Operation Find Yokozuna Jr.

[Axcel]

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{Spoiler}Secret mission! Find Yokozuna!
Rank: D
Description: The plant sprout that emerged from the ground when Yokozuna, a godlike creature that appeared in the Rice Country, disappeared and left behind has gone missing. Akuseru and Jack who were responsible for the plant's safety must find it at all costs, lest they wanted to be executed by the Hokage. The mission must be completed without alerting the Hokage.
Restrictions: One time mission, to be completed by Team Akuseru
Rewards: 25 exp, 0 Ryo

Akuseru's temporary apartment pristine. He could have explained that having been away at war and dealing with the whole pillar of light fiasco had left him with little time inside, but really his apartment was always clean. His teammates were on their way to visit him, although he was certain Jack had his own ulterior motives for this team get together. He had been pushing for Akuseru to allow him to check on Yokozuna Jr., the plant that had been left behind by the godlike being they encountered. Akuseru wouldn't have any of it though and insisted that he could take care of everything fine by himself.

Should I prepare snacks? Nah, forget that. . . Akuseru thought as he munched on a chocolate bar. He threw the wrapper into the trash as he heard footsteps outside. Were they here?

[Anmida]

A long yawn emanated from Aneun's mouth as he walked down the quiet halls of the establishment; a crumbled piece of paper in his hand. Written on the piece of parchment was the address of one known as Akuseru, his team leader he'd met not too long ago. For reason unknown, he'd been summoned to his leaders house despite the hellish time its been since he was forced to join a team. From facing god babies to retard bandits to fighting a war on behalf of one who made his stomach sick, this month was something he wanted to forget about as soon as possible. Despite his aversion however, he would follow the orders of his superiors -- for now.

Periodically looking at the scribbling on the piece of paper and then at the surroundings, it did not take long for Aneun to find the meeting place. Crushing the paper in his hand, he tossed it aside before knocking on the door. While he could have just kicked it down, that required too much effort on his part.

"Special delivery for itstooearlyforthisshit. Please open the door so I can give you a proper beat- I mean greeting."

[Hecatus]

Despite Anuen’s groggy demeanor, Jack appeared just as mundane as usual. Wide awake and rather chipper considering the early time of day, he too arrived in front of Akuseru’s doorway, pausing just short before greeting his less than pleased compatriot with an enthusiastic chime. “Good morning!”

Upon closer inspection, one would notice the Chuunin’s fully occupied hands. In the left rest what appeared to be a box of doughnuts. Its size roughly suggested there were twelve in total. In the right was a fairly large volume container, sloshing with a fluid of some sort (presumably coffee). An orange hazard label tagged with the words “CAUTION: HOT!” in large and intimidating font was stamped upon it. From the looks of it, Jack was quite the morning person and had come well-armed to start the day.

Setting down the three liter container of piping hot caffeine in a cup, he’d toss Anuen a devious looking grin while grabbing the doorknob firmly. “Five bucks says he never locks the door.” With that said, a firm twist was given as he attempted to enter. Was he correct?

[Axcel]

Akuseru frowned when he heard Aneun's voice following the knock on his door. He wasn't sure what it was, but something about the bowlcut wearing Uchiha managed to annoy him. Though he had entrusted his teammates with his life, he wouldn't put it past them to steal raid his freezer for ice cream. Before responding to Aneun's knocks, he would make sure to hide his pints of strawberry ice cream under various bags of vegetables.

"Alright, alright!" Before he could answer the door, the knob twisted and it was Jack who had let himself in. Akuseru's face was nothing short of surprised. "You didn't have to pick the loc--oh doughnuts. . ." Despite his habit of consistently leaving his door unlocked, Akuseru still hasn't learned his lesson. Seeing Jack bring doughnuts quickly shifted his attention though. His hand moved like a blur, and within a blink of an eye he was carrying several doughnuts in his mouth. If his teammates blinked again, then they would see the baked goods had disappeared. Forever trapped within the black hole known as Akuseru's stomach. Satisfied with his treat, the genin took a seat in the living room and decided to get straight to the point.

"OK Jack, why did you decide to have a team meeting at my place today? Don't touch anything Aneun. . ."

