6. Kurando and Yuffie: On Bodyguarding and Annoying Ninja Princesses

Kurando looked up at the rapid, staccatto pounding of feet that heralded the young woman he was supposed to be guarding. "Yuffie-hime, what...?" The ninja princess made a flying leap over him, before cowering behind the Japanese blademaster and peeking over his shoulder. She whispered, "You're my bodyguard! So... guard!"

An old man, a dog, and a young man in black skidded to a halt when they saw the young man and his charge. Yuri pointed accusingly and shouted, "Hey, we worked our asses off for those Crests! Give 'em back!"

It all clicked into place for the bodyguard. Kurando sighed heavily. He turned to look at his princess. "Yuffie-hime, you really should stop doing th..."

But the ninja had already run off.

Kurando felt around under his kimono. Yes, she'd taken his money pouch, too.

He supposed he should feel thankful she'd left him his clothes this time.