[Oonakayama Arashi]

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One can never truly know just where the work of a shinobi could take you. At times, it was standard assignments, at other times it was far more daunting of an travel experience where you went to lands far beyond the point of no return. While Arashi was more familiar with her current location, it wasn't fill with great memories to be back here. At the least the difference was that other than before, she wasn't here illegally. If anything, she was here based on the conceived notion of attempted oversight. Still, recon was important. The last thing Arashi wanted was to be set up or worse. But in Sekara, the land of the lawless, it was fair game. Leaning against the side of a building, she'd see the set of guards moving within disguise as well, having already took their places as they moved across the village. For now, it was simply looking around, checking on the related groups that were to be at the planned meeting of fractions in Sekara. Of course, there was no harm in scoping out the opposition. Depending on how things went, she'd need any advantage she could come up with in negotiations. As she tilted her black rimmed hat to the side, the Suna nin would adjust her jacket as she began to walk further into the area, keeping her head low, yet holding an air of confidence as she soon allowed herself to embrace her current cover. When in Sekara, did as the bandits did. Despite it's poor reputation, it did have some highlights. If anything, it was a marvel of the true frontier spirit. Even if it was a bit rough along the edges. Still, maybe one day...nah...it never happen... Stopping short, she'd note a child seeming to be running passed, a bright yellow hoodie across his back as he seemed almost as though scared of something. Then again, what wasn't there to be afraid of here? As much as she wanted to check it out, she had to remember that she was undercover here. This wasn't a place to be a hero...especially after her last trip. "Hope he ain't in too deep..." Her comment was low, which was enough to draw attention to her as she began to move again. She had one stop to make on her route, and that was to a dive just up the hill. SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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Moment Music The key to being able to go into an unknown situation and surrounding and blend in as though you belonged was to ensure that as little attention was drawn to you as possible. It was one of the first lessons that came with being a ninja. Of course, Arashi wasn't one to completely follow those rules, she had gotten better at appreciating why they were in place. Not just for safety, but for ensuring that the information that could be gathered could be untainted by the constant concern of those watching. All these people would be aware of was a chick walking in with nice legs. Making her at the very least eye-candy. Not the best thought, but better than them considering her a threat or a spy. The poignant smell of stale drinks and sweat filled the air within the structure, made all the more apparent due to the heat that seemed to have very little way of being released from within. A shelter from the sun, but still a pit hot enough to melt a egg if left out long enough. Moving over toward a table, she'd catch a few looks, but acted as though she were used them, ignoring their near predator like gaze as she sat herself down at the bar counter. Arms resting upon it, the kunochi would then raise her hand up, making a order for sake as she allowed herself to relax briefly. So far, everything was going well, all she needed now was to wait for her baddie. The guy's name was Shouchi Geno...one of the many heads of the criminal underworld which ran Sekara outwardly. It was no surprise to her that so many like him existed her, considering she was more than familiar to where the true power in this place came from. But in truth, if it allowed for them to get through the mission successfully, the least they'd have to worry about was if the true broker would fall in line. It was a hope, worst case would be having to deal with her later on. Arashi was more than aware of the agreement she had made with the woman behind the curtain, but she had not come to collect yet. At best, maybe she never would, but it would be a bit too optimistic to think that. With those thoughts aside, she'd soon see her target, the bald man seeming to have come in with a sleeveless vest, and tattered cloth for pants. His hands were battered and bruised, with the faint scent of blood wavering around his knuckles. In noting not a scratch upon him, it was clear enough that it didn't come from him, but some poor bastard that likely got the beatdown of the century. "Its always the pretty ones huh?" The voice came from next to her, seeming to have taken the empty seat beside her as they grinned and held a hand up for a drink. Arashi would sigh for a moment, her eyes narrowing as she then turned to face her attempted paramour. It was a young man, reddish hair and dark black eyes. His features were smooth, yet showing some tanning from the environment. His clothes were normal to say the least, if Arashi was to bet, he was a merchant of some kind. Across his chest seemed to be what looked like makeshift buttons to close his top, barely holding itself together from the various sizes. "Pretty ones...being you...being in a place like this...looking for trouble..." "Only when I want some..." Arashi