NSRP: Shinobi Legends ( Prologue Arc | IC Thread )

[Fake]

Hideki hadn't expected such a scene and he was truly surprised when Ayanasu and Mukizu suddenly appeared. Although he should have seen it coming, given the explosion. He gimaced, just thinking about the explosion made him annoyed. He shrugged and shifted his gaze back to his fellow comrades, [i]three versus two eh?[/i]. Hideki immediately became engaged in a thought, [i]well then I don' t have to introduce myself [/i][i]at least[/i] he thought with a smirk. He flickered when he heard Ayanasu say: "Gentlemen. Shall we leave?" Hideki rolled his eyes, [i]great.. now I'll have to join in, I don't wan't to be left with the enemy. [/i]He stared at his comrades in dismay as he made the jump down the trees.

A sinister smile spread on his lips when he decided to make a "Grand Entrance", an exaggerated smoke exploded when he reached the ground, spreading in most directions. It took a moment for the smoke to fade and Hideki took the opportunity to practice his introduction, in the end though it would be the same plain as always. A tall and somewhat skinny figure stepped out of the smoke, his curled black hair fanned as the wind blew the smoke towards him, several scars adorned his face - the most noticeable a black sword streak across his nose, this scar was how most people defined it was him, Hideki Kazanagi. Hideki bowed gracefully and when he looked up a sneer smile had appeared on his lips. "Hideki Kazanagi" he introduced himself to the enemies, clearly amused by their reaction. Well, he couldn't neglect he enjoyed pulling pranks on his foes. Hideki eyed his comrades still amused and made his way to them.

[Dad]

[[b]Ayanasu, Near Konohagakure[/b]]

Before Ayanasu could walk away, a smoke cloud polluted the air amongst himself, his allies, and the two enemies before him. Ayanasu stopped and turned around to be greeted by a slender third figure, appearing beside the other two enemy ninja. "[i]Hideki Kazanagi,[/i]" he proclaimed. "So glad you could join us, Hideki-san," Ayanasu said softly in a low growl. It seemed things were getting underway rather quickly. Ayanasu was not expecting a fourth member to join this escapade so soon. Perhaps it would be best to keep the events under-wraps from their leader.

[BLUR]

[i]"Akatsuki..." [/i]Then, two more members of the Akatsuki organization appeared. One of the Red Demon's partners rejected Kokuzoku's questions and proceeded by calling them children, although, he did not look much older than they did.[i] "Children? Who does this guy think he's talking to?" [/i]Then a smoke bomb hit the ground and smoke erupted out of it covering everyone's eye sight. When the smoke cleared, there was yet another Akatsuki member in front of the duo.

"Zoku, what do you want to do? Would you like to take out four members of the Akatsuki now, or wait until we have a better chance?" Shinn asked. He wasn't intimidated by the fact that it was four to two. [i]"All of them combined don't have the power that He had, it can't be too difficult."[/i]

[Champster]

[[b]Mukizu, Yasuragi & Kokuzoku, Near Konohagakure[/b]]


Before Yasuragi had any say in the matter, Hideki emerged from the cloud of smoke he obviously created, which piqued his interest, somewhat. "What brings you here, [i]Hideki Kazanagi[/i]?" he asks, raising one eyebrow. Then he heard Ayanasu's words, which made him sigh deeply. He, in fact, wasn't planning on fighting. Not unless it was completely necessarily. But he wouldn't dare provoke his enemies, or speak for that matter, now that they were in this current situation. Or rather, the predicament he caused all of them into. But Mukizu thought otherwise, and perhaps the other two Akatsuki members.

Kokuzoku nodded, his hands gripping harder and harder on the hilt of his sword he held with each passing second. Now there were four of them. But he didn't care. His aggressive old-self and the need to slaughter his former mentor overwhelmed his nervousness and whatever doubt he had until they completely faded. "Lets do this," he answered, his murderous eyes meets Yasuragi's. The former [i]Red Demon[/i] was about to go on a rampage. "But I'll handle [i]him[/i]." He raised his blade on shoulder height, the edge pointing towards the tall figure amongst the four of Akatsuki members.

