Sano Hanging Out (Open)

[sano]

Sano had waited patiently for someone to give an answer, that someone he was assuming would be the Mizukage. It was only right the Mizukage had asked them all a question and now that he had received his answer he would go on to either say something wise or ask another one. At least this was how it was with his teachers in the academy. Sano didn’t talk much so his social interaction with others was quite limited. He relied so much on his hearing for simply living that it had rolled over into every aspect of his life. Sano had come to realize that most ordinary people could barely go a few minutes around another human being without feeling the urge to say something. Sano however, had spent whole days merely standing in the central hub of the market allowing the constant hum of the street merchants illuminate his vision and offer him sight. The young genin was so concentrated on his Mizukage that his echolocation easily picked up on his kage’s brief moment of staring. Sano wasn’t exactly sure what had earned him the watchful eye, but considering it was the Mizukage it could have been any number of things. Sano didn’t mind though and instead did his best to actually face his Kage despite the fact that his version of vision allowed him to watch everyone around him without actually looking at them.

When the Mizukage continued it was with a question, something Sano had thought would come. It was only normal for the Mizukage to wish to learn more about the newest generation of shinobi in his village. The question was difficult and Sano had been directed similar ones during his raising by his own parents. It was both a question to gage how wise someone was and could see how emotionally stable someone was. The shinobi Sano didn’t really know, Nyustukyi, answered first. As the other boy spoke it became obvious that all the genin’s ideals were going to be different. He already knew what sort of answer Gaali was going to give and it most certainly wasn’t going to be that.

When Gaali did speak Sano had to fight the urge to shake his head and smirk. It was the sort of answer his cheery friend would offer. Gaali was loyal and would due a lot of things for this village, but he was still pure in many ways. Gaali was a man with his own beliefs. When pushed came to shove their would be some things that Gaali just wouldn’t do, even if those things would be considered heinous by most civilized people’s standards. When it was his turn Sano didn’t blink. The answer had been formulating in his mind the second the question was asked and he offered no second of wait. When he began to spoke he stared off regarding no one. In his own way he was watching everyone, but his eyes remained glued as if staring into space, it had a sort of creepy effect to it. Sano’s voice came out sure and chilling, “I don’t know what true power is and unless it is necessary I am not going to bother to attain it. I don’t have that sort of goal. I serve the village, the Mizukage. Power is irrelevant if one cannot complete their mission. I will do whatever it takes to complete the task given to me. If I am not strong enough then I will use strategy, if strategy doesn’t work I will resort to trickery, and if trickery doesn’t work then I will find some other way. All things come to end, all people die. Will focusing on obtaining this true power help you when you die. If it helps one achieve their mission then believe in what you want. I focus on the present, one mission at a time, one training at a time. I will worry about the future when that time comes, when that fight comes.” Sano then went quiet content with his answer, preferring to spout the truth then some answer that would have pleased all.

[haiku]

Gonna make this my last post, gotta rp with other villagers

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[/i] wise, for I was still young; even being a Mizukage. So to say I had an answer for such a question would be one jumping to conclusions. I didn't even have an answer for this question, because no one had the answer; not that I knew of. I believed true power to be many things, but not all of my thoughts could be right. This was a test of their character, and just by their answers, I could tell each were on totally different paths. It was interesting to analyze and categorize them.

The first one, Nyustukyi, could easily be read like a book. I saw it in his walk, his swagger, his talk, and his vibe. His concern was the protection of his family, which was good, but soon turned into a darker tale. No one can keep anyone from the grasp of eternal sleep, for that was truly impossible; death is inevitable. This would only drive him mad, if one he cared for were to die, soon taking him down a long road of destruction towards others around him, and himself. I'd keep an eye on him for obvious reasons.

The second, Gaali, seemed like the goody-good-good type. I was never that type of person, nor did I really hang out with that type of person. Still, his words were what the ninja book expected; in a village full of happy people who shit out rainbows. His nindo was to protect his village, just as Nyustukyi's was. He sought no true power, for he found that power within himself by doing what he felt was morally right. At least I knew I could trust the kid if it ever came down to it. Still, I questioned him being an asset to the village.