[Anmida]

Aneun couldn't help but be annoyed by his teammates cheery demeanor especially with how early it was and him being the one whom called for this meeting. His annoyance would subside as he eyed the two objects Jack held in his hand. As the aroma of coffee wafted toward him, he could not help but savor the smell. While Aneun was not one to actually drink coffee much, he enjoyed the aroma. The majority of his attention however, was on the box of doughnuts; curiosity making him wonder what types of treats the Chuunin had brought. A part of him wondered if Jack had somehow purchased a flavor he enjoyed, whole wheat to be precise. Not a widely popular flavor but he enjoyed the very mild sweetness and plainness of it.

"You wouldn't happ--" Before Aneun could inquire about what flavors were in the box, Jack had already opened Akuseru's door without a key. "Guess you were right." Bewildered for just a moment at the fact the door had not been locked, he entered alongside Jack.

Eying the interior, he made a mental note of the small but modern complex and how it compared to his own larger but more traditional home in the Uchiha District. Almost without hesitation as he lay eyes upon the sofa would Aneun dart straight for it and take a seat. His body sank into the soft material as he allowed himself to get comfortable while poking and prodding some items on the desk next to the sofa; ignoring Akuseru's command to not touch anything.

"Yeah. Why are we up so early? And do you have any whole wheat in that box?"

[Hecatus]

Just as Jack had surmised, his overly eager kouhai had left the door unlocked due, most likely as a byproduct of his absentmindedness. Not questioning it much further, he had moved to enter. No sooner had he set one foot into the threshold however had a whirling blur stormed past. The box in his hand rest open, pilfered and containing five fewer than before. Momentarily stunned by this phenomenon of snack dematerialization, he’d blink a second time, only to finally register the fact that Akuseru had somehow defied all the laws of physics (particularly volume) and secured a sizable share of their breakfasts firmly within his maw. “There better still be a Konoha crème…” Damnit. I knew I should’ve bought two boxes.

Given a moment to recollect, he’d continue towards the kitchen counter with goods in hand. Setting both boxes atop the surface, the house crasher then began rummaging slowly through Akuseru’s cabinets in search of cups. In hindsight, the Chuunin had forgotten to bring disposable cups for their morning cups of joe. “Akuseru, got some mugs we can –“ His sentence was abruptly stopped however as a direct response to Anuen’s query. Wait… what? Isn’t that just a bagel? This single line of thought predominated the man’s expression, appearing as a culmination of confusion, skepticism and disbelief all reaching their peak simultaneously. Despite his preparations, it was obvious he hadn’t expected the request.

Face suspended by shock, he’d slowly shake it off, reverting back to his usual appearance. “As a matter of fact… yeah. There should be one. I got it just to be safe… but I didn’t think anyone would actually eat that shit.” Reaching into the box with a spare napkin, he’d pluck Anuen’s prize from the container and place it atop a small plate he had found during his prior search. “All yours… weird ass.” Passing the plate to his companion, he’d mutter the latter portion quietly to himself before making his own selection.

Sighing once rather heavily, he’d stop browsing the box to look up at his team mates. “Correction. I told Akuseru I wanted to come by to check up on the sprout. He chose to get our asses up at the crack of dawn and invited you specifically Anuen.” With the confusion settled, the lad promptly placed a doughnut with cherry filling into his mouth. In each hand rest another doughnut, one with Konoha crème (its favorite of course - after all who doesn't love the taste of sadness and wage slaves?), the other a plain powdered. Sitting himself beside Anuen on the opposite end of the sofa, he’d prop his feet up on the nearby surroundings while looking around casually. Mouth full of sweets as he’d speak, a very serious question, one ill befitting of his pronunciation, was brought up. “Sho, whar’s te spout?”

[Axcel]

Akuseru cringed at the thought of a plain, whole wheat doughnut. That's not even a real flavor! Its just a type of bread! Akuseru liked his delicacies to put him on the fast track to diabetes. Strawberry sundaes, pizzas with too many toppings, all of the fried foods—if it had a calorie count that only the Akimichi could handle then Akuseru would eat it in a heart beat. Plain whole wheat doughnuts though? Akuseru knew Aneun couldn't be trusted.

