I find no comfort in what I can't comprehend(Trav)

[Infinite Swordsman Trace]

Name: Water Country Escort
Rank: B
IIC Length: 2 Days
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Objective: Escort Dr. Adams to Water country and back safely.
Description: A local citizen, Dr. Adams, needs an escort to the Dian Xue Shu temple in Water Country. Your job is to escort him there and back safely. A three man cell is required to take this mission. If the mission is failed or the Dr. is hurt or killed there will be no payment.
Reward: 5,800 Ryo per person upon completion.

As the three man team left with the doctor Adams on his machine, towering over the ninja of the group. Out of seemingly nowhere, Trace blurted out. "Trace... Call me Trace." He gruffly said. Each step, he was constantly reminded of the fifty-six Katana he carried, both hilted and unhilted varieties. The greaves that protected his legs clanked as he walked slightly, giving off the sound one would expect of a warrior and not a ninja. His Naginata and both of his Bo staff were strapped to his back, under his three Katana holsters he had covering his back with most of his Katana held within.

Making a mental note of his items, he remembered that he held eighty fake explosive tags for deception, ten locking tags for sealing things, ten ice tags for battle and two Knives that contained Goo pouches for tricking enemies. In his next pouch he carried a pair of goggles with thermal settings, for those hard to see enemies. Twenty lightning tags and ten exploding mine tags for obvious reasons of killing, 16 makibishi a handheld inspection tool, eight simple kunai, two simple fire arrow heads and sixty shuriken rounded out his veritable arsenal.

Trace turned his head, towards the doctor. "It seems like we'll have quite the sea journey on our hands. Our first test will be getting a boat... it should be simple enough I assume." Trace was familiar with the area. Looking down upon his senbon bracelet that held an entire slot's worth of senbon, he eyeballed his compass. "We should be heading East... it seems we're on track thankfully."

"But I need to ask you doc... what IS that thing you're on? I've seen puppets and that sure as hell doesn't look like a puppet to me." gesturing towards the rideback as they continued moving towards the Land of Hotsprings, ready for any type of attack.

[— sogetsu]

Sogetsu couldn't help but eye the Rideback that Dr. Adams had shown while they began their journey, the ice blues full of confusion and just a tinge of jealousy. He'd not seen things like this back at home, nor around any of the other Ranzatsu. The day seemed to hold a general calm about it as he allowed his left hand to slide against his O-Katana - he was on edge, regardless. His alternate hand slid backward to glide gently along the bag that lay snug against his side. The various slots of grenades and kunai were in check as his eyes scanned the distance. Once he was sure that it was all ready and waiting, his arms dropped down to his sides.

His locks were pushed back and tucked back behind his ears as he walked. "Trace? An interesting name, no doubt. Any meaning behind it?" he inquired. The question was simply one out of curiosity, but for now he'd agree to the inquiry that Trace would give about Dr. Adams and his choice of transportation.

The land of Sound was beginning to lose their presence as they moved across the gaia at a fairly quick pace. The usual ebb and flow of life permeated throughout the area, the Genin's mouth opening a bit as he took in a deep breath and simply allowed his existence to flourish. He had high hopes of gaining strength; perhaps through the good Dr. Adams and this eccentric swordsman, he'd learn a thing or two on this "vacation" of sorts.

Not forgetting about the woman that accompanied them, Sogetsu's eyes slowly slid over to her. "You ever seen anything like that?" he questioned, a hand slightly raising to point at Dr. Adams and the large construct that carried him.

[The Doctor]

"Trace... Call me Trace," the doctor heard the name and he repeated it a few times in his mind so he would not forget.

"Trace? An interesting name, no doubt. Any meaning behind it?" asked Sogetsu.

"East sounds good," the doctor commented at the response of how we were going to get to the Country of Water.

"But I need to ask you doc... what IS that thing you're on? I've seen puppets and that sure as hell doesn't look like a puppet to me." asked Trace as he gestured towards the RideBack.

