This is basically the story Mulan, but with Naruto characters and Naruto places and all that good stuff. xD Neji and TenTen 4ever and I are co-writing this~! ;D And, if you care to note her pen name, Neji and TenTen are replacing Shang and Mulan. n_n

Disclaimer: It'll be fine if I say this once and only once at the beginning of this, right? We don't own Naruto or the characters in it - never have, unfortunately probably never will. We don't even own Mulan. D: Shame, I know. But please, read on anyways. x3

Deep within the boundaries of the Hidden Leaf Village, something was amiss.

Anbu Blackops faithfully guarded different sections of the border. One ninja in particular felt an eerie presence in the air as he scoured the area. Suddenly, in one swift motion, Sasuke the hawk swooped out from behind him, openly startling the Jonin. This could only mean one thing.

A grappling hook soared through the air and clasped the edge of the watch tower. Several more followed suit. The Anbu Blackop gasped behind his mask. "We're under attack!" he shouted to his fellow men. "Light the signal!"

As he hurried in the opposite direction, he was appalled to see enemy ninja step out where his comrades should've. He expertly dodged an attack they threw at him and transported to the top of the tower, doing rapid hand motions. He stopped cold as an unwelcoming face greeted him.

Orochimaru rose from the shadows as Sasuke landed on his shoulder, golden eyes glinting in satisfaction, his lips curling into a triumphant smirk. Oh, how the mighty had fallen.

Determinedly, the ninja got over his stupor and continued his jutsu. "Fire-Style, fireball jutsu!" The torch that stood as a barrier between them lit up in flames, signaling danger to the other borders of Konohagakure. The Blackop straightened, calm. "Now all of Konoha knows you're here."

Orochimaru chuckled slyly and dipped the Hidden Leaf emblem into the flames, his smirk growing. "Perfect."

Hizashi Hyuga strode purposefully toward the Hokage and bowed. "Lord Hokage, the Huns have crossed our northern border." A hint of alarm rang in his voice.

Ebisu, who was seated at Sarutobi's right, gasped outright. "Impossible! No one can get through our Anbu Blackops!" Sarutobi waved his hand to silence the Jonin as he waited for Hizashi's next words.

"Orochimaru is leading them."

Everyone was stunned into silence.

"We'll set up defenses around your estate immediately," Hizashi continued in the tense silence.

"No." The Hokage stood. "Send your troops to protect my people." He sideglanced at Ebisu. "Ebisu."

"Yes, My Lord?" He also stood.

"Deliver conscription notices throughout the village. We need to gather as many troops as possible."

"Forgive me, Lord Hokage," Hizashi interjected. "But I believe the Hyuga army can stop him. I speak on behalf of my brother, Hiashi."

"We won't take any chances, General." Sarutobi now stood face-to-face with him. "One grain of rice may tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat." His words shone with collected wisdom and experience, silencing the room. Hizashi respectfully bowed his head.

The Hidden Leaf was in for a war of the ages.

You can pretty much guess who everyone is, right? =3
If not, the Anbu guy is a random anyone, Orochimaru is Shan-Yu, Sasuke got cast as the hawk, Hizashi is General Li, Sarutobi is of course the Hokage/Emperor, and Ebisu is Chi Fu. Hmm, I don't think I missed anyone. x)

Read and review, please! Taylor and I both love those things. xD