Bucket O' Missions

[--Megumi--]

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Name: So you wanna be a ninja?
Rank: D
Repeatable: Yes
Description: The Chuunin teachers at the academy are nearing the final stretch. The young trainees are soon to be shinobi. Come to the academy and share your stories on being a shinobi and see if the young ones are cut out for their future destiny.
Obective: Speak about the world of the shinobi in the academy.
Reward: 25 EXP and 500 Ryo

Sayuri leaned up against the side of the Academy, waiting for her apparent partner in this rather simple mission. Why the need for two ninja to complete this was beyond her, but if she had to take a guess it was for the versatility that it would provide hearing stories from two opposite sides. Thankfully for her, when she was in the Academy, she had already been a bit older than the usual child. In that time she read book upon book and studied as much as she could to know about the ninja world and what was out there.

Of course, nothing could really prepare anyone while in the Academy for what the world had. That first mission would always be the toughest. The first failure would always be the most miserable. The first death that you had to witness would be the first scar of many that would eventually follow. It was a hard life and a hard profession, but even in times of peace such people were necessary. Without them than the villages would have no protection and have no way of remaining a national power.

Heh, thinking back to those days make it seem like it was so long ago, even though it was only recently that I was even able to graduate and officially become a kunoichi…

Brief flashes of the day she had finally received her Konoha headband flooded her mind. Both of her parents, her father especially were crying, as she was as well. Finally someone from the Kurama clan, a forgotten nobility of the Hidden Leaf had made it into the shinobi world once more. Though it was a lot of weight that she had to singularly bare on her shoulders, that was okay to her. As long as it meant that her clan’s name would be put into the spotlight once more.

The sound of footfall quickly pulled her from her thoughts however. A smile was placed on her face as she pushed off the wall to greet the person who was supposed to be her partner. After all, better to be friendly with them so that the children didn’t get the wrong idea. Your comrades were important as well as teamwork and understanding along with synchronization to fully make use of each other’s abilities.

It all sounded good at least until she saw exactly who her partner was. It was the whiny, scaredy-cat boy from the mission from the other day. The thoughts of all the Genjutsu like attacks that they had endured in that House were haunting, and though it took all she had to push those memories from her brain, seeing this boy, who was so rude to never actually introduce himself, only brought them back.

“I assume you’re doing well after…” she trailed off, having to shake one of the various memories. “…last time? Because, we need to teach these kids that being a shinobi is important and valued. Come on.”

And with that the Kurama turned to head inside without so much as another word to her companion.

[Onigami Brothers]

Today was one of those rare Mondays, a day when I felt no reason to get out of bed and wanted to slumber in my soft pillows. I snuggled into my bed, smiling because of my favorite dream was replaying, me and nii-san were playing in the garden something I had wished to do. The ringing of and alarm clock had knocked me out of my r-e-m sleep. I begrudgingly got up and accepted the day, my mood changed immediately once I looked at the window. There was a small scroll just on the outside of it which was amazing to me.

I quickly got up, whipping the sheets onto the floor, I broke into a dash getting to my closet and dressing. Once I was done with that I opened my window, I jumped from the window outward with the scroll in my hand. This was a great way to start off a day in Konoha with and amazing mission. I looked over the scroll as I began to wall run towards the ground. With one final diving front facing flip I landed. A smile was perpetually on my face as I felt I was gonna do some good today. I flicked my hand, the scroll unraveled with extreme speeds, I looked over the contents and were surprised. I was to teach a school of small little academy students. . . but I was a genin myself I gulped in nervousness.

It took some time but I finally had made it to the academy, as I walked forward my golden optics laid upon the object of my frustration. She had been a horrible person to me and expected me to like her if at all. When she spoke to me I didn't say a thing merely turning straight towards the academy entrance. I knew I was being really rude but something inside me felt she wasn't even worth my attention at the moment. I felt conflicted because thinking something like that was so mean of me. I just really needed to focus on the task at hand.

[--Megumi--]

Yet again the silent treatment. If she wasn't in her right mind, Sayuri wanted to grab him by the collar and push him against the nearest wall to ask him what his problem was. Granted, she could understand him being annoyed with her, considering she hadn't allowed any room for mistake or fear on their very first mission together. But he had to understand. They were shinobi. Shinobi weren't supposed to show fear like that.

