Author Notes: Welcome readers and reviewers! This is my first ever fanfiction story, so I'm eager to find out what you'll all think of it. Of course, I'll only know if you review, okay? Thanks very much and enjoy.
THE CHARACTERS:
Lady Tsunade: Age 46
Director of Silent but Deadly (SBD)
Once a legendary spy for SBD, she has now taken over as the new Director of the organization and has become a mother figure to the Nightmare Quartet. She recruited the quartet right after she received her new position and began to train them in the art of international assassination. Her young apprentice, Sakura, has been training under her for the past eight years and has acquired not only her superb medical knowledge but her insane strength as well. Aside from assigning missions to the girls, she enjoys spending most of her free time in the local hot springs drinking sake. Though when severely intoxicated, she can be a little extreme.
Master Jiraiya
Evil Mastermind
Not much is known about this individual. What is known is that he is an S-ranked criminal bent on recreating the world. Tsunade had a run in with him about ten years ago but failed to capture him. He constantly seeks beautiful women to keep in his company as he becomes bored very easily. The world believes him to be dead but SBD fails to believe it true.
THE NIGHTMARE QUARTET
Sakura Haruno: Age 18
Alias: Blood Blossom
Personally recruited by Tsunade, she is one of SBD's most elite agents. Her physical form allows her to be very flexible and agile, so she can accomplish acrobatic challenges with ease. Her superior mental intelligence is her best attribute besides her model figure. And it's because of this that Tsunade personally asked her to become her new apprentice. She has the most versatility of any of her squad members and her weapons of choice are steel ribbons.
Temari Sabaku: Age 20
Alias: Wind Charmer
Personally recruited by Tsunade, she is one of SBD's most elite agents. She is the oldest member of her squad and the first of the girls to be recruited by Tsunade. Strong in both mind and body, her style of fighting is actually a reflection of her attitude. In difficult situations, she relies on her natural instinct to formulate strategies for her team in order to deal with any situation or enemy. She has the most experience of any of her squad members and her weapon of choice is a giant war fan.
Tenten Yuki: Age 19
Alias: Weapon Mistress
Personally recruited by Tsunade, she is one of SBD's most elite agents. Well known to be adept at wielding any type of weapon from senbon needles to multi-bladed shuriken. Her accuracy is dead-on, so moving targets pose no real problem. She confronts any challenge with a smug attitude, as she believes she can do it just as well as any man could. She has the highest accuracy of any of her squad members and her weapon of choice is a bladed chakram.
Hinata Hyuuga: Age 18
Alias: Indigo Iris
Personally recruited by Tsunade, she is one of SBD's most elite agents. She is the heiress of the Hyuuga clan and has inherited her clan's kekkai genkai, the Byakugan. She disappeared from her home eight years ago and later found a new home at SBD. Her body and mind are thoroughly toned but when unsure of her feelings towards something or someone; she tends to become quiet and shy. She has the strongest instincts of any of her squad members and her weapons of choice are twin katana blades.
THE NOCTURNAL DEMONS
Sasuke Uchiha: Age 18
Alias: Dark Phoenix
Heir to the most powerful family in the world, many things are expected of this young prodigy from the Uchiha clan. Both he and his older brother, Itachi, are highly respected individuals in Japan. His nature and whole complexion is mysterious and cold. He tends to keep his real emotions locked away, but for what he lacks in expression he makes up with his god like looks. His greatest desire is to live a life full of action and excitement.
Sai Tsuki: Age 19
Alias: Night Shadow
Well known for his artistic abilities, he enjoys all forms of modern day art. He tends to show little emotion and has a rather bold exterior. His origins are unknown but it doesn't seem to bother him in the least since he has his friends. He lives alone but attends the same school as his friends. When he graduates, he intends to open up his own art studio.
Neji Hyuuga: Age 19
Alias: Silent Warrior
Also a member of the Hyuuga clan, he is Hinata's older cousin. When she disappeared, he took her place as the heir to the family but even to this day he wonders what has become of his younger cousin. He has fully mastered not only his Byakugan but also his hand-to-hand combat. Strong minded, this young Hyuuga is always ready to take on any challenge. No matter how tough it may be.
Naruto Uzumaki: Age 18
Alias: Demon Fox
Son of the Prime Minister of Japan, he is also a highly respected individual. His loud and obnoxious behavior sets him apart from many other people but also allows him to stand out. His best friend and rival, Sasuke, have a very special bond that makes them inseparable. He hopes to one day take his dad's place and become the next Prime Minister. As he always says, "I never go back on my word".
BLACK DIAMOND AGENTS
Ino Yamanaka: Age 18 (Agent #079)
Agent of the Australian secret agency, Black Diamond. Was currently working on a case assignment with her partner, Shikamaru Nara; before being apprehended by Jiraiya. Her location is currently unknown and now is listed as MIA. Skilled in the art of floral poisons and mental tactics, she is one of Black Diamond's most elite operatives.
Shikamaru Nara: Age 18 (Agent #080)
Agent of the Australian secret agency, Black Diamond. Was currently working on a case assignment with his partner, Ino Yamanaka; before being apprehended by Jiraiya. His location is currently unknown and now is listed as MIA. With an IQ over 200, he is one of Black Diamond's most elite operatives.
