章 25: Naruto's Bold Move
Deep beneath the surface of Konoha's bright streets, loud music as if booming with deep rhythm rocked an entire structure. Civilians and shinobi alike danced under a multiple of blazing lights and colors. The movement of bodies and glistening sweat stained the floorboards. In this world, having inhibitions was frowned upon, and being free was encouraged.
On the surface, it was a spectacular house of rave parties. It was a place to eat, drink, dance, and...flirt. A domain of paradise for all invited members to appreciate an new aspect of freedom that led itself away from the moral, civil aspects of a Hidden Village community. This is what is was on the surface.
Below the surface of this facade, this place was a den of disease from which the worst of male and female ambition took root. Drug trade, sex trade, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, nothing was off-limits in the lower regions of this society. Many local agents and leaders frequented this place, all under the mighty banner of Takamura Shingen, the one who had built this mighty empire of debauchery and corruption.
Away from the blazing music, dancers, singers, and members ready to rave, agents of this empire sat together. "Is there still no word of my husband?! You are his appointed officers! Do your jobs!" a very feminine, if aggressive, voice demanded. Those around her stilled.
"Ma'am, we're working as hard as we can, but it has proven difficult with regular shinobi and the additions of Anbu agents. We believe that it might have been through one of the rival leaders in another country. Shingen-sama has made many enemies.
The woman scowled, but she knew that was correct. Of course her husband made enemies. In this profession enemies were as plentiful as prostitutes which lined the streets. She took a seat and quickly attempted to calm herself.
"Need I remind you that one of our financial suppliers happens to be an S-rank shinobi. It would be very unprofessional if the market declines because my husband is missing. This only happened last night. The culprit could not have gotten far. I want every associate of ours in the village looking for him! Work the nights if you have to!" She exclaimed.
The room was so silent. The only thing that could be heard was the sound of fish swimming in a fish tank embedded into the right wall. "What would you have us do, Ma'am? It is theorized that the person who kidnapped your husband would have to, at least, be someone of Jonin-level. Entry into the Red Dragon is not easy.
Plus, we only have active two jonin within our fold in Konoha's walls. I think it would be difficult for our chunin agents to work on apprehending the person silently. Should we have our Jonin operatives get involved?" another asked, his eyes sharp and his ears open to listen.
The woman closed her mouth from what she was about to say. As much as she missed her husband, he would quickly admonish her if she asked rashly. "Yes, I want Kō Hyuga, and Santa Yamanaka, in front of me in the next twelve hou…," she paused when everyone heard screams from behind the front door. Everyone pulled either kunai, shuriken, or even their own bladed weapons from underneath the table spread. At least five members of the Red Dragon group moved in front of boss' wife. Even she was armed. She would not have lived as long as she did if she wasn't.
There was silence at the door. Everyone waited with bated breath. Their expectations were answered when the sliding doors were pushed apart. Nearly everyone stilled when they watched an Anbu come through. By the waist line and chest plate, it was obviously a female Anbu. She said not a word, but she took in everyone who was before her.
None could tell of her surprise seeing so many people of Konoha who she would have not suspected of being contributors to the disorder of Konoha's stability. Yet, again, she said not a word. She stepped to the side and bowed her head, letting her body fall to one knee. This took them by surprise.
Yet, nothing prepared any of them for when they noticed Uzumaki Naruto, container to the Kyuubi no Yoko, step through the door, blood upon his face. There was no doubt in anyone's mind whose blood it belonged to. "So, Anbu-neechan, after nearly twenty years of warrants, searching, convictions, bails, and undercover assignments, you finally get to see inside the mighty Shingen's empire. Was it everything you wanted it to be?" Naruto asked. Yugao did not reply. Naruto didn't expect one.
No one was sure how to react, but the woman was the first. "What is this? Some kind of joke by Konoha's authorities? Answer me, Anbu!" She shouted at Yugao, but the purple-haired kunoichi only kept her head bowed. Naruto kept walking until he was right in front of the table.
Naruto took a calming breath. He had never done such a thing face to face before and his nerves were quickly racking, but he kept himself still. He stared at them. "I'd suggest you Konoha dogs not focus on her. Instead, you can focus on me. I'll make this short. The Red Dragon, and all of its connections, I'm taking it. All of it, dattebayo. If you want to continue to work here, then that's fine, but...only if you throw that woman in the lower cells," Naruto ordered.
No one, not even Yugao, was exempt from pure shock upon their face. Yet, unlike Yugao, nearly everyone exploded in laughter enough to nearly drop their weapons. Yugao stared at Naruto's back. Yes, she could tell the laughing irritated him, but he showed a composure that a ten-year old should not have had. Most likely he had picked up on more of her memories in remaining calm in stressful situations. But, she had to give slight praise, as much as she was loathe to, that his application of her experiences seemed almost natural.
The woman cleared her throat and pushed her guards out of her way. "Hohoho, so it would seem the village prankster is out for his next big prank. It must admit it was a humorous one, but the likes of a brat, especially one like you, is not welcome here. You see, I have no problem killing children. They talk too much and all who talk must be silenced. Tell me, what would you do with the Red Dragon?" she asked.
The blonde watched her movements carefully. He could see the flowing beats of her heart. She was very calm. She had every right to be after all. "What would I do with the Red Dragon? I think you mean what will I also do with the Red Dragon. Anbu-neechan does good work delivering packages. They just...explode great surprises don't they?" Naruto asked.
Humor left everyone's face. The Kyuubi jinchuuriki's eyes darkened. Ah, that got them going. "Now, just like I practiced." the young academy student replied to himself. He rested his head just above his wrist.
"Having any luck finding your husband? I'm sure your son might be worried about him. Who knew he went to the same academy as me? Maybe he'll disappear too. You never know," He said. The woman quickly scowled, but before everyone could utter a word one of her guards dashed at the blonde with surprising speed.
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