It was but a sunny morning after Verdandi had organized everything required for the big move. She had a rather ambitious mission ahead of herself. Caring for over 40'000 people would be a first timer for her. She had worked on large numbers back in suna during her first encounters with the refugees but she has always been one to follow orders. This time, as commander of the ANBU, her first assignment as a leader and major figure in Kirigakure would be there to test the princess and her qualities as such a leader figure. There was no need to mention that she was nervous and incredibly unsure if not all of this operation would turn out to be a big mistake. With so many people at hand, Verdandi would have to face many difficulties. But with her position also came great power over troops. Aside from her trusty squad of ANBU Tokujō, Verdandi had a whole army of guards at her disposal. Four hundred soldiers. Given by the military to the refugee relief mission. Verdandi's first and primary step. To bring these sorry homeless creatures to Kirigakure. A good portion of them would most likely get to remain as workers in the farmer plots around Kiri. But most of them would be shipped off after processing into various directions and towards different villages able to hold them and make use of their immense manpower. Verdandi stood at the entrance gate of the Kiri's northern entry point. She'd glare up to the Mizukage mansion and give a final nod to her aunt.
Ayakashi had blessed her with the freedom of doing this project. Leaving her office work to one of Verdandi's subordinates. Verd was excited to work with her Squad. They were a selected few of her personal new sub-group she had initiated. Snow Patrol. Yuki and Kiri shinobi that were trained in Verdandi's personal survival courses. Either of them was able to withstand brutal temperatures. They were tested and skilled with their blades. Verd used to give them their ANBU names based on their primary weapons most of the time. So, this time she had 'Blade', 'Hammer' and 'Arrow' with her. Arrow would be the Squad's scout and make sure to keep her sharp eyes on the horizon. Hammer was there for the heavy-duty big targets. He could keep even A-Rank targets busy with his strength and endurance. And blade was her closest student as he too used katana as his primary weapons. Knowing well that his speed and reflexes were nearing Verdandi's own skill level. Verd was naturally proud of her Snow Patrol, Omega Squad and they would make her especially proud today. The army moved out. The four hundred soldiers marched north. The refugee camp in their aim and the ANBU Squad leading them on. Verdandi placed her skull mask on her face and her snow patrol members did the same. All of them had similar black ANBU clothing. What differed were small marks on their masks, barely visible.
The travel towards the refugee camps went without incident. Verdandi had suspected the bandit clans to strike but they remained silent and hidden in the woods. She was aware that they were observing her. She'd have to be smart about it. One of her snow patrol infiltrators was supposedly somewhere among them. Hiding in disguise as one of their own. His job was to make sure that Verdandi would be warned in time before their troops could get too dangerous. It had been a few days since his last raven arrived. Verd could only hope that he wasn't detected yet. Both for his sake and for the sake of the troops and refugees. If he wouldn't warn her in time when the bandits come. Verd feared that many refugees and soldiers would be there to pay the price. But alas it was as it was. Verdandi had to show trust into her men and that they would not end up disappointing her. She had to rely on them. Otherwise she couldn't function as a commander. Without her men she was but a failure. Still, worries creeped up on her back as she moved, unseen among the crowd of soldiers with her pupils. The soldiers were well trained. They were disciplined. The marvel of the Kiri civilian troops. They might not be ninja but their determination and will would not fall short on Verd's command this day. She would make sure to lead them properly and advise them. But their captain was a smart man to begin with. One Verdandi could trust in.
Within the hour. Verdandi arrived at the refugee camp. It was huge. A village on its own basically. The endless number of carriages and cattle were piling up at their makeshift gates. The already existing soldiers that were guarding the camp had long since started the evacuation process. The various tribes, despite acting separated, loaded their cargo onto the carriages and strapped in their cattle. They made no mistake in putting the flags of their nations on top of each wagon. As if to make sure that they wouldn't be bothered with it to be mixed up or mistaken for another kin. Verdandi had however done her homework. She knew that Sky, Wolf, Honey and Bird country were most likely able to work along with each other. Despite tiny squabbles and disputes they weren't hostile. But Blood Island and Demon Country were both feared in their brutal ways. They made no mistake as to clearly distance themselves from the rest. Sky and Bird, Wolf and Honey had their territory disputes back home. So eventually tensions could occasionally arise but mostly they were peaceful. Verdandi wouldn't allow it that either of the fractions would become racist enough to mess with the others. Verdandi noticed a fraction of suna refugees. Surprised by their number. Considering that she had sent all the suna refugees to remain at a different camp. These must be the exiled and shunned of their tribe. Having lost the right to remain with their brethren. A difficult breed to deal with.
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