The Lonely Road | Book Ichi

Page V - Kaze no Kuni II.

"Taishira, here's the deal. Since our opponent is capable of fighting close range and the other can handle very high range, we are going to send you ahead with enforced shadow clones so you could reach Suna while we hold the enemies back. Is that understood?" - said Kakashi as they were about to part.

Taishira nodded at Kakashi, he was a little skeptical but he understood that this was probably the most likely way he will come out alive.

'Shikō Kage Bunshin no Jutsu' ( 'Enforcer Shadow Clone Technique' ) - said both Naruto and Kakashi as they both created a singular clone and ordered them to leave with Taishira.

"Soooo, are we doing the 'Falling Rabbit' or 'Exposed Rabbit' trap?" - asks Naruto.

Kakashi smirked, even though he was wearing a mask, the shit-eating grin was visible even with the mask on. Naruto just got shivers from seeing that. "Both." - Kakashi then said to which Naruto smirked as well.

"Both it is." - said Naruto. "Oh I feel bad for anyone we are going to face." - thought Naruto. He knew a singular trap wouldn't do much to the experienced ninja that they are. No, that was not their aim. Their purpose for the trap was to completely shatter their ego's. I mean, if a seven-year-old got you with the most obvious trap you would be pretty mad, wouldn't you?

With that thought going through Naruto's head, he got to work and started making sealing formulas for explosive tags.

A while later.

"They are coming, I can sense three chakra signatures, looks like we were right, they are bringing help. I should be able to easily handle them though, he seems like he is genin level." - said Naruto, after just sensing three chakra signatures. He wasn't surprised that they brought help, he just expected someone that was more... skilled.

"I mean, if he is as weak I don't mind. I can just get home faster." - thought Naruto. He knew not to underestimate his opponent or overestimate himself, he was well aware of all that. But the enemy didn't seem anything much from their chakra level alone. The most they should be able to do is a decent level in taijutsu or kenjutsu.

"Alright, initiate plan 'Rabbit's ego'." - said Kakashi to which Naruto quickly used a 'Shunshin' and appeared about twenty meters away from Kakashi, holding the other end of a long, hot pink rope.

As Naruto sensed them coming closer, he couldn't help but release a giggle. It wasn't loud enough to give out their position or anything. It wouldn't jeopardize their plan either, he just found the plan so hilarious.

The three people neared with the new addition in the front. They got closer to Naruto's and Kakashi's position. Naruto peeked out from behind his hiding spot and saw the new addition. He looked about 12 years old, he wore the same outfit as the other two, had bright pink hair, and seemed very hot-headed.

"If they fall for it, the pink hair will make for some good puns to kick the man who's already down." - thought Naruto, with Kakashi thinking similar thoughts as they were very similar people and both rubbed off on each other, Naruto developing a more out-of-the-box mindset and Kakashi becoming more devilish.

The pink-hair rushed forward and tripped over the pink rope. From behind the man called Fushin and his comrade were just about to warn him of the rope but the kid managed to trip on it first.

As soon as he tripped on the rope, sizzling sounds could be heard, then they all heard explosions.

"Explosive tags! But where are the explosions?" - thought the two men behind the pink-haired one.