Went to Lord Orochimaru....

Deep in the forests of the ricefield country lies the fortress of Orochimaru. Within his sanctum he sends forth some sound nins. "Bring Kabuto to me..." The nin bowwed to his dark master and sped on his way, to retrieve the wayfaring shinobi.

Kabuto was sitting by a tree outside of sound village, waiting for his next mission. He was growing tired of the same "Distract Anko" missions and hoped for something else to come along. A nin approached him quickly and bowed before him "Orochimaru has sent for you". Kabuto got up and follwed the nin swiftly back to Orochimaru's hideout.

"Kabuto... I want the Konoha Anbu moved to the eastern castle." Orochimaru started to lay out a plan.

"Very well." Kabuto sat and patiently listened to Orochimaru's plans.

Orochimaru lifted from his chair. "My sources tell me to be cautious. Shizune's disappearance has prompted a few recon units."

"I see....and what would you like me to do about it?" Kabuto got up from his chair and walked over to Orochimaru.

Taking the boys jaw in his hand Orochimaru continued "You will do this, Kabuto... Take the Anbu to the western fortress. I will remain and cut off anyone who intrudes on this eastern palace."

"Very well...." Kabuto backed away from Orochimaru. "Anything else?"

Orochimaru laughed. "You are always so eager to please." He paced around Kabuto. "Once that is done you must lead Tayuya to the new central fortress. That is where I will dispatch anyone who survives."

"Very well my Lord" Kabuto sat back down in a chair and waited for Orochimaru to dismiss him.

"Go now!" Kabuto vanished into the darkness. "I have taught you well..." Orochimaru then sent a flock of ninja message birds into flight. "Go, my pets. Confuse my enemies and bring me my minions."