"You ever seen anything like that?" Sogetsu Questioned once more but this time to the young woman with us.

A blush ran through the Doctor's face as he didn't realize the extravagance of the object. He slowly sunk into the device slightly as he sighed softly. "This is a RideBack," he finally responded clearing his throat with a soft chuckle. "It is a transportation mobile device designed primarily for one person depending on the mode of transportation. There are two modes. One is called the Long Form that allows two riders, and then the Stand Form, the one I currently using that allows only one rider," he spoke out with a nervous laugh.

Below the RideBack he carried his Large Operations Bag that kept his various items needed for Herbal Searching. The Bag became a part of him in a sense since he technically kept his objects with him at all times. Inside the bag a person could find his 4 empty 50 ml vials, his sickle, a ribecage spreader, a hand shovel, a 3" caping knife, a 4 and a quarter inch gut hook knife, a 6 inch boning knife, a 6 inch wood/bone saw, a pair of secateurs, a pair of all purpose cutting sheers, a grape knife, an all purpose outdoors knife, and approximately 32 Sunrods.

His waist was covered by the extravagant beige Utility Belt. Inside the many pockets attached to the belt he tended to keep a tracking device, 9 tracers, a Dungeoneer's Compass, a Multi-tool, a 4 inch Flashlight, a Disruptor that had a Mine Detonator enhancement and a Sonic Detonator enhancement 2 Vials of a specific healing mixture, and 12 vials of specialized nuts. Behind his back however was where he kept his more "larger" and more "prized" gadgets.

From the riding and the way they were rushing through the lands trying to get to the nearest country due East Sogetsu and Ira would be able to see his two larger gadgets; the Grapnel Gun and the Line Launcher attached to the back of the belt. This was possible due to his coat fluttering behind him as they moved at decent speeds through the lands.

His hands were covered by his Sap Gloves as he revved a few times maneuvering with ease as a light glimmbered against his Lensatic Compass he tended to keep on top of his Senbon Bracelet, with 1 slot of Senbons attached inside. His eyes were covered completely as they were being shaded by his Sniper Goggles as they also held multiple visual lenses including Night-vision, Thermal, X-Ray, Condition, Substance, Anti-Flash protection, and of course Lie-Detector. In his ear he kept his Wireless Radio secured just in case if he needed to use it, and of course in case if someone needed him.

The Scarf covered most of his neck and it fluttered to the back as the wind from the ride slammed against him. A warm smile was on his face as it felt as if he was "flying" while riding on the "RideBack."

"You know, it's an odd story about this RideBack. I found this one, and my other one in the road one time. I had to dig them both up but they were working beautifully. It was an odd day let me tell you. In a blink of an eye I suddenly found myself in another country. Gorizzlas attacked as well. You'd think I was part of some kind of Manga." he commented with a hard laugh.

Move to Hotsprings

[← KIRA →]

moved

[Infinite Swordsman Trace]

"My dad gave me the nickname... before the conflict in Whirlpool. He said it was due to the way I was able to weave around things so easily. I've long since abandoned my real name." Trace simply said, answering Sog's question of his name. Turning his head to the side, he would noticed that they had crossed boarders into the land of Hotsprings as he allowed the doctor's words to attempt to sink in... however Trace's natural dense nature allowed only few words to actually resonate with him. "So... it's a robot..." Trace stated rather bluntly, destroying the doctor's eloquently stated words and dumbing it down quite a bit.

Blinking and staying silent for a moment, Trace would listen to the doctor's story of finding the robot thing. "I don't think I've ever heard of something called a Gorizzle... I've seen bears before though... are they the same?" He asked as he continued leading the team towards the docks... oddly enough it seemed like they had lost the only female of the team. "Uhhhh... anyone seen the chick?" Trace asked once more, quickly taking a look behind the the doctor as he pulled his head back again with a shrug.

