Can haz tea plox? [Trav/P]

[▬makaze►]

Training - Animal Friendship (B rank)
50/80TP

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Doubutsu Kougi 動物交宜 (Animal Friendship)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S", "S+B"
Skill: None
Effect: A technique that allows an animal to listen to the user through the course of friendship and kindness.
Special: ---
Drawback: Animal will not listen to the user what so ever. May only learn once per animal. If user gets a new animal user must relearn the technique for that specific animal.
Description: To train you must approach, play, feed, etc with the animal. You must love the animal as if it is your buddy. You must train long and hard to gain the trust and of your animal companion. If user has a Small Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "D" Rank. If user has a Medium Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "C" Rank. If the user has a Large Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "B" Rank. If the user has a Huge Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "A" Rank. If the user has a Gargantuan Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S" Rank. If the user has a Colossal Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S + B" Rank. This means that the user must first learn "S", and then learn an additional "B" because its such a huge creature.
Limit: Must have an Animal Companion. User cannot have if user knows Doubutsu Shirei 動物司令 (Animal Control)

Learning for Kraj.
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Suprised and aggrevated by 'yarus outburst, he didn't have much time to think on it as he continued to defend himself from the Ijudozders attacks, as ferocious and frantic as were his own. The two were seemingly locked in this dead battle, equalling each other in their efforts - atleast, that was until 'yaru decided to step in.

"No!"

His voice would yell as he was yanked off of the animal, though his voice would fall short of the trembling roar which would blast from the creatures mouth. Kekkon knew something of the strength of the fabled medical taijutsu and its power, though he'd never seen it in action before. What was worse was Kekkon still as of yet did not know the full extent of Kraj's injuries. A blow such as that, even lightly, could be enough to finish off the creature - and Kekkon wouldn't stand for that.

As 'yarus hand would throw him and the animal would get to its feet and lunge at Kekkon, he would grip hold of 'yarus throwing arm and yank himself back to where he was. To his back, the Ijudozders claws would sink into his trapezoids through his shirt and to his front, Kekkon would take the full affront of the blow from 'yaru to the chest. He didn't know quite how frightening a medics strengths were to this point, but instantly regretted the decision after as the blow blasted into him and sent him flying backwards, crashing against Kraj and sending both of them scuttling off.

With Kekkon falling just short of where Kraj landed, both in a heap and scuttling across the floor like skimmed pebbles, he would lay motionless and face down whilst the Ijudozder would hesitantly get to its feet. Even through Kekkon, the force of the blow was enough to send him flying back and cause further damage upon already existing injuries including that of its leg.

As the dust cloud which rose from their fall began to settle, Kraj would shakily get to its feet and extend in a slight staggered approach, wobbling wearily from side to side before finally falling to all fours. It would continue to now stare at 'yaru the entire time however, with Kekkon almost directly inbetween them and more leaned towards the beast.

"Cough... do you have... any idea... how much that f**k**g hurts?".

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[loyal]

Something didn't register. Why in the world did Kekkon step in front of the chakra-infused punch?! Wasn't the beast trying to kill him just a second ago!? Before he could even react, his fist had already been driven into Kekkon and sent him as well as the beast hurdling backwards. Royaru stood and simply watched in horror as the dust cleared and saw Kekkon merely laying face first in the earth.

Cursing to himself lightly, Royaru's eyes darted back and forth between Kekkon and the beast. Would the beast interfere if Royaru went through with medical procedures? It mattered not, if Kekkon didn't get medical treatment soon, he was likely to die. Scuffling over to him, Royaru utilized the [Seeing Eyes] technique to exactly see the extent of damage done to Kekkon. Kekkon's sternum seemed to have been broken. Plus, it was coupled with internal bleeding in Kekkon's chest. Quickly flipping Kekkon over, Royaru was sure to stop the internal bleeding, seeing as that would hinder the whole recovery process. Focusing healing chakra into his hands, a soft white glow was soon produced and Royaru began to carefully administer the healing chakra.

As a few moments went by, Royaru was definitely beginning to see an improvement in Kekkon's condition. Now, Royaru needed to fix Kekkon's sternum back in place. Trying his best, Royaru carefully sent the broken bone back in place and performed the [Bone Healer] technique, hoping to provoke rapid healing of his broken sternum.

