Fallen Angel

Chapter 11: Enter Jiraiya of the Sannin

Hinata reflected on Guevarra's words. The man struck her as a gentle and honorable man. With a kind heart and a desire to change the world for the better. Just the thought of it fills her mind with peace.

"I should go back to the Baishōs. Let them know I'm fine."

Hinata went back to the Baishōs residence where Chiharu greeted him. Nori scolded her for her rash actions but thanked her.

"I apologize for getting you up so early out of your sickbed Mistress Hyuuga." Guevarra said.

"It's no problem. I do not want to become useless and dependent."

"Then perhaps you could get a friend of mine out of trouble? He got in deep trouble with some thugs lately."

Guevarra then handed Hinata some bullets.

"Here, bright and loud as a Fire jutsu. Now if you would give a moment please..."

Nori left the two alone.

"His name is Jiraiya of the Sannin. I'm sure you already know of his reputation, I think he may be over in his head. Those brutes plan to hang him."

"No chance am I allowing those outlaws have another victim."

"Good. Those outlaws are entrenched at the Namikaze estates. I have urgent business at Fire Capital. Please tell Master Jiraiya to join me there."

Hinata agreed and set off for the Namikaze estates.

She saw Jiraiya about to be hanged and quickly shot the rope, freeing him. The two then began to dispatch the thugs attacking them.

Once done, they saw a ship from to the estates right.

It is the WindWhisper!

Hinata opted to go and free her ship and Jiraiya proposed to find a crew in case she has to leave post-haste. She agreed.

After Jiraiya departed, Hinata eliminated the criminals and cut off the WindWhisper's flag. After that, she met up Jiraiya at the landing pad.

Jiraiya said looking at the WindWhisper, "a fine ship. And true to my word, I've found a crew for her. I did leave one position unfilled, though. Tell me, Hinata, do you have a first mate?"

Hinata thought of Neji for a while before saying, "He's... long gone."

Jiraiya then exclaimed, "Then I apply for the post, Captain!"

Hinata said, "Welcome aboard."

Jiraiya said. "As your first mate, may I suggest our next destination? The Commander will be expecting me to report back."

Hinata then told Jiraiya, "My thoughts exactly. Commander Guevarra said he'd be in Fire Capital."

Jiraiya beamed up, "Splendid!"

Author notes

Chapter is done and next one coming.