Traveling to Fang [Yuuki, Tyro]

[Hyuuga, Itamiku]

[sorry, don't have much time to post]

Itamiku left through the gates with Yuuki and Monk. The Hyuuga kept a steady pace as they traveled to the land of Fang. Though he didn't say much, he kept his Byakugan active, scouting for persons he might not wish to bump into.

[Hyuuga Yuuki]

Byakugan
Rank: "C" "B" "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Allows the user
Special: ---
Drawback: Byakugan user has a 360 degree field of vision, with the exception of a small blind spot behind the user's first thoracic vertebrae (as stated in the manga). Lacks the power of Analysis. This is demonstrated in an anime filler arc by Ranmaru, who created false chakra circulatory systems through the use of a dōjutsu (possibly a bloodline limit), causing the Byakugan to see inanimate objects as people and the objects themselves at the same time. However, it is not considered canon in a filler episode that a Byakugan user is unable to see the workings of such an "illusion".
Description: Can see the minuscule chakra pressure points. With the use of certain hand seals, it also has telescopic, X-ray, and thermal vision. The Byakugan is the key to Konohagakure's strongest Taijutsu, the Jūken, as it allows the user to see the chakra circulatory system of an opponent. Each level of its insight can therefore be mystified by proper means. When first learned they are capable of seeing up to fifty yards in a 360 Degree radius except for that blind spot. Each time learned this amount of distance is increased by ten yards. When the user reaches up to a distance of One hundred yards the amount of training is increased to that of "B" Rank Level Training. The amount of distance is still increased by ten. When the user reaches up to a distance of Four Hundred Yards the user is capable of seeing even further but with an amount of A Rank Training.
Limit: Must be part of the Hyuuga Bloodlimit.

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Yuuki would step through the village gate. Looking around, the girl would activate her Byakugan, the ability she never used too much before, mainly because of her wish to conceal her own heritage before those of non-Hyuuga blood. Sqinting her eyes, the younger Hyuuga followed the group, being on the very rear end of it, just like Itamiku asked of her. Pumping the chakra into her eyes, the shinobi would focus on upkeeping her Byakugan, looking into distance, focusing and attempting to spot anything or anyone out of order. Occassionally, the leaf nin would return her focus at the group, the unusual vision spoting chakra flow in each single of them.

Focus, Focus. She thought for herself. Not only the tomboy tried to look out for the group, but she also tried to raise her chakra control and focus, to improve on her ability to see. Her eyes were not as trained as those of Itamiku, that much was obvious. Unlike her, the younger boy seemed to be much more relaxed than Yuuki, who had to narrow her eyes in strained focus, as she tried to see even more with these eyes of hers.Shutting her eyes a bit more, the shinobi reached more out, with her white eyes.

She was able to see relatively far, at least compared to 'normal' people, who were not as lucky, or unlucky, depends on side of view, to be born with the ability of Byakugan. The group walked past the forest, and Yuuki would be focused on her surroundings, switching her focus around, from one spot to another. however, if she did try to reach further with her vision, her sight was becoming more and more unclear, rendering the Byakugan ineffective. Mumbling something for herself, Yuuki returned back to the group, resting her eyes for a brief moment, however, with her Byakugan still active. Veins around her eyes were pulsing, as the chakra was flowing through them at speedy rate.

Glancing at Itamiku, the shinobi was able to spot sixty-four of his tenketsus without losing focus or getting an unclear blur. He too was focusing on his Byakugan, leaving the stranger who joined them to be the only one unable to have the unique three-hundred-sixty degrees of vision. Yuuki shrugged faintly. That guy surely could feel uncomfortable along two Hyuuga. The trip was rather quiet. The spike-haired shinobi would take several deep breaths, to refocus herself. Reaching out again, she would look further again, to check on the surroundings. She would notice bunch of small birds sitting on one branch. They too were as if on guard, and it nearly made Yuuki to smile.

She noticed even the smallest leaves on the trees, as their shape was changed, when the weak wind blowed through them. Though being colorless, Yuuki was glad to spot them at such distance, when she actually focused. Rubbing her forehead, the stubborn shinobi had to fall back with her focus, as the concentration started to take it's toll on the nin.

