Finally at Kusa.

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[ooc: from Iwa to grass country: http://www.ultimateshinobi.com/t3497-traveling-to-kusa
from grass country to Kusa: http://www.ultimateshinobi.com/t3518-entering-grass-country]

Mannox awoke early that day. He rose with the morning sun and stretched. He grabbed his halberd and his sword to make sure everything was still there and decided to move. He got closer and closer to the city and stopped to notice the lovely flowers and all the grass growing everywhere. "It's such a beautiful country." He came close to the gates of Kusagakure and stopped. He wondered if they would let him in, let him restock, let him work of even feed him. He got somewhat nervous at the chance of not being able to get anything and decided to climb a tree nearby and view the village. He figured if he could see the people or hear them and they seemed friendly enough, he would try. If they didn't seem friendly, he would leave and try for the next area. He positioned himself firmly on a branch and began to watch.

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Hana was having a lazy day. She was a bit tired after training the day before. She needed time to herself to relax. Not wanting to be cooped up in her small apartment she showered quickly, put a small blue sundress on, and did her makeup. She left her hair down. A bit too lazy to worry about it. It wasn't like she needed to impress anyone today. She was just going to relax somewhere quiet. She grabbed her book and walked outside.

She walked down the streets in Kusa looking for a quiet place. "Hmm, it's too busy today. Maybe I should just go sit outside the city." Hana smiled a bit and her muscles relaxed as she stepped outside the gates and onto the grass. She slipped off her black sandals and carried them in her free hand. The luscious grass between her toes and under her feet was soothing and ticklish.

She spotted a nearby tree. One that was pretty large and looked as if it housed alot of wildlife. There were many birds and it looked as if some kind of animal was up on one of the branches. From her distance she guessed it was a cat and thought nothing of it. She opened her book and continued walking. She only looked up once she was in front of the trunk. She sat down and made herself comfortable in front of it as she began turning another page in her book.

The title read Love Under the Cherry Blossoms. Hana giggled a bit as the main character started blushing and making a fool of herself in front of the guy she liked. It was quite a funny read. A leaf flew down and landed on her blond head. She blew some air out of her mouth to blow it off. It wafted up and the breeze carried it farther away from her.

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Mannox watched as the girl left the city and made her way to the tree he was sitting in. Wow, she's beautiful. He thought to himself. He remained in the tree as she sat at the base of it. He watched her read the book. He could read some of the words and figured she really enjoyed romance novels, perhaps she was looking for romance herself. He watched her for many moments before deciding that he would attempt to talk to her. He didn't wanna scare her, but he didn't think there was any way to approach her from this angle without scaring her, so he dropped out of the tree and landed on the other side of the tree. He held his hands above his head and came around the tree. "I'm sorry if I scared you with my landing, but I figured this would be the least frightening way to approach you. May I ask your name?"

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Hana was slightly humming to herself now. The girl was looking into the guys' eyes and they were sharing a deep moment. Her heart began to beat a bit faster as she got excited for what she predicted to be their first kiss. There was a slight blush on her face and she was about to turn the page when she heard a loud "thump". Now a normal girl would probably squeak and turn around quickly while clutching her chest to feel how faster her heart was thudding.

But Hana was a ninja and ninja have certain reflexes that they are taught to have in the academy. Most ninja that don't have these reflexes are usually the first to lose their lives young. Hana was also not a normal ninja. If there WAS a norm for a ninja. She gasped and quickly turned towards the thump. Without thinking or seeing who the figure was she threw the only weapon she had. Her lovely little romance novel.

It wasn't aimed as well as she would have liked but since there wasn't too much distance between them the book was aimed straight at the man's head. Yes, it was a man. She could tell that as the book sailed through the air aimed at the invisible target on his face.

Whether he dodged or not Hana quickly apologized after he apologized for frightening her. "Oh no, I'm sorry for throwing the book at you. It's kind of reflex," she said laughing a little. She also looked up into his eyes and said, "My name is Hana. Hana Kuroda. What would yours be?"

Hana didn't have her headband today. She wasn't dressed like a ninja. Only skilled eyes would be able to determine by her movements that she was a ninja. Or perhaps the look in her eyes would give her occupation away. She began to look the man up and down. He had short, warm brown hair. Almost the color of very light chocolate. His eyes were darker and though they had a strange look in them they didn't hold any danger.

Though his clothing told a bit otherwise. He wore alot of black and he had a weapon on his back. He was obviously a ninja. Though she couldn't see his headband anywhere. Perhaps he was from Kusa. She assumed so. Though she had never seen him at the academy. He looked about the same age she did. He was pretty good looking and the scar on his face showed that he'd been in battle. Not to mention it was a bit sexy.

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Mannox moved his head quickly to the side to avoid the flying book. He dipped down quickly and spun himself around and caught the book just barely. He handed it back to her and said, "Mannox Nara. Here's your book back." He smiled a bit. "Quick reflexes you got there." He bowed deeply, and blushed a little but did what he could to hide it. She was a very beautiful girl, with her long blond hair and her cute dress. His heart fluttered but he kept his composure. He didn't want to give any sense of emotion away, especially something he was so unsure about. He didn't know what he was feeling or why he was feeling it. "So, would you care for some company? Perhaps even tell me stories of life in Kusagakure? I saw you come out of the city." He stood there nervously and removed his sword and his halberd. He laid them in the grass next to him and sat against the tree.

