Solidifying Ties: The Main Event (Leviathan, Elder Sage and Tailbone)

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The journey to Iron had definitely been longer than 20 minutes, he had been wrong, he was not going to say anything though as he did not want to, he saw it as pointless and the other guys had probably forgotten. He had enjoyed the trip for the most part, some weather had made progress a little scary but it was exhilarating to be out, facing nature to get to where they wanted to get to, it would have taken a lot longer by other means and water had made it simple, a straight path apart from one or two islands they stopped at for a little time. He liked this sense of freedom, he was out in the world he was part of and was free to see the world until he reached Iron, there were obviously restricitions on the time allowed so the group had moved swiftly to Iron. Every once in a while he would check upon the letter to make sure it was fine, he had kept it safe for the time being and hoped he could keep it safe straight to the Iron leader and back to the Raikage. He was not sure the Raikage would be there when they got back though as she had attended the meeting of the Kages and that could take a while. He was not sure what the meetings would entail, hopefully more prosperity for the Cloud village.

He had been lost in thought for a little while and had not realised they were just outside of the capital where the leader resided. This was the place where him and two fellow genin would hopefully make a bond between Iron and the Cloud. He felt a little daunted and did not know why, this mission was B-rank because it was important and had a slight risk of danger. He felt confident that things would go fine, his teammates both seemed competant and able to handle this with little hassle, none of the three seemed too inclined to talk or bother the other two so there was little chance they would argue or cause trouble for each other. He said to Kinu and Koma "Guys, maybe we should make sure we are prepared for this, it could turn nasty in there and we cannot hurt anyone or it may make our village look bad. We need to handle this with professionalism and tact. Does anybody have anything to say before we do this?"
Karamu began to stretch his arms and legs as he awaited a reply from either Kinu or Koma.

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Traveling across water had indeed followed Kinu's expectations of being easy and peaceful. He enjoyed the moist sea air ravishing his skin and clothing while walking across the sea. The water was crystal blue but illuminated turquoise lighting as the clouds gave birth to the sun. Kinu knew that the weather would become clearer sometime around, although it happened sooner then he anticipated. It was without a doubt a experience most commoners will never know which triggered a sense of guilt in Kinu. There were so many benefits and culture into being a Ninja that he could never imagine being a normal villager. During his journey Kinu would occasionally stare into the water beneath him when there was a awkward silence within the trio. During that time he would count the many fishes and dolphins that swam a few meters beneath them. He enjoyed studying the creatures as they danced around them throgout their entire journey, which come to think of it the other two probably didn't notice. Speaking of which, traveling with Koma and Karamu wasn't as bad as Kinu thought. It wasn't 'perfect' per-say but there was actually some bonding between the trio threw the journey. Stopping at two tourist islands on the way to Iron Country the gang had finally made it to their destination without trouble.

Upon setting foot on Iron Countries grounds Kinu continued threw the city dreamily. Not much had changed from his first visit besides a few new buildings and some festival decorations. It was all the same. Cold winds that could sheer your skin off and icy roads which frequently villagers will slip on every few minutes. But more importantly the militants still contained their creepy and sophisticated presence that they were indeed famed for. Their heavy Samurai Armor that their swords which extended a few feet in length was intimating to say the least. But their faces, covered in a dark veil where only their deep set green eyes where only see-able. Kinu caught glimpse of some of the Samurai's looking at him and his comrades as they entered the gate, and he quickly held his breath as their stares continued as they made it down the road.

It didn't take long before the three of them stood at the entrance of the Leaders Capital where there mission will finally take off. After watching Koma double-check the letter which he was carrying (which hes done on multiple occasions) he scammed the building for any signs of danger or suspicious activity. The outside layout of the building was quite remarkable, but what could you expect from a Leaders Capital? It was like a mansion, only bigger. The mansion was primarily composed of expensive wood with the occasionally golden decorations with dangle from the immensely wide roof. There were many windows around the mansion which Kinu felt uneasy about for some reason. Taking a deeper look into the windows Kinu could see the image of Samurai's standing in a casual stance threw the glass. Every window had a Samurai behind it which was probably for security reasons, never the less Kinu darted his eyes back to Koma before any one of them noticed he was looking.

