Kirigakure graveyard [open].

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

Kirigakure graveyard: General image.

The female had stuffed the old Japanese book in the backpacker. Her final stop in this village would be the Kirigakure graveyard before she headed for Cha no Kuni as well as Konoha.
'Now to find my old relative' thought Marii as she scanned the gravenames for Mitsuo and Shiori Kazeraikou. They had been buried for a while ago, but she was on the right track judging by the death years on the other graves.
Graveyards brought a sad feeling to her...so many of her teammates or students had already died before her.

It did not make it any better that all of them were younger than her as well. 'Ah, I can't think of that now. Focus Marii' thought the young woman.
She then spotted a grave with the kanjis for 'Kazeraikou' on them. A smile formed at her face as she walked towards them. For some miraculous reason, it turned out to be the right grave.

'Shiori Kazeraikou. Beloved mother, sister and wife. Rest in peace' said the neat kanjis on the gravestone. She had died merely two years before her husband according to the death date.
The Jounin laid a white carnation on it before she turned her attention to the other grave.

'Mitsuo Kazeraikou. He will be missed. Rest in peace' said the print on his gravestone. "This is kinda weird...the ashes to my great-grandfathers nephew is right under my feet" said the female with a tiny smile.
At least this Kazeraikou had not been murdered, but had lived a long life with his family.

'Heh...I actually want to have the same sort of life that he had. Marry a guy I like, get two kids and then die when they're both grown up and possibly retired from the shinobi life.
But I'm a shinobi; I might die before that happens too' thought the Jounin as she remembered her encounter with the Ame nin. She had to be more careful from now. Particularly since the young woman would be the future leader in just 2 1/2 years.

[Molokai]

There was something darkly serene about graveyards. They were always so quiet, as if everyone was afraid of waking the dead if they didn't tread softly or spoke quietly. Maybe it was out of respect that words were never spoken loudly, although Taisen doubted the inhabitants of the graves minded too much. Still, he like all the others walked quietly and said very little, silently wondering about every name he saw. Nobody ever had anything bad to say about those who died, that much was clear.

Taisen found himself wondering if any Kamyuja were buried here, and if the graves were arranged alphabetically or by plot. Would a Kamyuja even want to be buried? Cremation seemed more appropriate for a clan of people who lived and died for the fire of conflict. Then again, so too did leaving the body on the field they died on, refusing to give an inch of ground even in death. Taisen didn't know his parents, they died nearly a hundred years ago while he was still in the Internal Imprisonment coffin, and he had yet to meet another Kamyuja in many years. As far as he knew, he was alone.

Not that he minded, another super human hanging around would create too much competition, and a dick measuring contest between two Kamyuja could level a whole city. When Marii found who she was looking for, he was happy for her. It must be nice to have a legacy. The volatile life of a shinobi would make child bearing a challenge, those who managed it were far greater ninja than Taisen could ever hope to be. Maybe if he remained Mizukage long enough he could honorably retire and move to a non-ninja village to raise a family that didn't know war the way he knew it.

Silly musings, really. Taisen's death would be in battle, that was for damn sure. There was no way he'd live long enough to die of old age, and his super human body was far too impeccable to succumb to disease, so battle was the only way he could see himself going out. Maybe he'd one day find a way to overcome death. If anybody could do it, it would be a Kamyuja who stood the greatest chance.

"Marii," he chimed, "where will you go next?"

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

The female said a quick prayer to the two; she prayed that their children as well as their grandchildren would be doing well. "Marii, where will you go next?" said the male next to her.
She looked up into the sky and saw some leaves flying through the air. Could this be a sign of some sort? "I'm going to take the ferry to Cha no Kuni...I have to continue the mission. I would like to thank you for the hospitality; you were nicer than the people in Yuki" said Marii.

"I hope you stay Mizukage for a longer while. You seem to be a good person and a good leader" said the young woman, her blue eyes looking into his. She then walked out of the cemetery and exited the graveyard.
It was time to visit Cha no Kuni; she had not been there since her Chuunin exams. Perhaps she could visit the capital this time?