He patted the ground next to him as if offering her a seat. "I must say, you're quite beautiful Hana. Though I'm sure you hear that alot." He gave a small yet soft smile and awaited her response and hopefully, her sitting.

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Hana was surprised by how easily he dodged. Again another sign he wasn't just an average genin. Was he chunin level? He seemed to have battle experience. Hana would have to be just a bit wary of him. She quickly shook that thought off. If he wanted to hurt her he would have done so. Besides, she could use her feminine charms to get out of alot of things. She had done so in the past.

He handed her book back to her and she took it with a slightly bashful smile. "Thank you," Hana replied politely. She decided to shake off the good girl act though. He had caught her off guard and she'd let slip her more girlish side rather than her flirtatious side. "Sure I would love some company. So you aren't from Kusa? Are you from another village? If so which village?"

Hana cleared her throat after her bombardment of questions. She pulled a strand of hair behind her ear. "Well to be honest I'm new to the village. I'm from a small town outside of Kusa. I recently moved here after I graduated from the academy. I don't really have alot of stories," she said with a slight grin.

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Blaize Ryuzaki started to sigh slightly as he delivered his last package for the day. With the amount of request coming in the genins had to do their part in which various items will get done in the village, even if it was as simple as this. Plus he had to get some cash for his rent. It did not matter though, it was something that he did not mind at all. All of the packages were delivered, all but one scroll. The client in question was not at the meeting place and any package that has not been delivered yet was suppose to be delivered to the Chuunin guards in the front gates. He started to step on a tree and used his continuous momentum to travel through jumping over branches and branches. It would be still early, maybe mid day but he was doing well in timing. He started to see the gates in his sights, he started to jump down early to take the path to go back home. As he landed he started to pause and compose himself as he started to walk to the path that leads to the gates. He twirled the last scroll in his hands as he thought what he would do for the rest of the day. Well I have no other appointments today, and I did make good in time, guess find some R&R, at least for the rest of the day. His daydream crashed back into reality as he started to hear some voices nearby. The voices nearby could be some of the local villagers just taking in the sites or just hanging out. Being this close to the villages Blaize did not think of anything Ill will, but when he got closer to the direction the voices became louder, it sounded like a male and a female, He thought maybe its just a couple enjoying their day. He smiled and started to shake his head as he continued on to the gates. The voices were yet to be audible enough to get voices but as he gets closer to his path some of their parts of speech will become audible to him.

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Mannox' smile quickly turned to a frown. "I was from Iwagakure originally. However, times have changed and I've been forced to like a life outside of most cities walls. It's a horrible life, but the life of a Nu-" He cut himself off and shook his head. "The life of a newly made wanderer." He shrugged. "Sorry for the barrage of questions. It's been so long since I've met someone who was actually willing to talk to me instead of trying to kill me." He looked to the girl who was still standing up, "You can sit if you'd like. I don't bite." He sighed and looked to the ground. He looked to his said and spotted a man walking towards the village. "Look, someone else is nearby. Should we hide?"

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Hana sat where he patted the grass. She blushed a bit at his compliment but decided not to say anything. She twirled her hair with her finger. The blond strand catching the sunlight and sending brighter flashes bouncing off. Her blue eyes glistened as well. And her nose crinkled a bit in a smile.

She had watched as he got serious. He made it seem like he was just a simple wanderer. But he was a ninja from Iwa. That meant he was now a Nukeninja if he was getting attacked didn't it? Though he hadn't tried to harm her at all. So why should she be so wary? She should have fun with him. Make a friend because she knew she didn't have many.

"Well, you haven't tried to hurt me and you havent' showed me that you want to destroy or bring harm to my village. So why should I be your enemy? I don't mind talking to people. Especially interesting people. And YOU Mannox are very interesting." She said the last bit with a slightly sexy smirk. Her vixen personality coming out.

"Oh? Why should we hide? It's probably just some farmer from the village heading home. Or another traveler."

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“You guys speak a bit to much” Blaize spoke as he was now starting to come to view. Blaize decided to follow the voices that he was hearing. He was trying to be as sneaky as possible but the fact that he was not able to listen to most of the talk he just decided that he wanted to find out what the whole conversation was about. When he was able to become visable to the two other shinobi he started to raise his hand and waved a peace sign to the two of them. “I did not hear much but I was curious to find out who you two were, forgive me that I have not introduced myself.” Blaize paused as he then started to bow at the two of them. “The name is Ryuzaki Blaize, It is nice to meet both of you guys.” He raised himself back up and then started to look at the two, the only thing he noticed is that only one of the two looked like a shinobi, the other had a casual clothing. Based on the clothing he could assume that she lived within the village. The man of course could be within the village, or something else. The way his clothing looks is that he has been traveling for a while. It did not matter at all as he then wanted for the two of them responses. It has been a while since he was hanging out with any of the shinobi out here in the village. Ever since he started to live in the village he has been bombarded with missions and missions and other duties.

