Entering Kumo...[open]

[Hakuturi]

The Village of Lightning..Kumo. The entrance couldn't be more appropriate, a large cloud shadowed for what seemed like miles down the terrain, lightning storms thundering behind him. Hyoshi took his first steps into the village through the thick fog, byakugan being his only source of vision.

Immediately, two entrance guards came flying from either side of Hyoshi, trying to halt him from further progress before stopping right next to him. "State the nature of your business here boy," they spoke quietly but very boldly, they must have believed that Hyoshi couldn't see through the fog. He would use this to his advantage.

"Well..you see, I don't really feel like explaining that to you," in one swift motion both guards were killed with jyuuken straight in their chests, "Some guards..didn't even put up a fight," the boy stepped over them and continued walking until he saw the fog start to clear up a little further out. 'That must be the village'

Upon arrival, Hyoshi immediately noted the miniscule amount of people roaming in the main square, about the tenth of Konoha.
He walked down the street, hearing the whispers behind him of a Hyuuga entering the village, but it was to be expected.

The Hyuuga sat down on a bench in the main square, not knowing exactly what to do at the moment. The boy wore no headband to identify himself with, so he felt a bit odd seeing everyone stare at his empty forehead, his black jacket over black t shirt and beige cargo shorts completed his attire..That probably wouldn't warrent too many looks though..as much as his eyes at least.

[Hakuturi]

"One room for the night please," standing at the front desk of a hotel, Hyoshi wondered just how he planned on retrieving Shiraha, in all likelihood she was with..Shiro, the same one who had her the last time. He had received most of the information about this 'organization' that Shiro apparently led, and knew that going in now would surely just be suicide, remembering the sheer number of members that made it up.

The Hyuuga walked upstairs to his room and placed his key into the lock..room 24. He walked in and locked it behind him, going to sit on the bed and looking out of the window. The boy took the tracker out of his weapons pouch and unfolded it, a small map of the continent. Shiraha was, as expected, in Suna..Nothing else yet. His other was in the cabin that was built near he and Shiraha's 'special place'.

Now he folded the map back up and placed it on one of the desks, his room was simple, a king sized bed, a t.v, and a bathroom. A window lied to the right of the bed which sat in the middle of the room. Hyoshi took his time and closed his eyes, trying to come up with a plan that would return Shiraha to Konoha..maybe not even there, it was obvious that Konoha was no longer the elite power in the world now, and Ryuujin as kage..? There were stronger members in the Hyuuga clan than him, let alone all of Konoha, it all seemed too sketchy for now.

One by one the stars began filling the sky, Hyoshi watching as they calmed his thoughts. He remembered what Hizenshi had told him about the ones he cared about..too bad this had to happen so soon. And Hizenshi..why in Suna for so long? He continued to ponder these things while staring into the stars.

[Hakuturi]

A pencil and a paper..such simple items could do such complex things. Hyoshi held the paper and began drawing up the infiltration of Suna..of course, he didn't know exactly how much manpower Shiro had with him, so any solo plan would surely result in disaster, "How annoying.." The boy threw the paper away and decided that it would be best to use what he was gifted with..genius.

He sighed and stood up, exiting the room and locking the door behind him, heading downstairs and out of the hotel. The town was a bit more busy by now, the thunderstorms and fog were off in the distance and almost not visible, the town was almost..lively, like Konoha. Though if he was correct with his thoughts, Konoha wouldn't be so lively soon.

Walking down the main streets, Hyoshi decided to head into the forest, activating byakugan..just in case..if Ryuujin learned of his leave of the village then surely he would be sent after..but Konoha had more important matters than he, no? After all, in most circles he was dead..

[etsukoteramune]

Traveling from Konoha Arata walked solemnly, his eyes narrowed to the ground as he thought about things, mostly Shiro. Abadoning the Etsuko was a crime to him, especially that father like figure. Stopping in his tracks Arata sighed gazing into the clouds, his eyes slowly looking to the right of him, a familiar face wandering within the forst. Firstly, Arata didn't know how to react. Perhaps he was being stalked by a ghost? Perhaps the boy had played dead, or wasn't fully dead. Arata watched, his eyes widened slightly as he stood there, unintentionally allowing his bloodline to activate, the three tomoes coming across his eyes as he gazed upon the enemy..or friend? He had no reason to kill Hyoshi now, he had obtained Mangekyou, and could activate it at leisure. Though the shock simply boiled, and the first action that was made was to lurch a kunai for the boys blind spot, pissed. He was still slower than Hyoshi, he could feel it. But he hadn't been focusing upon that. Uchiha were made of Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, he could match Hyoshi's speed through sharingan, he hoped.. "Kuso..."

