Act II/Scene IV

(That following morning. We see Marvin in an ANBU uniform. He enters the ANBU squad headquarters. A fellow comrade approaches him.)

A. 3: Hey, Sergeant!

M: What is it?

A. 3: Chief Itachi was looking for you earlier. He looked pretty mad too. He's been yelling at people almost all morning.

M: Where is he now?

A. 3: He's currently in his office. You should go talk to him since you're the ANBU's "greatest negotiator".

M: I guess. Thanks for the heads up.

(Marvin proceeds to his friend's office. On the way, he notices the infirmary is filled with patients. He spots a comrade sitting in a corner, legs close to his chest. The ANBU's face is filled with fear. Marvin notices someone is in a full body cast.. Wondering who it is, he goes to him.)

Oh my God! What happened to you?

(The crippled person appears to be Marvin's partner, Ryo. This an OC.)

R: That bat guy broke both of my arms and my right leg. Then the bastard threw some type of shuriken at my chest. They got though my chest guard.

M: What did the shuriken look like?

R: Not surprisingly, BATS. If you wanna take a look at the things, autopsy has them.

M: I'll pass. (With that said, he leaves, full of guilt. When he arrives in Itachi's office, he's start to get yelled at by his friend.)

I: Where the hell have you been?! I've been looking for you all morning!

M: (calmly) With all due respect, Chief, I just got here.

(Itachi sits in his chair and sighs heavily.)

I: Look, I'm sorry about that. Had a rough night.

M: You and me both.

I: What?

M: N-nothing. Anyway, what's wrong? Problems with the missus?

I: No.

M: I've that Batman beat up you up last night.

(Itachi snaps. He roars in anger, takes his chair and hurls it at the window behind him!)

I: I ALMOST HAD THAT DAMN SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!

(Marvin is terrified at seeing how much his former master wants to capture his alter ego. Itachi sighs again and sits in another chair and calms down.)

I'm really sorry about that. Look, what's been happening lately is strange. At first we thought it was just gossip or urban legend that was going around. Now we know that someone is out there kicking ass and busting crimes before we get to the crime scene. This "Man Bat"-

M: People call him "Batman", sir.

(Itachi raises an eyebrow. Marvin wishes he hasn't said that)

Sorry, sir.

I: Apology accepted. Anyway, there's a costumed freak out there prowling the night. The Fifth's going to be holding a press conference right about. . . .(he looks at the clock on his desk)now. (he turns on the TV. Tsunade appers on the screen. Her facil expression is calm, yet her tone shows that what she is going to say is urgent.)

T: People of Konohagakure, the rumors about the masked vigilante, Batman are true. The ANBU, led by Chief Uchiha Itachi, were searching for him last night. The vigilante was found and they chased him. The Batman and Chief Itachi fought, but the Chief fell and the vigilante escaped. This man must be brought to justice!!

(Press mebers shout and scream in agreement. Marvin is continues after the press calms down.)

This is a message to all ANBU units! If you see him during the night, permission granted to pursue and arrest! Proceed with caution, for he is considered to be armed and EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! Use of force is authorized! Even if you are off duty, go after him anyway! Now, does any of the press have questions concerining this matter.

(The crowd starts to babble. Itachi turns off the TV)

I: See how vital this is? The Fifth and I share the same views. Enough of what I think. What do you have to say?

(Marvin keeps a straight face, looking his former master right in the eyes.)

Marvin? (sighs) You know what? I'll just give you the day off. You're certainly not taking this in too well.

(Marvin turns to leaves)

I: Ormaybe. . .you disagree with the Fifth and I?

(Marvin stops in his tracks. He clenches his fists. He turns to Itachi and stormps back to his desk.)

M: (furiously) Yeah, as a matter of fact ID DO DISAGREE! And maybe I'm not the only one who thinks Batman's "extremely dangerous"! Can't you see what's happening?! Crime in our village has decreased by about 49.1 percent!!!! Criminals are too scared to come out and make the wrong decisions!

(He slams a hand on Itachi's desk and leaves. Itachi looks down at his desk and sees Marvin's ANBU badge. He is shocked to see this happened. Itachi gets up and follows Marvin, but he's already out of his office.)

I: Marvin, wait!!!!

(Marvin ignores him.)