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"...Etai..." He moaned, rubbing his head slowly. The silver-haired man pushed his back off of the cave floor, looking at the puddle of...Liquids, and semi-solids that were scattered around him. He adjusted his glasses. And promptly found himself throwing up once more. As he allowed the last bits of stomach contents leave his throat, he fell against the wall, leaning against it as he attempted to achieve personal balance. The doctor took moment of silence, breathing in and breathing it, allowing his chakra flow to quell and his heart to slow. The pill he had taken caused death by stimulating the body's chakra flow, causing it to become more violent. One could think of it as much in terms of a river. Normally calm and flowing, yet placing a sudden disturbance would cause the waters to rage, the river spilling against it's shores. Those shores, the body itself, would cause chakra to spill upon organs, which would burn the body inside out. A nasty way to go, by all accounts, but often utilized by tracker ninjas to commit suicide. The chakra destroyed the inner remains and prevented much of the body from being used by opponent medical ninjas. He was, truly, lucky that he had survived such a thing. He grimaced, looking down upon the floor. His captor has punched it out of his stomach, forcing the chakra incitement liquid from his bowels. Painful, if effective. Doctor Madaraki chuckled. Quite the way to quell death.

He stared at the wall, and saw what he sought. A grin split across his face. Yes, death had come close, and now he had been kissed by it. It was an irony, of sorts- After being sent on mission after mission by Akogi, danger after danger, it was the self-destructive near-death that had granted him his wish. He let out a low laugh, his chest hurting as he expressed his ironic joy. Now...How to escape...He would have to recover for sometime. Sho glanced down at at the coat pocket, slipping his hand in to retrieve a small wound up piece of parchment. Adjusting his glasses, he stared for a few moments at the scroll, before hobbling deeper into the cave, groaning at each step taken. If he was to leave this blasted cave, he'd better find a way to do it in style. It wouldn't be any fun to have walkout in such a dull and lame manner.

The noise of the loud and crude dog-like man would echo down the corridors of the tunnel, sounding again and again, echoes quite easily accomplished in such a place as this. What also was stupid, frankly, was the belief that Kujo could assert authority over an individual he had kidnapped and forced to live. After all, the head medical ninja could merely live the place, if not for the fact that his feet would leave tracks. There were no sandstorms predicted to come soon, thus, hoping for the weather to shield him would be futile. Thus, he was forced to have to deal with the animal's presence, even if it was somewhat vexing. "Yari yari..." He muttered, fixing his glasses before stretching his arms overhead. Some individuals had no sense of manners. Shiro let out a yawn as he placed a few scalpels onto the stone slab in front of him, looking down at the jar he had set upon it. The scroll that had contained it he had refilled with projectiles. It would do no good to leave a container empty. The jar itself was sealed tightly with a number of runes which formed some sort of sealing upon the jar, preventing the lid from being opened. It was not quite a jutsu as much as it was...An incantation, perhaps? Perhaps some god had blessed it's contents, preserving it. To Madaraki Sho, it was unimportant. What was significant, however, was that it did exist. What was necessary, at this point, was not the origins but the future.

So Sho would not run like a bone into the jaws of the mongrel, but did however raise his hand. A line of blue would race across the cave, a string composed of the energy of the body- Chakra. The string would run across the tunnels, and upon it a scroll would run along the string, riding across it like some form of rail, a delivering the scroll that hung onto the chakra along the path that the dog-ninja would certainly notice. Eventurally, it would come towards him, and within it would be Sho's demands. He'd rather prefer if he did not have to smell dog near him.

The team of the 3 Sunagakure ninjas were set out in to the desert. The objective was to find this so called Mutt-man and the doctor from Suna who was abducted. The leader Atsushi took lead as the two genin were behind him. Within a few minutes into the desert winds started to pick up and sand flew into the air. A sandstorm was beginning and Soru lifted his arm to shield his eyes from the oncoming assault of sand. Before he knew it the winds became more fierce and the chuunin reacted fast to the situation before he knew it he was grabbed by his collar like before and Soru started to gasp for air but the sand got into his mouth. In few seconds Atsushi got the two genin into the cave as Soru gasped for air and hacked up some sand. "Yarou.. that wasn't cool I could have gotten into the cave without you choking me." Soru coughed up a bit more sand.

