Chapter 1 - Different
Sayomi examined herself in the 6ft tall mirror. Her attire was constantly being pointed out by the other female ninja as too plain. Baggy black capris, tight netted vest top with a cropped black vest over the top, netting gloves that came up to her elbows with finger less black gloves over the top and black ninja issue sandals.
Other girls her age weren't just fighting this war, they were gosiping, crying, laughing, falling in love, having sex. Not Sayomi, the safety of the villagers came first and then whatever else she had time for. In her opinion emotional attachments were an inconvenience, a weakness. On team Kurenai's anual week off she'd spend her time training, whereas the rest of her team would spend their free time relaxing.
There was a knock at the door "Sayomi?"
"Come in,"
Hinata opened the door a poked her head through "The Hokage wants to see you,"
Sayomi forced a smile "I'll be out in a minuet." Hinata left, shutting the door behind her.
***
The Hokage's office looked out on the now underground village of Konoha, over the chakra reinforced structures of metal, designed and built by Sayomi, that stopped the roof from caving in on them. There was a knock at the door
"Yes?!" she called
"You wanted to see me Lady Hokage?" asked Sayomi
Tsunatae turned her chair to face her "Yes, come in." Sayomi shut the door behind her and stood infront of the Hokage, face blank.
No one said anything for a while, they both just stayed in an uncofortable silence. Tsunate knew she had to tell her, she just didn't know how.
"Sayomi..."
"If you mean to tell me about the seal, lady Hokage, its okay I already know."
"H..." Tsunate wanted to ask how she found out, but decided against it "Then you know why you are ideal for the mission I am about to give you." she took a file out of her desk drawer and handed it to Sayomi.
Sayomi took it without a word, opened it and read the first page "Fully."
"Good, you are dissmissed."
"But can I ask, how will this help stop the war?"
Tsunate ignored the comment and picked up her pen, not looking at Sayomi "You are dissmissed"
"Lady Hokage? It will help stop the war won't it?"
"Captain Sakamoto, you are dismissed!" yelled Tsunate.
Sayomi quickly left the room, and made her way back to her room. She stood outside the door for what felt like hours, unable to believe what she was being asked to do.
