Chapter 9: Play

The hand on the back traveled up to tangle in the black mass of hair. A fist full of hair as he waited for her to release the blasted beads from his person, this time he would destroy the blasted item's. It really wasn't an option for her, if she subdued him he would simply drag her down with him, and in her weakened state it would hurt far more than just releasing him. Groaning a shaky hand gripped the beads, a small spark of Ki was given off before they were harmless once more.

There was a swell of power that stirred in his chest as he stood, dragging her up with him, the strands of hair protesting to the rough treatment. Neck bent at an awkward angle had her back bending to accommodate the tension he was causing. "Now that I have everyone's attention. You will assist me or watch as I destroy two lives" he stated while yanking her up further causing a help of pain to fill the air. "Let her go" Kakashi spoke while taking a step forward. The air smelled of ozone as if a storm was brewing once more. Yet the skies were clear of rain and dark looking clouds. The copy-nin took another step before stopping just short of them. Asuma and Kurenai mimicking his steps as they watched Haku to make sure he wouldn't surprise them.