[Maboroshi Chikap]

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The village of Otobe was idyllic.

Rich greenery surrounded a picturesque settlement with a distant mountain backdrop. Fisherman enjoyed clear waters along a slow-flowing river coming down from Tsuchi no Kuni. The buildings appeared well kept and had vibrant red roofs with white paneled homes. Only a government building with a green roof and a stone temple offended the color scheme.

A statue of a miner holding a pick ax stood around a circular patch of greenery in the town square. The town’s opulance came from the gemstone mines nearby. Around the micro park beds of flowers of various shades of crimson and purple danced against a gentle breeze. Chikap waited, umbrella hunched over his shoulder. He enjoyed the sweet floral scents around him. Spending time in the desert as a genin made him appreciate plants.

The meeting place was the statue. He’d escort Takehara Momo to Lunar Lake to gather medical supplies. There was interest from Iwagakure, too. They would be sending someone to assist: Himishi Haruka. This region had desirable medical herbs. He guessed there was an agreement to share the take. His role in this was relatively easy. He would provide security.

An elderly man walked up towards Kap, recognizing the Amegakure garb. "If you’re going towards the hills, be careful now. Bandits been running around out there robbing honest folk.”

"We’ll take care of them if they cross our paths.” Chikap gave them a thumbs up. He glanced around the area with his sky blue eyes. He expected the other chunin to arrive at any moment.

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Herbal identification mission.

Takehara Momo Himishi Haruka

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[Himishi Haruka]

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Himishi Haruka

While it didn't call for her mask, the Iwagakure Chūnin made her way to Arashi no Kuni, both as fast and quiet as possible. The Himishi took this as an opportunity to practice the ability of her peers. They call it Silent Killing, it didn't take long for the Himishi to guess why nor was its purpose hidden. As long as she was careful and smart about it, she doubted anyone would get a chance to even notice what she was practicing. It took a great amount of finesse but so far, Haruka was able to hide the fact she was ANBU even to the people closest to her. She was proud of herself, after the Exams, she was unsure how she was doing as a shinobi, let alone having to live one of the most dangerous and secretive life.

It took her a bit, not as long as she feared, still, she was glad at getting an early notice. Branch to branch, the Kunoichi jumped before having to cross fields of grass and barren rocks. The climate of Arashi was a little different but so far, she didn't get to explore much of it. Haruka hasn't been out of the village since the exams so lately, she has been overestimating the distances a bit. The magenta-eyed girl spotted someone who had rather odd markings on their face. Rather than thinking it the mark of a criminal, she assumed and hoped this person was an ally.

The girl came down onto the ground in rapid descent, landing on her toes and fingers. The Iwa shinobi kept her eyes ahead of her before locking onto the odd-faced man. "Please tell me you're an ally, I'm too lazy to actually look." The girl stated, already knowing the answer as his forehead showed it clearly.

Maboroshi Chikap Takehara Momo

SPOILER: Click to show

SA(s) Utilized:
Tomekenzangan (Tōzasō) | All-Seeing Eye of the Present
Haruka achieved both the rare dōjutsu and the even rarer Tōzasō state of the eye. Being a direct evolution of Iwakusō, boons of both can be accessed by the Genin. With crystal clarity, the girl is capable of recalling information and memories down to a surreal level. As if she could live in it, it also grants her capabilities to look through memories and implant her own or even reconstruct the other's memory through the use of clan jutsu. It can also gives her great ability of her own intelligence locked behind the eye. From the Tōzasō aspect, Haruka attains a great level of perception both in tacking and reading any given situation, exponentially increasing strategic or investigating abilities. The strongest boon is the ability to track movement from both powerups granted by the past and present eye. Every minute detail is tracked at great speeds for Haruka.

Unnatural Intelligence
Even before the Tomekenzangan, the girl has always had an almost metahuman intelligence, able to decipher a large number of details in seconds and map out events with marks like a video into the event. The Genin is even capable of quick, logical thought, all while maintaining a long term-memory of the details. Boosted by the Dōjutsu's passive effects, the girl's ability to recall and process new information increases exponentially. Every cognitive ability is boosted allowing the girl to process and retain much information new or old. Haruka easily surpasses genius levels thanks to both the great boons of her blood and her eyes.

