Out for a walk... {Travel}

[DeeDub]

As they neared the water country, Kotaro cut the engine. The boat slowed to a near halt as it drift to the pier. Kotaro threw a rope onto the pier as the boat came to a stop. Kotaro stepped onto the pier. Even being back in the water country didn't ease the ever present tension. Hoping the cloud nin was still beside him.

[zieg]

He would falter none and waste no haste. No a step skipped or a moment miscalculated. Akiba stayed right next to the man he would take in. It wouldn't feel any better being back in this village after so many years. The memories would still haunt him. Just being there made him hate it all the more. He was taught sympathy. He was taught forgiveness for without good there can be no evil. He knew his limits. Either way he would stay alongside Kotaro and push his back slightly forcing him to stagger forward. His way of saying, "Walk on." He would stay beside him. He knew were the village was so he wouldn't have a need to being directed. The two would venture to Mist.

[DeeDub]

Kotaro stumbled a bit as he was given a little push by the cloud nin. "Easy" Kotaro would say sharply as he continued to walk. The cloud nin continued to stay close. Being home still didn't cut the tension. Kotaro felt like he still had been in a floating steel cage that somehow made it from to mist from thunder miraculously. And rolled down the path as if by ninjutsu.

Kotaro thought quickly as he walked abreast with the cloud nin. Kotaro kept a straight face as these questions rolled around in his mind. "Where's the mizukage..?"... going to the capital is out of the question... "I have to take a chance on if she's in the village..." It seems to be the better option between blowing an old secret to a new secret.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

{Enter Gohan, Team 3 Jounin Leader}

Gohan Asuma, age 26 one of the few jounin who wanted to lead a team of promising genin...yet hadn't been assigned to one. Currently he was patrolling the water country to make sure all was well as part of a mission and was preparing to finish it up. Just out on the shores, there was a dock with a boat anchored. In the distance he could see two men walking with each other. This was rather an unusual situation, Rokudaime had wanted the village to be on lockdown before he left for the exams. So why would two shinobi of there's be coming from a boat. Suspicious activity to say the least and no sooner did he make his way over to the two.

Upon getting closer, the situation became more interesting. One was a cloud ninja and the other was one of there own. "Kumo-nin, state your name and purpose for being here." He then looked to the Mist nin "And why are you outside of the village, you should be back home training as Rokudaime ordered." He said, very upset with the Mist nin at the moment.

[zieg]

OOC: Gotta make this short.

Akiba would find himself and his little traveler budy faced with another shinobi. He seemed to be relatively stronger than the one he was with but looks weren't everything. He would place his hands in his pockets and snarl as he was questioned.

"I simply found this Mist nin traveling through Thunder and Cloud territory. I figured I'd be a good guy and bring him back to you. Seems he left without permission and I know the Mizukage doesn't want any wanderers, So I decided to do your village a favor and bring him back."
He lifted his shoulders and arms in a convincing manor and tone so that the Mist nin would agree to what he was saying. It was no lie but he knew the Mist nin all too well. They were violent. If a fight were to break out chances of Akiba's survival weren't very high. He would try to receive his payment hopefully and be gone about his business.

[DeeDub]

The jounin appeared before him in a suspicious sense wondering about the cloud nin now trespassing in the water country. Hearing the title Rokudaime struck a note in Kotaro's heart as he had read and understood Maki's intentions out of his journal written when he was alive. Kotaro turned to the cloud nin as he stretched his hand forward. The tension of the air was cleared as Kotaro said. "Asura, Kotaro if you've forgotten. What's yours?"

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

Asuma looked to both of the young men in question. The kumo-nin decided to speak up first as he certainly should considering the circumstances. The Jounin listened to the foreign shinobi's tale and then looked over to the mist nin who held his arm forward and re-introduced himself. "Well I'll be, Kotaro you're looking different... more civil now I see. Looks like some explanations are in order. Considering you're one of our own, we'll deal with your conduct in a moment." His voice was stern though he was happy to see Kotaro despite the circumstances. Now they had to deal with the Kumo-nin, whom at the moment was probably in the same circumstance as Kotaro. "As for you kumo-nin, what authorization do you have to leave your country/village in order to kindly escort our genin home?" His voice was strict with a hint of the typical mist brutaility as an undertone.

"If memory serves me well, we're neutral to your village so I'm willing to hear you out first before any decisions are made." His voice feigned sincerity to add to the great danger he was in.

[zieg]

Oh man. Hes a dick.

