serving the poor. [m]

[luneth]

mission035.

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It would be early morning in Kumogakure no Sato, the sun shining brightly into Haru’s room as his alarm began to ring. He’d sit up with a loud yawn, simultaneously stretching his arms and adjusting his eyes to the light.

“morning already..?”

A wincing expression would appear on the Genin’s face as he stood up, the feeling of pain owing to yesterday’s missioning escapade. It had involved package delivery, fishing, cleaning graffiti, lawn mowing, and stray animal catching; the combined effort of which resulting in exhaustion, with nearly every muscle in his body worn out and beat down.

Now hoping he could walk it off, the boy would trudge through his large house and into the kitchen for breakfast. It wouldn’t consist of anything big, as he’d instead settle for a simple bowl of ramen, afterward carrying it out to his balcony.

Stepping outside, the Hyūga boy would breathe in the chilled air that came along with the city’s high elevation and surrounding clouds, subsequently looking down, watching the civilians heading off to work as he ate.

Though his neighborhood stood towards the back of the village, on a particularly elevated section of the city, he’d still be able to hear the loud chatter from below as the ninja and ordinary citizens alike would begin to carry out their plans for the day. Staring at the small specks was something that had always intrigued the boy - a small habit he often practiced.

He’d sit out in the rather icy weather for another thirty minutes before heading back inside; finished eating and cold, he’d now decide to hop into the shower.

Another thirty minutes would pass before he’d exit his bathroom, afterward stopping at his closet to pick out an outfit. While the day before had been warm, today had felt much colder, and thus he’d be forced to rearrange his set-up, this time layering clothes as to keep from freezing.

“ehh..”

Pondering, he’d eventually decide upon a set of clothes he commonly wore during Kumo’s chilly days.

His setup would first consist of a long, black hooded overcoat – grey long-sleeve visible underneath due to the jacket being left open. Below this, he’d wear skinny, black pants matched with narrow loafers of the same color.

Along with the clothes would be a pair of long, jagged, shark tooth dangle earrings, while his small, black-clothed hitai ate would be worn as a bracelet on his wrist.

Clothes on, he’d leave his house, ready to get started.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; serving the poor
rank; d
description; Though Kumogakure no Sato is starting to thrive under Aburame Shouta’s leadership. Some of our inhabitants are still without food and water. The basic and daily essentials to survive, they’re lacking. So the Raikage has set up a program. This program is simple, each and every day during certain hours the Kumogakure no Sato shinobi serve the unlucky individuals of Kumogakure no Sato food. This simple and welcoming program is further helping our starving villagers. Hopefully they’ll get back upon their feet soon enough. So go Kumogakure no Sato shinobi, help the ones who are in dire need of help.
reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

[luneth]

mission035.

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Stepping outside from his house, the boy would head off down the sidewalk, not sure as to where he’d be headed yet. He’d picked up five new mission slips on his way out, and like yesterday, had plans to complete them all by night.

Haru would begin reading over them as he continued the stroll through his neighborhood. None would seem that taxing, which was good, as his limbs had been given just about all they could take with his last five missions.

Minutes would pass before the inquisitive Genin would be able to decide upon his first task for the day; having fully assessed each, he’d finally choose one that’d be centered around helping Kumogakure’s poor and homeless. It was a job he’d actually done once before, during his first few weeks within the city, and something he actually enjoyed.

While others may have shied away from mingling with the small population of poverty-stricken citizens, Haru himself wouldn’t, and truly took pleasure in learning from them.

It intrigued the boy, how they were able to get by without the resources an ordinary citizen took for granted. It’d be a hard concept for the boy to fully grasp, as he himself had never faced such hardship, having spent the majority of his life in the Hyūga’s luxurious compounds.

He’d consider it as he began the journey across town, to the slums of the village. Kumogakure was, in reality, a wealthy, prosperous city; thus, the worst part of town would be small, miniscule in size, and still not as bad as most other cities.

