First step to Greatness.

[Taiga Hozuki]

Everything to the young boy was enhanced, he could easily hear when Suzumi begin to undress as her clothes tapped against the ground. Noticing Chae step forward as he did, Taiga eyes stole a glance. His body was muscular, adorned by various scars. Chae had the body of a true warrior. Taiga; however, was far too slender, though toned he didn't possess the raw physique as many others. It wasn't till the Mizukage crouched by the pool did the shimmering crimson catch his nose. He knew instantly what it was, the stench of heavy iron burned his nostrils.

Attentive, Akira's words put Taiga's fears to rest. These were the two people who'd be responsible for his life and they were very much a part of him now as was Shirohime. He figured if he had no problems with running around his house naked with his sister, why should he with both Suzumi and Chae, his soon to be adoptive family. By instinct, Taiga could not help but glance back at Suzumi when Akira spoke of her. It was a habit he'd yet break, but he didn't look away immediately, although her sharp teeth grinding back and forth was a detrrent to do so.

Taiga never truly had saw another girl completely undressed, her naked figure wasn't alarming though. From her blue skin, to her gills that were openly in view he still had the same opinion of Suzumi. She was still beautiful he thought before snapping his attention back to Akira. Though he had understood perfectly what Akira wanted to accomplish the boys cheeks were still a fire as he watch the Mizukgae lift his fingers from the crimson pool and ordered them to go in and then leave as one.

"Lets...."

Speaking softly a hand would extend to both Suzumi and Chae. It was the only real way to snyc their movements for this single moment. (didn't want to write this out my next post.) Grabbing hold of both their hands he stepped to the basin of the pool and looked down before glancing at both Suzumi and Chae. "Ready?"

As he spoke Taiga would take his steps forward in unison with his team, body submerging into the thick red devil's elixir, he closed his eyes. Even Shirohime was there with them, diving into the pool. After all, anything with Taiga also included her. Everything was black in the depths, but he could still feel both Suzumi and Chae with him. He wasn't alone and never again was he to be.

Beneath the pool of blood he awaited to arise, holding both their hands tightly.....

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LoL

Dis nigga Chae a trip.

"Laughing, his pants flew down to reveal what looked to be a third leg?!"

dont wear underwear xD

"Blue boobs, pink nipples. I've seen it all now."

and says the darndest things

[Suzumi]

Shocked by Chae's statement, Suzumi covered her breasts, growling. Vowing that if Chae ever tried something she would show him just how sharp her teeth were, she quickly pushed her anger aside to focus on the Mizukage. As she listened to his words, she felt exceedingly foolish. Her arms returned to her hips and she stepped up even with the other two. The other two were not simply people that Suzumi would see every day. They were going to become a part of her. The blade is an extension of the blademaster, the teammates are extensions of the individual. When Suzumi wielded her rapier she was hardly aware of its existence, endless practice making it a natural part of her. In the near future she would have to achieve such familiarity with living weapons.

“Take your look.”

Suzumi turned sideways, facing Taiga and Chae. She held her arms out, all traces of shame gone. Her body was muscular and well toned, thousands of hours of practice contributing to her physical appearance. While her skin was slightly less blue than the typical Hoshigaki, she was still undoubtedly sharklike. The gills on her neck, usually covered, flared slightly. Her eyes, despite some natural resistance, scanned over their entire physiques. Still, when she took Taiga's hand she was glad to be on the other side of Chae. So far any sexuality had managed to be repressed by the determination the Mizukage had instilled in her. However when they entered the pool of blood, that changed.

The pool was not dark to Suzumi, but rather illuminatingly beautiful. She saw thousands upon thousands of shinobi in the pool with them. Knowing that they were brought down by the kind of shinobi she might become simply heightened the ecstasy. As blood entered her nose she felt a certain primal tingle spread through her body. Unconsciously squeezing Taiga's hand tighter, Suzumi had never known such pleasure. Her body convulsed as she opened a crack in her mouth to drink a bit of the thick liquid. All traces of humanity began to leave her, leaving only the shark. It wanted to kill, but Suzumi managed to convince the beast inside that there was no food for them in that pool. Still, she could not help but want to stay in that pool for eternity. If her team wanted to return to the surface, they'd have to be the ones to start ascending. The pool of blood was heaven to Suzumi.

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i think chae is pretty cool. eh says crazy stuff and doesnt afraid of anything

[Chae]

Unexpectedly, Akira actually overlooked Chae's rather blunt remarks about Suzumi's visually pleasing body. AKira began his rather long spiel from that point on, filling the trio's ears with invaluable knowledge that would've ultimately brought them closer than they ever believed was possible. The logic and reasoning behind Akira's words were unassailable as he broke it down piece by piece until there had been nothing left but understanding. Even Chae sat back completely moved and impressed with the speech. Needless to say, once Akira finished, Taiga took the iniative and stepped forward, knowing that their time, as a single living entity, came to dive into the pool of thick blood.

"Here goes nothin'"

He said in tandem as he looked to both Taiga and Suzumi before locking his hand with Taiga's own. Taking a deep breath, the three simultaneously moved to the lip of the pool, and on Taiga's cue, hopped in. Eyes closed and unable to breath, there had been nothing but darkness, but of course that had been from Chae's eyes not being open. The blood was thick and smothering, making movement within its essence feel constricted and slow.

In the pool, it reminded him of a 'rebirth' as the blood and darkness easily resembled the womb just before birth. As the trio would arise from the blood-filled darkness and into the light, they'd have been reborn as a single organism.

Having his fill of blood and darkness, Chae thrust his head out of its surface; his hair flung back in an arc as he climbed up of the pool, his hand still connected to Taiga. Becoming an extension of himself, he helped lift taiga up and out as though it had been one of his own appendages. Flicking blood off his free hand, it raised up to his face to wipe away enough of it where opening his eyes were possible.

