Second bonus chapter, Thank you for the 150 powerstones
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"This way, esteemed guests. Mifune-sama is awaiting your arrival in his office," said the guard who was escorting Konoha's group.
As they walked through the building, Shikaku and Nartuto could help but look around in slight amazement. The building is huge, even more from the inside. It must be pretty important if this level of care and maintenance is put into it.
"It is the Main governance building." Hiruzen started feeling the unsaid question.
"It is where Lord Mifune oversees the matters of the land of Iron. It also serves as the main headquarters for the Samurai as well as the main indoor dojo of the country, which is overseen by Lord Mifune." Hiruzen said
"You seem to know this place, Hokage-sama," Shikaku said.
"It seems to have been renewed since the last time I was here, but yes, I have been here a few times," Hiruzen replied
Soon they reached the entrance of Mifune's office, which was guarded by Samurai with complete gear and armor.
Knock, knock, knock
"Come in," Came a voice from inside the room.
"Mifune-sama. Hokage-dono and his escort have arrived." The escorting guard said after opening the door and bowing.
"Then let them in, don't keep them waiting." Came a voice from inside the room.
The Guard then turned back around and looked at Hiruzen while keeping the door open.
"Come in, Hokage-dono." The escorting guard said
As Hiruzen and his escort entered, they saw a slightly aged man already standing up from his chair behind his desk and walking around it to approach them. He looked to be a bit younger than Hiruzen, with long, grey hair that almost reached down to his waist, with bandages around his head. He has black eyes with wrinkles that are starting to show underneath them, a grey goatee, and a mustache. He wore a deep blue Kimono and sandals.
"Welcome to the Land of Iron, Hokage-dono. I hope your journey was smooth." Mifune said with a welcoming smile.
"It was. Also, thank you for agreeing to the request at such short notice." Hiruzen said with a grateful smile.
"Think nothing of it. Old friend." Mifune replied
"Still, I am grateful for your assistance," Hiruzen said
"Don't worry about it. So, who are the young men accompanying you?" Mifune said as he looked at Shikaku and Naruto.
"Ah, this is Shikaku Nara, my Jonin commander and the clan head of the Nara clan." Hiruzen introduced Shikaku, who took a slight step forward and bowed slightly.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Mifune-dono," Shikaku said with a respectful tone.
"It is nice to meet you. I hear a lot of good things about the Nara. Quite the intelligent shinobi they are." Mifune said with slight praise.
"That is a lot of praise coming from you, Mifune-dono," Shikaku said as he returned to his original position.
"And this is my last student and our youngest Jonin, Naruto Uzumaki." Hiruzen introduced Naruto, who took a slight step forward and bowed slightly.
"Greetings, Mifune-dono," Naruto said with a respectful tone.
"An Uzumaki? It has been a long time since I met one. It was quite enjoyable to be around them. It was truly a shame what happened to them. You must be quite the capable Shinobi for Hokage-dono to take you as a student." Mifune said. His eye caught the handle of the Katana on Naruto's back, making him feel intrigued by it.
"Thank you for the praise. Mifune-dono." Naruto replied before stepping back to his place.
"So, Hokage-dono, can I know how the situation between you and Kumo reached such a degree that it needs us as mediators. I honestly got quite shocked when I got the news about Konoha and Kumo clashing at the borders of the land of hot springs and the land of frost." Mifune inquired as he led Hiruzen to a seat before taking a seat in front of him. Shikaku and Naruto still stood behind Hiruzen.
"Well, you see...." Hiruzen took some time to brief Mifune about the situation, from the fake peace convoy and the attempted kidnapping to how the temporary ceasefire happened.
"I see. Quite the situation we have here. I hope we reach an agreeable resolution," Mifune said after hearing Hiruzen.
"Me too, Mifune-dono," Hiruzen said
"Have the Raikage arrived yet?" Hiruzen asked.
He was quite sure that the answer was negative, as the Raikage would be forced to arrive at the land of iron by sailing through the Gaikotsu Bay, as the only way on land to the land of iron is through the land of Hot springs, which Konoha's forces occupy for now. Which means that the Raikage and his escort will face ice and icebergs as they sail out of the land of frost and into the land of iron, meaning that he will be arriving later.
"No, not yet. But I am sure he will be arriving soon." Mifune said with a slightly strained voice as he rubbed his temple with his hand.
"Are you alright, Mifune-dono?" Hiruzen asked with slight concern.
"Yes, I'm fine. Just an old injury that flares from time to time." Mifune said as his voice returned to normal, with his hand leaving his head.
"If you wish, we can have Naruto look at it. He is one of our best medics in Konoha." Hiruzen offered.
"I appreciate the offer. But I don't think that it would be necessary, as even my own doctors couldn't figure out how to deal with it." Mifune said.
"It wouldn't hurt to let Naruto look at it. He was trained in the medical field by my student Tsunade personally." Hiruzen offered again, causing Mifune to fall quiet for a bit.
"Then I will take your kind offer with gratitude, Hokage-dono. Let's do it in the medical wing so my doctors can assist." Mifune said, making Hiruzen nod.
"But before we go," Mifune said before looking at Naruto.
"Young man, can I take a look at the Katana that you carry? It caught my eye, and I am quite intrigued about it." Mifune requested, making Naruto blink as Hiruzen and Shikaku looked at him.
"Well, of course, Mifune-dono," Naruto said as he took the Katana fully sheathed from his back before presenting it to Mifune.
To be continued.
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(A/N: As promised, a second bonus chapter for reaching 150 power stones. Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy it.)
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