[Questions Needing Answers]

[shinzo-kori]

[Enter]

Silence....

He had returned, alone however for the Jounin that were meant to watch him were sent away. He was one to do things alone, and with a major amount of his memory back, he understood his position and place, though he was no longer the Mizukage. Though there were many missing pieces to his memory and the only one that could answer these questions would be the one in charge.

He had followed the group a little later on to this hangout, the location where the citizens would remain for the evacuation. He knew the location of this place now and it would be burned into his memory, however he would not be staying here.

He saw her from a distance, and it seemed that the evacuation plans were complete, a weight off of the leader's shoulders no doubt. It was time for him to make his mark since he did vanish from his own, abandoning them when they most needed him.

Chirping....

He carried his bag of living supplies as well as survival supplies upon his back, but the news he would give the Mizukage may not be to her liking, but it was a feeling. He approached her and waited for attention before speaking with her. This could be the last time...

"...I've come to thank you..."

For what exactly, she may wonder, but there were so many things to thank her for it didn't even matter. He dropped his bags from his shoulders and tilted his head to the side getting the knot in his neck out. He took a breath before continuing his statement.

"I have questions that need to be answered however....like the purpose for this evacuation."

It was important to know this, because had it been the answer he perceived, he would no longer remain in this place, but continue in protecting his village in another way. He had received the bird message, thus the reason he reported here before making any further plans.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

OOC: Erk, I can't be in two places at once, as soon as Kotaro's done I'll reply. We're just outside the base right?

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

{Enter Hinagiku}

Leaving the base to get fresh air, new thoughts had suddenly come to mind as she inhaled the mist filled air. She wouldn't be alone with her thoughts for too long as no sooner did the Yondaime Mizukage appear before her. He had a determined look, a look that she remembered him having when he was around. What he said...certainly threw her through a loop.
"He...wants to thank me? I haven't done anything..."

"Yondaime-sama, I don't deserve your thanks...I--"

He then became serious and questioned her regarding the evacuation. It seemed that even he wanted to gain understanding regarding the decision. She closed her eyes momentarily, seeking the confidence within herself before she spoke. She would answer all the questions he had.

"Yondaime-sama, I'd like you to know that I'm not personally responsible for the evacuation. As a result of your absence, the village has gone through two kages after you. We're...not in the best shape at the moment. I myself returned today only to be entered into this position." She momentarily averted her gaze from the former kage, looking back towards the entrance of the base. She then turned her attention the legend once more.
"The council ordered the evacuation of the village. There isn't any attack or impending attack. Rather they felt that we the future generation of mist needed protection and a change in place. To be honest, it seems like they're hiding us because we're weak. However I'm sure we'll return, the council promised to tell me they're plans for the village in our absence shortly."

"What will you do...Yondaime-sama? You're not weak like I am. In many ways, now that you're back, I feel that you should reassume your position."

Her eyes seemed to light up at the thought, not that she was trying to abandon the honour bestowed to her, she just greatly respected Yondaime.

[shinzo-kori]

He listened to her answer to his question as well as her concerns by the councils decision. He himself found the honor she gave him quite odd, for his memory was still a bit hazy, and only a few key points could be remembered when it came to his position as Kage. He looked down at the ground a second to think things through before replying....

"You have to understand that....I myself don't have an idea as to why I became absent, but this news saddens me."

He was being honest, he felt guilty for this. It were almost as if he broke what was once a master piece into rubble and left it to her and the previous kage to rebuild. Mist's honor and glory days were gone.

"Weakness....you are strong because you lead an entire people with no questions asked. I for one abandoned that position and lost my honor...."

He then looked over her shoulder at the entrance into the hidden camp for the villagers. Was this what it came to....his people leaving like the wild beasts within a dark cave. He was bothered by this, though he would not let that kill his drive.

"I've come to tell you that I will be returning to the village. I think its best that someone do so, to gather any remaining supplies left behind, as well as protect the empty village from intruders. They won't wipe us from the map....not yet."

He paused for a second, trying to think of something else to say. From his personal bag, he would pull out two scrolls. One was quite large, which hide the contents of his own personal Genjutsu only he knew, and though it wasn't the greatest, in case of his death he would wish to pass it on to another future Illusionist like himself. The other scroll contained a note, an apology to the people for his absence and all he had put them through, only to be read after he left.

