Assassination RICE!!! Bandit Chief ((Nasa))

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Clous slowly stood up forming a water clone instead of a shadow clone. The water that he used to cover his body eventually did turn into the water armor though he would be using it as a supply. As he gazed out over the fields and trees toward the targeted stronghold he could hear the sounds of their so called uproar dying down. “They really had some party,” he muttered.

His water clone went off ahead moving to a different location and getting low. “I think our real problem would simply be our entrance and exit strategy. Honestly I didn’t expect a compound like this. I believe its obvious that their leader will sleep separate from the rest of the group. But on a side note I think we should just assume he isn’t alone either.

His Amber eyes seemed to glow as he turned back to her. “Are you ready? We’re going to move quick. I’m sure most of them are too damned drunk to see straight anyway. I have a clone covering us so if all else fails we may just have to kill them off one by one and thin out their little guards. After that we can move in and then really start. There’s no telling where the target is though.”

Two hours had passed since their arrival and now they had crept up near the outline of the forest. The bandits compound was within sight and from where they were it appeared that tonight was a party night. This meant that majority of the people, if not all, would probably be filled with booze. Had there been woman in the vicinity, Sanzen had a feeling they would think more below their waist then their heads as well. Maybe this would provide a good amount of stalling time had anything gone wrong. Probably only a good fifteen seconds or so. If they reacted fast enough this was all they would need.

“Are you ready? We’re going to move quick. I’m sure most of them are too damned drunk to see straight anyway. I have a clone covering us so if all else fails we may just have to kill them off one by one and thin out their little guards. After that we can move in and then really start. There’s no telling where the target is though.”

Clous's voice snapped Sanzen from her thoughts as she starred intensely at the hideout. She was trying to think of a good plan they could go with that would make things easy for the two of them. She wished for them to go in, assassinate the leader, then exit. Problem was actually finding the leader. There was a tad bit of information placed with the mission instructions and a poorly drawn picture but they needed to make sure they hit the right guy or else things may turn ugly.

"We should try circling around the compound to get a better of idea of how to enter the place first. But there's also another way that will get us in quickly. Its just a matter of coming out of hiding at the right time."

She directed her attention towards Clous then, her red hues making eye contact with his amber ones, " have the capability as an earth user to go underground. I could take you with and then we can enter directly inside. Only thing is the floors have to be earth or a form of rock; such as concrete. If they're metal we have a problem. This may put us in a basement and far from the leader.... Otherwise we'll have to circle the compound and search for any entrance we can take that will make it seem like we were never there. What do you think?"

She turned her attention back to the compound once more as the cool wind whipped through her black hair and caused it to flutter.

"Another thing is once we are inside we have to locate the leader and find a way to make his death appear like an accident....maybe shove him down a stair well if there are any....But anyway, right now I have the idea that one of us can search for the leader and the other can cut the lights. Once they are cut, the person whom found the leader can assassinate him and then we will both hurry out. If the earth technique idea worked I could send a clone with you to get you out and then we can meet back elsewhere. Otherwise my summonings could help. Again, any other suggestions?"

For the past few minutes or her staring idea ran through her mind like crazy. She was trying to think of very possibility and strategy that could help assess them with this mission. Even if it wasn't a spectacular assassination and pushing him down the stairs worked then so be it. The job was to kill the leader and make it look like an accident. Seeing as how the lights would go out then it made sense if he "tripped" and fell down a flight of stairs.

More issues to deal with, what if there was a back up generator? And how would they give one another ques so that the searcher could tell the person cutting the lights that they found the leader. And what if one person ran into a problem along the way.

This would be a good time for a head set....

Clous listened to her for a while wondering himself. He had experience assassinating people but it usually turned messy one way or the other. Pushing someone down the stairs was not only funny but fairly clean and wouldn’t leave too much behind. “Idea…I’ll send my water clone with you. That way it can watch your back and I’ll know when to begin. This whole thing is too centered on timing. Everything’s going to be close and our success depends on our sync.”

His right hand drifted to his arm aimlessly as he thought. “Oh yeah almost forgot, headbands off. If we were to get caught, not that we would we can’t let them know our origin.” He unwrapped his from his arm and put it in his pants pocket. After doing this he pulled his hair back and tied it, also pulling up a half mask to cover up the lower part of his face.