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Mannox looked at the new ninja that approached. It brought him to his feet quickly and his hand to his halberd, but as he saw the man show a sign of peace, he released his halberd and sat once again. He lowered his head after this and looked to Blaize. "And you sir, as well." He seemed to eye Blaize strangely, but also, quite calmly. He wasn't used to being approached so casually. Usually it was with weapons and ninjutsus. He turned to Hana and whispered to her, "Do you know him?" Mannox sat there questioningly. He looked to the other ninja, "Are you from Kusagakure as well?" He asked. He smiled slightly as if excited that there were more friendly people to this city than to Iwagakure. He liked it enough, to decide to himself, He would stay at least a week.

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Hana wondered who the boy was the walked up to them. But he introduced himself. He was quite good looking. Though he had a baby face. He looked more like the younger brother type. His hair looked extremely soft for a boys. His eyes seemed almost innocent. She giggled a bit.

He seemed pretty polite too. And he had a strange confidence it seemed. Hana grinned at him with an open and friendly smile. She slowly put her hand on Mannox's own. The one on the ground closest to her. It was a sign to put his weapon down because she didn't want them to fight. It turned out that there was no need though.

Hana whispered back to Mannox, "I have no idea who he is. I've never seen him before." She looked back to the newcomer. "I'm Hana Kuroda if you didn't hear earlier."

She looked to the boy and waited for him to answer Mannox's question. What did he want? Just to hang out? Or did he have another reason?

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Renjiro was on sentry duty today on the far end of the village. Reports had been submitted by citizens that a man unknown to them had entered the village. Apparently he hasn't been asked to present his papers yet. A Genin approached the watchtower where Renjiro currently was and entered relaying the information onto Renjiro.

The poor Genin was worried and his parents had sent him to Renjiro one of the best ninja in Kusagakure. Renjiro thanked the young boy and rubbed his head saying "It'll be ok ... I'm sure its nothing. I'll go have a look but you go home and give your parents my thanks for sending you to me ... Now go ... And stay inside" He winks and disappears in a instant zooming off into the distance. Renjiro didn't actually disappear it was just the speed comparison between Renjiro's fluidity of motion and his speed compared to the Genin's ability to keep up with his movements.

Renjiro was now dashing from building top to building top towards the gate scanning for this male figure in his mid-late teens with brown shoulder length hair and had a scar on his left cheek. Renjiro was keeping up with his scanning as he was going across the village until when he got near to the gated area. He slowed down and approached on foot slowly on the rooftop and observed a group of what seemed to be Genin and a male who matched the description of the male he was searching for. He leaped from the roof and appeared behind the Kusagakure Genin with a Kunai drawn.

As he landed he pointed his kunai at the male that fit the description of the non-processed male. "Behind me NOW!" he barked at the Kusagakure ninja. He then addressed the Nukenin "And you are! I can tell your not a Kusagakure ninja just by looking at you ... and I have information stating you haven't been processed as a visitor ... Answer me rightly little man or be prepared to die where you stand ...". Renjiro waited for a response and would be ready for almost any move or manoeuvre he would try and pull.

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Code:: [[Alright, Alright, We are going to need a posting order now that the new shinobi came into the group. Here is how its going down. Mannox, Squirrel, Blaize, and Renji. If any other new comer wants to join in the group then I suggest to PM Mannox, since he started to topic. This is Mannox Decision though. Decide what you want to do. Also to Mannox and Squirrel, please up your word count please. Bump it up]]

As Blaize greeted the two shinobi he noticed that the male of the shinobi was readying himself by placing his hands up to reach his back, Blaize looked up and was prepared to draw his kunai at the ready but before he could, the female of the group raised her hand and stopped him from doing what he was going to do. Before she could speak the male of the two started to ask her if she knew him. He whispered to hear but the area was so quite at this time that it was kind of hard not to hear something as a whisper from this distance. He did not try to cover his mouth so the sound waves were easy to come by Blaize’s own ear. Blaize looked at the girl once more as he was trying to remember if he had seen her before, he could not think of a resemblance, but then again maybe once or twice. For now, Blaize can’t decide if he knew her or not. There was a short pause as she said that she did not know from as well. The guy also asked Blaize a question, if he is from Kusa as well. “Kusa. “ He began to think to himself. “Does this mean that the two of them are from Kusa? No that can’t be right I think its only the girl that is from the village. Although I have not met her before he did ask her if she knew me. So he is a visitor then, I wonder what he is doing in this village, or at least the boarder. I’m curious to find out”

When he came back into reality he started to hear her speak before he was able to answer the male’s question. She said her name was Hana as well as she included if he heard them when he was trying to eavesdrop. Although he said he did not hear much, he did not get her name at that time. He started to look at the male, it seemed that she was able to get his name earlier but he was not able to share his name with Blaize. Curious again to know he began to speak. “Yes, just finished on a mission actually. Excuse me but I did not get your name, you seemed to be the only one of the two that did not share, is the name important for you to keep behind close doors? Or do you like the mystery of letting people not know your name?” As he questioned them he started to hear something rustling as he thought something was coming. He tried to pinpoint the location but it was too late the rustling was now a person who stood behind the female of the group. As that happened the person had a kunai drawn and extended it out. Blaize looked and saw that the kunai was not used for a hostage tactic since it extended pass her check and above her elbow. The kunai was actually pointed at the mysterious guy of the group. “Damn it, I could not catch it in time, who is he, he must be good. There was no way for me to draw my kunai in time. Is he more experienced then a genin?”

