Let me know when you see it Genji said to the others. See what Kiba asked. Genji smiled turning his head back, don't worry you will know. Not even a minute later Hinate pointed saying look. From behind a sand dune rose a wall with three tired levels and a long bark vertical line running down the height of the wall. Is that the village Shino asked? That's it Genji said, we should be there in twenty minutes. But we are so close, look how big it is already Kiba said. Genji laughed well whatever the case let's keep moving. The group of ninjas kept walking till they were right next to the wall. Its huge Kiba said staring up at the upper levels. That it is Shino said, those walls must be twice as high as the leaf's. how do we get in Hinata asked looking at Genji? Over there Genji pointed, that is the causeway it runs the length of the wall all the way into the village. The three ninja ran to the gap wanting to see but were stopped short by the guard standing just outside he was tall, just over six foot with brown hair and boyish face. He wore a brown vest with tan pants. He had a black hat on his head that was flipped backwards. Hold the ninja said. Unless you have business here leave now. The three ninja stopped not wanting to move any closer in case he should attack. Hey Toshiro Genji said walking up. Genji the man replied? Where have you been? I have been working with the leaf village but now I am back. Genji pulled out the papers he had reserved from lady Tsunada. Toshiro checked them over well looks like everything is in order. Sorry about that he said turning to the other three. I saw your head bands and was not sure what you were doing here but you are free to enter. The three dropped their guard and walked up to the causeway staring down the long path. Wow Hinata said hearing her voice echo of the walls a little. You can say that again Kiba said patting Akamarus head. Well come on Genji said walking forward down the path.
It seems you knew the guard, am I right Shino said. I do Genji responded his name is Toshiro he is a member or the police force but more specifically the containment unit. He is more of a prison guard then a policeman. Why is he more of a prison guard shino asked? He can use the fire jutsu fire prison. It creates a cage around a person or group. That could be useful kiba said looking around at the walls. What are all these holes is that from age. Genji looked up, no those are from the attack a wile ago when the Kazekage was kidnapped it seems that the kidnapers who we know as the akatsuki more specifically Sasori of the red sand placed high powered paper bombs along here to stop us from following them. But you saved Gara, Hinata said. We did but not before he died genji said in a sad tone. Wait how could you save him if he died shino asked stopping. Genji Turned to face shino. When I arrived after the battle you fellow leaf ninjas had defeated the akatsuki but the shukaku the one tailed beast had been taken from Gara. That process of extracting the shukaku killed him. Hinata gasped gripping her chest. But lady Chyio one of our village elders used a jutsu called one's on life reanimation to bring our Kazekage back by transferring her own life force in to Gara to revive him. A selfless act shino muttered. Yes but because of here we have our kazekage back and a future to look forward to. They stood in silence for a few seconds before Genji started to speak. But enough of that we need to keep moving if we are ever going to make it to the village. They continued walking till they reached the end of the cause way as they walked out on to the square the three leaf ninjas jaw's dropped. Welcome to the village hidden in the sand genji said. The village was massive and bathed in the reddish-orange light of the setting sun as light came on in the buildings which were spherical in shape not the rectangle housing of the leaf village, With one building standing taller than the rest. It had the symbol for wind in teal and black written on it. Genji started to walk down the stairs into the village as the three leaf ninja followed. The streets were crowded with people getting there last minute shopping in. kinda crowded for this late in the evening don't you think kiba said bumping in to someone. It is too hot during the day to do too much Genji said weaving through people, but so when the sun goes down people start to come out and be more active. They eventually came up to a three story building the lower level was filled with people sitting at tables with servers running back and forth. We will be staying here for the nigh till we meet with the Kazekage in the morning. Just then a women burst out of the building and hugged Genji tight. Genji it has been so long I missed you. Hi rosy Genji said through the hug. Sorry I have not written I was working with the hidden leaf village and just got back for a little bit. Well you are going to have to tell me all about it come in I have your usual table for you it just opened up. Rosy ushered them all in side looking at each one of them. They were seated in a booth along the far wall, rosy came out with a tray willed with classes of her special ice tea and a bowl for akamaru which she filled with tea only after asking Kiba. They drank the tea enjoying the cool drink and the chance to sit down on something other than the hard ground. So what were you doing in the leaf rosy asked? Genji put the glass down, I have been more or less acting as substitute team leader for these three but the main part of the mission is to foster good feelings between our two nations. That is quite some responsibilities you have there are Hayato and shin doing the same thing? Shine was assigned a team that is giving him a real workout and Hayato is teaching at the academy. So I take it those two are still there rosy asked. They are