Going for a wander. {NDE/Open}

[Jimarai Kotetsu]

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Name: Observing the Chuunin Exams
Rank: B Rank
IIC Length: 3 Days
Description: The Tsuchikage's new team is traveling to the Land of Tea to observe the quarterly Chuunin Exams that are taking place. Protect the Tsuchikage on the journey and when there, observe the trials the Genin there are undertaking for future reference. Journey safely home at the conclusion of the exams with any newly appointed Stone Chuunin and the Tsuchikage.
Objective:Travel to the Land of Tea and back after observing the Chuunin Exams.

A glaring sun would kiss the sunburnt country around the Tsuchikage, his robes sweeping lightly in the caress of a gentle breeze. The figure would squint his eyes against some dust being blown his way and against the harsh rays of the sun. He longed to see the ocean again. It had been far too long. The last time had consisted of traveling to the Land of Thunder and it was a peaceful and successful mission. This time they would be sure to brave the southern oceans, more adverse to weather than the northern ocean.

What will my team be like ... Heck, even saying 'My team' sounds strange, much like people addressing me as sir or 'Tsuchikage-sama'. Ksyuugi seems the playful sort, I like him. The other two I don't have much bearing on yet ... they will come out of their shells in time I guess ... either way, it will be good to get out and stretch my legs a bit.

The teen would leap atop a 6ft boulder and sit cross legged, his robes hanging around the boulder, and his hat keeping his face shaded, with the flap of material at the back keeping his neck from getting sunburned. His sword would awkwardly sit at his hip, in this cross legged position, and his pouch of Kunai, Shuriken, Exploding Tags, Bells & wire and smoke grenades would weigh down his lower back in the current sitting position. The wait for his team would begin.

[Saigoto]

As Saigoto walked out of the village after a quick stop at his house to pick up a few things he was still stunned by the kages decision to make him part of his team. He still had no idea why he was picked but obviously the kage had his reasons. Saigoto shuffled as he remembered stopping at his house. He had only brought one book with him. One filled with a bunch of intellectually challenging problems made just for ninjas. On top of that he had grabbed his scythe which was securely fastened to his back. His pouch filled with his shuriken and kunai resting securely just above his waist and behind him.

But none of this was the reason why he was shuffling around unconsciously. He remembered stareing at his mirror trying to pick the right outfit to wear but no matter what Saigoto did he still seemed to come out wearing the same thing. His shirt was baggy the neck so stretched it hung down and over his right arm still revealing his tattoo and his pants were still well uneven. One pant leg being much longer then the other. Why was he suddenly conscious about the way he looked. He didnt really care for proving himself to the kage.

Trying to forget about all that he suddenly found himself face to face with the Kage sitting on top of it. Was Saigoto really the first to arrive. He looked around trying to locate the other two. He wouldnt put it past kysuugi to try and jump out from somewhere trying to scare him. But then again maybe he was more dignified then saigoto gave him credit for. Looking up at the Kage he wasnt quite sure what to say. Standing there his arms crossed and leaning on his let leg alittle more then the right he said "How are you doing Jim" It felt so weird to call the kage by his name. Saigoto looked down feeling uncomfortable again. He wanted to pull out his book and start reading it again.

[deadlywhencornered]

Kysuugi had been running all over the Land of Earth around the village looking for Jimarai. He didn't really mind though; it was a refreshing experience to finally get out of the village and explore. He knew it would be a good idea to familiarize himself with the surrounding lands anyway, so he was perfectly content. However, he did wonder what the kage meant by him having potential. As far as Kysuugi knew, he didn't have any special abilities or bloodlimits, his grades at the academy were only slightly above average, and he didn't have any particular talent except in exceptional chakra control and having skills in acting. "Maybe it's the hair..." he said to himself, running his fingers through it. "I have always kept it silky smooth..." He laughed silently at this thought as he finally saw Jimarai sitting on a boulder with Saigoto looking up at him. They didn't appear to be doing anything except perhaps talking, so Kysuugi burst right in.

"Woo!" he exclaimed good naturedly while smiling. "So there you guys are! I would complain about this like a stereotypical teenage girl, but I'm too out of breath to talk much longer." He then took a few deep breaths as he walked over to where Saigoto stood and patted him on the back once.

