Anshin Park

[Koori.]

"Riders on the storm.."

The words entered Kasai's ears as he turned and opened his eyes once more to see the old man he had pointing at him in tavern start to do some sort of synchronized foot dance while singing. Doing his funny little dance, making his way over to the bench Kasai would rest at.

"You gotta be kidding me, first he points at me for no reason when I came in the tavern, now hes going to sit next to me....." Said Kasai with a sigh. One more thing on the list to worry about, hopefully the man would keep hid distance, or, maybe not.

The man, keeping a pretty good distance and retaining a fiarly large diameter around the bench, would conitnue his dance in strut and song. The man came behind the bench, kasai keeping a close eye, watched as the man placed his foot on the back of the bench, pushing it forward, forcing kasai to catch himself with his arms on the handle to his left, lifting his feet. Kasai's eyes widened greatly as this happened.

Then, another verse of the song came out of the monks mouth, as the bench that was once leaning forward, now suddenly flew backwards, landing on the back area, forcing kasai into a backwards tumble, back tumbling about 10 feet from where the bench was. Kasai eventually was stopped flying by a tree that he slammed into, as he saw the man soar in the air, flipping around, landing on the front part of the bench your bum would rest upon, letting gravity move it back to its exact original position.

And just as fast as he came, he was gone, still strutting forward, singing that silly song. "I........Can't.....I Can't believe that just............happened" Kasai was in sheer shock and amazement that this had happened, and was very dizzy. Kasai wanted to know what the hell was a matter with this man, as he quickly got up, and fell down again form being so dizzy.
Kasai, stood up, got light headed, and started to slowly walk in the direction of the strutting man, having questions that needed answers, he would folow him, walking, since running was bad for noskes unless it was absolutely nessacary. He probably wouldn't catch up to him, but it was worth a shot.

[Masakuni]

Curious sound whittled through Shiro's ears, detaching his interest from the two shinobi before him. Music, casual and free, drifted through the trees, accompanied by the tap tap of feet on the earth and wood. Masakuni glanced over to the side briefly, eyes fixing on the figure, smartly dressed, dancing about the bench as though it were his lover. A wry smile twitched on the Aburame's lips, his green eyes locked on the figure.

His eyes swept over the tall man, taking in the massive staff, and the impeccable fedora perched neatly on his head. His eyes widened slightly for a moment as he scanned over the face; the man was blind. Though his eyes were concealed by dark sunglasses, the tilt of his head as he moved revealed his lack of vision. But to the Aburame's surprise, the man was at ease with himself, at peace. Shiro felt a momentary uplifting, a warm smile on his face. Maybe the blind singer, dancing a passionate grind with the bench, had the right idea.

He turned back to the other, letting his kikaichu move with free reign. What business was it to conceal his insects? He spoke often of individuality, but yet here he stood, trying to fit in by silence the unique insects of his clan. He nodded to the other two, a contented buzzing filling the air.


"Doujutsu. Pressure point reading." Shiro said quietly. "One I haven't seen before." He nodded to Tieren. "It rings a bell, however." He glanced at Nirashi, who was amazed by the insects within and around him. He smiled. This was his individuality.

[Tieren]

Hearing the man walk by, singing a song, Tieren started laughing. Not because he was a bad singer, not because he looked like an idiot, just because he thought it was funny that he did that. It was certainly a way to get attention. He also noticed a cloud shinobi. 'Hmm...thats Kasai. Othello told me about him' Tieren thought as he looked back at the two that he was talking to. "Yes it is. It is the San-Da-Dee, the key jutsu for the fighting style, Drijedo. Glad you recognize it, though the next time you see it, I will have furthered my training in it drastically." Then he leaned back against the tree. It was that smell. The wonderfull contrasting smell of water, and the trees. Tieren was at peace once again.

[N I R A S H I]

Nirashi was now calm, the bugs no longer shocking as they were to him before. He then heard the sounds of someone passing. The sounds were charming, but a bit hilarious. Nirashi chuckled a bit, but after seeing those around him engage in laughter, he did as well. However, it was short lived, it really wasn't too amusing.

"San-da-dee, sounds amazing. You can see pressure points, so it must be like the Byakugan, correct?" Nirashi inquired. The Hyuuga Clan was a clan he was familiar with and knew much about, he remembered that the Byakugan allowed the user to view pressure points in the body, quite like the San-da-dee.