“This would be easier if I brought a headset. But I’m used to working alone so damn me for not thinking ahead for once.” He sighed as he started to move. “Well we may as well start our survey of the area.” If this failed and they couldn’t find another way in then the underground thing was still an option. Given they had a way in.

A grim idea crossed Clous’ mind as he stayed low circling the compound. If there was no other way in, and the floor inside wasn’t made of some earthly material. They would either have to give this one up which Clous didn’t plan on allowing or just go in and kill them all. He was from Kirigakure after all. Despite his lavished previous life he still grew up with that same cold hearted resolve of a Kiri shinobi. He would kill them all if he had too.

“Idea…I’ll send my water clone with you. That way it can watch your back and I’ll know when to begin. This whole thing is too centered on timing. Everything’s going to be close and our success depends on our sync.”

She nodded as she continued to make eye contact, "and i'll send two of mine with you. Once you're in position one will poof and relay the information back to me and the other will be used to get you in and out."

Considering this all depended on whether or not the floors were made of a rock base substance or metal, Sanzen decided now was a good time to call in a bit of back up aside from clones. While Clous continued to talk, bringing up the idea of headbands, Sanzen bit her thumb and morphed hand signs. She then placed her hand on the tree branch and suddenly a Belgian Tervuren appeared beside her. The dog stood easily on the branch as its distant amber eyes watched them with an empty expression. This dog could easily prove to be a second nijna minus the ability to use jutsu aside from 'Mole Hiding'. That one jutsu did make a difference though.

While the dog waited for orders, Sanzen then reached up with her left hand to remove the headband tied around her right arm.

"Excellent idea, I didn't even think about that. Would've been bad to get caught with this on."

She slipped it into the pocket of her black fire proof pants. Sanzen fit the scene nearly perfectly wearing her all black attire. It was her fireproof armor but it's design matched that of what the ANBU may wear. The attire also fit her form perfectly and allowed easy movement. She just tended to wear other clothes over top for the hell of it and to look more civilian like. But this was something more serious.

“This would be easier if I brought a headset. But I’m used to working alone so damn me for not thinking ahead for once.” He sighed as he started to move. “Well we may as well start our survey of the area.”

She shook her head, "no need to worry about the headset we made a decent compromise. And as for surveying the area. Lets go around the perimeter while Hisoka here checks out the inside. Meet back here when we're done."

When he took off towards the trees Sanzen turned to Hisoka.

"I need you to check out the hideout and see if theres any way we can enter through the underground. Find as many entrance points as you can that may lead us to where you think the leader is and where the electrical appliances may be. Two of my clones will be working with you as well. Your part is highly crucial to this mission. Understood?"

Hisoka nodded and Sanzen created two clones. Soon all three took off as Sanzen turned tail and ran around the opposite way of Clous. The two would circle the area completely and meet back where they started. Once the clones and Hisoka were done she would pop them for more intel about the situation and then create at least one or two for Clous depending upon whether they could enter through the underground.

This mission was definitely turning out to be interesting. It was intriguing how to ninja, whether enemies or not, could easily work together to generate a plan, ideas, and carry out a mission as well. Sanzen hoped they were successfully. She was putting a lot of trust into Clous and probably vice versa.

Clous went around finding only two points. A water way which ran under the complex, but there were a lot of unknowns. Luckily he could breath underwater, and a higher up duct. Something he could easily reach but there was no telling where it went. Aside from that there was always the over the wall thing but once again. There was no telling what would meet him on the other side. And unlike Tatsuma’s eyes which completely controls, Clous’ were unreliable at times. He had yet to master his own therefore he could end up going through the past, seeing only the present or the future. Or hell even just a possible future or something unrelated. It wasn’t really reliable at the moment. But that was his fault for not training it.

Clous stopped reaching the back of the compound and looked around at his surroundings making sure he had a full grasp on what was around him. He wondered if Sanzen was able to find anything else. If not their options remained the same.

The water clone Clous made stayed near the rendezvous point making markers on a scrap of paper. He tried drawing exterior of the place while Clous fed him what he found so far. Once that was done it packed up and went on the move.

Clous sighed kneeling down in the tall grass. His eyes shifting colors slightly, he shook his head getting his grip back Honestly he hadn’t really noticed it happening but his apprehension was starting to get to him which was odd. He never felt such a thing In his life. At least not since he had been in Konoha. Why now all of a sudden?

