Torn Between Two Countries, One War and Zero Tolerance

Chapter 1

The New Member

Kakashi appeared in front of Naruto, Sakura and Sai, holding his prized Icha Icha book in his hand. He waved at the three and shouted over to them, "Sorry I was late, kids! I met up with a new member of our team and--" Before the Jounin could finish his sentence, Naruto and Sakura both screamed in unison both with fingers pointing at him accusingly, "LIAR!!" Kakashi sighed and shook his head. I guess the many times I lied to them affected their mindsets. He raised his hand and said just as cheerfully, "This time I'm not lying, Naruto, Sakura. I wouldn't lie about a new team member. From now onwards, we'll all be working together as a five-man team as ordered by Tsunade-sama for … no apparent reason!" Sakura sweatdropped and drawled, "Come on Kakashi; just introduce the new member already." Kakashi must have a reason. That prick can't fool me.

The silver-haired Jounin chuckled and clapped his hands together. "Team Kakashi, meet your new teammate, Hisako Kensu, another former Root member like Sai," announced Kakashi as a dark-haired teenager emerged from behind the tree. He put up his hand and looked at Sai with a small smile. Sai smiled back and nodded. "Pleasure to meet you all," said Kensu coolly. Naruto raised his brows and looked at Sai and whispered, "He isn't as emo as you were when you arrived." Sai scratched his head and tilted his head to the side. "He was my junior, back in Root," said Sai with a smile. Naruto grinned broadly and exclaimed, "Hey, Ken, nice to meet you too!!" Sakura waved at him and said, "Welcome to the team!" Kakashi suddenly took out his Icha Icha Book and started reading while saying, "Well team, I gotta go rearrange the files and questions for the upcoming Chuunin exam, followed by the Jounin exam." With that, the Jounin disappeared. Naruto put his arm over Kensu and exclaimed, "Let's go show you 'round the village!"

Kensu smiled again, and asked politely, "Are you gay?" Naruto froze and sweatdropped. Sai quickly went up to them and said, "That's a way of saying 'we'll be good friends' for Kensu!" Naruto reverted back to his hyper self and heaved a sigh of relief. "That's great!! Let's go now," said Naruto.

"So that's the hospital … the ramen stall, oh, I'm going to treat you to ramen later on …" droned Naruto while pointing in every direction. Sakura glanced at Sai and murmured, "Looks like Naruto's trying his best to keep Kensu as the way he is." Sai nodded and folded his arms while walking. Or probably turn him into another Uzumaki Naruto. "Oh, and that's the flower shop! Wanna go in?" offered the blonde generously when he noticed a look of sudden boredom on the brunette's face. Kensu looked at the flower shop and shrugged. "Why not …?" As soon as they entered, a blonde at the counter waved to the four. "Hey guys! What brings you here?" asked Ino. Sakura nodded towards Kensu and replied, "We're just showing our new team member here, Kensu, around Konoha." Ino's eyes seemed to grow slightly bigger when Kensu waved at her. "Um … hello," greeted the Chuunin.

Ino waved back, only to receive a smile from him. "You have a very pleasant flower shop, Ino-san," said Kensu while looking around with interest. "I like flowers too, but I'm allergic to chrysanthemum." Ino gaped at the male with sudden interest. She asked Sakura, "Uh … could I go with you four?" The pink-haired kunoichi shot her a nasty look, then went up to the blonde and whispered, "You like him, don't you?!" Ino shook her head hastily and stuttered, "I … j-just wanted t-to show him around … that's all!! Don't think too much, Sakura!" Sakura grinned with a satisfied yet evil look on her face and said, "Alright, let's go!"

Sakura glanced at Naruto and winked at him, signaling something heinous, probably. The blonde smirked and nodded to Sai as Kensu and Ino were both deep in conversation. They had stayed out the whole night, and Sakura had planned to leave with Naruto and Sai, leaving Ino alone with Kensu as atonement for lying to her earlier. "This plan rocks!" whispered Naruto excitedly. Sakura glanced at the two in front and quickly pulled them into the corner of the crowded street and watched Ino and Kensu suddenly turning around and searching up and down the street for them. "Let's go, let's go!" said Naruto as he disappeared, followed by Sakura and Sai.

"Oh, they left us here on purpose," muttered Kensu, not feeling amused at all. Ino played with her fingers and avoided his stare. She had never liked anyone this much before, not even Sasuke (No, it's not a typo), but this guy in front of her made her feel … different. "Are you … angry at them?" asked Ino, looking uncertain and almost disappointed. Kensu raised his brows and ran his hand through his hair while staring at the ground, his expression empty. "No … not really, I'm just not used to being with just one person. I mean a group's great but … I'm just uncomfortable," stated Kensu flatly, almost hurting the blonde's feelings. When he saw a look of sadness spreading across her face, he immediately lowered his head and apologized, "Sorry. I'm just not good with people." Ino shook her head and wiped away something shiny that streaked down her face hastily. "No, I'm really sorry, let me just … take you on a walk, alright?" offered Kensu, feeling guilty and useless.

