29 Baited Breaths (1/2)

Without further any discussion, each of the four teams scattered into the night and moved to get in position before the first light of day came upon them.

For the duration of this mission, Hiruzen had promoted Akata to a level similar to an Anbu captain. However, despite this being the first time she commanded a group this large, her natural presence of authority and experience in combat left little room for anyone to question her judgement.

Travelling through the canopies of large trees and rock formations, Akata guided her team of twenty shinobi through the rough terrain. They'd drawn the short end of the stick and had been tasked to reposition furthest away. In order to make it there on time, they had to move fast.

As per usual now, Fuzen had chosen to position himself behind Akata. That way at least the view was good, and she didn't seem to mind his appreciation too much as no attempts to skewer his private jewels had yet been made.

To openly appreciate the female form was a hazardous venture on a rapid decline nowadays. Most men were deeming it too dangerous, especially when dealing with kunoichi's with sharp weaponry. However, Fuzen had no intention of being like most men and act according to society's rigid rulebook, and as the saying went; no guts, no glory!

Within an hour they'd wrapped around the entire guarding perimeter of Kagero Village unnoticed and was now in the intended position to launch their assault on the civilians native to the Land of Mountains hoping it would discourage any further dealings with Suna and the Land of Wind.

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From their vantage point, Fuzen spectated the dark swirling mass of sand surrounding Kagero Village which prevented him from teleporting inside. With nothing better to do, he sat down and leaned against the cold surface of a rock. ”Now we just have to wait for Hiruzen to signal the attack...” He sighed.

Followed by them entering Kagero Village each of the twenty members was going to split up into teams of two. Despite his best efforts to get matched together with Akata, she'd contrary to his wish matched him with one of the other guys.

Seeing him looking at her, Akata came over and sat beside him. ”You should grab a bite before we get going, gather your strength. There's no telling what will happen after we go through the sandstorm down there,” she pointed with a kunai in hand.

”It that advise from my team leader or are you hitting on me?”

”Perhaps a bit of both,” she shrugged not appearing to know the exact answer herself. ”However, for now, let's stick to the concerned team leader trying to teach her ignorant underling.”

”So I'm your underling now, huh?”

”Oh, most definitely! And if you're lucky in the future, perhaps I'll show you the true meaning of being situated beneath me and the pleasure of allowing me to control the pace,” she gave him a wink filled with sexual innuendo.

On his way over to sit beside them, Kado stumbled over his own feet hearing their conversation. Standing awkwardly in front of them it was hard not for Akata and Fuzen to notice.

”You need anything?” Akata asked like nothing out of place had occurred.