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To Mizu no Kuni We Go:
Team Twelve didn't waste time heading to Mizu. The team knew if they wanted to make it there by tomorrow, then they needed to at least make it to the Land of Waves by sundown. From there, they could take a boat to Mizu and hopefully complete their mission. Of course, that was easier said than done; Konoha, Suna, Mizu, and Kumo were still at war, so they had to be on alert.
Iwa's elimination from the war had done nothing to deter Kumo from continuing to fight. It was a fact that troubled Naru. She remembered Killer B and his brother A from her past memories, and the idea she would meet them again as enemies didn't sit well with her. But what could she do? Lightning ninja were crazy stubborn. Naru shook her head. As much as she had liked the brother duo, if it came between them or her family, she would always pick her family. It wasn't even a contest.
Kakashi and Tenzo watched her from behind. Both boys shared worried glances at each other, noticing their female teammates' sour mood. Of course, they thought it was because she was worried about the mission, as neither boy knew Naru had lived a past life. The two silently communicated with each other before Tenzo decided to just ask Naru what the problem was, "Hey Naru chan, is everything alright?" he asked.
Naru glanced at him from the corner of her eye, "Yes, everything's okay, Tenzo kun. I was just thinking about the potential enemies we could run into." she said. Inoichi who was running behind the three genin's nodded in understanding, "That's very smart of you Naru chan, it's always good to be prepared." he said.
Naru turned her head a little and gave him a tight smile before she turned back around. Kakashi, however, wasn't entirely convinced that was all that was bothering her. He had known Naru long enough to be able to pick up her moods. Judging from her body language, the problem seemed to lie deeper than that. But what? he wondered. It wasn't like Naru knew anyone from the other villages to be concerned about them.
Kakashi sighed, that girl could be so frustrating sometimes; he decided he would ask her about it later. Suddenly, though, his attention was pulled when he picked up an unfamiliar scent lurking nearby. Judging from the way Naru's shoulder's tensed, she sensed whoever it was too.
Inoichi sensei hurried past him and placed himself in front of the genin. A moment later two shinobi wearing Mizu headbands jumped out behind a tree; Kakashi and Tenzo pulled out their tanto's and Naru pulled out two kunai. One of the Mist shinobi stepped forward, "Whoa, hold your fire, Leaf ninja's!" he said.
The other Mist shinobi stepped forward, "We only came to see what your business was with our village." he said. Inoichi looked at him cooly, "We mean your village no harm shinobi san. We come on orders from our Hokage to deliver a treaty agreement." he said. The two Mist shinobi shared a glance between each other before the first shinobi who had spoken earlier answered him, "May we see proof." he said.
Team Twelve stiffened as this could be a trap from enemy ninja; however, they also knew that if they didn't show the scroll that the Mist shinobi could take it as a sign that they were lying. Inoichi turned and nodded over at Naru, who was in possession of the scroll, silently telling her to show them it.
Naru slowly pulled out the scroll from her pouch and showed the shinobi it before throwing it over to them. The Mist shinobi caught it in one hand. He looked it over making sure it wasn't booby-trapped before he opened it. He read it over before he closed it and threw it back over to Naru. The shinobi cleared his throat, "It appears you're telling the truth. My partner and I will inform the Mizukage of your arrival. Safe journey." he said.
Inoichi nodded, "My team and I would appreciate it and you too." he said. The two Mist shinobi nodded and then disappeared into the trees. Naru tilted her head, "You know sensei, for Mist shinobi those two weren't so bad." she said. Inoichi looked at her sternly, "That might be so, but don't let your guard down." he said. The girl nodded.
After that, the team continued to make their way to the Land of Waves. Luckily, the team didn't run into any more shinobi that night.
Author's note: So here's Part One of the Mist arch, no action yet but there will just be patient. he, he. I hope you all are having a good week. As always thank you for reading, Nerdzone6.