[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

I could go supersonic, the problem's chronic
Tell me, does life exist beyond it?
When I need to sate,
I just accelerate into oblivion

Saeko Ayukawa   Nakahara Yuushi Senju Kazuyuki


The mans cries of pain from the bandit fueled his growing bloodlust.  Zakku briefly wondered if he was regretting his choices.  He hoped so.  This would be a painful lesson.  Zakku would make sure of that.  First the lesson was about his perfect hair and he was going to make it a harsh and very memorable lesson.

As the man attacked the blue tendril he was rewarded with sparks.  Zakkus eyes twitched with each strike against his flawless mane.  "Funny.  That's what I'd call the Biography of your criminal career."  Zakku said nonchalantly as his another tendril wrapped around the hand that attempted to cut his hair.  As it would sink it's steel like teeth into the man Zakku would grunt as his hair began to lift the man.  "Lesson one."  

Zakkus hair swung the man behind the first cart as the blue haired shinobi flicked the remains of his Blunt away.  "NEVER MESS WITH THE DO!"  Zakku called out planting his foot with a hard stomp before flipping the man over the cart and towards his friends as they'd ready to unleash their fire attack on him.  His other two tendrils staying by his side ready to act the moment he called for it.

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Jutsu used: 

Ranjishigami no Jutsu - [Wild Lion's Mane Technique]
Chakra poured into the user's hair will extend violently, reaching out like many dense tendrils of fibers. The hair, becoming hard and tough like steel, aims to ensnare and bind targets within thirty meters, their sharpened tips boring into their bodies as it seemingly stitches them while knotting around them. This works well to halt the movements of even massive beasts, not to mention halt several dozen shinboi at once. These tendrils are capable of shaping their ends into what appears to be a lion's mouth, filled with a maw filled with razor sharp iron-rending teeth. Hungry for blood, the beastly endings to these binding tendrils work to finish off whatever prey the user may have caught. With the amount of hair created on average, shinobi are typically able toe create up to twelve individual massed tendrils of hair.

[Senju Kazuyuki]

Kazuyuki raised a single eyebrow as the largest man of the group approached him, trying and failing at sounding like he knew what he was doing. ”Surely you don’t actually think we’re from Kumo, right? Do you seriously see green and leaves and think lightning?” he asked, letting his jutsu spread underneath his robes. The metal reached to not just cover his skin- his jutsu wasn’t skin deep. His whole body was turning to metal, solid and thick and heavy.

”Size isn’t everything, you know,” Kazuyuki taunted, war fans unfolded as he met the large man’s challenge. By now, his body was fully metal, the jutsu having spread from his wrist across his entire body as the man was talking and circling him. The man may have been twice his weight before, but now, Kazuyuki likely weighed twice what the man himself weighed, and Kazuyuki had an advantage where agility was concerned due to his size. As the big man came as him, not only did Kazuyuki not run, he came at the man himself, slipping to the side and potentially under the grapple to deliver a devastating smack with one iron fan. If the grapple succeeded, it would hardly matter, an ordinary man punching iron was hardly going to do much, and he’d be unable to break the chuunin’s leg.

Itsuki, not far away, bellowed and reared up on his hind legs, already impressively large. Made seemingly even bigger by his display, the moose tossed his horns at his attackers, hooves touching down lightly on the ground once more. He hardly made a sound with his movements, but the gist of what the moose was doing was clear- he was challenging the men around him, as if daring them to attack. Not that knives would do much against 1500 lbs of moose, but the moose hardly cared for the men’s reluctance.

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NAME: Shinra Banshō Dōka no Jutsu [All-Covering Forests and Ten Thousand Things Assimilate Technique]
OWNERS: Oonakayama Arashi | Senju Kazuyuki
TRAINED: -- | --
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General] / Hijutsu
ELEMENT: N/A
DESCRIPTION:
With this technique, the user can take on the properties of a nearby object, material, or substance they touch, and any of its special characteristics. For example, the user can turn his or her skin into rock, either entirely or partly. Not only receive a boost to their physical strength, but be capable of reassembling themselves if damaged. The user can essentially reform themselves if destroyed while using this technique, though they cannot reform injuries that occur when it's inactive. The technique can only be used on solid substances, such as minerals, metals, refined stones, soil, organic matter, but cannot be used in conjunction with water or energy based elements.