"Well guys, seems we're stuck here until the sandstorm subsides. Don't get too comfortable, I've got a weird feeling about this place. I don't think we're alone."
The captain orders wasn't taken to heavily and went down the cave to take a leak.

Soru walked alittle further in the cave and turned to the wall. A few seconds later he was relived of his fluids and headed back for the team.

"You know Sho..." Kujo said in a low growling tone as a creepy smile began to take hold of his face. "I don't see a please anywhere on this paper" He proclaimed as his eyes rose from the paper and situated on his dear acquaintance's form contemplating the funnest way to mangle this arrogant bastard but alas this train of thought didn't last long enough to come to fruition as Kujo's ear's suddenly perked up detecting strange sounds within the cave. He pried his focus away from Sho and turned his head slowly towards the dark tunnel that lead to the entrance of the Ibiki no Doukutsu and that's where he caught the full sound. Voices. That was it though as there was still a bit of wind howling throughout the cave and even with Kujo's abnormal hearing all he could make out was voices at the entrance. Turning back to Sho momentarily he crumpled up the scroll before tearing it to pieces and littering the ground with it all the while still looking at him with quite a bit of distaste. "Looks like your gonna get what was on that little shopping list of yours today Sho" Kujo exclaimed in a low threatening tone as he finally turned his entire body towards the source of the voices and began to slowly walk in it's direction. "Lucky you..." Before he vanished into the darkness a wide gleeful smile could be seen slowly etching itself upon his face as he made a single hand seal.

"Now what have we here?!" Kujo called out with his usual obnoxious and loud tone of voice as he stumbled out from the shadows in a bit of a stupor as he approached the small team of Suna nin. Of course anybody with eyes could have told you these ninja were from Suna but Kujo had already come to this conclusion considering they reeked of the place. "You guys sure took your sweet time coming here!" Kujo declared loudly as he continued to stumble ever closer too the three with a very subdued and happy look upon his face. "Your Kage must be rather incompetent to wait so long to send a team to come after one of his own ninja." He paused for a brief moment as he surveyed the three ninja that stood only a few yards apart from himself a now serious and calculating look now in control of his face. However seriousness never lasted long with Kujo as his old habitual smile began to return slowly but surely and after only a few moments he could no longer contain himself "Hahahaha your Kage is a total noob! xD." Kujo called out with almost uncontrollable laughter and would continue to do so until action was taken against it.

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Soru turned his head to a gruff like voice down the cave.

"You guys sure took your sweet time coming here! Your Kage must be rather incompetent to wait so long to send a team to come after one of his own ninja. Hahahaha your Kage is a total noob! xD."
Soru didn't care what he said about the village but he couldn't help but to laugh. A dog's tail and dog ears. "Hahahaa..phht" Soru tired to stifle the laughter "You look so uncool. I thought you were like a were-wolf or even have claws but.. DOG EARS!!!!!! HAAAAAAAAAA. Your not cool enough to stand the ground i stand on." Soru withdrew his scythe and put it's blade's tip to the ground. "Atsushi you ready to get back the doctor. Im gonna make this mutt yelp for his life." Soru tossed up his scythe and performed handseals and grabbed the weapon as it plummeted into his palm of his right hand. The blade started to give off a light glow as it was surrounded with Soru's wind based chakra. Reaching his backpocket Soru took out a smoke bomb and was ready for anything at the moment.