would see her glass moved toward her direction, her hazel eyes shifting away from the man as she looked toward her glass. Honestly, the last thing she wanted was a drink, especially since aside from special occasions, she wasn't much for doing so. Still, in order to put up the front she was going for, she had to play the part. Yet in doing this, she'd continue to keep her ears alert for Geno, hearing him greet his friends in the back of the dive bar. But soon enough, the red head would speak again, his face leaning in as he almost whispered into her ear. "Is that what you want?" SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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The sudden evasion of space was enough to put Arashi on edge, considering her allowance of such things in the past. It would take little effort for her to buffer him back, but it would draw more attention she needed at the moment. Right now, stealth was the main point of her visit here, and she would get no where by making a scene. With Geno only a few seats away, his conversation happening in the back of the area with his cohorts, she would have to be careful not to draw his eye. Though the redheaded man seemed persistent, which meant that Arashi would have to be creative in getting him off her. Yet with him being so close, a waver of a scent was quick to catch her attention, drawing her briefly away from her assignment as she took a moment. It was near the point of vomiting, the strong aroma hitting her directly as she then quickly reeled back as she covered her nose. "Yeaaaaa...but not from you...you smell like week old eggs and fish..." "Wait what?" That seemed to pull the young man away, his hand seeming to rise up to his face, smelling it briefly before then looking at her and then back at his hand. Within moments, it seemed as if he had somewhere he needed to be, keeping a sheepish grin on his face before seeming to rush off into the crowd. Despite his sudden departure, the young woman wouldn't say she was disappointed. But it was odd that no one else seemed to have noticed the smell but her. Had he not been aware of it? Maybe it was just a lost of any sense of self-hygiene. Either way, with him no longer barking up her tree, the shinobi could return her attention to Geno and his fellows. Perhaps getting something out of this trip aside from a funny story to tell her friends when she got home. SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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"So this meet up Geno...who's Suna supposed to send?" Arashi's attention would seem to perk up as she continued her eavesdropping, taking her cup to her lips as she drank and continued to listen in. As far as she was aware, these men would not have any idea just who would be coming. Only the fact that it would be a representative of a Clan. That would at least instill some sense of trust in just what they were signing up for. Of course, that didn't mean that they would listen or even agree to it. Of course, it not Geno, it could be someone else. It didn't matter, but the one they picked out would have to be able to play ball. "Some Clan figure-head...doubt anyone too high up..." "I hear it's the Kage's own kid..." "Heh...think he'd let his brat down here? Get real..." Geno would seem to wave down one of the waitress staff, placing an order in for his group as he rested his hands behind his head. "He'd be crazy to do that...last I heard she came down here tryin to take on a whole group...got pulled out by daddy before they could collect it from her little ass..." Narrowing her eyes, Arashi already figured these people wouldn't take her seriously, but at the very least, the ones that had been there hadn't spread around too much on her little transformation. Probably for the best. Still, if they were already looking down on her, maybe that was sign that things weren't exactly going to be a firm sell with these people. Though she could only imagine that it might be the same for the rest of them as well. Hopefully some good news would come from the recon of the others. "Still...think it might be a good chance to get some easy ryo...I mean...take her hostage..." "What? Ya crazy or somethin? Take that on and ya asking for the whole damn militia to rain down upon us...anyone touchin that prize is askin for a death wish...sides...least we can get is maybe some promises...bet she can do all kinds of things with that mouth..." That was enough to make Arashi sick to her stomach, more than enough in fact that she began to hold her hand up to pay her tab. She got all she was gonna get from this group. If anything, it would be crazy to bring them on...of course, if they were willing to talk...and had resources to back up their faith, it might be their only real option. SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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"Well that was productive...and disgusting..." Arashi would say as she made her way out of the bar, her eyes narrowed as she began to make her way down the stairs toward the meeting place with the others. After such an encounter, she wasn't exactly certain of any real insight into the thinking of these men. Of course, she was aware of a prick when she heard one. "We've made our rounds...how did things go on your side ma'am?" "Aside from learning that I have a multi-talented mouth...terribly..." "Ma'am?" "Forget it...I'll meet you guys at the spot...keep it casual till then..." Removing her fingertip from her