Nyoko Namikaze Point of View
It was a good thing that I was given this mission alone. I probably looked so stupid, I felt giddy and excitement flowing through my veins, an adrenaline I'd never felt before. I was about to visit five neighboring lands and their ninja villages. Thank Hiruzen, I had my mask on and a cloak that was big enough to fit two of me. Otherwise I'm sure I'd make a fool out of myself, or offend the other villages.
Could anyone blame me for feeling this way? I basically went from a Genin to an ANBU in such a short time, skipping the other ranks. I doubt anyone within my class of Genin could say that. Not to mention I being trusted with a mission to visit other villages. I can't want to tell Sasuke... Wait I can't do that, right? The whole point of a being an ANBU is to be covert. It was another secret to hold. Another secret to add to the list.
Along with you. I grabbed at the clothe above my stomach. At least I know I'm apart of the Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai - the ANBU - Hiruzen - none of the village - told me about my father, let alone the Nine tailed beast I carried. What else am I not being told? Who's my mother? Who was the significant woman who my father loved? Was she even dead? Is she her existence a secret too? Must be, no one's ever mentioned her name to me. If she's alive did she have a family? Do I look like her?
It's a good thing I am promoted to ANBU level it'll make finding answers - uncovering the secrets so much easier when I got back. In two weeks, it would take at least two nights and three days to get to the border, if could fall asleep.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's Point of View
I knew what I had done. No mater what the elders - The Council of Konoha - thought. As they stood before me questioning me, out of fear for the village, they seemed to have forgotten yet again that they were talking about two children. Two innocent lives of two heros of this village. Their legacies. The Council along with most of the older ninja and citizens of the village only looked at the two children as monsters, forgetting that they had done nothing, carelessly forgetting whom they were the children of.
Even I was guilty once for being fearful of what both of the children. At least the power they held in them, the power they weren't aware of.
"You let not one but both parts of the Nine tailed beast out!" Homura screamed having to cough as he pushing his lungs, adding with a lower tone and a breath, "You let one go alone to five villages!"
Sighing I let out a breath of smoke, "I know." This was pointless.
"Do you?" Danzō questioned, with a hissing tone, narrowing his eye.
I nodded, "I gave two ninja missions that I feel they are capable of doing." I took a puff of my pipe adding, "And neither of the tailed beast they share won't be released, unless a ninja or a village are activity after them. Naruto is safe with Kakashi watching him. Nyoko, will be fine, she has a mask and she knows better than to share her name while she's wearing it." Or I assume she knew better than to share her true identity.
"You better hope that those beasts remain sealed." Danzō hissed, taking steps till he stood directly across from me. His arms crossed, as he scolded me with a narrow gaze.
"Those two children - " I emphasized whom I was talking about, " - are more than the demons that live within them." I blew smoke at him, "Their safety is my first concern, along with the other citizens of this village."
Danzō rolled his eye, resting his hands on my desk as he leaned forward so he was looking me straight in the eye, "Those children - " He mocked my tone, " - are possible dangers to the village."
Nyoko Namikaze Point of View
I seemed too be making excellent time, it was already the second night out and I was close to the border, or I assumed I was, the trees were starting to thin out, hinting that there would be a change of terrain soon. The moon was glowing down at me, lighting everything up beautifully. As I was getting close to the Land of Rice Fields. I've heard of the nation before during class, but I didn't know it had a village, I don't even recall learning about Otogakure - the village hidden in Sound. This village had too be impressive, if they had become relevant within a short time, considering we - my Genin class - and I had learned about existing known ninja villages a few months before we graduated. From the name of the village they had to work with sound.
A few miles away from the border between the Land of Rice, I came to a stop putting down a sticky paper, with my written formula in an inconspicuous place. As a precaution I knew nothing about this village and I was a stranger entering their land. If anything happened I could be gone after throwing a hand sign. Also maybe show off that the Leaf Village had quick ninja.
Passing the board, getting past the trees I ran along the dirt path that wiggled through the Land of Rice Fields. It was quiet not a soul could be seen. Not even a bird. Then again it could be due to the sun being gone. Everyone could be asleep, rather than tending the large pool crops. Still, for a someplace where a village that's meant too be known for its sound, this was a quiet.
