When The Sun Shines (A Reika Namikaze Story) Book 1

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"Reika Namikaze, Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuga, Itachi Uchiha, I need the four of you to head to the village in the waterfalls. They want to make a treaty with us representing our jinchuriki." Tobirama spoke professionally as he sat behind his desk in the war tent.

We are currently located outside of the land of waves as our platoon takes a break from the traveling. Team geranium bows deeply as we are dismissed. I don't fail to notice the suspicion in Tobirama's eyes as the other body flicker away.

"Don't get caught, Reika. They are planning something, I just know it." He whispered softly.

I gave him a gentle smirk as reassurance , "Paranoia" I mumble showing a bit of teeth to which he smirks giving me a firm nod.

I flash to my tent and get my equipment. As I do so, I think back to these past months as I grab my jacket and scarf. I exit my tent to breathe in the cold crispy air. The ground gives off a crunch with each step I take. The early winter snow begins to fall slowly as a sign. Rather that sign is a good sign or a bad one, it is too early to tell.

The cold air smells of mud and melted food stashes with a hint of body odor. I pass soldiers training in melee and some sparing in taijutsu. The trees nearby give off a faint pine smell as I pass some on my way to meet with my team. The tents that are open, I glance inside to see some sharpening their swords, kunai, shuriken, while others are busy writing to their loved ones.

I glance to the birds area where I had previously given my letter to send home. I falter in my step as I pass by the main tent where Jiraya is busy conversing with Tobirama. I silently observe as the two war veterans have frowns on their faces and narrowed eyes as they strategize together along with a Nara who will occasionally sigh but gives her own suggestions here and there.

I force myself to keep going as I head in the direction of the encampment that my team is waiting. I walk by the weapons gala where spears and maces are held up. Even bows and arrows are apparent. I quickly make shadow clones to move them out of the open. Literally anyone can walk in here and grab a blade or two, it would be disastrous if the enemy snuck in and was suddenly armed to the teeth.

I passed the medic tent to see a few wounded soldiers sitting up or taking their medicine. We have been here for a good week, so they could recover properly, so to see that they are doing so without problems is a healthy sign.

I continue to walk as I take in the sounds of chatter and fire crackling. I hear cups clanking together as I hear food being eaten. I suppose it is that time of evening where some can openly relax.

I close my eyes as I sense for my team before flashing to them. Opening said eyes, I turn to Hinata who has narrowed eyes at me suddenly appearing here. Shino turns to me and I give him a curt nod to which he sighs in relief.

Hinata seeing this exchange gives me a look as her shoulders drop as she lets the tension leave even if for a bit. Itachi is silently watching our exchange with sorrowful eyes. We are a team of prodigies and so we all have a mutual understanding of the burden we each carry.

We begin at a slow pace for a bit as we get into formation. We have been on the front lines for a while now and haven't had a chance to see one another during that time. I remember hearing rumors of Hinata's fighting style. They call her the dancing lioness as her style is said to be flexible yet unpredictable. Her eyes staring into your soul much like the lion summons she has.

Shino is referred to as the venomous dragon as his style resembles a dragon fighting when it is on the ground. That and his use of poisons gives off his reputation.

Itachi has his own nickname too. His use of his sharingan trapping his enemies in a fatal genjutsu, and his fast reflexes when it comes to his taijutsu allows for a terrifying notion of the imaginative mindset. His stone cold glare is enough to have anyone shaking in their boots. He usually prefers not to fight at all if he has to so he usually uses intimidation as his tactic. He gracefully and stylishly fights showing off his beauty with a mix of danger. Itachi became known as the feared Stallion. I don't think all of his DNA girls are women; honestly, I believe he turns heads of both sex.