[Hakuturi]

While continuing through the forest Hyoshi noticed a boy enter the range of his byakugan from behind, 'Maybe ANBU? I didn't think they would be here already..' he then saw a kunai coming straight for him..disappearing as it reached his 50 meter mark..'Darn it..how do they know about that? Ryuujin no doubt..' the boy quickly jumped to the left just before the kunai came close enough to strike him, he then reached into his weapons pouch and turned around, holding three kunai in each hand (much like the sig). He stopped as he noticed his..what could he call him now? Who knew..but a simple 'Kuso' and it was 100% sure.

"Arata..it's been a while.." Hyoshi smiled and looked straight ahead towards a tree..he didn't want to make eye contact for if Arata still was bitter the Mangekyou would certainly draw him in to the genjutsu. "What brings you to Kumo? Maybe our thoughts are more alike than we make them out to be.." the Hyuuga sighed and placed the kunai back into his pouch.

"Please..if it is possible may we refrain from fighting? As I'm sure you know, there are many more important matters going on to worry about the past..also, we will both be wanted by Konoha, I haven't been such a good boy since you 'killed' me," the headbandless boy spoke loudly for Arata to hear him, taking no interest in starting conflict.

[etsukoteramune]

Arata Gazed at Hyoshi, his blue eyes glaring upon the boy as he smirked, closing his eyes and contemplating. "You still havn't told me while you're still alive, and why, you are Missing Nin. Where is you wife, I would think you would never seperate from her due to all the commotion you both caused by pissing me off." Arata glanced at the boy, his eyes narrowing as his hand clutched his katana;s hilt, drawing it out as Hyoshi would soon be able to see Arata's back with the katana unsheathed. "Answer me..."

(He also has teh Siggy look) xD

[Hakuturi]

The Hyuuga nodded and then looked into the sky, "Well..it wasn't my decision to fake the death..my uncle, Hizenshi, simply knew that there was a time and a place for death, and neither of us needed it right then..he then told me to plant trackers on those important to me, then take Shiraha away from the village to safety..I can read them through a small map that he gave me, maybe he knew about the corruption in Konoha, I don't know, he didn't tell me much more"

The boy took a breath and continued, "I was able to get Hyuuga Ryuujin..who I recently found out to be Hokage..also Shiraha..just before she was kidnapped once more, she is in Suna currently and most likely with the same people you tried to help her escape from so long ago..Etsuko Shiro.."
Hyoshi spoke in a calm tone, still looking towards the sky, "I became 'missing'..if you can call it that, because of the kidnapping and also the fact that Ryuujin became kage..I have seen much stronger members of the clan than he, and putting him in the position of power would certainly not be good for the country..not to mention he's not a natural born leader and will most likely put the village into turmoil."

"Now..I'm heading to Oto..I have no desire to stay in this village when I am sure that every one of my movements are being followed by Ryuujin and Shiro.." finally he stopped and took a deep breath..waiting for Arata's response.

[etsukoteramune]

Arata watched the Hyuuga, and instantly he could put things in proper perspective. Hyoshi-san, was such a good pretender.. He pretended to be a true Hyuuga for so long, in wishes to become the Hyuuga clan leader, anyone could see the ambition, greed within the boys emotionless eyes. That is why Arata accepted himself, he wasn't like Hyoshi whom did not think himself.. evil.
Arata knew that he was evil from the start, ever since the day he fought against Terasuke of Iwa, and was branded a missing nin. As he glanced through the strands of hair now he could tell instantly that Hyoshi was also like the other corrupted Hyuuga's..
"Arrogant." Arata gave a slight laugh as he closed his eyes, his lips curling upwards as they formed a small smirk, a fang showing over his bottom lip carnivouriously. "Hmhm.. Hyoshi-kun, you've made yourself out as a bigger idiot than I expected. I will tell you something." Arata shifted, turning to face Hyoshi completely from their 15 foot distance, Arata's chest exposed from the Oto clothes he now wore. If Arata would be working with Hyoshi, he would atleast have to put things in proper place. He felt the air rush agaisnt his neck as he closed his eyes, his forehead carrying the Missing nin Iwa headband scarred and bruised.