[Nakahara Yuushi]

As Yuushi looked around him after his confirmation of their deceptions, he realized something. The tension in the air had changed. A quiet had filled the area, until they were filled with threats. Kazuyuki turning to...metal? That took the young teen off guard, who's eyes visibly raised, as she walked up towards the bandits. And if it'd just been that, he would've been fine standing back and allowing things to play out. They weren't enemy ninja, they were civilians. Bandits, but they they'd admitted they weren't actual ninja. All they needed was to show they weren't worth the trouble. Than a blue, thick strand wrapped around the bandit in the front and Yuushi turned to see Zakku. The troublemaker. With a devilish smile, talking about having a mind of their own. Treating his hair like beasts. Now he was worried.

And now Yuushi was worried, as the group split off. Left with Ayukawa, who stepped forward to meet the bandit who walked to confront them. I thought you said being troublemakers was a joke. He wasn't happy sounding anymore as he commented as the tanned girl walked by, but he didn't stop her. He watched as she would try and deftly slip through his guard, before taking him out in one swift movement. It was impressive, and it was restrained. He'd join her as well, now having drawn his scythes. Thanks for not killing him. The he'd watch the rest of the fights, watch Zakku show much less restraint as he swung the man to the ground. Yuushi wasn't sure he'd survive that, and as he watched Kazuyuki's metal form he felt more confident about his next move. Alright. That's enough. The he'd gently grab Ayukawa by the arm, nor to stop her but to stabilize her. And he'd swing his other scythe blade down, and a huge tremor would sweep through the area, literally knocking anyone unable to stabilize themselves quickly enough off their feet.

We're not here to murder civilians. Let's just make our point and move on. Or you guys can surrender. He was scolding both sides, or mostly Zakku and the bandits. But he didn't sit idly by after showing his strength. He'd rush past the bandit who'd challenged them, whom Ayukawa was definitely more than enough to handle and hurry to Itsuki. The four legged moose. He didn't know if moose could stabilize themselves easily, but he didn't want to be responsible for the little big moose getting hurt. And he'd attack the hopefully knocked-down bandits by the antlered friend, not with his blades but with the staff part of his scythe, swinging in a large arc to try and knock out multiple at the same time. And hopefully demoralize the rest bandits into leaving.

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-No one's surprised their bandits. In fact, everyone's really tense
-Kazuyuki tries to intimidate them with metal, Yuushi is cool with that
-Zakku grabs and starts talking of lacking control of his hair and not holding back, Yuushi isn't cool with that
-He's just watching trying make sure things don't go out of control when Ayukawa steps up to fight the bandit who challenged them. Yuushi let's her, but asks what happened to 'Being Troublemakers' being a joke
-Watches Zakku swing this poor guy down to earth from above as fire gets involved and steps in, grabbing Ayu to stabilize her as he creates a tremor to knock EVERYONE down but Ayu
-Scolds the bandits. And Zakku for jumping to murder
-Goes to help Itsuki since he's not sure if four legs is better or worse for tremors, and he isn't too worried about Kazuyuki. Swings wide with his scythe with the WOODEN end to hopefully knock out multiple bandits

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JUTSUS USED:
NAME: Shishi Hitsu Gachan [Lion Head Slam]
RANK: B
CHAKRA USAGE: To Use: Medium | To Maintain: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: Doton
HANDSEALS: 0
DESCRIPTION:
By utilizing a large chakra reactive weapon, the user will channel chakra and slam it onto the ground creating a shockwave that rapidly spreads around a fifteen meter area knocking all caught in it off balance and to the ground and momentarily stunning them. Continuous, smaller ripples can be created by channeling a smaller amount of chakra that will continue to keep targets from regaining their balance. Even if one were to supply chakra to their feet to prevent falling they would still have some trouble moving normally.


NAME: Kumo-Ryu Mikazukigiri - [Cloud-Style Three days' Moon Beheading]
RANK: C
CHAKRA USAGE: Low
CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu
ELEMENT: N/a
DESCRIPTION:
The user swings their sword in a single, large, crescent moon-shaped arc, which occurs with such ferocious velocity that the technique can be employed in situations where only a very limited time to react is available. The swing can be used to counter attacks from multiple opponents simultaneously.

