Cap 256: Contact
Cap 256: Contact
"We think so too, Shizuka-sama," replied Alpha as her companions nodded, "although it is a surprise that you let us accompany you again, especially when...".
"I know, my mother tried to get Tokiwa to come with us, a bad idea indeed" - said Shizuka as she shook her head - "I love her like a sister, but she's a bit nerve-racking, especially when there are men involved...".
"It's just that Tokiwa-san doesn't have the best luck in love..." - said Beta while the others just shook their heads.
"Okay, let's leave Senpai's crappy romantic life for another time..." - said Gama as the others rolled their eyes because their words were even more depressing.
"Let's just go in to Konoha..." - murmured Shizuka, who was honestly beginning to feel bad for the woman who had treated her like a younger sister.
"I see that someone is anxious to see Kurama-sama" - responded Alpha as he noticed the next Nadeshiko leader blushing - "Ok, I was just messing with you, Shizuka-sama, but now I see that I was stating the obvious"
". . ." - Shizuka only looked away while her friends laughed a little because it was obvious that they were enjoying seeing her embarrassed.
"Oh? But isn't that Shizuka-sama? - said Kotetsu as he checked out the new guests - "How was your stay in Nadeshiko Village?"
"Nothing out of the ordinary, just a little bored by my mother's continuous requests," replied Shizuka as she shook her head.
"We've heard that she is..." - said Izumo as he looked at the girls who just looked down.
"I guess it was obvious that you would find out..." - sighed Shizuka as she shook her head, though it wasn't like it was a top secret - "Yes, she's sick... or at least that's what I want to believe.
"You can always ask Kurama-sama for a favor," answered Izumo as he tilted his head - "I mean, Tsunade-sama is part of the Uzumaki clan, and she is the most famous doctor in the Elemental Nations"
Shizuka could only resist the urge to bash her head against the counter of the two guardians for having forgotten such an important detail.
"Okay, we forgot it too" - said Alpha with an awkward smile - "And now I feel like a fool"
"Did I say something wrong?" - Izumo asked in surprise as he looked at his partner.
"No, it's just that sometimes you think about things so much that you forget the simplest details that can easily solve the problem," answered Kotetsu, only to notice how his partner had a confused expression on his face.
"I suppose there are other reasons for meeting Kurama-sama" - said Beta as her fellow travelers nodded.
"Oh, but there is a slight inconvenience," said Izumo as he looked at the girls.
"Please talk," said Shizuka seriously.
"Kurama-sama left Konoha," Izumo replied with regret, "We no longer have the protection of Sekkusu Kami-sama"
". . ." - The girls opened their eyes in surprise because they were not expecting those words.
"What happened? - Shizuka exclaimed as she looked at the two gatekeepers - "Did Konoha do something to enrage Kurama-dono?!"
"Oh, not in the least," replied Kotetsu as he waved his arms erratically in an attempt to calm the girls. "It's just that Kurama-sama decided it was time to return to his homeland"
"?" - Shizuka frowned, only to open her eyes in surprise as she remembered an important detail - "You say he went back to Uzu?"
"Exactly," replied Kotetsu as he looked at the girls, "In fact, the reconstruction of Uzu is already in its second phase"
". . ." - Shizuka was silent as she thought about what the famous and mysterious Uzumaki land would be like, only to shake her head when she realized that for the moment she had nothing to do with it - "Tell me, is there any way to contact him?"
"Indeed, although only Kakashi-sama and the members of the Uchiha clan know how to do so," replied Izumo as he groaned in pain at the sight of his companion hitting him in the side - "What?"
"There are times when you have to know when to keep silent" - said Kotetsu seriously as he looked annoyed at his partner, then looked at the girls - "I'm sorry about that, it's just that Kushina-sama told us that it was better not to contact them for a few months because they would be concentrating on the reconstruction of Uzushiogakure no Sato"
"I see... a pity... although that doesn't explain why others shouldn't know about contacting Kurama-sama" - said Alpha seriously.
