A Warrior's Feast! [Event]

[Beltran]

Name: A Warrior's Feast!
Rank: "D" Rank
Plot: With the passing of the previous village leader, the elders of the Sunagakure panel have chosen a promising, up and coming ninja to lead Sunagakure. Areno Shugga will be instated at an outdoor Inauguration Dinner in his honor, where he will address the village's concerns and announce his plans for the village. Being served are a variety of foods Sunagakure is known for including huge slabs of meat and exotic fruits. The dinner will be held in the village square, open air and beginning at twilight, punctually.
Location: Sunagakure
Rules:No Fighting, Fights will broken up and instigators will be fined and punished to the fullest extent to the law.
IIC Length: 2 Days
Prize(s): N/A
NPC's:


Bear ANBU placed around the square in ensure safety.

The square was still unfinished, but tables were set up on the hardened Sandstone base. The tables were filled with a variety of foods, from giant pieces of meat, questionable of their origins. A variety of fruits in baskets, Tea piping away in pots, Sake bottles in hot water baths... yet no utensils with the exception of cups and plates.

At the front of the many tables, sat a podium with a table behind it. Oddly enough, at the table a large UV light had been plugged in, with no food at the middle setting. The Sunagakure Elder Council are seated along the table with an empty setting. Guests have been encouraged to eat drink and celebrate the new Kazekage.


(OOC: Everyone may join this event, but once you join the event you'll have to stay until dismissed. I will post once two days have passed or I feel it's time to enter.)

[jenzo]

It was nearing twilight by the time Jenzo Kamyuja and Kitsui reached their destination. He had been journeying northward from his homeland since early morning, traveling at a comfortable pace, no hurrying, allowing himself adequate time to arrive in Suna before the Banquette began. The skies had been clear and filled with sunshine when he had set out, but as the day lengthened towards evening clouds began to drift in from the west cooling the air and providing comfort for the people of Suna for a brief moment. He wondered around the streets of the city. He was uneasy at first as he traveled through the city unnoticed. He felt like an outcast, simply because he was an outcast. He never really considered himself human for a while, always felling different from everyone else. Maybe he was, it was something he struggled with in his earlier life. One of the many reasons why he distanced himself form the world, and traveled alone. His only true company was Kitsui. It was all he ever need to get by really, though the Giant Wolf only wanted to play, he put up with his playful attitude. Still, as he made his way through the streets, he couldn't shake the uneasiness of being alone in a crowd of people. A feeling he wanted to just disappear.

"Come on Kitsui, I've had enough of the city life to last me a life time." He pressed on through the crowd, the Great Wolf followed close behind stomach rumbling. "Lets find this event and get one with it. My strength is being sapped away by the city."

The Village Square, that was where the event was being held. Not even a block away, the could smell the aroma of the food. It was mouth watering to them, they taste buddies went hysterically as they both began to drool a little. It wasn't until they smelled the food, Jenzo realized how weak he was. His legs began to shake, and shortly after his hands. His body wanted to collapse, but his will to devour the food was to strong to let the happen. He pushed through his stomach pain and made his way to the Square with haste.

Reaching the square he noticed a few people here and their, Elders of the village walking about, and ANBU Security Forces as well. He paid no mind to them, as they did t him. He noticed the place was well decorated with lights and fine table cloth, other features seem to eluded him as he quickly scanned the party for a suitable table. He saw a table off in the distance and smiled, "Kitsui claim the table in the far left for us. I'll be their shortly." Kitsui didn't waste time, he bolted off towards the table as if his life depended on it. Jenzo made his way to the buffet, scanning the table for things he would consume. He passed anyone, ignoring everyone who would try to talk to him, focused on one thing. A banquet of a series of delicious and delectable food stood before him. He was at lost where to begin, fruits? Meat? Bread? The entire food group was here. He heard Kitsui howl from afar as he tried to hurry him up, "Your right boy, we need them all!"

