Journey To The True Martial World

"What was all of that about Seiichi? I don't want to be a medical ninja." Karin finally spoke after the group left the classroom

Seiichi looked around and started forming a series of hand signs. And slapped his hand against the ground "Sealing Art: Concealment..." he muttered

Fuinjutsu markings began to spread and formed a barrier around the group. " Just go with it. It was the only way we could all look out for each other."

"Well, I got placed in random team. Who's going to look out for me" Kirito voiced his concern

"No one, you're going on a mission with your dad. After you officially give up being a shinobi"

Thud

It was like Kirito got punched in the heart. The only reason attended the academy was because it was the deal his dad made with Seiichi, but since he arrived his main goal was to become a strong ninja for Tenten. How could he do that if he was away on a mission with his dad. Even when he returned, he would no longer be a ninja.

Seiichi squinted his eyes "Closed mouths don't get fed Kirito; you should say something before you leave" Seiichi walked next to him patted him on the shoulder with genuine sympathy. The moment Seiichi entered the world, everyone became his pawns. But the pawns still had a life of their own. Seiichi encouraged them to live it.

After lunch, the Jonin teachers came to retrieve their teams, the medical ninja were sent to the hospital and the combatants went on to take their final test. As far as the medical ninja were concern , all they had to do was wait for the results. If their team passed, then they to will pass and if the team failed. The remaining medical Genin will take up residency in the hospital.

When Seiichi and the medical ninja arrived at the hospital they were greeted by Tsunade, Kirito put in his resignation, but compromised by putting his name on the reserve list. Once finished he set out on mission with his father and Uzu clansmen.

In the Hokage's office

"hmm I see. So, Seiichi and Kaiya Uzu are the last Uzu shinobi. Naruto and Karin are the last of the Uzumaki. What do you think they are planning?" Sarutobi asked his Anbu commanders

"That we don't know sir, Even the ROOT Anbu have failed to infiltrate them. But from our information it seems that they had been opening restaurants across the nation. All founded by the Uzu clan. Their First elder and his son Kirito Uzu have just set of to the capital to discuss opening a restaurant and inn, with the Daimyo"

Sarutobi' s face contorted; something didn't seem right. Something felt wrong "Send a squad, to observe them. "

The anbu Commanders flickered away after receiving their orders.

On the road, in a carriage. Saito and Kirito sat quietly; Saito could tell his son was nervous about something. But he just didn't know how to ask. Kirito has always been the levelheaded one, because of this Saito had very little experience speak about emotions with him

"Congratulations on graduating the academy" Saito made and attempt to break the stiff atmospheres

"With Seiichi's strange techniques, graduating was simple matter. Even you can face a Jonin now, and you never graduated from the academy." Kirito replied with out even turning to look at his father. Saito just sighed

"Are you nervous about the mission?"

"No…Seiichi gave me some advice after we got our team assignments. Closed mouths don't get fed. I think I understood him correctly and went to ask Tenten to spend sometime together when I return…" Kirito explained, partially lost in his own mind

Saito looked over at his son, growing up with an amused smirk on his face "Well, what did she say kid?"

"She, she said yes" He answered , and Saito exploded in a jubilant laugh "That's great, son. What's the problem?"

"I don't know what to do next" Kirito finally looked at his father with eyes that screamed help me.

"Oh, well son, it's like this" Saito began to explain that there was now way to read a woman's mind. The best thing to do was to just relax and take her to common ground for the first date. Get to know her and to let her know him. If they make to the second date, that's when the real wooing comes in to play.

Kirito spent the rest of the trip asking his father questions and it turned into a real bonding experience. Kirito loosened up, for the first time, Kirito and Saito had a nice following conversation without obstruction. When the three-day trip was over Saito and Kirito rented out an Inn for themselves and their people. Altogether, there were 8 Uzu clansmen with varying Kekkei Genkei. Spending the rest of the day resting, the next morning Saito led his people to a meeting with Fire Daimyo.

"Mr. Uzu please come in" an adviser escorted the Uzu clan to the main hall for their scheduled meeting. When the entered Saito laid eyes on at least 78 advisers to the fire Daimyo. And Next to him sat his daughter the Princess Niitabe. And his son, The Crown Prince Akihito

Appearing before them the Uzu clan performed a deep bow and said the greeting. Pleased with their display of respect the Daimyo waved his hand and the head adviser for the day spoke,

"The Daimyo would now hear your proposal!" the adviser spoke in a loud clear voice

Saito took a step forward "I'm Saito Uzu, First Elder of the Uzu Clan, Vassal clan to The Royal Uzumaki Clan" Saito's words caused the advisers to produce a cold sweat and the lip of the Fire Daimyo twitched.

"Hmm, so this is what the Sandaime Hokage has been hiding. Not only is the Uzumaki rebuilding itself but, it has already done so to the point that it has Vassal clans. Carry on Uzu Elder" Fire Daimyo spoke personally this time. Hearing the disdain in his voice Saito now understood why Seiichi needed the Fire Daimyo to be replaced.

"Uzu Clan wishes to open a Restaurant and Inn in the Capital City. We are willing to pay double the taxes, on the condition that the Daimyo allows the Uzu to relocate here"

"Hmmm, Double the taxes you say? Will the Uzumaki be joining you?" the Daimyo inquired

"Yes, my lord"

"Triple the taxes and you have yourself a deal..." The Daimyo wore a devious smile, coated with victory. To have a powerful clan like the Uzumaki's under his thumb, strip the hidden village of a powerful clan, and line his pockets in the process, the Daimyo felt satisfied. The only reason Uzushiogakure was originally destroyed, is because the had to much freedom and the power to remain independent.

Saito smiled, "Of course, my Lord. But how about we sweeten the pot"