Akiba would think to himself. He figured the man would want to battle or punish him. Least he listened before pulling his blade. Unlike most of the savage Mist nin he has often dealt with in his younger days. This guy didn't help subdue the bad memories the smell of the water country was brining to him. His anger would rise but he himself on the outside would remain calm in the interest of keeping the neutrality between the two villages the same. Neither of them could afford a war and though Akiba would love nothing more than to have a reason to cut down Mist nin on sight he was looking out for his village rather than himself. Another skill taught to him outside of his clan.

"My Raikage has given me permission to return this man. If ya don't believe me..." He would point his thumb back at the boat behind him mid speech.
"Why don't you hop on that boat there and go ask yourself. I am just here to collect my due for this one then I can be on my merry little way....." He would lower his hand and throw them both back into his pockets. At least thats what he would have done. Instead he kept his hands to his sides. His right hand close to his katana handle and his left near his leg. The way the sword was positioned on his waist the handle would near his hand either way so it wouldn't look suspicious at all. (Think how Sasuke's katana is)

He waited for a short while. And it was "short."
"Where can I go collect my pay for returning this guy?"

[DeeDub]

Kotaro sat the his hand hanging in the breeze as Kotaro put it down. "Well... I'm starting to hate human society again..." Kotaro rested his hand on his katana again. He would start to walk backwards as Kotaro said... "The tab will be handled by him over there.." as Kotaro made to about the halfway point between the mist jounin and the cloud nin. Kotaro wasn't leaving the area yet as he release still hasn't been paid for yet.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

Well now, this was an interesting situation. This genin had been sent by the Raikage?Well he'd need to see some proof and his response certainly didn't help his claim in the matter. "So you mean to tell me the Raikage didn't give you a scroll or mission papers to escort this ninja back to Mist? That makes it hard for me to believe your claim and give you money. In fact, it seems more like you've left your country of your free will without authorization. I think we should be kindly returning you to Kumogakure. Kotaro, what do you think?"

He couldn't help but smirk as Kotaro mentioned growing weary of society once more. Just the same, he decided to show the best of interest for the kumo-nin. "Tell you what, you did come all the way here if you show me your papers I'll take you to get your pay, no harm no fuss. However, if you can't show me any identification then I'll give you two choices. Join Mist... or..."

He withdrew both of his Wakizashis, "...you die. Take your pick kumo-nin."

[zieg]

Akiba would listen to the man who came to them. He would leave his hands and body still and his eyes on the two in front of him. The jounin man would speak of Akiba leaving his home country of his own free will and didn't respond ask permission to leave. He was rather disappointed with the accusation he was given. He would simply cock his eyebrow.

Finally the man gave him his options. Give proof, join Mist, or die. He would whistle loudly and lean back slightly with a half cocked smile on his face.

"Those are some rather interesting options. Lets weight those out." The Raikage should have sent him his raven back with the things needed to prove he had his business to be here but his raven had yet to return. Seems he wouldn't be able to prove his reasons for being there. He would spoke rather calmly yet jokingly.

"Well now. I don't have my permission slip so I can't take option one. I dislike you Mist ninja so I refuse to take you up on your second choice and as for the last one...well I don't plan to die young, ya know. Is there a option D?" He would speak rather sarcastically. Though he already knew where this would lead and jokes would end there. He would throw his serious face on and stare at the jounin man.

"You Mist ninja are all the same. And just to think...I could have simply had your boy there killed. He had no less reason being on my turf than I am on yours but since you Mist nin have no sense of civility I suppose things would end up this way so......" Akiba prepared himself for a fight though he wouldn't play around like he usually did. A jounin out this long after a mission would make anyone worry. They might send additional ninja or even ANBU. As strong as Akiba was he was no where near ready to handle multiple enemies of that magnitude.

Akiba would use the lightning shushin technique to move backwards and distance himself about four meters away from his opponents. The flash from the shushin should have distracted the two long enough for the next set of events. He started on swift handseals. There weren't very many so within a split second they would be done. Using his chakra through his vocal cords he would scream forth a powerful blast of sound waves which would effect the two in front of him. No way they were moving at the speed of sound. Even so they wouldn't move fast enough to avoid the effects. If they were to be caught by the sound blast he would dash forward and draw his katana at alarming speeds, and slash their heads off. Cutting through both their necks with his katana, though if they were to somehow avoid the effect he would take note of his surroundings and dodge any upcoming attacks.

