Fate Unknown [Trav]

[Natsy]

Once the smell of tea hit me, I inhaled deeply and found myself relaxing. Now, I wasn't really a tea drinker, but the smell of it in my house hold was always a good way to unwind from a hard day's work. The memories of my Mother's green tea flooded my mind as the section I was hiking in smelt strongly of the stuff. Such a beautiful country this was as well. My gaze flickers back down to the map again and the shape of Tsuki no Kuni appeared to be surrounded by water.

That meant that I needed to find the harbor of Cha and catch a boat there. Now, this fact wasn't entirely all that great as I don't actually feel too comfortable in a boat without security and with strangers. For all we knew they could be a group of Rogue Ninja looking to assassinate a Kage on her travels. Lucky guess. I release a sigh and began to head in to a store where I might be able to find some information.

“Hello there, would you know where the nearest harbor is please?” I said, my voice small. Before entering the café I had pulled my hood over my head to help hide my appearance. Being discrete in another Ninja nation was of top priority at this point as I wanted to return home a Chuunin, not in a body bag. The clerk stared at me for a few moments before moving over toward a larger version of the map I had in my right hand. It was pasted upon the wall and was at least five times larger than my one.

“Two miles from here. Head to Port City and you will be able to catch a boat to any of the Islands from there.” I nodded and spotted that on the map first before taking my leave. The hike there will take me at least two hours if I ran, but half an hour my flight. So once outside, I remove my cloak and jacket to reveal my halter-neck top and performed a short chain of handseals before two bright white wings shot out from my upper back. I flapped them experimentally before then taking flight.

As I estimated, it took me around half an hour to fly there and upon landing in a tree, my wings were then re-hidden before my coat and cloak were put back on. I would then jump down from the tree and walk toward the harbor to locate a boat with my hood up. Port City was well labeled, so searching for a boat was not a difficult task. The next one was boarding tourists and was heading to moon for an upcoming festival. Perfect, this will definitely hide my appearance within this group. So I brought a ticket and quickly boarded. Tsuki no Kuni, here I come!

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Move to Tsuki no Kuni please.

Jutsu|Techniques Used:

• Total handseals used: 12 | 50 seals.
  Total movements used: 1 | 6 movements.
  

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Tsubasa Sodachimasu no jutsu (Wing Grow Technique) [20]
Rank: C-Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Lets the user grow wings of a bird out of their shoulders.
Special: Ram
Drawback: The user may feel some pain, due to the initial outburst of the extra shoulder bones that are used for the rest of the wings to grow on. Cannot Re-grow wings that were ripped or severed from the body. If one wing is removed then it is impossible to retract the wings. If a wing is injured somehow, once retracted they cannot be used for 2 weeks OOC.
Description: The user forms the handseal, and then the extra shoulder bones that come from the Ritual of Talon and Feather burst through the back of the user and they start to grow into wings of any given bird, through chakra increasing the length of the bones, (user chooses) that are twice the length of the user’s arms. Chakra will numb the pain, but it will still hurt. The chakra will also accelerate the growth of the skin, but it will come out with feathers, having stimulated the chemical. The user may then use the wings to fly and perform other techniques that require this jutsu. When the Tsubasa wishes it or has an injured wing they can retract the wings into their body to heal over time or simply to hide them.
Limit: Must be a Tsubasa, must have Ritual of the Talon and Feather performed on them.

Wing Control [20]
Rank: C-Rank
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Allows the Tsubasa to properly use their wings for flight.
Special: ---
Drawback: Guidance of an experienced Tsubasa. [PC or NPC]
Description: This training will allow the Tsubasa to control their wings properly after growth. Without the training control of the Tsubasa's wings will be jerky and extremely difficult. The control will be harsh enough that the Tsubasa will be unable to fly without it and merely have the wings for show. With the simple exercises and control methods taught by the experienced Tsubasa, the user will rid them self of the problem of controlling a new appendage and be able to use their wings as if born with them naturally.
Limit: Must be a Tsubasa, must know Wing Grow, must have Ritual of the Talon and Feather performed on them.

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[Natsy]

Arriving at Tsuki's dock, I quickly leave the boat and begin my search for the examiner registration building.

[Exit]

[Natsy]

..Enter..

Returning from the exams a very dissatisfied woman, I began my hike back to the village in absolute silence. Retrieving my map and overlooking it's contents, I turn north east and wrap my black cloak around my slender form. The two hand axes strapped to my Butt-Bag clanked slightly as I pushed my body forward. The contents inside my bag shuffled around, alerting me that all thirty bloodclot pills and ten kunai were in place. My cloak's contents also brushed against my clothing, also alerting me that I possessed thirty kunai knives, forty five Bo-Shuriken and two Scalpels while the map was held firmly in my right hand.