"Should we really be doing this, Mukizu, Ayanasu and Hideki?" Yasuragi asked, ignoring Kokuzoku as he turned towards his partner and the others. "You do realize what the enemy will do if they find out." Mukizu merely scoffed and scolded him. "Fool! I'm well aware of the risks, [i]Yasuragi[/i], but our actions here - or rather [i]yours[/i] - has caused the enemy to received Intel on Akatsuki. And thanks to your recklessness, and whether or not we do, they'll find out eventually. Knowing that, we should eliminate these two now so it will be easier for us in the long run."

[Fake]

Ooc: Special Ninja Task Force, is that it?

As Hideki made his way to his fellow Akatsuki, he was greeted by Yasuragi. "What brings me here you say? Well, I happened to notice this little scene and couldn't help to have a look." His lips curled upwards into a smirk, he added "I didn't expect to get involved in the mess though." he stated with a trace of annoyance. Hideki stroked his hair backwards and wiped of some sweat from his forehead. He sobered and the annoyance vanished from his face. "Woah, it's warm today" he said shrugging, attempting to change the mood of the atmosphere.

Hideki turned around , understanding no-one cared about the temperature and stared at the enemies, his gaze inspected the foes from toe to the tip of their hair. He narrowed his eyes slightly at them, "they sure exudes strength, doesn't they ?" he said with a muffled chuckle. "So.." he turned back to his companions "Shall 'you' deal with them or shall 'we' leave" Hideki asked with a sneer smirk gracing his lips.

[BLUR]

Shinn slowly and calmly stood straight from his defensive position. "I understand, Zoku," Shinn said. Kokuzoku was prepared to attack, but Shinn did not believe this was the right thing to do. There was four members of this Akatsuki organization right in front of them, which was probably more than half. What they should do is somehow contact their allies to come help them so they could get rid of this potential threat without any casualties. Although the group in front of him had immense chakra almost radiating off of them, he didn't believe they were a match for all four members of the Special Ninja Task Force. "Are you absolutely sure about this Zoku? We can still get away, and then regroup with the rest of the SNTF so that we can hunt these guys down. It's not wise to go four on two, and if there is anything we are known for, it's not letting our emotions cloud our judgement," Shinn said. But he saw the look in Zoku's eyes. There wasn't a great chance of him coming to his senses. So Shinn was prepared for the worst.

[Dad]

[[b]Ayanasu, Near Konohagakure[/b]]

Ayanasu was almost insulted now, and turned back around to face the two younger ninja, Zoku and Shinn. Then Hideki made a suggestion that the Akatsuki leader would either reward or destroy. But he knew better, so he would lead the insurgency into battle. "Enough," he said harshly. Looking back towards Mukizu and the others now, he made his point clear. "Our mission is to eliminate the threat of the Ninja Task Force and the Gokage. And I would hate to disappoint our leader. So, shall the task be mine, and mine alone?" he questioned his comrades. A Senju would never engage in a battle they knew they couldn't handle. It was not the way of the Senju, or the former Gokage. Ayanasu felt the hair on the back of his neck stand up as the Senju seal on his back began to burn.

[Champster]

[[b]Mukizu, Yasuragi & Kokuzoku, Near Konohagakure[/b]]


"[i]Ho[/i], can you really take them on? Both of them?" Yasuragi asked, curious. "I only ask because these two, and three others, were responsible for stopping this [i]unknown individual[/i] whom single-handedly brought the Five Nations to its knees ten years ago." He knew all this because he was there when they became elected in becoming the Ninja Task Force, but left before it was officially formed. The former Mizukage leered at the duo not far off, his interest grew with each passing second, but his thoughts remained the same. He wouldn't interfere with the upcoming battle that would soon commence, even if he was attacked by the two or ordered to by his partner. The man would simply watch or attempt to escape should anything happen during this fight.

Amused, Mukizu took a single step forward with his left foot and stared at the two before them one by one. Normally, he would analyze his opponents' weaknesses or their abilities beforehand. But to hear these two were the best of the best, the man simply couldn't let this opportunity slip from his grasp. "I certainly hope you don't mind if I butt in, Ayanasu," Mukizu grinned. "Besides, it wouldn't be fair for the rest of us if only you had all the fun." With a deep sigh, Yasuragi nodded once and spoke calmly, "Alright, guess I'll watch the show from afar. You coming along, [i]Hideki[/i]?"

