The info you brought us from your last mission was good. Now there is only one last thing to do, burn that place to the ground. You have done well thus far, so we are entrusting this task to you. You may go alone or bring a squad of your choice. The labs must be destroyed, the lives of the criminals inside are irrelevant. Kill any and all of them who get in your way. Hell, kill them if they try to run if that’s what floats your boat. We won’t tell you that you have to be stealthy this time around, just don’t get in over your head and lose focus on what really matters. Lastly, the “doctor” as they are calling him is wanted in 3 different countries for his horrendous acts. Bring him in alive if you can.

Zetsume balled up the piece of paper and threw it away. It seems he has been hired to take down more people that threatened his village. He always took great joy in doing these kinds of missions. The letter was given to him early in the morning, before he had time to shower. The messenger was a small boy who looked like he was doing it for side money. He was far too small to be saving his money for anything important. Grabbing his clothes he went to take a warm shower. The feeling of the hot water pouring onto his body felt exhilarating. There were a few problems with taking showers in Kumogakure. If the bathroom was not humid enough from the hot water, when you get out you probably could freeze. In his house it was usually kept cold, Repede and Zetsume liked it this way. It kept them awake and alert. It did not take him long until he was done with his shower. He knew he could not waste much time, the mission could be too dire. If he was too late to save someone that would weigh heavy on his mind. He shook his head of those thoughts while he grabbed his gear. Zetsume wished he could take Repede along with him, but the dog was still far too weak to be able to be of any use. Repede could hardly take down a bird. Sometimes he would have to watch closely to make sure no giant bird tried to take him away for a quick meal. Zetsume reached down to pet his down and smile. He would make sure to keep this dog safe no matter what. With that, he made his way towards the Kumogakure gate.

It was not long until he was making his way out of the village. The giant gates always made him feel safe when he was a kid. He knew little of the world outside of his protective bubble. It never bothered him, only thing that usually does was the fact that the people that he cared about were dying and he was usually just sitting there eating.  He had to stop thinking of those things and focus on the matter at hand. Zetsume tried his luck through the snow, but it was too thick. He would have to travel from the trees to the hideout. Spies from his village pinpointed it’s exact location. It was many many miles away from the village.  Zetsume tightened his gear and set off.  Each branch that he jumped off of made the snow fall to the ground. If he was being hunted they could easily track him. The snow was like a double edged sword. You could easily track your enemies, and you can track them. Zetsume had no choice but to make the trail. More than likely the people at the hideout were waiting for someone to show up.  From the reports they have been there for quite some time. Either that or they moved into an old building. The walk was long and hard. It seems that a blizzard rolled in during his journey. The icy winds cut threw his clothes. He did not dress with enough clothes for how cold it actually was outside. Every now and then he would make a small fire to warm his body back up. He would be dammed if hypothermia got to him before he ever got his chance at the people at the hideout.  After he got warmed up he set out to find them, and make them pay for their treason.

It was already late into the day when he arrived. The sun was just about to set and this blizzard seemed to be a long one. It could give him the surprise advantage he needed. He did like to play the solo game as people could sabotage his mission with their unneeded talking. Speaking to people was on his list of what I do not want to do. Being alone helped him think, not worry about others, and focus on the goal ahead.  He did not know how many people he would encounter but he had to be prepared for anything and everything. Letting them get the better of him was not about to happen, not in this lifetime at least.  He could now see the building that was the hideout before him. There seemed to be seven people patrolling the side he was on. Zetsume waited still in the trees, his vision was beautiful. It did not have the power of the Hyuuga, yet he could still see quite far and quite accurately. From this distance and shroud from the blizzard, they could not even see him. If they could they would try to attack him immediately. His element of surprise was still in action.  Taking them out one by one would be the most effective. From a distance and this blizzard they could have no idea so long as he kept it basic. Wasting his chakra would not be in his best interest. Zetsume took the bow off of his back and pulled an arrow back. Now it was a matter of when and where. If it could go right he could take them all out without them noticing. If not, he could have a problem on his hand. Almost thirty meters from him, a man seemed to think it was break time. He waddled over to a nearby tree to relieve himself. His hot urine bounced off the tree leaving a steam trail. Zetsume let go of the arrow as it flew into the man’s throat. The gargling of his blood and an arrow lodged into his throat made it impossible for him to scream. He died within seconds. The closest one to him was ten meters away smoking a cig. Taking him down could prove hard as he was conversing with someone. It would however be only a matter of time until they noticed that someone was missing. Zetsume moved closer for a better shot.  Drawing back another arrow he waited for his time to strike. He could not tell what they were saying but it did not seem like they even wanted to be there. Should he feel bad for killing them? With that thought still lingering in his mind he shot out an arrow that hit one of the men square in his spine. Quickly reacting the other man that he was conversing with drew his blade, but just like his friend he met the same fate as an arrow flew from the shadows and pierced his heart. He could not kill them effectively and as a result they let out a loud yell.