Slowly, but surely they reached the docks. Trace would take the time to charter a boat into the land of Water as the other two were left to their own devices. Doctor Adams, quite literally so.

[— sogetsu]

It was a scary thought, traversing this unknown edifice and heading to distant lands where fiction could turn into fact. The life of a ninja was much more than a headband and a set of skills; it was a dedication that few could truly survive the strain of. Ever since he'd been introduced to an Academy, a feeling of displacement had plagued Sogetsu. Children grew up to be wielders of kunai and shuriken. Adults grew up to be parents who would wait at the Kage's office to find out if their children had been blown astray by the detonation of an exploding tag. Entire countries were reliant on loyalty and commitment - two things that the Ranzatsu wasn't truly sure he was capable of strengthening through training. It was the instrument of friendship that was forged from within the fires of battle. He just hoped that he would come out relatively unscathed.

The climate began to change a bit as Trace and Dr. Adams spoke up, bringing the Genin's attention to reality. He silently looked at them and wondered if they had seen him deep in thought. Of course, he was ever at the ready. Almost subconsciously, he had to take his hand off of his katana and let it drop to his side again; how long had it been there...?

Sogetsu's eyes fell upon the good doctor's equipment as he glanced at him. "This guy is more advanced than I thought. I'm almost ashamed to be carrying a ninja bag..." he thought to himself. The Grapnel and Line Guns were impressive at first sight. Most likely tools that he wouldn't have access to without the proper funds or clearance, the Ranzatsu made a mental note to explore the shops more often. Though, he did prefer the fine art of the katana - that much was for sure. He'd seen his fair share of combat with the edge of his blade, and he would protect the doctor with it if they were threatened.

"I bet it cost a lot of currency to get that thing, Dr. Adams.." Sogetsu stated. He couldn't help but grin with a slight laughter at the simplicity of Trace's inquiry - a robot of all things. "Robots. Gorizzles. I barely move past the walls of my house, and my superior and mission objective have seen more than I've seen after the Academy. I hope to take more missions after our return. I think it's time I expand my horizons. But for now, this assignment should satisfy my curiosity."

Trace's question begged Sogetsu's attention as he checked his six. Ira had indeed trailed behind. "She was beside me earlier. Perhaps she had to take a detour?" he asked.

Sogetsu stopped long enough to perform a string of handseals. The clarity of Oto No Jutsu was his to control, his chakra pouring out in a quick scan of the area for any movement that was not his own. He couldn't detect Ira's at the moment, withdrawing and quirking an eyebrow as he resumed walking. "We haven't met any opposition, so she should be clear from here until she catches up. I hope that's not an issue, Dr. Adams," Sogetsu commented. He unsheathed his katana and quickly sliced an "S", "A", and "T" into the earth. The random letters, carved deeply into the gaia, would let her know that they had been here. And if the initials didn't do it, then perhaps any track left by Dr. Adams and his rideback would suffice as a trail marker.

Either way, he wouldn't lose sight of his main objective. Sogetsu kept close to the Rideback, quickening his pace effortlessly to keep in stride with its advance.

Technique Used:

"Sonar" - 75 Meters Learned
Rank: D-C ranked
Skill: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Effect: The user can locate the general location of enemies.
Special: Bird, Boar, Ox
Drawback: Some objects might interfere with the sonar. Low rank provides a 2-D reading (explained below). Must be learned multiple times
Description: The user performs the need hand seals. From there, the user emits 3, very low pitched sound waves(via voice or weapon). The sound travels very quickly in a 360 degree radius. The low pitched sound bounces off various objects with the area and returns to the user to interpret. With this done, the user can pin point enemy movement and location in fractions of a second. The draw back to this that the sound wave only travels in a flat line until a C-rank is attained.
The user begins with 10 meters distance, increasing 20 Meters every time learned. After 50 meters, Training is moved to a C-Rank, which then allows the user to emit the sound wave in all three dimensions. Every time learned in C-ranked increase the distance to 25 meters, With a maximum of 150 meters.
Limit: Must have sound release.

