Yui & Yua's Induction Ceremony (Flashback)

The Chinoike Clan had lived in the Takoyaiba Mountains for centuries. However, there was one mountain in particular that served as their ancestral seat and base of operations: Wangchuk Mountain. The Mountain was infamous for its iron-rich ore deposits. The Chinoike had long ago mined the mountain dry, but its unique structure and the history associated with it had made it the perfect place for the Chinoike to permanently call home. The interior of the mountain had been converted into a pseudo-clan district. Most Chinoike now lived in Kumogakure but a contingent remained in Wangchuk mainly to preserve the clan's history and culture. Major holidays like Rosh Hakayama and induction ceremonies took place in the mountain. Once such ceremony was to be held on this day. Yui and Yua were to be formally welcomed into the Chinoike Clan and they would finally have a family and clan to call their own.

The carriage containing the twins and Shimiko had a long way to go, but they finally made it to their destination. The carriage creaked and swayed but the driver had a steady hand and so they reached the entrance of the mountain's main cave without incident. A group of Clan Elders wearing traditional Chinoike garb waited to greet them. After the carriage rolled to a stop, Shimiko hopped out and helped Yui and Yua out of the carriage.

The air was thin at the top of the mountain and while Shimiko had gotten used to it as a result of visiting so many times, the twins might have found it a bit difficult to breath. The smell of iron was also quite strong and when combined with the low amount of oxygen it would be easy to choke, gag, and pass out. This was deeply frowned upon. Shimiko had thus given them an inhaler to help them stay conscious. It'd take some time to get used to the peculiar atmosphere and this would allow them a chance to acclimate without offending the elder Chinoike.

Vik Chinoike, the Clan Leader of the Chinoike Clan, stood in front of the group. However, an short old woman brushed passed the man and rushed towards the twins and Shimiko. The old woman slammed into Shimiko and buried her elderly face within the girl's bosom. She grabbed on Shimiko's sleeves and pulled her down. Then she used the additional leverage to snag one of her pigtails pulling the blonde even further to her face.

"SHIMIKOOOOOO"
"Hi Nana" the ANBU said as she dropped down to face her grandmother's height.

Nana Chinoike (or, Mee-Ma as Shimiko called her when she was a tyke) was Shimiko's grandmother (on her mother's side) and was one of the mountain elders. She was a fan of the "old way" and while she did not hate the village system per se, she preferred to live in the home of her ancestors. Shimiko and her family had visited her often and even as Shimiko grew apart from her parents, she still made an effort to go see her Nana. Nana was quite short, being only 5'0 but she had a lot of spunk and personality. She loved her family and even though Shimiko hated her own mother, she loved her Nana quite dearly and the feeling was mutual. As a grandmother she tried to broker an understanding between her child and grandchild but to no avail. She had learned that the wound would heal on its own or perhaps never heal. Either way, she loved them both and decided that rather than forcing them to make up the best she could do is support each of them individually. Nana had helped convince the other elders to allow Shimiko to bring the twins into the clan. She knew how much it would mean to Shimiko to have them formally inducted in to the clan and even though she was a bit more on the conservative side, she wanted to see her granddaughter happy above all else.

"How have you been? Have you been eating enough? When are you going to give me grandbabies of your own?!"

"Nan-, I"

"Oh hush now! You are so beautiful and strong, you probably have a million suitors banging down your door. Fuck that Sakata boy. Enough time has passed child. Go get a man and settle down already!"

Mee-Ma's forwardness was legendary and while Shimiko blushed like a peach, the elders were chuckling in amusement. After pinching and pulling Shimiko's cheeks, she gave her a kiss and turned her attention to the Twins.

The grandmother ran into the twins and hugged them tightly. The old woman began to pinch and pull on their cheeks much the same as she had done with Shimiko. She didn't need to bend them down like she had needed to do with Shimiko though. They were so tiny that she actually was looking down on them.

"And yoooooou are the twins! Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Wangchuk is your home away from home. It is the main base of the Chinoike Clan! I'm sure Shimiko has regaled you with the stories of our great motherland....so I won't bore you with that! My! My! My! You are so small and skinny"

She made a pouting face and turned to Shimiko.

"Have you been feeding these darlings?" She turned to the Twins. "Yui and Yua, are you two hungry? I made food just in case."

The twins were very excited as they made it to the location, stepping out of the wagon and entering the house they would see an older woman come rushing toward Shimiko. She began to snuggle her and began to talk to her about having children causing the twins to laugh a bit. The grandma also telling Shimiko Sanaka was not worth her time they both nodded in agreement. Shimiko was perfect she needed to move on and find a new love, they only wanted what was best for her.

She would let go of Shimiko before pulling the twins in for a hug, she would squeeze the twins tightly but the look on their face was of discomfort, they still did not feel comfortable with others toughing them other than Shimiko. If she was paying attention she would feel another presence as well something was sealed inside of them and the beast simply was resting and asleep right now.

She asked if they wanted some food and they nodded excitedly, the were unsure how to ask for human flesh, it was their favorite and she knew enough about the clan to know some of them were cannibals.

"We are happy to meet you we are Yui and Yua and it is our pleasure to meet you, also can we ask for some.... special meat not of the animal verity. We enjoy it the most but we will eat animal meat if that is all you have right now."

(Note: Keep in mind Yui we are mountain heading into a cave, not exactly a "house")


Nana was so used to people being physically comfortable around her she didn't notice the Twins' apprehension. Shimiko wanted to say something but she figured if the twins were really unhappy they'd tell her. She trusted Nana not to be too intimidating and overbearing. If she tried to rescue and correct her old gran in front of the Mountain Elders it might cause them to second guess their decision to let them in the Clan. Nana's eyes flashed a brilliant red as she activated her Ketsuryan in response to their question. When it came to special eating requests, the woman's blood lust increased tenfold. Nana was known for killing some of the biggest and most frightening game in the country. All in service of feeding her Clan members.

"I have just what you guys need! Follow meeeeee!!!"

