A Sand's Dilemma
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Chapter Eleven
Hokage Tower
Anko's report is full of details on certain missions that are being conducted by this organization. It seems that they have set up offices in most of the countries to gain information and to build a network. Some of the details are very worrisome. Such as the list of brides, they even give some reasons or qualities of the person.
Brides
Hinata Hyuuga. She has the byakugan.
Sakura Haruno. She is the 5th Hokage apprentice, may even be considered sannin candidate. Use caution, do not KILL.
Temari Sabaku. Wind mistress.
TenTen. Breeding
Hanabi Hyuuga. She has the byakugan. Only if Hinata is not captured
These were the only names he knew from this village.
The only reason Temari's name is on the list is she is on both cities list. She has more on her, due to other plots against her. If they can't kidnap her then they were to kill her and make it look like Leaf did it.
Sakura has been targeted for kidnapping.
When the name of Hinata is used, he is very upset. Trying very hard not to lose control. He offers to protect Hinata. He mumbles to himself. They hurt her they are dead.
Only Kakashi heard that statement. Which causes a shiver to go up his spine, remembering the fight to get Gaara back.
The uses of the Anbu masks were, to disguise themselves and freedom of movement. Unsure how many masks are fake, or Anbu are in on this. High money is offered for the brides.
As Anko was finishing her report, she stated that there was more than one location. Do to the complexity of the organization; they wanted to keep a low profile. The meeting hall where they met to get missions was low on the rank. They were standard people used as grunts, or mercenaries. They were paid for what they did. That level was the legitimate part of the business.
If you showed talent, they would offer you more missions, which lured you deeper into the organization. Nyaki bows his head, I sorry that I did not get further into the organization.
Tsunade tells the Suna Anbu that he may head back to the Suna Embassy but if they have any questions he will be needed to come back to answer them. He bows to her them goes out the door.
Tsunade looks up at Naruto and tells him to follow him back to Gaara. Make sure he gets there safely.
Besides that Rinjo, he is the only one that could identify more of the people.
Naruto runs out the door to catch up to the Suna Anbu.
Luckily, he was just leaving the outer doors to the tower. When Naruto was able to catch up to him. Naruto explains to him that he is to see him safely to Gaara.
At this, He looks at Naruto with a weird expression.
Nyaki asks. " Why do you called the Kazekage by his given name?"
"Gaara and I are friends." Naruto stated. "Don't believe me just ask him, or I will just call him Gaara to his face so you can watch his expression."
"Okay, but he can be fast with his sand." Said Nyaki.
"I know that, but I have trained with him as well. We spar quite often when we can." Naruto told Nyaki. It is fun when Sakura and I spar against the three of them. "
"Just to let you know we are being followed." Whispered Naruto. "Just act like you don't know and follow my lead."
"Ramen." Exclaimed Naruto. "Let's get ramen."
Seeing the Ichiraku Ramen stand, they walk over to the stand to sit.
"Hey, old man 1 bowl pork ramen, and beef ramen. After he had asked Nyaki what he wanted. Naruto whispers to him, if they are friendly they will expect me to stop here.
Once the ramen is delivered, and they have eaten, he asks the owner a question.
"Hey old man, we are training someone in trailing. Do you mind if we leave clones of ourselves here? Then give us about fifteen minutes then touch them to disappear." Asked Naruto.
The old man just smiles and says okay, so Naruto pays for the ramen and makes 2 clones one that looks like Nyaki and one of himself.
Naruto and Nyaki blend back into the crowd and start to make there way to the Embassy.
"I think that trick worked, so far I don't feel them following." Said Naruto.
"Why, the ramen stand?" asked Nyaki.
"Oh, I go there daily to eat, and if I was showing you around it would look strange if I didn't take you to the ramen stand." Naruto told Nyaki.
Suna Embassy
Sakura is preparing the dinner, while Gaara helps out by setting the table and doing tasks that she asks him. This gives Temari and Shikamaru time for themselves, Temari tells Shikamaru about what happened at Sakura apartment. Shikamaru laughs at this and says that they need to talk later, but not where Sakura can hear. Temari nods her head in agreement.
The door to the Embassy opens to find Naruto bringing in the Sand Anbu. He is telling Naruto that he should have knocked.
"Hi Temari, Shikamaru, where is Gaara?" Naruto asked.
Temari points to the kitchen, and says that Gaara and Sakura are cooking dinner.
Upon hearing his name Gaara goes into the livingroom.
"Hi Gaara, Tsunade told me to walk Nyaki back here. He is to be assessable for questions if they are needed. I need to get back; they were just finishing up with Anko's report. I will talk with you tomorrow." Said Naruto.