A bit of break won't hurt. After all, no need to exert myself before we even arrive to the mission. The shinobi thought for herself, relaxing her composure, as her eyes shifted focus on the group. They were quiet. At this moment, Yuuki really didn't mind. It would only disturb her efforts to improve these eyes of hers.

[Hyuuga Yuuki]

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The terrain would soon change itself, as the group walked past the large forest, leaving it's hideout. Instead of the forest terrain, they would now walk across huge plains. Actually, such trip could prove to be dangerous, especially if the group ran into wrong person...or persons. That alone made Yuuki to resume her attempts to focus on her efforts. Re-activating her Byakugan, Yuuki finally reached out again. It was quite a bit since she took the liberty of resting her eyes, so it shouldn't be a problem by now. Squinting, Yuuki would observe the terrain steadily, moving from closer distance to further. She'd keep at it at steady pace.

The terrain was actually quite enjoyable for now. The plains, while there were not many objects to actually observe, Yuuki could focus on the small things, such as flowers, smaller trees, which occassionaly grew at few spots. She'd see every single stray of grass, watching it being moved as the wind blew. The grass would change it's direction, based on in which direction the wind was blowing. Hi No Kuni was indeed a nice and warm country to live in. A small smirk crossed Yuuki's face. Before, she would never use these eyes in such manner. Only now, she realized that she was able to observe things in way, which was unaccessible for most of her peers. Maybe, just maybe, being born to Hyuuga was a gift?

Retreating back, Yuuki's focus returned back on the group. Her white eyes were shifting focus between Itamiku Hyuuga and that small, yet very muscular person, who walked with them, to accomplish the mission. For a change, Yuuki tried to sharpen her focus, to see the chakra flow in both of Itamiku's body and also in body of the small guy. While Itamiku was actually controlling his own chakra flow, the other guy seemed to be basically idle. Well,e xcept his usual, normal focus, as far as the spike-haired shinobi could tell.

Country of Fang...must be far.

Yuuki could feel her own chakra pulsing in her veins around her eyes. It was rather uncomfortable feeling, and when the strain was too high, the shinobi could feel faint pain in them. Yes, the more she needed to focus, the more strain it was to Yuuki's eyes. Just now, that was yet another discovery when it came to her bloodlimit. Certainly, it was very useful thing to know. Exhaling audibly, Yuuki continued probing her surroundings, however setting herself back for a moment. The travelling was dull.

I must keep this up. The stubborn nin encouraged herself in her own mind. No, she wouldn't give up, not possible. Even mere thought about giving up gave Yuuki to try even harder. She was both looking out for her group, as much as getting to know her bloodlimit. Neglecting it in the past only proved to be a hinderance for now, as the distance she could see was not as good as it could be.

Reaching out, Yuuki would see a good bunch of birds flying high in the sky, far away from her group. Observing their flight, she felt something close to envy coming across her. They were free of any bonds, traditions, labels. They just kept on flying, having their own way.

They were free.

[Hyuuga Yuuki]

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The birds continued to fly in rather aesthetic formation, keeping the distance just far enough behind the group, so it actually made some sense to put more effort in. Yuuki's eyes closed for a moment, as she focused on them. Not too big birds, just rather small ones. Where did they fly? Smirking, the shinobi just shrugged, not knowing that answer. However, to try to uphold her own focus, the girl would just count them. Inhaling deeply, the leaf nin could notice one...two...three..four...

Again, that familiar straining kicked in. Yes, the birds were rather far away from the group, as Yuuki realized by now, by counting the approximate distance between them and the group. Probably further than fifty yards by now? Not knowing the answer, the nin was forced to close her eyes momentarily. Her vision was not as focused and as clear at such distance before, that was something she was nearly sure of by now. Clenching her hands into fists, Yuuki was very determined with this thing. After all, things, which were worth it were rarely easy. Growth is often followed with some pain. Nodding firmly, the Hyuuga girl opened her eyes again, with focus on the bunch of birds, which was still considerably far away from the group.