His arrival would be met by blank stares from the neighborhood’s pitiable residents, afterward going back to their own business. He’d head toward the back of the district, where he’d be greeted by fellow shinobi who’d been working on setting everything up for the mission ahead.

In only an hour there would be a line stretching across the long street, full of people awaiting meals and such, and it would be Haru’s job to provide that. He’d get to work immediately, helping set up tables, prepare food, haul in pillows and blankets, fresh water, etc.

Once finished, his group would begin calling the poor populace in to reap the ninja’s contributions. There would be a building, inside of which they could eat, as well as hundreds of carts spread out for people to carry the gifts in.

It would be a warm experience, and one in which the boy would take true pleasure in, feeling rewarded as he’d watch the smiles light up their faces.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; serving the poor
rank; d
description; Though Kumogakure no Sato is starting to thrive under Aburame Shouta’s leadership. Some of our inhabitants are still without food and water. The basic and daily essentials to survive, they’re lacking. So the Raikage has set up a program. This program is simple, each and every day during certain hours the Kumogakure no Sato shinobi serve the unlucky individuals of Kumogakure no Sato food. This simple and welcoming program is further helping our starving villagers. Hopefully they’ll get back upon their feet soon enough. So go Kumogakure no Sato shinobi, help the ones who are in dire need of help.
reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

[luneth]

mission035.

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While working, he’d take the time to chat with some of the less fortunate, curious as to how they felt about Shinobi, who were much better off, entering their neighborhood to help.

He predicted anger, even envy, but would instead be responded with, for the most part, thankfulness. It was odd, but nonetheless welcomed; the young Hyūga would continue talking to the countless groups of civilians stopping by to pick up the much needed provisions.

Although helping them was enjoyable, he’d begin to feel pity. It was obvious that the majority of them had done nothing wrong to end up where they were, and had simply been born into the wrong family. The thought would be disheartening, as there was no way they could escape it.

Fate.. I guess..

He’d attempt to discard the topic, though with the recurrence of new people so too would it be brought back up. Thoughts such as what if he himself had been born into poverty would circle throughout the boys head, leaving him to ponder on it.

He understood that everyone played a role in life, and there had to be poor, or even low-class, people somewhere.

Moreover, regardless of their hardship, it wouldn’t have mattered to the boy had they not been members of his own village. A village wherein he’d received boundless amounts of ryo, and yet the people before him just couldn’t do the same.

He’d be careful not to express these thoughts in the form of body language or tone of voice as he carried on conversing with the people. They’d ask him what it was like to be a Kumogakure Shinobi, where in the town he lived, how old he was, etc. The polite Genin would respond with a smile, a small storm raging within himself as he did so.

With the heavy thoughts on his mind, he’d be elated when the next group of ninja would come to take over the operation. Although not their fault, he’d be more than happy to leave the place, as well as the contemplation, behind.

It had been a rather easy mission nonetheless, filled with nothing more than chatter and ladling soup into a bowl, or carrying blankets to one of the desolate houses lining the barren wasteland they were forced to call home.

He’d vow to come back and help again sometime in the future as he made his way out of the neighborhood.

These thoughts aside, he’d find a seat somewhere and begin to decide which mission to start on next.

SPOILER: Click to show

name; serving the poor
rank; d
description; Though Kumogakure no Sato is starting to thrive under Aburame Shouta’s leadership. Some of our inhabitants are still without food and water. The basic and daily essentials to survive, they’re lacking. So the Raikage has set up a program. This program is simple, each and every day during certain hours the Kumogakure no Sato shinobi serve the unlucky individuals of Kumogakure no Sato food. This simple and welcoming program is further helping our starving villagers. Hopefully they’ll get back upon their feet soon enough. So go Kumogakure no Sato shinobi, help the ones who are in dire need of help.
reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

[♚ aurora]

30 EXP @ Haru