A Team United is a Strong One[Invitation's Only]

[shinzo-kori]

[Scene]

I would walk to the meeting spot, along at my side Kimimura would follow me. I had arranged for the team to meet here so I would hope to not be disappointed in my wishes. I wasn't going to be strict upon any of them, and there were no favorites just to keep the possible tension from rising. Senith Masamune, a former sand ninja who ran from his home within the desert sands to find freedom from the plots of his master. He seems to have trouble in believing in people, and I only hoped that with my help that problem could be fixed. He is strong however, and very creative with the abilities he was born with. Daisuke Yasunori, the half blind illusionist who's only weakness was the eye that he had lost from some freak accident I did not know of at the moment. He seems to be a quick learner, and he reminds me of myself a few years back, but I only hoped my observation was true. Finally Kimimura Kaguya, the rebel who seems to be driven by the taste of power. He seems a bit drastic, ready to fight on command, however he is very unpredictable making him quite the excellent fighter. His abilities are the reason he remains alive from the blade that thrust his chest, yet he obviously does not depend on these abilities making him a wise fighter in battle.

This was my team, and they would soon meet each other to understand what it was I wished for them to learn. I would walk towards the lunch benches, the mist gathering around the area causing our forms to vanish from the sight of those only a few meters away. I then hopped onto the seat of the bench before sitting down upon the table itself while my feet lie upon the seat. My blade would still be in hand, and I would begin to use its edge to pick the dirt from my finger nails, though I did keep them quite clean for appearances sake. "Kimimura, you are on a team now, so I want you to understand that you cannot allow your rash actions to interfere. Show them as much respect as you would show me." Of course I was ignoring the past situation that involved him attacking me out of the clear blue. He was strong, thus the reason I seemed to keep him on a short leash because I could see the power within him and the look in his eyes that only sought much more power. I wished to break that from him, but that would be in due time. Till then, I would remain silent until the rest of the team approached us.

[1482]

Tatsu. The name had been repeated over and over again within the depths of the Kaguya's mind. He didn't want to forget the name of his new teacher, for that might make him change his mind. None the less, he followed the shinobi's footsteps, disappearing from sight as they both entered the mist. There were however, close enough to see each other and so, the following was easy. The Kaguya's mind had wandered as they walked. It drifted back into a realm of the past. the realm in which the young boy knew happiness. Long ago, the boy had belonged to a rather small settlement. It was a settlement filled with lovable people, quite harsh at times but none the less, lovable. He had lived a good life, until that horrible night. It happened out of nowhere: a sudden attack. All the boy could hear was screams of fear and terror. Screams of bloodshed and before he knew it, he was in the middle of it. Of course, he had managed to escape for if he hadn't, he wouldn't be here right now.

Snapping back to reality, the Kaguya continued to follow his new teacher. Before long, they found themselves at a bench. There were trees that could be scoped in the distance, covered by a thin layer of mist no doubt. He would watch as Tatsu leaped upon the bench, giving his speech about teammates. The concept of teammates had surprised the Kaguya, but he would keep it to himself. the Kaguya would nod in understanding at the man's words and would tense his legs, springing them upward, launching himself into the air and atop the bench's small roof, if one could call it that. In moments, the Kaguya would lean backward, folding his hands behind his head, as a sort of cushion. He would just lay there, atop the roof, thinking about his past and everything that he had been through. Not the most happiest memories, but memories that suited him just fine.

[Rikuto !]

Senith had been siting in his home when the messanger had come with the letter from Tatsu, it told of a metting place and other team-mates. Sentih would get up from his chair and leave his home, heading towards the meeting spot, only pausing to grab his equipment on the way out (Yes, he was alredy clothed). He would walk for a few hundred meters through the mist thinking as he did so. THe idea of team-mates had been expected but it was still a slight shock, considering who he'd be working with. As he walked he thought of tatsu himself, a new master, this natural put a strain on there relationship due to Sentih's past experience's in the Sand yet for some reason unknow to him, he trusted Tatsu.

