Ryuuchou Issui (Flowing Waters)

[Chuunin Examiner]

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.:Ryuuchou Issui Park:.

Above are several views of the Ryuuchou Issui (Flowing Waters), serenely placed within a rural area of the Capital City. A beautiful Torii Gate is placed at the entrance and exit of the Park, clothed in decorative kanji markings that have been placed there over time. Gravel paths lead travelers through twisting areas of the massive garden, where the first stop along the main path is a marble monument, on which are carved the names of honored people in the history of the Sea Country, as well as the names of Honored Members of the Ninja Villages. Cherry blossoms surround this monument, and a small bridge carries visitors along the main path.

Soon, the gravel paths smooth out into a brick path, carefully surrounded by a plethora of different plant-life. The brick pathway leads to a small river that flows throughout the park, and from it can be seen small animal life floating amongst the pond. This bridge provides a clear view of a small portion of the park, and the river, from any point, is also considered to be one of the most beautiful sights in Sea Country at night. The lanterns placed two meters above the ground in three meter intervals cast a beautiful glow upon the river, which also alights with the moonlight and sparkles brilliantly among the park.

Another pathway will bring visitors to a rather wide portion of the river, at which one can climb a hill to a small temple at the top. Within are incense candles that surround a meditating Buddha statue, and following the path one can find another, larger temple at which they can seat themselves within and have a beautiful view of the river. Twisting trees are easily climbed upon if one were to hang above the lake, and the larger of the two temples have an exit that continues the travelers along the path of the park. Of course, there is a vast multitude of plants and flowers that surround the area, almost covering a small dock at the bottom of the river, at which one can take a boat and have a peaceful trip downstream.

When traveling down the river, another dock is seen hidden among many trees and shrubs, and going upon it will bring one down a trip through a heavily forested area. However, the path is easily distinguishable and one will not be easily lost within the forest. Benches line the pathways for a peaceful sitting in the forest, and the happy chirping of birds can be heard echoing throughout the falling leaves. Once they reach the end of this path, they will find themselves again at the entrance of the park. The remainder of the park is generally strolls through massive gardens filled with a plethora of colors and different species of plants. The river can be seen at various points along the path, and the Torii Gates seen around the perimeter of the park denote the entrances or exits that surround the area.

[yara]

The senju’s feet protruded into the park. His burgundy oculars viewed through the many flowers he hadn’t seen before. As he crept closer his view would change, from once seeing a beautiful oasis to now staring among a giant luminous tree with an orange glow. ”Ugh, I’ve got to get a closer look…” pondered the Genin. His actions proved otherwise from question, and his feet were calmly placed upon the water as chakra flowed through his soles to keep him upright on the wall. ”I am Senju, And this is my forest…”

[Runeska]

The silver orbs that served as the eyes of the young Kamyuja would glance about in a rather passive manner as he observed the many flowers and plants within the area. Many of them, he recognized from his child hood, long ago. He'd not seen many of the plants since. It was rather shameful really. Most of them were rather rear now a days. He foot steps would hault rather abruptly as he spotted one particular flower he'd only seen a few times.

It was very rare kind of rose that he and his sister had named dragon thorn. The reason for calling it such was because of the fang like thorns along the stem. The flower itself was a very delicate thing. There were seven petals that intertwined towards the center, shaped somewhat like a lotus, shaded in a very light blue color. His sister often wore one for luck, believing it had some sort of mystical value to it. He had to have it, even if the flower would wilt and die sometime soon afterwards. Afterall, nothing last forever. The flower would quickly be removed from the stem and placed upon his shirt, where his heart was.


A few minutes would pass as he strolled though the park. His senses were never dull, but nastalgia was so strong right now. It was through this wandering through the park that his seemingly careless step would take him near a body of water. Immediately, he would the only mist nin he knew to be attending the exams beside himself.


"Senju? I see, so it is you that is here. Do you remember me?" He'd ask the question as if he didn't expect to be remembered. Aclime did appear to have his mind else where at the time. His facial expression was as stoice as ever, though it was clear he was intently thinking on something. The two would be partners for much of this exam. There might have been a few things to discuss. Now would be about a good a time as any.

