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1Precious Intel [Kumo-S rank] Empty Precious Intel [Kumo-S rank] Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:05 pm

Kenji Chikara

Kenji Chikara


D-rank
Mission:


Scattered rains marked the day, leaving few villagers out and about. There was one though not bothered by the constant drizzle that gradually turned into a downpour. It rained so hard he could barely keep his eyes open. The tall buildings of Kumogakure raising high into the clouds felt even bigger now.

Not often we see rain like this, must be a bad storm coming.

!?

All of a sudden the pedestrian heard the sound of usually swift feet now remiss due to the assumption that the rain would hide their sound. However, the ninja didn’t go to the noise because there were many footsteps.

What’s going…?

He then slid into the obscurity of the city’s outline, merging with the shadows. He slinked through the alleys following their barely audible trail. Then, he heard a voice.

It’s alright president we’re almost there.

 President, huh, that voice, it was distorted like that of the Kumogakure secret police force, ANBU!

Kenji stopped following as he knew if it was ANBU operatives he was following he wouldn’t remain undetected for long so he dropped back.

An ANBU escort, but who is this president they’re escorting? Forget it, if it’s being dealt with by the covert force I’ll never get any intelligence on this operation, maybe its better I don’t.

As a few minutes went by the rain started to subside letting in a few rays of warm light. Kenji was walking slowly back to his house now, he was making a trip to see his family but now he just wanted t sit down and relax. All he could think about now was what he incidentally overheard. It wasn’t often he saw an ANBU, or heard, or been aware of being in proximity to one. The ANBU was an elite force of deadly shinobi who upheld secrecy to carry out vital assignments given directly from the Raikage. Now that Kenji pondered what just happened, he could have very well been executed for accidentally hearing delicate information that was not meant for his ears, he considered himself lucky.

Kenji ended up spending the rest of his day lounging around letting the earlier event quietly drift away from his immediate concern. Yes, this is nice. No mission, no training, just a little leisure time. Due to Kenji’s fatigue he often reveled in not having anything to do, as he sometimes found fighting and training too arduous for him. There are times when he just likes to relax and enjoy his free time with, usually with some hot chocolate or tea and a good mystery book.

The evening was upon him, and still being tired from a grueling training session, he decided to go to sleep early…

In the mysterious realm of dreams and the subconscious, Kenji flew the skies like an eagle and battled against giant sea monsters. He partied with the most beautiful women of Kumogakure and he didn’t have worry about his girlfriend giving him a hard time about, actually she was partying with him. It was so lucid that as he slowly came awake he found himself dancing and grooving a bit. As he slowly opened his eyes while his body moved rhythmically…

The walls began to close in on him as he stared up at four figures wearing animal masks. Kenji kept a kunai behind his headboard; he didn’t care if these were ANBU, if they were going to break into his house and threaten him he was going to retaliate… Kenji went for the kunai while back lied on the bed, scowling at the men. But as his hand searched for the kunai his face began to frown as he didn’t know why he couldn’t find it. He then gulped as he realized he was in dire situation, he put his hands under the blanket and looked up at the mirror on the wall behind his head.

We’ve been in here searching your house for hours now as you danced in your sleep. We’ve been grabbed the kunai behind the head board.

If they’ve been here for hours, then they don’t want to kill me as they could’ve done so already.

If you’re not here to kill me, what other purpose does the ANBU have with me?

Yesterday afternoon, during the rain that was created to provide cover for our escort, you followed us under the impression that we were not aware of you. I’m afraid that information, even though we’re unsure of how much you heard, was not meant for you and as a result has compromised the integrity of our operation…

Kenji gulped; they’re going to torture and find out what I know. Of course! They have to make sure I haven’t told anyone else, once they’ve confirmed if I have or haven’t given the information I know to someone, that’s when they’ll kill me!

Kenji’s panicked thoughts were interrupted.

However, that would be the standard result. In this case though, the information turned out to be meant for you. We were assigned by the Raikage to make sure this man got here safely, then while here a scrupulous escort is to be created. Making sure the mission is a success. You’re one of the guards.

The ANBU handed him a file stating the objective of which was to be accomplished in one weeks time.

