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And so- It was almost time to leave for Kaju no sato, the small village which seemed to be interested in picking a fight with Kusagakure. Of course, such behaviour had to be prevented due to the fact that I wasn’t too keen on having to send shinobi out to defend the village which such attacks could at least be attempted to be halted- Which was exactly why we were heading towards the place today, Gekigami, Akikou, Tsukune and myself. It would be interesting to say the least to see exactly how the three of them worked together. Of course- Inadvertently I was sure that I made it appear as if I expected them to be the ones fighting if there was trouble, of course, I’d be more than happy to join in if things came to that, so I was hoping at least some fraction that they understood that they were going to have back-up by me. Flicking my hair back a little bit as the cool breeze began to take ahold of the area, I’d stand, my arms which had once been by my sides now were crossed tightly against my chest, as I waited for them to turn up. 4:45PM Of course, I wasn’t expecting them to come before 5:00PM exactly, but anything before then would be very much appreciated, as I didn’t like hanging around. Anything after 5..? I’d be sorely disappointed. Continuing to stay standing and waiting for them to come, I’d tap my left foot against the damp earth of Kusa no kuni, luckily standing in quite a shaded part compared to elsewhere near the gates.

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[Not Masakuni]

-Flower Crush

18:47.

It was thirteen minutes before Blanche's deadline. Tsukune would much rather arrive early than late. She would probably still mock him if he arrived early, of course, but then at least she wouldn't kick him across the forest. He was always on guard around her. She was his leader, true, and he respected her power and guile, but he was also deeply aware that she was something of a loose cannon at times. He didn't want to be standing hip-deep in trouble when that cannon chose to break.

Although...

Bit by bit, from his interactions with her, something was changing in her, if only slightly. Her delusions of grandeur, although perhaps no longer delusions, were settling. They didn't seem to be weakening, exactly, but they were becoming less volatile. She seemed more solid and self-secure, less like a patchwork quilt of personalities. It was a good thing to see in someone who was supposed to be the leader of his village. He was just going to have to wait and see, he reflected, as he arrived at the meeting sight.

“Blanche,” He said, by way of greeting. He frowned for a moment, then shook his head. “No, I suppose not. I should say Kusakage-sama.” He would have to get used to addressing her by that title. He had almost forgotten, now that they were back in the wild. He crossed his arms across his chest, regarding her. She looked as stunning as ever, and just as scary. That giant, white-wrapped sword was still on her back, and her face was positively predatory. All in all, she looked much as she usually did. He leaned back, waiting for the other two to arrive...

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There was no way I'd be late, I had five hours to prepare myself for what was to come later in the day, and that I did. My pouches were stuffed with my favorite weaponry, while my favorite katana was strapped to my left hip. It would surely be a understatement to say that I was ready for this, I was more than ready actually. I left my place with haste, moving towards the designated meeting spot. I wore my usual battle clothes, my blue jacket with a white tint, a undershirt, black pants, and combat boots, and of course my lovely eye-patch.

I'd nod, and show my grin to anyone who acknowledged me on my way to meet up with my fellow partners. I was a nice guy, and with all the attention I've been receiving lately I've become quite popular with the villagers, however, if only they knew of what was about to transpire, they'd be even more grateful. As I arrived before the scheduled time, around 4:50, I nodded to Masakuni and smiled at Blanche. I wondered in my head how long it'd take to have her warm up to me, it'd take a while for sure, she was a hard woman to break, but eventually I'd have her.

("Let's hope this doesn't go smoothly, I'm feening to fight now, all this excitement can't be quelled by a treaty, y'know?")

It was the truth, as soon as I heard that we were going to meet the leader of their village to discuss this, and potentially have a mini war, my blood wouldn't stop rushing. Who knows, I might lose control of myself and slice the leaders throat before he even had the chance to speak.

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[Akikou]

Will I always be the last to arrive?

The idea seemed so strange. I had arrived at the gate, sure that that was where we were meeting, but after watching the rest of the team move out into the Country, it had seemed prudent to arrive with them. Because I had left around the same time as Tsukune, I was a bit surprised to see that Tsukune and Blanche were already arrived and that the other person that I had seen standing at the Kusakage's office was a couple of meters ahead of me.

Suppressing a sigh, I began to wonder how the two could have moved so quickly ahead of me, but I suppressed that thought. They are talented shinobi, unlike you. That's how they got here before you. Needless to say, I was beginning to become my own worst critic. While I was finding out more about myself over the course of my interactions within the village, at the same time, I felt like a little kid of twelve about to go on her first adventure.

Since all of us were early, I briefly wondered what the Kusakage would do. Either way, I wasn't going to fail to greet her. Bowing slightly, I'd speak clearly. "Good evening, Kusakage-sama, Tsukune-san, ... stranger." With greetings out of the way, I would rise from my bow and look towards the blonde-haired woman. She was, after all, the one who would be leading this expedition. It'd be up to her what we did next.

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“Blanche..

..No, I suppose not. I should say Kusakage-sama.”

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"You may call me by my name.
..But don't go overboard with it.."