Grinning up at Nyaki. "See I called him Gaara, but you can still asked him." Whispered Naruto.
Walking into the kitchen, Naruto tells Sakura Hi, but can't stay because Tsunade wanted him back at the tower. He was just escorting someone here.
Naruto goes to the door, then says bye to them and starts to return to the Hokage Tower.
Gaara warns Nyaki that Sakura does not know of any plots against her, and to be discreet.
Sakura continues the dinner preparations, and sets a place for the new person.
When dinner is close to being done, Temari comes into the kitchen to help put it on the table.
Going into the livingroom, she tells them dinner is ready. All of them go into the dining room to eat. Gaara introduces Sakura to Nyaki as a Suna Anbu. Temari is concerned by this information, but will wait for more from Gaara. The Kazekage giving this information out confuses Nyaki, after he had told him to be discreet.
Grinning Sakura begins to say, "Shikamaru do you know that Ino is dating Kankuro?"
Shikamaru's face was priceless. "No, I did not know." Replied Shikamaru.
"Ino is helping with the plans for your engagement and wedding. Temari asked her about her intentions were to her brother, and she confirmed it, right Temari." Said Sakura.
Grinning evilly, Temari says, "That there was more to the conversation."
"Temari" yelled Sakura.
Temari just looks at them and then, leans over to whisper to Shikamaru about finding Sakura and Gaara kissing on the sofa in the livingroom this morning.
Shikamaru just looks at Gaara then to Sakura who is now blushing.
Shikamaru is just smiling at them, and then laughing. "If Ino knows this then it will be all over Konoha by tomorrow."
"She better not, or when I get my hands on her." Growled Sakura.
At this Nyaki is piecing together that something more is going on.
Once dinner is done, Temari and Shikamaru are doing the dishes.
Going into the livingroom they sit on the sofa together, while Nyaki sits in one of the chairs.
"Nyaki how do you like Konoha?" asks Sakura.
"I like the town and the food is different. Naruto took me to a ramen stand today." Replied Nyaki.
"Naruto is one of my teammates, and like a brother to me," stated Sakura. "He is very loyal to his friends, right Gaara." As her hand is in his.
"Naruto is a very friendly person. That I would not want to have very angry at me." Replied Gaara with a smirk.
Nyaki is seeing a sight that noone would have believe possible for years.
Hokage Tower
As Naruto is walking back to the Tower, he is thinking about what he has found out. He knows that Sakura is in danger, plus Hinata, TenTen as well as Hanabi. Seeing Neji he calls out to him. Neji goes up to Naruto who has a serious expression on his face.
"Neji, come to the Tower with me, I think you should know what is going on." Stated Naruto.
"Has the Hokage sent for me?" asked Neji.
"Not yet." Replied Naruto.
"Tell me one good reason why I should." Argued Neji.
"Because Hinata, TenTen, Hanabi and Sakura are in danger." Whispered Naruto.
Neji grabs Naruto's shirt. "What did you say?" stated Neji.
"You heard me, if you want more details follow me. But play like you had no knowledge." Replied Naruto.
Once they enter into the Hokage Tower and go to the conference room. Naruto enters with Neji.
Tsunade looks up and sees that Naruto has brought Neji.
"Naruto, why did you bring Neji here." Stated Tsunade.
"I thought he would need to be included. He is a Jonin plus it does involve him. I can't be everywhere and I need someone I can trust who knows what is going on." Replied Naruto.
"Okay Naruto, fill in Neji with the reports that are over at that table." Said Tsunade.
Neji and Naruto go over to the table and sit down. Naruto starts to fill Neji on all the details on the plots. Neji listens closely to Naruto and then wants to examine the reports to see if Naruto missed any details. Neji is worried about the plots against his family and his friends.
Suna Embassy
Temari and Shikamaru come into the livingroom and sit onto the couch. Gaara tells Nyaki that he will be staying in one of the guest rooms and then proceeds to show him which room is his and where the bathrooms are.
"Thank you Kazekage-sama." Said Nyaki. "Any instructions Lord Kazekage."
"Yes, if Sakura tells you to do something, do it unless it will bring harm to her." Stated Gaara. "She is a Med-Nin that is the 5th Hokage's apprentice, do not under estimate her. Shikamaru is to be protected. Do you need any weapons?"
"Yes, some I had to travel light for this mission, to look like a mercenary in transit. So I could not been seen with too much or too little weapons.
Nyaki remembers and says, "The organization had a weapon kiosk. You could buy weapons at bargain prices. They were better than standard, so who is behind this has money, or power, or worse he has both. Some even signed up for training camps to learn more weapons or jitsus."
Gaara looks worried about this. "Did you tell this to the Hokage?"
"No, I forgot.
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