Naruto/ Soul Calibur

A Deadly Game

Battle 1: Strike on the Hidden Leaf

It was an excellent day in the hidden leaf village, but Tsunade was uneasy. Reports had been coming in of a mysterious field where a red light had been appearing off an on. She was planning to send a team of ninja to investigate this weird phenomenon and determine whether or not it was anything threatening, but as of yet, she had not taken any action. She was still uncertain how to approach it and had decided that maybe it was best just to leave it alone for the time being. She had no idea just how big a mistake this was.

Meanwhile, at the field where the light had appeared, guards had been sent from the land of fire to make sure no one ventured to close. The light appeared and the guards prepared to see what would happen. When the light faded, a grotesque looking man wrapped up like a mummy and dressed in a purple jump suit stood. "Who goes there!?" shouted one of the guard. The monster, known as Voldo, simply grunted and then began his dirty deed.

An hour later, Voldo entered the village hidden in the leaves. He began snaking his way through the village, dodging the sentries and making his way towards the Hokage's room. His orders from Nightmare had been most clear. Kidnap the Hokage and her assistant and drain them of their life force to give to Soul's Edge. This was a duty he was intent on carrying out. He climbed to a roof top where he caught his first glimpse of the Hokage's room. The light was on, so either the Hokage herself, or her assistant Shizune were there. Voldo didn't care which he continued to move towards the building, taking great care not to be noticed by the guards. He leaped to the balcony outside the Hokage's office and peered in. The Hokage Tsunade was no where to be seen, but her assistant, Shizune was. Voldo had to be careful in kidnapping the woman. If he was caught, he wouldn't be able to evade a direct confrontation. He reached under some of his bandages and produced a vial of purple liquid. A powerful sleeping draught. If he could get her to drink even a small drop, she would be out at least long enough for him to bind her and make sure she couldn't make any noise while he carried her away. Voldo had never failed his master, which is why his master had entrusted him with such a difficult assignment. Voldo was determined to carry out his masters wish.

Shizune was busy checking over the last of the days work and preparing everything so that Tsunade could more easily complete her chores the next morning. She had left a window open, because she had been in there a while and the room was a little bit stuffy. This window gave Voldo an opportunity to slip into the room unnoticed. Shizune sensed a disturbance and quickly turned to defend herself, only to be confronted by an empty room.

"Well that was weird, I could have sworn I heard something," she declared returning to her work. Voldo emerged from his hiding place and continued to move toward his prey. The woman was helpless, even if she detected him now, she would never be able to defend herself before Voldo forced her to drink the liquid. With a loud roar, Voldo rushed at his prey, and ran into the outstretched fist of Kakashi Hatake. The most skilled ninja in the hidden leaf village.

"I thought I smelled a rat," Kakashi declared as Shizune whirled around to see what had happened, "I've been following you since you entered the village, now I suggest you tell me what it is you want." Voldo simply roared then leaped back, landing on his hands and knees and revealing 5 hidden blades. He had been caught, but he was taking the woman, by force if necessary. Voldo leaped into the air and came at his opponent who nimbly deflected his attack. Voldo bounced back and gracefully attacked again but again Kakashi deflected his assault. He was a skilled opponent. More skilled then Voldo had ever faced before, but Voldo had a job to do and he wasn't about to fail. Voldo and Kakashi clashed for a while and then fell away from each other. Voldo ducked just in time to dodge 5 needles that passed harmlessly, only inches above his head. The prey was fighting back. She had fired needles at Voldo from a device hidden underneath her long sleeves. Voldo had known that this mission would not be easy, but he hadn't expected the woman to be a skilled fighter. However, she was still no match for him, but this other one was a problem. He was fast. Even faster then Voldo. And he was strong. Voldo was uncertain as to whether or not he could beat this opponent, but he was not failing his mission. Kidnap the woman, or die trying. That had been Nightmare's orders and Voldo would carry them out to his last breath.

Voldo lunged towards his victim, the sleeping draught clenched in his fist. If he could get her to drink it somehow, he could carry her away before the other one even knew what had happened, but he was to slow. A shuriken from Kakashi clipped his hand. The sleeping draught went flying from his hand and shattered. That option was lost. These opponents were strong. Strong enough for Nightmare to use? Voldo knew what Nightmare's true desire was. He wanted Voldo to test the strength of these warriors from another time. Soul's Edge needed more power, and not even the warrior with the bow staff who had defeated Voldo once before was strong enough to supply the power that was needed. Lord Nightmare needed more, and Voldo was confident he had found what Nightmare wanted. Warriors with power, perhaps as much power as any of the warriors in his own world. This warrior he faced now was easily more powerful then the woman with the sword and shield who Voldo had fought before. Voldo had proved to these warriors that the rift that separated his world from theres was a threat, and that these warriors would now move through in an attempt to close the portal, moving right into Nightmare's trap. He hadn't been ordered to kill this woman when he had kidnapped her. She was to be the bait that would lure the warriors into his world, where Nightmare could fight and destroy them, then consume their souls. Voldo could not afford to fail. The woman was essential to Lord Nightmare's plans. Voldo had one trick left up his sleeve. He couldn't defeat the man with the mask, that battle was hopeless. He was not strong enough or skilled enough to take him, but… Voldo reached under his bandages, and pulled out a golden powder. He doubted that he could use it on the masked warrior, but the woman was another story. The powder would paralyze her, allowing Voldo to take her as a hostage and then escape with her. It was worth a try. Voldo charged Shizune. Shizune held up a needle and slashed at Voldo, but she was to late. Voldo ducked and threw the powder in her face!

"What is this?" gasped Shizune taking a large breath of the powder. It took no time at all to work its magic. Shizune's body went completely rigid. Her muscles tensed and she lost all ability to move. "Some sort of paralysis." She gasped. Then Voldo had her and flew out the window.

"Darn it!" declared Kakashi preparing to follow him.

"Don't Kakashi!" came a woman's voice from behind him. Kakashi turned to see the Hokage Tsunade standing behind him. "I know where they're going."