Nana would take them by the hand and bring them into the cave. Wangchuk Mountain was just that, a mountain. However, it had been so expertly hollowed out and engineered it also functioned as a mega-apartment complex. The rooms were plentiful and luxurious with plenty of room for parties, prayer, and various get-togethers. The old woman scurried as fast as she could to her custom-kitchen. She was practically pulling the twins into the inner recesses of the mountain. The internals of the mountain were lit via torches that were placed at regular intervals. They went down a winding staircase, through several corridors, until they reached a door. Nana opened it with a key and pulled them inside. The Twins would find themselves in a massive kitchen replete with exotic meats hanging from the ceiling, boxes of rare and extremely exotic vegetables, and of course fridges stocked with ancient spices. The Chinoike diet was a thing to truly behold. It was part of the reason why even though Nana was 228 years old, she didn't look a day older than 80. The kitchen was sparkingly clean despite the fact that it was used to fill the bellies of hundreds of mountain-folk.

There were several such kitchens within Wangchuk Mountain and Nana Chinoike had this one all to herself. She turned around and pinched Yui and Yua's cheeks. She wanted them to truly appreciate the splendor with which she worked. Their bellies would be bursting at the seams soon enough.

"I have plenty of human meat!" she said her eyes shining brightly. "Here at Wangchuk Mountain, we Chinoike call it:  Resotototonoshokuryohin”. It was an extremely obnoxious mouthful but Chinoike culture could be quite esotieric at times. "Repeat after me Yui and Yua: Resotototonoshokuryohin."


If they successfully repeated the name or a close approximation to it, Nana would proceed to press a button on the wall. The goat, bat, cow, and pig carcasses would retract upwards to a higher part of the ceiling. The manflesh would be lowered from a secret compartment in the upper echelons of the room. Man meat was banned in the Lightning Country, however the Chinoike had supreme authority over this section of the mountains. So long as the wrong people didn't go missing, none of the feudal lords bothered them. This was a tradition that preceded the founding of Kumogakure. It was part of the mutual understanding that the Inazuma had with the Chinoike and it was expected that this understanding what continue until the end of time. Their brethren in the city of Kumogakure had dropped cannibalism and taken on the cuisine of the civilized world. Many of them argued that cannibalism was only done out of desperation. When a plague killed a herd of goats and there was not enough food to be harvested in the bleak and barren lands surrounding the mountains, the Chinoike turned on their neighbors. Non-Chinoike were captured and served to fill the starving bellies of young lads. The need for such a barbaric practice had ceased now that they had a steady supply of food from around the world. But some of the Elders maintained that this was their way and that necessity did not dictate their culture. The practice was continued by the mountain-folk of the Clan while the more modern members abandoned it.

Shimiko knew how to cook it but she rarely served it to the twins. The meat was quite illegal and the Church would occasionally allow a body or two to go "missing" so that it could end up in a stew pot. However, such incidences were rare. Shimiko could persuade Nariko that it was fine to kill criminals convicted of capital offenses but she got to persuade the Raikage that it was proper to eat them. Fortunately, they weren't in Kumogakure any more. They were in the heart of Chinoike territory.  What Nariko did not know could not hurt her.  

Six corpses would be lowered down into the kitchen. The bodies hung on meat racks perfectly preserved and flavored. The bodies were shredded of skin and nasty bits leaving nothing but succulent flesh. The heads were placed on the rack as mere decoration, a grim reminder of what type of human meat was on display.

Nana snatched a knife off of the table and pointed to the first corpse. The corpse belonged to a corpulent man and it was dripping with fat and a sweet-sticky sauce.

"Gabbaola, fat man meat. Very thick and juicy but not healthy at all. We save it for important celebrations such as your induction ceremony."

Nana would cut off a slice and feed it to the twins. It was a small sample to tide them over and just so that they could decide which meat was their favorite. She turned to the next corpse:

"Pickadillio, muscule-man meat. Bodybuilder style human flesh. Extremely muscular and therefore chewy. It makes for excellent jerky. We often pickle it."

Another sample would find its way into the twins' mouths.

"Meeko-Meeko. Basically meat belonging to someone really smart. This is the rarest of our meats. We have a dealer that supplies us with a few bodies every five years. We mash the brain and used it as a spread. Don't get used to this one. We only cook Meeko-Meeko once every ten years."

The grandmother cut off a slice of flesh and smeared brain matter over it then popped it into the twins mouth.

"Bababooka. This is skinny man meat. Nothing really important here. Its probably what we eat commonly. Usually crazed mountain men who are already half dead from starvation."

She'd give them a sample of that as well.

"Finally, we have Danglong and Dalai Llmaa. Danglong is human meat boiled in blood for seven days and seven nights then flavored with some of our spiciest sauces. Dalai Llma is holy meat taken from monks and priests and fried in their holy water."

She'd give them each a sample. The Danglong was extremely spicy and would probably make them cough.

"So what do you like best?"

Nana waited for them to think on each of the samples and decide which ones they liked best. The old woman was having the time of her life introducing the Twins to the rare and most secret parts of the Chinoike cuisine. Now that they were to be kin they'd find that their palate would be expanded tremendously.


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Shimiko trusted her Mee-Ma to entertain the twins while she tended to the Old Guard. The mountain elders walked over to her and kissed her hand. She exchanged pleasantries and small talk with them while Vik stood off to the side. The Mountain Elders were not exactly her staunchest allies. While they did venerate a dark Goat god, they found Jashin to be too radical for their sensibilities. Although a few admired her boldness and willingness to worship such deities. The Mountain Elders often believed that Chinoike who grew up in Kumo were soft and dainty. While Shimiko fit the mold in terms of appearance, she was not a gentle person and the Elders respected her for it. The fact that she had been remained loyal to them and was the Raikage's sister also helped her case. Nevertheless, the fact that she was from the city and not one of them rubbed many the wrong way. This was her chance to win them over and with her charm she had succeeded in brightening a few faces that were originally indifferent or displeased.

After some lengthy topics on a variety of subjects, the Elders went about their merry way. They had an induction ceremony to prepare for. Shimiko was left alone at the mountain entrance with Vik Chinoike, the leader of the Clan.


Vik was not exactly a young man despite his appearance. He was 40 years old biologically but he had ceased aging around his 21st birthday. A true Chinoike through and through. He'd eventually look older but by the time that happened many of his contemporaries would be dead. Vik was a laid back dude. He was a Jounin of Kumogakure but spent most of his time teaching at the Academy, working at the nearby hospital, and attending to Clan business. He was not a powerhouse warrior but he was smooth and had managed to secure several lucrative deals for the Clan. While it was true that Shimiko was the one that had secured them a Clan District, Vik had done his best to ensure that it was well ran and adequately maintained. Under his leadership, the Clan had flourished. Many had feared the Chinoike as a backwoods people fit for naught but massacres and ore extraction. In response, Vik had helped cultivate an image of sophistication and intelligence that the Clan desperately needed. The Inazuma's star was falling and the Chinoike's steadily rising. He had privately told her that it was his ambition to flip the script on them. For years, they had served as the Inazuma's vassals but with the ascension of Seigi to the Raikage position, it was only a matter of time before the Chinoike surpassed their former Lords.

