What lies Ahead {Mission/Invite}

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Zhuu slowly sat down next to one of the great waterfalls, the village gate was visible from here and he expected to meet atleast Mizuki or Rosalie here, but nothing was ever a sure thing. He had been going through the mission in his head many times before he presented it to Rosalie. B ranked, the creature would not be of too much trouble, nothing that all three could handle. Opening the small carrying box her sought one of the many dumplings that he had purchased and brought it eagerly to his mouth. Placing it in his mouth he exhaled and couldn't help but give a soft Mmmmmm, as her chewed.

Zhuu loved dumplings, especially if they were stuffed with fish, most with beef or chicken, but fish was always his preferred. It must have been the shark inside him that demanded it so much. The small bag to his other side, he reached his hand inside and unplugged the cork that kept its sweet contents fresh and oh so savory. Rice wine and Dumplings. He loved these almost as much as the water itself....Almost. Taking out his drinking cup he poured it gently until it reached the rim and drank it happily. The cup was red, wide, almost like a hand sized bowl in many ways. White sharks decorated its sides. He had nothing else but to do now but wait, Rosalie would not be done so soon, talking to the younglings of the village.

It seemed rank was more important than age, Chunin, Jonin, and Sanin and not to mention the Kage. He could never imagine himself taking such exams, he was a man, nothing more and nothing less, allow the world to take what it must from him but he would still be nothing but a simple man. Pouring another cup and helping himself to another dumpling her waited patiently, he was in no hurry. It was these little things in his life that he enjoyed the most.

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SPOILER: Click to show

Name: What is that thing?
Rank: B
IIC Length: 2 Days (48 Hours)
Difficulty: Medium
Objective: Defeat the creature.
Description: On one of the many bridges in Taki no Kuni there is a creature that frightens and attacks those trying to pass over. This creature is believed to be a troll. Your job is to investigate this and kill the creature harassing the citizens.
Reward: 6,000 Ryo

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Old habits die hard for a Kamyuja.

And she planned on murdering someone before the night was through. OK maybe not someone, but something. Mizuki approached the gathering in hopes that she was not late and hoped that he had not left without her. But as soon as the roar of a waterfall sounded, her pace had picked up leaving her gasping when she sat down next to a comfortable Zhuu who was eating. An strangled cry exited her lips before she could stop them. And she thought he would be pacing with eagerness, with blood zooming through veins. Instead she was surprised to see him resting, with his casual easiness and laid back self. Panting hard she laid back and stared up at him. When she found her voice she whispered softly, “Hello handsome, we will be going now?” Sitting up she looked down at her hands. They were shaking but not with fright but of excitement. And then she looked up and over where the village gates were and she smiled. This is going to be fun...

SPOILER: Click to show

Name: What is that thing?
Rank: B
IIC Length: 2 Days (48 Hours)
Difficulty: Medium
Objective: Defeat the creature.
Description: On one of the many bridges in Taki no Kuni there is a creature that frightens and attacks those trying to pass over. This creature is believed to be a troll. Your job is to investigate this and kill the creature harassing the citizens.
Reward: 6,000 Ryo.

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Zhuu casually took another cup of his rice wine, his body did not move but his eyes moved to his left to see a running Mizuki......Good, she's eager he thought to himself. Her blood is boiling, tingling for what is to come. Zhuu shifted slightly, he could almost feel her emotion radiating from her body and seeping into his own. When was the last time I was so eager for a kill? He couldn't remember, it had been a long time, it wasn't the kill that drove him anymore, it was the quality of the being.

A worthy foe. Zhuu smiled to himself as Mizuki lay back, those eyes of hers staring up at him. He was rather picky with whom he killed, or he should say it was his instincts, he himself was not the hunter he had used to be. Thinking like this, I'm starting to think like an old man..... She called him handsome? She had commented on his eyes as well, shark eyes that were pale in comparison to her own. Looking down at her he gave her a welcoming smile, “Soon, very soon” he assured her, “Patience, I found a third for our group, she will be along shortly” drinking another cup of rice wine, he placed the bowl at his side, the bottle was almost empty now.