"Hey! Stop touching my stuff!" Akuseru barked at his teammate. He wasn't upset about Aneun fiddling with his things, but Akuseru was annoyed by his taste in doughnuts so he seized any opportunity to snap at the Uchiha. His eyes darted to the side, clearly annoyed now.

"Woah, woah! I didn't choose anything! You insisted on these arrangements!" Akuseru didn't want anyone to come to his apartment. Hell, Akuseru scowled at the mention of the sprout. He had repeated over and over that he didn't need help taking care of the plant. What could have gone wrong?

With a shrug, Akuseru stood on his feet and moved towards the kitchen. "Alright, it is right here above on the window ledge. . ." The white haired genin motioned towards the now empty ledge. His jaw hung agape, and his expression was a bad mix of fear, shame, and confusion. A single meow was what would interrupt his thoughts of how the Hokage would execute him.

Where did that noise come from?

[Anmida]

At Akuseru's behest, Aneun ceased his prodding of objects and instead focused his attention on the plate Jack handed him. In reality, he stopped messing with his teammates items not because of an order, but due to not being able to eat his doughnut and mess with stuff at the same time; or rather he didn't want to. Taking a bite of the tasty morsel, he listened as his teammates bickered about who had planned the meeting and meeting place.

In truth, he cared not for who had set up the appointment. Whether the meeting had taken place in the early mornings or late night or even mid-day, Aneun would always have a reason to complain about having to do something. It was in his nature to be as lazy as possible but when forced to do something, he'd carry it out just to avoid trouble.

"Meh. Who cares who set up the meeting." A line signifying his indifference about the situation.

Taking another bite of the doughnut, the mention of the sprout peaked his interest. Flashbacks of what ensued before the trio obtained that "thing" made him feel like cringing. Even to this day, he has not been able to comprehend what happened that day, and a part of him felt he never would. All he wanted to do was forget that day. And it seemed he would be given the chance to do so.

As Akuseru attempted to prove his reliability and presented the inspecting duo with an empty window ledge, Aneun felt a cold sweat run down his neck as he looked at the missing plant. Immediately a state of panic and dread overwhelmed him as he came to a realization -- this team would be the death of him. Without hesitation, he quickly rose from his seat. "Uuuh. I think I just came down with a terrible case of amnesia. Who are you guys? Where am I? I think I should leave. Have a nice life, or whats left of it." And again without hesitation, he turned to the door and scampered toward it, plate and doughnut still in hand.

[Hecatus]

The color of Jack’s face drained into a ghastly white as his team mate indicated Yokozuna’s pedestal. Though the spot itself was a bit precarious for the Chuunin’s tastes, it seemed appropriate enough. There was an issue however. It was missing one key thing – the sprout itself. Nearly choking on his own doughnut, the lad quickly wolfed down its remains and stormed over to the window sill while still clutching one more in each hand. Voice a bit shaken, he’d leer at his overly careless kouhai while slowly and meticulously emphasizing every syllable of the following question.

“Akuseru… Where THE HELL IS THE SPROUT?!?”

Taking a moment to recollect himself, the dark haired man peered outside the open frame in an attempt to salvage a long gone situation. Perhaps it had simply fallen off? Yeah. That had to be the case… right? Looking down to the ground however, he’d search in vain and result empty handed. About to further devolve into hopelessness, a single soft meow chimed from outside, drawing the shinobi back to reality. What?

Attention drawn by the mew, he’d peer outside once more, this time spotting a black, chocolate brown cat sitting atop the roof of an opposing building. Squatting on both hind legs, it stood poised, displaying a Konoha headband across its neck. What drew Jack’s attention the most however was what rest in its forepaws. Clutched tightly between its thieving little mitts rested a small potted plant with a single baby sprout protruding from the center. One could only assume it was Yokozuna.

“Anuen…” His voice whispered softly to the exiting Uchiha with a bit of hope glimmering from the intonation. “Go buy some cat nip.”