Shimiko didn't mind Vik. In fact, she had come to respect him. The words "come to respect" is apt here because originally she thought him a bit of a creep. She suspected that her parents were grooming her to be his bride. Which was gross and weird because when she was like 10 he was 32. Looks be damned, Shimiko considered it nasty and while she knew that such things were common in the Clan she considered it another reason to despise her parents. They thought she'd be happier married to a man old enough to be her father as opposed to risking her life for her country like Seigi did. The fact that Vik was amenable to the situation only further disgusted her. She had thus decided that she wanted as little to do with him as possible. As she got older though, she realized he was only playing a part. He probably was actually interested now that she was older but at that time when the parents of the Raikage offers you his sister, it would be politically unwise to at least not pretend to be interested. Vik had over time demonstrated a level of maturity, respect, and youthfulness that Shimiko found she could get along with. He had gone out of his way to keep her happy and he asked for precious little in return.

He kept the Elders off her back when she was dating Sakata, he had gotten them off her back after losing to Nozomi, he had gotten them off her back when she asked Nariko to legalize Jashinism. He was good people. She knew it wasn't always out of the kindness of his heart, but she appreciated his efforts all the same. The man walked up to her and give her a hug and kiss on the check which she accepted and returned with a peck of her own.

"My Lady Shimiko Chinoike, ever the pleasure."
"Hi Vik" Shimiko said with a genuine and warm smile. "How are things?"
"Peachy now that you and the twins are here. I do miss civilization but you know we can't ignore our mountain brethren"
"Thanks again by the way. For all of this. It means the world to them....and to me."
"Oh please, Shimiko. You know all you ever need to do is ask. I may be the head of this Clan but you are its heart, soul, and muscle all in one"

Vik gave a charming smile and gestured towards a path off to the side. He clearly wanted to talk with her in private. He had waited until the Elders had spoken before approaching her. The blonde shrugged and allowed him to lead her down a stony path winding around Wangchuk Mountain.

"I have been in regular contact with our scholars as you've asked"
"And?"
"We found it."

Shimiko stopped dead in her tracks and stared at her leader. She turned her head to the side as if wary of what he was about to say. She didn't want to get her hopes up.

"Stop it"
"I'm serious" he said with a shrug
"When did they find it?"
"About a month ago....except its not a book like we suspected....its a room. A rather large room to be specific.....and every inch of it is covered in a strange language. We don't know what it is or what it means but its there and I am pretty sure that it leads to something big"

Shimiko's heart began to beat faster. After losing to Nozomi, Shimiko had thirsted for more power. She had always trained to the nth degree and while she could comfortably say she was one of the strongest shinobi in the world, she wasn't the best. As ANBU she had received reports of what had happened at the Blood Prison. Nozomi had led an attack on the institution. The results were absolutely devastating. Hundreds if not thousands of prisoners freed. An incalculable amount of research, items, and subjects recovered by some of the worst criminals in the world. It was enough to make a grown man weep for what would become of the innocent in this world. She had told Mora and Mora was extremely concerned. The Orthodoxy would be facing new challenges soon and if Nozomi was strong enough to take down the Blood Prison, then god knows what she might be able to do to Kumo and the Church.

Shimiko had turned down Nariko's offer for the Shukaku. She swore that she would find power her own way. She would not copy that vile bitch of a kunoichi. She had no interest in Bijuu or what they represented. However, that left the task of now finding a way to become stronger. She was nearing her peak and as much versatility her skills granted her there was only so much she could do when faced with the overwhelming might of an Bijuu empowered foe. Shimiko reached out to Vik. She told him to embark on a research project that none had attempted before. She needed to find out if there were ways to exceed the limits of the Ketsurygan. If she could find out a way to bring out the full power of her Doujutsu then maybe she'd have a fighting chance in the next encounter. Mora didn't even need to be told. The woman had instructed each of her Sacristans to spent every spare moment praying and researching ways to help their Defender. The Church had yet to find anything but she was patient regarding progress on that front, Jashin would reveal his will in time.  She was growing worried about the Chinoike side of things. The clan's history was difficult to parse after a certain point but against all odds Vik had apparently made significant progress.

Shimiko shrugged and looked at him like: "What the hell, man?!".

"Alright then, take me to it! We still have time before the ceremony! Take me there!"
"Well see that's the thing...."
"Don't get me started on the Elders, Vik. Don't. even. start."

Shimiko's entire demeanor changed from friendly and warm to angry. No one would come between her and protecting her family and her Church. Not even the Chinoike. If the Elders were going to block her on the grounds of some bullshit politics then she'd have to become a kinslayer.

"Wait now, listen Shimiko. This is extremely important and its something I've actually wanted to talk to you about. No matter what though I will show you to this room but I think you should at least hear what I have to say"

"I'm listening"

Shimiko folded her arms and pursed her lips. She was strong enough to force them to do what she wanted but she also knew that it wasn't proper. She had gone through painstaking efforts to keep close ties with her Clan even though she hated her parents. Vik knew he wasn't going to stop her from getting to that secret information, but he did know that that information was useless unless certain factors came into play.

"You asked me to find a way to increase your power. Some source, scroll, or book that would take you to a level that no other Chinoike has reached....and while I'm not 100% sure if what we've found is what you're looking for... if it is you'll be poised to take us as a people to a new level."

"Vik, I'm not interested in becoming Clan leader if that's what you're worried about."

"No Shimiko, listen. Its not that. The Elders as you know are deeply concerned about this Jashinist thing. They don't like it, but regardless of what they like many of the youth are taking after you. I've convinced them that the spread of Jashinism is a good thing for the Chinoike Clan. You know my thoughts on your faith....I respect it but even more importantly I see its potential. We can bring the Clan in line with the Church's ambitions."

Shimiko rolled her eyes. "Vik the Church doesn't have any ambitions."

