Silver Serpent

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, only my OC's

Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews guys! I kinda suck at action scenes, so I hope I did okay in this chapter. This chapter helps round out Ryuu's character more.

Previously~

The murderer of the leader? Whore house? Oh shit...are they talking about me? Oh god damn, what have I gotten myself into now? On the side note, the blonde, the one called Deidara...he's still damn cute even if he's a asshole...Why am I thinking about that? God damn, I gotta think of a way around this!


Chapter 4 - Memories Resurface

First Person P.O.V

I'm in a dilemma. I'm a damsel in distress except I have no one to save my ass this time...Not that I had anyone to save my ass ever. I'm amazed I got this far without killing myself in the process...Oh who am I kidding, I'm so screwed! I sat in my room, staring aimlessly at the wall in front of me. I have already cleaned the weasel's and blondie's room and now I'm present in my room, trying to figure out a plan to avoid getting murdered in a blink of an eye. And this is what I have come up with:

Plan A - Drop scroll somewhere in the forest and pray that they find it and not come after me

Plan B - Just leave the scroll in their room and pray they just leave peacefully

Plan C - Run for my mother fucking life and pray they don't catch the drift and come kill me

Plan D - Just stay like a sitting duck and pray they don't figure out its me that took the scroll and kill the old man

I'm sure smart, aren't I? Haha, I kid, I kid. Bad joke. Anyway, I thought of a scenario for each possible plan and I crossed out Plan B&C - leaving the scroll in their room would shorten their list of suspects to 2 people: me and old lady Yoko...which obviously would make me the only possible suspect since Yoko is more danger to herself than others. Plan C would just make me look suspicious. Running away would just give them the reason to come after me. There will be no need to run if I didn't do anything to run from. Now it's down to Plan A&D...For Plan A, dropping the scroll somewhere would make it too suspicious as well, they would eventually figure out its me. Since they haven't figured out that I was the one who killed the old dude, I'll assume they won't figure that out till later - which will buy me some time. Hopefully, I can just hand the scroll over and not cause any issues...And hopefully keep my big offensive mouth shut and not cause a scenario.

I let out a deep sigh, then promptly face palm'ed myself. "Fuck my lifeeeee!" I sang, picking myself up from the criss-cross sitting position I was in for a long period of time. My face cringed as I attempted to straighten my legs. My leg muscles ached from not have been used for quite some time. Odd, they still haven't come back...Wonder when they'll be back...I mused to myself, walking down the stairs. I planned to clean the rest of the dining area - since ya, I didn't finish due to the interruption from the men in black.

I proceeded to grab the mop and dip the gray darkened mop into the black-ink looking water. I pulled out the mop, my face scrunched up from disgust. Well...It's time to change the water...I believe Yoko-san told me the hose is out in the back. Guess I'll refill the bucket and wash out the mop. If I use this mop to clean, I'll end up with dirtier floors than I started out with. I proceeded to drag my wimpy self back outside, and setting the bucket down in front of the hose. I stopped abruptly from my tasks and thought. What the...Why do I sense something above me...?

My thought process was cut off as someone slammed me into the back wall. I tried to scream, but only hacking noises escaped my mouth. Hundreds of questions flew threw my mind as I struggled against the masked figure. Who is this person and why is she trying to kill me? Is she connected to the men in black? Does she know that I killed the old man? Did they figure out that I took the scroll already and figured I was no opponent in their league and sent a weaker fellow to kill me? Am I going to die? My arms gripped tightly against the arm, trying desperately to release her grip on me. Oh wait, am I dumb? I can bend metal, why don't I use that. My legs flailed and I wriggled in the presence of this person, or I was pretending to be.

"Stop acting as if you're an innocent young woman incapable of causing harm. I know who you are and what you have done." She hissed, tightening her grip on my throat even more, cutting off my oxygen supply.

My eyes widened as my mouth opened, trying to inhale but not surprisingly failing. she knows me? Shit, she knows that I killed the old dude...Maybe the old man's subordinates? I have to act quick or I will die...from lack of oxygen. I quickly summoned my metal bending skills, sharp thin metal pieces came from my ring and outward towards the mask figure in killing intent. The masked figure quickly took note of my now killing intent, and leaped backwards to a safer distance from me.