Then he sat down, grabbed a scroll out of his pants pocket and started reading it. He was going to train for a bit in The Land of Tea if he had time, so he decided to get a headstart by reading some of the training scrolls he brought with him while waiting for Hoki.

[orochimaru22]

As Hoki left the village, he quietly stared at the ground as he walked. Lost in thought, still a bit surprised about the Kage's decision to make him part of his team. He was probably the youngest Genin, a little bit taller for his age too. Though he still didn't know, and knew that he probably wouldn't figure out either. He had stopped by to grab a few things, which was his bookbag, with only one of the 3 books, since he had taken the other two books and hid them. Also in his bookbag was the tiger-lily-rose flower that would always remain in the bag until the backpack was lost or destroyed. The other two books were normal books, though the book he had taken with him was basically just like a normal book too. He had also taken his Kusarigama, two scythe's connected by a chain, which he carried on his back and his pouch which contained Stun Grenades. Soon after walking a little ways, he looked up from staring at the ground and noticed the Kage, and the other two Genin. He was better at remembering faces then names. Staring back at the ground, after listening to Kysuugi, he waited for someone else to speak.

[Aero]

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It had been almost two years since Aero had gone off to train under his master. Though in those two years he saw the world but found no trace of the man whom once raised him in this countryside. So Aero had spent his time traveling and preforming acts of kindness to those whom he encountered. Unfortunately though he'd have no way to prove he was from Iwagakure no Sato due to Xenos taking his headband before leaving, it was part of the way back then. Either way it didn't matter, for today was the day he came home. He'd seen the world for what it was and did what he could to keep the peace. He missed his friends, his village and his duties. Approaching the Village, he'd be sporting yellow and orange robes, his left shoulder covered in cloth yet his right would be exposed. His staff would rest on his back diagonally sticking out over his right shoulder. He wore yellow pants that would stop just mid shin though his robes fell down to mid thigh it was hard to tell where they stopped and the pants began. No shoes on his feet, yet his butt-bags would be positioned on the back of his waistline attached to the orange cloth belt.

Despite being a monk, he had acquired a large lump sum of cash and items while serving under the orders of Lady Netami, for his pouch consisted of six stun and six smoke grenades along with thirty feet of wire and a world map with no locations marked down on it. A gas mask with two different high classed filters along with a wireless radio and goggles with four different specialized surveillance lenses. He was able to do just about anything with these items on his person, even though he'd travel like a poor monk. One must always be prepared for the unknown and for long Aero never understood how to prepare for something you didn't know about. Now he was starting to get a good idea of what was meant when he was taught that.

He'd be less then a mile away from the gates at this point, excitement flowed through his body as he wondered what had happened within the Village since he left. He knew that they had been going through some hard times while trying to find a more permanent leader within the Village. Within the distance he could make out the boulder that signals one is close to the gates, yet he thought he could see some figures around the boulder along with on top of it. His blue eyes would squint as he raised his right hand to shield his face from the sun. Though at this range his vision wasn't that great. Closing his eyes for a moment as he stood still, the figures were roughly forty-five meters away well within reach of his mind's eye. A deep breath followed by an exhale would allow him to see the chakra signatures of each individual. There was four altogether, three seemed rather weak, most likely new Genin with a Team Leader? Though his eyes would bolt open as he recognized the stronger of the chakra signatures. His excitement reached a whole new level as he would wave frantically and rush toward the Village and an old friend.

"JIMARAI!!"

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Mind's Eye of the Kagura
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: The basic technique needed in order to learn all Sensor Techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basic yet complex ability that allows Sensor's to find, sense, and track individuals over a vast range. This ability is done by the user closing their eyes and opening their mind's eye in order to see the advanced chakra systems around them. At A rank and above, Sensors no longer need to close their eyes in order to access their mind's eye. The user of this jutsu can only sense those up to the equivalent class rank of the rank they know. (i.e. If the user knows up to B rank in this jutsu they can sense characters of all the way from D to B rank. The basic range of this technique is ten meters.
Limit: Must fulfill all requirements to become Sensor in order to learn this technique.

Mind’s Eye Extension (100 Meters)
Rank: D, C, B, A
Skill: Passive
Effect: A technique used to increase the range of Mind’s Eye of the Kagura.
Special: ---
Drawback: --
Description: This technique is passively used to increase the distance of Mind’s Eye of the Kagura. At D rank this extends the maximum range of the technique to twenty-five. At every rank after D the distance will double until reaching a maximum range of two hundred meters.
Limit: Must know Mind’s Eye of Kagura.