"Ya sure it doesn't. But if it ever does decide it needs to take its rightful place as the head of the Lightning Country, I want our Clan to be there supporting it. The Orthodoxy is the opportunity that I've been dreaming about since I became Clan Leader. After some vigorous debate and a few scrapes, I've convinced the Elders both in the City and in the Mountains that we should fully support the Church in every way possible. Manpower, Finances, you name it we'll provide it. In exchange, all we ask for...no.....all I ask for....is one thing"

"What?"

"Marry me."

The twins would follow the older woman as she said they indeed did have some human flesh to eat it made them both very happy as a wide smile crossed their faces. The pair would be in awe as they were shown the meat, she asked them to pronounce a odd word but they would try their best.

"Re-oh-soto-toto-nosh...oku-ryohin ? That is a very hard word to pronounce... we will try to remember it," as Yua pulled out a notebook and began to write down the word.

They would begin to be shown different styles of course the first was a fatty man, testing the flesh it was very good as it melted in their mouth and almost had a butter-like taste to it. It was clear they really seemed to like this one as the smiled widely after trying some. The next man was the muscle man it was the opposite of the first very chewy. It had good taste but they did not like the chewy leather-like feeling of it in their mouth as they had less of a smile eating that one. The third was brain as they had often eaten brain in the village they completely understood how good it was. This was however on the next level with the seasoning and taste it was divine, the slight redness of their face was not because of the embarrassment it was because it excited them and tasted so divine the felt something inside them make them warm all over.  

The following meat was from someone starving it was standard in taste not great but an everyday type of food. Clearly it was not something extravagant and was easy to obtain so they could see why this was accepted and ate daily. They would try the last one as they tried it they would begin to cough from the spiciness, they were certainly not used to hot food with slight tears coming to their eyes. However, due to their bloodline, their body began to adapt quickly to the spice soon nullifying how spicy it was.  

She asked the pair what was their favorite thinking about it the first and third were the ones they liked the most. The least would likely be the skinny man and the spicy one. They were not a fan of spicy food so to pick between the two the continued to think clearly thinking hard as they paused and began to discuss with each other which of the two was their favorite.

"Yua I think the first is the best, that melting in the mouth was so delicious what do you think?"

"Yui I think the third is the best, the brain paste is something we both love to eat all the time but I admit the first was really good so how about we rock paper scissor to decide what was the best."

Yui would nod as the pair would do best two out of three with Yui winning in the end they would turn toward the older woman and smile before running up and hugging her. Despite their dislike of much human contact, she fed them such delicious food it made them feel calmer and trusting of her.

"We like the first the best, the way it melts in the mouth and has such a smooth texture, certainly that and the brain were the best. We often kill and sacrifice criminals in Kumo and eat their brain and heart, it is our favorite part of the body. "

A slight red aura would appear off of Yui as she took a deep breath and calmed down she couldn't get too excited or it made her new friend want to play. After several deep breaths, she would look at granny and smile but a faint glow of red could be seen in her eyes.

"Sorry sometimes if I get too excited he wants to come out and play, we can't let him do that here for obvious reasons, but do not worry I have pretty good control over him and can calm him down by force if needed."

Nana watched as the Twins dutifully recorded the Chinoike word for human flesh in a notebook. The act confirmed that she had made the right decision in pushing for their induction into the Clan. The pair were showing due respect for Chinoike traditions and their appetite for human flesh already made them a favorite in her eyes. Nana watched giddy with excitement as they tasted each one. They appeared to settle on the first one although they remarked that Meeko-Meeko was also good. "I'm glad you like it!" The twins also volunteered that they had been consuming the flesh of criminals which wasn't too surprising given that Kumo had legalized the Jashinist religion. Many Jashinists tended to be cannibals and since Shimiko herself had grown up eating human flesh, it wasn't a surprise that she kept some of the Clan's traditions back in the city. Shimiko's Mee-Ma would graciously accept the hug they'd bestow upon her. She considered them her own great-grandchildren in a way.  She'd hold onto them tightly before releasing. However, when the twins stepped back she could see a red aura appear around them for a split second. The moment she noticed it, it was gone. Yet a red tint was still visible in their pupils. The grandmother raised a hand to her mouth in surprise as the twins disclosed to her what she could already surmise due to her centuries of experience.

Jinchurikki?!

It would make sense. Shimiko was one of the strongest shinobi in the village, if not the strongest. Additionally, she was a higher up in ANBU Black Ops. She probably pulled a few strings to ensure that any Bijuu that Kumogakure was in possession of would make its way into someone she could trust and who better to trust than her adopted twins? Nana knew that they hadn't passed their Chuunin Exams on the first try so she was a bit taken aback by this development. Normally, jinchurikki candidates were the strongest of the strongest and she was fairly certain that the twins didn't fit into this category. Then again, there could be more to them than met the eye. She'd need to discuss this with the other elders. They knew how to be discreet and this was probably the best news they could possibly hear about the twins. Any chance about them getting cold feet about the ceremony would be reduced to zero. No Clan would turn their backs on a Tailed Beast host. Nana removed her hand from her mouth and chuckled to herself before reaching out and pinching both of their cheeks.

"Well then! Looks like I'll be need to feed three mouths instead of two!"

Nana would taken them out of the kitchen and to the dining hall where they could sit and eat. She'd then go back into the kitchen and prepare some Gabbaola for them to eat. She'd come out with a platter of Gabbaola and some Meeko-Meeko. The serving platter was a carved wooden slab with pieces of cheese, bread, spreads, and a mug of warm and sweet bat blood. It was a true Chinoike meal. A cup of wild and rare greens was set next to the platter. It was a lot of food for five people let alone three. Nana set it down right in front of them and gave them a kiss on their heads.

"Here you go! A meal fit for a true Chinoike. I want to you to eat all of the food here. Don't waste any of it. You are too skinny and I won't have you underfed while you are a guest at Wangchuk Mountain. The ceremony will begin later this evening, so after this meal feel free to explore and look around. I'll come get you when we're ready to begin the induction."

She gave them another hug and then left them to enjoy their meal of human meat. Nana would take a tunnel to the lower levels where she'd begin speaking with the event planners.


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"You what?!" Shimiko blurted out, completely stunned.

"I want you to marry me" the Clan Leader repeated in an even voice. He was gentle but firm in his request.

Shimiko laughed in his face and gripped her sides in an exaggerated fashion. It wasn't THAT funny because she was certain he was serious, but she wasn't even sure what to say so laughing bought her some time. Vik saw through the charade and waited politely for her to finish. Once the uproarious laughter died down, the man sank to one knee and retrieved a ring box from his pocket. He flipped it open and inside was a beautiful ring with a ruby gemstone embedded in its center. Shimiko's smile died down and she stared at him in a mixture of disbelief and disgust.