[yara]

The voice was familiar to the Senju, and kindness lurked behind the voice in such a manner he couldn’t resist to turn around. As his feet rotated through circular proportion, he’d speak. ”Hey brother. What should we discuss?” he asked, taking in most of the beauty around him. It was almost sickening to battle on such a preserved area. The stupid antics of the shinobi world were dawning on him, and the visions the old man had given him were starting to soon make sense. The overall vision of peace was nothing but a vigilante cry for help, and within its’ deadly course only peace could come, but with more destruction. Was life nothing but the cycle his father went through? ’Maybe I should ponder these things later…there is much I need to learn from my fellow brother’

[Runeska]

As the boy's figure turned to him, Aclime would realize that he too had been thinking upon some thought, perhaps something not related to the chuunin exams. Now though, Aclime would shift his own thoughts toward the mater at hand. "Senju, I must warn you, as we're in this together. It seems we come here today as a minority. The majority of shinobi here come from other nations. As such, we should be careful of absolutely everyone else around, even each other, for at times, we may not be ourselves."

Surely, he hadn’t come here just to lecture the younger, yet larger shinobi of kirigakure. No, he'd come to share information, perhaps a bit of himself. Yes, the secret of his blood, the chaos. Many manners of illusions could be turned upon the two, some that might place them against themselves. For that matter, he thought it important for Senju to know.


Aclime face would suddenly shift in a bit of concentration as one of his eyes turned obsidian black. "This is a rare bit of information for you, and you alone. This is chaos, a trait of the rare Kamyuja bloodline. When it is active, I can pierce through genjutsu and illusions to see the world for what it really is." His speech would have grown very shallow and low, as if he didn't wish for any to over hear. The darkness would flood out of his eye and return to their brilliant silver sheen.

"I don't use this ability lightly for it can come with grave consequences. However, it cannot be copied, even by genjutsu. Should you see this, no that it is me." The point was clear. It was a safeguard incase someone should try to impersonate them. No one should know of this, being that it was not common fact that he was a Kamyuja. If we should be separated at some point of time during the exams, my eye with the scar shall swirl in darkness for a brief second. If that doesn't occur at any given time during the exams, strike me down as if you mean to kill me."

He'd wait for a moment as his partner absorbed the information. He hoped he caught his meaning. However, Senju was very perceptive and smart. Aclime was quite sure he'd absorb the meaning and contribute as well.

[yara]

His ears perked to the words spoke forth through his teammates lips. ”Interesting…” he responded. After Yoyo thought a moment about different signs to pick up to notice that Aclime was himself, he’d look at the bright colored flower he had in his shirt pocket. Its luminosity almost blinded him for a second, though he’d bring it forth to attention. ”That flower you bare. If I could get one just like it, we would have no problem in identifying each other. If we are split up and rejoined, all we’d have to do is greet each other with one of those flowers you have there. “ whispered the Senju. His voice was already low so he needn’t try harder to make it even lower. ’But I wouldn’t wear it in plain view, that’s a little sweet for my taste,’ he thought as a smirk rose upon his face. ”Mind Getting me one?”

[Runeska]

A small breath of air would escape Aclime's lips as a brief puff, almost like a laugh that died before birth. It was the most he could manage at this time. "Sure, it'll take only a second." Perhaps a second was the wrong choice of words, for it took a full minute to find another such flower. Sure, he'd found one in this area, but it might have been the only one. The flowers were perhaps that rare. Still, after being away, he'd return with an exact flow like his own. The stem would have removed due to the thorns.

He'd present the flower to his young partner for the exams and say, "Yeah, we'd best keep these out of sight to prevent others from catching on." He'd then push his own flower down into his pocket, removing it from view. If all else was done, a small nod would be made, and he'd be gone, leaving the forest as if he'd never been here, accept the two flowers that he'd found here. The first part of the exams were a bit taxing and he needed to relax and let loose just a bit. That meant training or sparring. Off to kill some time

[Exit]

[yara]

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