He dropped to his knee to lift the table, but shrugged in pain as his body ached and cried out. He didn't have the strength to lift the table. A feat he could have easily done on any other day then this. He struggled to his feet and saw a ANBU near by, "YOU!" He roar with anger, "Get other to help you care plate of food, Now!" The ANBU simply nodded he knew who Jenzo was and he didn't want to make a mad man like him anger. He gather a group of six people and they began loading serving trays with everything they could grab. Jenzo pilled two severing trays with all the food he can making a mountain on them. Everyone including the men who helped him carried two trays with a bundle of food on them. Jenzo's tray's were the biggest as they toward over everyone else. He had only enough strength to carry those two trays. When he reached his table he sat one in front of Kitsui who sat in place where one of the chairs once stood and one in front of his own seat. He thanked the men who help him and went to take his seat. His legs finally gave out and he fell into his chair with a heavy -thump-. He smiled and turn his attention to Kitusi who was drool wildly. "Kitsui, Don't drool on my food to. Take your time." He said as he grab a piece of meat and shoved it into Kitsui's mouth. He then grabbed a piece for form him and the same time they both took a smile bite.

They were in heaven, and as they slowly consumed the meat. Their eyes light up, and they leaped into their tray of food ripping and taring apart like animals at their food. They quickly consumed the mountain of food within minutes and moved on to the other trays. Their strength slowly recovered as they ripped the meat from the bone with their teeth, snarling and grunt as they quickly made quick work of it. After devouring the food they had at the table, they request someone to bring them more, as they had no strength or the will to move from their spots. Once their food was brought they began to eat at a much slower pace, savoring the flavors of food. Jenzo was now more senseable to talk to. His minds unclouded, and his hunger finally at bay. He was at peace with himself once more.

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[.momiji‼]

Entering in the most unassuming and quiet manner as possible, I'd keep to my neutral walking stance of "Oh shit, I'm intimidated". Arms crossed over my stomach, wings tucked behind me and Halo just about visible in the harsh lighting of the area, I'd decide to people watch for the first part of my entrance here before seeking to interact.

There was... a variety of people, to say the least. Most of them were gluttenous beasts who sought nothing but a free meal and were scoffing back the carrion before them like there was no tomorrow. It wasn't so much the sight of this what made my face scowl, but the sound. The endless chewing, ripping, nomming, swallowing, guzzling, cheering, jeering, howling and other typical festive sounding traits coming from all around. It was a horrendous thing to behold, believe me! And not a knife, fork, spoon or any other cuttlery was to be found. Not even a spork! Greasy hands smeared their scum all over tables, their clothes, each others clothes or more frequently than should be possible, liked and suckled like teats to the "smack" sound coming from the persons mouth in question.

Somehow finding myself over by one of the less populated tables (no doubt because it hosted Fruit and Vegetables, with nothing else), I'd quietly procure myself a small handful of grapes and pop one into my mouth, biting down on it. These were red ones and, by nature, deliciously moist, juicy and fruitful. I could almost taste the high natural sugar content in them, but didn't care. With food in my mouth, I had an excuse not to talk to anyone if they approached.

I'd not heard anything about a new Kazekage till today. Just as well really, it's not like anything would change if I did know the previous one. Right now, this was a fresh start for me as much so as it was whoever this lucky person to be chosen was (though I do have to question, is it lucky to be responsible for thousand of lives?). Continuing to watch the throng of ferral humans as they devoured carcass after carcass, I'd keep with my defensive look and await something, anything, to happen.

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[¤ Lady Raиu ¤]

[ Enter, Ranu ]

The brightly colored kunoichi, wearing an all pink kimono would make her late entrance as quickly as possible. Her body was exhausted, constructing the Square that entire time but at least it was finally completed for later uses. The kunoichi sat down at a table and looked at the feast before her..it was almost time to begin.

{OOC: Crappy Post, A Bit Busy Right Now D:}

[Beltran]

An ANBU entered with two bodies slung over his shoulders. Both Decapitated, completely void of their heads. Tendons and muscles strung out from the wound, seemingly ripped straight off the neck, the spinal cord was slightly there, hanging out of the red mess on one, the other cleanly sliced off. The large shield on the ANBU's back and his beat inspired mask distinguished him as a member of BEAR division. In the spot in front of the Sandstone podium, a helper brought out a great metal pit help by a small pillar. The elders watched as the ANBU dropped both of the headless bodies into the bowl in a heap. Producing a jug of highly flammable oil, he began throwing it upon the bodies liberally, allowing it to soak into their clothing.