[Exit Marii]

[Molokai]

Her eyes changed color. They were still radiant, but they definitely changed. Of course she had to leave, though. Taisen had hoped to discuss an alliance with Cloud, he needed a powerful village backing him up for his future ambitions. But there was more than that, too. He enjoyed her company. Despite her being a foreign Jounin of incredible power, he didn't have to be all hostile and on guard around her.

Sometimes Taisen grew weary of hostility. The last person of her rank and power that came along forced him to nearly destroy his own gate to chase off. But he had personally escorted her throughout her entire trip, and never once had he felt threatened by her. Maybe their paths would cross again, and maybe for the first time in his life he wouldn't have to fight just because he came from a different place.

But a quest is a quest, and Taisen had no plans to keep her from hers just because he liked having her around. Soon he'd be on his own quest, and god help anyone who get in his way. Smiling to himself at her compliment, he found it hard not to keep grinning as he left the graveyard to return to his kage duties.

[exit]

[✗Gohma✗]

~Enter Oh This Rotten Place

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How could Gohma stare into the tombstones of his dead grandparents, and feel nothing. Though he never got around to seeing them much, they were always nice to him, regardless of what he did. Gohma seemed to pick himself up and keep looking at the tombstones, but gradually walking down a large spine of slumbering ancestors. With no intention of leaving, he would then look at a small catacomb, just above the ground. He wondered if he should go inside, or stay out here. It seemed pretty scary, but the shark boy had no intention to believe in ghosts anyway. His dark long hair drooped over his eyes, and his robe would obscure him from the back.

Regardless of Gohma believing in ghosts or not, it was still frightening, to go inside of this resting place by himself. Who knows what could be inside. Turning around to face the other direction, Gohma figured he would return another day, with the intention to walk inside of those catacombs, under the ground, explore the depths of his ancestors. Unless maybe he could find someone who would join him today, because he seemed to be more curious than he thought. As he was walking away slowly, Gohma would continue to look back at the catacombs, over and over. There was nothing different every time Gohma would turn his neck and look, but it was so interesting.

Hoping that he could find someone quick, he would look at the front gate, his exit.

Cmon, please

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[Tzuri]

~Enter

Tzuri Headed towards the graveyard with the intent of slaying what he'd over heard the villagers talking about. He strolled over calmly towards the entrance remarking the men's words."Hey Tomai did you hear what happened to Sayonpasa's daughter".

"No what happened, is it serious".

"Yeah she went to visit her grandmothers grave and never returned. Supposedly there are some things going on down there, spooky things".

Tzuri walked over to the gate at the entrance of the graveyard thinking to himself, Huh I wonder if this is really true or not, I don't want to walk all the way out here for nothing.

[✗Gohma✗]

Wishes Do Come True

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Gohma would be able to see a man striding in through the gates of the graveyard, with determination on his face. This guy looks on to something. Gohma would think as he grew closer and closer to the man. Just about five meters away from this man, Gohma would stop walking and tilt his head. Revealing his Hoshigaki heritage, he would begin speaking to this wandering man.

~Hey

How was Gohma going to go on with getting this man to go down in the catacombs with him. Hopefully this kid would say something that would lead the conversation into that direction. It could lead to a good adventure for the day. Though 'hey' was the only thing that could escape Gohma's mouth, anything else would seem too awkward in his opinion. Waiting for the man's reply, he would sit there about five meters away, looking into this new person's eyes.

Don't Ignore Me

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[Tzuri]

Tzuri noticed the man ahead of him approximately Five meters away. The strangely cloaked man turned his head slightly upwards revealing his pale blue skin. What seemed to be a pair of gills on his neck. Tzuri had never seen this before in his country and at first glance of the man thought to himself, What is this this guys gotta be this freak who's stealing little children finally the man spoke to him with gesture, "Hey".