earlobe, the young woman would release a breath as she began to move through the crowd. Honestly, she couldn't think of anything worse to come of today, up until she spotted the same boy from earlier once more. This time, it appeared as though he were in far more of a panic than before. But with good reason... In hot pursuit appeared to be three men, each one seeming more grim than the next, each one hot on the kid's heels as he rushed through and began to make his way into an alley. Seeing this, a part of her was screaming to just ignore it and keep moving. After all, this operation was mean to remain secret. The last thing they needed was attention and she could just as easily cause a stir if she was so much as spotted here. It could mess up their talks, and further distance any of these groups from speaking with them. "Still...." With the child seeming to fade further into the alley, his pursuers closing in, the Suna nin would sigh as she began to turn her walking path to move in after them, her eyes closed before releasing a disapproving breath. You just never learn.... SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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It didn't take long for Arashi to find the group. Simply following her nose as she had already gotten wind of the child's scent the last time she had encountered him in passing. Of course, the odor was more than a bit strange. It was certainly that of a child, dirty and smelling of sweat and perhaps more street items than she cared to think about, but there was something else that seemed lost upon her senses. Still, perhaps it was just her thoughts getting the better of her. Looking in from the corner, she could see that the two larger pursuers had indeed cornered the poncho-wearing youth. It seemed as if he had indeed taken something from them and that act was getting him into trouble. Natural order within any situation. If anything, Arashi could leave things alone and let the way of this place take it's course. Of course, when she noted the drawing of weapons, the shimmer of blades shining in reflection of the sun, it was clear that the punishment for taking something was indeed death in this instance. The easiest choice would be to attack, but she was supposed to be undercover. Exposing herself now would only hinder her efforts if she wished to use this disguise again anytime soon. Drawing them off would also work, but she didn't see them leaving without what they wanted back as an option. Damn it...what do I do here? Time was short, and she was running out of it... SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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"There you are!!ታምሜ ተጨንቄ ነበር!" (I was worried sick!) It was the first thing that came out of Arashi's mouth, her body seeming to shuffle over like a rampant mother wishing to take hold of their own child. With her arm wrapped around the boy, her face pressed against his own, she'd whisper quickly for him to play along, taking hold of his hand and the small sack in which he had taken. "You worry your sister so! Mother as well!! We only come here once a while and you run off!!" As though scolding him, despite the small boy's attempt at reclaiming the small sack, the older female would seem as though to be ignoring him completely, her hand pressed against his forehead to keep him at bay, the small bag now raised to the level of her eye. "This ain't our bag silly! How can you mistake mother's bag for this! It no good!" Tossing it up within the air, it seemed to hold importance to the two whom had chased the boy this far, enough so that they were quickly to try and catch as Arashi pulled the poncho covered child to the side, and out of his previous corner. From there, she'd pretend to hit his hand before bowing quickly to the two men. "Bad boy! You must have taken something that not yours! We return yes! He is sorry! So sorry!" With that, Arashi would begin to pull the boy along, moving them quickly out of the alley and back into the open area. As she made her way into the crowd, her eyes would narrow as she looked back to see if they were being followed, releasing a breath when it was indeed so. "Ya better got nothin else on ya that's stolen kid..." Arashi would state this, seeing the boy roll his eyes as Arashi continued to pull him further in, keeping them more than a few steps away as she could see the two attempting to try and catch up. As it looked as if this chase may never end, she'd note an open door and quickly pulled both herself and the boy within. "Don't move..." Arashi would hold her arm against his chest, keeping him close to the inner wall of the small shack, almost holding her breath as she allowed her nose to check her surroundings. This small cover, limited in space as it was, would at least be some safe harbor for the time being. After all, they wouldn't think to look in here considering they had been hidden in the crowd. As footsteps seemed to come pass, the shadows of the two men would come and go, seeming only to stop for a moment, alerting the teen's nose, but soon continuing on. SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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With their pursuers having pressed on, likely believing to have missed them within the passing crowd, it left the two now in the clear. At least, for the moment. After all, Arashi could imagine that if she did not ensure that her disguise changed at some point in the further, she might very well be spotted