Fishing for Fish [M]

[KID GAMBINO.]

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name; fishing for food
rank; d
description; Kumogakure’s seldom food cache is making the Raikage look for other various resolutions on accumulating food for the hungry citizens of Kumogakure no Sato. One solution the Raikage has exposed is providing the shinobi with fun while being capable. The mission is simple, capture four fish for Kumogakure’s food supply.
reward; 20 experience, 100 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

"Hahaha, this one should be interesting!"

Fishing, another name associated with the art of hunting, which would be a field that this wild clansman finally specialized in. Goh would read the mission statement briefly as he began to venture to the eastern region of Kumogakure, his mind remembering clearly of a river of some sort that ran directly through the village. If this stream of water was fresh, it would most likely inhabit all kinds of aquatic wildlife. It had been many years since Goh had to resort to catching his own food, a sport that Raishin prefers to engage in on a daily basis. However, this would only be due to the canine's natural-born nature, the spoils of living in a society where the food is made for you depriving the Inuzuka of that luxury. Upon arriving at the riverside, which travelled a few miles in both directions, a slight feel of concern would overcome the teenager, wondering if there was anything to be caught. To his recognition, the area would be empty of any other citizens, meaning he had the entire river to himself.

"Alright, lessee....."

Even though it had been years since Goh had manually retrieved his own fish, he would have to attempt it anyways. The Inuzuka would cease at the riverside, a quick kneel granting him vision of the creatures within the water. The river would only be a meter deep, Goh's golden irises scanning the interior quickly, analyzing several forms of unsuspecting prey waiting to be captured. The Red Fang wouldn't notice it, but a senior citizen of the village who had arrived at the riverside with the same intentions would be posted a dozen meters away, peering at the wild duo with interest. His fishing rod gripped tightly in his hand and deployed within the river, the old man would question the Inuzuka's motives, especially since he didn't have a fishing rod as well. A few seconds would pass and Goh would muster the determination to initiate his plan, building chakra within his right arm as his fingers aligned, tightening as if the teenager was about to salute someone. This deadly weapon would slowly ascend above the water, towering over the mass of creatures below it.  

"Gotcha!!!"

And like an arrow shot forth at it's target, the narrow hand would plunge into the water like a bullet, the speed of the strike surprising the aged spectator. Apparently, Goh's intentions was to capture a fish by stabbing it with his own claws, a method he had learned during his upbringing in the wild. However, the Inuzuka would fail to understand that this skill deteriorated many years ago, and a simple rememberance of the technique would not automatically warrant performing it with ease. Just as he released his hand from the water, Goh would sneer at the sight of no fish hooked on his claws, the failure enraging him. Raishin would watch shamefully as the Inuzuka quickly repeated the action, the frusteration building within Goh as he couldn't target a single fish. The old man would chuckle from afar at the young lad, witnessing the repetitive failing. Instead of being a selfish man who only cared for his own endevours, the old man would pack his belongings and stride towards the two. Goh's arm would eventully grow numb from the endless thrusts, his mind unable to understand why he couldn't accomplish the feat.

"Hehehe, y'know, you will never catch a fish like that!"

[KID GAMBINO.]

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name; fishing for food
rank; d
description; Kumogakure’s seldom food cache is making the Raikage look for other various resolutions on accumulating food for the hungry citizens of Kumogakure no Sato. One solution the Raikage has exposed is providing the shinobi with fun while being capable. The mission is simple, capture four fish for Kumogakure’s food supply.
reward; 20 experience, 100 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

"Wha...?"

Goh would cease the comforting of his right arm, his gaze upwards to the left of him revealing the appearance of an old man. Goh's head would shift in confusion, wondering why his anger nor reputation didn't scare the man away. To the Inuzuka, this fragile old geezer had guts, and he could respect that. Lifting himself from the kneeled position, Goh would twirl his right arm in a circular motion, assuring that the numbness had retired. As the Red Fang proceeded to do this, the senior citizen would continue his accusation, explaining that such means would be pointless against fish, as for the teenager lacked the ability to reach the creatures within their own habitat without replicating or defeating their very own velocity. The explanation would register quickly, the expression of disappointment overcoming Goh as he realized that he had been weakened. However, although Goh had lost this skill, he would have to compensate in some way, due to the fact that he was assigned a mission, and he would refuse to turn in an incomplete mission. His eyes narrowed with determination, Goh would focus his attention towards the wise old man, hoping he had the knowledge to grant him caught fish.  

"Alright. So what exactly do you have in mind, old man?"