"You planned to steal Shiraha and go Missing Nin with her, endangering her under such weak secruity, showing the fact that you were growing wary of her being within the Hyuuga mansion.. or was it the fact she found seclusion with the Branch member.. Ryuujin? Even so, you've become an example of why I despise Hyuuga's, hypocrital to the point. What happened to all your insults you gave me, Hyoshi-san? I suppose they've disappeared in thin air." Arata smirked, opening his eyes to let them lock with the boys, narrowing them gently as he thought. What right did Hyoshi have to be a fool.. once again. Things like this pissed Arata off, and when pissed, he could only do a thing but attack.. "Futhermore, you claim the fact you've become a Missing Shinobi is because of Shiraha, yet I see no Shiraha. If you had balls you would get her yourself, and yet again you are weak and foolish. You even make me look stronger, atleast I had the audacity to go against Shiro-dono. The reason you left Konoha is because you know you are better than Ryuujin, meaning you should have been the one choosen. If you deny that fact you deny everything you've said in a nutshell, and make yourself into a bigger Hypocrite. You are pissed and torn because a Branch member was choosen above you, a Branch member is stronger, a Branch member now has a shot with your woman now. Shiraha loves power, without power she has no need for you, nor anyone else. She loves to be in the confines of superiority, she loves to be in control. Strip that away from her, and she'll fly away like an arrow, attempt to make a house wife out of her without what she desires, and she'll turn into a stray cat and disappear from your life forever."

Arata's smirked formed into a broad grin, a small devant one as he lifted his chin arrogantly, his eyes narrowed as they swirled in three tomoes, his neck exposed as he gazed through the slits of his eyelashes. "So you basically claim yourself a natural leader, yet you have gone strayer than a stray dog. With no followers.. at all. Don't worry, I should tell you know Konoha is no more. And more so, If you attempt to interfere with Shiro-dono's plans.. I'll kill you." Arata gazed forward, his red eyes striking Hyoshi silently as he waited. He held high loyalty to the Etsuko, and more so this was his Family. Even if he wasn't with them currently, he would always look out for them. Hyoshi was just another bug needing squashing, if planning to do anything foolish. And now he thought back, a small smirk lifting his lips again. "And that Hizenshi.. He wouldn't be happening to be going alone in Suna is he? If so.. he's walking right into an ambush. Shiro is coming to kill you Hyoshi, he has already wiped out nearly all the Hyuuga's except Shiraha and Ichigo, now Hizenshi is next, and once Shiro recieves Data of where you are, you will disappear.. Just like Konoha."

[Hakuturi]

Hyoshi listened to Arata's speech and laughed a small bit under his breath, he had thought these very same things to before leaving, maybe he was selfish to a point, he did, in fact, leave just to return Shiraha..but even if he arrived there she would not want to leave the kazekage's side, as Arata said, she loved power...which is why she had gone with he and Arata, they were the most powerful people she had known, then Shiro comes and she's with him now, such an interesting situation.

"Hm..you are right, about most of these things..actually I thought those very same things about myself when Hizenshi brought me to Suna, he erased them for a while, but I couldn't help but bring them back to surface after Ryuujin became the hokage."

Hyoshi looked back towards the tree as he spoke again, his tone slightly more confident instead of emotionless, "But some are untrue of me..for example, the fact that it was a branch member does not bother me. What does bother me, however, is why they chose Ryuujin instead of a stronger member, it's almost like they were trying to create conflict." Hyoshi smiled and looked back towards the sky, thinking more into Arata's words before chuckling a bit more.

"I never said that I was a natural born leader, maybe I'm not, maybe I am, I'll probably never know what it truely means to lead, I put myself in these positions of seclusion far too often to do that...Shiraha..I understand her lust for power, I began to realize it when she started falling for you, quite honestly I was surprised as how little of a fight she put up when she was taken..and she will want to be with Shiro until he is close to losing power, that is what I believe to be true," the boy's eyes filled with emotion as he thought more about what was to happen, wondering just how he would go about things if Shiro really came after him..why did he want Hyoshi to be dead so much anyway?

"He will attempt to kill you too..when you least expect it..you and I are of equal strength Arata, and he knows that, once you become useless to him, or a threat he will toss you aside just as you said Shiraha does to those not in power, I intend to keep my life for now, and please, both of us are in danger, we can converse on the way to Oto..let's go..." Hyoshi continued walking forward again, pulling out the map and looking for the correct direction of Oto..the Sound village.

[etsukoteramune]

"Shiro cannot kill me, because we are blood, and more so cousins. Killing me cuts the link to his support. You must remember Hyoshi, I am an Etsuko..." Arata sheathed his blade, turning his back to the boy as he sighed, his mind settling. He was over Shiraha, he wished Hyoshi would quit being such a fool himself aswell. She has no need of them now, and knowing the type of person Shira is, she won't be able to play the same mind games as she did to them. "Hai, if you stay in the sun too long your hair will rot." Arata smirked as he insulted the Hyuuga's long hair, which Arata thought personally was too femine.

[Hakuturi]

Hyoshi smiled a bit to himself as Arata insulted his hair, "Good one, I was planning on cutting it myself, surprisingly good haircuts are hard to find these days though, just be sure not steal my hair style when I do cut it, by the way..you still owe me for that ramen ya no good thief"
Hyoshi smirked a bit and turned to look back at the map, nodding as he rolled it up and placed it back into his pouch, "Alright Arata..to Oto.."

(post at the entrance to Oto)