Senith would arrive near a clearing were he could see a bench and table with a small roof over it, he would stick to the mist, sure that he hadn't been seen. He would then unscrew his ground and take around half of the Iron Sand in the Gourd into his Polarity Feild, he then used some of the remaining sand in the Gourd to perform [uKarada Kousatetsu[/u]. Due to the course of his Last meeting with Tatsu, he wanted to be prepared, He would then use Iron Sand Transmutation to form small invisible knives out of the iron in his polarity felid which were invisible to the naked eye due to there size, He would then hover the knives all around himself. He saw Tatsu sitting on the bench and an unknown boy, presumably a team-mate lieing on the roof. Sentih breath deeply and began to walk out. He reached 10 meters from the shelter before he called out, "Morning" and waved one of his Massive hands, (Senith is a massamune, over 7foot tall). He would walk up and lean on the edge on the shelter.

[Byouki Nara]

The last few days, had been full of training. Having learned, a couple of new Techniques to add to the arsenal. Within the Village of the Mist. The boy could be found, lounging lazily in the terrace over looking a small shop. The tent like structure dipped downward, beneath his body weight. Yet, refused to give out. The soft breaths of a sleep boy, poured outward from between those slender lips. Though, that beauty sleep wouldn't last long. Soon, his eyelid lifted. Ears filled with the rants of an angry old shop keeper. Not to mention, a sudden jab into his back. By the end of a broom handle! "Ouch!" He shouted, lifting out of the terrace and onto the edge of the roof. "Jeez, you didn't have to poke me! I was trying to sleep!" The boy sighed, loudly. Of course, the shoppe was not at all happy. He went off in a furry of rants. That fell upon deaf ears.

Just then, it began to dawn upon Daisuke... Wasn't he suppose to meet his Team, today? With a lazy yawn, he leaped from the edge of the building. Landing on his feet, only to stumble a bit... In a tried fashion. With a quick stretch and a lift of his hood. The boy was off. Adventuring through the village streets, to the desired meeting spot. This spot, had a particular formation of Mist. It seemed to gather the most around here. It was just an observation. But, he wouldn't complain. With one foot in front of the other. Daisuke, found himself at the meeting point. It didn't appear to be anything special. None the less, he had made it. Eager to set out on a mission.

"Oi, I'm here." He huffed, a bit. Looking straight ahead to see Tatsu, seated upon the table. Barely, able to make out his form in the mist. Then, up to see Senith. A very large boy. He had to be at least 7 feet tall. No less, Daisuke felt small in comparison. Then, his eye settle upon Kimimura. A dangerous looking boy. To say the least, this was quite a bunch. Daisuke found himself presently surprise. Quietly, he would move beneath the shelter. Coming to sit upon a chair at the small table. His back toward Tatsu. Gently, rubbing upon his head. Brushing the hair from the medical bandage, plastered across his left eye.

[shinzo-kori]

[Long lecture and exit, only because we need to see the Mizukage quickly so we can move on, and then we will take our time. You may post your exit of course, but read everything clearly so you understand how it will work]

I studied them as they gathered one after the other. First to arrive was Senith, the massive teen who looked down upon me as he approached. He greeted him quite politely this early morning, and I would acknowledge with a nod and a response, "Sure is, now for one more...." My patience had no true limits for I was a easy going person, at least when time did not demand that I be strict. However I would be patient as I waited for the late Daisuke. Kimimura lie on the roof of this bench area looking into the sky, at least I could see the bottom of him feet hanging off the roof as he did this. The giant would lean against the post nearby me waiting like the rest of us. Soon with a gasp of breath, I could hear the sound of Daisuke making his entrance, for he obviously had been running here to make it on time. I did not get upset, but merely smirked at this before opening my mouth, "Finally the last link to the chain.....so lets begin shall we." I hop off the bench and onto my feet before kneeling down to retrieve a small rock upon the ground. I picked it up with my rough fingers and then tossed it into the air for its intent was to land upon the roof nearby Kimimura to wake him up if he had found himself asleep.