Genji replied. Well dinner is on its way I hope you are hungry she said I will be back in a bit rosy said turning to leave. But we didn't even order Kiba said. Rosy turned and winked at him don't worry hun mommas got you covered. Kiba blushed. The others laughed. Ten minutes later plats of food came out and were placed on the table steaming bowls of soup, pot stickers, rice, and lots of other things even a big bone for akamareu that still had large chunks off meat on it. Looks like someone is the favorite Shino said looking at the plate in front of kiba. What are you talking about kiba said stuffing his face full of barbecue. Well it seems that you got more food than the rest of us shino said readjusting his glasses. Kiba stopped and looked at the table and saw his plate was the biggest and most of the other sides were closes to him. Kiba turned red and put down his chopsticks. I don't feel hungry anymore. The others laughed again; you remind her of him Genji said looking at kiba. Kiba looked up, remind her of who? Her son Naoki Genji said. he was killed on a mission by a beast. So now all that rosy has in terms of family is her staff and me. Genji picked at his food as he talked. That is why you have so much Naoki was the same as you. He was energetic and hot headed that is why Rosy likes you so much. Kiba smiled and picked up his chop sticks well if that's the case I don't want to be a bad guest. Kiba began to wolf down his food not leavening anything to waste. Rosy came back a few minutes later smiling when she saw the table clear of food. Well it seems you all had healthy appetites. It was delicious Hinata said. yes I quite agree Shino remarked. What about you hun had enough rosy said looking at Kiba. Kiba sat back in his chair slouching, I can't eat another thing. Everyone laughed then Genji began to speak. Rosy do you think we could get them some rooms for the night we are seeing the Kazekage in the morning. I have already taken care of that handing the keys to Genji the boys are on the second floor last room on the right and she is at the other end of the hall on the left. Thanks rosy you're the best Genji said taking the keys and handing them out. What about you Hinata said to Genji where are you going to sleep. I will be staying at my place this is my home town after all. Now all of you get some rest and I will see you in the morning. After paying the bill Genji left walling down the street to his apartment. He pulled the keys form his pocket and unlooked the door. The apartment was just the way he left it. His work bench covered with tools and the latest puppet he had been working on before he left. The book case was covered in dust as was the table next to the couch. He walked over to the book case wiping the dust off the picture of him with his family it was taken when he got accepted into the puppet core. Looking at the other photos his eye stopped on the picture of Akiko, Naoki, and himself. He picked up the picture looking long at it. It was of the three of them in the desert playing on one of the many old statues that protruded from the sand, the statue had fallen leaving only the head and right hand above the sand. Genji was standing between two of the fingers right over an infuriated Naoki making him dance like a puppet as Akiko laughed. I always liked that picture. Genji looked up to see Akiko standing in the door. How long have you been standing there Genji asked? Akiko stepped through the door way in to the apartment walking over to Genji taking the picture from him to look at it herself. Long enough Akiko said. Naoki was so angry with us when you did that she said. Yeah but to be fair he started it Genji replied. Do you miss him Akiko asked. Every day, Genji said taking the picture and setting back on the shelf. Me too Akiko said. How did you mission go over in the leaf village? It is still going Genji said I am filling in for one of the Leaf team leaders. Oh Akiko said what brings you back? The sand sent word they needed help so they sent us to help out Genji said now looking at Akiko. She was the same height as Genji with long dark brown hair that went past her shoulders. She had brown eyes with tanned skin from the sun. she was wearing a tan vest with brown pants and shirt. Did you just get back as well Ganji asked? Yeah, some idiot thought it would be a good idea to intimidate travellers on the road so we went out there and stopped it. Just remind me never to piss you off Genji said. Well then don't do anything to make me mad Akiko said. I have to go Akiko said hugging Genji and giving him a kiss on the cheek. She let go still holding his hand as she walked to the door letting it slip from her hand as she walked. I'll see you around Akiko said walking out the door. Genji let out a long sigh grabbing the collar of his shirt and flapping it back and forth. I never get us to that. How am I supposed to talk to her when she does that? Genji walked to the door and closed it.
The next morning Genji met up with Kiba, Hinata and Shino they were eating Breakfast in the dining area. Good morning everyone did you all get some sleep? Yes thank you Hinata said. I slept great but it was real hot out last night is it always like this kiba asked. Most of the time Genji replied, how about you Shino did you get any sleep? Yes no thanks to Kiba's snoring I had to have some of my insects crawl into my ears and use them as ear plugs so I could fall asleep. What about you Genji did you sleep at all Hinata asked. I did, I slept very soundly thank you for asking Genji answered. Well when you are all done with breakfast we can head over to the mansion and get our mission. They finished eating and walked over to the Kazekage's mansion it was the largest structure in the village shaped like a giant ball with the symbol for wind written on it in teal and white.