Again, the ninja was counting them. Yes, last time she ended at fourth bird. Their speed was at constant rate. Yuuki knew it wasn't as significant, but observing even small details, such as the feathers covering their bodies, even their own chakra flow, all of that could easily help her with training her Byakugan. Dull? Probably so. But then again, most exercises Yuuki ever did were rather silly and dull for those, who never gained that sort of training. Every little thing matters, and with these eyes, that went two-times more. Being aware of the fact that with these eyes, Yuuki should be able to see even up to one-hundred yards distance with little to no effort, while struggling to see further than fifty-yards, that sent the stubborn girl a signal. Train more. That was the signal, which came to her mind.

The birds. Yes. Keep at them. Five...six...seven. Still at this steady pace. realizing, they were not getting closer to the group, as Itamiku set rather fast pace, at which they were moving. Granted, a steady pace, but still somewhat speedy. The mission ahead was somewhat bounding them to not loiter and pretend as if it was nice walk during the summer. Yuuki's hand moved towards her eyes, rubbing them and the veins around them. Her focus was lessering, but single thought of not giving up kicked her attention back.

Seven...Truelly seven? No, no. There are three more. Squinting in focus, Yuuki rubbed off some sweat off her forehead. That level of focus was indeed straining for the young Hyuuga. So ten? Are there ten birds? Yes, that's it. Ten birds, flying at such lazy pace... well compared to us, anyways. Letting out aloud exhaling, Yuuki was about to fall back, to relax her eyes a bit, before the girl noticed one more bird she didn't see before.

What was that? I didn't see him at all! and, that was true. It had nothing to do with the distance. As if it didn, Yuuki's vision would only become less clear, but, this time, the ninja wasn't able to see one bird at all. As if it was invisible to her eyes, at least for a brief moment. Blinking few times, Yuuki counted these birds once more. Eleven, definitelly eleven. That much was obvious now.

Falling back with her focus, Yuuki realized that they would soon approach the Country of Fang. From the very little the leaf nin knew, that country was not as warm and as friendly as her homeland. Instead of nice green surroundings, the Fang was told to be cold and mountains would frame most of its valleys. Ano, not only that, the country is said to be covered in fog, which could actually make these eyes even more useful.

Yes, that trip will definitelly pay off...

[roko]

+30.

yaya.

[Hyuuga, Itamiku]

"Sixteen."

the boy's word was said suddenly, it would seem like a random statement to anyone who was not Hyuuga... but Yuuki would probably know what he meant. There had been ten flying in one group, but ten meters above them were six more birds. Itamiku didn't need to look back, he wasn't sure if that was the number Yuuki had reached as well, but if not, the girl would still have more work to do to reach the same level of Byakkugan he carried. Who knew? perhaps she could reach the same level as he had in the amount of time it took to get to Fang.

"Sharpen your senses, look for small objects as well, not only far off objects. once you develop your eyes, you should be able to see insects, wire, even exploding tags on the side of trees. Do not only train range, free your mind and take everything around you in."

[Tyro]

[enter & continue from Leaf Gate]

It wasnt a particularly eventful trip, but from the eyes of Monk it was at least not too dull. He had indeed been surprised when the two other Leaf ninjas power over Byakugan was activated without much warning. He nearly jumped with fright of an ambush but only stopped when he found that the sudden movements were cause of the Bloodline. All of Leaf knew of the Byakugan, it was afterall one of their proudest nobilities. So with that in mind and with total confidence in his new teammates he continued on their path to Fang.

He hadn't recieved a docier, and so on the way he carefully studied the path that the assumed leader of the mission was taking. Should anything go amiss he would be able to find his way back. He was beginning to grow quite bored with the excursions once they were well into the forest and had nothing to combat the vicious boredom with. Infact, though he was walking quite slowly, only enough to be able to keep with the pack slightly behind, Monk was also a wee tired after his run in the village. He couldn't let that show weakness though, he would have to prove his worth to his fellow ninja after all.

At the plains his weariness was dealt with. The habit he wore allowed the slightest of breezes to flow through most of his clothing and the thin layer of sweat on his body quickly froze into a comforting conditioner. His attention had been kept to the smaller things in the area, taking in detail, but once their area gradually began to change and mark the territory of the Land of Fang, he knew they were close

[loyal]

Moved.

