[Uchiha Izusa]

Nature's green is gold

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Nobility was a concept that never quite sat well with him. Gilded manors, silver spoons— entitlement.

It was an unfortunate reality of the world that most simply had to deal with. Those born into lives of luxury without ever knowing struggle. The Uchiha weren't a poor clan... but his immediate family certainly weren't wealthy.

So having to escort a noblewoman and her son to some fancy wedding wasn't exactly one of his most favorite assignments. Still, duty meant everything to him. Like it or not he would do as he was bid. And as always he never complained. At least on the outside. "Alright, Tokaku-chan..." Izusa said, his face noticeably more serious than usual.

Dark eyes already scanning the crowd of people at the port while they waited for their clients' arrival. "Keep your eyes open and note anything that might even seem suspicious." He had no doubt that the two of them would be more than enough to handle any danger that arose. But it was always better to be prepared. "The less surprises the better."

Keeping alert meant keeping themselves and their charges alive. Per usual his mind was already racing, in an attempt to come up with any contingencies if they encountered hostiles. Part of that meant checking out the ship's captain and crew. Conversing with them, devoting the vessel's layout to memory, planning ahead for what might come. 

Hopefully fortune was on their side and this would be pointless in hindsight. But Izusa never liked to leave anything to chance. Once he was satisfied he returned to the pier to stand alongside Tokaku and wait for the VIP's arrival.

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[Uchiha Tokaku]

Tokaku was not fond of those who lived and grew up in opulence. They lacked the true hardships that came with being a shinobi. They're sheltered. They needed protection constantly. But unlike regular civilians, they could afford it. The only thing she liked was that they paid well and gave jobs to shinobi who of course needed money to survive. Not to mention she didn't like things like weddings. She wasn't really a large party person to begin with. A job was a job however. Said job had Konohagakure no Sato and the Uchiha clan's reputation on the line.

With that in mind, she would do the job as professionally as possible. At least Izusa-san was here with her. It'd make the job both easier and more tolerable at the very least. She was of similar minds as him. She'd also want to gather as much information as possible to make sure things went smoothly. She was waiting at the port with her hands inside her large jacket pockets, appearing calm and relaxed for the most part as they waited. When Izusa-san told her to keep an eye open she nodded.

"Of course… After we get on the boat, I'll watch them while you quickly check out the crew and such. Then later I can do something similar. I believe we're of the same mind when it comes to things like this." Tokaku replied. She was someone who was observant and liked to make plans as well as possible solutions. Although she was better at doing it at the spur of the moment and over time as the situations played out. Not that she didn't think ahead, more so she didn't like to overthink with the fact that so many possibilities were probable at any given moment.

So, she had a slightly different approach to her cautious nature than Izusa. "Know anything about the noble people in question? The more information, the better." She asked, wondering if he had any extra details that she didn't.

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Special Abilities:

Sharingan [1 Tomoe]
The girl unlocked her Sharingan after teammates died in the last chuunin exams she was in, her mother died after the chuunin exams ended. The trauma has given her One Tomoe in both of her eyes. They allow her to see chakra in color, although not as good as a Byakugan. It also gives her a better view of the actions of her opponent, although not as good as a Two or Three Tomoe Sharingan. It can help her keep track of movements well enough to aid her in combat, nonetheless.

Chakra Control
Tokaku always had good chakra control and only perfected it as she’s now gotten older. It helps her keep up with the toll of jutsus, by using almost just the right amount of chakra.

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[Uchiha Izusa]

Her hardest hue to yet hold

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Both of them were on the same page regarding taking precautions. "Good." He thought.

As always, Izusa took great care to make sure that the way he presented himself was as the easygoing, mild-mannered academy instructor. Still the possibility of danger did have an effect on his demeanor. However slight...

It would be noticeable. A bit less smiling, a sharper gaze than normal, more seriousness— understandable given their assignment. "Sounds good to me." Izusa replied to Tokaku's words with a nod and a quick smirk. Vetting the crew was perhaps them being too careful... but when it came to missions, he didn't like to leave anything to chance.

The last thing they needed was some sort of shock at sea from within, especially while they were on the lookout for potential threats. "I've heard of their family name, the Tomita? They own many of the rice paddies in Hi no Kuni if I'm not mistaken." Born into vast wealth, perpetuating any hoarding of riches that had been going on for centuries... the typical nobility through and through. "Kanami-sama the matriarch is an... eccentric sort as I've been led to believe. Her son Kanta as well." Reputations for being incorrigible flirts preceding them both. "Expect hand kisses."

All Izusa would say, shooting Tokaku a somewhat nervous smile.  In the distance, an extravagant carriage came into view flanked by several lavishly-dressed guards. "That must be them..." He said, straightening up as he prepared for what was to come. Once the vehicle neared it came to a stop, and out stepped an expensively-dressed young man.

