「 𝑱𝒖𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒖 」𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉

[II]: Mission

I beg your pardon, sir.-the short-haired woman said.-We're AMBU, we don't need the distinction of "Chunnin".

-I doubt it's because of that.-replied the jet-haired boy.

That day was especially hot, the humidity seeped through the cracks of the high roof of the subway, dropping thick drops of warm water from a great height.

-Since we are not going for the purpose of passing the examination, I may assume that our task is more associated with eliminating a person.-he said, as if on a simple errand.-Who is it this time?-the boy concluded laconically.

-Don't be hasty.-the younger girl interrupted, finally speaking.-He said this would be a different mission than the ones we're used to. I don't rule out that we should eliminate possible mishaps, but I realize that on this occasion, we have another priority...

-Exactly.-his cane scraped the floor.

The cacophony produced by the irregular leaks acted as background noise, attenuating the deafening silence of the place.

-As I said before, this is a different mission than usual, and it is mainly because I want you to watch over the safety of the piece that will checkmate this game.

The three were inevitably dismayed by the major's request...

-You... you want us to be... bodyguards?-asked the violet-eyed girl.

The jet-haired boy immediately put a hand on his chin...-Will we have to take care of one person?

-More than one individual, to be precise...

-...That's really atypical...-the blue-eyed girl remarked.

The old man gave a faint nasal sigh, turning to look at the three youthful faces of his inferiors who, judging by their usual impassive countenances, only someone very perceptive could learn that they were, in fact, truly confused.-Do not jump to conclusions...-he straightened his face.-Your purpose is not to protect these people, but the role they will play in the Chunnin exams. As you may have guessed, this role has nothing to do with that event.

The three remained silent, waiting for their master's orders. A warm drop fell from the dark and uliginous firmament, falling precipitously to land on the left shoulder of the blue-eyed girl, the youngest among them.

-We will be part of an invasion of the Leaf Village.-said the old man.

-What?!-said the two elders of the trio in unison, but the three could not help but show a mixture of surprise and disbelief on their faces this time.

-My lord, with all due respect, that is totally against the principles of the foundation.-said the male.-Our duty is supposed to be to protect the Leaf Village.

-Your duty is the same as you already know.-his heavy voice echoed in those walls, then he advanced slowly towards them, and after a pause he continued.-I have already told you that a leader must make difficult decisions that in the long run benefit his people. The Bishop, the Rook, the Knight... however expeditious and agile they may be, their purpose is, and always will be, to protect the King.

-Is the Hokage aware of this?-the boy questioned.

He ignored him.-However, what is the use of having such skilled pieces if they remain in the shadow of a mediocre King? A weak leader is a harbinger of disaster.-he continued, turning his back on them.-Only the fittest can rule, as you must know.

The three of them remained in absolute silence, assimilating his words...

-Are you planning to overthrow the Third Hokage?-the youngest girl said dryly, earning a glance from her two companions.