[Axcel]

Akuseru's life was flashing before his eyes as the cat made off with the plant. The Hokage has always came off as someone who would make good on his word—and in their current situation that means Team Akuseru would be killed if they don't get that sprout back to safety. Aneun's response to the situation was one worthy of copying. Amensia? It was actually quite genius—the Hokage wouldn't hold them responsible if they couldn't remember, right? Maybe? Probably not. Akuseru was clinging to any kind of hope at this point. Looking towards his fellow genin and teammate, Jack, for guidance, Akuseru noticed that the doughnut supplier had spotted their thief.

"AHH! THERE HE IS!" Akuseru exclaimed while slapping a hand against his face and pointing dramatically at the feline. "Buy cat nip?! We don't have time for that! Let's go get it!" Without waiting for his teammates to respond, Akuseru nimbly dove through his own window and rolled onto the rooftop. The cat and boy stared with a level of intensity that only those who were prepared to lose their life in battle could match. There was a pause in the air as if all of Konoha, the weather, and any ambiance had gone silent for just a moment only to resume when Akuseru dashed towards the cat. The thief wouldn't stay still, of course, and so the game of cat and shinobi began.

"Come back you thief!"

[Anmida]

"Catnip?" Aneun questioned the reasoning for why Jack would order the fleeing Genin to purchase catnip of all things. That is, until he turned to face his soon-to-be former teammates in time to eye the furry feline whom had possession of the plant; a plant that would determine the fate of the trio. With fear guiding his actions, Aneun darted with speed well beyond his level, right past Jack, and diving right out the window moments after Akuseru -- plate and doughnut still in hand.

"I refuse to die by the hands of a goddamn cat!" He yelled after landing on the rooftop and giving chase immediately.

The small critter however, proved to be a worthy foe as it darted too and fro with an agility none of them could hope to match. Watching helplessly as the creature inched farther and farther away with their only lifeline, Aneun felt a surge of motivation he'd never experienced before. In his time of need, his bloodline activated without his realization. Crimson eyes focused on the creatures swift movements in hopes of predicting where the feline would go, but even with the Sharingan, he could barely keep up with the creatures speed. He would however, be able to identify the destroyer of worlds as one Calypso, his own sister's cat whom he'd seen many times before. Realizing the severity of the situation, he came up with a plan.

With a swing of his left arm, the plate he once held darted forth toward the creature intent on bombarding it. Like their hopes and dreams, the dinnerware shattered as it connected with the rooftop but not before causing the cat to take to the sky. Having waited for this moment, Aneun let loose the object in his right with all his strength. "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" He roared with all his might as the tossed object flew on a direct course for Calypso; a resounding "boing" heard as the half-eaten whole wheat doughnut collided with the cat, leaving it unharmed.

Landing on a pillar a few houses over, Calypso stopped to look back at the bowlcut Genin whom at this point was frozen in his throwing position; a dumbfounded look plastered to his face. A dull silence fell over the area as they exchanged looks before Caplypso took off once again toward a large structure in the distance. On closer inspection one would know it to be the Hokage complex. Aneun however, could only shed a tear on the inside at the waste of his perfectly, delicious doughnut. And never before had he regretted a whole wheat doughnut until now -- wishing he favored croissants or better yet, baguettes.

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{. . .}Sharingan: One Tomoe - Miniscule
Akuseru dinnerware - 1x
Half-eaten Whole Wheat Doughnut - 1x

[Hecatus]

Without hesitation, his companions had already surged forth in hot pursuit of their feline friend. Not losing a single beat, the young man vaulted himself out the window in order to follow Anuen’s example. From there the chase proceeded, leading their motley crew of three across rooftop after rooftop in what could only be described as an asinine scene.

Maintaining strides with Anuen, Jack held his bow in both hands, occasionally attempting to take aim where he saw fit. Unfortunately for the trio however (or perhaps fortunately?), the Chuunin would find himself baffled at the creature’s agility, leaving him unable to lock onto his prey. His team mate however would afford him a brief moment to strike. Plate launched at the four legged ninneko to force its ascent, now would be the most ideal moment to strike. Jack’s attempt however was preempted.

