Assassin
Shino x Hinata
By Moonwitch and Blackdragonflower
Chapter 18
"Shino your hypothesis is good but without any actual tangible evidence I have no way of hauling Hiashi or Hanabi in for questioning. The Hyuga clan is extremely well connected with the Konoha counsel."
Seeing Hinata's distress Shino took Hinata's hand and squeezed it. He knew all this talk about her family's possible connection to the assassination attempts on her was breaking her heart. The last thing he wanted was for her to be hurting. The moment wasn't missed by Tsunade and she smiled.
" As for accommodations for Hinata's safety I agree, we will put both of you in one of the visitor apartments. I also want to post a few ANBU. I am not taking any more chances this assassin is very skillful." As they neared the compound four ANBU emerged seemingly out of nowhere their masks disguising their faces.
"Ah, damn good timing boys." Tsunade smirked at the ANBU." So I take it you have circled the perimeter any sign of our missing jounin?"
"Nothing Hokage… No trace of Inuzuka Kiba but we did find this near one of the walls…" The cat masked ANBU bowed and handed Tsunade a piece of cloth. Pushing past Tsunade, Akamaru sniffed the fabric. Grabbing it in his mouth he walked to Hinata and Shino whining.
"It must have Kiba's scent on it, but it doesn't look like anything from his clothes it's to silky." Hinata told them as she fingered the cloth in her hand.
"How does this relate to Kiba though?" Tsunade tapped her foot impatiently." Well I don't want to do this but we are going to have to go inside the compound." Rubbing her forehead she sighed. "This could so easily turn into a political nightmare. I have no choice something happened here to Inuzuka Kiba."
"What are your orders Hokage?"
"You three have my orders to have the Hyuga compound searched. Don't let on it's to find a missing jounin…hmm…let's see…Tell them we had a threat sent in informing us of an attack on a Hyuga elder. We are checking for explosives an such for their safety."
"As you wish Hokage." They bowed before disappearing.
Shino frowned behind his high necked coat and sunglasses." Lady Tsunade I would like to go with them."
"No! I don't want you or Hinata near here. "Her face stern as she began to speak to the one ANBU she had stay behind.
"But…" Shino persisted making Tsunade glare angrily at the Aburame.
"Shino I said no! You and Hinata are going straight to your new accommodations escorted by this ANBU. Is that understood!? "
"Yes…I understood Lady Tsunade." His voice holding in his disagreement. Tsunade didn't pick up on his tone but Hinata did.
"Now go, I will send word if anything turns up." Seeing the looks on their faces she smiled. "Don't worry we will find him in no time." As they left she walked towards the compound to deal with any political repercussions. Sighing heavily she shook her head. 'I hope we find him. This assassin is not one to play games or keep hostages alive.' As she entered the courtyard she could already hear Hiashi yelling at the ANBU. "What the hell is wrong with the Hyuga family ? I swear Hinata is the only sane one in the bunch. Damn that stuck up asshole Hiashi making my job living hell. If I find out he is behind the plot to kill that sweet girl I will rip his heart myself! '
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Chapter 18 written by Moonwitch