Advanced Chakra Sensing
Rank: D
Skill: Passive
Effect: A technique used to differentiate between chakra signatures.
Special: ---
Drawback: --
Description: This skill is used in conjunction with Mind’s Eye of the Kagura. This passive ability allows the user to differentiate between separate chakra signatures. A person will be able to tell if the chakra is that of a human or an animal. Also once the user sees an individual’s chakra signature once they will automatically recognize that persons chakra signature from then on.
Limit: Must know Mind’s Eye of Kagura.

[Jimarai Kotetsu]

The group would slowly gather about him, the rock heating up underneath his rear. Saigoto would be the first to arrive asking him how he was before sheepishly looking at the ground. A generous grin would cross his features as he realised how nervous the Genin was around him.

"Yeah, not too shabby Sai. Mind if I call you that? Its just easier in less formal situations, haha."

By this stage Kysuugi would present himself, huffing and panting like a dog in need of water, and the grin on Jim's face would metamorph into a large toothy smile. This boy's attitude was infectious. It would no doubt bring good moral to the team. The last but not least, Hoki, with his dual scythe strapped to his back would start to sidle up to the group. Sensing more nerves, Jimarai would break the ice. "So the gang's all here aye? Alrighty then! Let's head o---"

"JIMARAI!"[/i][/size]

A voice would ring out some 40 metres away and Jimarai's ears would prick up, his head spinning towards the direction of the sound. a figure, some 5 1/2' tall would be approaching in orange and yellow robes. He looked vaguely familiar, though Jimarai could not place him. Beckoning to his team with a hand motion, jimarai would leap from the rock towards the boy walking towards them. Getting closer, features would become distinguishable and a fluttering in his stomach would intensify.

" Well well well, if it isn't Aero Kuhn! Where have you been you traitor?" The Kage would good naturedly joke as he appraoched with an outstretched hand to shake the boys hand. "You've grown a bit too aye? So, are you back for good now, or are you going to be flitting around some more? At any rate. We're headed to the Chuunin exams for these guys to see whats in store for them soon enough. I'll send for you to see me in my office when I get back!"[/color] Jimarai would grant him the time necessary to answer his questions, then trail off into a speech of pride and self importance, consciously making fun of himself infront of the 4 Genin around him, a broad smile playing on the Tsuchikage's lips, though his face being shielded from the sun by his official garb.

[Saigoto]

The Kage said "Yeah, not too shabby Sai. Mind if I call you that? Its just easier in less formal situations, haha." Saigoto had honestly never even thought of a nickname. He had never really gotten close enough for someone to give him a nickname. He wasnt sure if he liked it so he told the kage a simple answer "I don't mind if you call me Sai" he said not really caring either way.

It was just then a scream threw him off track. Kysuugi had appeared saying something about a girl or what not. Saigoto was allready learning to tune him out quickly but it was still greatly annoying him. When he said something about being out of breath Saigoto mumbled to himself "Thank god" and was glad to see he had sat down quietly.

Hoki was the next to show up and Saigoto realized he was carrying a scyth as well. Saigoto wondered if he knew any technique for it. Saigoto had always wanted to learn some sort of style with it.

Just then Saigoto heard some voice he didnt recognize yell out their squad captains name. Saigoto turned to see who it was. He didnt recognize him and at first Saigotos hand twitched towards his pouch ready to grab a kunai. He heard the Kage speak then saying something about traitor. Saigotos hand dashed to his pouch grabbing a kunai Not quite pulling it out because he saw the kage smile and outstretch his hand. Great now Saigoto would look like a moron if anyone noticed what he had done. He was trying to play it off like he was just trying to arrange things now.

[deadlywhencornered]

Kysuugi could tell that while Jimarai was amused by his comment, Saigoto was visibly annoyed, and he wasn't even sure if Hoki cared or not. He was going to say something to try and cheer Hoki up, but suddenly, an unknown voice yelled "JIMARAI!"

At first, Kysuugi was startled by this voice, and whipped his head to face the unexpected interruption to his reading. However, he could tell by the young man's body language and tone of voice that there was nothing to worry about. Jimarai's reaction and his good-natured joke soon confirmed his thoughts. Putting away the scroll he was reading, he followed Jimarai, eager to meet this man who he believed to be Jim's friend.

