[Jun Etsuko]

A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko wasn't a tracking shinobi by any sense of the term, she was more the type to chase something down until it's heart exploded. The idea of investigating the crime scene of these shinobi's death seemed fair, but it wasn't something Etsuko felt particularly skilled. Ryu would be the detective and she'd be his deputy at arms, she'd simply nod to Ryu's lead and follow it as planned. There was little the jounin could do to 'help out', so silently she'd wait for her cue to enter. Arriving upon the scene where the team was supposed to be stationed, it was quite clear the suspect didn't clean up their scene. Either they didn't expect the fakes to be found out or they meant to leave these markings as lore. She'd enter the cavern, but keep close to it's entrance as she'd be asked her thoughts. "I see the signs of a struggle." She'd remark as she'd walk over to the claw marks, she'd use her hand to measure it out. In her mind she formulated the possible weapons, animals or puppets that could of held these claws. An idea of the enemy was a step in defeating it. "We're either looking at a clear cut fight and lose from our fallen comrades or a scene purposely left to lure into a trap." Etsuko would then look into the cavern as she'd question how to approach a potential trap. She'd wonder if her Lord was a sensor of any sort, she had a wind style for close range sensory. She however didn't believe any invisible forces were present nearby. "What's our next move?" The Jinchuuriki would ask her lord with a raised brow, as she'd place her right hand on one of her swords hilts. She didn't want to be jumped by the shadows, so she'd be ready in this eerie location. It didn't bode well for her at all. Ryu , Notes , other cool stuff

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The older male looked over at Jun, then returning his sight back on the scene before them.
There was a strong possibility that the young woman was indeed right. This seemed to easy to figure out,
even a Genin could get that assumption right. Yet, the clear question remained just where their target had fled? Seeing the female inspect the entrance of the cavern, the man began to focus his gaze, his eyes beginning to close as they changed shade. A golden glow had overcast his original pupil hue, leaving only a lizard like appearance in it's wake. Hands still resting within the hem of his cloak, the village leader expression grew serious, seeing what remained of any true means of tracking potential.

It was small, but there signs of elevated heat signatures further in...but they were moving quickly.
It was possible that it was indeed their individual, but then, it could also be yet another means of luring them into a supposed trap. Upon hearing Jun question what their next move would be, Ryu began to move inside.

"Set off the trap...I have signs of faint heat moving further into the cave...."

Signalling her to follow, the two would proceed into the dark once more, the echoing of the falls following behind them, yet growing more faint as they traversed in. It wasn't long before they would find an opening, an area hidden deep and seeming to display what looked to be enough space for a small shelter. There were signs of life there, or what had been alive. The scent of what could be ash remained firm in the air, along with the small pit that had once been a place for fire. There was a small mat along the rocky surface, unkempt, but had been used prior. Yet, that was when a noise began to resonate through the wind, a faint whirling as it seemed to be piercing through the air. As it grew close, the man would reach forwards, grabbing hold of the object as by its handle, it's edge nearly reaching his chest as he looked in the direction of it's approach.

That was when he saw him. A large male, seeming to be looking down the path. His crimson eyes seemed narrowed, yet soon vanished as he began to make his departure. Though as Ryu prepared to make his next move, more sounds seemed to come from all different directions, each path seeming to have a growing chorus of shambled voices. The sound of uncoordinated footsteps trailed behind them, causing the Sage to frown.

"Pursue the target....I'll deal with this..."

