suna searching.

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Enter.

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My reasoning behind being in Kaze no Kuni would never reach the air. I had always kept an aura of silence around me ~ that was the nature of the Akegarasu. However, the world surrounding me was full of ambience tonight. Amidst the shifting sands my feet would sway; it was a casual stroll through the desert to a mere passerby. Yet, I was much too polished to settle for being a wanderer. I had goals, and with them in mind my scarlet sight would survey the land in hopes of finding civilization ~ or perhaps even a hidden village. That basis was what had called me out to the most desolate parts of the human realm. Out here I felt forgotten, even under the watch of countless stars. And despite the dry air I was finally starting to feel alive. Ever since Atlas-sama had noticed my eyes I had begun to see the world through a different lens. The village of Sunagakure would be found out soon enough, that wasn't an issue. My darling body continued on, never losing that energy, not even in the icy breeze.

I kept Masanori close and my evening kimono closer.


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[KEITH]

A-RANK VILLAGE SEARCH!

At night, the desert can just as unforgiving as it is in the day. In the day, the sun blazes over the country with intense heat, scorching those who were unprepared for the heat that the desert had possessed. Along with sandstorms that had taken away the vision of those who had ventured through Kaze no Kuni. Night time was completely opposite, instead of being insanely hot, it was extremely cold. It was as almost like, no one could be able to make it through the desert without the proper clothing, leaving them of their fate of freezing to death in the night of the desert.

The surroundings around the young woman and her accomplice were nothing but a vast, and open endless land of sand. Though, there were hills and slopes every now and then, with the moonlight illuminating the desert with light for them. As then would continue to march through the desert, they would come across a large sandstorm, that had acted as a wall which had prevented them from seeing through it. The sandstorm was massive, covering a two hundred meter radius, it had strong currents, which would pull in more sand from its surroundings, and attempted to engulf the Tsuchikage and her accomplice.

In the center of the sandstorm, a glowing white light could be seen, though that was the only thing within the sandstorm that could be seen.

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ooc: just found out that sunagakure has a-rank gates. so, finding the gates will be like an a-rank mission. and with that said, you are required to make 12 posts.

[Jun]

OOC ~

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The rate at which the sand beneath my feet ventured began to hasten. Like a whip it grazed across my bare skin, while a smooth arm raised itself to shield a set of delicate eyes. They squinted against the torrent of beige seeking out whatever could be found on the horizon. Both my crown of raven hair and elegant dress danced in the gale, though I soon became weary of the trek. Progress through the barren landscape slowed down considerably and it was only through a strong mindset that I was able to forge ahead. My efforts met a pale glow in the distance ~ akin to the light one encountered before death. Ironically I drew closer to it, for I was curious of its origins. The shine was unnatural, although there were no other leads at the moment. My visibility had been cut just as much as my speed, therefore I could only remain vigilant as willowy legs closed the gap. What was likely to be common for Suna natives was a struggle for me. Unfortunately, this was only the start.


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[KEITH]

As time had passed, the light within the sandstorm had grown brighter and begun intensifying with each passing second. And as it did, the sandstorm would become violent, and engulf everything around the area, or rather, it had just appeared to do that, in reality, it had gotten bigger, big enough to swallow up the young female and her companion into it. Within the sandstorm, the wind currents were strong, and able to knock them off of their feet if they weren't able to stabilize their balance as they had stood upon the sand. The light would too expand out, blinding the pair. As they were blinded by the light, they were able to hear a voice all around them, as if it was the wind itself.

(WHO GOES THERE?!)

The voice was loud and deep, it sounded as if it was a monstrous creature ha devoured them, and they were inside of its belly. Unable to see, they wouldn't know what had formed before them in the middle of the sandstorm, or what it was that had spoken to them. Soon, the light would behind to fade, and the sandstorm had died out. Before the duo, and single male had stood, two hundred fifty meters away from them.

He had a cloud of sand dancing around his figure. He had borne red hair, and worn robes that were traditional for the people of Sunagakure, but no shinobi sandals, if they could see from the distance. His eyes were amber, and he had set his sight upon their direction.

ENTER THE MIRAGE OF THE DESERT!