"C'mon now. Stay with me Kekkon. I'm almost done." Royaru encouraged as he continued to focus on healing his teammate.

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Kenzan Metsuki (Seeing Eyes)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user gains the ability to see inside small portions of the patient’s body.
Special: Rat
Drawback: The user must be stationary when performing this technique.
Description: The user forms the hand seal, holding the rat seal and holding it in between their eye. The user focuses chakra into a lens on either side, allowing them to see inside their patient’s body in a small area, one roughly six inches by four inches in area. The user can perceive the chakra circulatory system as well as the inner systems of the body when looking through this lens.
Limit: Must be a medic.

Ketsuki Gyouku (Blood Coagulation)
Rank: D, C,
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Stops blood flow from injuries through clotting.
Special: --
Drawback: Large wounds can take a long time to stop the blood flow from.
Description: The user focuses chakra around their hands, creating a faint white glow around their hands. The user then places their hands on the wound, focusing chakra into the blood and coagulating it. Minor wounds take three movements to clot, whilst major ones require six movements, and critical injuries, such as a severed limb, requires nine movements to clot. For every rank above D you possess of this technique, remove one movement from the coagulation, to a minimum of one. For every difficulty rank above D you possess, remove one movement from the process.
Limit: Must be a medic.

Hone Chiyu (Bone Healer)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user stimulates the rapid healing of bones.
Special: --
Drawback: The bone will heal in the position it is in, therefore must be properly set in order for it to properly heal.
Description: The user focuses chakra along their hands, creating a faint green glow along them. They then focus the chakra into the patient’s body, boosting calcium levels and encouraging the repair of bone breaks or fractures. This technique takes four movements to fix a break and six movements to heal a fracture, minus one for every difficulty rank above D the user holds.
Limit: Must be a medic, must know Shosen no Jutsu.

[▬makaze►]

Now that's done, would you mind removing your posts Vel and 'roko? Ta'.
Training - Animal Friendship (B rank)
50/80TP

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Doubutsu Kougi 動物交宜 (Animal Friendship)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S", "S+B"
Skill: None
Effect: A technique that allows an animal to listen to the user through the course of friendship and kindness.
Special: ---
Drawback: Animal will not listen to the user what so ever. May only learn once per animal. If user gets a new animal user must relearn the technique for that specific animal.
Description: To train you must approach, play, feed, etc with the animal. You must love the animal as if it is your buddy. You must train long and hard to gain the trust and of your animal companion. If user has a Small Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "D" Rank. If user has a Medium Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "C" Rank. If the user has a Large Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "B" Rank. If the user has a Huge Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "A" Rank. If the user has a Gargantuan Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S" Rank. If the user has a Colossal Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S + B" Rank. This means that the user must first learn "S", and then learn an additional "B" because its such a huge creature.
Limit: Must have an Animal Companion. User cannot have if user knows Doubutsu Shirei 動物司令 (Animal Control)

Learning for Kraj.
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Whilst Kekkon would be too stunned to push away the interferring annoyance known as 'yaru, Kraj would seemingly begin to change. On all fours and in an even more canine-esque manner than before, a new sound would reverbrate out from its deep throat. More ferocious than those it had sounded in its attack against Kekkon. This sound was more than hungry, or angry - it was incidient rage.

Leaping forwards and with claws and mouth outstretched, Kraj would swipe out at 'yaru as he was healing Kekkon, effectivally shunshinning into the boy with a blow. (Calling hit, permitted) His paw crashing against 'yarus shoulder, it would suddenly wrench the boy off and send him scattering away, an equal distance almost to that which the medics Kratos punch had done to Kekkon and the Ijudozder.

As 'yaru was knocked away however, KRaj would fall on all fours and continue to stare at the boy, although now over Kekkon. Almost as if he was shielding and protecting Kekkon, he would send threatening sounds from the pit of his throat out which would shake the air. Not knowing whether it was because he fed the animal, or that Kekkon had jumped infront of the punch, or even if it was aware that Kekkon had saved it from a fate worse than freedom under the Takigakure shinobi, it didn't matter. All what mattered now was that Kekkon needed protecting apparently from this person - despite the fact he was their teams leader.

