Exiled
Part 2
I scanned the crowd at the airport, awaiting some sign of what I should do, quickly finding a solution, I activated my Byakugan. I already had this genjutsu that hides the popping veins that tend to freak people out, but I wasn't going to change the color of my eyes for any reason. I was proud of my Byakugan and if people thought me strange in this place, so be it. I myself never liked the big poppy veins so I didn't mind that part.
I did mind the fact that although my curse seal was gone, I would still get a pounding headache whenever a main house snob activates it. It couldn't just completely go away. Because of that, if I battled a main-house, they could use the seal because although it wouldn't kill me, it would make my head pound like crazy. I had learned extreme tolerance from that because Hanabi would secretly do the seal whenever I was around, (away from other cursed branch house members of course) and once in awhile, I could swear Hiashi would do that too. After the chuunin exams, I had thought he was ok, but apparently not. As I kept growing, his pride got in his way, just as he hated how his brother was always stronger than him, he hated me. It was not so bad at first but as I neared his level and started surpassing it, he just gave up on trying being nice to me.
'There!' I found a huge mass of swirling red and black chakra (probably influenced by sharingan) that indicated Itachi's presence. I walked up to him, easily carrying my suitcase behind me (that I had special permission to keep on with me). I bowed warily; I knew what this man was capable of and acknowledged it with caution. He gave a small mollifying gesture and a bow in return, "c'mon, I'm not that bad am I?"
"Not yet but...with Sasuke's description of you, it's better to be safe than sorry"
"Hm, still hates me, ne?"
"Aa" I answered simply, not knowing what to say.
"We have to take a car; we can't just teleport in the middle of a non- shinobi area. They would literally freak and etc..." I nodded, I had already thought of that, and however much of a bitch that was, and I was determined to take it without outward signs of complaint.
He led me out and to a compact black sports car with red lining and clouds on it. Typical. If he couldn't wear it, then he would put it somewhere else that is screamingly apparent. Instead of his old cloak and net shirt, he wore a black t-shirt with baggy black pants. His sharingan was deactivated, showing instead, two black ebony eyes. The lines on either side of his nose were rather apparent, but overall, he looked attractive, in a dark kind of way...not that I'm gay or anything, just noting the difference from the picture I was shown as all of the ANBU had been to be able to watch out for him. In that picture, he looked all dark and sallow, and...evil. Right now, the lingering aura of foreboding still clung to him but not as badly as expected from one whom hung around with Akatsuki but without the concealing black coat, he looked...human. Honestly, I really didn't know what to make of him but I learned not to judge from Naruto, who had been judged by all for all of his life.
"Did you read your scroll yet?" the smooth voice slid into my thoughts, interrupting my train of thought.
Silently, I shook my head
"Iie? Well, you should during the ride; it'll take about 10 minutes to get to our residence anyhow"
I complied, taking it out of my scroll pocket from my pants. It had been nagging at me the whole plane ride but I had just recently forgotten it.
I pressed the small seal. It glowed red for a second, Kyubi chakra evidently, then disappeared without a trace. The scroll slid open smoothly in my hand. Holding it between my knees, I preformed a few seals, "memorization no jutsu" I said softly as I quickly and methodically scanned the contents of the scroll with my eyes. Storing it in my head, I held the scroll. "Katon: combustion no jutsu" for a split second, the scroll burst into a quick flame, fast enough for me to only feel a warm breath of fire wash over me before it was gone. I had used it to erase any trace of the mission scroll. It was a process known by many shinobi. It was a safe way to insure that the information and objective of the mission would not fall into the wrong hands. It was routine for me and the heat flash was so quick and small that it was very unlikely to be seen by any other.
The writing of the scroll was now mapped out in my mind. Quickly I started reading it:
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Hyuga Neji, Special Forces Kage Desu, is hereby on mission from June, 1st 2004
Rank: potential S-SS class mission
Estimated length: 4 months – 2 years with priorities and cover kept in account
Payment: 5,000,000 yen P.S., don't screw us over Neji...