"Guys, maybe we should make sure we are prepared for this, it could turn nasty in there and we cannot hurt anyone or it may make our village look bad. We need to handle this with professionalism and tact. Does anybody have anything to say before we do this?" Said Koma. Kinu placed his hands in his pockets and just stared. Kinu was sure he could bring the professionalism in which Koma was talking about, he was very formal and good at these kinds of things. But then again he was still young and sightly immature, he didn't know what could happen in there. Looking up at the sky, and lightbulb came on for Kinu as a idea struck his mind like a Raiton attack. Releasing his hands from his pockets Kinu formed a seal with his hands. "Transform!" He shouted as he was instantly surrounded by smoke.

As the smoke cleared one would find it jaw-dropping of what Kinu had transformed into. Well he did want "professionalism' so what can't be more professional then a very old woman? Kinu was now a elderly crone which appeared to be in her eighties. His skin was wrinkly and his face sort of drooped off his face as if it was sinking. His brown eyes were now a deep set blue and he also wore circular glasses which magnified his eyes into beetle like. His hair was wrapped into a silvery bun with every strand placed in perfection. As a attire he wore a simple pink dress with flowers puffing out of it. He was also now very short and stumpy like, shorter then he was previously. Needless to say he looked like a nanny, which was the image he was trying to pull off. I need not to say that Kinu's mind was very different. He felt as though a elderly person would be taken more seriously then a child which was important for this mission. "Al-r-r-righty my dears... lets get the grooven!" Lady Kinu said shakily.

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OOC:

Due to the inactivity of Leviathan I would suggest just us two finishing the mission Tailbone. If thats alright with you.

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OOC: Sure, I've been at this mission for a while and it would be nice to see it completed.

IC: Karamu was taken back by what stood before him, Kinu had transformed into a elderly woman and was smaller than before, Karamu had to really look down now. He laughed a little but regained his composure quickly enough. He coughed a bit and said "Uh...aren't we suppose to look like ninja? You know what, that is really weird but I suppose you can appear professional, sort of." Karamu cleared his head of the obvious distraction and started walking towards the capital building. He saw samurai all around, they were a little daunting, towers of black armor and swords at their waists and dark eyes. He decided eye contact was not the best idea and he continued on, he was sure Kinu had noticed them as well, he saw him looking at them earlier.

As they were approaching the building, Karamu noticed it was getting noisier quick. He turned to see a group of villagers walking towards him and Kinu. There were about 30 of them and they all had tools, scythes, hammers, knifes and stuff like that. They began to shout at him, they had noticed the headband, "We don't need you cloud ninja here, we are happy as we are and you will not take this land from us." Karamu had wondered were the villagers opposed to this were, they must of finally caught wind of him and Kinu. They had not noticed Kinu yet, the old woman look seemed to of tricked them. Karamu was a bit annoyed by this, they were so close and this happened now of all times. He noticed the samurai made no move to hold the villagers back, they were watching silently for the moment, hopefully they would jump in if things went wrong. Karamu said to the citizens "I mean you no harm, just please leave us in peace, my grandmother here-" Gesturing to Kinu, "is ill and she wishes to see the leader of Iron country, she loves him a lot, surely you would not harm a ill grandmother and her worried grandson on a peaceful visit would you?" The villagers backed off and said "Well make it quick, we don't think much of you cloud ninja." As they wandered off, Karamu grinned and said "It is lucky you performed that transformation jutsu when you did. Let's go, Granny." He walked to the front door and showed the letter to the guarding samurai and said "We are here on behalf of the Raikage of Kumogakure." The samurai said in a deep, rough voice "The leader has been expecting you, go on in." Karamu walked into the building with Kinu and were told by a servant "Wait here a minute, we shall let the master know you are here." The servant bowed to which Karamu gave a slight nod and the servant walked up the stair case and through into a room. Karamu waited patiently for the leader to meet them, this was it, he was about to successfully complete a B-rank mission with no problems.

