MIA in Naruto

Chapter Six Part Two: The Three Stooges 

A shadow clone of T and I messenger appeared in the cell confused at what he found. Three ninjas surround the unconscious bandage near naked man covered in water.

"The Lord Third is busy. Something happened to the jinchuuriki. Wait? Why did you start torturing him? He doesn't even look like he has awakened yet".

Sheepishly red panda informed the clone.

"He actually did wake up but he ignored us and went to bed".

"What? So that gave you the right to torture an innocent man".

The clone could only choke out his response completely flabbergasted. He started to regret joining the T and I department as a runner. He did believe the rumor of all the members have a few loose screws but this made him rethink things. Standing in silence thinking through his life choices Red Panda started to become nervous and explained.

"Well, you see."

"No, you daft foul that was rhetorical".

The red panda's partner known as koala hit over the top of his head. Noting that one ninja went straight to violence when flustered made his realization firmer. He needed to leave T and I soon!

Knocking both red panda and Koala's heads together their boss Dog Interjection.

"I think that's what means he wants to know 'cause I am confused and I saw it happen". 

"Ow why did you hit me I was going to explain to the fox".

Exclaimed Koala as he rubbed his injured head. The look of resolve in the fox clone's eyes only strengthened as he watched the stupid behavior of the three ninjas. Subtly taking a step back he was hoping not to become infected by whatever caused the torture and integration department members to become the way they were. 

He knew this job's pay was far too good for how safe it was but what job should he change too. The jinchuriki escort team is probably out of the job so he could ask to replace them.

As Fox stood there lost in his own thoughts not realizing it wasn't normal to act so unfazed and to stare off into the distance in the middle of this riot the Dog masked ninjas stopped his bickering.

Realizing how their behavior made them look he somehow felt shame once more after so long begin to well up. 

Before if could make him act reasonably he decided internally he would proceed to deduct pay of red pandas and Kola's pay. Finally, his shame built to the point he spoke to the Fox-masked ninjas hoping to salvage what remained of his dignity.

"Red Pandas and Koalas entered after being informed of the man's awaking. The suspect was back to sleep in seconds, they attempted to awaken him using several means and even dowsing him in water. Upon realizing their plan to wake them with water I tried to resend my order to keep attempting to awaken the ninja. I was too late and he was covered and somehow still sleeping. Upon my loud entrance, the man proceeded to awaken and fall from his bed unhooking himself from the equipment and IVs. Before we could make contact he climbed back into bed ignoring our entry and continued sleeping".

After the incomprehensible explanation, Fox's left eye began to twitch behind the mask. Deciding not to question it and protect himself from further taint of the T and I department he promptly dispelled himself leaving no explanation only a weary sigh as he knew he would have to explain this to Lord Third.

As the ninja poofed into smoke the three left behind stared at one another in silent acknowledgment to never speak of this to anyone else. Before leaving the room to the drenched man to sleep in his wet condition.