"That's more like it...Shiruba Ryuu...A.k.a the silver serpent...Your lying skills are quite impressive as others conceived..." The masked figured mused, taunting me with her relaxed position.

"But, I expected more from you since others spoke so highly of you. Funny though, I thought you were dead...There hasn't been news of you since last month when the ANBU of Amegakure no Sato (Hidden Rain Village) declared you dead." The masked figure pulled down her mask that covered only half her face, revealing her whole face. Scars. Her face was full of scars. I cringed a bit on the sight of it. She threw down a book on the floor, the pages fluttered in contact of the floor. The pages stopped moving, and to my very shock - I saw someone that looked exactly like me. No cross that out. It was me, next to the words wanted and eliminated.

"You see this? I was once the most beautiful woman in that village, but thanks to you" She spat distastefully, glaring at me. "I could never face my reflection again!" My memories flooded my vision, good and bad. I couldn't stop the flow. I cracked.


3rd Person P.O.V

Flash Back

"Little girl, I told you already - you are not allowed to take food from the kitchen! That is stealing!" A middle aged woman snapped at the young girl no older than the age of 5, who was whimpering under the rage of the middle age woman.

"B-but miss, Miyu took my ration of bread and soup!" The child protested, shielding her head from the blows the middle aged woman was giving out.

"ENOUGH! I had enough of your excuses! You stupid brat! All you have brought upon me is trouble! I have no idea why Sadao took it upon himself to adopt this wretched child! Now that he's gone, you have no one to protect you!" She roared, beating the child endless. Huffing and puffing, finally the middle aged woman had no energy to beat the child anymore. She grabbed the child's dirty yukata's scruff and lifted the child. Out of breath, the child makes no attempts of struggle and the middle aged woman roughly tossed the child out into the streets where the rain poured endlessly on her.

"Stay out there until you learn your mistakes!" The middle aged woman stated coldly, closing the door promptly after finishing her statement. Light purple spots appeared in multiple areas, indication of bruising. She struggled to pick herself up, but that lead to failure. Her body thumped against the cold wet floor, her whimpering sounds overlapped with the plip plap of the rain.

...

People crowded the streets of Ame, chattering among themselves. All wore traditional Japanese clothing, after all it was the Festival of the Sun. It was a rain occasion that the Village of the Rain had some sun. Once a year during summer, there will be a week or two that the sun will shine. The third consecutive day of sun will be deemed the start of the Festival of Sun. That day happened to be today.

"Ryuu, where did you get that yukata? I'm sure mother didn't buy that for you...Did you steal it?" A taller blonde girl stood in front of the door, sneering. "I mean I won't be surprised, even before you were adopted by Father - he had to save your ass cause you got caught stealing. I even heard mother mention she caught you stealing food from the kitchen. How pathetic."

Ryuu's jaws clenched tightly as she bit her tongue to prevent herself from getting into any future trouble. "M-Miyu. I did not steal this yukata. During the weekends I help the obaa-chan down the street and she thanked me by giving me this yukata. Please don't accuse me of stealing so freely." The 13 year old Ryuu finished, turning away from Miyu and about to walk away.

A hand lunged forward and grabbed onto Ryuu's orangey brown locks and the proceeded to pull Ryuu's long hair towards her. Miyu growled. "Don't command me. You have no authority to do that. Remember, I'm older and more stronger - plus Mother will never believe a word you say. She always takes my side." Miyu smirked confidently.

Ryuu winced in pain, and attempted to pull her gracious long hair back - but sadly no success. Miyu took out a kunai from underneath her yukata. "Bitch, don't think long hair will make you look any prettier. Ryuu...what kind of name is that. Dragon? You're nothing majestic like that. Besides, that's a boys name. You're dirty and ugly and you have a boy's name. Short hair will suit you better!" Miyu chuckled evilly, and without a second thought a chunk of Ryuu's orangey brown locks fell the floor limp.