Before he had time to question the guy started to yell at the girl and Blaize himself to get behind him. It did not take long for Blaize to pinpoint the headband bearing the Kusa symbol on his forehead. He did not get that so soon because of all that happened in the past few seconds. He wondered why there was a guy here, why there was a guy now in this area. It seemed to have to do with the mysterious guy. He told the group that this guy here was a man that has not processed the paperwork to visit the village. Blaize started to tilt his head. “Hold on now” He started to listen to him and then started to walk out to the guy as he was instructed to get behind him. “You just said he did not get the proper paperwork right? Alright he being a shinobi that is not from here is one thing, but don’t you see. He hasn’t physically entered the village. Are you sure he is the person you’re looking for? I mean we still are a couple of meters from the gate itself. We can assume he either a; has not entered the village yet or b; the Chuunin guards told him to beat it and he is just laying low on the boarders of the village gates. Right?”

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Mannox spun around with his sword and his halberd in his hand. He sheathed his sword on his belt so he could properly wield his halberd. He looked down quickly and noticed his shadow was close to the man's feet, but it would still be some time before his own shadow could reach the man's. If I can move closer to the tree, that will give me leverage. He began to move slowly to the tree. "I am not here for violence. I was only just relaxing outside the city. I planned to ask to enter later." He looked down. "A nukenin I may be, but by choice I am not. I am Mannox Nara. Or as the government of Iwagakure would prefer to call me, Project M. I mean no harm to this beautiful woman, this kind gentleman, yourself, or this lovely city of yours. However, if you wish to fight, shall be it. And if I must fight, I apologize Miss Hana, and Sir Ryuzaki."

Mannox prepared himself for battle now that he could use the tree's shadow to manipulate his own. It was clear to tell by his posture and facial expression that he did not wish to fight, but if he had to, he was willing to fight to the death. He lifted his halberd so he could easily sheath it, and brought a hand to his sword. It was hard to tell, because of the tree, but anyone who was paying really close attention to his shadow, they could notice that his shadow seemed to be growing towards the threatening shinobi. It hadn't yet made contact with the shinobi, but at a moment's notice, it could.

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Abelard stood high in a tree, watching as the new Shinobi came into view. Hmm, haven't had anything interesting happen in a while. He noted that the man looked dusty, and was adorned in brown clothing. From Iwagakure, then, perhaps... The man also had a cloak covering his face, must like Abelards own. Abelard was wearing the standard green and gray mottled cloak today, allowing him to blend seamlessly into the background foliage. He watched with curiosity as the Traveler approached the gates Kind of careless for the guards not to have met him out there... How pitiful, I'll have to notify lord Kusakage about that bit of information... Abelard got ready to move to meet the man when he approached one of the young genin, and struck up a conversation with her. Abelard raised an eyebrow at the crass and directness of this man. The lady, however, seemed to be happy with his presence. Women often were impressed by the more 'avant guarde' and 'devil-may-care' men in life. What was more attractive then a rogue, it seemed many women thought. Again, Abelard was ready to interupt the encounter, so that he may learn the man's intentions when another young genin came into the scene. It was a promising young man, Blaize, Abelard thought was his name. Blaize as well seemed rather friendly to the stranger. Though that made for a nice encounter, Abelard noted that this was not the way to approach a complete stranger in your country, and one who, based on clothing and mannerisms, was so obviously from Iwagakure. Abelard was ready to move again, certain this time that no one else would intervene, when another voice rang out. It was the voice of a rather energetic chuunin, who promised death to the stranger if his question was not answered. Well that's no way to get someone comfortable with you. Abelard shook his head at the foolishness of the chuunin. Abelard was moving now, as silent as the wind, and with incredible shock. He would be a blur of movement, undetectable by even some of the best shinobi. After about 30 seconds of moving, he was behind the newcomer by about 5m, still completely silent, no weapon drawn yet. He spoke to the missing ninja. "Sir, I apologize for the young chuunin's somewhat violent...promise. I assure you we mean only to protect our village. If your reasons are just, their shall be no battling here, and I'm sure you'd be happy to see the sites of Kusagakure." Abelard was being a bit more friendly than he desired. But it was important to maintain a neutrality and dissolve unnecessary tensions. Abelard raised his voice so his fellow ninja could here it. "Renjiro, stand down, I've got this matter settled, and I would suggest you not use such violent responses in the future, it tends to make people much less willing to comply with your requests." Turning back to the newcomer, Abelard spoke again. "I am Abelard, Jounin and assistant to the Kusakage, a pleasure to meet you. However, as is standard, I must request you inform me of your intentions in this village". Abelard looked at the man, awaiting a response. Before he could do so however, he turned to the genin and chuunin "You all may find it wise to leave, I can handle this and I'm sure there's some training that you need to do. Renjiro, I'm sure you don't mind escorting them away for me? No, you don't mind? Good, thank you." Abelard spoke, not giving Renjiro a chance to retort. Abelard would need to handle this himself, being a jounin, and the man was a C rank missing ninja, according to the bingo book.

