Chapter 5 Ambush Jirobo's counter attack
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Metal Slug
Somewhere in fire country territory
The vehicle Leviathan was moving at an average speed heading to their destination which was the SOUND base located somewhere in the middle region of the land of fire, it has been an hour after they left Konoha and so far there hasn't been any sign of SOUND soldiers yet. Everyone from the leaf squadron suspected that they must have already known that they were heading their way and an ambush was the most obvious course of action that the enemy was planning against them. Shikamaru was piloting the vehicle was Shino was navigating and Chouji was checking the radar for any sign of enemy presence, Shikamaru knew that it wouldn't be long before they encounter SOUND soldiers so he has told the rest of the team to be on high alert for any enemy encounter he also told them to leave the Metal Slug's until reaching the base.
He sighed starting to get bore with the driving (I know they're out there waiting for the right moment to ambush us well it's not happening but they are taking their time how troublesome)
In the hangar area the rest of the team were loading their weapon getting ready for the big fight they knew an ambush in favor of the enemy was going to happen thinking that they were expecting them to come, some were getting eager to fight so they can they beat the crap out of them namely a certain male blond. Others besides Naruto were alert knowing that this wasn't going to be an easy mission even if they were the best that Konoha has to offer, the point is that they were about to face an entire army it was time to test their skills and army tactics against the incoming attack. Kiba saw that the team were getting eager or inpatient so he decided to make them relax with a nice beverage, he went to Akamaru and open his a small hatch on his back revealing a fridge with a couple of soda cans he grab them while facing his companions.
"Hey guys here have some refreshment"
The group was surprised as they took the soda from the leaf soldier they were puzzle where did he got all of the sodas.
Hey Kiba did you brought a mini cooler or something?" Naruto said while opening his can.
He smirk" yeah you can said something like that Akamaru is the best"
"Hey wait a minute are you saying Akamaru is a portable fridge?" Sakura said.
"Yeah I bought some soda before leaving the village and Akamaru has a mini cooler so I always bought drinks and store them in him isn't that right buddy" he smile while the mechanical dog bark.
"Whoa I guess Akamaru gives true meaning to the term that dogs are man's best friend" Sasuke said.
"Yup he's the best present I could receive from my sister"
The group started enjoying the soda at least they have something else to focus rather than the battle ahead, Sasuke really like t he taste of the soda not realizing that Naruto was next to him.
"Thanks for stabbing me in the back friend" he whisper.
"What are you talking about?" he said puzzle not knowing what he was talking about.
"Oh don't play stupid with me you told Jiraiya did I've been spying on Sakura-chan's room"
The Uchiha gulp nervously while the blond glare at him he really felt bad for turning his back on him but he got something better in return.
"Look buddy I'm sorry about that it's just that…..well the sergeant has his ways of convincing people to tell them the truth"
"What did he tell you I know him too well either he told you something perverted or he gave you something worth watching?"
Sasuk nodded in shame" yeah it's the second choice he gave me a few pictures of Ino naked he told me he took them when she was on the hot baths she looks amazing" he said while he was blushing and Naruto shook his head feeling disappointed for his best friend.
"Why am I not surprise there but Sasuke you do realize if Ino finds out you're dead"
"Yes and that's why you will keep your mouth shut" he said in a small threatening tone.
"Oh I don't know after you backstab me in the back telling Jiraiya maybe I should do the same to get even"
"Naruto if you tell Ino I will tell Sakura and both of us will be in deep trouble"
"Hey what are you guys mumbling about?" Ino said walking to the two along with Sakura while the two teen froze in their track scare looking at the two female soldiers.
For a moment they imagine Sakura and Ino getting pissed at them for being perverts and the consequences of their actions, they shiver in fear as they will get their asses beaten leaving both of them in a worst condition than when Tsunade beats Jiraiya for his perverted nature.
"It's nothing were just talking about the beating were going to give to those bastards I can smell victory already" Naruto said quickly.
"Okay whatever" Ino said while leaving with Sakura and they both sighed in relief.
"Okay we will keep our mouth shut" they said in unison.