[Hyuuga, Itamiku]

Hours passed as the group continued, the sun was going down on them, Itamiku had kept his Byakkugan active for hours on end with medium breaks in between. The fourteen year old's cold gaze went to the sky. If they didn't find a town to stay at, they would have to camp out tonight. The forest had ended several hours ago and the trees were long gone, having given way to the plains of Fang and the rolling hills. Sleeping under the stars was rare, but a very uncomfortable thing to do. Fortunatly, off in the distance he saw smoke. And normally when you see smoke, it means fire. The team neared the smoke to find a village. According to the description, they had finally made it. The small town of Shippo was where they were to meet with the merchant for the mission. But traveling in night? Not a wise idea.

"We'll sleep here for the night." Itamiku said. "The merchant will be here tommorrow." Entering the town, it wasn't hard to find a place to stay. The 'Golden Lotus Inn' accepted them upon seeing their headbands. Apparently, their night had been paid for in advance. Monk and Itamiku would share a room while Yuuki had a room to herself across the hall. "We'll meet in the Lobby tommorrow morning at 08:00 hours." Itamiku said, remembering the requirements of the mission they took. "get some sleep, you'll need it for the mission." Itamiku would enter the boy's room and after making the necissary preperations (brushing of one's teeth, settling into one's room, etc) would climb into one of the two beds in the room. He was out before the light was turned off.

[/exit]

(so, any character development RPing you two want to do or should we timeskip to the mission?)

[Hyuuga Yuuki]

Byakugan
Rank: "C" "B" "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Allows the user
Special: ---
Drawback: Byakugan user has a 360 degree field of vision, with the exception of a small blind spot behind the user's first thoracic vertebrae (as stated in the manga). Lacks the power of Analysis. This is demonstrated in an anime filler arc by Ranmaru, who created false chakra circulatory systems through the use of a dōjutsu (possibly a bloodline limit), causing the Byakugan to see inanimate objects as people and the objects themselves at the same time. However, it is not considered canon in a filler episode that a Byakugan user is unable to see the workings of such an "illusion".
Description: Can see the minuscule chakra pressure points. With the use of certain hand seals, it also has telescopic, X-ray, and thermal vision. The Byakugan is the key to Konohagakure's strongest Taijutsu, the Jūken, as it allows the user to see the chakra circulatory system of an opponent. Each level of its insight can therefore be mystified by proper means. When first learned they are capable of seeing up to fifty yards in a 360 Degree radius except for that blind spot. Each time learned this amount of distance is increased by ten yards. When the user reaches up to a distance of One hundred yards the amount of training is increased to that of "B" Rank Level Training. The amount of distance is still increased by ten. When the user reaches up to a distance of Four Hundred Yards the user is capable of seeing even further but with an amount of A Rank Training.
Limit: Must be part of the Hyuuga Bloodlimit.

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As soon as the group divided into two rooms, leaving the Hyuuga girl alone in her own room, the leaf nin sat down on the bed. With lights off, she glanced out of the window. What a quiet place. There was indeed fog outside, so it was hard to see into distance with mere eye. Letting out a faint sigh, the girl was still thinking about earlier, when she was trying to work on her Byakugan.

There were sixteen birds? How come that I couldn't see them? The confused ninja would think for herself. Again this feeling of being defeated. It was frustrating for the Hyuuga girl. In no way she'd be weak, would she? Shaking her head, the stubborn Hyuuga was decided to not give up and spend some time training her eyes yet again. Now, sitting in her room, it was rather safe to do so. Yes, she was decided. Closing her eyes for a moment, Yuuki would let the chakra flow into her eyes, fuelling them, soon feeling the familiar light pressure in the veins around her white eyes. Her Byakugan was active yet again, while the shinobi was sitting in the bed.

Soon, the nin would reach slightly out. Her X-ray like vision was able to see through the walls, so she took the liberty to peek into room of Itamiku and the other guy. They seemed to be relaxing already, and Yuuki was really sure that Itamiku was already asleep. Maybe he was really worn out? The smaller guy, Yuuki wasn't entirely sure. Shrugging lightly, the girl would focus on small details of the room. It was rather simple-built room, nothing too fancy. Squinting, the Hyuuga tomboy noticed some dust on the small table next to both of beds. Her focus would remain in Itamiku's room for a while, with eyes focused on each small thing she could spot in that room. Yuuki focused on Itamiku's equipment. With a smirk, she noticed few explosive tags, as well as few kunai, nex to smoke bombs.