Suddenly, as if being birthed of the very wind itself, a figure stepped from the the setting darkness in a flowing white and blue robe. Classical Kazekage clothing blowing in the breeze, the sandstorms that plagued the village most of the time seemly stopped, only in fear or respect of the man walking towards the elder's table. His brown hair blowing in the breeze just as much as his robes. His face emotionless, he stared down the table. He had apparently caught the attention of many of the feasting villagers, as they were now whispering back and forth as they ate their food voraciously, some of them well respected.

The man known as Areno Shuuha took his seat, seemingly floating towards it. He took his position in the middle of the table and looked on at the shinobi and villagers before him. His face never straying from the oddly icy look he wore upon his face at all times. The warmth of the UV lamp above him was soaked into his body. He was absolutely famished, his body greedily absorbed the energy from the mock sunlight. He may have looked unusual not eating actual food. The villagers may conclude that he was odd, but what did they know? If they knew what he really was, they would shun him like everyone else in his life had, just for not being born with a physical body like seemingly everyone else here. Commanding a small amount of sand around an apple, he had it levitated towards him. Glancing at the headless bodies below the stage in front of him un-phased him.

The fruit now in his possession, he took a bite that devoured half of the apple. The fruit slid into his body and was quickly ground up into nothingness inside of his body. The second bite followed suit, devouring the other half of the non-native fruit of Sunagakure. He spoke with the elders, awaiting twilight to end, he wanted perfect darkness when he made his speech.




OOC- Everyone has about 1 day to post and interact. Depending on how you post, I may interact with your characters also. I will be posting back here tomorrow most likely with my speech.

[jenzo]

Twilight slid towards darkness. The ambient light that once illuminated the skies was being washed away, becoming black and empty for just a short time. With the sky now painted black, the stars began to sparkle brightly, turning the empty canvas into a living show as the stars seem to dance above. However, it wasn't going to happen tonight. The lights that were illuminating the event, had smothered the starlights above, blinking them out like a lit candle. Jenzo sighed with disappointment, he loved to see the "Blue Hour" fade into darkness and began the spectacular light show he grown to love. This was one of the few reasons why he hated the city life, so much light pollution it was so hard to see the wonders of the world at night time. He was going to be happy once he got this event over with, then he can return to his lovely little home and watch the night life as much as he wanted.

Leaning back into his chair he looked around lazily, his rough feats seem to disappeared, he look tired and quite bored. At first he was happy, then the people who came seem to have given him a disgusting look as they saw him eat. It made him burn inside, twisting with rage as he saw people judge another by their actions without speaking to them. It wasn't his fault he stayed up past the eight days working non-stop. Someone need to his research to help mankind, and nobody seemed to be up for the challenge, except him. "Whatever" he thought to himself, let them judge him without knowing him. It would make it alot more easier for him to kill them, if he need to without feeling remorse.

He rubbed Kitsui's belly as he lied on the floor next to him on his back, he had eaten all he could have was was too full to move. When was belly was rubbed his tag wagged wildly as it felt good.

"Good."

Jenzo smiled, "I bet boy, haven't had a fest like that since we helped out Tea country." A warm smile broke out across his face, remembering the past was usually painful for him, but when good memories surface he always had a good feeling burning inside him.

He eventually stop rubbing Kitusi belly as he heard a commotion going about all around him. He looked up to notice people were finally talking about the new Kage and the bodies the ANBU brought in. He looked up to see two bodies being ready to burn, being smothered in a chemical he couldn't identify with right now, but he had a guess on what it could be. He watched the new Kage from a distance, examining him. He heard about the man elected, a young, thin, strapping man in his early twenties. He was also known as the Desert Wave, a name most likely given to him by his own prowess. Jenzo knew this, cause he keeps tabs on everyone in the village. Being a Sannin, and having the ex-kage as a friend leads a man to have alot of benefits and leverage in ones village.

He shrugged the sight of the man away and went on his own business, sitting alone, in the darkness to brood on his thoughts. He wasn't fond of the people here, especially the elders of the village. Wise as they may seem, they truly never knew what was best of the youth of the nation. Jenzo has got in countless arguments with them about his own research, and the way they run the village. He felt, it was better to have the younger people run their lives the way they want then trying to live in the past like they do. Ever since then he avoid them like the pledge, trying to rid them from his life.

