26 Chapter 026 Healing and politics

After leaving Konoha, Menma wanders around in Fire Nation. He is a rogue ninja for four other Shinobi villages. If he didn't play his cards well. He would be a rogue ninja everywhere. So he cannot go to other nations for now in his real form.

He also knows that the advice which he gave to Konoha, will not be fully exercised. As they would face Nine Tail this year. And he is keeping himself far away from Konoha. They traded him to the cloud even if he went there Cloud by himself. It doesn't make any less that they traded him for their benefit.

So he will not be around Konoha at nine tail attack. And his plan will not be implemented on a large scale. He also took a small revenge by not informing or telling them about the Nine Tail attack and Obito's plans. His interference can make it worse. So he decided to let fate guide the Konoha.

He also got permission from Mintao to learn Rasengan and to acquire its true form. That is his main goal to not look like a thief. So he met Minato and told him that he could learn Rasengan easily and could further its change of nature. Minato didn't mind his words. But even encouraged him. He even showed him his Rasegan. After Menma requested to see it. Jiraya and Shikaku were there. Jiraya even boastfully told him that it would take decades for Menma to learn the advanced chakra change in Rasengan. He didn't comment on Menma not learning Rasengan. Shikaku maintained his silence on this matter.

-Fire Country-

-Unknown village-

This village was suffering from some disease. The villagers are unable to go to the Doctors as the third Ninja war just finished. Menma arrived and treated them for very small fees.

The village head thanked Menma, " Menma kun, you are so young but you treated all our villagers. I am very grateful to you."

The villagers around him are also grateful. It is been two weeks, and Menma came and healed everyone. He stayed to check their conditions. He even gave them some small tips. Like boiling water and how to maintain a hygiene and free fever life.

Menma said, " I am a doctor. And I will save a life if I meet a sick person. I already charged a fee to all of you. There is no need to be so grateful."

Menma tried to dissuade the situation as merely a Doctor healing sick people for fees. But the villagers didn't see it like that.

The village head said, " We know that fees are very small compared to a real doctor's fees. You are just trying to humble yourself. You are our savior."

The villagers also agreed with the head of their village with a nod. Menma sighed but didn't say anything. He already packed his bags.

One villager asked, " Menma kun, where are you going? You can stay in our village and we will treat you with utmost respect and honor."

Every villager nods with him. But Menma shook his head and said, " I cannot stay in one place. I have my reasons. I will also visit other villages who don't have a doctor in my free time."

The villagers didn't stop him this time.

The village head asked, " Menma kun, where are going after those villagers get cured."

They heard about Menma and learned about his history as a ninja and a famous figure in the Third Ninja War.

Menma said, "After curing the Villagers nearby and advising them about precautions. I will go to Fire country capital to meet Damiyo."

The villagers didn't understand why Menma wanted to meet Damiyo.

Another villager asked, " Why are going to meet Damiyo?"

Menma has a smile on his face, " I have a business with him. A secret business between me and Damiyo. Don't tell anyone I am going to meet him. It is a secret for now."

The villagers nodded their heads.

After some time. They gave a big farewell to Menma who left the village.

What the Villagers didn't know was that Menma who left them was a clone. The real one was killing some rogue ninjas and bounty hunters in the outskirts and putting them in scrolls. He also saw a root ninja but the root ninja just got a beating and message for Danzo.

The message was very simple, to keep his nose out of his business in a very impolite tone. He even sent a letter to Hokage. About his encounter with Rogue ninjas with their names and list. And the injured root shinobi's name and description.

His bat messenger flew and went to Fourth Hokage. They know that if he encounters something he will send his bat as a messenger. It reached within a day to the Fourth Hokage office and unsummoned itself after the message scroll was in the hands of Shokaku Nara.

Meanwhile, the real Menma already reached another civilian village.

-A month later-

Menma reached the capital of Fire Nation. He got an appointment as he became very famous recently after the Third Ninja War. He is less famous than Minato and Third Raikage but he has his small legend. So he got an appointment for a day later.

That night Menma sneaked inside the Damiyo mansion and even some ninjas who are for his security didn't detect it. Menma planted a seal on Damiyo and left the mansion like nothing happened on that day.

-Next day-

Damiyo court made him wait a little. Menma waited in a room for twenty minutes. Then he is called inside. Damiyo's court is trying to show their influence and power in front of Menma. Not all people care and some only care about their power only.

Damiyo has no change whatsoever. They didn't even know what Menma did a day ago to their Damiyo when they were drunk in their power.

Menma did the courtesy as a citizen of Fire Nation in front of Damiyo. He kneeled and introduced himself, " I am Satoshi Menma of clan Satoshi, milord."

Some nobles snorted at his words. Menma noticed it from the corner of his eyes. Menma knows that Danzo should have some backers inside this place.

