Shippuden Chapter 3: Better Safe Than Sorry
"Are you sure about this, Mizukage-sama? Sunagakure is not in our list of allies!"- Chojuro asked. Mei Terumi, Akasha, Moka, Mizore, Shino and Hono were all sitting around a table in the Mizukage building's business room. Chojuro, the Mizukage's bodyguard was reluctant about the mission that was being discussed. He was smart and acted like an advisor from time to time. He had short, tufty blue hair and dark eyes. He had pointed, shark-like teeth like Kizame or Zabuza. He wore square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants. He wore his forehead protector on the front of his holster for Hiramekarei, one of the seven swords of the seven swordsmen of the mist.
This sword in particular had the ability to receive chakra from the user and change form according to the user's wish. It was a dangerous sword in the hands of someone who could use it well. At the moment, Hiramekarei was wrapped in bandages, leaving only the double hilt visible.
To Hono, he seemed like a good man. He was clearly ashamed for being defeated and letting the Akatsuki capture Yagura. That was probably why he was being so hesitant.
"I don't think you understand this situation, Chojuro-san."- Shino replied. He was determined ad focused on this one. When it came to these kinds of missions, Shino was the man.
"What is there to understand? You two want to go to an enemy village on a wild goose chase! You're infiltrating hostile territory because of a hunch!"- Chojuro turned his head to Shino, exasperated.
"We're not basing our theory on deductions. You said you saw a ring on each of the Akatsuki member's right hands. One with "Three" written on it, and one with "One" written on it. (Guys, I know the rings don't really have that written on them, I'm just making fiction here xD) The Akatsuki probably assembles their teams based on their targets and gives them rings accordingly. Deidara would be a great opponent for Gaara since he is also a long-ranged fighter. We can easily figure out that the "One" on his ring refers to the Ichibi, or the "One-tail" that Gaara hosts. They're probably heading for them and we need to make sure that he isn't captured. He's not just a jinchuuriki, he's the Kazekage! We can't afford to just rely on luck here!"- Hono explained. Something was confusing him.- "Why are you so reluctant on letting us go?"
"You're two of our top men! If you go, the Mizukage's security will be badly crippled!"- Chojuro was really protective about Mei Terumi, even though he had just met her. When he volunteered to be her bodyguard, he said that he wanted to protect her beautiful smile.
"I know that you are just doing your job, but you've got to trust your skills and Terumi-sama's skills as well. Anyway, we must go quickly."- Hono turned to Mei Terumi. They were all waiting for the new Mizukage's final command. The former jounin had no expression on her face as they looked at her. It took her a few moments, but she eventually nodded.
"Ok, you may go. This might be a good occasion for Kirigakure to create an alliance with Sunagakure anyway. Though, Chojuro is right. It is very dangerous, and therefore, Akasha, Moka and Mizore are going with you."- she replied. She spoke in a voice that did not accept any kind of contest or opposition. Hono knew she had what it took to be a good leader ever since he had met her, and until now, she did not disappoint. Shino didn't seem so happy as he sent nervous looks towards Mizore.
"Mizukage-sama, is it really necessary for them to come with us? We are powerful enough to deal with the two Akatsuki members on our own, we do not need-"- the Aburame offspring started, but was interrupted as Mei rose her left hand.
"Enough. I will not have my orders and commands contested. You will do as I say, or you will not do at all. My three former students need to get out of the village anyway. Now go!"- and with this, they all left the room. Mizore seemed a little pissed off by her boyfriend's actions and started complaining to him about how he thought she was too weak to leave the village. He seemed like he was in a tight spot. Hono snapped his fingers, turning all of their attention's to him.
"There is no time for this. Gaara, whom I consider a brother, might be in serious danger. We need to head off as soon as we can. I want you all to gear up and meet me by the south gate in 10 minutes."