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ooc: hey, you're two posts in already. xp

[Jun]

Inside the belly of the beast I now battled just to stay anchored to the earth. Fully submerged in the beige blizzard I was, with little time for weakness or second thoughts. Resolve became key here, as I had no intention of perishing in the wild. The increasing flash became my only friend now, and while it matured into something much too brilliant for a pair of cherry eyes to bare I'd tune in to the voice I initially presumed to be a deity of some sort. It was curious and blooming with confidence. All color besides white washed over my vision ~ then it all subsided to nothing. Following the absence of the turbulent gusts, what was left became a peculiar sight to behold. A lone soul stood out boldly across the vast expanse of desert, graced with wine coated hair and a dark guise. His eyes seemed to be trained menacingly on me, and it was then that I figured the source of the speech had to be none other than him. Although I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in how swiftly the storm was able to die off. It was all odd ~ but perhaps that too was his doing? Only the next fleeting moments would tell.

"Just a simple passerby. What's it to you?"

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[KEITH]

He had stared hard into their direction, as the woman had spoken out to him, as if he was the one who had spoken to them. But, it was all that they could really assume anyway, right? He was the only person there out in the desert that they could see. But, they didn't really know the truth, and that voice didn't come from the man himself, but they would soon find out its origins.

He would bring his arms up from his sides, with his arms stretched out in front of him, and his palms toward the sky. He slowly clenched his fist as he had drug his hands backward to him; this caused the sand to move beneath the feet of the pair out in the distance. The moving sand had moved quickly, if they would try to jump away, they would quickly lose balance and probably fall if they resisted. Fall against the cold sand of the desert, where scorpions slept, and an unnoticeable sting could happen at any moment.

They had better just went with the flow of things and accepted being drawn in. And, if they would be, they would be brought into a twenty meter distance of the man. He would begin to question them, his amber eyes staring into the pair of cherry eyes of the woman, since she was the one to speak.

("..You shouldn't be here....Those who tread where they aren't supposed to only get into trouble.")

He had said to the pair, his voice was different from what they had originally heard, it was much softer and not as loud, but it was still deep, and held a calm tone to it. He had waited for an answer from the two, as he crossed his arms over his chest.

[Jun]

Seeing him in detail from as far away as he was became something of a dilemma. Then I noticed his next few gestures ~ arms raised with a composed nature to the heavens. Before I knew it, the effects of his actions had changed the lay of the land. The sand was too fast for me to keep up with, and I was promptly delivered to the man with all but twenty meters to spare. Fortunate for me his move had not been a hostile one, though at the same time I took into account his affinity for sand. Was that what shinobi of Sunagakure were capable of? It was a unique trait indeed.

"..You shouldn't be here."

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I had been expecting those words. Still, he didn't utter them with a tone of impatience ~ it was more like concern. One thing was for sure; his voice didn't match that of the one I had heard in the sandstorm. His was too low-key. But as our gazes met, his honey eyes locked in on my own sanguine sight, I weighed over his warning and decided not to heed it. Whatever consequence came with being a lone traveler in the desert didn't matter to me. I'd overcome it. "That's too bad. But I'm afraid there's too much at stake for me to turn around now. Let me pass ~ I swear I mean no harm."




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[KEITH]

("..Your kind never understands..What is your purpose for being here?")

He had spoken to them, though he wasn't the least bit happy with the choice of words that woman had used. Actually, he merely didn't like them because she didn't want to do what he wanted of her. It was all for her safety after all, but some people just had to learn firsthand why it would be better to turn back. If they would continue to venture forth in the desert, they would have no choice but to come across the thing that they had heard earlier in the middle of the large sandstorm. As he would continue to look into the eyes of the young woman, he would notice that she had possessed no signs of fear within her eyes for what her destiny would lead her into. She was a brave woman, he could tell, but would she be prepared for the beast that had lurked within the sky so high up over the desert? He didn't think so, but really, only time could tell.

[Jun]

My kind?

Just what did that mean? "I'm looking for Sunagakure. There's someone there I must speak with. That's all I can I say." I replied just as calmly, though my eyes narrowed keenly upon the lad who had begun an interrogation of sorts. I assumed him to be a shinobi of the very village I was seeking out; but for him to simply hand over the location without gaining something in return was highly unlikely. And in between the pushes a gentle wind made against the both of us, I formed another theory. What if ~ as far fetched as it may have sounded, he was the Kazekage I had been aiming to meet with? That I'd keep to myself, for he'd only return more questions if I dared mention the Wind Shadow. Besides, then I'd be at risk of having to relay my own true identity ~ Sandaime Tsuchikage. Surely that would be an eye opener.

But that was a title I preferred to keep under the table.

