Here We Go Again [T/O/DE]

[hayate]

/enter

Keigo felt like he was in a daze. He had zoned out at the kazekage's party for literally the entire party something didn't feel right. Perhaps it was the air, he didn't really know but something in his head was telling him to get away from sand. He just couldn't stand to be around it right now. Starrk knew it was against the rules and certainly remembered what had happened last time but he just didn't care. As he quickly ran away from the site where the party had been his hands moved through seals making his entire body to its maximum strength.

Starrk was full aware of what he was doing and an ambush could be in his future, he would be prepared. But where was he headed? His memory was a little faded still from whatever mental illness was ailing him. Keigo quickly remembered that he had a map and compass which after quickly looking at he decided the path towards rain would be best. There was little time to wait because he was sure there would be someone tailing him in no time. Where would his travels end up who would know? Only time could tell but his first stop would be the land of rain.

/move to rain plz
(missing nin again Soul Searching >_> huehue)

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Moving.

[hayate]

Of course… it was raining in the land of rain. This reminded him why he had hated this country the last time he’d traveled through here. Yet at the same time feeling the rain drops falling upon his hair was a bit relaxing. The relaxation was certainly not going to change his travels though. In fact his speed only increased to get out of the rain. Covering his map as he ran he made sure he was still going in the right direction thanks to his compass. The next stop on his voyage was the enormous country of fire. He certainly hoped the weather would be nicer there. Tsk rain was such a nuisance.

/move to fire plz

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Moving.

[hayate]

Luckily for Keigo the land of fire was much more welcoming than the land of rain or at least the weather was. Somehow during his travels he’d also managed to avoid any civilians. This was good for him because if there were witnesses he’d have to do something about them. Starrk couldn’t afford for anyone to tip off his village about his whereabouts. With his map and compass still in hand it was clear where his next destination would be. Unfortunately for Starrk the land of fire was really big and getting to the land of Hot Springs would take a while. However no distance would make him slow his pace. It might have taken longer than traveling through the land of rain but he would arrive soon. Yet his final destination was still unknown how could he travel without having a clue of where he was headed?

/move to hot springs

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Moving.

[hayate]

Keigo had fond memories of hot springs. It was when he and his chuunin exam partner had searched for his fateful herb. In the back of his mind he hoped that he was doing alright and the herb was helping him. It was strange that Lue was the first person to pop into his mind, could he be forgiven again for going missing? Did he even really want forgiveness? Keigo certainly did not understand his emotions and that only angered him further. Right now all he wanted was to get out of this damned country and leave behind the memories. Next up according to his map would be the land of frost and it was certainly better than being here. He just couldn’t wait to get out of hot springs.

/move to land of frost

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Moving.

[hayate]

Frost was not a place he had very many memories of but it also didn’t quite feel right either. Something told him to continue going east and on his map that would lead him to the land of lightning. Maybe there he could find what he was looking for. However he found himself lost in thought and not traveling. That was not okay a slowed pace could mean he’d be found. Bringing his pace back to a sprint Keigo would quickly reach the land of lightning. He certainly hoped he could make some better memories in lightning. Everything he remembered about sand was pain and failure, he couldn’t stand to be there anymore.

/move to land of lightning

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Moving.

[hayate]

Starrk had arrived in lightning like he’d intended to and at quite the quick pace. However where was he to head next? Perhaps he should have thought things more through before his travels. However since he was in lightning perhaps he could check out the village. Like with his village he assumed the one here would be similar. He would need to make his way down to the capital of the country. Flipping through hand seals once more he made sure that his skin was still at maximum strength. Since it was he began his travel through the country. Unlike his other travels his pace now was decreased. Keigo was enjoying his slow pace through the countryside towards the capital.

As he walked through the grassy plain there were no trees in sight just grass. There was a slight breeze blowing to the east which felt relaxing just as the rain had as well. He watched as his white jacket and white pants moved due to the wind. It brought a smile to his face which was strange, this was the first time he’d felt joy during his travels. Maybe this country was exactly what he needed. Running a hand through his brown hair he untied his black belt and removed his headband from his head. Keigo turning his finger into a small knife carved the name “Starrk” into the headband and over the sand symbol. After his carving was completed his finger returned to normal. Starrk needed not to be defined by any village for the moment. He just wanted to feel free in his travels. Yet looking down at his new belt he knew that the image of sand would still follow him wherever he went. Soon he would arrive near the country's capital but would he enter it?

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Currently Active:
Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) [10][30][80][100][120]
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form.
Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body.
Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form.
Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability.
Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability.

[hayate]

Starrk had been walking through the countryside finally feeling at peace. Maybe it was something in the air maybe it was the way the grass moved in the gentle breeze. He couldn’t help himself but lay down in the grass and look up at the clouds above. A soft sigh left his mouth as Keigo’s eyes closed to see nothing but darkness. As he looked into the darkness it felt almost as if he was searching for something. An erie feeling over took him. Far away in the darkness it was almost as if he could see something or someone approaching but that couldn’t be his eyes were closed.