Arrow drawn and chakra flaring with a brilliance rivaling that of a thousand suns, a rival projectile had already struck profoundly against the creature’s head, bouncing off uneventfully. It was then that all time had seemed to stop. Likewise, the jutsu waiting in the wings would fizzle disappointingly as Jack’s focus was disrupted. Kitten turning about to mock its assailant, Jack too would turn and peer at Anuen with a dumbfounded stare upon realizing that crap excuse of a bagel-wanna-be doughnut had been used as ammunition. A few words were mouthed as he’d raise both hands in a questioning shrug. “Who the hell does that?...”

By the time the trio had regained their composure, the infamous Calypso had already leapt through a fourth floor window of the Hokage complex. Upon seeing this, Jack’s feet ground to a halt, his arms outstretched to signal his companions to stop. “Whoa, whoa, whoa. That’s Jounin-ville right there.” A plethora of thoughts flooded his mind regarding their authority to visit such a floor let alone trespass into a superior’s quarters, forcing a visible frown to appear on his face. “Are we even allowed there?... I heard they have vending machines. Like on every wing - and they sell condoms and spare underwear in the same machine - right next to the snacks...”

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Tenpi no Kami (God of the Sun) - FIZZLED
Rank: A
Range: -
Type: Offensive
Handseals: -
Chakra Consumption: High
When an arrow is enchanted by this technique, the arrowhead glows a fire-red, and when it impacts against an object, great gouts of smoke billow from the contact point. It's for these reasons that this technique is called “God of the Son”. By empowering the arrow with special chakra, the user can force it to spin like a drill. When it hits a solid defense, the arrow literally burns through it, using sheer chakra-powered friction.

Note: This drilling ability is capable of piercing through up to five feet of concrete.

[Axcel]

That cat was fast! Why was it so fast?! Akuseru grew frustrated with every leap and jump he took as he gave chase to the thieving cat. Both Aneun and Jack had attempted to slow the cat down with projectiles of their own, but it was of no use. The kitten continued to evade them. Akuseru managed to cut the cat off and landed on the same roof as the cursed thief.

"I've got you now!" Akuseru ran towards the beast as it leaped off the roof. Chakra swirled around his feet as he shifted forwards with the body flicker technique. He had planned on using the momentum to propel himself off the roof in order to catch the cat mid air where it was unable change directions. What happened instead was his foot got stuck in a loose tile that was jutting out of the roof he was on. He flicked alright, but he was heading down instead of up. His face would collide with the ledge of the next roof top, causing him to fall and hit many railing and metal ladders until he landed on the floor.

"I-I'm okay. . ." A groan escaped as he struggled to push himself onto his feet. He briefly brushed his shoulders and leaped from wall to wall until he was on the roof. Eventually he would catch up with his teammates and catch a glimpse of the cat entering the Hokage complex.

An audible sigh escaped through his pursed mouth. Not a few moments before the cat went in did it come out—only now it was without the sprout. "Yokozuna Jr. is in there!" Akuseru swung his fist like a hammer into his own palm, as if this was a victory really celebrating. How were they going to get in there undetected?

"Alright Aneun—three is a crowd for what needs to be done and you're the one with the Sharingan. . ." It was true that if they wanted to sneak in and out of the complex without raising suspicions then their chances of success waned as they increased in numbers. The Uchiha was best equipped to deal with this sort of task. He knew it and they knew it.

Akuseru gave his teammate one light slap on the back for sarcastic encouragement.

"God speed."

[Anmida]

Stuck in a daze at his embarrassing moment, the sound of disaster as Akuseru nearly fell to his death brought the Genin back to his senses. Jolted to the reality of his mistake and the ever looming death threat on them, he quickly recomposed himself and took off after Calypso.

Aneun arrived moments after Jack to see the feline enter the complex and shortly before Akuseru, to annoyingly witness the furry creature exit the complex free of any possessions. A most obvious of comments from his would-be leader led him to break out into a nervous sweat. It was already one thing to have the threat of execution above their heads but he did not know if his teammates knew of the dangers that awaited them. This had not been the first time the Genin encountered the Jounin restricted level, for he frequently attempted to spy on his female superiors in the name of research and training. Needless to say, he never got far with his studies.

"P-p-panties? What was that about panties? Women's right? I don't do men. How did I not kno--" A sudden pause in speech as he realized what he was talking about and whom he was talking to. "I mean, I know for a fact we are not allowed in there. I totally don't care about panties but we must get in there. The linge--. . . sprout is waiting for us."

