Diplomats Incognito [Travel]

[Saiyuki]

[Enter]

Sai moved at a steady pace, leading the group and trusting Hecate to cover the rear while they were traveling. He was more concerned about the route they would take since at the moment, he was unsure of Amegakure's relations to the other Hidden Villages. To arrive in Taki, there were two routes that they could go. One was through the Country of Fire and the other was through the Country of Grass. Historically, they had an alliance most of the time with the village of the former and hostile relations with the latter.

"Mitsukai-dono, which route would you prefer to take? Hi no Kuni or Kusa no Kuni?"

[-Angel of Ame-]

Angel of Rain

Mitsukai stopped by Sai as they regrouped a few minutes out of Amegakure. Crossing her thin arms beneath her barely existing bosom she thought about what he said. "We are not heading to Taki no Kuni. Our destination is Kawa no Kuni. The Land of Rivers is directly south from our own." She explained her voice calm and confident. The Land of River was directly south from that of Rain. They could get there in a day or two. "Once Hecate catches up we can start travelling. We'll be able to camp along the border." She explained casually to the Chuunin.

Mitsukai tightened her warm and heavy cloak around her body, keeping her body warm. Though she wore a black kimono within, it truly was the cloak that kept her warm. Even if it was summer, in the Land of Rain, with the constant downpour, the reasons did not truly affect them.

[💀]

{Enter}

Entering far late behind all the others, Hecate was the air of no fucks given. The area was unfamiliar, and whilst she was off thinking she way have strayed of path...several times. By the time she found the group hey looked impatient and she looked like she didnt give a damn. "Alright...where are we going again?" She had her rapier, double bladed scythe, headband around the right ankle, and a Gas mask single filter with an A and C rank filter. A few yoyo's a bundle of rope and ninja wire.

The raid was....annoying, mattered her hair to her face. Nothing new, but as they walked her bright green eyes were filled with more malice than usual. Pick a route and take it, the sooner the better.

[Saiyuki]

OOC: Sorry, been dealing with some crappy IRL stuff

Sai wondered how he could have read his mission destination wrong but he accepted it quietly and admonished himself in silence. Fortunately they had yet commit to a specific path before he had realized his mistake. Knowing that they were due south, Sai, who was the front, kept going. As they moved onwards at a fast pace, the Chuunin knew that they would be reaching the border soon. The day was swiftly coming to an end as they approached the border. They would have to camp soon.

(Move to Kawa no Kuni)

[-Angel of Ame-]

Angel of Rain

Once Hecate had joined Sai and Mitsukai, the Amekage nodded toward the assembled duo. It was time to move out. Nodding toward the violet young woman and her most trusted Chuunin she hurried forward. "Hecate you have our backs." The dark haired female said as she slid her hood above her head, keeping her head dry. They would soon travel directly south toward the Land of Rivers, it was there that the Takikage would be waiting for them. Though she knew this would not be a pleasant talk considering the woman wanted to see Mitsukai right after she had broken off their alliance, she was not afraid. She was not even nervous. She would be ready to face her fellow Kage and stand strong for the village hidden in the rain.

"We will not be camping, the Takikage is waiting for us, I would not have her wait." Mitsukai told Sai and Hecate.

OOC: Hecate feel free to PM a staff member to move us to River!

[💀]

A growl rippled through the sadist as they walked, one of delight in the fact she was getting to meet a great many kage so soon. The Mist Kage, Rain, Taki and almost the Snow at one point. How lucky could she be? So many Kage, so much blood to be had. For now though she was resigned to this mood, giddy, hyper, bringing up the rear of the party, scythe at the ready. She could just kill them now...no. Later. All people would come to learn and love Jashin. By her hand of his, he world would be swallowed by darkness, and she herself would sit as the reapers right hand.

{Move to river?}

[Draven]

MOVED!!!

[Saiyuki]

As they passed the border into River, Sai glanced back at the mission scroll he was given. There it had the location of where the meeting place was. It would not be long now before they would reach it. Since they had not decided to make camp, they had increased their pace and would make it there before nightfall thankfully. As they got closer, Sai's instincts grew more and more aware of the group's surroundings. If this mission had been leaked, then it would suddenly change into a much more dangerous one. He doubted it but one could never be to cautious when it came to matters like these. The finish line was right ahead.