Hinata drank her soda happily she saw Kiba who was also drinking his soda with her skills in cunningness she slowly move getting closer to the tee while Akamaru was well aware of her movements, she was finally close to him and couldn't help but blush at the proximity. Suddenly her heart started beating faster it was always the same whenever she was close to him she felt butterflies in her stomach, without him noticing it the young soldier has her under his spell. She didn't told her sister Hanabi that being with Kiba in the leaf squadron was a bonus of the reason she join the group every time she was near him she felt so happy instead she pretended like she only like him as a friend but in truth she like him very much. Kiba finally notice the Hyuga bombshell next to him and gave her a smile while his heart was beating faster he try to remain calm and forget the fact the he was nervous and just enjoy her company.
"Hey Hinata like the soda?"
"Oh yes I like it its very refreshing thanks Kiba"
"Well it won't be long before we go into battle we have a big mission ahead of us taking on an entire base won't be easy I'm feeling a little nervous I guess you might think I'm a wimp"
"Kiba I will never think of you as a wimp you're just worry about the mission as long we have our teamwork and a good strategy we'll be fine"
"Don't forget about the Metal Slug's those our secret weapons"
"And don't forget that is not the weapons that is strong but the person who controls it"
He smiled while taking another sip of his soda" yeah you're right Hinata you're as wise as always"
"Thanks Kiba" she slightly blushed at his compliment.
They stood quiet while drinking their sodas Kiba gaze at her admiring her beautiful face and her pearl eyes, he was a man after all and his eyes travel down to her shirt seeing her chest and cleavage it was very impressive she was truly amazing in his eyes. Which each breath she slowly breathe her breast heave a little it was hypnotizing for Kiba, he started sweating and even the weather in the hangar was cool and refreshing he felt very hot.
(Easy Kiba that's forbidden territory you're staring at calm yourself)
What he didn't know is that HInata was very well aware that he was staring at her and she didn't mind at all she likes the idea of him checking her out seeing what she has to offer, and it wasn't that she hasn't check him out before because she has already. She giggle to herself remembering checking his muscles and his strong arms she felt herself blush suddenly she thought how he would look like naked, she got a small nose bleed while cleaning making sure Kiba didn't notice while erasing the inappropriate thoughts that invaded her mind.
(I must calm down were on a mission here I'm being a bad girl bad Hinata)
Kiba look at Hinata who look like she was on a daze he got worry for her ad touch her shoulder" hey you okay Hinata?"
She snap back from her perverted world and look back at him with a quick smile" oh I'm fine Kiba I was just thinking about the mission I know we can do it"
"Hey don't worry those bastards won't know what hit them"
She nodded while she sighed in relief in her mind (phew that was a close one I have to be careful what I think of)
Somewhere in Konoha forest
Hiding in the large trees was the SOUND army ready to ambush the Konoha soldiers they were hundreds of them follow by a couple of tanks and soldiers with RPG's they were ready to destroy their enemies after all they have the element of surprise on their side. One of the soldiers who were looking in the distance with his binoculars got a transmission from his communicator meeting Jirobo's face.
"Yes General Jirobo?"
"Get ready our radars are picking up the soldiers from Konoha not far from your location prepared to exterminate them" Jirobo said.
"Yes sir and don't worry before getting to us they will have to get through the mine field first"
"You imbecile don't get overconfident these soldiers are not to be underestimate do not fail me" he cut the transmission off.
"Yes sir ALL RIGHT MEN THE ENEMY IS ABOUT TO REACH OUR LOCATION GET READY TO KILL ON SIGHT"
"YES SIR"
Back at the Leviathan
Shikamaru and his group were continuing to travel through the forest it was still quiet until Chouji gasp watching at the radar.
"Shikamaru were entering enemy territory"
The Nara sighed" finally I thought we were never going to reach the point all right time to make the announcement" he then turn on the microphone so the whole crew could hear" EVERYONE WERE ABOUT TO ENTER ENEMY TERRITORY SO BE PREPARE"
"Shino" Shikamaru said giving him the signal.
