[ Through the Haze. ]

[kujira]

Soft footfalls echoed through the small forested clearing, squelching ever so slightly in the moist ground from last nights previous rainfall. Indigo occuli would focus on the path in front, unceasing stare held upon the future destination. Suddenly a chill wind would whip through the path, causing Souzen to pull his tawny cloak tighter to his slim frame. When the draft finally desisted and all became serene once more Souzen would lay a leisurely hand upon the tsuba of his katana, the other tucked away into his obi. This lazy posture he assumed once more was naught but a ruse, his body was alert and muscles tensed. This would give him the upper hand in any significant altercation that might arise. Slight smile tugging at his countenance Souzen would turn an eye backwards towards his homeland. The corruption ran to strong through Amekagure, a rotting decrepit cesspool of hate and avarice. Drastic measures would need to be undertaken….the resistance only offered a few disillusioned supports…most of them kids. Yes, he would do this himself. To that end Hi No Kuni’s borders came into view. The lush foliage and verdant, emerald greenery that was a testament to the countries status as one of the most powerful shinobi nations. His journey started there…

[ Move to Fire Country. ]

[Tenkai]

Moved.

[kujira]

Verdant emerald greenery would provide the setting for the median point of his journey. Auric and brilliant would the sun hang at a zenith within the sky, almost as if an omen of his journey. Soft footfalls would no longer fall upon rain soaked ground, rather the soft grassy carpet that extended for into the distance. Truly Hi no Kuni was a blessed land. Azure occuli would drink in the landscape as Souzen made his way, ebon garments fluttering within the slight breeze's that would spring up from time to time. Although, a hand would still be placed upon the tsuba of his katana. It was no mystery that the shinobi of Konohakagure held malice for those of Amekagure.

Soon Souzen would arrive at a bustling port city on Hi No Kuni's coast, ready to purchase passage to Mizu no Kuni on the nearest vessel. The journey was coming to an end...

[ Move to Water Country. ]

[Tieren]

Moved

[kujira]

[ Exit.

[kujira]

Back aboard a ship on its way towards Hi no Kuni Souzen would lean over the rail, watching the ocean that divided the countries of Mizu and Hi. The ship was making good speed towards its destination, a strong headwind pushing it onwards. The crew had not noticed his apparent appearance on the ship without paying. His secretive entrance making sure no one had seen his approach. Yet what reason had they to suspect? It was only less then a days journey and before they found anything amiss he would be long gone. Moyoushi...it awaited him and his soul burned with a righteous fervor to be there once more.

[ Move to Fire Country.

[zuka]

Moved.

[kujira]

Graciously Souzen would cross the docks from the small coastal city had had disembarked from the ship. Kawa No Kuni was only a short distance away, no more then a mere stones throw. Tenkyo Buryoku katana girted to his side, onyx sayas gleaming in the suns ray, causing passers by to wonder in admiration. Souzen felt no hostile threat within fire and would continue his journey naught in secrecy, but in open splendour. A touch of arrogance? Perhaps, but the prodigal swordsmen cared naught.

Soon the city would turn into the stone highways of Hi No Kuni, lush verdent grass covering the landscape as far as the eye could see. Porcelain haori fluttering in the breeze Souzen would shield his eyes with a hand, catching the burning light of the sun but for an instance. The weather here was certainly more...agreeable than his homeland. It made the journey that much swifter and soon the lush landscape of Hi no Kuni gave way to the multitude of rivers that gave Kawa no Kuni its namescape...Moyoushi beckoned on the horizon.

[ Move to River Country.

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[Kuro]

Moved.

[kujira]

O how short is sojourn into the beautiful city of Moyoushi turned out to be. But the contents of the letter ducked deep within the folds of his kimono required his imediate departure to his homeland of Amekagure. Apparently a new kage was to be crowned and this new developement would at the very least need to be seen by the former Rokudaime. Laughter would bubble forth from his frame as he remembered times long ago when he had held that title. How would this new one turn out? He wondered as foot falls took him ever closer. The ashen clouded landscape ahead heralding his approach.

" No place like home..."

[ Move to Rain Country.

[//Talo//]

~Moved.