Kunoichi amongst Benders (Avatar x Naruto crossover)

Chapter 4: The Fortune Teller

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CHAPTER 4: The Fortune Teller

The next morning, they were up early, ready to tackle the remainder of the canyon. The cool dawn air quickly gave way to the oppressive heat of the sun as they trekked through the canyon, each step taking them closer to the other side. It was a few harsh hours under the blazing sun before they finally saw the looming wall they needed to climb to reach the exit. Evidently, the guide would be able to create an easy pathway up, but they were going to have to do this themselves. And it wasn't like the wall when entering. It was steep, with narrow edges and no pathways. But it was just as high.

"We're going to have to climb that?" Smellerbee asked in disbelief, she could already feel the sweat on her back.

Jet took some rope and tied it around his waist, then handed the rest to his friends, telling them to do the same so they could climb together. Sakura, Jet, Longshot, and Smellerbee approached the wall, their eyes scanning for the safest route up.

"That's a bit risky," Sakura said. Refusing to take the other end of the rope. While it was a safety precaution, this would be dependent on all three of them having the strength and reflexes to keep up with one another and hold fast if someone slipped.

"Come on Sakura," But the kunoichi just shook her head.

"I can free climb just fine. We should get moving if we don't want to be here another night." They had exhausted their water supply, and based on the sounds of their stomachs really needed some food soon.

"But it's-

"Trust me. I've faced worse." Sakura grinned.

Jet led the way, climbing with practiced ease, followed by Longshot and Smellerbee. Sakura brought up the rear, her movements fluid and unstrained. She wanted to ensure everyone made it up the wall safely, and from where she was placed, it was easier to grab anyone who misstepped.

The climb up the canyon wall was grueling, each handhold and foothold meticulously chosen to avoid slipping. Jet led the way, moving with practiced ease, followed closely by Longshot and Smellerbee. Sakura brought up the rear, her eyes scanning for any signs of danger. The oppressive sun beat down on them, making the rock face even more challenging to navigate.

They were halfway up the wall, when a sound echoed through the canyon, stopping them in their tracks. A low, guttural noise with an odd clicking reverberated off the rocks.

"What was that?" asked Smellerbee.

Sakura turned her head just in time to see two canyon crawlers emerge from behind the rocks. While the group didn't have any food on them, it seemed this was just a twist of poor luck. And they weren't exactly in the best position to afford it right now.

The creatures were a horrifying mix of crocodiles and spiders. Each had four eyes on either side of its face and a forked tongue flicking out of a sharp-toothed jaw. Their bodies were segmented, with a head and a trunk, and four skinny, biramous legs that clung effortlessly to the sheer canyon walls. Their multiple nostrils flared as they detected the scent of the intruders.