A trip of memories.

[Hana~Kyo]

Sitting upon a grass covered knoll, overlooking the shoreline of her nation; Miko quietly observed the sun which had begun its journey below the horizon, flute twirling graceful between her narrow fingers. The feel of the metallic instrument in her hands had become a comfort to her after all this time, and without it she felt so empty. As the sun dropped below further and further out of sight, she could not help but wonder how many of these views had she seen, so similar, so beautiful, yet she did not remember any of them. The memories that had long since ceased to exist, yet still clouded her mind every day.

The woman’s gaze shifted from the setting sun, down to the docks that lined the shore; dozens of workers shifted around cargo in preparation for the night’s journey. Waves broke heavily against the rocks that lined the edge of the nation; with out warning, the wind was sucked from her, as if her lungs tried to draw breath but were simply not powerful enough to do so, vision blacked and consciousness faded.

‘Cold liquid licked at every inch of the child’s weakened body, currents ripped her back and forth underneath the waves like nothing more than a piece of trash. Barely able to take a breath for more than a second before being ripped back down into the crushing blackness of the sea. All that could be heard amongst the chaos was the powerful waves crashing down above her helpless form and inaudible shouts from shadowy figures on the cliff above that became farther away with every second.’

Miko snapped up into a sitting position, one handed gripping tightly at the her chest, the other covering her eyes from the horrid sights. Sweat trickled down her delicate skin as she coughed several times, trying to reclaim the breath she had lost a moment ago. The flashbacks were clearly becoming more violent, it was not something that could be ignored anymore. After calming herself, her sharp gaze returned to the workers down at the dock. Rising to her feet and brushing dirt from herself, the chuunin continued down the hill to the docks and approached what seemed to be the captain.

Bowing her head ever so slightly as the man turned to face the new comer, “Hello there sir, I am Miko a Chuunin of Kumogakure. May you please grant me passage with you to where ever your going tonight.” It was common knowledge that Chuunin of Kumogakure were aloud there own freedoms as long as their actions did not endanger the well being of the village, and as such it was not an unusual request. “Well Ma’am we are making a bit of a long trip, we are headed all the way around the land to Kawa no Kuni, If that is alright with you than you are welcome to join us. The extra protection never hurt right?” he spoke in high spirits, clearly she had chosen the right man to approach.

“Very well.” she finished before leaning against a nearby pole until they had finished their preparations, within the hour they had set out across the sea, the small vessel gliding smoothly across its glassy surface. As much as she wished to look out over the moonlit water, her most recent flashback still loomed within her thoughts and she had no interest in being consciously close to the water as that; instead she simply sat at the head of the boat and watched the stars waver across the sky as they passed. She cared little for her destination at this point, but she had spent nine years here in Kaminari no Kuni and had yet to figure anything out about her past, she had to start trying.

[Arashi Zetsumei]

[moved to River]

[Mikuru Uchiha [~Miko]]

[Enter]

Traveling along the shoreline in order to arrive at Suigen, Mikuru was contemplating her prior research. There was a lot on her plate, things she needed to accomplish. Failure was not an issue for Mikuru would succeed; her mind once more had no doubt. That didn't mean she failed to consider all possible outcomes. It meant she was preparing to tackle those outcomes to create the most stable and effective solution. Her city was becoming more prosperous, a rising nation. Many Daimyo's and Feudal Lords had come to be entertained. They brought family and friends, helping the economy to boom in the past year alone. At the same time, Shinobi were starting to come more and more as well. Just recently the Rokudaime of Amegakure came to visit, she regretted not being able to speak with him during that time. Still if nothing happened during his visit, why was she so paranoid about Security? It was because of the nature of combat she experienced. Those of Sector Seven had exposed the girl to secrets that would make many civilians scream bloody murder. A lifetime of nightmares could just plauge them had they known how a man could enter a home so easily.

Ambitions weren't the driving goal this past year, it was truly to protect and maintain the peace of her city. To ensure the law was upkept for it and it alone was absolute in this world. Forces which tried to break them weren't fit to live.

Oh and on another note, she'd notice as she traveled the shorelines the various boats which came in and out of the nation. It reminded her of the time she spent in Mizu no Kuni. That nation certainly loved their boats, especially since it was a key industry which even this nation utilized to it's maximum. "Hmm maybe the base at Sea shouldn't be underwater but in the air... oh gosh how much money would that us!?" she couldn't help but shake her head as she came to a stop along a port. The boats had caught her interest and she was quite early for the meeting. Surely it wouldn't hurt to do some well needed research?