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Soru smiled at the thought of his captain giving him the thumbs up in a cold way. "What family.. I have nothing to live for except my music." Soru grinned til his teeth were shown sharp as ever. With his one hand on the scythe and the other one his smoke bomb grasped tight. This was it combat. Soru's stood straight and said "Hmmm... Mutt-man how about you just give us the doctor's body and we just be on our way?" Soru wasn't one for fights all the time but maybe a talk would just ease the tension. Knowing his comrade and his views on this mission he would think negative on Soru's actions. Then after his quaint response Atsushi said
"Have some fun fighting him, feel free to knock his ego down a few notches at the same time." Soru became somewhat ticked. "You know what... Forget this." Feeling the strong gust of wind entering the cave from the sandstorm Soru got an idea. "Oii Atsushi if you die don't come crying to me." With his scythe in front of him Soru attempted a staff front spin. With this scythe he started the momentum and continued to spin the scythe with both arms. Feeling the wind and his rhythmic movement with the blade like staff. Within in a few seconds he felt the wind itself and released his chakra into his staff. A fan was usually needed for this ninjutsu but seeing how Soru spun his scythe and the wind from the sandstorm and the factors of a cave's setting it was possible. With the wind a cyclone was created and sharp winds picked up. The jutsu was going as planned. a focused cyclone in a cave was an idea that was overwhelming. The wind pushed hard that before at the enemy with focused slashes Soru's idea wasn't to far off. Of course the jutsu wouldn't be as strong as the original but given the cave's enclosed setting escape was almost slim.
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"Hahahaha!" Kujo cried out as he saw the small kid prepare his jutsu and begin spinning his scythe around trying to bolster his technique using the wind coming in from the outside of the cave. Although it was a rather smart idea in theory the particular jutsu he was about to unleash was intended for use with a giant fan in your arsenal. Not a freaking twirling scythe xD. Of course that being the case the effectiveness of said jutsu would be cut almost in half making it nothing more than an abnormally strong gust of wind which Kujo was fully capable of handling. Before the Suna genin broke wind at him Kujo made a simple hand sign before planting his hands and feet in the ground in order to brace himself from the impending gust. As the wind struck him he could only gaze as the kid with his wide sharp toothed smile and sadistic gaze as he had finally found the present Sho was so insistent on procuring. He only slide back a few inches before he finally made his attack. He began to crawl forward through the fuuton attack rather quickly using all of his strength to get into range. With a loud growl Kujo launched himself full force towards his opponent using everything he had and just as he reared his fist back to strike him Kujo's body exploded only inches away from the Suna nin. But it wasn't blood that covered the boy but water. This entire time the man before them had been nothing more than a clone made of water and as it exploded a figure burst from the shadows near the back of the cave and in the confusion the real attack had already been made as the speedy figure approached the kid with the scythe from his side an electrical current already flowing through his palm ready to take advantage of the water's conductivity. It was over in an almost instant as the stream of electric energy made contact with the kid's body zapping him rather effectively before unconscious. This of course all took place in the span of second but before the attack had even started one of the boy's comrades has spoken and only after the clone had exploded had Kujo heard what the child said.

Kujo could only laugh manically before he responded to the question. "Sorry small fry but I'm not currently taking requests at this particular time. Like I said earlier, If you want to get at the good doctor your going to have to get past me." Kujo said as he took up a stance before the two Suna ninja he had left to deal with. "Now then...Who's next eh?"

