Asuka had just picked up her allied forces headband and wore it on her forehead. As she walked Asuka saw the Hyuga clan shinobi come out of a building. She quickly found Neji.

"Hey, looks like you had a clan meeting is everything alright?"

"Everything's fine, Hiashi just appointed me to lead the clan in the war." Neji explained.

"Well that's a good thing isn't it?"

"I just wasn't expecting it. Normally, this kind of responsibility would go to someone of the head family."

"It sounds like the Hyuga clan is changing and in a good way."

"It is." Neji confirmed.

The pair started to walk together.

"So I was thinking what do you think the chances are of us being put together when it comes time for the fighting?" Asuka asked.

"I don't know it depends on how things get organized. The fact that I'm a byakugan user they would probably put me with other sensory types and you're a mid-range fighter so I'd say just going off that alone we probably wont end up in the same unit." Neji concluded.

Neji grabbed Asuka's hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.

Time Skip

The time had finally come. Everyone had been organized into Divisions and Asuka had ended up in the Third Division under Kakashi's command. Asuka listened intently to the Kazekage's speech and she felt his confidence and passion with every word that he spoke. As Neji had predicted however they were in separate Divisions. Her father had been placed in the Surprise Attack Division because of his teleportation jutsu. Asuka was happy to Sakura, Lee, and Guy Sensei. Sai was also there but she didn't know him very well. Once the Kazekage had finished his speech everyone moved out.

As they made their way to their destination Asuka decided she wanted to stay with those she knew. It was hard enough making friends when Naruto had first introduced her to his friends, so she doubted she had the confidence to make new ones on the fly.

Up in the sky Asuka and everyone else say Sai's signal. Not long after that however, Sai and the shinobi he was with came falling to the ground. Asuka saw the attackers in front of them as Kakashi, Guy, Lee, and a shinobi Asuka didn't know all blocked an attacker. Asuka looked at Sakura and judging by the look on her face she had seen them before.

"Zabuza, Haku." Sakura said loud enough for Asuka to hear.

The enemies stayed locked with Kakashi and the others for a few more moments then the one Kakashi was locked with had a black type aura emanate from him.

"Zabuza the Demon of the Mist and Haku of the Ice Style." Sakura said.

"What? One of them uses ice too?" Asuka asked.

There was no response.

Kakashi ordered everyone to get back.

Asuka teared up as they continued their conversation. 'I can't imagine what they are going through.'

The moment didn't last however as the irises of their eyes turned white. Asuka listened carefully as shinobi from other villages told Kakashi about the other two reanimations. Kakashi ordered the sensory ninjas to the front and everyone else to stay in formation at 12, 3,6, and 9 o'clock.

Asuka ended up back to back with shinobi she didn't know but she knew she had to trust them now because the fog was thickening. The air also got cold; Asuka figured it was because of the ice style user. It was times like this she was very grateful for her mother's training. Asuka could hear the sounds of shinobi getting cut down. Then suddenly fighting all around her broke out. Asuka did her best to dodge the attacks. She heard someone cast a summoning jutsu. She looked over in that direction and saw several coffins appear.

Kakashi identified them as the former Seven Ninja Swordsman of the Mist.

Asuka felt herself panic but quickly recovered to focus on what was going on.

"Alright, we have to buy Ensui's platoon some time. Everyone attack simultaneously." Kakashi ordered.

Asuka launched towards them with the rest of the shinobi and launched her Hailing Kunai attack. Once she had landed she saw the reanimations get pieced back together. She heard another shinobi start to freak out. 'You freak out now you'll never be able to think clearly to figure out a way to defeat them.' Asuka thought. She watched as the Ninja Swordsman with the white hair unrolled a scroll.

"It seems they brought their swords alright." Asuka heard Kakashi say.

Then suddenly, a few of the swords shot out from the scroll and their wielders caught them.

The fog thickened. Asuka waited as Kakashi and Guy talked about what to do.

Someone from Shikamaru's clan said they were ready and Asuka watched as things unfolded. She listened carefully as Kakashi explained the plan then he took off running. Several shinobi ran out to protect Kakashi.

Asuka began hearing the commotion of shinobi being attacked. 'If I stand here and do nothing I'm going to get killed. Think Asuka! ... That's it!'

"If you can see me or hear my voice come to me as close as you can!" Asuka called.

Unfortunately, there were only two that made it to her. Once she didn't think anyone else was coming she weaved the proper hand signs and created her ice dome that was the hardest she could make it. Thanks to the mist in the air she was able to make if about as strong as granite.

"You sure this thing will protect us?" the female shinobi from the sand village asked.

"I'm not sure of anything at this point but this dome is the hardest I've ever made it."

"We should be ready just in case it doesn't hold." the male shinobi from the stone village said.

" I agree we don't want to get cocky just cuz my ice dome is up."

The three of them stood back to back and on guard. Several minutes dragged on until finally Asuka saw the mist starting to lift. Once the mist cleared completely Asuka released her dome.

"Now that we can see, we can fight!" the stone ninja said.