There wasn't even a breeze fighting against me as I sped through the fields and mountains. The pools of water not moving nor the plants dancing in the wind. How could a place with more fields than trees not have a breeze flowing through? I couldn't help but to grab a kunai from my pouch as I ran. This would be a perfect chance too be ambushed. Even if I couldn't sense anyone around.
At least not until I noticed two girls walking on the dirt path ahead of me. An older one with long black hair, and from what I could see when wore a green form-fitting vest, and a black and white camouflage patterned scarf and skirt, the skirt being held up by a black belt that had a pouch I assumed to be of ninja tools. The other girl was shorter, closer to my size and probably my age, with orange long hair with a dark-colored hat on top of her head, green cargo shorts that seemed more meant for a boy, and a purple top.
Were they ninja? I needed to be wary. To be safe I made a clone. She looked at me and we both nodded at each other. She would follow the path, while I followed from the side of the path, sticking between the bushes that hid me from view and the pools of rice that were on the other side of me. If these two were aggressive ninja it'd be my clone whom they'd attack, while I got past.
Through the ears of my clone - that were mine - I could hear the two girls talking as she - my clone - got closer.
"Sasame, you know the deal we made with Orochimaru. Arashi went with the others to keep the deal, the Fūma clan's status will be restored." One girl - the dark-haired girl - stated calmly.
I narrowed my eyes hearing this. Orochimaru? Where have I heard that name? I shook my head. Not now I need to get the names and leave, I can look up more later. Picking up speed I ran past them making my clone disappear. Something was making my skin crawl, I wanted to get these names and leave quickly.
Orochimarus Point of View
Soon I would have started the Fourth shinobi war. I stood in front of the small village that was full of outlaws. Waiting for whichever Leaf Ninja would be sent to get the names. I'd get a taste of the ninja sent and they would witness Team Dosu. The three of them displaying their abilities as they trained. I wanted the abilities of Otogakure to strike some sort of fear within whom ever came. Perhaps, the young Uchiha boy would arrive and allow me the taste of his power. Or even one of the nine tailed brats, so I may turn their seals. Allowing the chakra to flow from them. Or even let the beasts out.
No, no. My dear old sensei wouldn't let any of those three out. He'd want to keep them safe, out of harms way.
I then felt it. Something fast - really fast - running this way. Turning around I could see the dark black cloak and the mask of an ANBU ninja showing in the moonlight. As the ninja got closer, I took note on how short they were. Who was this ninja?
The ninja bowed their head, before speaking. "I am of the Konohagakure here for the names of ninja taking part in the Chūnin Selection Exams." I took note of the voice, this was a girl, her voice squeaked ever so slightly, hinting that she may just be hitting puberty. Yet it sounded so emotionless, with a hint of wariness.
She didn't waver at the sight of me. My disguise as a Jōnin. She had pulled out a scroll that had the names of the other villages taking part in the exams. Handing it towards me. Taking it purposely brushing my finger against her small glove covered hand. I could feel the chakra flowing through her the energy. I recognized the power.
Here was one of them. One of the nine-tailed brats. She was an ANBU? To hide her or was she impressive as a ninja to earn the rank?
I didn't look away from her as I wrote down the three names of team Dosu. Dosu Kinuta, Zaku Abumi and Kin Tsuchi. Signing my alias as their Jōnin.
"Tell me young ANBU what is your name?" I questioned, sounding friendly. I knew it was Nyoko, she and her brother's names were known throughout the Village of Leafs.
She didn't hesitate to give me an alias of her own, "My name is Akai Ha" She retorted.
Red leaf, how original of a name. "Tell me can anyone in the Leaf become an ANBU? Or is this a way to not seem insulting to the villages, having a child dressed up get names?" I questioned her, wanting to spark an emotion as I handed the girl the scroll.