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"Gotcha" Kujo mumbled as his grin widened exponentially. The second the Suna chunin before him made the slightest twitch of movement Kujo already knew what was coming and prepared for it accordingly. "Raigeki no Yoroi" Kujo whispered to himself with a smirk as he prepared his preemptive counter attack. Within a fraction of a second Kujo's hands blurred together at a blinding speed sending a surge of lighting fast Raiton charge chakra into the air above him. At this point his enemy had appeared behind him his kick approaching his back at a rather fast speed. Of course there were few things faster than lightning and this simple fact would be his downfall. As Atsushi's foot came within mere inches of it's target the lightning in the air above Kujo shot down at an insane speed crashing directly upon Kujo's body as well as a large area around him covering the floor and air around him in a magnificent electrical charged energy. Sand shot into the air in every direction but the outcome of the attack was almost certain considering the distance Atsushi had been to Kujo's body. Of course pain also shot through the hybrid's body but it was rather invigorating for him to say the least and was not a pain he could not handle as the electrical energy began to encompass his body in a matter of seconds. As the sand cleared he sawed his opponent on the floor twitching slightly from the shock which surprised Kujo quite a bit to see he had survived at all much less in the condition he was in at the moment. "A tough bastard aren't cha?" Kujo sneered as he walked slowly over to the child he had zapped unconscious only moments early. He leaned down slowly inspecting his prey before retracting the raiton energy coursing along his body slightly taking it off of his right hand before grabbing the kid by the back of his shirt and hoisting him up into the air. After this he finally turned his attention back the only member of the suna ninja able to fight at the moment and spoke with much joy in his rough voice. I suggest you take your leader and leave this place now if you want to continue living. As he began to walk back towards the rear of the cave he stopped once more his head turning once more but his face had changed to something horrific. His smile and gaze has both intensified both looking even more insanely sadistic than ever before. "When you see that Kage of yours again tell him if he want's something done to get off his ass and do it himself. I won't be underestimated by somebody who can't even fix his own problems!" Kujo howled out before turning once more and taking his leave with the suna genin in hand.

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Hands struck lightly, beating against each other as the figure stepped from the shadows, a pair of glasses reflecting the light through the cave. He smiled softly at the mutt that carried his prize, satisfied that his little helper could accomplish this much. Madaraki applauded the man whom carried the first of many, the initial part in the puzzle. "Whalah! Magnifico~ Stupendous. Bravo, to the man whom plays the part of the collared, he who prowls as if searching scraps from garbage, thee whom claims territory over worthlessness." Insulted and complimented the doctor, smiling at Kujo whom carried a young boy. He nearly skipped forward, his feet barely touching the ground before pushing off once more, indicating despite it's comicalness an undeniable grace of sorts. He stopped abruptly in front of the beastly man, glancing at the boy he carried.

"Hm..." The doctor tapped his chin lightly, frowning as he struggled for a name. "Let's see...Bart...? Niccolo...Sakuro...Wait...Ahah! Soul-kun!" He abruptly tore the youth from the bandit's arms, spinning around with the genin hugging him closely. "Perfect, perfect, perfect! Not a hint of taint in his records, no unusual qualities, and certainly young." He tossed Soul's unconscious form onto the ground, turning towards Kujo abruptly. "The Kazekage won't like this...I think things may...Deteriorate. Yes, yes..." He nodded to himself. "Haste makes waste, but being safe is a tad bit less death-giving than slowness for precisions sake. I'll begin immediately."

The boom of thunder was heard suddenly as the lightning that had engulfed Kujo's body shot forward from the hybrid's hand just past Sho's head hitting the wall on the far side of the tunnel leaving a huge blast mark upon it. "Oops" Kujo said with a menacing grin as he stared at Sho as if he was some disgusting bug to be squashed. "If I was you I'd take it easy with the insults in the future my friend." Kujo said in a threatening tone as leaned up against the wall behind him. "I wouldn't want you to have to get those dainty hands of yours messy doing your own dirty work after I ditched ya for being an ungrateful dick you know?" This was and would always be Kujo's philosophy on his mercenary work. If somebody hired you to do something that means they were either to weak or stupid to do it themselves. Of course Kujo didn't have a problem with helping if he got something out of it but the last thing the employer or the person who you were helping had the right to do was insult the person who took a job they couldn't do themselves. This just didn't sit well with the wolf guy. With that Kujo gave a loud yawn and slid down that wall getting comfortable before closing his eyes to rest. "Make it snappy Doc we've got places to be and this cave is starting to piss me off."