Taking another dumpling out from the wooden box he placed it in his mouth and swallowed in a famished like way, he hadn't eaten in a day or so. “Have a dumpling” he gestured to his side, “Never know when your last meal might be, or with what company you may share it with” his voice said it sadly, but his face was immediately smiling as if it had never happened. Grinning down at her and a sly wink, “Besides....A little anticipation can be good” Pouring another cup of rice wine he cracked his neck to each side. What he craved was his old blade. This....current blade was small, hardly a real blade compared his standard full blade. It still needed a name, perhaps Mizuki? She definitely had enough fire in her to suit the amount of lives it took.

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Suddenly she shot up and leaned on her hands and knees, staring up at him with big eyes, innocent they may be but deep inside they are about of overflow with water. “Another? Oh really, who?” Then suddenly she was really nervous. With her hands she gripped her kimono and played with the material. 'Who is the other? And will he or she like me?' Sighing loudly she looked up at him and then smiled, this will be fine.

After all, she was with him and he makes things much easier. His laid back nature, so easy going, everything will be fine. Frowning she looked into the wooden box and picked up a dumpling before smelling it. With a quick bring back of her head she shrugged her slender shoulders before placing it in her mouth. Letting the flavors roll down the back of her throat, her stomach jumped at the new kind of food before a loud rumble as if her stomach was asking for more.

Blushing wildly she ignored it and folded her arms around her waist and pout. She better not eat, not after what she had to drink before leaving. She was still feeling a little sick with the grape juice. Deciding to stick with Orange and Mango flavor. But finally after a while she asked. Apparently what he said moments ago dearly bothered her.

“Zhuu? What do you mean by company I'd share with? You are the only person, friend I have met. I mean I know the risk of going on a mission, death is seeking, but nothing has happened yet … Oh and cracking your neck like that … is bad for your bones.”

She added the last remark with a laugh before doing her own. She found herself tense and strange. Even she noticed her mood is strange, as though she woken into a nightmare. 'Am I drunk? Can grape juice do that? I did sleep pretty bad last night … seeing my dead family in my room … Yeah that has to be it. I'm on edge. Does he notice? Eh who cares.' Laughing softly and folded her fingers, she listen to the loud crack before nosing into the box and pulling out another dumpling before biting into it.

Her eyes began to wonder, firstly over Zhuu, except his … his … manly parts. 'He heals up fast … good.' She had already looked over her own body, and the last aching joints had disappeared of the sparring day. Silently placing the last bit of her dumpling into her mouth her eyes lingered on the waterfall. The color was beautiful. The grounds beautiful. Seeing in color as her eyes are no longer lavender or amber that matter was a blessing. Closing her eyes she laid back down and waited for the other to come. This silence was not a dreading one, but that of calmness not awkwardness...

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Drinking the cup of rice wine he tucked it back into his cloak. Sighing lazily he took out another dumpling and threw it up in the air, catching it in his mouth he swallowed with a gulp. His eyes shifted over to Mizuki and watched her. His hand moved and he patted her hand as she clutched her kimono, he didn't suspect it was fear, but it was the matter of meeting the unknown. “Don't worry so much” he said warmly with his usual serene like grin. “She's nice, has a lot to learn about the world for what lies ahead” he was vague, and it was also purposeful. Squeezing her hand slightly in assurance, “You'll see” he smiled. He wanted to have fun with this, Rosalie was just promoted to Kage, Mizuki may know of a new Kage, but knowing she was a little girl....was unlikely.

With her next question Zhuu pulled back his hand and crossed his arms in thought of the mission ahead, staring at the ground with depth. He was certain he could handle this beast by himself, after all he was originally planning to take it on himself. His eye brows furrowed slightly in worry, Rosalie was indeed young, she may choke with the sight of the Troll. His eyes shifted to Mizuki once again. Mizuki was aching for a kill, Trolls had a tough outer skin, fighting in hand to hand could be dangerous for her. Without his knowing his hand had gripped the hilt of his sword on his back, pulling it away he placed his hand on his lap again. Speaking in a level tone, it was still calm and relaxed but it was as if he spoke of a memory.