"Take these scrolls, one holds my dearest apologies, and the other my own work. Pass this on and read the letter to the people for me after I leave....it is all I can offer them."

With this, he gathered the his bags containing the ninja tools he carried as well as the four logs which would remain secret for hidden use. In his other hand he carried a few living supplies for he would need them during his stay in the village, alone. He looked to the ground again...

"I'm sorry....."
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The note:

Fellow villagers. This letter is quite troublesome and has been bothering me, however I must let it be known. I feel responsible for all that has taken place here....I feel responsible for you and your children who only sought to live life in our humble village. I had abandoned my role as Kage, though memory fails as to why I did, but I did. Though this letter is not enough to earn the forgiveness of an entire village, my life surely will. I will do everything in my power to protect you and our future generations. A new day has dawned, and now you are under a new leader, and though I know little of her....I see truth in her eyes. She will bring you your salvation and freedom, and I will remain upon the village to secure that dream. Live and be well.

~Yondaime Mizukage, Tatsu

The Possum Technique
Rank: "A" Rank
Skill: Genjutsu
Effect: -In Description-
Special: Dog, Horse, Rooster, Rabbit, Horse, Tiger, Ram, Tiger, Ram
Drawback: The user is forced to hold the Ram handseal. Also, those outside of the range can see through this with no problem. If the body is tampered with in anyway by the opponent, it will be revealed to be a fake, unless the perfect illusion technique is in place, meaning that it will have the feel of a real live body making it perfect, however with this the technique lasts one turn less. Also, a major chakra drain making it more of an escape technique in situations that are to dangerous. Must be within seven meters of opponent for it to properly work.
Description: The user creates the proper hand seals for the jutsu and end while holding the Ram handseal. All within this range will be affected by the justu, and so it would begin. Those affected would see that the user has halted all signs of movement as a clone falls from the users form, almost as if their soul has left them falling to the ground, but at the same time cloaking the user from all eyes within the range so it looks like the user is really falling themselves. Illusionary chakra system is created within the clone to trick even a Hyuuga into believing that this being is real, and the sudden halt of chakra flow would signal the opponent as dead. In all truth, the user is still alive, standing exactly where they were last seen, giving them an opening for anything. It only lasts for three turns however.
Limit: Must know Figment Perception, must be Genjutsu Specialist or Master’s only, learned by Tatsu or through scroll only he has.

[hybridnitemare]

Enter:

Shin walks in covered in blood with a note in hand, his eyes seemed to be frozen over with hate and anger. He knelt down and said "I'm sorry lord Mizukage but my family is calling me away on request I be with my Grandmother on her deathbed.

I must leave for the leaf village as soon as I'm done here. A map was given to me along with this note, so I will know my way. I'm just letting you know this before I leave."

Shin stood up and took off his head band, reflecting light off the metal. Throwing his head band too her He spoke on his way out. "I'll be staying in the leaf village for three weeks before I can return. If I am needed before than for anything of high importance.

Mail that to the Leaf village kage with whatever orders you have for me. Ask for Rin Nori." Shin walked out and left the building in a hurry.

Exit:

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

At first, the Shichidaime Mizukage was saddened that Yondaime would not be joining them at the base. It had been so long since he was with them, the village would probably feel safer with him present. Yet by not doing so it acted as an approval by the man that she was indeed the Mizukage now, the one to lead the people to brighter times. He then handed her two scrolls, to which she accepted, tucking them away for safe keeping. He then apologized, he truly did seem remorseful for abandoning his post. Yet from what he said, it sounded as if he had experience memory loss. Perhaps he'd gone through great trauma in order to protect the village from a threat?

Still, she wouldn't let him wallow away in sadness especially after the wonderful work he had done. Moving over to him, she would attempt to hug him as he held his head down and whispered something to him. "If this is how you wish to atone then I won't stop you. Just remember this key phrase in case anyone questions you: REBORN." after her attempted hug she would move back. "I'll be constantly traveling to our village and it is being monitored by ANBU at the moment. We'll rebuild Mist... definitely."

Now there was nothing to stop the jounin from starting his personal mission. A quest to atone, a quest to protect Mist. Even though the elders wanted Mist to disappear from the world at large, one man wanted to keep it on the map. Perhaps in time the rest of the new generation could help to keep mist on the map as well. For now, they had to become stronger.