Team/partner: Uchiha Itachi, Special Forces Kage Desu
Opponent: Sound/Akatsuki
Background: Recently there have been some reports of Sound and Akatsuki in Tokyo and surrounding area. They appear to be there to spy or to Assassinate; both which should be stopped immediately. Akatsuki is comprised of S-level criminals, extremely dangerous and powerful. You should be able to take on 1-2 at once but if more arrive, Itachi and I will always be available. Call for backup if needed but only when necessary. I don't want to send my ANBU or Jounin on a wild goose chase...ever. Always remember, Akatsuki members usually work in pairs while sound are weak enough to have to work in groups. This makes it easier to spot.
Objective: To neutralize threat of sound/potential Akatsuki in Tokyo and surrounding area. Hunt down members and flush them out. Approx. 6 members Akatsuki and 20 sound.
Instructions: When you arrive at the residence, set traps and monitoring jutsus around. Your presence might alert members so prepare and expect assassination attempts. Be vigilant at all times and have weapon summoning scroll on body no matter what. Scout area near residence. Remember that these are high-level ninja you are working with Neji, don't get ahead of yourself. And GO TO SCHOOL. Many answers may be found there.
When you confirm that someone is the enemy, lure them away from non-shinobi or cast a concealing genjutsu or teleport. Whatever is necessary to keep these fights and proof of our existence away from non-shinobi. Try to do something to draw the attention of the enemy. We need them out as soon as possible and hopefully dead. And Neji, try, try not to get into any relationships...it'll only slow you down and make you weak during the mission.
Oh, and if somehow, you get hurt, enough to need medical assistance, I'm sending Hinata over. Contact me and go to the Hospital. At the desk, enter your name and tell them the password 'Konoha' that'll lead you straight to Hinata. With your communicator, there is a panic button. When you press it, Itachi will come to you to assist so DON'T LOOSE YOUR COMMUNICATOR. You loose it, I kill you. Naw, no I won', but I'll be pissed, and I'm not nice when I'm pissed. . nightly, scout for strong Chakra and any suspicious auras or manner. Akatsuki is smart enough to shield their energy, don't underestimate them. Send a report every 3 days. I want to know exactly what's going on. And don't you dare give me any shit in it. I'll reply and give instructions as you progress.
Special events: I want you to attend the annual fundraising ball at the Hareta estate. You will go as Itachi's younger brother. Get close to the head of the house's daughter; I'm suuure your charm will win her over. Just don't act like such a block of ice and you'll do fine. In other words, flirt. I believe from some info from our spies, that the enemy will strike their family. Because of their amount of money and fame, it would be a big blow to assassinate or hurt one of them or even kidnap them. Just remember, don't fucking get attached to that girl! No relationships, zip, nada, zilch! But other than that, have fun with your mission, get some friends, whatever, just don't use any unnecessary jutsus. Good luck Neji, Itachi has some spending money for you, use it well. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
'I hate Naruto now. Flirt? What the hell is he thinking! Tch, get attached, yeah right, what an idiot, as if I'll ever, Charm? Block of ice? Ughhhh... add that to high school and- no, don't think about it, and just take it as it comes. Man, am I going to kill Naruto when I get back, but honestly, 5,000,000 is quite a bit. Maybe it'll all be worth it...'
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hehe, how wuz it? I noticed I stopped getting reviews after awhile. Awww. Don't' y'all like me nemore? Anyways, after I post this, I want at least 20...Mwa hahahahaha, ehhem, well sorry but I need some indication that people read this because if no one does, I'll just take it off. On, and umm, just to let you know, I'm not a quick updater, I have a lot of homework (evil, evil, evil) and so, yeah, scratches head sheepishly expect an update about once a week or so, don't kill me or threaten me with pointy objects. I'm innocent, puppie eyes Also, well, I really need a beta so if you want to...neways, Ja ne pplz.
