Judgement [Private]

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

Shunshin no Jutsu, 瞬身の術, (Body Flicker Technique)
Rank: "C" Rank
Type: NinJutsu
Effect: This jutsu is a high-speed movement technique, allowing a ninja to move short distances at an almost untraceable speed. To an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. This technique allows a user to move from one point to another at speeds double of their speed potential of up to ten meters.
Special: ---
Drawback The user is only capable of doing this three Times per day after learning it the first time. Each time learned the user is capable of going into this multiple times. Each time learned the user is capable using this technique an extra turn per day. If the user uses this technique more then stated, the user's muscles will cramp and render the user unable to run about and move period.
Description: This jutsu is a high-speed movement technique, allowing a ninja to move short distances at an almost untraceable speed. To an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements. It is accomplished by using chakra to temporarily boost the user's reflexes. The amount of chakra required depends on the overall distance between the user and their intended destination.
Limit: User must have a Character.

Once more I was behind the iron walls, looking at my village and the progress it made. Here and now as I moved along the shadows and back alleyways; I would commence judgement. I was careful to avoid contact with many civilians, utilizing the shunshin no jutsu to move around quickly. It produced a sense of paranoia for some, others were too ignorant to notice my presence. The meet-up location was amongst the roof of an old restaurant. Surprise hit me when I observed it still standing with my Byakugan. Scaling the walls I made it to a rooftop of a civilian home. Taking the time to look out into the distance I needed to observe the best route for travel. Once I determined my options my form vanished, nary was it traceable as I took to the side of a building.

Running along the side and grasping for a clothes line I'd make my way towards the meetup destination. I did my best to move along shaded areas, keeping to the shadows. This was the ANBU thing to do after all, thus I played my part well. Priority was given to not damaging my surroundings with my movements as well. Each accelerated burst of speed was done along stablized structures or the grounds of Kirigakure. The mist that surrounded this place helped to mask my presence by moving quickly also. No longer was I focused on dodging but rather the element of moving without a trace. The goal was definitely coming a lot closer as I progressed.

At one point in order to avoid detection I used a combination of the substitution jutsu and then proceeded to utilize the shunshin jutsu in order to make distance from the civilian. For a brief moment I found my mind wandering off. "Was this how it was like as a kid, to be so oblivious of those around me." after all civlians couldn't detect the movements of ANBU, not unless they were former shinobi themselves. The ratio was quite surprising if one were to take such into account. For just as I provided funds for my village by my hardwork on missions, so too did we need craftsmen, shop owners and the like. Coincidentally as I thought about such, my form zoomed over the head of a shop keeper.

Taking the time to look towards my destination, I could see Matsuda had already arrived. I had hoped the other members of Sector Seven weren't delayed, for if they were it meant they got held up by something trivial. Admittedly I myself was held up for a moment as well. The kind old woman was escorted not just into the country side but directly to her home. Thus I had to make grounds to get back on track to Kirigakure. Now that I was within the home stretch, I decided to make use of the chakra version of this jutsu once more. Accelerating my chakra network with a sudden surge, my body would be off just like that. When I reappeared to the naked eye, I was now within the shadowed portion of a rooftop.

This would be the final stretch, making it across several establishments until I arrived at the target. For some of these rooftops, I needed to take chakra enhanced jumps in order to make it to the following rooftop. Thus my form appeared in and out even though I was moving along the shadowed portions. Seemingly in and out of existence, I'd make my way by jumping from rooftop to rooftop or by running along things which helped to connect two buildings together. The latter potion was a bit rare admittedly and I wasn't a fan of the jumps. With each jump I had to make sure I proceeded to do the careful breakfall. This helped to spare my bones, I was getting older now.

At long last, I'd meet up with Matsuda and soon other sector Seven members made their way. Once we discussed what we needed to, we'd proceed to locate the Mizukage's tower and "speak" with them.

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[Nira]

Learned

[--Arata]

The Uchiha would be headed towards the Mizukage's tower to tell him of his adventures. Indeed, they were something of legends though he wasn't expecting to see a group of ANBU standing at the tower themselves. Though Shin wouldn't care much, he was the one who would soon be entering that building to find out what truly was going on. With his focus on reporting to the Mizukage about the weaponry that he had inquired knowledge on in the temple to the point of meeting the old geezer that granted him that blade it was all in due time.

Ambling forth with the activation of Sharingan on, he would begin to clear the way. Though he was not so sure that so many anbu needed to be around the Mizukage's tower unless something was about to go down. Rushing up towards the group the Uchiha would begin to let his words come out of his mouth. No reason to hold back as one would say, but he knew most likely he didn't want to piss off the ANBU that stood in front of his new position.

