Naruto Another

Mikan pulled her little brother in close, the two making their way through Ame Plaza, Noboru's wrist twisting uncomfortably in her hand.
The rain poured down on them finding its way through Mikan's long jet-black hair, to her neck, and down her back. The smell of fresh rain filled her nostrils, and its drops painted a glossy reflection on her black boots. She briefly looked back at Noboru and saw him soaked head to toe, but he didn't seem to mind all that much, he was too busy hypnotized by everything around him, including the rain, and how the water glossed over Ame's towering metallic buildings.
Despite the rain, Ame's citizens went about their day clad in raincoats, and enormous umbrellas with the Rain villages sigil etched into its fabric. Many recognized Mikan, and Noboru, and would have gladly offered up their umbrellas if Mikan had paid them any mind, but instead, the two blazed past them leaving them with nothing but a courteous smile.
Mikan led Noboru past an old toy shop, and into the towering marketplace known as the Kage Gullet. It was a large multi-story stone building where hundreds of merchants from all over the Land of Water sold their goods, and where the rarity of the items sold determined which floor a merchant sold on. Sejin had taken Mikan through the Gullet several times as a child to teach her how to haggle, though this was Noboru's first time seeing this part of the village.
For a moment Mikan thought of slowing down to show her younger brother around the marketplace. She could show him how to haggle properly, what kind of fruits were ripe, and which would soon rot. Maybe she'd let him wander around for a bit to explore keeping an eye on him from a distance.
She would like to buy him sweets like chocolate, and other candies, but Mikan figured he'd probably forgotten how they tasted by now, the mere possibility of that soured Mikan's smile, and she refocused on the task at hand.
The crowd was large for a Monday, Mikan thought it was probably due to the upcoming Mock Exams; a competition held in the Land of Water once a year to groom the nation's next genin. Although she was unsure whether Noboru would part in the competition Mikan could not help but wonder how well he would do.
The two darted into a small shop full of various clothes and commodities. Mikan figured anyone following them would not have been able to keep up with them through the crowds. Mikan crouched behind a small curtain of clothing and reeled her brother in. He had an innocent, but curious look on his face. Mikan almost considered explaining everything to him right then, and there, but doing so would be an insult to Noboru's intelligence. So instead, she grinned before bringing both hands to her chest and forming three hand signs.

"Wind Style: Air Current Dance," she whispered, and just like that they both disappeared.

Emerging undetected, the two made their way through the stormy city. They traveled up, and down the dark, dirty alleys until they reached a metal wall situated deep in the heart of Ame. There was no one around, and Mikan was sure they were not followed. Mikan's grip on Noboru lightened a bit as they approached the wall.
"Minori," Mikan called out.
The wall seemed to ripple in front of Mikan's eyes before fading out of existence. Behind it was another wall, this time with a door, and beside it was a boy a year younger than Mikan. It was Minori, a Kosutta chunin clothed in a thick black vest. The boy had dark hair that draped down to the back of his neck just below the shoulders. He wore a thinly veiled dark green scarf, with a Hidden Rain headband etched into its fabric, and situated in his right hand was an umbrella.
Mikan was quite fond of Minori. He was one of the only members of the Kosutta clan who despised Sejin and was secretly loyal to Mikan. He would die for her, and Mikan both respected and feared that conviction. He was someone she had grown irregularly close to over the last few years. Mikan undid the invisibility jutsu.
"Took your time huh?" He asked with a smile. The boy walked toward the pair and raised the umbrella over their heads, motioning them closer to the door.
"No," Mikan replied quickly. Under normal circumstances, she might have commended his service, but today was exceptionally chaotic.
"Well, they're inside," they spoke briskly as rain pelted the ground behind them.
"What did you tell Sejin?"
"He didn't ask."
"That's not good," Mikan said with an exasperated sigh. She pulled Noboru toward the door and then added, "Knock twice if anything happens."
"Yes ma'am," Minori replied as Mikan, and Noboru made their way through the door.
Mikan caught a glimpse of Minori resetting the substitution jutsu as she closed the door behind her. Quickly eying the room Mikan took in the humidity, a stark contrast to the wet cold of the outside. The clothing stuck to her skin became more apparent to her.
The room they were in was void of furniture except for a few pillows on the ground for seating. Despite that, it looked well-dusted and was brought to life by several candles burning on the floor.

Appearing from a room in the back was an older man whom Mikan had not seen for some time. He wore an old robe-clad in purple and gold. His hair was bleach white, and he kept his hands tucked within his sleeves. Before Mikan could speak the man began to tremble nervously.

"I am deeply sorry for arriving on such an incredibly short notice. It must've been exceedingly difficult for you to arrange this meeting."
"It was," Mikan said calmly. There was a pause, and Mikan looked around, "where's-"
"Ah, yes," The man said, raising a finger. He stole a glance at Noboru before calling, "Chocho!" He yelled.
Mikan instinctively tightened her grip on Noboru's hand again.
'I should have told him sooner.' She thought.
Mikan cleared her head for the second time and focused on the task at hand.
A girl Noboru's age dressed in a white, and gold kimono with beautiful golden earrings fashioned in the shape of raindrops stepped into the room. Her eyes were clear gold, and her hair a deep violet. She approached Mikan, and Noboru, and bowed before them.
"Noboru," the man said, addressing him for the first time. "Allow me to introduce you to your bride, Chocho Kusakyu."