(Author's note. In this story the students are all 17. Due to the increasing number of young genin dying, it was ruled everyone would have to wait until the age of 17 to become one.)
(Dusk. Near a Rock village compound)
"I say we just charge in there and take it! We're ninjas! It'll be super easy!" A blonde headed boy stated boldly, only to get punched upside the head by a girl with pink hair.
"Idiot! Not only are we only genin fresh out of the academy, the ninjas inside of there will more than likely be able to detect our chakra the second we get inside! We need a better plan than simply running in!"
The two started to bicker after that. Well, it was more like he would try to argue and she would continue to pummel him, which of course annoyed the others around them. Four boys with dark brown hair, one boy with light brown hair, two boys with black, one girl with blonde, one girl with light brown hair, and one girl with light purple hair. There were also four adults with them, one male with silver/white hair, a woman with black hair, and two males with black hair.
"Can you two shut up?! You're gonna blow our cover before we even make a move." One of the boys with brown hair growled. The white dog that was currently snuggled in front of his sweater, with his head poking out of the opening at the top, growled in agreement.
"Sakura started it! And shut up dog breath! Why are you even here anyway? What, you gonna sniff them to death?"
"You little runt! I swear, I'm gonna-"
"Kiba, Naruto, that's enough. Arguing right now isn't helping anyone." Another boy with brown hair spoke, this one had a coat that covered his mouth and black sunglasses.
"Finally, someone with some sense. Thank you Shino." One of the boys with black hair sighed, he had gray dull eyes with no pupils.
"Why do I not try to run in? I am most certainly the fastest one here, I could get the scroll in no time." The boy with black hair, which was cut into a bowl cut stated, before being punched in the face by the old man with a similar hair style.
"Don't you understand Rock Lee! No matter the speed we can not risk anyone going in there without a full proof plan!" He exclaimed loudly, fire in his eyes. Rock Lee then appeared at his feet and started to bow.
"I'm sorry Gai sensei. So, so, sooooo sorry." He continued apologizing over and over again, sobbing. Gai started to tear up as well, and hugged Lee.
"No, I'm sorry Lee. S-Sorry that you're such a little idiot." They rocked back and forth, crying. This also annoyed the group, but not as much Naruto and Sakura.
One of the boys with brown hair sighed and continued staring up at the sky. He yawned and closed his eyes, ready for a nap. Which he really couldn't since the boy with light brown hair continued munching on handfuls of chips.
"Choji, can you stop eating so loudly? I'm trying to get some sleep."
"Hmm? Oh, sorry Shikamaru. I'll try." Choji began eating a smaller amount of chips and at a slower rate. But it was no use, he was still as loud as can be. Shikamaru sighed again, and tried using two leaves as ear plugs. It of course, didn't work.
"Kakashi sensei, do you have a plan? I'm getting tired of listening to these two." The other boy with black hair sighed.
"Hmm, not yet Sasuke. Honestly I haven't been paying attention much." Kakashi informed, continuing to read his book. This of course shocked or dumfounded all of the students. The two others, none crying or reading, adults sighed at that.
"Maybe we should come up with a plan. We've been sitting here for a few hours already." The adult male with black hair stated as he continued smoking.
"Ooooo, Asuma sensei! We could have Shikamaru use his Shadow Possession jutsu to control any ninja we see and take them out." The blonde girl said excitedly.
"Won't work Ino. The amount of chakra Shikamaru would need would drain him dry in no time. Besides, the sudden lack of numbers will try far too much attention." Asuma informed, popping Ino's bubble.
"We could make an explosion and cause a distraction! While they're fleeing we could go in and take the scroll!" Naruto exclaimed.
"Ok, but what happens if the scroll is taken while they're fleeing?" Kakashi asked, not taking his eye off of his book.
"Uhhhhhhhh." Was Naruto's only response. He opted and sit against the tree and pout, still thinking it was a good idea.
Suddenly a there was a loud explosion behind them. It shook the ground hard, and even behind bushes they could feel the heat emanating from the violent blast. The group turned, and watched as the nobleman they were supposed to steal the scroll from, slowly crawl out of the front doors. A figure followed behind him, and even though they were walking slow, they caught up with the nobleman in no time.
They could get a good luck at him/her now. They wore a black and orange suit of armor.
"P-Please, no." He begged, before grunting when the figure grabbed him by his hair. "I'll-I'll give you whatever you want! Money, power, women! Anything!"
The figure brought out a sword and placed it in front of the nobleman's throat.
