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talking: Ya' know
thinking: Ya' know
jutsu: Hidden Mist Jutsu
Summoning talking: You little runt
Summoning thinking: You little runt
Tailed Beast talking/slight possession: Damn you 4th Hokage
Tailed Beast thinking: Damn you 4th Hokage
Chapter 3: Haku's 1st Mission
It was early morning. So early, that the sun was far from rising. Two figures wore dark cloaks, and were on their way to the Hidden Mist Village's Gates. There they would begin thier mission. However, only one of the two knew what the details to said mission were.
Holding up a closed fist, the first figure signaled for a stop. "It's time I told you what our mission entails." Whispered the mysterious first figure, as they lowered their hand once they stopped.
"We're just outside the Hidden Mist. You decide now to let me in on the details?" Asked the second figure. Although they were whispering, their voices were feminine. The first's voice more so.
"You know. For a boy, you have quite the girly voice." The first teased.
Although it couldn't be seen, the second blushed beneath his hood. "You're avoiding." He said.
*Sigh* "It was Lady Mei's orders not to tell you until we made it this far. Both because you can't yet be trusted, and in case we were to be captured. And as unlikely as that may be, it's best to be cautious. Just in case." The first replied.
"I see. Then what is out mission, Pakura?" Asked the boy.
"It's quite simple, Haku. We have intel that supplies will be sent to a nearby Loyalist's camp site. We must follow them a safe distance from the village and take over the supplies and then bring them back to camp, for our comrads." Pakura answered.
"How many are going to be guarding the supplies?" Haku asked.
"We don't know. We didn't get that much information. It could be a hundred for all we know." Pakura replied.
"Then why don't we have more people with us, if there's a chance their could be that many? Wouldn't it be easier?" Haku asked, wondering why only the two of them were sent.
"Because, there's more of them than us. The numbers make a difference. Say we sent a force of twenty, and the information was false. They could ambush us with a hundred ninja and wipe everyone out. Effecting the overall strength of the rebellion. the bigger the number, the less chance there is to escape without being followed. The smaller the number, the better chance there is to evade without being followed. Besides, this is also a test to see how good you are. If there is an ambush, the harder the test." Pakura explained.
"That makes some sense. But two would have a harder time than twenty would have, during an ambush." Haku countered.
"But with two, they'd expect more to be hidden nearby for a counter. It makes them overthink, and increase the chance that they'll lose us. Besides, there's not much we can do about it now. Those are our orders, and we must follow them. and don't forget, this is a war." Said Pakura, warning Haku.
Understanding what she meant, Haku nodded his head.
With that the two began to wait for the suppy caravan to emerge from the village.
-Hours later-
Pakura and Haku waited for the sun to rise, because then soon, the caravan would begin to leave the village. It wasn't long after sunrise that the village gate began to open.
Two guards walked out through the gate and carefully surveyed the immediate area. Seeing that the area was clear they turned and signaled to those inside the gate. Then other guards began to emerge from the gate, followed by a large wagon being pulled by horses.
The caravan then began to go down the road, unaware that they were being followed, but were none the less on guard.
An hour later, Pakura signaled Haku to make their move. Pulling thier hoods up, they jumped into action.
Jumping from the trees, Haku began with a barrage of senbon. Some penetrated through their spins, while others ripped through the other's jugular.
In a matter of seconds, Haku had killed the ten men surrounding the carriage. Once the killing was done, he began to calm the horses that have been startled by the scirmish.
"Not bad, Haku. Come help me place all the weapons in storage scrolls, once you've calmed those horses down." Ordered Pakura, as she headed to the back of the carriage.
"I will." Haku replied, having already almost calmed the animals.
Pakura went to reach for the curtains, when a sudden pain hit her right shoulder. "AAH!" She yelled, before hitting the ground and clutching her shoulder. Looking up through her tear filled eyes, Pakura saw multiple shinobi exit the carriage.
"Well well. What do we have here?looks of his men." Asked a very tall man, with an "X" like scar on his left cheek. He was a very muscular man, wearing the typical Mist Village Jounin attire and he held a spiked club.
"Looks like we have a kunoichi wannabe, boss. Haha. What we gonna do with her boss? Huh? Huh? Huh? Whatcha gonna d...oof!" Asked a smaller, who stood up to his chest, before he was hit in the head that sent him to the ground. This man had grey and black spiked hair that leaned towards the back of his head, much unlike his boss who had shoulder length solid brown dreads. Both however had slightly tanned skin.
"Will you shut up, and look for the other ninja! I'll handle this little girl." Replied the Large man, as the smaller man began to stand up.
"Oh! Right, sorry big brother. OW!" Said the smaller man, before getting knocked to the ground again.
"Don't call me that you idiot! Now go!" Yelled the older brother.