[Exit]

[-Angel of Ame-]

Angel of Rain

It was true, the finish line was right ahead. The line separating the Land of Rain with the Land of River. As they crossed into the other country they still had yet to rest. They would rest once they were back in Amegakure no Sato. Still travelling was only half of the mission. They would be meeting with the Takikage, which was bound to be somewhat awkward as Mitsukai had just cut ties with Takigakure no Sato. The chocolate haired kunoichi tightened her cloak around her as she saw at a distance the meeting point.

For Amegakure

[EXIT]

[💀]

"So many Kage....so many lives for Jashin!" Hecate was practically brimming with excitement, the need to spill blood was nearly uncontrollable. Off with the two she marched.

[Exit]

[-Angel of Ame-]

Angel of Rain

Mitsukai travelled for close to an hour before stopping in a clearing not too far away from the border of Ame no Kuni. In the very far distance, one could hear the eternal rains of her native country. The sound that had helped her to sleep for so many years. The only times she had not heard its gentle song was when she had been on messenger missions, she missed those days. They would need to rest. Mitsukai's team had not rested since they had left Amegakure and they would be unable to make it back to the village. Nightfall had claimed this part of the world and it would be time to take rounds. Standing firm, anchoring her feet in the grass, the Amekage performed a long string of hand seals. Anyone with overdeveloped eyesight could have noticed that she was using Mokuton.

From the earth rose a wooden construct, the building was simple in design. With enough time she was able to grow what looked like a cosy little house. Once she had focused enough chakra she placed both of her hands on her hips and looked at her handy work. Still as emotionless and detached as ever she decided to get to work on other things, like building a father. "Sai mind helping me with a fire while Hecate scouts the area?" The Amekage asked of her trusted Chuunin. She could not have asked the Jaishin follower to help her with mundane things, the violent young woman would not have accepted. Instead she thought that her skills could be used for defence.

With that she created another flurry of hand seals and from her body grew branches which she quickly broke off and starting throwing in a pile not too far away from the home she had just created.

Techniques Used:

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Mokuton • Shichuuka no Jutsu (Wood Release - Four Pillar Home Skill)
Rank: "A" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user creates a massive shield out of the wood that they have around them to protect them or anyone else the user must need.
Special: "Dog, Boar, Ram, Boar, Ox, Bird, Dog, Ram, Boar"
Drawback: The more the user knows Mokuton Soutei Hashira the more of a shield the user is capable of creating.
Description: The user uses the Mokuton Soutei Hashira configuration as the user takes the branches and pushes them up and around the user. Depending on the amount of distance configures the amount of shield the user is capable of producing to protect the user from onslaught attacks. This type of technique is capable of being used as a shelter type of technique.
Limit: Must know the Wood Release and must have the Mokuton Soutei Hashira

Mokuton: Ooeda Souken No Jutsu (Large Branch Creation Technique)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user will create a large branch to use as a club or weapon.
Special: Handseals “Snake” “Monkey” “Ram”
Drawback: None
Description: The user does the handseals and then puts out his arm. The user gathers chakra in his arms and a large branch grows from the user’s hand. When the branch is created the user can grasp it and swing it around like a large club. It can break like any normal piece of wood.
Limit: Mokuton Jutsu

Mokusei Shishi (Wooden Limbs)
Rank: "B" Rank FREE MASTERY
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to perform Mokuton Ninjutsu from their body instead of having to draw on it from nature.
Special: ---
Drawback: Drains an additional "E" Rank amount of chakra from the user for every rank in a technique that they perform with this one.
Description: After learning to use Mokuton Ninjutsu for a great period of time, the user learns that they are capable of creating Wood Ninjutsu from their body. By manipulating both the Earth and Water release and channeling it through their body, they take small portions of water from their body and feed it into the atmosphere. Merging that with the Earth around them, they then channel that released energy back through their body, and then release it once more, creating wood for Mokuton Ninjutsu techniques. Drains an additional "E" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique performed with this ability as well (example: User performs a "C" Rank technique, drains the "C" rank chakra from the technique and an additional two "E" Ranks for it being a "C" Rank [D, C, B, A, S]).
Limit: Automatically learned upon the user obtaining 500 TP in Mokuton Ninjutsu.