[The Doctor]

"So... it's a robot..." Trace stated rather bluntly.

The Doctor stared out in front of him with narrowed eyes as smile disappeared. "Yes... it is a robot," he replied with a monotone voice before giving a chuckle and showing his smile once more.

I don't think I've ever heard of something called a Gorizzle... I've seen bears before though... are they the same?" Trace asked.

"It is a hard creature to explain. Think of more of an Ape somehow mating with a Grizzly Bear. They are incredibly territorial and greatly repulsive," the Doctor shuttered in response before going into a little daze, remember when the creature attacked him. If it wasn't for his abilities as a Medical unit he would perhaps lost his life, though that may not have happened either since he was with the Kage at the time.

"I bet it cost a lot of currency to get that thing, Dr. Adams.." Sogetsu stated.

The Doctor snapped out of his daze.

"Robots. Gorizzles. I barely move past the walls of my house, and my superior and mission objective have seen more than I've seen after the Academy. I hope to take more missions after our return. I think it's time I expand my horizons. But for now, this assignment should satisfy my curiosity."

The Doctor chuckled. "Well, I had some spare Ryo on me at the time, so I bought what I considered as necessities of day to day life. You see I'm not a fighter, so I rely on what I have as help. Some gadgets I have can help me get past a large distance, such as a hole without having to use a technique. A technique mind you I do not know." he answered in response. Perhaps he responded a little too much? It didn't bother him he was simply having good conversation.

"We haven't met any opposition, so she should be clear from here until she catches up. I hope that's not an issue, Dr. Adams," Sogetsu commented about the woman.

"No, not at all, as long as we get there and back that is fine, though I do have a quick question. I was wondering if we could go to the Muay Thai Temple as well while we are in the Water Country. I wish to pay old respects." he commented with a request at the end.

As the team reached the docks Trace went off to charter their Boat. Doctor Adams stayed with the others and waited patiently. It was an interesting day. The cool breeze brushed up against his cheek as the Winter Cold was apparent even in country, however the cold did not necessarily bother the doctor. He wore his clothes not out of necessity, but more of comfort and habit. Cold and heat never bothered the doctor anymore.

[Infinite Swordsman Trace]

Walking chartering a rather large ferry, many of the other passengers were already boarded. Taking the tickets, Trace would head over towards the others. Handing each of them their respective tickets, Trace would nod towards the doctor, handing him a luggage tag. "Anything larger than a bag has to be driven into the cargo hold. They said to put that on your... robot thing. Rideback, Rideback. That's it, and ride it up the cargo ramp and head up to the deck." turning towards the ferry, Trace would head up the passenger ramp, having his ticket punched as he did so. Looking down towards the cargo ramp, he would wait for the doctor to store his equipment for the journey.

As the other two boarded, the ferry would begin to disembark. With all their business complete the three men would set forth for the land of water, the ship would lunge forward as the calm bay led absolutely no resistance to the ship slipping eastward to their destination. Upon the Horizon, there would be nothing more than ocean, ocean and even more water. "Anyone who gets sea sick, raise your hand..." Trace asked the other two, hoping there wasn't any of them out of the three who didn't have their sea legs.

[— sogetsu]

Sogetsu gave his full attention to Dr. Adams as Trace worked his business, listening intently to his words and giving a nod at the end of his request. Sogetsu could only grin - who was he to mind if a superior wanted to do anything? As far as he was concerned, he was the bottom of the barrel when it came to giving orders. Trace appeared to be leading the way just fine. All the same, the Ranzatsu would express his indifference. "I don't mind at all, Dr. Adams. Even if I have to go alone, it's my mission to see you there and back without issue. I'm pretty sure you'll be saving our hides at some point, what with you being a doctor," he surmised.