"Lets stay together and watch each others' backs we'll have a better chance at surviving that way." Asuka suggested.

"Forget that! I'm gunna take care of these guys!" The stone shinobi said and took off.

Asuka and the sand shinobi pressed their backs together.

"So what's your name?" Asuka asked.

"What?"

"What's your name? Its easier to warn you if I know a name to call out." Asuka explained.

"Kin, and yours?"

"Asuka."

Just as introductions had finished a new reanimation showed up. Her navy blue hair framed her face as she stood up to face her opponents.

"Mom?! Is that you?" Asuka asked.

"Asuka? My how you've grown." Katsumi looked around, "How did I get here? The last thing I remember was fighting Takashi. Then I woke up here and my body moved on it's own. My movements seem to be restricted."

"You were brought back by a reanimation jutsu. We don't know who's cast it but we know they did it to wage the Fourth Ninja War." Asuka explained trying to keep her tears at bay.

"Oh my little Asuka. I had hoped you never would have had to see war. Tell me what did you do once I died?"

"Mr. Makoto gave me the money he owed you and I went to the Leaf Village. I've trained with Kakashi and I even met Jiraiya and Dad."

"You were reunited with your father? How is Masato?"

"He's good mom. He's still figuring out the whole dad thing."

"That's good to hear." a tear fell down Katsumi's cheek. "Do you have a man in your life my dear? Someone to love you and protect you?"

"Yes, Neji Hyuga, he's Hizashi's son. Dad said that he and Hizashi used to be rivals. We're planning on getting married at some point. See?" Asuka held up her left hand to show her mother the promise ring.

At this point both Asuka and her mother were crying.

"I am so happy for you. I'm only sorry I wasn't there to see it. You tell Neji I'm glad he's marrying you. And tell your father I loved him till the day I died."

"I will." Asuka said wiping her tears.

Suddenly, Asuka saw her mother's eyes turn white.

"Kin! What chakra type do you have?"

"Fire. Why?"

"The opponent in front of me is my mother. She uses ice style like I do. Do you think you could create fire hot enough to melt the ice?"

"I don't know but I can try." Kin said as she turned around to face Katsumi.

Time Skip

Asuka and Kin had been fighting her mother for the better part of the day and it was growing dark. Finally, someone from the sealing team showed up and sealed her away. They then lead Asuka and Kin back to the rest of the team. When they arrived Asuka got in position to fight again but suddenly the Ninja Swordsmen who hadn't been sealed got pulled back into coffins and disappeared.

Asuka saw Sai fall to his knees in exhaustion. Kakashi then ordered the watchmen to follow him.

The night was filled with tension as everyone eagerly awaited word. Asuka went and found where Kakashi was and crouched beside him.

"Any sign of the enemy?" Asuka asked.

"None yet."

"I was thinking should I put up an ice barrier around our allies?"

"That sounds like a good idea. The watchmen will be just outside of it in case of an attack." Kakashi answered without taking his eyes off his search for the enemy.

Asuka then returned to the rest of the allies and found roughly center. She weaved her hand signs and placed the hardest ice dome she could conjure without dehydrating herself.

Kakashi had sent out a scout who finally returned as the sun began its rise. Asuka watched as the two talked.

"Everyone, rest up and recover your chakra! But be on your guard! We'll scout the area every half hour! We must make sure we're ready to begin fighting again at any time! That is all!" Kakashi told everyone.

Asuka sat down on the grass and relaxed.

"Do we really still need to be on guard if your dome is protecting us?" Kin asked.

"Yes. My dome alerts me if anyone touches it but that doesn't mean something can't break it." Asuka explained.

"Okay." Kin replied.

Now that they weren't fighting Asuka took a good look at her new companion. Her hair was long, straight and golden blonde. It was tied in a tight ponytail much like Ino's but her bangs didn't hide her slim face. Her eyes were bright green and she was fair in skin tone.

"I'm sorry about your mom. I know that couldn't have been easy for you." Kin said kindly.

"Thank you."

"It's good to hear your dad is still around though."

"Yeah, although he's a real idiot sometimes." Asuka smiled. "What about your parents?"

"My father died in the Third Ninja War before I was born and my mom died giving birth. I was raised by my aunt and uncle. I'm just happy I had the company of two people who loved me."

"That's good. Sounds like you've had a good life up till this point."

"Yeah, I don't have a boyfriend yet though."

"He'll show up at some point I'm sure." Asuka reassured.

"Tell me about your man. Is he dreamy?" Kin asked excitedly.

"I'll tell you all about him if you promise to sit back to back with me and still keep your mind alert." Asuka said firmly.

Without a word Kin got up and sat behind Asuka placing her back against hers.

Asuka told Kin about how her and Neji had met and how her little quirk caused some issues. She also went into detail about how her relationship with Neji had grown and how the promise ring came to be on her finger.

"That's amazing," Kin said as she yawned.

"Lets get some sleep, I'll wake you if anything happens to my dome."

Without another word the two girls passed out leaning against each other.