He surely is prepared... The ninja thought for herself. Closing her eyes momentarily, the girl would reach out further. If anything, she really could peek through other rooms. After all, nobody would mind, since they wouldn't even know about Yuuki lurking around with her Byakugan. Another smirk crossed shinobi's face. In the end, this was rather funny way to explore stuff. Well, not that she'd really try to spy on anyone. Of course, training is training, the Hyuuga reasoned it for herself, after a while.

There were three other rooms. across the corridor. One of them was not occupied. It was clearly not as clean as her or Itamiku's room. The Inn owner surely didn't care too much for the rooms, unless they were used. Narrowing her eyes, Yuuki winced, once she saw small cocroach bunch to waltz across that room. Twisting her mouth, turning into grimmace, Yuuki really found that disgusting.

That's awful, nearly makes me feel to not wanting sleeo in such room. Her eyes shifted focus once more, reaching out to the other room. There were three rough looking men, apparently sitting arond the table and playing some card game. They seemed to be rather zealous about the game itself. Swiftly, Yuuki's eyes peeked at each guy's cards they had on hand. Funny thing, the guy, who had the worst cards was bluffing quite well, at least as far as Yuuki could tell.

[Hyuuga Yuuki]

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Continuing her effort, the Hyuuga shifted focus at the other guy from the group. What was that? Did he actually pull another cards from his sleeve? It was barely visible movement, but these eyes of Hyuuga were good enough to notice it. Definitelly, the rough man with stubble was cheating. It was none of Yuuki's concern, really, but it did amuse her. The other, last guy from the group, despite of having quite an advantage, was sweating rather a lot. Yuuki's eyes would notice excess sweat coming down from his forehead. Granted, that guy seemed to be a kind of brat, apparently youngest from all of them.

One of the guys, the one with worst cards on his hands would soon abruptly raise himself, throwing off the pack of cards from the table. Soon, he would come to the cheating guy, grabbing his shirt. So, the cheater was revealed after all, the cards he held up his sleeve being scattered across the room once the other guy harshly shook with him. Rolling her eyes, Yuuki just shrugged. That drama was just getting too boring for the night-owl. Feeling the familiar pressure again, as the strain was kicking in, the leaf shinobi fell back with her eyes. Wiping some sweat off her forehead, the Hyuuga had to take few moments to rest. Her Byakugan faded.

again, the shinobi would recall Itamiku, as they travelled together. These birds, she really did catch only eleven of them. How come Itamiku could see sixteen of them? Surely, she couldn't miss five of them? Letting out a sigh, Yuuki realized that due to not using her eyes in past, it caused her to not be as profficient as someone, who was junior, when it came to age, but still superior, when it came to training. The leaf nin was decided to resume her efforts.

I should sleep, but screw that. I need to become strong.

Indeed, the stubborn ninja was still trying to compete with her only friend. That first encounter fight only left a bitter taste in her mouth. Itamiku didn't need to put too much effort to defeat her. No, it wasn't hatred, she just hated the fact that someone who was younger would be superior to her in abilities, despite of it should be the other way around. Narrowing her eyes, the Hyuuga activated her Byakugan again.

Reaching out, she would peek into another room. There was some old man with a small boy, with similary spike hair. That image was completelly uninteresting, but Yuuki took some more effort to look around the room. She would notice a bad. With increasing of her focus, the ninja could see the contents of it. Whoa, that guy was definitelly rich. There was quite fat purse. The Hyuuga tried to count all the Ryo. Opening her eyes in awe, the shinobi realized that this guy asked to be robbed. Well, at least indirectly, by sleeping in such Inn.

Moving on, there was one more room across the corridor. Yuuki's focus immediatelly shifted there. The room had the same design as the other rooms she had checked on with her Byakugan. The scene appearing in fromt of young girl was not something for young eyes. There was a couple in that room, and you dear reader can imagine what they were doing, right?

Quickly, Yuuki frowned, as her white eyes shifted focus back to her own room.