OOC: Saiyuki 💀 I thought we could all RP a bit considering I didn't give you much of a chance in that other thread.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

WORD COUNT: 285

TAGGED: Usiel

TAGGED: LYNX

[Enter]

How long had the girl been tracking this group unseen from the shadows? How had she managed to stay completely hidden amongst these otherwise skilled shinobi? It was questions that might need answering, but none would be given. From the woods, a shadow slowly walked out. Careful steps, now that the Amekage was on her own. Everyone else had disappeared, off to do whateverit was that they needed to.  With the hood over her head, she was about as difficult to recognice as was possible. 
"Lady Amekage, Mitsukai."

The girl spoke in a soft and gentle tone, indicating that she was being anything but offensive. That, and she had openly given away her own positioning when she had had plenty of chances to simply backstab the Amekage if her intentions had been in that direction. Instead, the girl known as Yoshi simply stepped out of the shadows, lowering her hood, to reveal her face and identity. It was the real her, nothing barred. Leaning against a tree, her facial expression was akin to what you'd see at a funeral. Eyes were blank and without much life or hope. The lips were simply there, and she was looking downwards, rather than facing Mitsukai's eyes head on.

"As I said, I'd come meet you in person, though I must be on my way soon. I've recieved rather trustworthy information that Yukigakure is out to have my head." Stretching her body, a few lines of black around her eyes were indicating that Yoshi probably didn't get as much sleep as she needed. The girl was hunted, everywhere, all the time, and yet she had come out there to talk. "..As I said in the letter, I have been betrayed by Yukigakure. I came here in person to show you my conviction. Yukigakure cannot be trusted. Please. Believe me." The girl then smiled faintly, raising her scarlet eyes to meet with Mitsukai's.

[💀]

Upon leaving that simple meeting, Hecate found her want for blood and violence rather unsatisfied. Even with the spectacular display of power the Amekage presented by forming this massive tree house. It was just not what she wanted, no, she needed to spill the blood of someone or something that was blind to the glory of Jashin.... From the shadow of the woods words came and almost out of reflex Hecate had detached her scythe. His hung over her rapier beneath her robe, the single filter gasmask with a C filter installed, A filter on the side, built in anti-flash goggles. Two butterfly yoyo's, s meter of silk and wire.

She spoke as if she were familiar with the Kage, but she could easily have acted as if she hadnt heard the words. Seen her as hostile and attacked, and god did she want to. She had pulled the scythe smoothly an with the vicinity of closeness she would have to have been in just to be able to speak so softly and be heard, a simple Shunshin could have put her in desirable distance. "Friend of yours Mitsukai?" She murmured, her bright green eyes full of excitement. How bright would this womans blood glow on her blade?

[Saiyuki]

[Enter]

Their journey was a silent one yet as night came nearer and nearer, Sai started to enjoy the sounds of the it. The sounds of chirping insects could be softly heard and it blended into an interesting harmony with the sound of the far off rains of their homeland. The Amekage stopped, signaling that they were to camp for the night. He watched her perform her technique, noting the Mokuton specialty as great branches would rise from the ground. At that moment, knowing that their leader was defenseless while performing the long string of hand seals, he activated his Sensor. If this was where they would be camping, they would have to make sure they were safe.

He felt someone, who knew how to use chakra with a chakra signature that developed. As the Amekage asked to make sure, he whispered into her ear what he had picked up.

"There is someone approaching us. Friend or foe, I know not."

With that, he shot a flame from his finger into the circle of stone and wood he had arranged as the Amekage had asked. The arising flame would cast a shadow on their surroundings. As their visitor came out, Sai immediately put himself in front of the Amekage, guarding her. However it seemed that this person knew Mitsukai. When she finished speaking, Sai looked at the Amekage for guidance.