Regardless, she continued into the Academy where the Chuunin examiners quickly pulled the boy and herself towards the front of the classroom which was filled to the brim with students. Sayuri took in the face of each student, of each hopeful Genin. Only half would even pass the test and make it into the shinobi world. Dreams would be shattered and in need of being rebuilt. Maybe that's why they were here.

"Alright class," the instructor started, having Sayuri and the boy stand next to each other. "Today we have two Genin who will tell you a story of their experiences in the shinobi world for us! We have Sayuri." He pointed to her, then put his hand on the boy's shoulder. "And Naota."

The class, as if mandatory, clapped for the two of them. As the sound died down, the instructor went around the room to make sure that all of the ninja in training had pencils and paper ready. Were they really going to be taking notes on this? It was a tad embarrassing to know that, but regardless she stood their with a smile as the instructor came back to face the two of them with a smile on his face as well.

"Alright, Naota, why don't you start us off. When your finished, Sayuri will tell her story. Floor is yours, sir."

Again he would pat Naota on the shoulder before taking some steps back to allow the young male shinobi to tell his story. Sayuri too took a step back, though more so to watch her partner as he spoke. Perhaps she should get to know him better before completely and entirely judging him all the time.

[Onigami Brothers]

" Uhh, Hello. My name is Naota, I'm a child of the uchiha clan. I'm happy that I'm able to talk with you guys.

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I smiled and began to rub the back of my left hand unconsciously. I was happy sincerly happy to have met them. I wished I had someone to come in and tell there story to me that would have been great. I should have felt nervous but I was abnormally upbeat and confident like nothing before.

I was born sick, I was never really able to go out and play with the other children. In my brief little childhood, I never experienced fun since I was always in pain and agony. When I was eight years old I finally got out of my mysterious disease. . . but I lost my father and nii-san. I have no current family except for my cousin bit, I felt compelled by him to become a ninja. Even through all my pain and suffering I realized the leaf is the most important thing to me, and the people just like you guys are my extended family. Becoming a ninja is really about protecting your fellow shinobi or protecting you fellow citizen. I realized this and went into the academy! And came out a ninja, I know that it's hard since I failed once before I was able to finally graduate but even if you fail it's better to always get back up no matter what!

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I was so excited I had made the peace sign at the end of my speech. I really cared for the people of the leaf village with everything I had within my heart. I didn't think that girl beside me would ever understand me at all since my preconceived notions were that she hated me. I didn't really want to become her friend but then again trying to understand her through friendship might work wonders for me. I guess after this mission is over I could corner her and talk with her about a few things. I bowed towards the kids, they would be the shinobi of tomorrow and I looked forward to working with them.
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[--Megumi--]

The Uchiha? Those snotty, arrogant doujutsu wielding pricks always think so highly of themselves...don't they remember that the Kurama were just as noble as they are?!

Underneath her calm, peaceful visage, Sayuri was fuming. Thinking back, if Naota was an Uchiha as he claimed, then he must not have awakened the Sharingan. Otherwise she would have noticed in their previous mission. That meant that she could trap him in illusion after illusion to break his will down. Then, maybe, he would just go crawling back to the Uchiha as a disgrace. A tarnish to their great name.

It all sounded good until he told his story. Despite her hate of the upper echelon in clans, his story was something very similar to her own. Sayuri couldn't help but sympathize. She still wasn't quite fond of the boy, but there was an understanding now. An understanding where she felt as though she could at least do Naota a favor and try and act a little more civil. After all, he stated it. They were fellow shinobi and they had to protect one another.

When he finished, the children clapped, some wanting to ask questions, but the instructor shushed them and gestured towards the Genjutsu user. Smiling, she took a step forward and first bowed to the class in attempts to be polite.

"My name is Sayuri, and I too belong to a clan. We aren't very well known anymore, but I belong to the Genjutsu specialized Kurama clan. If any of you know your history, my clan was actually one of the first noble clans who helped found Konohagakure, like the Uchiha."