just walking out the gate. Of course, the wanted hunt of two men was hardly an issue for her. Though the boy was a different story, leading her to look in his direction. "Anyway...ya can probably mak..." What now stood beside her, seeming to have shrunk down in size, and having changed in shape and appearance, was no longer boy with pale skin. Quite the different sight awaited the young woman, as what now seemed to be leaned against her, was a pointed eared creature of a small size. His eyes seemed as though in confusion as to her stare, nose twitching as his paws reached back away from her, soon realizing his change before then waving his paws wildly before then looking from one side to the next as Arashi just did her best to remain calm. "What....the...fu...owch!" Feeling a sharp pinch against her leg, she'd see the dark eyed creature narrow his eyes in her direction, then seem to begin illustrating his point as he mimed out his grievances. Which, by all accounts, was to the nature of her interference and the loss of his supposed possession. "Hey! Hey! Hold up! I wasn't the one out there takin things that didn't belong to them! That could have gone a lot worse...." With the Tanuki seeming to roll his eyes, Arashi would scoff before then clicking her tongue as she shook her head. "The hell am I sayin? WHAT EVEN ARE YOU!? I'm talkin to a shape-shifting Raccoon..." Seeming to take some insult to this, the poncho wearing being would then cross it's arms before then pointing out that he wasn't a raccoon. "Sorry...Tanuki...still doesn't add up to what ya doing stealin stuff...actually...that does add up..." Closing her eyes, Arashi would then shrug as she began to check outside. "Either way...I did what I did because ya shouldn't be stealin from these kind of people anyway...not unless ya know how to get outta it without getting caught...but I did my good deed so I'm out..." Arashi seemed ready to go...especially since this was starting to turn into a lot more than she needed. Granted, reporting this event would be more trouble since she was only to be observing, adding the fact that she saved a shape-shifting animal would just raise more questions. Still, just as she prepared to make her way out into the open, the small beast would seem to take hold of her leg, prompting her to stop as she looked down to see him shivering and shaking his head. "What?" SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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The pup wasn't too eager to just let her go, or perhaps it was due to the fact that it was now revealed to be a creature of mythical nature. Arashi wasn't trying to attempt to read it's thoughts, but she knew enough about the species from books and legend to know better than to be alone with one. Of course, that was also from personal experience as well. Still, with this thing now heavily attached to her leg, she wasn't exactly in a position to move too far away. "Okay...just...change back into that kid you pretended to be...you'll be fine..." Shaking it's head, it seemed as though he either didn't want to or couldn't. Tanuki were known for their ability to transform into any shape or being, so the fact that it seemed unable to do so could be for a number of reasons. Still, it wasn't exactly her problem to solve, and she had somewhere she needed to be and in a hurry. The longer she lingered, the more likely those two from before might find her. She could play ignorant, but if they began to pressure her, she wasn't exactly keen to find out just what kind of intentions they had. After all, Sekara was a dangerous place, and people could easily disappear. Even she was no exception, but she wouldn't go out without a fight. But, considering she had not gained a plus one, that made things more...complicated... The logical thing would be to simply buffer the creature off. But the longer she looked at it, eyes staring up at her as if pleading for aid, the more guilty she felt and more pressured to give it a hand. "Ugh...fine..just..no more of the puppy eyes...I'll help...just...let go of my leg..." Nodding with an almost joyful expression, the pup would then wait as he stood in front of her, allowing for Arashi to gain some space as she began to think. "I'm guessin ya can't change back...so that means we have to smuggle ya in plain sight....but you really stand out..." A hand resting upon her hip, she'd cup the other close to her face as it seemed that the Tanuki was doing the same. Both in thought, the young female would then smirk as a toothy grin crossed her lips. "I got it..." SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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Arashi could of placed the creature within a seal. It might even have been easier considering that the creature would be out of sight. Of course, living things were quite different from placing an object within a seal. Chakra had a way, it would easily make things more strained upon the seal and eventually break. With a creature like this, a beast that was capable of transformation, that could mean all kind of possible complications the moment she tried. The alternative would be to have it change into something else, of course, with it not being able to shift it's shape at all, perhaps that was a stretch. So what was another solution? Likely one of the silliest things in the world, and probably could very much get her killed if she didn't play it right? Peeking out from the side of the small cover, her eyes darting from one