That was how the Uchiha began to move along the docks, observing the sizes of various boats as they came in.

[Hana~Kyo]

As the boat slid into the harbor, the crew cast lines down to dockworkers who tied the boat off and prevent it from drifting away from the dock. Amongst the many men who had begun their labor of unloading cargo, Miko descended the ramp that had been attached to the boats starboard flank. The chuunin took a moment to gaze around at her surroundings before deciding where to go, it was her first time in Kawa no Kuni and she did not have any clue exactly what she was doing; but before she could make up her mind on what she would do, she set her emerald gaze upon a new comer. Miko examined the young woman who was approaching down the dock with interest until a jolt of pain shot through her head as if some one had just just been hit over the head with a wrench, vision darkened and the sound of the dock workers shouting to each other faded from existence;

'The young girl stood in the doorway to her rundown shack of a home, hiding behind the wall, head peaking out from the edge of the door frame. Emerging from the pitch black void that she knew to be the forest were a band of figures, garbed in black cloth, their images illuminated only by the torches a few of them carried. At their head was a woman, smooth turquoise locks slid gently down her back from beneath the black cloth that masked the entirety of her face leaving only a slit that show her cold and merciless sapphire eyes. The figures reached the village and immediately chaos in-sued. Houses were set ablaze by the torch wielding men, the woman at the lead plunged the cold steel of her blade down into the bodies of any who were unfortunate enough to trip or lack the stamina to run away from them. None were spared of their onslaught, not women nor child. The woman just continued to advance murdering all she could see in cold blood.'

As reality and memories fused together, it became difficult to separate what was real and what was not. She could feel the heat from the flames that burned the village licking at her delicate skin, sweat rolled down the side of her face as she drew breath in desperate gasps. The woman before her was a murder, a cold blooded killer who murdered her friends and family, she had to stop her before any more came to harm just as her loved ones had. Without a moments hesitation, a hand plunged into a pouch on her thigh and emerged wielding her all so familiar flute. The tune was rapid and violent, chakra flooded the notes and screams would emit from around her but all she heard was the sounds of burning buildings and the screams of her family. The genjutsu would catch the dock workers around her as well but she did not even notice, it was the murderous woman before her that she could see.

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Mateki: Naimenteki Toge nutssui (Demonic Flute: Inner Thorn of Despair).
Rank: C-rank.
Skill: Genjutsu.
Effect: A Genjutsu which makes the victim(s) believe spikes and needles are pushing from inside them.
Special: Flute melody.
Drawback: This technique can be canceled out by inflicting great pain upon the victim.
Description: When the flute is played, as the sounds push off against the opponents a grand technique of the Genjutsu variety occurs. As the opponent hears the very sound they feel that the ability of movement is unable to occur. This is when they are then transported within a world not familiar of their own. The harmony that plays creates the image within their head that is not so familiar. A numerous amount of wires shoot up from the ground as they wrap around the opponent creating a grand restriction of movement. Then within the skin spikes, needles begin to seep out of the skin of the opponent as if they were stabbing outwards from inside the body. The spikes seep out of the body, arms, as well as the very head and face of the opponent. The mind set of the opponent is that great fear comes forth that would try to create the sensation of pain and understanding within the mind set of the technique.
Limit: Phantasm Perception, Sound Release, Mateki, Kai, and Makyo no Ran (War of Evil Men).

[Mikuru Uchiha [~Miko]]

Mikuru was in a very observant mood, each boat entering into the dock was being analyzed, along with those around them. Many were sailors finally getting onto shore. Others were aidding sailors, making sure the boats were anchored; helping tourists, etc. Within the minds of the Akumu, these were future citizens or clients. She had to present herself well, maybe talk to someone. Her eyes no sooner locked onto an interesting individual. She looked rather pretty, yet her presence or lack thereoff most likely caused her not to be noticed by all but the keen observer. She carried herself in a way which made the Akumu suspicious. Was she a poor traveler? Perhaps she was running away from a criminal?

At the very least she looked innocent. As such, Mikuru decided to approach the girl, looking to her emerald eyes. Just as she began to step foreward, she noticed the silver-haired maiden flinch. A jolt of pain seemingly moving through her body, affecting her cerebral. Considering how lost she looked, Mikuru attempted to run over quickly to see what was wrong with the girl. Perhaps her sudden sprint startled the girl because sweat began to trickle down her face. The aquamarine hues of the akumu moved down to the c-- "What!? She's a cloud shinobi... is she here to search for Haseo?" Already Mikuru was in a bit of a panic. Considering her own circumstances, there was no need to attack. Her lover was the one being targeted, she was in good standing but then when she saw the hatred within the cloud kunoichi's hues, how quickly her hand moved to her thigh, that was it.