The senior citizen would chuckle lightly as he raised his left hand, a long wooden stick being showcased to the Inuzuka. A long string and several mechanics that made up the fishing rod would be a spectacle to Goh, never witnessing such a creation before in his life. The old man would explain to the Inuzuka the purpose behind the item, even demostrating it's use, as for he could recognize that the teenager was more of a visual learner than anything else. The demostration would enlighten Goh, his eyebrows arched in amazement as he watched the old man wait patiently, a tug of sorts occuring seconds later. With his somewhat nonexistent strength, the old man would circulate the spinning reel ferociously as the dangling creature suddenly emerged from the water, hooked onto the end of the string with no chance of escape. By the time the old man had the lifeless fish in his hands, he would turn to find the Inuzuka's face in total admiration, never seeing such an act of sportsmanship before.

"Hahaha!!! Well done, old man! Now, give me a crack at it!!!"

The rude Red Fang would swipe the fishing rod from the old man's hand, determined to replicate the success with his own. One would assume that the sudden theft of their possession would incite anger, but not for this patient man, who would step to the side as he watched the Inuzuka chuck the bait and hook into the river. The burning flame that was Goh's will to overcome any challenge would be present in his eyes, waiting impatiently for a prey to dare take the bait. However, no mindless fish could resist the temptation, a small fish biting into the fake worm with all it's might, the sudden sharp pain being the unremovable hook. As soon as the wild clansman would feel the creature tug, his impatience would disappear, a forceful jerk bringing the fish out of the water without the need to reel, landing perfectly within the Inuzuka's clawed hand. The old man would gasp with astonishment as he witnessed the brutal strength displayed by the Taijutsu Primary, impressed that he could both hook and catch the fish effortlessly.  

"Hehehe, that was a piece of cake!!!"

[KID GAMBINO.]

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name; fishing for food
rank; d
description; Kumogakure’s seldom food cache is making the Raikage look for other various resolutions on accumulating food for the hungry citizens of Kumogakure no Sato. One solution the Raikage has exposed is providing the shinobi with fun while being capable. The mission is simple, capture four fish for Kumogakure’s food supply.
reward; 20 experience, 100 ryo
minimum shinobi; one
mission status; interminable

"Well, that's one!"

The thought of capturing his first fish while using a device that he had never heard of before in his life brought the Inuzuka extreme joy, nearly squeezing the fish back to life as he gripped it in his hand. The old man would applaud the feat, never imagining that the burly stranger could pull the fish out of water with pure strength. However, Goh's celebration would be short-lived, realizing that he had three more fish until he completed his objective. Goh would explain this, the senior citizen nodding with approval as he motioned the Inuzuka clansman to follow him. The trio's journey begin down the riverside, a body of water clearly visible in the distance. Goh's mouth would fill with fluid as he trailed behind, anxious to investigate the new landscape with chances of capturing even bigger fish. Upon arriving at the deserted lakeside, Goh would cease at the edge, peering into the darkened waters. Unfortunately, the golden irises would find no recognizable end to the deep blue.

"Ehhhhh....."

The vast body of water would intimidate the Inuzuka, being one who feared the possibility of drowning in such waters. During his upbringing in the wild, Goh didn't require the ability to swim, due to living in a forest, and thus, learning to do so became irrelevant. However, this unfamiliarity with the sport would transform into a phobia, a secret that he would conceal within him for eternity. The old man's touch would knock the Red Fang from his hysteria, his focus now entirely on completing the objective. A swing of the arm and Goh would cast the hook into the lake, his patience now more subtle as the different breed of fish swam in confusion. It wouldn't be long before the Inuzuka caught his second and third fish, but the fourth and final prey would prove to be a worthy adversary. "Fat-ass" is what Goh would call it, tugging and pulling with all it's might as it resisted the Inuzuka's calling. The irritation of being unable to withdraw the mighty beast would force the warrior into rage, his chakra becoming violent with surging bursts from his figure.   

"Agh!!! Come'on Fat-ass!!! I don't got all day!!!"

The Inuzuka now induced in his wild, chakra-enhanced state, the colossal fish refusing to give in. No matter the bulky creature's resistance, the effort would prove futile, the power of the Inuzuka whipping the fifty-pound fish from it's habitat onto the land. The sight of the incredible feat would stagger the senior citizen, his applaud much greater than before. Upon counting the number of fish he had caught, Goh would envelope the creatures in a package, prepared to deliver them to the required location. The completion of the mission would signify the end of the old man's service, but despite his arrogant tendencies, the Red Fang couldn't deny that it was all thanks to the old man. Even without discovering his name, history, or origin, Goh had learned something from him, which in due time would inevitabely transform the Inuzuka into a new man. The two groups now at their final amends, they would bid each other good fortune as they ventured into seperate directions, the old man's assistance consistent in the Akakiba's memory as he did.       

"Hmm, who knew a complete stranger could teach me something new!!!"

[DAVID BOWE]

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