"May I as so much inquire whats the matter? Is there something up with the tower," cooed the Uchiha as his words echoed throughout the cerebrum of the shinobis that stood in font of him. The black tresses would fall back upon his back and the Tokihaga hanging loosely from his back at a more accessible area to unsheathe and strike quickly. More so along his back horizontally, fit for his over-grip style he would be used to with his old katana.

Shin would wait as things seem like it was going to get pretty interesting...

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

Although not directly positioned at the tower, the ANBU were indeed close and they hadn't realize until this hapless genin came by. Thus Sector Seven looked out into the distance, overseeing the village. Looking straight ahead I myself would be the one to address him. It took me a second look but I began to recognize the lad before me.

"Kirigakure's White Knight, Uchiha Shin. We have urgent business to report to the Mizukage, kindly escort us there at once."

I spoke with authority, it should be one familiar to him yet different at the same time. My voice had maturity now, surpassing that of a young teen mother and that into a grown woman's voice. Perhaps it was strange for me to ask to be escorted by the genin. Thus I would provide some follow-up. Not yet, only if the genin asked which would be in his right to double confirm.

Now then my peering eyes would look from behind the mask. Testing Shin to truly see how much he had grown and if he was capable to take my village into the future.

[--Arata]

The Uchiha eyes would quirk up as a brow made it's way up. Someone knew of the nickname that was given to him by the Mizukage Hinagiku. Though Shin knew he hadn't told that many people, but Yoyosuke and Natsuki. That was about it, but he wouldn't be able to just bring those up to the Mizukage's residence without properly finding the reason why. His dedication to helping Mist recover again and be in a great position of unison with all the people around them. It seemed that Mist was falling apart, but Shin wouldn't allow it to happen to this place. He found this place to be his new home so he would have to question the reasons for this unexpected visit.

"Hmm...You would like to be escorted to the Mizukage you say. Perhaps you could possibly tell me what it is you need and what's you reasons," questioned the Uchiha his eyes focused on the entire group. You would begin to slowly see the third tomoe coming into play amongst this area. He wasn't sure if there was any trouble, but he was well preparing one's self for any sense of battle that may emerge amongst the horizon. He wouldn't move too much with his body language to show battle possibly rising on the horizon.

Awaiting the answer, the Uchiha would remember that he would have the Tokihaga along with him. The Uchiha's eyes were filled with such determination and fire that could be compared to that of Kouketsu as well. Reason was still into play, but the Uchiha's resolve was placed out on a limb at this moment. Shin was now awaiting the answers with a very civilized way of himself. Though his titles weren't of no concern it still peaked his interest of how they know of these titles.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

The ANBU before him simply glanced in his direction. As for myself, I expected for the genin to question me about my motives. Thus I stood in attention, ready to divulge the details, albeit brief to this genin.
"We've just returned from a mission issued by Hachidaime Mizukage; Hibari Hinagiku. It's urgent that we speak with her at once about the details of the mission. Considering your current rank, we're under no authority to divulge anymore information as it's classified."

Now it was a matter of gauging the loyalty of this ninja to his King, Uchiha Kouketsu and his Queen Hyuuga Hinagiku. Even as we spoke, I gazed into his eye noticing that he activated his kekkei genkai. Thus I too would activate my own bloodlimit. Thus with my gaze he would feel the pressure of the Byakugan and the importance my position held as the Mizukage's ANBU. Regardless, I wasn't interesting in fighting one of my faithful knights, even if a part of me was curious as to the lad's growth. Instead I was more interested in removing whomever claimed my throne. It was specially reserved for my children so like a good provider needed to insure everything was prepared for them.

Of perculiar notice was the sword that he had along his back. That certainly wasn't the one that I gave him, so I was curious as to his new equipment. It made my mind stray back to when the reaper would call me to meet my dearly departed. Yes, time was of the essence for me.

[--Arata]

So they were hear to speak to Hinagiku...now the words would begin to bring the emotions that would explode out of him. Taking a step forward once more towards the Anbu and with the grip upon his hilt, seemingly looking like he was resting his hand on his hip. He was becoming restless with them and he would inquire once more what was it that they want. This time not with words, but merely a gaze that would fall upon both. Feeling as though he had another presence amongst him that felt familiar..he wouldn't give in too easily.

"Sorry...I'm not going to let you go there. Not without telling me what it is you know of Hinagiku. Are you telling me you think she's still amongst the tower. You're more naive than I thought...She's dead," stated the Uchiha so coldly though he knew that these words he spoke was true. His eyes would then divert to piercing through that porcelain mask and awaiting answers once again. This wait game...bored him, but it was for good reason..."The only kage present in there is the one who goes by Z the Juudaime. What is your business with him? Don't pull no bullshit as you just did...because of my rank."