"Roger activating stealth armor"
The Leviathan turned invisible to the naked eye while they were a few feet away from reaching the mine field and the SOUND army, while Naruto and the rest of the leaf soldiers were waiting eagerly for the battle to begin. Everyone in the group have their heavy machine guns while Naruto like an eager waiting to try his new toy he was having hard time choosing between using the laser gun and the enemy chasers or maybe he will chose the drop shot.
Shikamaru saw the vicinity of the forest ahead and something was not right he had these feeling the sudden feeling of danger, it was more of a hunch but it was wise to trust it than regretting it later. He notice that this part of the forest have more trees than the rest a lot of them were very old because of their size and suddenly it hit him it was quite obvious this was the perfect spot to make an ambush the tall trees will make perfect cover from incoming fire.
(Well if I was a SOUND general I will definitely put an army here for ambush)
Chouji gasp while looking at the radar" Shikamaru the whole field is cover with mines"
"Looks like they were planning to attack us before reaching the SOUND base" Shino said.
Shikamaru sighed" troublesome looks like we have no choice it's quite obvious that the enemy is hiding behind those trees ahead we'll focus our fire on them afterwards we'll take another route to get around the mine field, the enemy haven't notice our present yet so Shino prepare to fire the guns"
"Roger weapons online"
The Leviathan's gun appeared from both sides of the cockpit area facing the forest ahead where the SOUND army was hiding.
"On your orders Shikamaru" Shino said.
"FIRE"
(Song: The eye of the storm by Bullet for my Valentine)
The Leviathan fire its guns hitting the trees while killing a few SOUND soldiers they were all caught by surprise by the sudden attack, they look straight and couldn't see nothing.
"WHAT THE HELL where did that fire come from?"
"I don't know"
The Leviathan continued to fire its guns killing more soldiers as the tanks started mobilizing to confront the enemy even if they still couldn't see where they were, the tanks fire their guns at a wrong direction while the Leviathan continued its barrage killing more soldiers. Eventually the SOUND soldiers got relentless and started firing at random directions while they were getting killed not knowing the position of the leaf soldiers. At the hangar Naruto and the rest of the team were smirking hearing the sound of the guns firing and the scream of the SOUND soldiers yelling in pain and agony some of them were cursing till no end, right now they wanted to get a piece of the action it was getting boring.
(Shikamaru is having all the fun not fair) Naruto thought.
One by one they fell at the might of the mighty Leviathan tanks were destroyed and the SOUND soldiers were being killed like a bad plague and it was all happening without receiving a single scratch. Jirobo was watching the whole display from the communication screen in his base and his couldn't believe his eyes, every single of his mean were being by an unseen enemy all of his arsenals and the tanks were being destroy by a single enemy. He was pissed this was supposed to be a victory for him over them it was his idea to ambush them and instead his army were the ones who got ambush, Konoha was making a mockery at the great and powerful SOUND army he smash a nearby control until while glaring at the screen.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE"
"Sir were being attack and the enemy is nowhere to be found they must have found a perfect hiding spot to attack" one of the SOUND soldiers said through his communicator" oh no AAAAHHHHH" he was killed by gun fire his blood filled the screen.
Jirobo growl" goddamn it Konoha bastards they will regret the day of messing with SOUND they couldn't see their exact position it could mean that they must be using some kind of stealth armor damn they have one hell of technology to pull that off it doesn't matter this doesn't change my plan in attacking Konoha again" he press the communication button and another SOUND soldier appeared.
"Sir what are your orders?"
"Mobilize the battalion towards Konoha NOW I want that village burn to the ground at all cost failure is not an option"
"Yes sir"
Jirobo cut the communication while thinking about the leaf soldiers" they want a fight they will have one they are coming here and they will regret it because they won't leave alive I will have their heads my revenge will be sweet and Konoha's blood will be spilled in the name of SOUND"
(End of song)
The forest was lay to waste along with the bodies of the SOUND soldiers and the destroyed tanks it seem that the battle was over before it has even begun, to the leaf soldiers this was consider an easy victor but this was all prelude what they had in store when they reach the Jirobo's base. Shikamaru sighed in relief along with Shino and Chouji however they knew they were going to be in big trouble because a couple of soldiers weren't going to be happy with them because they didn't gave them the chance to fight the enemy. And they were right because the door hiss open and came an unhappy Naruto follow by an unhappy leaf squadron they march to Shikamaru while glaring at him.
