"Kazekage-sama? Kazekage-sama!" The three sand jonin trampled the now detached door to the kazekage's office as they flew to the aid of their leader. They were confronted with the sight of a completely sacked room. Shuriken, kunai and sand lay everywhere. A man stood by the window, which was shattered. A trail of blood made a path from the left of the doorway through the shattered window. The man turned, the light of the moon illuminating his red hair.
"The threat is gone." The man stated in a voice devoid of all emotion.
"Send someone after him!" The lead jonin shouted at his subordinates. "We need a motive!"
"Wait. Send a hawk to Konoha. Request a pursuit team." The squad was surprised by the Kazekage's decision.
"Why?!" one of the younger jonin blurted out before he could stop himself. The man slowly tuned his gaze upon the offender.
"Because there is probably more than one person involved in this attempt. A separate attacker will have been sent to observe the attack, decide if it was successful and report directly back to the client. The assassin himself will more than likely flee to somewhere a great distance away from the client, so as to draw attention from any pursuers. Security will be high after the first attack, so it is unlikely that the second man will attempt to infiltrate. It is more likely that he will observe our reaction and make a decision based on that. If an organised squad of ninja is instantly dispatched, it will be clear that there is no confusion as to who is in charge. Therefore, it will be assumed that the attempt has failed. On the other hand, a lack of action is likely to signify a power struggle and confusion in the chain of command, the signals of a successful assassination." His voice remaind completely drained of all emotion. At that moment, a fourth jonin burst into the room. She looked at the man by the window and nodded grimly.
"I'm going after him." She stated.
"No. Wait until dawn. He will be easily tracked." The kuniochi's deep green eyes widened at the rebuke, then looked at the clear path of blood on the floor.
"As you say, Kazekage-sama."