The old man muttered to himself as he shuffled pages across his old and well used desk. I smirked at the petty action, the act of self assured ruler. Then I slipped through the shadows until I stood directly behind his low backed chair.

Laughing silently at the easy task, I placed my Kunai dagger at his throat, "Hello, Raikage. Do you know me?"

He shivered, though there was no draft in the room, "Kiri. The Shadow of the Stars."

I nodded smugly, "That's right."

"Have you come to kill me?" His voice cracked, wondering if his life was to come to an end right now.

I grimaced, "No. My orders are clear. I'd like to, but not just yet."

His breathing slowed as he realized he was to live another day.

"But you're still coming with me." I covered hsi mouth and flipped him over the chair. As I dragged him into the shadows, I nodded to the far corner.

Kyogi stepped into the dim light, his dark, athletic frame visible for just a moment, before he was enveloped in thick, white smoke. Once it cleared, an exact copy of the Raikage stood there. He smiled serenly to me and sat down.

I grinned, adjusted my hold on the old man, and disappeared.