Sogetsu tapped his chin in thought, the chill of the winds causing the tails of his coat to float slightly. The vest beneath his coat was of a good enough material to keep him comfortable, his bangs flowing slightly against the wind's caress. As they moved forward, he'd have his own ticket examined and punched before he could board the vessel and settle in with the swordsman. A soft laughter escaped his lips. "I've never seen a ninja with sea sickness. Talk about a shinobi that won't be using Suiton No Jutsu, huh?" he joked. The crash of the water against the side of the ship brought him a certain comfort. Attuned to Oto No Jutsu, he closed his eyes and allowed his ears to skillfully differentiate between the ebb and flow of the waves. Sogetsu inhaled deeply, but dare not let his guard down.

He'd keep his eye on Dr. Adams as he moved, careful to remain at a distance to give him his space, though close enough to be able to move at a moment's notice to defend his life. He began to hum a tune, allowing it to bring him patience as the sands of time passed by.

[The Doctor]

"I don't mind at all, Dr. Adams. Even if I have to go alone, it's my mission to see you there and back without issue. I'm pretty sure you'll be saving our hides at some point, what with you being a doctor," he surmised.

"Ah that is good to hear," the doctor replied with a smile. He looked down some and began to wait for Trace.

As Trace came back the Doctor took the luggage tag. A frown crept along his face slowly as he realized he would not be able to keep his RideBack with him on the ship. He sighed, and shrugged it off as he reached into his Utility Belt. "Understood, no worries," he said with a chuckle as he pulled out something small and placed it within the RideBack. He then took out another device with his other hand and pressed a few buttons here and there.

Feeling quite satisfied he nodded. "Yes sir, to the cargo bay," he said with a smile as he took the RideBack to the Cargo area. He allowed the shipmates to store the RideBack to the lower decks and he quickly moved his way back to the protectors.

"Anyone who gets sea sick, raise your hand..." Trace would ask.

Shaking his head he responded with a quick "No," he said looking off into the distance, observing everyone around him. He would see the misfortunes, the laughter, the brooding, and the synicle of the world.

"I've never seen a ninja with sea sickness. Talk about a shinobi that won't be using Suiton No Jutsu, huh?" Sogetsu joked.

The Doctor went onto the ship with and they prepared their journey to travel across the waters. It was true of what the Doctor had said. He never gotten sea sick but as a child he did remember that the sea was a trecherous place.

Move to Water Country

[← KIRA →]

moved

[Infinite Swordsman Trace]

As the ferry made it's way towards it's destination Trace would be found sprawled out of deck sleeping... despite the noise of the ocean around them, the boat's motors and a large amount of people talking and just plain being loud. His head resting on the hard metal that made up one of his sword holsters, the moment the boat's bow hit a docking bumper he jump up, pulling all of crystal katana out of their holsters with his four extra arms becoming apparent for the first actual time. "I'm awake! I'm awake! Enemies?!" Trace lept to the side of the boat, standing on the lip as he noticed several seagulls flying beside him. "Enemy!" Trace shouted from his half away stupor.

"Nana-Juu-Ni Pound Hou!" Trace shouted out as he pulled his top set of swords to the side and launched them towards the harmless birds he somehow thought were enemies. Coming to fully, Trace looked at the carnage of several dead seagulls. Now fish food in the water.

As the boat docked, Trace went back to his sword holsters and sheathed his crystal blades. Slinging the holsters over his back again. "Alright... If no one tells that about Mayu, I'll be grateful..." He grumbled as he walked past the other two towards the disembarking ramp.

[— sogetsu]

Sogetsu couldn't help but admire the way the waves crashed against the boat as it moved. They had no true set destination. Just the ebb and flow of their ministration. Time was of no consequence to them. All they need do is act of the wind, and thereafter come to rest again. The ocean spray gently created a mist that wet his epidermis, his eyes fluttering to a close for minutes with the steady advance to their intended destination. But not soon after he'd found his comfortable spot, a sudden interruption caused him to spring into action "Enemies!? Here!? he exclaimed.