[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 5

POST

The screams of their brother, flung over the cart onto two of his compatriots, clearly freaked the rest out. The pair stumbled out from behind it, one flinging a flaming shirt at Zakku in an attempt to light his hair afire. The other had hooked his arms around the wounded one's shoulder and was dragging him away, until the earth shook violently and the trio ended up in a pile, before picking themselves up and - defenseless - hurried to escape behind a building, cursing that they'd expected Genin.

The man who'd rushed Kazayuki found himself too heavy to change his course after his opponent's dodge, and his giant arms wrapped around nothing, barely clipping the Senju with a sickening snap as his finger bent. With the smack of the fan on his leg, he completely flung himself forward onto his chin and curled up pathetically.

The three who'd surrounded the moose stumbled back as he rose up, eyes completely locked on the beast as they ended up on the ground and Yuushi smacked two of them in the back of the head with the staff section of the scythe. The third scrambled forward and grunted while trying to drag the other two away.

The thin one proved the biggest fraud of all - despite his bluster, his thin frame was nothing more than that. He bent forward as Ayukawa landed on his blade, then promptly ate her kick, stumbling back dazed. Her follow-up attacks to his shins merited yelps, before the slam to his head utterly knocked him out. He fell backwards limply, the knives dropping out of his hands.

With their ostensible leaders either knocked out or curled into a ball, the rest scattered like roaches. Should Zakku wish to attack any of them, he was free to.

Whatever the outcome, the merchants eventually came back up the hill. They were bewildered and asked what the hell had happened, but seemed to trust the Shinobi well enough to get ready to resume the trip despite the men still being either knocked out or vaguely 'around.'

The four of them were left to decide what to do with those who were on the ground, and after that, had a good chunk of time to explore the ruins now that the danger was gone - perhaps there'd be some old goodies that could serve as mementos of the trip - though souvenirs of a more monetarily-acquired nature would be found soon enough at the end of this leg of the trip, in the small port town they would arrive in.

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[Saeko Ayukawa]

Forging from the Group up "In fairness...they started it..." While Ayukawa looked over toward Yuushi as he used her as a base for his own attack, she'd then glance over toward Zakku and Kazuyuki as they finished with their own efforts. While the smallest of them, Yuushi seemed to work toward the idea of a peaceful resolution to all this, hoping that the bandits would at least consider the offer of surrender. Yet, rather than do that, they appeared to simply retreat, leaving their fallen to be dealt with the consequences. Still, the battle was won, and what remained was ensuring the merchants that it was safe for them to resume. As she briefly looked toward the lanky bandit that had blustered more than he could fight, she'd then blink as she figured perhaps it might be a good idea to take one of them with them. "Maybe we should tie them up?" In offering this idea, she'd then retain her focus only for a moment before then finding herself finally able to take in the sight of moose before then gesturing toward it with a child-like grin. "Also can I ride your moose?! PLEASEEEEE! I've never seen anything like it! It's like a Camel with a big nose! OH! And the horns too!" Her excitement aside, while she waited for an answer, it appeared that the caravan was on the move once more. With this being only the beginning, it was hard to guess just what else awaited them further out.

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BRY of W&&R and CAUTION

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-Jutsu Used-



-Item's used-
xPuppet Arm

-S.A Used-
Lion's Sleep
Hunter instincts and experience on the hunt have granted Ayukawa insight into the minds of the prey she encounters. Animalistic encounters have allowed her to track and be capable of following those that she intends to target, at times giving her brief, but small insight into their intentions. While not fully developed, they have improved over her continued use and natural development, allowing her instincts to be heighten to a point where she isn't caught off-guard when activated or in an intense moment that requires a reaction. It also allows for her to at times get inside of the heads of her target, mostly due to their movements and their patterns once discovered. It is a skill that is constantly growing, though has yet to reach it's full potential.