Reaching up and touching the animal on the side with the palm of his hand, and notably the first contact he would physically have which wasn't him punching it in the jaw, he would grip the fur and pull himself up into a seated position, his spare arm clutching over his ribs where the blow had landed. It was painful, but not immobilising, for 'yarus healing had done somewhat a considerable deal of the healing he'd needed, but he was still in no fit condition.

"You damn fool"

He would hiss through his teeth whilst still gasping for breath. Through his hair, his eyes would become more snakelike and harsh than ever before, and his mouth curling into a snarl which almost mimicked Krajs entirely.

"You god damned fool".

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[loyal]

Something almost broke Royaru's concentration. A low pitched sound...filled with...anger and rage. Before Royaru knew it, that giant beast had appeared right before his eyes, doing the one thing that Royaru prayed that he wouldn't do, interrupting the healing process. He had no time to react whatsoever from the savage attack and it would connect. Almost immediately afterwards, Royaru would be sent barreling backwards almost the same distance that Kekkon and the beast had flown back when Royaru had caught both of them with his chakra-infused punch. Colliding and skidding across the ground, Royaru would lay there for a moment, still in shock from the recent blow.

The infernal growling from the beast would still fill his ears until he heard Kekkon's voice slightly overlap it.

"You damn fool."

"You god damned fool."

Upon hearing those words, Royaru would shift on the ground slightly and manage to pull himself onto his feet. Not even saying a word, he would perform two techniques in quick succession to heal the bruise that was now present on his left shoulder, [Blood Coagulation] and [Healing Hands]. Since it was a minor wound, the process of healing would quickly pass by and now, Royaru could focus his attention onto the two beasts in front of him.

He shook his head.

"...Y'call me a fool yet you were the one who deliberately went out of our way to wander throughout the forest and encounter a beast like this. Hell, if I hadn't found you, I'm pretty sure that your ol' buddy here would've had you for LUNCH."

He purposely put emphasis on the last word in order to convey the seriousness of possible death that Kekkon could've faced. Shaking his head, Royaru palmed his face and continued to shake his head in a manner of disbelief.

"I can't believe you're doin' this. Well, it seems that he likes you so, I guess he can come along...Y'better keep him under control 'cause the minute he sees me as a snack, I'M takin' care of him myself. We clear!?" Royaru stated loudly, making sure that Kekkon heard every single word he said.

The anxiety that previously enveloped Royaru seemed to dissipate once he was faced with this particular conflict. Even though he wasn't particularly best friends with the beast, perhaps that could change with time and besides, maybe the beast and Kekkon could make an effective team.

Perhaps it'll be a three man team now...

"Now, call him off so I can finish fixin' you up. I didn't have enough time to finish." Royaru said though he still kept an eye open for sudden and abrupt movements from the two.

[▬makaze►]

Training - Animal Friendship (B rank)
50/80TP

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Doubutsu Kougi 動物交宜 (Animal Friendship)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S", "S+B"
Skill: None
Effect: A technique that allows an animal to listen to the user through the course of friendship and kindness.
Special: ---
Drawback: Animal will not listen to the user what so ever. May only learn once per animal. If user gets a new animal user must relearn the technique for that specific animal.
Description: To train you must approach, play, feed, etc with the animal. You must love the animal as if it is your buddy. You must train long and hard to gain the trust and of your animal companion. If user has a Small Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "D" Rank. If user has a Medium Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "C" Rank. If the user has a Large Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "B" Rank. If the user has a Huge Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "A" Rank. If the user has a Gargantuan Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S" Rank. If the user has a Colossal Animal Companion, the user must learn the technique "S + B" Rank. This means that the user must first learn "S", and then learn an additional "B" because its such a huge creature.
Limit: Must have an Animal Companion. User cannot have if user knows Doubutsu Shirei 動物司令 (Animal Control)

Learning for Kraj.
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At that point, Kekkon found any useful trait 'yaru could have once possessed to be null and moot. Just what the f**k did he think he was saying, anyway? Acting like he understood the situation and what both of these creatures, Kraj and the man Kekkon, desired or wanted. The sheer audaciousness of his remarks were enough to solidify in Kekkons mind that no matter how great of a medic or use of the famed "Will of Kratos" style techniques he was, Royaru of Takigakure was nothing but an enormous burden.

