Naruto Akatsuki Souzoku

[Xth]

"Dammit!" Tsukasa yelled as the captive escaped again with the package. "Not again!"

He watched the boy run off and even heard his voice from his small interaction with Zenith. Seeing that it wouldn't be easier if he waited for any orders, Tsukasa chased him with this anger in his eyes. The kid was making a complete fool of him and within such little time. Despite his new dislike for the stranger, Tsukasa shared the same thoughts about the package. If they were to retrieve it, why couldn't they open it? So many thoughts were there but he had to get it back if we wanted to understand the purpose. He was trailing behind tired from chasing the thief already. His lungs were on the verge of giving out on him and letting him die.

[D2L]

(OOC: Thanks for waiting for me guys. I had a pretty wild night last night. Also, I'm bout to PP Yuki a little bit but I'm prretty sure it's okay.)

Rayex-sensei is better than I've heard about, that must be why they placed me with him.

As soon as his sensei had said go, Kai's plan was set into motion; his eyes hazing over as his Mangekyo Hyoton activaated. His eyes, swirling to about their medium concentration speed, were transfixed on Rayex-sensei, watching his every move intently. Both Azuke and Yuki had mmade their advances, but Kai just stood there on his stump, watching things play out. The speed with which his sensei reacted was absolutely incredible. Azuke had been pushed back, and an impressive genjutsu had been performed on Yuki all within a matter of moments.

At the same time, a kunai was sent hurling at Kai from Rayex. It hit it's mark directly, Kai falling to the ground, he seemed to be dead. Which have been the case, had that been the real Kai. As Rayex reappearedd and Azuke activated his Keke Genkai, the entire battle field was covered in a thick, chakra heavy mist; making it almost impossible to see. Then, from out of nowhere, Kai's voice was heard.

"Mangekyo Hyoton Style: Living Mist Jutsu!"

Though noone could see, or even knew where the real Kai was, his lower body had fused with his mist; making him look like a jeni frm aladdin. His Mangekyo Hyoton eyes, now swirling at full concentration speed, were still focused exclusively on Rayex-sensei, ever tracking him. In order for this plan to work out, Kai would have to know exactly where Rayex was at all times. He's good, thought Kai to himself, But I'm not too bad myself. Thinkiing it now time to execute the final part of his plan, Kai's voice was once again heard by his team.

"Ninja Art: Mist Clone Jutsu!"

Elsewhere, overby Azuke, Kai, who in actuality was just a mist clone, seemingly appeared out of nowhere alongside Azuke and his clones. Running beside the one he thought was the real Azuke, Kai spoke to him in a hushed tone.

"Azuke, here's the plan. I need you to keep Rayex-sensei busy with frontal assault. Just don't stop attacking him okay? I'll keep you posted on his position if he moves."

Not waiting to see if Azuke agreed to the plan, Kai seemingly disappeared into his mist. "Reappearing" over by Yuki, she still seemed to be in shock from the genjutsu Rayex-sensei had used on her. Picking her up, the mist clone faded partially in with the mist and darted back over to where the real Kai was hiding, dropping Yuki off beside him. She should be okay here until she recovers thought the real Kai.

In the meanwhile, just as the Azuke clones had began their attack, a Kai mist clone had appeared quietly behind Rayex. The clone moved with the quietness of a church mouse and the swiftness of a true ninja as it closed in on it's objective - the two bells. Reaching out it's hand, it could almost grasp them in it's palm. Too easy, thought mist clone and real Kai in unison.

[Zero]

"Come on this is annoying."

Raiden was furious now he had to get the guy again and the package so he headed towards Tsukasa to see what he wanted to do.Since before he seemed like he didnt like orders.

"Hey Tsukasa you know any good plan to catch this annoying person?"

Raiden wanted to be as helpful as possible because this guy wasnt going to give up easily so they had to use a good team strategy for something like this.