In the Jungle
To survive in the desert, one must be able to keep up with not just the prey, but also to outrun the wild predators as well. Ayukawa training and life in the wilderness and vast landscape has prepared her for such events. Her genetics in relation to the Saeko Clan have given her an edge in physical combat, along with making her much more agile. Living out in the desert has also made her incredibly durable due to the intense environment surrounding her, along with possessing a high amount of physical stamina.

Law of the Jungle
The law of the jungle states that the strongest survive and the weak perish. In further effort to increase upon such a principle, Ayukawa has further increased her strength by the usage of training weights. Her constant runs, strikes, and combat acts have more impactful strides due to their instrumental usage. As such, while not yet strong enough to break boulders without applying chakra, she has improved the impact strength of her strikes to the point that she can fracture bones with more ease, much like the bite of a lion.

[Senju Kazuyuki]

Despite the huge tremor, Kazuyuki stayed upright, several hundred pounds of metal somewhat helping in weighing him down. Itsuki was fine as well, though the moose took it in less stride than his owner, braying angrily at Yuushi even as varying bandits fell or were incapacitated. Ayukawa was the first to speak up as the cowardly bandits fled, leaving behind only the leaders the group had fought. Letting the metal fade from his skin to get rid of that chakra drain, Kazuyuki nodded. Pulling out some ninja wire, he held it up for the others to see. ”We tie them up, but leave them where they’re more likely to be found. Stupid as they are, killing them wont be necessary.”

That said, Kazuyuki didn’t wait for the input of the others, striding up to the man who’d thought he would be able to take on the chuunin. Scoffing at the man, who was crying, he began the process of securely tying the man up, careful not to cut off circulation too much. He’d rather not get a lecture because he cut off the limbs of his opponents by accident. ”And no, you may not ride my moose, Itsuki doesn’t like people besides me,” he answered to Ayukawa, moving to tie up the other downed bandits. The area they were in was open enough that they’d be easily spotted, he hoped.

With the merchants returning, Kazuyuki breathed a sigh of relief, now knowing that absolutely nothing had happened besides injuring some not too smart bandits. He didn’t know what would happen next, but he did ignore the others in favor of investigating the area, more than willing to see if there were any goodies worth keeping. He kept his fans out, not willing to walk completely unarmed. Itsuki fell into step as Kazuyuki himself did, the man and the moose making quite the pair. But this would not last forever, and eventually they would have to get to moving once more.

[Nakahara Yuushi]

The teen sighed after the combat was over, mostly from relief. Not for their safety, but for the fact none of the bandits had died in that scuffle. He couldn't argue that they had started it as Ayukawa had pointed out, but still that didn't mean they deserved to be slaughtered. But it seemed he wasn't the only one with complaints, as as he approached the large moose he was met with a very ungrateful rearing. It seemed four legs didn't make you more stable, and his Shockwave was being criticized. Hey! Doesn't me helping you make up for it? While Ayu became infatuated with a new friend, Yuushi was slowly retreating away. He definitely preferred bugs to moose he was finding out.

Still at least Zakku was staying his hands on those retreating, and even better was the suggestion of tying up the survivors. Oh! Yeah, good idea. Yuushi might not want these men dead, but he also didn't want them hurting other either. They deserved to face fair justice for their crimes, so leaving them tied up was the perfect solution. Unfortunately the only wires he had were in his gloves, so he was simply forced to stand over the men as they were strung up before they started moving on with the caravan. Everyone was safe and ready, and so they moved out.

And just like before, the teen was caught up in the history of the place, looking like a little kid exploring the most fascinating place in the world. Checking out anything of interest that he could see or find, that might seem like it sticks out.

[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 6

POST

After the group had had some time to explore the ruins and the captured bandits had been stuffed in with the cargo, the group took off down the road. The followed mountain paths, stopping at small villages here and there. Eventually they came out into a large valley and following it south, finally coming to the final location of their first leg of the trip - a medium sized port town on the southwest coast of Kaminari no Kuni.

The group hopped off the transports and could stretch widely after a long time on the road. It was getting near sunset today, and the inhabitants of the city were setting up stands all along the wide streets for a small festival. There'd be party games and prizes to win, souvenirs and mementos to buy. The drivers and merchants retired to a nearby hotel after the group had dumped off their captives at the local Kumogakure station, leaving the Shinobi to make the most of the night.