That's what I get for peeking. A smirk would cross leaf nin's face.

[Hyuuga Yuuki]

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One hour passed by another. The time flew so quickly, that the young ninja was working hard on training her eyes, to gain better proficiency with their usage. Soon, a soft light would touch Yuuki's cheeks. It was already a morning. Maybe five o'clock in the morning. The stubborn Hyuuga didn't really count the time. Instead, her Byakugan reached out, further, behind the inn they were in. She would notice the small village waking up, as few residents were already awake, heading towards various places. Some of them went to work on their small fields, while the few others would open their stores. This village surely came to life rather soon.

Rubbing her eyes, Yuuki felt somewhat drowsy and tired. But, she was determined to shrug it off. After all, it was her decision to stay up all night long. And, the girl fully intended to make some use of the time she spent training her eyes. It'd be shame if it was put to waste, especially that it cost her night sleep. Narrowing her eyes, Yuuki moved her attention to small houses by the other end of the village. The inn being in the center, it provided her a good sight. Straining lightly, the ninja wanted to reach even further and further.

Yet another flashback resurfaced.

"Sharpen your senses, look for small objects as well, not only far off objects. once you develop your eyes, you should be able to see insects, wire, even exploding tags on the side of trees. Do not only train range, free your mind and take everything around you in." Itamiku's words. They finally sink in Yuuki's mind, as she tried to gather what he actually meant. The leaf nin fell back for a moment, to relax. But, few moments later, her eyes would reach out again. Maybe not that far this time, but the Hyuuga would focus on small life in the nearby field.

Noticing a tall man taking care of the field, the Hyuuga shinobi squinted, to go even deeper. To see even small inhabitants in the ground. Definitelly, there were few ants crawling slowly together like small army. It was whole nest of them. Yuuki would observe their movements. Exhaling audibly, watching such small objects was taking a lot out of her. In no way she'd be able to count them. But, what was good, that the girl needed less and less effort to see such small life in the soil.

sharpen your senses...sharpen your senses...

The ants lives, they could seem so insignificant, but Yuuki's eyes saw and perceived them as some sort of organization, where each single individual had their task assigned. Not far off from some military-based organization, indeed. still not daring to count them, the ninja could tell there were probably hundreds of them. Maybe close to thousand?

But, that really wasn't important. The fact was, that the leaf nin was getting better at this, at steady pace. Even her, she could see her progress. before, the tomboy struggled much more to see even small things, let alone at such distance. Details, they were important in shinobi's life. Yuuki knew that.

Straining, Yuuki's Byakugan finally faded. The girl couldn't continue any further for that moment. Panting lightly, the shinobi was glad that she spent that whole night with training. After all, self-improvement was essential for a reliable shinobi as well. And, in the result, Yuuki would be able to perform better in mission at hand. At least the Hyuuga hoped so. The sun already raised.

The hour of their meeting was approaching at swift rate. The stubborn nin grabbed few things she carried around with her, heading towards the meeting point, to which the group agreed the last night.

[Exit]

[Tyro]

Finally some rest Monk thought to himself once he was told of their destination for the night. He actually rather would have slept under the stars but given their mission and the things implied that was not the best strategy. The rouges that could ambush their merchant could just as easily slit their throats in their sleep. He had no arguments with the Golden Lotus hotel.

Once they were cleared to pass and their room given, Monk's immediate thoughts were to rest. Not sleep, just rest. He stayed in the travel worn clothes for the moment while the Hyuuga boy plowed himself onto the bed next to Monk's. Monk meanwhile would sit on his mattress and unsheathe both of his swords. Making sure they were in prime condition for the mission tomorrow. Their steel gleamed even in the dull hotel light and confident in their durability he tucked them away again. Then he pulled out his basic pouch, counting through the items and making sure that he knew where each was kept to be ready on a moments notice.

When he was done with his equipment, he couldn't think of anything else to really do with himself. He climbed into bed, but his head not settled could only took to the ceiling until his mind seduced him to sleep.


In the morning, he set out to the meeting point.


[exit, sorry cant think of character developing now...]

[loyal]

MERRY X-MAS TO YOU TOO.

Snowin' in Texas. Wth.

[+30.] - Yuuki