He sighed and frowned, he didn't want to burden himself with these thoughts. He lifted his hand up and called over someone to bring him a drink. Sake. He wanted to try his hand a drinking it, he never could get drunk off the stuff no matter how much he drunk. His body could handle the burden of being intoxicated, another curse his bloodlimit has bestowed upon him. As a man came over with a small cup for him and a bottle of sake he smiled and greeted the man. The waiter poured him a drink and was ready to walk away. Jenzo stopped him and signaled him to leave the bottle for him, and told him to bring him another once he has consumed this one. He chugged sake quickly, it was hot, soothing to him as he slid down his throat. He gasp with a sight of awe at it's taste and his face grew warm, as it lite up.

"No matter how many times I drink this stuff, it always warms me up in side." Kitsui opened his great mouth and yawned, his jaws could crush a human body if it wanted to. From upside down, Kitsui watched people come by clearing up the table of the scraps of food that was left over. By then Jenzo had called the waiter back and asked him to bring more glasses, the man brought six extra glasses. Jenzo sat them apart from him across the table, he had a feeling it was only a matter of time till someone came to bother him, and he will be waiting for them with a warm bottle of sake if they cared to drink with him.

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[¤ Lady Raиu ¤]

So that must be the newly elected Kazekage.. The Pink Empress looked at the man as he commanded the attention of many civilians within Sunagakure. All eyes were on him ~ and she watched him glide to his seat. Such a troublesome outfit, this stylish kunoichi would never want to wear it -- pink was the new black, or white in this case. She didn't know much about this man, what was his official village rank before Kage, how many dangerous missions has he been on, what are his special talents? The Kazekage is supposed to be the strongest ninja within the village, right -- so what could he do differently than the rest?

The food before the young lady was quite pleasing, but she didn't touch a single bit of it. She wasn't interested in eating right now, she had enough of being idle within this village and it was time that she got down to business. Seeing as the Kazekage found time to sit at the middle of a table and consume an apple, the falcon anbu member decided it was time for her to have a little chat with the Kazekage. She sat up from her sit and walked over casually to the man's table and spoke to him, "May I?"

Asking him for permission to sit down, if allowed she would take a seat by him and begin to speak to him. "The Square, though delayed, is now completed and has been inspected for quality and errors. I will be heading to the Tower after this to file the report into the database, sir." She'd carefully look into his eyes, trying to see deeper into his mind and soul and to figure out what sort of guy is he. "With these special village missions completed, I'll be partaking on the collective missions to bring several gifts to Sunagakure. That is all I wanted to let you know, have a good day." If he didn't have anything to say to her, the Jounin would take her leave from his table and proceed to look for something to drink.

She wasn't so much hungry as she was thirsty, and with the normal temperature of this village it wasn't any surprise that she should be thirsty. Ahh, that looks delicious. Only a few feet away she saw a man and a giant wolf sitting at a table with a white bottle containing an enjoyable drink inside. A small grin appeared on her face, it must be pretty neat to have an animal companion always by your side she thought. Walking slowly up to the man sitting down, she politely ask him, "Do you mind if I sat down with you and had a drink?" She wasn't sure if he was waiting for someone or wanted to be alone, so it was kind to ask for permission first.

If he didn't mind it, she'd sit down from across him and poured a small amount of sake into a white cup. She didn't expect to see a Sannin back into the village for quite sometime, it was rare. "What brings you back into the village?" A jounin had no choice but to do the daily duties of being a shinobi for a village, but he had the free liberties of doing whatever his heart desired. Reaching for her cup, she pressed the white opening to her lips and slowly drank the sake. This man and his companion were a bit interesting and she wanted to hear the tales that he may have.

[N I R A S H I]

Heights were not common in the life of Nirashi, well outside of battles. He usually remained grounded, his footing taped safely to his circumference of control. Right now however the man remained upon a high ledge of stone. His eyes scanned as few scattered the feast. Most of those presents were simply common folk, but he could point out some shinobi. His eyes were distastefully blinded by all the pink Ranu dressed herself in. A sigh escaped his mouth, knowing he would have to deal with that Jounin.