Weighted Training: Reflexive Combat:
After a routine set by Rentaro and further enforced by Haruka, the girl has developed a weaker but enhanced physical trait in two areas, the first being her reflexes to aid in the reactive abilities her Tomekenzangan cues. The second is more of a nimble body to evade larger actions with a nimble intricacy similar to that of a freshly minted acrobatic shinobi. As time progresses, she will have more of a boost, albeit half of that of a dedicated boon in either area.

Enhanced Chakra Control
Years of being a shinobi has taught Haruka she has reserves smaller than that of an average shinobi despite numerous tries to force it to grow. In lieu of this, she has opted to learn to mitigate the natural excess waste to an exponentially smaller fraction. As years and shifts further increase as time goes on, Haruka has the control of have chakra equal to her peers in the same point, arguably, to an even greater extent.

Jutsu(s) Utilized:

Equipment Utilized:
04 | Body conditioning weights (1 per limb) (Continuous)
01 | Tokei [Watch] (Contiuous)
02 | Fumei Ha [Hidden Blade] (Continous)
01 | Jikan no te (Continuous)

[Takehara Momo]

A mission was good for the rapport between the young Onigo and her village. She was oddly in a state of importance for this mission too, it was upon her knowledge not only her village, but her villages ally relied upon her. Such honor, it was really comforting, so much so the goat had remained quiet her whole travel to the meeting zone. She had this dreamy look about her and seemed to do much of her walking head down eyes closed. A slight sway in every fifth or so step, but she'd manage to make it to the destination without incident.

Momo had Chikap to protect her, as well as this ally's assistance. Then again what if the protection was to assist against their ally? The tired oni would be too tired to prepare, but just smart enough to consider the possibility. While at the town center by a flower bed, the sweet scent of the flowers couldn't help alluring the young chuunin. She'd crotch down to the flowers, her gloved hand gently swaying over the mostly closed buds. Pinching below the base of one particularly plump flower, she'd pluck it up and in a relatively swift motion gobble it full.

A guilty pleasure that always took her back to that awful day. A memory that felt clearer than even more recent ones, it was a portal to see her mothers face one more time. A single tear fell from the girls eye, her hand already raised would brush up her cheek. Catching the lose tear and wiping it away, but she wasn't alone and the remind this was a public square startled Momo. She'd pop up from being hunched over the flowers, her body retreating from the noise. As she'd realize it was just a frail civilian talking to her guard about bandits. "Right bandits..." She'd whisper to herself with a yawn, as she tried to reassure herself those were the reasons for a guard.

Sadly the doped goat was too unaware to see their ally sneaking up on them. The person talking to Chikap wasn't enough to startle Momo into full awareness. Haruka's sudden appearance however would completely alarm the goat, she'd spin to face the Iwagakure shinobi. Her bow pulled immediately from her back, as another hand reached for an arrow. "Wuh-Huuhh?! ... You shouldn't sneak up on your allies." Momo would frown with a slight pout and clear blush in her cheeks. Slowly returning her bow and returning her arms to a relaxed stance, it'd seem as though her very muscles in her arms had grown in tension and now were shrinking? She'd possibly be a weirdo to the Iwagakure shinobi. That or they'd of not noticed in favor of staring up her teammate, the likely more commanding of the two.

Words. -- Tags. Maboroshi Chikap Himishi Haruka Notes. Notes go here wheee and you can get as long or as short as you want because it doesn't matter. And do you wanna know why that is? Is it because you think this scrolls? Well you'd be right. It does scroll. Pat yourself on the back my good man. You are smart. Smart little man.

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[Maboroshi Chikap]

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A good deal of Chikap’s aforementioned vigilance focused on watching Momo while the elder prattled about highwaymen. He mistook tired steps for an aloof poise, he hadn’t intruded on her silence beyond an introduction. She was an enigmatic vision in tune with nature itself. Look at her over there by the budding camellia, drawing in its scent and putting it in her mouth.

