Onward: The Chuunin Exams Awaits (P, Travel)

[Nekomata Minh]

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As the carriage pulled further away from Iwagakure, Junko found it highly desirable for her look around at the moving landscape within the horizon. Such a wonderful sight especially during this time of the day. It was really something she could enjoy. But before she got carried away, Junko reached into her pocket and, pulled out a Prismatic, Compass. As the carriage followed the river bed, she would had it over to the carriage driver. He nodded once more then, took the compass. With this they could stay on track and, not worry about anything.

As they continued on nature's trail, the eager kunoichi was finding it hard to stay...entertained during such travel. So far the only thing that caught her attention is the constant *clop, clop* pattern from the assisting horses. Well with high doubts that the noise of clattering hooves would be enough to keep her occupied, Junko focused more on her generous driver, whom was making great use of the compass she gave him. With some further thought she finally tapped him on the shoulder.

He turned around curious as to what she needed. With an innocent smile she, tried to find the words to actually speak. She didn't exactly think this ahead. The carriage driver smiled noticing the exact thing hindering his passenger from starting the conversation. With a clear voice he decided to do so for her. "If you need me it might help you know my actual name." He said with a slight chuckle.

Not exactly the best picker upper but, it would do. Junko felt an on rush if embarrassment brew up all over her face. How could she have possibly been oblivious enough to, forget to ask for the carriage driver`s name. She looked the other way, sparking another short laugh.

"The name is Aduro." I haven't been in the carriage business long but, it certainly serves my purposes. I get to learn a lot of different things whenever I make these trips."

"How so?" Junko asked back, wondering what he would say.

"Well look around you. This place is filled with mystery and, the utter thrill of finding out what lies behind it`s invisible walls. That along with the people. There us so much information you can draw out of something if you dig deep enough. You just have to have the drive and commitment."

Junko thought about it for a few minutes until the theme of what he was saying actually clicked. He had a point too which doubles the effect of his words. Aduro could tell this was the case by sheer silence alone. He has dealt with that kind of silence before so it really isn't that much of a deal to him. He simply focused on the path ahead occasionally checking Junko`s compass while doing so. That is when Junko resumed the minor conversation.

"ok well I see what you mean. But, I am still skeptical as to why you see things that way. Not that its a bad thing, I somewhat do the same."

Aduro glanced back, then smirk at her. He then turned back towards the road and, straightened up his posture preparing to tell his short little tale.

He went into great detail about it too. Much to Junko`s enjoyment as well. He gave some examples and, even included a back story that was actually quite hilarious on, account he used funny voices to mimic various people in the story. He certainly had a lot say and, the kunoichi had no problem listening to it. At this rate they would reach Grass Country before they even realize what happened. At least it gets time moving right?

(Move to Grass Country please.)

[Deleted]

Moving.

[Nekomata Minh]

As if magic the even, beautiful terrain of Grass Country was finally upon them. Junko remembers this place like the back of her hand. Well at least for the time she had spent in it. After a while Aduro stopped at a nearby town to rest, but not before being told Fire Country should be the next stop. The horses took a nap and, Junko instead decided to just go inside the carriage and, rest there. Everything seemed so cool here. Maybe it was because of it being a foreign landscape Junko hasn't become familiar with.

All in all Junko decided to start polishing her sword. Just from the feel of it, she could tell it was different. Only her mom could have pulled something like this. The difference being that the weight was different. The blade was sharpened to a crisp too. The fancy sheath case is one thing, but to hold this sword like it was her own is entirely different. Junko ran a careful and, gentle finger against its smooth surface. If there were any words to be said Junko didn't know them.

She safely stored the weapon back in its bag, then laid down on the bed inside to drift off to sleep. Aduro would come back several a few minutes later for his lunch break. As soon as the horses were ready to go, he checked on Junko to make sure she was still with the carriage. He noticed the Iwagakure Headband which concluded his own personal curiosity. Leaving her to get a momentary slumber Aduro gave the horses their before-journey meal before, moving on from there. Looking at the map and, Junko`s Prismatic compass he had his sense of direction. Should be an easy ride from here.