He sighed closing his eyes and let them slowly open. His eyes quickly locking into a glare. Something forcing him to feel this way was annoying. He was going to enjoy killing this bastard for making him feel this way. Or was it even his fault? …no it wasn’t but it would make Clous feel better.

After spotting Clous from the trees, Sanzen dropped down from the branches next to him and anded in a crouch. She then placed one knee on the ground as the other remained propped up for support. Her arm rested on this leg as she gave Clous her direct attention again. Had his eyes changed colors?

"The only thing I saw was a spillway into a nearby stream but the chances of that being left so open are probably very low. There's bound to be a grate inside keeping anything out. I saw we don't chance it. On the opposite side of where the spillway is there is an area that appears to be like a garage. Normally there aren't many people who lurk around there unless they are working on something but that is an idea. Otherwise the place seems solid and there's people all about inside...and even out... We need to be careful. Seems not everyone is drunk in that place.

Now then.... From an exterior view though you probably saw how the building appears like a backwards L and that there are two stories. Whether there's more to it than that, we'll have to wai for my clones and Hisoka to return..."

And this was what they did. Sanzen remained silent as ever while she listening to their surroundings. Her heightened sense helped but they wouldn't work as well due to the wind that seemed to be railing through the area. The sky was dark ever but something soon caught her eye. From the east beyond the hideout came a flash. Her attention immediately turned to this and soon another came after. She watched carefully before she whispered to Clous, "there's a storm brewing...."

Of all times the weather was actually working for them. If the plan was a go and they waited until the storm went over then it could be the lightning which would have supposedly cut the lights. It was perfect. Sanzen would still poor booze on but the lightning would only help. The plan would be in full throttle. 'Come on Hisoka... where are you...' she thought, watching their surroundings as she waited for her summoning.

It seemed as though a minute went by as they waited but it paid off. From the ground rose a head with amber eyes peering at them before soon enough the dog rose up from the ground and took a seat. Next came Sanzen's two clones who poofed away from the moment they saw Sanzen. Before Hisoka began to speak all the information gathered from the inside traveled back to Sanzen, causing her to close her eyes for a moment. Soon enough she re opened them and motioned for Hisoka to speak with a simple nod.

"The floors are made of concrete and accessible. I located the area for the electrical boxes. Theres a generator in the basement, I can show you this myself. I was not about to locate the place where the chief is held though. From what I could tell and what the clones stated, the chief's area must be placed up on the top floor....and with your idea regarding the electric Sanzen... there isn't anyone around who may spill anything but we can still try to retrieve a beer can."

"it's fine well done" she continued to whisper before turning her attention to Clous again.


"It's all up to you to find the chief and execute him. My two clones gathered intel of the basement and the first floor that they could see. Majority of the people are centered here," she pointed the the top of the backwards L on his map, [color=red"and then the rest are simply scattered throughout. I can get you into the first floor or the basement but from there you will have to find a way to get to the top floor and to find the chief. You will have two of my clones with you like I said so they can help cover. Once you find him one will poof and the lights will shut off soon after so make sure you're ready. Aside from that Hisoka will keep a look out for us around underground and around the perimeter in case this area becomes dangerous to meet up at.

Also, the spillway is gated but the pipe is stone like. So it can still be used to get in and out....but only if you have my clone. It could be our last resort if we need to get out fast."[/color]

She paused for a moment and sighed to relax her building nerves and anxiousness.

"Are you ready?"

She would create her two clones and they would go underground on his cue. Afterwards the mission would begin and he would end up somewhere in the basement or first floor depending on where he wished to go. Sanzen would then wait in the room with the generator and Hisoka woulds noop around and watch for anything that made affect the plan. Overall, everything seemed to be in full go. She really hoped this would work out...

“A storm huh…” As it got closer and eventually over their heads Clous nodded tightening his grip around his Katar. His clone staying close to Sanzen as Clous made his decision. “Alright, let’s go. I’ll take the basement, it’ll be easier and give me time to plot a bit while I work my way up.” With that decided they were on the move. Clous was in the basement a slight shudder going down his spine as he emerged. “I’m never going to get used to that,” he muttered as he stood up straight and getting a feel for his surroundings. He walked around checking the four walls around him for any sign of heat.

A smirked crossed hi face as he moved up the stairs as the air hit his face. It almost felt like a wind tunnel meaning something was open be it a window or door. But never the less he was inside. The problem was getting up to the second floor and finding his target. With the storm overhead Clous knew he would have a bit of a problem. Meaning more people inside than he thought so he had to move quickly.