Putting it in her mouth?

Confusion compounded as a tear streamed down her cheek. Chikap stepped forward, "Momo are you—”

A blur landed nearby and he shuffled back, jumping in front of the powder blue haired chunin. His time taking part in the Iwa civil war had imprinted an overprotective streak. He half heard the words the newcomer spoke. After he realized who they were he breathed relief.

"Hi there! You must be Haruka right? I’m Kap and she’s Momo.”

Formalities called for proper vetting, but it was a routine mission and this was no one’s first rodeo. A pack of bandits had no chance against three chunin. He moved aside and glanced at Momo from his periphreal vision. Was she alright? What was that about?

"Was your trip okay? We’ve only been here twenty minutes or so. No sweat if you need rest before we head to the lake. The tavern has food and water.”

Kap pointed toward a long single-story building. Mounted signage of an elephant with its nose in a sake glass hung above a set of varnished double doors.

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Notes go here.

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Watchful Eye
Chikap has a paternal sixth sense for his subordinates being in danger. He has greatly enhanced reflexes when it comes to protecting people under his charge from harm. Whether it be intercepting with a puppet or his own body, he always seems prepared for the worst.

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[Himishi Haruka]

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Himishi Haruka

She looked at the two, taking in mental notes and analysing every pore, orifice, dent, curve, marking, any and every biological and aesthetic detail. The girl still wasn't entirely sure why her presence seemed to startle the horned female, but there was nothing she could say or do outside of her greeting. Luckily, it seemed everyone was observant and prepared. That proved, at least to Haruka, that they were competent shinobi. The Himishi nodded to Chikap at the mentioning of her name to her being. The Kunoichi smiled softly before turning to Momo, "Apologies, didn't think I was THAT quiet... you okay?" Not only did she suddenly seem sad, but there was also something off that drew a look of concern to Haruka's expression.

"My trip was rather hasty. I was napping and overslept my time to come here so had to go a bit faster. Didn't help I overestimated the distance but we all can't be perfect." The Iwagakure shinobi stated as she moved over to look at her new allies. "Thank you for the offer, trust me though. I don't need a rest... now, I'm not versed in the culture nor the people but I am concerned about Momo here." Haruka rubbed the back of her head as she fought the urge to activate her Tomekenzangan hard. She wasn't medically experienced, so she had no clue what to look for if there was any problem to begin with.

"You may have been briefed but I'll keep it short, we are getting closer to a shortage in areas of Tsuchi no Kuni, especially impoverished areas that these medicinal herbs can aid with. What grows here is stronger and carries more biological supplements than anything back home. As a request of good faith, Iwagakure reached out to you guys, and I am, by proxy, their representative sent. I'm no VIP, I am just here on a mission and all we are asking for is assistance." Haruka gave an almost reassuring smile to the two Amegakure shinobi as she once again looked at Momo.

"It's nice to be working with you, Chikap-san and Momo-san... again, I'm not sure I need the rest here..."

Maboroshi Chikap Takehara Momo

SPOILER: Click to show

SA(s) Utilized:
Tomekenzangan (Tōzasō) | All-Seeing Eye of the Present
Haruka achieved both the rare dōjutsu and the even rarer Tōzasō state of the eye. Being a direct evolution of Iwakusō, boons of both can be accessed by the Genin. With crystal clarity, the girl is capable of recalling information and memories down to a surreal level. As if she could live in it, it also grants her capabilities to look through memories and implant her own or even reconstruct the other's memory through the use of clan jutsu. It can also gives her great ability of her own intelligence locked behind the eye. From the Tōzasō aspect, Haruka attains a great level of perception both in tacking and reading any given situation, exponentially increasing strategic or investigating abilities. The strongest boon is the ability to track movement from both powerups granted by the past and present eye. Every minute detail is tracked at great speeds for Haruka.

