Something Different (Shisui Love Story)
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Asako is my character.
Chapter 2
Kumogakure
Lightning cracked across the sky and rumbled the ground. The clouds danced around the sky ominously and illuminated before cracks of lightning escaped from them, while rain and wind blew everything in sight. A particularly strong flash of lightning ripped across the sky and roared, illuminating the Raikage's Tower and the four faces in the room.
"What's the current status at the borders?" Lord A asked.
"Boss, it appears that the Konoha nin stationed around our village and the mist's have all retreated. They've formed a tight barricade around their borders, making intrusion impossible." Darui reported.
"Konoha nin on missions from other lands also have returned to the Leaf village and added to the barricade." Asako continued. "In addition to that, they're set multiple traps around their village. One on top of the other, with different jutsus and traps reinforcing other traps. It's quite difficult to deactivate them without setting another off. Not to mention time consuming. Leaf shinobi patrol the area in groups of four and switch off every other hour. With others standing guard in one area for days, at a time."
"Without a doubt they've strengthened security, but it can't be just to protect their borders and prevent from losing land." Darui added.
"What? Why would they call back their forces? Strengthening their defense in case of an attack makes sense, but large amounts of traps around their village would make strategizing attacks and maneuvering around hard, even for them." Mabui questioned.
"It's possible they anticipate us to strike soon and want to be well prepared. Another reason could be that their forces are running low now and need extra forces in and around the village. The battle last night eliminated more than half of their shinobi stationed near the mist and no doubt gave them a scare. The last reason I can come up with is that they're planning some big attack and need as many shinobi as possible but that's highly unlikely." Asako stated. It just doesn't make sense. Why did they all retreat?
"Hmm I see, how many casualties did we experience during last nights ambush on the leaf?" A-sama asked.
"We were well equipped sir. The leaf shinobi didn't stand a chance. The timing was perfect and we caught them off-guard. Only 3 of our 15 shinobi received severe injuries and 2 wounded on the mist's side but will heal fine with proper treatment." Darui stated.
"I examined every one of them myself. Most involved burns and multiple broken bones but recoverable with time." Asako added. " It was clear that members of the Uchiha clan were present and the infamous taijutsu master Might Gai as well. We'll need to keep a watchful eye out for them."
"The Uchiha clan's fire style is a force to be reckoned with, along with their Sharingan they will prove to be a fearsome opponent." Lord Raikage said.
This caused Darui, Mabui, and Asako to stiffen. If Lord A was weary of their strengths then it could only mean that the Uchiha clan would be their real enemy from the Leaf.
A-sama stood abruptly and slammed his fist down onto the desk causing it to smash in half.
"MABUI! Call back half of our shinobi on missions to return the village immediately! Have the civilians be on guard for any unusual people roaming the streets!" A-sama barked."DARUI! Head over to Kiri and alert them of what has happened! ASAKO! Check on all our stations and shinobi. Brief them on the recent events and make sure everyone is prepared!"A-sama commanded. "GO!"
"Yes sir!" They said in unison and left quickly.
What ever the Leaf is planning we'll be ready.
Hidden Leaf Hospital (Three days after battle in Kiri)
Shisui's Point of View
"Ow!Ow! Okay! Stop! Ow!Ow!Ow!" I winced and flinched away in pain as the nurse dabbed disinfectant on my wounds. Kami this stings! Cuts and gashes lined my body from head to toe. Not to mention my four broken ribs, ankle, wrist. On top of that I was still feeling slightly light-headed from the blood lost and my head was pounding from that nasty fall I took. Those Kumo nin… wait til I get my hands on them next time...It'll be different I thought bitterly.
However that bitterness only lasted a second before I was overwhelmed with sadness and grief over my fallen comrades 32...32 dead… I felt tears begin to creep into my eyes, alarmed I blinked rapidly to stop them from falling.
"Save your tears. The battle has just begun." A voice spoke from across the room. There lay Kakashi Hatake, the infamous Copy-cat ninja. Propped up against a pillow, scratches and cuts lining his arms and legs.
"Kakashi-sensei, how are you feeling?" I ask concerned, he had overused his sharingan and was just starting to regain consciousness after falling unconscious on the battlefield.
"I've seen better days." He responded monotonously.
"Ah, shut it both of you! You wanna talk about being injured? Look at me!" A mummy looking Anko shouted from the bed next to Kakashi's.
"Oh! My sincerest apologies Anko-sensei!" I apologized profusely.
