Kakashi was right above the Ringleader, peeking through the grates of the vent. He was listening in on their conversation. "Heh, stupid team of Leaf Ninja, eh?" "Yeah, at least their alpha had the most money and this magnificent sword!" Kakashi then jumped out the vent and landed on the Ringleader and his accomplice. He snapped the accomplice's neck and pushed the Ringleader to a wall, grasping his collar with both hands. "Why did you kill the team of young ninja?" The leader chuckled and replied. "We killed 'em because they were on our turf! Just like how you and your other two ninja are!" he yelled as a dozen gang members grabbed hold of Kakashi and pounded on him. "...And I know exactly where your two little assistants are, as well!" he continued as he snapped his fingers and a couple dozen of gang members brought Neji and Lee into the room. He then laughed manically and said to his troops, "Kill 'em" Kakashi was helpless and so were Lee and Neji. He thought it was the end, until something bright appeared from a doorway and a blue wave of fire swept across the room as Kakashi stood up and helped Neji and Lee up. The Ringleader escaped, but.... there is a new companion? Kakashi scratched his head as a man walked into the room with an impish, green little beaked creature followed behind him and a young girl wearing a yellow kimono was right behind him as well. Kakashi had no other reaction than to ask. "Who are you.....?"