Challenging the Heavens: Clash in the Land of Lightning

''As night falls over the a cloaked figure strolls across the water of a river toward a small building nestled between several mountainous peaks. The air is cool on this moonlit night as sharp wind whistles through the valleys, causing slight ripples in the moons reflection upon the river. For a moment after the cloaked individual enters the building all is quiet, with only the wind disrupting absolute silence. A jagged scream can be heard from within the building, followed immediately by the sound of a struggle. Though, as quickly as the break in the peace had begun, the valley was silent again."

The cloaked assailant emerged from the building grasping a blade soaked in blood. Stepping up the river the individual knelt, rinsing the crimson essence from the sword before stand upright once again. Turning towards the sight of the moon the young woman's face glowed with a sad smile.

Off in the distance, an oppressive chakra was looming. A familiar face was about to make himself known.

Seemingly unaware of the nearby threat Rika began to make her way south, hoping to quickly leave the country. As moonlight lit her path she followed the river bank through the winding maze of ravines.

In the shadow of the moonlit night, several ANBU from the Hidden Cloud silently approach their target. A rustle is in the surrounding bushes.