Where the waterfall crashes upon the earth(travel)

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~enter~

Ace ventured with his gear checked over and such he patiently awaited for the next boat. He pondered what changes have occurred in Takigakure and how his visit could bring forth. The card enchanter smiled slightly as the boat up ahead quickly approached to the docks. Once the vessel arrived the Hachidaime Yukikage boarded upon it before it headed out to sea heading to the main land.

~travel to Land of Thunder~

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The smooth roar of thunder echoed in the horizon as the ship continued its sea bound voyage. Ace yawned feeling the rough embrace of a long voyage scarping against his bones while his light blue eyes stared towards the distant horizon. He noticed the change of temperature as the ship continued to sail onward. The air remained moist and damp yet the wind did not nibble on the flesh. Not much have occurred throughout the voyage a couple of the town folk discussing the current trade route safety. Although it was interesting yet sad how some of the people of his dear home feared the possibility of Konoha agents lurking in the shadows. When they began to voice their concerns the card enchanter simply padded their shoulder giving them a confident smile showing them that everything would be alright. When this was done the civilian calmed down which made the red leg master happy. Anyways a loud roar of thunder turned his attention towards the approaching land mass. Doted near the shore were pine trees.

Once it arrived at the dock, the Hachidiame Yukikage boarded off of the vessel. He took in a nice deep breath once his feet finally rested upon firm soil. Ace gave the captain a friendly node before heading onward. His light blue eyes glanced at the trees wondering what this location looked like in the winter pondering if it looked similar to the usual atmosphere of Yukigakure. Although, the nice atmosphere of the pine tree forest constantly became interrupted by the roar of thunder. It was amusing how loud the storm was yet rainfall never occurred. Despite the roars above the card enchanter enjoyed the scenery. The 80 ice exploding tags remained neatly inside his buttbag awaiting for their use. Ace was not interested in conflict in general yet he was not going to be afraid to halt it if need be. He pondered if this region specialized in any form of tea craft probably something taste before heading back home. Still this trip was not just for enjoyment yet it was solely for business and political matters.

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Venturing forward once more the old relic walked amoungst the pine tress taking in a deep inhale. It was strange ever since the red leg master returned to the world of the flesh nature itself was more inviting. Still out of the corner of his light blue eyes there was always a speck that was blurred as if it was a small space that was separated from this realm yet it only lasted for a split second. As days continued while his soul connected back to this realm the random speck usually occurred before vanishing. Softly shaking his head Ace continued onward upon his path accepting that this was an side effect from coming back from the abyss. Subtly the Hachidaime Yukikage glanced upon his left hand his flesh feeling naked without his signature white glove. "I am a simple visitor with a task yet to complete upon this realm" he solemnly thought wondering what powers above decided that it was not his time to be one with the angels. A loud roar of thunder snapped the card enchanter out of this thought as rain began to fall gently upon the soil and the traveler. Ace did not mind his flesh hardly felt it these days ever since his body became living steel only pain,extreme heat, and extreme cold mattered. Only three people could make his flesh feel more than just a weapon to kill or a shield to defend with. Only two remain that was enough at times, thinking about those two the proud father smiled wondering how his boy was doing.

The small hustle of the port up ahead rang through the air as the bay continued with its usual transport procedures. Arriving upon one of the ports the Scion of Hearts boarded upon one of the vessels which was to head to the Land of Waterfalls using the Bay of Buddha for its main train rout. Once everything was set the ship began to head towards the desired port while the Hachidaime Yukikage watched onward thinking of the current political position of Takigakure. There have been so many things different from once he was alive the first time. "life is a simple experience, mortals are given the moral obligation to experience and learn from it yet not allowed to own it for eternity" he softly spoke in his usual soft and polite tone to no one in particular. "wonder if we was able to enjoy the rent we had of those memories dear lad" Ace calmly said with a soft yet sad smile upon his lips as his light blue eyes glanced at the waters of the Tamon-Ten Sea below. He knew the young wind master was not physically around yet it felt nice to reflect upon those times wondering if the young boy could hear in some form or fashion.

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Ace spent many moments glancing at the sea while the boat headed to the nearest trade port. Light blue eyes remained calm and serene as his lips remained the same polite demeanor. After a few more moments the Scion of Hearts chuckled wondering when he himself became so old fashioned reflecting on things only an old man would do. Then again regarding the general life span of a Yukigakure civilian 30 was very much older than expected at times. The card enchanter thanked some of this maturity from the harsh events that occurred throughout his life and his discipline that was bestowed upon him. Although, there was not much more time to ponder about things as one of the crewmen rung the bell signalling the last meal before boarding off of their ship. Being gently guided by two of the crewmen the Hachidaime Yukikage sat with the crew and the captain eating a freshly caught variety of fish. The meal was very pleasant the captain of course asking question regarding the security of the trade routes between Land of Thunder and Land of Snow. Like any reasonable leader he gently and politely ensured that the route was still safe to use. Of course there was jokes thrown around here and there a couple of times making the Chivalrous Gambler laugh a little. A few moments later the boat arrived to the port located upon the Bay of Sangha on the Land of Hot Springs. The card enchanter politely thanked the captain for the meal and hospitality before boarding off of the sea vessel.