I stepped a ahead a bit and then turned around till I had a glance upon the entire group, and then I would speak. "This is the team, so I figure I will make the introductions for you." My head tilted over to Daisuke, "The one who just stumbled in is named Daisuke." Then my face looked over at Kimimaru, whether he were off the roof or not, "This one's name is Kimimaru." Finally my gaze would fall upon Senith who found himself upon the post, "The last member is Senith." I snorted slightly as my arms lifted and crossed over each other and then I would speak. "You all know my name, so just in case you forgot, its Tatsu. You three are now a team under my leadership, meaning you live, breath, and fight as one person. If one of you die out in the battle field, you will feel the pain of your companion. It may sound corny, but the best missions are the one's were everyone makes it out alive, thus the reason I state this fact." I took a breath and slowly looked over to my right shoulder, the path that would lead us to the Mizukage Tower after my speech. "When out in the field, you will listen to what I have to say, and act by my command. When you are on mission's with just each other, I will set one of you to be team leader...but I will judge who takes that position once we complete our first mission." I suspected the Mizukage wanted us to make our way into the Kage Tower to give us our first mission as a team, so this is the reason I stated this fact.

"This will be our meeting spot no matter what, and you may train and spar here all you want. However, I do make one thing clear, and that is that you guys keep a spar a spar." I slightly looked over towards Kimimura however I did not intend for him to notice, whether he did or not would depend on his observation. "I already have a formation for you guys that I wish for you guys to memorize and commit to practice out in the field. Senith and Daisuke are Mid Range, thus one will handle the offense and defense. Your choice, depending upon the situation is what decides it however. Kimimura remains Short Range for his skills in Taijutsu seem to fit the bar. While one of you two, Senith or Daisuke, focus upon Long Range attacks, the other focus's upon the defense of the others, protecting their blind spots making it quite a difficult job in some cases, but I'm sure one of you will pull it off. Usually in battle, you two will have to shift from defense to offense quickly in attempt to protect the other while still making an effect, so be ready. Kimimura, you are close range, but remain stealthy when the enemy does not know you are approaching making your impact stronger. I want you to do the close combat, however you must stay within a range that the others are able to watch your back, so keep the distance between you and your comrades in mind. Now you three know what position's you play in the game, so I want you to focus on training in techniques that help in those job's."

My left hand would lightly drop to my side upon the two blades that remain strapped to my hip, and then quickly curl around the hilt of my Wakazashi. I unsheathe the blade quite quickly, a howl that could be heard as the blade rubbed against the sheathe before flipping the hilt within the palm of my hand and ending the point towards the group. My blade would begin to slowly move from left to right pointing at each of my new pupils. "We will head to the Mizukage Office now, but when we return, we will move on to the next step in your training." My blade would end pointing at Daisuke as my right eyebrow raised. He could take it how he wished, but I had my reason's for everything I did, only time would tell however. I smirked and then reversed my unsheathing of the blade hiding it back into its black sheathe. I took in a deep breath of the morning dew with a calm look upon my face. I was human they would realize from this, and maybe that would relax them and make them feel as if I were not here to push them around. Either way, I then turned my form upon the ball of my right heel quickly turning towards the right to head down the path headed towards the Mizukage Tower. "Come..." would be my last few words. Yes, I did not give them an opportunity to speak of any questions, at least not now because time was of the essence. I would expect them to follow however I would not truly show that for I was focused upon the misty path ahead.

[Exit]

[Rikuto !]

[Sorry, i know its not my turn to post but yeah, its just an exit]

Senith would watch the new comer arive from through the mist, he was a average sized teen that seemed to be missing one eye. Sentih would then turn and listen to tatsu give the intoductions and talk about stratergy and the importance of teamwork. Senith listened but his eye would continualy glance up to the boy on the roof, kimimaru. He layed on a roof whilst Tatsu talked, not showing himself, not showing to much respect, this intriged Senith.

Once Tatsu finished talking he drew his sword, Senith on instinct sent his hand to one of his Kunai and he prepared to send the minituare knives around him out in defence. He would then realise Tatsu was mearly waving his sword around, he had no idea why. He watched Tatsu swing it around and then pause, poining the blade at Kimimaru, again, odd. Senith would watch tatsu turn and head towards the Mizukage office after sheathing his sword.