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A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko wasn't quite sure what her lord could do, but apart of her felt stupidly proud of herself. She didn't need to do anything to have golden hues, but she supposed hers were a little more copper. He however gained a sense of heat vision, she definitely didn't get anything like that out of her eyes. She however felt like her eyes worked a little better in the dark then others, but she didn't know how others saw and made her assumption off nothing. She didn't have advanced dark training and following Ryu was a lot easier than navigating a cave. The tunnel would lead them to an opening large enough to shelter, it'd be the place the trap had been setup and Etsuko would guess as much. Her cat ear like hair immediately shooting up and twitching as if she were listening with them. She didn't have any heightened senses for the situation, but her senses were well trained enough. An attack for her would of likely not landed either and even if it had her cloak would of protected her. Ryu would be the victim of the trap, but he'd catch the dagger. Etsuko would slightly blush realizing she probably should of been the one to catch such an attack. "Uh-I knew you had it." Ryu's attention wasn't at all on her and she'd crack her attention similarly to where he had. The location of the attack and in sight was the attacker. Finally things were starting to make sense to Etsuko, at least the goals at hand were more reachable to her. She'd quickly begin performing a flurry of hand signs, as her King would give the command she wanted so bad this whole mission. "Consider him caught!" She'd reply to her orders as she'd finish her hand signs, a sudden wave of air flooding around her kicking even the weight of her cloak up. She'd however remove the weighted device to further enhance her speed. Without another moments notice the jounin would be gone, her body seeming to merely vanish and reappear again and again down the path. Each jump equivalent to the limits of the body flicker and none draining on her body. The wind taking her down her path and to her target as quickly as she could manage. Etsuko had no plans of making Ryu wait for her. SPOILER: Click to show NAME: Suifuto no Ite [Swift Shooter] RANK: S-rank CHAKRA USAGE: Very High CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu ELEMENT: Fuuton DESCRIPTION: Focusing her futon nature to her feet and her weapon, Etsuko can charge at almost shunshin speed, she's not however limited to charging forward, she can launch herself in almost any direction with a release of wind chakra from her feet, however her feet not being the only thing charged makes this technique more than an advanced shift technique, instead it also acts as Etsuko's signature attack pattern. Keeping her enemy on the guard with quick shifts, she'll attempt to dart around the user and fire her Homing Blade at the blind spot of an enemy, she'll sometimes combine this with other techniques, to enhance the single attack, but if this technique is dodge, the user is capable of using the vast chakra in the blade to recall it to it's sheath or her hand. Once back in sheath she can rinse and repeat her technique at a costing chakra drain. Etsuko's gotten the title fortune's blade from her ability to faint an attack, which she uses to trigger an opponents counter, which she's prepared herself mentally to dodge. Once dodged, she'll usually be at an opponents rear a good five yards behind them, but still in the striking range of her released Homing Blade. Ryu , Notes , other cool stuff

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Jun had effectively taken to her task, moving swiftly after their intended target. This left the Taki lord with his own objective, a smirk crossing his face as he could see the signs of multiple bodies making their way forwards. Their shambling frames wearily moving in, each step getting closer and closer to his location at the crossroads. The approach seemed almost endless, causing the man to hold his ground, yet his excited expression faded to a look of clear focus. It had been a trap, but not for him. He was the man that had lived far too long to allow himself to fall to such things. Especially in such a way as this. To be killed by the undead, those without life.

The gleam of their eyes soon sparkling in the dark, allowing the vision of their demented demeanor to come to full view. Closer and closer they came, not showing signs of stopping. Two...four...eight....ten. Their numbers grew as did the marks that crossed their skin. Their flesh, seeming decayed over time. They weren't all from Taki. A collection of symbols held over their foreheads. Konoha, Suna, Kumo, Kiri, Taki, Yuki. This man had made quite the army. His victims now mindless over time, lingering versions of who they had once been. They held now resolve, no inclination of themselves. If they had, they would have likely known better than to approach him such a closed space.

Eyes glowing, a small burst of chakra erupted from him, the shambling bodies rushing forwards as Ryu drew
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Jun own venture continued, her movement keeping in time with the escape of her target. It wouldn't take her long to gain upon him, his posture seeming to try and increase his own speed as he traversed the tunnels within the cave. He seemed to have enough time to know them, cutting corners and differing in his destination. Leading her into another open, the man soon stopped as he awaited her arrival, which had only a moment to do so. With his hand resting upon his face, he rubbed at his eyes before laughing slightly.

"He heh...Soo...He sends his lackeys to do his work....Thats fine with me....He's already dead...THAT BASTARD FINALLY GETS WHAT HE DESERVES...WITH THE LIVES THAT HE'S TAKEN!! Though you....ho ho ho...imagine what I could do with someone like you....You'd be an amazing puppet...."

