"Wait Bro did you hear that?"
After looking behind them. The second sibling turn back after seeing that an evergreen tree happened to dump a pile of snow on the ground. "Yeah it was just the wind. Don't sweat it nobody would be out this soon after that storm."
"Hah, like we could sweat anything in this frozen wasteland."
"Nice, good one bro." The pair bumped fist at the shared humor.
Glasho sighed after a few minutes. Then began to shadow his targets once again. He had hid quickly after purposely shaking the tree to create cover. 'Ether these two were really lucky. Or really skilled.' He honestly wasn't sure at this point.
"Hey bro their's the landmark! Doesn't look much like a wolf's head to me."
"Yeah more like a lap dog. Am I right?"
"Yeah bud, work shouldn't be this fun. I think I see the cave under the cliff. Come on."
As the pair of Akatski ninja entered the dark space. The Snow Chunin paused for a moment. 'The Tomb of the Unknown Ninja. Seems like a bad omen to me.' He prayed softly for those buried here. Whenever a Snow Shinobi's remains were unidentifiable they were cremated. Then the ashes were scattered here. A lot of his comrades during Doto's rebellion were buried here. So many loyal to the rightful lord died. 'Why do I still live despite my failure?'
An older gentleman sat lotus style in front of a stone tablet. This was the marker for the mass grave of the unnamed heroes of his homeland. The man had short gray hair and wore well used samurai armor. A katana rested across his knees. It's sheen had dulled with age, but it showed signs of proper care. He had arrived early to remove the ever present graffiti from the stone. 'Young people these days have little respect for tradition.' He rose slowly sheathing his weapon at his hip when he heard the newcomers. Noting their unusual skin and sharpened teeth. He was certain these two were his expected guest. "Thank you for coming, Shark Spawn Brothers."
"No prob old man we aim to please."
"Lord Kisame sends his regards as well. Yaji have we got a deal for you."
Yaji hid his anger behind an emotionless mask. 'No respect for one's elders!'
"Now the one and only Tailess Beast. Has agreed to murder your usurper and his men. For the low low price of thirty thousand."
"Along with, all of Doto's current and prototype blueprints for his battle armor."
"If you ask us that is quite a discount!" The two pale ninja said in unison.
Glasho's breath caught when he heard the price. 'No way the rebels had that kind of cash. However, the armor was the real worry.'
The eldest person thought it over for several minutes. "The money is not a problem. The armor plans are though. They are the symbol of Doto's oppression. Not to mention what a Mercenary could do to others with them. No, they must remain a secret of the Land of Snow!"
"Hmm, doesn't sound much like negotiating to me. You realize such invaluable services usually cost over one hundred thousand right."
"We do not have that much to spare. How about fifty thousand?" Yaji was beginning to get worried. "Then the rest can be paid from Doto's ill gotten gains."
"Interesting proposition, however our boss was very clear. No armor no deal."
"Bro let's just kill this guy and move on. His weakness is making me feel hungry. Sharks swarm when the water is bloodied after all."
"Fair enough bud. I was hoping to learn where he was keeping the cash though. Oh well, we can always search the place after he's out of the way."
The ring of steel pierced the air. "Fine then scum! You will soon learn Shinobi are not the only Chakra users." Yaji held his sword at an upward angle and unleashed his earned battle spirit. "White Tear style, Hail Wave!" The blade seemed to leave a shadow of ice as he swung foward. Then frozen water immediately exploded into a half-dozen spear points headed straight for the enemy. To the swordsman's dismay the projectiles hit only wooden carvings of sharks. "Substitution, classic ninja tactic! Curses were are they."
Above him one of the brothers quickly signed. "Water Style, Blood Rain Jutsu!" Localized water droplets colored red soon fell in a ten foot cylinder above the old samurai. The obvious stink of fresh blood was apparent. His body and the ground were now coated in the foul liquid. The sudden alteration of terrain caused him to lose his footing and fall to the ground.
Meanwhile in another part of the cavern. "Moving Predator Jutsu!" The other brother transformed his head into a sharks maw. Also, his arms turned into razor sharp fins. Then at such speed that he couldn't see he charged. However, he could smell the blood.
Suddenly, a gash thru Yaji's armor appeared across his abdomen. Spraying even more blood. The Shark teeth locked onto his right leg with bone crushing force. The rebel screamed in pain that echoed. In an act of desperation he tried something reckless. "White Tear Style, Frozen Memory!" With both hands on his katana he thrust downward into the shark like enemy. His blade partially pierced the ground creating four thick icicles. He stabbed the foe and himself in one attack. Unfortunately, the target melted into a pool of water. 'A clone just great.' He shakily got to his knees as he coughed up blood.
That was when he saw his end coming. "Water style, Tide Hammer Jutsu." With both his arms coated in white capped water. This brother ran at the kneeling man like a bulldozer. However, he was cut down by sharp water blades in a X pattern.
"Water Style, Crossed Cut Jutsu!" To Glasho's relief that one was the real thing. Then he heard an enraged scream. He dodged to the side as a lightning coated dagger narrowly missed his neck. To his surprise the remaining Shark Spawn brother kept running. The Chunin couldn't let him escape he knew too much already. He spared a thought for the dieing samurai. "Summoning Jutsu!" An elderly white bear Appeared.
"Glasho, you don't look hurt at all! Why did you summon me?" The female polar bear stated in annoyance.
"Dottr Use your medical jutsu on Yaji-san over there. I have to catch a shark." Then the man was off after the escaping enemy.
The old man coughed up more blood as he tried to process what just happened. He looked at the creature as it approached. "I've never heard of an intelligent polar bear clan."
The lady grinned at that. "I would hope not. We prefer to live peacefully away from mans' wars." She briefly looked back where her young friend just was. "At least until a boy desiring to live to save another landed in our hunting grounds. Now stay still Yaji-san. My name is Dottr and I'm here to help."
Jutsu List:
Hail Wave
Classification: sword style, mid range, B rank
Detail: The White Tear Style was developed in the Land of Snow. The teachings are a secret of several noble houses who follow the true sovereign and oppose Dotto's unjust reign. This involves crystalizing spiritual power into ice shards to attack multiple foes at once.
Blood Rain
Classification: water style, mid range, B rank
Detail: by cutting your hands open before forming hand signs. You are able to mix your blood into this water based jutsu. This creates difficult terrain that makes creatures with scent abilities more likely to find the target. Warning over use of this Jutsu can lead to Anemia or death if improperly managed.
Moving Predator:
Classification: Transformation, short to mid range, C to B rank dependent on complexity
Detail: This involves turning parts of your body in to shark pieces. Speed is beyond visual identification. Thus creating a strong smell will show the targets location.
Tide Hammer:
Classification: water style, short range, C rank
Detail: coating ones limbs in high water pressure creates an effective bludgeoning weapon.
Frozen Memory:
Classification: sword style, short range, C rank
Details: by activating high Chakra concentration in the tip of your blade. Then piercing the ground you turn the water of the soil into spears of ice.
Crossed Cut:
Classification: water style, mid range, B rank
Detail: involves coating both hands in dense Chakra simultaneously. Which allows a water based attack using high speed movement. Use of Chakra infused weapons can increase range and sharpness.