Mission:Unpaid Bill (D-Rank)

## **Unpaid Bill**

There's a problem for one restaurant in the village. A mysterious figure enjoys visiting the Senbei Shop to order large amounts of food, however, the customer can never pay the bill like they're suppose to. Find the culprit and get them to pay the bill.

**Rank and Reward:** *D-Rank = 4,000 Ryo and 2 Experience Points*

**Participants:** *Saishu Haruno*

**Status:** *Success*

**ProjectKindred**

Chaos erupted for one restaurant in the village. The local Senbei Shop to be exact. The Senbei Shop was known for selling famous rice crackers that came in various shapes, sizes, and flavors. One couldn't forget to mention that the food overall was savory and sweet. Senbei wasn't the only thing served there... Green tea was on the menu as well. One customer held a bad reputation for paying the off the bill when it was time. She'd often get kicked out for ordering more than she could pay for. However today was the day. The merchant had enough of this irresponsible behavior and decided to send out a mission request. The poster with the mission details didn't say much aside from... "Culprit: Adult female in red armor. Reward: 4,000 ryo." From the look of the poster the mission was probably no more than a D-Rank mission. Anyone higher than the rank of chunin flat out ignored the request. So there was no rush to claim the position of hero. Being a D-Rank mission, no one really knew for sure how easy it would be. For one the culprit would have to be found, and then convinced to do the right thing. If those two objectives could be met then the mission was technically complete. Speaking of which the culprit herself was somewhere far from the restaurant after having to hear a rant from the merchant. On the edge of one of the docks is where she sat. While sitting, her feet kicked back and fourth happily due to a full stomach. The day was nice and warm too... What more could she ask for? With a content sigh she revealed a smile and licked her lips. Minding her own business.

**oOFuyuOo**

Beautiful day, beautiful mission. It was going to be a simple task for this small genin. She was given the mission from a small message bird with the tiny scroll wrapped around its leg. It was an old on. If limping and flying were possible, this bird was. Its beak had lost its color and seemed to be chipped at the sharp point. The feathers grey and becoming lifeless with the bags under its eyes growing larger. As it landed on her windowpane, it pecked at the window weakly as if it was about to drop. In an immediate reaction, Saishu flopped out of bed. It was the same bird they sent every time, she already could tell just by the pecking. By focusing her chakra into her eyes, she could see a bit clearer. The pane was splintered and frail much like everything in the apartment complex. The wood a hue of light green which was faded much like the dust smudged over her window. With stomping feet, she rushed to the window with a small cracker in her hand. She smiled down at the poor little thing before picking it up and sitting down on her bed which lay right under her window. Placing the bird in her lap, she crushed up the cracker and fed it to the bird as her other hand slipped the scroll from its leg. It was obviously written last minute since it was so sloppily thrown together, it described a common case of not paying the bill with the bill in the scroll. Just be reading the price sent her for a loop. She hardly had anything. By putting the bird onto the bed, and the cracker crumbs with it, she threw herself out of her window. Not even worrying about eating or even that her window was opened. Leaping from roof top to roof top hardly making any noise as she tucked the bill into the side of her pants with It inside the tiny scroll it came in. It took less than a minute to spot the one who hadn’t paid. It was obvious by the vibe that was sent. Slowly walking up behind the woman, she smirked. Looking down at her before she spoke. “ Hi. ”

**ProjectKindred**

Everything seemed perfect. The adult was just about to close her eyes until a voice sounded off. Who followed her out this way? Better yet who would speak to a stranger?  " Ugh. " The Uchiha gave a grunt before turning to view the source. Hmm... It was some little girl. Big deal. Perhaps she was lost? Mirai continued to scan the other with her left eye, the one that wasn't hidden with hair. " What do you want? " A question came forward. " Where are your parents? " One last question was asked while Mirai returned to her original position, back turned to the child. Now that someone else was in the same area she could feel her bliss fade away with each second. No one knew that Mirai was of the Uchiha clan since her sharingan was not yet awakened. " You know what... " It was at this point that Mirai decided to stand. The best option would be to leave instead of waiting for the other to wonder away. Perhaps a better location was awaiting. Some place where she wouldn't be bothered. The 17 year old displayed her height of 5 feet and 6 inches over the other. Standing at full length revealed that her hair, which was framed to the right side of her face, reached her lower stomach, black with brown tips in color. The adolescence dusted off the crimson armor which covered her chest, waist, shoulders, and thighs. Then tapped each sandal on the dock twice. She was roaring to go. If the child had nothing more to say then Mirai Uchiha could head for freedom.

