Travel To Bear

[Genju Kaishin]

[Enter]

The bitter cold greeted Genju as he emerged from the cave, one of many used to hide the entrance to the village. He moved fast, a blur of blue against white as he traveled the path he had taken on his last trip out of the village. His feet made light prints, which would be gone within a day.

His would be a multi-day journey so he could not take his time. He would move fast, using the wind at his back and the path he used before to quickly move through his homeland of Snow and into the land of Thunder.

[Kuro]

~Moved.

Try for a bit more next time.

[Genju Kaishin]

OOC: I know. But snow is a really small land and I got like 6 more countries to go through.

The snow drifts and the evergreens gradually gave way to the deciduous variety as the breeze died and the sun shone. The snow became sparser and the temperature was much warmer than his usual freezing in the Land of Snow. He was in a massive land, the Land of Thunder yet this time there were no signs of a thunderstorm.

Perhaps it was a freak accident. Genju was thinking back to the man who electrocuted himself only a few days earlier. Speaking of which he wondered if the man was ever given a grave. Still, it was not his concern right now. The forest he had entered was a challenging one. The dense trees had begun filtering sunlight so it was as if night had started to fall. The faint dirt path did pave a way but the plants were quickly retaking it. It seemed no one had been this way in a while.

Hours passed and the day did turn to night though it was hard to tell in the forest. When his legs were heavy and he felt he could go no longer, he set up camp, the cries and grunts of animals surrounding him. Figuring it safer, he spent the night in a tree. He was not about to be eaten.

When he awoke, a few faint rays of sun pierced the canopy letting him continue his travels. It would seem after another couple hours he had soon found his way through and was able to make up for lost time on the open land. It would be nightfall again when he found a main paved road to follow.

The road looked familiar. It must have been the one he had taken into Claw.

[Kuro]

Moved.

[Genju Kaishin]

The paved road lead the way and Genju was able to traverse a great distance quickly. It helped that he had been on this road only days earlier for the failed Retribution mission. His senses were alert but he doubted he would have any issues.

Soon, he passed the stretch of road that had housed the Herons. It was a shame that the whole incident was a misunderstanding. But what could he do about it. Genju merely shook his head as he remembered all the ninja gathered. He was in new territory now passinng right by the Capital. Skirting the city as he didn't want to get boggled down in entrances and guards, it took a few hours to get around.

He did his best to not be seen as his headband was still visible. No one would pay him heed anyway, as the sun began to set and the city was merely an outline in the distance. Night would come soon but at least the coolness of the night was warmer than his homeland. It was actually to warm. Frigid temperatures were his lifeline, unlike the uncomfortable temperate temperatures.

He would not make camp until the night was half over and he had made it to the border. He knew he was close for the trees gave way to bogs and the ground become moist. Deciding it best to make camp here, he went to sleep on the side of the road.

[Kuro]

Moved.

[Genju Kaishin]

The land stayed quiet, not yet ready to stir as the dawn sun rose. Faster than Genju liked, he had no choice but to continue on. His speed was slow and sluggish for now as he woke himself up. The soggy land gave way to some marshes, pesky mosquito flying about trying to find his exposed flesh. After one particular nasty and itchy bite on his nose, Genju picked up his pace to get through faster. He was not going to be dinner for bugs.

The noon day sun had brought Genju out of the marshes and into the forest, a true forest. The plethora of plants and colors were fascinating to look at. Compared to the snowy north, it appeared like a paradise save for one thing, the temperature. It was hot and muggy. It was unbearable. Even the shade did not help as he traveled, trampling grasses looking for any sort of path.

Evening came and he was still in the forest. Wondering if he got lost, he had to figure out what to do. It would do no good for him to arrive late. Yet being exhausted would just doom him faster. A sigh escaped his lips as a cool breeze blew, the temperature dropping a little bringing comfort to him. He never realized how much he missed the cold. Not knowing how long before sunset Genju finally settled on making camp in a large Oak tree so that the predators could not get to him. Wilderness survival was useful for something after all.