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((Note a Change in posting order because of these events. It will be Mannox, then Me, then Hana, then Blaize, then Renjiro, then me))

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Mannox looked to Abel, "No. Please. they are friends. I'd like them to stay. they've shown me kindness when others have failed. I am not here for malicious intent. I wish to resupply. That's all I ask for now." Mannox pleaded. He knew he was outmatched. Highly outmatched. He would never win a bout such as this. He put his halberd on his back and removed his hand from his sword and stepped out of the shadow of the tree. He looked to Hana and admired her beauty once again in case this was his last time seeing her. He grabbed her by the arm and kissed her deeply. Once he pulled away he looked to her and whispered in her ear, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to know the feel of a warm and beautiful woman's lips, in case he casts me out of this please." He looked to blaize and nodded his head. "Perhaps our next encounter, we can spar." He looked to Ryu, "And to you ninja, you are fast I'll give you that. You are strong, no doubt about that, but your temper and quick decision to attack without diplomacy, may get you killed one day." He looked to Abel, "And what of you? What do you plan to do with me?"

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It was remarkably difficult for Abelard to suppress a laugh at the man's actions. In one deft move, he kissed one genin, challenged the other, and insulted the third. Bold moves for sure, but entertaining at the least. Abelard was ever thankful that his facial expressions were hidden in the long dark shadow of his cowl. Abelard stepped towards the bold man without fear. He knew the man had no malicious intent, and Abelard wouldn't treat him as if he had. Still he kept any signs of respect or lightheartedness out of his voice as he addressed the missing ninja. "While I have no objection to you getting to know our pleasant village, be it the sparring, the insulting, or the kissing, I'm afraid that I have to bring you in for a rather routine interogation. It won't last long, I assure you. It's just that while you have no crimes under your belt, you are listed in the Bingo Book as a C rank Missing ninja." Abelard paused, letting the information soak in for just a moment. He didn't bother to look at the faces of his fellow Kusa Ninja, he could all but predict their reactions. Blaize would certainly be smiling at the challenge of the wandering ninja. He was a male ninja, and young to boot, and thus a challenge of any sort was always accepted and revered. Indeed, he probably had the look of fierce determination in his eyes just from thinking about it. The Girl Hana would be showing one of two emotions, as Girl's emotions always had two faces in most cases. Either one, her eyes would be looking intently at him, and she would be either smiling or looking open mouthed at the ruffian who had just kissed her, and her cheeks would be covered in scarlet as the blood rushed to her face in embarrassment. The second option was that she was about to either slap him or call him an insulting name. Abelard definitely couldn't predict which of the two it would be. Thirdly, Renjiro, whos temper was known all to well by Abelard, would be looking disdainfully in his direction, angry at Abelard for usurping his authority in his own village, probably all the madder that Abelard had only lived there for a few years. But Abelard was hardly upset by this, after all, very few people liked him, and it was actually a goal to be disliked by most, it made things easier, in the end. In the 2 seconds that he had taken to think all this, Abelard looked back at the missing ninja. "So, if you'll just answer a few questions for me right now, you can go off on your romantic night of love and glory. I must follow the standard procedure with a missing ninja, which means a light interrogation, given your rank. Of course, I should let you know that if you lie to me, and I will know if you lie to me, you won't have time to make a handseal to command those shadows of yours before you've got my saxe knife sticking out of your brain. And yes, I know you're a Nara, I saw how you instinctively jumped for the shadows of the forest. Not to worry, not many people would've picked up on that." Abelard maintained his steel face as he spoke, sure that he sufficiently convinced the man that he was not someone to be messed with. Abelard turned to Blaize, Hana, and Renjiro, he spoke "You three may stay and wait or leave, it's your choice, I really don't care one way or the other."

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Hana gasped a bit as she felt the presence of another person. She had no chance to wonder who it was or how he was able to appear behind her so quickly. She turned about ninety degrees before he pointed his kunai at Mannox. It only took her a moment to realize that he seemed to be protecting her. Though appearing behind someone was more cowardly in her opinion. Now a real man would have appeared in front of her and like a knight in shining armor defended her. Her small fantasy was crushed as he ordered her to get behind him.

In an instant the more calming and kind side of Hana disappeared in a red haze of anger. How DARE he order her around. She didn't care WHO he was! The bastard had the nerve to order her, Hana Kuroda, to do something. What did he think she was? A weak woman? A loser genin? Or just a little girl? With every new thought she grew angrier and angrier. She was a Kunoichi. She could defend herself. She didn't need some cowardly jerk appearing behind her like some rapist and ORDERING her around!