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A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko was the type of shinobi that wouldn't just run someone down. They'd not drain them of energy via a long trail of tracking, instead she'd spot you and not let you out of her sight. Escaping typically was an insane feat of luck or that off chance she'd been playing with you. Whether she'd been toying or merely just out of reach, Etsuko would arrive on the suspects terms. Her vision narrowed upon him as he laughed, the very air and now hissing wind at her back. She didn't really care for villain exposition, she didn't ninjutsu enough to know secret nonsense. She also didn't usually find the words of a confident and controlling individual to be truthful. He likely would spew nonsense, at his leisure light truths added for fun. Instead she'd wait to know this man was in danger, she needed to crack some limbs and prove he was human? She didn't know if she even could discern the difference between a puppet. Instead she'd have to rely on something else. A puppet still needed strings right? Based on the earlier puppets she had doubts, she'd simply have to destroy this thing 100% if he was a puppet. Etsuko unworried about dialect and constantly in a furious rush would attack. She'd do so near immediately after entering the room, her right hand swiftly tossing a sword for the man. She'd let her approaching momentum increase that at which the blade traveled. Vanishing in a gust of wind Etsuko moved immediately from the openings entrance. Jun chopping to the cave opening sealing above the man, her left hand this time tossing a second katana for the man below her. Her next move would be based on the man's dodges, blocks or hopefully death. She didn't typically aim to let weirdos last more than a round with her. She didn't need to learn about their crazy secrets or mad science, she felt safer knowing one less of them lived among them. Or maybe he didn't live at all? SPOILER: Click to show NAME: Suifuto no Ite [Swift Shooter] RANK: S-rank CHAKRA USAGE: Very High CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu ELEMENT: Fuuton DESCRIPTION: Focusing her futon nature to her feet and her weapon, Etsuko can charge at almost shunshin speed, she's not however limited to charging forward, she can launch herself in almost any direction with a release of wind chakra from her feet, however her feet not being the only thing charged makes this technique more than an advanced shift technique, instead it also acts as Etsuko's signature attack pattern. Keeping her enemy on the guard with quick shifts, she'll attempt to dart around the user and fire her Homing Blade at the blind spot of an enemy, she'll sometimes combine this with other techniques, to enhance the single attack, but if this technique is dodge, the user is capable of using the vast chakra in the blade to recall it to it's sheath or her hand. Once back in sheath she can rinse and repeat her technique at a costing chakra drain. Etsuko's gotten the title fortune's blade from her ability to faint an attack, which she uses to trigger an opponents counter, which she's prepared herself mentally to dodge. Once dodged, she'll usually be at an opponents rear a good five yards behind them, but still in the striking range of her released Homing Blade. Ryu , Notes , other cool stuff

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It was an effective and more than fitting in the the puppeteer. His body seemed to be sliced without so much of a thought, without any remorse and a limited quarter. With the weapon seeming to stick out from his skull, his frame went limp, soon collapsing upon the ground, unmoved by the world around him. Dark liquid seemed to seep from his wound, but little else created movement from him. If this was the end of him, it was clear that it would be with little to no remarks from him. Yet as he seemed to lose breath, the body would jerk and soon start to rise up on it's own, almost as if being forced to against it's will.

It would jerk and twitch, eyes rolling from one side to the next. Within a moment, it would start to shamble, much like a puppet as it's body would soon move at a speed that was unnatural to human nature. It would almost seem like it were flailing, yet from the corner, there seemed as if there were much more behind his shadow. A figure, something holding the true control. Its eyes focused on the battle at hand before the being would grab a kunai from a pouch.