When morning came, Genju packed his gear and tree hopped his way through the forest. Surprisingly, he made much better time going through trees than trying to go by foot. It would seem time passed slowly for before he knew it, he was through the forest and could hear running water up ahead. It sounded like a river perhaps.

[Leonov]

Moved

[Genju Kaishin]

Genju followed his ears until the roar of water was deafening. A massive river met his sight, what could only be rapids thundering over rocks. It was his first time seeing a rapid though he knew their danger. Moving a bit further north to where the water still flowed fast but not dangerously, Genju formed hand seals. He turned part of the river to ice and tested it with his foot. Forming the seals again, he made more ice. Over and over, Genju did this until he was across the river.

A simple solution. Perhaps he could charge people money to make bridgesHe laughed as he continued on his way, making ice bridges across all the rivers he came across. Streams could be jumped and shallows could be waded through but the rivers were ideal for ice walking. It was like he skated across the rivers. Before he left the last of the rivers behind he restocked on water, believing he knew what came next.

He was right for soon the waterways gave way to a drier vegetation, the roar of water falling away in the distance. The wind had picked up as he traveled.

[Leonov]

Moved

[Genju Kaishin]

The lessening vegetation gave way to an arid environment and pure torment. The more he traveled the less the vegetation until sand was the ground of choice. Thin grasses and the occasional cactii now dotted the landscape. The temperature had also risen to what felt like a furnace. It was really only like 80 degrees but to someone who lived in freezing degrees the temperature was true torture. He did not waste any more time than was necessary.

He had come out to far South and needed to hear north. He did not recall being required to travel through a desert. Yet that's what all the conditions described, the beginnings of a desert. If there was only one positive, was that there was a path to guide his way. He thought it headed north so that was what he would follow. The burning temperatures were tortured as sweat poured off him. He had to hurry. He refused to stop or take a break and continued throughout the day.

Finally, after night was falling, he tripped over a board on the ground, on it read, "Bear - 20 KM." He was sweating profusely and exhausted but he was almost there. The onset of night also brought freezing temperatures as the wind blew sand and chill in the air. It was finally a better temperature for him. His strength returned a little from the cold and he pushed onward. He would not stop moving until the signs of desert were long in the past.

[Zetsumei]

Moved

[Genju Kaishin]

Genju kept up his hectic pace until finally trees and lush green grass became visible. He was safe again. Well not safe per se, but free from the burning wind and heat. He thought being used tof rozen tundra would prepare him for a desert but it seemed he was wrong.

Well it didn't matter now anyway. He was surrounded by colorful plants once more. Making camp off the road he spent the day and night resting and relaxing. He had been pushing him too hard and he was now approaching his destination. He could afford no mistakes.

When he was rested he continued to follow the path with signs pointing to the capital. He would be there soon. He had almost arrived at his mission.

[Leonov]

Moved

[Genju Kaishin]

The Capital was a welcome site, packed with people of all types. He could finally get some rest before beginning his mission. Visiting the various hotels yielded no open rooms. It seemed the group he was investigating was as popular as they said. Well he had some time, so he would work on blending in and finding out what he could.

As he passed a window display, he saw his headband reflecting back at him. That would not due at all. Making sure no one could see him as he entered a public restroom, he quickly undid it and retied it in his hands in a loose knot that could be tightened later. Rolling up his sleeve he slid the headband right up his arm so it rested on his upper arm. There he bit one end of the fabric and pulled the other end tightening it so it was secure on his arm but would not slide down.

The robe's sleeve slid back down again covering it. Given the nature of the loose fitting robe, no one would know he had his headband around his arm. It would serve as both protection and hide his village. It was brilliant.

It was now getting late and the concern would begin soon. He had to make sure he was in place.
[Exit]