Chapter 43 - Hyuga Incident Part 3 (TenTen) (2/2)

Seeing her walk over towards Neji, the woman held in Kai's hand started to struggle. Tears formed in her eyes as fear gripped her. ”Please.. do..nt.. hurt.. him.” She pleaded towards Kai.

”Not my decision. It is hers.” Kai gestured towards TenTen. Taking in a deep breath Kai s.u.c.k.e.d in the smoke that had started up in the room. The Hyuga brothers had been knocked to there knees and sealed.

The woman looked over begging TenTen with her eyes. TenTen stared at Neji who still looked at the burning men. She shook her head at his shocked eyes. But then again she would have been the same way before her training.

”Tch, are you an idiot!? Why did you stand there? You should have kept moving. What's wrong with you?” TenTen asked. Nay demanded. She watched as Neji just stared glassy-eyed. ”You are so stupid. But mama said you are a good boy. So I will spare you since it is part of the mission anyway.” Reaching in she whispered into his ear. ”You wanna serve as a servant. So I will make you the most powerful servant in the world.” TenTen struck Neji against the neck knocking him out cold. With a prick of her thumb, she touched it against Neji's caged bird seal. This caused it to fade away. As she worked on this, the Elder had started to make his move. He took a secret exit behind the platform.

”Ah, finish.” TenTen declared as she wiped her brow. She sat down exhausted and started to sip a drink from her pocket. She gave the impression of being tired but her eyes constantly scanned the room. 'This drink is so bitter that papa gave me. But he said Elixer is the best for quick recovery. But why does it have to taste so bad.' Thinking to herself she gave a quick glance towards the burning men. She couldn't look at them more than a minute before looking away. 'I don't wanna tell papa I still feel bad from killing. But Kimimaru said I must tell him if I want to get through this. Papa will understand.'

As TenTen finished her musings. She had recovered to acceptable fighting levels. She looked to Kai who just stared at her quietly. This cause TenTen to double-check over everything from the last few minutes. Not at any point did she do anything wrong. So why the look.

”Mission complete papa,” TenTen answered slightly scared.

Kai walked over and hugged her with one hand. ”It is not over till we are home. Or at least on our way home. Rember this my little General.” As Kai said this the Jonin had placed the Hyuga brothers in scrolls sealing them away. Kai placed the woman and Neji in the same scroll before tucking them away. ”Alright you two, move on to the next task.” Both men nodded and disappeared from sight.

”Uh... papa why did you send them away? Dont we have more to do?” TenTen asked slightly puzzled.

”That can wait. I saw earlier what happened. You started to cry. You..” Kai tried to calmy address what happened.

”Papa! Stop! This is the life I chose. No one but me can decide what happens. I choose this life. We agreed. So don't back out on me now.” Tenten said staring at him. Tears came down the side of her face. In her eyes was determination.

Kai pulled her in for a hug. ”I know my little General. But does not mean I can't act like a father and try to console you. I know you were scared. I know I was.” Kai gently rubbed her head as Jaws moved his little paws against her head.

”Hiccup.. so you are not mad at me?” TenTen said between hiccups and her strong visage breaking.

”Of course not. You performed way above what I expected. Nice work with the grappling anchor. I am so very proud of you. This was your first mission. So far you are doing great. However..”

”However what?”

”Make sure you keep yourself safe. I could tell you were more worried about the boy. You come first understand?”

”Of course papa!?” TenTen beamed as she thought about her next task.

”Good. Now let's get this room ready.”

”Ok!” TenTen then reached to her leg pulling out a small scroll that she unraveled. The sheeting was as thin as a cicada wing. She started writing and inscribing seals for a grand illusion. 3 minutes later she finished. ”Finished over her papa.”

”Good job.” Kai then turned to a different direction of the cavern. Sending his voice out he alerted Kari to proceed. ”Do it now.”

Kari had been following the Elder once he made to the top level. It was quite easy with her being a sensor type as well as the chakra poisoning inside the elder.

'Well, time to get this show started.' Kari then changed her physical features to look like a cloud female that they captured a week or so ago.