Ryuu stared in disbelief at her hair that fell to the floor. Her once long graceful hair that reached to the end of her back is now barely shoulder length long. Tears forced themselves up into her eyes. The one day Ryuu felt pretty for once was ruined within less than a minute by Miyu. Depressed and self conscious, Ryuu ran.

...

Ryuu wanted to be stronger. If she was stronger, Miyu & her mother wouldn't pick on her. If she was stronger, she would be more useful. If she was stronger, maybe others will like her.

From her usual bush, Ryuu peered at the silver haired ninja that was covered in blood in the rain. He appeared so elegant, powerful, motivating, and lastly immortal? The figure that stabbed himself, amazingly picked himself back up. Ryuu was sure he was dead, at least he pierced his own heart. Besides the fact he was a blood curling murderer, Ryuu wanted to be like him... Ryuu was quite confused herself why she was interested in this criminal. She wiped her face, trying to clear her face of rain water with her hands - to get a better look at the ninja. She squinted, and as quietly as she possible can be - she scooted closer, behind a tree. She peered again once more. Odd where did her silver haired idol go? Puzzled, she continued to stare out aimlessly into the empty grounds.

"Kid, what are you doing? Why the hell are you spying on me sacrifice?" His amethyst eyes pierced through Ryuu's deep blue eyes.

"I-I..." Ryuu stuttered uncontrollably, a slight pink shade appeared on her cheeks. Well well, she wasn't expecting her idol to catch her stalking him.

"I mean, I always sensed you there, but I expected you to leave...which you didn't. Shit, after the first time you would always be there when I'm sacrificing. You're an odd one. Usually girls of your age don't stalk murderers" His loud voice only made Ryuu more nervous.

"I-I just happened to walk by the f-first time and I w-walked in on you f-fighting other people. Y-you looked so strong and cool when you fought, I wanna be like you! If I'm strong, others won't pick on me anymore! Can you teach me how to be a ninja?" Ryuu blurted, then realized what she had said. Her face turned into 7 different shades of pink and red. She then stammered. "Ah, never mind. I wasn't thinking straight. I'll leave you to be and won't peep on you when you uhh..sacrifice ever again." Ryuu picked herself up from her hiding position, then turned away from her idol - but his hand reached out and grabbed onto her shoulder.

"Haha, what the fuck cool and strong? Looks like someone here has a fucking crush on me! You're a bit young, but I really mind a quick fuck right now" He smirked slyly, pulling Ryuu closer to him. Ryuu winced at every swear word that came out of her idol's mouth. The silver ninja's words soon sank in.

Ryuu's ocean blue eyes widened, quickly retorting. "W-what? No I don't! I admire you, not like you! And what the hell...sorry no." Ryuu's odd perspective of this silver hair missing nin just changed rapidly

He shrugged. "Admire, crush. Same shit to me. Anyway, why me? You could have found your village's ninja to help with your damn problem or register in the academy. You're a funny one...asking a murderer to teach you how to be a ninja..." Clearly he put some great emphasis on murderer. He eyed Ryuu. "Even though you look as if you way too old to be put in a ninja academy. Might be stuck with fucking kids." He scratched his slick back hair as he pondered.

"Uhhh...you just happened to be the first ninja that I ran across. You caught my attention first haha. And oh, the academy isn't accepting students of umm...my age. And you're right. I have no idea why I found a criminal to be my first choice as a sensei. I must be going crazy." Ryuu chuckled. "Taking the risk of possibly getting killed..." Ryuu paused. "That's right, why haven't you killed me?"

"Cause kid, you're interesting." The silver hair fellow continued.

"You're the first person since I abandoned my village to not fear me and literally the damn first to ask me to teach them!" He laughed. If he wasn't covered in blood from head to toe and standing to a dead body, maybe just maybe he would be normal.

"...Whatever. Shit, my stupid fucking partner is expecting me and I'm already late cause I had some rituals to attend to. Jashin-sama comes first. Why doesn't he ever understands that!" He complained. "Anyway names Hidan, don't ever cross paths with me again because second time around I won't fucking hesitate to sacrifice you to Jashin-sama."

