The Private Audience

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SSM day 13 prompt: In Another World

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The Private Audience

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“No!”

After the violent exclamation, the Hokage’s office became as
silent as a grave. The slender figure who spat out the word so
categorically pinched her brow.

“I am not going to bow down to the Uchiha clan’s every whim. I
am the Hokage and my word is final. Uchiha Kazuto is going on the
probation. Six months of community service will teach him humility.”

The young chunin in question caused a diplomatic incident with the
visiting son of the Sea Country’s feudal lord. The Hokage and her
advisers managed to contain the damage from the incident and secured
the continued income of missions from the Sea, but Kazuto still cost
Konoha a blow to their reputation as gracious hosts. The punishment
was necessary for both retaining the discipline in the ranks and  for
the appearance’s sake.

“The Uchiha won’t be pleased,” Neji cautioned. The clan’s
proposition was to keep the boy under house arrest, which was way too
lenient. He’d have probably spent the time in the Uchiha private
training grounds.

“I know,” the Hokage replied with a tired sigh.

“What a drag,” Shikamaru said. “You’re the one who’s going
to tell this to the Uchiha.”

“Don’t worry about it. I can deal with him.” The Hokage turned
to look out of the window pensively. The russet glow of the sunset
bathed her profile, softening the edges. “I want to be alone now.”

“Will you really be okay, Sakura?” Tenten asked. “Is he
still-”

“I’ll be fine. You can go.” Sakura gave them a reassuring
smile and waved them off.

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