**oOFuyuOo**

In Saishu’s mind, she found this as a perfect opportunity. Trick her and get her onto land and off the pear. That’s when she will strike. Her eyes became filled with sorrow as she snuggled and hugged herself. Trembling just a bit while looking up at the woman, playing the part of a scared and small child. “ I…I don’t know where they went and… Can you help me…? I… I am new to this area and I… " She sniffled as tears filled her eyes. Her hair in complete disaster and chaos. Her eyes remained locked with the other females. In her mind, she was begging for this bluff to work. Her voice went higher as she began to cry a little. “ I want my momma~! ” She whaled out as she clutched her fist to her chest.

**ProjectKindred**

Mirai placed her left hand on her hip while lazily glaring down at the girl. She wasn't up to playing the role of mom, not for this child or any. " Look, town is that way. " The young woman gave a short point with her right hand, which would direct to a set of buildings made from bamboo in the line of sight. " Go wonder around there and you might find them. " Mirai then executed a sidestep so that she could make her way around the girl, and go on about her way. After she started taking her steps past Saishu there was no going back. She did pause for a moment to clench her teeth in irritation... The high pitch squeal of a little girl crying was like nails on a chalkboard. The Uchiha thought about calling forward a shadow clone to lead the girl around, but nah, why bother? The Uchiha gave a light shrug to herself then continued with her path. " As if. " She scoffed once she was mid way down the dock. With each step her sandals made a clicking sound. They were just as annoying as the girl... But Mirai loved wearing them. Thinking that she should head out of the village, the woman leapt down onto the ground gracefully for that destination.

**oOFuyuOo**

Saishu was barefoot, making her steps completely silent. With the woman turning and leaving her to cry, she smirked now that the girl couldn’t see her face. As she continued to walk after her pause, Saishu quickly turned after wiping her tears away silently, the sniffles had stops just for a second. The woman was less than a meter from her, would make this strike quickly. Her elbow of her right arm moved over onto her left side, grabbing her right fist with her left hand tightly. Remaining silent. At the words “As if” being spoken, she was already behind her. It hardly gave the woman any time to defend herself or see it coming. With chakra being forced into her elbow and arm, it would be enough to send the woman flying off the edge and onto the ground off the dock. She aimed right for the woman’s curved side for it was a perfect target. Even if the woman did manage to block or defend, it would still force her away or at least do some sort of damage. Her facial expression fell blank. The crying and innocent child act had faded from existence and no trace was left. A stern and harsh glare was all that remained

**ProjectKindred**

Once making her way toward the edge of the dock in order to leap off, Mirai felt a sudden force in her side. " What the--- " The force made her everything but graceful... She struggled to keep her balance after meeting the ground. Seeing that blow was aimed at her lower side meant that most of her crimson armor absorbed the shock. But she did feel a bit of a sting from the metal plates slamming against her flesh. After she was able to stand up straight, Mirai quickly turned to view what struck her. The Uchiha was only greeted to the image of a glaring child. Mirai raised her left eyebrow as that eye was the only able to see anything. " Have your parents told you it's not nice to hit strangers? " She looked down at her armor before giving it a nice dusting with both hands. The that one visible eye of Mirai came back up to meet that of Saishu's. " I don't know what you think you're doing, girl, but any dancing with me is overboard. " The Uchiha preformed the Tiger hand sign to summon two shadow clones. One on Mirai's right side and one on her left. " Lets see how you dance to this~! I suggest you go home while you still can. "

**oOFyuOo**

She stood with a hellish smile on her face. She had her just where she wanted. Her arms crossed, mocking the woman who stood bellow. Within a matter of seconds, a pair of hands shot up from the ground, contracting around the ankles of the one in the middle. A hunch was screaming that it had to be the original.  “ Shadow clones? Must be a jonin who neglected to pay her bill. ” She stood with her hands on her hips as the hands shot from the ground. The hands were identical to her own. It was obvious now that Saishu had placed one or more clones under the ground before confronting and hitting the woman. If the woman didn’t move, she would be pulled into the ground which would only leave her head sticking out. Also, known as the Head Hunter Jutsu. A jutsu that Saishu believed wasn’t given enough credit. If the jutsu was successful, it would give her the perfect time to talk with this woman and get her to pay her check.

