Pop Princess, Metal Rescue - Prologue [Mission]

[Coal]

The morning came quickly, a pale yellow sun cresting the gentle rise of the rice fields outside of Otogakure no Sato, casting a bright warm light that heralded the beginnings of spring. Crisp morning air greeted him as he exited his home post shower and breakfast, his green shirt and breeches on as usual, sturdy black boots with golden trim upon his feet. Naginata, Bow and quiver, these waited for his arrival at the stable and he acquired all three, before making his way to the fenced in training area. Souten, his black stallion, large for its species with a mane and tail of dark cherry red, eyes of the same color that seemed to know too much. Kyuushu saddled his steed, then placed the headband of Otogakure no Sato upon his forehead, sweeping back his long black hair to reveal his handsome visage, dark eyes glittering with excitement. It was time for a rescue.

He often sang in the morning and this was no different, his pack behind the saddle, bow strong across his chest, quiver hooked to the side of the saddle for easy access, and Naginata on his back, he would sing to Souten as they made their way toward the gates. Winding through the streets, he knew that today would be a tough day, not just because of the paper in his hand announcing his mission. He looked upon it anyway and grinned.

Name: "P"
Rank: B
Type: Escort
Difficulty: High
Objective: Rescue and return Pilar to Otogakure no Sato.
Description: A string of kidnappings has lead to the capture of the lead vocalist of the Oto band PINK. The svelte scarlet-haired Pilar was last seen within the doldrums of Dante...
Reward: 45000 Ryo

Members of the band PINK have gone missing and, while he had attempted to get all the missions for himself, the new Kage would only allow him the one. It would seem that he would need to prove himself yet again to yet another Kage. Folding the paper and replacing it within his pocket, his eyes drifted up the road to the gate, which held a path through a far too obvious volcano in the middle of this peaceful land of rice. So…gaudy. How are we not found every day? Focusing back on the task at hand, he would make his way forward, intent on reaching the City of Dante, where he would begin the hunt for Pilar, the vocalist of the band. The singer was kidnapped not too long ago and he aimed to bring them back, although it would be nice to know the gender of this singer, the description suggests female so that is where he would start. He approached the gates and readied his lines.

{Continued in Otogakure Gates}