Suddenly a mist genin had approached the two, he was being called away for his family. No sooner did he toss his headband to her. She caught it and kept it secure. Sighing, she nodded to him. She had to ingrain how he looked into memory for the young man didn't introduce himself to her. "Is everyone afraid of revealing their personal information to me?"
Putting her title as Water Shadow aside, she was slightly upset that both this genin and the older genin prior didn't introduce themselves. Still, he was in a hurry for urgent matters and left a name to contact.

"Please be careful..." She called out but he was already gone. She could only assume he gave her his headband to avoid problems within leaf. A wise decision considering she herself was unaware of their relations with Leaf. It was something she'd need to look into as well as the relations to other shinobi nations.

[DeeDub]

Kotaro walked out of the base as he wanted to return to the dojo. It seemed the Mizukage stood outsde as people headed off to other destinations. his arm rested on his sword's white sheath as Kotaro walked by the Mizukage... without saying a word. Manners weren't Kotaro's strong suit from his feral lifestyle.

[shinzo-kori]

Silence....

She hugged him and told him it would be fine, the only thing he needed to hear. He stood still as she did this and then as she let go he sighed. He smirked a bit placed his hands at his side before nodding to her.

"I will do my best-"

He was interrupted before he could respond, a Genin covered in blood had made his way to this entrance. It was...ghostly and quite strange. Who had he been fighting, and his sick grandmother...the story didn't add up. He studied him closely, remembering his face and the expression.

"hmph..."

He did not trust this boy and his intentions sad to say...however he would keep his own judgments to himself as to not show disrespect to the new Kage's decision. The boy left too quick...

"I will take my leave now as well...."

An eye gesture only she would see, a sign that the situation would be taken care of and that all precautions will be taken. He turned to face the exit before speaking one last statement.

"Please hide any traces that this place exists my lady. I'll be sure to do the same outside in case anything was missed.....farewell."

[Exit]

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

Speak of the devil...

She had just thought about the genin she was talking with moments ago and there he was. He seemed to have somewhere he wanted to go as well. What bothered Hinagiku was that he didn't say anything! He just quietly walked by without nay a word. It was certainly rude but there was different strokes for different folks. Yondaime wasn't pleased with his interuption by the other genin earlier. Yet no sooner did both of them leave and it was once more the two of them. He announced that he'd be taking his leave, the look in his eye revealing he understood the situation. There was much precaution that had to be taken in these times.

With everyone now out of sight, she was alone for awhile. In order to do her part before leaving, she would require the use of a certain emergency technique. Forming the specific hand seals, the veins along her temple would pulse, pumping blood to that area.

Byakugan
Rank: "C" "B" "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Allows the user
Special: ---
Drawback: Byakugan user has a 360 degree field of vision, with the exception of a small blind spot behind the user's first thoracic vertebrae (as stated in the manga). Lacks the power of Analysis. This is demonstrated in an anime filler arc by Ranmaru, who created false chakra circulatory systems through the use of a d¨­jutsu (possibly a bloodline limit), causing the Byakugan to see inanimate objects as people and the objects themselves at the same time.

However, it is not considered canon in a filler episode that a Byakugan user is unable to see the workings of such an "illusion".
Description: Can see the minuscule chakra pressure points. With the use of certain hand seals, it also has telescopic, X-ray, and thermal vision. The Byakugan is the key to Konohagakure's strongest Taijutsu, the J¨±ken, as it allows the user to see the chakra circulatory system of an opponent. Each level of its insight can therefore be mystified by proper means. When first learned
they are capable of seeing up to fifty yards in a 360 Degree radius except for that blind spot. Each time learned this amount of distance is increased by ten yards. When the user reaches up to a distance of One hundred yards the amount of training is increased to that of "B" Rank Level Training. The amount of distance is still increased by ten. When the user reaches up to a distance of Four Hundred Yards the user is capable of seeing even further but with an amount of A Rank Training.
Limit: Must be part of the Hyuuga Bloodlimit.

Scanning the area with the powerful doujutsu, it would seem that the area was quite safe. Yet she took the time to do her own legwork, rather than call forth assistance. The painstaking task reminded the young kage that she needed to train with her doujutsu more. There was still much that was out of reach to her, her eyes couldn't pierce outside a certain distance. This frustrated her and after she finished the paper work, she'd be finding a spot to train.

{Exit}