It didn't even process in her mind that he was trying to protect her. Or that Mannox could somehow be dangerous after all and that he had the courage to confront a nukeninja. No Hana wasn't as reasonable when angered. She had alot of pride and was very stubborn. How dare he threaten Mannox? Sure he may have been defending the village but he didn't go threatening bears or wolves when they strayed outside the gates did he? Mannox was innocent of anything so far. He hadn't attacked anyone or started plots to bring down Kusa to Hana's knowledge.

He seemed like a weary traveler seeking some peace and quiet. Why couldn't this jerk leave him alone? Besides Hana had finally found someone she could probably relate to. Right now Hana didn't care whether this man was her ally or not. He had threatened Mannox's life and at the moment, in Hana's mind her ally was in the wrong. She wouldn't hurt him but she wouldn't let him try to kill Mannox either.

Blaize brought up a new problem. Mannox hadn't entered the village yet. Was someone trying to get Mannox in trouble? Or were they trying to frame him for something? It was a bit fishy. Though then again they could have easily got the wrong guy. At least Blaize was reasonable. Hana calmed down a bit. She wasn't going to turn around to slap the ninja behind her. Though she turned around to get a good look at the newcomer. She had a newfound respect for Blaize. He wasn't just polite. He was intelligent as well.

Mannox began talking. Hana could hear the slight lonliness in his voice and the weariness. What was that about project M? It sounded like that brought up some pain for him. Like it almost physically hurt him to say it. Mannox was also kind. He even gave the new ninja respect. He would fight though he preferred not to. And he also apologized to both Hana and Blaize. He also seemed pretty honest with what he had to say. He seemed genuine when he said he didn't want to harm their village.

Hana was prepared to stand in front of Mannox. She was prepared to ask him to run and meet her somewhere while she distracted the newcomer. In her mind she thought that perhaps she wouldn't be in too much trouble if she brought Mannox to the Kusakage later to explain. Hana thought she would be in the right. After all killing an innocent person was a crime. They had no proof against Mannox. She wasn't sure if the newcomer ninja was serious but she wasn't about to let a fight break loose and leave Mannox to go back on the run.

Though thankfully another ninja appeared. One with a strong voice of reason. He called the other ninja Renjiro and told him to stand down. So he was apparently either an experienced chunin or jonin. He had more authority. Though a few seconds later he introduced himself and confirmed that he was in a high seat of power. Not only was he a jonin but an advisor to the Kusakage. Hana immediately had a respect for him. Not only for his position but for his wisdom, fairness, and reasoning.

Though just as soon as her anger began dissapating, it flared up again at her dismissal by this man. Why did she have to leave? He thought them as children? Why did everyone keep dismissing her like that? As some weak kunoichi? It honestly pissed her off. She was doing perfectly fine without everyone jumping in. She was slowly finding out information about Mannox though it wasn't her intent. She had already realized he wasn't a threat within the first five minutes of speaking. 'Men and their idiocy,' she thought shaking her head a bit angrily.

Hana smirked a bit though as he ordered Renjiro away to escort them. Basically he was treating Renjiro like a bad puppy. It was quite amusing to see the boy put in his place. Hana sighed a bit in relief as Mannox asked for her and Blaize to stay. "Thanks," she mumbled. Though she was quickly silenced as he grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. She almost panicked but met the familiar feel of lips on her own. Though his were more rough and parched from his travels. They were a mans lips. Not a boys'. Her lips instantly reacted with his as she moved them.

Her heart beated faster. Quicker than when Renjiro appeared behind her. Pumping harder than when she was running. She could feel the blood pumping through her veins hard. At some places like her fingertips and ears. She forgot about the three other ninja watching. Kissing this very handsome, kind, and mysterious stranger was really wonderful. MORE than wonderful. Her mood at the moment? Melty. Did it make sense? No. Only to a woman.

He pulled away from the kiss all to quickly though. Before it began to get exciting. "Ah... n-no problem," Hana mumbled her cheeks tinged with pink. Her eyes were slightly glazed as she wasn't exactly in the same place as the men. If Hana hadn't been protective of Mannox before the entanglement she definitely was now.

Hana was thrown out of her small wonderland though at the mention of Mannox being in the bingo book. Abel had to take him in for questioning? Would they be fair? She looked at Mannox in worry. Though Abel gave her the choice of staying if she pleased. If he decided to do anything to Mannox that wasn't fair Hana would be there. Though how she could help she wasn't sure. Not to mention would she bring herself to disregard any orders to help the Nukeninja?

Shaking these thoughts out of her head she looked intently at Mannox. She needed to get back to her regular flirty self. This seriousness was draining her energy. Hana glared one last time at Renjiro and then grabbed the scruff of Mannox's neckline. He was a bit taller than her but she pulled him into a forceful kiss. Her mouth parted slightly and she kissed him more roughly than before. SHE now had control. Or at least as much control as she could get for the moment. It wasn't likely that anyone would be willing to break the kiss. Most likely it would be a bit awkward for the others to watch.

