Zetsume arose from a dead sleep due to Repede biting his hand. The puppy always did that when he needed something from his master whether it was food or to use the bathroom. He could remember in his sleep he did not like the dream he was having but could not really remember what it was about. After a long sigh he decided he would feed Repede. The small puppy gobbled up the food very quickly which made Zetsume wonder if the dog even chewed it or just inhaled it. The day seemed young and he was eager to get it started. It had been sometime since he had been on a mission of any kind and he needed the exercise. After getting dressed in his usual clothing and gear, he pat Repede goodbye who was whining at the door. He always did that when Zetsume left, it seemed as though the dog was worried for him and often thought his master would never return. Though Zetsume is not easily killed and would not leave the dog alone in this harsh world.

Zetsume was assigned to a mission of great importance, and it would be the first A-rank he had ever been assigned to. Though the fact he would be going with Binsu made it seem better in the end. He had never met the man but had heard a few stories of his trials and accomplishments. Zetsume was eager to meet the man, and hoped that he could learn something of great importance from him. The mission stated that they had to take care of some sort of pirate problems. The village of Kumogakure tried to make it peaceful but they retaliated on us by killing the messenger pigeon. It seemed to make the Raikage angry to the point Zetsume was assigned to exterminate this problem. Zetsume never had a problem with killing so long as it meant the safety of his village.

Zetsume waited for the man named Binsu at the gates of Kumogakure. He had sent a messenger bird last night stating that he would like to meet up there. The cold air seemed to make him feel alive on this day, or maybe it was the fact of getting to meet someone else. He did not know but he sat down on the bench and waited for Binsu to show up. It seemed as though time moved on forever as he waited.

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There was no sounds of birds chirping on this day, and it made it feel more morbid that it already was. Zetsume was being assigned to kill pirates, and not a single bird was heard to cheer up his day. Then again, maybe he should be more cheerful because he could be saving one of his villager's life. He let his mind race with all the possible outcomes he could think of. Everywhere from it going completely well to the chuunin betraying them and killing them before they could ever even make it to the ship. His head began to hurt from thinking of how missions could go, though in all actuality he could never predict how it would end up. He took the bow off of his back and looked at it while giving a small prayer to his deceased parents. It was a small prayer for them to give him the strength he would surely need on this mission. It was not before to long until his partner Binsu showed up, though he did not show up alone. He was walking aside what appeared to be a massive bear. The bear was walking on all fours and was still massive in size, almost a little to scary. Zetsume would not let his pride get shaken by this bear and stood when they arrived showing no fear in his heart, mind, and words when he replied to the jounin.

"Yes I am, I presume you are Binsu? Also, who is this with you? I have never seen a bear before, would he mind if I tried to pet him?

After the reply from the jounin the three set off towards the shores to meet up with the chuunin who was surely already waiting on their arrival. Zetsume tried to spark random conversation with the two while they walked through the snow. He tried to ask them about their past and how they fought in battle. He was curious on how other people lived their life, because each person was like their own book. Zetsume also talked about his life and how he came to be. He talked about his friend who died to save his life, which produced the scar. How his old fiance killed his family and he had to kill her. These were things of facts and they could not be changed, nor will they ever. He also told Binsu that he was a long range illusionist that had the elements of Raiton and Katon. Zetsume deep down hoped that, that bit of information could help in battle even if it is just by one factor. They talked and talked while they marched through the snow towards their destination which seemed to drag on forever until they could see the chuunin and the boat waiting for them at the correct spot.

Upon arrival Zetsume greeted the chuunin with a warm smile, and kept his eyes on him to make sure that he did not try anything funny. It was already night fall, and the waves were not strong on this night. Those fact would prove favorable toward their ambush on these pirates. Zetsume had never seen nor fought a pirate before and wondered how it would turn out. From his knowledge he knew that they were ruthless beings who made their way through life killing people and pillaging their ships for treasure. They even killed merchant ships that were heading for Kumogakure. Zetsume could not let a single one of them live after they mockingly killed people from his village expecting no retaliation for their deeds. This is why Binsu and Zetsume were sent on this mission, to show people of this world that Kumogakure will not simply sit and watch as people from our village suffer. Zetsume and Binsu climbed into the boat while the bear stayed on the shores.