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A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko had been contemplating her opponent being a puppet, it was easier to yank something back than for something to move of it's own accord so quickly. It's slow puppet like return to standing didn't send shivers down the woman's spine, it'd cause her to crack a grin on her back flip down to the ground. She'd quickly draw another katana, her chakra surging through it as she'd cut the air horizontally. A cutting crescent of chakra would be unleashed from the blade, it'd seem to be aimed for the rising puppet or it's shadow. The chakra extending more than the length of the sword being it's slash, it'd almost span a full ten feet wide and move incredibly fast. The attack wasn't aimed for the puppet or it's shadow, instead the horizontal wave of chakra was aimed for the ground just before it. This chakra could cut through stone so it'd skid across the ground before piercing and cutting into it with an explosion of dust and debris. Etsuko would use this time to relocate as well as attack again, she'd unleash a second wave of chakra hopefully a hidden action by the dust cloud. As the secondary wave was launched at the ceiling, it'd be much less angled and knockdown much larger chunks of rock than the first wave. Etsuko jumping to the wall of the larger open space, to the left of the puppet she'd been fighting. She'd whip another sword into the cloud of dust, her body disappearing to relocate again. This time to the entrance she'd arrived now behind the puppet. She didn't stay footed for a second, as she'd relocate again to the puppet's right. Drawing what appeared to be a dagger she'd charge towards the now clearing dust, to hopefully engage the real opponent. If not furiously investigate the scene. SPOILER: Click to show NAME: Saaberu no Jutsu - [Sabre Technique] RANK: B CHAKRA USAGE: Medium CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu ELEMENT: N/a DESCRIPTION: Employing the use of chakra flow, the user runs chakra through their swords, extending both the reach and cutting ability of the blade while allowing the user to fire crescents of chakra whenever the blade is swung on command. This released chakra is capable of great destruction as these projectiles are capable of completely penetrating large stone pillars and still travel in their intended direction. NAME: Suifuto no Ite [Swift Shooter] RANK: S-rank CHAKRA USAGE: Very High CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu ELEMENT: Fuuton DESCRIPTION: Focusing her futon nature to her feet and her weapon, Etsuko can charge at almost shunshin speed, she's not however limited to charging forward, she can launch herself in almost any direction with a release of wind chakra from her feet, however her feet not being the only thing charged makes this technique more than an advanced shift technique, instead it also acts as Etsuko's signature attack pattern. Keeping her enemy on the guard with quick shifts, she'll attempt to dart around the user and fire her Homing Blade at the blind spot of an enemy, she'll sometimes combine this with other techniques, to enhance the single attack, but if this technique is dodge, the user is capable of using the vast chakra in the blade to recall it to it's sheath or her hand. Once back in sheath she can rinse and repeat her technique at a costing chakra drain. Etsuko's gotten the title fortune's blade from her ability to faint an attack, which she uses to trigger an opponents counter, which she's prepared herself mentally to dodge. Once dodged, she'll usually be at an opponents rear a good five yards behind them, but still in the striking range of her released Homing Blade. Ryu , Notes , other cool stuff

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The evasive movement of the Jounin was enough to caught her true opponent off guard, the lifeless being now seeing to be lost in a cloud of dust as it attempted to regain it's traction. Though with it's target no longer in sight, it could not perceive just where the girl had gone until it was too late. The large chunks began to rain down, collapsing on top of the zombie like creature, covering it in the debris and cutting it off from the source of its renewed state. It seemed impossible, yet the puppeteer was witnessing it with his own eyes.

Now revealed as he looked towards Jun, the older male furrowed his brow, quickly twisting his hands to try and attempt a seal as he could see the dagger like weapon as it was gripped within her hand.

"Do not think that I am done! I have plenty more tools at my disposal aside from my puppets. You will kneel before me! I will have you as my own new lifeless drone and I will then take my place as the one true lord of Taki! It is my rite! Do you hear me!? MY RITE!!"

As he finished his hand signs, a wall of thin like strings would appear as if to create a defense, his body stumbling back as he would once again try to flee. He only needed to get further inside. To keep his distance. If he could accomplish this, it would allow him the time. After all, his other slaves were more than dealing with Ryu at this point. By now, he could only assume that the man was dead. He had to be. With him and this girl, he could infiltrate the village in a much more aggressive fashion. None would stand in his way. He could perfect his craft and soon, he could begin his own path. One that would grant him the power needed to create a world that would bow to him and him alone.

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NAME: Mojiretsu Tate [String Shield]
RANK: A
CHAKRA USAGE: Medium
CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [Medium]
ELEMENT: N/a
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An "upgraded" version of Kiko Junbu, this technique allows the user to create a five by five foot shield composed entirely of layered chakra strings that is roughly three inches thick and capable of stopping one ton of force with ease. While it only stops as much as the lesser version, it's true strength lies in the fact that a puppeteer can utilize it without mechanisms and most importantly that it is a almost rubber-like shield in that it will try to rebound against whatever hits it, helping to disipate it's force and simply pushing back the user rather than break when it is hit by something too strong.