“I don't plan to let anything happen, not to either one of you, thats for certain” his mind wondered for moments, “Enjoy the time we have together,” he shrugged “should the worst come to pass, and hope that day isn't for many more, the little things can save your life down the line” he explained, flashing her a grin full of shark teeth. “Thats all I was getting at” Leaning back he put his hands clasped behind his head in a make shift pillow, laying beside her he sighed listening to the waterfall. This was one of the little things he enjoyed so much, the calm relaxing sounds, rice wine, great food and a pretty girl in his presence. “We should spar when we get back” he commented, “This time in Martial art, or swordsmanship. That would be fun”

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[/b] I call out, smiling widely. I glance over toward the woman and found such a beauty in her appearance that I almost lost control of the water creation I was sitting upon.

Leaping off the eagle and landing upon the ground ten feet away from the two Shinobi, I watch as the water creation dissolved within the air upon my leaving it. My Iron fan was strapped to my back and my two Shushken fans were tucked in the waist line of my butt-bag while I jogged toward my two teammates. I had not bothered to change into my short shorts and white blouse for this mission due to being so late, so my regular school-like attire was still visible. However, my butt-bag always comes with me wherever I go, encase I require it's contents: thirty Blood Clot Pills and ten Kunai Knives.

“I am very sorry for my lateness, I had to give you guys proper clearance at the tower.” I say and runs a hand through my hair, brushing a small amount of perspiration off my forehead. “But now that that is all said and done, shall we carry on?” I say, ignoring the food sitting between the two Shinobi. I was not hungry, in fact, I was too excited about this upcoming mission to be hungry.[/i][/font][/size][/ul][/blockquote][/blockquote][/justify]

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Suiton: Rikkido no Tori (Water Style: Liquid Bird)[/b]
Rank: C Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a large bird, larger than the user, of water.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: The bird cannot do damage.
Description: Creates a bird of water. The water acts as normal water, save for it being in the shape of a bird. It has chakra around its wings, enabling it to fly. If it were to give or take a hit, the water would act as normal water, and go to the area of lesser pressure, around the hit. The user can send chakra to whichever body part touches the bird, and use it to ride and fly. Must mantain teh handseal for the technque.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu (Water Release). Must know Fuuton no Jutsu (Wind Release). Must have a water source.[/i][/font][/size][/ul][/blockquote][/blockquote][/justify]

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Mizuki had stiffen for only a second before she relaxed under his hand as it rested on top of her own. “She, you say it as though she is extremely young. Is she ready for such a task, or will I be surprised.” She smiled carefully and once he had squeezed her hand she gave him a full blazing smile. “OK, she's late though much late than me so she must have a lot on her plate.” She sighed loudly and listened to his deep voice and he spoke calmly. Once he had finish, her mouth, fill of evil looking teeth, Mizuki smiled grew extra large.

“You worry for me? There is no need. I, I stared at death and survived its sharp blade, I'm not afraid. Zhuu, spending time with you makes my life a lot better, much easier, you are like the sun's ray, bright and powerful, and I feel we will have a long time together. So there is no need in thinking the worst, for it has not come, and nor shall it if I can help it. Think positive, even if that is hard, if you do, then we will make this through together for I am no coward, and nor are you.”

Still grinning, she leaned over and kissed his cheek before making herself comfortable once more. His skin might be cold and clammy, but his heart sure is not. Zoning out for a split second, the sound of his voice made her jump before she listen to him. And then she laughed, the sound soft like summer rain. “Sure, a spar in which I will win, but I don't know any martial art style though, but a sword battle will be perfect. Have you herd of Burēdono Kenseijin? That is a style I am really interested in.” She replied briefly staring up at his shark features.

Closing her eyes, she zoned out again, and about a second afterword, she happened to open her eyes to see a water bird flying overhead, and sat up rather quickly. Once the blood had eased its running pace, she looked over to see the water return to droplets before disappearing altogether before she looked at the woman. No not woman, a mare child. Mizuki turned sharply over to Zhuu before getting up and brushing herself down. Looking down at the child felt bad enough, for she is so .. innocent, but then as she look at the ones face, her eyes looked older than her childish features, as though she was stressed or older than she looks. Smiling a fake smile and rocked on her heels once before stiffening like a rod.

