Sakura Haruno: Unfurls the scroll W-what do you think this means? It's... it's ancient!
It's a story of betrayal and vengeance, Sakura. But who do you think wrote this?
squints at the text I can't recognize the handwriting, but it's definitely someone knowledgeable. Maybe an ancient sage or a lost historian.
Or maybe someone from the village, hiding their identity. We should keep this to ourselves for now.
narrows her eyes I agree, Exchicon. This could be dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands. Let's keep it between us and continue our investigation discreetly.
Got it, Sakura. We'll dig deeper without causing a stir.
paces back and forth We need to gather more information. We'll start by asking around the village, seeing if anyone knows anything about this scroll.
Right on, Sakura. Let's question the villagers quietly, no need to raise an alarm.
Sakura Haruno: H-have you seen Neji-chan around anywhere? I need someone to talk to about this latest batch of medical research...
Hey, looks like Neji's over there! Let's go talk to him.
Sakura Haruno: hurries towards Neji Neji-kun! Wait up!
Neji looks at both of them whats going on
catches her breath Neji-kun, I found this ancient scroll hidden away in the village archives. It talks about some kind of dark secret that someone's trying to hide.
What the hell, guys? Why are you so worked up? And who's this Neji guy?
pauses and takes a deep breath Sorry, Exchicon. Neji Hyuga is my cousin. He's also a ninja, just like us.
Oh, okay. So what's this about a dark secret then?
glances around nervously Well, according to this scroll, there's a hidden faction within our village that's been conducting illegal and unethical experiments.
Jesus, Sakura. That's messed up. Do you have any idea who's behind it?
clenches her fists I don't know who's behind it yet, Exchicon, but I swear on everything I hold dear, I will find out.
Alright, Sakura. Let's get to the bottom of this. First step, gather everyone involved in these sick experiments.
immediately pulls out a notebook and pen We need to conduct a thorough investigation.
Sounds like a plan, Sakura. But where do we start?
Sakura Haruno: We need to gather evidence first. We should start by talking to the villagers, finding out if they've noticed anything strange.
Alright, let's get started then. First up, I'll ask the merchants in the marketplace. You head to the clinic; anyone there might know something.
Sakura Haruno: Alright, Exchicon. I'll head to the clinic right now and see if I can gather any information. Be careful out there!
Don't worry, Sakura. I'll find something. Just make sure to stay safe while you're snooping around.
Sakura Haruno: Thank you, Exchicon. I'll be careful. quickly heads towards the clinic
arrives at the clinic, looking around cautiously Excuse me, is anyone here? I'm looking for information about illegal experiments happening in the village. Clinician: looks up from their desk Who are you, and what do you want?
At the market, I walk up to a merchant Excuse me, have you heard anything unusual going on in the village lately?
Sakura Haruno: approaches the merchant with a concerned expression No, I'm actually here to ask some questions.
The merchant looks at me My little girl. Shes been suffering from this weird illness. She's weak all the time and she never goes outside. Is there anything I can do for her?
Sakura Haruno: puts her hand on the merchant's shoulder I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter is going through such a tough time.
My daughter has been suffering from an unknown illness for months. The doctors can't cure it. Do you think its related?
Sakura Haruno: nods sympathetically I'm sorry to hear that, merchant. It sounds like your daughter might be experiencing similar symptoms to the ones I've been investigating.
Has your daughter been feeling weak all the time? And does she avoid going outside due to her condition?
Sakura Haruno: takes out her notebook and pen Yes, she has been feeling weak and lethargic, and she avoids going outside because of it.
A lightning strike hits the market holy shit! What the hell was that!? Did that hit anyone!?
Sakura Haruno: rushes towards the source of the lightning strike I think I saw something... I think it might be connected to the experiments I've been hearing about.
Holy crap, Sakura! Are you okay? What the hell just happened?
Sakura Haruno: checks herself for any injuries I'm fine, Exchicon. But we need to investigate this lightning strike immediately.
Let's go check it out, Sakura. But be ready for anything. This could be dangerous.
Sakura Haruno: takes a deep breath I'm always ready, Exchicon. Let's go and see what's causing these strange occurrences.
We arrive at the scene of the lightning strike. Its a group of ninjas
Sakura Haruno: steps forward, eyes narrowed in suspicion Who are you and what are you doing here?