Unnatural Intelligence
Even before the Tomekenzangan, the girl has always had an almost metahuman intelligence, able to decipher a large number of details in seconds and map out events with marks like a video into the event. The Genin is even capable of quick, logical thought, all while maintaining a long term-memory of the details. Boosted by the Dōjutsu's passive effects, the girl's ability to recall and process new information increases exponentially. Every cognitive ability is boosted allowing the girl to process and retain much information new or old. Haruka easily surpasses genius levels thanks to both the great boons of her blood and her eyes.

Weighted Training: Reflexive Combat:
After a routine set by Rentaro and further enforced by Haruka, the girl has developed a weaker but enhanced physical trait in two areas, the first being her reflexes to aid in the reactive abilities her Tomekenzangan cues. The second is more of a nimble body to evade larger actions with a nimble intricacy similar to that of a freshly minted acrobatic shinobi. As time progresses, she will have more of a boost, albeit half of that of a dedicated boon in either area.

Enhanced Chakra Control
Years of being a shinobi has taught Haruka she has reserves smaller than that of an average shinobi despite numerous tries to force it to grow. In lieu of this, she has opted to learn to mitigate the natural excess waste to an exponentially smaller fraction. As years and shifts further increase as time goes on, Haruka has the control of have chakra equal to her peers in the same point, arguably, to an even greater extent.

Jutsu(s) Utilized:

Equipment Utilized:
04 | Body conditioning weights (1 per limb) (Continuous)
01 | Tokei [Watch] (Contiuous)
02 | Fumei Ha [Hidden Blade] (Continous)
01 | Jikan no te (Continuous)

[Takehara Momo]

"Mhmm." Momo hummed in reply to being asked if she was okay. Her head giving the slightest of bobs, to hint at a head nod up and down. She wasn't all that engaged after realizing this was a 'friend'. Instead she'd drift into a pseudo concentration focused upon her prescriptions effect. She needed to remain calm and keep composed, the mission at hand was an easy one and there was a clear need of her expertise.

Drifting became uncomfortably hard, as the Iwagakure shinobi focused their attention. A social queue to pay attention, but one the poor tempered goat didn't want to commit. "I'm fine. No one needs to worry." Uncomfortable Momo would purposely step herself further behind her chuunin escort. She didn't need to start anything for no reason and she was worried the girl was sizing up her horns. That or internally mocking the rather doped expression of the drugged Onigo.

She'd use the shadow of her partner to gather her composure, but to more calmly analyze what the Iwagakure shinobi had to say. Momo was confident in this regard she could help, so stepping out from behind her fellow rain shinobi. She'd face the stone shinobi and tense up a little, before looking through them to an extent. "I am an expert herbalist of Amegakure, I know what we'll be needing to collect, how to collect it and how to store it for your journey to the rock and ours to the rain. Y-You're in good hands!" Confidently spoken at the start, but awkwardly closed at the end. Momo would throw up a flushed salute and anxiously retreat back to behind Chikap.

Words. -- Tags. Maboroshi Chikap Himishi Haruka Notes. Notes go here wheee and you can get as long or as short as you want because it doesn't matter. And do you wanna know why that is? Is it because you think this scrolls? Well you'd be right. It does scroll. Pat yourself on the back my good man. You are smart. Smart little man.

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[Maboroshi Chikap]

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Chikap tilted his head as the Iwagakure shinobi’s eyes scanned him up and down alongside the other chunin. The staring made him uneasy, as buried guilt about his involvement in the civil war when he was a genin bubbled up, as did a bit of anxiety. When working with Iwagakure shinobi he always worried about being recognized and being the target of some grudge he wasn’t aware of.

Momo indicated that their unease was in alignment with his when she subtly retreated behind him, but it was his duty to stand as a shield even as those curious eyes looked him over in excruciating detail. He smiled with his eyes closed and reached an arm back behind his head for a little scratch, elbow raised high to the sky. He hadn’t really understood what Haruka was worried about with Momo, but then again he’d mistaken her sleepiness as some sort of quiet unearthly grace. Luckily, she answered for herself.

"Yes, Momo knows what she is doing, don’t worry,” Chikap said. He didn’t actually know Momo well enough to cast any real vote of confidence, but he was pretty good at bullshitting and he wanted to dismiss any concerns from the other village’s representative with his aura of confidence.