Now she simply stared at the child like that of an animal hunting its pray. But the look wasn't evil or scary, mealy focused. 'She came prepared, fans. Such an interesting art.' Mizuki thought silently her eyes glued toward the female who looks like the still goes to school. But as soon as she spoke, Mizuki was taken aback. 'She speaks like an adult! Fascinating! But she is nervous'

Once she asked if we can move on, She nodded once before turning toward Zhuu and smiled. “Would you care to lead the way?” Once that was spoken she turned her head and stared at the girl with a emotionless face. “I see you came prepared. Though I don't have my items or sword with me, don't worry, I don't have any weapons as I see myself as one.” Mizuki made no attempt to be nasty, for she was in a pleasant mood; with food in her stomach, Zhuu at her side. Just by looking at the child, she likes her immediately...

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Mizuki was closer to the truth than she could ever imagine, without meeting Rosalie she could here it in his words that she was young, or inexperienced. Zhuu had often found himself underestimating Mizuki, it was more on the simplest things that came natural to him, but he rather enjoyed being amazed. Zhuu didn't so much as bat an eye when she spoke, his expression was calm, but he could almost feel what could be described as anger that Mizuki had faced such things alone. Was that why he felt a deeper connection with her? They both stared death in the face and lived to see its dark and twisted features, the cold steely fingers at there spine before ripping themselves away.

Zhuu smiled warmly, it was small, because he was deep in thought with her words, they were like gentle waves that flowed into his soul. Thinking positive or negative never occurred to him, there was just what needed to be done, needing to be done according to his priority list. Before he could react he felt something soft on his cheek, he turned his head slowly and the unfamiliar look spread across his face of utter surprise. Sitting up his heart raced for mere moments before he steadied body and mind with a firm grip. Zhuu always had a firm grasp on himself, emotionally and physically.

But he could still feel the impression of her lips on his cheek, he fought the urge to touch his cheek as if to check they weren't still there. Been a long time since I've been surprised... his hand rested over his heart absently as his mind worked, Or felt that....There were very few things that could catch him off guard. Just like that, she had unintentionally found a way. Before he could answer his eyes went to the sky and he stood slowly leaving the food where it was. Listening to the small Rosalie he shrugged lazily. “Don't worry so much,” his smile welcoming, “Patience is a virtue, and I am quite virtuous” Mizuki turned to him to lead the way. Was he the leader? He was rather hoping that wouldn't stick, though he never showed any effort to follow either.

Zhuu took them both in with a warm unworried smile, so serene it could have calmed a rabid dog. “Sure sure” he nodded, making his way over to Mizuki he leaned in and whispered close beside her ear, quiet words for her alone. “By the way.....This girl” he paused his voice was teasing and full of amusement, leaning even closer, “Is our new kage” Grinning as he pulled back, he winked and before she could react he raised his voice. “Let's get this mission started!” taking off at a dead run for the village gates. He was tempted to look back and see what her reaction was, but he restrained himself and continued on, they could talk once they were out on the road.

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Exit to Village Gate------------

[OOC; Next Mission thread will be in the Land of Waterfall. The Hunt Begins.

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Mizuki was smiling again, and swallowed silently before relaxing slightly. After all she is only a girl, Zhuu the most intimidating person in our team, with his large board shoulders and shark appearance, but he even surprised her with his laid back gentleness. Nodding she agreed with him. “Patience.” Suddenly she blinked twice with a confused look upon her face. But then after a split second, she watched as he approached her and leaned down.

She could not help but to shiver as his breath touched her sensitive skin, but what he whispered made her forget about everything else.“K-Kage? She? Our Kage?” She stood up even straighter than possible, and looked directly at him with her enormous, unusual eyes. Heavily fringed with long lashes, her eyes were as she knew know deep lavender, almost violet. But before she even asked him again to make sure he said the word right, he took of running toward the gates.

Looking down she whispered to the child. “My lady?” Her voice was soft, musical, but shocked, just as much as her face. Mizuki blinked once, twice, three times before she hiccuped then with not much a word, she gently grabbed the girl and took of running toward the gate, for is she simply took of running, this child might not even catch up and Mizuki wants to protect the child as much as possible. Together they caught up with Zhuu as she didn't really give the kage the chance to run by herself. Not with his long legs, anyway.
'I'll apologize later....' She thought silently as they reached the gate.


Exit to gate.

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