# Haibunanou (Hear Nor Tell)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user takes the same concept as the Himei no Jutsu and focuses it into one confined type of attack in order to attack one apponent. This means instead of the area effect that the Himei no Jutsu produces, one is capable of pushing into a single direction.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Focusing on a target within a straight light the user throws a few handseals together as they quickly scream forth towards the enemy. As the user does so the user is capable of pushing in one direction to make the opponent feel the same effects as that of the Himei no Jutsu. All basic information of the Himei no Jutsu applies including the distance. The technique has a range of twenty meters for the basic D Class Ninja. When the user opens up their mouth they concentrate on the very vocal chords of their throat and push forth in one direction a massive scream capable of great damage is thrown out. For every difficulty class the range increases by five meters with a maximum of fourty meters for S Class. For any opponent that is within one third of distance from the user the opponent is unable to hear for three posts, feels nautious for two posts, and can mot move for one post. For any opponent that is within two thirds distance from the user the opponent is unable to hear for two posts, feels nautious for one post. For any opponent that is within three thirds distance from the user the opponent is unable to hear for one post.
Limit: Sound Release, Must have knowledge of Himei no Jutsu

Rakurai Shunshin no Jutsu (Bolt Instantaneous Body Skill) - Hidden Cloud Village
A technique which allows the user to transport through bolts of lightning, or really in a flash.

[DeeDub]

The tension soon came back in a fever pitch. This small escort had soon elevated to a battle. Kotaro quickly made the tiger handseal as chakra rushed to his feet. As he took a wind-boosted step backwards appearing quickly beside the jounin...

"It would come to this anyway." Kotaro's battle plan... maybe he could.. nothing cameto mind... but. Kotaro began a set of handsigns as he held the rat handsign. Leaves would swirl around Kotaro making him disappear from the landscape.

The vivid illusion would soon come to fruition as Kotaro's white blade would pierce up the cloud nin's chest from behind. Behind him Kotaro would say "...You're worst decision was coming here..." The jounin would appear in front of him.

His wakazashi would flash as he stabbed it upwards into his ribcage... the words seemed to slither out as the jounin said ... "cloud will never know." A figure wearing the mizukage's robe would appear from the mist.. The mizukage held out it's sword into the cloud nin's forehead. The mizukage walked his sword deeper into the cloud nin's skull. The sword fully went through as the mizukage wihispered... "Run..."

This vivid illusion would leave the cloud nin paralyzed in fear standing before Kotaro and the jounin.

Name: Kaze Ashi no Jutsu (Wind Foot technique)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user becomes faster due to the fact he has wind behind his movements which pushes his body harder. It will boost your speed to that of the rank above you. I.e D to C to B to A as you progress through your ranks, keeping you above the average speed for your rank. This will push you 10 to 15 metres in genral but you can end the flow of wind when you choose.
Special: Tiger
Drawback: The user leaves a gust of wind behind him this can be used to track your movements. It also doesn't leave an after image.
Description: The user’s molds chakra round his limbs so that when he places a foot on the ground and pushes off, the wind chakra sends him further forward, faster in one Continues motion.
Limit: Wind

Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu (Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique)
Rank: "D" "C" "B" "A" "S"Rank
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: A Genjutsu in which causes the opponent to see a grand horrifying vision. A Technique that is used by most of the ANBU kind but is known for all GenJutsu users in order to scare their opponents greatly hoping to perhaps make them run off in fear.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: The GenJutsu Non Specialist is only capable of learning up to the "B" Rank version of this technique. Depending on the Rank of the technique is dependent on how well, how far, as well as how large the user is capable of using this technique.
Description: The user creates and holds the rat handsign. As the user does so the figment of leaves begins to circle all around in circular fashion as the opponent is engulfed into the GenJutsu. Then the technique takes in place as what the user wishes the opponent to see they are capable of seeing. The figment however has to be considered to be a horrifying state of creation. When first learned the user is capable of creating horrifying images within Tiny to Small size. The user is also capable of creating an image within a Twenty Meter radius of the user. When the user learns the "C" Rank version they are capable of creating Medium to Large Size horrifying creations with a distance of Thirty Meters in radius of the user. "B" Rank allows them to create a Huge Size horrifying creation with a distance of Forty Meters. "A" Rank allows them to create a Gargantuan Size horrifying creation with a distance of Fifty Meters. "S" Rank allows them to create a Horrifying image of Sixty meters. If the user is a GenJutsu Specialist by the time they learn the "B" Rank version of the technique the user is capable of creating the image without the figment of leaves as a basis. With a GenJutsu Master the user is capable of creating the figment image without the figment of leaves as a basis when they learn the "C" Rank version of the technique. NonSpecialist will always create the figment of leaves.
Limit: Must know Pattern Perception, GenJutsu Specialist is capable of going into all ranks of this technique.