Tomorrow they'd hop aboard a ship that would take them across the bay to Yu no Kuni, from where they'd continue their journey. But for tonight, they could relax and take in the traditional sights of a Kaminari no Kuni festival.

Rotation Period Ends

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[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

I could go supersonic, the problem's chronic
Tell me, does life exist beyond it?
When I need to sate,
I just accelerate into oblivion

Saeko Ayukawa   Nakahara Yuushi Senju Kazuyuki


Zakku let out a low hum as he studied the festival. It was a nice looking festival something he could imagine he parents taking him to as a young child.  Though he could tell a few of the 'Stands' that looked like scams it was looking to be like a great night.  "Little girls like cute stuffed animals and curved knives right?"  He asked his comrades as he stuffed his hands into his vest pockets.

Pulling out his blunt he lit it with a quick shock from his hands.  Taking a long drag he'd hold his breath letting the smoke infiltrate his bloodstream and flow through his body.  Slowly releasing his breath he blew the smoke away from the group letting it float away.  

"I found my game."  Zakku walked over to a booth with a cat on a board.  The board spun and a cat was placed on it.  The poor animal looked for an escape choosing a hole with a number on it.  The lucky winner was given a prize of their choosing off the wall behind the lady running the booth.

Walking up to the booth Zakku placed a coin on the number 13.  Others placed coins on the board picking their options.  "Bets are placed now lets see if Oliver can pick a winner!"  The lady cheered happily as She placed a cat on the board.  The animal looked around nervously before making eye contact with the blue haired shinobi.  Zakku smiled at the cat warmly wondering if he could ask the lady to pet it.

Instead of picking a number the cat jumped.  Zakkus green eyes grew in shock as the animal latched onto his vest and climbed up his body.  Grunting and letting out short little yells of pain the blue haired shinobi twitched as the animals claws cut through his clothing and onto his skin.  "I'M SO SORRY!"  The lady yelled stopping the spinning board and moving to help get the animal.  

Besides the pain Zakku didn't mind it.  He made eye contact with the cat as it pushed under his chin purring.  Instinctively he wrapped his arm under it and supported it lovingly scratching it's neck.  "Yeah, you just needed some attention didn't you?"  He asked the cat as it pushed deeper into his hand.  "Does this mean I win?"  

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Jutsu used: N/A

[Senju Kazuyuki]

Arriving at their next stop, Kazuyuki observed the festival with a small smile, hidden behind his decorative fan. Itsuki wasn’t going to be able to accompany them to their accommodations, so Kazuyuki had made sure to escort the moose to hang out by the ship they’d be taking tomorrow before returning to the others. He was just in time to catch Zakku’s comment and shuddered, not willing to touch that statement with a 10 foot pole. Instead, he had other plans. ”I’m going to explore a bit, since I have lots of souvenirs to buy. It’s my own fault for befriending so many people, but damn, I’m not looking forward to shopping for my cousin,” the young man joked.

As Zakku took out his blunt, Kazuyuki took several steps upwind of the other, instead choosing to stand next to the much less odd Yuushi for a moment. Checking to make sure he still had his money pouch, the young man eyed his funds, calculating roughly how much he could spend per person. He had a lot of money, but there was only so much he could actually carry on him. He wisely did not hold it in his hand, instead keeping it firmly tucked into the wise sleeves of his dark green outer kimono.

”Hmmm… toys for the kiddos, maybe some new medicinal ingredients for Miho, if I can find any that aren’t native to fire country? Or some nice jewelry, maybe. I’ve no idea for my cousin, and the barrier squad… hmm, probably some fancy sealing equipment. My boyfriend can buy himself anything he wants, but perhaps I’ll find something custom for him here… ah, I’ll find them all new things, I’m sure,” the young man mused, thinking out loud, albeit quietly.

