The Kunoichis That Didn't Belong Ch. 10
Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NARUTO!
Recap: "Well, here's the plan. According to the information gathered, I've put together that the assassination of the Feudal Lord shall be tomorrow at the parade."
"Because the assassination will likely happen, we must prepare for actual attack. Tomorrow, early morning, Chouji, Shino, and Kiba will go to the gate guards and persuade them to close the gates. Lee and Naruto, you two will be scouting out the perimeter. Gaara and Kankuro, you guys will go to the castle of the Feudal Lord and look around for possible assassination items or places. Neji and Sasuke, your task is to protect the Feudal Lord." Shikamaru said.
"Should the attempt on the Feudal Lord's life be successful, Gaara, Shino, and Kankuro, will interrogate the remaining people at the assassination scene. Naruto, Kiba, Chouji, and Lee, your job will be to chase after the assassins over to the main gate, where I, Neji, and Sasuke will be waiting as an ambush attempt. As soon as Gaara, Shino, and Kankuro finish their interrogations, they will join us as quickly as possible. This is Plan B. Everyone understand?" Shikamaru asked, and everyone nodded.
Good. Then everyone get a good night's sleep—we have to get up early tomorrow."
Date: Day of the Festival's Parade
Time: Early Morning—5 o' clock am
Place: Hotel Drucellean, room #2254
"Okay, everyone ready?" Shikamaru looked at everyone's faces. They nodded, and he stood up. "Dismissed!"
The shinobi scattered off to their assigned positions. Chouji, Shino, Kiba, and Akamaru to the gate guards; Lee, Naruto, Gaara, Kankuro, Neji, and Sasuke to the Feudal Lord's castle. Shikamaru himself stayed in the hotel room, pulling out his map.
"Well, Shikamaru. What do we do?" The genius smirked. "We wait."
Sai, Kakashi, Asuma, Kurenai, and Gai nodded, standing.
Place: Gate Guards of the Honey Country
"Are you absolutely sure?" The guard asked, looking at the three shinobi with concern. Kiba nodded. "Absolutely." Akamaru barked.
He nodded, then shouted orders for the gates to close.
"Excuse me." Shino looked at the man in the eye. "We would like to check all of the side gates as well. Do you mind showing them to us? This success will play a role in your lord's life." His glassed gleamed from the reflecting lantern light, and the man gulped nervously.
"O-of course, sir. Right this way."
Place: Feudal Lord's Castle (exterior)
"Alright, you guys know what to do, right?" Lee and Naruto nodded. "YOSH! We shall not let even an animal pass through!" He exclaimed excitedly. "Keep it down, Lee." Neji said, reprimanding his teammate. "Oh. Sorry. Oh, and with the exception of Akamaru and Shino's bugs." He added.
Sasuke sighed, rolling his eyes. "Let's just go already." The two sand siblings nodded, agreeing with the Uchiha prodigy and followed him inside the castle. The Hyuuga prodigy himself was not very far behind.
When the doors, swung shut, Lee and Naruto looked at each other. "Ok, I'll take the left side and you can take the right!" Naruto said, and Lee nodded.
Place: Feudal Lord's Castle (interior)
"Alright. You two go ahead to the Feudal Lord. We'll search the castle grounds." Kankuro told the Uchiha and the Hyuuga. The two nodded and walked on. The two Sand Siblings looked at each other. "I'll go that way." Kankuro said, his brother nodding and creating some sand clones in response. They split up started searching the castle discreetly, away from any prying eyes.
Place: Feudal Lord's Castle; Throne Room
Sasuke and Neji stood stone-still as they waited for the Feudal Lord to enter the room. A couple of minutes later, the lord entered and walked past the shinobi, settling onto his throne. "Well?" He asked, a bit annoyed at them for disturbing his beauty rest.
"Lord, we are here to guard you from the assassination attempts. This is part of a plan that our strategist has come up with best to protect you." Neji said looking at the man.
The Feudal Lord suddenly seemed to remember the Konoha shinobi's purposes in his kingdom, and he nodded quickly. "Alright then. Do whatever you must."
Sasuke spoke now. "What is your entire schedule for the day?"
"Well, my chief advisor has that piece of information—everything is already planned out of course."
"Yes, and we will be by your side the whole time. However, I think we are to go disguised." Sasuke glanced at Neji who immediately nodded at this statement.
"It would be best in helping to protect you." Was all he said, and the lord nodded, for his own life was dependent on these two shinobi.
"Very well then." The lord responded, and then glanced at the door, a page entering to proclaim breakfast.
"Well what did you find?"
"Nothing really."
"I see."
". . ."
"Festival starts in two hours."
"Wow, that fast already?"
"Yes. It will soon be eight o'clock. The parade starts at ten. I want everyone except for Sasuke, Neji, Kiba, Shino, Chouji, and Akamaru to be in the crowd. Sasuke and Neji are still to guard the client. Kiba, Chouji, Akamaru, and Shino will stay hidden near the guards—not too close and not too far. You need to be on the lookout."
"You got it, Shikamaru."
"Alright, you have your assignments. Go."
"But what of the jounin and Sai?"
"They are the back-up."
"OK then."
Ok, this is chapter 10. Next one is going to center around the girls, and then we'll get down to the parade where -S P O I L E R- will take place. You should know what it is already.
Sorry for the delay, but yes, I WILL update, no matter how long.