Going through the halls was a no-no, he knew that even if most were in their rooms there were too many things that could go wrong. So he did the next best thing. After waiting for a few minutes and feeling around what all was happening outside, and wit ha little help with reflecting light from his Katar to see outside he made his move on the first floor.

Luckily he was right, there was a window open on the first floor, an as luck would have it right down in the hall. Clous still had his mist blade technique active, which was good because he would need it. Sure he could just control his chakra to his hands and feet and scale the wall, but first he needed a foot hold. Problem was there more than likely wasn’t one so when he jumped through the window he hooked his foot on the side of the window seal and used his upper body strength to swing himself upward against gravity and climb up.

So far no one noticed the noise nor was there anyone to see him. Lucky because he sure as hell didn’t check. He quickly used his Katar to pull himself up before focusing his chakra and climbing up. He moved along the wall side ways for sometime. He was looking for the obvious, a master suit of sorts. Any thing bigger than normal. He would peak through the balconies of several rooms not finding what he was looking fore. He had a good description too so regardless of if his theory of a bigger room was wrong, he would at least have a face to fallback on.

The two clones with Clous followed close behind him. They would occasionally drop whispers if about any areas with numerous people before they went anywhere and would aid in covering him. If anything happened the clone would take a hit to send the information back to Sanzen so she would know to help them evacuate. As for now though, Sanzen herself was in the room with the generator waiting on Hisoka. She stayed underground in the back corner of the room as she watched the doorway for any signs of movement. She listened with all hearing she could, tuning out the low hum of the electricity as it passed through the wires and generator. She would need two cans of beer and such. One for the box itself and the next for the generator. She wished now more than ever that she had the lightning element to pump electricity into the generator and such and make it blow. Then it would appear more as though the lightning had done it rather than someone with beer. With the description though, the bandits may believe someone from their group actually did plot all this and soon they may crumble. Or so she hoped. One more group of bandits leaving the force would aid Konoha deeply. Maybe even other villages. It increased public and traveling safety. But back to what was happening now...

Soon enough Hisoka came and with her was just what Sanzen requested, a tall can of beer. She had is placed between her teeth and she was careful not to accidentally pierce the can either. Now the plot was set. Hisoka gave Sanzen the can and Sanzen whispered another order.

"I'm going to need you to grab another can really quick for the wire box. Afterwards i'll give you more orders. Pay attention to your surroundings still, any news?"

Hisoka shook her head and so Sanzen motioned for her to leave. Her head quickly sunk back beneath the surface and Sanzen returned to watching and listening. Her head was still hidden behind the generator in a far dark corner. The was a window above so she could watch the storm. From what she knew everything was going good so far. She just hoped Clous was almost there and that Hisoka would hurry back with another can.

The thunder caused the window to rattle. The storm was moving in fast.

Clous was resting on his Katar now jammed into the wall just above a window. What drew his attention here was the simple fact of all the noise. A real racked occurs when your in a room full of women. Clous didn’t really look but he had a pretty damn good idea it was his mark, but he would need a clear view that wouldn’t compromise his position. He looked over to the clones and motioned them over as he went to the roof.

“That dudes been gulping down that crap all evening, Eventually he’s going to need to…relive himself which is perfect. That’s when we’ll be able to finish this off. We should go inside at different points. There’s an empty room next door to the right. No telling how long it will be empty but in any case with your abilities one of you would be better suited to hide there for the time being.”

He paused for a moment using a kunai to open up a vent. “There’s a storage room here. Feels like there’s a boiler inside as well. Meaning I’ll have steam for cover if anything happens. Aside from that I just have to wait. Everything is set, move at your own autonomy. This’ll be clear in no time.”

With that said Clous disappeared into the vent and lowered himself into the boiler room. IT was hotter than he thought but not unbearable. He took the water from his mist blade and the rest eh had gathered for a water armor jutsu to help keep himself cool. For the moment he would just wait until his mark made a move. Sure it would be crazy to leave such a…nice situation like that. But duty calls sometimes.