Zoku, meanwhile, couldn't believe what he saw. Yasuragi, his former mentor and leader, turned and walked off, distancing himself between him and the others so that he wouldn't become involved. "[i]Coward[/i]!" uttered Zoku, his teeth gritting together at the thought. He had an unbearable rage for that man, and wished for his death. He didn't care much for the others, and should a fight ensue he would only go after Yasuragi and let Shinn handle the rest. But at that moment, that very thought sprouting into his mind, he lowered his head and looked down. "Alright..." he admitted, his anger slowly diminishing. "Lets fall back for now, Shinn." He raised and turned his head towards his friend and smiled lightly, something that was very unusual for him to say after being incredibly enraged.

[BLUR]

Shinn watched as all the events unfolded. The cocky one of the four Akatsuki came forth and said he would take on Shinn and Zoku all by himself. Shinn wanted to laugh but he knew better, it would only provoke them. [i]"Who does this guy think he is? Thinking he can take no two of us, just makes it easier for us!" [/i]Now Shinn wanted to fight. He would even handle it one on one, just so Zoku could get Yasuragi. Then another Akatsuki member came forth, while Yasuragi left. He knew that that had enraged Kokuzoku. As he was about to begin the battle, Kokuzoku came to his senses and called for a retreat. That snapped Shinn back to his senses as well. Although it would be much easier now that it was two on two, it was always better to be completely safe.

Shinn nodded. If they could find the other two, they could dismantle this secret organization and find the one responsible for it's creation, and figure out it's purpose. "I'm glad you came to your senses Zoku, leave it to me." Shinn quickly performed a plethora of hand signs. [color=#a9a9a9]"Wind Release: Supreme Typhoon!" [/color]Raging winds began circling around Shinn. Zoku backed away for safety. Shinn directed the strong winds to circle around the trees surrounding the Akatsuki, then pulled in the winds ripping the trees from the ground and sending them to trap the Akatsuki Akatsuki. At the same time, Shinn grabbed a handful of smoke bombs and threw it in the Akatsuki's direction. After doing all of this, he wrapped a kunai in a paper bomb and threw it at his enemies. Once the trees succesfully reached them and the smoke bombs exploded, Shinn and Zoku began heading towards Konoha.

[Dad]

[[b]Ayanasu, Near Konohagakure[/b]]

"The power of Nature. . .how beautiful" he said, softly as he watched his enemies flee. As the trees approached, Ayanasu made three hand signals with his right palm, and cried out, "Fire Style: Burning Wave." A concussion fo flames engulfed Ayanasu, spreading widely and bursting forth, melting the trees in it's path, and forcing what sounded like an explosive kunai to go off early. All that was left was steam, charcoal and ashes, as Ayanasu began to contemplate to himself.

"[i]Those boys remind me so much of the Great Days of the Leaf within the Senju. I'll never come to accomplish anything in this organization fighting those who could very well be . . . .[/i]" Ayanasu's thought was cut short, and he sighed, ushering his comrades back. "I know their history Yasuragi-san. But my own past has a great influence on these battles. Perhaps my arrogance and emotion had gotten to my head." Ayanasu began to feel dizzy, as he vanished, returning to the Akatasuki hideout.

[Fake]

OoC: BTW, is anyone of the Akatsuki at the scene leader? Or is he/her to remain a secret?

Hideki waved away the steam of ash coughing, "Pathetic Vermin!" he spitted out in the middle of the coughing, clearly humiliated. A deep frown creased Hidekis brows and the amused behavior of his was gone, replaced by the opposite. "..but my own past has a great influence on these battles. Perhaps my arrogance and emotion had gotten to my head." Hideki could see from the corner of his eyes as Ayanasu vanished from the surface.

Anger burned up in Hidekis eyes and he glared at the place where Ayanasu had vanished from. "What's the damn meaning of this?!" Hideki couldn't understand where all this anger came from but he just couldn't stop it coming, he added "How could you let them escape?! The leader will annihilate us if we do not find them!?" Hideki shouted in the face of the other Akatsuki.

