Naruto: Birds of Prey
In a deep forest on the Konoha outskirts, Tsunade battled multiple beings. She wasn't wearing her typical breast revealing outfit like she normally did. She wore battle armor along with using a sword. She dodged the attacks of her opponent and then attacked herself. She swung and the swords momentum stopped when it met the other blade.
"Prepare to meet your ancestors." Tsunade said. "My forces will never yield to you."
Her opponent didn't say anything. His swinging did all the talking. Another attacker came from Tsunade's right. She quickly discarded him with a quick slash across his face. Her primary attacker charged and pushed her up against a tree. Tsunade struggled to push off her opponent. She then was able to turn her and her opponent around. Now she had him against the tree.
"Move away from her. I want to make this kill." A voice said from the darkness of the forest.
A figure emerged and engaged Tsunade. The two of them clashed weapons.
"You should've killed me when my back was turned." Tsunade said.
"I want to see the fear in your eyes."
"Look closely for what you will see is your own destruction."
The two continued to battle without either gaining the upper hand.
"You're resilient prey."
"I'm no one's prey."
Tsunade swung but missed. The figure took advantage and kicked Tsunade in the stomach, knocking her over. She ended up losing her sword in the process of hitting the ground.
"You are mine, now and after death." He said as he stabbed her in the stomach.
Tsunade closed her eyes and fell limp. The figure touched his earpiece.
"Yamanaka Ino, this is Ichi. Tsunade requires medical attention."
Tsunade lay on a medical bed with her eyes closed. She had a semi-deep cut on her forehead. Two figures stood over her.
"She'll survive." One of them said.
"What about the neural interface, Ju?" Ichi said.
Ju moved Tsunade's head to look at the other side of it and a small skin colored device was attached to her just behind her ear.
"It's stable." Ju said.
"Are you sure? There were times when she seemed aware of who she is." Ichi said.
"Impossible. I was monitoring the entire village's population. She believes she's whoever we program her to be." Shall I return her to the medieval genjutsu?"
"No. I have plans for her and the majority of the other ninjas of this village. We'll use the setting of one of our country's civil war as its basis. Have Shiranui Satori prepare the genjutsu." Ichi said.
A man gently played the piano as a dark haired girl in a gleaming blue dress stood on stage and sang slowly. Tsunade walked around the tables, also in formal wear. She passed Rikku who was the bartender. Tsunade greeted people as she walked by. A couple walked into the place. Tsunade came up to seat them.
"Welcome to Sanjusan. The first round of wine is on me only on one condition. You leave the fighting outside."
The couple smiled and nodded as they sat at their table. Tsunade walked off. She sat down at a table that was occupied by a random trio of guests.
"I'm sorry to have neglected you. Where were we? Ah, yes. My trip to…" She looked at Rikku who was still behind the bar, subtly nodding her head towards the door. Tsunade looked to see two military officers come into the establishment. She returned her attention to the people at the table. "I'm sorry but I'm going to have to neglect you again. Excuse me."
She got up and took the long way over to the bar, passing the officers. She leaned against the bar so that Rikku could whisper.
"That's him." She said.
"The town's new commander?"
"Intelligence reports that he's here to oversee the occupation of the area."
"What's he like?"
"He's a brilliant military strategist also known for his cruelty." Rikku said.
"Let's make him feel at home. Send him a bottle of wine on the house."
"The white?"
"I'd hate to waste good wine. Send him the red."
Rikku nodded as Tsunade walked off.
The girl onstage was none other than Yukino. She finished singing and slightly bowed to the generous audience. She stepped off the stage to head to the back when her arm was caught by one of the officers.
"Sing." He said.
"Tonight's performance is over. Come back tomorrow."
"Sing now."
"Let go of my arm."
"Obey me or I'll hunt you down and your bones will adorn the wall of my room."
"Sit down, Yon." Ichi said. "Just sit down and play along."
"What's all this about?" Tsunade said walking up. Yukino will be happy to sing another song. Just allow her to freshen up."
"It's late." Yukino said.
"Freshen up." Tsunade said.
Yukino sighed and rolled her eyes. "Fine."
Tsunade turned her attention to the officers as Yukino walked off. "Commander Ichi."
"You know me?"
"Your reputation precedes you. Sanjusan is my place. The first round is on the house only one condition, you leave the fighting outside." Tsuande said with a smile.
"I wish to speak to her. Alone." Ichi said.
Yon looked to his commander then grudgingly walked off. Tsunade stepped closer to Ichi.
"Charming fellow." She said.
"He gets that way when he's in a new area."
"The arms of this town are open to all." Tsunade said sitting down.
"I've heard otherwise."
"What do you mean?"
"I understand there is opposition to our presence here, among your citizens."
"The resistance? We are just a small town fully defenseless. There is no reason to be hostile. Especially to ones who may win this war."
"Your town may be defenseless but it's crucial to the war. Any ground assault into the motherland must pass through this area. The Resistance will come here." Ichi said.
"Well if they do, I'll tell them what I tell everyone else. Leave the fighting outside."
Ichi smiled in approval.
Yon returned and stood at attention.
"Commander, there is a problem. The genjutsu on the far side is starting to dissipate."
"What's he talking about?"
"It need not concern you. I look forward to hunting down the Resistance and making the kill." Ichi said before leaving Tsunade to her thoughts.