"If no one needs to rest or refresh themselves, and all our equipment is ready for travel, we should head on out,” he said. "One of the locals warned us about thieves near where we are headed. Nothing too crazy. I don’t think we really need to engage with them unless you all want to or they get in the way. We can let HQ know about the rumor when we turn the missio in.”

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[Himishi Haruka]

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Himishi Haruka

Introverted type, noted. Haruka thought as she saw Momo bob her head in response to her questioning if she was okay. Haruka flashed a small smile and nodded her head in acknowledgment, closing her eyes as she noticed her scanning and concentration was starting to cause unease. What Momo said, Haruka took as wholly true, she was versed just enough to know herbalists tended to stay quiet unless botany and horticulture was the topic. Haruka had to focus on Chikap after Momo's salute and retreat behind Chikap. ... Um... Okay then, um... The Iwagakure shinobi wondered if all of Amegakure was like this. If they were, well, there might be perspective conflict, but it wasn't that big of a worry to her.

Chikap vouched for Momo, while it was unnecessary as she had no doubt with quiet herbalists, she still smiled again, nodding her head as if to believe them; they haven't done anything to cast a sense of doubt between them, Haruka already had a small idea of coordination just from how they acted together, however, like any mission, they could all just be thrown together. She could have easily seen it, but the Chūnin was aware of the possibility she had misread them. Chikap stated if no one needed any rest and had all their equipment in check, they should head out. There was a warning though of some bandits in the area, I hope they aren't built like those Hikari individuals, I don't think I can deal with armor. The Himishi thought as she made a slight cant of her head.

Engagement wasn't necessary unless they wanted to or get in the way. They can let superiors know about the rumor on turn in and Haruka nodded. "If minimalizing combat is agreed upon, I'll go with it, I have had a rather wild time with combat. Anyways, just tell me what I'm exactly looking out for," The Himishi's eyes turned from a red hue to a violet, patterned one, "I have a skill to pick up small details, so I might notice something before we get close." Haruka made another closed-lip smile. at her own comment. "Quick summary, ready to go, protect Momo as she is extremely vital to this operation, and engage if in the way/at risk of harming the herbs. Let's rock and roll."

Haruka stated, a slight cringe at her own pun, but, it just slipped out. She prepared to move with the group, ready the instant they decided to move.

Maboroshi Chikap Takehara Momo

SPOILER: Click to show

SA(s) Utilized:
Tomekenzangan (Tōzasō) | All-Seeing Eye of the Present
Haruka achieved both the rare dōjutsu and the even rarer Tōzasō state of the eye. Being a direct evolution of Iwakusō, boons of both can be accessed by the Genin. With crystal clarity, the girl is capable of recalling information and memories down to a surreal level. As if she could live in it, it also grants her capabilities to look through memories and implant her own or even reconstruct the other's memory through the use of clan jutsu. It can also gives her great ability of her own intelligence locked behind the eye. From the Tōzasō aspect, Haruka attains a great level of perception both in tacking and reading any given situation, exponentially increasing strategic or investigating abilities. The strongest boon is the ability to track movement from both powerups granted by the past and present eye. Every minute detail is tracked at great speeds for Haruka.

Unnatural Intelligence
Even before the Tomekenzangan, the girl has always had an almost metahuman intelligence, able to decipher a large number of details in seconds and map out events with marks like a video into the event. The Genin is even capable of quick, logical thought, all while maintaining a long term-memory of the details. Boosted by the Dōjutsu's passive effects, the girl's ability to recall and process new information increases exponentially. Every cognitive ability is boosted allowing the girl to process and retain much information new or old. Haruka easily surpasses genius levels thanks to both the great boons of her blood and her eyes.

Weighted Training: Reflexive Combat:
After a routine set by Rentaro and further enforced by Haruka, the girl has developed a weaker but enhanced physical trait in two areas, the first being her reflexes to aid in the reactive abilities her Tomekenzangan cues. The second is more of a nimble body to evade larger actions with a nimble intricacy similar to that of a freshly minted acrobatic shinobi. As time progresses, she will have more of a boost, albeit half of that of a dedicated boon in either area.

