"I apologise Raikage-sama but it was the only real course of action I could take in the situation we were in at the time, and it did give you enough time to come to our aid, beside you know better than anyone I take after my husband, and you yourself can't talk much. Since this plan was yours and if I may say some of the other stunts that you did back in the Civil War were a great deal more reckless and risky than the one I pulled back there" replied Sun Li with a small smirk on her face.
After which The Raikage started to chuckle and began to speak again.
"Very true, so I guess I can't really lecture you either, but I can at least ask you to try and not take as many risks if possible", asked The Raikage with a slight chuckle.
"I do my best sir" replied Sun Li with the smirk still planted on her face.
"Very good you are all dismissed, I will have the Zennyo Ryūō repair crew begin to repair the damage on the Swordfish" spoke The Raikage after which Sun Li and her crew saluted and then left by going through the door way at the end of the dock and up a staircase to the upper levels of the Warship. After Sun Li and her crew left The Raikage then turned to Kurenai and her team where Kurenai then stood forward to present herself and bowed to him in respect which was followed by Lee, Sakura and Choji who each bowed to him in respect.
"Raikage-denka on behave of my team and I, we wish to thank you for having your teams rescue us from "The Hold" even though you were under no obligation to do so, we own you our lives, thank you". spoke Kurenai respectfully.
"You're welcome Kurenai-san think nothing of it" said The Raikage official like after which he then turned Lee and spoke.
"Rock Lee Konoha Nidaime no Kedakai Aoi Mōjū (Konoha's Second Prideful Green Beast) one of Konoha top Jonin fighters and their most famous Taijutsu specialist as well as former student of Maito Gai the original Konoha no Kedakai Aoi Mōjū (Konoha Prideful Green Beast) and husband to the Clan head of the Kurama Clan. Also former team-mate of Hyuga Neji Konoha famed Higyoushiroi(White Strike) and Miyoshi Tenten Konoha famed Okami ken (Blade Mistress)". surprising Lee and the others at how much he knew of him.
Ignoring their surprise looks The Raikage continued to speak.
"I've heard a great deal of your exploits over the years which are quite impressive, your reputation as a skilled Taijutsu master and fighter is well know by my Shinobi's and the rest of the Heavenly Alliance and is highly regarded and respected by them".
"Thank you for your kind and youthful words Raikage-denka you do me great honour", spoke Lee respectfully and smiled showing his trade gleaming smile which made Yugito, Falcon, Killer Bee and Fū wonder if he used bleach to wash is teeth to have teeth like that.
"Perhaps at some later point in the future you and I can have a friendly spar, since I would enjoy testing my Taijutsu skill against someone of your calibre and reputation" said The Raikage
This of course got an immediate reaction from Lee where his smile got even bigger and nearly blinding the others after which Killer Bee, Fū, Yugito and Falcon could of swore they saw fire coming from his eyes.
"YOSH! I can see now why you became The Raikage, Raikage-denka for your flames of youth truly burn brightly, I would be greatly honoured to test my Taijutsu skill against a person as skilled as you and see which of our flames of youth truly burn brightest". cried Lee which caused Kureani and the others to sigh out of embarrassment and Killer Bee, Falcon and the girls to have large sweat drops at the back of their heads although The Raikage just chuckled out of amusement of Lee antics.
"Good, I look forward to the day where we can have our little Taijutsu spar and…eh! How did you put…. Ah! Yes…. test our flames of youth". spoke The Raikage with a slight chuckle which only increased when he saw the flames in Lee eyes get bigger and he then started to shout out about how youthful The Raikage was.
This of course continued for a few minutes until Sakura decided she had enough and hit Lee over the head with her fist and knocked him out with a large bump on his head which just made The Raikage chuckle more after which he then turned to Choji and spoke to him.
"Akimichi Choji Konoha no Kyojin Keiude (Konoha Strong-Armed Giant) son of Akimichi Chōza former member of the original Ino-Shika-Cho and heir to the head of the Akimichi Clan Akimichi Chōza as well as member of the NeoIno-Shika-Cho, the fame of you team is also well known to me. As well as your individual fame and skill is quite admirable to say the least".
"Thank you Raikage-denka you honour me with your words" said Choji as he bowed respectfully.
After which The Raikage then turned to Sakura were he had a slight frown on his face.
"Haruno Sakura Konoha Chiyu Sakura (Healing Sakura of Konoha) and apprentice of Godaime Hokage I heard a small bit about you as well your skill which is some what acceptable as a Shinobi, and decent to say the least as a medic-nin although no were near the same level as your Sensei The Hokage" spoke The Raikage in a an emotionless voice.
This of course caught Sakura by surprise since although her skill in healing was not yet at Tsunade's level it was still quite good and her Shinobi skills was among the best in the village since she was one of Konoha top Kunoichi's. The fact that The Raikage had just brushed off her skills off like that was insulting to say the lest but decided to do noting about since it wasn't worth getting in trouble with a Kage over especially a Kage who they knew so little about in terms of skill and power.
"Eeehhhh!... Thank you Raikage-denka" spoke Sakura quietly
"As of right now this fleet his heading for our rendezvous with the Tasks force fleets from Tsuki no Kuni and Umi no Kuni once we done that we will drop you all at Fire Country shores where you can make your own way back to Konoha. Also we have setup cabins for you to sleep in since it will take us about three days to reach the Fire country after we have handed the Princess back to her fiancé Prince Hikaru and her brother Prince Tachihiko. As long as you are on this ship you will be allowed to be on deck and walk around it you also be allowed in the mess hall and the crews lounge rooms but you will not be allowed anywhere else due to security. Failure to obey these rules will result in you being put in the ship's brig and have your memorise erased of your time on this Warship is that clear" spoke The Raikage with a air of authority that showed why he was a Kage
"Of course Raikage-denka" answered Kurenai who was a bit unnerved at the way The Raikage was looking at them since it clearly told them that if they crossed him they regret it
"Very well then Fū here will show you where the your cabins are as well as the crews lounge, the mess hall and how to get up on the deck also during the trip you will each have one of my Shinobi's accompanying you wherever you go if you try and go around the Warship without one of them with you, you will be placed in the brig is that also clear" spoke The Raikage again who was staring at them intently
"Yes Raikage-denka" answered Kurenai to which The Raikage just nodded and turned around and was about to leave the dock with Yugito, Falcon and Killer Bee when Kurenai decided to call out The Raikage before he left so to ask him something that she had wanted to do for several years.
"Raikage-denka please wait!" called out Kurenai.
The Raikage stopped and turned around answered "What is it Kurenai-san?"
"I was wondering if a certain Shinobi of yours was on board this ship" asked Kurenai which cause The Raikage to raise one of his eyebrows.
"Which Shinobi would you be referring to Kurenai-san?" asked The Raikage.
"The Shinobi that you call Sourai (Blue Lightning)" answered Kurenaiwhich then caused The Raikage to frown.
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