Hidan leaped upwards and landed perfectly on a tree branch which seemed hundreds of feet in the air. His black cloak dangled in the wind. In his bloody glory, he yelled to Ryuu. "Don't associate yourself with fucking criminals unless you are a criminal yourself. Find a motivation to become stronger, and cling onto it like a annoying shit head. It'll make you stronger. And lastly, don't trust anyone." In a quick flash, Hidan disappeared within the depths of the forest. Ryuu stood soaking wet, her hands clenched tightly in a fist. Ryuu found her motivation quickly. Hatred. Her hatred towards rich aggroant asses like Miyu and her mother. Sorrow. She never wanted to feel that again. The sorrows of being poor, beaten up, and being unwanted. Ryuu took Hidan's parting words seriously, and who knew that one risk she took will change her life forever.

...

The middle aged woman hacked out blood, and with one arm she held her wounds - trying to keep her internal organs from slipping out and the other arm gripping onto the table to keep her from falling. She would not let herself fall beneath the wrath of the woman that stood in front of her.

"H-how?" She spluttered, her eyes covered in fear. Blood gushed out of her insides like no other. She had barely a few minutes to live and she knew that. She glanced at the door creaked open. "NO! Miyu don't come inside!" She hacked out more blood.

Miyu creeped inside her estate, her face froze at what she saw. Her mother was dying, and there stood Ryuu wielding a katanna streaked with blood.

"Bitch, I'll kill you for doing this to Mother!" She screeched, pulling out kunai's and running towards Ryuu with killing intent. Unfortunately, Ryuu's killing intent was stronger. Much much stronger. All the hatred that built up inside of her throughout the years was unleashed with fury.

"Raijingusāpento." Ryuu's words were laced with murderous intent, but wait she has one more thing up her sleeves. Why kill Miyu when you can make her suffer? With a little chakra, Ryuu bended her attack so that all the metal needles avoided Miyu's vital organs and then the metal needles ripped opened from Miyu's face. Ryuu walked up to Miyu, laughing coldly. "Here now you can watch your mother die, and you won't be able to do two shits about it." Ryuu bended the metal, the metal strands pierced through the floor - holding Miyu in place. Ryuu walked up to Miyu's mother and within a couple seconds and no second thought she pierced Miyu's mother with her katanna. The katanna twisted and turned, slowly bended to form a ring on Ryuu's finger.

"Bitch...You think you can escape from doing this? Murdering a high class noble will get you in the criminal book! We will find and kill you!" She coughed then promptly fainted. She apparently used up all her energy just to threaten Ryuu, not that Ryuu minds. Ryuu chuckled. "Don't worry, I won't let that happen..." She gracefully walked away from the two bloody bodies, then turned her head to face them.

"And one more thing. The name is Ryuu. Shiruba Ryuu. Ryuu the Silver Serpent."

...

"Shiruba Ryuu, we got you cornered! Surrender now!" Barked an wolf masked ANBU as he grabbed his katanna and aimed it towards Ryuu. Around 7-10 ANBU's surrounded Ryuu, all standing on the tree branches.

Ryuu drawled. "Why? I would rather die than be taken by you ANBU's!" Ryuu was covered with wounds, from head to toe...but one wound was really taking a toll on her. The long gash that covered her sides...It was bleeding more than Ryuu had anticipated.

The ANBU scoffed. "You're going to die with all those wounds. You won't even last 1 hour! If you stop working against us, you might have a slim chance of survival."

"Nah, if I go back you people are just going to interrogate me and get all the money I have stolen back. After doing so, you will promptly kill me. I know that, no need to fluff it or use it to persuade me to come back."

The ANBU shouted, leaping forwards towards Ryuu. "You insolence! A mere girl not even the age of 20 and not even a ninja - managed to steal almost all the village's feudal lord's money and valuables! I don't understand how you managed to not be killed till now..."