Instinct! Mikuru's eyes instantly saw red at least beneath her aquamarine contacts,the sharingan activated yet its presence was masked by the contact lenses. Meanwhile the girl instantly broke out into a melody, a vicious melody that was chakra embued.

"Chakra... an obvious genjutsu."

Mikuru thought as she pierced through the demonic melody. Yet what about those around her? She needed to somehow protect the civilians from the kunoichi. The thought, though not something the self-driven girl would have considered, surfaced into her mind. Perhaps it was the responsibility of a President that overcame her, or pehraps Haseo was truly changing her despite the changing she had done. Considering their eyes were locked, she instantly sought to get the girl to cease. Her eyes hypnotizing those who looked directly into it, she'd begin to emit her instructions. Her first instruction was to simply stop playing. "Cease your playing at once Kumo-nin. I'm requesting your travel documents as your current actions are a danger to civilians."

Oh she had gone and done it now, looking she she was taking the high road yet she was supposedly a cold-blooded murderer...

Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe
Rank: "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: An eye containing three tomoe will allow the ninja to see the image of an attacker’s next move from the slightest muscle tension in their body. This prevents wasteful movement and allows the Uchiha clan member to conserve much needed chakra in battle. It allows them to synchronize their movement to strike at an area moments before their opponent is even in that spot, essentially allowing them to strike out and hit their opponent before they're even there. This also opens up a door to more powerful techniques within the third tomoe Sharingan eye.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user can not copy techniques which are unique to another bloodline. User must have the Release, or Perception in order to copy the type of Release or Perception they wish to learn. The user is incapable of copying a technique that has specific prerequisites such as another technique is needed first.
Description: Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye") 3rd Tomoe The eyes of the user turns red in color with a black pupil in the middle. Three Tomoe (Comma) appears around the pupil. Each eye gains three Tomoe. At this stage the user is at the peak of power and capabilities of the Sharingan without sacrificing anything. At this stage the user's eye seems somewhat better as they are capable of piercing more into GenJutsus. At this stage they are capable of predicting medium movements, as well as copying medium techniques. When the user first gains the third tomoe the user is capable of seeing through GenJutsus of "A" Rank and under. At this stage the user is capable of predicting medium movements of the user. The user is capable of predicting five movements. At this point the user is capable of copying techniques with greater proficiency. The type of copying does not add into the user's overall Training Points within a Class Level. When a user copies a technique to learn for every regular training point a user gets the user will get two additional training points which is called Sharingan Points. These points allows a user to learn techniques faster, but this affects the user's learning capabilities but not the overall Training Points to raise a Class Level.
Limit: Must be part of the Uchiha clan (うちは一族 "Uchiha family"), Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe. Only obtainable after three events or interaction missions after obtaining Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe

Sharingan Hypnosis State
Rank: "A", "S" Rank
Type: NinJutsu
Effect: A Hypnosis technique where the user is capable of making the opponent perform, or do something that is against the will of the opponent.
Special: User must make contact with the opponent as the Sharingan Three Tomoe spins.
Drawback: User incapable of making a person performing something that goes against their morals and code such as attacking a friend.
Description: The eye begins to spin as all three black dots spin in a slow hypnotic like state as the effect takes place. This allows the user to suggest something towards the opponent in which they must follow. When the user learns the "A" Rank version of this technique they are capable of making an opponent doing small creations, small things such as falling asleep, moving, within the amount of four rounds, plus one round for every Class the user is higher then "C" Class. When the user learns the "S" rank of this technique they are capable of making those that they hypnotize perform greater feats instead of just moving, falling asleep or anything such as that. The user is capable of making those that they hypnotize to perform harsh tasks such as copying documents. At no time the user is capable of making an opponent perform a technique. The user when learning the "S" rank version is capable of keeping control against an opponent for an amount of six rounds plus every round the user is higher then "B" Class.
Limit: Must have Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe.

[Hana~Kyo]

The vicious tunes hesitantly subsided as a strange feeling washed over her, she had no intentions of talking with this monstrosity of a woman but before too long she found herself unable to anything but just that. "I do not have any" would be here reply, it was true she was not here in any illegal sense of things but she was on no official business and there for carried no papers to tell what she was doing here in Kawa no Kuni. A blank gaze, not set on anyone particular object but simply staring off over the woman's shoulder.

