Checkpoint / Village Gates

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Her eyes being somewhat in the distance above the tops of the trees that covered the outside perimeter of Konohagakure- That is, apart from Rukongai, the trees being somewhat spread, she’d guess. The beings there seemed to be somewhat more ruthless than some Leaf shinobi, or so she had heard. Being faithful to the Leaf and now running it from the palm of her hand, she had always had no trouble passing through the city. Shaking her head somewhat afters to block herself out of her current woozy appearance as she simply stared over the treetops, she’d then look back to Ichijin, listening carefully as he’d speak to her, his past words being unheard by her ears. ”Right..” She’d murmur, her head nodding once to signal that she understood, while her eyes would look around at the various bloodstained and severed foot which seemed to be randomly placed somewhere across the floor, her shoe somewhat attatched to it. It wasn’t that much of a beautiful sight, but weird and.. somewhat interesting in it’s own little way.

To her, that is.
Although Ishi did tend to go off on tangents, her mind floating away like a flower petal in the breeze…~

And so her eyes to then delicately flicker back towards the Hyuuga himself, she’d smile somewhat at his next choice of words, agreeing somewhat. Although she herself hadn’t exactly been winded, she understood that fighting did take both energy out of most people. So perhaps.. she would be making her way over to the Ramen hut with Ichijin to get something nice to eat while they could discuss? That did sound nice, and she coincidentally had just become hungry as the thought of going to the ramen stand came into her mind. ”…….” and with silent retreat, she too would await until he’d walk closer to the village, before she herself would then begin to walk, entering the village at a calm pace, as if nothing had happened at the site, the severed foot erased from her mind at the moment as she simply began to..
..Ponder.

[Exit into village]

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Loot Approved

Ryo added.

[Azaeru]

Dark.

Perfect.

I made my way out of the gates with a certain flare in my eyes, I suppose. I was a different person--a better person. I wouldn't be stopped.

[Exit]

[▐Shibu]

:: Enter ::

The smell of Hi no Kuni, it was late as I made sure of such. Eyes activated as I planned to take my leave again. Where was I planning to go, Yukigakure? I had words that I wanted to exchange with Asato but I knew they wouldn’t go heard fully. His plans had been his own and if he were to have told them to me, he would already have, which he hadn’t. I needed things to do though and I hadn’t known where to start or where my path would or could take me. Back to Konohagakure, possibly but it was all really too soon to tell. If a guard saw me these 15 Shunshin in rapid succession warranted just a mere slight sight and nothing more as I went on my way, exiting the village.

:: Exit ::

[Axcel]

Hm...It had been awhile since hes stood infront of massive gates such as these. It wasn't often that Axcel came across such uninviting doors, but he had his reasons for coming, reasons that would be unveiled soon enough. Mr. Squiggles casual stride inched him closer and closer to the gate which remained a distance of thirty meters away. In his left hand a kunai— one marked with an exotic design— twirling faster and faster as the pair moved closer and closer. What would happen next?

Heh.

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[fina]

Though all chakra signals emitted by the Hirashin were the same in terms of the general chakra makeup, each placed seal as some form of unique identification I used to distinguish my marks. In this case, the one signal that had just been activated moments ago would instantly allow me to decipher the mystery call, but regardless of this, I would still be eager and anxious to discover the reason for his sudden re-appearance into this world. Following Ishi’s promotion and the recent scuffle at the gates, I’d waste no time in my arrival, a packet of chakra suddenly forcing my essence to reappear a few feet from the twirling kunai that housed my unique energy, as well as the grinning figure whom had been entrusted with such potential years ago.

Had he changed at all…?

It was hard to tell given the suddenness of the arrival, but with the sight of his polar bear, I’d refuse to take this situation any more serious than what my long-lost friend here would – a level which I soon suspected would plummet to unforeseeable levels. Mr. Squiggles would receive a playful wave followed by a frivolous petting of its powdery white fur, and finally, a 'Squiggle Snack' that suddenly appeared from my pocket and just as swiftly disappeared into the confines of its throat and stomach. A grin and a coy expression held, a few playful words would now slip forth from my slightly parted lips.

“ My my…I’ve been wonderin’ what happened to you… ”

“ Souvenirs...? ”

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Hiraishin Senkou (Flying Thunder God Flash)
Rank: S
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Teleports the user instantly to the Hiraishin seal.
Special: Tiger
Drawback: Requires intense concentration, the user may potentially place themselves in a dangerous situation. Seal only functions in a one kilometer radius. Requires 300 TP to learn.
Description: The user forms the tiger seal, synchronizing their chakra with the signal from the seal. The seal will in turn activate, and the incantation will transmit the user via a packet of pure, high frequency chakra to the seal in the blink of an eye. The user reforms and is in whole once again, exactly as they were in their original location. Known as one of the deadliest assassination techniques in existence, the Hiraishin is also one of the most difficult to learn. Despite it's difficulty, however, it only consumes chakra like a B ranked technique.
Limit: Must known Hiraishin Placement. Must learn from Alexander, Kaiser, or Izumi.