(Move to Fire Country Please)

[Father 'Suke]

Moved to Hi no Kuni

[Nekomata Minh]

After a long day of travel Aduro and his carriage had reached Fire Country with ease. He knew all the safest and, easy to navigate routes so all was well. By this time Junko had woke up and, climbed outside the carriage only, to notice that, the day was drawing to a close. The sun was beginning to set as of now. If she was lucky then maybe they can make it to Tea Country too.

Aduro looked behind him and, noticed Junko was finally awake. He smiled then, looked straight ahead again. "Hey, there. You took one heck of a rest there. I may be able to squeeze in one more destination as long as it isn't too far. Just give me the word and, I will work as well as I can but, remember the horses are the real workers here."

Junko had no objections whatsoever from his words. And indeed the horses deserved a break. So in that case she was going to prepare to carry on by foot after this next stop. "If it isn't too much trouble can you maybe get to Tea Country? After that I need to take a boat to Sea country."

Aduro laughed a little as he gave the steering strap a small crack to hype up the horses. "It might be a little difficult to get there with all of these trees around. But, lucky for you think I know of a small clearing somewhere in the area. But if you don't mind me asking...why are you going all this way to begin with?"

Junko gave Aduro a surprised glance. He seriously didn't guess it yet? Well isn't that odd. Still he deserves to know after traveling this far. "I`m going to the Chuunin Exams where else would I go?"

Aduro was confused at first but, then those two words finally clicked. He shook his head to his failure to figure out the obvious. Oh well he has been working all day give the guy a break. "That pretty much explains it. I can't believe I forgot about it. Do you think you might get the rank?"

Junko paused for a second. She never thought about it because she was afraid of discouraging herself. She knows that there will be tough competition in store. But she will at least try. "I am not promising anything but, my heart tells me that I can do it. Won't be easy but, I wouldn't have came if I wasn't."[/b]

Aduro nodded to these words. He admired her straight forward honest. It showed a lot of good character. "Well from one Iwagakure Citizen to the next I will be sure to cheer for you."

Junko smiled, joyfully. "I`d appreciate that Aduro. Thank you." she added sweetly.

"Don't thank me just yet." Aduro commented shortly.

Junko tilted her head as, she was confused about what he meant. But before she could even ask Aduro cracked the straps once more. "Ya!! Ya!! Onward!!" The horses reared up with a whinny then dashed forward pulling the carriage along with it. Junko was pushed back into her seat as they zoomed forward. Looking at Aduro as he did the same. "You`re welcome by the way."

This sparked a healthy laugh out of the kunoichi as the rushing wind blew her hair back. With a smile she adjusted herself and, got into a comfortable sitting position. Next stop was Tea, after that the Chuunin Exams were next. She has never been so excited in her life.

(Move to Tea Country Please)

[Father 'Suke]

Moved to Tea

[Nekomata Minh]

And as if by magic here Junko was in Tea Country. She was dropped off a while ago and, made sure to get EVERYTHING she packed before, leaving. So from there it was all travel by foot. Nothing else to really worry about right now. Even though it was getting darker in the sky above Junko wasn't fazed at all. She found it rather soothing to be honest. These were one of the few places a shinobi could probably relax in. Possibly.

Anyway traveling through here was relatively easy. She just kept her map rolled up and, neatly tucked away in her clothing while the compass gave her the needed directions. Of course it would be a long walk but, eventually she would get there.

By the time she arrived at the boat ports there were surprisingly still boats left. Not wanting to waste her precious time she made one final push onto the boat that would leave the soonest. She flashed her headband to the guards to show she had a reason being here. They checked her baggage and, even though the katana was off settling they let her through. The boat didn't depart until a hour later. With high hopes Junko looked out towards the horizon up ahead. Her next and, final stop...Sea Country.

(Move to Haha Island`s Capitol Please)

[Father 'Suke]

Moved

[Nekomata Minh]

Exit <3