Senith paused for a second then smiled, he belived he understood. By the way Tatsu had acted he assumed Kimimaru to be strong and possible rebelious for some reasons, he assumed this due to the way he pointed the sword, possible attempting to show dominance and by how tatsu had nodded his head at him when taking about spar's getting out of hand. Senith chuckeled deeply to himself, this would sure as hell be intresting. He began to walk after Tatsu down the path, easily closing the distance due to his size but still staying slightly behind him.

[1482]

The Kaguya would sniffle his nose as Senith approached. It hadn't had anything to do with how the Masamune smelled, it was just a rather annoying itch that he had obtained a couple of moments ago. He would open one eye slightly, noticing the rather large figure into the mist. That was supposed to be his partner? How could someone that big, be able to perform the jobs of a shinobi? None the less, the Kaguya wouldn't pay too much mind, as with couple of minutes later, another shinobi arrived. This one,w as Daisuke., his other partner. it was Rather hard to see the boy, but the Kaguya was able to make out a patch over the Genjutsu user's eye, although it was covered by his dark colored hair. It would seem now that the whole team was here. And before long, it would seem as if the team duties would be started immediately, as the Kaguya noticed a rock hit the roof near him. It didn't take a rocket scientist to know that he was needed and so with a grunt, the Kaguya sat on the edge of the roof, listening in with his legs hanging over the edge.

The Kaguya would listen as Tatsu spoke. It wasn't a bunch to take in but for some reason, the Kaguya couldn't take his eyes off of the Msamune. The guy was huge. The Kaguya would snap back to his senses in a couple of minutes, continuing to listen to the speech. As Tatsu's words reached the edge of the sparring topic, the Kaguya would only notice Tatsu look at him from the corner of his eye and that alone, caused the bone bender to smile. It would seem that the Kaguya would be put in the position of the close range fighter. He had no objections: In fact, close range seemed to suit him better anyway. With the help of his blood-limit, he would be a force to be reckoned with, even if he didn't use it for offense. he would watch as Tatsu pointed his blade at the three before turning around and walking away. Soon after him, the giant sized Msamune would follow and following suit, he would hop off of the roof, following behind their footsteps. It would seem as if they were headed to the Kage tower to get a mission and the Kaguya thought that was best, for he needed some action after all this waiting and talking.

|.Exit.|

[Byouki Nara]

The boy lifted his head, as Tatsu raised onto his feet. Listening to the man, as the words came pouring outward from between his lips. Until, Daisuke and the Others were struck with that corny line. Truth be told, it was hard to keep his laughter down. Though, it remained buried silently in his stomach. Being that he had remembered a particularly corny line he, himself had spouted to Tatsu. Something out becoming a great Shinobi. To say the least, he felt especially corny after that. After the laughter had subsided, noticing that he kept it down without anyone noticing. He let out a soft sigh of relief.

Then, his eye lifted to Tatsu. Watching as he draw that sword from his side. Waving it around, while he spoke. Though, his attention was quickly averted. Watching the Giant of a boy rest his hand upon his Kunai? A bit Jumpy? He questioned, to himself. He would have to remember that. Never surprise his partner. It could lead to a world of hurt... Even as the blade came to rest toward him. The point before his face. Daisuke didn't flinch. Merely, blinked a couple of times and portrayed a Dorky smile. Knowing that Tatsu would not strike him down here... Unlike the Giant, it seemed.

Soon, they would on their way. The three of them had been introduced. Not a special introduction. But, it seemed to work. Their positions had been stated. Nobody seemed to object. So, they were off! Daisuke lifted from the bench. Following the rest toward the Mizukage's Office. Where the would be given their first mission. The boy remained in the back of the pack. His eye often catching something to stare upon. Leading to a couple of slow downs during his following. But, he kept up in the end.