[Kissui Tensai]

Shrouded in mist, the raging Azuke charging for Rayex and a seemed Kai in the mist. He sure as hell would admit he couldn't see, but the wisping crackle let off by the lightning was a dead give away. A full on eight man assualt, counting Azuke along with his shadow clones. This was a complete flush of techniques, the quickening as they paced towards their teacher. It had seemed to fuse with his arm so to speak, the fury and determination was impressive and with Kai he did conglomerate.

"Your pretty unpredictable, but you can't beat me with this jutsu...just because I can't see you, doesn't mean I'm defenseless."

Rayex's chakraganger lie in wait, his ears acutely tuned. The first of the eight clones (counting kai's) jumping into his general area. The mist was a cover for him too, was this really wise? A mere shake of his body, standing completely still, it flew straight through his body for his torso was missing submerged in his dimensional clad. All but his ankles below and hair were actually there unless he forcibly reached out to grab one of them, which he intended on doing. Watching it slide through him, then came the next, backflipping and bouncing off the one that just missed's head he waved his palm using Juuatsu Pulsaru to lift the clone and throw it into the attacking one.

POOF!

"Two down, who's next?" Rayex still going against using his eyes to tell, it was much more fun this way. "The shinobi art no. 2. Ninjutsu."

He backed up in the mist, levying his hand out of his clad where it lie horizontal. His right arm, channeling lightning chakra through his body, and rapidly shooting it into the air traveling through the mist conducting a sharp zap to wipe out Kai's mizu bunshin whereas he was aware Azuke could absorb it. Five clones left, and the original lurking in the mist. He would need to clear this up a bit, flexing his chakra just a little bit as he formed a hand sign releasing a single draw of his chakra to blow over just a mid-size clearing in the mist.

He was ready.

'So he finally found me eh? Guess again.'

Out of the air, the slight flicker of his clad sitting behind Kai. There wasn't the slightest bit of sound, he could only partially feel his presence, for what was in the clad was gone. His hair and ankles blew were however giving off chakra. He patted him on the head from behind as he was reaching for "him". Rolling backward, this chakraganger passed straight through him like a ghost and graphed back with sensei.

"You kids are full of surprises. Nice water clone."

This wouldn't shock him, that much he knew. He threw his clad to intake the mizu bunshin, and drop his off in front of Rayex's other chakraganger doing battle with Azuke. Of course, if his eyes were open, he'd be seeing pitch black dark, the same deal with Yuki when he actually saved her ass.

"You got here faster than I expected."

Rayex in the clearing looking down on Kai, his chakraganger at work. (This was right after he drew his chakra)

((If you guys get confused, please tell me. I operate at two different spots, so it can get mixed up.))

[Nebula Zero]

"He's good."

Azuke thought this to himself, his sensei trying to reclaim some ground from the mist. Azuke could see well in the mist. His eyes under the influence of the Einlanzer and Kekkei Genkai gave him better perception of things. The genin scratched his head for a moment, and then thought of something. He had four clones keep their distance from Rayex, but still encircling him. Same tactic, but different input, he thought. The four clones then charged at him, while the fifth one was directly above Rayex, lunging in for the kill.

"Now's my chance!"

While Rayex would be distracted, Azuke quickly focused into his right arm. His arm seemed to morph and change to his will. It then transformed into a large blade, similar to his Einlanzer, pre-transformation. He poured his chakra into his blade, just enough that it would cause a crackle and a sizzle, the blade brimming with energy. He had to keep in mind how much he used, or he would be soon drained. With that, he went in for the kill. He kept his right arm pointed at Rayex. Then, he appeared behind one of his clones. With a great lunge, he extended his arm towards the clone, just as his clones were about to make contact. The blade extended, with the intent of going through the clone and straight for Rayex. But the question is, which would Rayex hit first?

"Hit...!" he mumbled to himself.

[Xth]

Tsukasa stopped running. "We're weak with just us two, Raiden. We need our third teammate. Two of us can get the package but this kid is slippery. I'll chase him down, I only need you two to ready to catch him, secure the package, and make sure we don't screw up again."

