Chapter 5 – Objective Sighted! A Ninja's Plan!

Seven ninjas and one dog leapt through the dense forest between the two allied villages.

"Hey, Kakashi let me out on the way."

Oh, sorry Pakkun. Okay, seven ninjas and two dogs.

"WOOF WOOF! The legendary frog-hermit likes what he sees flying high above women's dresses!"

Okay, three dogs.

At midnight, they arrived at the edge of the forest, where the land turned to sand, and unforgiving miles of dark wasteland. They did not have to stray out of the trees to find the target. A quarter mile away from the forest edge lay a large oasis, glittering in the desert. Two small warehouses lay next to each other uncomfortably, as if they had been forced upon the location against their will.

"What a beautiful place," whispered Sakura.

"Don't even be comparing it to the beauty of 18-year-old hips," Jiraiya scowled.

"Neji? Do you find this location a little too…inviting?"

But Neji did not hear Kakashi's words. He was focused instead on the two dozen muscular shinobi guarding the compound's only door, on the side of Facility 12.

"What do you think of this, Akamaru?" Kiba asked.

The tiny pooch gave an uneasy bark and popped his head back under Kiba's waistline.

"Hm, Akamaru? You smell 'evil perfume?'"

Naruto snorted. "I think your dog's been spending too much time in your crotch."

Kiba gave him the finger.

"Look…when my dog is whimpering and scared shitless, it always means the same thing. He's warned me of Gaara's power, he's warned me of Ukon and Sakon's abilities, he warns me of Lee's daily sake-induced naked rampages…"

"Uh, could I borrow that dog when we get back, Kiba?" Neji interjected.

"Could we sort that out some other time?" muttered Lee angrily.

"Whatever, perverts. Let's get back to the mission."

After everyone had done their preliminary scouting, Kakashi and Jiraiya motioned them together, agreeing on a plan.

"Remember," said Kakashi. "We are here to inspect as ninja, not fight as ninja. Once we've scouted our objective, we will return to Konoha. Now, Jiraiya will – wait, where's Naruto?"

About a quarter mile away, a lone ninja rushed towards the facility guard.

"You BASTARDS! I'll kill you ALL! DATTEBAYO!"

"NO!" yelled Jiraiya, as the rest followed quickly. Battle was now inevitable.

Next Chapter: Frightened Jiraiya! The Worst Opponent!

Ukon and Sakon – Powerful foes of Kiba

Sake – Rice wine. Only a small dose of alcohol turns Lee into a drunken madman