Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Naruto characters, but I do own Eruna, Raito, Kanna, Shikune, Miya, and Anuri. Also, the Village Hidden in the Sunlight was my own creation.
The Odyssey of Kanna Myubi
by JMFearless
Prologue: The Salvation of Raito
The Village Hidden in the Sunlight was fading. The ninja from the Sound Village were too strong. Not to mention Orochimaru. There was no hope of defeating him in battle and Eruna Myubi knew it. The village would surely be destroyed. The only hope was to make sure that the thing Orochimaru sought never fell into his twisted hands. It was with this in mind that he had brought his five year old daughter with him to the cave.
"Kanna," Eruna said, "Do you know who lives in this cave?"
"Yes Daddy," Kanna said, "The guardian of our village: Raito, the light spirit."
"Very good," he said, "And do you know why we have come here?"
"No," she responded, "I don't understand. Are we running away?"
"We aren't," he said, "You are."
"I can't," she said, "I belong in the village with you."
"Listen to me Kanna," he said, "The person who is out there attacking our village is too powerful. We can't stop him. If you stay, you will die."
"I don't care," Kanna said, "I want to stay."
"Kanna," Eruna said, "The ninja who are attacking our village are after Raito? Do you understand that?"
"He's after Raito?" Kanna asked, "Why?"
"He desires to steal Raito's chakra," Eruna said, "and we won't be able to stop him by force. We have to keep him from capturing Raito by another means. This is why I have brought you. You must be the vessel that protects Raito."
"Me?" Kanna said, "Why must it be me? Why not you?"
"Because," Eruna said, "You will one day be more powerful than me. Now let's go." Together, the entered the cave. Raito stood inside, glowing with a fierce light.
"Eruna," Raito said, "I have been waiting for you."
"Yes," Eruna said, "You must have been aware for a long time that this day would come."
"I did," Raito said, "I know why you are here. And why you have brought your daughter. I am ready."
"Very well," Eruna said, before turning to Kanna, "Kanna, this act will be my last. When I am gone, you must go to the back of this cave. There you will find a scroll. Concentrate on the scroll. Imagine your energies flowing into the seal painted on it. When you do, you will find yourself in a new village. Upon your arrival, look for a ninja named Kakashi. When you find him, give him this." He produced a scroll from his pocket. "It will explain everything"
"Yes daddy," Kanna said, taking the scroll and placing it in her pocket.
"All right," Eruna said, He made a series of complex hand signs, and then touched his daughters hand with his own. A strange seal appeared on her hand. At first nothing happened, but then Raito was inexplicably drawn into the seal. Soon enough, his spirit became caught inside of it. He was safe now, but Eruna had used up all of his chakra.
"Goodbye," he gasped, "Goodbye Kanna." As his eyes closed, tears fell from Kanna's eyes. She continued to cry even as she fulfilled his last desire. She found the scroll in the back of the cave and concentrated, forcing her energies into the seal. A bright flash engulfed her and when it faded, she was indeed in an unfamiliar village. She looked around and approached the first person she saw.
"Excuse me," she said, "I'm looking for a ninja named Kakashi. Do you know where he is?"
"Kakashi?" the man responded, "Sure, I know where he is. Follow me." Kanna nodded and followed the man. After what seemed like a long walk, they suddenly stopped.
"Excuse me," Emma said, "Why have we stopped?" The man turned to her and she saw that he was holding a Kunai.
"I'm afraid I don't know where Kakashi is," the man said, "I just needed something to lure you away from witnesses. Now I'm going to take you with me." He held the Kunai up to her throat and grabbed her by the hair. She tried to struggle, but he was much stronger than her. As he was dragging her away, a voice called out that didn't belong to either of them.
"I think you should let her go," the voice said calmly, "Otherwise I might be forced to kill you." At these words, a figure jumped down from a rooftop. The figure wore a strange mask that covered most of his face.
"Listen you," the man said, "Don't try to play hero. One false move and I'll cut her throat."
"You know, you make a lousy ninja," the voice said, behind them now, "I can't believe they let you through the academy. Don't you know that a ninja must see through deception? Now, that thing pressing into the back of your neck is a kunai, which I have equipped with a small fire scroll. I say the word and your neck goes up in flames. Now what do you say? How about you let her go?
"All right, all right," the man said, releasing Kanna, "Please don't hurt me."
"I'm not going to hurt you," the ninja said, "I'm just going to tie you up for the ANBU Black Ops. They've been looking for you." He reached into a bag he was carrying and took out a rope. He used this to tie up the man and then left him there. Then he turned to Kanna.
"I thought I heard him say you were looking for me," he said.
"You mean you're Kakashi?" Kanna asked.
"Yes," Kakashi said, "Now why are you looking for me?"
"I'm supposed to give you this," Kanna said, handing him the scroll from her pocket, "It will explain." She watched as Kakashi read the scroll and then nodded.
"I see," he said, "Very well. Follow me." Kanna nodded back and followed him.
"Where are we going?" she asked. Kakashi turned to look back at her.
"To see the Hokage," he said, "The leader of this village. He will find a suitable home for you, for sure. You will be a proper citizen of the Leaf Village."
Kanna's eyes widened. Her father had often talked about Konohagakure, The Village Hidden in the Leaves. This village had an alliance with her village. So this was where she would live. She smiled to herself. This would be great. Of course, she would still miss her father, but at least she would have somewhere to live.
