20 Chapter 20 : One Down (1/2)

Wow. Twenty chapters already. This is fun. Esketit.

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Kakashi gathered everyone around into a circle and repeated his plan through his head. Informing his team of what's to come.

”Listen up, We are rescuing an important target, probably the most important mission I've ever done and you too will ever do.”

He glanced at his pupils, reassuring them of their talents.

”But you wouldn't be on this mission if you couldn't do it.”

Kakashi flexed his eye with comfort.

”Now. Aya you move with me. We'll follow along the perimeter of the Mist and try to pick up clues. Rei, you and Sasuke head the opposite way. He may have headed towards the Land of Fire. Sasuke, Use your Sharingan to pick up the most subtle clues and lead the way. If you find him, do NOT turn off your sharingan. You'll need it. Try to reason with him since you two are close already.”

Kakashi gave Sasuke a smile. He felt excitement in his heart. He wondered if he actually had someone left in this world. He stoned his face and nodded.

”Rei, if push comes to shove, try your best to restrain him until we get there, you're probably the only one who can.”

Rei nodded.

A stubby looking dog flashed into Kakashi's view.

”Anything Pakkun?”

”Yes, there's a dirt road ahead. About ten minutes from here. His trail ends there.”

”Ok thanks for the help.”

The dog dissipated into a cloud of smoke. Kakashi lead his team to the dirt road. Two long paths stretched towards the Mist and one opposite.

”Ok, Me and Aya will head towards the Mist. You two follow the road that way. If you find him, fluctuate your chakra as powerfully as possible.”

Rei stopped him. ”Wait! Sensei, who are we even looking for?”

Kakashi looked at Sasuke, who knew exactly what his sensei implied.

”Sasuke knows. Besides, you'll know when you see him.”

Rei, of course, scowled at her sensei's defiance.

Kakashi laughed at patted her head, much to her refusal to allow his move.

”Be careful ok?”

Both kids nodded, and the two teams flew off.

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Only a small flame flickered in the depths of a lone cave. Shadows bounced off the wall and a pop of a small fire awoke the commander from his slumber. Kenji had his back turned to the man, stoking the fire. The Commander hung by his feet to the top of the rocky structure.

Kenji couldn't knock the evil grin from his face. He said, ”I took the liberty of cauterizing that wound. It looks pretty nasty. Did mom give that to you?”

The Commander only stared, slightly spinning through the air. He didn't like this at all.

”Personally, I think Mom went a little soft on you. You two have a history I bet. Right?”

Kenji stood from his log. He turned and absolutely loved the fear on the man's face. His hands were secured behind his back. He couldn't do a thing.

Kenji leaned closer to his face. ”Did you ever 'touch' her?” He whispered coldly.

The Commander said nothing, desperately looking for a way out of this. ”I said DID YOU EVER TOUCH HER!?!?!?!” The commander winced. The truth was sucked straight out of him. Seeing the red and black swirl in Kenji's eyes. Kenji's head pained a little from the extensive use, but he couldn't do anything about it.