"What the hell Shikamaru what are we chop liver we didn't do nothing we all wanted to kick some SOUND ass" Naruto said while the team nodded in agreement.
"Yeah I wanted to use my knives" TenTen whine.
"I wanted to test the enemy chasers" Sasuke said.
"I wanted to try the drop shot" Ino said.
"I wanted to show them the power of my youth" Lee said while his eyes were burning.
"We want some blood" Kiba said looking forward to kill more SOUND soldiers.
"ENOUGH" Shikamaru shouted annoyed" believe me it's better this way this was only an ambush the real battle will begin when we reach the base you will all thank me once we arrived at the SOUND base"
The group didn't look please at all they were still looking grumpy for not participating in the bloodshed while the Nara sighed in annoyance.
"Troublesome" he mutter.
"Shikamaru couldn't you let us at least used the Metal Slug's?" Naruto said.
"No that was not necessary this fight was too easy if we have used them in this battle will be showing the enemy our secret weapons they will know our secret the Metal Slug's are our trump card it's best to use them when we attack their base"
"Yeah than makes sense we will surprise them when we attack them" Sasuke said.
"However with this failed ambush they perform it's pretty clear that they know that we are heading to their base so they will be expecting us, and now that they saw the stealth armor they will be more ready for us"
"Let them get ready because we sure are ready for them" Kiba said.
"All right then let's keep going I'm going to turn the other way to get around the mine field"
Shikamaru turn the Leviathan around to safely get pass the mine field once they were out of the field they continued their journey to the Jirobo's base, while the leaf soldiers were cranky at the fact that they didn't do nothing in the attack. They have finally enter the middle region of the fire country it wasn't long before they would reach the SOUND base and general Jirobo, Shikamaru continued friving while Chouji was keeping his eyes on the radar until he stops the vehicle in its tracks. Before Shino and Chouji could ask him why he stopped they understood why as soon as they saw the display screen they were quite surprise to see two SOUND soldiers wearing their usual uniform and mask, what surprise them is that one of them was holding a white flag the symbol that they have surrender. Seeing this was an obvious idea that it could be a trap to ambush the group, Shikamaru kept calm and thought about the situation there was a big possibility that it was all a set up from SOUND but there was also the possibility that it was real and these soldiers were really surrendering to them.
"What do you think Shikamaru?" Chouji said.
"This could be a trap" Shino said.
"I'm well aware of that Chouji do you detect anything any mines anymore soldiers hiding?"
Chouji check the radar" no I don't no mines no soldiers no hidden arsenals this is really strange"
"Perhaps they are telling the truth and surrendering to us" Shino said.
"They are pretty stupid to come to us and surrender because the possibility of us killing them is very high" Shikamaru said while sighing" fine we'll accept they're surrender" he open the communication channel" attention guys we have a couple of SOUND soldiers waiting ahead us and according to their message they are surrendering to us we detect that they are no more soldiers with them so they're alone capture them but do not kill them"
"Will Naruto agree to this?" Shino said.
"He better this is the chance we're waiting for if these guys are really going to help us then there is the high chance that they will provide us with information" Shikamaru said.
"Like information about the SOUND base" Chouji said.
"Exactly"
The two SOUND soldiers that stood in front of the Leviathan were expecting to die as soon as the leaf soldiers confront them it was impossible for them to even consider to trust them, with everything they have done over the five nations they were the biggest threat ever. One of the mask soldiers was more afraid than the other he was trembling he could somehow see his death coming, they were startle hearing the gate of the Leviathan opening and the leaf soldiers leaving charging at them pointing their guns at them. Now for the leaf soldiers they were still cranky about not fighting in the last battle and right now they wanted some action, and what would be better than to kill the two SOUND soldiers to please their urge of blood. However they were still human and loyal seeing that one of them was holding the white flag they were surrendering to them, it was better to ask questions first and fire later.