C rank...

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

As the young man spoke about his options, the two wakizashi's he held were tossed into the air. It would be rather distracting for the young boy as it didn't look like Asuma was taking him seriously. Whilst in the air, he formed the unique seal for Kage Bunshin. No sooner would a clone emerge behind him, yet instead of making the usual 'poof' sound. There was silence. Of course Asuma also caught his wakizashi and placed one away. It was meant to look as if he underestimated the boy's skill. The reason the clone made no sound was because Asuma had prepared a special sound jutsu for the clone upon creation. This would supress the sound made from the clone and Asuma no sooner took some steps closer to the boy just as he made his sarcastic remark about an option D. No sooner did the kumo-nin become serious and stare at the jounin. Asuma simply stared back, placing the wakizashi handle in his mouth. There was no need for words now, the boy clearly made his decison the moment he chose to 'evaluate' his options outloud. He noticed Kotaro was by his side and already casting a genjutsu. Considering the wind jutsu he used, he had now speeded up to become faster than his rank. At that time, the kumo-nin prepared some seals and used shunshin to gain some distance from the two. Tough break for him cause in that very moment, the jounin dispersed into mist also, utilizing Mist's very own shunshin as he took the now near Kotaro with him.

In the event the Kumonin tried to give chase, there was the Hidden Mist skill which would shroud there movements entirely and being a sound user, Asuma would be able to guide himself and the genin to safety with ease. Either way he'd be reporting the circumstances to the Kage upon return.



~Information~

NPC: Gohan Asuma, Team 3 Jounin
Specialists: Ninjutsu, Taijutsu
Releases: Earth, Sound, Water.
Notes: Krav Maga Taijutsu user, Mostly focuses on release jutsu from the 3 releases he knows. Mastered Sound. B-rank (to match the level of the attack in question).

Jutsu utilized:

Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Jutsu)
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The Kage Bushin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Jutsu) is a increased and stronger form of the Regular Bushin jutsu which is a meer Genjutsu. Kage Bushin allows the clones to actually inflict damage upon the opponent, They can even use jutsu for they carry their own chakra circulatory system making it even impossible for the Hyuuga clan members to tell them apart from the original. Each clone that the user makes divides his.her chakra up evenly between them making ten clones means each clone has one tenth the original users chakra supply. The clones are real enough they even bleed when cut but when inflicted with enough damage the clone disappears.
Special: A special Handsign where the user crosses the two first fingers of each hand making a cross.
Drawback: The average user can only make about 5 clones. Excessive use of the Clone jutsu can leave the use extremely low on chakra. When the clones are destroyed the user does not get a return in charka.
Description: The Kage Bushin is an Exact Replica of the user and can not in anyway be proven to be a copy not even by the most elite of jutsu. Unless taken to the test and actually harmed.
Limit: Must be an ANBU. Must be Chuunin in order to get this technique. Kage only is capable of allowing someone to learn.

The Quiet Game
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a buffer of chakra around the user to prevent the release of sound waves, making the person silent.
Special: three handseals, followed by holding the ram
Drawback: Can’t make any sound until the Tech is stopped even if you wanted to *like yelling help*. Tech breaks once ram seal is broke
Description: After forming the handseals and holding the ram seal, the user coats his entire body in chakra. This chakra will absorb any sound waves released and nullify by the body, including those caused by stepping. This does not fool sight in anyway. You can still hear cause the sound waves are only absorbed one way.
Limit: Sound Release

Kiri Shunshin no Jutsu (Mist Instantaneous Body Skill) - Hidden Mist Village
A technique which allows the user to transport from one place to another in a veil of mist.

Kirigakure no Jutsu (Hidden Mist Skill)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Skill where a user uses the water around them to create a massive mist to fill around the user.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: ---
Description: A skill which creates a very dense fog that descreases the surrounding visibility to near zero. It produces an environment perfect for a silent assassin who follows an opponent through sound. This mist can not be blown away by any type of Wind Jutsu.
Limit: Water Release

OOC: Well, considering the unusual circumstances here. Best course of action since an NPC is involved is this. Of course Zieg, you can still give chase if you wish. I can't fight you either way ^^; Oh and Death Enabled for Kotaro or Zieg depending on how things go.

