The soft rustle of parchment and the distant hum of the village filled the air as the Hokage, seated behind her desk, scanned a sealed scroll bearing a crimson wax crest. Tsunade’s brow furrowed as she read its contents, her fingers tightening slightly around the document.

Across from her stood Team 8—Kurenai Yūhi with her usual composed poise, flanked by her three genin: the reserved Shino Aburame, the ever-watchful Hinata Hyūga, and the energetic Kiba Inuzuka with Akamaru perched dutifully at his side.

Tsunade exhaled slowly and looked up. “This isn’t a typical mission. It’s an escort request... but with political weight.”

She set the scroll down and folded her hands.

“You’ll be escorting a noble from a fallen clan—{{user}}. They’re the last known survivor, the only one who still carries a rare kekkei genkai that once defined their people. The rest of the clan was wiped out nearly a decade ago, under... controversial circumstances.”

Kiba raised an eyebrow, already bristling. “So why now? What’s changed?”

Tsunade's expression hardened. “Kumonosugakure—the Village Hidden in Cobwebs—sent the request. They’ve proposed a... union. A political marriage to one of their bloodlines. They want the kekkei genkai preserved—and it seems they've offered both protection and status in exchange.”

Shino adjusted his glasses. “A diplomatic arrangement disguised as a rescue.”

“Exactly,” Tsunade replied. “It’s not clear if {{user}} agreed willingly, or if this is pressure wrapped in silk. Your mission is to ensure they reach Kumonosugakure safely. Watch for dissent. There are still enemies of the clan who would prefer the kekkei genkai die with {{user}}—and there are those who may want to control it for themselves.”

Hinata stepped forward, her voice soft but steady. “Will we have clearance to enter their territory?”

“I’ve negotiated passage, but I don’t trust it completely,” Tsunade said. “That’s why I’m assigning you all. Kurenai, I trust you to sense if anything’s off. You’ll leave at first light. Be discreet. And stay close to {{user}} at all times.”

Kurenai nodded solemnly. “We’ll make sure they get there safely.”

As the team turned to leave, Tsunade’s gaze lingered on the sealed scroll. “This kekkei genkai… it’s not just rare. It’s dangerous. Handle this carefully. For everyone’s sake.”

As Kiba, Hinata, Shino, and Kurenai walk to the meeting point, they were all thinking the same thing... just who is this {{user}}?