[Akimichi Chono]

Chono made his way down a winding dirt road, the path seeming to curve in order to move around the rolling hills of the area. While he had left early in the morning, it was reaching late morning now with the residual dew on the grass and foliage having burned away along with the morning mist. This meant that the humidity was high which would combine with the rising heat of the day to make his travels slightly miserable. Already the giant of a man had thrown his cloak back to try and let the slight breeze cool him as best it could.

Just as Chono began to contemplate the prospect of pouring some of his canteen onto his head, he rounded a particularly sharp portion of the winding path to see a wagon a ways ahead at a three way intersection. Quickly enough the red-haired giant saw the issue that had left the transport stationary, the vehicle's left rear wheel being bent at a slightly odd angle with it apparent that the axle had snapped. With a slight sigh Chono made his way towards the broken down wagon and calmly lifted the corner near the broken wheel effortlessly. As he did so the giant called out to the person he saw near the horses at the front.


"No need to worry about fixing it here. I'll walk along with you until we hit the next farmstead or village."


It would definitely slow his journey down, but he did not mind so much. The heat would be annoying, but perhaps talking to the folks would distract him. Pulling out a small handkerchief to wipe the sweat beading on his forehead from the increasing heat and humidity, Chono's eyes watched as the old man near the front turned to thank him. Just as he did however Chono heard footsteps come from the third path at the intersection. Turning his head towards the sound would bring a young white-haired woman into view. Her skin was fair, her physique athletic and upon her face rested an eye-patch. Given her physique, equipment and attire which included a bandaged wound here and there it was fairly obvious that she was no stranger to combat, hopefully she was not in the fighting mood. Never really one to start a fight Chono gave a respectful nod in her general direction while his loud voice boomed a quick "Mornin'." towards her.

Made by Riley at THQ!