Enhanced Chakra Control
Years of being a shinobi has taught Haruka she has reserves smaller than that of an average shinobi despite numerous tries to force it to grow. In lieu of this, she has opted to learn to mitigate the natural excess waste to an exponentially smaller fraction. As years and shifts further increase as time goes on, Haruka has the control of have chakra equal to her peers in the same point, arguably, to an even greater extent.

Jutsu(s) Utilized:

Equipment Utilized:
04 | Body conditioning weights (1 per limb) (Continuous)
01 | Tokei [Watch] (Contiuous)
02 | Fumei Ha [Hidden Blade] (Continous)
01 | Jikan no te (Continuous)

[Takehara Momo]

Hidden behind her comrade, she'd feel mostly safe. Her emotions hidden behind another human, but she wasn't too expressive beyond tired. Her gaze focusing upon a flower head, as she'd think back to past encounters. It had a really nice texture and lightly ground by the back teeth it blended with a saliva for a really interesting taste. Her fingers locking together, as her thumbs danced around each other.

She tried to be there, but at the same time just a little detached to it all. Though her interest would be perked at the mention of an ability to see fine details. A peak to see the changed pupil color was quite intriguing. The hue reminded her of her own eyes and she'd think about it a moment. She knew the pattern and pupil were different, it was clear as day this was something unique. If she was truer to her namesake she'd possibly know something about it.

The Iwagakure shinobi would lament the purpose of them an Chikap to keep Momo safe. Unintentionally a feeling of uselessness filled her, as she'd think herself quite capable to her own defense. Maybe they were the necessary spacer between her and conflict, she'd possibly alone pick the wrong targets as bandits. Her hand up the side of her opposite arm to comfort herself, as she'd try to assure herself she was capable. This just didn't totally sit well for her ego.

"One of the herbs you need is near one I've gathered in this s-sort of area..." Momo wasn't the best at delivering a confident explanation. However she'd always been one to avoid people and the actual town or village of folk around here. She didn't want to risk a bad experience. Instead she'd be duty focused and confident over the nearby hill was a path she'd traversed. It'd take them to as she stated the first of what they needed to gather. She however knowing an herb to her medicine was here was definitely going to drag this part out to get her own supplies.

Words. -- Tags. Maboroshi Chikap Himishi Haruka Notes. Notes go here wheee and you can get as long or as short as you want because it doesn't matter. And do you wanna know why that is? Is it because you think this scrolls? Well you'd be right. It does scroll. Pat yourself on the back my good man. You are smart. Smart little man.

Template by Kuroya of THQ & GS.

[Yuie Junichi]

It was rare, but sometimes a shinobi needed to be recalled from the field and returned home as quickly as possible. Sometimes it was severe family illness or an emergency, sometimes it was the need for their skill on another mission that was much more pressing than the one they were on. Today it was the former. Not long after Chikap and Momo had set out on their mission to Otobe, word had reached Amegakure that the Iwa shinobi who had been assigned as their ally for this task needed to return home because of a family matter.

Junichi was hastily assigned to relieve two shinobi. The Iwa, for her to return home, and Maboroshi Chikap, who was to see her home safely for diplomatic reasons (Junichi imagined it wouldn't look very good if she was attacked on her way home and never returned). He was lesser than the two of them in terms of skill, rank, and experience, but the threat level of the mission was considered low enough that he should be able to handle aiding in it, especially on such late notice.

He had to beat a fast pace in order to catch up with them in Otobe before they could properly leave on the mission, and it seemed he was just in time, as he neared the center of town and spotted the three of them beginning their way over a hill. Again he had to move quickly to catch up, and when he met with the group he would be slightly breathless.

"Sorry to... interrupt," he would say, giving a shallow bow even as he tried to catch his breath. "We were contacted by Iwagakure. Himishi Haruka is needed back at the village as soon as possible for a family emergency. It was requested that you see her back to the border," he informed Chikap. "I'm here as a replacement."