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[color=red]"Oh, no harm done." Madaraki replied, unphased by the display. He merely raised his hand, adjusting his glasses. A sudden snap would sound, as the side of the spectacles suddenly fractured, the glasses onto the ground without the support of both of the temples. Apparently the clumsy lightning-caster had a close aim than anticipated. He smiled, shaking his hand. "Can't find a replacement now...Oh well." He brushed his hair to the side, his dull black eye staring motionlessly at Kujo. "Blood is messy regardless of if the specimen is on the table or yet to be caught." Sho shook his head, wheeling himself around towards Soul. He crouched next to the fallen body, prodding it lightly with a scalpel. "Your contract is not with me, is it? If you have fault with your work, bring it up to someone who has the time and patience to deal with the bone you'd like to be chewing on."

He flickered the cutting instrument around his fingers, his hand abruptly raising the boy's shirt. He pressed his hand against the boy's ribs, applying a slight amount of pressure. The man nodded, retrieving the small ornamented jar and placing beside the boy. And then, he stabbed the boy's chest, striking the blade deeply into his flesh just on the left side of the scalpel. A spray of blood erupted from the youth's body, a small crimson geyser which splattered upon the sand, littering it with dark red. You know, Kujo-kun..." He called over to the "Wolf", adjusting the blade. "I've been meaning to tell you...I'd love if we could just have a cup of coffee sometime. You know, have a bit of a chat, particularly..." He smiled, releasing his grip on the knife and slapping his hands together, chakra rushing to them. Shousen... A chakra aura covered his hands, Sho immediately pressing it onto the boy, just about his heart. It would prevent the blood from spilling out in dangerous amounts, and heal any tissues he might have noticeably harmed. "...Eeeeh! They always get stuck." He worked at the blade, pulling it back and forth, before it began to move, slicing open more skin.

"...Anyway, I'd looooove the chance to learn a bit more about that condition of yours. A few tests, a close examination..." Though, Madaraki would love a chance to open him up. But the living had so many issues with pre-biopsies now a days. Twas a shame. Next time he got injured, however...Just a bit beneath the skin, while making sure he remained unconsious...Yes, that would do nicely. "I'd relish being able to dig- They have the work of an excellent craftsman." The cutting had proceeded, making an entire circle. He slipped the scalpel along, pushing up the patch of skin, tearing it off like an old ugly scab that had been picked at. His fingers slipped between the ribs, inching and gently poking the heart that beneath it. A shiver of excitement arose from the doctor. He slipped his hand beneath the rib-cage, his hands cupping the heart, feeling it cautiously. Too much stress could be unpleasant. Now, he needed to make measurements, record the rate, and..."Bloody hell..." Time was such a bother. He took his knife and promptly sliced just above the aorta, removing the veins and arteries attached to the heart. He raised the still crimson heart with a triumph. Setting it atop the boy's face, the blood oozing into his eye, he spun towards the jar, having some difficulty hiding his glee. At last, after weeks of anticipation...At last.

He unscrewed the jar, air whisking out furiously after years of entrapment. He thrust his hand into the jar, feeling for it's contents, noticing a tingle-like feeling covering his entire skin. He paused, noting the effect and guessing it's meaning. At last, his fingers, covered with the blood of the boy, curled around the item. From the jar he retrieved a second heart, this one slightly smaller, but just as alive as the other he just removed. He quickly leaned over the youth, placing the old heart into the body of Soul, setting exactly where his original had once been. He nodded, smiling to himself, before activating Shousen once more, raising the detached blood pathways he had earlier cut and reattaching them to the new organ. Once completed he looked for the torn of flesh and set it upon the boy's body, re-knitting it as well. He let out a sigh of relief, turning to the heart the boy had lost. His fingers curled around it, and he dropped it into the old jar, taking the cap and re-sealing it. "...Well, we'd better go before he wakes, ne?" Sho stood, looking at wolfman with an odd face of satisfaction. "So, how about it? Drinks on me."