80 Meeting Ichiko and Haku

After I reached Keishi, I stayed at an Inn. next day I went to the bank and draw some money well, it's the main reason I came here, after all, I can't draw in Konoha. I sat on the bed and started to meditate thinking all the things happened till now. suddenly I felt lost

what should I do now? I don't even know what is the purpose of me becoming stronger anymore. But if anyone asked me if you were given a second chance would you have spared them? hell no, I would still choose the same way.

anyway, why should I even care about it anymore? let's just forget about fighting Akatsuki, Madara or Kaguya. even without me, Naruto and Sasuke will still deal with them. I guess I'll just enjoy my life by traveling to different places eating different delicacies meeting different people.

life went on like this for six months, I was somewhere camping on the top of some mountain in the land of snow. sitting on the edge just enjoying the sunrise while having hot coffee. then suddenly I heard a scream down. I activated my sage mode instantly and jumped down after locating that person. after traveling down for some seconds, I saw a beautiful girl probably a mountaineer who got slipped down while climbing.

I caught her with one hand and with another hand I transformed into the wood and extended it all the way to top and climbed it in an instant. then I put the fainted girl down and saw her clearly. she has brownish black hair. fair skin. looked like in the early '20s. after a while, She woke up suddenly "I'm alive?".

"Thanks to me". then she turned back and looked at me "Thank you for saving me. I'm Ichiko and you are?". I smiled "Diran". she bowed again and thanked me. then she saw her surroundings "Ah!!! I'm at the top of the mountain?".

I replied "well, I have no option. I'm camping here. has to drag you". then I went into a small wooden house and came back with a cup of coffee. "Here. Drink it". she took it and drank "its good. thank you".

I asked her "can you walk?" she stood up and nodded. later we walked to my house. she was amazed "you know you are damn pretty weird. I mean who would build a house at a mountain top that too here at 3000m altitude."

then after we went inside the house. "wow, it's warm here". I chuckled "you sure are brave entering into a stranger's house for a girl". She snorted "hmpf, do you think I would fear a kid who's not even an adult". I mumbled, "for someone who's before death door just before a few minutes ago sure is cheeky".

after we sat down. she asked, "are you them?". I got confused "them?" she replied "those guys who perform feats something a normal human cannot do. what to call them. Hmm. Ninja yeah that's it. you are a ninja aren't you?"

I asked her "what makes you say that". she replied "C'mon, I at least common sense you know. judging by the sun. it's only been a few minutes I got fallen while climbing but was rescued and got dragged to the top of the mountain. seriously, a normal human cannot do that".

I laughed "yeah, I used to be one from Konoha. now I'm just a traveler. what about you? are you a mountaineer?". she shook her head "no, I and my friends just came here for a holiday. I like climbing hills. we had a bet. so, I climbed here to get the violet colored lotus which is only available here. do you know where can I find a pond?"

"Oh, you have to go towards North East for here should descend around 500-800m for here. you can see one". then after having some breakfast. she thanked me for everything and went towards her destination.

Later, after sensing her descending down the mountain another side with the flower. I went down and went to port picked up my ship and started to sail. but just when i was about to start. I heard some quarreling. I stopped and got down and went there saw some five to six girls all are in the early twenties arguing with a middle-aged man. one girl shouting "Uncle, she's our friend. we can't leave her. let's wait for a few more days".

he massaged his forehead "listen, that girl is most likely dead by now. I told you that the mountain is very dangerous. climbing that mountain is the same as suicide. yet she forgot my warning and climbed it. she is most likely frozen to death somewhere. there's no use in waiting"

then His niece replied, "then how about hiring some mountaineers here to search for then". he shouted "are you serious?. even if we did that. it would take lots of time and who knows which direction she picked to climb or to descend".

the girl then "but...why can't we wait for a few more days then". then I interrupted them "are you guys talking about a girl named Ichiko?". suddenly all of the group looked towards me I said "brownish black hair, blue eyes". Instantly the girl grabbed my hand "you saw her?".

I replied "if it's her. then it's no problem. I saw her at the top of the mountain and she picked some violet lotus flower and started to descend. you can pick get up if you go towards this direction"

the man then relieved and turned "thank you very much, young man, may I know what's your name". but by that time. I already disappeared and started to sail my ship.

after two days, she was reunited with them. "I was surprised you all are waiting for me at the foot of the mountain. how do you guys know I'm coming down in this direction"

then they described the story and my features. she looked at the direction of the sea and mumbled "Diran?"

Two months later

I stepped down from the ship to land. I stretched my body "finally after two months of traveling in the sea, I reached the land. should've landed in the land of lightning. anyway, this is the land of water huh. I remember internal war is going on in the mist right now. Hmm should I intervene or should I just ignore it?"