"I really wish I could test that skill in battle, however, fighting has been prevented. Not to my liking, but it's for the best." Nirashi turned his head towards the Aburame and gave a narrow look. "What can your bugs do? Rather, what all can your bugs do."

[Masakuni]

Shiro's eyebrow raised slightly at the look he recieved from Nirashi. This boy was really seeking to uncover some more about the Aburames. He smiled faintly, sliding his hands into his pockets. The lack of fighting wasn't a problem for him; It was the ban on training that irked him. However, Shiro let none of these emotions surface, maintaining his cool exterior.

"The kikaichu can do a lot of things." He said vaguely, waving a hand. "First and foremost, they eat chakra." He wondered how the sand nin would react to this. He braced himself for the inevitable questions that would follow, the questions about how he survived with chakra consuming insects living within them. He frowned. He didn't want to reveal too much. Just enough to interest and possibly mislead Nirashi slightly...

[Tieren]

"Similar to the Byakugan, yes. Though the Byakugan is one that attacks the chakra network and shuts off certain points, lowering the opponents chakra, while the San-Da-Dee attacks pressure points, paralyzing the certain parts of the body that were hit. I would be more then happy to show you in combat once the exams are over, but for now, lets rest." Tieren explained to Nirashi

Then he heard Shiro explain the Aburame clan to Nirashi. Tieren knew about the Aburame clan, and knew much of what he was telling, but he did know that he was withholding some information about it. Though it was to be expected considering Nirashi and Shiro were enemies in these exams. He would just wait it out and see what happens. He just sat back against the tree, waiting to hear Nirashi's words.

[Masakuni]

Shiro nodded, his arms crossing once more. His kikaichu buzzed impatiently, directing his attention elsewhere. He sighed. The destruction bugs had a nearly omnipotent awareness, it seemed, and always directed him into a new spot of trouble. Try as he might, however, he couldn't ignore their guidance. After all, he needed to trust them if they were to save his life in battle. He sighed, rubbing his eyes with his hand.

"Alright, alright, I'm going. " He said to his kikaichu irritably. He glanced up at the two nin. "I've got to go. Nice to meet you two." With that he turned and strode off towards the hotel, lead by his mischievious insects. He sighed as he went. They were going to get him into trouble again, he knew it. He watched the black insects buzz around him idly in the bright sunlight, glaring.

"I hate you guys." He murmured to his bugs. They responded cheerily, tugging him ever forward...

-Exit-

[N I R A S H I]

Nirashi waved as Shiro left. He was a bit disappointed since he didn't ask all the questions he wanted, but there was nothing he could do on that. Shiro probably wouldn't reveal all the clan secrets no way. So, today Nirashi has made one friend at least, now to make more.

"Tieren. Where are your Cloud Ninja friends? I want to meet them too. Meeting ninja from different villages is cool and fun, I also get to learn interesting things. Oh..oh...tell me things about Cloud Village please Tieren." Nirashi begged thirsting for information and focused on meeting new ninja.

[Koori.]

Just as if Narishi's prayed had been answered, Kasai walked into the conversation between him and Tieren. Kasai had lost the odd monk man for awhile now, as noskes were very slow walkers, well, atleast kasai was. KAsai gave up chase with the blind man and saw these two as he came upon them from the path.

"Hello my good men!" said Kasai in his slow trot towards them still, a couple of feet from them. He eventually stopped in front of them, forming a triangle almost. "Tieren! I didn't know you were participating in the exams?" Kasai smiled fakely as he looked toward tieren. He gave off a warm friendly persona, when in reality, kasai didn't give a crap about the other guy, or really anybody but himself. Part of the strategy here was to give off a false pretense and confuse the competition.

Kasai turned and looked at the other person who stood with tieren once again. Smileing, Kasai said "Lovely weather today, is it not?" Kasai personality perceived a person who had just could have won the lottery. He would stand in joyful wait for the two's responses.

[Tieren]

"Well, I dont quite know where....Oh, Hey there!" Tieren said as the man walked up to him and Nirashi. Tieren actually didnt want to reveal much about his village, so he was glad that Kasai came up to them. "No, Im not in the exams, I just came here with the permission of the Kage to watch and support you guys. So, how many people are still in the exams? I havent seen any people here yet, so I hope I can get something out of you as to who is still here." Tieren asked Kasai, really wanting to find his fellow ninja. But there was one person in particular he wanted to find, and that was Talo. He had heard some stuff about Talo, and was eager to meet him, especially since Talo was the only person he had never seen before. Hopefully he was still here, and hopefully Kasai could provide some insight into that.

