Dealing with Interruptions 3

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Next Day

Naruto and Sirius relaxed in a hotel and started for their next job. It is like a missing case. The full job details of the job are:

'Lost in the Maze

Job Location: Web Valley

Job Description: A group of people who were travelling through the Web Valley, near Clover Town, suddenly disappeared. Many people got lost in this natural labyrinth of canyons over the years, but the group was being led by an experienced guide. People nearby have been talking of strange noises coming from the canyons. Investigate and find the lost group, but be wary, as these new noises can't be from just any creature.

Reward: 200,000 jewels per mage'

To get more information on the place they were going to, Naruto picked up a book about everything that is known on Web Valley. It has some interesting details about the mysterious place.

'Web Valley is a part of Clover Canyon. This place is known for its innumerable fissures from an ancient earthquake. It is a great, natural labyrinth where numerous people have been lost and never to return. It was told that even hunters from Hunter Guilds couldn't get out when they lost their bearings.

Web Valley is a part of Clover Canyon which is situated near Clover Town.

Fauna and Flora

Flying Fish

Web Valley is best known for the presence of the famous Hane-Sakana, also known as a "Winged Fish", which looks like a fish with a pair of wings'

It read. That bit was certainly interesting, to say the least. They are currently on their way to Web Valley in the forests near the Clover town. Naruto can sense 2 people following them and as they are quite a distance away from the town, he thought of confronting them

'Siri, prepare for battle. There are 2 people following us,' said Naruto telepathically. Sirius nodded and prepared himself and Naruto called them out.

"I know you are following me, come out, '' said Naruto. No response was given, Naruto threw an explosive tag into a small gap in the bushes and 2 figures lept out. Soon after that, an explosion destroyed the area to smithereens. These 2 people are peculiar in appearance and their scent is also somewhat different.

He observed them closely, they wore different clothes but that is not what he is looking for. They both have 2 scents. One was like a Human and the other like an animal. For the guy on the right, it is fish, while the guy on the left is a snake.

'What is this? I don't understand? Is this some kind of disguise they are maintaining concealing their true form?' Thought Naruto. He observed Sirius' reaction. 'Though Cats don't have an as good sense of smell as a Dragon, Jaguars can hear really well, and their sense of smell is strong as well. That is why Sirius is able to keep up with me well,' thought Naruto.

'Sirius, I know you want to fight. But I want you to be safe. I am not saying to not fight. But be careful. They have 2 scents each. I think they are concealing their true form. You fight the one on the right one if it comes to that. He smells like fish,' said Naruto. Sirius nodded his head. Their enemies didn't know about the conversation that happened and as good villains, they started introducing themselves.

"Greetings, Naruto Uzumaki and Sirius. We are here on a mission" said the guy on the right as if it was some high-level business meeting.

"You can go ahead then," said Naruto. They both nodded.

"My name is Aero and this is my companion Basil" he introduced and Naruto nodded.

"Where we are from and who sent us is not required. But our mission is simple. We are here to test you" said Basil. Naruto raised an eyebrow at that. Are they telling me to show them my power?

"I think you made yourself clear. If that is all you want, I'm willing to entertain it" said Naruto and Sirius backed off.

"As a bonus, you can even test my partner here," said Naruto and Sirius's body was buffed into his Battle mode.

Both of their opponents took notice of this and slipped into their battle stances respectively. This time, it is clear. Aero slipped back while Basil recoiled as if to attack by coiling outwards.

Naruto wants to fight Basil because of his suspicion of the man's appearance to be a snake. In case he was bitten, the poison will have an effect on Naruto as the Kyuubi's Chakra remaining in him nullifies it and if it doesn't, then his magic will do the job.

'Sirius, take the fish. I'll take that snake' thought Naruto and they divided to take care of their opponents. Naruto lept towards the recoiled snake while Sirius jumped on the Aero.

"I think our opponents are decided, Basil. I'll see you after your battle" said Aero and jumped back to evade Sirius' sword strike. Basil didn't reply but dodges Naruto's attack and they separated from each other.

Though Naruto doesn't want to leave Sirius alone with an opponent like that, he can't always be with his son. He thought of leaving him for once and focused on his opponent.

"You have a lot of nerve to come and ask me of my capabilities like that" 

"Talking, are you. I'm not the one in charge of negotiations. I'm here to fight and if possible, exterminate you" said Basil in a cold tone. His nails elongated and became claws as he attacked Naruto.

"Cheap tricks like that don't work on me" 

"Then how about these," said Basil and gas shot out of his claws. Naruto evaded it and it hit a nearby tree. It lost its colour and died in seconds.

"Poison!" Said Naruto. He saw so many types of poisons, but one with such a deteriorating effect is his first time.