[shinzo-kori]

[Team Enters]

I would lead my team back to our spot, the new mission slips in my hand, and a look of annoyance upon my face. I wasn't that happy with these missions, only because I had been to sand village and saw nothing of interest though I saw some benefits if trouble were to ever start. Anyways, I would not allow my team to know my feelings towards this, and I would continue on with explaining the plan. "Ok team, we have two missions, first a Missing Nin Hunt, and second a Peace Treaty with sand. It is simple, we head to Grass to find the two ninja's, kill them, and then go to Sand where we will make peace." I looked down upon the slips trying to think this all through and how well this mission would go, and afterwards I just looked up at them and smiled. "I had plans for today, however I guess we should just wait till tomorrow. We meet here and leave here onto our missions." With that, he would turn down the path leading him to his apartment quickly vanishing into a veil of Mist. He had a bit of a headache but that should clear up soon, after some much needed sleep.

[Exits]

[Rikuto !]

[Enter]

Senith would follow tatsu back for the Mizukage tower, he wasn't paying much attention as he walked, he was mroe curious about the annoyed look upon tatsu's face. Once they reached their usual meeting spot tatsu stoped, as did Senith and the others would probably aswell. Senith would listen as tatsu spoke. He listened to the description of the hunt and kill of mist nin, which somewhat made him uncomfortable due to the fact that he used to be one, yet he had no problem in killing someone, he had done it many times before.

Suddenly Senith froze, they would be taking a peace treatie to the sand. As the words came out of tatsu's mouth Senith looked up at him in shock. As tatsu turned to walk away Senith called out to him loudley "Remember my situation? About my home town.. Not sure if i'l be to welcome" Hopeing that Tatsu would hear him.

[Exit]

[1482]

|.Enter.|

Kimimura would follow Tatsu and the rest of the team as they exited the Kage's tower. It would seem that they had been given two missions instead of one, but that made no difference. The Kaguya's ears would be dead lock open, absorbing in the information about the missions. the first mission had intrigued him the most. They would be hunting down two missing nin and killing them: And what better weapon to kill someone with than your own bones, hard as steel. The second mission seemed like just a boring chore. Traveling out of the country just to meet the Kazekaze to talk. how boring would that be? It didn't matter though. This was the life of the Shinobi, a life the kaguya was living. He would just nod his head in agreement, his snow white hair flowing with the wind, following the gentle breezes path. His feet would pick up a steady walking pace as he followed Tatsu. He hadn't turned his head when the Masamune spoke, he just donned a smirk across his face.

|.Exit.|

[shinzo-kori]

[Enter]

I would re-enter the meeting place where my team and I would usually meet, however there was a look of disappointment upon my face though I attempted to hide it. I was ready and was pretty sure my team had their things collected aswell, however we would all be missing something, Daisuke. The team would most likely be here shortly, so when they approached, I would be quick with it so we can get on with the mission's we were given. My form entered through the thick mist towards the bench sitting under the large roof before sitting upon the bench and waiting for my team to arrive. I was really bothered by this news, however I would remain focused upon the things at hand. I thought about Senith's words remebering that his past would seem to cause conflict upon our mission but I figured that it wouldn't be too much of a problem. If we were to get there and were to find ourselves interrupted by his past, I will surely cut it down. This is the only reason I did not respond to his question, I knew what I had planned and as long as he remained under my care he would be safe. My left hand slipped into my left pocket to retrieve a toothpick before lifting it to my mouth quickly gripping the tip with my teeth before slowly closing my eyes to feel the cool mist upon my face. My right hand gripped the strap of my traveling bag tightly as I looked into the darkness that the back of my eyelids revealed to my pupils. 'We'll be fine...'

[Rikuto !]

[Enter]

Senith would stand in the mist and wait for someone else to appear. He had be raised never to go into an unknown, open space alone. He waited until he would see tatsu move out from the mist and sit on the bench. Senith would use the iron in his boots to walk silently. He would walk up, hopefully un-noticed behind tatsu and listen to them. He would hear tatsu speak so he assumed he had been discovered. "I hope you are right" Senth would reply.

If he was looked out, it would be noted taht Senith was wearing a Black-Arm-Band on his right shoulder as a symbol of mourning. Senith noted the worry and sadness on his masters face, he spoke quietly "I take it you heard?"

[1482]

.|Enter|.