While the chuunin was rowing the boat to where this ship was last seen, Zetsume decided that now was the best time to come up with a strategy for beating these pirates. Due to his range, Zetsume would have to make sure that Binsu was out of the way before he shot. Though he was one of the best archers, he still did not want friendly fire to happen, with that in mind he spoke to the man named Binsu in a calm tone, "I think it would be better if we split up, I will take the stern of the boat if you take the bow. Splitting up these pirates could be favorable toward the mission, and I would not like to hit you in the cross-fire. If either one of us needs help, I guess just call for one another", it was not the best of plans and kind of hoped that this jounin could come up with something better. The moon was not shining bright on this night, making the feeling of dread fill his head as soon he would have to end people's life. With that, he looked ahead toward the ship that was in sight now. Zetsume grabbed the bow that rested on his back and got ready for the battle, both physically and mentally.

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The icy water of Kumogakure made its presence known throughout Zetsume's body when he jumped into the water. He then thought about why he did not just walk on the water, but then again that would be easier to spot than him swimming. Maybe it was a better idea that he decided to swim. Though looking back on the nod he gave Binsu before he jumped into the water, it made him notice that he was kind of cheesy. He gave the nod as assurance towards staying alive through the end acting as though he was somewhat of on equal terms with Binsu, which was absurd and idiotic sounding. Zetsume wondered if Binsu thought it was stupid. With a quick shake of his head while he swam he discarded those thoughts and started to focus on the task at hand. He was not worried about Binsu, someone of his caliber would make quick work of anything this ship had to offer. After all he was a jounin for Kumogakure, he should be strong enough. Then the feeling of doubt filled his mind about if he could keep up his side of the mission. A simple mess up in the plan could cause catastrophic outcomes. Though Zetsume would make sure that they will complete this mission alive and well, because he had something waiting his return anxiously. Zetsume could not let him down, not now and not for the rest of his life.

He reached up and grabbed onto the boat, making little noise while doing it. Zetsume was careful with his movement, and hoped that the jounin would not steal all of the fun before he could have his shot. The boat was rather massive to the point Zetsume actually had to sit back and admire it for a little while. Would be a shame to let a boat like this go to waste, he thought while almost grabbing for the railing. Right when he went to grab for it, one of the pirates rested his back right on the spot he was about to grab. The man appeared to be having a puff of some rather odd smelling tobacco, it reminded Zetsume of a skunk. No one was around at the time, and the man managed to not even notice Zetsume hanging just a couple feet away from his own feet. Slowly, he grabbed an arrow from his quiver and stuck it right into the base of his skull. The arrow was lodged deep enough to sever his spine, and cut through his throat so he could not scream. Zetsume heard as the body hit the boat with a loud thud noise, he decided it was now or never.
Gripping onto the rail and throwing himself up he quietly made his entrance on top of the boat. No one seemed to be at the top right now other than this one man he just killed in a rather silent way. Things were looking up, because he was certain that someone else was up there at the time, and would be standing there waiting, but no it was just him on top of the large boat hearing small gargles of blood spew from the pirates mouth. Infiltration complete

No more than three seconds after thinking that small phrase a loud yell rang out from above Zetsume, WE ARE UNDER ATTACK! ALL MEN REPORT TO THE TOP! Zetsume looked to where the yell came from. Seems that there was someone on top of the Lookout spot on the main mast of the boat which was roughly 15 meters above Zetsume. In an angry attempt to kill the man Zetsume used Shi No Yoake (Dawn Of Death) on the main mast. He watched as one hundred arrows cut threw the main mast like knife to butter. With a loud crack, the main mast toppled into the water throwing the man who was on top of it into the water as well. He had no time to worry about whether the man was going to climb back up and help in a later cause, so Zetsume shot three arrows into the pirate that was trying to swim. Though that was not the end of his problems. Even though he just killed two of the pirates, there was five more just waiting to take their shot at Zetsume. Only problem for them was distance, and that was Zetsume's ticket to taking care of them quickly. With little effort he used Shōmei Ar No (Lighting Arrows), using all five shots they made their mark in the five pirates with minimal effort. It was easy at his distance to hit their vital organs without worry of them retaliating. Zetsume began to wonder if this group was actually the group that has been causing people of his village to suffer. I killed seven people all to easy, I had better check on Binsu. Though I doubt he would need much help with these lowlifes. With that he headed toward where his partner Binsu was to see if he needed any kind of help.