Sayuri gestured then to Naota with a smile on her face, not something she was used to giving to the other boy. She had never spoken in front of a bunch of children before, let alone about herself. It was a good tool to vent, and if it helped the children to strive towards their goals, then why not?

"Unlike most, my body is a little frail, as is most of my clan. Because of that we haven't had many become shinobi. However, despite failing the Genin Exams numerous times, I finally passed it and gave hope to my clan. Because my abilities lay mostly in Genjutsu I have trouble in close combat and sometimes my stamina can run low..." She trailed off, though briefly to mull on her words so she didn't make this an autobiography. Sayuri opened her arms wide, as if to encompass the entire class then. It was best to keep it moving.

"However, even with handicaps or if you're lacking in a certain area, find what your good at and master it. Become known for it. There are many paths to succeed with in the shinobi world and there are rules to be followed. Stay strong, show no fear...but have compassion for your fellow shinobi and protect them as they would protect you." She glanced Naota's way before looking back out to the classroom, her smile widening more than what it had been before.

"For those with wings; fly to your dreams."

After reciting her little quote, again the Kurama bowed before the class of Academy students who, like they did for Naota, gave her a round of applause. The instructor came forward hen, clapping both she and the Uchiha on the back, asking the class to give them another round of applause, which they all happily gave. With all said and done, the instructor escorted them out of the classroom, most likely to drill the students on what they had learned.

Sayuri smiled, though slight, towards Naota, nodding her head. Perhaps being friendly wouldn't exactly kill her. Even with the weight of her clan on her shoulders, was it so wrong to have a friend to help hold her up? She didn't think so.

"I hope those children succeed, like we have."

[Onigami Brothers]

" there is no reason for them not to suceed, they are the future jounins or hokages of our village. "

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I looked upward into the sky when I found a great place to lean against a tree. I didn't really want to talk with her since I noticed her face when i said I was and uchiha. I don't know it was like I could sense some sort of malicious intent or something. I didn't like her because of this but not liking someone is no reason not to become friends with them. I just hope she would continue to try to get to know me. I watched as the students came from the classroom in a single file line. I remembered my days at the academy, it was tough for me to do the work or even finish my shuriken jutsu. I know bit-kun in the past had tried to teach me it but I was still weak in trying to do it since I hadn't tried in 4 years since then. I was alone all the time and sad, I felt dark loneliness which hurt me more then anything. Hopefully my happy demeanor will help to allow someone to feel more hope in themselves. [/size][/font][/justify][/blockquote][/blockquote][/left]

[--Megumi--]

Sayuri scrunched her nose up, though briefly. It was obvious that he didn't want to speak with her. It was true, that upon hearing that he was from the Uchiha clan that she felt some dislike for him. But, in retrospect, they were a lot a like in their upbringings and their shortcomings. He should have noticed that as well after she had finished her story.

Maybe he was still just a petty child, but at least she could understand him a little better than what she could back at that creepy house. Regardless, she took a step forward, away from her companion and looked up into the sky as well. This was the same sky that all shinobi saw, so why shouldn't they, as allies, look up into the sky together?

Perhaps it was her own arrogance or her own hate towards the upper echelon of clans within Konohagakure. But at the same time, not every individual holds up the same ideals as what a clan as a whole keeps. It was something that she was slowly starting to come to terms with. However, would accepting Naota bring disgrace upon her as a Kurama? After all, the Uchiha along with the Hyuuga, Akimichi and other original founding clans of Konohagakure now all looked down upon their Genjutsu wielding allies.

It doesn't matter, no one will have to know. Nothing states that we can't be...friend...

A smile spread across her face as she turned to say something to him, though was interrupted as the Academy students all came out in a single file line. Briefly she remembered back, seeing herself in that very same line. The Kurama couldn't help but wonder what ever happened to the other eleven that had passed that year. But that was besides the point.

"Naota," she started, voice low, almost in a whisper. "I do hope that we have another mission together. I think, despite the obvious differences, that we make a good team."