"Mmn," Hana mumbled a bit as she pulled away with a smirk. "I'll stay until the enterrogation is over," she said turning to Abelard with her confidence back. Her eyes shimmered slightly with mischief.

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So much was happening in the time the village had woken up with the sun. Although it was mid-day it was filled with so much stuff. There was four shinobi in the mist. We had the female Hana, The unnamed shinobi, Blaize, and now another shinobi who seemed a bit powerful then the other three in the general area. He still waited for the man’s reactions for what he had said. Blaize had not been in a level of genius but he did have a “keen eye for details.” The matters that be brought up for the man was something that anyone would have asked but he had some evidence in his statement. The clothing, the face, and where he was showed details in which he had not been in this general area at this time. For not with was not the point to speak. The issue now how was this going down. Will the man now go on the offensive now that the guy holding the kunai was calling him out? Or maybe he will attack because he was ordering around the female of the group? He was with her longer then Blaize had, so he did not know how long they knew each other or the status of their relationship.

He started to wonder what his counter-attack will be as well. He thought to himself as he was now behind the older shinobi, he was his superior and another comrade so his intention had to be for a reason, whatever the reason he knew that he should be in between them. “So the only thing I can do now is wait it out, although something like this can turn into a way that everyone will be in the way the smartest move is to take a defensive and make a jump to the tree behind me. Then I could survey the area in a higher view and take action then. It would be best to make sure I can do something if something is going down. The air is getting thick was this atmosphere. What is his next move? What are you going to do here? Are you sure this is the right place to take a fight? I can assume that the girl is also a shinobi so it might be a three on one fight if the older one here cannot handle him alone.”

His mind came back into reality when the mysterious shinobi now answered. It seemed he was only here to visit the village for some supplies. So he was a traveler, his intentions seemed rather innocent enough, although whatever intentions he could assume that the village would watch him like a hawk. His words could be different from the truth, worst case scenario he was observing the village to see the defenses and post of guarding shinobi. These were a bit out of reach to think but it was possible. So he just merely was here for his supplies and he was to handle the paper work later on. He was not sure if he tried to do this already, so his theory still could stand that he had yet to enter the village. Maybe, but with this hot tempered shinobi it may seem that the shinobi could take anything the wrong way. The time was soon for the man to react but something else was coming in the mist. As he finished introducing himself that thing in the mist was now showing himself. Before Blaize could even detect something was wrong a new comer now joined them, this man came here quicker than the other man before him. As well as Blaize could not detect him at all, not even a little bit. This person, whoever he is was far more powerful then the man he was standing in front of.

The man showed his true colors, he was of Kusa as well and it seemed that he wanted to deal with this shinobi as well. Just who was this shinobi? Why was he so special to even attract the Jounin of the village? He might just be a shinobi passing by but it could be something as well. Now the count of shinobi was Five. Mannox, as the missing ninja was now called. Then there was Hana, Blaize, Renjiro, and Abelard. Renjiro was the first older shinobi that shown up, he was of Chuunin rank and Abelard of Jounin rank, a high one to be a helper to the Kusakage. Mannox had attracted all of these shinobi with his presence but now it seemed that it was over. The Jounin ordered everyone to leave as he was going to ask question to Mannox. So much was happening that Blaize was trying to convey the information in his memory banks. As this issue was being resolved the man named Mannox said his farewell to the him and Hana. For Hana he went as bold enough to grab her and kiss her upon the lips. Blaize started to wonder how bold he really was. To do this not only around people, but around a Jounin and Chuunin who wanted to ask him questions. This was not something that he wanted to put his voice in so he let that go. He said to him that he wished to spar him. Blaize smiled and was determined to find out why he wanted to do something like that but he admit, he would not mind sparing someone he had no information of. The curiosity was sparking his mind. Well it stopped as the Jounin explained that he was a missing nin, C rank in nature and with no crimes. Although the reason why he was labled as such was still a mystery even to the Jounin. Blaize wanted to know what all this was about as well. He wanted to ask but before he could, his voice was going to be interrupted after seeing the actions of the female.

The female went out of her way to kiss him once again. This time with deep passion. He started to look elsewhere. This was not something he wanted to see. She herself had guts to do this with superior shinobi looking at him for questioning. He started to close one eye and focus his eye at the tree. The tree that the Jounin explained that this man had help from. “He called him a Nara, and something to do with the shadows. Was he going to use jutsu that was formed with shadows? I have not know much about other clans but a clan using that, it seems interesting to me. He wanted to spar me, maybe I will get to know more information as the time arises.” He started to focus back at the two as the kiss was over. The Jounin still wanted to know what he was going to do. After Hana’s answer he spoken “I want to know more about this ninja as well, I cannot question him but maybe tagging along I could learn more information about someone we have not a lot of detail on. “

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As Renjiro noticed the nukenin walk towards the tree he formed a set of handsigns, three to be exact, in a flash however he didn't get to execute the jutsu before a blur of green flashed before his eyes. Renjiro's eyes dashed to the persons location and he instantly recognised him "... Abelard ... Wh-". Before he could finish Abelard interrupted him completely and then to add insult to injury he ordered him to leave, undermined his authority, disregarded the fact Renjiro was out there to protect the Genin out there who shouldn't even be able to leave the gates unattended, take care and escort the Genin back into the village.