He couldn't make a plan without sounding angry at the time. He understood what was needed. They're a team now and teams work together. The boy heading back, taking small steps to regain his breath and stopped before Zenith, their other teammate. Like he did most people, he examined her with his eyes thoroughly. The boy reluctantly looked her straight in the eyes, his turning color into the ones his clan had been famous for.

"Are you coming or what?" he asked a little rude.

[obbsessed fan]

“So this is it.... I die as a genin under a black sky” Yuki closed her eyes. “Wait a minute....Black sky? it's supposed to be day out....” Yuki opened her eyes wide with realization.

“It's Genjutsu!!”

With that shout Yuki slammed her hands into the Ram sign and called out “Release!!” Distorting the chakra in her body to dispel the illusion.

When she came to, she saw that she wasn't in the spot she was before, and there was a thick mist covering the area with Azuke and Kai going against Rayex-sensei.

“Man...Rayex-sensei sure knows how to hit with Genjutsu... I doubted asking for the bells would work.... but hey, you never know when he's testing you to be polite or something.” Yuki thought out loud. 'Something isn't right..... he can't expect us to beat this test, no way genins can go up against a jounin... which means the test isn't designed for us to beat him, it must be testing us on another aspect...but what?
I don't see how getting bells have to do with any lesson, the only way we could ever get them from him is if we all teamed up with one full attack just to get the bells'

It clicked for Yuki. “Duh! Teams are put into teams for that reason! To help each other on the battle field until were experienced enough to fight on our own.”

With that realization Yuki started making hand signs. ' This mist is the ideal cover for my own mist jutsu, It will blend in right with the normal mist, it's the perfect setting! With the final hand seal done she whispered her justu.

“Freeze Mist...”

With that she breathed out a mist from her mouth that instantly mixed with the regular mist.

'If I can stop him, for just a few seconds, that will be enough chance for Azuke or Kai to grab the bells.

She made the mist skulk to where her sensei was standing.

“Now, to complete the restraint plan with the final step.” Yuki took a deep breath made a few hand signs and sang in an eerie voice not normally hers.

“Tre Ne Le Tu Crao Say Nay” Yuki sang the melodious tune.

With that, she let her genjutsu cloak over Rayex-sensei. An icy tundra appearing before him while his body gets entrapped in ice.

“How do you like my genjutsu sensei? I know you wont be here for long, but I hope to stop you long enough for one of my teammates to get the bells at your immobility.” As she was saying this, Her freeze mist wrapped around Rayex's legs as he fell for the genjutsu. Adding a secondary precaution if her genjutsu fails or it doesn't give enough time.

[Zero]

"We're weak with just us two, Raiden. We need our third teammate. Two of us can get the package but this kid is slippery. I'll chase him down, I only need you two to ready to catch him, secure the package, and make sure we don't screw up again."

Said Tsukasa and Raiden nodded then headed towards the kid but Raiden was cautious so he wouldnt be noticed and then Raiden wanted to get him there on the spot but he was in a team so he couldnt just forgot about his teammates orders.He had to make everything fall into place because failure once was bad,twice even worse,but three was never good at all and his Sensei may not take them lightly for their failures.Raiden's teammates had to hurry if they were going to get this guy so what was taking them so long?

[Anzai Koyanagi]

Senkou crouches on top of the Academy building. His eyes closed, he's practicing focusing his chakra. He had heard that those who could control the core element of their charka could use it's full potential, and that a major chakra control could allow him to access his element's full potential. He felt a flash of high level chakra and opened his eyes, seeing a note at his feet. He picked it up and read it slowly. Noting the meeting gplace, he stood and and his crimson gaze went to the memorial statue far off from the academy. In a sort burst of chakra, he disappeared, heading in that direction.