A shinobi always had to be at the ready. At a moment's notice, they had to be prepared to take the lives of those who would threaten their objective. "Dr. Adams!" he thought. Sogetsu's eyes widened as he turned heel and made a rapid dash to join Trace and the good doctor. How could the enemy have penetrated their hidden intentions so easily!? Was it....

Pirates!?
Bandits!?
Penguins!!??

Those damned penguins...

As he unsheathed his blade, Sogetsu would round the bend of the ship and find Trace preparing a devastating technique he didn't quite recognize. Regardless, he would contribute. With great grace, with great poise, with great maneuverability.....

Sogetsu slipped.

A stray banana peel from the dining quarters caught the sole of his shinobi sandal as he attempted to attack whatever was off the side of the ship. Entering into a rotation like a spinning top, Sogetsu's coat whipped violently about as he attempted to regain his control. The railing of the ship did little to help as he tumbled over, only the grace of his arm curling around the railing with his free hand keeping him from falling into the water. As he looked over his shoulder, he'd thereafter see the true source of their "enemies" - dead seagulls.

".......Crap.." he muttered. Luckily, they were ready to disembark as the vessel slowed, allowing Sogetsu time to pull himself up by pushing chakra to his feet and giving himself leverage to leap back onto the desk. He spun his blade once, sheathing the sword and pulling the collar of his coat up to hide his countenance. Hearing Trace's words, he'd even go so far as to do something he hated: pushing his hair downward and around his face to give him the appearance of someone else entirely.

"....I won't tell anyone if you won't..." he groaned.

[The Doctor]

The Doctor woke from his own slumber. The yelling of enemy rang through his ear. He quickly stood and placed his feet in his shoes that laid rested near his bed. Without missing a beat he hooked his utility belt and placed his coat on him. The man slept with his clothes on for the most part. The Doctor then rushed out of his room. He headed down the hall in a mad dash and up to the deck where he would see what was happening.

"Nana-Juu-Ni Pound Hou!" Trace yelled while performing his technique.

Then he would see Sogetsu slipping and fall to in a spin. The Doctor could hear the laughter as he slowly raised his right hand against his forehead, giving a facepalm at the mere site of it all.

".....Crap.." muttered Sogetsu as the Doctor gave a heavy sigh placing his hand back at his side.

"Alright... If no one tells that about Mayu, I'll be grateful..." Trace grumbled as he passed the Doctor down the ramp.

"....I won't tell anyone if you won't..." Sogetsu replied with a grown.

The Doctor just stood there briefly before reaching into his utility belt with his left hand and pulled out a weird device. He turned it on by pressing a few buttons and a smile crept on his face. "Getting my RideBack," he commented before going down the Ramp as he headed to the Docking area that held his RideBack while using the Tracking device to swiftly locate the item.

He mentally blocked out what just happened and made a personal promise never to mention it, ever.

[Infinite Swordsman Trace]

Standing, Trace would await the doctor and Sog. His extra arms folded comfortably under his coat, they were the pride of the Kumomusha clan. A soft snow began falling, as it often did in the winter time in this area. Staring into the cargo hold, Trace would take his eyes off the area for a moment. Slowly, he would appear to be chewing bubble gum, but he was in fact chewing golden spider silk within his mouth. With a sudden expulsion, Trace would pull the silk from his mouth and create a Golden spider silk Katana as he awaited the doctor. Stowing the sword away in an empty slot of his newest holster, he would add it to his collection.

A suddenly realization hit Trace also... He was absolutely starving... but he couldn't leave his post, waiting for the doctor. "I got it..." he muttered to himself as he made the cross handseal and concentrated his chakra into a form next to himself. "Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!" he said under his breath as a smoke cloud appeared next to him, a solidified form of himself. "Go get some food for everyone. Put it on the mission tab and meet us at the temple with it." Nodding, the clone would rush off.