Nodding her head before turning on her heels, she waved a bit before stalking off, leaving the conversation open and hanging on her simple statement. In all honesty, she didn't even want to hear his answer, at least not yet. Not until they were lucky, or perhaps unlucky, enough to receive another mission together. After all, anything is possible.

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[Onigami Brothers]

" I'm happy I could have met her, even if she doesn't seem to like me. "

I began to think after the demonstrations, and the training we commenced with them. I wanted to know more about this mysterious kurama girl. She was interesting, and when she smiled she was very cute. It surprised me someone so rude would have such a lovely smile. I looked away as quickly as I could after capturing a quick glance at her. I thanked the instructor and bowed before the children once more as they waved goodbye. I was filled with so much happiness going to that school. It was a great idea to do this missions, I guess the hokage had the right idea for me.

I began to leap and wall run to my hearts content trying to get home. My movements were precise and were angering to me when I realized my legs felt like they were giving out. I fell towards he ground and braced for impact. As I looked I realized I was already standing on the ground and I never fell. I blinked and wondered what just happened, I was wall running then my legs disappeared and I was falling into a seep black abyss from which i would never awake. I wanted to know what was going on around konohagakure.

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[Messatsu!]

+35 @ Both!

[--Megumi--]

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Who's the boss?
Rank: D
Repeatable: Once per PC
Description: The civilians living outside of Konoha aren't convinced that their shinobi are powerful enough to recover from the drastic aftermath of the Kyuubi attack. With the Konoha forces dwindled as they are the citizens have lost faith.
Obective: Head outside of Konoha, and show the citizens living in small forts just how powerful our shinobi are.
Reward: 25 EXP and 500 Ryo

Sayuri couldn't believe that people were still out there that doubted Konoha and her shinobi. Despite what had happened all those years ago and system that was never quite brought back up, the Leaf was doing rather well. Some say it could have been avoided all together but that's what war brought, uncertainty.

Regardless of the matter then, the most important was the matter at hand. Citizens were starting to say things about the stability of the village and that truly worried her. Needless to say, they would have to confront the civilians that have taken up refugee deep within Hi-no-Kuni's border.

I hope I can handle this. Attacking multiple people to show them the strength of a shinobi?

She sighed as she leaned against the Konohagakure gate. Apparently she would have a partner for this mission as well. The thought of a partner made her wonder how Naota was doing. He was a nice kid, almost too nice. He got scared easy, and he seemed to be self-righteous. But, he was still a good kid. That was for sure.

Regardless of that, the Genjutsu user fiddled with her equipment pouch while she waited, checking to make sure she had a decent amount of tools. She hadn't used any chakra to get to the gates either, so her reserves were high. Little thoughts of how she could show the people how powerful she could be, even if it was just with Genjutsu.

This could bring the Kurama a name for themselves too...don't worry Father, we'll be known again, I promise.

[Onigami Brothers]

Today's mission would be something that I didn't respect at all. We had to attack some hard working villagers who were tired of war. I hated this because this was a political maneuver to tell anyone who speaks out they will be snuffed out. I wanted to disregard the mission but I promised Nii-san I would do everything in my power to help. I fiddled with my konoha headband, I wanted to make sure it was prominently on my head. It hated how it parted my bangs but I needed to wear it like this because I respected konohagakure as much as my brother.

I began to move faster as I didn't want to be late since I would have a partner. I ran over the leaf bridge and began to pick up speed. My movement speed was only average yet I got looks of amazement when I would run at full speed. As I had finally found the corner and meeting place there she was, the girl I had met before multiple times. I don't know why I always saw her but I guess fate wanted to tell me something. I ran as hard as I could then skidded to a stop before her making sure to wipe myself down. I never had dirt on myself but I was a clean freak so I had to do it.

" Hello! Umm, your name was Sayuri, right? I'm sorry about the other times. . . I was embarrassed to be so weak around someone else. I wasn't trying to be cold. "

I couldn't believe I had said all of that to her. I don't know what came over me I was really nervous around her. I could feel myself answering questions I had never been even asked. Was I succumbing to some sort of fever?

[--Megumi--]

She didn't expect to have someone skid to a halt in front of her, let alone for it to be Naota once again. If anything, the Genjutsu user had to guess that the Hokage liked the way that the two of them worked together. Either that or they were just short handed and needed to the two of them for clean up. Regardless, it was nice to see the boy again.