The two clones nodded before one motioned hand signs and quickly placed her hand through a wall. She faded through and into the next room to wait for a signal of some sort of when she may have needed to be used. The other clone motioned hand signs as well and together they slipped into the boiler room. She quickly made sure she dislodged the kunai used to hold the clones as well while Clous did whatever in the room. This clone would need to stay close for it was not only working as a body guard but was Sanzen's eyes when nobody else was around. The other clone could wait in ambush had anything went wrong. But anyway, this clone with him would also be the one to pop when Clous motioned that it was time for everyone to make their move.


In the basement...

Sanzen waited patiently for a que to move and for Hisoka. It didn't take the dog long to find another can, maybe only 5 minutes. It felt like forever though when she was waiting merely because the call could be at any time. Until the clone popped she had no idea what was happening. When Hisoka did hand her another beer she sent the dog off to search for anything she should be aware of. If she did find something Hisoka would have to rush back as soon as possible to inform Sanzen but after a few minutes passed and Sanzen hearing nothing, the place seemed to be clear. Things were going extremely well... she just hoped nothing went-

"AYE! There's a storm brewin we should keep an eye on the generators. Never know when one may blow ay?"

'Son of a ....argh! Sanzen cursed in her head before she sunk below the surface. Soon enough Hisoka bumped into her as well. She was right on time but Sanzen already knew what was happening. Grabbing Hisoka they soon moved into the next room over and carefully popped their heads out to speak.

"Any minute and it could be time. We can't have them in there..." she whispered, thinking through multiple plans a minute.

"I need you to henge into someone you may have seen in this place and persuade them leave. Can you do it?"

Hisoka nodded, "yes ma'm."

"I'm counting on you."

With that they vanished back beneath the surface as Hisoka manifested out of the ground where no one was. She quickly henged into a female she had seen upstairs. The woman was tall, slender, and rather drunk. She had long blonde hair and very short red dress that revealed to much breast to be considered decent. She moved quickly to the room before appearing rather tipsy before the two males in the room.

"Hello boys.." she said seductively.

This got their attention while Sanzen grew anxious
.
'Hurry Hisoka... it could be any second now..'

"Now why are you two handsome follows down here...." Hisoka asked as she stepped towards them with a seductive grin, "you're missing the party."

It was then the thought hit Sanzen. As long as Hisoka distracted these two Sanzen could sneak in and douse the box and generator in beer. Then these two would be framed. The power would go out. And both Sanzen and Hisoka could escape. Perfect! Now she was just waiting on Clous....

Clous had always been the patient type but this was ridicules about thirty minutes had passed and Clous was on the verge of blowing the whole thing and just taking out everyone and thing in that damned room. There was no need to take this damned long to fill your bladder with booze. Of course if he was really that drunk hell he may just go in the bed. But then he would see the women coming out. Of course that would work to his advantage as well. Another ten minutes passed when Clous finally heard the voice.

“D-don’t go anywhere, I’ll be riiiight back,” his words obviously slurred as she stumbled back from the door a bit and walked down the hall with nothing but shorts on.

An almost feral smirk crossed Clous’ lips. This quickly cleared however as he turned slightly. “We’re doing it now.” With that said he let the man get down the hall a was before he himself peeked around the corner and made his way after him. He made sure to keep his distance so he could cover if needed. But so far all he needed were the lights to go out before he got near the stairs.

He had no idea where eh was going or if he even needed to wiz. Point was there was no telling when something could go wrong. Time wasn’t they’re friend. He made sure to check his back eve n though he didn’t need to with the clones there but sure enough he was a cautious one, especially on a mission like this.

With his Katar now back in their sheath he tied them down to keep them from making noise. His hands out as an almost snake like glare crept into his eyes. His body movements changed and he seemed to sway slightly, almost continuously changing his angle on the older man trying to find that sweet spot.

Eventually Clous was running out of time and room to reach the stairs. He had to make a move, he would just need to assume the lights would go out when he needed them too. He lashed forward closing the distance within a couple of second. The man tried to turn around but Clous anticipated this and slid his back against the wall getting around the drunk man and wrapping his arm around his neck. His grip tightened as he slung the man over his shoulder effectively breaking his neck himself, at the least helping the process before he finally hit the eight step down and then tumbled the rest of the way.

“We’re doing it now.”

The clone nodded and soon poofed into smoke. Now Clous was out of sight from Sanzen aside from the clone in the opposite room who waited for Clous to make his move. Once he did she would spring out, grab him, drag him towards the window; and then the two would leave. It was a straight drop but a simple jutsu would hide them immediately and away from sight. Now things were up to Sanzen but more so Hisoka.

