Of Bone And Ice - Chapter 49

He wanted to believe that the Kazekage would also honour the agreement and only bring an escort of three others.

Not that Fuyōna was worried about his capabilities, but the more people involved the less chance there would be for peace.

“Ao. Mangetsu. Ganryū.” Fuyōna said as he looked out of his office window towards the village.

He had chosen the three of them to accompany him to the meeting. Ao for his Byakugan and sight. Mangetsu for his strength, and Ganryū for his wit.

“Listen carefully,” Fuyōna said as he turned to face them.

“Under no circumstances are you to engage with the sand shinobi, unless your lives are in danger. Is that understood?” He said being deadly serious.

Ao and Ganryū both nodded in acknowledgement. However, Mangetsu wasn’t complacent.

“Why does peace matter so much? We should just kill them while we have the chance.” He said shrugging his shoulders.

Ao slapped him round the back of the head. Even though Mangetsu was stronger than him and Ganryū, it didn’t mean he was smarter.

“Fool, listen to lord Mizukage.” He said crossing his arms.

Mangetsu wasn’t happy but Fuyōna stepped in to enforce the matter.

“Mangetsu. I will not have you question me on this matter. If you cannot be trusted then you will not be coming.” He said with calm authority.

“Alright.” He said lowering his head a little in defeat.

“Very well, let’s get going.” Fuyōna then said with a smile on his face.

As the four of them walked out of the Mizukages office they were met by Mei who had been waiting outside.

“Mei?” Fuyōna asked a little surprised.

The others all looked at them both and then left as Ao gave a nod.

“What’s the matter Mei, is everything alright?” Fuyōna asked.

He had told her to stay in the village and oversee everything while he was gone. Although she was the second strongest in the village, she was pregnant. Because of this Fuyōna would not allow her to risk her safety or that of the baby.

“I’m fine Fuyōna… I just wanted to wish you good luck with the meeting.” She said, her cheeks a slight blush.

“Thank you…” Fuyōna said a little taken back.

Fuyōna rubber the back of his head.

“No Mei, please don’t stress.” He said.

Mei nodded and stepped closer to him.

“I should be coming with you.” She whispered softly.

Fuyōna looked down at her stomach and then back to her soft features.

“You know I can’t risk that.” He said as he gently grasped her chin.

“Besides, if anything happens to me, the village will need you to lead them.” He said smiling at her.

Mei’s cheeks turned a little red as she stared deeply into his eyes.

“You had better come back.” She said as she placed her hand on his ċhėst.

“See you soon, Mei.” He said as he placed his Mizukage hat on and walked out.

With that, he went off to join the others who were waiting outside the Mizukages mansion.

As he got outside there was already a large crowd of people who had gathered to wish him good fortune.

After all, word had already spread of the new changes that would be taking place in the village thanks to him.

“Lord Mizukage!”

“Your the best!” They screamed and cheered.

Fuyōna and the others made their way through the village. He was already hailed as a hero and now his popularity had risen even more.

That proved evident as there were even groups of women and women who were lined up to see him, declaring their love for him as he walked by.

“Well, well check you out, Lord Mizukage,” Ao said in a joking manner.

“I guess it comes with the job.” He said, a large smile plastered on his face.

Soon enough they reached the edge of the village and Fuyōna gave one final wave to his people before the four of them left.

“Alright, it’s time to pick up the pace a little.” He said to the others.

They all agreed and the four of them dashed into the tree line, making haste as they set off on their journey across the country.

The meeting place had been agreed upon through letter. The Kazekage had requested that they meet in the land of wind.

However, Fuyōna disapproved of the location and instead suggested the land of tea south to the land of fire. It was a neutral country and equally close for both parties to travel to.

Fuyōna and the others had arrived onto the ferry that would cross the sea from the land of water to the land of tea.

Of course, it was a secret that the Mizukage was travelling but still everyone in the land of water showed to wave him off.

Fuyōna stood on the deck as he watched the land of water disappear into the distance, nothing but open sea ahead of them now.

Ganryū was also sat down as he sharpened his blade, going over the edge again and again.

“I think it’s sharp enough Ganryū,” Fuyōna said.

Gabryū stopped and looked at Fuyōna as he spoke to him.

“Yes… One can never be too prepared.” He said as he examined the edge of his blade.

Fuyōna nodded as he crossed his arms.

“Well, you’re not wrong.”

Meanwhile…

“Excuse me Lord Kazekage.” Baki of the sand said, entering the Kazekages office.

“It’s alright Baki, come in.”

Pakura stood tall as she looked out of the large window. she was fair-skinned with pupiless brown eyes. She had green hair that she tied in a bun on top of her head with a hair needle running through it and one short and long strands of hair with orange tips framing each side of her face.

Baki bowed as he got closer.

“Lord Kazekage, I am reporting that Yashamaru left the village and was last week heading to the mist.”

Pakura sighed.

“So he defied my orders,” Pakura said with a heavy sigh.

“Our relationship with the mist is fragile enough. I can only hope they don’t try to use this.” She said as she took a seat and opened a file.