Sayuri opened her mouth to speak, but shut it as he rambled on, apologizing to her. She blinked, staring at him in disbelief. Did he really just say those things?

"Well now, where did all this come from all of a sudden?" She smirked, leaning forward to gently poke him on the shoulder. "No need to apologize Naota, I was pretty rude myself."

Smiling now, she pulled a scroll from her pouch as she started walking, expecting the other to follow her. "Alright, apparently these civilians need to be taught as to how strong Konoha shinobi are. Obviously we can't go too hard on them, after all it's just a 'friendly' match."

With a chuckle she began to run forward towards the spot where the civilians were camping out. It really didn't take too long to reach either, only just on the outskirts of the village, back near the Forest of Death. Upon arrival, immediately the men and women there had stopped what they were doing to stare and welcome their guests, well as welcoming as a group of six men coming forward.

"You must be the shinobi the sent to show us the villages strength. Didn't think they'd send just a pair of kids." The man speaking scoffed as a few of the others ones snickered and jeered.

"Alright," Another man spoke, stepping forward from the six that had presented themselves. "This will be a three on one. I know you kids are taught about team work and all, but you gotta be strong individually to be a good shinobi."

The rest of the men nodded, as well as some of the people in the crowd. Their murmurs were quite obvious, most in disbelief that these kids were any real threat. How could they even be of that much protection for the village anyways? It was almost laughable, but they didn't want to make the Genin feel too bad. Discouraging them would only prove to make the civilians victory even easier.

"I wouldn't be so cocky," Sayuri now spoke, putting a hand on her hip and stepping forward. "Just because we may be young does not mean are useless." She glanced at Naota now, smiling some.

"We're going to kick your asses."

A hardy laugh then finally erupted from the six men who had stepped forward as well as chuckles from the crowd. Three of the men stepped forward, the one who had originally started talking and two others. "Move aside then girly. You'll be easy pickings. We want the boy first."

With knuckles being cracked and one of the men pulling up a blunt piece of wood for a weapon, they were ready. Apparently the match had already been decided for them as well. Glaring at the comment, Sayuri took a step back and glanced over to her Uchiha companion.

"Naota. Show them who's boss. Don't feel bad either. After all, in the long run, they're insulting us and what we're capable of." Her smile widened some. "Besides, don't you want to be the one responsible for bringing hope to the people?"

NAOTA VS CIVILIANS x3---GO!

[Onigami Brothers]

I had become indifferent to fighting after the mission I experienced with Hokage-Sama. The three before me were like the ones who wanted to destroy the village. Any indifference would be snuffed out because it wasn't needed at all. I didn't even wait for a go I began to seal at incredible rates and then looked at the middle man within the eyes, my chakra exploded from my yellow optics lulling him into my genjutsu. I created the genjutsu from which small imaginary ants crawling under his skin before completely breaking the flesh.

They would swarm all over his body driving him insane, it wouldn't last very long but that was all I needed to end him. The other two would be broken, I didn't fear taijutsu anymore since I needed to destroy there pride. I stepped backwards still allowing my genjutsu to take place but being flexible to counter attacks from the three men before me. My anger and hatred for the pain that I had caused before had contributed to my upgrade in devastating power. I turned around and ran past him, the one still worrying about the ants had been in range.

Light on my feet, the distance between us was closed within and instant. My foot, ran upwards slamming into the middle mans face. I pushed with my hands over to the left man and used a spinning kick to the left side of his face so powerful he fell over. The last man I used the momentum from that kick to launch myself at the third sending my fist into the final ones face. This all happened within moments of the other allowing them all to fall at the same time. There mutual destruction didn't make me mind at all.

Kouryoku no Genjutsu (Genjutsu Potency) C
Sonzoku no Genjutsu (Genjutsu Duration) D
Yuukou no Genjutsu (Genjutsu Effectiveness) D
Horoshi no Jutsu (Creeping Crawling Skin) C

[--Megumi--]

Sayuri watched in amusement as Naota went up to face the three men that had stepped forward. In all honesty, she was almost worried for the boy. So far from what she had seen, he didn't seem like much of a fighter. However, she could have been wrong and she hoped that she was. After all, of he fell against these men, than she would have to take on all six. That she didn't quite think she could do.

