[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Miho would continue to follow the doorways path, as she'd choose to go right and follow the third dragon's guidance. It'd lead her down a fairly long path of 12 tiles, then hit a wall which once again permitted the girl to either go left or right. She'd so far taken two lefts and three rights, or two dragon's and three monkey's. Which left her with two dragon's and a final monkey to follow. As far as turn choices went. An even number of both dragon's and monkey's in total and eight choices. Similar to the rules on the card. Would Miho continue to trust this guidance or were things going too smoothly now for her comfort? SPOILER: Click to show Sorry about length trying to just get these out quickly. The maze has no defining features throughout it.

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

It worked... A small laugh escaped her lips as she saw that she was once again on a promising path. With the pattern seeming to go along with that of the instructions at the doorway, she began to quicken her pace as she found herself turning down into the long pathway, making her way into a sprint as she soon was confronted with a cross-roads. At the very least, this was a better sign than that of a dead end. Still, it was now once again left to her for a choice. If she were to remember correctly, the wall at the door had show her the way. Recalling it in her head, the teen would blink before looking towards the ceiling, soon making her choice to continue in the indicated path. If she were correct, that would mean making her way to the left this time. SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Rushing up six tiles Miho would hit another wall and thus a left or right decision. So far if decisions were a sign of the right direction she was heading the right path still. She had only two more turns to make, then she'd be hopefully out of this mess. At least on her way to the next part at least. SPOILER: Click to show Sorry about length trying to just get these out quickly. The maze has no defining features throughout it.

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

She had to keep going, her body pushing her forwards as Miho darted down the long hall way, following the internal memory of what she had seen as her direction to getting free of this place. It was dreadful, but her options were limited to only a few side images and an intricate pattern. So as she came upon yet another crossroad, she found herself counting the number of turns she had made, nodding to herself as she made yet another left. There were only one more direction in which she had to follow, and if everything was going her way, the next one would be the last. SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Taking a left and traveling down 8 tiles Miho would come across her next set of decisions. A right which proceeded not to great a distance before presenting a lit doorway, as though an exit or at least a room could be present that direction. Or a straight path to where ever that section of maze continued. If her calculations were correct then the presented exit had more than a decent chance of being the exit. Little had been presented to disbelieve her previous discoveries, but sometimes defiance grew from a dying patience.

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

At last...the light at the end of the tunnel... Miho would release a sigh as she found herself seeing the open path, yet she was still a bit skeptical. It seemed almost too easy. Just walk through the door and the goal achieved. What could be waiting just on the other side? What if it was simply more of the maze? There was hardly any real choice in the matter on whether she'd go in or not. At this point, it was now the only way to proceed. But the mystery of it all wasn't too thrilling a thought. Yet, she was now looking at something much more appealing than a wall. Keeping calm, the teen would proceed onward, walking through the opening as to see what would happen. SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Approaching the light willingly it'd almost blind, but only for a second. As Miho's eyes would surely adjust to the light of a new room, it'd be based on the number of turns the room top of the maze. Opposite of the start at least. The room was much better looking than the bleak stone of the maze, it'd have an almost marble finish to it. A massive chandelier brightly lighting the room, which in it's center held a pillar. A small katana like blade atop the pillar, which stood about chest height. Upon this little perches side facing the maze entrance would be a plaque with a grid, likely the very maze Miho traveled. Behind this little pedestal would be a massive door, presumably the exit to the actual maze. However it didn't have any handles, it didn't have a knob or even a keyhole. Instead where a keyhole might of been stood a strange red gem, a red line running down from it through the crease of the two doors. The line would hit the floor and then trail down it towards a small mat for kneeling. On each side of the door would be the same image of a samurai performing hara-kiri.

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

Walking out of the light, Miho would scan the new setting and find herself at a loss for words. It was certainly a change from the appearance of the first room she had entered. This one, much more decorated..or at least in appearance. Yet she could only take in the sight for a moment as she reminded herself of the time. Walking by the short katana, her brow raised in interest, she would soon come upon the plaque and note the display of what looked to be the maze in much more detail. It did beg to question just how far she had come along in this, yet it seemed as if it might be closer to the end than she thought. Leaning slightly to the side, she would see the door behind the pillar, jogging over towards it as she recognized that it not only had a means of going in, but it also seemed to give the impression that something had to be given as a means to open it...namely blood. Miho would narrow her eyes, soon turning back towards the katana as she began to approach it with a calm expression. "Lets hope that what's implied isn't exactly what they need...but it has to do with blood..that much I know..." SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Miho would look to the door and quickly conclude a blood offering was necessary, but there wasn't a good clue on how much or how to get it. There actually was only a depiction of a fatal wound given by the doors. Certainly that wasn't what'd been intended by the exam, but then by what means would suffice. Approaching the tanto, there'd be no more clues still. Instead there'd simply be an item to implicate injury onto oneself or another. Miho standing there with the assumption blood was necessary, but no idea a quantity or manor to obtain it. Well there was the obvious weapon, but where would she strike herself? Would she go for her gut or maybe something more precarious, a random jab so to say. Also where in the room would she perform the act? Would the mat be knelt upon or maybe drawing the blood straight at the door. How would the Konoha shinobi continue?