As the doctor was sure to approach on his Rideback Trace would give a deep breath, that was quite a bit of chakra for him to use. But he had it in him thankfully. "I sent a clone off to get us some food. He'll meet us at the temple... So which way is it Doctor? I'll let you lead the way now, I don't know anything about this country."

-Exit After Dr. Adams-

[— sogetsu]

Sogetsu continued onward, his left hand placed along the guard of his blade in its usual fashion as he disembarked and scanned the distance. Trace and Dr. Adams would lead the way, and he would take up the flank. He secretly wondered about Ira, though as a shinobi it was in his best interest to keep to the task at hand. He pushed his hair back with a hand and ambled forth, making sure to keep his pace with the rideback at a decent speed. His chakra reserves had been restored over the course of the journey, but he was indeed hungry.

"Let's see what we can get into." he said.

A few passers-by laughed as Sogetsu passed them, one of them even going so far as to drop a piece of food on the ground and step on it only to flail and slip. The Ranzatsu merely turned his attention elsewhere, following Trace's inquiry with a "Ditto." as he allowed the Doctor to guide their footsteps.

-- Exit With Trace & Dr. Adams --

[The Doctor]

"I sent a clone off to get us some food. He'll meet us at the temple... So which way is it Doctor? I'll let you lead the way now, I don't know anything about this country." Trace would comment.

The Doctor nodded as he finally found his RideBack. Straddling, he turned the machine on and it gave it's silent roar. He kept it in the standing form before exiting the ship where he ran into tRace and Sogetsu.

"Understood," he commented loudly. "We must head East, and keep with the roads. Then we will find the Dian Xue Shu Temple. There I can conduct my business. Afterwards we can go to the Muay Thai Dojo and then finally home. I hope that is quite alright with all of you," he commented, trying to make sure once again. He wanted to be curtious obviously even though he knew they were there to help him out.

He sighed softly as he reached into his Utility Belt and pulled out his Goggles and quickly placed them on. "If it becomes troublesome in speaking with one another I do advise to use the Communications Device that your Kage so graciously offered to us." he commented as he pointed to the Wireless device that was attached to his neck and ear.

He then stopped for a moment and chuckled, "Be sure to communicate with your Clone as well so then he will know where to go. We don't want him to get lost with our food of course," he said with a smile before turning the RideBack into its Riding form and quickly began to rush off into the Country, heading towards their designated Temple

[Exit]

[Infinite Swordsman Trace]

Re-enter

Trace's fifty three swords would no longer Jingle as he pulled a single blade from one of the three holsters that housed them on his back and gently cleaned it. "So you're interested in books, eh?" Trace spoke as he took a quick glance at his compass attached to his senbon bracelet containing a full slot's worth of senbon. "My mom always said that I never quite had the attention span for books." Trace stopped his cleaning abruptly as he thought, whilst still walking as he looked over towards where the ferry was waiting once more. "huh... same one." shrugging his shoulders as he kept walking. "Don't think you're gonna need to store your robot again Doc." Trace mused, showing that it was indeed NOT the same ferry, that there was no cargo hatch. "good news for you, eh?" Trace laughed out as he walked towards the boarding, flashing his headband this time, no pay necessary.

"Have you ever given any thought into being a shinobi Mr. Adams?" Trace said as he turned his head to the side to look backwards towards Sog. "What about you, what made you become a ninja?" Trace seemed to be riding the sugar-rush he gained from eating so much fruit as he re-sheathed his blade. His set of greaves clanking slightly as he did so.

[— sogetsu]

Sogetsu moved with a relatively swift pace, keeping close to his companions as they moved and aimed their destination elsewhere. With no particular intent did he idly finger the handle of his katana; he'd thought many days about being a shinobi, and Trace's question only brought out the physical manifestation of his thoughts. He couldn't help but shake his head as he thought about his family.

