The next morning came, and I was up early. I cooked breakfast for everyone and we were all sitting in the house eating, except for Tetroz and Bri. They were at his house getting ready to swap once someone knocked at the door.

Mysterious Kunoichi: "That was real good!"

We all stared at her with confusion on our face. She hasn't said anything up until now, and yet this one meal made her talk.

Mysterious Kunoichi: "What?! I was too hungry to talk.."

Me: "Well, all you had to do was ask for some food!"

Everyone started laughing.

Aida: "So, what's your name?"

Mysterious Kunoichi: "Oh! My name is Katara."

Me: "Hey! My name is Tenzo, this is Aida, and, well the rest of the group!"

Everyone started talking with Katara and introduced themselves. Good, everyone is talking and socializing. The closer we are to each other, the more efficient we will be in the war with having each other's backs.

A black crow flew to a window and started pecking on it. That was the signal that it is time. I hope Bri and Tetroz were able to get things set straight.

Me: "I'm going to go on my mission. See you all later."

I walked outside, locked the door, and headed towards the spot where I am supposed to kill Tetroz. Last night I told Bri to give me a sign that it is her by tapping her feet two times while impersonating Tetroz being surprised and wondering what was going on.

Mao: "Everything is set Tenzo. Lord Dantako and a few of his shinobi are waiting in the designated spot with Tetroz."

Me: "Right!"

I started running to the area so we could get this done quickly. When I made it to the spot, I saw Dantako standing in the middle of a field with Tetroz standing in front of him. They were talking. I sure hope Bri was able to impersonate Tetroz well.

I walked up to both of them.

Me: "I am ready Lord Dantako."

Ugh, I can't believe I just called him 'Lord' Dantako. The things I do to cover everything up..

Lord Dantako: "Very well then. Attend to business. I need to get back to the village. I have two of my men stationed to ensure things go as planned."

Me: "Alright."

Dantako ran off into the forest back towards Kusagakure followed by Mao. Now it is just me, Tetroz, and two Kusa ANBU.

Tetroz: "What is going on!?"

Tetroz turned toward me, panting, and he tapped his feet two times on the ground. Good, it is the fake Tetroz.

Me: "I was asked to kill you.. I'm sorry my friend, but I have to listen to his orders.."

Tetroz: "This doesn't sound like you! We are best friends!"

I ran towards Tetroz and kicked towards his left leg. He jumped out of the way able to dodge it and hit me in my back. I flew forward, face in the ground. Man, Bri, you don't have to be so rough. I quickly jumped up and ran at him again, this time, I formed a hand sign.

Me: "Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Two clones and I were running at Tetroz. One went left, one went right, and I ran forward. Tetroz jumped towards me in attempt to jump over me.

Me: "Heh, I figured you would do that."

I jumped up and kicked him right under his chin, knocking him 10 feet into the air.

Me: "Now to end it quickly."

I jumped back while Tetroz was in mid air and did some hand signs.

Me: "Earth Release: Sandwich Technique!"

Two large boulders rose from the ground on opposite sides of Tetroz and smashed him in the middle. There was no sign of even the real Tetroz being able to dodge a move like that. I looked around, and sure enough, I got him. His body was in the middle of the two large rocks, now a part of the earth.

Kusa ANBU: "Hmm?"

One of the Kusa ANBU quickly ran off towards the village, assumingly reporting that he is dead. The other stayed, and started running towards a spot not far from where we were. I quickly followed him.

Me: "What is it?"

Kusa ANBU: "I believe I heard something over here."

We both ran towards the spot and stopped short of the area. There we saw a squad of Kirigakure Hunter-nin.

Kusa ANBU: "We have been spotted. Report back to Lord Dantako ASAP and let him know what we spotted. I will engage them and give you time to escape. Hurry!"

Me: "Right!"

I ran off towards the village and heard the ANBU member clashing and fighting with the three shinobi. What is this? Are there affairs that I wasn't aware of? I am sure I will find out as soon as I make it to the village and report to Dantako.

I arrived at the village a couple of minutes later. Once I got to Dantako's office, I ran in and told him about the situation.

Lord Dantako: "This is sudden. You two, follow Tenzo to the spot where the Hunter-nin were last seen. This is an S-Rank Mission. Carry this out swift!"

Kusa ANBU: "Shouldn't this take more than just us two and a Chuunin?"

Lord Dantako: "No, it is two of my finest ANBU and one of the best Jounin in the village, you will not fail."

Well, guess that means I'm a Jounin now.

Kusa ANBU: "Yes sir!"

We all ran off towards the location that the Hunter-nin were spotted, and there we couldn't find any traces of anything. One of the ANBU walked up to a spot where there was a mark on the ground. She then hit the ground and out of it came the ANBU member that stayed and engaged them and two of the Hunter-nin. The ANBU member and one of the Hunter-nin were dead, and the other seriously wounded.

I see what he did there. He took as many as he could and when he was at his limit, he sealed himself along with vital resources to gather intel from. We then each grabbed a person and ran back towards the village.

Lord Dantako: "Take the living one to the intel division. Tell them I want information in 24 hours or else they will be executed. Take the other two to the furnace and burn their bodies."

So a shinobi died defending the village and you are just going to burn his body!? Unbelievable.

Me: "I'm going back home.."

Lord Dantako: "Good, forget this ever happened. I will contact you when I need you to perform a mission."

I walked back to my house, trying to figure out what had happened. So are we with war with Kirigakure? Or are we on the brink of war? Once we finish our war and change Kusagakure for the better, I will access the files and figure out just what is happening. We are a little less than two weeks away.

Aida: "Welcome back Tenzo! We have all been here training! Did everything go fine?"

Me: "Yes, well sort of."

Aida: "What happened?"

Me: "Well, the actual fight against Tetroz went fine. However, there was a fight afterwards. There were a few Kirigakure shinobi that were heading to attack the village."

Aida: "What!?"

Me: "Something is wrong, and I don't know what it is. Dantako keeps us in the shadows. Who knows what he is up to...?"

Aida: "Well that will all change in two weeks."

Me: "Yea, your right. I'm going to go to sleep. I will think things through and let everyone know what the plans are tomorrow."

Aida: "Alright! I will go downstairs and train with the others for a bit and then I will be off to bed too!"

Aida smiled and walked downstairs. I just laid back and fell asleep.