Kakashi Hatake materialized in a swirl of chakra at the gates of Asgard. The guards, clad in armor, recognized him instantly, they were alert but respectful. 'The Midgardian warrior who stood toe to toe with All-Father.'
They were instructed to be respectful to him and escort him to the Queen whenever he visited Asgard.
They escorted him through the grand halls, to the throne room where the Asgardian court was in session.
The throne room was filled with Asguardian ministers and nobles. Frigga sat on the throne as she listened to her ministers.
A minister, his voice grave, spoke up. "Since the Allfather is in his sleep, the others might try to take advantage of our situation. We need to deploy more of our soldiers across the Nine Realms to deter our enemies."
Another minister nodded, his thoughts strategic. "The Frost Giants have been too quiet, and Svartalfheim stirs. Our ships patrolling Midgard and the other realms must be increased." His voice carried urgency, detailing plans to fortify outposts in Vanaheim and Alfheim, citing recent skirmishes near the Bifrost.
"We've doubled patrols around Midgard's borders to monitor their safety as per our terms with them."
A third minister chimed in, "The Allfather's Odinsleep leaves us vulnerable. We must reinforce Nidavellir's forges—Eitri reports delays in weapon production." The discussion deepened, ministers debating troop deployments, ship routes, and diplomatic envoys to Jotunheim.
Frigga guided the conversation with subtle gestures. She approved increased patrols but urged restraint to avoid provoking allies like the Vanir.
Kakashi stood silently as he watched the court session. 'It looks like Asgard's stretched thin. Odinsleep's a bad time for politics.'
His mind flicked to Konoha's conferences where the clan head's, village elders and the different head of departments participated. The meeting was almost similar but with a lot more politics involved with the clans or department heads trying to get more benefits for their clan's while the village elders wanted to increase their power. He had to deal with all that nonsense since he was the Hatake Clan leader after his father's death.
'Thats one thing that I am not going to miss from my previous world.' Kakashi thought with a smile.
The meeting droned on, ministers arguing over resource allocation—more ships for Muspelheim's borders or reinforcing Asgard's own defenses. Frigga's decisions were firm, balancing strength with diplomacy.
As the court dispersed, the ministers bowing and exiting, only Frigga, Thor, Sif, and the Warriors Three—Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg—remained. Frigga's gaze softened as she looked at Asgard, "Welcome back, Midgardian."
Thor's eyes flicked downward, scanning Kakashi, 'That insolent canine is not with him. My Mjolnir is safe from his disgusting teeth.'
Kakashi's voice was direct. "My superiors want to know the progress of when we can leave to capture Loki and when Midgardians can explore the vast universe. They've also agreed to provide asylum to any Asgardian refugees in the future if Asgard is in any danger."
Frigga's thoughts warmed, "Convey my thanks to your government and superiors, Warrior. This puts me at ease that the Asgardian people have somewhere to go if something happens to Asgard." Her voice was gracious, but Kakashi's thoughts narrowed. 'Why does she sound so sure that a millennium-old empire would disappear soon? And they would need a place to take refuge. She's not telling me something. But it's not my place to ask.'
Frigga continued,"It will take a week more to prepare for the journey. A few of our warriors, led by Lady Sif, will join you." Her thoughts hardened. "And I should remind you that if Loki is ever found, let the Asgardians arrest him. I want him back in Asgard unharmed."
Her voice grew cold, her eyes piercing. "Adopted he is, but he will always be my son, and trust me, while my husband was old and lenient with you, you would not want to anger a witch and sorceress like me."
Kakashi's eye met hers lazily.
"Is it supposed to be a threat? The last time a ruler did it, he ended up sleeping a lot."
The Warriors Three's thoughts jolted in shock. 'Did he just insult the Allfather in front of the queen?'
Thor gripped Mjolnir tightly, his thoughts conflicted, anger warring with respect. 'He matched Father. I'm no match for him.' He held back.
Frigga glared, but she sighed, her composure returning. "While we get the ship ready, you should get on with your promise of training Thor with his lightning. And I will add the Warriors Three and Lady Sif to that deal too. Train them."
Kakashi's thoughts groaned. 'More work?'
"The deal was only with Thor," he said, his voice flat.
Frigga's smile was sharp, "Consider it punishment for trying to insult my husband. And before you refuse… you would not want the trip to wait another month, would you? Your superiors would surely not like it." She rose from the throne, her movements graceful, and turned to leave.
"Thor, you will be training with him. Make sure to make the best use of his time. Despite his actions and words for Asgard and the Allfather, he is a pretty skilled warrior and the best user of lightning I have ever seen. Even Zeus does not have such control of lightning." Frigga's voice carried weight.
Thor's mind reeled, shocked. 'Better than Zeus?!'
Zeus was the Olympian god, a rival to Odin after all. His power was unmatch among other Gods.
Frigga turned to the Warrior Three and Sif, her voice commanding. "You four should also learn from him. His battle skills are among the best. You will learn from him, and if I am not wrong, his eyes will help you identify your weaknesses and improve your fighting forms." With that she walked out of the throne room.
Kakashi sighed, his thoughts exasperated. 'More workload, even in another realm.'
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