Arc VI Chapter 2
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<strong>Arc VI Chapter 2
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Fumihiko despaired. He was surrounded by nothing but ipetent fools. Slowly, but surely, he started sounding like Asami. She was right, Konoha’s military was an undisciplined mob of donkeys led by stupid donkeys andmanded by even stupider donkeys.
Asamididn''t exaggerate. Konoha''s armed forces wereindeed in a deplorable state. No wonder that shedumped him and allowed himto deal with this entire mess.This was the second time Asami outmanoeuvred him, the second time the cute little demon tricked him. The girl was much more evil than her height suggested.
Locatedin his improvisedmand post, Fumihiko dealt with Konoha''s chaoticmand structure.His angertargeted Kazuma. The Hyugamanded the 2<sup>nd</sup> Battalion, and he deserved a kick in his arse.Sadly, his re didn''t prove as effectiveas he hoped for. He didn''t possess Asami''s quality re.
Fumihiko drummed his fingers. “Kazuma, I am usually quite a patient person, but even my patience knows limits. I ask you, once again, what you mean by they are gone?”
The arrogantbastardsmirked.“Isn’t that obvious? They are gone.”
Fumihiko narrowed his eyes. “Kazuma, I know the definition of they are gone, but exin me, howcan five fullpanies go missing?I doubt they magically disappear. Sowhere are they, Kazuma? I am waitingfor an answer.”
Kazuma evaded. He shrugged his shoulders. “No idea.”
Fumihikofumed.“No idea?NO IDEA?!Leave this ce, search for them immediately! Bring me my fucking fivepanies!”
Kazumalooked surprised. “Now?”
“Yes, NOW, you fucking asshole! Get yourstupid assmoving!Bring me mypanies!”
Kazuma left the tent, and Fumihiko massaged his temples. The Hyuga cost him many nerves. He hated this job. He really did. “Naritomo, are there any issues with your battalion? Missingpanies?”
Naritomo scratched his head. “Nothing serious, just a few absent genin, chunin, and jonin. They ignored the mobilisation order and didn''t appear.That''s why we are a bit understrength at the moment.”
Understrength? Understrength?! UNDERSTRENGTH?!
Fumihiko dreaded the answer. “How many are missing? About how many are we talking?”
“Not sure, but I estimate around30%. The majority are simple genin, but the percentage of missing chunin and jonin is considerable. My battalioncksexperienced team and squad leaders”, Naritomo soundedworried.
“And where arethey? Where are these fuckers, Naritomo?” Fumihiko deployed a sharine smile, just like a certain girl. Asami had a bad influence on him. He adopted more and more of her habits.
“Can''t tell, but from what I know, manydecided to go watching the chunin exams.”
Fumihiko''s eyebrow twitched. “Can you please repeat, where are they?”
“Watching the Chunin exams.”
“The Chunin exams?”
Naritomo nodded. “Yes, the Chunin exams.”
Fumihikoclenched his fists. He didn''t believe his ears. “And why are they there? Have they got premium cards, or what?”
“I hope they have a good reason, otherwise...”
“Apparently, the chunin exams offer this year some really good fights. They didn’t want to miss them. Neji, the genius of the Hyuga n, fights the jinchuuriki of the Kyubi. Thest Uchiha fights thes son of the Kazekage. I heard that a rather interesting girl is also participating.”
Fumihiko exploded. Enough was enough. It was time to remind some of Konoha’s loyal ninja of their duty, even if he had to drag every single one of them out of the arena by force. They were going to serve. “Namika, is the 3<sup>rd</sup> Battalion already mobilised?”
“We are waiting for ourpromised ANBpany, but otherwise we are ready to go.”
Fumihiko grinned. “Excellent.” Hepletely forgot, Danzo''s ANBU hadn’t arrived yet, but that was an issue forter.
“Namika, you will stay here,while Naritomo and me are going to paya little visit to the chunin exams. We are going tocollect a few stragglers...”
“Captain!” Achunin entered the tent.
Fumihiko turned.“What''s the matter?”