side to the next, she'd soon appear outside of the structure, pushing back the loose strands of her now exposed hair as she allowed her Sand Gourd to be drug out from within, placing it over her shoulder as she began to make her way out into the open. In truth, it was better to escape the creature this way than just having it hang on her shoulder. Plus, worst case would be that she explain that he was a stuffed toy, hence her hat now being placed on it's head as he peeked out. "Alright...which way?" Looking over her shoulder, the tanuki would point up toward the northern part of the village, prompting her to make her move as she began to walk down the path. "Can't believe I'm doin this..." SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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Despite her many reservations on the idea of escorting a trouble-maker across the more than experienced factions of Sekara, it seemed as though she had more than wrapped herself into it. That and, it was hard to so no to something that seemed so adorable. Though she wouldn't be the one to admit it. Crossing the length of the area, she'd follow the directions that the two had managed to work out from it's safety within her gourd. Strangely enough, the path in which she was going by the number of taps seemed to be an endless display of turns and curves. Soon enough, she'd realize that almost ten minutes had passed, and she was no more far from their previous location than when they had begun. Closing her eyes, her teeth would grit before muttering in a tone low enough that only the creature could hear her. "Do you have....any...idea...of where we're going?" With it's head poking out from it's hiding place, eyes looking from the top, scanning briefly as it then blinked, the creature would then look toward the young woman, blinking once more before shaking it's head. That seemed to be enough to prompt Arashi to then narrow her eyes, making her way into an alley as she set the jug down. "What do ya mean ya don't know!? Where the hell have ya been takin us!?" The small Tanuki would peek out once more, clearly fearful of the human's wrath as it then began to gesture in a circle with their paws. "A circle!? Why!?" "Because Momo here isn't exactly able to tell you where you need to go..." From the side, a voice would pick up the Suna nin's attention, prompting her to look over to see the familiar redhead once more. As she rolled her eyes, the figure would jump down from his seat upon a trash can, a grin on his face as he shook his head. "There you are Momo...how did ya manage to find this one? Quite the catch..." "Look...if ya know this guy, then ya can take him...I've done more than my share of free aid..." The young man would blink before watching as the Tanuki rose out from the container, moving up along their arm before whispering something into his ear. "Huh? She did that?...and ya didn't even know her till recently...imagine that..." "Imagine what?" "Cute and kind-hearted!!" Within seconds, the man was right over in front of Arashi, taking her hands into his own as he looked into her eyes. "I knew from the moment that I laid eyes on you...you were the only person in the world who I could see myself spending my life with....Oooh!!" It took a moment for Arashi to process what was happening, but the sudden touch on her hands was enough to make her pull back, a narrowed expression crossing her lips as she then shook her head. "Dude...back the hell off!" "Oooh come on! We can totally go on a date or two! Plus plus! I promise I won't smell when we do! You have my word!!" Momo would continue to remain on the man's shoulder, rolling it's eyes as he then pulled at the red haired stranger's cheek. "Owch owch! Easy! I get it! Besides! I feel like I need to repay you for finding him! If I had lost Momo, I'd be in big trouble!" "Seriously...ya really don't owe me anything...." Arashi was prepared to leave, her hand reaching down for the Sand Gourd and placing it once more across her shoulder. "Oh come on! I gotta! After all...it's not every day ya run into royalty...." That seemed enough to get Arashi's attention, prompting her to snicker as she scoffed a look over her shoulder. "Now I know ya desperate...Royalty..." SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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It was a strong claim to make, though perhaps she may have been mistaken in it. After all, there was no way that this stranger could have figured out whom she was. She had not used a single one of her abilities. Not anything to indicate just what it was that she had intended to do had been announced either. It could be nothing, but what it wasn't? With her body turned sideways, her left side would remain toward the direction of the two, eyes looking at them with a smile on her face, one that held as much sarcasm as she could muster. After all, she couldn't very well panic publicly. Still, if they were aware of her, then there was an easy solution to such an event. The mission was much too important for her to allow her cover to be blown in such a way. Not to mention that with the two of them likely being familiar with each other, it was possible that their presence going missing might ring only some bells. This was Sekara after all...people disappeared all the time. As her right hand began to shift in appearance, taking on what seemed to be a blade of sand that was out of their line of sight, the red haired male would begin to speak again, seeming to take