Naruto: Scatter

Team Jiraiya had left for Konoha as soon as they felt they rested enough, wanting to report to the Hokage, leaving Byakuya to return to his well needed sleep. 

'Hopefully those cunts don't attack today.' He thought before falling asleep. 

The next morning, Byakuya woke up to the sound of the same Genin as yesterday. Sleepily, Byakuya got dressed and exited his tent, nodding at the kid in front of him. 

The kid quickly spoke, looking at Byakuya's frown. "Byakuya-san, the Platoon Captain has asked for you." He said, quickly leaving. 

Confused at the kid's speedy exit, Byakuya shrugged and went to the Captain's quarters. Knocking on the door, he heard a low 'come in' Prompting him to open the door and looking at the scrawny and tired captain who had medium length black hair tied in a low ponytail, spiking at the ends. 

"Nara-san." Byakuya bowed ever so slightly as a greeting. "You wanted to see me?" He asked. 

"Yes." The Nara captain reached below his desk and pulled out a scroll, holding it towards Byakuya. "You have a mission. Although you're only a Genin, your level far surpasses a Chunin. We are currently at a shortage of hands and we need you to complete this mission. Take any three Chunin ninjas with you." Nara finished as Byakuya took the scroll. 

Bowing slightly, Byakuya exited the office, not even reading the specifics of the mission. Nara liked that about Byakuya. a Man who follows the rules. Byakuya's been praised many times because of this. 

As Byakuya walked back to his tent to prepare, he opened the scroll and scanned through it. 

'Iwagakure has put lower attention to their battles against Kumogakure and has supplies currently moving towards their Platoon to restock. They want me to destroy their supplies and assassinate some people...' Byakuya thought after reading the mission. 'So I can only take three Chunin with me.'

After he finished grabbing everything he needed, Byakuya went to the center of the Platoon and grabbed the first three Chunin he saw, dragging them outside of the Platoon. After explaining the details to them, the three quickly accepted in joining him. 

The only reason they joined so easily was because Byakuya had explained that the assassination part of the mission wasn't mandatory but more of a best outcome sort of thing. 

And so the impromptu team left for the border between Iwa and Kumo. After a few days of travel, the team quickly spotted the Iwa ninjas who carried many scrolls. 

Stopping the team behind a tree, Byakuya whispered. "Listen, these are the ninjas who will deliver the new supplies. I already have a plan, so listen up." He revealed, gathering everyone closer to explain his plan. 

a Few minutes pass and the team appeared in front of the Iwa ninjas, intercepting them. 

Not giving the enemies any time to react, the four of them instantly started weaving signs. The three Chunin finished at the same time. "Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu!" Three fireballs launched towards the Iwa ninjas, who scrambled to defend themselves. 

"Fūton: Daitoppa!" Byakuya finished a second later, blowing out air that pushed and fed the three fireballs, making them bigger. Within seconds, the raging fireballs engulfed the Iwa ninjas. 

Byakuya sprung forward, just after the fireballs hit them as he saw one Iwa ninja slam his hands against the ground just before the fireball reached him. 

Just as he'd suspected, one lone Iwa ninja breathed heavily, standing behind a broken down wall created by an earth style jutsu. 

"Give up." Byakuya spoke up, narrowing his eyes at the ninja while his hand rested on the hilt of his Zanpakuto. 

"Tsk." The ninja sneered, looking around at his dead comrades before turning to face Byakuya. "Hazakura Byakuya. I never expected to see you this close to Kumo." He spoke, using Byakuya's new nickname. 

Byakuya frowned at his nickname, not particularly liking it. "What is your name, Iwa Chunin?" He asks, slowly stepping closer. 

"Masashi." The Chunin responded, pulling out a kunai to defend himself. 

Byakuya nodded and drew his sword. "I hope you find piece, Masashi." His words just leaving his mouth, he vanished and reappeared behind the ninja, sheathing his Zanpakuto. 

*Bang.* 

Masashi fell to the ground, blood running from his neck as his eyes slowly lose it's light. 

Byakuya glanced at the young man and walked towards his body before removing the scrolls hidden in his pockets. Sending chakra into the scrolls, he saw the supplies they were tasked to stop. 

"Here." Byakuya spoke up, throwing the seals towards the three Konoha Chunin. "Go back to the Platoon and report out success." 

One of the Chunin nodded and the three of them left within the next second, leaving Byakuya alone, who crouched next to the body of Masashi. 

'a Beauty spot below the right eye.' He thought, inspecting the ninja's face before opening Masashi's mouth, inspecting his teeth. 'Chipped lower tooth. Third right tooth from middle.' 

Closing the body's mouth, Byakuya gripped the shirt and ripped it off. 'Scar. Upper left area of abdomen.' Seeing nothing else, Byakuya stood up. 

Dog → Boar → Ram

His hands carefully run through the three seals while his eyes remained on the body. "Henge no Jutsu." 

*Poof* 

After the smoke of the jutsu dissipated, Byakuya's form was revealed, looking exactly like Masashi. Inspecting his body closely, Byakuya nodded. 'Let's go.' 

Seeing the Iwa Platoon in sight, Byakuya stopped abruptly and took out a kunai. "Hah!" a Low sound escapes his mouth as he plunges the kunai into his left shoulder before ripping it out.

Then, he carefully sliced right under his eye then a few other cuts around his body. 

Taking a deep breath in, he unsummons his Zanpakuto and raises his head. "Help!" He yelled out. "Help me!" 

Not a few seconds later, a group of five Iwa ninjas appeared before the distraught looking Masashi.

"I'm being followed!" Not giving them time to think, Byakuya grabbed one of the ninja's shoulders and spoke in a frightened tone. "It was just a normal mission! We were inside Iwa's land. How could they be there?!" He releases the Iwa ninja's shoulder and gripped his own hair. 

One Iwa ninja walked up and whispered into the front person's ear. "It's Masashi, the one tasked in delivering the supplies." To which the leader nodded before turning to Masashi and slapping him across the face. 

With narrowed eyes, the leader asked, "What happened?" 

Masashi gulp. "Konoha happened... They ambushed us when we were taking a break, walking slowly... They killed everyone! God damnit! They sacrificed themselves so I can run away!"

The leader glanced back at the others before turning back to Masashi. "Do you have the supplies?" He questioned, but Masashi snapped his head towards the man, gripping the pouches on his legs. 

"No! You won't be taking it! They killed themselves so I can deliver this to the Captain!" His voice sounded desperate as he slowly backed away from the group. 

One ninja, taking pity on Masashi, patted his leader's shoulder. "Let's just let him finish his mission." He suggested. 

The leader knew he had no choice. "Fine." He sighed before turning around, gesturing to Masashi to follow, which he did.