"Get lost. I'm fine as I am"

Kekkon would spit out with venom, angered by the numbskullery of the man. He leaps into a situation blind, interrupts a fight Kekkon was not struggling in, severely damages Kekkon, starts to heal him whilst forgetting his situation and then took the high and mighty path. As he spoke though, Kekkon did spit out a large globule of blood which had been collecting in his mouth. Couple of fractured ribs he guessed, but not life threatening. Not enough to render him useless.

Leaning heavily upon Kraj to help him hoist up, he'd found the animal did not shy nor snap back at him any further. In the entire affray of poachers, compassion, a battle of wills and the saving of a stranger, it was clear that Kraj understood clearly who the alpha was in this small, two creature pack. By no means a stupid animal, it understood purely from the shock it felt through Kekkons body that the punch from before could have been the be all and end all for him; the final straw, lights out, night night pooch.

Staying on all fours so that Kekkon could rest upon him, Kraj growled at 'yaru once again as did Kekkon with his mind, though not showing it in his expressions. He would do the same, were he a twelve foot long Ijudozder. Patting the blue and white fur though, Kekkon would speak under his breath

"Quiet, Kraj. Now isn't the time for that"

Causing the canine to halt its voice, instead turning its head to the way they had came back at the path in the forest. It took Kekkon shuffling forwards a few steps for the animal to follow however, and with a much reduced speed than he was previously traversing at, Kekkon began his way back to the path which would take them through a majority of the Hi no Kuni and on to the main town; Otafuku Gai, the checkpoint of their travels.

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[roko]

+30~

learned!

[loyal]

The typical response from just an ordinary person who receives such a rude response would most retaliate with a rude comment themselves. Not in Royaru's case. In fact, he would smile and nod a bit. It was certain that Kekkon and Kraj seemed to be a good duo but Kekkon probably hated Royaru's guts by now and Kraj possibly shared that same hatred. It didn't matter though, perhaps this would work in Royaru's favor. That hatred would possibly make Kekkon strive to become stronger in order to prove himself superior to Royaru. Though not the preferred course of action, it would make sure that the team stayed strong.

And that smile would still stay as he watched Kekkon stagger back to the road that the two had originally flowed. After seeing Kekkon disgustingly spit up a glob of blood earlier, there was no doubt that he was still hurt but obviously, he didn't want Royaru's help. That didn't matter either, he would need medical assistance sooner and later. One couldn't just wander about with injuries and expect for them to be O.K.

"Whatever man, you're goin' to need my help sooner or later. You can't stay in your condition, it'll only get more severe as time passes by." Royaru stated, still having a sense of care in his voice.

Walking slightly in front of Kekkon, he had a decent idea of where to go. He just had to follow the path in front of them, nothing too complicated right?

[▬makaze►]

"Quit your worrying"

Kekkon would speak with a wave of his hand and still continuing to rely on Kraj to stand. The pain was lessening in his chest as he began to control his breathing again, seeking to return to a steady rhythm instead of the racing beats the motion and flurry had caused prior.

He couldn't blame 'yaru too much for what had happened he knew, but something still irked him. Perhaps he didn't understand that Kekkon in his heart of hearts ran on a true warriors principle, or that he didn't appreciate others butting in in situations they didn't understand - but too true was it that the scene must have came across quite horrific. For a new team leader, atleast he'd acted with determination, even if it was to be misguided.

As they continued their path, a sign branching off to head to Otafuku Gai appeared up ahead. Taking out his own World Map, Kekkon was suprised by how much ground they'd managed to cover already. With the sun still moderately high in the air and riding against their backs, he'd turn his head to 'yaru and ask for his opinion; something to date he'd not bothered for.

"We can probably reach Tea country by nightfall, or we can head to the city. Your call".

[loyal]

Upon hearing the request, Royaru knew that Kekkon wanted to handle his injuries himself. Respecting this, Royaru gave him a nod and gave a smiple:

"Alright."

Kekkon then further stated that they would be able to make it to Tea Country by nightfall if they wanted to or they could head to the city and rest for the night. In all honesty, Royaru wanted to get this mission over with, no unnecessary delays. Though rest didn't particularly fall under the category of "unnecessary", he felt if the two could make it to their destination quicker then that'd be the best course of action.

"I think we should keep moving and make it to Tea Country. Then, we can rest up and we'll already be where we need to be in the morning." Royaru stated.