up the silence that had been brief, but much longer to Arashi as her thoughts had already begun to work on the means to remedy this possible situation. "Of course...Momo here is an Heir to the Tanuki clan..." This definition of the previous statement had been enough to draw a wide eyed gaze to the young woman's face, prompting the makeshift blade that she had formed to fade away as it crawled up the length of her arm, moving beneath the sleeve of her jacket as she found herself laughing. "Oh now I know you're lying!" While Arashi may have found the idea amusing, Momo clearly didn't pouting in silence as he then whispered back into the man's ear. "I'm serious! Come with us! He wants to make sure that his father knows of your good deed...and to reward you for it...what do you got to lose?" A lot more than you apparently... What was probably more horrifying was just how quickly she was ready to kill these two just for insinuating the possibility that her cover had been blown. Even more so since she had just had a similar discussion with her father on the matter. In any case, with it not having to come to such drastic measures, it seemed that the question was of if she was willing to go along with this? SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- NAME: Sunano-Bureedo [ Sand Blade] RANK: D CHAKRA USAGE: Very Low CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu ELEMENT: Jiton DESCRIPTION: By manipulating chakra enhanced sand, the user create a dagger-length blade from their fingertips. Effective at cutting through must fabrics it is best used to pierce soft targets or unprotected areas. -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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"Fine...I'll play along...only to see if this is legit...not every day I run into a tanuki..." Bah... Ignoring the voice in her head, Arashi would watch as the two began to make their way out of their supposed meeting place within the alley, this time seeming to have a good means of knowing where to go. As Arashi feared the results of Momo going out in public as they were, it seemed as if the creature had managed to figure out how to change his shape, seeming to now be no more than a gourd upon the red haired man's back, allowing for her to question if his inability to change was simply an act. Still, she'd be lying to deny that she wasn't at least curious. Worst case this was a trap and she'd have to kill someone... Wait...when did I take somethin like that so casually? Narrowing her eyes for a moment, the young female would frown as she adjusted her sand gourd, beginning to move out as she proceeded to follow them. With distance still at her side, her hand would reach up to the small communicator within her ear, prompting her to speak as she alerted her team. "May have found somethin...will keep ya posted...meet at the arranged site for exaction...if not there...return to Sunagakure and inform the kage..." "Commander..I have to object to this course of action..." "Then leave one person behind to track me...just make sure word gets back to Suna..." "On what ma'am?" "The possibility that I might just have found...something...I don't know yet..." SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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Arashi wasn't sure what to expect as she followed this man and his furred companion. It seemed as if they new well as to where they were going. Though sadly she was in the minority this time. Of course, she wasn't without her own ways of finding out. Her sense of smell was able to pick up some scents. Much of it was faint with sea water. Perhaps close to a docking area? Doubtful. Little water was near Sekara, and those that had such odor were either from further west of here or simply were selling the stuff for a high price. Which was insane, but then some never got the chance to see the ocean. Though as they moved further, the darker the area became. It seemed more seedy the more she thought about it. It wasn't familiar either, and that was what concerned her. It could either be a trap or...no..it was definitely a trap... At least she had her escort in the loop, so she wasn't going to be alone if things went south. Of course, it could be avoided if she hadn't decided to go on this hunt. Damn it...I'm an idiot...their leading me into a trap and I'm just lettin it happen...I need to make a move... She could already hear her father lecturing her on letting something like this happen just because she was curious. Her own ventures always had a habit of biting her in the ass. Now, she might have to kill people to get away. Biting her bottom lip, she prepared herself for the worst, knowing how bad this could get once she started. Yet just as she was ready to make a run for it, the red haired man would stop, a grin on his face as he hunched over and turned to face her. "Here we are...heh heh..." Arashi seemed to wince as she held up a dagger, prompting him to blink as he stared at her and then looked at the dagger. "Ummmmm....this is the place...just go right inside..." "Yea..hell no..." Arashi was ready to fight her way out, but then a large creature began to emerge from behind the shelter. It's furred back would brush against that of Arashi, it's features marked with what looked like tribal paint. As it yawned before then sniffing at the girl, it would continue to pass by before moving toward the young man. "Easy there big guy....she's our guest...we're here to see the boss..." Arashi remained stunned, if not only for a moment as she noted the large Tanuki as it grunted and then proceeded to move back toward the other side of the shed, leaving the duo as Momo seemed to return to it's normal appearance and bound inside of the structure. "That...that was a giant ass Tanuki..." "Hey hey...don't say that..Zuko's reallll sensative about his weight...he's been workin hard to slim down..." With that said, he'd enter inside as well, peeking out as Arashi seemed to continue to look around as she checked to see just where Zuko had gone. "You comin?" In hearing this, Arashi would place the Kuni back within her pouch, her eyes narrowed as she took a deep breath and entered. SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used-