It was not long until three more men came to check it out.  They must have not known much about archery or they could have angled the shot back to where he was simply watching them. He had no reason to make himself known yet, and while this blizzard persisted then he should be fine. Picking them off one by one seemed to be working out just fine.  He drew back another arrow and let it fly, it made it’s make square into the chest of one man as he fell into another making them fall. Using his time wisely he drew an arrow to take out the man that was standing.  With a loud thud that man too fell into the snow, making the white snow crimson. Jumping into the air to get a downward shot, he let two arrows go into the man that was under a body. He let out a yell because the arrows were lethal, but would take a while to kill him if he didn’t know any kind of medical ninjutsu.  Soon his cries for help were muffled by his blood and followed by an eerie silence. No more men came to check out the scene of horror. Counting the bodies on the ground it made a total of six. He did not know how many were in there but six less people to worry about meant the world of difference to him.

Hiding the bodies were last on his list. From his visual range, he could not find anyone else. Though unexpected things always tend to happen, as off in the distance a voice bellowed out. "We are under attack! CALL FOR REINFORCEMENTS!", the voice came from a man in his mid thirties. He drew his sword to confront Zetsume. Drawing an arrow back he shot it at the running man who quickly deflected it. It was not his skills that allowed him to deflect those but instead it was the fact he could see them coming. Zetsume would have to speed up the shots as three more men came from his back. Using chakra at this point became inevitable as he used Raiton Arrows. Drawing an arrow back and shooting it right into the man's heart. He attempted to deflect it like he did the others but it was just coming in way to fast as his mind could not keep up with it. The three other men began to surround him, and Zetsume would take no part in that. Jumping high into the air he shot out three more shots into one man. He managed to knock away one of them but the other two came far too quickly. Using his lost shot he shot at the man jumping up to catch him. He took an arrow to the chest and fell to the ground with a large thud. Zetsume landed gracefully onto a nearby tree. Looking down now at the last sole survivor of this tiny mission, a thought of sympathy came to his mind.

Maybe I should spare his life.... He does not know how to wield a weapon. He is shaking.

Clearing his throat while drawing back another arrow ready to strike, he decided to speak, "If you drop your weapon now. I will not pursue you. You have five seconds. Five. Four. Three...."

The man however did have the look of a mad man in him. Even though he was not as proficient in combat as Zetsume was, he did look like he has killed his fair share of people. Zetsume did not want to kill him but he had no choice. The moment he reached one he shot an arrow out followed by two more. Each hit the man's chest and he quickly fell to the ground. Sighing for his kill he looked around to count the bodies. Now the pile has turned from six into ten. Zetsume brushed the snow that had formed on his shoulder and took his first step into the hideout.

This place was dark and eerie. The feeling of death swarmed over him with each step he took inside of the hideout. He did not know if he would just walk into a trap, but then again, the kage did hire him because of his skill. Zetsume turned a corner to see a scientist, a man with a big ass sword, and a giant ass monster. Things seemed to look bleak. Something did catch his eye however, the giant seemed to have a collar around him. Zetsume drew an arrow back and spoke loud to them, "I am just here for the scientist. If you flee now, I will not cause you any harm."

The man with the massive sword let out a bellowing laugh as he drew his blade out. "Come you filthy ninja, let me show you my power." Zetsume let out an arrow which was stopped easily. The scientist only grabbed a few things on the table and dashed further into the cave. If he could take care of these two, then hopefully there is not an escape route. Before anything else was said the man and the beast charged at him. They had an ominous feeling towards them, the fear of death flooded Zetsume's mind.

He would have to dispel those thoughts quickly as the two of them charged at him. Drastic times called for drastic measures. Zetsume put his bow back onto his back and called forth a Raiton Chakra Bow. Using his Shi No Yoake (Dawn Of Death) could help him. He shot both of the arrows, one at the giant and the other at the man as they spread off into multiple arrows in the hundred. The man quickly used a Lava wall jutsu to block his arrows while the beast could only take it all. Each arrow punctured him making him look like a porcupine. The man did not stop and used another jutsu, Lava rock. From his mouth multiple rocks flew out at him. Zetsume made sure to dodge them. They flew at a slower speed than his arrows. Dodging them was easy, though he did not know how we has about to kill this man. He jumped at Zetsume with his sword hurling towards him. Zetsume jumped to the side and used Raiya (Thunder Arrows). These ones could match his speed though he would have to wait for his time to strike and it would have to be at the right moment. Zetsume decided to use false image, and tried to taunt the man, "Weak dogs like yourself should just fade away into dust"

The man let out a howl and charged his Image. He swung his massive sword at the image only to find it falling through it instead of blood spewing out. Zetsume took that moment to shoot his Raiya (Thunder Arrows). Two of them pierced through and through his chest. Coughing out blood the man cursed Zetsume and fell to the ground. Zetsume gathered his thoughts and looked around.

There was nothing of value to take around him. Everything seemed worthless. He decided he would venture deeper into the cave. Zetsume found himself in a room with massive containers with the scientist standing near the desk.

"It is over, I have killed everyone. Surrender now and I will not take your life."

The scientist let out an evil laugh before turning around and speaking to him, "It is not done yet my boy."

When he said that he hit a button and ran through a door. Zetsume went to chase after him but the door would not budge open. On the screen close to where he hit a button a count down was happening. Zetsume panicked as he saw that he only had thirty seconds to run. He did not know what would happen but it did not look like it would end well.

Zetsume made it out safely before the explosion went off. He was much faster than he expected. He looked at the ground and sighed. Failing a mission was not something he was used to. Even though he came out untouched, he still could not retrieve the scientist. Zetsume knew he would probably catch hell for this. Letting out a long sigh he went back to the village to tell them what had happened.