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"Yeah. Good call"

Kekkon would reply, feeling the tightness in his chest now ease up much more. His body was used to punishment after all, though normally it was mostly self inflicted due to overtraining. Now though, he just felt like a sack of crap which Kraj had kicked and 'yaru had punched with one of those frightening blows. Kekkon couldn't risk taking one of those straight to the head, that was for definate.

As their journey continued and they walked past the signs which would direct them to towns and stopping points, they would simply continue on in their south-westerly direction, using Kekkons map and the location of the sun as reference points to make acertain that they were headed in the correct journey. All the while Kraj, who despite his injuries, continued to support Kekkon faithfully, his bulk acting as the perfect prop to keep the Ninja steady.

Time passed so quickly, as did their walk, that they hardly noticed the crossing of the border into the Land of Tea - finally, they were at their destined location. Coming to a stop just beyond the borderline itself, Kekkon would speak for what would seem the entire evening, and ask his captain of the ferocious punch

"You see a sign to any towns or villages nearby?"

[Masakuni]

Grand Moff Tarkin.

[loyal]

Optics darted back and forth, hoping to pinpoint a location where the two could take residence. Finally, his eyes locked onto a series of lights, it seemed to be an establishment. His excitement couldn't be held in any longer and Royaru soon found himself, jumping around in a revitalized manner.

"Look! Look! I think that's a city up there!" Royaru stated, a gloved finger pointed in the direction of the incoming lights.

Royaru wanted to book it to the city, finally, they'd be able to get some sleep or somethin' but he almost forgot one important detail. Kekkon was still hurt.

Turning back and nodding, he stated:

"We're almost there. FINALLY."

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How the shorter than he Shinobi saw the lights and he didn't advertised to Kekkon the extent of his injuries. He needed to sleep and rest up for a night, that muchw as for sure, but before doing that they'd need to reach the city. Now seeing the lights himself in the distance, he nodded and began to tread the path down towards the city itself, still as silent as the behemoth of canine besides him who only breathed its usual way.

Entering the city, Kekkon would clock eyes upon the first Inn he could and beeline directly for it, with Kraj and hopefully 'yaru in tow. Entering and startling the patrons and owners by the appearance of his bloodied, dirtied self with no headband, and the giant wolflike companion he kept, he thumbed over to where 'yaru was and looked at the receptionist behind the counter.

"He'll take care of the 'details'. We'll take the room at the front - no lights, so I assume it's empty?"

The frightened woman nodded, and with a small wave Kekkon lead the way for Kraj up the wooden stairwell itself, heading to their designated room.

He'd hardly entered and lay his head against the wall whilst sitting in a semi-upright position however when his consciousness finally gave way, his eyes closing and mind drifting off into that sweetest of things. Sleep.

[loyal]

As soon as the words left Royaru's mouth, Kekkon started to make a path directly to the City, a path at which Royaru followed closely. Upon reaching the City, Royaru almost immediately lost sight of Kekkon and Kraj until he saw the two making a straight beeline for the nearest inn. Sprinting after the two, as soon as Royaru entered the Inn, the two were nowhere in sight. Scratching the back of his head, the woman at the counter eyed Royaru and said that his traveling partners had already gotten a room and that Royaru would cover it.

Adjusting his sunglasses, Royaru reached into his pocket and handed the woman a thousand Ryo. Silently making his way up to the stairs and into his room, Royaru found the two already sound asleep, not that it surprised him any. Taking off his sunglasses and gloves and placing them both onto the counter, Royaru quickly slumped into the available bed and fell asleep just as quickly.

Finally, he'd be able to get some kind of rest until the morning.

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When 'yaru would awake, he'd find a distinct absence from the room - Kekkon. Sneaking out much earlier in the morning, almost before the sun had rose and without disturbing either he or the newly aquired companion Kraj (Whom in his sleep twitched with dreams of chasing rabbits - rabbits or small children). Feeling much more refreshed and able bodied than the day before, he would decide to set out extremely early and before his companions rose, seeking to find a architect whom would return with them to Takigakure for the mission.