I was angry, my movements jerky and unladylike. But I wondered deeply just how many of my Ninja were successful in completing the task that I could not? And just what kind of affect will that have on me as a Shinobi and Kage? Lowering my gaze to my feet, I hunch my shoulders and quicken the pace until I reached the harbor. Seeing the list of boats to choose from, I decided on the smallest boat I could find. The sailor smiled invitingly at me, speaking so quietly that I had to lean forward to pick up the words.

“Are you wanting to travel to Cha, ma'am?” He asked, giving me the once over. I raise my head slightly and force a smile. My hand protruded through my cloak as I glance down at the map I held. Beneath the cloak, the sailor could see my black track pants, sneakers and turtle-neck jersey along with the majority of my weaponry. “Yes, I am. Are you able to help me, sir?” I say, the tone in my voice slightly harder than needed. The sailor glanced at my weaponry and swallowed.

“I mean you no harm, I have just finished a battle and is in no mood for another. I merely wish for a safe voyage home.” I explain softly. The sailor hesitated for a moment and nodded. “Always looking to assist a Shinobi, please come aboard.” He said softly as I stepped across the threshold and onto the boat's main deck. From then on, hopefully will be a pleasant, quick sail.

..Move to Cha no Kuni please..

[👺 Usiel]

Moved

[Natsy]

As hoped, the voyage was pleasant and very safe. Occasionally small talk floated across the deck, and the sailor was reasonably polite despite he was clearly uneasy. I left that down to the fact that I was heavily armed with weapons. But was he also aware that I was capable of being a weapon myself? Bowing slightly toward the young man, I exchange my thank you's and quietly leave the harbor to venture deeper into Cha's mainland. This peaceful little country was very nice to visit. The sweet aromas of the teas they brew here felt soothing to my bubbling mood, I couldn't help but to feel as ease in my hike.

However, glancing back at the map I held in my hands, I recognized that Hi no Kuni was north of my position. Memories of Ace's hateful resentment toward the village dwelling within the warm country flooded my mind then, wonder what kind of thing Konohagakure had done to Yukigakure to make Ace despise them so much? Speeding up my walk, I hunkered down into my cloak and pulled the hood over my head, thus hiding my headband, clearly stating the Takigakure insignia on it's metallic plate. The band supporting it was sunset orange color.

I did not want to draw attention to myself since I was in potentially enemy territory and was not looking for a fight after having lost one a few hours ago. I release a long sigh at the thought and curl my arms around my waist. “Next time..” A soft murmur rumbled within my throat while my eyes roamed the country. Just wait until I reach Hi no Kuni, and how would Ace react should I be forced to confront someone belonging to a village he despised? Seeing the buildings littering the area within Cha's mainland seemed rather quiet. The smell of tea oozed through the cracks in the doors and filled my nose.

Alluring as they were, I had more pressing matters. Crowning my Shinobi their new title. A title that I should have been crowning myself as well. Jesus, Rosalie. Just accept it, you failed again so quit whining and just be happy for your village! At least you survived! Another sigh. I also remembered Tsukiko and Kaoru attending the exams alongside me. Phyre and Hiroki as well. Were the four of them successful? Hopefully so, the four of them deserve it as much as I did.

..Move to Hi no Kuni please..

[👺 Usiel]

Moved

[Natsy]

Now in potential enemy territory now. My eyes were shifting anxiously from left to right constantly now. Had Ace already declare his hatred for the village? Was the current Hokage aware of this? So many thought flooded my mind, some more in focus than others. Hi no Kuni was a beautiful country and I don't believe that I have ever run into any problem with them. Even through reading through the journals of my predecessors signified that there was no problem with Konohagakure.

I could not bear the thought of becoming enemies with one of the largest villages in the five main nations. But was Ace really wanting to go that far? Iwagakure was also another member of the five great nations, but my hatred for them also ran deep enough. But two large villages against two small ones? For a moment I pause in my stride and rub my chin thoughtfully. I wanted revenge, but was attacking Konohagakure really a good idea at this point? Pressing onward again, moving at almost a jog, my head darted toward the left, then right before I pulled out my map to check it a forth time.

Where is Taki no Kuni? North west of my position was where the map indicated. Anxious to be free of this place was shifting to my top prioty at this point. Leave now, think later. Breaking into a run now, I slip my map back into the confines of my cloak and moved at a steady jog through this country and into mine. That way within a few moments I will be safe within the arms of my village with out a worry in the world.

..Move to Taki no Kuni please..

[Kyogi]

Moved

[Natsy]

Ah, as predicted. Safe and sound within the arms of my own land. Taki no Kuni was such a fresh land. The landscapes were clear and well looked after. I definitely look pride in my village's entrance's appearance just to ensure that the first impression is always the best. As I hurried toward the hidden path leading up to the waterfall shrouding the gates to Takigakure, I carefully check my surroundings before passing through a large group of bushes to head toward the waterfall...

...Exit to Gates...