In one week you will meet at the Raikage’s Diversion and carry out your duty. And one more thing, this is an S rank mission, so try not to be as careless as you are now. This level of remiss will you get you killed.

Really?!

There was a mirror above Kenji’s bed and he had used it earlier to trap all of them in a Genjutsu, when he put his hands under the blanket. Kenji’s body then glimmered away and appeared behind the ANBU while the real Kenji scurried around hidden. When they turned around the reflection vanished again. Kenji was now in the restroom and had cancelled the Genjutsu.

Don’t ever insult me like that again, ANBU or not, count yourselves lucky, when I trap someone in a Genjutsu I don’t usually let them live.

Watch your tongue.

No! You should’ve watched yours. You break into my house giving me the impression of ill-will. Then you insult me. I thank you for passing the Raikage’s information to me, but that’s all you should’ve done.

Kenji said as he stood in the entrance of his bathroom with his boxers on.

“Very well, good day Kenji”, they spoke in distorted unison and vanished.

Damn arrogant ANBU bitches. Think ‘cause they run around with masks that hide their identity and get orders directly from the Kage they’re so tough.  I know this much, if they don’t wanna get their asses handed to them they better stay in the shadows.


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2Precious Intel [Kumo-S rank] Empty Re: Precious Intel [Kumo-S rank] Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:23 pm

Kenji Chikara

Kenji Chikara


D-rank
Despite his lack of enthusiasm, this was an S rank mission, his first S rank mission at that. Kenji would not allow his first campaign of this difficulty to go anyway but smooth. He woke early and prepared himself for a long trip. He packed a backpack filled with rations that would satisfy 4 people for 3 days. Kenji planned to encounter a few towns that would have the capacity for lodge and food.

It had been a week since he was informed by ANBU that he would be responsible for the success of the mission. Since then, he has received strict details about the specifics of the mission. He was to meet at the Raikage's Diversion, and then escort him to a secret fortified city deep in the wilderness of Kumogakure.

I guess my talent is finally being recognized. The Raikage will end up owing the entire Kumogakure economic prosperity to me. As this is an S rank mission and this president has obviously pissed off some folks, I'm willing to guess there will be more than chaos awaiting my voyage.


Kenji sheathed both his katanas on his back parallel to each other, making an “11” pattern. Kenji then threw on a black trench coat to conceal the two blades. On top of his coat he strapped on a crossbow along with a quiver carrying 20 bolts hanging from his left hip. On the opposite side of his hip was a pouch that held most of his projectiles. Kenji pulled his gloves of reflection on tight. The blue haired sage walked briskly to the Raikage’s diversion where he was to collect the package and proceed to transport it.

The president was accompanied by two other people. With curiosity Kenji spoke, “I wasn’t informed on the addition of anymore personnel.” “These are my personal guards. They are competent shinobi and an asset.” Kenji gave a slight nod to both shinobi. “We want to cover as much ground as possible, so let’s get moving.” Kenji stated it more as a question, making sure there were no objections to getting started immediately. He took it they were all prepared mentally and physically.

The four men walked quickly to the gates of the village. One Jounin walked behind the president, another to the left of the president, and Kenji walked in front and to the right of the president. Once they left the limits of the village they started to move quicker. To Kenji’s surprise the President was in impressive physical condition and was able to keep up with the three young shinobi just fine. After a few hours, their sprint turned into a determined walk, and that persisted for a few more hours. They stopped on a mountain side to eat and rest for a bit. Kenji climbed the peak of the hill and took up his watch post with his crossbow cocked and ready to fire. One of the Jounin had a sensing ability, and when he took up a post to relieve Kenji he appeared much more relaxed. They went around the mountain, strategically using the mountain side as cover. Once they cleared the mountain range, they entered a high grassland area. The grass reached a max height of 4 feet. The convoy cut the blades down with their kunai to increase speed.

“Something’s wrong” says Cy, “You’re being paranoid, if there was someone tracking us I would’ve sensed them.” Dex was an elite tracking shinobi with exceptional physical and chakra sensory abilities; Kenji too was confident that if anyone was on their trail he would be aware of it. The group set up camp, and prepared for the night. The next day was uneventful; they marched on through various terrains. The third day of their trip started early, as they wanted to cover as much ground as possible.