So I know you have had some dealings you lord Garra before but whatever those feelings are o am going to ask you to bury them Genji said turning to face the others. He is the head of the village and he should be given the same respect that you show your hokage maybe even more so because you are visitors, are you ready Genji said. Yes the other three said and they all waked in. Genji knocked on the door to the Kazekage's meeting room and a voice the sounded tired said enter. They filed into the room shutting the door behind them lighting up in front of the kazekage. The room was large with high vaulted ceilings, a round table where Garra was sitting with two advisors sitting on either side of him. His brother Kankuro was standing behind him and his sister Temari was standing at one of the many windows around the room. Their were four large stone statues of the last four kazekages standing just behind the table opposite where the had just walked in.
Welcome my friends Garra said standing I am glad you have made it safe to our village I hope it was not too much trouble. I fear that our lands are not well suited to outsiders but our village and people make up for the harsh landscape but I am glad that you have all made it here safely. Thank you lord kazekage the three sais bowing. Please there is no need for that Garra said walking around the table to stand in front of the three ninja extending his hand. Kankuro stood a little starter one hand on one of the scrolls on his back. I know that we have not had an easy history between us considering what transpired on our last encounter but I hope that our working together will bring our nations closer to a great friendship. As do we Shino said extending his to grasp Garra's and shaking it. I am glad that we are able to work together like this it has been a long time since our nations have had this level of cooperation, which brings us to the matter at hand Garra said letting go of Shino's hand. We recently had a few brake-ins in the village most were people's houses but the last one was into our records. We check to see what was taken and it seems the some of the records that were taken were very important not only to us but to your village as well. We need your help especially that of the Inuzuka clan to track down the people responsible. I will also be sending two members of the containment squad to aid you. Thank you and good luck Garra said walking back to his seat. With that the four ninjas left.
As they reached the bottom of the stairs a voice called up to them, well it looks like we are coming with you on this. They looked to see the man they had met out in front of the village along with another man who was as tall as Toshiro but had light brown hair. When they said containment squad I did not think it would have been you two Genji said. Well we were running point on this case so it is only natural that we are assigned to help said Toshiro. They made introduced themselves to each of other including the other man who was named Shuhei. What do you know about the break-ins shino asked? Shuhei started to talk, at first they were random a house here a house there but then we discovered that they were targeting houses belonging to members of the village that worked here, shuhei pointed to the mansion, after we discovered that we tightened security here. That is when they hit the record room Shino said. Yes, that is in another building a few blocks from here. What did they take Hinata asked? They took maps and schematics of the village detailing that of the outer walls and that is all I can say for now shuhei finished. But what is most troubling was this Toshiro reached in to his back pocket pulling out a headband with the symbol for the leaf on it. Genji tensed as he looked at the bag containing the head band. So you think it was us kiba snarled. No Toshiro said handing the bag to them. If you look at it closely you will see that the metal plat is worn and the cloth is faded and torn. We were able to date it back a few to the last war between the sand and the leaf. But we can't rule out that someone from your village is operating here. So we need your help to track down whoever is doing this and stop them.
Well then let's get started Kiba said opening the bag. He smelled it and then passed the bag to akamareu. They began to sniff the air trying to catch the sent. Anything Kiba Genji asked? I think so but I am not sure. They began walking down the street making lets and rights even retracing their steps a few times. They at last came to square in front of the causeway. The sent is strong here Kiba said inhaling deeply through his nose. Can you tell which way they went Toshiro asked? Kiba pointed down the long walk way that leads out of the village. They left not too long ago if we hurry we might be able to catch them. They all ran down the length of the causeway kiba and akamareu in the lead. They reached the end coming out on the desert. The sun was sinking low now. We only have a few hours of sun light left shuhei said after that we will have to call this whole thing off till tomorrow. Just then akamareu let out a howl rising his head high as he did. He's got them Kiba said smiling they all ran chasing after akamareu as he bounded across the sand. After a few minutes they saw then a group of four people walking away from the village.