Back in the Basement Hisoka had the men flirting back with her. She was even starting to drop suggestions now and when the clone popped she had been leading them out of the room and towards her. The men easily went from thinking with their heads to what lied between their legs, making the distracting task easy. Before they had a change to disrupt the henge by getting to close to Hisoka, Sanzen quickly manifested from beneath the surface and went straight to the box. She flung it open, making sure it didnt hit the wall, before she popped the beer can and threw it on the box. The box fizzled as sparks flew up and then she splashed it once more, causing the power to go out.

'Please don't move Clous' she thought as the generator started to kick up. The lights would flicker back on for only a second before the liquid splashed on the generator would cause it to blow as well. She then opened the can, dove behind the generator, and threw it in its main power area. Sanzen quickly covered her ears and suddenly the machine blew; creating a large explosive sound that practically shook the room. Sanzen's brain was rattled around a bit, making her partially dizzy as she made hand seals and sunk beneath the surface. A flash of lightning then flew through the room while the men ran in freaking out. To bad, they were to late.

From the other room Hisoka took that as her cue to leave she sunk beneath the surface as the henge faded. The first part of her mission was done. Now she had to survey the surrounding area. Seeing as how the storm was unleashing its force outside, lightning up the sky and drenching all beneath it, finding a good place to hide should be easy. Or so Hisoka hoped. She quickly moved towards the area where they were planning to meet and so far, all seemed well. Due to the generator blowing the storm outside, besides the fact their leader may soon die, Sanzen and Hisoka figured nobody would really be outside. However they were still careful.

Moments after Hisoka emerged Sanzen soon followed. She practically crawled out from beneath the earth and laid beneath a tree. The conifer and tall grass mostly kept the ground dry and left her secure but she still managed to get a bit wet. Her head was pounding from being so close to the generator and her ears were ringing. She could barely hear her own self breathing right now. Hisoka stayed near her, keeping her paw on her as she listened around for any signs of ninja who may strike. So far so good. But where was Clous and the clone? She hoped they would come soon. For now her master, or Sanzen, would rest. Maybe then she could get her senses back and be able to think straight. Her migraine was killing her....

Clous clone lowered itself from the tree above her and walked slightly out in front of her to keep watch. It said as its eyes adjusted between the sudden flashes of light and the darkness. It seemed like a real ruckus was stirring up, and seeing as how the clone was still there so it raised little alarm since no form of focus was broken. But still just incase the clone had a kunai in hand just in case the unthinkable happened.

Clous emerged from the ground about ten meters away taking a deep breath. There was no way in hell he was going to get used to going underground and such. He crawled for a bit before turning over. From what he got from his clone Sanzen made it out alright. He was more so glad that his clone was able o stay out of site despite moving around the whole time. He wasn’t able to keep tabs on it the whole time.

Staying low as he moved Clous made his way to the rendezvous parting the brush as he sat with his back against the tree. He panted a few times enjoying the rain that hit his face. “Guess we can say, our mission is cleared.. Though I’m in no rush to start that journey back right now. We should probably try to find shelter, besides getting away from her while being able to keep track of their movements would be a good idea. We still have to confirm weather or not they’ll move against another village, disperse, or what. Above all else we can rest.”

He opened his eyes looking down at her. “Can you walk?” He caught his breath, his gaze shifting toward the complex. All hell would be breaking loose soon and he didn’t want to be close by when they started making noise.

“Can you walk?”

She just barely heard the words but glanced up at him and nodded. She may wobble a bit but it was due to the migraine screwing around with her. She didn't think the generator would cause that loud of noise or at least she wouldn't be near it when it did but the sounds around her were slowly coming back and the ringing was fading. So at least she was getting better.

Sanzen pushed herself up, using the tree for support until she managed to get her footing. Her movement was messed up at the moment but once they moved to somewhere safe and she was able to rest her head for a while the hopefully the pain would go away like the ringing. It felt like knives were being stabbed through her brain. All due to some noise and vibrations. She hated it.

Sanzen would disperse her clone and Hisoka for now while she followed Clous. Not being able to think properly, he was better suited for finding shelter at the moment.

"Did you kill him for sure?" she then asked quietly, wiping the rain from her brow and continuing to move through the tall grass as quickly as she could; which wasn't that fast.

