konoha

Danzo sat to the side of his hokage. ROOT members filled the room. Orochimaru crackled.

"Kukuku, Danzo, the citizens are happy. Shinobi are happy. All we need know is to place a bounty on Sasuke and Naruto. Soon, I'll have all the power I need. Konoha will be feared!" Orochimaru hissed. Danzo smiled. Finally true power.

"My lords! Two unidentified emissaries demand to speak to you. Our guards are holding them." a breathless ninja said.

"Kukuku, let them in. Who can hold up to the might of the Snake Sannin and the Shimura clan? " Orochimaru hissed. Danzo smirked. A ninja escorted two very strange looking men into the room. One had ice blue eyes, tan skinned, and light blue hair. He stood 6 ft tall. His companion was as tall as he but had sharp green eyes, pale skin, and had auburn hair. Danzo sensef no threat.

"What brings you to this humble village?" Danzo asked. The first man answered.

"I was under the impression that the Hokage addressed ambrassdors from other nations. However, I want to be on my way home soon, so I'll answer. We are here to gather a tribute that has been owed to our home for a few centuries. This missive I am holding states that tge tribute does not have to be paid unless the last of the Senju no longer has any ties to the village. Tsunade Senju was removed as Hokage and banished. As this has occured, the tribute must be paid. If it is not, we reserve the right to take slaves from this village." The man stated. His companion watched carefully.

Danzo paled. Orochimaru smirked.

"May I ask your names? So I may address you properly?" Danzo said. The men nodded.

"My name is Saman Blight. My quiet companion is called Nash. No last name. My leader demands this tribute be paid." Saman said. Danzo was freaked out. Captian Blight's son? Nephew?.

"Danzo, pay them. Its money easy to replace." Orochimaru said. Danzo looked at the amount. 400 billion ryo. Danzo paled. It would cut the money they had to a third. But if Danzo wanted to rule, he had to obey. Danzo motioned for his Anbu to take the scroll to the treasury. Saman watched carefully. Within a few moments the doors opened to reveal

a man carrying a large scroll.

"400 billion ryo. All counted." The man said. Saman walked over to the scroll. His hand rubbed over the seal. He quietly deactivated the tracking tag and justu hidden within. Nash walked beside him.

"All seems to be in order, good day. Oh yes, I have a message for you. Nash, if you please." Saman said placing the scroll on his back.

"Don't follow us. Don't attack us. For the Lord of Nightmares will destory those you attack those who harm his allies and his wrath is feared among the nations. This is the only warning you will recieve." Nash said, his voice clear and deep. The men looked bored.

"Be gone."

"Good day. Nash, our transport awaits. But heed the warning." Saman said. Danzo made a silent move. The men poofed away.

"Clones. Find them." Danzo ordered ROOT. Six ninja ran out the door, though the gate and into the woods. The ROOT squad were sure that they quarry would be easy to catch.

"Spread out. Bring them back to Danzo." the leader said. Soon a lune of ninjas were formed. Thet were nearing the one third point when a laugh rang out.

"Predictable. I suppose you want this back? Hmmm. Well I suppose Nash and I will have to show you why we are called The Death Duo." Saman said. Nash walked out of the trees. ROOT charged. Saman sighed.

"Stupid waste of life." Saman said as three including the leader charged him. Saman began hand seals.

"Blade summoning justu: Blades of Blight." Saman intoned. In a puff of smoke, two metal katanas appeared.

The ROOT slowed. Saman now held the two swords in each of his hands. The leader wasn't impressed.

"Kill him. Katon:...Arrghhh!" One screamed. Saman laughed. He had merely grazed the ninja yet a disease.spread quickly across his body. The leader motioned for the other ninja to attack with him.

"Water style: Water prison."

"Earth style: Great breakthrough."

"Really? A water and earth based justu. Very well. Blade art: Ultimate Corrosive Flames." Saman said, pointing on blade towards the sky and the other to the ninjas. They shrugged it off until they felt a power amassing. Flames blacker than any they seen came fron the top of one blade and through the other. The ROOT felt a burning sensation but nothing more. They laughed. Saman smiled.

"Burn." Laugher became screams as the black burned them. Saman turned his head to check on Nash. Seeing Nash was getting ready to finish, Saman sar on a tree branch and waited.

With Nash

Nash smiled.

"Only three?" Nash grinned. Three stood in front of the man.

"We are Danzo's best. You will surrender to us." One smirked, charging. Nash grabbed the man by the neck. A grim smile lit his face. Soon the ROOT found himself facedown in the dirt.

"We have an appointment to keep so I'll finish you quickly. Desert art: Burning sandstorm shedder." Nash said, making a few ine handed signs. Three ROOT members were charging then they felt a strong wind, immense heat, and stinging skin. Scteams once again ripped though the area. The ROOT nins bodies were being burnt and shedded into nothing.

"I hated to use that. Saman, we better hurry. Our ride will leave us."

"Lets go, the stink is getting to me." Saman said. The two men left the area unaware that a busty woman with auburn hair was watching them.

So you did escape. Maybe I can get the refugees safe passage. The Fourth is killing at will. I need to get the bloodline users to safety. Then we can have a true chance at life. The woman thought as she left the claaring, a plan forming in her mind.