'Hurried foot steps carried the girl through the dark tangle of trees, a strong hand pulling her forward as she tripped over roots and branches that littered the ground every couple of yards. Behind her were the shouts of angered pursuers bent on hunting down the last of the people who had luckily managed to flee the village in the midst of the chaos. Emerging from the trees the family was trapped at the edge of a cliff, below them fierce winds ripped at the rock, violent waves crashed against it with resonating force; at that very moment the sky let loose and water began to pour down from the heavens drenching those below. The bandits caught up to them and as they left the tree line, at their head stood the murderous woman she had seen earlier. The woman drew closer and closer and as her family took steps back trying to get away as if some what hoping that the cliff was not there and they had more room to escape. The girl however, in pure desperation lunged forward at the murderer with no clear intention of what she was doing.'

Mind torn between the hypnosis induced state and the mind shattering memories that flooded her mind. She reached out, lunging forward toward her chest with a strange desperation; chakra surged around the palm of her hand, a lethal chakra which she had used not all that long ago to finish a man she did not know. The attack was not much of an attack, more something of a desperate attempt at something; whether it was her attacking the murderous woman or trying to stop the young girl from making a foolish mistake she was not sure.

Satsugaite no Jutsu (Killing Hands Technique)

Rank: C, B

Skill: Ninjutsu

Effect: The user degenerates and kills cells in the patient’s body.

Special: --

Drawback: -- 

Description: The user focuses destructive chakra into their hands, creating a faint purple glow around them. The user then pushes the chakra into the patient’s body, destroying a certain amount of cells around the area where contact was made. If the user possesses the C rank version of this technique, they can destroy cells in a two inch radius around the area of contact. If the user possesses the B rank version, they can destroy cells in a six inch radius around point of contact.
Limit: Must be a medic, must know Shosen no Jutsu.

[Mikuru Uchiha [~Miko]]

The speed in which the young woman lunged herself at Mikuru, well it was actually pretty slow in the Uchiha's eyes. After images of her motion predicted her movements easily. Mikuru herself simply sidestepped, her arm grasping the arm that contained the killing hands chakra. The attempt to grasp at the arm and firmly keep it in place would be made as Mikuru looked into the emerald hues of this kunoichi once more. The Akumu was not going to kill a Cloud shinobi, not so easily. That would be an unlawful act that could jeopardize their relations. Thus if all went well, she'd attempt to flip the girl over and pin her down.

"This is your last chance, please give up... I'll get you some help."

Mikuru's voice was filled with sympathy, strike two for the cold murderous Akumu.

[Hana~Kyo]

'Wet mud splashed into the air as the girl well hard to the rain drenched ground, the side of her head throbbing from here she had been hit with the back of the torch. The girl's vision was blurry and as she tried to return to her feet, her legs simply gave out and she fell helplessly back to the cold, wet dirt. The male who had been dragging her along through the forest, her father, tried to stop his spouse from charging the bandit in anger; but before she could reach the woman who had wounded her daughter, another man stepped in front of her and ran her through with his blade. Lifeless the woman's body fell into a heap on the ground not far from the young girl who still lacked the ability to bring herself to her feet once more.'

It was getting harder and harder for her to separate falsehood from reality as images flashed back and forth between the cold rainy night and the docks filled with lively workers; but no matter how many times the scenes changed, that cursed woman remained. 'Help... she dares to pity me?' not only was she sick enough to murder the village and her mother but to offer help soon there after; it was like she enjoyed throwing salt on the wounds that she herself was responsible for. Chakra built in Miko's throat, a technique that lacked so much grace compared to what she normally performed, but as her mind flooded with memories it was the only thing she could muster.

Ripping her arm away from the grasp of the other woman, her mouth opened and out came an ear splitting shriek, filled with both desperation and sadness, all the memories that were coming back to her, everything, all of it let out in that single out burst. Ears ringing from her own attack, her hearing vanished and not only could she no longer decipher which of these woman was fake or not, she could no longer hear her words either.

Himei no Jutsu (Shriek)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique in which the user screams forth in a brilliant fashion to where the oponents around in an area is unable to hear while making their bodies numb creating the feel of non movement for other types of attacks that may occur.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user takes hit by the exact type of technique. Read Descriptions in order to gain a better understanding.
Description: This technique has three seperate tiers for both the opponent and the user. Depending on the very range of the attack and where the opponent is what matters for this type of technique. The user's difficulty class is what seperates the magnitude of the attack as well. The technique has a range of twenty meters for the basic D Class Ninja. When the user opens up their mouth they concentrate on the very vocal chords of their throat and push forth in all directions a massive scream capable of great damage is thrown out. For every difficulty class the range increases by five meters with a maximum of fourty meters for S Class. For any opponent that is within one third of distance from the user the opponent is unable to hear for three posts, feels nautious for two posts, and can mot move for one post. For any opponent that is within two thirds distance from the user the opponent is unable to hear for two posts, feels nautious for one post. For any opponent that is within three thirds distance from the user the opponent is unable to hear for one post. No matter what Class the user is in the user is unable to hear for three posts.
Limit: Sound Release