[minamotoyoritomo]

Minamoto Appeared from a shadow to quickly see another Akumu running. He knew this man for some reason and he knew his name for they where clansmen. He watched for a moment then he raised his voice. "Akumu Akiba Stop where you are!" He said to the man "I am an Akumu like yourself and I ask a favor of you as we are clansmen. You leave mist alone and don't return unless required to by your village or by mist itself. Please I do not wish to see violence" Minamoto said as he smiled at the man. "Or I could get my cousin involved" are you sure you want to make that thread Danced his Kikachu as Minamoto just stood there taller than all on this field. He focused out his dark ki the color of grey and he stood looking at the other Akumu.

[zieg]

OOC: Whoa.....I have a few questions about what just happened there but since I have no interest in fighting NPCs I'll let it be.

Akiba would have missed his chance to off the two and they both escaped in a shroud of mist.

"Wimp dick bastards..." He would speak before hearing another voice in the mist. One who would know his name. Akiba was unaware of who it was until he finally heard the one speak more to him. Someone of familiar sound. An Akumu like himself. It would be hard to believe it. An Akumu asking for peace. Akiba simply chuckled a bit. He asked for him to leave without violence and even threatened to fetch another shinobi. Akiba would laugh even harder before his tone dropped and his voice sounded more serious.

"Clansman? You aren't of my clan....I don't care how dark your chakra grows. Your a pussy like those running Mist nin. If you were really of my clan then you would agree, violence is how we should fight but instead you turn face like a coward, and even threaten to call another? Have you no shame? Its disgusting that one such as yourself is a part of the Akumu clan."

Even though the mist was there nobody moved anywhere. Not a lot. Akiba memorized the area he was in and then did a chakra powered backflip launching himself behind and landing in the boat the two were in. He sliced the rope with his held katana and then sheathed, once more starting the engine and taking off back toward Thunder country. Surely the jounin would tell his kage of what happened there and staying too long would cause nothing but trouble for him. At the moment he would be happy with knowing what might break out between Thunder and Water country. Akiba would have the golden opportunity he awaited for. The chance to slaughter Mist shinobi. He would speak to his new found clansman before leaving.

"You are a disgrace. Pray I never meet you on the battlefield. Mark my words I'll cut you down for the shame you've brought onto the Akumu clan!" And with that he flew away hidden in Mist himself on his way to Thunder country to warn the kage that war may break out. He countinued through the calm ocean seas.

[DeeDub]

As Kotaro cast his genjutsu, he was grabbed by the jounin and taken away in a shunshin... The mist thickened around them as they fled...Kotaro didn't dabble in water ninjutsu. Kotaro could not tell what happened to the cloud nin. But from the thick mist it seemed impossible for him to pursue.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

And so they'd make there way until they were a comfortable distance to which it was now time to get some information and get some answers. "That was a close call eh?" He looked around at the moment. He'd wasted a bit of chakra in their little escape but all went well in the end. "So Kotaro tell me what's your story? We can talk while we head back to the village." The Jounin replied, having already replaced the wakizashi prior to speaking. The Gohan was rather confused about the situation, he didn't even know that Rokudaime had passed on. "I'm sure Rokudaime won't be happy that genin are out and about instead of training in the village." He had added with a disapproving look.

[DeeDub]

They were a safe distance away to begin walking casually. The jounin began to chat trying to loosen the tension. Kotaro stayed silent at the first comment... "It's nice that you speak of Rokudaime in high regard... but he died or something...His house was in shambles and his journal ended last month. "I wanted to meet Maki after reading his journal but... I got here after becoming a ninja and were onto our eight just that quick..." Kotaro paused for a few seconds just to let that news settle in... "Maki's political standpoint bored me before it led me north to thunder... and brought me back with our friend back there.."

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

OOC: You mean seventh

IC:

"Rokudaime... is dead? So then who is our new Mizukage and what's the situation?" Needless to say Asuma was quite stunned by this news. The first thing he needed was to be briefed on everything he had missed. The next thing that intrigued the man despite the sudden shock was that Kotaro was able to read Rokudaime's journal and this had inspired him to travel on without thinking into Kaminari no Kuni. From what he could piece together at that moment, the last of which did seem entirely like something the young man would do, considering his circumstances. He felt some of the desire for punishment slip down, though he knew there still needed to be consequences, just to make sure the man was in-line for the future.

Just the same, he had changed a fair bit it seemed. Change that was for the better, was the new Kage the cause of this change?

[DeeDub]

"It was a quick transition... I don't know her name. But she's the new mizukage. If you don't know yet.. we've evacuated the country to the capital and to a wierd underground maze...base... " Kotaro gritted his teeth that that seemingly foreign organization... Meikei suddenly came to mist's aid. Kotaro thought of this as complete disrespect of rebuilding mist from its roots.