Konoha's Lost Kunoichi

Target Locked On

After traveling  through the night, we took a break when light broke through the horizon.

I stood off to the side, observing them as Kakashi questioned Shikamaru’s plan. The four of them were crouched and huddled together. I stayed in ear shot but off to the side to give them room.

I said I’ll be assisting them, but Shikamaru is the one who wants to do all of this. Besides, I’m not too keen on being too close to my old Sensei. 

Even though my scent and chakra has changed drastically, he’s sharp so I don’t want to help him figure things out. “Actually, I’d like to tweak it a little now that you’re with us, Kakashi-Sensei.” Kakashi shrugged, not bothered. “No problem. Go on.” He encouraged him.

“I’ll break it down into pieces with all the variations. So listen carefully everybody. Memorize it.” I rolled my eyes, grateful for the mask hiding my face.

No shit Sherlock. 

I bit back my sarcasm. Unfortunately I’m pretty famous for that. My attitude isn’t exactly the best, but it’s also very unique to me. Shikamaru began to explain the plan.

I had heard it when he was coming up with it. There were a couple adjustments because of Kakashi, but in short, it’s basically the same.

It’s a good plan. I see no flaws in it. And with Kakashi it just increases the chances of success. “So that’s the plan. Use this when you get a chance to, Kakashi-Sensei. Please hold onto it until then. Seiren has another, she’s more of a back up.” Shikamaru handed him a small object.

One that I have myself in my pouch.  

Kakshi clenched the object before storing it in his pocket. “Understood. I’m impressed by how much you’ve learned about your opponent, and from only one encounter and some information from one Anbu.” He glanced at me briefly, but Shikamaru was quick to get his attention off of me.

“Well, the other guy's powers are still a mystery, but we know a good portion thanks to Seiren.” He said, sending me a grateful smile. It better be.

I became a shish kabob to learn that shit. I almost died! I’d have been a goner if it weren’t for my Blood Release. 

“Yes. He’s someone who has multiple hearts, so he only seems immortal. But he’s not, only Hidan is.” I reminded, feeling a little bitter about the whole ordeal.

I can’t believe he got me. I’m still upset about it. It was a little foolish, but I saw a chance so I took it. Admittedly it did hurt my pride a bit.

Hawaki had been learning more Medical Ninjutsu because of how banged up I get. He nagged a lot about that incident. Those two nag a lot.

“It’s the best I could come up with given the limited information that we have. Once you’ve got it clear in your minds, run through a mental simulation of it at least three times. That’s important because as you guys know, visualization training can make all the difference.”

I almost whistled. That’s Nara alright. Brilliant and always leaving no holes in his plans. I say we got this in the bag.

Shikamaru fiddled with Asuma’s lighter before clenching it in his hand. “Ok. Let’s do it.” Kakashi stood. The others soon followed and I kicked off the tree to stand with them. “Now then, the first thing we have to do is pick up their trail. Seiren?” Shikamaru directed at me.

Now I could easily just go where they’re closest and sniff them out, but that’s typical Miyuna Uzumaki tracking. So Instead, I pinched the skin on my finger hard enough to draw blood and summoned Kazeya.