Long brown hair, smelling of perfume, and garbed in some ornate, colorful yukata. Around Tokaku's age from the look of him. "Ah, look mother! Our two lovely escorts waiting patiently for us.~" Izusa stood at attention, watching as the highborn youth approached them both. "My lady." He said to Tokaku, reaching for her hand to plant a kiss on her fingers. Not unexpected... but then he did the same to him. "My lord." This time his eyebrow did raise, shooting a confused glance towards the younger Uchiha as his own hand was kissed. "...just Izusa's fine, Tomita-sama." He said.

Eyes watching as a wry smirk crossed the young noble's face. "Indeed you are... and you may call me Kanta.~" A finger rose to scratch the side of his face nervously. "This is going to be a long trip..." It wasn't that he minded or anything, he just didn't expect this all right out of the gate. "Would you mind helping my dear mother out of our carriage?" A nod followed the request and he moved to the vehicle's door. Leaving Tokaku alone with the leering young man. "And your name is...?" He could hear the noble ask Tokaku as he walked. Hopefully the girl didn't mind.

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[Uchiha Tokaku]

Tokaku was glad to be with a like-minded individual. Made things go along smoother. She only nodded in response to Izusa-san after confirmation that they'll take turns scoping things out. Then he'd explain the circumstances of the two they were bodyguarding. So, people who got rich by owning land and having workers toil rather than do it themselves, yet collect the most profit for only owning the land. Wonderful. Not to mention he told her to prepare for hand kissing, which made her sigh in exasperation. Hopefully the mission will be quick. "How bothersome… Whatever." She said softly to Izusa.

A job was a job. No matter the job, no matter the mission, she would represent Konohagakure no Sato and the Uchiha clan proudly. She will complete the jobs with whatever tact they need. Soon, a guarded carriage would arrive, Tokaku would stand straighter and more professionally, her coat sleeves covering her hands. The first to step out was the man that Izusa told her about. Dressed in a colorful and expensive yukata. If course he'd go to Tokaku first and kiss her bandaged fingers, which she'd gracefully let happen and she bow slightly, yet formally in return.

"A pleasure, Kanta-sama" Tokaku replied politely, still having her usual monotone and emotionless voice. Next, he asked Izusa to help his mother out of the carriage. When he asked for her name she would simply reply. "Uchiha Tokaku, of the Uchiha Clan."

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SPOILER: Click to show

Special Abilities:

Sharingan [1 Tomoe]
The girl unlocked her Sharingan after teammates died in the last chuunin exams she was in, her mother died after the chuunin exams ended. The trauma has given her One Tomoe in both of her eyes. They allow her to see chakra in color, although not as good as a Byakugan. It also gives her a better view of the actions of her opponent, although not as good as a Two or Three Tomoe Sharingan. It can help her keep track of movements well enough to aid her in combat, nonetheless.

Chakra Control
Tokaku always had good chakra control and only perfected it as she’s now gotten older. It helps her keep up with the toll of jutsus, by using almost just the right amount of chakra.

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Jutsu Used:

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[Uchiha Izusa]

Her early leaves flower

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A nod and a nervous chuckle was the only response he could muster to Tokaku's words. She was absolutely right... this was bothersome. Fortunately the younger Uchiha dealt with their noble client's advances gracefully.

Something he attempted to do as well as he neared the door to the carriage. The Tomita family matriarch sat elegantly in all her splendor— grey streaks in her own long brown hair that was pinned up in a bun. An undoubtedly middle-aged woman but still quite pretty, as was her son. Just as lavishly dressed and already shooting him hungry looks. "Oh my...~" She said, not-so-subtly pressing up against him as he offered a hand to help her out of her seat. "And just when I thought this voyage was going to be dull." Dullness was not in the cards at all, it seemed. Izusa wasted no time making his way back over to the pier, Kanami hanging off of his arm all the while. "Shall we board?"

He asked, leading the way up the ship's ramp to see everyone settled. So long as Tokaku and Kanta both followed, most of the preparations were already done. As soon as the anchor had been lifted and all the moorings slipped, they would set off from port. Izusa joining mother, son, and Tokaku to prep them. "We'll both be your guards for this journey, Tomita-sama and... Tomita-sama." Izusa paused to clear his throat. As much as they might not wish it, he'd prefer to keep some level of professional distance during this whole endeavor. "Hopefully we won't run into too much trouble... but if we come across any pirates or the like, please do head below deck until we've routed them."

Mother and soon both stared at each other, then back to the two of them. Smiling and nodding. "Oh, please do keep us safe, Izusa-chama.~" Kanami spoke, the instructor's nose wrinkling just a bit at the playful honorific. Kanta seemed more fixated on Tokaku, cradling his own face in hand as he crossed his legs. "You will too, won't you dear?" Silence.

This was going to be much longer than he originally expected. "I'll... go speak with the captain and crew. Do you mind standing watch, Tokaku-chan?" He would ask, and if she was willing he would see to his task. Conversing with the crew, keeping an eye out for anything suspicious, and most importantly? Asking the captain for an ETA.

