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Arc VI Chapter 2

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Fumihiko despaired. He was surrounded by?nothing but incompetent fools.

Fumihiko?started to agree with Asami. Konoha’s military as an undisciplined mob of donkeys led by stupid donkeys and commanded by even stupider donkeys.

Asami?didn't exaggerate. Konoha's armed forces were?indeed in a deplorable state. No wonder Asami dumped him and allowed him?to deal with this entire mess.

This was the second time Asami outmanoeuvred him, the second time the cute little demon tricked him. Asami was much more evil than her height suggested.

Located?in his improvised command post, Fumihiko dealt with Konoha's chaotic command structure.

His anger?targeted Kazuma. The Hyuga commanded the 2nd?Battalion and he deserved a kick in his ass.

Sadly, his glare didn't prove as effective?as he hoped for. He didn't possess Asami's quality glare.

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 stuck-up bastard?smirked.?“Isn’t that obvious? They are gone.”

Fumihiko narrowed his eyes. ”Kazuma, I know the definition of they are gone, but explain me, how?can five full companies go missing? ?I doubt they magically disappear.”

” So?where are they, Kazuma? I am waiting?for an answer.”

Kazuma evaded. He shrugged his shoulders. ”No idea. “

Fumihiko?fumed.?“No idea??NO IDEA?!”

“Leave this place, search for them immediately! Bring me my fucking five companies!”

Kazuma?looked surprised. ”Now?”

”Yes, NOW, you fucking asshole! Get your?stupid ass?moving!?Bring me my companies!”

Kazuma left the tent and Fumihiko massaged his temples. The Hyuga cost him much nerves. He hated this job. He really did.

Fumihiko sighed and continued.?“Naritomo, are there any issues with your battalion? Missing companies?”

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 around ?30%. The majority are simple genin, but the percentage of missing chunin and jonin is considerable. My battalion lacks?experienced team and squad leaders”, Naritomo sounded?worried.

“And where are?they? Where are these fuckers, Naritomo?” Fumihiko deployed a saccharine 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, many?decided 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.”

Fumihiko?clenched 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 clan, fights the jinchuuriki of the Kyubi. The last 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 the arena by force. They were going to serve.

Fumihiko had a plan. ”Namika, is?the 3rd?Battalion already mobilised?”

“We are waiting for our?promised ANBU?company, but otherwise we are ready to go”

Fumihiko grinned. “Excellent.“ He completely forgot, Danzo's ANBU hadn’t arrived yet, but that was an issue for later.

“Namika, you will stay here while Naritomo and me are going to pay?a little visit to the chunin exams. We are going to?collect a few stragglers?..”

“Captain!”?A?chunin 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's not possible. The orders are highly confidential. You should meet him in private.”

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Fumihiko wandered?into the forest, deeper and deeper. ?His new ANBU friends?accompanied. They followed his steps.

Fumihiko clenched his fist. Enough was enough.

He addressed their?leader , an orange-haired boy. A?white ?mask?concealed his face. ”Tell me about these special orders?”

The ANBU answered?with their?typical icy stare, but Fumihiko remained unfazed. Asami's glares steeled him. They proved?way scarier.

The ANBU?offered him a?scroll. ”Captain Fumihiko, you?have 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 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 to comprehend. Was?this just a dream, his imagination, or reality?

Fumihiko didn’t dream. The?ANBU spoke the truth. The scroll ordered him to put Asami under custody. The document even?bore?the 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 made?sense.

The ANBU smirked. He enjoyed his position of power. “Five companies have already been transferred to us and will be henceforth put under our direct command.”

Fumihiko narrowed his eyes.?“So?that is where my men have gone?to. You stole them!?Without my permission, I might add!”

This?was the reason everyone hated the ANBU. They were assholes! They appeared out of nowhere?and 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 receive?them back again after we will have completed our mission.”

Fumihiko scanned the scroll. He analysed every little detail, and something caught his attention. Nowhere was written?the reason why Asami?should?be arrested. The scroll accused her of alleged high treason, but the document provided no reasons, no evidence, no proof. The entire affair smelled fishy.

Fumihiko distrusted his ANBU?friends more and more.?They?weren't telling the whole truth.

”On the contrary, I am not exaggerating at all. I don’t care if it's?only temporary or whatever, you will return the?five companies!?Immediately!”

”And why do we need to arrest her? What did Asami even do?to be labeled as a traitor?”

Fu?chose silence. He didn’t expect this degree of resistance. ”That's?none of?your business,?Fumihiko.?Such information strictly confidential and only provided on a need-to-know basis.“

“So 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!”

Fumihiko threw the scroll away?and left. His time was too precious to be wasted with these idiots.

Fu grinned. “That's?unfortunate, Fumihiko, very unfortunate.“

“We hoped 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 blade impaled?through Fumihiko's?unprotected stomach.?Fumihiko?stood no chance. Unable to?evade, unable to?defend, the sword impaled him.

Fu 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 shouted?in 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, but?even he should realise?that engaging a Hyuga?in close combat bordered on insanity.?It was suicidal.

The best strategy was to keep your distance and engage them from afar, but what did she know? Asami?was just a girl.

Neji slaughtered Naruto and Asami enjoyed the sight. Schadenfreude was the greatest joy. Especially if?it came from your heart.

Asami never liked Naruto. She disliked him back at the academy. She disliked him now. Her heart held a deep-seated grudge against Naruto.