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Patiently awaiting near the docks the Hachidaime Yukikage remained silent. His light blue eyes glared at the dome his rage slowly boiling due to some short comings of the faculty. This was suppose to the location for his valiant display of courage and honor yet both occurrences was cut short. Shoving his white gloved hands into his dress pant pockets the Knave of Hearts calmly waited for the others to arrive at the meeting location. Hopefully the others was able to show some progress in their feats. Slightly pulling out a small scroll from his pocket the details of their exams lingered inside. This was going to be the tool for their life changing decision to be made. He was confidant in his own skills yet his soul felt cheated from truly making history during these exams. The chivalrous gambler pondered if the elders was satisfied with his illustration.

Off in the distance a humble medium sized boat sailed towards the dock. Soon the group could arrive back at their frozen sanctuary where family will be there to embrace them.

[Oyushi]

Oyushi arrived shortly later, taking up a spot standing beside his Kage. He folded his arms and looked back up the docks, staring at the exam building in silence with his leader. It had been a strange exam. With all the drama, and the tests themselves being so wacky. The snow ninja wondered if he had performed well enough. Certainly he had been selected to go on from the first round no trouble. And he didn't think he'd done anything wrong in the second either. They hadn't had long enough. Still he had done a fair amount in the first round of the exams, and he couldn't be sure that he had always made the right calls. He thought he had, and he thought he was ready for the next level of the ninja life too.

Ace inspected the results scroll from the outside and Oyushi wondered what was in it.
"Had a look yet Yukikage-sama? It is for you as much as for the elders after all."
The younger man noted. There was a pause as the wind blew cold across the two, neither paying it much heed due to their homeland origins. Still waiting on the other two, Oyushi progressed the conversation.
"How do you think you went? Manage to show them the might of Yuki?"
He asked with a smirk.

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Silently the Hachidaime Yukikage gazed at the sky his heart yearning for the arctic wind of Yukigakure. His mind pondered about the exam and the results the scroll may contain. Even if they passed the tests according to the proctors his heart had to make the final decision. It was bittersweet the Knave of Hearts desired to have all of them pass without a doubt but he just had to make sure on his decisions. Having a batch of chuunin could increase the resounding might of the frosted village or have it weakened by children who did not understand the role of being a shinobi.

Eventually this pattern of thinking was set aside for now as Oyushi appeared. Light blue eyes glanced at the young onigami before a soft and polite smile was offered to the individual. Patiently awaiting for the shinobi to stop asking questions he looked at the silent sky for a few brief moments. "My eyes have not inspected the scroll yet they shall feast upon it in my office" the Knave of Hearts politely and gently said to him. His head slightly turned seeing the outline of the approaching ship. "my challenge was entertaining I suppose"[/b] Ace said in his usual tone with a slight smirk upon his lips before patiently observing the path leading to the dome awaiting for the others. "The heavens witnessed the banner i raised valiantly our symbol shimmering with unsurpassed valor"[/b] he said happily his eyes staring at the skies wondering if his dear friend Reddo was there for the show.

[yoshinee]

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Yoshinee was no longer wearing her combat attire. In fact, she wasn't even carrying her weapons anymore. They had all been sent home with a travelling merchant that she knew she could trust. There had been too much fighting, and Yoshinee had been forced to see through too much blood and betrayals in these exams. Wearing a light blue kimono, with white and pink flowers the hair of the young kunoichi had been released from its pony-tail prison. Having spent hours curling it into shape. The crimson eyes met her allies, a she trotted downwards onto the harbor. Having arrived exactly on time, which was quite unlike her as she was usually the first one to grace the scene with her pressence, her civillian look clearly meant she had spent her time being good to herselff. Getting dressed and getting something nice to eat. Lips parting into a smile, she quickly walked closer before folding her arms in front of her chest and bowing out of respect before both of them. "I sure expected the Yukikage-sama to trumph his challenges, yet it pleases my heart to know of your safety."[/b] There was no need to state the same kind of deal to Oyushi. Afterall, they had been paired up for their final exam and knew exactly which travesties each other had had to go through.
"I sure look forward to getting home. Being surrounded by those we have no alliances with have given me the creeps."[/b]

[Oyushi]

The Yukikage replied in that weird way that he spoke and Oyushi nodded.
"Riiiiight... Well... You do that Ace-sama."
The Onigami returned, thinking that a simple no would have sufficed. It seemed the leader of their village had enjoyed his exam, which was a good start Oyushi supposed. Then he said something about the heavens... And valiant banners or something.
"Well. All the best to you Yukikage sir. And I look forward to your undoubted promotion."
The younger ninja assured with a genuine smile.