As soon as Jimarai finished speaking, he began to speak in an enthusiastic tone while offering his own hand to shake. "Hi! I'm Kysuugi Takeda. Do you have any idea where I can get those clothes? I always wanted to have a mysticy and sagey sort of outfit like that."

[orochimaru22]

Hoki just kept listening to whoever was talking, not really paying attention to the sudden yell of an unknown voice. Still looking at the groundhe slowly backed away about 2 feet, away before hearing the kage speak again, so he guessed it was the Kage's Friend. Not saying anything, unlike Kysuugi, he just stayed silently, staring at the ground and listening.

[Aero]

As he approached his long time friend Jimarai he'd notice the male was in a garb of an official. Though not any official, but the Tsuchikage's robes and hat. Confused he wouldn't ask right off the bat. Hearing the joke of being a traitor, he knew that was far from right. After all if wasn't for him Lady Netami would have died back in Kusa no Kuni. He'd laugh a bit with the words spoken about sticking around or continuing his usual way of life wandering and doing good things. Placing his hands on the back of his bald head he'd smile towards the group of Genin whom were going to the Chuunin Exams to watch the fun.

"Look at you being all official and such, as if you were the Tsuchikage or something,"

One of the Genin would speak up it was nice they weren't all shy, greeting Aero by giving his name first. The young monk would accept the hand shake with enthusiasm still smiling as always. His bright blue eyes would seem so filled with life.

"The names Aero Kuhn. The clothes?
Well go study at a monastery, that's where I got mine,"

Releasing the hand shake he'd look the group over once more, he knew the faces to mark with the chakra yet he only knew one of the new Genin's name. Oh well it wouldn't be terribly important to pick up on right away. Jimarai seemed in a hurry to head toward the Exams, after all they were a little bit of a travel from here this year. Though Aero was curious, he slightly wanted to attend them himself, after all he hadn't seen any before either. That and Jimarai was the Tsuchikage and he was only accompanied by low ranking Genin, even Jim wasn't the toughest the village had to offer. He might need some back up.

"So the Exams huh?
Mind if I tag along?"

[Jimarai Kotetsu]

The dust would blow past and the sun would rise a little higher in the morning sky as the conversation between the old friend carried on.

Answering to the boy's response, Jimarai would puff out his chest importantly and place a hand on his hat."Well I am the Tsuchikage now. Xenos went missing, and was replaced by Itsu Iko, who had to leave suddenly, and the village was left without a leader, so I was chosen. At any rate, you're more than welcome to join us on our journey, but we need to get going now."

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Whatever Aero's decision, the group would eventually start moving in a southerly direction towards the land of Grass. The barren plains would sprout sparse oasis' of evirnomental diversity, animals would start to graze on grass lands and birds would frolick in the natural water features of the land.

After half a days travel they would pass into the Land of Grass and would see looming ahead of them a towering mountain range, covered in thick foliage, and before them, towering fields of grass up to to 12ft tall. It was like a strange exotic land to those who had not traveled there before, but Jim was reasonably familiar with the Land of Grass, having traveled here on missions and to train.

[Moved to Land of Grass after this round of posting]

[Saigoto]

Saigoto listened as their traveling group got bigger. Saigoto was not really surprised by it and welcomed the company it would atleast mean everyone wanted to talk and get to know the new comer and Not Saigoto. He didnt feel like talking about himself.

Instead Saigoto stood on the far right side of the group taking it as a chance to protect them from anything that might come. Here in their homeland he doubted anything happening but soon after that who knew. He decided he would protect the right side. This was still a mission after all. Saigoto would remain aware and vigilante through out it.

[deadlywhencornered]

Kysuugi was ecstatic. He was traveling to and perhaps training in a place that he had never been before, and he would get to see the Chuunin exams for the first time. Thus, he was running all over the place, climbing rocks whenever he saw one that was big enough, and looking for possible threats anywhere. However, soon became annoyed with a certain aspect of the Land of Earth that he didn't really notice before in the mountains.

"God!" he complained. "Why is this place so flat!? I mean, it's flatter than a soda can in a bullpen! There's barely anything out here that stands out!"

