[Anbu Root hideout]
In the darkness of the underground hideout of Anbu Root is another secret older than Hiruzen's skeletons. An ecosystem functioning on espionage and the stench of bleached steel, Danzo Shimura kept his seasoned gaze on the creeping shadows, bandaged arm leaning on his walking cane and back to the very tool he hates.
"I'm impressed boy. You somehow escaped the bloodlust of the sole remaining Mist Swordswoman." Danzo casually spoke in his unimpressed voice.
Taiju leaned on a cold steel pipe, pulling at his kimono sleeve with the stains from the snowy land. "You got some nerve to compliment me for surviving your setup, old man." Taiju scowls playfully.
Danzo's grip on his cane made the wood groan. "What brings you back here? "
Taiju tilts his head, "I came to visit my favourite sensei of course, you don't miss me?" Taiju pouts.
"Do not test my patience, boy, I have killed many for less. " Danzo warns the Anbu member.
Taiju ignores his threat completely, "Sure you will... anyway–you and I need to talk about the Maggots pit." Taiju demands.
Danzo slightly smirks at the memories, "Oh–do you feel reminiscent of your childhood boy?" Danzo teases.
"I want to know what happened to the other survivors of your sick experiments."
"What makes you think there were others before you?" Shimura hums.
Taiju clenches his jaw, "When I was patching my stab wounds in the shadows, I could hear the wails of them through the thin walls, some demanded blood, others wanted to end it all...I know you, Danzo. You would never discard a tool unless it's nothing but rust."
"Is that so? " Danzo muses, tapping his cane against the concrete. " I spent decades of my life trying to bring this Village to its former glory, the cleansing of the Uchia, the Anbu expansions and funding Orochimaru's experiments. Everything I did always seems to collapse...except for you." Danzo confesses.
Taiju reaches for his sword.
Shea–
"Don't even try it brat, I don't feel like washing my clothes of your blood today. " Danzo complains.
Before Taiju can release his chakra, he sees Sai and Torune creep out of the shadows, both are in offensive stances.
"Unless you would like to take your chances with Torune's insects or Sai's art, be my guest. " Danzo shrugs.
"Tsk, you made me like this!" Taiju barks out, "My whole childhood was spent down there fighting for my life against Ninjas lost in their own mind. My bones would cry for me to stop swinging that rusty blade but my blood wouldn't allow me to bleed before my enemy." Taiju added.
Danzo finally turned his head to face him, "Let me tell you a truth about life boy-."
Sheath
Rumble
Taiju fully unsheaths his blade, releasing Shifuku. Golden energy crashes around the walls, causing light trembling as Torune and Sai involuntarily took steps back from the immense chakra release.
Danzo watches the whole ordeal with no reaction. As soon as Shifuku's chakra hisses out, Taiju points his blade at his former superior.
"I could kill all of you right now," Taiju states in a cold voice.
"You won't. No matter how many times you threaten me, you still don't have the heart to spill my blood, boy. You are still holding onto whatever hope of approval from me, that's what makes you a defective tool. A ninja does not need a heart, emotions will only make you weak." Danzo professed.
"You're wrong. " Taiju jabs his thumb against his chest, " The only reason I'm even alive is because of my love for my Squad! They gave me the strength to conquer the darkness of the land of Iron and especially from you. "
Taiju's words echo throughout the hideout, a shiver passes between the two Anbu guarding Danzo.
Danzo Shimura exhaled loudly. "You are truly my greatest project, Taiju. " Danzo confesses.
"Screw you, Shimura. " Taiju curses.
Danzo taps his cane down for the second time, " I cannot tell you anything significant about the Maggots pit, all the files and patients have been eradicated by Orochimaru. The only thing left of it is you."
---
[Senju compound, Konoha]
"You've been oddly quiet. " Tsunade whispers, her dirt-brown eyes looking at the scars on Taiju's muscular back.
