Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Hunt for the White Eyed Snow Fox ❯ The Chase ( Chapter 4 )

The Hunt for the White Eyed Snow Fox

By Kruffien

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. I'm just a fan. And this fic is my tribute to the anime. I also don't own Game workshop or any of its products or any of its written work.

Many months have passed since this mission first started.

My target, an unidentified assassin group responsible for the Hyuuga Massacre, were been seen traveling north by north-west along the Silk Roads towards the mercenary village of Malko.

From what little information I have gathered from an unscrupulous individual, the now impotent lecher named Felix Jaeger, the group disbanded upon arrival for reasons unknown. The whereabouts of its members are also unknown - except for its leader.

According to Jaeger, the nameless leader - a silver-haired, 18 year old girl - was seen traveling north, along the Black Fire Pass thru a place called `Hell's Pit'.

I decided to follow the girl, since she was the nearest - she's only four days ahead of me - and the only one whose whereabouts I now of.

A decision I would soon regret.

True to it's name, not only were roads of the Black Fire Pass steep and virtually impassable but it was also inhabited by dangerous individuals and hordes of deadly `things' beyond sane description - from the cannibals of the `Iron Claw' bandits to the man-rat ninjas of Clan Eshin to ravenous creatures that resembles a walking, distorted blob of flesh.

I'm beginning to wonder if whether that girl is actually sane for traveling these roads alone.

Weeks of nightmares have passed.

I've finally came upon an outpost/village of an unknown country.

From the sentries stationed there, I've learned something about my target that made me wonder whether she was even human; not only was the girl now two weeks ahead of me but she also emerged from this place seemingly unharmed.

Doubt began to cloud my mind at this point.

Am I suicidal? The girl is obviously extremely skilled and most likely beyond the capacity of my skills, capturing her - or even killing her - is virtually impossible

More importantly, is this entire mission even worth it? I mean, didn't she killed the people I personally wanted to kill? Why should I even put my life on the line to avenge those bastards?

I was about to turn back to home, when suddenly, one of his unforgettable words came ringing to my head.

`A mission is a mission. Whether it's stupid or not, it is our job… no, our duty as a ninja to complete it.'

Damn you, Naruto, for being right…

No wonder I fell in love with you.

And thus, with a renewed determination, I continued my journey to complete the mission.

Months passed since my horrific days in Hell's Pit.

My target, who is now but a day ahead of me, was seen traveling further north, passing thru the snowy borders the Kingdom of Kislev and Norsca.

To a place they call `The Forest of Shadows'.

Not wanting to waste anymore time, I `borrowed' a horse from a Kislevite frontier guardsman to reach the place faster.

Today, after months of hardship, this hunt will end. One way or the other.

Upon reaching my destination, my `borrowed' horse suddenly reared-up violently, threw me hard to the snow covered ground and then bolted away.

Obviously, my ride was spooked.

And I don't blame him.

The Forest of Shadows was downright creepy; the blowing winds sounded like people wailing, the trees, including the snow, were pitch black.

Needless to say, it was like walking back to Hell's Pit, only this time it was cold.

Should I turn back? Should I go home now?

`HELL NO!' Says I.

I've been through a lot to quit now.

And so, swallowing my fear, I entered the forest.

Minutes came.

Hours went by.

And there at last, upon a small clearing, stood the girl.

Smiling sweetly…

At me?!

Chapter 3:The Chase

Well, well…

It's about time my stalker showed up.

I was beginning to wonder if she gave up on her mission of `justice' and went back to Konaha.

How fortunate that she didn't…otherwise all that `training' to toughen her up would be for nothing.

After all, it wouldn't be fair to fight a mere errant woman.

But still, one can never be too sure…

Perhaps a test is in order…

I gestured one of my adepts hiding in the shadows to attack the woman.

She killed him within seconds.

Slightly impressed, I gestured another adept to attack.

And then another…then another…then another…then another…

Until every single adept in the forest now lay dead at her feet.

Heh, I'm impressed!

All that killing and not a single drop of blood on her or on her dagger!

Yup, I'm definitely impressed!

Alright.

Enough foreplay.

Let's dance!

To be continued.

Coming soon: The Hunt for the White Eyed Snow Fox: Chapter 4:Unto thy hands…