"Well....my family has always been prosperous in the ninja world. My father is a man to be admired, and I couldn't help but follow in his footsteps. To have such strength and not be a part of it would be....shameful, I believe." The answer was absolute, the Genin adjusting the sleeves to his coat as they began their motion to board and move toward another location. He secured his items and gave Dr. Adams the occasional glance, ensuring that his needs were met in the midst of them traveling.

Trace appeared to be more talkative than usual, perhaps a by-product of his antics earlier. With such control and care for the blade, surely he himself was a master of the arts. And yet, the Ranzatsu only carried a single sword by his side. Amatsumara had served him well, though. "Dr. Adams? A shinobi? ....That'd be quite the spectacle," he stated.

[The Doctor]

Enter

The Doctor came in with his Rideback with the Hoverboards attached to the sides. Below the RideBack he carried his Large Operations Bag that kept his various items needed for Herbal Searching. The Bag became a part of him in a sense since he technically kept his objects with him at all times. Inside the bag a person could find his 4 empty 50 ml vials, his sickle, a ribecage spreader, a hand shovel, a 3" caping knife, a 4 and a quarter inch gut hook knife, a 6 inch boning knife, a 6 inch wood/bone saw, a pair of secateurs, a pair of all purpose cutting sheers, a grape knife, an all purpose outdoors knife, and approximately 32 Sunrods. He was riding the Rideback in Standform once again.

His waist was covered by the extravagant beige Utility Belt. Inside the many pockets attached to the belt he tended to keep a tracking device, 9 tracers, a Dungeoneer's Compass, a Multi-tool, a 4 inch Flashlight, a Disruptor that had a Mine Detonator enhancement and a Sonic Detonator enhancement 2 Vials of a specific healing mixture, and 12 vials of specialized nuts. Behind his back however was where he kept his more "larger" and more "prized" gadgets. His Grapnel Gun, and his Line Launcher.

His hands were covered by his Sap Gloves as he revved a few times maneuvering with ease as a light glimmbered against his Lensatic Compass he tended to keep on top of his Senbon Bracelet, with 1 slot of Senbons attached inside. His eyes were covered completely as they were being shaded by his Sniper Goggles as they also held multiple visual lenses including Night-vision, Thermal, X-Ray, Condition, Substance, Anti-Flash protection, and of course Lie-Detector. In his ear he kept his Wireless Radio secured just in case if he needed to use it, and of course in case if someone needed him.

"So you're interested in books, eh?" Trace asked while taking a glance at his compass. "My mom always said that I never quite had the attention span for books."

"Indeed, I have a library at home. You never know what you'll find in a good book," the Doctor replied.

"Don't think you're gonna need to store your robot again Doc." Trace mused.

"Good, I don't feel like going through a check point again with the RideBack. Though I guess it should be in the cargo area since it would be in the way," The doctor responded once more.

"Have you ever given any thought into being a shinobi Mr. Adams?" Trace would ask before looking towards Sogetsu. "What about you, what made you become a ninja?"

The Doctor chuckled and shook his head. "No. I will never become a Ninja. It is not in me." he responded. "My heart is not into it, and I am too old for it. Not to mention I am a healer, not a protector." He thought about it for a moment and chuckled once more. "Oh, and there is one more thing. I enjoy having more freedom. I technically have no one to answer too," he commented.

"Well....my family has always been prosperous in the ninja world. My father is a man to be admired, and I couldn't help but follow in his footsteps. To have such strength and not be a part of it would be....shameful, I believe." Sogetsu would comment, answering the question.

"Do not sell yourself short Mr. Sogetsu, I believe you will become a fine Shinobi. They say that the next Generation will always surpass their predecessors. Be patient, and strive forward," the Doctor commented.

Move to Hotsprings Country