It took a while for Hideki to realize how he behaved against his superiors, he calmed down a little bit and his face sobered. "Excuse me, I just..can't control it sometimes.." Hideki said, lowering his gaze apologetically. Hideki whispered a curse aimed at himself, or rather the demon inside of him that produced the anger. His eyes flickered upwards and he meet the eyes of his superiors.

[Final Fantasy Revolution]

[Akai Chishio, Kumogakure]

The day was just starting in the quiet village that was installed into the side of the mountain and surrounded by clouds since it was up so high. This was the city of Kumogakure: The Village Hidden in the Clouds, it's home to many of ninja mostly specializing in bladed combat and lightning release techniques...well, mostly. The day was just like any other in Kumogakure, there was sunlight but being inside of the clouds they only got so much of it, the clouds and the sun made a nice warm glow that would keep the village just warm enough to be quite liveable. There was always a nice mountain breeze that would come through the village, the man was standing in the direct center of it all, watching his people and feeling his village.He had gotten the messenger hawk days ago and had yet to respond, maybe they even thought he was dead, just like, no, it wouldn't be right to bring that up here. [i]"Is it truly time...ten years...[/i]" The man thought to himself and than started to walk about his village as if he was the Raikage himself, hey, he mine as well be...

[Champster]

[[b]Kokuzoku, Konohagakure[/b]]


Zoku was frustrated. The man whom betrayed all of Kirigakure had suddenly shown up after all these years and had joined an organization called [i]Akatsuki[/i], its secretive goals unknown to them. But he knew the moment he saw the former Mizukage that that this group were S-Class Missing-Nins and internationals' most wanted criminals. And if they were to deal with these, no doubt dangerous, bunch, the Ninja Task Force would have to do it swiftly before their plans were achieved. And Zoku realized a part of their scheme involved the Kage Summit. Something he wasn't willing to happen. "Shinn, we can't afford these criminals to locate the Kage Summit," he said with a serious face. "We'll need to find their hideout and take 'em all out at once. And we'll be needing the others for this, too."


[[b]Mukizu & Yasuragi, Near Konohagakure[/b]]


"[i]Ho...[/i]" sighed Yasuragi, somewhat feeling relieved. "I didn't think they would retreat so fast and quite easily. And don't worry, [i]Hideki[/i], I'm certain that the leader didn't want any of this, either. Besides, I'm to blame for everything that's happened here." Mukizu ignored the others and merely scoffed at their cowardice for retreating, but thought it was probably for the best for everyone. Clenching his hands into fists, the Akatsuki member turned towards his partner. And judging by the look on his partners face, Yasuragi could tell he was angry. Probably angered by him. Another wasted opportunity thanks to his foolish partner, Yasuragi, thought Mukizu. Regardless, they had to continue onward. "[i]Tch[/i], Yasuragi!" Mukizu said. "Let's proceed with our assignment. We still need to find where the Kage Summit is taking place. And hopefully this time we'll do this discreetly." The tall figure nodded once before making his way towards him.


[[b]?, Akatsuki Hideout[/b]]


"Understood," said the tall figure, his face hidden due to the total darkness of their hideout. "I'll go immediately." With that, his figure disappeared, his location unknown to most but himself and their leader, whom was now standing in the center of the cavern. The slightly spiky haired individual peered over to what he thought was another member of Akatsuki. "Hmm?" he uttered, his face also hidden from view. Curious, he turned to him and simply said nothing, as if he was waiting for him to speak first instead.

[Dad]

[[b]Ayanasu, Hideout[/b]]

Just as Ayanasu returned to the Akatsuki hideout, a shadowy figured dispersed in a flash. Peering inside, the leader stood still at the center, staring down another member of the Akatsuki whom Ayanasu did not recognize. This unfamiliar face and unfamiliar chakra could either be an advantage or a baby sitting routine. Hopefully the one who stood before the leader was powerful. Needless to say, the Akatsuki's goals would soon be ready to be carried out. Only time was standing n the way of the assassination of the Kages. The summit was very near.