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A-RANK GATE SEARCH – SUNAGAKURE
Suna, or Sand, has been regarded throughout time as one of the strongest shinobi villages within the Major Nations. Nestled amongst a deep valley protected by the many elements of nature, the village possesses an advantage in location, as their desert oasis provides hospitality to very few.
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"I'm looking for Sunagakure. There's someone there I must speak with. That's all I can I say."

It was something that he couldn’t exactly comprehend- Hadn’t she known of the dangers that faced the travellers of Suna, especially at this time? He’d shake his head, almost not being accepting of the attitude she was showing. It wasn’t that she expected him to lead her in to the village but moreso the fact that it was simply too dangerous at the moment and should it not have been for his emergence from the moving sands then she’d have surely found herself lost and swallowed up by the golden waves. Of course- he’d appeared to the eyes of several travellers in the past and she wasn’t the first who he’d seen venturing so carelessly. His head which had past been shaking soon ceased as his soft amber hues then dropped back on the raven-haired girl. Did she really expect him to even think of leading her with words so vague and with his own pockets so devoid of the money he needed to feed himself? With her appearance he could but guess that she was fairly wealthy, and the idea of robbing her of each bit of ryo that she had crossed his mind for perhaps but a moment, before giving way to a more concerned frame of mind.

”You’ve taken a risk already, you know.

The land could ingest your form and no-one would be able to find you before your skeleton soon emerges from the golden sands..

..but that’s not even the worst of things that could happen to you.
Iwa shinobi; I beseech you; leave and don’t turn to look back.”

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Still gazing on with the same almost annoyed expression, he’d give her one more chance. Nightfall was soon approaching and it seemed over the small frame of time that the two of them had met the sky had already begun to turn, the clouds coming in and drawing away whatever heat radiated off the sands and turning it in to a cool breeze, which was bound to go much colder as the hours passed. If she stood out here for much longer than she’d come to understand the dangers that the desert held, but then again, was he to feel that guilty of the fate that was surely going to befall her? After all- it didn’t seem as if she was hoping to take his advice and get out of there when the daylight was still somewhat able to be seen in the sky.

..And then a flurry of clouds passed above, diminishing what little evidence there had been of light, leaving the only source to be the grand moon that hung in the sky. It wouldn't be long now until the sands would begin to revel in their domain of darkness.

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[Sharkk]

SEBASTIAN ALPHONSE CLAVE

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Thankfully the night was long, giving Clave more time to prepare himself for the heat of the desert's day. He was dreading it as he had never been one for intense temperatures such as the one offered by the sun beating down on a desert. Yet, he knew that he'd be more than likely to find people wandering about during the day than by night. Despite this he still held hope to meet someone, anyone at night. For it was logical, yeah sure it was freezing at night, but wouldn't one want to cover more ground at night before the sun tore through the sky and dominated once more? Well, if it wasn't in anyone else's mind it sure was in Clave's.

And as he continued to trek almost aimlessly about he'd find a large sandstorm off in the distance, though in time it would seemingly fade away. Which would leave Clave's focus on a bright light and like a shark after blood, he made this light his target, his prey. Closing the distance with a fast paced walk he'd soon pick up faint voices as the slow winds carried them about. And as he got closer, and closer he'd see a male and a women. Their words deciphered to figure out the exact meaning behind their conversation. Were they friends? Allies even? Or were they enemies? Was a fight about to break out? Grinning, he'd remain prepared for anything.

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[Jun]

"Oh, hey there..."

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As if one meddler wasn't enough, a second dared to join the fray. It was a lean man, bearing a stripped cloak and sinister smile. He didn't seem to be the type that held good intentions, though as I gazed upon him from over my shoulder I wondered why he had chosen to make his presence so easily known when stealth was clearly the better option. Perhaps he wasn't there for blood, otherwise he'd have made a more alarming move. ". . .And you are?" I'd reply shortly thereafter, hinting with my tone that I was in no mood to make new friends. All the while a majority of my focus had remained hawk-like on the sand devil 20 meters ahead. As far as I knew, he still had his arms crossed and maintained that same mahogany stare. With the newcomer being addressed my remaining words went to the red head. "I won't. Even if that means making you my opponent." That was as clear as I could have made it ~ I wasn't going anywhere. Yet at the same time I grasped that I was in a compromising position; caught between two personas I knew nothing of. For my own sake I wished the tall figure to my flank wasn't an enemy.

"Just whose side are you on anyways?"

