[Sunagakure] Amakajiba

"It's... not quite that simple," Machi interjected, needing to explain the situation with a bit more detail. "It's more like my body clock has just stopped. I can't seem to get any physically stronger, faster... anything. The way I physically was the day I used that technique, is the way I might be forever." A bit of new information was given to the second Kazekage, including the fact that the village was now in possession of four, out of nine, Bijuu. This was quite the ridiculous number, and was sure to make Sunagakure the prime target for Akatsuki.

While on the topic of Akatsuki, Machi learned that their leader was no more. Of course, he wasn't able to celebrate this, as the follow-up was mention of the man's inevitable return. "Mendokusai. Work never stops getting harder. We'll just have to prevail the only way we know how," he said. When a kunai was offered to the tan male, he looked at it strangely, first taking issue with its appearance. Luckily, closer inspection made him recognize something about this tool. "This is the Hiraishin seal, isn't it? You use that with kunai now?"

At the explanation of what happened to his person, Benihime got a bit curious. She was by her very nature, extremely curious and likely to investigate anything and as such she activated the new Kekkei Genkai which belonged to her husband, filling her eyes with orange pupil-less moons as she looked over the previous Kazekage and walked around him swiping a bit of his chakra. "Hmm, that really is weird. I think it looks weird but everything looks weird." she said as she played with the ball of his chakra in her hands after having passed off the Kunai. "It feels weird, you seem to be a bit worried about this stop in time. I'd love that shit, but... if you're worried about it. I can try and help ya' figure it out. Get time ticking again." She said seeming to be having a bit of fun playing with the ball of chakra.

Benihime appreciated his reaction to the situation they were in. It was part of the reason, she went out of her way to help keep the village as peaceful as possible. They'd be fine in her eyes, because they'd eventually get everything together. There was soon enough, mention of the Hiraishin Kunai which made the woman smile. "Hai! Youko made me those, when I first met him for the sake of versatility. It makes for interesting high speed combat. Also unlike the regular seals applying chakra to them will summon the creator of the seal. It's on you though... it wouldn't be the first time I ended up somewhere naked."

When Benihime triggered the activation of her Kekkei Genkai, Machi's brow rose. This was a very different form to the ones he'd seen thus far, but he found it interesting that she held it. "Look at you, being all integrated. You've gone completely native after all. Anyway... I'm not worried about the aging thing. My only concern is being strong enough to keep the peace, but you know me. I'll always find a way."

This Hiraishin Kunai was quite the useful little tool when Machi considered its major application. However, the thought of what state Benihime would be in if he used this, caused a cringe. He held the kunai as if it were unsightly in its own right, moving it closer to Benihime as he did. "I... think I'll pass. Good luck on your trip."

"Iie, this is a new development. Like, brand-new." She said, not believing for a second she'd gone native in anyway. It appeared that the Second Kazekage didn't care about his lack of aging, he only wished to be powerful enough to keep protecting the village. "Eh, you should be fine. You're still pretty strong." said the woman with a curt nod of her head.

Moving right along, it seemed that the former Kazekage didn't want to risk the state that the young woman might show up in, if he needed to call her back using the item of hers and Youko's combined creation. "Aww, don't be so mean Machi, I can feel you cringing. It was a joke, mostly. I swear, most times I am wearing something by way of clothing. And if anything bad happens you'll be happy I'm there." She mentioned pushing it back towards him and letting the chakra she played with dissipate in her hands.

"... Fine. But if I catch one eyeful of something I don't need to see, I'm ditching this thing!" Machi concluded. With that, he stored the kunai in the armor he wore as a belt, keeping it there for any potential later use. He figured there was a high likelihood that he wouldn't need it under any circumstance, but he would have it in case he simply didn't feel like searching for the woman later.

Early the next morning, the forge's flames were at their hottest as Youko hammered away at a new weapon; one he'd been working on in his free time for what felt like ages. He seemed to be putting the finishing touches on the already enchanted weapon, which bore the design of a chokuto with a strange orb attached to its pommel. When he delivered the final hammer blow to this weapon, a sheen slid across its blade from base to tip. In this moment, he knew he'd finished it.