The mans teeth were razor sharp and pointy like fish teeth or more like a sharks. This only drove Tzuri's thoughts about him, despite Tzuri's thoughts he replied to the man, "Uhh Hey have you heard anything about missing children I was hoping to find the one responsible supposedly he's a tough bastard".

[✗Gohma✗]

Missing Children?

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Letting out a sigh, and thinking about the situation at hand, Gohma knew that this one would surely think it's him. Mishaps happen to him all the time, and for what reason besides being half of a shark.

~I've been here all morning, and no sign of any children.

He would explain, and as he thought further and further about it. He figured if a child has gone missing, then Gohma should try and save them. Another sigh would come out of Gohma's mouth almost instantly after he was finished talking.

~I haven't checked the catacombs, I wasn't going to tred down there alone.

Gohma explained as he nodded his head towards the large door, which was slightly opened. Though Gohma didn't think anything of it, he knew that there was most likely people down there. Usually the door is closed. He would then raise his eyebrows. Hmm, today's going to be an interesting day. If this man was going to follow him or not, it would make no difference, this time, Gohma was going to go down into the depths of the catacombs. Walking towards the building, he knew that there were stairs on the other side.

Alright Guy, Got My Back?

SPOILER: Click to show

Gohma is about 5 meters ahead of you.

He's about 20 meters in front of the catacomb's door, so it's going to take a couple seconds to get there.

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[Tzuri]

Tzuri noticed the sigh as air forced its way out of the mans mouth, his warm breath wrapped its way around his jagged teeth. He looked at the strange man and remembered a scroll he'd read while studying up on a water prison technique. Tzuri thought to himself, this is one of these hoshikime guys or whatever aint it.The man opened his mouth again,"I've been here all morning, and no sign of any children".

Tzuri began to speak, "Hmm Well its one in particular, its supposedly a little girl, I over heard two men talking about it cause I was looking for someone tough enough to give me a run for my money".

The man began to speak once more, "I haven't checked the catacombs, I wasn't going to tred down there alone".

"Hmm well if your not about to go down there then I believe I will your on to something, because if there's any sick bastards around here I guarantee that's where he'll be hiding out at".

Tzuri began to follow the man as he headed towards the door of the catacombs.

[✗Gohma✗]

ooc: I don't know what your character looks like. Okay, So He's Following Me

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This is good, Gohma wasn't stupid enough to go alone, because if he was alone, no one would be able to get out and get backup. The man following behind Gohma seemed to not jump into conclusions. Gohma absolutely hates when stuff like that happens, and he gets a little flustered when he's forced into an accidental situation. Though this man behind him didn't seem like that, and for this. Maybe Gohma could get to know this person on this small mission to find this girl.

~Who told you this girl was missing?

He said as he looked behind him to see the man following. Slowing down so he could listen to the man's answer he figured he should walk with him to the catacombs instead of being in front of him the whole time. Continuing to walk, looked at the door of the catacombs, a breeze must have pushed it open further. Though it looks extremely creepy the way that if opened by itself down there.

This Is Going To Be Scary

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[Tzuri]

Tzuri strolled behind the man listening as he spoke to him,"Who told you this girl was missing?"

He responded, "well it's not exact information or anything but I figured hey if there's a chance I'll be facing a tough opponent I'll go anywhere. I mean its just my thing, so are you one of them hoshikaki things are whatever I hear your supposed to be some kinds of bad asses or something."

Tzuri noticed as the man stepped backwards almost slowing down his pace bringing them side by side as he peered down into the darkness. "Well I guess we should go down there while we have some light outside, and do you happened to have any light source on you".

[✗Gohma✗]

Forget This

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Looking over to the man on his left, Gohma would look down the large empty, dark hallway. There was no way he was going to go down there, and now wasn't time time anyways.

~Look, I forgot I had to go do something

Gohma explained as he walked out of the graveyard.

~Exit

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[Tzuri]

Tzuri waited until the mans presence was no more and as he disappeared Tzuri left the graveyard and returned home.

~Exit