[Mikuru Uchiha [~Miko]]

The woman in front of her was clearly under mental trauma, the look in her eyes were clearly that of a mad woman. Thus when Mikuru's hand clasped her opponent's arm she'd proceed to immediately flip the kunoichi to the ground. Within the motion she'd effectively break her arm one way, her neck within her grasp as she was pinned to the floor. "Any last words before you die; kunoichi?" Once she spoke her neck would effectively be snapped. Of course in the event of any disturbances in her body chakra wise, her neck would be snapped before those last words were spoken. Thus Mikuru being the Akumu she was, dominated her opponents in simple yet brutal manor.
Reason for Editing: Mercy =/

[Hana~Kyo]

As her body flew to the ground underneath the weight of the other woman, once again her vision would slip back into her memories;

'Finally finding strength, the girl rose to her feet and in a blind rage wanted to attack the bandit who had killed her mother; but a powerful grip took hold on the back of her shirt and pulled her backward. Her father dragged her away and placed her behind him so that he could protect her in this situation where he was clearly outnumbered. He fought managed to knock two of the bandits unconscious before they overwhelmed him. One of the bandits who attempted to attack him, forced him back a few steps; the man knocked into the small girl who could not keep her footing in the mud and fell backwards, bracing herself for an impact that never came. The girl fell backward off the cliff hearing only the final shout from her father before the howling winds consumed his voice and the icy waters took hold of her body.'

The pain that shot through her arm did little to bring her back to reality, as it was followed by a tight grip around her skull. The words spoken to her were barely audible between the side effects of her own attack and her own distance from reality. The words she spoke were ones she herself did not entirely understand, "Kiyoko... my real... name" she choked as she spoke, struggling to breath against the icy waters that did not actually exist. The other woman would never fully understand her choice of words in her final moment, but it no longer mattered as long as there was someone left to remember her name. Words spoken her neck snapped and life quickly faded.

[Dead]

[Mikuru Uchiha [~Miko]]

Instinct! It was such a powerful thing yet... one little name left the murderer within deep regret. The girl's name...she said 'real name' implying she had a long-standing alias or was going to give her an alias? Mikuru shook her head, panic was starting to creep up her form. Panic because this was a kunoichi of Cloud that she killed. Not to mention Mikuru was a 'civilian' in military terms and the President-Elect of Moyoushi. The President... killing a member of the Cloud village? That'd be one scandal she couldn't afford to get out. Even if it was self-defense, she needed answers as to this girl's identity. She'd proceed to search the body, removing all the items, Ryo, etc.

The ryo alone surprised Mikuru, who in the world was she just fighting? This person was fairly wealthy. Everything else wasn't as high class though. She'd need to pick up the body and make an exit, there was investigation to be done.

{exit with body}

Looted Items
Secondary Weapons:

Large Utility Pouch x2

Bells x10 [-1 Slot]
World Map x1 [-1 Slot]
Kunai x6 [-6 Slots]
Shuriken x9 [-3 Slots]
Bells x10 [-1 Slot]
Senbon x35 [-7 Slots]
Exploding Tags x12 [-3 Slots]
Smoke Grenades x4 [-2 Slots]
Explosive Tag x18 [-5 Slots]
Hikari Bomb x1 [-1 Slot]

[-30/30 Slots Total]
Primary Weapon:
Mateki (Demonic Flute).
Rank: B-rank.
Type: Main Weapon.
Effect: A specialized flute in which is used to allow the user to create devastating power from within the item. The flute is used for techniques to distort an opponent by using the knowledge of Sounds.
Special: ---
Drawback: The flute costs a pretty penny, and takes time in order to learn all of the strong techniques within the weapon. The weapon is somewhat strong but with a good blow against the flute the flute is capable of breaking.
Description: A somewhat long flute that is made out of steel. The flute is usually known to be of glossy sliver color. The length of the steel flute is thirty to thirty-five centimeters, while the width is five centimeters. A small tie is tied around the flute as just a simple design to keep the flute somewhat of a delicate feeling. A picture can be found here.
Limit: Must be bought in the Instrument Shop. Capable of starting off with.
Cost: 6,000 Ryo

Oh and Ryo: 82950

[Tenkai]

{Looting Approved}