“The ANBU sent a messenger, Captain. He says he has something to discuss with you, something important, direct orders from the Hokage.”
“Then let him in.”
“That''snot possible. The orders arehighlyconfidential. You should meet him in private.”
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Fumihiko wanderedinto the forest, deeper and deeper.His new ANBU friendsapanied. They followed his steps.But enough was enough.
His voice addressed their leader, an orange haired boy. A white mask concealed his face. “Tell me about these special orders?”
“...” The ANBU responded with theirtypical icy stare, but Fumihiko remained unfazed. Asami''s res steeled him. They provedway scarier.
The ANBUoffered him ascroll. “Captain Fumihiko, youhave orders to assist us in arresting Asami if any support should be required. We doubt, though, that will be necessary. As long as Asami has nothing to hide, she has nothing to fear from us. If she doesn’t resist her detention and surrenders peacefully, we won''t be forced to take more drastic measures.”
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“...” Fumihiko blinked, unable toprehend. Wasthis just a dream, his imagination, or reality?
He didn’t dream. TheANBU spoke the truth. The scroll ordered him to put Asami under custody. The document evenborethe official seal of the Hokage. A golden seal was attached to the scroll. The seal was heavy. The seal was genuine.
“...” Fumihiko looked up. Something was wrong here, very wrong. Nothing madesense.
The ANBU smirked. He enjoyed his position of power. “Fivepanies have already been transferred to us and will be henceforth put under our directmand.”
Fumihiko narrowed his eyes.“Sothat is where my men have go. You stole them!Without my permission, I might add!” Thiswas the reason everyone hated the ANBU. They were assholes! They appeared out of nowhereand took whatever they wanted:
The ANBU chuckled. “Stolen? Aren’t you a bit exaggerating? They were merely transferred to us. I assure you, the change is only temporary. You will receivethem back again after we will havepleted our mission.”
Fumihiko scanned the scroll. He analysed every little detail, and something caught his attention. Nowhere was writtenthe reason why Asamishouldbe arrested. The scroll used her of alleged high treason, but the document provided no reasons, no evidence, no proof. The entire affair smelled fishy.Hedistrusted his ANBUfriends more and more.Theyweren''t telling the whole truth.“On the contrary, I am not exaggerating at all. I don’t care if it''sonly temporary or whatever, you will return thefivepanies!Immediately!And why do we need to arrest her? What did Asami even doto bebelledas a traitor?”
Fuchose silence. He didn’t expect this degree of resistance. “That''snone ofyour business,Fumihiko.Such information strictly confidential and only provided on a needtoknow basis. Don''t question the authority of the Hokage.”
Fumihiko’s resolve remained firm.He wouldn’t betray Asami. “You know what, you and your ANBU friends can go fuck yourselves! I won’t follow any of your stupid orders!” Hethrew the scroll awayand left. His time was too precious to be wasted with these idiots.
Fu grinned. “That''sunfortunate, Fumihiko, very unfortunate. We hoped that you would be cooperative like Kazuma, but it seems we have underestimated your loyalty.”
Fumihiko turned.“What are you talking about ...”
Fu struck. He rammed his de through Fumihiko''s unprotected stomach. Fumihiko stood no chance. Unable to evade, unable to defend, the sword impaled him. The ANBU leaned closer and whispered into his ears, “Your services are no longer required, Fumihiko. Rest well.”
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“Stop.
Disrespecting.
Me!!!” Naruto''s shadow clones shoutedin unison and pressed the assault.
Asami watched and observed.Naruto sent his clones right into their demise. He remained the idiot she knew.Naruto didn''t inherit the tactical prowess of his brilliant father, buteven he should realisethat engaging a Hyugain closebat bordered on insanity.It was suicidal.The best strategy was to keep your distance and engage them from afar, but what did she know? She was just a girl.
Neji ughtered Naruto, and Asami enjoyed the sight. Schadenfreude was the greatest joy. Especially, if it came from your heart. She never liked Naruto. She disliked him back at the academy. She disliked him now. Her heart held a deep seated grudge against Naruto.
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