Chapter 12
Five men and women in masks jumped through the woods. One in a Crow mask then spoke, "It is too bad that we can't jump on these trees."
One with a mask the resemble a tiger replied, "While I do agree, and acknowledge that you're the mission leader, we should be silent."
There was no response, signaling the Crow mask ninjas agreement. The two both wore white hooded cloaks. This denoted the fact that they were ANBU captains. Both were also lean, and wisps of light brown hair could be seen under the hoods.
Following the two, were three more masked ninjas, all wearing black flak jackets and clothes. One with a mask resembling a cat. This one had long purple hair that flowed silently as they ran. Another wore a mask resembling a bear. He had short brown hair, and had broad shoulders. The final ninja was short of stature, and had bright blond hair.
The five ninjas ran, as they did, the woods became more and more sparse. The Crow masked ninja went through several hand signs, that translate as 'slow down.' The squad did so, becoming even more silent, if that was possible. Suddenly the team halted, and the melted away from sight.
Thirty minutes later, the team came out of nowhere, and continued their trek. Crow through his hand signs signaled, 'Damn Frost ninjas.' The Other ANBU simply nodded in agreement. He then signaled, '14 Miles From Border. To fast, Down speed 15 clicks.'
The ninjas previously going 45 kilometers an hour slowed down to 30 kilometers an hours. After that, Crow signaled, '43 minutes to destination.'
No sound was heard as the ANBU moved. 43 minutes later, the ANBU arrived at the Frost-Lightning border. The Tiger Eye Canal. One of the most impressive engineering feats ever done, the Tiger Eye Canal cut across over fifty miles of land, and was designed so that it was nearly impossible to eliminate. Concrete thirty feet wide separated the earth from the water on the bottom and sides.
Special barriers prevented sand from clogging up the canal, that were placed every five hundred feet. Snow country was the designer of the canal, and was built by them along with help from Lightning and Frost. No ninja assistance was done, despite offers of it. The only other country that had the engineers to design such a wonder was Earth country.
The ANBU took a few more moments to look in awe of it. Then, Crow signaled to the rest of the group, 'Cross in thirty seconds.' The group did as such, after which Crow signaled to Hare, 'Welcome to Lightning.'
Tall white peaked mountains could be seen in the distance. After their momentary pause, the group of ANBU continued on their way. After a little over an hour of travel, Crow signaled the group to 'Stop.' Making several more signs, he signaled, 'Rest here. Continue mission tomorrow. Tiger and Cat go to objective 2 and 3. Hare, Bear, me go to objective 1 and 4. Meet at check point seven five days.'
The ANBU nodded in the affirmative before Tiger signaled, 'My group travel minimum three more hours, then rest.'
Crow simply nodded, before Tiger and Cat disappeared.
So we are going to Lily's Gate and Karasu. Cat and Tiger are going to Crow's Nest and Eden. Well, where is a good rock. This one will help keep me more hidden. Ah, this one is more comfortable. I need to be hidden though. This rock in my back is annoying.
Hare then signaled to Crow, who was resting a short distance away, 'How long.'
'Four hours,' was the reply.
Four hours, well, I guess that means three hours and fifty minutes until I wake up.