"All right first of all drop all of your weapons" Naruto said in a cold tone.
The SOUND soldiers nodded as they drop their machine guns and two pistols along with a couple of grenades and their combat knives.
"Is that all?" Neji ask in the same cold tone as Naruto.
"Yes we don't have any more weapons on us were alone nobody from SOUND knows that were here my friend and I are surrendering to Konoha this will sound crazy but we want to join you in stopping SOUND" one of the SOUND soldiers said in a female voice so she was obviously a woman.
The leaf soldiers were shock but they kept their guard with them still pointing their weapons on them it was pretty clear that they didn't trust them one bit.
"This is obviously a trap we can't trust them" Neji said.
"I agree they can't expect us to let them help us just like that" TenTen said.
"You must think were idiots" Ino said while glaring at them.
"Sorry but I will have to agree with everyone we can't trust you" Kiba said.
"Maybe we should give them a chance" Sasuke said shocking the group.
"WHAT are you insane Uchiha do you want to get yourself kill?" Ino said.
"Yeah this has double cross written all over it" Neji said.
"At least we should let them explain why they are doing this" Hinata said.
"I agree let's hear what they have to say" Sakura said.
Lee nodded while Sasuke look at Naruto who was still glaring at the two he was still holding a grudge with Shikamaru about the battle knowing him he wanted to shoot them just to get over his bad mood, he sighed in frustration as he face them.
"All right we'll listen to what you have to say but we'll be confiscating your weapons"
"Yes that's quite all right"
"Naruto are you going to trust them?" Neji said shock.
"Listen Neji you heard Shikamaru they're alone so this isn't a trap and she said no one from SOUND knows that they're here so for now I will trust them what about my team what do you guys think?" he look at his Metal Slug team.
"I will agree with you Naruto" Sakura said.
"Yeah let's give them a chance" Sasuke said.
"I don't like this idea but if you want to go with this then I will support your decision" Ino said.
"I agree with you too Naruto-kun" Hinata said.
Kiba sighed while they were looking at him waiting to hear his answer he sighed in defeat" fine let's give them a chance if they double cross we'll kill them"
Naruto look at the other leaf soldiers who were Neji, TenTen and Lee they were still against about his decision.
"Naruto you can't be serious" Neji said.
"I think we should forget about them maybe they are planning to betray us" TenTen said.
"Naruto-kun please reconsider your decision" Lee said.
"Look I have already made my choice so let's give them a chance to explain and we'll figure out what to do with them and besides I'm sure Shikamaru will agree with me are we clear?"
The three leaf soldiers nodded even if they still disagree with the blond at least they will hear what the SOUND soldiers have to say to them.
Naruto look back the two SOUND soldiers" well were waiting give us a good reason why should we trust you and let you join us it better be a good explanation because if it's we will kill you"
She nodded" not a problem I won't disappoint you"
The two SOUND soldiers took off their black mask surprising the group they were now looking at two women one look like she was eighteen with black eyes and long raven black hair reaching to her knees, the other look like she was sixteen with long orange hair and brown eyes. The leaf soldiers were staring at the two SOUND soldiers who were women they weren't so shock to find out that they were both women since they have women in their group too, Lee somehow stood watching the young girls with orange hair and he felt himself blush at her beauty she was really beautiful.
The woman with long black hair face the leaf group" my name is Kin and this is Sasame we were obligated to join the SOUND army because our village was attack by them they kill all people who thought they were weak along with the elderly all adults and children were taken prisoners and send to a military camp to be trained to become SOUND soldiers those who didn't wanted to fight for their cause were of course kill. We have no choice but to become soldiers ourselves in order to survive we along with a couple of soldiers who stay behind at general Jirobo's base have been planning a coup to betray SOUND and join the resistance of the other villages to fight and defeat them we will never forget the horrible things they did to our village our friends, families they were all killed by them by Orochimaru"
The leaf soldiers were still looking at them but this time they were looking at them with pity in their eyes even Neji, TenTen and Lee who were against the idea of them joining them, Naruto got close to the two and smile.