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A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko had switched to her more fast paced weapon, it was something that didn't hinder her mobility and was meant for the closest of combat. She'd see her opponent quickly finishing off hand signs, but quick for most was typically slow for Etsuko. Unsure of just the level her opponent reached, she'd not hold back any speed possible. Smashing off the ground with the full force that normally carried a ton, Etsuko would use both shunshin no jutsu and suifuto no ite. The ground would shatter and the dust created would be kicked off in almost bubble distant from where Etsuko had jumped. If she couldn't just beat the man too the punch, she'd use her wind to whip her over the shield created. Her goal to meet the target in close quarters combat. She'd however not aim to land in front of the man, but instead she'd attempt to slink past him. A violent current of wind following her, as she'd take her dagger in both hands and in one motion break it. The dagger would purposely split into two daggers, each now a curved blade instead of what'd look originally like a twisted spear head. Etsuko would immediately swipe with both weapon, her goals were tendons and she'd start from the Achilles Tendon and work her way up. The woman's training was that of a weapon, she didn't show mercy and discipline to her was never backing down. She didn't fear the man's zombie, nor a puppeteers tricks. If he tried to escape or dodge, she'd press on her arm rapidly swiping for the target. If her opponent didn't dodge, wasn't a puppet and fell to her blades. She'd make sure to finish with a swift throat slit. She didn't remember being told to capture the man, so she'd go off her training and eliminate the threat. SPOILER: Click to show SA Worth Mention: Whirlwind Step #1 Weighted Training #2 Nibi Jinchuuriki #5 Weapon Used: Blades of Mercy Jutsu Used: NAME: Shunshin no Jutsu [Body Flicker Technique] RANK: D CHAKRA USAGE: Low CLASSIFICATION: Ninjutsu [General] ELEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: By invigorating one's entire body with chakra, a shinobi can seemingly disappear and reappear in another location faster than most people can see. Often times one's movements are disguised with the use of an extra element, be it a smoke bomb, leaves, water, sand, etc. in order to hide the user's trajectory from those with skilled eyes. Though it mimics teleportation, it is important to remember this jutsu merely boosts the agility of its user. As useful as this technique is, it can only be used 4 times in a battle thread, and any more usages beyond that result in muscle tears in the legs from overexertion.  NAME: Suifuto no Ite [Swift Shooter] RANK: S-rank CHAKRA USAGE: Very High CLASSIFICATION: Bukijutsu ELEMENT: Fuuton DESCRIPTION: Focusing her futon nature to her feet and her weapon, Etsuko can charge at almost shunshin speed, she's not however limited to charging forward, she can launch herself in almost any direction with a release of wind chakra from her feet, however her feet not being the only thing charged makes this technique more than an advanced shift technique, instead it also acts as Etsuko's signature attack pattern. Keeping her enemy on the guard with quick shifts, she'll attempt to dart around the user and fire her Homing Blade at the blind spot of an enemy, she'll sometimes combine this with other techniques, to enhance the single attack, but if this technique is dodge, the user is capable of using the vast chakra in the blade to recall it to it's sheath or her hand. Once back in sheath she can rinse and repeat her technique at a costing chakra drain. Etsuko's gotten the title fortune's blade from her ability to faint an attack, which she uses to trigger an opponents counter, which she's prepared herself mentally to dodge. Once dodged, she'll usually be at an opponents rear a good five yards behind them, but still in the striking range of her released Homing Blade. Ryu , Notes , other cool stuff

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The moment when you realized that you were outclassed, often was the point where your life was ending. It was almost instant, leaving little time for the man to speak or give a single rebuke to the young woman. Despite his statements of wishing to reclaim power, to take back the land that he believed his birth-rite, his promise would never come to pass. With the quick movement of the young Jinchuuriki, he would soon turn to met with the sharp pain that seemed to strike at his heels. Falling downwards to his knees, his scream was quickly silence as the final blow with come at his throat. The quick spurt of blood would spray outwards, leaving him to gasp at the air as though to reclaim the loss fluid. Yet soon, he would find his eyes closing, his body leaning to the side before hitting the ground.