[Fake]

OoC: Would I be allowed to change my characters jutsus/skills and a little modification in Hidekis history, nothing that would impact the story of course ? Reason being: Me and Final Fantasy have so alike Kekkai Genkai - I have also grown tired of my Kekkai Genkai, so that's more to the reason I would like to change.

Hideki glanced at his fellow Akatsuki through the corner of his eyes, [i]So they are heading out.. I suppose I'll attend to the party soon enough too. [/i]The summit would indeed be interesting, not only would the most experienced shinobis attend but Hideki would also be given an opportunity to defeat some of them, if he would manage that is. However, he couldn't just rush in like a dimwit fool and cause mayhem, in this case he would have to carefully plan every single move and tactics he would attempt - after all his foes are the most dangerous men and woman of the Shinobi world.

A rush of excitement and an ounce of fear struck him, Hideki wasn't a fool that would not give himself in to fear, in fact, under his years he had learned and experienced the true power behind the combined power of fear and resolve, the result was terrifying, indeed. He chuckled at his philosophic thoughts[i] [/i]and lifted his gaze from the ground below him which had been slightly burned by Ayanasus violent flames. He stared out in the horizon with distant eyes, an ominous weather was approaching along with a storm. Crimson colors were sighted several miles away, and the feeling it gave Hideki assured him that this battle was only the beginning of something greater. His lips corners pulled upwards into a smile, no, an evil sneer. The next second he vanished, leaving only dust.

[ANBU]

Kazuya sat on his Chimera, his expression seeming caqlm as he muttered to himself as if trying to decide what to do, "well the others are here so he should still be initially safe.. hm.. and the stubborn old fool wanted me to scout ahead so why not see if we can find something interesting then.." Kazuya then continued the last part directed at 'Red'. The chimera then sped up considerably it's speed easily doubling that of the Tsuchikage's guards though still far from that of swift release the straight land ahead without trees in the way making it able for the chimera to move at such speed without interuption from trees as they continued along the path they had been following through the Land of Fire headed towards Konoha slowing down sslightly after a minute or so of movement like this.

[Final Fantasy Revolution]

[b][Akai Chishio, Kumogakure][/b]

Akai had his mission, he has known about it for several days now for the messenger hawk was very persistent in him actually taking the scroll from it's talons. The hawk followed Akai around meticulously until he did so.[i] "I will have to depart eventually, but is it truly the right time for all of us to be meeting...I wonder what they will assume when I am not exactly on time." [/i]Akai thought to himself for a moment and than looked down at his village and the younger children all playing around and having a good old time. [i]"I must go..for them..."[/i] Akai thought to himself once more, as a young girl looked up to him with big, innocent green eyes and a wide warming smile that you would expect any little girl to have; Akai's decision was practically made for him before he could even maul it over for more than ten minutes. The warming glow of Kumogakure was shining into Akai as he started off by jumping from the top of the building and landing on the ground bellow. Akai started calmly walking to the village gate so that he may depart for the Kage Summit.

[i]"Raikage has undoubtedly already started making his way there, I shall follow and be his unofficial rear defensive ninja." [/i]Akai thought and than lifted his right hand in the air and a messenger hawk came down from the horizon of the village and perched itself on top of Akai's hand. Akai produced a scroll from his ninja equipment pouch and placed it into the faithful talons of the Kumogakure Messenger Hawk. "Take this to Raikage, it will let him know I'm following him from behind an that I will inevitably meet up with him at the Kage Summit; be swift." Akai said to the loyal village hawk and than waved his hand hard so that the messenger hawk would know to dismount and start flying off, over the village gate. "Despite my swiftest speed, the hawk is faster than I." Akai said, somewhat disappointed but knowing that the messenger hawks of every village were meant ultimately to be faster than any ninja, it wouldn't be a successful messaging system if it were slower than the people it was trying too contact now would it? With that, Akai made sure he was prepared and started his journey to join forces with the Raikage attend the Kage Summit...

