58 Wolf and Ramen (1/2)
As what seems like a stroke of luck, we were able to escape and evacuate out of that HQ without much trouble. We are now traveling with almost a thousand people with almost 30% of them are civilians.
On our 3rd day of traveling, Ao and Neko went back to our group to tell us that the destination that we are about to go is safe and secured. That is why we doubled our efforts and travel twice as fast as we are going.
After 3 days' worth of travel, we were able to arrive at our new base without a hitch.
Everyone then moved and fixed the base to their own satisfaction and me, Neko, and our squad settled in on 1 of the abandoned bases near the center of the city, were Terumi's new office is currently placed.
After a few days of fixing the base and erecting barriers and defense system, Neko and I then went to Mei to finalize the things that we need to do for our mission.
”Good day Mei San.” Neko and I said.
”Welcome Wolf, Neko, come in please, and sit down.” She said.
We then went in the office where Chojuro is also present at Mei's back.
”I know that you came here to finalize the content of the mission that you need to do for us and to know the truth why I sent the mission to Konoha and not at the other Hidden Villages.” She said while both Neko and I nodded at her.
”The reason I sent the request to Konoha is that I was grasping for my final straw. I know that Konoha is one of the Uzumaki Clan's strongest allies back then and I thought that if anyone would likely accept my request as a living branch member of the Uzumaki Clan, it would be Konoha.” She said while Neko was shocked by what she said while I remained my composure.
”Yes, the Terumi Clan is a branch family of the Uzumaki Clan. Our ancestors were once an Uzumaki that left Uzugakure to form their own clan. Our Ancestors left the clan because they were not that great with seals even though they are Uzumaki. Our first ancestor's children were the one who gained the Lava Release and Boil Release, that is why when he created his own clan, he was able to pass down the Clans Kekkei Genkai.” She said.
”The content of the mission that I sent to Konoha is to help us with our endeavor in defeating Yagura out of his position. The reason that your Anbu team was selected for this mission is that among my people, only Ao, and 12 of our Ninjas are the only ones that are trained and proficient in stealth and covert operations .” She continued.
”So, our job here is to scout, gather intel, and do other covert jobs?” Neko asked.
”To be precise, yes Neko san. After you arrived, the 13 people that I have for this kind of job has grown from a 13 man squad to a 21 man squad. You will conduct covert missions and assassinations of corrupt individuals that are funding Yagura's rein and his Kekkei Genkai Extermination. We also want you and the others to assassinate the ones that are carrying this job throughout the entire Land of Water, in order for us to gain the other Kekkei Genkai clans support. While you are doing this, we'll be able to move much more easily and we will be able to push back and defeat Yagura.” She said.
”So you want us to do assassination and intel gathering? That will be easier since that is what we're good at.” Neko said.
”Yes, but be careful, the enemies that you're going to observe and assassinate are not your average Ninjas. Most of them are strong and cunning, some of them are even protected by Yagura's secret forces.” Mei said while the two of us nodded.
We then left her office after we finished discussing our job.
”Dogface!” someone yelled when we were walking on our way back to our barracks.
I then glance at the person that yelled the simple insult and saw none other than Tayuya.
”Yow, Strawberry-Chan, what can I do for you?” I asked.
”Stop calling me that Dogface! My name is Tayuya for f*cksake.” She said.
”Well, Wolf is my codename, not Dogface. So I'll continue calling you Strawberry-Chan or Berry-chan for the time being until you call me by my codename.” I said.
”Why you…..” She said but sighed after.
”Well, what is it that you want from me Berry-Chan?” I asked.
”Sigh, I wanted to ask you to ….. eat lunch with me if ... if you want to.” She said while her voice grows softer and softer until she was whispering her words.
”Sure, why not? Neko-san, I'll eat with Berry-Chan here. Can you tell my squad to not wait for me for lunch.” I said.
”Sure Wolf, take care.” Neko said while she vanished into a whirl of leaves.
”Well, let's go. Lead the way Berry-Chan.” I said.
”Stop calling me Berry-Chan, you half face!” She said while changing my nickname, making me laugh.
”Hahahaha, that was a good one Carrot-Head.” I said earning her glare and non-stop complaints.
We then walked for a few minutes while exchanging harmless insults at each other until we reached a Ramen shop where we can eat.
”So you also like Ramen?” I asked.
”Yes, it's like the food of the Demon-Gods!” Tayuya said while giving a wide grin.