"Well if that's what you want then we can't argue with your idea all right for now we will help you however we can't trust you I hope you understand"
"We know that after all we are SOUND soldiers but with a different vision to defeat SOUND and end this war we will do anything to defeat them" Kin said.
Naruto nodded" all right well I'm sure you guys will agree to let them join us"
"Welcome to group" Sasuke said.
"Welcome Kin-san and Sasame-san" Sakura said.
"Just don't get any ideas to be friends with us" Ino said in a scold tone.
"The more help the better" Kiba said while Akamaru bark.
"Welcome aboard" Hinata said.
"Well what about you guys?" Naruto said looking at Neji, TenTen and Lee.
"Fine I guess we can have them with us that way we can keep a close eye on them" Neji said.
"I still don't like the idea of having the enemy helping us but I will accept your decision Naruto" TenTen said.
"Yosh I accept your decision Naruto-kun" Lee said as he went next to Sasame" hello my name is Rock Lee I'm glad to meet you Sasame-san I hope we can work together and stop the enemy" he extanded his hand and she took it while giving him a small smile.
Lee was a little confused by her behavior" um….Sasasme-san aren't you going to say hello?"
"You're wasting your time Sasame lost the ability to talk when she witness the death of her parents in front of her a couple of years ago she was too shock and she couldn't speak anymore she hasn't said a word ever since" Kin said.
The group stood quiet looking at the young soldier they all felt terrible for her experiencing something so horrible and her life completely change for the worst, they stop their thinking as they saw Sasame taking a small note book and a pencil and started writing she show the note book to Lee and everyone.
"Hello Lee-san my name is Sasame I will do whatever it takes to help you and your friends defeat SOUND" Lee said reading from the notebook he smile at her" it's a pleasure to meet you Sasame-san you're very brave it's an honor to have you fighting with us"
"All right Kin and Sasame welcome aboard now do you guys know something about the SOUND base here in fire country?" Naruto said.
Kin smirk" of course I want to earn all of your trust so I recorded all the data from general Jirobo's base on this disc" she show them the cd.
"Hey that's a good start for us to start trusting you Kin" Sasuke said.
Naruto took the disc from Kin while looking at Sakura" Sakura-chan do you think you…."
"Check the data on the disc no problem" Sakura finish for him with a smile.
"Well I think we should return to the Leviathan and tell Shikamaru and the others" Neji said.
They group nodded and headed back to the transport vehicle while hope was in their hearts with the disc they receive from Kin they will know all they have to know from the SOUND base and land a successful strike looks like victory was still in their favor.
At Konoha
The leaf village was in high alert all of the gates were closed all the civilians were send to the underground shelters, they had a bad feeling that an attack might happen it was intuition from their part. At the top of the village wall stood all of the fire soldiers waiting for any upcoming attack just because they defeated SOUND once that doesn't mean they weren't going to attack again they were ready for them. Among them stood the young soldiers Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon and Hanabi after their first victory they were feeling more confident and believe in their own skills, for Hanabi after what Hinata told her she decided to take her words to heart and protect the village for the sake of her precious people. Jiraiya look with his binoculars and he glare at what he was seeing far in the distance he saw an army of SOUND soldiers they were more than last time and they were tanks along with some trucks it seems they were now serious to fight them.
(Looks like they've come back for round two) he then looked at Genma" tell the Hokage we have another attack at our hands"
"Yes sir" Genma said while leaving.
Jiraiya glare at the SOUND army (this time they are serious we will be more serious too)
To be continued
Poor Jirobo looks like he's counter attack failed miserably now what will happen with Konoha will they be able to win against SOUND again and what about Naruto and the leaf squadron will they be victorious when they attack the Jirobo's base find out in the next chapter. One more thing there will be other couples in future chapters you will have to guess who will be please review until next time farewell.
Next chapter: Assault on Jirobo's base part 1 the plan