Silence...all that remained was silence. With the actions of the man seeming to pass along with him, there was no longer a presence of menace within the cavern. Yet what did remain was what appeared to be scattered journals, documents of detailed anatomy points and what looked to be a collection of headbands within a box. Clearly, the man had indeed made full occupation with his craft of reformatting the dead into his own tools. Within the darkness, a figure would soon approach, the sound of sliding soil faintly resonating as it drew closer. Soon, a tall figure would come to the small area of light, standing still as it's head would turn from one side to the next.

Tossing the lifeless body to the side, Ryu would then look over at the bleeding figure on the ground, a narrowed expression soon resting on his face before allowing his sight to linger upon Jun. He would say nothing, but nod before once again examining the man.

"Seems the fool is now easily part of his own twisted design...shame I can not think of an individual who would like to place stock in having a dummy..."

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A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko was victorious it was quite the feeling, as it'd always been to the jounin. Her opponent fell victim to her speed like most others, she'd wipe off her dagger, reconnect them and then put them back away. The wind which whipped around her would stop finally, as she'd roll the man's body over giving it a slight poking with her toes. He'd definitely received a killing blow and wouldn't seem to have any further tricks. Her victory was made more certain by the arrival of her lord. She'd take a step back from the body, her eyes looking down to it then back to her lord. Similar to a cat bringing it master a dead mouse, she'd been looking for some sort of praise. She'd receive it in the form of a nod, a single action that'd bring a smile to her face. She didn't need to be told she was amazing or receive some great award. The fact she defeated another in combat and he acknowledged it sat well enough for her. It was just one more milestone to what really mattered in the jounin's heart. Ryu investigating the situation would make a comment towards or about the dead man. Etsuko didn't feel fully aware of what her master was talking about. "Uh, Sunagakure Shinobi? They put a lot of stock in puppets I believe." Etsuko would reply totally miss interpreting her king's question, she wasn't always sure when people were saying things to be thematic or actually propping into a conversation. Maybe the papers lying around were important and maybe there was another step to this investigation. The Nibi-Jinchuuriki didn't know the best course now, she'd followed Ryu here so now she'd follow him to the next scene. Blankly staring down Ryu she'd wait for her next task or to be dismissed. She'd not ask for such a thing though, as she'd not been looking for dismissal. She'd already stated such a thing bored her, what was to change now they'd accomplished something. SPOILER: Click to show Ryu , Notes , other cool stuff

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While it seemed that Jun had more than misread his comment as more of an analysis, the man would simply look at her with a calm expression, his brow raised before closing his eyes to examine the documents beneath his feet. Though not what he had implied, the theory of it being a Sand shinobi to have done this held some merit. Yet, he didn't not delight himself in guesses. He wished only for facts, so that if he did have an enemy, he knew the one without doubt and could present those truths to them upon his visit of judgement. Looking over the wording, it seemed almost in code, begging the question of why he would need to do so if he alone was the only one in operation? Clearly, there was more than one.

Raising back up, he would briskly make his way to the box, seeing the various headbands within it, he would narrow his gaze in seeing Takigakure among them. It wasn't so much as a surprise, but rather a disheartening revelation that this had happened before, and he had only been made aware of it now. How many more names were listed as missing, only to have been lost within these caverns? In the end, the King showed no sign of breaking, only a hardened gaze as he closed his eyes and then looked around him.

"The trail ends here..for now...We will return with what he have gained and conduct further investigation when more information has been found..."

With that said, he would then retrieve the box of headbands as he looked down at the corpse.

"Take his head...but leave the rest of him for the beasts....I had need of the very little brains that may remain in there...and these files...will aid me..."