A chuckle would escape Benihime, at the words of Machi, and such would end their interaction for the day.

The next morning while Youko, worked the forge, the small redhead appeared in a flash on top of the table. She was still damp from a morning shower, and her hair rather heavily sat over her shoulders as she covered her mouth for a yawn. "Ara ara, Youko, why'd you leave so early, we could have slept a little longer." She commented about the hour. For her, it was still early, but she supposed this was about the only way she could guarantee to beat their child to where she wanted to be. "Ooh? That feels strange." she said of the sword he was presently working on, only to get a frown over her face. "Wait, please don't tell me you are planning to give another underage kid a dangerous weapon." she said almost in rhetoric.

Just as he was finishing up his word, the voice of the red-haired woman he'd wed resonated through his ears. She seemed to think this new sword felt strange, which was about what he expected. However, she went on to ask if he intended to give a deadly sword to a child... again. A grin passed Youko's face as he finished cooling the sword, only to sheathe it and turn toward the redhead. "I guess I won't tell you, then. Is Hakudoshi still asleep?"

Benihime hopped off the work bench and when she did she paused, extending a leg and stretching her spine at a rather intense angle as she completely stopped moving forward. She popped her left eye open and looked at the grin on her husband's face, which let her know he was doing exactly the thing she was talking about. "Alright, but when it comes back to bite us in the ass. I told ya' so." she said as she yawned once more. To the question of whether or not their young son was still asleep she finally stopped stretching seemingly satisfied with the activity. "Hmm, I think so. As far as I can tell he was at the very least still in his room. He's a bit weird. I've noticed his chakra doesn't fluctuate as much as another person's should. I can't really tell what he is doing by feel alone." she said. "At the very least he's pretty considerate, he won't leave his room until everyone else is up. He thinks everything is too quiet otherwise." she mentioned.

"Everything worked out fine last time. I'm sure this will end the same," he said while gripping the sheathe of the newly crafted sword in his left hand. "As long as he's in his room, this should be easy. Well... painless, anyway." Almost as if cued by the man's words, this pair's child appeared atop the nearest workbench in a moment of teleportation. He immediately looked toward Youko, extending his hands as if waiting for his present to be delivered.

After realizing his son had appeared, Youko sighed immediately. He knew in this moment that the boy had read his mind prior to now, and thus, he knew exactly what the lad wanted. So, he produced the new blade for the now seven year-old. "That's... just not fair. Happy birthday, Hakudoshi."

"To be fair I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop on that one. I maintain the thought that I feel bad for the first person to break her heart." the Kazekage said of Aiko, the statement seemed to summon the girl who walked into the forge as well with a single scroll tucked into her obi. "Onee-sama, that's a bit mean. I am not that bad, plus not like anyone has ever asked me out or anything. Obviously it's nothing to worry about." Aiko said offering a smile to all present. "Ohayou Gozaimasu." she offered both of them.

Youko went on to be excited about having gotten the drop on their son. Only soon enough the small boy would appear before them, on a workbench much like Benihime had done, with a hand extended like he expected his present. Youko would sigh and it'd cause Benihime to chuckle. "Of course it isn't fair. Now you understand a little of my pain." she said sticking her tongue out at her husband. She grinned towards her son as he got his first gift and produced for him another in the form of a small box from her pocket, which contained a ninja-ID card with his name, age, photograph and his special designation as Tokubetsu Jounin, with a note of being an interrogator. and the boy's village headband complete with the sand village symbol and a light purple wrap which matched the colors he seemed to enjoy wearing. "Happy Birthday, Little One." Aiko also found the young man's appearance to be one she couldn't help but laugh at. "Happy Birthday, Haku-chan!" she said, in light of the present given by Benihime, she also gave the boy everything he'd need for his first missions. Including kunai which accounted for his size, a couple of jutsu scrolls which listed ones he might want to know, and a few other essentials.