He offered them the scroll he had brought with containing more information on the exchange. As the two of them prepared to set a hasty change of direction, the dynamic of the mission had shifted - now Momo was the the eldest of the group and in charge.

[Takehara Momo]

Momo had been ready to head them off to their first destination, but the sudden of rushed steps stopped her in place. She'd once again return to the safety of Chikap's shadow. Though as an archer her attention to distant details were alright, it'd seem the person was an Amegakure shinobi. A thought confirmed upon their hasty arrival. Her violet gaze blankly watching in complete interest, but her doped mind was rather slowly putting the pieces together.

Her true position wasn't totally realized until the other two chuunin split to their new destination. She knew she wasn't to follow them, she knew they were instead to head off with the original mission. She still had to collect the shift in dynamic though, "I-,... I'm Takehara Momo, operations team member of team one." Perhaps she'd seen the Yuie in passing on the streets, but she hadn't always been within Amegakure specific. As well as the city being so dense of people, it was easy to see people and not truly recognize them.

There appeared to be a clear enough age gap where, it became pretty immediately obvious she was likely out ranking him. Her eyes would widen a bit distressed at her less than commanding or even confident tone. Her body would slowly attempt to straighten and take a more formal stance. After introducing himself or perhaps if he didn't and just continued to pant, then Momo would state with a slight medical concern. "You seem a bit overexerted, you should have a drink and sit down a moment." Momo would state before reconsidering the village visit suggested earlier.

Granted Momo had no desire to pay for room and board, nor was she interested in sticking around random commoners. She didn't wanna risk being triggered by a drunk or something. Especially not with this new responsibility. So the kindness of nights rest was not on the board, but perhaps a break before they barrel over the hill. Her head instinctively looking back to the path she originally intended going with the two chuunin.

Words. -- Tags. Yuie Junichi Notes. Notes go here wheee and you can get as long or as short as you want because it doesn't matter. And do you wanna know why that is? Is it because you think this scrolls? Well you'd be right. It does scroll. Pat yourself on the back my good man. You are smart. Smart little man.

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[Yuie Junichi]

As the other two made off, Junichi would look to his new teammate. He straightened up his back, pulling his shoulders back and trying to demonstrate a confidence that he absolutely, definitely did not hold. Even though he was pretty tired from the run here, he needed to be a good, competent teammate, and make up for the fact that things had been switched at the last possible minute.

"I'm Yuie Junichi. It's nice to meet you," he would greet with a bow, tone still slightly tinged breathless. That was why he was not surprised, but certainly embarrassed, when Momo suggested that he rest for a moment. He nodded at the statement and took a seat for a moment, pulling out his canteen to take a quick drink.

"I'm sorry. They sent me out as soon as they could after you all, but you had a head start. Catching up took some exertion. I'll be alright in a second, I promise." He took another few deep breaths, already feeling better now that he had a chance to rest his legs. While he waited, he didn't want to sit there silently, hoping to be proactive.

"Ah, would you mind... catching me up on what you were planning? I can try to adapt. I'm a bukijutsu specialist," he said, though calling himself a specialist in anything felt really like pushing it with how new he still was to being a proper shinobi.

[Takehara Momo]

The Chuunin acted mostly on her medical training, at least to a certain degree. The Yuie certainly wasn't in any sort of dire state, but it seemed like the right call to be 'overcautious'. Why approach could be danger with an exhausted teammate? It seemed like a risk she shouldn't be making, so a stop and drink would hopefully suffice. Embarrassment driving the boy to push on anyways, which would objectively please the goat. A soft short lived smile rising to her face, as he'd seem to be recovering quickly.

"It sounds like you made the right move." Momo would blandly reply in retort to the genin's apology and explanation for his exhaustion. She had the consciousness to know she wanted to say something like no need to be sorry or to make unnecessary promises. There was however a slight disconnect in her social skills, so after a momentary pause she could only add. "So, that's good." Praise and appreciation at it's finest. Her blank stare eerily void of a certain level of awareness.