Thus, whenever Kysuugi saw an oasis in this vast area of flatness, he was grateful that he wasn't traveling around in too much of a boring area. But, the boredom in his system was building up gradually. He knew that eventually he would do something crazy to release that boredom, but until then, he began to carefully take off Jimarai's hat and place it on his head, then place it back on Jim's head. He wondered how long it would be before Jim noticed.

[orochimaru22]

As Hoki kept listening, he also heard them start walking, so he just followed. Being the person trailing after them, hearing Kysuugi complain, he just shrugged. Not exactly caring about the terrain, but not exactly noticing the oasis's either. He didn't pay attention to small things like the terrain, but he did look up from the ground when the ground became softer, turning to grass.

[Aero]

With that the group of Genin and Tsuchikage were off, after so long being on his own it'd be nice for him to travel with those from his own background. Iwagakure no Sato was a home he'd forever remain proud of. Even if those in Power were struggling to maintain it's greatness, they required the aid of those below them to help get the gears turning. As they began to walk, the group remained quiet, well all but the boy whom had introduced himself to Aero. He was ranting on and on about how flat the countryside was. He clearly hadn't seen the mountains to the North or the valleys and canyons to the South. His eyes would shift to see the talkative Genin known as Kysuugi attempt to steal the hat of the young Tsuchikage, it was clear these Genin were still young within the body and spirit. It truly was heart warming that the world hadn't tainted them yet.

Snickering a bit to himself he'd try to not give away what Kysuugi was doing. So he'd attempt to shift his attention to other things. The only true thing that would come to mind as he gazed up at the brilliant blue sky was that the other two hadn't introduced themselves. It would be considered rude, yet he knew they were most likely too shy to speak up. He'd not bother them for their names now, he'd just talk to Jimarai about it later. Watching a buzzard circle above the group as they traveled, one would find that as a bad sign for their journey. Aero simply enjoyed seeing wildlife in it's daily routine.

"So Jimarai, who is attending the Exams?"

After such a long and rather quiet and awkward journey he'd decide to pipe in. He was curious as to which of the Iwa Genin had found themselves ready for the exams. He was also curious if he even knew the participants, after being gone for so long things most likely had taken a dramatic change within the faces and names. Either way, if he didn't know them he soon enough would and that's all that mattered in the long run.

Move to Kusa no Kuni.

[GO AWAY]

[Jimarai Kotetsu]

The road widened and the land flattened, small copses of trees, oasis' and the such would begin to sprout and flourish around them, and soon the tall grass would engulf them. Kysuugi, behind him would be trying to attain the hat that sat snuggly on Jimarai's head; if it had not been for several failed attempts at removing the hat resulting in poking or nudging, Jimarai would have been unawares of these events.

Discreetly drawing his hands together, covered by the length of the fabric in his arms, he would slowly and casually form some handseals as he walked along, taking in the air and the scenery. Suddenly he would form the last seal and shoot a look over his shoulder directly at Kysuugi and a pulse of chakra would emit from Jimarai's person, its intended destination and effect, Kysuugi's brain and to awaken some fears within him, materialising them before him.

Still quietly, Jimarai would ready the 'Kai' sign to break the technique if need be, offering a smile at the boy, whatever his fear and reaction to it was.

By this stage Aero would ask who was travelling to the exams. "Kamizuru, Aaron, of the bee clan and a Zassou, Sairo of the Zassou clan. I'm not sure if yo uare familiar with them or not, but Aaron has attended the exams several times now. He's a bit depressed about it, but if he keeps coming back with his life, I can't see why he's complaining. Many die in the exams. He's skillful enough to survive against powerful ninja; an accomplishment in and of itself."

Quickly shooting another look over his shoulder he would look at Kysuugi to make sure there was no revenege play in the works and then looked over to Hoki and Saigoto.

They haven't introduced themselves yet have they ... and their rather quiet ...

"Aero, these are Hoki and Saigoto, also my team members. Guys, this is Aero, he's a sensor type and rather strong, so don't go tring to steal his clothes." this last utterance would be directed at Kysuugi.

"Speaking of, you two are a bit too quiet. Anything wrong? How about you tell us about yourselves, and no Kysuugi, we don't want to hear about you, we know enough for now!"[/color] Again, his final utterances directed at the hyperactive boy. He could see himself having to make special considerations in his instructions to the group to Kysuugi wouldn't try and do anything too rash.