**ProjectKindred**

Suddenly a set of hands rose from underground to latch onto Mirai's feet. Good job, Saishu managed to grab the real Mirai and not one of her clones. " You clever little sneak! " The Uchiha laughed. " That's what I would say, if I acknowledged you. As if! " Oh so that's what this was all about? Saishu finally revealed her intentions. This was all to get Mirai to pay her bill? Come on, where was the slack?  The jonin remained calm even as the hands began to pull the woman underground. The clone at her left quickly took hold of Mirai's arms and pulled in an attempt to slow, or even stop, the Uchiha's descent into the ground. The right clone would jump onto the dock along with Saishu then engage her with hand to hand combat. " Dance to this, bucko. " The woman scoffed while she watched as Saishu and the right clone prepared to battle. These clones weren't the weak kind that could be dispelled with just one hit. They had some guts in them... They could withstand a few blows. Finally the clone executed a spinning leg sweep. The motion was so fluid that the clone would be back up on its feet in no time. Despite if the Saishu on the dock was knocked over by the attack or jumped to avoid it, the clone would reach out with both arms to try to grab her.

**oOFuyuOo**

In an all-around attempt to avoid combat she snapped. “ I will just make this as quick as possible. " With one clone jumping up onto the dock, she dropped down off the dock in a squat. Right next to the woman who was trapped in Saishu’s jutsu. It was obvious the woman was left wide open. Standing up, Saishu grabbed a clump of her hair with her other hand constricting around her neck. Glaring. “ Like I said. I will make this quick. Call off the clones and I won’t snap your neck. Jonin or not. I will still end you. Mission is to get you to pay your bill. If I gotta snag your wallet off your dead body and march to pay it myself, I will~! ” Her voice became much louder and deeper as her nails began to dig into the woman's neck. “ Call off the clones. Now.” The look in Saishu’s eyes were those of a killer on a mission and a purpose. Without much feeling and hardly any regret. With the hand that grabbed her hair, she pulled her head back as hard as she could, yanking it and exposing her neck even more

**ProjectKindred**

Okay so Saishu simply ran away from the clone that met her on the dock, however the problem was that she didn't finish it off. It could simply just trail behind her wherever she went until it caught up. Mirai watched as the girl headed for her, while the clone that was trying to keep her from sinking , watched out the corner of its eyes. It was at this point that Saishu took hold of Mirai's hair while placing her other hand around her neck. That was the cue for the clone tending to Mirai to completely let go and latch onto Saishu instead. Saishu left herself open as well when she decided to put both hands on the Uchiha's head and neck. So as if being kindly invited, the left clone extended one hand to harshly grab the child's neck while the other hand took hold of Saishu's wrist. Holding her wrist would slightly halt the motion needed to snap ones neck, and thus, allowing the right clone to catch back up. Instead of dealing with one clone back on the dock, Saishu now had two teaming up on her.  The right clone took hold of Saishu's other wrist--- restricting her arm movements even more. The right clone still had one free hand to do whatever. Four hands really were better than two.  " For one, if I had my wallet on me, don't you think my bill would be paid off? Kill me and you'll basically never get the money. With that brain of yours, your mission was a failure from the start, and seeing how you go about battle, that backs up my statement. You act without thinking, and assume just as much." The left clone still had its hands on one of Saishu's wrist and her neck. Neither clone was going to let go as long as the child continued to hold on. That being said, Saishu had a time limit as well on when she would run out of oxygen from being choked by one of the clones. Lastly to make a statement, the right clone pulled back its only free hand, and with all the might it had, unleashed a punch to the child's stomach. Hopefully that punch to the gut would force out any air that she was keeping inside of that little body of hers, and if successful, cutting her time in half of when she would need more air.

**oOFuyuOo**

With the clones holding her, it gave her leverage. The woman was still in the ground which meant she could still manipulate. Her hands were held but not her feet. By focusing the chakra into her foot, she had to think quickly. Just before the punch hit her gut, she stomped her foot down. Breaking the earth under her and throwing the clones off balance as well as herself. With the earth under them changing, the pieces that broke off would either smash and hit the woman in the head or crush part of her body, or give her an escape. It was a risk she was willing to take since she had hardly any time. She couldn’t lose. Not yet. Not now. It would be too humiliating. To fail on a D-rank mission? That was not in her options. It couldn’t me. With the ground breaking into several large hunks and rocks dispersing in all directions, it could have easily taken out both clones if not her as well. Five meters of ground destruction leaving a six-foot hole. Releasing her neck and wrists as she quickly wove hand signs: Snake → Seal of Confrontation or Ram → Dog → Rat → Snake → Tiger. With one hand being placed on her shoulder, the other began to have pieces of rock shove and form on her skin and fist. An armored fist. Glaring at the woman as she squatted down in middle of the six-foot hole. Snarling alittle. “ I refuse to be defeated by some prissed out bitch~! ” As she screamed and barked it sounded as if something else was there. Like a loud snarl or purr from something larger.