"Your orders?"

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Mind's Eye of the Kagura
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: The basic technique needed in order to learn all Sensor Techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basic yet complex ability that allows Sensor's to find, sense, and track individuals over a vast range. This ability is done by the user closing their eyes and opening their mind's eye in order to see the advanced chakra systems around them. At A rank and above, Sensors no longer need to close their eyes in order to access their mind's eye. The user of this jutsu can only sense those up to the equivalent class rank of the rank they know. (i.e. If the user knows up to B rank in this jutsu they can sense characters of all the way from D to B rank. The basic range of this technique is ten meters.
Limit: Must fulfill all requirements to become Sensor in order to learn this technique.

Mind’s Eye Extension
Rank: D, C, B, A
Skill: Passive
Effect: A technique used to increase the range of Mind’s Eye of the Kagura.
Special: ---
Drawback: --
Description: This technique is passively used to increase the distance of Mind’s Eye of the Kagura. At D rank this extends the maximum range of the technique to twenty-five. At every rank after D the distance will double until reaching a maximum range of two hundred meters.
Limit: Must know Mind’s Eye of Kagura.

Advanced Chakra Sensing
Rank: D
Skill: Passive
Effect: A technique used to differentiate between chakra signatures.
Special: ---
Drawback: --
Description: This skill is used in conjunction with Mind’s Eye of the Kagura. This passive ability allows the user to differentiate between separate chakra signatures. A person will be able to tell if the chakra is that of a human or an animal. Also once the user sees an individual’s chakra signature once they will automatically recognize that persons chakra signature from then on.
Limit: Must know Mind’s Eye of Kagura.

Hinotegan (Fire Gun)
Rank: "C", "B", "A",
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Pointing their index and middle fingers towards the target as they release balls of fire towards the targets.
Special: ---
Drawback: Depends on the user's knowledge within Higan (Fire Gun) depends on the strength of the technique.
Description: The user takes in deep breathes bringing their inner flame to the tips of the fingers. This technique can be performed either in a punching form, or by extending their hands out to the target. As they exhale out the user sharply pushes his hand a few inches as balls of flames is shot out towards the targets at crossbow speed. Depending on the user's knowledge and capability the balls of fire are shot with a different size. When first learned the ball size of the fireballs are that of the index and middle finger. When the user learns the "B" rank version this technique is capable of being shot out within the size of the human fist. When the user learns the "A" rank version this technique is capable of being shot out within the size of the human head.
Limit: Must learn from a master of Enten Kobushi - 炎天 - Scorching Sun Fist. Must know Hinotama (Fireball). Must know Hinoteheki (Fire Burst)

[-Angel of Ame-]

Angel of Rain

It was good to know that Mitsukai was in good hands. When an unknow variable made it onto the scene, she had already been warned by Sai and his unique sensory skills. The Chuunin had also placed himself before her, being a wall of defence between herself and the new arrival. Hecate on the other hand was Hecate, readying her weapon in a blink of the eye and ready to pounce into action if it so required. She turned her attention to see the kunoichi that she had seen at the gates before leaving Amegakure no Sato. This was surely an interesting day. A meeting with the Takikage followed by a meeting with a defected Yukigakure kunoichi who could give them a lot of information on the village of Snow. She remembered the letter that the clone had given her, remembered its contents.

"Stand down." She told Sai as she placed a hand on his shoulder, letting him know that she did not fear this Missing-nin. "This is Sai, a loner by trade but excessively useful. He is a sensor you see. His skills are to the level that he has memorized your signature. If you try anything, he will be able to sense it. And if my theory is right, he has the ability to sense lies." She explained calmly to the red-eyed Yoshi. It seemed as if she had been on the run for quite a while, poor girl. "Hecate on the other end has an insatiable appetite for blood being spilt. I am barely able to reign her in when she does decide to kill, and she is not that far away from you." Mitsukai explained with a gentle smile, yet her eyes betrayed no emotion, they were cold and detached, as she always was.

