when you arrive at the village border activate the messenging seal so I'll pick you up and then we'll go together to the Old-monkey"

"Why?"

"We don't want that girl weaponized by that Pedophile do we?"

"Understood"

Now how do I tell Gaki that I'll miss his first week? Oh well I already attended his first day its enough for me, gotta go.

"Kaa-san tell Ryu-chan Please!"

And with that Anko left the Konoha and Akemi went to find Hiruzen since she wants to discuss serious matters with him.

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"Ryu!"

"Jin!!"

"Troublesome"

While the meeting was happening Ryu was visited by a crowd of children namely, Naruto, Ino, Shikamaru, Choji and new playmates Kiba and Akamaru.

"Ryu! I'm opening it! Come on guys don't be shy, Aunty isn't here yet and I know she won't mind!" Naruto said laughing happily that he finally has more friends

"Jin!" Ino run toward said while running towards Ryu and happily hugging his right arm.

"I hope you don't mind us Ryu, oh we brought in a new friend as well His name is Kiba! And he has A Dog!" exclaimed Naruto with all hig might

"Hello Ryu! My name is Kiba Inuzuka, this is my Ninken Akamaru!" "Woof woof" (lmfao)

"Hello Kiba" Ryu exclaimed as he was still half -asleep

While Kiba was introducing himself he noticed something on Ryu's head

"Uh, Ryu is that your Ninken?"

"Ugh, Ninken?"

"Yes"

"Ninken....Ah Its Yasaka!"

While Ino was watching this exchange she noticed Yasaka earlier and grabbed her

"CUTEEEEEE" she hugged Yasaka with all her might like a stuff toy after awhile she pampered Yasaka.

Needles to say the Fox liked being pampered and was happily staying in Ino's arm

"I guess Yasaka likes Ino?"

"Don't worry Ryu! Ninken are always like that, they'll come back to you eventually"

"Oi Ryu when did you get a Ninken? I want one too!"

While Naruto thought if this "I'll tell Aunt

And this is how I started my Days for the following months, training in the morning while playing in the afternoon and spending time with my Invest- *cough* special friends, yes special friends.

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"So you mean to say Anko stayed within Otogakure without suspecting anything"

"Yes Sir"

"Are you sure? Knowing Anko she will always do something extra in missions"

"Yes sir! Aside from staying there and enjoying food she stayed with a Child?"

"A child you say?"

"Yes sir!"

"Any noteworthy characteristics of said child?"

"None sir! She was just an orphan looking for solace in Otogakure"

"Hmm, dismissed"

"Yes"

"Orochimaru, I hope you know what you're doing, the time is near to set the plan in motion, That Akemi brat is on to me I have to do it soon without giving her enough

evidence!"

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"Achoo! Hmm I wonder if my Ryu is bad mouthing me again? Anyways Old-man we should do this program now!"

"*sigh* I'll present it to the council on a later date"

"No! Don't just present it! Approve it in my Face now! and when its implemented I want Naruto to be near the Minakami estate!"

"Fine, I guess it is just for

formalities then, and I know you already bought the entire complex near your area"

"Hmm Good and I hope you don't whine about my behaviour! I'm pretty sure you're not even aware on how some of the ANBU and Civilians treat Naruto right?"

Hiruzen flinches at Akemi's words "What do you mean Akemi?" for the first time Hiruzen showed an angry expression not befitting of his Hokage Persona

"Oh I thought you knew that a supposed to be S-ranked secret was spilled onto the public? Oops! *cough* ehem and that some of the ANBU or Should I say ROOT! purposively turns a blind eye when poor Naruto is hurt and being physically abused? Hmm nothing wrong with that I guess, Oh and should I say that the Matron Naruto is under discriminates him while all the while he is starving and lacks proper nutrition? Yeah I'm pretty sure Kushina and Minato's so called Legacy will still live past the age of 6? Hmm I wonder who would they blame when somehow they reunite sooner? I guess they would blame the Law someone made right? Afterall considering everything that has happening to Him we're still Lucky He has ny let loose his anger right Old man?"

"Akemi"

"Gotta go Old-man! Can't let my poor Ryu suffer!" And with that Akemi runs away back to Ryu.

After Akemi left, Hiruzen snaps his finger and a White Haired ANBU appeared

"This will be your retirement mission from ANBU that you desired, after this mission I hope you already have someone in mind to fill the position of Captain in the Cat division"

"Yes Hokage Sama!"

"Investigate the ANBU itself, eliminate people who you think are from ROOT, I believe you already know that they have seals on their tongue? After this Investigate what Akemi has said and report to me immediately"

Without a second thought the ANBU Shunshined and went on his way to complete his Mission

"Ah finally I can read Icha-Icha in peace soon"

"Danzo, I may be patient but if you keep pushing my buttons, I will kill you myself!"

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While Akemi was preparing food for the Children in her house

"Hmm, good he hasn't noticed the seal I placed, Oh he finally grew some balls huh? Still, nothing won't change he already tarnished Kushina and Minato's legacy already. I just hope he proves his actions this time"

"Aunty Where's the food!"

"Yeah! Aunty's food is the best!"

"Coming!, Hey Ino-chan mind helping me?"

"Yes!"