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Following this conversation would be a transformation in scenery. They would begin to leave the tropical climate behind. the tall towering grass and vast savanah's for a more leafy forest , thick and dense but for the path leading to the port they were headed to. Hopefully htey could get a ship before nightfall and arrive the next day on the island. For the mean time, the ground would start to become uneven, the road in a state of disrepair, though passable, and the sound of birds and small mammals would echo around the group.

For all its beuty, the forest scared Jimarai. In the Land of Earth, everything was open, there were no secrets. Here, there were nooks and crannies everywhere ...

[After round of posting move to Land of Fire]

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Awakened Fears [20]
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: A technique that subjects the target to phantasmal images drawn from its latent or suppressed fears.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: The fears within the target's subconscious mind are transformed into terrifying and frightful images that its conscious mind can visualize. The target experiences a horde of phantasmal images swirling around its body, tearing and clawing at it. Those who undergo such a devastating feel will become shaken up, leaving a taste of un morale to attacks and capability to think. When the user is "D" Class, the user is capable of performing this technique off into the distance of thirty meters. When the user is "C" Class, the user is capable of performing this technique off into the distance of forty meters. When the user is "B" Class, the user is capable of performing this technique off into the distance of fifty meters. When the user is "A" Class, the user is capable of performing this technique off into the distance of sixty meters. When the user is "S" Class, the user is capable of performing this technique off into the distance of seventy meters.
Limit: Must know Phantasm Perception of GenJutsu

[Saigoto]

Saigoto sighed he had managed to tune everyone out until now letting his thoughts drift away to not pay attention to everyone. However he heard his name being said and he knew he would have to start paying attention to what was going on around him again. "Anything wrong anything you want to tell us about yourselves" the kage said. Saigoto sighed he hated talking about himself but he knew he would have to get it over sooner or later. Might as well get it over now. But atleast he pretty much told Kysuugi to stay quiet. Saigoto liked that.

"Nothings wrong" Saigoto said "I Just dont like to say a whole lot but I guess I can put that behind me looking at this team set up" Saigoto said with a slight smirk on his face. "I Pretty much raised myself. I was born into a clan who believes in tough love, leaving their children in the first village they come across. I am part of a unique bloodlimit and there for I have a technique or two that are well diffrent. As for anything else for the past four years ive lived training and studying to become a ninja where as before that I lived on the streets with noone to help me."

They wanted to know saigoto so he just came right out and would tell all of them. He didnt much care for his own history but Oh well it had to happen. And sense the Kage asked him to say something he did.

[deadlywhencornered]

Kysuugi was still trying to remove the kage's hat when suddenly he turned around and gave him a look that chilled him to the bone. Almost instantly, he felt as if he was being watched. He had a faint idea that it was only genjutsu, but it all seemed so real. His past had come back to haunt him. He saw the rogue ninja squad that terrorized his childhood journey to Iwagakure stalking him. He whipped his head around everywhere to see multiple copies of the same squad everywhere. A cold sweat broke on his brow; he heard nothing except for the footsteps of the non-existent squad. "It can't be..." he said over and over again, grabbing a kunai and a flashbang out of his butt bag. "They're after me again..." He didn't hide, but he didn't try to fight either; he was frozen in place looking around frantically.

Whenever Jimarai decided to break the genjutsu, the squad would disappear from Kysuugi's mind, and he would be left speechless. He considered trying to play a prank on his leader for what he did, but the only thought he paid attention to was the squad from his past. "Why would they attack me? I didn't do anything to them..." He continued the next part of his travels in silence with a distant look in his eyes, pondering this question, wondering how he could have fallen for such a simple genjutsu, and trying to think of a way to get back at Jimarai.

[orochimaru22]

Hoki had shuffled a bit closer to the group, not trailing behind that much as he had in Iwa no Kuni and Kusa no Kuni. He'd beeen staring at the ground and had been listening to them, but when he heard his name being said, he sighed.
"Speaking of, you two are a bit too quiet. Anything wrong? How about you tell us about yourselves, and no Kysuugi, we don't want to hear about you, we know enough for now!"
He knew he had to answer, so he did. Not saying to much though, in a muttered whisper, "Nothings wrong. My mother and father tried killing me, barely survived. Roamed around Hi no Kuni for a few years." After that, he hoped he wouldn't be asked any more questions or told to speak.