The Raikage's fury brewed like a tempest on the horizon, its electric fervor casting a daunting aura that seemed to charge the very atmosphere. With a gaze sharp as a bolt of lightning, he fixed his stern eyes upon the quailing ninjas before him.
"How could you allow a jinchūriki to slip through your grasp?" his voice boomed, its resonance echoing through the chamber with the force of a thunderclap. "Do you understand how big of a mistake this is? The help her powers could have given our village is huge!"
His hands squeezed tightly, filled with tension, like when you're holding something very important. "You come back from your job with nothing, and try to make excuses?" Each word he said made everyone feel scared, even the most experienced ninja.
"Blaming her dad's special move isn't a good enough reason!" he yelled, his voice echoing loudly. "You should have been ready for anything, thought about every possible thing that could happen! Now, because you messed up, things in our country are in trouble!"
The Raikage was really, really mad, like a big storm coming. "Go find her!" he ordered, his voice sounding like someone in charge. "Look everywhere if you have to, but don't come back until you catch her. Our village's respect and the safety of our country are at risk!"
with that the ninjas left the raikage office
In the Land of Fire,
Meiko lay unconscious on the forest floor, blood seeping from her wounds. Nearby, close to the Leaf Village, Namikaze Minato, the future Fourth Hokage, had just completed a mission and was returning to Konoha. As he passed by, he spotted a red-haired child, unconscious and bleeding. Without hesitation, he gently lifted the child onto his back and hastened to save their life.
During the journey back, thoughts raced through Minato's mind. "Red hair, just like Kushina's. Could she be from the Uzumaki clan? And why would such a young child be in such a perilous condition?"
Meiko remained unconscious as Minato rushed her to the hospital. Upon arrival, he quickly informed the Hokage of the situation. The Third Hokage was equally shocked to hear the news.
In the Hokage's office, a conversation was held between Minato and the Third Hokage:
Minato: "Hokage-sama, I found this child unconscious and injured near the village. She has red hair, similar to Kushina's. I suspect she might be from the Uzumaki clan. The severity of her injuries troubles me deeply."
Third Hokage: "Indeed, this is concerning. We must do everything we can to aid her recovery. Minato, thank you for your swift action in bringing her here. We will investigate this matter further."
Minato nodded, his expression grave with concern for the young girl's well-being.
Fueled by curiosity, once Meiko had been treated and drifted off to sleep, they called upon a Yamanaka ninja to explore her memories. The investigation revealed she wasn't a spy but rather a child in desperate need of help. Both Minato and the Hokage felt sorry for the girl, her situation tugging at their hearts.
In the calm of the hospital room, lit softly by the moon's gentle glow, the Yamanaka ninja delved into Meiko's mind. Like shadows dancing on a wall, memories unfolded, revealing her journey and struggles. As the truth emerged, a sense of relief washed over them, knowing she was innocent.
In the quiet aftermath, Minato and the Third Hokage shared a knowing look, silently acknowledging the weight of what they had discovered. Their sympathy for the young girl united them in a shared determination to protect and care for her.