The man was nineteen years old and would soon be twenty. He still had the rank of a Chuunin. Was he angry, a little. Hateful to the village, not so much. As the grains of sand in his hourglass slowly sifted away, he would have no accomplishments to show. His enthusiasm about this little feast was microscopic. There was so much he wanted done, so much he wanted to have, so much this village had not given him. Another soft sigh escaped as he reflected on his life in Sunagakure.

Yasui was not present yet, which brought discomfort to Nirashi. If there was ever some talent he could relate, the unblessed Uchiha was such. Although, they hardly knew each other, the man carried some bond or sense of understanding with him. On another note, a large beast was present below. The hazel optics, which were his physical representation of sight would quickly spot and transmit the messages to the brain of Nirashi. Immediately he recognized the animal and knew who had made their return. Kitsui and Jenzo-sensei.

His sensei walked out on him and his teammates years ago never to be seen. The man had grown so much that no enthusiasm would be conveyed as he noticed the brilliant Sannin. Awkwardly, only anger would come over him. Another with higher rank than he would dress the population. Was Heero next to show up? The man would remain where he was, awaiting whatever important statements had to be made, so he could make his departure.

[jenzo]

Kitsui was still on his back, he viewed the world upside down. He watched everyone with an intent stare as they passed by him, he thought's wondered about. He wondered who would come by to rub his belly, since Jenzo stopped to consume his alcohol. He was growing impatient, nobody came. Not many would approach a create of his size, and of his breed, fearing his was savage and wanted to snap at them. His vision began to blur, his mind drifted, he became sad, and lonely. It wasn't until a young woman approached them. She had long flowing pink hair, it glowed hot pink in the lights, olive skin, and lean, athletic body. Features most interesting, especially since her sense of fashion made her a very colorful character, who stood out from the common crowd. As she approached, Kitsui began to wag is tail. He was excited, he thought the woman was coming to pet his belly, he began to make a 'woo-woo' sound, that caught Jenzo's attention.

Shifting his gaze from his glass, he watched the woman in pink slowly approached him. He didn't say nothing when she was coming towards him, he sat silently sipping away at his drink.

"Do you mind if I sat down with you and had a drink?" She was polite, well mannered he thought. He had no objections to her request, he was bound to have human contact other than his own. He smiled crookedly and gestured towards her to have a seat. Jenzo watched her carefully as she took a seat across from him, he couldn't help but to feel suspicious of her. The Precious Crystal, that was one of her names. She was in one of the files he had read about this passed month, he only knew a little about her. What her profession was, her rank, but nothing about her personality, abilities, or history. He viewed this as a perfect time to analyze yet another shinobi of sand.

"What brings you back into the village?" She was curious. He couldn't blame her, everyone was curious about Jenzo's long absence, still. It was a question he was very found of. It allowed people who never knew him, to catch a glimpse into is life. A smile broke out, as he watched her slowly drink the sake. He though of how wonderful it must be to be a average person, able to experience simple things in life. He quickly chugged his own sake, and reached for the bottle to pour himself another. He had consumed six glasses since her arrival and he still didn't feel anything, except the warmness it brought from drinking it. After pouring himself another, he made a gesture towards her, offering to pour her another drink. If she wanted it, he would pour for her, but if she had refused he wouldn't think nothing of it and just set the bottle between them.

"That's a question I've been asking myself all night." He said ruefully. His eyes became fixated on her, he was lost in his thoughts once again. Swimming in his mind trying to find the answer. His muscles tighten in his leg, he still didn't know why he returned. It could have been out of respect for the new Kage, or he could have just wanted the food. Maybe he just wanted to see if he could fit in with society again. He didn't know, he was confused.

"Too tell you the truth, I don't really know. At first I though I came back to the village for this event. To see who the new Kage was, to feast to my hearts content. I have been working for the past few days. Never stopping to rest, never eating a proper meal, starving both my body and mind to find out the worlds problems." He took a deep breath, and chugged his sake with one gulp. Sigh of relief came flooding over him after that. "Hunger can lead to any man's defeat, it took me nearly eight days to admit defeat." A smile broke out across his face.

