[RL with Maraihi]

Kabuto leaned against a rock outcropping, catching his breath. Though he would never admit it to Maraihi, he had pushed himself hard to get to the abandoned hideout in time. He only hoped he had concealed his movements, and motives, well enough to fool Lord Orochimaru from following him.

Masking a sudden cramp in his side he straightended, scanning the area for both potential attackers and the man he was here for. Only after he was completely certian no one was observing him did he touch the concealed touch pad. With a burst of chakra he opened the hidden door to the compound. Then he turned again to wait, face carefully hidden behind his hood.