"I want nothing you have to offer, other than the scroll you possess. The one with the blue seal." The figure stated, his tone revealing he was male. The nobleman gasped and nodded, before reaching into his kimono and pulling out a scroll with a blue seal. He handed it to the figure, who grabbed it and placed it in a holster on his right side.
"Ok, I gave you the scroll. Now please, let me go!" He demanded, which caused the figure to chuckle.
"I didn't say I'd let you go, now did I?" He questioned, bringing out another sword and pressing it tightly against the back of the nobleman's neck. "Say goodnight!" He went to slice through the nobleman's flesh, but wasn't able to. "What?"
"Good job Shikamaru!" He heard a female yell, and looked towards the source. Behind the bushes were 16 people in total.
"Hmm, 16 on one huh? Hardly seems fair...for you!" He laughed.
"Save me! Don't just stand there, saaaave me!"
"Relax old man." Shikamaru grunted. "With my Shadow Possession jutsu, he's not going anywhere."
"Oh-oh-ooooh, I-I-I m-might no-ot. Bu-ut-ut my a-accomp-plish in the tr-tr-trees certainly c-can." The man grunted, confusing and alarming the others. Confusing because they were wondering what was wrong with his speech. And alarming, since no one sensed any charka coming from the trees.
"W-Where is he? I can't sense anything!"
"Relax Naruto, he's bluffing." Sasuke stated.
Before anyone could react, a kunai flew from one of the tree tops and implanted itself into the side of the nobleman's head, shocking the entire. It wasn't enough to kill the man, only to cause pain and let everyone know there was someone out there.
"Hehehe, b-bli-eve m-me noooooooow?" He asked, receiving nods from the teens. The adults, however, narrowed their eyes. "Can I let you all in on another secret?"
"What is it?" Kakashi questioned.
"Heeeeee-heheeeeeee. T-The kiiiiidsss jut-jutsu o-or w-w-whatevvvvver c-can't coooooon-trol me." Everything slowed down when the figure moved, showing off he was unaffected by Shikamaru's jutsu. And how did he prove it?
Everyone watched as the nobleman's head rolled a few feet away from his slumped over body, his blood dripped off of the figures swords and onto the dirt below. This shocked everyone, their eyes widening.
"W-What? How can this be possible? Nobody has ever been able to get out of my Shadow Possession jutsu!"
"Who said I was a 'body'?" He asked, sheathing the swords on his back.
"W-What do you mean by that?" Kiba asked, as his dog growled and barked in his sweater.
"You all will find out in time. Now if you excuse me, we have somewhere to be."
The group watched as the figures suit opened, the front popping off and moving to the right.
There...there was no one inside!
Rustling from the tree tops could be heard, and everyone watched as a figure jumped from them and in front of the suit. The new figure walked in, hiding their face before the suit started to close. The darkness from the night, mixed with the figures want to remain hidden, kept their identity secret as the suit finally closed.
"Man, feels good to be back." A new voice, this one also being a male, spoke up as the figure in the suit popped their neck.
"W-What are you?" Choji questioned.
"Me? I don't like to answer the 'what are you' question before answering the 'who are you' question first. Mind if I answer that for now?" He didn't wait for a response. "Name's Assassin. But don't worry, this won't be the last time you see me." A burst of smoke came from his suit, covering the area in mere seconds. When it finally cleared, Assassin was gone, leaving the group confused and worried.
"Nothing we can do now. None of us can sense his chakra, so I think it's best we head back. The four of us will tell the Hokage what happened while the rest of you go homr and rest. We continue training tomorrow." Kakashi stated, and everyone else nodded.
(Two hours later. Hallway outside the 3rd Hokage's office)
"Man, I am not in the mood for what's about to happen." Asuma sighed.
"Oh relax Asuma, it won't be so bad." The woman stated.
"Kurenai's right, it won't be so bad! I'm sure he'll understand!" Gai said boldly. "Right Kakashi?"
"...Hmm? Oh, did you say something Gai?" Kakashi questioned, reading his book. He didn't turn to see as Gai clenched his fist and cry.
'Why can't I be as cool as he is?!' Gai shouted in his head as they arrived at the office. Asuma was the one to knock.
"Come in." Doing as Hiruzen told, they all stepped into the room, and froze at the sight before them.
Assassin was there, handing a smiling Hokage the scroll he stole from the nobleman he killed.
"Ah, I'm glad you all could make it! I hope Assassin here didn't cause you too much trouble."