It was at that point that Yoshi, a younger Onigami and Oyushi's team mate for the second exam arrived too. Her older cousin gave her a nod of greeting, and when she bowed he returned the gesture of respect. She said she was relieved of their leader's safety and Oyushi smiled, chipping in too.
"Yeah, I'd hate to have to find someone who could replace you sama. It wouldn't be easy I tell you that much."
He added. While Ace could be odd at times, he was a good strong kage and leader for their village. Yoshi seemed eager to get moving back to their home and Oyushi had to admit he mirrored her feelings, though for more sentimental reasons.
"Well Tsukiko traveled home alone, so we should be all ready to go now. As soon as you're ready Yukikage-sama."
He offered, holding a hand out to the small boat that waited at the end of the docks for them.

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Looking onward towards the silent sky the chivalrous gambler pondered. His ear twitched slightly as Oyushi offered a few cheerful comments towards his kage. Ace gave the shinobi a simple node as his soft and polite smile remained upon his lips. Soon Yoshinee arrived in her elegant and sophisticated attire. His eyes closely examined the patters of the kamino his mind thinking of numerous ways to create a piece of clothing to match its beauty. "Thank you for your praise my splendid little snowflakes" [/b]the Hachidaime Yukikage mentioned happily to the duo as his soft and polite smile widened slightly. "Absolutely familiar faces are awaiting our arrival'[/b] he informed them while Turning his head slightly the card enchanter gave the boat captain a simple node before he turned around.

"before we leave this land I must address something"[/b] the chivalrous gambler politely and gently said to them. "no matter the results of your examinations remember I am proud of your progression from mere children to experienced shinobi as if your my own children"[/b] he mentioned his tone keeping the same tone as he turned his head slightly to glance at their reactions. It was odd, these shinobi was not his flesh and blood yet he considered them his students. Indeed, the yukikage offered them a new life and watched over their lessons. His lips smiled at their success and frowned at their failures like any other parent. It been so many years since the tittle was passed onto his shoulders yet the Knave of Hearts could still feel the snow from all those winters still on his fingertips. Shaking his head slightly Ace allowed the feelings of nostalgia slither into his heart while he walked towards the boat.

Silently observing the fluent waves in the distance Ace pondered about what Oyushi mentioned. "Indeed, someday my reign will end where a new legacy will be brought forth" he silently pondered as his black dress shoes gently tapped upon the boat's bow. As soon everyone boarded the ship black smoke lingered out of the floating vessel's exhaust pipe. Gracefully and elegantly the ship sailed towards the arctic waters of Yukigakure as the wind pulled the valiant leader's light blond hair. Very soon his arms could be around his lovely wife Onyx a soft smirk appeared on his lips as he thought about her touch.

[Oyushi]

After Ace's kind and wise sentiment, they all boarded the small boat and were soon on their way out into open waters, wind gently whipping Oyushi's hair as he looked forward to the moment when he saw his homeland on the horizon.

[yoshinee]

Taking her place aside the captain, holding out her compass as it seemed he had lost his, the young kunoichi was directing their way over the seas. It'd sure be a welcome change of scenery when they'd get home to their own provinces. Hopefully Ace would find herself and her cousin worthy of being Chuunin. For now, their travels would come to an end. Who knew where their next adventure would take them?

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Swiftly and elegantly the floating vessel surged through the shifting sea. All of the passengers pondered about what tomorrow could bring into their lives. An father eager to see his wife and unborn son, a oyushi eager to prove his worth, and finally a outsider wanting to reassure herself that she belonged in the arctic village. Silently time flowed smoothly as the temperature began to drop considerably. Passing through glacial masses the prestigious Yukigakure monument stood int he distance as the ship approached the Land of Snow.

~To Land of Snow~

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[Oyushi]

Oyushi was relieved to see his home again. It had been far too long since he had set foot in the snow. He stepped off the boat, wiggling his foot in the loose white powder on the ground and smiling. It was good to be back. Because chunin or no chunin, this was what it was all about. The people in his village. That was the point of the whole job. It just felt right to be back. Oyushi turned and gave a wave to his fellow travelers,
"I'll see you guys soon. Good luck with your results."
He added with a genuine smile as he trudged off towards the village.

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Ace gave Oyushi a simple node before doing the same to Yoshinee. "remember there is an festival in Nutaryuk that is when i will announce my results"[/b] the chivalrous gambler informed them. Silently he walked off of the ship heading back to his humble home.

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