Her breath didn't even change. Her voice didn't waver, if anything it was colder as she replied, "Thank you. Good day Sound ninja." She retorted. Rolling the scroll up as she pulled it into her robe, I assume to place it into the correct pocket. And as a way to prove a point she turned around and was gone.
I had to blink she was fast. Intriguing.
"Kabuto" I hissed, knowing my loyal servant was watching. He appeared next to me. "What do we know of Nyoko Uzumaki - Namikaze? " I questioned not recalling which of her parents names she used. He proceeded to fill me in on what we knew about the girl. Before we went after her to tamper with her seal.
Nyoko Namikaze Point of View
How arrogant! Of a Jōnin! I hope his ninja get killed during the exams! I hope it's by my own hands! Show him for disrespecting me! I rolled my neck cracking it I needed to not react so badly. It was that Jōnin's way of making his ninja seem better. They weren't, even if they were it wouldn't be for long. I wasn't the type to stay down long. Nor were most of the Genin of the leaf. I knew that Sasuke, Naruto, Neji, Rock Lee and Tenten for starters wouldn't stay down long. Most of the other teams wouldn't be knocked down long either. Aside from two of the most useless girls.
Ending up not to far from the Land of Fires borders, I made my way to the next village. The Land of Falls, where Takigakure lied, the Land of Waterfalls. Deciding to go straight through the unclaimed land that separated the Land of Rice and the Land of Falls. The known for having large mountains, a dense forest and bones of giant creatures. Giving it the name Mountains' Graveyard.
As I made my way past the border I could sense someone - now a group of people coming my way. A large number of people from in front of me and behind me. Easy, I just needed to outrun them. Turning one way I bolted, taking notice that there was another large group of people coming. I went another way, ending up with the same result. It happened a few more times before I realized. These groups were directing me to go one way.
They were trying to trap me. It's the tails they were after. Turning on my heal I prepared myself to perform the Flying Thunder God Technique, however it didn't happen as I felt something tangle around my body, wrapping around me making me fall forward. Laying on my belly, I could feel three large smooth bumps under me, but not the ground. Looking around I screamed, it was a snake. A really - really big around me. I wasn't scared of snakes but, an abnormally large one, this was scary and heavy.
It seemed to squeeze tighter as I wiggled, I felt weak as I tried to fight it, tried to roll on to my back. to try to fight my way free.
"The daughter of the Fourth Hokage, and of Kushina." A dark giggle cam from above me, they seemed to hiss. I could see the sandales on my left, seeing the unusual white skin of the persons toes. Who were they? What were they? "Flip her over." The voice repeated, it was alluring the voice. The snake moved tightening around me as It rolled me over not letting me go. Looking up the first thing I saw were a pair of golden eyes with slitted pupils and purple markings around them.
Was I going to die? No! I needed to get out! I began to wiggle in my spot, not worried about the fact my mask had fallen off. I needed to do a jutus to get free now!
The man the pale snake-like man kneeled down, ripped open the cloak I had on and forced the cloak I had on to open, above my stomach. The thought that this man was going to molest me started to ring through me making me fight once more, but the snake tightened around me as I did, holding me still.
"Let me go!" I ordered, trying to scream trying to be heard, by anyone. Anybody. I couldn't even feel the presence of the large groups of people who were toying with me, where were they?
The man just chuckled once more as he ripped the mesh around my stomach, ripping the thin fabric off, exposing my stomach. "The nine tails seal." He whispered, as if attracted by the seal on me. He started to do hand signs, five of them. Till the tips of his fingers started to release purple flames. I froze watching him, I needed to move. Was this genjutsu? I needed to reach for a kunai, now!
I tried to wiggle, but ended up being constricted more, feeling the heavy pressure against my chest, making it harder to breathe. The man then placed his cold glowing finger tips on my stomach. It caused me to feel faint, sick almost.
"Five element seal" He spoke, I tried to fight once more I couldn't fall asleep here! I couldn't be here! I felt my energy return my chakra flow through me, it was like a raw animistic power. With the power I was able to yank a hand free making a hand sign. With a blink I was no longer wrapped around a snake, but falling from the tree where I placed my formula. I passed out before I could feel the ground.