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Something Interesting

Chapter 14: Fire Daimyo

After the battle with Chiba and his cronies team 12 were able to travel without any noteworthy occurrences. After a while they made it to the town where they were supposed to 'collect' the daimyo. It was a small village with matchbox houses however it was full of activity and the people seemed happy as they went about their daily lives.

"This is it kids, Gou village, no time for pit stops though, we have a mission." informed Genma.

"Fine where is the place?" asked Arcana.

'Hm these brats are taking this seriously, that's good I guess…'

Genma revealed the map given to him by the Hokage and took the role of navigator.

Soon enough they found the safe house, off to the side of the village, a plain looking house with worn paint and hair cracks in the walls.

"Quite plain, guess that's a good thing." said Kurai.

Genma answered, "Right, it doesn't stand out. Leave this to me."

Genma took the lead and spoke to a burly man standing in front of the door to the house while the trio observed. The man nodded in response to Genma and soon Genma returned to the trio.

"We are to wait at the entrance of the town for them let's go." ordered Genma.

Village entrance…

Soon 10 men carrying a wagon approached, inside was the daimyo however he could not be seen though.

The burly man walked up to Genma, spoke to him silently and Genma nodded.

"Team, we are to safely escort the daimyo to his palace. We will take positions on each side of the wagon, I'll take the front, Arcana the left, Kurai the right and Aqua the back understand?" the trio nodded and went to their respective positions.

For Arcana and Kurai it was a boring trip nothing happened and they were traveling for quite some time, Kurai thought it was also a good thing though since boredom meant less trouble.

Soon as if on cue the trio felt 2 chakra to the left at Arcana's position and 1 on the right at Kurai's position. Soon Genma sensed them and looked towards Kurai who nodded and then to Arcana who nodded too. They kept walking as if though nothing was wrong until a dozen kunai was launched in Arcana's direction but he and the team including Genma deflected the projectiles the only one who did not join was Kurai as he was defending his position.

2 guys appeared before Arcana, Aqua and Genma, they were wearing Rain village's chuunin gear with gashes on their headbands. The two guys stared them down, a guy with an eye patch and white hair and the other with messy brown hair and a scar on his left cheek.

"I am Karn!" said the one with the eye patch, "Step aside or die!"

The other guy then took his cue, "I'm Zou, your just kids, doesn't your village have capable ninja?"

Genma, Arcana and Aqua remained silent and tensed, they were ready to defend the daimyo.

With Kurai…

Kurai was trying to sense the other target and soon a woman approached him.

"Hey there! I'm Cia!" she introduced cheerfully, she has blonde hair tied in a ponytail and wears a purple dress which compliments her above average bust.

Suddenly Kurai feels an intense pain in his neck

"Arhg!" he grunted in pain. Cia was behind him biting into his neck hard enough to draw blood.

She drank a bit and then jumped away, "Mmmm, you taste good." she said in a flirty manner.

Kurai was not amused, "Damn, can't believe you did that…" he was feeling a bit light headed and had one hand on his neck performing basic medical ninjutsu. 'Damn, it must have been genjutsu if only I realized sooner.'

With Genma and co…

"So, why are you two attacking the daimyo?" Genma asked the enemy.

Kou answered, "Money of course then we can get an army to take Rain village down!"

"Typical…" said Arcana annoyed.

"Enough talk!" said Karn, he was getting impatient.

"Fine." Zou sighed and went in for the attack.

Genma met him halfway and soon they had kunai pressed against each other

Genma then looked at Arcana and Aqua, "Protect the daimyo no matter what!"

"Pay attention!" Genma was kicked to the side by Zou and Karn went to attack the fire daimyo but Arcana slashed at him with a kunai making a small cut on his mid-section but Karn just jumped back and smirked, "Hey Zou, keep the guy busy, this brat is mine!"

"Fine" Zou sighed again.

Arcana smirked too, "Bring it on!"

With Kurai…

Kurai had soon stopped the bleeding but he would have to let Aqua heal it later as she was better at medical ninjutsu whilst he just knew basics.

"Thank you kindly for waiting, care to try your luck again?" he challenged.

Cia smirked.

"Release!" said Kurai making a hand sign this time he knew she did her genjutsu again, indeed Cia was behind him again but this time he kicked her in the gut but she substituted with a log.

"Oh? Rough are we?" she asked in a seductive manner.

"You started it." replied Kurai looking amused.

"Yes boy, beat that bad lady, oh you're definitely one of my favorites."

Kurai turned to see the daimyo rooting for him through the now open curtains of the wagon, Kurai just sweat dropped.

With Genma and co…

Arcana and Karn engaged in battle exchanging fierce blows but Karn was more experienced and kicked Arcana on his chest sending him flying backwards.

Aqua took the opportunity to support and began hand signs, "Water style: rapid shots!" she launched a flurry of water blasts at Karn but in his place was a mud clone.

"Nice try" said Karn now behind Arcana who was shocked, this guy was fast.

Karn was now giving Arcana a flurry of attacks which ended with a punch to the head knocking him down but not out.

"Kid!" shouted Genma, he had finally taken care of Zou, the guy was strong but was also just a chuunin.

End

Done, I know it may seem like Kurai and Arcana should be strong because of their training and yes they are in fact then could beat those guys. So why am I not making them win easily, simple this is their second real battle excluding the one with Genma as he was holding back and was surprised. They trained but have not been able to test their skills for real and in a real fight the enemy will not hold back fighting a moving target is not the same as fighting trees and boulders. Also I don't want them to be too strong on their first fight where they face more than one opponent.