“We’re making good time; we might arrive a day early.” The president nodded in response to Kenji’s observation, as they spoke a kunai whizzed by and hit Dex in his chest. “AHHHH!”

Kenji immediately drew his already loaded crossbow. He clicked the safety off and began surveying his surroundings. The trajectory of the kunai came from his northwest, but he was sure the lurker had already changed position by now. “Dex! Are you alright?” Cy screeched. “Enough Cy! Stay focused, he’ll be alright it was only a kunai.” Kenji commanded. “Now where are you? If he was able to get past Dex’s senses he’s incredibly stealthy (giving off minimal sound) and has extraordinary chakra suppressing ability. A truly deadly combination for an ambush. However, my sage mode doesn’t rely on sound or chakra, it relies on life and natural energy, and there is no suppressing that.” Understanding there was little time to waste Kenji entered sage mode, eliminating the attacker’s advantage. “Dex, on your feet; get in formation!” Kenji barked. The men now circled the president. Dex was now standing and had fully recovered; he held a tanto and Cy got into his fighting stance. A smirk came on Kenji’s face as he spotted the mystery attacker. He swung around in the direction of the enemy and launched a bolt at speeds of 70m/s. He could tell the speedy bolt penetrated the prey. Waves of skinny trees hid the assailant…

 He now revealed himself. He was short, and passive looking. They were fighting in a wooded area with ample cover, and then Dex shouted out, “There’s another, no, two more.” Hm, so these others aren’t as skilled in stealth as this guy, but they probably have other skills that make them bothersome.” The bolt was stuck deeply in the thigh of the stealth expert. He seemed to not be bothered by it though. Kenji then sensed the other shinobi Dex mentioned appear in front of the stealth expert. The teen was sickly looking with horrible posture. The new opponent proceeded to weave a few hand seals and released lashing flames that branched out heading for Dex, Cy, Kenji, and the president. Cy created a dome of earth around them, Kenji skipped out of the way of the flames and the dome.

“So you’re the cocky type. You wanna take me on while your team hides in the dome, how noble yet stupid.” The sick teen expelled a bus size sphere of scorching fire that carved through the surface. Kenji would have no problems avoiding the jutsu, while in sage mode his speed was daunting to say the least, it would take more than a telegraphed ball of fire to hit him.  What Kenji was worried about were the two men that had yet to show what they were capable of. Kenji flickered away. His speed was way beyond his opponent’s reflexes. He submerged himself within the trees. Kenji aimed at the short stocky fellow who had eluded Dex’s senses. The bolt shot forwards, but it was intercepted by an impressive speed feat by the tall man that had arrived last. “He’s fast. Enough games, I’m here to protect and escort this man, I don’t have time for this.” Kenji used pouncing lion and with a kunai in his right hand plunged it into the tall guy’s throat. The guy didn’t even see what hit hem. Standing behind him, the short guy disappeared, “Camouflage” while Kenji was in sage mode that would do him no good. The sickly looking guy made an advancement with a katana in hand channeling a violent torrent of raiton chakra through it. Kenji easily side stepped the swipe and decapitated him with one swing in retaliation. Kenji then quickly located the last guy who was scurrying around. Kenji used his sixth sense to locate him. Once he spotted him he put a bolt right in his heel. The man’s camouflage faded and he was grunting in pain. Kenji walked up to him slowly. He kneeled down, “Let’s get the obvious out of the way first, you were sent to assassinate the president… You guys had some skills, but unfortunately you all got pitted against me. So, what’s next, I was told the people who want my client dead are persistent. They certainly weren’t going to rely on one attempt. So… what’s next?” The stocky stealthy man exhaled, “I hate working in teams. All I want to do is return to my solo career… Unfortunately, my boss didn’t tell me the rest of the plan…” Kenji shook his head in disappoint, “Tsk tsk. Too bad, you could have been useful.” In one deft stroke from his kunai he slit the criminal’s throat. The doton dome receded. “I was able to sense everything, you disposed of them easily. We know now why you were assigned to escort our boss.” “Let’s keep moving.”