"I am telling you this not as a threat, but as a simple warning in case you try anything." She said. The glow of the new fire cast dancing shadows upon the Amekage's face, giving her an almost evil look. "I will also let you know that you are not leaving this clearing without us." Yoshi was much too valuable to them. She had information on Yukigakure, a nation that Mitsukai was keeping tabs on to keep her own village safe. "I would much rather you join Amegakure once more. But if you refuse, I will have to take matters into my own hands, as troublesome as that may seem, you are of incredible worth." She explained.

"But you are the one who reached out to me, who sent a clone and a missive. I am open to talk." She told Yoshi as she slowly adjusted her cloak around her shoulders. This particular night of autumn was quite chilly. A small cloud of moisture escaped her lips as she breathed out.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

WORD COUNT: 285

TAGGED: Usiel

TAGGED: LYNX

The girl was calmly leaning against the tree, looking patiently at the group of them that had gathered around in the woods. The scarlet eyes were watching the carefully, as a gentle smile appeared onto Yoshi's lips as they started talking. Shaking her head from side to side, the girl was being careful not to show off disrespect. Tilting her head sideways, she then went on to reply to the words. "As interesting as that may be, as an Onigami I can disappear almost seamlessly. I can see you approaching me at a range where you'd have no indication that I was even close. How come you think he hadn't noticed me till now?"


Letting out a soft sigh, Yoshi took a soft breath, before she continued, holding her hands out to the side in a way that was about as passive as she could be, making an effort to be about as harmless as she could be. "Joining Amegakure is what I would want, honestly, but as I attempted to convey, Yukigakure had me cursed. There is something within me that I cannot control. I hardly know whats going on with me myself, or what could happen to you in my near. If you wish to bring me in, then so be it. I will not resist your wishes, even if it'd mean my death. At least, if you scry my brain for information, you'll only find I spoke the truth, and perhaps my vengeance towards snow can be served of someone who isn't me. "

Then, she swung off her bag, dropping the bag and her weapons onto the ground in front of her. Sitting by the tree, the girl was tired, exhausted. Running further wasn't going to make things good for her. Things needed to change, and if she was going to take on Yukigakure, any and all the help she could get would be appreciated. Taking a deep breath, Yoshi closed her eyes, still sitting about as passively as one could. At this point, the group could practically do to her what they wished.

[💀]

Through their little back and forth Hecate glared hungrily. She didnt get to kill the Takikage, now there was this red eyed woman who look like she was on her last leg and she was friends with the damn woman Mitsukai too. She made their abilities out to be quite glorious, to which they were, but Yoshi's reply made her smile big, bright and sadistic. "Funny...what I had in mind would make you disappear too." People never took her threats for certain but she wasn't going o let the chance of a sneak attack fly by her if no one acknowledged her legitimate threats. Unfortunate she was a prisoner with them for now...

"Let it be known, happy accidents are usually one sided." She muttered as she turned her back on the slumping woman, hanging her scythe other the shoulder and staring up at the treehouse. "This has no protection from the rain...I actually hate it here.' She meant that too. Her long black hair had been clinging to her face since she first arrived.

[Saiyuki]

OOC: I'm going to assume you're not lying haha

Sai acknowledged the order and stood to the side. The Amekage knew many people outside the village, it seemed. As she spoke, the Chuunin understood her intent and Sai was battle ready in case he needed to subdue this Yukigakure shinobi. Indeed she would not be able to leave, Onigami or not. His Sensor abilities still seemed to work on detecting his body.

"Worry not, I will still be able to hunt you down no matter what you do. I have many ways of getting what I want."

His lips twisted into the faintest of smiles. But in the back of his mind, he was worried. He had heard rumors of what the eyes of these people could do. While the Amekage's interests were of highest priority at the moment, Sai immediately red flagged this person. If the rumors were true, then the eyes of the Onigami could detect bloodline limits. Few in the village knew of his background. Those he deemed untrustworthy were promptly sent to the next world. He was not even sure if the Amekage knew of his genetic abilities, which he had only briefly showed in his Trial of Blood.