In the main house of the lonely compound, the two lovers press their flesh together after a heated session of love making, a whole month of frustration and suppressed emotions combusting on the satin sheets of Lady Tsunade, their sweat still clinging to the covers, the smell of sex heavy in the air and dull silence as Tsunade presses her breast on Taiju's back, looping her arms around his waist and chin resting on his right shoulder. Her nose picking up the smell of jasmine from his kimono. "
"You smell like her." Tsunade lightly growls, pressing her nails against his toned abs, earning a sharp inhale from him.
"Come on Tsuna, my body is still sensitive from the snow." Taiju anxiously chuckles.
"Don't try to avoid my question, Taiju. You and Kurenai are no secret in the Village. I've heard the nurses gossip about your fight with Asuma over her favour, and you still have the audacity to go after her whole friend group?" Tsunade digs into his skin, causing small cuts to appear.
"Ughhh..Tsuna–"
"Don't call me that. " Tsunade snaps, her gentle hold on him becomes aggressive and deadly with the contribution of her enhanced strength.
"Can we talk about this?" His pleads through a groan.
"Of course ~ just make sure it's before I crush your ribs."
"Kami...look, Kurenai and I have a complicated relationship. "
"Pfft, complicated my ass." Tsunade scowls, "I don't ever recall consenting to be a part of your harem. This is supposed to be a casual thing, no feelings involved at all, just two adults with an understanding. " Tsunade reminds him.
"If that's the case then why are you acting like a jealous girlfriend?" Taiju flashes a smirk at her.
"Tsk, don't even start with that!" Tsunade lightly shoves him from her grasp, clutching the sheets to cover her bare body.
Taiju nearly falls off the bed, "Hey!" He barks out.
"Tsunade maintains her anger, "The only reason I brought it up is that I don't wanna any possibilities of people finding out about us,my reputation as a Hokage will be over if this comes out." Tsunade justifies her concerns.
Taiju nods at her worries, "I'm aware of that Princess."
"Taiju."
"Yes, Princess?" He spoke in a playful manner.
"What did I say about that nickname?"
Taiju faints ignorance, "You really love it when I call you that before you reach your orgas–"
Bang
Before the filthy word could fully construct, Tsunade punches his face with point-blank accuracy, sending the swordsman across the room.
Bang
"Ouff–" Taiju groans from the wall.
Tsunade growls at him with her face fully crimson from the embarrassment.
"Get out."
"Tsunade –"
"Don't. I want you out of here before I forget to hold back my strength the next time I hit you." Tsunade interrupted.
Taiju lets out a deep sigh, crawling over the defensive Senju with no fear for his life.
"Didn't you hear me!?" Tsunade lashes out.
"I did, and honestly I'm not about go home without getting a full taste of you." Taiju stated as his face hovers over Tsunade's.
"You pervert. I'm not some arrangement for you whenever you're horny." Tsunade mumbles while holding onto his shoulders, legs sliding up his lower spine so that her legs can lock him.
In spite of her words, the Senju's body submits to Taiju's actions, falling in the familiar dance of lovers.
Taiju kisses her lips softly, "I don't want nobody to see you like this Princess. " Taiju mumbles as he kisses down her body.
"Ssshut up...oh–Kami, right there Taiju's!" Tsunade moans out as Taiju kisses her hips, his fingers massaging her thighs as her body heats up at his service.
"I-I don't want any trace of them when I'm with youuu–fuck, right there~" Tsunade purrs out, thrashing her head back on the pillows.
"Understood Princess. " Taiju agreed to her terms before planting his mouth on her nether region.
Fresh from the heavy snow of the Land if Iron and now back to the heat of the Leaf, Taiju is bundled back into the mystery of the Root, his complex love life and ever-growing importance to Konoha, a bloody swordsman free from his darkness and now blooms with other wildflowers.
---
Not far from the Village entrance, between the giant trees of Konoha, two men walk closer to the Gate guards, one with long spiky white hair and wearing a green body suit with a red vest over it and a scroll strapped to his back. "It's been a while since we've been here?" Jiriya hums.
Next to him is a blonde-haired teenager wearing a black and orange tracksuit, the blonde has whiskers on his cheeks and a grin.
"It's been over two years, pervy sage." The boy loudly announces.
Naruto Uzumaki, the nine-tailed Jinchūriki and a member of the Konoha 12 and his sensei have returned.
End.