Damiyo looked happy after he heard his name, "You are Menma. I heard a lot about you from Hiruzen and Minato. A person like you is worthy of our praise."

Another noble said, " Lord Damiyo, he is too young to be considered as a Hokage candidate. We should reinstate Danzo as a Hokage candidate."

Some nobles agreed with him. But another noble said, " Why we should reinstate such a person? His reputation is very low in Konoha and even in Fire Nation. He didn't participate directly in the second and third ninja wars. After the first war, he is hiding inside the Konoha. If we want an old hokage, then we should have never let Hiruzen retire in the first place."

Many nobles nodded their head. Looks like Hiruzen had a large number of supporters. His words shut the previous nobles.

Menma remained silent during their discussion. He only observed their faces. Not everyone is corruption-free.

Damiyo clapped his hands once and everyone's attention was on him. Damiyo asked, " What can I do for you Menma kun? I don't believe you came here just to see me. I heard about your intelligence many times."

Damiyo doesn't even realize his body is one step away from being controlled by Menma.

Menma took out a scroll and many Samurai around Damiyo were in full alert immediately. But from Scroll came a medium-sized box with artistic engravings. Menma didn't wait and opened it and Damiyo's court went silent. As they can see the largest pearl in their life. It can be said to be the world's largest pearl. Menma brought it from the summoning realm.

Nobles like to own rare and shiny things. Especially when it has no match among other nobles or daimyo. Menma knows what higher-ups in any world think. The same is true for this Damiyo court.

Damiyo immediately got up and with a wide open mouth. He immediately calmed himself and asked, " Menma kun, do you want to sell this largest Pearl to us? I have never seen this kind of beautiful and large pearl. It should be of the highest quality. The shine and texture alone can make it so beautiful."

Everyone thought the same thing. Many merchants come and show their goods to come under the good side or sell them at a higher price.

Menma has a smile on his face. And many nobles knew at that time. That this small boy is nothing they can intimidate in a political place.

Menma said, " Lord Damiyo, this is my gift for you. As you have supported my claim as a Hokage candidate for the sixth hokage. It was found by my summoning animal inside his realm. He even told me that it was the largest pearl he had encountered in his life. I heard from the Third Hokage that you didn't even hesitate and gave your full permission for the three promises given by the Third Hokage. So I thought about meeting you and giving you this Pearl as a gift."

Third Hokage never said such a thing to Menma or Damiyo, but Damiyo still nodded his head. The seal inside the head of Damiyo made him agree with Menma immediately. But he can see the greed of Damiyo for Pearl on his face. Looks like he didn't even need the seal for his confirmation.

Damiyo immediately said, " I accept your gift Menma kun. It will certainly boast the reputation of Fire Nation among other nations. I as a Fire Damiyo, give a decree now, that no one can question Satoshi Menma as the Sixth hokage candidate from now on. It is not for debate. And the three promises made by Hiruzen will be closely watched to be fulfilled by the Damiyo court to be completed even after I die."

The sudden declaration of Damiyo caught every noble off-guard. Some noble can understand that the pearl will go for at least three hundred million if Menma asks for a price. If he auctioned it, it would have gone for even a billion ryo. It is a priceless treasure for nobles.

The lady Damiyo is nearby. After she heard commotion she also came and saw the pearl and Lord Damiyo's face full of happiness. She took her place beside Damiyo. Both are looking at each other full of shining eyes and happiness.

The Pearl is handed with the box to a samurai. The samurai immediately gave it to Damiyo. Lord and Lady Damiyo inspected it.

After he saw his lady he was so happy after looking at the largest pearl. Lord Damiyo said, " Well, you made my lady so happy. Do you want to join politics or something? I can see, you also have a political and smart mind for such things. Or do you want to join my future Fire Twelve shinobi squad for some time?"

Damiyo wanted to know what was going on inside the head of Menma. Even though his head can be controlled by Menma at any time.

Menma shook his head and said, " I came to see the lord Damiyo in good faith. And the gift is for what lord Damiyo has done for me indirectly. I am now retired Shinobi. I will roam the world to see its beauty."

Damiyo nodded his head at Menma's humble words. Looks like Menma is not here to ask for any other favors directly.

Lady Damiyo said, " Menma kun, you can enjoy the hospitality of Damiyo's house as you came with a gift and it will be a priceless treasure to our house for generations."

Lord Damiyo nodded his head at that time. He added, " You can stay in our house as a guest till you remain in the Capital or anytime you visit the capital."

Menma accepted it immediately. Soon his deeds as a Doctor to common people also reached Damiyo court after a week. But Menma was already gone by that time.

Menma made a good impression on Lady Damiyo before he left. Damiyo's decree also reached Minato before Menma left the capital. Danzo is not happy after hearing that Menma crushed his only hope this time.