The Uchiha would be seen with a fury that none had seen before. Something bout that little conversation had sparked something that had never been sparked before. His eyes locked on the one who spoke so lowly of him. All of this over a petty rank...what was indeed wrong with this shinobi. The thoughts to get rid of this shinobi would race through his mind, but why would one attack his own kind. He was merely seeing what the reason was between their unexpected visit to the kage's tower and why would they even need him to escort them.

"Why do you need me to escort you anyway? Seems kinda fishy don't ya think," cooed the Uchiha as his brows would now narrow. Catching on to something that he didn't because of his blind rage that had overcame him. It was indeed the flame of the Uchiha that burned brightly through his very being. Now he was about to get to the real reason of all this.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

This genin was indeed quite ballsy, but I expected no less from my White Knight. I'd have chuckled if the situation wasn't as serious as it was. Words would not be able to calm the Uchiha, rather evidence would be all that it took to return him to the straight and narrow. He was in the right to suspect us, yet he had in his moment of anger leaked out the code name of the current Mizukage. "Pathetic, Mist has reached it's tenth Mizukage already. What has my brother-in-law doing this whole time? Though truthfully he wasn't legally my brother in-law as I hadn't married Kouketsu before he passed. What was more amusing to me was that Shin presumed me to be deceased and most likely so did the rest of Kirigakure. Had they no concern for the well-being of their Mizukage? There was no search party sent out for me to even confirm my demise. Anger was beginning to fill my own form, yet I needed to show the cool of an ANBU agent. I could feel Matsuda's hand rest gently on my shoulder. It was encouraging and a way for me to show restraint myself.

Moving into my pouch I would produce a scroll for the lad. Unraveling it would reveal but the basic-run down of the mission as well as Hinagiku's signature. After he examined it with his Sharingan, I'd wrap it up immediately.

"As you're no doubt aware we've been out of the village on a mission. The fact we're returning so late should make you aware of our situation."

I then sighed before turning to my right momentarily. It was hard to miss the huge structure in the distance. Yes the current Mizukage, Z was quite the extravogent leader. Just like Shichidaime was before me, it was clear that building a large tower to exhault oneself was the way Kage's operated. "Pathetic..." well then, did we really need to be escorted to the Mizukage now that a general idea popped into our minds? Not at all, in fact we'd have found the tower regardless and extracted any additional information from resources around us.

"The village has changed, we were hoping to gain some help from a genin who held an important title during Hinagiku's reign. I see now that our leader has departed this world, we'll report into 'Z' immediately."

That was all I'd say for now, it seems the White Knight of Mist could not recogize me, which was perhaps for the better. This would allow Sector Seven to blend into the rest of ANBU and infiltrate Kirigakure's resources once more.

[--Arata]

The Uchiha's eyes would definitely see her mark...that was when he had came to his answer. There was so much frustration building up between the two. Making a point to take the situation calmly the Uchiha would begin to walk up towards the one that was doing all the speaking. He would bring his hand up and begin to move the tresses from his face and peer into that mask. His lips would depart with words about the being they named...

"You've stated that this in fact is the Hachidame's signature. Then I'm sure you know...that she's alive...A matter of fact she left with Sector Seven and you are oddly familiar. It seems kinda odd, but...,"muttered the one known as Shin Uchiha as he would begin to seek the answers to the long and never ending but that came out of him. That was when he came to this..."You couldn't be Hinagiku...No you are."

Shin was now in shock...the Kirigakure Genin didn't know how to handle the the fact that she had possibly returned. That would only mean the anbu that were accompanying her was none other than Sector Seven. Seems like the once Iwagakure shinobi had met the woman that was bearing the child of Kouketsu's and the person by getting his Kirigakure head band as well. Eyes would then falter down slowly fading from the once scarlet glare to a onyx orb that would pierce the mask. His hostile manner would seemingly die away and he would then...have a look of seeking forgiveness.

"I'll take you there," stated the Uchiha as he would make his way off towards the Mizukage's tower. Hoping for the rest to follow him as he would begin to make his way towards the one known as Z's tower. Shin didn't like the man too well at all, but he would have to deal with him as he was the kage in charge at the time.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

His eyes examined the evidence with a level-headed scrutiny, for a moment he didn't really say much. The frustration that was building up in the situation perhaps stifled any sort of communication betwene myself and him. Yet even now I could see how it humbled him, his hands moving to move a stray lock of his ebony tresses. Moving in closer, he attempted to peer into the dark holes of my ANBU mask. His lips soon parted to speak words in a matter-of-fact fashion. "Familair he days..." I mused, tilting my head to give me a sideways look beneath my mask. Perhaps it was my pose at that moment, reminiscent of one of the oens I had during my rule as Mizukage. Either way, his expression was reminsicent of the dawning sun. Full of radiance, it was as if a newfound idea coursed through his very being.