[Saeko Ayukawa]

Forging from the Group up "Awwww...." Though she was clearly discouraged by not being able to enjoy a ride on the moose, her attention shifted to the appearance of the festival as they came upon it. It was certainly more lively than what she had expected and with so much to do, it was easy to feel as if she might get lost. Yet, as if swiftly upon realizing their game, Zakku was quick to depart to his own efforts, leaving the lone Sunagakure nin to attempt following, only to stop short as she felt her stomach growl. Truly a mistake for her to not bring anything with her during their trip, but with the smells that seemed to cover the area, it wouldn't be hard for her to find a good meal. "I'll catch up!...right after I eat something..." As she shyly began to walk around, she'd find a stand that was serving a variety of different foods, prompting her mouth to water unconsciously. While she was certainly too old now to display such behavior, the fact that her own growth was hardly one to ignore instincts and old habits compelled her forward. "Did you wanna come with me Yuushi?" You can show me around and maybe we can find something fun to do before we have to leave again. After all, festivals are supposed to be fun and there is so much and I can easily get lost and all that..Heh heh.." Rubbing the back of her neck, Ayukawa would wait to see if her offer was accepted, and if not, she'd simply shrug before walking over to the stand to place her order. Considering her appetite, it may be some time before she left. But the effort would be well worth it as she pulled out a small pouch, holding it toward the cook as she grinned. "Take my Ryo and feed me please!"

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-Jutsu Used-



-Item's used-
xPuppet Arm

-S.A Used-
Lion's Sleep
Hunter instincts and experience on the hunt have granted Ayukawa insight into the minds of the prey she encounters. Animalistic encounters have allowed her to track and be capable of following those that she intends to target, at times giving her brief, but small insight into their intentions. While not fully developed, they have improved over her continued use and natural development, allowing her instincts to be heighten to a point where she isn't caught off-guard when activated or in an intense moment that requires a reaction. It also allows for her to at times get inside of the heads of her target, mostly due to their movements and their patterns once discovered. It is a skill that is constantly growing, though has yet to reach it's full potential.

In the Jungle
To survive in the desert, one must be able to keep up with not just the prey, but also to outrun the wild predators as well. Ayukawa training and life in the wilderness and vast landscape has prepared her for such events. Her genetics in relation to the Saeko Clan have given her an edge in physical combat, along with making her much more agile. Living out in the desert has also made her incredibly durable due to the intense environment surrounding her, along with possessing a high amount of physical stamina.

Law of the Jungle
The law of the jungle states that the strongest survive and the weak perish. In further effort to increase upon such a principle, Ayukawa has further increased her strength by the usage of training weights. Her constant runs, strikes, and combat acts have more impactful strides due to their instrumental usage. As such, while not yet strong enough to break boulders without applying chakra, she has improved the impact strength of her strikes to the point that she can fracture bones with more ease, much like the bite of a lion.

[Nakahara Yuushi]

Yuushi loved festivals, and he hadn't been expecting one on their route. So to come across one after their hard efforts was like a dream come true, especially since he'd only seen the festivals in Kusagakure. At least, when he'd been really young, he hasn't been to one in years and years. Now that he thought about it, this might be his first festival since he'd gotten sick. And so any sort of professionalism, the seriousness that had leaked out in the fighting, it was all gone. Replaced by a childlike wonder, and if the group wasn't careful there was a real chance he could wander off alone. Though thankfully, he'd get a handler in the form of Kazuyuki, the young adult broken from the spell put on him as he found his teammate next to him and stopping him from wondering alone and keeping him attached to the team.

Or, mostly attached anyways. He was looking back he saw the others as well, Zakku with another smelly death-stick in his mouth. The boy had been upwind and hadn't noticed the smell, and seeing how only coughing awaited him if he joined him at the game that'd caught his attention, Yuushi was content to let the blue haired man be. It was nice while it lasted... He'd end muttering to himself as well, before once again being pulled into the lights and sounds of the festival around him. But he lacked the street smart skills of the man beside him, instead of hiding his money pouch he kept it out in the open, for any and all to see as he perused some of the merchandise around himself. He'd overheard Kazuyuki talking about friends, being popular and how it was forcing him to spend so much money. And it made the well-dressed teen wonder, should he be buying things as well? For Basagiri, or Koishi perhaps?

But did mantids even need things that could be gotten here, or want them? It wasn't like bugs were big into material possessions. And yet, as his long haired companion started name dropping people he needed to buy things for, the feeling that Yuushi wasn't being considerate enough to his found family nagged him a bit now. They had saved his life, and yet he didn't know what to buy at a festival of fun. They don't wear jewelry...But maybe a brooch? No you need fingers to open a that. Ugh! This is hard! He had wanted to enjoy the festival but now all he could think of was getting things for the mantids back home. Maybe I should just summon one of them and ask...