Pain rang throughout Zetsume's face while he was running to where his partner was. Someone had hit him without him seeing them, causing his body to stumble a few feet back before he caught himself to look for the assailant. Before him stood a blue haired man who was well toned. He wore a skull mask on his face which was odd. Though the oddest part of him was not how he looked, but the facial expression he was giving towards Zetsume. He had the face that looked like it was in to much excitement for a new challenger. The man showed not a single care for the bodies that were around them. Only the look of excitement was held on this mans face. Zetsume took an arrow from his bow and shot at the man, who just moved out of the way. His speed was uncanny. This man was able to move out of the way like he was just simply breathing. Obviously this man was of great power on this boat, not like the men Zetsume just shot down like ravenous dogs. Zetsume went to try to shoot him again, but he closed the distance and hit Zetsume hard in the stomach. Then one more on his face that caused Zetsume to roll into the railing of the boat. Zetsume quickly shook off the pain that was filling his body. Zetsume had to think quickly or this man would simply beat the shit out of him without even getting hurt. Even with this man's great speed he would not make Zetsume look like a fool. The man charged at Zetsume again but Zetsume used Animal Illusion and made it look like Binsu's Hades was in front of Zetsume blocking the man's view. The bear roared and swung his massive claws in the direction of the man. He could not tell how Zetsume got the bear there but took it as a challenge. He swung one leg at the illusion only to find his leg falling through air. Once he made physical contact it vanished showing where Zetsume was. Though while the man was trying to attack the bear Zetsume used the time to use Raiya (Thunder Arrows). The moment the illusion broke from his leg flying through it Zetsume shot the arrow out. It pierced through the mans chest as he toppled over. The shot was made to close, and the man did not have enough time to register that the attack was coming. He fell down with a loud thud. His body was in pain from the shot and the paralysis that was taking a hold of this man's chest. Zetsume walked towards the man and used the second shot at point blank range toward his face. With that, Zetsume held his face from the pain as he went to find his partner on this mission to see if he needed any help.

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(OOC: I AM A SPECIAL JOUNIN <3)

Zetsume went looking for Binsu to see if he needed any assistance but only found him running the opposite way that he was running. Zetsume passed him without saying a word as he noticed that there was someone chasing him with swords. He knew he would have to try his best to try and impress this Jounin. Zetsume's heart longed for belonging and a rightful place in this world of chaos and disturbance. Though before he could even draw an arrow to aim it at the man who was chasing Binsu, Binsu jumped into the air and stood in between the two men. Binsu took no time on the attacking part and went for it the moment he hit the ground. After a few seconds which seemed like eternity Binsu stood victorious over the bandit.

Zetsume paused to look around at the group of dead bodies. How his mind wondered about their lives and how they chose this wretched life. If they could just live honorably Zetsume and Binsu would not have had to put out their flame of life. Though they did cause harm to his village, deep down he wished he did not have to kill them. If only there was a way to change these people from their ideas into a more of a peaceful one. He let out a long sigh before turning towards Binsu who spoke to him " "Get use the flare to signal the chunin back, i'll bring down this ship!". Zetsume used his fire arrows and shot them into the sky. He noticed that the chuunin saw the signals and started to row towards them. Then Binsu managed to gash one hell of a massive hole in the boat. Zetsume noticed that this jounin could change the length of his blade at will. He made quick mental note of that just in case they would have to spar in the future. Those things could be vital towards his success.

Soon the two were on the small boat that was being operated by the chunnin. Slowly the boat sank to the bottom of the ocean, along with all of the dead bodies. Seems the fish would have something delicious to eat for a little while, well at least while the food was still fresh. Soon they found themselves on the beach and was greeted by Hades, Binsu's Pet. Binsu spoke to Zetsume when they reached the shore "Thanks Zix, you did great out there,", Zetsume was a little shocked he was not used to such praise as his family always told him he will never be good enough for anything. Though it did make him feel better. Zetsume gave a slight nod before replying to Binsu "Trust me, without your help I think I probably would have died, so thank yuo for helping me"

Zetsume stuffed his hands into his pocket and headed home towards Repede who was probably waiting for his masters return.

-EXIT-

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