Clous paused turning toward her as she asked him about the outcome. “Of course, I made sure of it well before he was on his way down. If anything the fall sealed it considering how he tumbled. I hate to say it but I almost laughed.” He walked back to her pulling her arm over his shoulder to help stabilize her. They needed to move faster. Sure he was just being cautions but they couldn’t afford to not be.

“I guess doing a lot of assassinations get to you after a while. I’m really starting to notice the change in me. Damn…when id I get so expressive? And I’m not used to talking as much either, if anything I always kept to myself till recently. Wonder what that’s about?” He sighed figuring his was rambling now, but it was enough to keep him from focusing on how oddly tired he was. He had never been drained like this before.

Within ten minutes after getting back to a main road Clous was able to find a roadside inn. It wasn’t anything special but definitely shelter from the rain. He let Sanzen go as he went toward the counter trying to get a room.

A young boy came out obviously not to thrilled about having to be up. “Ok so what do you need? A room for you and your girlfriend, what’s that smell? What you guy’s get drunk or something?”

“You talk a lot don’t you?” Clous sighed rubbing the back of his head obviously angry. “She’s not my….listen boy. Room, two beds, non smoking.” A fake as hell smile crept across his face as he struggled to keep from killing the kid. Though he wouldn’t have anyway, he was just hoping she didn’t hear that.

After walking back to her Clous smiled slightly holding up the key. “You look like you could really use some down time. What happened to you anyway?”

“Of course, I made sure of it well before he was on his way down. If anything the fall sealed it considering how he tumbled. I hate to say it but I almost laughed.”

She faintly grinned a bit as a feeling of success pushed her iron will a bit farther. She tried walking a bit faster now. She knew the danger of them lingering around when the bandits found their leader dead and saw the two men in the basement with beer cans. Even the woman Hisoka resembled may lose her life tonight and although Sanzen wasn't sure if that should have been necessary or not; it was going to happen anyway. She thought about treating Hisoka later when they were back home. That is, if Kutsuu didn't take over again and actually let her. Chances of that happening were rather overly high.

She gazed up with dull crimson hues as Clous then came over to her and put her arm over his shoulder. They needed to move faster but she hated to need help just for basic mobility. This migraine was hurting her in more ways then one now. The two soon took off and Sanzen used him as a support to keep moving. Maybe she should have just made a clone to carry her instead. Even though that would be odd. Then again a grown woman being carried by a younger man through a thunderstorm probably matched equally. She wasn't sure so she just accepted it.

Ten minutes later they soon came to an Inn. By then Sanzen was listening more and more to the rain and wind as the ringing faded. It still felt like there was something in her ears blocking out sound but now it was all coming back to her rather fast. The eyes saw vivid colors and now it were as though the ears could as well. It didn't make much sense but at the same time it did. Paradox? They entered the INN, Sanzen grew anxious.

One inside, Clous let her go and she leaned against a wall not to far from the counter. Her ears tuned into what was around them and although the voices were faint, she could still hear what was going on.

“Ok so what do you need? A room for you and your girlfriend, what’s that smell? What you guy’s get drunk or something?”

“You talk a lot don’t you?” Clous shot back before Sanzen could speak, “She’s not my….listen boy. Room, two beds, non smoking.” She wasn't sure if she was even up to throwing back a comment at the moment. Stupid migraine.

After a moment the boy set his cellphone aside and went over to hand them a key before mentioning the cost. It was a rather low price for one night, which was good. However Sanzen doubted they would stay to long. If the bandits raged they would be there to stop them but at the same time it may have also been best if they weren't around. Which was the better option? She tried not to think about it at the time.

Once Clous was done he came over and showed her the key, "You look like you could really use some down time. What happened to you anyway?”

"When the ...thing... blew I was right next to it. I covered my ears but you probably hear the sound of that thing, the whole room shuttered. It just caused a terrible migraine is all. Shot my hearing for the time being but its all coming back. I just want this migraine to go away. A little rest and some asprin will help...."

She sighed before pushing herself away from the wall and motioning for him to guide them to their room. Once they would start walking she would continue to whisper to him, "we shouldn't stay here long. If there's the possibility that boy is associated with the bandits somehow they could find us and that would be bad. You just never know. Ill take some fast acting pain killers if I can find them and rest my head for a bit. I just need enough of it to go away so I can think straight and get some mobility back. Then... if you're ready... we can head back to Konoha and inform them of our mission."

