Konohagakure

5:35 p.m.

Everyone waves at Kakashi goodbye, then sets off wherever Harikēn wishes to go. For she started her tracking already and everyone wants to get this ninja. Harikēn turns to everyone and mumbles to herself, "There's too many people here, the ninja might pick up on a hunting party. I need to eliminate some of them, but who? Hmm… defiantly Matsuri. I don't need a nagging nuisance yelling at me for no apparent reason. Harikēn stops, making everyone else stop. She then mumbles, "Naruto too, he's needed in his village more than hunting right now. Hmm, maybe drop off Kankuro as well. I'm not sure. Oh yeah, Sakura. But she's useful with medical Ninjutsu, so I guess I can't leave her. The Kazekage should be in his office right now, much of a risk for him to be out here of course."

"Um, we can hear you Harikēn!"

Harikēn slowly looks at the woman who said it, Matsuri. She makes a sigh and mumbles, "Defiantly Matsuri. She's just too annoying for her own good, plus… her moves don't interest me and the case and probably the ninja we're after." Shurui makes a face, Is Harikēn alright? She's acting a bit strange. Harikēn winces, then turns away and removes her mask. She takes off her backpack and takes out a tube of toothpaste. She takes out a handful and rubs it on… what seems… to be… on her face? Harikēn puts on her mask and turns to everyone, putting the toothpaste away.

"Alright everyone, here's what's going to happen. Naruto, go back to your village. The ninja would want to take out the powerful ninja first to knock down your village's defenses. Gaara and Matsuri, you two need to go back to the village as well. Same reason as Naruto's, while the rest of us shall go on the lookout and hunt."

Izumi makes a face, knowing Harikēn is trying to shorten the hunting party by eliminating those she seems are not needed. She then wonders what's up with the toothpaste. She turns to Shurui, "Did you suspect anything with the toothpaste?" Shurui tilts her head, "Maybe she had a burn, and she did throw out the rest of the toothpaste." Shurui points the area of green and blue paste, but Izumi still is suspicious about the mask and the large amount of toothpaste. She then turns to the Kazekage, who says, "I guess that is best, but are you sure you don't need Naruto and Matsuri?" Harikēn nods her head, then says mystically, "Blood shall be shed, to those who hold the powerful spell deep inside them. Our friends dying, the moon making the red sea glisten, and the scythe sings and sings again…" Harikēn turns away, shaking her head furiously.

"Sorry, I tend to see what lies ahead of us. Although the future isn't set in stone."

Harikēn turns to everyone, "Well? Are you guys trusting me on this?" She asks, making Gaara shake his head. "I will not go down that easy, this ninja is too carefree for his or her own good. I'll have Kankuro and Matsuri go back to the village, Naruto is staying with us. And if there's any problems, plus tell me."

"The problem, Kazekage-sama, is that there's too many on this search party. I'm trying to not raise suspicion, or let the ninja hear there's a lot of ninja after him or her. You understand that this ninja is not only carefree but is also powerful."

"Then we need all the man power we can get."

"True, but it's unnecessary really. I mean-"

"Harikēn, no one is leaving and you're going to have to deal with it."

The ex-Suna ninja looks at the Kazekage, and says monotone, "Really? Hmm, alright then. But if someone dies, you take ALL the credit… got it?" Gaara glares at her, "Who do you think you're talking to?"

"I believe I was talking to the Kazekage who is acting like a child."

"We're the same age, and… you better watch your tone."

"I have no tone, it's monotone."

"I meant the way you talk to me."

"I believe you mean the words I choose to use, not my tone."

"Harikēn, we don't have to have your help!"

"I didn't ask for your two cents, Matsuri."

As Harikēn, Gaara, and Matsuri "sort thing out"… Kankuro and Naruto are standing next to each other and having sweat drops. Shurui and Izumi on the other hand, are irritated and wants to catch the ninja as soon as possible! Sakura is the same thing, but wondering about the toothpaste more than the ninja at the moment…

I know toothpaste is used for teeth, and for small burns. But Harikēn used some of what was a lot of it. Could she have a burn on her face? Maybe that explains the mask? But, she always had that mask ever since I met her! Could she… have some… third degree burns...?!

Long time no see, eh kiddies? I wonder what's going on...?

Matsuri: *Slaps author*

Gaaralover: OW! WHAT THE SHIZ WAS THAT FOR?!

Matsuri: For being-

Gaaralover: How about: SEE YOU GUYS NEXT CHAPTER! *Runs away before anything else happens*