"Did you wanna come with me Yuushi?" You can show me around and maybe we can find something fun to do before we have to leave again. After all, festivals are supposed to be fun and there is so much and I can easily get lost and all that..Heh heh.."

And it was like a spell was broken, the green haired teen looking up from his fretting at the unexpected offer from the Suna ninja. O-Oh. Yeah, sure OK! That sounds really...Fun, actually. That was right, this was supposed to be a fun place. A festival! He'd turn to the long haired Kazuyuki before leaving. If you find anything that'd look good for a mantis by the way, hold it for me! And then he'd be off, to explore the festival with his new teammate, though not before first stopping in the line of a food stall. And as they waited he turned with genuine smile. Is there anything in particular you wanna do?

[Chikamatsu Kiyoshi]

ROUND INFORMATION

Group D - Rotation 7

POST

The night stretched on for the four - winning prizes, buying gifts, doing whatever they wished for the next few hours. Eventually, the festival began to wind down as people headed home. The four of them also returned to the hotel, after a night of fun - arms full of what they had won, or bought.

In the morning, they and their possessions loaded onto the ship that was waiting at the dock. They said farewell to the group of merchants that had accompanied them thus far, and met with a group of Kaminari no Kuni sailors.

Seagulls cawed as they set off from the port. The day was bright and sunny, the waves calm. Ships of varying sizes could be seen along the horizon - the bay was a major port of commerce for three separate nations, and the flags of another three could commonly be seen.

It certainly seemed safe enough for now. The four could spend the morning fully waking up, if they'd stayed out too long, or converse with the sailors, or simply lean on the railing and watch fish jump up and out of the water.

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[Senju Kazuyuki]

Kazuyuki would not deny himself a chance to have fun whilst on a mission, thankful for the safety the port provided. He was certain there was to be more conflict before their mission ended, but for now, it was a peaceful night. He took note of his teammates, with Zakku going off to play games and Ayukawa and Yuushi sticking together. Sticking together probably was smarter, but he did have shopping to do… and damn, if he wasn’t going to accomplish that.

Souvenirs were picked with care, though some were more generic than others. His attentiveness was given fully to the task, though, picking out omiyage for everyone back home. (And maybe a few things for himself, but nobody else needed to know that.)

Hours seemed to blend into each other as the night drew on, and eventually it became time to return to the hotel for some rest. His newest purchases had been tucked neatly into parcels for easy storage and convenience, to be opened only when they were back home. After that, there wasn’t much left to do but to get ready for bed, and get the rest he was sure to need for the next morning.

The morning was the part that was going to suck. Waking was easy enough, as was packing. Getting ready took longer, if only because of the care the chuunin put into his appearance. No, the hard part was getting everything onto the ship that would be taking them to their destination, and the endless waiting that would follow.

[Zakku Burokon]

// Zakku //

I could go supersonic, the problem's chronic
Tell me, does life exist beyond it?
When I need to sate,
I just accelerate into oblivion

Saeko Ayukawa   Nakahara Yuushi Senju Kazuyuki


Zakku hated boats.  It was the feeling of Being trapped with little room for him to run.  At least it gave him an excuse to read.  His prizes and gifts were stored with his Traveling bag Zakku himself sat on the ships sail   It was fun picking prizes for Ahigeru and the others.  He made sure him and Ayukawa had gotten enough candy for not only the tiny Kyokujitsu and themselves.  Reaching into his pack he removed another salt water taffy and ate it.  It was good and easily addicting.  He needed to find out why they didn't have it in Sunagakure.

Snapping his book shut he hopped down from his perch he landed with a soft thud.  Casually taking a drag from his blunt he tucked his book into his pack and started wandering around.  While he was enjoying his book he only had the one and the trip back home would be boring as hell on its own.  He could find his own amusement though.  "Wonder if I can find a way to annoy Ayu-chan or the others."  He wondered aloud as he wandered the ship  .It shouldn't be too hard to find them.

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