"Oh shit...you're fucking serious, aren't you?" It wasn't like her to curse but this was an extraordinary situation. Never in her wildest dreams did she seriously expect him to propose. He had to know that Shimiko wasn't interested and yet he still had the balls to even ask.

"Shimiko, this is perhaps the most serious thing I do in my tenure as Leader of the Chinoike Clan"
"No...Absolutely not. My answer is no."
"Shimiko...."
"You're out of your mind. There is absolutely no way I'd marry you. Ever. You don't think I know about Tene? or Désirée? or Chimei, Kayuya, Elsa, and Ishihara?"

Vik looked away and his pale face burned with shame. Vik was a known womanizer. The man had never settled down, but he maintained a large rotation of girls. Some old, some young. Some married, some single. Some rich, some poor. Everyone in the Clan knew that Vik had many mistresses, but few knew their names. Shimiko had made it her business to know as she needed to be aware of the various pressure points each clan leader had. Blackmail was a terrifying thing and if Vik's indiscretions made him vulnerable to it, she needed to know in advance.  Vik had been with so many women that Shimiko was certain he had forgotten what true love felt like. How could she ever marry such a man? She also knew that he liked to go after girls that were more into him than he was into them. Shimiko with her power and fierce independence could never fall in that category and so there was little to no chance they'd ever fall in love.

"I don't care about them...."
"I know you don't Vik which means you definitely won't care about me as your wife. Why would I ever want to marry someone like you? For power? For glory? Fo-"
"For your Faith" he finished for her.
"Don't you presume to talk about my Faith. What I believe is my business and your the sorriest clan leader in our people's history if you think I'd tie my destiny to yours for some money and men."

Shimiko was offended and she immediately turned away from the kneeling man. She wasn't sure where she was going but anything was better than entertaining this farce of a discussion. Vik stood back up and ran after her.

"Look, I know you aren't interested in me and I know...." the man chose his words very carefully. Bringing up Sakata at a time like this would not only be stupid, it would be dangerous. Shimiko was not only known for her skill in battle, she was known for her emotional volatility. Her parents had stopped prodding her about her lifestyle choices not just because it was too late, but because they had begun to fear for their safety and rightfully so. Treading in dire straits was his specialty though and Vik expertly maneuvered around the ex-boyfriend while still provoking the relevant thought.

"You deserve better....you've always deserved better Shimiko. I'd never stop you from seeking what Jashin has in store for you. What each of us do on our own time doesn't affect the stability of our marriage. If we go into it with certain expectations there is no risk of surprises."

"Our Clan doesn't believe in divorce Vik. If I find someone I truly love and care about. Someone that could be like a father to the Twins, someone that shares my faith in Jashin, and wants to have a family with me....a real family....I can't be with him because we'd be married. I won't kill my own husband and clan leader for my own selfish desires, but why would you even put me in a position to consider it?"

"Because its your only hope of making the Orthodoxy a force to be reckoned with. I know how it sounds Shimiko but that's the truth and you're too smart not to see it. Your numbers are growing but ultimately its not enough to seize power. The Elders of the Clan agree with me that the Church's star is rising and that we should hitch our wagon to it. But they need reassurances. They don't want you straying from the nest. You're our most powerful ninja and if another clan gave you their last name, it'd create uncertainty. You are already half-Inazuma as it is and while your father allowed you and your brother to be raised primarily as Chinoike ultimately that fact has a lot of our Elders concerned. They'll do whatever it takes to keep your blood tied to the Clan. Giving up our greatest secrets, making your children heir to the leadership position, giving you full reign over our finances and forces. Its all yours for the taking, but before we agree to it we need the ultimate form of proof that you will be with us till the very end."

Shimiko was fuming now. She had to restrain herself from seriously hurting Vik. What he was saying was sacrilegious and treasonous. He was a heathen that was attempting to tell her, the Defender of Faith, what was best for the Church. He was insinuating that the Church aimed to overthrow the government of the Lightning Country, and in the same breath he wanted her to forsake true love in favor of pure ambition. Shimiko balled her hands into fists and began breathing heavily as she sought to control her emotions. Everything he said angered her, but at the end of the day he was right. She relaxed her grip.

"I love my twins Vik, you know that. And....I love myself. I know I don't get to think about what's best for me anymore when I have so many other people to keep happy, but my happiness matters too. I just want what's best for me, Yui, and Yua. Marrying someone I don't love doesn't fit. It doesn't seem right. And as weird as things were when we first met...I do care about you."

"Then you know I'm not trying to trick you or make you into a bad person"

Shimiko laughed in response and shrugged her shoulders.

"You're one of the few people I feel comfortable telling this too but.....I've always wanted people to like me. I've always wanted them to look up to me the way they do with Seigi.....but lately, I've found people's opinions don't matter....all that matters is results. Results for yourself and those you care about. I don't care if people see me as a bad person....I just want things to be okay for myself and my family."

"Then take my hand in marriage....or at least think about it"

Shimiko nodded and left it at that. Vik didn't press her further as he knew he had planted the seed and with someone like her that's what you needed to be content with. Shimiko was a smart girl and she'd arrive at the right conclusion sooner or later. For now, he'd lead her to the secret room that contained the lost history of the Chinoike Clan. The room was dark and its walls were covered in a strange ancient cipher. There was also drawings which appeared to be a map of some kind. There were portions of it that were understandable, but the vast majority was unreadable to the pair. The writings, ciphers, and maps stretched from the ground all the way to the ceiling of the cavernous room. Vik lit a torch and the two of them scanned the area and analyzed its contents.

"Could be nothing..." Vik said wanting to temper her expectations.
"Could be everything" she replied.

Shimiko had long studied dark and esoteric matters. She had learned to trust her gut when determining if there was truth underneath the mysteries and fancy ciphers, and right now her gut was telling her that this was it. Shimiko and Vik worked to record all of the information contained in the cave. The various elements that had been etched into the stone were written down into books. These books would then be taken by Shimiko back to Kumogakure where she'd have her top cryptologists crack the code. Once they had completed recording all of the information, Shimiko and Vik would leave the area to prepare for the twins' induction ceremony.