[kalo]

Tick, Tock.. A wonderful way to spend time? Sleep. A wonderful place to sleep at? The Park, silly rabbits. He'd made it past the first part. "Just Barely" is what his father would have probably said. Even though the man that had beared him was so strict; cruel, Angel missed him a lot. A lot of times, his father's memory is what pushed him the most. And then the thought of everyone he cared so much about, Spunky and all. It made him want to continue to grow stronger so he could protect everyone. In his months of having the liberty of being a sand residence and shinobi, he'd met so many friends. Even meeting the cynical figures that also resided there. Not to mention, their sardonic grins whenever Angel had told a joke against them. The grim eyes looked full of hate, and as if they wanted the boy's body severed into many pieces.

And the boy's attitude towards everything had never changed. Even going through rough travels, hardships and all he'd still allowed a grin to cover his face. Lodged and resting upon his head was of course his companion Spunky. The animal was always with him, no matter where he went. Yes, bathroom also, obviously; No homo. The young rabbit was slumbering soundly, which was typical. Angel now considered it a serendipity that he'd found Spunky. The boy himself was bit tired and wanted to get some rest in the park perhaps. He didn't have to worry about getting jacked, or attacked. The Land of Claw was far from tawdry. The most beautiful village the boy could say he'd set eyes on in fact. Nodding to himself lightly, he'd take a quick, non-interested glance at the park's occupants, and based on what he saw, quickly broke down their appearances. The Sand shinobi from before, and judging from their headbands, it looked like some cloud shinobi. Angel would pretty tired of those guys. He'd be happy to meet at least one of them in battle.

Finally he'd position himself under a large tree and sit down underneath a rather large tree. Leaning his back and head against its bark, he'd grab Spunky and lie the rabbit down beside him. As expected, he remained asleep. Angel himself would allow his eyelids to drop, a small smirk coming to his face just before this. "The Good life, right?" He'd coo. The park was pretty quiet, but he could still here the busy city. And of course it'd be extra packed. Everybody just had to see what the Hidden Shinobi villages really had to offer...

[Koori.]

"Well, Im not sure Tieren" said Kasai cheerfully. "Raikou and Talo are teamed up together, and I think beast might have gotten dropped like Itachi and Kajiwara, leaving me without any partners, Haha" Said kasai, scratching the back on his head and smiling fakely still. He wasn't really happy at all, he would most likely fail this next part of the exam without a partner lined up with him, and thats why he was hoping Tieren was participating.

Then again, Kasai would have seen him in the classroom. Kasai turned back around anded eyed down the rest of the park one more time. HE noticed the man from the tavern leaning against a tree. He wanted to ask him about the spray paint, but was preoccupied at the moment. "Yeah, Im pretty sure Raikou and Talo are still at the Hotel, probably coming up with strategies for the next part of the exam." said Kasai eyeing doen Tieren again, scratching his chin, waiting for the response.

[Tieren]

"Hmm...well, thats somewhat good to hear, though I dont think they would leave you on your own like that. Im sure the proctors would work something out. Its nice to see that you made it at least. And to hear that other's made it. Its too bad about Itachi, Kajiwara, and Possibly Beast." Tieren said, sorta forgetting that Nirashi was there. "Oh, I almost forgot, Kasai, this Is Nirashi. Nirashi, this is one of my fellow cloud ninja, Kasai." He then added, introducing the two of them. He then put his hand behind his head and laughed a bit. "Sorry, was catching up with him to a point where I completely forgot that you were standing there." He said to Nirashi, feeling embarrassed.

[N I R A S H I]

Nirashi chuckled as he listened to the two converse. "Nice to meet you Kasai." Nirashi said sticking his hand out offering a hand shake. He was happy Kasai had shown up because he now had an idea on how many ninja from Kumogakure had passed the exams. However, Kasai was the first participant he met. Nirashi had many wonders, some including what talents Kumo ninja possessed, strenghts, weaknesses, and what not. Nirashi shrugged however and smiled.

"Hey. Does anyone know how or what the second part of the exam will be like. I'm very eager to find out becasue I really want to jump right into it." Meeting so many ninja and seeing there skills and strenghts, intrigued Nirashi, and his thirst to meet these guys in battle heighted.

[Koori.]