"No, it's alright I … I can walk by myself," whispered Ino, her voice shaky even though she spoke so softly. Kensu put his hands in his pocket as he watched the kunoichi walk off silently without a word. Frowning, he simply headed in the opposite direction. Suddenly, his feet felt like it failed him. He turned around and glanced at Ino. There, she looks as sad as she is. Great job …

Kensu turned to face her back and immediately walked towards her, a new spring in every step. He reached out for her hand slowly, not wanting to let her know he was there. Ino could feel someone following her closely, and she suddenly felt suspicious and afraid. She immediately turned around when they were both alone at the higher, raised path beside the dock only to feel Kensu's hand grasping hers. "I'm a persistent person, Ino," drawled Kensu, with a small smile on his face. Ino looked at him straight in the eye and smiled sweetly. Kensu felt that he was blushing; Ino had the most wonderful smile. "I … I never wanted you to be hurt in the first place," muttered Kensu gently.

He smiled and pulled her along slowly for the walk under the silvery moonlight. "Are you still … er – sad?" asked Kensu, feeling awkward, or maybe just plain nervous. Ino shot him a sly look and replied, still clutching his hand tightly, "No, but I think it's you who's sad."

"…Whatever. I'm letting go of your hand."

"No, don't!!"

"You're so … loud," commented Kensu flatly.

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Tsuchi no Kuni, Iwagakure, 10pm

"Tsuchikage-sama, you called for me?" asked the dark figure, standing in front of the desk. "Yes, Hanzo, I called you here for a reason," replied the Tsuchikage, leaning forward slightly. "I plan on expanding our territory, Hanzo," stated the man, smirking. "And by doing that, I need land … lots of it," declared the Tsuchikage triumphantly. Hanzo shuddered; he had heard this line before. Looking up into the eyes of the fearsome Kage, Hanzo suddenly felt afraid again. His hands trembling and beads of perspiration running down the side of his face, he asked, "Are you talking about another war, Tsuchikage-sama?" The figure laughed loudly and exclaimed, "OH OF COURSE, HANZO!!"

"Then what do you want me to do?" asked the trembling General. The Tsuchikage grinned and bent nearer towards Hanzo. "I want … a war against Konohagakure, again," growled the figure, his dark eyes glaring straight into Hanzo's. "And this time, Konoha's Yellow Flash will not be there to protect his own precious village!"

"Oh … and very well, I was lying about expanding my land … but that would sound pleasant, wouldn't it, Hanzo?"

"Y-Yes, Tsuchikage-sama," stuttered Hanzo. "I shall now explain how it goes. Firstly, I shall want you to send a note of warning to Konohagakure's Godaime, as I expect them to have one already. Secondly, after three days, I want severe bombing on the Ninja Academy!! No lives to be spared, Hanzo. NONE!!" roared the intimidating figure. "After that, rest for two days, and prepare for the real battle. As an appetizer for Konoha, capture one of the Chuunin, or Genin or any villager! Then demand their land, demand everything! Those foolish people would refuse, and that's when we strike, head to head, me and the Godaime!"

Hanzo stared in disbelief at the Tsuchikage; there is going to be a Fourth Great Shinobi War after all. Frowning, he nodded and replied, "Yes, Tsuchikage-sama! I shall assemble the best of the best, and the rest to guard Iwagakure!"

"Oh, and Hanzo … make sure there are no mistakes. I'll be waiting to claim my land after … as long as it takes!"

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Kaze no Kuni, Sunagakure, 11pm

Gaara frowned at the sweating scout who was standing in front of him, with the details of his scouting around with his teammates written down in the scroll in his hand. "Hand it over," ordered Gaara dully. "Yes, Kazekage-sama," said the scout firmly as he handed the scroll over to Gaara. Reading it carefully, Gaara's heart skipped a beat; the Tsuchikage wants a war with Konohagakure?! "Alert Konohagakure by any means necessary! Do it, NOW!" roared Gaara, his heart beating fast. "Y-Yes, Kazekage-sama!!" replied the scout. As soon as he left, Gaara stood up and looked out his window. He frowned; he was not ready for a war yet, but he would assist Konoha, assist Naruto as much as he could …

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Hi no Kuni, Konohagakure, 11.15pm

"HOKAGE-SAMA!!" screamed Ebisu as he burst into the office holding a scroll from Sunagakure. Tsunade jolted and sat upright, knocking her cup of sake over and crashing onto the floor, much to her annoyance. "Hokage-sama, news from the Kazekage!" exclaimed Ebisu, smashing the scroll right in front of Tsunade, giving even himself a shock. "Calm down, Ebisu!" said Tsunade as she read the scroll with much carefulness. Crushing the scroll in her hands right after reading, she stood up and announced, "Prepare to--" Another Jounin dashed into the room and put the letter on her table. "A letter from Iwagakure, Hokage-sama," stated the Jounin.

"SHANNARO!?!" screamed Tsunade.

"Ebisu, prepare defenses EVERYWHERE! And you! Go inform the Academy to evacuate all villagers and students living within a radius of 1000m from there for five days, damnit!" boomed Tsunade, feeling frustrated and angry. She turned to her window and sighed. This came too fast … damnit.

The Fourth Great Shinobi War has begun…

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To be continued …

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How's this for a first story?

I'm still thinking of a stable plot … by the way, my cousin (kensukun) has been using my oc … once. LOL and now I claim it back!!

D: Hope there are reviews … -Glomps on Ino- Lawls I'm not demanding any reviews , Don't Worry !