"Just like what you have predicted." Shikamaru mumbled when we jumped out of the Hokage's tower to head towards the Fire temple with everyone.

"What's the matter?" Shikamaru sat down straight beside me when he noticed my silence. "What is it that bothers you?" He asked again.

I sighed. "Sooner or later, the Akatasuki will start heading here for Naruto maybe sooner or later than I expected. I'll be needing your help in the future." Maa, I need Shikamaru's trapping technique for Hidan. After all, he's the one who did that it Shippuden but I'll change it for a bit. As soon as we head towards the Bounty Station, I'll set up my clone to set up the traps inside the forest.

I'll be needing Shikamaru's shadow possession technique to separate those two dumb immortals. While Asuma-sensei, Kotetzu and Izumo's buying us time to deal with Kakuzu. I'm not 100% sure of letting Asuma-sensei deal with Kakuzu because he's too formidable for him. I just need him to prolong the fight without being reckless while Shikamaru and I are dealing with Hidan. I can take Hidan alone but I need Shikamaru's trapping so maybe after he set it up, I'll send him back to aid them.

"I see, I also figure it out with Asuma. He's currently upgrading his technique, right? I began to doubt if he'll make it but yea, he's the troublesome Naruto after all." I smirked on his statement. That's how Shikamaru trust Naruto. He has so much faith in him that he already found it too troublesome for him.

What a drag.

"So? What do you need me to do? You know that I'm not for front line combats right?" Of course, I know that! Shikamaru's a support ninja type and also the brain of the team. He's also for the counterattack but not in charging first to the enemy. He's taking time when it comes to the battle to formulate plan unlike me.

"Listen, as you know, I've investigated Akatsuki with Jiraiya-sama and Neji these past 2 years ago. The known members of Akatsuki for us were Deidara of the Rocks, Uchiha Itachi, Sasori of the Sand, Hoshigaki Kisame of the Hidden Mist and the others were still unidentified." I paused to get something under my pillow. "This one's a new information from Jiraiya-sama's spy network. It just arrived yesterday." And then I hand the envelope to him.

His eyes widen in shock when he read the reports from our spy. Even I was shocked too! It was so detailed. It only means one thing, they're finally letting themselves to be known!

"I see, if they deliberately made themselves to be known... sooner or later, they will head here in Land of Fire." He stated so I nodded. "Any plans in mind?"

And there I finally smirked. "Bro! That's why I'm asking you!" He's not listening!

"I get it, I get it! Don't shout, you're troublesome." He rolled his eyes on me. This guy's a real trouble, isn't he?! Tell me why am I his cousin again?!

"Anyway, so the other members were Kakuzu of Takigakure and Hidan of Yugakure. They have been identified when they abducted Yugito from the Hidden Village of clouds. Yugito is the current Jinchuriki of the two tails." I explained. Yugito and Matatabi was located far with Killer Bee and Gyuuki that's why those two wasn't informed of their abduction. I think Yugito's location was out of the village that's why they're outside the protection of Raikage.

"Listen, I have this hunch that those two were the one who will come here. According to the report, those two seems like immortals so they're fitted to deal with the Nine Tails if ever." And we went in silence for a while to think.

I'm planning to send everyone that will join the search squad to head towards the 5 Bounty stations near the temple. And just like in the plot, I'll be sending Team Asuma to head towards the Bounty Station that Kakuzu and Hidan will head to. There's a forest not too far away from that station so I think of setting up the traps there to blow the shit out of Hidan there.

We'll be using a lot of Ninja wires and paper bombs as well as digging the hole for Hidan's shits.

"I get what you've mean about those two and their movements possibilities but how will I help you?" He asked me after thinking. I think his resolves were also done.

"Shikamaru, you're way more genius than I am. My knowledge about setting traps and cornering the enemy is still far from reality so I'm going to need you in this plan." I told him before smirking. The side of his lips rose up when I praised him. He's happy, isn't he?! "You're the only person who can help me execute this flamboyant Idea of mine." Then I winked on him.

"Tsk, don't praise me so much, Kashina." But he patted his forehead and then flashed his shit eating grin on me! What a dork!

"Ah. Before I forgot, there's also another plan that I want you to help me... this one's an extreme one, brother. Better to prepare yourself." I told him playfully.

"What?! There's another one?! But that will eat my time! You know how I hate missions yet you're troubling me... you're so troublesome!" He retorted before putting his arms above his hips.

"Come on now, besides... I'm going to tell you what happened before... is one of the hidden darkness of our village... brace yourself... I'm going to tell you the truth."

We arrived at the temple. All of the monks dead bodies greeted us. We immediately payed our respects to them before looking for the temple's head monk.

As expected, Chiriku's body was nothing to be seen. Kakuzu's heading to the Bounty Station. Chiriku is Asuma's friend since Asuma became one of the 12 Guardian Ninjas. They're the ones who's guarding the Feudal Lords of the Land of Fire.

"I see, so Chiriku has been taken." Asuma-sensei muttered in his low and mourning voice. "Everyone! Gather up!" He called everyone from the Search Squad and in just a flash, everyone's in front of me. Asuma's the head of the team and is also leading the communication squad together with Aoba.

"We have orders. And that is to eliminate the Akatsuki who just infiltrated our land!" He reminded everyone before looking at me and Shikamaru! Arara~ hot seat!! Shikamaru and I became stiff until we let out our loud sighs. This is troublesome for us. "Shikamaru, Kashina?"

