Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Rain, Saito and Zin Ermaki are original characters. Any characters or story content that matches any other events in the Naruto anime are unintended and coincidental.
Rain Clouds Over Kohana: A Naruto Fanfic
Chapter 1: The brothers Ermaki
"You want us to do a spy mission at the Village of Sound?" asked Saito Ermaki. "Yes, that's correct" responded the Mizukage, leader of the hidden village of mist. "Our tracker ninja have reported that sound ninja have been spotted in our borders for some time. We need to know what they are up to. I want you and your brothers to do this mission. This is an A-ranked mission, so please proceed with caution. If something went wrong, it could be disastrous for the village." "But lord Mizukage, Rain is a Chuunin and my youngest brother, Zin, is only a Genin." "That's true, but together, you three are capable of devastating moves. I know of your families Kekki-Genki. Select members of your family are either born with the ability to be immune to Genjutsu or be born with enhanced senses. Your brothers have both of these. You'll need them" responded the Mizukage. Saito scowled. This isn't the first time that he brothers were exalted by the Mizukage. His brothers are all he had now regarding family. His family was big supporters of Zabuza Momochi and most of his family joined him in the attempted assignation of the Mizukage. They were all executed for this. Saito and his brothers were spared though because they were still children. Saito vowed to take revenge against the village because he too supported Zabuza, even in his young age. He really hated his brothers because they had the family's bloodline jutsus and he didn't. Despite him being older and stronger, he younger brothers were always praised more, especially Rain. He had the family's bloodline technique that made him immune to Genjutsu. His brother, Zin, had the trait that gave him enhanced senses. Hate filled his heart so much that he wished that he could just take away those powers from his brothers. "Saito Ermaki, will you take this mission?" asked the Mizukage again, this time a little more annoyed. "Yes, we will. We'll leave immediately" "Good" responded the Mizukage. "You will have one month for this mission. If at anytime you are found, the village will deny that you were sent at all, so I suggest you take great care. Find out what Sound is plotting." "Yes, Lord Mizukage." Saito walked out and went toward his home where his brothers were waiting for the Mizukage's orders. Saito walked in with indignation. "Brother, what did Lord Mizukage want?" asked Rain. "We are leaving to the land of Sound. We are to spy on the village to find out why they have been sending spies to our home." "When are we leaving?" asked Zin. "Immediately! Gather your gear and let's meet at the entrance to the village in an hour. We are going to be gone for a month, so pack accordingly. Both brothers acknowledged and went to prepare for the task ahead of them. Once they were both gone, Saito gritted his teeth in more anger. Now the mere sight of his brother's was annoying him. Saito went to pack his own things, hoping that his anger wouldn't make him do something he regretted.
In an hour's time, Rain, Saito and Zin met together to start their journey. But Rain noticed that Saito was ignoring them and being really rude to them. In fact, as they started their journey, it was almost like he was trying to get them lost, but Zin's senses kept them close to Saito. "Brother Rain, what do you suppose is troubling brother?" asked Zin. "I'm not sure, but he better get off his high horse. We can't afford to be at odds with each other, not on a mission like this. Just don't lose him."