Chapter 7 – Arrival of the Shinobi

Sir Paagaen pulled out some papers and showed them to the royal guard. The man who seemed to be the captain looked them over, but there was a blank look in his eye. He might not have been able to read. "Alright, you can pass," he said.

They entered the Grand Hall through the doors, which were the size of Konoha's gate. Once they were inside, everyone looked around and found the mere size of the castle astounding. There were 2 big staircases on either side of the Grand Hall, leading to a hallway at the top. At the foot of each staircase, on each side there was a gleaming set of armor, with what appeared to be Sir Kriegan's symbol on them. Each one looked like they were recently cleaned.

In the middle of the hallway at the top, looking down at them from the railway was a man dressed in clothes richer than Tsunade's gambling debt.

"Finally, you guys are here. But… you are all children? What is the meaning of this?" he asked.

"My Lord, they are stronger then they look, MUCH stronger. Each managed to defeat me in one blow." Sir Paagaen vouched for them, but Lord Kriegan didn't seem to be convinced…

"All of them? They don't look much at all," Lord Kriegan said. "However, if you say so… I have decided. This mission is on your head. Take them to the briefing room and fill them in."

"Yes, milord. Everybody, this way!" said Sir Paagaen. He took them up the staircase, and took a left, into a maze of a hallway. After about 20 minutes, they arrived at a door with a huge padlock on it. He then took out a set of keys and looked for the right one. Finally, he opened the door and let everyone in.