Clous nodded opening the door and stepping inside. “That was the plan. I figured we would be here for an hour at the most. Not like we really have the tie. The weather is still working in our favor, but just incase my clone is still out there so we have a bit of an early warning detection.”

He stretched yawning a bit before taking off a folded empty pack he kept in his lower leg pocket. Good thing he wore cargo pants this time. He unfolded the backpack and put his Katar inside along with his scrolls and various other knickknacks. He took Tatsuma from his back and rested the sword against the wall. He wasn’t worried about the end result right now.

Being the type to sleep wit ha Kunai under his pillow, along with having various mental links out and about right now he would be up and gone long before anyone would get close. After all these were the only missions he ever really did. Nor did he feel bad or even the slight bit odd about it. He was a shinobi, killing was a large part of the job description. He just happened to be really good at it. Only problem was he had been a Chuunin for about four years now. But that was his fault for always going off to kirkgakure and the breaks he took

But once he finally got his KKG under wraps and completely mastered there was no stopping him at all. The elemental chakra of his clan along with Tatsuma and his own killer intuition was enough to keep him alive all that time, and more so to take out so many others. Hell he almost forgot how many assassinations this made. Over the course of his time as Chuunin this made number forty without counting any form of ambush or direct fights. This was a quick clean assassination, on he was going to be proud of for a while until he topped it.

He closed his eyes slightly, a kunai in hand as stated. His eyes last image gazing out the window toward the sky. The more he thought about it. He was just like lightning, quite a funny thought

((K after you post we can do the traveling topic then it’s back to Konoha.))

Clous prepared to get some rest immediately after entering the old looking room. The place looked rather dusty. There was smoke stained wallpaper that lined the walls and a questionable burgundy carpet with more occasional stains as well. Out of a rating of 5 this place may have just barely got a 2. Reason why was despite the dirtiness of the overall floor and walls there was a TV and the bathroom was rather large and shining clean. It was rather... odd. Sanzen remember her days working in the red light district and how men always seemed to choose these sorts of places or else invited her to a overly clean abode. She knew precisely what this place was used for which made her wonder if she even wanted to try and rest in that bed. The floor would probably be worse and she didn't agree with resting in the chair either. The bath tub actually seemed more pleasant but she decided to pass on that as well. Reluctantly turning the faucet on she dipped her hands under the cool water and smelled it a bit before tasting it. The water at least seemed clean. Almost like spring water. Question was if it actually were clean or if there were hidden toxins inside. Now she was overly paranoid.

Sanzen reached into her pouch and pulled a very tiny pouch before she pulled out a capsule and examined it. She then plopped it into her mouth and dipped her hands back under the water instead of using the plastic cups nearby. Even though she worked in the red district she still remained clean. It was probably unbelievable but men were harassed when they didn't use protection. Anyway, she avoided touching anything else, except the lock on the door, and crept towards the bed. Clous may have already been asleep and she didn't wish to wake him so each step she took was a ginger one until she took her pouch off and laid down. She light laid on the pillow, her arm propping her head from beneath, while she cuddled her pouch close. More so she was protecting it just in case.

It didn't take long for her to fall asleep and once she did her mind was black. Faint images occasionally danced across, causing her eyes to twitch under her lids, but nothing to vivid to startle her. For the most part she slept peacefully and would continue to for hours had it not been for the window rattling. It appeared their storm had grown much more brutal for the moment she opened her eyes she saw constant flashes. Next came her sense of hearing which picked up on the wind blowing outside and the thunder which roared like an angry beast. Sanzen quickly let her eyes adjust before she began to move. She gazed over at Clous and noticed he was still asleep before she stood up and walked over to the door. She reached up and flicked the light on before gazing at the mirror. She then began to brush her hair with her hands.

"Clous, wake up" she said out loud while she continued to straighten it. Had he stayed asleep she would flick him with freezing cold water and force him awake so they could leave. Once he actually did she would explain her plan, "if you couldn't tell already there is a vicious storm out. It may be a bad time to leave but at the same time it should be good. Using your ability, unless we use my earth one again, we can get out of hear undetected. Just in case they track by smell."

With that said, she hooked on her pouch to her all black attire before waiting on him to get ready. After he was done they could go down and pitch forth any money they may need to before they took off into the storm.

-Mission finished-