**ProjectKindred**

Mirai had a backup plan. Mirai always had a back up plan, in case her clones failed. Wasn't it strange how she was so calm when getting pulled underground? However the backup plan would be her last move, seeing as she didn't quite think past the moment of it being used. The nearby ground started to crumble due to the child's stomp. The Uchiha called off her clones and they vanished in a puff of white smoke. Again Mirai's body was somewhat protected from the changing earth due to her armor, but what if she wanted another layer of armor? Lightning chakra covered her body in a blink of an eye, and naturally, lighting chakra overpowers earth, able to easily travel through it and break whatever ground it touch. This was her Cloak of Lightning technique, also nicknamed the Lightning Release Body Flicker. A skilled user of this could nearly rival the Flying Thunder God Jutsu. The chakra protected her from the few stray rocks that broke off. Not only that, but the Cloak of Lighting and Saishu's decision to break the earth apart, both were forged an escape for Mirai. Finally she was above ground with all the chaos going on. Thanks to the Cloak of Lightning she could rest easy on her hands and knees. Whatever earth touched Mirai simply crumbled and rolled off like water on a duck. "As if.. " She panted, seemed as if her cloak took a lot out of her. "Hate to say it, but while going against me, your mission IS a failure. The odds aren't in your favor, sorry." The child's hand rested on the Uchiha's shoulder... She could feel it there, and with her ears, she could hear earth forming around her hand. Mirai assumed she was going for a punch that without a doubt would fail. "Take thiiiis!" The Uchiha taunted all of a sudden. The Cloak of Lighting triggered her nervous system--- Her reaction time and even physical prowess reached an abnormal level. From her hands and knees, to just her knees, to the mid of rising to her feet. Those movements were all executed in one swift turn. Her speed far outmatched a genin's, and no doubt was able to shake her hand off which rested on her shoulder. To match her punch, Mirai extended a hand, with her thumb tucked, so that a four fingered jab could meet Saishu's fist. " Hell Stab: Four Fingered Spear! " The clash would be an image of Chidori vs Rasengan... With the Chidori having every advantage there is.

**oOFuyuOo**

The rock around her fist refused to give way. It wasn’t just her own chakra that was being forced into the punch, but a force of something else that was nowhere near natural. The distinction between the chakras were obviously noticeable. With each rock piece that chipped off, two other hunks would form. Yelling loudly at the collision. With sheer determination, no matter the chakra difference. She couldn’t give in. Not now. Not ever. Even with the obvious rank distinction she knew she could do it. She had to. Not just for the mission but for herself. The loud yell was eventually interrupted as she was shoved back. Her rock arm still in tacked even from the blast of not just their chakra, but the chakra from something else. Her eyes were no longer a bright yellow but instead a mossy green. While being forced back, her rock arm was held out to the side with a bend in her elbow. Her other arm scraping the ground and pulling her to a skidding stop. Her heels and toes digging into the earth under her. Her chakra working as a magnet to it. Her glare remained forward as if looking for her opponent. Snarling as she continued to breath heavily. Saishu was well aware of the different chakra that was put forth each time she became stressed, angry, or forced into self-doubt though nobody told her what it was. She had no idea her eyes had changed in hue, nor her pupil had changed in shape at all. She couldn’t hear or notice the snarling that came from her either or the stance she was in and what it resembled.- “Pay. Your. Fucking. Bill! I don’t care how much stronger you are. What clan you are from. Even if you are from here! You are no better than anyone else! If you even fucking want I will help pay! Just go back and fucking pay your goddamn bill!” -She reached into her side, pulling out the scroll with the bill and mission, her hand still incased in solid rock- “Pay up.”

**ProjectKindred**

" Keep to the beat. " The woman called out while Saishu slid away due to the collision. In the mean time Mirai deactivated her Cloak of Lightning. She gave off a snicker under her breath. " Looks like you'll have some community service--- fixing the land that you destroyed. " She muttered while shaking her head. Once again the woman dusted off her armor before giving herself a light stretch. " Who in the world is working the academy... There won't BE a village if this keeps up. " After talking to herself she turned heel and jumped onto the dock, from there she walked away before scaling one building and disappearing in into the rooftops.

**oOFuyuOo**

She yelled loudly as she punched the ground several times as tears welled in her eyes- “No… No way… There is no fucking way…” -She trembled as she remained on all fours. Tears streaming down her cheeks as she grits her teeth. Snarling as she did so with every breath. The rocks around her arm fell and crumbled into dust. Panting heavily as her eyes changed back to the natural Yellow state. Tears dripped down onto the earth under her. Picking up a rock and holding it in her hands. She was breaking. “You were supposed to help me! I don’t care what rank she was, I coulda easily taken her if if… FUCK!” -She smashed the stone back into the ground. Her body was soon to give out. She as there, trembling as she cried into her dust and dirt covered hands. Hunched over with her hair hiding the face of shame that came from that little, simple, failure of a Haruno.