But then he heard about the curse. Quite interesting. Shinobi who were able to curse others were rare. He felt a slight pity for the girl. Indeed, it must have been difficult evading Hunter shinobi and dealing with whatever curse she bore. There were several possibilities of the dangers those close to her could bear. In the back of his mind, Sai grimaced at a part of his travels he did not wish to remember. Dealing with this would no doubt prove....troublesome.

"Mitsukai-dono, she is not lying. And from personal experience, curses are not easy to deal with. You seem to have plans for this girl so I ask you take great care in whatever it is you have planned."

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Lie Sensing
Rank: C
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to tell when someone is lieing.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot tell exactly what the lie is.
Description: This technique allows the user to tell when someone is lying via the various fluctuations in the chakra around them. These fluctuations in the chakra system stem from the dishonest emotions that are given birth through them not being fully honest. Fluctuations also occur when the opponent may be telling the truth, but leaving out a major detail. Mind's Eye must also be active in order for this jutsu to be used.
Limit: Must be a Sensor.

[-Angel of Ame-]

Angel of Rain

It seemed that the girl was speaking the truth. Unless she had been playing an incredibly large and intricate political game, she had no real reason of lying. Yoshi had sought her out at the Amegakure gates with one of her clones. And once more she had come to meet her here, at their camping grounds. She had come of her own free will. But Yoshi knew of the location of the Rain Village, Mitsukai could not trust her yet, had she given such a location to Yukigakure no Sato? They would need to get as much information out of the young red-eyed kunoichi as they could. "You shall be returning to your true home, young girl." Mitsukai told her interlocutor. They were still in the Land of River, but Mitsukai was getting quite eager to read the protective and eternal rains of her birth land.

"Whoever has the means to, please restrain her hands." Mitsukai told one of her two followers. "This is for your own good. If you are cursed and have no idea what the curse actually does, you understand that we must take all precautions that are necessary. "We shall still rest here, whoever restrains her, please make sure she is set down comfortably for the night." Mitsukai explained. "I will take the first guard duty for a few hours." The dark haired Amekage told Sai and Hecate.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

WORD COUNT: 285

TAGGED: Usiel

TAGGED: LYNX

Opening a single eye to look at the others, it was quite a peculiar situation to be in. How long had it been since Yoshi had walked around near Amegakure, the place which had been her home so long ago? Perhaps it was even possible for her to go and see her old appartment, though it was unlikely she'd find any of her old belongings. Slowly rising up, the girl knew what they wanted of her. They wanted to restrain her and keep her under completely lockdown. Normally Yoshi would be using a technique to rest and recover, but it was obvious that folding any kind of seals here, even after explaining what it would actually do, would result in one of them lunging forwards and attacking. They didn't trust her, not even remotely. Even so, the girl had told nothing but the truth. Gesturing to her bag, she then continued to speak.


"I've got thirty meters of regular rope in there, if none of you have anything better. I do have a technique that will put me in a regenerative stasis, meant for resting. It'd be ideal for transporting me. If you'd wish, I could use said technique and make transporation easier. On all of us. Probably mostly myself. I don't imagine sleeping while tied up will be very pleasent."

Scratching her colored hair, the girl let out a soft sigh, holding her hands out if they wanted to restrain her. If they agreed to the idea that she could use a technique for resting, seeing as there was one amongst them who could tell she wasn't lying Yoshi would fold a few seals, before a tree like bark would errupt around her skin, soon enveloping her entire body. It was a cocoon, inside which Yoshi would be sleeping in a stasis. The cocoon itself wasn't overly sturdy, but it did provide an easy way to contain the girl.

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Chrysallis
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a cocoon where the user begans to recover energy.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: The user must remain still. The cocoon can be broken very easy..
Description: The user forms the needed handseals and then a cocoon begans to cover them with their own chakra, while the user is inside the cocoon, every single round the user remains inside it they will regain energy equal to a D Rank damage. The cocoon is weak so any attack (including E) or non ranked attack, can destroy the cocooon.
Limit: Must be part of the Onigami bloodlimit. Must know Shinkaku (Divinity).