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A-RANK GATE SEARCH – SUNAGAKURE
Suna, or Sand, has been regarded throughout time as one of the strongest shinobi villages within the Major Nations. Nestled amongst a deep valley protected by the many elements of nature, the village possesses an advantage in location, as their desert oasis provides hospitality to very few.
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[OOC: The sandstorm that he’d created has passed- As of now, it’s just pretty dark.. But who’s to say the storms won’t start again soon?

For the sake of RP, I'm metagaming moving my GMed character closer, to a distance of roughly 20 meters so we can get started better. Hope you're all alright with that! 250 meters is a bit much, haha.]

As darkness fell and the black inky sky soon began to mould in to the now grey sand which covered the area and hovered above the red-haired stranger's frame, tingeing it somewhat and drawing whatever golden complexion it had once held and turning it in to something much darker. The chill of the night began to sweep through the area and whoever found themselves on the sands of Sunagakure would find that the nights were very different to the illuminated daytime where the golden sands baked beneath the blazing sun. Once a place of eternal summer, the villages seeming to be like oasises in a land full of sweltering heat, now there was nothing but a strange, cold feeling- And for those more used to the warm climate of Sunagakure, this strange chill wouldn’t be strange to them, but at the same time, it was unpleasant. As if something was coming up to you and choking you so softly around the neck with its strangely cool grasp. It was claustrophobic, almost.

And as he got closer, and closer he'd see a male and a woman. Their words deciphered to figure out the exact meaning behind their conversation. Were they friends? Allies even? Or were they enemies?

And then-

From the corner of his eye-

Seals would be formed- And an alarming amount, perhaps alarming not the fact that there were a lot, but the fact that he had formed little to none of them before the sand beneath the stranger’s feet would erupt leaving him little time to react and prevent it. Should the attack have landed then whoever it was would soon find himself wrought down to the sand itself and unable to be freed, bound by some disturbingly strong elemental abilities. Of course, it was a truth that the Tsuchikage was surely in assumption that his ability was linked to the very thing that gave Sunagakure its name, but with a large amount of shinobi in the area able to manipulate it, it wasn’t exactly that much of a shock, surely. However to the stranger who had seemed to wander in on the both of them, it was better safe than sorry. Paranoia drove him to the actions which he had done, and as the amber-eyed figure now looked not at the girl, but at the man who had approached them both, unease rose high in his mind due to the hidden secrets that lay beneath the sands, as he’d so carefully warned her about, although his victim was now seemingly just another citizen having wandered too far from the gates.. or maybe not. From the distance he was at, he couldn’t tell exactly from what village he’d come from- But he didn’t look local-

And if he was, he’d know better than to wander the dunes at night.

With the alarm having now passed, he’d then loosen his grip on the male, his sand which had once been so tightly wrapped around his legs and ankles from the presumed landed attack would then soon fall to the ground, limp and lifeless as it had been a mere few moments ago. With a lowered head the figure would speak; ”Apologies. It was a precaution.” A precaution from what? What haunted these lands so bitterly that even he, a grown man, had become almost terrorized by the mere idea of running in to it on a night such as the one the three were currently meant to be enjoying? What lurked beneath the grey sands and more importantly- What were they going to do about it? Turning, he’d then keep his head tilted towards the two of them as he moved in some innate direction. Being a local to the area, he knew the place like the back of his hand, even with such a drab and almost maze like environment, and he began to move, but not before speaking; ”..I’ll be willing to take you two to the nearest camp if you two follow me.” he’d say, completely disregarding whatever the female had said, his mind more focused on getting out, as he moved his eyes from the girl back towards the newcomer and his browless face. It was a strange trait, but that was the least of his concerns at the moment.

"..It's not far away- It should only take us an hour on foot."

Right now- the place was beautiful, and yet at the same time, strangely disturbing. The cool breeze continued to flow through the area as the sky continued to darken with red shades hidden beneath whatever tiny pieces of light there was left- it was, however, starless. Silence reaped the entire desert, and things felt incredibly still, there was no similar peace in the world.

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MASTERIES: Casting V -----(S rank > E rank seals)

> No distance given by Shark. Assumed 20 meters away by start of this GM post.
> 20 meters away from Anemone.