Asking for an update, she'd immediately look over her shoulder. Finding the exact spot to start the trail, before quickly whirling around in one somewhat jerked spin. One arm extending as she'd point out the direction she'd planned to take the prior duo. "The plan was to go that way, I have a pretty good idea where we'll find the flowers needed for this mission. Though we'd been warned of potential bandits. Any immediate questions?"

Words. -- Tags. Yuie Junichi Notes. Notes go here wheee and you can get as long or as short as you want because it doesn't matter. And do you wanna know why that is? Is it because you think this scrolls? Well you'd be right. It does scroll. Pat yourself on the back my good man. You are smart. Smart little man.

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[Yuie Junichi]

This lady was... kind of weird, wasn't she? It felt rude to think that, but she did just have some strange mannerisms. The blank, almost empty stare, and the almost staggered way of speaking. She was probably doing her best to communicate effectively, so Junichi shouldn't think of that as weird. He knew that he wasn't always the most effective at talking, either, and in his position he probably wouldn't really know what to say.

She turned around quickly to motion at the trail the two would take, the way they would lead them to the flowers they needed to gather, and informed him that there may be bandits. He'd heard the same about the potential of bandits on his mission briefing, so he wasn't shocked to hear it, though it did make him nervous. At least he was more prepared this time. He'd fought bandits before.

He shook his head. No questions. Everything seemed pretty clear to him. He took another sip from his canteen and took a steadying breath. Alright. He was good to go. He pulled his staff from his back to grip in preparation and started towards the trail.

"I'm ready. I will follow your lead and guard your back as we work. Please take care of me as well." Ah, that was something that was said a lot in the hospitality industry, like to a client at one of the hot springs. He wondered if it was appropriate to say on a mission like that? 

He would keep his eyes on the horizon as they began to move, trying to look for anything suspicious or worrying.

[Takehara Momo]

Of course the chuunin would lead, she had the knowledge of the plants and where they'd grow. It'd be easier for her to find the points of harvest, while the genin kept her safe. Her, the chuunin. It'd hit with a strange feeling of unease, but the task at hand allowed her to momentarily push on with a bit of haste. The quicker they moved the less likely a bad scenario could unfold, it was though at the cost of energy? She'd just seen the genin a bit exhausted from hasten travel.

"Wait?" She'd mumble softly to herself, before stopping and turning to face Junichi. She'd realize that if she was to guard him too, she'd really rather he was in sight. There was no trick to her awareness, it wasn't her most endearing trait either. "I'm not sure you should be so out of view Junichi. Just walk at my side." She'd state waiting for him to walk up to her side, before continuing to guide them down the trail. It'd take them up hill along where the hill turned to a steep rock edge. It was no mountain or cliff, but it'd be a nasty fall and unfun climb.

The path up was a bit narrow at points, but Momo would let her personal bubble be a bit less personal. She had this inherit fear something would go wrong and the blame would solely be on her. She couldn't take such a career blow. The path lead to a slight opening surrounded by trees which lead slightly up more before vary gradually going down back into the distance. This split opening facing the rock edge had the perfect lighting and soil for their present flowers growth. It was essentially everywhere.

Approaching a small patch she'd kneel down and pull out a small scalpel, as her more or less work mind mentality seemed to kick in. She knew exactly what to do with the plant, but then she didn't have a clue as a team leader. The quickness in which she went to cultivate, she'd actually catch her own self surprised and thankfully conscious of her surroundings. "Oh-uh... Junichi!" She'd call him over with a swaying knife in one hand. She'd twisted a flower by the stem closest to the ground, but when he got closer she'd untwist it. Eyeing up it's somewhat not torn state, it wasn't ideal to undo what was done, but in the name of teaching she had to right? This was a test to prove herself.

Words. -- Tags. Yuie Junichi Notes. Notes go here wheee and you can get as long or as short as you want because it doesn't matter. And do you wanna know why that is? Is it because you think this scrolls? Well you'd be right. It does scroll. Pat yourself on the back my good man. You are smart. Smart little man.

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