The Fox and the Puppet Master

[Kazu-kun]

In the outskirt of Konohagakure no Sato, approximately seven miles away from the actual village, rested Kazu in a rather tall tree within the forest. The sky was bright blue with a handful of clouds hovering within it. It was a beautiful day overall with the sun's light shining sparely through the leaves of the canopy. A few birds chirped as they flew, and below the tree where Kazu rested was a little fox scavenging for food.

A sigh would pass from Kazu's lips as he glanced down at the fox, and reached into one of his pockets. Pulling out a small bag of a dried meat snack that he bought before coming out her he dropped a few piece of meat on the ground. At first the little fox jumped in surprise before sniffing the dropped food, and running off with it. "Geez...where is this guy anyway? I want to get this report over so I can get back to the village," Kazu said as he extended his arm forward, and plucked off a few leaves from the tree he was in.

[Nizumi]

"Yo."

A calm voice called from a tree. There stood a figure, standing tall under the shadow of a looming tree. His purple garb called by the wind, and following. Upon his back was placed a large scroll. His deep crimson hair hanging downward, and covering his features. At the time, he was covered by blood. As he started toward the young man named Kazu, his placed his hand on his hair, brushing it back. Meanwhile, his skin started to twitch, and skin shot out, and rejoined his face. Ultimately, reconstructing it, so he looked completely different. A small chuckle let out of his mouth, and a flash of white teeth followed.

"Yeah. The Daimyo wants his report. Gimme it, so I can be on my way." he muttered. His hands placed into the pockets of his pants, awaiting the words of Kazu. "'Case you are wondering, I am from Suna. I am the newest 'errand boy' of the Daimyo. P- pleasure to meet your acquaintance." he said in a sadistic smile.

[Kazu-kun]

As Kazu laid on the sturdy tree branch plucking leaves randomly from the branches surround him boredom began to set in. It was never a good thing for Kazu to be bored for too long as his mind typically began to wander, and it was in times like this that Kazu became the most mischevious. Unfortunately, he was in a secluded location with nobody else except for himself in the area so a prank would be pointless. Hmm...which are better? Boobs or...[/color] before Kazu could complete the thought a voice disrupted his peace, and quickly snapped him back to reality.

Glancing down Kazu noticed a man standing below him with an oddly sadistic grin plastered upon his face. Raising his eyebrow some at the man's appearance, the most noticable thing was that he was covered in blood. Guess he had a fun time getting here...[/color] he thought to himself as he sat up, and looked at the man. "New errand boy, huh? Well...I suppose I should verify a few things. What village am I from, who is the leader, and what is the Daimyo's name?"

[Nizumi]

"A test? Why? Don't you trust me?" he said sarcastically, as his face once again changed. Now sounding rather serious, he straightened himself, and cleared his throat. "Chirigakure no Sato, Yashamaru, and Katsumoto." he said. "Argh, these scrolls sure are heavy, hm? he asked (though it was not a question.) Quickly he let the latching to the scroll go, and with a large thud, even in the grass, they fell.

He started to hop up and down to make sure he felt the difference. He hopped rather high. This being because all the weight from the scrolls allowed him to resist air better, and get higher. "So, are you gonna gimme the report now?" he said while hopping around.

(Crappy.)

[Kazu-kun]

As Kazu looked down at the man he couldn't help but cringe a little at the sight of the man's seemingly constant changing face. It was just one of those type of jutsu that managed to make his skin crawl, but for this guy it wasn't just a figure of speech. After listening to the man's answer, Kazu sighed as he jumped down from the tree. Landing infront of the man Kazu tilted his head as he examined the man, who had just stripped himself of his rather large scroll and was now jumping in place. "The report? Yeah sure. Just need you to answer two more questions, and you'll get it," he said to the man as he leaned against the tree, and crossed his arms.

"How many of us are in Konohagakure at the moment, and what is your name?" those were the two questions that came from Kazu. His sage green eyes keeping a close eye on any sudden movements that he might make. At that moment the same little fox that had come by earlier returned. Kazu glanced down at it for a moment before reaching into his pocket and tossing it another piece of the dried meat snack that he had. The sooner that the questions were answered, the sooner he could give the report, and the sooner he could get back to flirting with some of the girls at one of the pubs in Konoha.

[Nizumi]

"You, and your sister, bringing the number to two!" he said smiling as he hopped up and down. He had trouble with his name. He knew what it was. But which one should he tell him. Of course he was trusted by the leaders of his country. He gave the Daimyo Tenpai. If he answered as Nizumi, it would mean that his name would not be valid with the Daimyo. Neverthematter. Nizumi was not going to tell the boy his real name. If the Daimyo got fresh with him, he would provide a reason. If he didn't believe him. He would kill him, and make him a puppet. Simple.

"Name's Nizumi. Now stop asking questions, and breif me."

[Kazu-kun]

"Nizumi?" Kazu asked with a questioning look on his face. What kind of wierd ass name is that? he thought to himself, and simply shrugged it off. The actual name of the man didn't matter much to him, but was simply a security measure to protect himself. If the man wasn't actually the man sent then Yashamaru and the Daimyo would know the name of the man who had the information. A sigh would come from Kazu as he watched the small fox knaw on the dried meat, and then his attention returned to the hopping man.

"Alright, alright, alright," he said as he tried to think of the best way to sum up the recent events that occured in Konohagakure. "Well, apparently there was a group of ninja that infiltrated the village, and the Uchiha kid has deserted the village. Some believe he's gone to join Orochimaru. Other than that...nothing big has happened," Kazu said in a calm, almost bored tone.

[Ōrushi]

'... This kid has no idea what he is doing, does he?'

"Yo. Is that all? Anyone in that village knows that. What I want you to do is get inside the heads of the authorities. Get on the good side of that busty Hokage I head so much about." he said as his face turned into of replica of hers. "Then, will this information be of worth. I'll take what you gave me to the Daimyo. Till next we meet, young one. May Nizumi be with you." he said, picking up his scroll, and starting away. However slow enough that if anything else was said he would hear.

[Kazu-kun]

A slight vein began to twitch as the man known as Nizumi began to lecture him on how he was to do his job. However, instead of saying anything in response to the man's words Kazu simply closed his eyes and nodded his head. However, upon hearing the man's parting words Kazu openned his eyes and rose an eyebrow. 'May Nizumi be with you' what the hell kind of talking is that? Isn't his name Nizumi? Geez...the guy must be crazier than I thought..., he thought to himself, and looked down at the fox.

Shrugging he pushed himself off of the tree, and dropped a few more pieces of meat for the fox to eat. As much as a pain it would be for Kazu to get in close with that slug woman he would do what was needed. He had already become one of the village's oinin so he could keep track of potential candidates for new members for Chirigakure no Sato. Nevertheless, he would begin the slow climb to gain Tsunade's trust, and gain the knowledge needed.