Annoying Runts

Today was a regular day for Daikuri as he had finished his training at the third training grounds and was heading home. It was starting to get late out as it was now late afternoon, the moon shining bright i the dark sky, day now passing to night. He wasn't usually out a night, but he got lost in his training cause this time he had to hone his swordsmanship skills having now acquired a katana, one he wore on his left hip sheathed. The young shinobi had grew attached to the blade like it was another part of his body and intended to use it as such.

He just had to lock into that hidden power he knew he had so he was dedicated to train to grow stronger, how else was he going to protect his village?  Even though he had a long way to go he stayed determined and nothing was going to stop him grom reaching his goals. About now Daikuri had just passed back through the village gates on his way home and was now walking along a path back to the Hyuuga district. His hands behind his head as he looked at the beautiful night sky he said," Hmm maybe i should start coming out at night more,,."

Turning a corner and then making another turn he came along another street, which was usually packed with traffic was now empty except for a few people strolling on their way home. All the shops on the street were closing some were closed already but one store was open at eh end of the street, a local ramen shop which stayed open late pass hours. A little bit hungry Daikuri decided he might as well grab a quick bite not like he had any place to be at the moment. Approaching the shop Daikuri took a seat at the counter and proceeded to order a light meal, it was a teen kid taking his order who then moments later came back with the food Daikuri ordered, placing it on the table before him.

"Hey, you ever think of doing bodyguard work?" the boy said as Daikuri was demolishing his bowl ramen. "Uhhh nahh but if its money involved you could count me in." he said with a mouth full of food.  "Great... how about working for us for a few nights? My grandpa in the back cleaning up is looking for bodyguards... but between me and you he doesn't really trust village shinobi you see." the boy said, lowering his voice as continued. "He's kinda old so he's set in his old ways of hiring samurai and bodyguards instead of shinobi if you get what I'm saying. We could really use the help so stop by tomorrow and lose the headband for me please so grandpa can't deny you." the boy added. "It's all cool I'll be here." Dakirui said as he stood up.

"Thanks, I couldn't be more grateful but now hurry and get out of here before my grandpa sees you with that headband on. All this is going to be over if he sees you with it on, see you later!" the boy said. Then Daikuri was off to his home, arriving with a full belly he had the itis and was drowsy as ever, giving him a nice well-earned rest for the day of work he had tomorrow. Falling asleep he awoke the next day ready and eager for this job as he showered got dressed and jumped out the house early that morning about the same time, he knew that ramen shop was opening.

Making sure to remember to leave his headband at home he did just that he arrived at the shop with just his sword and his self, looking more of a samurai than a village shinobi, just like how the boy asked his to be. Now arriving at the shop and entering it he sees the boy and an old man behind the counter. The boy gave Daikuri a faint smile and a wink followed by a greeting "Hey what's going on! Grandpa look i had found a samurai you were looking for hire, check him out" Daikuri waving to the pair as the boy spoke. The old man served a customer a bowl of ramen before speaking sounding grumpy as ever "Huh a samurai you say? Well, he looks the part..." he said while looking Daikuri up and down for a brief moment.

"Fine just stick around here until we close shop then we'll talk about your pay later." the old man said, turning back to finishing preparing his orders. Daikuri was now hired and all he had to do was his part, guard the store. Why the little ramen shop needed guarding he didn't know but it was going to be a piece of cake the most he was expecting to come across was pan handlers maybe. He then exited the shop taking post in front of the it near the side, watching people pass the street going on about their day. "Man this is going to be a long shift i could already see it." he said giving out a sign. Then he waited, doing his job watching for anything out of the ordinary to happen as he guarded the store.

A few hours had passed before Daikuri felt like the boredom was about to kill him when he notice a group of 3 rough looking men started approaching. Him spotting them from down the street in the distance and stood up straight and proper chest up in a way to look just as tough as them. They each had eyed Daikuri as they laughed and conversated not paying him no mind before entering the shop, the group looking suspicious Daikuri stepped a little closer to listen to what was going on inside. "Hey wassup old man how's the business going? You got that for me?" Daikuri heard from outside.

I don't want any trouble with you fellas now take your nonsense out my shop!" the old man yelled from inside. Then taking this as his cue to save the day Daikuri entered the shop stopping still by the shops entrance his eyes locked on the few troublemakers. His stare was cold as his said "Ima need you guys to come outside with me real quick". The group of me then laughed as they followed Daikuri outside into the front of the shop. The streets were clear basically deserted at this time of night so there wasn't going to be nobody getting in the way at least.

Moments after they all was outside, before Daikuri could say another word the 3 men drew their swords one saying "This is gonna be quick i bet you." Daikuri firmly putting his hand by his waist holding his swords handle replied " So let's get this over with". There were 2 guys on both sides of Daikuri and one in front of him, both men from the sides then jumped at him in sync attempting an overhead swing attack at our ninja. Daikuri then drew his sword and as the sword left its sheath it clashed with the steel of the two swords overhead leaving sparks flying from the brief clash. Using is his strength and force he then pushed the attackers back away from him, and taking this opportunity of free space he leaped forward at the third man with his katana raised then crashed the hilt of his sword of the guy's face. This sending him to the ground knocking him out.

Then again one of the men leaped at Daikuri again so he then spun around in a quick jump and delivered a quick round house kick at the man's torso which sent him flying to the ground. The last man now standing then attempted a two-handed swing at Daikuri which he swiftly dodged by ducking. Now in still in a slightly crouched stance Daikuri quickly closed ground between the two and swiftly placed his sword on this man's neck as they stood almost shoulder to shoulder firmly holding his sword in place with both hands. " Now I hope I don't have to finish you off... Do i??" Daikuri said as he stared into the man's eyes with a cold look.

"Thats enough!" the old man then yelled. This caught everyone's attention and with this order Daikuri then lowered his weapon as the old man continued. " Time for these guys to answer to the authorities, Daikuri you did your part now just wait here while i go notify someone." Before running off he stopped near Daikuri and said, "You did a good job my boy now stick around for your pay later". Looking at the wounded troublemakers and the fact that he naturalized them without any deaths, he actually did do a good job plus the shop is still i one piece! With that not to long after the group of men that was harassing the store owner was put away for good.