The twins smiled as she had a shocked look on her face before she would pinch their cheeks and offer them a full course meal. It seemed she thought they did not eat but that really wasn't the case it was because of their bloodline it seemed to make their metabolism extremely fast as it was such an active system.

They would begin to taste the various types of food and seemed to love all of it devouring it like they had not eaten in weeks. After a few minutes, they would stop and smile at the granny, they felt they should tell her everything about themselves so she understood just who they were before joining the clan.

"We have some stuff to tell you our bloodline is... unique its the Shinda bloodline not well known and very few living people have it. It causes our blood to be toxic and it also allows us to share no we have to share the same body because Yua is weaker than myself or was. If someone were to say consume our blood they would get violently ill the stronger we get the more poisonous it is eventually to the point any of our blood even a light scratch will totally destroy all their cells and they will just turn to ash. "

The would wait until she understood what they had just told her to tell her the next information it was likely a lot to take in.

"The next thing we have to tell you is we have already begun to bond with the beast, we are still far from fully controlling but we have some control over him now. We can already use his magnet release and can use the chakra cloak if we so desire. The last thing we need to tell you is we have done many bad things in our past because in order to get any food our old stepfather made us kill, made us pleasure men orally and he would have sold our bodies but we killed him before that happened thanks to Shimiko. We are not as innocent as we appear but we put on the persona to give hope to those in the darkness, we want to be the beacon of light a shinging hope and a bright star they can give hope to the world and bring those in the dark into the light once more."

They would continue to eat once more hoping she got some information she wanted to hear about them, but the look on their face when they said they wanted to bring a light into the darkness was a calm smile, a happiness filled their faces through all their suffering they never lost hope Shimiko had saved them and they would save someone else someday the way she had saved them.

Woah.

Nana was stunned. The Twins shared quite a lot of information. Information she didn't even particularly want to know. The fact that they were abused by their stepfather before Shimiko's rescue was a fact that was glossed over by her granddaughter. The nature of their bloodline was not a total mystery to her although knowing its capabilities were good. The confirmation that they were jinchurikki and had mastered some of their Tailed Beast abilities was also a good sign. Nana Chinoike was comfortable with her decision but her mouth hung open wide in surprise of all the twins were and all that they could be. There was enormous potential in them and she was sure that that was at least partly why Shimiko was drawn to them in the first place. They ate ravenously while she processed their story. By the time she had thought about everything they had said and gathered her thoughts, they were finishing up on the meal. She guessed that they indeed ate enough for three or even more people and that it wasn't just hyperbole. She took a moment to sit next to them and talk:

"Yui....Yua....thank you for sharing your story with me. We are going to be family soon. Us Chinoike, we trust each other with our secrets. People say blood is thicker than water and in no clan is that more true than with ours. I don't care what kind of evil things you may have done in the past....that where it will stay: in the past. Your future is with us now. Shimiko, Vik, and all of your new aunts, uncles, elders and cousins will help you master your bloodline and the beast within you. You two are going to shine brighter than any other pair of genin in Kumo. We'll make sure of it."

She'd give them a kiss on the cheek and then head off to prepare for the ceremony.



After the Twins had eaten and gotten a chance to explore Wangchuk Mountain, an attendant would come and get them so that they could get dressed for the ceremony. A group of handmaidens would strip them and dress them in traditional Chinoike clothes. These were the apparel that were worn by the ancient members of the Clan and many that lived in the mountains still wore them. They'd be given a necklace with red and black beads and an inverted pentagram in the center. Finally, the handmaidens would rub a special paint on their faces. It was a distinctly red color with tribal markings placed at several points. The makeup was made from the blood of the Chinoike and it was designed such that it could not easily be washed off during the course of the ceremony.

The handmaidens painted the twins an alternating color of red and black. While they did so, they would explain to them exactly how the event would proceed. Meanwhile, Shimiko would be dressed in similar traditional Clan garb. The blonde would be sitting front and center of a large crowd that was gathered in the interior hall of the cave. The space was large and reserved for major events such as this. A large bonfire lay before the sitting crowd. Various Chinoike of varying ages would be stretched out on stylized mats feasting on all manner of bizarre and unique meats. Shimiko was fairly important within the Clan and so the induction ceremony of her adopted twins was a very noteworthy affair. Usually induction ceremonies drew in smaller crowds consisting of the inductee's close friends and family with maybe a few important Clan Elders. However because of Shimiko's stature and the ceremony's proximity to Rosh Hakayama (an important Clan holiday) the size of the crowd was enormous. Shimiko began to play with Jashin's Gift, a piece of jewelry made for her by Natsuru. She was nervous about the whole thing even though she was positive it would go off without a hitch. I hope they aren't too nervous...these old crones are big on ceremony and posh. She wanted the experience to be a happy memory for the Twins. They had performed in front of others as part of the Orthodoxy choir so the crowd wouldn't be anything they couldn't handle. Despite such reassurances, Shimiko couldn't fully convince herself that everything would be okay. Jashin had caused disaster to befall many people she cared about often when she thought things would work out for the better. She didn't hate him for it as it was his will, but it did make her apprehensive about large events such as this.

Suddenly, the bonfire's intensity increased to a roar and the chatter of the crowd was silenced. The High Elder of the Chinoike Clan (the eldest Chinoike) stood shoulder to shoulder with the Clan Leader Vik Chinoike in front of the massive bonfire. The High Elder was dressed in white and black goat furs and atop his head was a pair of stylized goat horns. He gripped a large ivory mace in one hand and a dagger in the other. A goat was brought before the two. Vik held the animal down and the High Elder slaughtered it mercilessly. Any dull chatter that remained was utterly silenced. A low but steady drumbeat began to echo throughout the mountain. The High Elder spoke out to the crowd, the drums accentuated his words rather than drowned them out and he lifted up his hands as he spoke. The man was two hundred and eighty six years old and he had seen many an induction ceremony but this one had the potential to prove the most consequential for the Chinoike Clan.

"My children, my children!" he called out in a loud voice. "Today, marks a momentous occasion. Not only do we draw near to our hallowed holiday of Rosh Hakayama....we have a pair of beautiful twins to induct into our ancient and most proud Clan. Our ancestors have lived in these caves for hundreds of years and over time we have come to admit people into our family not by birth but by acceptance. Acceptance into our Clan however is no small matter. A last name is important but it is just words. We are a people of much more and so this ceremony commemorates our tradition of acceptance by blood." The man brought the mace down on the goat's skull and smashed it into bits. "Blood is Blood!" he cried out in an old but strong voice.