[Champster]

[b][Kokuzoku & Shimo, Konohagakure][/b]

"We'll need to contact Teirumaru," said Zoku, his face growing serious. "If I recall the message I received days ago, I'm certain it is he who knows the location of the Kage Summit." Momentarily looking up, Zoku could tell that that the clouds above them was Yasuragis' doing. [i]Infiltrating the village, are we now?[/i] Zoku thought. "Also, have you heard anything from the others?" He'd ask as he turned towards Shinn. Kokuzoku, of course, was talking about the other members of the Ninja Task Force. "Shinn Kazama-Sama! And Kokuzoku Hitteki-Sama!" gasped Shimo, whom just walked out of the Ichiraku's Ramen shop. Running up towards the two, Shimo smiled at them as he spoke, "Its been a while since I've seen you two-...Wait, where are Kazuya-Sama and Akai-Sama?"

[color=white]"Unbelievable," growled Tsumetai. "Why do you admire these fools so much, anyway?"[/color]

"Not now, Aisu," muttered Zoku, annoyed. "This isn't the best time." Puzzled, Shimo couldn't help but ask why. "No reason. Nothing that concerns you at the moment." Zoku retorted.


[b][Mukizu & Yasuragi, Near Konohagakure][/b]


From their vantage point high up in the trees, which were exceptionally tall ones, both Mukizu and Yasuragi could still see the location of the Akatsuki hideout. And to the north of their position, the enemy's stronghold; [i]Konohagakure[/i], and its giant walls stretching over twenty-to-thirty feet high. Mukizu pondered ways on how to infiltrate the village, but with their presence known he knew it wouldn't be that easy to do so. He also wondered who would know the location of the Kage Summit and where'd they get a hold of such a person. No doubt the higher-ups knew. "We'll need to act swiftly," grumbled Mukizu. "And discreetly. So get to it." Yasuragi nodded and with a single motion of his hand, the clouds amassing overhead grew darker, and slowly droplets of water rained down. And with that, the former [i]Mizukage[/i] disappeared, his figure blurred until he was no longer beside Mukizu.

[Murar Bonefang]

[font=times new roman,times,serif][size=3]Tenko was sure she felt something BIG was going down, she just needed to know what it was. She smirked at the thought of getting red with the enemies blood all over her again. That feeling gave her a chill that was excitement. But right now she was hungry. [/size][/font]
[font=times new roman,times,serif][size=3]Abruptly a kunai flew out of the back of her hand, that he usually kept under her hakama, the target was well pierced, only the head was damaged. She could roast the entire bird for food.[/size][/font]

[font=times new roman,times,serif][size=3]She was travelling, and by the look of things, she was getting closer to Konhagakure. The village that produced all the magnificent Ninjas of the dreaded anbu squad. She took out her backpack and counted the headbands of the ninjas that were unfortunate to see her. They are all dead as their headbands are the trophies. there were 7 of them. [/size][/font]

[font=times new roman,times,serif][size=3]She thought to herself, "[i]let's see if I can make it 10 before the sun rises" [/i]and she proceded towards the village, with the look out of the gaurds, she didn't want to mess with the insects while there were bigger fishes to fry[/size][/font]

[ANBU]

Kazuya saw the main gates of Konohagakure within his seeing distance away as 'Red' began to slow down again to await the tsuchikage, their travel along the road having been much faster than it would have been for any average ninja or ninja moving through the forest. "well I guess it's time to wait for the old man.. lets hope they can move fast enough and not get caught up by anyone.. I'll have to check with them where the summit is too.." Kazuya then muttered to himself as he looked out in the trees wondering if any konoha nin who might be in the forest would know where the summit was.

[Murar Bonefang]

[i]Baka wa sleep while death lurks in the horizon[/i]..smirked Tenko. as she kept slowly moving towards the village from the shadows of the trees. As if to awaken young rouge , a nightly bird flew right across her. Tenko cursed under her breath, i should have noticed it .. god only knows what state of readiness the village was in. But she was desperate to kill, and she wanted a kill tonight.

Everything seemed to be at rest as she progressed to towards the walls of the village. There seems to be something wrong with the village, there are no guards to be seen. Has the Big thing already happened ? is Konohagakure under attack ?
or is this a trap ? the cold draft of air changed her confusion to panic .

[Murar Bonefang]

.....