The third boy, Sano, seemed very mature for his age. It could either be his background, or his personality period, but it seemed he were truly trained in what it means to be a shinobi; at least, in the eyes of the founders of our village. I sensed that one in my position could easily tell him to do something, and he'd do it; no questions. However, his aura was bland, for he didn't seem all there, yet, showed no lack of interest. His mind could be easily molded into something greater, or worse, but his dependability was to my liking.

"Cool..."
that was it?

I began to sip down more sake casually, almost as if the conversation were done, however, it wasn't. I was thinking of what to say next, or at least a means of continuing the conversation, since I never came here with the intentions of conversing with anyone anyways; I assumed everyone would avoid such a conversation with their leader. I finished my sake, and then turned to my ramen, finishing it up rather quickly. I had little left in my bowl even before my question was asked. I'd scoot my glass of sake and bowl to the side.

"You know, I had a father once. Died, a few years ago. He'd always say: 'Fuji, never believe everything you hear; question everything, so you'll never be unaware of your surroundings..."
thinking for a moment
"I think true power is the ability to be prepared for mostly anything. And if not, be capable of coping with whats to come."

I actually sounded like I knew what I was talking about. I couldn't say I had been following the advice of my father too much, since I've found myself caught by many things I have yet to cope with in my life, since he passed. I lightly chuckled to myself as I stood up from my seat. It was amazing how fast I finished my food, but in a ninja's line of work, we were expected to finish everything fast. I knocked on the counter quite loudly. The man behind this counter would respond as they all did: 'Yes Lord Mizukage?'; something I need to get used to. Last week I was called boy.

"Put their food on my tab. I'll be back tomorrow."
getting myself together
"Welp fellas', this is where I leave, and you guys continue with your business. We will have a conversation like this very soon...train hard."
I'd then exit the shop.

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posting order: Nyustukyi, Gaali, Sano[/size]

[Nyu]

Nyustukyi watched the Mizukage leave, thinking about what he had just said."He might know what I feel a bit more than most." He sat there watching his fellow genin, and hope that they did not mind hime being there. He wondered what they thought about him, and if they were going to be like the rest of the people he had met. He watched them scanning over them, he couldn't help it he just did this from time to time. He sat quitly drinking a cup of jucie that he had ordered earlier. He didn't like the Mizukage paying for his food, but wouldn't object to him doing it.

[bravobuster]

Gaali nodded as the Mizukage left, settling down at the table beside Nyustukyi. His scythe rested against the table proper, edge once more turned to ensure that no random passerby would stumble onto an unfortunate accident. He looked down at the blade for a moment, pondering the efficiency of purchasing a leather cover for the weapon... and rejected it, seeing as it would take too much time to draw effectively should he try combat.

He took a chopstick-full of noodles, pulling them out of the soup, to slurp up swiftly into his hungry and waiting stomach. Having enjoyed some, he sighed contentedly, turning back to face Sano and Nyustuki. "So." He set his chopsticks on the edge of the bowl. "Seeing as our Mizukage wants to see our progress, I think it's high time we did a mission. Who is interested?"

[sano]

Sano listened as the Mizukage spoke to them. The young genin took the words for what they were, wise words given by an elder, a senior. Sano nodded his thanks to the Mzukage as the sempai put the food on his tab and thought about what the man had said. He understood the concept that blindly following instructions could always be problematic. After all sometimes in the field missions weren’t given to you by the kage and it wasn’t always wise to take the orders given to be truthful. However, in the same sense Sano believed that in order to best serve his village he would serve as the kage’s tool. He had made a decision when entering the academy that he would do the missions that would make others falter without hesitation. He would sacrifice his humanity so that true free thinkers like Gaali didn’t have to.

Sano’s attention turned to the other two at the table with the Mizukage gone. He listened as the older genin, Nyustukyi, spoke. Then Gaali spoke and Sano regarded his old companion. The offer his friend made was sudden and Sano definitely had not expected it. It was true that they could all take on missions even as lowly genin. In fact such a thing was expected of them. The Shitakuma clansmen would have liked pursuing his training a bit more before taking on any missions, but he even at this moment he was still confident that as a team they could probably complete even a C-rank mission. Sano let out a sigh as he nodded his head and spoke, “I suppose we could. It does sound like a good idea and whatever we did would be easier to complete if we stuck together as a team.” Sano then turned giving the attention of his milky white eyes to Nyustukyi and spoke, “What do you say? I know you have not known us long, but perhaps we can work together? The method of forming teams have been disbanded so its up to us and even without a leader for our team I am positive there are many missions we can accomplish.”