Regardless though, within moments the middle man began to panic and scream, flailing around as if something was crawling on his skin. Nothing was there of course. Though Sayuri couldn't see anything, she knew the technique all to well. The Uchiha was using a Genjutsu, something their clan was also known for.

Well, well, looks like he can put on a good show...

She continued to watch as he rushed forward. Within seconds both of the other men fell to his taijutsu, which was also surprising. It seemed as though the boy was adept at all three fields. That was something to be proud of, though she couldn't help but feel a bit of jealousy at that. With those three down, Naota's match was finished, so the other three men stepped forward.

"Nicely done, Naota." She smiled to him, still somewhat surprised by his quick win. But she wouldn't be one upped by him, let alone an Uchiha. After all, in her book, the Kurama were just as strong. So, stepping forward she nodded towards the three men. They all grinned and cracked their knuckles, clearly ready to brawl.

Quickly she performed a few handseals as five copies of her seemed to materialize out of thin air. These Mist Servants all moved with her, doing the same moves she did. Hwoever, Sayuri didn't move at all. Instead she send them all forward with nothing but a thought. However there was a strain to her forward as reality began to bend some. For an instant, the five clones all materialized for all to see as they rammed into the two of the men, knocking them down and out.

As quickly as they came, they vanished. Inhaling sharply, she glared at the single man standing, who was now looking to and from his fallen companions. "You bitch," he started, before beginning to stalk forward. "What did you do?!"

The Kurama said nothing as she seemed to strain yet again. Cuts and scrapes began to appear all over the man's body. First, only he could see and feel them. But then, reality seemed to bend once more as the cuts and scrapes began to litter his body in the real world as well. He fell then as well, slightly convulsing from his body covered in burning cuts. All three were done.

Sayuri smiled, winning her match without even moving an inch. However, she collapsed down onto one knee. She eyed the man as his scraps all seemed to fade away, for the most part. Her Genjutsu had become real for some amount of time, before fading away back into the realm of illusions. She had did it. She had finally gained the power that the Kurama clan was known for back in days old.

Struggling, though smiling still, Sayuri stood on her feet as some of the other civilians stepped forward, bowing their heads out of respect. A man much older then the rest then stepped forward, looking between Naota and Sayuri before smiling softly.

"I had no idea that even children within the shinobi profession could be so strong. We're sorry that we ever thought you not capable of carrying out the villages protection." The man bowed before slowly backing away from them. After all, Naota had beaten his opponents in a flash and Sayuri had beaten hers without even moving.

They were both a force to reckoned with.

[Onigami Brothers]

I hated resorting to taijutsu over anything else but it had got the job done. I stepped back walking over towards Sayuri, she was such a beautiful girl. I didn't know why i hadn't noticed such a thing earlier. My gaze went towards the clothes on my body,I was wearing my casual clothes with my head band. I had on dark black colors with the uchiha marking on my back. I didn't know what it was maybe the puberty speaking but I wanted to get to know her more. I stopped myself from saying anything towards her and looked at the people we beat up.

" You guys are pitiful, losing in the power of your shinobi undermines a shinobi village. I held back because I feel horrible! having me fight and attack you, when my job is to do nothing other then protect you! You guys are like my extended family because you are apart of the village I love so dearly. I just feel so sick when pain is caused by people who doubt without ever giving consideration towards there actions. "

[/color] My feet worked again and I walked past Sayuri, this mission was completed there was nothing more for me to do. Death was and alternative to them for doubting and even thinking there protectors weak. That idealistic kind of thinking would lead to innocent deaths, like the death I had caused. I felt bitter pain run through my heart as I thought of the life I had destroyed and taken. It was the hokage's fault he shouldn't have had me fighting, I told him I never wanted to fight but he made me. And one day I will have to pay him back by destroying him. There was hypocrisy within my thoughts but a battling fear monger such as him needed to die. . . and soon.

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