[Axcel]

A flashy entrance as always, something Axcel learned to be expected of a Hiraishin user. Hiraishin— the one thing the old geezer hadn’t taught the boy. The simple thought of him sent Axcel down a trip of memory lane, reminiscing of his previous sensei, Kaiser. He wasn’t here to talk about that though, despite it being the primary reason for his disappearance over a year ago.

“Oh you know…just the usual…” He would say, almost monotonously, before appearing to be standing atop of Mr. Squiggles. His Yukikage robe tied around his neck like a cape fluttered behind him, the rest of his body bare save for his boxers. “Slaying colossal beasts, saving the damsels in distress, and feeding Mr. Squiggles all before bed time!” His previously monotonous voice would suddenly light up, ringing with the usual enthusiasm he carried. The boy of course struck a pose, his fist pumped into the air and one leg propped up ontop of Mr. Squiggles head, whom was obviously displeased with the act but bore it due to having a Squiggle snack. The pair looked nothing short of silly, as if they had no idea they stood in front of gates where many have died, and in front of another Kage, whose hands had taken the lives of many as well.

“No— no souvenirs this time. People tend to mistake me for a beggar, for reasons I can’t for the life of me understand, and usually toss a coin or two my way. I’ve become a pretty wealthy guy!” Flashing a grin, Axcel would hop off of Mr. Squiggles and land onto the ground just a few steps away from Ichijin.

“I wanted to visit a few people…but finding them all would take more time than I have.” Reaching behind him into the pocket of his robe-turned-cape, a world map would be pulled out, showing his friend the villages he had marked, he would grin before speaking once more.

“I was hoping you could fill in the blanks, heh.”

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[kyo]

The young Hyuuga passed through the gates, no apparent motive for doing so.

--> Exit to the Country

[fina]

The youth’s exuberance was refreshing as always, despite his exposed underwear and overall lack of care for any form of manners. He was a true child at heart, had been once when I had first met him across desks, and continued on to this very day. I often wondered how he’d endured an overwhelming amount of peril for this long under such a nonchalant attitude, especially for one with the status of Kage. I had chosen to retaliate in the face of my chair's danger with a not-so-gentle fist and lived to nearly regretted it; was this overt happiness his release? His form of coping with the bullshit of this life!? Maybe…and if it was, then more power to him; old souls tended not to weather life’s storms like they used to. Because of this, I’d view the man Yukikage not with disdain but instead with joy, for he was of the few sources I that could make me laugh these days. I’d look through the exterior and saw into the true potential harbored in. It was then that I’d also remind myself of his other name, and how his longevity had earned him the title – Hyoukishi. It was said Snow didn’t hand out such titles easily; for my soul-brother’s sake here, I hope they didn’t!

“Money is good…just don’t spend all at once!”

“Unless it’s for booze…”

I chuckled at my own joke regardless of Axcel’s reaction, and as I finished a hearty laugh, I’d top it off my removing a sake jug from my side and bringing the rim to my lips. A single huge gulp was taken, my Adam’s apple dancing wildly up and down as it struggled to assimilate such huge concentrations of God’s nectar. Right at this point, as Squiggles rolled from his treat and his twacky master made his request, a rather peculiar passing genin would be noted. His facade had been spotted many a times before around the village as he had even served under me in the past, but unlike before, he appeared extremely troubled. His exit was conspicuous, and for this, I’d make a mental note, as well as quick call over my radio. Once satisfied, Axcel’s request would be fulfilled. From my hand came one of many copies with nearly most of the shinobi world revealed. Though undoubtedly some of these places might have changed over time, their accuracy was unquestionable.

“Visit a few people…? You know you’re not cut out for the bad ass stuff!!!”

“…but I won’t stopya – take it all, and call on me if your boxer wearing self is in need of saving!”

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Byakugan

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Leaf, Stone, Grass, Mist, Sand, Cloud, Rain, and Waterfall locations passed on!

[Kumori Kaishin]

Kumori was on his way to leaving the village for a walk although his day was going great. Kumori was going to go for a walk out side the village for a bit to have some fun.


[exit village gates]

[destroyer]

A wonderful day for a walk was all that was on my mind, and the village was too much hustle and bustle for me. Exiting the gates, I'd exit and go into the forest, having a nature walk on my mind.

[Enter/Exit]

[Water Adept]

nekesha walked through the gates

[enter][/exit]

[Okami]

Jin exited to Hi no Kuni.

[exit village]

[Axcel]

“Booze…I don’t think so…” Axcel said to himself, recalling his trip to Kusa several years back. It was terrible. He’d run into more than a few memorable shinobi of this generation. Kaorin, Fina Sasori, and Aburame Yuuku. Two of the three being ranked as Kusakages, and the last being one Axcel was forced to kill, an act he had attempted to avoid in his softened past. He’d met them in his younger days, where his blood was hot to boil and his ability to difuse a hostile situation through words had yet to develop. Being the (duck) dodger of death he was, he managed to come out of the situation alive. Heh, it seemed to have nothing to do with ‘booze’, but his last memory of being in Kusa no Kuni was being wasted from a drinking contest in an attempt to gain information on a fabled sword known as Samehada. He vowed to never drink again.