Saton Ryuuken (Sand Dominion)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Saton Kekkei Touta
Handseals: No
Range: 0 - 50 meters
Chakra: High
Special: Allows the user the ability to create, control and move Saton (Sand) chakra of their own for multiple purposes. Amount of sand controlled and speed at which one can control the sand particles depends on highest rank known. Additionally, highest rank also determines the density of the sand, to the point it will be immune to certain elements of lesser form - for example, a 'D' ranked water jutsu won't ruin a 'C' ranked sand creation. This applies to liquid or viscous type creations, as well as fire-based creations. Flames stronger than the sand can potentially ruin the particles by transmuting it into other material such as glass.
• D: 10 meters / 2 meters per second
• C: 20 meters / 4 mps
• B: 30 meters / 6 mps
• A: 40 meters / 8 mps
• S: 50 meters / 10 mps

Description: The basis behind the majority of Saton techniques lie in the user's ability to control the very sand around them. 'Sand Dominion' is just as its name implies, a fundamental supplementary jutsu of Saton nature that allows the user to intermingle their chakra with that of nature, harmonizing the two in order to create complete control over the sand around them. Once this link is achieved, the door is opened for greater creations to be made.
Domain: Saton.

Suna Nezumitori (Sand Entrapment)
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Type: Supplementary / Saton Kekkei Touta
Range: See special!
Handseals: Yes.
Chakra: Very Low - Very High
Special: Range of entrapment depends on the user's 'Sand Dominion' rank. Highest rank known determines the speed in which it takes to entrap an enemy, as well as the amount of chakra required to break free. Activating sudden energy sources such as Hachimontokou also works, but the energy surge must still match the sand's strength.

• D: Full Turn entrapment / Very Low Chakra surge to escape
• C: 3/4th's of a Turn / Low surge
• B: Half a Turn / Mid surge
• A: 1/4th of a Turn / High surge
• S: Near-Instant! / Very High surge

Description: As its name implies, the sand entrapment technique allows the user to use the sand along the ground or within soil to shoot up and attempt to ensnare the victim’s lower body as tightly as possible. Quick moving, the main advantage of this jutsu is that it requires the user to identify the target so that their sand can react.
Domain: Saton. Saton Ryuuken.

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"Oh hey there...A little upset that I didn't say hello to you too? I'm ever so sorry my friend!"[/color]

He spoke as soon as he could feel feel the sand tickle his bare toes. And his grin never left his face even as the sand wrapped around his ankles and legs. His eyes entirely focused on the young man just twenty meters away from himself and the girl...Yet even as he was attacked and held in place, Clave didn't move to counter. It was understandable, at least if the young man in question was merely reacting out of shock and precaution. But, was he? Clave wasn't sure, but he was confident he could break his bonds and slaughter the boy if need be. It was all up to the young man if he wanted to grow old enough to gain grey hairs or not.

And with his words came a slight nod from Clave as he quickly replied. "It's understandable...But, that's your one and only strike boyo...Kukuku...Oh a camp? You're willing to take me in even without knowing me?! How trusting...I like you kid!"[/color] Chuckling a bit he'd raise his arms slightly to show he was only harmlessly joking. He was a lot more tolerant these days. Though turning his eyes to the girl he'd speak in response to her question. "My side? Oh, I just follow the waters..."[/color] And in that moment his glowing ocean eyes would flare up if even for a moment before he gave her a wink, giving the girl the hint that he was no ordinary man.[/td][/tr][/table][/ul][/blockquote][/blockquote]

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The cross armed entity had indeed proven his affection for sand, using it in the quickest of moments to seize the man posted behind me in an iron hold. Oddly enough, the tall soul hadn't shown the least bit of worry on his face; rather he'd keep the same nonchalant demeanor that was upheld all along. My calculating eyes darted between the two of them and took in how opposite they really were ~ the newer fellow had an amusing way with words. It was then that my gaze met the sky like it did every so often. I couldn't lie, tonight was an especially beautiful one. I wondered if Atlas was enjoying the same view from somewhere distant ~ I wondered if he ever thought of me. But soon the words of a joker brought me back to reality, whether I had wanted to hear them or not.

"My side? Oh, I just follow the waters..."

Afterward he'd wink at me; eyes akin to cerulean whirlpools. He was an intriguing one, though I still felt as if there was more to him than first impressions could give off. In response I narrowed my maroon orbs on him, revealing a temporary glance of mistrust. Waters he had said. "Then you're. . .Kirigakure?" Perhaps he'd only hear the last word mentioned, for the first two came as mere whispers. If that was the case then I wanted no affiliation with the man whatsoever. In a shifting turn that altered the sand beneath my feet I faced the brown eyed devil. He had spoken of a nearby outpost, at which I nodded. "Lead the way." My voice was soft-spoken, yet carried with it a weight that had always inclined people to take me serious.

We had stood idle for long enough.

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