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[Uchiha Tokaku]

As Izusa-san helped Tomita Kanami, the matriarch of the family– or at least that was her guess, out of the carriage, her black eyes scanned the area. One could never be too careful in situations like this. Someone may be bold enough to attack before they even got on the ship. She wasn't one to keep up with the nobleman of Hi no Kuni, being more focused on what she actually considered important, such as the Daimyo or village officials. She never felt the need to really keep track of them, nor did her father even bother to really teach her much about them.

They're unimportant unless you did direct business with them. Didn't mean she wouldn't protect them or treat them with respect, but she didn't seem to care about such people otherwise. At least they paid well. She trailed behind the three, but still kept close as she walked at the same pace as the others, her hands in her coat pockets as she kept an eye on their flank. Next thing she knew after boarding was it didn't take very long for them to set sail. She stayed close to the other three, usually on the opposite side of where Izusa would be.

When she was addressed by Kenta, she was just standing by with a chill, calm and collective, yet quiet demeanor radiating off of her. While on the inside she was kind of annoyed and wanted this to be over. But decided she couldn't keep up an attitude the entire time so she decided to just keep to herself and play along mostly. When he asked if she was going to protect him, she smiled slightly behind her mask. "Of course, Tomita-sama. Just stay close and you'll be fine. If anything happens to begin with.” She said politely and trying to give reassurance.

Inside she wished the man would stop hitting on her and leave her alone. When Izusa told her he was going to see the captain and if she'd stand guard, she only gave a simple nod.

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HEX: #b54a50
NOTES:

SPOILER: Click to show

Special Abilities:

Sharingan [1 Tomoe]
The girl unlocked her Sharingan after teammates died in the last chuunin exams she was in, her mother died after the chuunin exams ended. The trauma has given her One Tomoe in both of her eyes. They allow her to see chakra in color, although not as good as a Byakugan. It also gives her a better view of the actions of her opponent, although not as good as a Two or Three Tomoe Sharingan. It can help her keep track of movements well enough to aid her in combat, nonetheless.

Chakra Control
Tokaku always had good chakra control and only perfected it as she’s now gotten older. It helps her keep up with the toll of jutsus, by using almost just the right amount of chakra.

Weapons Used:



Jutsu Used:

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[Uchiha Izusa]

Only so an hour

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It didn't take long for him to get a rough estimate of their voyage's length. A few hours. "Alright..." The instructor muttered to the captain in reply, his expression verging on subdued shock. 'A few hours' stuck with them...

...was a few hours too many. Being ogled like he was some piece of meat, while flattering in a strange sort of way, wasn't exactly his favorite way to pass time. At least keeping a lookout would give him an excuse to keep away from them. "Stuck on a ship with a couple of raunchy nobles..." He thought. "Hope Tokaku-chan doesn't mind."

Fortunately, their journey wouldn't leave either of the Tomita much time to try their luck. Izusa finished his conversations with the crew promptly enough, the only oddity being a young swabbie who seemed a bit nervous. At first he just chalked it up to him being uncomfortable with having a shinobi presence onboard or maybe even the nobility. It wasn't every day a vessel had either along for a ride. But as Izusa approached the group and Kanami grabbed hold of his hand to rub at it hungrily... "Ship approaching! Off the port bow!" A shout ripped through the air.

Almost immediately his gaze snapped to the left. Wriggling his hand free from the older woman he briskly walked across the deck to lean against the wooden bulwark. Dark eyes catching sight of a dark cloth billowing in the wind.

Not good at all. "A black flag." Izusa said aloud, his expression suddenly growing more serious. Turning his head towards the captain, he narrowed his eyes. "Can we outrun them?" The veteran sailor merely shook his head as he gripped the wheel. "Ship's smaller n' faster n' ours. They'll be on us in a few minutes." If he were the cursing type, he probably would've by now. Instead he kept his cool and pivoted back towards the group. "Tomita-sama—" A sultry smile was cast his way as the matriarch leaned back on her seat and crossed her legs. "Please... call me Kanami."

Incredible... she was unfazed even now. "This is very serious." Izusa's usual kindly demeanor seemed to slip a bit as he leaned forward and shifted a stern gaze between the mother and son both. "I need you to head below deck. Now."

The woman's eyes widened for a moment then she grabbed hold of Kanta's sleeve and fanned her face with her free hand. "So... commanding. Anything you say, Izusa-chama." With that, they stood and took their leave. The groom-to-be getting dragged off by his mother as he leered at Tokaku. "Be careful, darling! I want you at my wedding!"

Under normal circumstances he might've sighed, but that could wait. "We only have a few minutes to prepare." Izusa glanced at Tokaku. "Let's wait for them to close in before we strike, but not close enough that they can board." Sure they could take the fight to them with the help of chakra-assisted water walking... but fighting while dealing with waves wasn't ideal. "How's your shurikenjutsu?" He would ask the girl, reaching for his hip pouch to feel for some of his ninja tools. The beginnings of a plan starting to form. "If we take out their mast, this is over before it starts."

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