"Blood is Blood!" the crowd chanted.

The High Elder walked away from the crowd and took his seat on a throne off to the side. The Clan Leader to his left on an equally majestic throne. The third chair was kept empty, reserved for the Clan leader's wife which much to the chagrin of the elders had been empty for far too long. Shimiko glanced over at the empty seat and swallowed. She might sit there one day. A loud gong from the entrance of the cave distracted her from the thought. It was time for the ceremony to begin.

A procession of Chinoike would make their way into the center hall. A group of young girls would toss out rose petals as the procession walked forward. In the center would be Yui and Yua and behind them would be Shimiko's grandmother Nana. The group contained several men dressed in traditional Clan garb and covered in red paint. Bats were released from cages above and the drums grew in tempo and intensity. The bats were under the influence of Genjutsu and fluttered around in a distinct pattern above the crowd. The bats would change formation turning into Kanji and various symbols used by the Clan. The loud chirping died down as the procession came to a halt in the center of the bonfire. The bats froze in mid-air forming the words: Yui & Yua. The crowd clapped as they welcomed the twins. Nana Chinoike led them to where Shimiko was sitting and the three of them would sit together. She'd put a hand on their knee and lean in and whisper:

"I'm so proud of you guys. This ceremony is for the both of you so sit back and enjoy the show..."

The drums would pick up in intensity and the men that had led the twins into the main hall would step forward. It was time for the show to begin.

The twins were glad she accepted them for what they were, they were very honest and open about themselves and it was clear despite their actions they had a heart of gold. They would be stripped of their clothing showing no signs of being shy, they had been naked many times because of their stepfather in front of others. The new garbs would be placed upon them as the pair would be dressed, they could hear quite a lot of noise from the other room it seemed like it would be a massive crowd.

Once they were painted they would enter the room, the got many cheers, they would all quiet down as their names were spelled in the air using some bata, both appeared to be amazed by such things smiling widely. As the pair took a seat next to Shimiko it was clear how excited the pair was, they had never had anyone cheer for them like this, having people want them around even moved the pair to shed a tear or two, but these were tears of joy for being accepted. Two men would move to the stage before the pair as they waited to see what was in store for them, this was the best day of their lives other than meeting Shimiko that had changed their lives.

"Shimiko... we love you so much thank you for everything, we are finally accepted and loved by others. We are so happy right now we could explode, we owe you so much Shimiko and we will raise Jashinism to the world and have it accepted for the greatness it offers."

Shimiko gave them another tight hug after they expressed their gratitude. They were always so thankful to her for saving them. It was interesting in that Shimiko wasn't in of herself a virtuous or overtly helpful person when it came to dealing with strangers. In fact, when she had first met them, her first instinct was to lure them away so she could sacrifice them to Jashin. It was a painful and shameful thought but it was the truth. Yet, she had seen something in them. A willingness to believe in Jashin. A desire to get away from an evil parent. There was a light and joy within them that had stayed her hand. She had vowed to take them in and protect them, but in many ways they helped her just as much as she did them. When Sakata left her, when Natsuru left her, and when Ryuko and Seigi fell to the plague they were the only ones who remained. If it hadn't been for them she would have totally lost it. They were her anchor, her rock. She'd do anything to keep them happy and healthy.

Shimiko broke the hug just in time for the show to begin.

The men who had stepped forward entered a strange formation. They were entirely painted from head to toe and were wearing traditional Chinoike garb. The stomped forward and began to conduct an elaborate ritual. The show was essentially a dramatic form of story-telling. The men manipulated blood into the air as they told the known story of the Chinoike Clan and their powers. They danced with a violent and tribal passion as they expressed joy, desire, hatred, and love with their bodies. It was their way of welcoming the twins into the Clan. After the show, the men would take a step back and manipulate their blood into the flames of the bonfire. The bonfire would grow in size and intensity before turning into a blood red color. The music would then stop and the High Elder and the Clan Leader would rise. The men would walk back to the center of the stage. Vik would be given a bowl of thick blood. The blood was a mixture of Shimiko's and several close relatives, it was then purified and flavored with bitter herbs. This was the most important part of the ceremony. The High Elder pointed directly to them and spoke.

"Yui and Yua Shinda....step forth"

The twins certainly enjoyed the hug and could not be happier, the love they showed in their eyes made it clear she meant the universe to them. The twins began to watch the ritual the blood being moved through the air was amazing, she knew that was part of their bloodline but it was still always impressive to watch. They were even more in awe of the change of color and the dance. They soon changed the bonfire itself as the pair watched the flames get bigger and turn blood red, Yua would squeeze Yui's hand a little tighter she had a fear of fire as Yui made sure to squeeze back to reassure her.

When they were asked to step forward the pair would stand and move toward the elder, before them was a bowl of blood and looked very tasty. They would wait patiently for them to be told what to do as they did feel uneasy but also they felt excited. The large crowd certainly was excited and they could feel it soon they would be accepted. They had never been accepted before Shimiko and she had opened the entire world to them they owed her body mind and soul and would give any of them to her in order to make her happy.

The Elder watched as the twins came before him. Vik Chinoike, the Clan Leader was holding the bowl of blood and he gave them both a warm and reassuring smile. The High Elder dipped a finger in the bowl and dabbed some of the blood on each of their foreheads. The Chinoike on the drums began a [url=]steady and epic beat[/url]. The crowd settled down and listened as the High Elder spoke in a loud and commanding voice.

"Yui and Yua....through your loyalty and love to the people of this Clan. You have been chosen to share in our eternal familial bond. Now and forever, you will be one of our own. But before you are permitted to call yourselves Chinoike, know that with it comes all the obligations that fall upon each and every member of this Clan. With privilege comes responsibility".

The High Elder placed a hand on each of their heads. He'd then ask a series of questions:

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to love and protect your brothers and sisters in the Chinoike Clan?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to keep our secrets and mysteries...never to reveal them to an outsider?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to fight alongside your kin if they call upon you in our hour of greatest need?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to keep our holidays and festivities near and dear to your heart?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to heed the word of the High Elder and Clan Leader of the Chinoike?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to honor and respect the sigils, symbols, creed, and customs of the Chinoike?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to forever venerate the ancestral mountain home of our people?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to raise your progeny in the traditions of this Clan?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to tithe to the Clan and show generosity to your kin when they are in need?"