As countless racy thoughts played in his mind, a comment brought the Genin's attention to the one whom made it. Akuseru blatantly placing the duty of retrieving the plant on him did not sit well with Aneun. Even the audacity of his compatriot to attempt an encouraging gesture made him all the more annoyed. There was no way in hell he would take responsibility for losing the sprout when it was Akuseru and Jack's duty. "Uuuh, screw you. It was your duty and Jack's to watch the plant. Sharingan? How the hell is that gonna help me? You think this shit is like the Byakugan? Do I look like a Hyuuga to you? I can't see through walls you dunce. God speed, my ass. Like hell I'm going in there alone."

Kneeling down on one knee before pulling a scroll from his pouch, the Genin unveiled a portion of the parchment to wave his fingers across its surface. In an instant he drew a collection of mice whom, after forming a single hand seal, would leap off the page and enter the complex. Deactivating his Sharingan before closing his eyes, a psychic link formed between him and his 20 creations as they scouted the area with ease. Surely he would find the sprout in no time.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" A woman's scream of deafening levels emanated from down the hall parallel to the window the trio stood around near moments after the mice had entered. Following the ear piercing yell, an object of decent size zoomed out the window; landing squarely on Aneun's face and knocking him right on his ass. The object was a metal bin filled with an assortment of trash that covered the Genin as he lay in a daze. "Aneun! I told you I would kill you if you tried something again! After I get dressed, you're dead!" A woman's voice said before the sound of a door slammed shut. The poor lad however, had no idea what happened as his focus was on his creations, and all he could remember before the pain was white. White and pink to be exact, along with veritable mountains that stood between them and salvation.

"F-f-found i-i-it. . ." Aneun said in pain as he struggled to sit up before clearing some of the trash off him. Although unsure of it, he had managed to catch a glimpse of something plant-like in the room the female Jounin resided in. ". . . with the she-devil. . . I say we abandon all hope." He said looking rather unconvincing with a suspect bloody nose.

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{!!}Choujuu Giga - Mid

[Hecatus]

Despite having noticed Anuen’s misaligned arrangement of priorities, the dark haired man let it slide in an attempt to reinforce Akuseru’s persuasion. He too slapped the Uchiha firmly upon the back as a show of confidence while taking several steps in reverse and offering two thumbs up in reaffirmation. From the looks of it however, their sacrificial lamb didn’t seem very onboard for the whole one for all mentality.

Retorting against Anuen’s indignant outburst, he’d shrug with indifference, indicating the problem had fallen solely upon his junior. “Technically… we were told to keep the plant alive. You were told to keep an eye on it. As of five seconds ago, it was alive. What are you doing?” With these words in mind, it appeared as though his comrade had unwillingly accepted his face.

Taking several steps away from the working shinobi, he’d conceal himself from the tower’s line of sight by crouching behind a rooftop. The lad’s eyes were fixated upon the open window to ensure that their feline friend hadn’t ventured back in for a souvenir it had left behind. “Did you find anything?” His voice piqued with curiosity as he spoke. Surprisingly enough however, Jack’s question was answered more quickly than he had expected… and not by Anuen.

Metal bin smashing into Anuen’s face across what one would consider an impressive distance, the voice of an infuriated woman screeched from within the complex’s halls. The rumors were true after all. Hell hath no fury like a woman.

Now genuinely concerned for all three of their fates, the Chuunin rushed over to Song’s side and gingerly helped him up. His eyes were wide like marbles as he prodded curiously at the ill-fortuned man. “Speak English to me man! Which she-devil?” It was a fair question considering Leaf was plagued with ill-tempered women for as far as the eyes could see. Rather than being given the answer however, Jack had generated his own. His body was stuck inert upon coming to his own conclusion as his eyes wearily glared back at the window before speaking in agreeance to Song’s prior suggestion of taking leave.  By this point, his face had grown noticeably pale.   “We have a better chance if we go rogue…”

When considering the ninneko and the floor it had visited – only one woman came to mind. A shiver ran coldly down his spine simply at the thought of entering her domain. [x]