NOVEL WEB Chapter 85: :)Ch85
"You're the one who wanted to come on this mission," Zumo scoffed.
I grumbled, "yeah, I know..."
"Well then how about we play a game?" Ko suggested with.
"A game?" China asked. "Yes, a shinobi game," Ko said taking out a shuriken, "I'll throw on shuriken, if you can somehow deflect it back to me with your own ninja tools, that's one point for you, if not, it's a point to me."
Zumo frowned, "what kind of game is this?"
"The kind which helps you learn how to deflect weapons thrown at you," China informed.
"Very good China," Ko smiled, "yes, that's correct, this is not just a game, but training as well. So," he took out two shurikens, "who wants to go first?"
The game was fun, China ended up winning as she scored the most points with my coming in second and Zumo coming third. The Sarutobi really needed to learn how to aim better.
Soon it turned dark and we set up camp for the night inside a cave with me taking first shift. It was a quiet night with nothing notable happening. I did however make sure to leave behind a fanged dagger inside the cave, just in case I ever needed a place to escape. Or dump a body. The middle of the dessert would do just fine.
And then the next day we came upon the village, seeing it off in the distance around noon time. The city was inside a large crater surrounded by large walls and a single entry point. We approached the gates and were immediately halted by the gate guards.
"Stop! State your business here Konoha ninjas!" said the first one.
"Ko Hyuga, jonin, on mission to deliver vital information for the kazekage," Ko stated gathering out ninja ID cards and giving it to the guards who checked them out for a moment before stepping aside.
"Everything seems to be in order," he turned to the gates which were slowly being pushed open. On the other side was a level 42 konichi with bandages covering her hair and the sides of her face. She was dress in a simple sand coloured vest, which seems to be Suna's version of the Konoha's flack jacket.
"Chunin Rovira will be your guide," the gaurd informed us handing us back out cards.
"Please, follow me, don't stray," Rovira informed us, acting as our guide into the village.
We entered for the first time another ninja village. And the moment I did;
Ping!
You have entered an enemy village!
-20 REP to everyone from Suna Okay, that was unexpected. Technically on paper Suna and Konoha were allies, but there were ongoing hostilities as people hated the fact that Konoha was more prosperous. This was also the reason Orochimaru was so successful in turning Suna against Konoha.
Rovira took us through the main road, surrounding it on both sides were dull almost sand coloured buildings with rarely any luxury items seen. There wasn't even a proper restaurant that I could see.
"Damn, this place is depressing," Zumo said with a whistle.
I slammed my palm on my head, "you dumb mother-"
"What was that?" Rovira asked, snapping to Zumo with a glare.
"N-nothing!" Zumo gulped. The Suna kunoichi maintained the glare for a moment before dropping it. Ko sighed and turned around seeing Zumo a glare that made the Sarutobi kid shudder, good, he needs to learn not to insult people he just met! In the heart of the village was a giant tower that looked over the village. On the top I could see sentiers looking out and in ground level were a constant stream of ninjas coming in and out.
"Watch yourself," Rovira ordered as we walked inside, moving through the crowds of shinbi that either stared at us or glared at us. Sigh, fucking hell man.
We walked up to the third floor where we found a receptionist that ordered us to wait, sending a not o subtle glare our way.
We sat down and Rovira disappeared in a bust of sand. Ko sighed as he turned to the receptionist, "can I get some water? It's been a difficult journey."
The elderly woman sighed, "I'm sorry, but we're right now in the middle of a drought. Water is limited."
Ko nodded, "we understand," he turned to us and signed for us to remain silent. Zumo nodded immediately while China and I made no outward motion.
We waited for half an hour before the woman finally called us up, "he's almost finished, it'll just be a moment."
Just then the Kazekage's door opened up and a man dressed in white, a mask covering his face walked out. The receptionist bowed while Ko moved the team away, obviously unsure about the man.
But he should have done more than that...a lot more.
Orochimaru, Snake Sanin Lv- ?
REP- -50 Holy shit! I did nothing, said nothing, I just watched he walk by, not bothering to even look at our directions. I gulped, scary mother fucker. I didn't even register the woman telling us to go inside, I kept looking back, and just as I entered the office, he turned back and looked at me, narrowing his eyes.
I immediately ran in and shut the door behind me. I almost ran into Ko who motioned me to fall in. Id id so without complaint, praying Orochimaru didn't come in for me.
"Right, so what's this about?" a red haired man sitting behind a desk wearing a white and green version of the Hokage's robes.
Rasa, Fourth Kazekage Lv- ?
REP- -60 Oh great, he hates us more than normal, this should be fun.
"Lord Hokage ordered us to deliver this information to you," Ko aid as he took a scroll out of his jacket. The Kazekage nodded allowing Ko to approach and place the scroll on his desk before backing away.
Rasa took the scroll, looked it over before throwing it aside, "was there anything else?"
"No," Ko replied.
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