"Nobody likes to say 'Hi' around here, eh?" He'd comment as Ichijin filled his map, noticing all the figures walking past two kages, one of which was their own, without saying so much as a word. It was odd really.

After a few moments, that map of his would be filled. With this, the hindrance of not knowing where he would be going won’t be a problem unless Mr. Squiggles decides to be a jackass and take a detour. Taking the map back from the Hyuuga, cerulean eyes would skim over it. It appeared that Ichijin’s art skills…weren’t all that great. It was a map, marked with such secrets that people would take another’s life over sure, but it was an ugly map. Raising a brow, Axcel wouldn’t hesitate at passing a chance to make fun of the fifth Hokage.

“Hm…One hundred twenty-eight palm strikes in span of six seconds and you can’t draw a straight line?” Laughter would ensue shortly after, “I suppose arts and crafts isn’t part of the Hyuuga training menu. Appreciate the help though! Oh, and I’ll be hanging onto that kunai…” He’d say as he twirled the kunai that once belonged to Ichijin, marked with his seal. Jumping back onto the top of Mr. Squiggles, Axcel would strike a pose and freeze, as the bear turned around and began to walk away.

[Exit]

[Okami]

Jin headed back into Leaf, still intentionally ignoring those people that did not matter. It seemed like they were looking at that map for a really long time... One of them had left but the other remained alone doing god knows what.
[enter village]

[Okami]

For some reason that one guy was still lurking there. 'He must really like these gates,' thought the Jounin as he passed by him once more.

[Exit to country]

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The red head soon made her way to the gates, her hands at her sides as she ran through with Takeshi hopefully following her in her Lead. With her map in place, they were to go to the village hidden within the mist, although seeing someone at the gates- Ichijin- She'd pause, her run slowing to a form of Jog as she'd walk up to him. "Ichijin-Sama, would you like to visit Mist with me and Takeshi?" She'd ask him. It had been a nice day, and although the land of mist was usually covered in such a blanket of the natural process that it is famous for, she was sure that perhaps sun was shining over there too; Maybe.
"There's.. a meeting with the Mizukage and other Kage's of the land in apparent peace. I think it'll be interesting." She'd tell him, shrugging somewhat before looking behind her, where hopefully the topless Hyuuga would soon appear as the red head would then look at the black haired male.

A total of about five Hyuuga had she seen these past few days.
Five or Six.

..How many of them were in Konohagakure?

[Kumori Kaishin]

Kumori's dragged his nude body a cross the ground as he came from the side of the forest from the left side of the gates. Kumori's body was in so much pain. He had poison thorns with in his body, two holes in his shin and one in then side of his face from kunai. And most of his body was burned whilst his unconscious body got caught in the explosion. Kumori's site began to blur as he passed out right in front of the guard.

The female guard did not hesitate she quickly picked up his now unconscious body heading straight for the Konoha hospital.

[Enter with NPC guard]

[✗ Kaeor ✗]

<sup>Bravely the Konoha native would enter his village once more with his hands resting in his very pockets.

"It feels good to be back home!"

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[fina]

Axcel’s lapse into a past memory would leave me perplexed, but as he chose to indulge in his dreams, I’d leave him with temporary control of the map, freeing my ‘gentle fists’ for some not-so-gentle assimilation. A hefty amount of alcohol washed down my throat and added an effervescent scent of life within my body, warming up my veins and sending a pleasurable sensation up and down my spine. The result was a light shudder, and as I grinned perversely, I’d let forth a few chuckles following my brother’s commentary. Each of the passerby’s was eyed careful with my haunting white eyes, never ceasing to exist despite the unfolding world before me. Although I hated the village’s notoriety for their lack of intelligence and perception, it seems the drones strolling before me were all too eager to fuel the legend on for eternity. Damn…as I sighed in a depressing manner, one final alcohol dunk would be enjoyed; this time, it was no laughing matter.

“It’s not the same anymore buddy…they just don’t make ‘em the same, yknow…?”

“This is why I don’t have chil–”

But Axcel had already made his exit. That little brat! Once he grabbed my map info he split, leaving me to drink alone and utter a few words into the air before my incoming stupor reminded me of his exit. Several curse words were shot his way now, followed by a shaken fist. With a bottle in one hand and his anger in the other, I too had been made into an excellent Konohagakure poster child; life really did suck! But as I remained slumped in place ‘licking my wounds’, Ishi’s entrance would bring me back to life. Her words carried meaning and importance, and as I swiftly registered the possibility of the village’s safety being at risk, my drunkenness would leave me. I was cold, quiet and unmoving. Only a single nod would be afforded.

“Peace…war…it don’ matter...”

“... 'cause Kiri is said to have some great bars!”

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