Part 2
I scanned the crowd at the airport, awaiting some sign of what I should do, quickly finding a solution, I activated my Byakugan. I already had this genjutsu that hides the popping veins that tend to freak people out, but I wasn't going to change the color of my eyes for any reason. I was proud of my Byakugan and if people thought me strange in this place, so be it. I myself never liked the big poppy veins so I didn't mind that part.
I did mind the fact that although my curse seal was gone, I would still get a pounding headache whenever a main house snob activates it. It couldn't just completely go away. Because of that, if I battled a main-house, they could use the seal because although it wouldn't kill me, it would make my head pound like crazy. I had learned extreme tolerance from that because Hanabi would secretly do the seal whenever I was around, (away from other cursed branch house members of course) and once in awhile, I could swear Hiashi would do that too. After the chuunin exams, I had thought he was ok, but apparently not. As I kept growing, his pride got in his way, just as he hated how his brother was always stronger than him, he hated me. It was not so bad at first but as I neared his level and started surpassing it, he just gave up on trying being nice to me.
'There!' I found a huge mass of swirling red and black chakra (probably influenced by sharingan) that indicated Itachi's presence. I walked up to him, easily carrying my suitcase behind me (that I had special permission to keep on with me). I bowed warily; I knew what this man was capable of and acknowledged it with caution. He gave a small mollifying gesture and a bow in return, "c'mon, I'm not that bad am I?"
"Not yet but...with Sasuke's description of you, it's better to be safe than sorry"
"Hm, still hates me, ne?"
"Aa" I answered simply, not knowing what to say.
"We have to take a car; we can't just teleport in the middle of a non- shinobi area. They would literally freak and etc..." I nodded, I had already thought of that, and however much of a bitch that was, and I was determined to take it without outward signs of complaint.
He led me out and to a compact black sports car with red lining and clouds on it. Typical. If he couldn't wear it, then he would put it somewhere else that is screamingly apparent. Instead of his old cloak and net shirt, he wore a black t-shirt with baggy black pants. His sharingan was deactivated, showing instead, two black ebony eyes. The lines on either side of his nose were rather apparent, but overall, he looked attractive, in a dark kind of way...not that I'm gay or anything, just noting the difference from the picture I was shown as all of the ANBU had been to be able to watch out for him. In that picture, he looked all dark and sallow, and...evil. Right now, the lingering aura of foreboding still clung to him but not as badly as expected from one whom hung around with Akatsuki but without the concealing black coat, he looked...human. Honestly, I really didn't know what to make of him but I learned not to judge from Naruto, who had been judged by all for all of his life.
"Did you read your scroll yet?" the smooth voice slid into my thoughts, interrupting my train of thought.
Silently, I shook my head
"Iie? Well, you should during the ride; it'll take about 10 minutes to get to our residence anyhow"
I complied, taking it out of my scroll pocket from my pants. It had been nagging at me the whole plane ride but I had just recently forgotten it.
I pressed the small seal. It glowed red for a second, Kyubi chakra evidently, then disappeared without a trace. The scroll slid open smoothly in my hand. Holding it between my knees, I preformed a few seals, "memorization no jutsu" I said softly as I quickly and methodically scanned the contents of the scroll with my eyes. Storing it in my head, I held the scroll. "Katon: combustion no jutsu" for a split second, the scroll burst into a quick flame, fast enough for me to only feel a warm breath of fire wash over me before it was gone. I had used it to erase any trace of the mission scroll. It was a process known by many shinobi. It was a safe way to insure that the information and objective of the mission would not fall into the wrong hands. It was routine for me and the heat flash was so quick and small that it was very unlikely to be seen by any other.
The writing of the scroll was now mapped out in my mind. Quickly I started reading it:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Hyuga Neji, Special Forces Kage Desu, is hereby on mission from June, 1st 2004
Rank: potential S-SS class mission
Estimated length: 4 months – 2 years with priorities and cover kept in account
Payment: 5,000,000 yen P.S., don't screw us over Neji...