The rest of their third day was not as violent. The passed a few towns and were tempted to enter for a little R&R. However, the promptness of the mission took priority. The crew had came to a decent stopping point as nightfall was upon them. “I got to tell you, that was pretty impressive… what you did back there.” Kenji raised his eyebrow, “It’s my job.” Dex nodded his head awkwardly and finished making camp. First thing in the morning, Kenji discussed with the two well trained guards how they would react to another assassination attempt. “The next guy will be much more powerful. A simple dome, wall, or whatever defensive structure won’t get the job done. We’ll need coordinated attacks and speed.” They continued debating the best way to handle their next possible enemy and eventually agreed.

“The temperature really dropped.” Dex, Cy, and the President were shaking laughably. Kenji spent years in climates significantly colder than this and of inhumane high altitude. He grinned at the sight. The temperature seemed to drop even lower as the atmosphere grew thick and stifling. Dex gulped. Kenji’s ears twitched, but whatever caused the sound traveled too fast for him to even fix his lips, “… I failed…” Kenji knew what caused the sound was a crossbow, and it belonged to the latest assassin most likely. Blood trickled on the cold undulating surface… but it wasn’t the president’s. Dex had taken the bolt right in the heart. “He’s… forty meters… east now.” Kenji entered sage mode and blasted forward in the direction given, he was hiding behind a stone structure. Kenji’s cloak flew off and he drew his Hane. He stood atop the structure looking down at the assassin… but he soon realized that was all he could do.

In one lunge the assassin was now attacking the paralyzed Kenji, “This must be Genjutsu!” Right as the assassin’s katana was about to slash Kenji’s throat, the stone structure exploded. Standing beside him was Cy and the president. Cy was able to break Kenji out of the Genjutsu. The three men leaped back, keeping the president behind them. They were fighting on a predominantly even and barren plain. With no cue, a burst of fuuton came roaring at them. Cy was able to intercept the blast with a wall of doton. Then from the wall, several sharp arrows made of earth were spawned and rocketed at the assassin. The assassin used a raiton jutsu to create a bear made solely of raiton chakra that stood in front of him. After the jutsu was hit by Cy’s jutsu it dissipated. Cracking from the skilled professional’s mouth were three arcing spears of raiton heading straight for them with great speed. Cy and the president submered underground. Kenji used pure speed and heightened awareness to avoid the raiton jutsu. Then the blue haired Jounin extended his left hand triggering his Genjutsu. His first move was to produce his reflection right in front of the assassin. He wasn’t fooled by the reflection, it was obvious he was able to discern that it wasn’t real, but he would still be unaware of Kenji’s position, or so he thought. Kenji shot a bolt at the assassin. The assassin easily ducked the bolt. “No way, how did he…”

Sneak attacks won’t do me any good. Cy, I need you to slow him down.” Kenji kneeled down and directed his words to the earth so that only Cy would be able to hear him. Soon after, the surface underneath the assassin became muddy and began to swirl. For the first time the assassin seemed flustered. Kenji in a blink of an eye dashed forward and casted Tree Binding Death onto him. After immobilizing him, Cy cancelled his jutsu so that Kenji could finish him. Kenji plunged his Hane right into the back of his chest, piercing straight through his heart.

Breathing heavily, Kenji took a knee and watched as Cy and the President emerged from the earth. “Well done Cy…” Kenji looked at the body of Dex, then back at Cy, “I’m sorry about your partner, he was a fine shinobi and he died carrying out his duty. He’s a hero.” A single tear ran down Cy’s cheek.
It took the three men two more days to make it to the fortified city where the president was sure to enjoy a greater level of security and privacy. Kenji and Cy escorted the President to his guide that would show him his quarters and so on… Kenji bid his farewells to Cy and the President. Kenji stayed in the city for a few days, but Cy left immediately to head back to his town. Kenji sat inside a tavern to enjoy a cold beverage after his arduous voyage. He figured he should celebrate the completion of his first S rank mission. Kenji ordered a drink, “Make it a double.”  


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