Chapter 5

Justin appeared at the gates of Seiashi. "Kichiro Doratabo, I am coming for you." Justin runs down the road and disappears. He reappears in the trees. He continues jumping from tree to tree looking for his prey. "Where are you, Kichiro Doratabo?"

He spots a man walking down the road away from him. The man turns around and throws a kunai at Justin. Justin immediately disappears and reappears behind the man. "Kichiro Doratabo."

"Correct." Kichiro disappears and punches Justin in the back. Justin is sent flying as he regains his composure and gets up.

"Unexpected."

"Who are you, ninja of Seiashi?"

"Justin." Justin does some handseals and fire hits the surrounding area.

Zap is pacing in his house. "I shouldn't have sent Justin on that mission. He isn't ready. Even Justin would have problems with Kichiro right now. I need to train with Justin and teach him a few more jutsu before he will be strong enough to face Kichiro. I need her to help me right now." Zap disappears.

Zap appears at the Tsuchinaga residence. "Here goes nothing." Zap knocks on the door. Cho's mother answers it.

"Seikage-sama? What is going on? Why are you here?"

"I need your help, Akina. I need to stop Justin before he goes in over his head."

"But…but…" Akina panics a bit, knowing her own fears of missions.

"Please, Akina. I have no one else to turn to." Zap looks concerned.

"Alright, Seikage-sama. I trust you. Lead the way."

"Thank you, Akina. Follow me." The two of them disappear.

Kichiro escapes the fire. "You will pay for that, Justin." Kichiro does some handseals. All of a sudden a log starts going after Justin.

"What in the world?" Justin keeps dodging the log, barely dodging each time. "This is going to end bad." Kichiro sends the log flying at Justin who dodges only to have Kichiro kick him in the face. Justin is sent flying a few feet. Justin gets up only to be hit over the back of the head. Justin falls to the ground. Kichiro kicks him a few feet. Justin gets up and prepares to fight again but notices Kichiro is gone. He looks around as he is hit against the back of the neck. Justin tries to get but can't move his arms or legs. "What happened to me?"

"I've temporarily paralyzed you. Now I'll get the information, I need and kill you."

"You'll never get anything out of me. I will win this fight yet."

"You really are stupid, aren't you?"

Just then Zap appears and plows his fist into Kichiro's face sending him flying. Akina appears next to Justin. "Zap, is that you? Why are you here? I can finish him myself." "No, you can't. Akina-san, get him out of here." "Are you sure….? What about you?"

"I can handle myself. I'll be fine." Akina picks up Justin. "Let me go! I can fight!" Akina disappears. Zap runs up and punches Kichiro again across the jaw, sending him flying again.

"Zap Fosho, Kage of the Spirits. If I kill you, my employer will be very happy."

"Who is your employer, Kichiro?"

"Jufi of the Mist."

"I thought so. I can't believe I'll have to fight her again. Oh well. Die!" Zap does some handseals. A massive explosion surrounds Zap.

"DAMN!!" Kichiro get hit full blast by the explosion. After the dust settles Kichiro stands there heavily damaged.

"Will you give up?" Kichiro tries to run. Zap jumps and punches him in the back. The clone disappears as a dark smoke cloud covers the area. "Damn, he got away." Zap disappears.