A long time ago, there was a country called Konoha. It was a noble and ancient land ruled by a wise emperor. because of its resources and such, enemy forces tried to invade it. But thanks to a big wall on a border separating the country from that of the enemy's, no one can get in. That is until one night…
A guard named Iruka Umino was on guard making sure everything was alright. He was sure that everything was alright and he decided to rest for the night.
Before he could do so, something swoops down and knocks his helmet off, startling him. Iruka looks around to see what just attack him. He sees it landing on a flag pole nearby. It was a crow. Iruka wonders what the crow is doing here.
Without warning, the crow gave a big screech. Iruka gasps as he sees a grappling hook comes over the wall and grabs onto something. Alarmed, Iruka looks over the head and more grappling hooks appear. This could only mean one thing.
"Invasion!" Iruka yelled alarmed. "Get the signal ready!"
Iruka runs as fast as he can to the tower and climbs up the ladder. Evil enemies climbed over the wall and begin their attack. Two enemies named Sakon and Ukon chases after him. Sakon cut the ladder with his sword but fortunately, Iruka got to the top in time.
Iruka know that he had to light the fire and then the other towers will do the rest. As he grabs a torch to do so, another enemy appears and startled him. All of Konoha know him as Orochimaru, the leader of the Huns who lived on the other side. He plans on taking over the country and it appears that day has arrived.
With a smirk, he jumps over the tower's edge and lands across the cauldron glaring at Iruka as if saying to dare him to light the thing. His crow flies and lands on his arm.
A pause, then Iruka threw the torch into the cauldron, getting the fire going. Orochimaru didn't even bother to stop him. He just stands there and watches as the other towers light their cauldrons, alerting the country to the danger.
"You can invade all you want, but now the whole country now knows of your presence." Iruka said in defiance. Orochimaru just smiles as he grabs the flag and uses the fire to burn it.
"On the contrary, I intend this to happen." Orochimaru said sinisterly. The invasion has begun.
News of the Huns' invasion spread, even to the Konoha Palace. In the central chamber, they open up as a general came in. His name is General Fugaku Uchiha, the leader of the emperor's army.
"Your Majesty," Fugaku begins to say in concern as he approaches the emperor with his men. He bows as he continues, "We got bad news. The Huns have got through our northern border. They are invading."
"Ha!" Someone near the emperor snapped. His name was Neji Hyuga the emperor's adviser. He always made sure the rules are followed...most of the time anyway. "Impossible! We got the Great Wall! No one can get by it!"
"Quiet." The Emperor said in concern. . The Emperor of Konoha. Turning to the general he said, "Fugaku, go on."
"To make matters worst, Orochimaru is leading them." he explained grimly. The Emperor looked concerned. Orochimaru's reputation as a blood thirsty murdering monster is known even in the palace. If he got pass the Great Wall, then he will most likely to try to invade the capital, take the Emperor prisoner and rule Konoha with an iron fist. Fugaku continued, "It's best if we get defenses around the palace at once."
"No, we mustn't!, Neji."
"Yes," Neji asked standing in attention.
"Give out notices to all the provinces in the country." the Emperor explains. "We must get as many reserves and new recruits as we can to stop the invaders."
"Emperor, forgive me for asking, but wouldn't it be better if my men deal with Orochimaru? They could stop him." Fugaku asked skeptically. He didn't want to risk innocent lives to fight a battle against the Huns, especially since Orochimaru was leading them.
"I can't take any chances, General. A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat."
What the Emperor didn't know that it won't be a man that will save them all, but rather a woman...
On a farm in a village somewhere in Konoha, lived a girl with long black hair and dark eyes . She was none other than Shizune. She has an important event today and everything must be right. It is a way to bring honor to her family. But usually, she always had trouble doing so.
"Be quiet, demure, graceful, polite," Shizune said as she uses her chopsticks to pick some rice up and eats a mouthful. "Delicate, refined, posed."
Putting her chopsticks down and swallowing her rice, she writes down the last word on her arm. If she needs to, she will look the words up so she can know and remember the words. Sure, it is cheating, but the girl is desperate at this point. "Punctual."
A roaster crowed startling her. The day has begun! She got to get her chores done before getting to that other thing. She got out of bed and runs outside.
"Tonton, Tonton!" Shizune cries out looking for someone. Soon she found Tonton. he Was a little pink pig. Tonton was sleeping right now.
"There you are." Shizune cooed as she woke Tonton up. "Who's the smartest pig I have ever known?" Tonton smiles as Shizune petted him. "Come on, Tonton. I need help with the chores. How about it?"
Tonton nodded as he got up and begins to help out. Later, Shizune ties a sack of grain to the Tonton's waist and off he went.
Shizune quickly opens the door so that Tonton could run out. he run by the chickens. They made clucking noises as they saw the feed being poured out from the sack and ate it happily.
Tonton also went by a black horse. Her name was Wei, the family's horse. She watches what Tonton was doing and snorts in annoyance.
Near the house was a small temple. The family went there often to pray to their ancestors for good luck and such. A man inside was praying right now. The Shizune's father. He was well known as a great warrior in the past wars. But time has taken their tow on the man. He is now retired and has a bad leg. Any more battles could kill him.
Her father prayed as he said, "Ancestors, I hope you assist my daughter in impressing the matchmaker. Today is the day Shizune will meet a matchmaker. The girl has to impress the woman if she is to bring honor to her family .
Just then Tonton ran in and goes around he, dropping grain all over the floor. The chickens followed the pig. Her father didn't seem to notice though as he said, "Please help her, for goodness sakes."
At that time, Shizune came up to the temple and smiles in amusement. Knowing her dad was at the temple, she goes to it holding a tray with a teapot and a cup saying, "Hey dad. I got your..."
She yelps as her father chose that time to come out of the temple, causing him to bump into her. The cup fell to the ground and breaks into pieces. Luckily the man grabs the teapot with the cane he was holding to support himself in the nick of time.
"Shizune." he said shaking his head. His daughter can be a bit clumsy but he cares for her.
"No worries. Got a spare." Shizune assured as she gets out a cup from her robe. At least she always came prepared. She gets the teapot and begins pouring.
"Shizune..."
"father, remember. Dr. Tsunade insisted on three cups of tea every morning. You must keep your strength."
"Shizune..." he repeated in concern. She had to get going right now.
"And three at night..." she continued.
"Shizune, forgive me but you got to be in town. You know you got to..."
"...uphold the family honor, I know. Just don't worry. I will not let you down, I promised." her father looked at the girl in doubt. It's not the first time she said this. Luckily for Shizune, her father didn't see her cover up the writing on her arm thanks to her sleeves. "See ya! Wish me luck!"
"Don't be late!" he calls after her as she heads down the stairs. The man looked worried instead of delighted. He has a bad feeling that something may go wrong. Turning to Tonton, he said, "I think I better do some more praying. I'm going to need it."
He heads back into the temple leaving Tonton confused a bit.