“The new Mizukage… Just so happens to be the Mists very own Kage killer.” She said as she looked at a picture of Fuyōna.

Baki also had a worried look on his face as he took a quick glance at his profile.

“He’s a monster… We can’t afford to risk a war with the mist now.” Baki said.

Pakura didn’t want to admit it and closed the file.

“He is indeed strong.” She said as she interlocked her fingers.

“We can only act based on how he wishes to proceed.” She said.

Baki had a worried look.

“All our attempts to ȧssassinate him have failed. Even lord fourth couldn’t stop him.” He said.

“Well. He hasn’t faced me yet.” She said as she opened the palm of her hand and let a glowing orb of fire burst to life for effect.

Baki nodded.

“We should make the arrangements to go soon Lady Kazekage. The meeting is tomorrow.” He said.

Pakura nodded as she extinguished her scotch style orb.

“Yes. I trust you to make the arrangements Baki.” She said.

Baki bowed and left the room, leaving her alone.

….

“Lord Mizukage we have arrived,” Ao said.

Fuyōna was currently sat down with hos legs crossed as he meditated. He had been in a trance for the last two hours as he focused on controlling his tailed beast chakra.

“They are calling you Fuyōna,” Saiken said giving him a poke with one of his tails.

“I can see that Fuyōna said as he opened his eyes and let the chakra fade away.

“Looks like the time has arrived,” Fuyōna said as he let his mind return to the physical world.

Fuyōna stood up and placed his hat back on.

“Thanks, Ao.” He said giving him a nod.

Fuyōna walked over to the edge of the ship to see the land of Tea in the distance. The meeting point wasn’t far from the shoreline and would only take an hour at most to arrive.

It was early morning now as the trip across the sea had taken a full day.

“Looks like we’re finally here,” Mangetsu said as he stretches his arms out.

Ganryū also appeared with the same look on his face as always.

Fuyōna smiled as he pulled his Kage hat down over his face to stop the morning sunrise from blonding his vision.

“Be on guard. Anything could happen from here on out.

With that, the ship made port into the dock amd Fuyōna and the others quietly made their way off and into the town. Of course, all of them had a disguise on as not to startle any of the town residents.

Once on land, the four of them made their way out of town and slowly walked into the forest as to disappear from sight.

Once clear they took to the trees and made haste as they moved closer and closer to the meeting location.

before they knew it they had arrived and the four of them jumps to the ground out of the trees.

The spot was an old town that was in ruins, most likely having been destroyed in the last war and abandoned.

” I can’t sense anyone here, Lord Mizukage,” Ao said as he took a look around.

The others also scouted the area a little and could feel nothing.

“Well, we are a little early,” Fuyōna said as he took a good look around the place.

“But we can wait.” He said as he flexed his fingers and created a large chair made of ice.

Fuyōna then sat down and crossed his legs as he got comfy.

“Shame we don’t have any tea.” He said as a little joke.

Mangetsu also found a place to sit and rest as he took his water bottle out and took a large sip.

“Don’t get too comfy,” Ao said as he crossed his arms.

“The Kazekage will arrive soon. We had best be on guard just in case.” He said.

“I’m always on guard,” Ganryū said, not joking.

Mangetsu scoffed and pretended not to hear them as he took another sip from his water bottle.

Everyone went silent for a moment as they waited for the Kazekage to arrive each of them tending to their own devices.

Fuyōna had his legs crossed while he sat on his throne of ice, tapping his fingers on the armrest one after tbe other as he waited for the time to pass.

After about ten minutes the sound was all the others could hear as the tapping of his fingers got faster and faster, crunching against the ice on which he sat.

Suddenly the tapping stopped, alerting the others to the immediate silence.

“They are here,” Fuyōna said, getting everyone’s attention.

Ao, Mangetsu and Ganryū all gathered around Fuyōna, who remained seated on his throne.

Pakura and three others slowly approached, coming into view.

“Greetings, Lady Kazekage,” Fuyōna said still sat in his seat.

Pakura pulled her Kage hat up a little revealing her face to him.

“Greetings, Lord Mizukage.” She said nodding her head a little.

Fuyōna waves his fingers, getting a slight flinch from the Kazekages guards. However, Pakura raised her hand for them to release as she then gestured to the seat of ice that he had created for her.

“Please have a seat.” He said as he leaned forwards.

Pakura accepted his offer and slowly sat down. Her three-guard who wore the signature hidden sand Anbu masks and robes gathered around her and halted, waiting for her command.

“So lady Kazekage, can I offer you some tea?” Fuyōna asked after a brief moment of silence. Deciding to break the ice.

As he did he also removed his Kage hat, fully revealing his face to all of their surprises.

“Come now, I have nothing to hide,” Fuyōna said as he slowly raised two fingers.

Once again Pakura’s guard flinched as they were expecting him to attack.

“Please… If I wanted to attack you, I would have done so already.” Fuyōna said as his crystal ice mirror-finished developing.

Fuyōna reached a hand inside of it much to everyone’s surprise and pulled out two cups and a teapot.

“So, how about that tea?” He said again, placing it on a small ice table in the. middle of both of them.

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