"argh let's just forget about it now. will think about it later". then, I moved towards the capital city. on the way, I saw a battle is going on. except that it wasn't a fair one. A man is defending his kid who is around 7-8 years old against 3 Kiri shinobi who seems like all are jonin. two of them are already dead.

the man seems has heavy injuries. I can see his life force getting depleted faster. he won't leave much longer and its also too late to save him. he lost and just when he's about to be killed.

I saved him by blocking the attack with a wooden dome. Kiri jonin saw me. before he even said anything. I summon Inazuma dashed and removed the head from his body.

after dispelling the barrier. I went to him. he said, " thank you". I replied "you do know that you won't be alive much longer and I'm not a medical-nin" he nodded while coughing while breathing heavily "I'm Daigo of the Yuki clan. can you please take young master outside of this country? he's the last Yuki alive. you don't need to take responsibility of him. just take him outside of this country leave him on streets or place in some orphanage in the capital. as long he is alive. it's enough".

and without even hearing my response he died. I frowned "last of Yuki clan?. i guess this kid is Haku. now this guy sure put me into a right spot. now, what should I do?".

then, after thinking for a while. "ok, let's just find Mei or Zabuza and dump him to them". I picked him up and started walking. after Haku woke up he began screaming. I shut him up and said "kid, I don't have time to spend on you. whether you like it or not you are the last of Yuki clan. everyone else is dead. You understand it right".

he stopped crying and replied slowly "I understand". I replied, "now we are going to the resistance army or whatever their name is and I'll hand over you to them". as I was in robes and mask he wasn't able to see my face. he just judged based on my voice I might be really young and call me Niisan"

I activated the sage mode lv3 and found large shinobi gathered at one place. I went in that direction. it's actually an unnamed small island. we reached the island. but suddenly six people surrounded us.

I asked one of them "this is resistance army Headquarters right?". he nodded. I replied "This is Haku of Yuki Clan, The last one alive I should say. I rescued him from some jonins. Can we go inside and meet with your leader?".

One of them spoke "hand him over to us and scram from here. we don't welcome outsiders here and you don't even seem like you want to mention your identity".

I asked them in a cold voice "I'm asking you last time. will you give us our way in or should I use force?". They immediately took in a battle stance. One of them spoke to others "capture him". I summoned Amagumo sword which I acquired from my clan hidden room. I raised my sword and six hands made of made came up from the sea below and bound them. they fell on the water and began to struggle to release themselves.

then after getting into island some more surrounded us. Leader of that party spoke, "Surrender yourself for trespassing". I sighed and recounted the whole story. he looked at the boy who was on my back. "ok, follow me"

I followed him to enter the building. after that, I met 20-year-old Mei who was looking at me mysteriously. I didn't talk with her and just saw Zabuza who was standing beside her. I looked at him "I presume you are Zabuza Momochi, also known as Demon of Hidden Mist"

He asked me "who are you?". I replied "It's none of your business" then I looked at Mei "and you are Mei Terumi, leader of resistance army right?". she nodded "speak your business". Then Haku who got down looked at Mei shouted: "Mei Oneesan" she got taken back "Haku?". he ran towards her, hugged and cried "everyone is dead". she patted him "I know. don't cry I'm still here aren't I?"

Then I recounted the whole story "ok, now that my job is finished, I'll be on my way". Zabuza then "Terumi sama, he's an outsider moreover hiding his identity. I suggest we interrogate him now".

she frowned "Zabuza he helped us and in return, you want to harm him?". Then one of her advisors spoke, "but he's still suspicious". just when she's about to scold him. I laughed "you want to interrogate me. I think Mist shinobi really grew arrogant. no wonder all people who have kekkai Genkai are getting killed".

Mei frowned. then I looked at Mei "I'll be frank. I can see except a few, all seem pretty much weak. you cannot win this war with this weakling army".

then Zabuza who was enraged dashed forward and slashed the sword at me. Mei shouted "Zabuza". I just stood there and caught the sword with my bare hand. I looked at him "your opponent is a jinchuuriki who can control a biju. he isn't me who can show mercy. only being a calm minded at all times can help you out if you want to go against him. it's useless no matter how much dense your chakra is. your killing intent can only effect weaklings" I applied more force broke it into two and threw it aside.

all were shocked. I looked at Mei "I'm not against you. it's just your subordinates shown arrogance and chose violence when I came here to return him in peace. So, I have to show you my power just in case you order some to follow me and try to irritate me. I don't belong to this village so, I will only show mercy once to those who go against me. I hope you are a smart one."

then I went towards capital without hearing her response.