Entering the foreign land, the Hachidaime Yukikage noticed the heat and slight smugness that lingered in the atmosphere. It was odd to be in a place that drastically different from the bitter arctic. Still no matter the location his duty as kage still had to be fallowed through. Venturing onward the light blond relic glanced at his buttbag making sure the 80 ice exploding tags still were there. With a confirmed node the red leg master continued onward slightly picking up his pace as the sun above slowly began to dip down in the horizon. This land was famous for having very hospitable spa houses. Hopefully the proud teacher could reach one of those before the sun fully vanished in the distance. Although the crickets were busy earlier than usual softly filling the air with their inviting tune. Up ahead an nice and large spa house stood ahead, glancing up at the sky seeing the stars twinkle above he knew it would be foolish to continue to roam in the dark. Also regarding the letter he was still on a good schedule hopefully arriving on time. Walking into the place Ace chatted with the owner politely and gently talking to her. After a few minutes of smiling and laughing together an nice room was given. Setting up a few ice exploding tags upon the doors of his room Ace locked it before going to bed for the night. During the night the red leg master remained awake enough as his ears remained active.

Once the sunlight began to peer through the windows bathing the Hachidaime Yukikage's face he slowly woke up. A slight yawned escaped the Scion of Hearts lips while sitting to get dressed and such. After taking a long spa bath and getting dressed before packing up his stuff including the two ice exploding tags left as an safety measure he waved the owner bye. The girl's waved him bye despite some of them wanting the arctic leader to stay yet the red leg master denied their wants after all his heart belonged to another. Venturing forward once again the card enchanter headed onward throughout the land. During his venture many natural bubbling bodies of water was observed. After a few more moments the land ahead began to become flatter as rice beds could be identified as people out in the field continued to work as usual.

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Walking among the slight slopes carefully not to tread upon any crops the Hachidiame too in this atmosphere. The air was not bitterly cold nor was it searing to the touch it was just right. Light blue eyes glanced at a few workers as they continued on with their day his mind wondering what it would be like to retire from the shinobi world for good. A soft stretched itself upon his lips wondering if it would be peaceful or at least a nice end for a life full of conflict and valor. Still as much frustration this life have brought with it there was moments and achievements that the Chivalrous Gambler was proud about. Silently the card enchanter ventured forward walking through the vast land desiring to reach the Taki embassy. He was not concerned about walking around without any body guards yet the world around him felt so foreign to him even Yukigakure felt alien to the old king. Light blue eyes glanced at one of his hands faintly seeing a eerie vapor from his flesh as if it was not truly part of this realm. The Scion of Hearts shook his head remembering what the old woman said once he was returned to this realm as his stride increased slightly.

His venturing did not halt in the slightest as the arctic kage progressed onward. Many rice beds and lush farmlands were passed. Here and there the card enchanter found the nearest creek and took a couple of drinks from it before continuing on his destined route. Ace remained alert as he ventured his ears and eyes aware of his surroundings, his fingers twitching for a command. Luckily that never had to occur, he usually did not prefer fighting at times, after all he had to reach the Land of Waterfall before nightfall.

[Dr. Neuro, RN]

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The sounds of distant waterfalls were a very satisfying sound as the traveler got ever closer. Ace have not been upon this in a dreadful while thus the smooth yet fierce sound of water crashing upon another body of water were pure bliss. Light blue eyes glanced around while a soft smile was worn upon his lips knowing that soon he would be back in familiar territory. The Hachidaime Yukikage continued to venture forward fallowing the road post guiding where the capital were located. After an while of walking alone up ahead was a couple of trading caravans heading towards the same location. The card enchanter chatted with them happy to learn one of them was a fellow craftsmen. Moments slowly went by as the arctic leader and the humble merchant chatted about tailor trends and such. It was pleasant to be treated like any other traveler not a kage from a village. Sometimes it was there moments which the Scion of Hearts desired a simple and humble life.

After a long while of chatting and such the capital checkpoint was up ahead. The red leg master chatted with the guards telling them who he was, they looked at each other before informing their commander. The commander was a stout and bulky man he was pleasant ready to fallow the correct procedures and lead the foreign diplomat to the embassy. Waving the merchants goodbye, the proud teacher headed onward guided by the commander heading towards their desired location. Ace hoped the leader was logical and such, he only desired for a peaceful and productive talk not anything with irritation and wasteful banter.

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