"The answer to your question is motivation. My hatred towards rich incompetent fools is great enough that I trained every single day to become stronger. To prove, I am a someone and even poor people can make a difference. You can tell Miyu that I will never die at her hands. I would rather commit suicide." Ryuu walked backwards towards the end of the tree branch. Underneath her was clouded with mist, but most can tell they're in great heights. A fall from there will kill you indeed.

"W-wait don't make sudden rash decision! We still need to know the location where you hid the mone.." Ryuu took another step and her body disappeared with the grasp of the mist. "..y. Well then...I guess Shiruba Ryuu is considered eliminated. There's no way in hell she would survive that..." A different ANBU took out a book and started to flip the pages - stopping at Ryuu's page, scribbling down a word.

Shiruba Ryuu

Kekkei Genkai - Kinzoku Shōkan (Metal Summon)

Committed - Multiple robberies, murders, and destruction of propery

Appearance - Mid length brown hair, blue eyes, 5"3, pale skin tone

Personality - Sarcastic, swears a lot, loud, rash, jokes around often, spaces out & distracted easily

Side Notes - Odd colored chakra, usually shows up white. Close distance fighter, weak from far distance

Rank - A

Status - Eliminated


"Ahhh...Miyu, you're a persistent one." Ryuu pointed out, chuckling. "Let's see if you gotten any better..." Ryuu leaped upwards from the back side of the inn, landed softly on the roof top with Miyu closely following behind. She got above her room, then jumping gracefully off the roof and started running on the wall downwards towards the window. With a quick kick, the window glass shattered and Ryuu's body landed inside with Miyu following in a couple seconds after.

"Bitch, you think running and leading me into this room will do anything? I will have you head today!" She proceeded to make a couple of hand signs - gesturing a ninjutsu that she was going to perform.

Ryuu dug into the backpack that lay on the floor, and then proceeded to pull out a scroll. Before Miyu can complete her hand signs, Ryuu toss the scroll in a playful manner and it plopped into Miyu's hands, leaving her speechless.

"W-what the fuck is this?" Miyu demanded, holding the scroll out in question.

"Ah, its a very very valuable scroll...Bring it back to the village and they were reward you. It's more valuable than my life." Ryuu stated, running her hands thru her hair in a casual gesture.

"Don't bullshit me!" She roared, throwing the scroll aside - no cross that out. To someone's hands.

"Oh? Isn't this the scroll, hmm?" His one light blue eye twinkled in delight. His face turned sour after glancing at Ryuu. "Ah stupid whore, so you had the scroll the whole time, un?"

Ryuu replied bluntly. "Maybe..." Ryuu turned to face Miyu's now bloody severed body. "Well then, thanks for ridding of Miyu for me..." Her eyes traced from Miyu's dead corpse and then caught blue feet...to be exact blue toes with purple toe nails & his very intriguing sword that was clearly moving when Ryuu last caught sight of it. Ryuu quickly glanced upwards to the giant walking shark. "Uhh...Kisame." My face wrinkled, thinking back to the unpleasant times in that cell.

"Oh pipsqueak here knows my name?" Kisame's thin almost nonexistent eyebrows raised a slight bit. "How interesting...How much do you know about us?" His mouth widened as he showed all his pride and glory aka his sharp ass teeth.

"...Uh no offense, but anyone would know if they just pay attention to you guys talking. I was in the cell when you guys were talking to each other. You guys happen to have...uh original names so I didn't forget. No biggy." Ryuu shrugged, then pointed to the scroll. "Ah...I killed the old dude by accident and just took all his stuff, I didn't know you guys wanted something of his. Take the scroll, it has no use to me."

"Since you guys have what you been looking for, I'll take my leave. I have to go pick up stuff I left behind..." Ryuu muttered, heading towards the window with her backpack lazily hanging from her shoulder.

Itachi's usual stoic voice caught Ryuu off guard. "Ryuu...I presume? Just because you handed over the scroll and have no intentions of tangling with us does not mean you're off the hook. The leader isn't that weak to be killed by mere 'accident'. Your stories don't fool me. You must have some skill that we can put to use...plus you already know who we are, we can't let you escape that easily. You are to come with us."

"...what?"


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