"Refreshing."

[Nujabes]

From the moment they submerged themselves in the pool to the moment they exited, Akira hadn't moved from his position. He watched with a deep interest as they entered, perhaps seeing more than they knew he could: namely, Suzumi's reaction. As the only female on the team, the weight would undoubtedly fall on her; unfortunately, it was often as such.

But, she had help. Not only from the three men surrounding her, but from one of the most powerful creatures in the world -- the king of the sea, itself. He would teach her to control her savagery in full, just as he'd learned to control his own.

Once they stood back in their previous position, they would notice new company had arrived. Kneeling at Akira's side was a white-robbed figure that the trio might've recognized. Without her mask, Hutora revealed soft and rounded facial features, with her hood no longer obscuring the long, raven locks that framed her gorgeous face. Pale lavender eyes flickered from each body to the next, equally as uninterested as the Mizukage had done, before standing.

With a nod from Akira, Hutora flipped through several seals.

From above, a torrent of water rushed over the three of them, removing any and all traces of the red liquid from their bodies. Once she was finished, both are slid behind her person and locked at the small of her back.

"Welcome to the family." Akira said proudly. "Now, get dressed and take the rest of the day off. You've done well."

[Taiga Hozuki]

Taiga could feel himself being pulled up by Chae. The darkness receded and light flickered in and out through the young boys eyes. His hair was matted down by the thick blood, sticking to his face as he inhaled deeply, looking around at both Suzumi's and chae's crimson stained figures. Taiga himself looked more fearsome, more feral with his naked body painted red. He could hear Akira's words that signaled they had indeed been inducted into the privileged family. It was a day-a moment he'd not ever forget.

They went in cubs, but emerged wolves of the pack.

Walking back to where he stood he noticed a beautfiul, older woman standing next to Akira. It took a moment in his mind to register that she was Hutora; however the young boy did not attempt to hide his bare figure, he had been proud to have been gifted such a prestigious honor the former water shadows had been as well. He felt connected and within him instilled the wisdom and ferocity that every head of Kirigakure contained. A torrent of water over washed them, ridding their flesh of the blood that clung to it.

Once it stopped Taiga shook his head as did shirohime. He'd become apart of something that was more than just himself. He breathed for his two comrades, moved for them and killed to protect. And everlasting bond was forged of gold between Chae, Suzumi and Taiga. They were connected by fate and tied by blood. They were no longer three, but a single unit-a pack of wolves who destroyed anything that opposed the family. That threatened their home.

"Thank you! You will be proud of us Akira`sensei."

Speaking, he'd began putting his clothes on. With the day off there were many things Taiga wanted to go over, things he wanted to express, but he wanted to go home, tell his mother, his deceased father and simply nap over the overwhelming events today had. There would be more times to talk to both Suzumi and Chae, he was sure they felt the same. Bowing, he'd turn to face his two new family members.

"Let us meet tomorrow and discuss the things that await us. For now, lets call this long day to a end."

He'd take Chae's hand in his own, using a firm grip it'dd turn into a brotherly hug before he separated and went over towards Suzumi who was now dressed as well. Instead of starting with a handshake he went straight into a hug for a few moments. These two people were precious to him now, and his love and devotion towards them would only grow as he did.

"Until tomorrow. Bye..."

He and Shirohime would begin walking off towards the town. He had many things to think about, and it seemed as if there wasn't enough time between now and tomorrow to do so.

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600 exp bonus medic healing
exit | thread end

[Suzumi]

Taiga's hand pulled on Suzumi's and she knew it was time to leave. As she broke the surface the wolf outspoke the shark. Seeing Hutora made Suzumi smile. She was the first lesson of many and would always be appreciated as such. She jumped as water poured down onto her, taking the opportunity to wipe some of the thicker bits of residue from her body. Suzumi forgot about her clothing until Taiga began to dress, causing her to follow suit. While she did so, she took another admiring look at Hutora. Being a woman came with its drawbacks concerning the life of the shinobi...Yet Hutora managed to not only be an exquisite woman, but also an exquisite shinobi. At that moment Suzumi gave Hutora a look filled with determination.

One day I'm going to beat you.

She hugged Taiga, then turning to Chae to offer the same goodbye despite his brazen words. Finally she would bow to Hutora and Akira.

“I am honored by your teachings. Thank you for this opportunity.”

With that Suzumi walked from the room, but she did not leave the Halls of Water completely. Instead, she sat outside admiring the statues until the sun set before finally heading back home.

[exit]

[Chae]

Returning back to his previous position, Suzumi and Taiga trailed not to far behind. Lined up for the second time, Hutora appeared at Akira's side, unmasked and revealed. She was undoubtedly beautiful, but her skills as a shinobi were far more admirable in Chae's eyes, skills that rekindled his flame as a ninja. With the formation of his new family, he knew that they would purge most of his general laziness that held him back for the majority of his life.

Suddenly, a quick assembly line of hand-seals conjured a torren of water that rained down upon the trio, washing the ritualistic blood off of their bodies enough for them to re-dress without harm. Noticing taiga, he returned the handshake as well as the hug with a smile as though it were his own brother. Doing the same for Suzumi, they were called off for the day, but that had only been the beginning.

"Yeah, I'll be looking forward to tomorrow."

Serious, for once, he nodded towards Akira before turning about-face and taking his leave.

[Exit]

[Chae]

x4 Exp from Squad / Cell bonus @ Grader!

[Naitome]

Taiga +109 x 4 = 436
King + 89 x 4 = 356
Suzumi +66 x 4 = 264
Chae +78 X 4 = 312