"I still hear taking kid! Damnit, Uchihas soooo polite but they can't take directions!" Anko grumbled underneath her breath but I still heard it. Geez she's even scarier when she's injured.
"ANKO! Don't be so rude to the child! He saved our lives out there from that last water dragon!" Kurenai, who was lying one bed away from mine, scolded her friend who turned away pouting.
"Thank you very much for the praise Kurenai-sensei but I was merely looking out for my comrades. No need to thank me." I say humbly.
"No, I agree with Kurenai, that was quite an impressive fire ball back there. The smoke was exactly what we needed to land a blow on the Kiri nin. And you saved us from drowning in that water too. Very, very impressive indeed." Asuma, who was lying in the bed next to mine praised. I smiled my thanks.
"YES! THE FLAME OF YOUTH IS BURNING BRIGHTLY! THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN LOSE THIS WAR NOW!" Gai exclaimed loud enough to wake up the entire village, causing all of us to cover our ears. He then jumped up and threw his fist in the air… or at least that's what he tried to do. He was tied to the bed with wires and IVs surrounding him and almost all his limbs were covered with gigantic casts, when he attempted to move, he fell right back down, moaning in pain as all of us sweat dropped.
"Arghh! Shut it Gai! No one's in the mood for you speeches about youth!" Anko yelled, causing Gai to cower away from her.
I on the other hand, was very confused and concerned by what he said. War? It's already been declared?
Cautiously I raised my hand, feeling like I was back at the academy "What do you mean by 'win this war' I thought that nothing has been decided yet." I asked nervously, I wasn't a fan of war. In my opinion all war ever does is tear families apart and cause unnecessary bloodshed.
Kurenai-sensei sighed softly, "I'm afraid at this point there really is no other option. Tensions are growing in all three villages and with the serve numbers of casualties suffered, no one will negotiate willingly. What a shame… all this bloodshed over some land." She sighed again.
"Agreed, but there's no easy way out now. We'll have to fight and watch our loved ones die, but no matter what we have to defend our village. To our very last breath." Kakashi-sensei said with a mixture of sadness and determination in his voice.
I really felt for him, having lost so many of his comrades and close friends, not to mention finding his father right after he committed suicide. Nonetheless he was right, we were the shinobi of the village hidden in the leaves and it's engraved in our blood to defend this village to our very last breath. We all carried the will of fire after all.
"I wouldn't sharpen your kunais just yet." A voice came at the door. We turned our attention to the unexpected guest.
"Lord Hokage!" Kurenai-sensei greeted. Hokage-sama entered followed closely by Genma and Aoba.
I've heard you all fought hard at the station in the mist and I couldn't be more grateful to you for defending our village." he praised. "How are you injuries?"
"They'll heal with time like most things sir." Kakashi responded.
Hokage-sama nodded in agreement.
"My lord, how are things at the borders? Has the cloud or mist attacked again?" Anko asked urgently.
"Not that I know of, some of their forces have retreated just like ours however." he responded, sounding pleased.
"WHAT?! RETREATED?! WHAT KIND OF TRICKERY IS THIS? THOSE TWO ARE THE MOST BLOOD THIRSTY NATIONS ON THIS ENTIRE CONTINENT! AND DID I HEAR YOU SAY WE RETREATED AS WELL? IMPOSSIBLE THE LEAF NEVER GIVES UP!" Gai exclaimed loudly.
"Gai quiet down! Yes, I called for all shinobi to report back to the village and surround the borders. I was hoping it would cause the cloud and mist to retreat, and they did, partially. After things cool down, we can work out negotiations. For now, war has been avoided." Hokage-sama explained to us.
"I see, thats a relief." I say. For now, no more lives will be lost.
Hokage-sama smiled and the others breathed sighs of relief as well.
"Ahh, Shisui I heard you did a good job defending the station back in the mist. I must commend you for your efforts, all of you served your village well" He praised with sincerity and pride in his voice.
"Thank you Hokage-sama but we were just doing what every leaf shinobi would do." Kakashi responded. The rest of us nodding in agreement.
"Rest assure that for now there is no war." Hokage-sama said and prepared to leave.
"Thank you sir." We all said as he, Genma, and Aoba left the room.
Author's Note:
Okay! What did you guys think? In this story Shisui is about 14 and Itachi is 11 years old. Kakashi and the others are 26. Asako, Mabui, and Darui are all 13 years old. I think that's all you need to know for now. Thank you so much for reading and please comment and review to let me know what you think of the story so far! Until next time!