There was a hidden village in the Land of Springs. This village was very unnoticed and very lowly. It had been hidden from most of humanity for a very long time.
It was known to the villagers living there as the Hidden Flower Village or as the Village of Flowers.
In springtime, you are reminded of nature when it withstands the dying and death of the winter to burst into new life. The place was beautiful and looked pure, like the land it was in.
Despite the splendor and perfection that surrounded it from the outside, it was black, gloomy, rainy, and dreary inside. Its inhabitants are blinded by its perfect exterior.
Seeing the darkness and corruption in control, three weeks ago, villagers' head of the village, Hana no Kage, kept preparing her ninja for a dangerous operation.
A plan that could affect the entire ninja world.
The sun was already setting as we continued to travel through the forest, and the sunlight had begun to fade. We landed safely on a branch, turned to look behind us, and I signaled for us to stop.
The others caught the message and stopped on nearby branches once they caught up to me.
"Is there a reason we are stopping?" Tobirama asks.
"It would be good to stop and set up camp for the night," I told everyone.
"Sundown is approaching, and soon it will be pitch black outside. "We should rest for a while and start again at dawn", I explain to the group.
"Yes, finally, my feet were killing me", Ayumi cried.
Masako nods in agreement: "Yes, Yuno is right. We should rest now and resume at dawn.".
"Our time should not be wasted, we must make sure the scrolls are delivered," Tobirama said.
Ayumi fumed in frustration. "No duh! We shouldn't waste any time, Mr. wise guy!" she said.
"Unless everybody has energy for walking, how can we accomplish this mission!?"
At this point, Ayumi was so frustrated you could practically see the steam coming off her head.
"Our mission at this time should be our highest priority, Tobirama said.
"You shouldn't put the mission above the health of our comrades. Their health should be taken into priority first before everything else. I interrupted him
"If none of us have the strength to finish this mission, as Ayumi said, there is no chance of success."
"Have you forgotten who the captain is?" I asked you. Tobirama reprimands
Is that right?... I scoff
"Whatever does that have to do with anything?" "I'm baffled," I said, my face contorted.
I'm not sure where I got the courage to speak out against Tobirama at this point, but I'm glad I did. Of course, I wasn't forgetting that you were the team captain and in charge! Tobirama, I yelled angrily.
"Actually, none of us did! But didn't you forget that we're supposed to make sure you get to the Hidden Sand? "!
"Safely"!...
"Our job is to act as your bodyguards, but how can we protect you and the scrolls if we don't have any energy!"
"You're not very bright for someone who sits at the right hand of the Hokage!"
My rage took over at this point, and My mouth just kept yelling at him. To the point where you could almost see steam coming out of my ears. Before he could respond. It happened again when both I and he were unable to move.
Nonetheless, both of us were able to move our eyes, and when we looked to the side, it was Masako who was holding both her pointer and index finger to her lips.
"You two are so draining," she signed. "My five-year-old daughter is a better-adjusted person than the two of you combined." Masako is irritated at this point.
"Look, you two spent so much time arguing that it's already late; let's rest for the night and set off again at dawn, okay?"
"We'll still get there on time," Masako reassured the situation.
"Wow"!
To be honest, Masako is extremely frightening. Despite her soft-spoken demeanor. It was difficult to take seriously. Was it the fierce look in her eyes? Aside from that, I'm still curious about her. It's simply extremely interesting. I was thinking as she let us go.
Another question is why Tobirama hasn't gotten upset or said anything to her. He's usually the type to chastise someone for doing something like that twice.
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be breathing right now if it were me. With a fearful expression on my face, I pondered. "Fine",
"Then we'll take turns guarding the scrolls while keeping an eye out for any enemy shinobi," Tobirama said.
"Yes, sir," we all agreed.
We only went a short distance to find a place to stay for the night. We finally found a safe place to rest after about 10 minutes of searching.
The exhaustion in my body finally hit once we arrived at the location and set our feet on the grass. I wasn't the only one who felt this way.
"Finally, I can take a break," Ayumi said, exhausted plopping all the way down to the ground.
Tobirama, too, is tired, as evidenced by the tired expression in his eyes. Despite the fact that he will never admit it.
Masako was currently preparing the campfire and something for all of us to eat before retiring for the night. Even so, we're still settling in. Which doesn't mean we let down our guard.
"Who's taking the first shift?" Looking around at everyone as they take their seats.
"Yuno, you should take the first shift," Tobirama suggested.
"Really"? I stated.
"Well, you'll need to keep an eye on things at some point, so do it now."
"With your strength, you're more than capable of keeping a keen eye open." He stated.
Wait, did he just say something nice about me? I was taken aback.
He's probably too tired to work the first shift and doesn't want to admit it, so he makes me do it. That's fine. I laughed a little when I thought about it.
"All right," I said.
Tobirama and Ayumi have been fast asleep for about thirty-five minutes. Tobirama, on the other hand, appears to be sleeping. He's most likely faking it because he doesn't trust me.
We all ate dinner, which was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Masako is a fantastic cook. I think she and I should cook dinner together while our kids play.
Masako had gone off to take care of something, which was most likely just nature calling. When you have to go, you have to go. But how long does it take to use the restroom?
When the thought occurred to me, I remembered that, despite being a ninja, she had retired due to an injury. Worry began to mount as a result of this.
What if she was ambushed or hurt? My worried thoughts were interrupted when I heard rustling noises coming from the trees.
Standing up quickly, I assumed a fighting stance and drew my kunai.
"Relax Yuno, it's just me," Masako said.
"Come to a halt right there.
"How do I know it's you and not a forgery?" I asked the question.
"Are you sure?" she inquired.
"Do I appear to be joking?" I said I was ready for anything she could throw at me.
We were all gathered around the campfire early in the morning, eating the delicious food that Masako had prepared.
"Ooh, we should make a secret code or something," Ayumi says, beaming.
"A code?" I questioned
"Yes, just in case one of us needs to use the restroom or something."
"That's a good idea," Masako says as she sits down with her food.
"Can you tell me what the code is?"
"It's blue," she stated.
"You're correct. I believe it's you, "I said as I set my kunai down.
"Ice-style ice blade Just," I said as I knocked her down. My blade pierced her chest.
"Huh.. , why would you attack your own comrade?" She stated. coughing blood.
"I'm sorry, but you're not her,"
"You're correct on one point, the code was blue."
"Anyone could have been spying and listening in, as in your case."
"You forgot to do one thing," I say as I twist the blade in further.
If you're going to do a transformation, here's some advice: make sure you do it correctly."
"Because the real Masako has a scar on her right eye and you don't." I yanked my blade from her chest in a ferocious gesture, staring at the enemy.
The transformation then vanished, and the impostor collapsed to the ground. A groan of pain escaped his lips.
Immediately after, a swarm of kunai appeared and flew in our direction. Fortunately, I was able to block the ones in my line of sight, but there were still far too many.
"Tobirama and Ayumi, get up now, we've got some company!" I yelled, springing back and continuing to block all the kunai thrown at us.
Tobirama indicated, "Shadow clone Jutsu."
With that many clones of himself, a puff of smoke filled the air.
"Woah... there's like 15 Tobiramas," Ayumi exclaims.
We were able to block all of the kunai's coming our way with what appears to be a new Jutsu. Then, in a flash, we were able to apprehend the shinobi who had attacked us.
After tying them up, it was time to question them. When I took a good look at them, I realized they were shinobi, but I didn't know where. Masako had also returned at the same time.
"So, what do we have here?" Masako inquired, smirking at the men who were restrained.