"Oh, that's because many people have wanted to keep in touch with Kurama-sama for different reasons, that's why Kakashi-sama has decided that it's time for the Uzumaki clan to isolate themselves for a while"
"Many people have their eyes on Kurama-sama, that's why Kushina-sama accepted," Izumo added while frowning. "Although from what she said before she left, it's possible that Kakashi-sama could send them your message, after all, you are a personal friend of Kurama-sama"
"There's nothing to lose by trying," said Shizuka as she nodded firmly.
"Ok" - nodded their fellow travelers as they followed their leader.
"I feel that she has changed a little since her departure from Konoha," said Izumo as he looked closely at Shizuka, "Don't you think so?"
"I have to admit she has a nice ass," murmured Kotetsu, only to feel his side being punched by his companion - "Why was that?!"
"Remember that she may be joining the Uzumaki clan, and as people who were blessed by Kurama-sama, we should not think of her in that way," Izumo responded seriously.
"I know, I wasn't planning to do anything..." - said Kotetsu with annoyance - "I am not such a son of a bitch as to fantasize about our benefactor's girls"
* * * * *
"You can come in," said Kakashi as he watched the group of girls goes in - "Oh? It's a surprise to see you Nadeshiko girls again"
"It's a pleasure to see you again, Kakashi-sama," Shizuka said as she looked at the Hokage. "As much as I'd like to continue our socialization, I need to talk to you"
"Hmm... I guess it has to be because Kurama is no longer in Konoha" - said Kakashi while looking at the girls.
"Indeed" - replied Shizuka as she nodded firmly.
Kakashi shrugged when he heard the girl's affirmative, only to think - "Hmm... Kushina-sama said nothing about not letting you contact them..."
"So will you give us the method?" - Alpha asked as she raised an eyebrow.
"Of course," replied Kakashi as he smiled with his open eye, "Now here"
Shizuka raised an eyebrow when she picked up the scroll the Hokage had thrown away, only to notice how normal it was - "Is this for real?"
"Believe me, some things look simple, but end up being surprising," replied Kakashi as he shrugged.
Shizuka was silent before using some of her chakra to activate the scroll, only to notice how it began to glow with great intensity.
"Kakashi? What do you need?"
"!" - The girls opened their eyes in surprise when they heard that familiar voice.
"Hello? I hope you're not using the scroll to play with me, or I swear I'm going to Konoha to teach you a lesson you won't forget"
"You better talk to her before she loses her head," Kakashi said as his face paled in the face of the woman's threats.
"Okay," Shizuka nodded as her friends gave her a serious look.
"Hello, I'm Shizuka from Nadeshiko Village, it's a pleasure to talk to you again, Kushina-sama" - said Shizuka as the scroll fell silent for a few seconds before it reacted.
"Oh? It has been a while since we talked, Shizuka-dono..."
"I say the same thing" - replied Shizuka as the two women began to talk about simple matters.
"Okay, I think that was enough talking. Not to sound rude, but I have been very busy lately and my time is valuable, so I would like you to talk about what you need from us.
Shizuka was not offended by the woman's sharp words because she knew that she was not lying or was giving them an excuse to end the conversation - "Then I will get straight to the point... I would like to talk to you about the possibility of getting Tsunade-sama's services as a doctor".
The scroll was silent for a few seconds before it began to glow again.
"Look, I'm going to be honest with you because we are acquainted. She has only just been able to return to her family after months in an unknown location, so it is quite likely that she will ignore your request even though you are a friend of the clan, so I am not promising anything"
"Just telling her my request is more than enough," Shizuka responded seriously.
"Ok, I will ask her, although as I said, I am not promising anything... keep the scroll, when I have the answer I will contact you, although after that I kindly ask you to return it to Kakashi"
"Thank you again," said Shizuka, only to notice how the scroll seemed to lose its luster.