"Yes sir." Replied the little brother, as he went to help the others look for the other rebels.
"Now. What shall I do with you?" Asked the large man, who hasn't removed his eyes away from from Pakura.
"Shit! Where's Haku? He must've noticed me being attacked." Pakura thought, clutching at her right shoulder.
"Hmm. You look familiar." Said the man, looking closely. "Ah, now I know where I know you. You're Pakura, of the 'Scorch Style'. I heard you managed to escape your death thanks to the rebels. So sad that you survived then, only to die slowly by my hand. Hahaha!" Said the man. And judging by the look in his eye, he meant what he said.
"Shit! How am I going to get out of this one? I can try to fight my way out, but with this arm I'll eventually be beaten. And then he'll just make it worse, unless I manage to kill him first."
"It's no use. Whatever you're thinking, it won't work." Said the man, seeing the wheels in her head turning. Raising his club high above his head, he said. "I'll start with breaking those legs."
Just as he was about to swing down, his club fell to the ground followed by a sharp pain by his wrist.
"AAAH! What the hell?!" Yelled the man, earning the startled yet alarmed looks of his men. Looking at his arm, he saw a senbon had pierced through his arm. The senbon had lodged itself between the bones in his arm, two inches below his wrist, effectively opening his hand to release his club. Enraged the man went to grab his club with his other hand, only to detect another senbon heading torwards him. Unable to avoid it comepletely, he was struck in the bridge of his nose. However, it also ripped through his right eye. "AAAAAH! MY EYE!"
"It's about time!" Pakura thought, as Haku dropped down next to her.
"My appologies. I found it neccissary to hide myself and prepare to attack." Said Haku, as he gently took Pakura's left arm and place it over his shoulders.
"Whatever! Let's just get out of here." Pakura ordered.
"As you wish." Haku replied, as he threw a smoke bomb with his free hand before heading for the trees.
"What're you all waiting for?! A written invitation? Get the..." Began the man. He stopped as he saw the sudden loss of his men. Including his own brother. Their bodies were lying where he saw them standing just before his right eye was taken. "Those bastards. They must've taken them out after I lost my eye. YOU BASTAAAARRRRDDSSSS!" The man yelled, towards the sky.
-Pakura and Haku-
"Haku." Said Pakura.
"Yes, miss Pakura?" Haku replied.
"When did you manage to take out those men?" Pakura asked.
"When he yelled in pain from the senbon in his wrist, his men looked towards him in surprise. I took that opportunity to strike them with well aimed senbon, that would cause their bodies to delay in reaction to their death. It's an extremely difficult skill to learn. Even the Mist's own ANBU hardly as anyone who has mastered this skill. Even Zabuza hasn't mastered it, and he was the one who trained me to be a shinobi." Haku explained, as they continued towards their base camp.
"I see." Is all Pakura said in response. "This kid is something. But, I overheard that he was defeated when he was talking to Lady Mei. What kind of monster could beat him, when he has those kind of skills at his disposal?" Pakura asked herself. She decided to leave it be for now.
-Base camp, Mei's tent-
Mei Terumi was working on possible strategies on over-taking the Mist Village. "Lady Mei." Announce a guard, standing just outside her tent.
Without looking up, Mei asked. "What is it?"
"Haku and Pakura have returned from their mission." The guard answered.
Covering the Map of the Mist Village, Mei ordered. "Let them in."
Haku walking into the tent and bowed. "Lady Mei." Haku greeted.
"Welcome back. Where's Pakura?" Mei asked, after greeting Haku in return.
"It was a trap, Lady Mei. Miss Pakura was injured from a kunai that was thrown from within the carrage. Once I heard Miss Pakura scream in pain, I quickly hid in the forest and waited for an opportunity to strike. In the end, only one man survived. But he temporarily lost the function of his right hand, and has a senbon in the bridge of his nose. And, I'm not completely sure, but I believe he lost his right eye as well. If I'm not mistaken, his name is Matsuro Mizumori." Haku explained.
"Matsuro Mizumori?! Was his brother there?" Asked Mei, in shock.
"Yes, he was. He's one of the dead." Haku answered.
"He may not seem like he cares, but Matsuro truly cares for his brother Matsui." Mei said, and air of caution in his voice.
"I'm aware of that, Lady Mei. Zabuza told me about them. I also know that if Matsuro will attempt to find me, and he will attempt to kill me. If he should, it will be after the Mist Village has a new Mizukage." Said Haku.
"I see. Well, let's make sure that won't be the case. You'll begin training tomorrow. If you managed to survive that brute, then you'll be invaluable when we go to take the Hidden Mist Village." Mei replied, dismissing Haku.
I know it's been a while, but it's finally here. The newest chapter to "Haku's Adventure". Be sure to check out the poll on my profile, about Naruto's new summoning. Thank you and please review.