"I'll stop it that. Every time I begin to talk about my reasons of being here, I always end up making it sound so depressing." His smile was warm, and his cheeks slightly red. He poured himself another drink and chuckled a bit. "How are you on this special occasion? Having fun?" Kitsui began wooing again, and Jenzo sat his hand upon the monsters bellying scratching it to satisfy his need for love. He eyes still fixated on the color woman before him.

[/ Toki /]

Exodus ( A Great Movement)

Alas; A simple gathering had overtaken the four sided dome of the village. This was said to be " The Village Square". Such a new creation to the collection of Sands monuments? Not really... For a youth shinobi of the Sand village. This was typical of the village. They always feasted like barbarians, killed like warriors, and lived a life that was changing like the wind barren land they lived. This however, related to the young man himself.

An strange to say. He was proud of the place he grew in, called home, and for a moment took a long needed vacation in. However, as the sand changed and as the wind moved. So had the shinobi known by the name of Tokisosuke. His black pupils stared clear as he hid himself like that of a thief between the crowds. Clouds of people stood at tables. The weapon as he referred himself. Never really cared for simple gatherings. Though there was one thing that led him to observe the event taking place. This was the new elected Kage.

Like fools.... The village always seemed to pick the most unknown of people to lead the village. An like all each was different, but made a difference known in the banks of Toki's head and in the hearts of all the village members. "Eh" A sigh slipped way with a soft wind as he was in the crowds. A hood had covered his light brown hair. An only the hawk of eyes could manage to notice the shinobi hidden amongst the rest. His headband sheathed itself within the side of Toki's head that was blocked by the coat's hood. As laughter and satisfied bellies jiggled and bounced like balls around the place. Toki would take seat at a random table and slowly reach out with his left hand for sake. His golden eyes managed to meet with the people sitting around him. For they where how he would say

'common folks'

He simply sipped the beverage.... As he would have eyes fogged with the mists of thoughts. Out of tune with reality. The others around him would notice his strange quiet behavior. However, they could care less for they were enjoying there moment... There feast.

(OCC: Yeah, its late and its been awhile... So short post...)

[Beltran]

His eyes, rather his sand formed into the shape and function of eyes fell upon the woman in front of him. She spoke as he listened until she was done. "Yes. Very good, you have my thanks." he said as he stood, his eyes looking down to her as he rose from his seat with no further speech, he turned away from the Jounin and headed towards the podium that was the focal point of the area. Once he was behind it, he commanded all visual attention of those around. It was as it both the Alpha and the Omega gazed upon him, God and Satan, All of heaven and hell. His lips parted as he began to speak into the microphone before him, speakers around the square carried his voice so all could hear.

"When approached by the council of elders about becoming Kazekage... I believed that there were more experienced residents of Sunagakure to take the place. The elders claimed that they have had a... tab on my activities in the village. My natural leadership skills made me a desirable candidate. I do not believe it myself, but if others decree such an opinion... I assume it's true." Never losing his straight stature, he continued. "Most of Suna's residents... believe that the Kazekage is the backbone of the village, that the one in position is what puts fear into other, enemy villages. I am here to say that it is utter blasphemy to those who believe that and propagate that theory. It is every one of you, Weakest or Strongest... it need not matter. Every one of you makes Sunagakure one of the most feared cultures and villages in the entire shinobi world."

Raising his hand to an ANBU, a torch was brought to his side where he was handed the metal torch, burning brightly in his slightly tanned illusion skin. "You may have noticed these... shells before me. They were foolish enough to oppose a Sunagakure shinobi, this shows their own foolishness and ignorance." His voice boomed as he tilted the torch's flame into the bodies covered with flammable oil. Embers and flames tumbled from the top of the torch onto the oil, which immediately burst into a brilliant blue flame due to the chemicals in the specialized oil. "With the disposal of these shells of our enemies, I invite you all to rekindle the gust of winds of Sunagakure pride within yourselves. Sunagakure will continue to be the village it was in the past."

Looking through the crowd, he noticed the Sannin of Sunagakure's sitting amongst the gathering. The Blue flame dancing before him he continued. "Any of those who wish to do harm to Sunagakure by dishonoring and turning their back on their fellow spartans beware. You WILL die a painful death at the hands of true spartans, of true warriors. Before me, I see one man... who stands out amongst you all for all he has done for this village and I myself am humbled by his presence. Jenzo-sama, I believe you are one of the greatest shinobi who have ever lived. It is a shame that Heero-sama could not be here, but I am certain he is undertaking important matters that only he can accomplish."