He didn't however get that far. Down at the reception and inside the area which seperated the customers from the staff, Kekkon would have his hand pressed flat against the wall with his figure looming over the same receptionary female from the previous day. With a wicked grin on his face, he would near enough pin her to the spot and lower his face to hers and very basically ask

"Tell me where I can find your builders"

Accepting her half-mumbled response of the general directions, with a slight limp Kekkon would exit through the door and into the street itself, moving down towards where the early sounds of hammers and saws could be heard; obviously the site of some major construction. The less time they stayed here the better ideally, thought Kekkon remorsefully.

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"Yeah...I am one of the Medical Sannin of Takigakure...Royaru Gojoteki..." Royaru mumbled, apparently talking in his sleep.

"Oh...? Y'want to see my shades...Let me just get them..." Royaru chuckled as his hand reached from his sports sunglasses that were definitely out of arm's reach. Reaching and reaching, Royaru's sleep was rudely interrupted once he fell face-first out of the bed, the loud cracking sound of his impact echoing throughout the empty room.

"MMM. MMM." Royaru grunted as he clutched his nose and checked it for any injury. There was none though it still pained and stung.

"...Man, that was a good dream too..." Royaru muttered in disappointment as he ignored the fact that Kekkon and Kraj had left, more concerned about getting a decent breakfast.

Shuffling through the halls in a sleep-like gaze with a granola bar in his left hand and a cup of juice in his right, he returned back to his room, put on his gloves and shades, sat there for a good five minutes and finally the thought appeared in his head.

"...Where did Kekkon and Kraj go...?" he asked himself sleepily as he staggered downstairs with a half-moon expression in his eyes and politely asked where his partners had run off to. Thanking her after she supplied him with information, Royaru shuffled out of the Inn and started heading towards the sounds of architecture and construction. After a while, he had neared two larger figures, knowing that they were Kraj and Kekkon, despite him still being half-asleep.

"...Yo." Royaru greeted, taking a slow drink of his juice and biting off a bit of his granola bar.

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"Job done"

Kekkon would reply to 'yaru's "Yo" by thumbing over his shoulder at someone they'd gathered. In as smart as an attire as a workman could wear, he was accordingly a profound architect and builder and not only that, he had family back in Takigakure he'd not seen for a long time. The possibility of an armed escort back across the Land of Fire and into the village prime itself was an oppertunity he couldn't really miss- especially considering they were also paying him.

"Captain, meet the Architect. Architect, Royaru".

And pow, introductions out the way, Kekkon would walk past (With Kraj sneakily biting the Granola bar out of 'yaru's hand as they passed) and with the architect in tow. He was showing no visible sign of damage, despite the severe bruising visible and Kraj was also remarkably chipper after only a single nights rest. It seemed like both of them were more than eager and anxious to get back to Takigakure.

"Fancy leading the way back?"

Kekkon would proffer, talking to 'yaru before immediately beginning to follow him, should he decide on that route.

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"Man, you're on top of it." Royaru stated sleepily as he began walking down the path, completely unaware of the recent thievery of his granola bar. Sighing as he went along, with his cup of juice still in hand, he would take drinks at timed intervals, hoping that his sluggish behavior would soon pass by.

With the exiting of the City and continuing to follow the same path that the team had followed to arrive, Royaru suddenly began to see a change in scenery, signifying that they had finally reached the border to Fire Country. Though it wasn't present to Royaru at the time, the fact that the team was about to finish their first mission told of the team's potential as a whole. That had to wait though since Royaru's fatigue and the fact that Takigakure was still some time away were getting the way.

[I C H I R O™]

Moved.

[▬makaze►]

With his neverending stamina and sheer mental strength to simply perservere onwards, Kekkon wouldn't speak to either of the humans nor the feral canine Kraj besides here and there, telling him to leave a certain dead animal alone or to stop pissing up a tree. Watching the animal mark its area was very disturbing indeed, mostly because it was wearing trousers and that it actually unzipped them to do its business. Something was just a bit too human about that for comfort.

Steaming on and with the sun still yet to fully rise, they would steam through the Country of Fire at an unrelenting pace, with Royaru as the figurehead but with Kekkon only marginally behind, perhaps to act as more of a guidance stick or prompt to move faster than anything else. Kekkon just couldn't wait to be home however, and in his apartment, away from all of these... people.

Oh yeah, he thought. Shit. Gotta find a place for Kraj. He can have the spare room or something, thought Kekkon with a mental shrug. One thing was for certain though. He was getting sick and tired of walking through fucking forestry.