The Jonin Exam
Shika Clan Compound, Morotsuka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan…
A few months passed since Crow returned with a shot leg after leaving a dangerous mission in the Congo region of Africa. He requested additional medical attention as the UN picked him up from a nearby heliport several miles away from the compound. Crow was gone from the children for about a month until he could return to start Santi's chunin exam. Santi's exam took place in Fukuoka, a much bigger city compared to where Urenna did her's in Beppo. The boy did well enough to pass despite missing a key clue in solving his investigation of a mock robbery.
Once that was over, Urenna continued her diligent training on her own until one day, Crow and Omani summoned her alone at the temple within the obstacle course. There was a debate as to where Urenna's Jonin Exam would take place. Right before Urenna appeared inside, Crow and Omani talked about this passionately.
Omani: "Master never sent us overseas for a Jonin level exam. And why choose America?"
Crow: "It will prepare her for what is to come if she is willing to work as a secret agent."
Omani: "How are you even going to set this exam up? I can't go obviously because of my school teaching, but I have heard terrible things about the city you are picking to orchestrate this test. Crime is through the roof there!"
Crow: "The test will be to catch a criminal. If she can do it, then the UN will know that Urenna can follow in my footsteps as an agent."
Omani: "Um Hide…I hope this has nothing to do with that murderer of her family is it?"
Crow: "No…not this time. Though my CO has told me that Kain could be in the US still. We just do not know where exactly."
Omani: "I'd still feel uneasy about this. Those Americans are trigger happy you know."
Crow: "I'm well aware of that, but no guns can match our speed and precision. Here she comes."
Urenna enters the temple and closes the doors behind her…
Urenna (Kneeling at Crow and Omani): "Masters, I am here as requested."
Omani: "You may relax Urenna."
Urenna sits down on the floor…
Omani: "Your Jonin exam is in a few days. Crow here will explain the details about your test. After that you can ask us any questions about it alright?"
Urenna: "Hai."
Crow: "Your mission is to apprehend this man, he is a fugitive wanted on several drug trafficking and robbery charges. My sources tell me he is hiding himself in the city of Detroit. His nickname is Sinista. He has a gang under his payroll for protection known as the Maniaks. However, if you can capture him alive, not only will you have passed the exam, you will also cut off the money supply of this gang. This will make it much easier for the police and the National Guard to find and arrest these individuals. Any concerns so far?"
Urenna: "So if I capture this man, where do I drop him off? Do I send him to you or?"
Crow: "You can drop him off by the main police station in downtown. I can send you the coordinates once we arrive there."
Urenna: "I see. It sounds like this man is well protected by this gang. I will fail the test if I get captured right?"
Crow: "Hai and if you do not capture him in 5 days then I will have to give you a failing grade. Then you will retest within 6 months to a year."
Urenna: "I understand. When do we leave for Detroit?"
Crow: "First thing in the morning. And do not worry about the boys. Santi will watch over the compound while Omani will keep Brice (the new baby's name)."
Urenna: "Is that a good idea to allow Santi to stay by himself at the compound?"
Crow: "Santi has done well enough to earn our trust, he will not run off and do anything stupid. Omani will track him down if he does."
Omani: "I will keep tabs on him Urenna, rest assured."
Crow: "With that said…let us return to the cave and eat dinner."
Omani: "Oh yes, I am starving."
The three shinobis left out of the temple to return for the cave. Urenna was not all too concerned about the test. How could this particular mission be any different from the other missions she helped Crow in? The next day could not come any sooner.
The following day, arriving in Detroit, Michigan, USA…
The first day of Urenna's Jonin Exam would begin as soon as Crow got her settled in a hotel in the downtown Detroit area. Crow gave Urenna a tracking device chip so he could keep tabs on her while he briefly traveled for New York to speak with Kari. From here on out, Urenna was on her own. But the first thing Urenna was going to do is sleep off the jet lag.
Waking up in the late afternoon hours, Urenna got in a good long sleep. She quickly changed into her gear and began to do reconnaissance across the city. When she could see the lettering of the city police station, Urenna trekked her way there on the double. Using a disguise, Urenna carefully entered inside the station through the upstairs door at the rooftop. Wearing a cop outfit similar to that of the workers no one suspected a thing while Urenna ventured the hallways. Eventually she spotted the criminal files room so she could get a better idea on who is Sinista guy is.
Browsing file after file, Urenna eventually found the special folder with his identification and criminal records. The folder was really big. There would be no time to inspect every document. Suddenly, the door opens up. It was a deputy chief officer coming in by himself. The Deputy Chief's name was Larry Reece or Chief Reece who was in his early 50s. He happened to notice the room was unlocked and decided to inspect the place only to find a woman standing in the middle of the file cabinets. She looked at him in much surprise. Chambers questioned why Urenna was inside the room.
Deputy Chief Reece: "No officers are allowed in here unless you were granted permission. Now who sent you?"
Urenna: "Oh I'm sorry! I thought this was the mail room! Which floor is this?"