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[Oonakayama Arashi]

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There was a story that her father told her a long time ago...The White Snake and the Tanuki. It spoke of a man whom dreamed of a white snake and how it had tasked him with mission of dealing with a Great Tanuki, one that had not only begun devouring it's children, but also that of the other wildlife within the area. Housed within a mountain, the beast threatened the very existence of life within that area, and was a danger to all. Granted, experience aside, what she saw before her did not even remotely match to the tale or rumors of what she had heard and read. In fact, it was quite the opposite... The shack was rather...tidy...decorated in traditional art and symbols. There was large tea table within the corner, a kitchen where a young girl appeared to be preparing something, an area in which seemed to house a curtain that seemed to access a room further in, and two figures seeming to be housed within. As Momo seemed to have taken his place beside the girl, the young female would look over to see Arashi, gasping as she covered her mouth in shock. "Momo! What have you done?!" In her moment of pause, another figure would seem to come out from the room, a rather neat appearing raccoon dog whom seemed just in as much horror as the young female. "Gah! What is the meaning of this!? Shoko!" The red haired male would rub the back of his neck, looking over toward the creature with a sheepish grin as he closed his eyes. "My brother...Tsuko...don't mind him..hes a bit of a basket case!" "DON"T TELL HER MY NAME IDIOT!" In saying this, Tsuko would release a jet of flames in Shoko's direction, prompting him to yelp before disappearing in puff of smoke, reverting into that of a red haired tanuki as well. "Dude! Seriously!?" "If the Clan Leader learns of this...." Tsuko was clearly in a panic, and Shoko was doing his best to calm him down as he then began to speak. "Bro...chilll....this human is alright...she bailed Momo out of a tight jam..its all good..." "ALL GOOD!? None of this is good! We're supposed to be in hiding! Not letting everyone know of our hideout! Momo shouldn't have even been in trouble because YOU were supposed to be watching him!" The red furred creature would then look upward toward the ceiling, seeming to be trying to avoid his furious brother's gaze as Arashi was simply trying to gather just what she was looking at all together. "Right right...I know...but hes safe...see..hes right there with Rinka..." "STOP SAYING EVERYONE'S NAME!!" With a heavy smack, a small lump would appear just above Shoko's brow, prompting tears to steam down his face as Tsuko seemed to now focus his attention on Arashi. "Now...as for you...Human! You will forget everything you have seen here!!" Arashi would just blink, doing her best to try and remain as calm as possible, but she couldn't help but find it funny that she was being threatened by a create that barely stood up to her ankle. "Look..I'll keep my mouth shut...but...I gotta know what the hell Tanuki's are doin in Sekara? I mean...I guess..I sorta get it...Tanuki are known for being thieves..." A collective gasp seemed to come from everyone in the room, even Momo as he held his paws upon mouth. "HOW DARE YOU HUMAN!! We are not! I repeat...NOT..thieves!!" Tsuko would say this with full confidence, only for Rinka to then hold up her hand as she then spoke. "Well...we kinda are...but we do it only when we have to...We're actually traders..." "Rinka! Don't explain our ways to her!" "Yea...the only reason we're here is because the boss though this would be a safe place for us to set down roots..." "Why isn't anyone listening to me!!?" It was at that point that Zuko would pop his head in through the entrance, prompting a ow groan to escape his mouth before seeing Tsuko scream as he pointed toward the large creature, prompting him to reel his head back outside. "NOT YOU TOO! Everyone just shut up!!" SPOILER: Click to show -S.A Used- Ultimate Defense A Skill granted by her continued use and developed relationship with Shukaku over the continued use of his control over sand, Arashi has a stronger connection to the element, allowing her to use it at a much more intensive rate than before. As such, her defenses are much more adapt and capable of taking on stronger attacks and reinforcing itself at faster speed. This adaptation to the sand shield allows for it's reaction time to have increased and make it more challenging for attacks to connect and break through the first layer, while acting still on the natural inclinations of auto-repairing itself for the next strike. -Jutsu Used- -Items Used- -Familiar Used- x Tanuki Clan

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