However with his eyes closed the figure got closer and closer. Finally it got close enough for him to realize who it was but that couldn’t be possible. How would Kyo have made his way here?! With the man standing before him he could hear the words he’d once said to him before he’d left for the chuunin exams. They almost stung to hear them again. ” Give me one good reason why I should let you go. You've done well up to this point, but I'm not so convinced that I'll let you go waltzing around here freely A slight feeling of betrayal fell over Starrk for more reason than one. Starrk had made a promise to his parents to meet them when he’d achieved the rank of chuunin but he’d failed. Now he’d run away from his problems what was he doing?

In his mind he could see the disappointment and growing anger in Kyo’s face. ".....Is that you prove that fate is a stupid bitch who won't get her rocks off by making you a statistic. I don't want to have your head posted up on the village gates. But trust me - I will do whatever it takes to preserve the safety of those who inhabit Suna......even if it means I have to chase you into the afterlife. Do your worst to any who try to soil our name. But do your best for those whose blood pumps the same as yours - the same as Suna's." Hearing those words in his head sent shivers down his spine Kyo had trusted him and what was he doing now? Running from his problems? Running from his life as a shinobi there was little honor in that. "I can promise you opportunity...if only you'll promise me loyalty." Starrk could feel a knot growing in his stomach guilt was the only emotion he could feel right now.

As his eyes opened Keigo stood up remembering the a few of his last choice words. Looking up at the sky Starrk yelled to the sky, ”You gave me a second chance on life; I intend to show you it wasn’t a mistake Kyoshiro. See you soon.” Perhaps this travel was exactly what he needed but it could also be bad. He’d been gone from the village for quite some time. The chuunins had passed he’d completely zoned out during the party and then he’d simply wandered off in a daze. How the hell would he explain himself to the kazekage or even Kyo? First things first he removed the headband from his waist and transformed his right hand into a drill quickly drilling a hole into the ground. There he placed his scarred headband and buried back underneath the dirt. From there he withdrew his world map and compass once more even though he remembered how he’d traveled. Starrk couldn’t afford to waste more time if he was lucky they hadn’t already sent someone after him to take his head back to the village. Bringing his pace to a run Starrk moved away from the area he thought might be the capital of the country and moved towards the land of frost. He’d already wasted too much time there was no more time to lose.

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S rank steel body still active

/move to frost please

[hayate]

Starrk felt refreshed during his travel to the land of Lightning he’d been in an almost genjutsu like daze simply following wherever he felt was best. He had no real goal or plan but now his mind was focused and set. His pace was swift like a cheetah and even if he had to spin past people, run through them or jump over them he would not slow down. Getting through the small country of Frost would not be too difficult what he worried about was that huge country of fire that he would see soon. However before then he’d have to make it to the land of Hot Springs. According to the compass he was headed in the right direction he just hoped it wasn’t too late.

/move to hot springs

[hayate]

Luckily the smaller country of frost had less people to get in his way. There were much less jukes and pushes through people. However just because he didn’t have to be as evasive didn’t mean he could slow up. He could hear the back and forth between him and Kyo constantly in his head. What would it take to get it out of his head? Starrk had to make something right and that was what he was doing. Moving swiftly his compass told him that he was headed south towards the land of fire that damned huge country would be one step closer to returning…. Home.

/move to fire

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

Moved.


Also I moved him to springs, but forgot to post.

[hayate]

How much time had passed since he’d first left? Travel certainly took longer than it appeared despite his quick pace. The sun was shining above him sweat was dripping from his head and the wind had gone. All he was feeling was sweaty, gross and rushed. It was lucky that his travel was almost done. Moving south west was his next destination was to be the land of rain. He’d have to handle his stench problem there.

/move to rain

[Tieren]

Moved

[hayate]

For once when he traveled through this country there was bright skys and no rain. Maybe his luck was turning. Starrk’s pace had slowed down in his travels because now he was searching for something before he got back into wind country. Luck truly was on his side because as he walked he watched some deer running off together through the trees. Quickly following after them at a safe distance he watched as they approached a pond. A smile formed on his face as Starrk walked over to the pond and stripped down leaving his clothing upon the ground near the water. Sliding into the water he released a happy sigh and a few farts into the water chuckling at the bubbles.

After getting all cleaned up he got out of the pond redressed and continued his journey. Starrk looked over the map and compass carefully before deciding his next path he’d gotten lost before using a compass no need for mistakes. However Starrk’s pace was not rushed he was almost done with his travels and after just getting clean he didn’t want to become all gross again. Soon he would be back but had he made the right decision?

/move to wind

[The Roar of the Falls]

Moving

[hayate]

(thanks for all the moving guys)

Finally Starrk arrived back in his village's country. However he was still a ways away from the village gates so he'd need to travel a bit before arriving. During this time he was able to check the stability and strength of his metal skin. It had been at its strongest during the entire traveling and even going to the gates he wanted to be prepared. Some of the more dangerous words Kyo spoke of shuddered through him. Starrk certainly hoped he wasn't walking into his own decapitation so willingly.

/exit