The Kaguya would watch and listen as the news was layed out from Tatsu's lips, the words of their teammate, Daisuke. To the Kaguya, the news hadn't been paticularly shocking, he barely knew the young Genjutsu artist. He would smile once again as Tatsu answered the Masamune's worries and by watching him grip the hilt of his blade in that manner, the Kaguya knew nothing would go wrong and at the very least, if something did, there was no doubt that they would be able to defend themselves and escape. They were, the ultimate team afterall...

However, a sudden thought had been crawling through teh Kaguya's midn lately. his mind had been rushing back to hsi past, filling hsi head with illusions of his mother and how she died. the slaughter of his hoem sttlement and the death of his childhood friends. For some strange reason he couldn't shake the thoguhts from hsi head and so, with a little will power, teh Kaguya pushed a bone from shi palm, smiled and nodded at his two remianing friends and struck himslef through his chest, the red liquid dripping from th qwound, in which he had pierced hsii heart and so, teh Kaguya dropped to teh ground, moments later, dead, body lifeless.

|.Dead.|

[Rikuto !]

Senith would watch and continue to listen to Tatsu as he would see the bone starting to come from Kimi's hand. Senith would instantly send a massive hand at kimimaru's wrist, attempting to restraing him. Senith would catch the wrist but it would be to late, Kimimaru would have alredy stabbed himself. As senith realised this, he would realease the wrist and his friend would fall. Senith would look down at him and see the blood flowing out in a quick, heavey stream, he knew it was the heart.

Senith would bend down and close his fallen friends eye gentle with his right palm. He would then stand back to full height and once more today, touch the base of his neck, his belt, his heart and his right pectorial (Forming a Cross). Senith would bow his hed slightly for a moment then spoke quietly, "Goodbye, my friend". He would then turn to tatsu, "We have missions to take care of. We can't hang around." he would say quietly, preparing himself to leave.

[Umehara]

Dead. 1|2

I'd rather another staff member proclaim the death title. I'm rather strict on ruling.

[shinzo-kori]

My eyes, this day I would never forget. How would this be true? How come I was not quick enough to stop this before it could happen? I was a failure, what more was there to tell. My student, committed suicide before my very own eyes, just like my other student. This was not fair, then again, life was not fair. I knew not of the past of both of my students and what could have possessed them to do such a thing, however it wasn't setting well within my mind. I should have spoken, I should have moved, but I stood there and watched him die. Something in my mind snapped, and soon the thoughts of my own friends from when I was a genin came to mind. Their deaths, right before my eyes, for I always felt it were my fault, but now what? Was I too take responsibility for both of their deaths?

I would, and the shame would grow within my soul. I was able to make some bit of movement, and then I would turn away, leaving both Senith and my now dead student. This would seem odd to another as to why I refused to take this boy to a hospital. However, I felt he was to weak to live life, I no longer respected him as I once did. He could not handle the pressure, thus he died by his own hand, and now he found himself in a place I dare not go to from a shameful death. "Leave this place Senith, before someone suspects you did this...." I was not cheerful nor polite in this comment, only upset at what just happened and my tone may have gave some of that off to my student. My right hand quickly unsheathe the katana upon my side, and then I continued down the path into the mists with my blade resting upon my shoulder.

Death is what drives me, either stronger, or more insane, yet I find myself merely at the cross road.

[Exits]

[Rikuto !]

Senith would glance up at tatsu and look upon his face, he looked lost in his own thought, unable to accept what had happened. Senith would look down upon his fallen friend once more and bow his head slightly. Senith would notice tatsu's mouth open but he would cut him off "He was to weak, it is not your failing" he would say in a strong, dominating tone that seemed to suit his size. He would then listen to tatsu telling him to leave this place. Senith considered if he meant the area or the village, the village was starting to sound like the better solution.

At this point was when it stuck Senith, he was going to be blamed. He was a missing nin from the sand, he was placed in a team were both his teammates had died suddenly and under strange circumstances, Senith had been the first at both scenes and been seen at both scenes. This was not good. Senith would look up to ask tatsu for advice, he was gone. Senith would get to his feet quickly and begin to walk casualy away from the scene, constantly thinking over what in the hell he could do next.

[Exit]