"Yui and Yua Shinda....do you swear to uphold all these things not just for your sake but the sake of the one who vouches for you on their own honor as a Chinoike?"

The correct answer to each of these question was "I do". If the Twins said anything other than that, it would cause quite a bit of consternation.

The pair would begin to prepare for the answers according to what Shimiko said they only had to answer I do to anything asked. This was simple enough as the clan leader began to ask them the various questions they replied "I do" to each one. It was a rather long list of questions but they understood this clan had a great amount of tradition and of course they would protect Shimikos family members if asked. They would be loyal to the clan as long as Shimiko was loyal to the clan if she ever asked them to end her clan they would do so in a heartbeat they owed her everything they had.

After the long list of questions ended the pair would let out a relaxing sigh as being so formal and rigged was not something they were used to. They both smiled widely however as Yua began to cry a little finally being accepted had lifted his spirit and they were happy tears. Yui was not crying but she wanted to, she had to be strong for the both of them, she knew Yua was very sensitive but that was fine she did not have to be the strong one Yui could do it.

The pair would wait to see what else remained they had to do, both rather nervous but happy and excited. They wanted to run over and hug Shimiko so tightly with the cheerful smile, she had been through so much all the wanted was her happiness and if they could give her that with just their smiles they would.

The twins answered correctly to each question posed to them. They swore the sacred oaths and made it clear that they would stand by their fellow clan leaders. Shimiko beamed with pride as the twins obediently said "I do" to each question. The moment was weighing heavily on them and Yua began to cry tears of joy. The High Elder was touched but he did not smile nor did he break from his stoic position. He had a hand on each of their heads and pushed them down. He would ensure that they were kneeling before continuing onwards.


"Yui and Yua, you have each sworn to fulfill the obligations of this Clan.....Now drink from the blood of your kin and become one of us"

From their kneeling positions, he would tilt each of their heads back. Vik would step forward with a bowl of warm blood but before he gave it to them. He called out:

"Are there any among you who oppose the induction of these individuals?"

Dead silence and rightfully so. If a Chinoike so much as hinted disagreement or disapproval, Shimiko would massacre them. She didn't care who saw.

"Are there any among you who approve of the induction of these individuals"

There was a roar among the crowd. Clapping, screaming, pounding. The drums matched the intensity of the crowd as the Chinoike Clan made it clear they wished to welcome the twins into their noble family. The High Elder and Vik the Clan Leader waited until the applause died down before continuing with the ceremony. Vik asked another question:

"Are there any among you who can personally vouch for the character of these inductees?"

Shimiko stood from her position in the crowd and called out to her future husband in a proud voice:

"I can!"
"Then step forward" Vik replied.

Shimiko did as her clan leader bid and stepped forward. She stood right behind the kneeling twins and looked down at them. She gave them a reassuring smile to let them know that they were doing great and that the ceremony would soon be over with.

"As a sponsor for these new inductees, know that their solemn promises and obligations are your responsibility just as they are their's. We Chinoike share our burdens, just as we do our blessings. Do you understand and accept that responsibility?"

"I do"

"Then it is time to welcome our newest inductees into the Clan" he relpied

The High Elder stepped back and allowed Vik to slowly pour some of the blood into each of the twins's mouth. He had done this before and so his actions were gentle and easy. He'd ensure that each of them had an equal amount. First Yui and then Yua. When all was said and done, the bowl was empty. Vik stepped back and proclaimed the deed done.

"Give a warm welcome to the newest members of the Chinoike Clan, Yui and Yua Chinoike!"

The twins would have their heads pushed down to make sure they bowed, of course, they did not resist. This was something Shimiko told them would happen as he began to ask if any opposed not a single soul lifted their hand or raised a voice. When asked who supported them joining Shimiko proudly vouched for the pair. She said she claimed any responsibility for any actions they did, they would make sure to never disappoint her.

Vik would then step forward and begin to pour blood into the mouths as Yui's eyes would blow a light red with her licking her lips. Yua also seemed to enjoy the blood licking her lips as well, the pair were more than happy to be added to the clan as the pair would give a wide smile with the blood staining their teeth but clearly both happy. The pair would stand and smile to all their new brothers and sisters. They now had a family and would protect them even if it meant crushing an entire village in order to do so. They would never lose their family again, no they would always protect their family.

Yua squeezed Yui's hand tightly as she began to cry with joy even Yui had tears of joy in her eyes, this was something they never expected to be accepted and not thrown away like trash. To be treated as people not a tool to be thrown away, this is something they always wanted and itall started with Shimiko as they rushed to hug her with Yua crying into Shimiko's chest and Yui just giving her a tight hug.

Shimiko too was overcome with joy when she saw how happy the twins were. She could tell that they weren't doing this just to please her. They genuinely were happy to have a clan and family that they could call their own. Shimiko would have to fill out the relevant paperwork but from this day forward, Yui and Yua could call themselves full-fledged members of the Chinoike clan. The rushed towards Shimiko and she threw her arms around them and wrapped them in a tight embrace. They were fairly shorter than her so she had to crouch down to give them a nice big hug. When she first met them in that park, she had no idea that they'd have such a tremendous impact on her life. Tears began streaming down her face as she realized that they would be bound together by ties of family and friendship forever.

"I promise you two will never have to be alone again. I'll be there to protect you forever."

Once they broke the hug, she'd take them by the hand and lead them to the center of the cave. The Chinoike Clan had erupted in celebration as the welcomed their newest member. Yui and Yua would be treated like royalty as they were showered with gifts, flowers, handshakes, hugs, and kisses. The band would play a few mountain tribal songs and Shimiko would dance with her twins. It was a glorious and memorable night, and one that Shimiko would treasure forever.

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The twins laughed cried and hugged anyone that would hug them, the pair enjoyed the night of singing dancing and cheering and it would be their most precious memory in their lives. They did understand things could not always be this way, a storm was brewing in Kumo and soon it could be thrown into a civil war. To protect their faith, family and Shimiko they would do anything they had to in order to achieve this goal.

After the festivities, they would go off by themselves sitting on a ledge and looking toward the sky, they had so much to learn and explore. They had to get full control of the tailed beast to be able to save everyone they loved, even if it meant completely obliterating the world if it was for Jashin her family and Shimiko they would set it all ablaze. They had become determined to become stronger, they enjoyed these last two years but it was time for them to once again prepare to be serious, lounging around was fun but they had to get stronger and would become stronger.


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