Chief Reece: "The first floor in the east wing. Are you new around here?"
Urenna: "Yes I am! I'm sorry for coming in here. I will not do it again." (Rushing past him heading for the door.) "Which way is the staircase?"
Chief Reece: "To the left."
Urenna: "Oh Thank you sir." (Walking off.)
Chief Reece (Wonders.): "Must be a new recruit. Never seen her before."
Urenna (Heading upstairs): "That was too close! Now is not the time to introduce myself to the police just yet. I just needed more information about this criminal I'm pursuing. The file says he frequents a liquor store called Marion's Beverages N Things on the West side of town. I will start my investigation there."
At Marion's Beverages N Things, Livernois Avenue, West Side Detroit, Michigan, USA…
The more time Urenna spent here in Detroit, the more she started to dislike this city. Streets were filled with debris and potholes everywhere. People did not seem to care about the plight of their households or businesses for that matter. Everything was dilapidated. Leaping off a delivery truck she hitched on, Urenna landed near the very street where the liquor store in question was supposed to be.
The place was not busy at the moment since it was early in the night. However, Urenna hid in the shadows and watched for any customers getting inside. The man in question still did not show up. Every now and then a worker at the liquor store would gather crates of alcohol and other drinks from the back storage room heading outside. Urenna would confront this person to see if he knew anything about Sinista.
Urenna: "Hey Mister!"
Store worker (Scared dropping the crate of beer): "Wha? Hold up! Who are you?"
Urenna: "Take it easy, just stay calm. I am not robbing you. Can you answer some questions for me?"
Store worker: "Questions? Like what?"
Urenna: "Are you familiar with a guy called Sinista?"
Store worker: "Yeah but no kid should be hanging around him. He's not the one to start trouble with girl."
Urenna: "I understand he is not your average guy, so when does he come by and buy things here?"
Store worker: "I'm not telling you that sh*t. He might think I'm trying to rob him if you surprise him somehow. He never comes in here by himself. The man always has goons by his side."
Urenna: "Fine. I won't deal with him here. Where else does he go beside this spot?"
Store worker: "If I tell you that…then you promise not to come back here unannounced again? You are lucky I didn't call the police on ya!"
Urenna: "Okay fine! Now please tell me where else can I go to find him!"
Store worker: "Down this street there is an old car dealership that I hear Sinista uses as a drug house. But he is only there in early morning hours. You don't need to do nothing against him. You just asking to get killed."
Urenna: "Thanks sir. I will leave now."
Urenna left out as requested by the liquor store owner. She wondered just how much abuse the owner had to deal with when some of Sinista's men would come around and steal some of his goods. All she had to do was continue down Livernois Avenue and eventually she will spot the old Chevrolet car dealership. After trekking carefully through the street, Urenna would finally arrive at the site in reference. The dealership was really run down, but there were a lot of vehicles scattered around the place. Some of the vehicles did not look run down at all. So Urenna knew that this was a hideout. She could hear some laughter from within the old office building. The men inside were gambling playing dominoes while smoking Ganja.
Urenna (Peeking through a window.): "Well that is not him. Those must be his lackeys." (Hears a car coming.) "Uh oh. I hear someone coming. Better hide."
After hiding behind a burnt up exterior of a Cadillac Coupe, Urenna watched keenly as an armored truck appeared in front of the office building. Soon enough about 4 men got out of the vehicle, including the man Urenna was targeting, Sinista. He wasn't a big guy, standing only about 5 feet 7 inches, but he was hauling some heavy fire power. His biggest weapon was a state of the art Gatling gun which one of his subordinates was pushing out of the back of the truck.
B-Lo: "Where do I place this gun at Sinista?"
Sinista: "Hide it in the garage. I will be there to inspect it shortly. The rest of you can do whatever, just don't do anything stupid ya hear me!"
Urenna (Looking on.): "Look at the size of that thing. I'd hate to be on the receiving end of that gun. When I get inside the garage I'm going to ambush him, tie him up, and leave without none of these guys knowing it."
With that plan in mind, Urenna carefully follows Sinista and his bodyguard B-Lo inside the garage. Trying to find a way in, Urenna found a ventilation shaft to crawl inside from the roof. But this shaft did not lead into the main garage area. Instead it took her into another small office space. Urenna could not see what was going on. However, something unexpected happened. The front door was sealed by a metal gate. Urenna was trapped and then.
Smoke gas begins to spew throughout the dark room…
Urenna: "Oh no!" (Cough cough cough) "I can't…get out!" (Cough, cough, cough.)
The young chunin had no idea about the heightened security Sinista's men established. This caught her by surprise and Urenna eventually collapsed passing out because of the sleeping gas. After ten minutes of the gas being cleared, the door is unsealed and reopening it is Sinista himself looking down at the intruder. He was taken aback to see that it was a young woman, but nonetheless he planned to lock her up at the storage shed for a later interrogation.
Sinista: "Well…well…well. Looks like this girl thought she could steal from me but I ain't letting that happen." (Grinning.)