Suddenly smoke exploded from the Hokage podium. Kurenai and Guy both immediately got up, their faces lighting into concern.
"Release!"
The red eyed Jonin shouted, as she put her hands on Tenten and Lee, who were both dozing off. They both woke back up with a start.
Guy started walking forward, his eyes fixated on a certain Anbu. A white haired man wearing a mask stood, confronting the said Anbu.
"I'll reinforce Kakashi to help deal with these guys. Can I count on you, Kurenai, to deal with this Genjutsu?"
She nodded.
"Alright then. One more thing."
He turned his head to glare at the bushy browed ninja who looked just like him.
"Lee. Don't cause any trouble. But if you need to protect those important to you, do what needs to be done. Understand?"
"Yes Guy Sensei!"
He vanished.
"Any orders for us, Kurenai sensei?"
Kurenai thought for a moment, then smiled. "Go. After these exams truly conclude, you'll surely be a Chunin. Take Yakumo and Hinata, they'll need your command. Go and help the village!"
Suddenly her eyes grew serious and she made a hand seal. "HA!"
A few Sand and Sound Chunin, who had been approaching the unconscious Leaf ninja, tumbled over and fell all the way down to the colosseum.
"I'll handle this here. GO!"
Saul patted Hinata, and they both jumped down to get Yakumo. Then Team Eight followed Saul on his way out of the arena.
"Saul-kun, what's the plan?"
Hinata asked as they jumped through the streets.
"First things first, we're escorting Yakumo to the hospital! I'm not sure of the current threats right now, but I know today a lot of people will be injured. If the hospital is compromised, then... Too many people will die as a result of their wounds."
Yakumo nodded as she jumped, using the wind swirling around her to assist her movements. "Got it. What about you two?"
"As for Hinata and I, we'll go and hunt down that Sand trio. I suspect Gaara is a Jinchuriki, he cannot be allowed to stabilize his condition and join in on the attack of Konoha."
Yakumo pursed her lips. "Let me join you. I beat that man once, I can do it again. You'll need me there."
"Yakumo, I'm in charge right now. You are best suited for defending a territory, not going on the move with us. Trust me, Hinata and I will not risk our lives blindly."
Even with the addition of controlling winds in addition to her fire, lightning, and plants, Yakumo was a mage type. A glass cannon, if you will. Nothing could beat her attacking capabilities, and she could convert an entire area and assist with her Genjutsu. Her wind barrier could only deflect kunai or shuriken to a certain extent, it would not protect against everything. Yakumo was trying to bring it to the point of deflecting Hinata's arrows, but it wasn't there yet.
This is why Saul and Hinata started by escorting her to the hospital. Saul wasn't taking any chances, especially with Konoha in its current state. Especially-
Without even thinking, Saul slashed out at a black blur of Kunai that had been heading straight for Yakumo. Hinata shifted the perception of her Byakugan to the threat, and then fired an arrow at whoever was down there. The sound of a dying scream confirmed the kill.
"Do you see what I mean?"
Yakumo, shaken by the sound and the fact that she hadn't even noticed the threat, nodded. Her wind barrier might have dealt with the launched Kunai, but it also might not have. Yakumo wasn't willing to take the constant risk to find out.
Once they arrived at the hospital, it was already being attacked. The windows of the reception had been broken into, and Saul could hear shouting coming from further in the hospital.
"Hinata. Can you confirm the position of the hostiles?"
"There's only one left. He's currently fighting with an injured Konoha-nin, down the D-wing."
"Got it. Hinata can you please continue to scan the area for any hostiles? And Yakumo, start setting up defenses."
Saul dashed into the hospital. The attacking ninja was wearing a Sunagakure headband, but he was not using any sand techniques. Instead he had a 'gun' of some kind, an air pressure launcher that shot Kunai. Saul felt a massive sense of deja vu. Where had he seen this before?
"FUCKER! GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!"
Two other Ninja, using similar equipment were laid out on the side of the wall, dead. A high kick sent the last one flying towards him, spitting up blood. Saul kicked the incoming man aside so he hit a nearby wall instead of crashing into him. The man slid down it slowly, leaving a trail of blood. Then he locked eyes with the injured Konoha ninja.
"Is that you... Brat?"
"Anko, you really should stop calling me that."
She grinned unapologetically. The purple haired woman stepped into view, holding a broken arm wrapped in a sling and nursing a few cuts on her person.
"So, what the hell is going on out there? I come to get a checkup on my arm and suddenly it's like the whole village is under attack or something!"
"It is. Come with me."
The woman followed him back to the reception, where Yakumo, Hinata, and a strange old man were. He had long, flowing white hair and wore a red coat. No headband. He was tied up, sitting up against the wall in ropes.
Saul narrowed his eyes. "Who are you?"
"I... *ahem* I'm just a traveling doctor. I came here to the hospital to help."
"Name?"
"Shinno..."
That name rang more than a few bells... Saul grinned.
"Hinata, what do you think?"
Hinata glared at the man. "He's lying. This man has a suspiciously large amount of chakra for a traveling doctor."
"I-I can explain! I am a former shinobi, with ties to Konoha. I even taught the woman you call Tsunade a few things...! You don't have to worry about me; I don't fight anymore."
Hinata visibly relaxed. The man was telling the truth? Even more interesting... Saul continued asking questions to the black haired girl, trying to confirm his nagging suspicion,
"How did you discover him?"
"He was walking around the shadows of the nearby buildings. Like he was trying not to be seen."
Yep. This checked out. Saul had confirmed all he needed to know.
"Anko, Yakumo, keep an eye on this guy. If people arrive let him heal them, but don't let him out of your sight. The circumstances are suspicious, so you must remain wary, understood? Until we can get someone to confirm what he's said is true after all this blows over, he's remaining directly under your supervision. Hinata and I are going to head out now. Understood?"
"Yes."
"And who said you get to order me around, brat!"
"Do you disagree with what I said? Or are you just causing trouble?"
Anko shrunk under his serious gaze. Then remembering who he was, she seemed to regain a little bit of confident bluster.
"Y-you two should go head out now! I'll hold the fort here at the hospital. Understood!"
Saul chuckled, "Yes, special Jonin Anko. Hinata, let's go. Where is Gaara headed?"
Hinata created a clone and dispelled it, to communicate with the shadow clone that she had created at Saul's request during the match to keep track of team Baki. She quickly jumped in one direction. He followed right after her.
As they travelled quickly in pursuit, Saul asked Hinata a couple of questions. "Is there anything else I should know about them?"
"Team seven is also in pursuit of their group. They're being chased by a group of sound Ninja."
"Let's deal with the sound ninja first, then. It won't be good if they can all gather up and mount a resistance."
"Yes, Saul-kun!"
Author's Note: Second ch of the day out! Sorry it's a little late, I was busy today. An R-18 scene is coming up soon btw. As Saul gets stronger and stronger the things he's willing to do increase, after all. Hope you're looking forward to it!
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