Then his words came out...

Finally taking the hint that I provided the memory of his shocked expression would be ingrained into my mind forever. The familiar scarlet flare receded as more tender onyx hues returned. Turning towards features best suited to a puppy, I could see that he sought forgiveness. Thus I decided to remain silent until he was truly composed. The simple words which I had been waiting to here escaped his lips; Sector Seven and myself nodded, glad to regain an ally once more. Soon he began to lead us towards the current Mizukage's tower, Juudaime..."I wonder how this 'Z' fellow will stack up." I thought before speaking with my Knight.

"Please fill us in on the status of the village Shin, from the grape vine that we have access to, apparently the village has lost power and stability?"

I made sure to keep towards Shin's right as we traveled, the need to gain intel was necessary before entering a tower that could otherwise lead to our quick demise.

[--Arata]

Ashamed of his actions towards the one that had planted the name on him. That name was well known around Kirigakure as well. The words about the village had found themselves to the one he didn't want to know about. Though out of all people Shin was the only one that was right for the job. Making his way towards the very essence of helping out the lady who treated him like his own. Ambling forth the Haichidaime, Shin would begin to course his chin seeking the proper way to describe what has happened.

"Sorry bout earlier, Haichidaime. Though it seems that since your absence as much as I have tried with fellow shinobi such as Aclime, and Yoyosuke Senju who are both at chuunins as we speak. Things have been falling down hill. The Juudaime isn't doing his job and myself has been trying to keep the unison. Although the people here live in unison so no more hate towards the Uchihas,"stated the Uchiha as he resumed the path along with Hinagiku and Sector Seven. There was so much he wanted to tell her, bout his adventures his first mission as a Kirigakure shinobi, but this was about the village. Though he would be sure to tell her one thing,"I've kept my word and did all I could. I even traveled as far as to gain this blade that you seemed to have noticed. This is the Uchiha's legendary weaponry known as the Tokihaga. Though no one within the temple knows of me finding it yet, I'll be there soon enough. For now Mist is the main concern. The story of how I obtained this blade shall wait. Let's go revitalize what you started my lady."

Continuing towards the left of the Haichidaime the Uchiha would be the only one walking amidst those of Anbu. Seemingly it made him seem out of place, but perhaps they might view it as him simply beginning to gain high recognition for his abilities alone. Now he was well on his way to the Kage's tower paired with allies that knew him far too well.

[Kamiko "Tsukihime" Akumu]

His feelings were predictable, I knew him well for the lad was like an adopted son to me. The village had went through some hard times, it was easy to see this as I gazed around the village. So there were two others, a name she remembered from the Resistance movement. Unison at least returned to Kirigakure, thus a small smile creeped up beneath the porcelain veil.Kirigakure's military was slowing down, the village itself was looking more and more like a non-ninja village. Before my optics, Moyoushi seemed to appear and I begun to wonder. "Why does my daughter love that place so? This country was her birth nation but growing away from it most likely detached her from this place completely. I'm sure I appeared distraught for but a moment, in my mind I asked myself "Kouketsu darling, did you know your children would turn out this way...if so, was it what you wanted?"

My attention would snap back as Shin mentioned he kept his word to me. Apparently he had sought out a blade of legend, inscribed within the Uchiha scriptures. Despite this, he hit the nial on the head. Revitalize was what we were going to do. For, Kirigakure served as all my children wether they were born now or later. There was some tasks that needed to be completed, first we'd remove the weak links within our ranks. Then I'd change the way this village was run, forever.

"Your appologies have been heard Shin, there's much work for us to do. The time to prove yourself as Kirigakure's White Knight has begun. First, we'll pay a little visit to Juudaime-sama. Then, we'll mask the village...in blood."

[Exit]

[--Arata]

Walking along they would soon be arriving to the Mizukage's tower. In fact her words rang clear as the azure skies that lingered overhead even though the mist made it abundantly hard to look there. Granting the blade was now his to wield the lone Uchiha who had tried so hard to get the village going again was now with the person who he had made that promise. The eyes would narrow upon the words of bloody. He could understand her feelings and himself was ready to issue the call as well.

"Then let's paint this tower in red Haichidaime," cooed the Uchiha as his tone went to a more demonic tone. It would seem that he would be dispersing one of his own people, but this man was corrupt and didn't do anything that was promised to the others of the village. Now the tables were set and war was about to commence once again, but this time it was merely against a lonely kage.

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