I shut my eyes for a second before using my full focus. "Listen, I have a hunch for their current location now." I initiated. Shikamaru also figured what I'm about to tell them. "Chiriku-san's body was the only one in here who's missing. Probably because of his bounty, please check your bingo books. You'll find Chiriku-san there in front of Asuma-sensei's page." I told them and everyone checked their bingo books.

"Yeah, I also figured that out. I just found out earlier." Aoba mumbled before giving me his bingo book. "So, what's the plan?"

"Listen, there are 5 Bounty Station near Fire Temple. Asuma-sensei and Aoba-san will regroup us to send us as soon as possible on the said Station. We have to get there before they leave and get away. We have to corner them." I told them and Asuma-sensei immediately step forward.

"Team 1 one will be led by Genma Shiranui and will head to SE. Team 2 will be led by Raido Namiashi and will head to SW. Team 3 will be led by Iwashi Tatami and will head to S. Team 4 will be led by Aoba Yamashiro and will head to W. Lastly, I'll be leading Team 5 and will head to N." He ordered.

"ROGER!" They said in unison.

Team 5 is consist of Kotetzu, Izumo, Shikamaru and Asuma just like in the plot. I mentally smirked. "I'll be joining Team Asuma to head to N." I told everyone. Asuma just nodded. "Listen, if you ever spotted them in your location... don't engage to battle them. Just tail them and send to Aoba-san or Asuma-sensei the information as soon as possible. If... If you ever engaged yourself to them... you'll die even before you've notice." Maa, they're monster in skills and strength.

Everyone went in silence to absorb every warning that I just gave to them. I'm not lying! Hidan and Kakazu's a formidable!! I'm not kidding!

"We can't waste time here! Time is running!... SCATTER!!!" He shouted and we all made our way away.

"Shikamaru, did you bring everything we need?" I asked while were jumping branch by branch at full speed.

"Yeah, it's troublesome because they're all heavy inside my pouch." Tsk! This guy! We're in the critical situation but he's still thinking like that.

After arriving near the station, I immediately widen my senses and found Kakuzu inside the station while Hidan is obviously waiting outside.

"Target confirmed. They're Hidan of Yugakure and Kakuzu of Takigakure." I told them I saw Kotetzu and Izumo gulped after hearing my notice.

"What the? Right on the money, Kashina?! Man, I'll never make you my enemy. That's troublesome." He complained while rolling his eyes on me.

I summon two clones and hand them the paper bombs and wires for the trap later. "Shikamaru, go now and be back with your flashy entrance." And the three went towards the forest to set traps.

"They're going to set traps inside the forest. We need to restrain Hidan - the guy with the scythe." I told them. "Kashina and I will charge, both of you will prepare for support." Asuma-sensei uttered before pulling out his chakra blade.

I prepare my Shisui before flashing in front of Hidan. "What the FUc-" He startled but I stole a second from him to put a seal on his forehead. It's a restraining tag and that will make him steady for a while.

"Beware of the other chipmunk. He's inside." I told them darkly. "Ah. And don't let this punk get a single drop of your blood. You'll die immediately. Better not get injured." I warned them.

"Bitch!! How do you know of my technique?!! I'll make you my sacrifice for Jashin-sama!!" He yelled. I know that Kakuzu's already aware of our arrival and is now preparing himself for an ambush. "KAKUZU!!!" Hidan cried and there Kakuzu appeared in a very flashy way.

Kakuzu immediately landed a kick on Asuma-sensei. Asuma flew away from us so the three of us jumped backwards to avoid getting cut by his threads. Hidan's already marked but as long as Kakuzu's with him, I can't flash and flash in front of him.

"Arara~ if it isn't the immortal duo." I teased.

"Oho, someone did her homework." Kakuzu retorted back and Hidan's annoying voice roared around us but we just deadpanned.

"Well, I'm eager to see you Kakuzu. After all, you're just a loser from the past... didn't even landed a scratch on Lord First body." I said with a very teasing tone. I saw his forehead furrows and was about to attack when Hidan asked him a question.

"Hey Kashina! Don't provoke him!" Izumo hissed.

"What is this bitch talking about?!" We jumped backwards to avoid his flying scythe. I draw my sword out to counter scythe when he made it flew again towards us.

"Asuma-sensei, take Kakuzu. He's using a thread and has a different typed of chakra nature inside him. I sensed it using my sensor. Be careful." I reminded him and he nodded before meeting Kakuzu's blade as well as voiding his thread.

Since I'm better in Kenjutsu than Hidan, I manage to slash his arms using my speed. I thrusted the Chidori directly through his heart and immediately back up to avoid getting caught.

"Don't celebrate, Izumo-san, Kotetzu-san. That won't kill him. I told you, didn't I? They're immotal-like creatures." I warned them when they're about to celebrate.

"Kakuzu! This bitch knew a lot about my technique and yours!! Let's finish her!!" He complained.

Our blades met again but this time, I'm on the mid-air. My battle ground. I smirked before channeling my lightning chakra on my blade and the same time infused chakra on my foot to forcefully pin him down. The pressure from my foot made the ground break but I could careless. I immediately swung my blade on him to cut his right arm out of his body. I teleported away and went beside Asuma and the others with Hidan's arms on me.

"Burn this shit into ashes. Now." I threw his arms on Kotetzu and he immediately weave his hand seals for Fire Technique and that made his hands turned into ashes.

Hidan got pissed so bad and was about to charge even though he's now a one handed man but Kakuzu already made his way towards us. I brace myself for his attack but that didn't happened.

Finally. This ass finally arrived.

"Took you so long, what a nice flamboyant entrance!" I shouted with a loud laugh releasing from my mouth.

"That's troublesome you know?"

All right, time to get serious.