Team/partner: Uchiha Itachi, Special Forces Kage Desu
Opponent: Sound/Akatsuki
Background: Recently there have been some reports of Sound and Akatsuki in Tokyo and surrounding area. They appear to be there to spy or to Assassinate; both which should be stopped immediately. Akatsuki is comprised of S-level criminals, extremely dangerous and powerful. You should be able to take on 1-2 at once but if more arrive, Itachi and I will always be available. Call for backup if needed but only when necessary. I don't want to send my ANBU or Jounin on a wild goose chase...ever. Always remember, Akatsuki members usually work in pairs while sound are weak enough to have to work in groups. This makes it easier to spot.
Objective: To neutralize threat of sound/potential Akatsuki in Tokyo and surrounding area. Hunt down members and flush them out. Approx. 6 members Akatsuki and 20 sound.
Instructions: When you arrive at the residence, set traps and monitoring jutsus around. Your presence might alert members so prepare and expect assassination attempts. Be vigilant at all times and have weapon summoning scroll on body no matter what. Scout area near residence. Remember that these are high-level ninja you are working with Neji, don't get ahead of yourself. And GO TO SCHOOL. Many answers may be found there.
When you confirm that someone is the enemy, lure them away from non-shinobi or cast a concealing genjutsu or teleport. Whatever is necessary to keep these fights and proof of our existence away from non-shinobi. Try to do something to draw the attention of the enemy. We need them out as soon as possible and hopefully dead. And Neji, try, try not to get into any relationships...it'll only slow you down and make you weak during the mission.
Oh, and if somehow, you get hurt, enough to need medical assistance, I'm sending Hinata over. Contact me and go to the Hospital. At the desk, enter your name and tell them the password 'Konoha' that'll lead you straight to Hinata. With your communicator, there is a panic button. When you press it, Itachi will come to you to assist so DON'T LOOSE YOUR COMMUNICATOR. You loose it, I kill you. Naw, no I won', but I'll be pissed, and I'm not nice when I'm pissed. . nightly, scout for strong Chakra and any suspicious auras or manner. Akatsuki is smart enough to shield their energy, don't underestimate them. Send a report every 3 days. I want to know exactly what's going on. And don't you dare give me any shit in it. I'll reply and give instructions as you progress.
Special events: I want you to attend the annual fundraising ball at the Hareta estate. You will go as Itachi's younger brother. Get close to the head of the house's daughter; I'm suuure your charm will win her over. Just don't act like such a block of ice and you'll do fine. In other words, flirt. I believe from some info from our spies, that the enemy will strike their family. Because of their amount of money and fame, it would be a big blow to assassinate or hurt one of them or even kidnap them. Just remember, don't fucking get attached to that girl! No relationships, zip, nada, zilch! But other than that, have fun with your mission, get some friends, whatever, just don't use any unnecessary jutsus. Good luck Neji, Itachi has some spending money for you, use it well. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
'I hate Naruto now. Flirt? What the hell is he thinking! Tch, get attached, yeah right, what an idiot, as if I'll ever, Charm? Block of ice? Ughhhh... add that to high school and- no, don't think about it, and just take it as it comes. Man, am I going to kill Naruto when I get back, but honestly, 5,000,000 is quite a bit. Maybe it'll all be worth it...'
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hehe, how wuz it? I noticed I stopped getting reviews after awhile. Awww. Don't' y'all like me nemore? Anyways, after I post this, I want at least 20...Mwa hahahahaha, ehhem, well sorry but I need some indication that people read this because if no one does, I'll just take it off. On, and umm, just to let you know, I'm not a quick updater, I have a lot of homework (evil, evil, evil) and so, yeah, scratches head sheepishly expect an update about once a week or so, don't kill me or threaten me with pointy objects. I'm innocent, puppie eyes Also, well, I really need a beta so if you want to...neways, Ja ne pplz.