Kasai shook the sand shinobis hand. He really didn't like sand shinobi, for the simple fact that the only ones he ever met were a bunch of- Well you get the idea. "Nice to meet you, Nirashi was it?" sais kasai. "I actually have no idea what is in store for the next part of the exam. I hope its not too hard!" said kasai cheerfully.

"I actually hope to get faced off with a sand shinobi. I wanna see what you guys are capable off" said kasai, not so cheerfuly anymore, starting to slip. Kasai yawned, trying to cover it up and act cheerful stil, waiting the responses.

[kalo]

"I actually hope to get faced off with a sand shinobi. I wanna see what you guys are capable off"

He hadn't been sleep just yet. And when those words would reach his ears, he couldn't help but to listen up for anything further. This of course, had gotten his attention. So all of those little rumors he'd been hearing about were true. It seemed everyone was eager to go head to head with a Sand shinobi. What was so special about Sand..? Oh, yeah. It was the greatest shinobi village to ever exist on this planet. Everyone just had to get their hands on a Sand shinobi. And everywhere the boy went in this city, he could hear whispers. The people could be heard uttering the word "Sand" or "Uchiha". Angel had heard of around two other Uchiha that were participating in the exams. Already, one had been eliminated while the other almost got a perfect score on his test. Of course, that was just what he'd heard around the bustle of the city.

Angel wouldn't allow any other Uchiha put him to shame. Any other shinobi for that fact. Whoever he'd be up against, in whatever lied ahead of them, he'd make sure they'd get the fight of their lives. He'd make sure they'd be telling his tale over and over again to their grandchildren. Of course if they lived that long. A smirk at his lips, the boy would open his eyes slowly, now staring up at the blue filled sky, with shades of white here and there. He'd thought back to his crazy adventures so far. He'd made a pretty decent entrance, check. Defaced Public Property, check. Passed the first part of the exams, check. Now, it was time to do something epic. He needed to make a mean mark on Claw, and the Chuunin exams. Do something no one would ever forget. Or just be that 'icon' of the Chuunin exams. Everyone would know Sand wasn't one to mess around with.

Listening to the wind blow, it seemed the conversation the CLoud and the one Sand shinobi had been having had ceased. But still, that hadn't killed his intrest. Come on now, what information had they to offer? And if not intel for the Chuunins, what was the gossip? Surely the shinobi wouldn't dissapoint his inside demands, and eventually give him more subjects to ponder on...

[N I R A S H I]

Nirashi looked at Kasai with a wierd look. He wondered why his cheery attitude changed for a quick second, and then reverted back. The young shinobi was curious and thrown off, but it was something easily shrugged off.

"What we're capable of eh?" Nirashi was about to spill all the beans on his techniques and the techniques of the others in Sunagakure, however, he knew better than that. There were two Cloud Nin and one of him. They could easily use him for information and go and strategize to counter. He was a shinobi and was keen, so such tricks wouldn't work. Along with that, there could always be listening ears.

Thinking about listening ears Nirashi glanced around the park, noticing nothing besides random people in the park and a ninja under a tree. Nirashi really couldn't see or make out who the ninja was, let alone the village he was from, so he knew he needed to be extra cautious, despite the man looking sleep to him.

"To make this short. We're capable of a lot, we from Sunagakure will be the tougest you ever face. EVER!" He boldly stated. He then smiled and chuckled, and looked at Kasai. "What about Cloud Nin, what can you guys do?"

[Koori.]

"What about Cloud Nin, what can you guys do?"

"Don't worry about it" said Kasai in a stern tone. "Thats a bold statement there, but I like bold statements" said Kasai cheerfully. "I actually have stuff to do, sorry to end our conversation short boys, I'll be off. Nice to meet you Nirashi" said Kasai still cheerful as he turned around and walked off into the distance.

[Tieren]

OOC: Sorry for not posting sooner.

As he heard their conversation, Tieren then realized that he wanted to talk to Talo. He then looked at the two and said "Hey, I have some other things to do, and if I were you, I would get ready for the next stage. I thank you for your company Nirashi, and thank you for the info Kasai. I will support both of you in the next stage of the exams, and good luck to you." He then bowed before them, feeling like the Raikage once more, then he ran off away from them.

[exit]

[N I R A S H I]

With everyone now gone, Nirashi had no reason to stay in the park any longer. He knew upcoming exams were coming so his time to leave would be now. The young shinobi took in a final breathe of fresh air and then set off happily to his hotel. He had met a few ninja and made a few new friends. So, his trip a success. Now all that was left...was rest.

[exit]