[Ebikyou'gami]

Zen watched in amazement as Kei ran past her, also thinking why he was acting this way. So Zen followed behind him to try to catch up with him

"why don't you just ask him for it back". Horror stated
"well i was going to but don't think that will work now, because don't think that he will listen to me, and don't want him to drop it either, also it will be my fault if the package drops."
"well then we just need to think this over then"
"yeah and my team mates aren't helping they just want to fight him to try to get it back, team work is all about negotiation and working together, and this is something that this team is lacking".
"I was just trying to help."
"Im not mad at you, im just frustrated, with me, the team, Kei, everything"
"everything will be fine"
"I hope so, horror i have a question"
"you can ask me anything, what is it"
"do you know Kei?"
"well not really, but i know that you like him".
"oh ok"
"hey its ok, he well give it back, i think he is acting weird too".
Zen loves talking to horror all the time because he is like a brother to her, she would die if something bad happen to him.
They follow him, and while doing this she is trying to think of what to do, because now she can see him up ahead.

[Ebikyou'gami]

im soo sorry idk wut happen...lol...XD

[Xth]

Zenith and her book left without a reply to Tsukasa's question. Frustrated, he followed with some short steps, a little bothered about her conversation with her book. Hearing what she said made him pissed off. He didn't care about fighting "Kei" but rather not failing. The boy stopped walking behind her and took to higher ground. From there he watched her follow Kei. He would've partnered with the girl but maybe she could be what the team needed to finish this mission, Zenith seemed close to this stranger.

"I wonder what she'll do," he spoke still examining for key moments. "I'd hate to possibly hurt this guy but given the chance that she can hold him for a few minutes, I can retrieve the package forcefully..."

[Shattered Redemption]

Kei slowed down just a bit, and ran around the corner, coming closer and closer and even seeing Daaku. He ignored Zenith the best he could, but her last words and looking at Horror threw him off guard. Zenith was close to him in a sense, but he wasn't exactly close to her. She was more like this girl who liked him, and her just played along with it. However this time that odd summon book of hers was talking more than usual, and he admitted that it scared him, so much in fact that he tripped and pitched forward, the package flying from his hands as he got near Daaku.

"Uh oh, there it goes." Fang watched as Kei slipped up and tripped, the package flying forward from his hands. It was hilarious to watch as he dived to catch it before it fell, but the angle was off. The package slammed onto the ground, the side busting open, spilling the contents as Daaku Fang quickly snatched it up. A large sub was wrapped up, and Daaku dusted off the paper.

The sandwich looked to be intact, but the ramen had spilled. "Damn you guys messed up my lunch. You so filled the mission." He looked at the two whom were still coming. "Lesson number 2. Ninja Negotiations......."

[Ebikyou'gami]

Zen watched as Kei tripped, she tried to save the package but it was too late.
"see this is why we have to work as team and not just think that we have to fight everyone that steals something, Kei are you ok?...im sorry if horror scared you".
"yeah i didn't mean it...". Horror felt really bad because it was because of him which made the box fall.
Zen was very mad and upset because if her father hears bout this then he will yell at her and call her a failure.
"Sensi, can you please not tell my father about today. He will be very disapointed in me, and also WHY DID YOU HAVE US GO GET YOUR LUNCH?"
"Zen calm down...it was not your falt that we failed the mission, it was mine"

[Xth]

Tsukasa dropped from his hiding place just as Kei slipped and the package dropped breaking and releasing its contents. He looked at what came out, their sensei's lunch. He could only stare at the man who assigned them the mission and look angry. He then looked at the boy who slipped. Tsukasa walked to the site with his hand ready to grab his tool to threat people.

"We were sent for your personal needs?!" he yelled at his sensei. "It seems like you're too lazy to do things on your own. Forget it! So, what are the consequences for our failing to keep your lunch from staying intact and who's the thief?"

He didn't actually want to hear about the consequences for failure but rather the identity of Kei, the thief who Zenith seemed to know. The mission was over, an odd mission failed.