Turning his head once again, he looked towards the female Jounin who had spoken to him beforehand. "And miss Ranu is who we have to thank for this absolutely beautiful square I applaud her efforts and I thank her from the bottom of my... heart." He spoke, thanking the pink haired Uchiha sincerely. "I am honored to take my place amongst the ranks of such powerful leaders who had brought Sunagakure great profit and notoriety." As he spoke an elder walked to his side with the traditional headwear of the Kazekage. When finished with his statement, the thin elder presented Areno with the headpiece, He placed it upon his head and bowed to the elder as a sign of respect.

Once again turning to the crowd he concluded his speech. "I assure you... under my, Areno Shuuha's rule. Sunagakure will be a force to be reckoned with and our enemies will quake with fear! Because my fellow warriors This is our way of life... our way of death Our way of WAR..." The Suna Hito seemingly took a deep intake of breath.


"THIS..."

"IS"

"SPARTA!"


He boomed as he turned and returned to his seat regardless of the village's reaction, his face emotionless and blank once again.

[¤ Lady Raиu ¤]

The truth was, Ranu felt a little nervous asking the Sannin a question like the one she did. It was as if she was prodding into his private life and she hoped that he didn't feel as though she was being noisy. But this man seemed different, way different than most elite shinobi that she had met. He didn't seem to mind her question at all and actually graced her presence with an intelligent response. The young lady could only smile as she listened carefully to the man's words as she tried to imagine anything that he said as best that she can.

Though to be honest, she thought it was a little weird how he was able to consume an alcoholic beverage such a sake so fast, it made her almost chuckle. Most people take little sips but not Jenzo, he took full chugs of the drink. He had offered her some more and the kunoichi graciously accepted, "Yes, please." While he would begin talking she'd periodically take a sip of this fine drink.

As he told his tales she wondered what exactly was he doing for eight days straight, training? That seems a bit extreme, even the greatest of all shinobi needed a break but at least he found his way back to the village for a grand feast. From the way it sounded, he must have lived outside of the village as most Sannin do, not too far away in the country. Perhaps when the Jounin wasn't busy she would actually bring him a meal so he doesn't starve himself exercising his techniques and skill.

She watched him finish his small cup of sake once more only to refill it as quickly as it vanished. It was an interesting sight, but as fascinating as it was listening to him he then asked Ranu if she was having fun at this event. The questioned made the girl giggle lightly as she responded, "Yeah..I am enjoying myself as best that I can. I mainly came here in respect for the new Kazekage so this is like a break for me, but I'll be right back to work once this is over.." Work, it wasn't something that she enjoyed doing. She'd rather just explore and go off into the random terrains of the world than do common village missions, but it was her duty and as such she would have no choice but to oblige.

Gazing into Jenzo's eyes past his unkempt chopped hair, she'd attempt to speak before she realized that the Kazekage was going to give his speech, "But hey may--" That was as far as she got before she hushed her own lips quickly and turned body slightly to face the Kazekage and listen to what he had to say~

Wow, to Ranu he seemed like he truly cared for the village and actually has the right amount of dedication to liven up the spirits of the Suna ninja. The destruction of the bodies were a very dramatic touch to his speech, but she liked it. Something that was unexpected to her was when he called out Jenzo's presence as this event which made her blush slightly, seeing as she was sitting directly across from him. It was good to see him gain recognition for all of his hard work done within this village, but then the Kazekage later said her name which made her roll her eyes slightly in a good way as she blushed. He was just.. too kind and Ranu didn't mind him at all.

As he finished up his speech and allowed for everyone to leave, she'd say one last final thing to Jenzo before making her way into the village elsewhere. "I must be going back to work, but perhaps you'll see a visit from me sometime in the country. It was nice chatting." Her soft, gentle voiced cooed in the air as she stood up from her sit and gave him a small humble nod. If he had anything else to say she would listen intently before departing.