[Nyu]

Nyustukyi was stunned for a moment that they even thought about him joining them. They hadn't made a stupid comment about his appearence."I will, but allow me to introduce myself. I am Nyustukyi Soshi, I am a Kashin. Sadly I am not that strong, but if you need to change the enviroment or need water I can do that much at least." he hated to admit it. Even being the oldest he was the weakest of teh group. All he could hope is to add some help with water creation. However, he would change that, he would becom stronger. To help his new friends he would. He caught himself thinking about what he had just said. He had just used the word friend, and that was not a thing he thought of a lot.

[bravobuster]

((Nyu, I'm terribly sorry for this delay. RL has been getting the best of me the past few days; I'm sorry about that.))

"A Kashin, huh?" Gaali took another slurp of noodles. "No idea what that is. However, I can sympathize with the strength issue; it takes a good portion of what I've got to move this thing here." He tapped the scythe sitting next to him with a foot, eliciting a slight, metallic ring from the metal blade. Several patrons eyed the weapon warily as they continued their meals, edging away from the young genin as he ate. "However, I don't think it'll be a problem; that's why there's teams and not solo missions at this level." He smiled, looking at Nyu. "And as for introductions, you probably heard me say this to Mizukage-sama, but I am Sakyuu Gaali. Pleased to meet you."

[sano]

(Sorry about my delay as well, had some things to take care of this weekend)

Sano waited for this new companion of theirs to respond. The offer was sound, but there was always a chance that the boy was already in a team or perhaps he simply didn’t wish to group with them. Sano knew that Gaali would be very pleased in that moment when the boy finally did speak. Sano was a bit disappointed that someone much older then them was supposedly weaker, but he did not rule out the possibility that his skill was being underestimated. Besides the ability to create water out of thin air would be very helpful and would make up for any sort of weakness he could be bringing in on a team effort. Sano did also pick up on the mention of the Kashin. He didn’t know much about them, only what he had heard rumors about. They were a clan that had originated in the Mist village and one that was known to be able to summon forth ice out of thin air. They were powerful allies and no doubt this man would be different in the future.

When Gaali eventually spoke Sano could only restrain himself from shaking his head. Gaali was sharper then most of Sano’s fellow students when they had graduated. However, there were certain things that Gaali just did not study. It didn’t matter, Gaali easily made up for that with his unnatural ability to calm and befriend others. Even as Sano stood there listening to him he couldn’t help, but feel better about their decision to create a team. Gaali had a comforting ease about him and he spread that into his words relaxing you. Even now he assured Nyustukyi that weakness or no he would be accepted into the group and that it wasn’t a big deal.

Sano let out a sigh as he realized it was his turn to speak. He did his best to give eye contact to their new friend despite his inability to really see and thus need to look at any particular direction. Sano then spoke, “Yes, weakness or no we won’t be taking many missions where anyone of us would need to single handedly save the day. Strong or not you should be fine until all of us are comfortable taking on more difficult missions. Besides in a combat situation the ability to change the environment is something most desirable. I am sure if we are given enough practice I can find some way to put that ability to proper use and create a couple of strategies. In its own way, that is a powerful ability. So I would not consider you weak in a combat scenario.” Sano’s words weren’t even as close to as comforting as Gaali’s. However, he spoke plainly and truthfully and to him the words were indeed meant to cheer the boy up. Sano then continued, “As you mentioned before my name is Sano. Of the Shitakuma clan. Nice to meet you.”

[Nyu]

[Its ok guys I completely understand lol.]

Nyustukyi smiled, he knew they were trying to cheer him up. However, he couldn't help but still be a little sad. He would have to train harder to learn some newer jutsu. Some stronger and more capable jutsu, to help and defend his friends. He looked at the pair and smiled, they would be good team mates. He looked at the two and found out he wanted to knwo more about them. Did he dare to ask the pair a question?

He stopped himself for a second then opening his mouth, slowly he muttered out a sentence. "I would like to know more about you, and your strengths. This will better help our planning of formations and such. Forgive me if that is rude...I will of course answer any and all questions you may ask me." he said scanning his two fellow genin for signs in the facial appearence.

[bravobuster]

((Please continue without me; I'm gearing up for finals and I'm not sure I'm going to have adequate time to post.))