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A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Etsuko listened to her Lord with a curious stare of close attention. It sounded like a job well done, but there was always more to be done. It'd be that final order that trigger Etsuko to be animate again. She'd move over to the body of the dead man, then retrieving one katana that she'd hold with both hands. She'd bend over and line the blade with the bodies neck, then throwing her back into it she'd pop the man's head off in a single swinge. Shaking the blood of her sword she'd withdraw it to it's sheathe. Calmly walking over to the decapitated head and picking it up by the hair on their head. It was a lot easier to carry a head then a body, so Etsuko was pleased by Ryu's orders. She'd display it in a toothy smile, as she'd look back to her leader. "Alright back to the village?" She'd ask in confirmation, as soon as it was given she'd shoot back off through the tunnel system. Etsuko obviously would stop to retrieve the cloak she ditched earlier, it was a stable of her uniform and training. Etsuko wouldn't be able to deal with losing the armored cloak of heavy weights. It was dirty so she'd have to pad it off, trading the man's head from one hand to the other. Making sure she looked neat and clean as she'd return the head as evidence. Etsuko didn't have a clothe sack and didn't think about the horror factor of a severed head. SPOILER: Click to show Ryu , Sorry for delay again , ---

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She was proficient, as much as he had expected from anyone under his charge. He nodded without saying a word, making his way towards the entrance in which they had come. Though he had very little doubt that the information that they could gain from the unattached head would provide any real detail, he did believe that his associates would find a way. There were plenty of means of gathering intel. But from what he could tell, this would require a bit more involvement from outside information. At least, that was his assumption, and even then it could be false. The number of headbands proved that the target had been active for sometime. This wasn't simply a means of getting him out of the way, but all leadership. It was campaign. A fleeting one, considering it's ending.

Though he had a feeling, perhaps his instincts, that this was far from over. That was the thing about those that managed to slip through cracks, more than one could easily get through. He had been unobservant and it cost him good soldiers....young ones that never had the chance to reach their potential. Was he mournful of their departure? To some extent....but he recognized that had they been stronger or perhaps more aware, they wouldn't have fallen to such a foe. Nor would they have allowed themselves to become his tools for the use against their home. Those were his thoughts on the matters. Despite what many would consider cold, he simply believed them to be truths.

As they arrived at their entry point, the older male would look out and see the vision of the large tree not too far into the distance. He would then close his eyes before allowing himself a moment to release a breath.

"What you did today I would expect no less from any other....You continue to improve..even with your position as a leader. I expect such progress to continue...even when you are not doing things that seem to give you drive or a sense of accomplishment...do not forget where your strength comes from...be it small lessons or missions that seem of little consequence. You were appointed a team...to prevent moments such as this...where their leader is unable to protect their squad...and ensure that the sacrifice for their village's protection is not ignored....death...is much apart of shinobi duty as victory...But when it can be avoided...it allows for those that deserve it..to return home..."

That being said, he looked towards Jun with a serious expression.

"They failed....because they were not strong enough or able to make the sacrifice required of them to ensure that they could not be used as instruments to the destruction of their own home...I do not want to see such an act again....are we clear? As a instructor, you are to ensure that your squad and you...are prepared to do what must be done..not just you...."

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[Jun Etsuko]

A FIRE INSIDE Blazing a bright blue and christening great power upon it's Kunoichi Head turned in and mission accomplished, her leader began to break down the events of the day. A sort of lesson for the Jinchuuriki, a lesson which struggled to grasp the girl fully. He asked of her to do one of two things, allow her down time to not feel down or make use of the time with important things? He'd further go on to point out the folly of others, associate it with teaching and thus the woman assumed something. She assumed he wanted her to push her team harder, to take the role of teacher more seriously. She'd have a lot to prove to Matabi, but an incredibly more difficult task from her Kage. Prevent the next of Takigakure from falling, to push them into those unable to be trapped and preyed upon. At least teach them suicide jutsu to dispose of their bodies. Etsuko couldn't think of any such technique, but she'd been told if she died Matabi was released. That's kind of a body destroying technique. She couldn't teach it to her students though, she trained her genin till she felt they could mission. Slowly but surely she'd up the mission strength and let life's curve balls be the true teacher. She however like most had mandatory break periods, a short amount of time to give people a reason to fight. A reminder they fought for something with each other, but Etsuko didn't personally believe in free time. "So, are you telling me I can make my students train seven days a week now?" Etsuko would ask with a tilt of her head and blink of her eyes. SPOILER: Click to show Ryu , Sorry for delay again , ---

credit to nat of adoxography and gangnam style.