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The lobby of the mansion was much what Kinu expected from his overview of the outside exterior alone. It was large, decorated, and once again, highly protected. As he stamped his old tiresome feet insidethe main entrance the booming sound of the doors closing behind them concreted that they were in the territory of the Samurai. Lady Kinu looked around, sweeping across from door to door and getting a good examination of the entrance area. The floors where glistening white and highly polished, he was surprised that the guards managed not to slip as they suspiciously strolled closer to them both. The walls were a rough golden plaster with pictures of rulers and chiefs on them. They were probably the previous Iron Country rulers and councilmen of the village although Kinu wasn't sure due to their young appearance. Across the lobby area was a immense butterfly staircase with a great door located at the top of the stairs. Red carpets rolled down the middle of the staircases and stretched to the main doors where both Kinu and Karamaru were standing. Four Samurai militantly walked across from their original standing point and stood a few feet beside Kinu and Karamu. Kinu, still in his old woman transformation, smiled at the Samurai next to him, which he only replied with a cold stare.

BOOM! Kinu heard as the once beautiful double doors at the top of the staircase was now pulverized and smashed open. The now henge less doors leaned against the walls with a powerful dent mark at the center of each. The Samurai didn't move, but Kinu could feel the tension molting from their plated armor. It was the same type of feeling Kinu got with his superiors were upset at him, but the thought of these 'tough' Samurai's being scared baffled Kinu to say the least. All eyes were on the double doors and as the smoke cleared the shadowy image of a young woman became present like a corporal phantom. Beside her was the same consort that sent for her a few minutes upon Kinu's and Karamu's arrival. He hunched over her in a pleading posture, and Kinu could finally make out their conversation.

"What do you mean they're here already? Why hasn't anyone informed me? I swear you slaves and tin-heads are so annoying." The woman said as she marched out of the rubble. Once her presence became known in the lobby she literally lit the whole room with her beauty alone. She stood at the top of the staircase glorious as could be. Her long blonde hair reached down to her back, and radiated more light then the giant chandelier above could ever create. Her face was nigh perfect, almost like that of a doll. She wore a short thigh-ed blue Kimono as an attire, but every rim of the kimono was laced with golden threads and jewelry. Peculiarly enough, she wore sandals that were custom to ninja only, which could indicate that she was a ninja herself. Which would explain how she decimated the double doors which looked like a single punch alone, maybe some odd form of Taijutsu.

"Madam Harugo I am terribly sorry, but were wen't informed- Oh shut up" The woman had interrupted. Even from far away Kinu could see her blue eyes peering down at both him and Karamu, looking at them like a child does when she sees a toy she likes. She leaned up against the railing and slid her hands against the bars and smiled. As she did so the Samurai cleared away from Kinu and Karamu, moving back to their positions a little faster then necessary. Kinu didn't move, he retained his calm and gentle posture that complimented his elderly appearance. Then in a instant, Madam Harugo stood a few inches from them both. Her instant flicker was the fastest that Kinu had ever seen, and the rush of her ivy scent struck him like a bolt. She was definatley a ninja, and a powerful one at that. He'd never imagine that the Iron Chief would be a woman, and so far he was liking it.

"Awww, look at the cute little Genin... and Grandma..." She said while looking at Kinu. She had a face of utter confusion but her amused expression soon overshadowed it. Looking back at Karamu, she went to place a hand on his shoulder. "So, I guess you have something for me?" The Chief asked heavenly.

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Karamu was a little shocked at the appearance of the Iron country leader, first off he had not imagined the leader to be a woman, but to smash in a door so easily in such a way meant she was definitely worthy of the position she had. She was powerful but he did not like her immediately after setting eyes on her, something was wrong about her but he could not place a finger on it, Karamu imagined that her strength was used for more than smashing doors, perhaps the reason their was a worried atmosphere around him. He was not scared, the nervousness he had was that he was worried they would turn down the letter and him and Kinu would be killed as some way of starting a war against Kumo, it was nonsense and he was being paranoid but he still thought it could perhaps happen.

Within an instant she was standing right in front of them, a powerful presence surrounding him completely. She called him cute, Karamu was not sure if he was meant to feel patronised or complimented. She then looked at Kinu, calling him grandma but she did not look convinced, she could probably see through it or she found Granny Kinu's appearance humourous, Karamu still found it ridiculous. She then placed a hand on his shoulder, he was not sure how to respond, so he just looked her in the eyes. She asked if he had anything for her and he nodded, he pulled the letter out of his jacket pocket, he had kept it in good condition, and handed it to her saying "On behalf of the great nation of Kumogakure, Lady Raikage requests you read over this letter, I'm sure you have an idea of what this is about." Karamu straightened his jacket as he stood straight as was a standard of etiquette, awaiting her response to what she would read.