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

Was it perhaps a symbolic gesture? A means to show sacrifice in the terms of perhaps duty? In all the events she had seen, she'd never know of anyone having to die for an exam. Well...save for one? But that was years ago and it had been a long time since she'd heard of any other deaths. Of course, with her travels and training, she wasn't exactly in the know of what could have happened. But then, how was she supposed to view this? Taking the weapon in hand, she'd remove it from the platform in which it stood, looking over it's edge and noting the design. It was certainly quite brillant...Radiant even. Of course, she wouldn't dare compare it to her own. Especially as it was a gift...from a very special person. As her eyes wandered, she began to approach the mat, kneeling down before looking over at the gem. Perhaps this was the clue. Reaching towards it, she prepared to see if perhaps she could take it for a better look. SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Taking the blade would have no immediate effect, it felt like a standard weapon of that size. Kneeling across the mat before the door would also trigger nothing, but it did put the girl in a position to better observe the door. It was a massive barrier appearing to be some metal composite and likely very difficult to break by any normal shinobi means. It did however have a gem in place of where a normal lock might be placed on such a set of doors. It'd be the gem which took Miho's notice most, so she'd reach out and try to remove it. The gem however was firmly embedded into the door and every attempt to move it would fail. Touching it would also have no effect.

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

In her failed attempt to remove the gem, she found that it was quite firmly in place, and would not be removed by any means. Though, this did give her a better idea of just what kind of door she was being confronted with. It was certainly sturdy, showing that no normal means would allow for it's access. Which, once again drew her towards the imagery of what she had seen prior. Options were running short, aside from attempting to physically knock the door down, which, as she recalled from her attempts within the first part of the maze, would do little more than drain her of her own energy. Narrowing her eyes, she would soon take the blade edge, holding it close to her hand as she winced in some discomfort while slicing the surface of her hand, drawing blood from it. The pain was deep, but she questioned just if this was the only means of gaining entry. A sacrifice... In reaching out, she would allow the crimson liquid to slowly flow down, waiting to see if the amount would be enough to traverse the clear path that had been set for it. SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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[Yoshiko]

First Exam: Maze Six Miho's Mystical Maze Miho would give up on breaking the door, instead she'd try to follow it's instructions. Not directly inflicting a life threatening wound, but instead placing a deep cut across the palm. Untreated it'd make hand seals down the line harder. A fair wound, but as she'd reach out for the door, it'd not budge. Instead she'd barely finish the wound and it'd simply fade like a mirage. With the door vanishing so would the marble and the chandelier, it'd be replaced by the bleak stone of the rest of the maze. Torches lining the walls of the room to provide light, the door way which was now door less lead to a stairway. It was a large stairway which would wind up to the open world. A man stood with a smile waiting at the steps. "You've released my genjutsu konoha kunoichi no need to look puzzled." He'd explain, as he'd then wave her on towards him. "I'll show you out to the next round of the exams." He'd wait no more than a few moments before turning and leading. The path was linear and she could easily dilly dally behind him if she wanted to. Her wound could be healed or maybe a quick bandage before heading on her way.

[Senju Miho]

Maze Six

Miho was more surprised by the shift in atmosphere than anything else that could have happened within this place. Though the sight of the man before her left her at a pause. For a moment, she didn't want to believe that perhaps she was indeed out of this supposed Genjutsu. In truth, the fact that it was announced that this had all been a trap set in the mind left her questioning a lot of things about this room. Still, the fact that she had inflicted pain upon herself and now seeing that there wasn't a door at all, it made more sense that she was no longer within such a mental place. If anything, the pain in her hand was more enough of a reminder of such a truth. As he began to lead the way out towards a new path opening, the young female would begin to follow after him, bowing politely in thanks as she began to walk with him. Examining her hand, she would soon reach into her bag, pulling out a roll of bandage tape to wrap her hand. In holding her arm out, she'd start to work towards covering the cut, feeling some relief and also some sense of pride in having managed to make it this far. It was one more step towards her goal...she was almost there... SPOILER: Click to show -Items- -SA Abilities- -Jutsu-

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