Soon as they were in shouting distance shuhei cried out you stop there. Shuhei stopped running slam his hands palms down on the ground. As he did two larges stone walls rose up in front of the four travels. They stopped moving and were now facing back at them. Now Toshiro was in front to the group shouting at the travelers, by the order of the kazekage I order you to stop. As Toshiro finished shouting one of the men knelt placing his hands on the ground a wall of water mixed with sand loomed over them. They dodged as the wave came crashing down on them. Genji side stepped right, with Toshiro, summoning his puppets as Kiba and the others side stepped left. Listen you three the objective is to capture them not kill them but if it can't be helped then don't hesitate to defend yourself. Right the three said not taking their eyes off the enemy. Well take these two you take them got it Genji yelled again. You got it Kiba said. Kiba and akamareu broke into a run at full speed at the two men standing before him. Human beast transformation Kiba yelled, akamareu transformed in to a double of Kiba then. Wolf fang over fang the two lunched at the men like drills the two men jumped landing on the sand. The two men looked at each other drew their weapons and charged running at full speed stabilizing themselves with chakra on the bottom of their feet. Shino sent a swarm of insects at the two they dodged easily never having to leave the ground. Come on Shino hit them Kiba barked. Not yet Shino said, sending another wave of insects. They getting closer when Hinata jumped in striking at the first man he dodged stepping left the kicked at her but she blocked hitting the man square in the chest knocking the wind out of him. Move a voice calld from behind them. Shuhei just reached them he clasped his hands together saying earth style enclosing wall the ground shock around the man as it swallowed him into a dome imprisoning him. The second man ran at Shino blade drawn, I don't think so Shino said. His insects swarmed the man like a circling storm cloud. Hinanat now Shino said looking at her. Right she raised her hands saying gentle step twin lion fists she struck the man in the chest sending him flying in to one of the wall behind them knocking him unconscious. Good work Shuhei said walking up to them you leaf ninja a pretty tough not to mention you did that all without having to use chakra to stabilize yourselves. Thanks Hinata said but what about the others. They turned to look at Genji who had one of the two men on the end of his chakra threads fighting to restrain him while Toshiro caught one in his fire prison. I think they have it covered Shuhei said come on let's get these guys back to the village.
They restrained the men in hand cuffs and marched them back to the sand village. Take these men in to custody we will be there to talk to them in a minute Toshiro said to a guard. Thanks for your help Toshiro said turning to the team thanks to that nose of yours we were able to catch them before they got away. Don't mention it Kiba said smiling. What happens now Shinio asked. Well they will be questioned for one Shuhei said then after that we don't know but you do not need to worry yourselves with that we will take care of the rest. Well good luck Genji said shaking Shuhei's and Toshio's hands let us know what you find out. Will do Shuhei and with that the two left following the guard leading the prisoners away.
Well I think this calls for a sand village tradition Genji said putting his hands on his hips and turning to face the other three. What is this Shino asked? Off to the sands Genji said leading the way. They entered the sands to see many other patrons there eating a drinking when they walked in Genji threw his arms up into the air high over his head and yelled mission accomplished. The room erupted with cheers as people cried out good work and well done. When they sat down Rosy brought then glasses of iced tea and congratulated them just as another team who completed their missions walked in saying Mission accomplished and the room cheered again this time Kiba, Shino, and Hinata joining in. They sat and talked sharing what happened with the other tables as they listened to what the other teams did. It was late when they headed to their rooms on the second floor when Genji called from the bottom of the stairs, hey don't forget we need to see the kazekage tomorrow and report our findings. Ok the three said looking down at him, we will see you then.
The three leaf ninja stumbled up to the mansion the next morning tired from all the festivities the night before. Glad to see you all made it Genji said standing in the door way. Well if you had not kept us out so late we would not be like this Shino said. I guess you are all not ready for that kind of thing yet, come they are ready for us Genji said leading them in. they entered the door to the kazekages meeting room and filed in like they had before. Welcome Garra said I am glad to see you are alright and I have just received the report of the men you captured. It would seem that they were renegades hired to steal some documents from us but to what end we do not know for they were not part of the overall plan it would seem. I am grateful that you were able to come to our aid on this matter I bleive this will help foster our friendship. Thank you lord kazekage team said in unison. With this matter closed I imagine you would like to return to your village so I have arranged for your departure when you please. Genji I wish for you to continue your mission with the leaf village at this time. Yes lord kazekage Genji said bowing.I have nothing else for you Garra said. Thank you lord kazekage the team said they turned and left the room. Well I guess when you are ready to leave we can Genji said faceing them. Yeah I cant wait to get back and tell everyone what happened Kiba said. Yes I agree this heat is starting to get to me Shino said. Well then let's get our things and head out.