[Champster]

[b][?, Akatsuki Hideout][/b]


"I'm relieved I was able to find this place," a figure whom was approaching the leader said, his voice tinged with madness. He stopped as he turned to glare at the Akatsuki member to his left. But only for a moment. "I hear you're searching for the location of the Kage Summit." The man continued as he shifted his attention towards the leader. His long spiky brown hair, vertical slit-like pupils, elongated canine teeth and nails shone as he stepped into a dim ray of sunlight that managed to penetrate through the cracks. The distinct red fang markings of the Inuzuka clan on his cheeks were revealed as he looked up momentarily. The leader, his shadowy figure still hidden from view, narrowed his eyes. There was no point in asking the man on how'd he find this place, but what slightly threw him off was the mysterious member from the Inuzuka clan was offering to reveal the Kage Summit to them, despite wearing the standard outfit of a Konoha shinobi.

"You know, I found it strange that I was able to [i]detect[/i] this peculiar scent that was lost long ago. So, I followed it. And for days, weeks, months that took me to pursue it I finally ended up in here," he added. The leader simply said nothing, and knew his identity was known by this man. Moments passed as he continued to remain silent. Pondering until he finally spoke. "Who are you, and what do you want in return for this...[i]vital[/i] information?" asked the leader, cautiously. The member of the Inuzuka clan lowered his head and grinned. "My name is Teirumaru Inuzuka and I wish to join your organization..." This man, who called himself Teirumaru, paused, giving them a moment to take in the information before finally adding...

"-...And don't worry, your [i]secret[/i] is safe with me."


[b][Kokuzoki & Shimo, Konohagakure][/b]


Zoku was troubled, wondering hard and thoroughly on what steps they should take and how they would contact the Gokage when he soon realized that Shimo was one of the Mizukages' bodyguards. It never occurred to him until now. "Wait, you should know where the Kage Summit is taking place. I want you to deliver this message to the Gokage immediately," Zoku ordered as he scribbled down on a piece of scroll he tore that was once inside his pouch. As he did this, rain started pouring down on the village, and Zoku knew they had little time left. Aisu thought it was all strange, but was willing to help his comrades whenever the opportunity presented itself or was asked to, and simply nodded. [color=white]"We've got better tasks to complete than being an errand boy, [i]boy[/i]!" muttered Tsumetai. Sensing something behind them within the rain, Tsumetai screamed at the top of his lungs,[/color][color=white] "AISU!! BEHIND YOU!!" [/color]

"Pardon me for the intrusion, gentlemen, but I'll need to borrow this young man for a moment," this voice, belonging to that of Yasuragi, said. Yet, no one was there. Immediately as the voice spoke, Aisu spurred into action and he drew his blade strapped around his back, spun around quickly and swung his blade at the empty space in front of him. The droplets of rain surrounding Aisu's blade turned into icicles and there a figure was revealed at the cold touch of steel. Yasuragi's figure blurred, his unknown technique which allowed him to hide within the rain, ended. "I'm surprised you knew where I was hiding, [i]Yuki[/i]" the former Mizukage said, grinning. "I commend you. You'll make a fine shinobi for the Ninja Task Force one day -- Once [i]Kokuzoku[/i] here retires, that is."

"Yasuragi...!" growled Zoku, reaching for the handle of his blade.

[Murar Bonefang]

Tenko approached the village main gate, still all seemed empty. damn some thing must have happened. if someone strong enough was here to take down the entire village, it must be fun fighting him. it's been ages that I had some one decent to make a Ningyo. For the nonthreatening look Tenko brought out her Minstrel doll, full clad with a kimono and a shamisan.

The minstrel was unfortunate enough to ask tenko to assist her from one place to another.

As Tenko approached towards the main gate, there seems to be the vague figure of a lonely man . must be the guard.

[ANBU]

Kazuya sat on 'Red' as they arrived at the Konohagakure village gate turning around to wait for the tsuchikage or to find out where the Kage meeting was. Kazuya then used Swift Release: Shadowless Flight appearing to disappear sections of his after shadow moving sideways distorted before he re-appeared near the girl most likely surprising her with the speed at which he moved from 'Red' to standing near her. "so.. know where the kages are meant to go..? after all it seems I should know which way I'm headed.." he then asked calmly his emaciated seeming body not worrying him too much.