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Lady Harugo was unfazed by the information in which Karamaru had provided, it was if as if she more in-tuned to their presence then their purpose. Still looking at Karamu in the eye she took the letter from him casually and brought it over her chest. The corners of her lip arched and her smile looked nothing more then devil horns by her red lipstick. Taking a few steps back she opened the letter with a stroke of her thumb and unfolded the parchment carefully. Her hubris smile gently dropped as she read the paper for a few moments. During the process she would place her hands on her hips and hum the vowels of some words which she read. Kinu stood there bored to death. Still standing in the same spot from the entire event his patience was truly tested and measured. His eyelids started to become heavy and his vision became to cut in half from the darkness of closing his eyes. He wondered if Karamu was tired aswell but how couldn't he be.

Lady Harugo eyes flickered to both Kinu and Karamu, as she did so she closed the document. "Hmph interesting, Cloud Country knows how to flatter a girl." She teased. Turnning to her servant to stood near the staircase landing, she motioned him to come. The servant flung to her side like a propelling magnet, eager to please his mistress. Kinu rolled his eyes discretely. "But on a more serious edge, normally my father wouldn't allow a treaty with one of the five Great Villages. Becoming a alliance with such strong powers would disrupt the neutrality my village tries to live up to. Back before the second war started we were aligned with Mist Village due to desperate reasons." She paused, she inhaled a deep sigh and collected herself to continue. One could tell there was some sorrow in her voice but maybe it was just Kinu enhanced sense of hearing that picked it up. "To make a long story short they betrayed us in a heartbeat when times go rough, and that was one of the few factors which influenced our decisions to stay neutral.. letting villages deal with their own chaos. But so far... Cloud Village has deemed itself worthy of my countries friendship and respect." She said while taking a pen from her servant. Kinu felt uplifted by her speech, and he smiled a granny smile that was filled with warmth. He was proud of his country, their country. And as he watched the Chief sign the document he knew that a new beginning was coming. With a last stamp of blood, Lady Harugo folded back the parchment and handed it to Kinu.

Kinu took the document and held it with both his hands. The Samurai walked next to Lady Harugo in perfect alignment. In harmony they all bowed including the Chief. Kinu couldn't help but bow back with uplifting joy. Their mission was complete, Cloud Village and Iron Country were now officially allies.

OOC: Take it away Tail^^

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Karamu watched as the leader talked about how the Iron country had been betrayed by the Mist, Karamu knew little of the mist but had the idea that they probably were like the mist they lived in and hid their true intentions and were probably untrustworthy. She then mentioned how the Cloud had proved trustworthy, which in Karamu's slightly biased opinion was, and then she signed the letter. Karamu and Kinu were successful, they had completed a B-rank mission and without too much hassle either. He bowed as the leader bowed and was very happy, he sensed Kinu was as well. This was it, it was a sign that he could grow to be a successful ninja and things would go well, maybe him and Kinu could become the Cloud's people who could meet other leaders and make peace between countries. They then left the building and headed out, as they were walking Karamu said to Kinu "Well that was easier than expected, the Raikage will be proud. Job well done, Granny."

They then reached the shore where they arrived in Iron, Karamu was tired but he had enough strength left to walk over to the Cloud village or at least an island close to it. The two decided to take the walk back to Cloud immediatly. The walk back was fairly peaceful, the weather was better and Karamu thought of it as a well done sign from up above for completing the mission. The two rested on a few islands, not talking too much to each other but it did not seem to bother either person. They got back on the shores of Kumo and then walked back to the village, the sun was rising and Karamu thought the sun was just as beautiful as when it was going down in Iron. They walked to the Raikage's tower and handed in the letter, that was it, their mission was done, they had just finished a B-Rank mission. Karamu said goodbye to Kinu and headed home as quickly as he could. When he arrived, he lay on his bed, he had not lay down for a while and it felt incredible. He fell asleep quickly with a smile on his face, he was tired but in a great mood, he had just helped the Cloud village gain a new ally, the people of Iron country were now friends of the people of the Cloud village.