Renjiro glared with anger at Abelard and once he had finished speaking and the rest had spoken Renjiro interrupted them all and spoke "As you wish Assistant to the Lady Kusakage" he then pocketed his kunai and began writing on a piece of paper

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He looked to Abelard and handed him a note as he looked to Hana and Blaize. He completely ignored Hana's wish to be with the nukenin but saying "Come on Blaize ... Hana ... Lets be going then ... Time to leave and i'll be dealing with your punishments for leaving the village gates unattended momentarily". He turned to Hana "You will come with me ... kicking or screaming you WILL be coming ... You don't want to see an interrogation from start to finish ... it isn't pleasant ... Come quietly" Whilst saying that last piece he kept his eyes on Adelard and the nukenin but each time he stared at Adelard it was in such a way to indicated a 'don't even think of interfering in this' look.

He then walked backwards still looking at them as he slowly made his way to the gates. He was not going to leave an opening to either person.

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Abelard smiled ruefully at his counterpart's very angry demeanor. He could see that he was incredibly upset that Abelard had undermined his authority, and that he had utterly embarrassed him in front of both a missing ninja and 2 genin. However, Abelard wouldn't be leaving it at that. Oh no, it was not in his personality to do so. People needed to know there place, and it was just too enjoyable for Abelard to poke fun at this incredibly violent bloke. That, and, Abelard simply couldn't deal with Renjiro's blaming the problem on them. That is what angered him more than anything, though he wouldn't show it, of course. After Renjiro finished, Abelard smiled inwardly at the look he was given. It was that 'don't you dare think about embarrassing me further' look. Abelard shot him back a mockingly stern look before beginning his inevitably long rant at the chuunin. It was his job to keep him in line and remember him that he was far from being the boss. Abelard began by holding up a hand to Blaize and Hana "Blaize, Hana, first of all, do not leave unless you desire to. Any order issued by the Chuunin" Abelard made sure to put particular emphasis on the word "Renjiro cannot circumvent one given by me. And because of that, you may, as I originally told you, choose to stay or leave. This interrogation is going to be far from the bloody and violent scene Renjiro no doubt expects. Unlike him I do not have a tendency for violence, and have no reason to treat this newcomer with anything but extremely cautious, if not polite, respect. Furthermore, Renjiro, I am appalled that you would call Blaize and Hana out on not protecting the gate. First of all, they were both here long before you issued your violent and unnecessary threat. Second of all, they are Genin, and guard duty is reserved for Chuunin and above. Thirdly, the manner you reacted does not fit your age. I have been here since the beggining, listening to their conversation and deciding when it would be necessary to act. Unfortunately for me, it was when you made your dangerous statement, riddled with violence." Abelard looked over at the Nukenin "If you are indeed innocent of any transgressions, I appologize for the rude way you have been ushered into this village." He then looked over at Blaize and Hana "I am however very proud of you too for approaching the manner in such a kind way. In the future, however, I would advise you to be more careful. Because as kind as this man is, he could be dangerous, and it's our mission to protect our village from such threats. However" He paused "Some words to live by are that you will get much farther with a few kind words then a hundred angry ones" Abelard looked back to Renjiro "Perhaps, since this man is such an immense threat, you had better check the other gates to make sure he doesn't have an army of equally polite, if not a bit crass, friends. Meanwhile, I have an investigation to conduct, and perhaps these genin could learn something from it."

(sorry if it's short, I have limited time)

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Mannox smiled a bit to himself as Hana kissed him. His heart fluttered and he hasn't felt that in a long time.He enjoyed her kissing him back, even if was roughly. He was used to the rough terrain of the world and his life, so rough wasn't something he was new to. He held her close as she kissed him and he held her tightly. He didn't want her to leave him.

As he recovered from the kiss he looked around at the other genin. He noticed the he was staring at the tree and he seemed to be in thought. Shortly after the genin spoke. He said that he wanted to learn more about Mannox. Mannox thought to himself, Why am I so popular today?

He then looked to the embarassed ninja who was now leaving. This guy really seemed like he wanted Mannox dead. What does he have against me? Mannox wondered.

He turned to Abelard, "I would like Hana and Blaize to stay please. I'm ready for any questioning you may have." He nodded.

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[To speed this up i'll break post order and do my leaving post now so crap can move quicker. It's short but it fits the shortness of what he does]

Renjiro stood there as Adelard spoke ... Renjiro's eyes with a fire of fury. He turns shaking his head and starts to walk away. "Whatever dude ... " he replied whilst still walking away slowly. He then suddenly dashed away and it appeared to the Genin and the nukenin that he disappeared in an instant however he was just simply using speed which they couldn't keep up. However Renjiro made his way not towards the village but further away into the forest. This was because Renjiro sensed another chakra presence and somehow Adelard did not pick up on it ... or he was ignoring it.

[exit Renjiro]