CHAPTER 2
The shinobi of the sound stood mumbling and complaining to each other. They were forced to have a cleaning campaign because of some idiot who dared to anger their boss, Orochimaru, during the meeting that was held earlier in the morning.
"Who was the idiot who did that? '' everyone wondered.
" Zaku! It was his voice, I'm positive! ''´Said Dosu angrily. Kin shrugged as she was tightening her head cover. By now, everyone had changed into his or her special cleaning gear. Which wasn't special at all, considering it was composed of a housemaid-like head cover and an apron. They were ragged, old and very ready for an honorable retirement.
" Yes, I know. I heard his annoying voice.'' Kin said. But she was one to talk.
" What in the world was he thinking? ''Dosu said again. He was frustrated. They were two steps away from having Orochimaru off their backs and relaxing for a change. But Zaku ruined it all. He just had to open his mouth and say something stupid.
" Oi, Dosu! ''
Dosu turned sharply to see Zaku approaching him. Zaku seemed very cheerful for some reason. He smiled at Dosu sheepishly.
" No matter how many times we change into our cleaning gear , I never seem to get used to these aprons ! '' he said pointing at his apron that hung loose from his neck .
Dosu's eye twitched while Kin wandered off not interested.
" Zaku. You surely realize this is your entire fault? ''
" Uh. Me? Why, what did I do? '' Zaku said attempting to look innocent and failing miserably.
" Zaku! It was you who said those stupid things that made Orochimaru-sama mad!''
" So? I was just saying the truth!''
" Did you have to say it so loud?''
" I never thought it would end up like this!''
" You never think ahead, do you? ''
" Hey! What's that supposed to mean?''
" Nothing! ''
Silence …
" Well. What happened happened. Just, don't tell the others it was me.'' Zaku said reluctantly. " You see. ''
Zaku was about to proceed in explaining why was it considered of the utmost importance for no one to know the identity of the cause of their dismay, when he was interrupted by the loud voices of Tayuya and Sakkon.
" Who is that shitty little retarded bastard?'' Tayuya wondered.
" Really, Tayuya. Girls shouldn't use bad language.'' Jirobu said, not approving.
" When I Know who he is, I'll pull out his tongue, then pluck out his eyes! ''Announced Sakkon.
Zaku's eye twitched ... He wasn't scared of Tayuya or Sakkon or anything since he was an over confident, unreasonable idiot.and as much as he was tempted to scream at them and announce to the world it was him who caused this adversity, it was still eight in the morning and he didn't feel like fighting anyone.
So, Zaku just said " You get the picture, right? ''
Dosu glared at him.
" Fine. I won't tell. '' He then trotted away irritated.
"I just hate these cleaning campaigns!'' sulked Kidomaru. Jirobu sighed." We all do.''
"But I suffer because of them more than all of you!'' Kidomaru insisted .He then raised his six arms.
"I have six arms. I, alone, work as three people! ''
" Tough luck, lazy assed bastard! '' said Tayuya.
" Come on. '' Jirobu sighed.
" Sometimes , I wish I was in Ukon's place . '' Sakkon wished . " He's sleeping all the time ,while I work my butt off ..''
" Uh. No use bitching and wishing, I guess ..'' sighed Kidomaru ..
The sound four were absorbed in their conversation .. And they failed to notice two ocular lenses glaring poisonous daggers at them .
" Yoroi, I don't think it's a good idea to glare at them so openly. They'll sense you. '' Tsurugu Misumi whispered worriedly. Yoroi only glared harder at the very much oblivious four.
" Hah! Those four clowns are supposed to be Orochimaru-sama's personal guards? They are supposed to be elite? Then why are they shamelessly bitching about his orders? They should be honored that Orochimaru-sama has been kind enough to make them work!!'' Yoroi literally spat. Misumi sighed. " Uh.Yeah.'' he agreed not really wanting to argue being the ' Yes To All ' person he was.
" Where is Orochimaru-sama and Kabuto sensei? '' asked one of the nobodies of the sound. " I don't know. He told us to get into our cleaning gear, then get the sponges and brooms and everything, then wait for him here.'' replied another nobody.
" I can't understand why you all hate Kabuto sensei ! '' said a dreamy nobody randomly.
" Huh? '' the rest of the nobodies wondered.
" My children. ''
Everyone jumped with a start. Their eyes moved to Orochimaru who appeared at the door followed by Kabuto.
" My children. As we are having a cleaning campaign today, I've decided that this time it will be done right.''
Murmurs rose among the crowds then died quickly.
Orochimaru smiled creepily at them.
" You see, I've been receiving reports. ''
Everyone froze.
" I've been receiving reports that indicated that the majority of you does not take these cleaning campaigns seriously, and instead of attending properly to your duties, you slack off.''
All of the sound shinobi – with the exception of Yoroi who wasn't guilty – looked down, biting their lips and cursing a certain tattletale.
" As I said previously, this time it will be done right.'' Orochimaru 's creepy smile widened. " Kabuto? ''
Kabuto nodded and stood facing the crowd. He had some papers in his hands.
" In order to be sure everyone does their jobs, Orochimaru-sama has ordered me to devise a plan.''He said. " Unlike last times, when you were left to work with no one to monitor your actions,'' Kabuto said untruthfully. For Kabuto had his own spying network that watched each and everyone's actions. He knew it and the crowd knew it. Which made the crowd scowl inwardly at him.
Kabuto adjusted his glasses.
" This time you are to be spited into four groups, each group will be responsible of accomplishing specific tasks.''
Kabuto indicated his papers.
" I'll proceed in putting each of you in their group. ''
A while later, the sound shinobi were standing in four groups.
Group 'A ' had Dosu, Tayuya, Sakkon, Yoroi and the rest were nobodies.
Group 'B ' had Kin, Jirobu, Kidomaru, Misumi and the rest were nobodies.
Group ' C ' had Zaku and the rest were nobodies.
Group 'D ' contained the rest of the nobodies.
" This doesn't make sense.'' Dosu mumbled.
Indeed, there were four groups and it would have made more sense if Kabuto had appointed one of the sound four on each group. His formations were strange. He let a whole group consist of nobodies without any somebody to attend them.
Just what were his true intentions?
" As I noted before, each group will have its own tasks to accomplish.
Group' A ' will handle the laundry and clean the corridors.
Group ' B ' will clean the bathrooms and wash the dishes.
Group 'C ' will pull out the weeds from the backyard and clean the kitchen.
Group ' D ' will be responsible of cleaning everyone's rooms. With the exception of Orochimaru-sama's and mine.'' Kabuto instructed.
" Ow!! Why aren't we allowed to clean your room, Kabuto sensei?'' whined the dreamy nobody with sad puppy eyes.
" Because it's clean. '' Kabuto answered simply.
" Ow.'' the dreamy nobody hung his head low sorrowfully, too absorbed in his disappointment to notice the odd looks everyone gave him.
" Group ' A ' will start with the laundry while group ' B' will start with the bathrooms. Group ' C ' will start with cleaning the kitchen. Group ' D ' only has the rooms. '' Kabuto explained.
Orochimaru suddenly interrupted.
" After you're finished with everything, I will give the best group an award.''
Everyone gasped, his or her eyes widening.
" An award? ''
" Yes. '' Orochimaru said. Kabuto adjusted his glasses.
" Now, start your cleaning! '' Ordered their lord before turning and leaving.
" An award! '' a dangerously greedy looking nobody announced.
An award wasn't a very common thing in the sound's miserable lives. The sound shinobi glared at each other, forgetting all the bonds between them. For the sake of the award, they would allow heads to roll.
TO BE CONTINUED.