[ Exit, Ranu ]

[Beltran]

Nodding to the council, the newly appointed Kazekage would take his leave with several Bear ANBU around him. "Use your Com device... tell the gatekeepers to open the gate." Areno said as they headed back to Kazekage Tower, hopefully the village would accept him as their next Kazekage. Regardless, if they did or didn't... they had to live with it now that he was official. He shouted over the crowd. "Any problems or questions... please, do not hesitate, come see me and we will discuss them."

-Exit-

[N I R A S H I]

This was sickening. The melancholy shinobi quickly rose despite the entrance of a close friend; and rival. He appeared and his remained stay was completely unnecessary. Obviously, much could be said and discussed with the mini reunion of Team Jenzo. Yet, the group were all grown. They were all men, and it was time to put away childish things. This optimistic perspective that they should hold hands and be a team and family no longer existed in the lawful mind of Nirashi Cora.

Hearing the new Kazekage's speak was sour. It left quite a distaste in his mouth, for now Nirashi was fueled by selfish desires. As the man made his exit, Nirashi himself would make his leave. There was nothing to discuss, it was all about him now. Years of time he had wasted, valuable time which he is unable to get back. Now it is time for him to be the captain of his life.

"Damn right I got a problem." He stated as he made his way towards the Kazekage Tower to speak with the leader.

`exit

[/ Toki /]

My mind... Drifts....

Liquid poured into his throat like that of the ocean into the depths of the sea bottom. The warm and alcoholic buzz of the drink set the young shinobi's mind more a drift than a boat. His body sat down as he slowly unsheathed his hood from his head. Revealing his vibe like look, like if he was on the drugs of life. Hair light brown, eyes gold, skin like that of caramel dipped in the heats to turn into a beautiful brown.

He placed the drink down. For now the crowds around would become quiet in structure and attention was placed toward the new so called kage.The speech began and like a bow about to shoot it draw ed until it hit the point. Everything was heard, but not listened too. Until the words came that crept the past into the present.

"Jenzo"

"Sensei" he murmured in the scent of his drink.
Eyes opened as he went back into the world like a newborn child.
Looking across everyone to see the presence of his sensei. He looked towards the peaks of the square for this was the first thing that came to mind. As another grenade blasted into his thoughts.

Nirashi.... old friend... The rival that set his beast spirit into a wounded dog lost from its owner. Stained glass, raged into clear skies. For with this seen all came back to him. Why he was a shinobi? Why in his painful life, he stilled had joy. Why on that fateful abduction he had been saved.

For a purpose. Everything had one. Everything was made to do something. Only on choice could his decisions effect the world. Only on trying his best to chase after the wind. Can he find that the wind can never be caught up to, but his will can always keep him going. Somehow the speech that the Kazekage said. Was the change that added to dollar that Toki accumulated within his mind.

And now he had decided that it was to move.

For once all this thoughts dispersed like dust. Toki would hear that the kages speech had been finished. With last words that impacted harder then a blast from a canon.

His old friend Nirashi left with a look of unfulfillable doubt. It was easy to see for with friendship came a bond. The dull weapon didn't have the heart to go after his friend. Because at that moment going after him was like chasing the wind. For now Toki had to learn how to connect with himself in order to connect with his life.
An with the crowd soon swaying out of the area. The young shinobi would leave himself.

[ For once his life set sailed moved like a tank. Until his boat got destroyed on the sea of sands left to sank. He saw more of himself and he had the new kage to thank]
-Exit


(OCC: YAY I'm kinda feeling in RP mood again.)

[jenzo]

His smile was warm, his mind opened up as he thoughts began to wonder back and forth. Past, present, and future, what was in store for him. When the colorful woman was about to speak, the Kage finally addressed everyone, he gave his speech, addressing everyone. Jenzo was silent when he addressed him, he avoid everyone’s gaze as he looked off into the distances. The stare of many eyes falling on him made him uncomfortable, he didn’t like it. After his speech the color woman said her peace and took her leave in a polite manner. She was a kind person, she even offered to bring him a decent meal, it made him slightly blushed. Talking to woman was never his strong subject.

As everyone left, parting their ways after listening to the new kage’s speech. When the cleaning crew came to start to pick up the trash, Jenzo finally took his leave. He decided it would be best to spend the night at an inn nearby, and wait till morning to leave.

[:::Exit:::]