It’d noticed him creep in to the area well before he’d spoken, but had simply been my choice to keep silent until he’d speak himself, my arms still crossed as I watched him shift his own position to a similar stance. Perhaps less statuesque-looking due to his slightly less than average height, but it was still a mimicry of myself, which I wasn’t sure how to take, but it was simply a small matter and nothing that required me to get worked up about. My title.. My title was merely something to be said on business. I loved having people call me it, but frankly I didn’t care, as long as the same amount of respect was given whilst calling my name. If he’d choose to call me by it, that was his own choice, but I quite enjoyed the young Akikou and her attitude towards my status, but it wasn’t anything to admit. With the current scene being simply I and Tsukune himself, it wouldn’t be long until the others would turn up, signalled by their appearance in to the area from the same direction that the blonde-haired shinobi had come from.

And one after the other, they soon came to meet, some more excited about the idea of there being danger than others, which was behaviour I’d have to nip in the bud before it got any worse. Of course- I’d done bad things in my life, but it didn’t mean that others could go ahead blindly and do the mistakes that I’d done. ..Mistakes? and there chiming in my mind she made herself apparent, although discounting that, I’d continue to look about at my team, Tsukune, Gekigami and Akikou, the last of which having just turned up, her blue-eyed features clearly defined against the harsh greens of the woodland around us. As she made her greeting to each of us, ending on a slightly drowned note with the eyepatch-bearing male to my left, I’d turn towards him and then back at Akikou, doing the right thing and introducing them both. ”Akikou, this is Gekigami.” I’d tell her with a single nod before then turning my attention to the man himself; ”Our mission is to instigate the fact that Kusagakure will not be fucked around with, per se. I highly doubt the leader of Kaju no Sato will take this kindly; but let’s hope he will for the sake of his village's health.” Of course, I didn't plan on killing him, simply instilling a sense of fear so strong within him that he wouldn’t dare even think of crossing the border to our village again. Violence.. wasn’t one of my main goals today.

And so, with everyone ready to leave, I’d give another nod of my head, as I’d begin to walk in a certain direction, my hand movements gesturing for them all to follow me. Starting off with a walk, I’d soon break in to a run once the others were on my trail, and soon we’d find ourselves making our way towards Kaju no Sato, the small village which we had some matters to talk over. ”..Remember. Your own goals are to simply hang about and assure that everything goes smoothly. You are not to initiate conflict. You are not to speak when not spoken to.” a pause, recnogizing the fact that conflict could occur from the village itself against us; ”However, if we are to be attacked, or if the circumstances change, fuck the above rules- But try not to kill anyone.” I’d say, rolling my eyes and speaking it in a tone similar to a mother trying to tell her children what to do in order to prevent them from getting in too much trouble. With emphasis on the try, I was primarily directing it towards Gekigami, who had previously shown interest in sparking up trouble. If any of them tried anything that I didn’t like; I’d be quick to punish. This was an official mission, and I expected mature shinobi to be accompanying me.

Of course, I was aware that I was prone to getting out of hand, but, I’d do my best not to.

Breaking in to a run; It wouldn't be long until we'd be there.

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[Not Masakuni]

-In Motion

Interesting.

Tsukune nodded his head in a respectful acknowledgement of her words. That served him well; he didn't want to cause unnecessary conflict because he mis-named her in the heat of conflict. He had known her first as Blanche, and only after that as Kusakage-sama, and he still had trouble assigning the title to her. Simply closed his eyes, his other senses still sharp, and waited for the others to arrive. It didn't take long, and once they had assembled, he opened his lids, focusing on Blanche, after a warm nod of greeting to Akikou.

He considered her words as she spoke them. It seemed simple enough. They were there to scare the leader of Kaju no Sato so that he would accept the superiority of Kusagakure within the Land of Grass. He was surprised, if only a bit, at Blanche's chosen tactics. He would have expected her to order the destruction of the interloper. He uncrossed his arms, following her at her gesture. It seemed she was thinking a bit more tactically. A submissive but unmolested Kajugakure could be an asset.

Smoothly, eh?

“Understood,” Tsukune said simply. There was nothing more to say; he had his orders. They would be followed. His assignment was to act as a guard to the Kusakage and stay unobtrusive unless conflict starts. He considered the part about guarding Blanche to be mostly ceremonial, given her strength, but still important. He kept his feet at pace, running slightly behind his leader, his eyes flicking back and forth at their surroundings. As he scanned the wild for threats, he mused: what would one call the leader of Kajugakure? The Mokukage? Hanakage?

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("sup")

I greeted her, as Blanche introduced me to Akikou. This was going to be fun, I imagined. The group consisted of Blanche, our leader, Akikou, Masakuni, and me. I wondered if, when the time came, would we be able to work together, and prevent any casualties on our part. Listening to what Blanche was saying, a frown immediately was painted on my maw. I couldn't do shit, so I prayed in my head and hoped that the leader of Kajugakure underestimated us and attempted to kill us off, that would release all restraints and allow me to fight. I simply nodded when she finished speaking and waited for everyone to leave so I could follow suit.

("everyone ready? let's go!")

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Shitty Post, my bad

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[Akikou]

I nodded to Kusakage-sama as she introduced me to Gekigami. Now that I knew his name I figured that this whole scenario would be slightly less awkward than before. Not that it mattered whether or not the mission was awkward or not, because all that mattered was that we were successful in attempt to subdue Kuja no Sato. I smiled slightly at the thought, but broke my smile as I listened to the Kusakage's instructions.

I nodded again when I had heard all of the instructions. So I'm a guard now...? Well, nobody said that Shinobi life was going to be easy. With an almost silent sigh, I would jump off and move into a run, following the Kusakage and the rest of the party through the woods. It wouldn't be long until we made our arrival...

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Trees, hundreds upon hundreds of trees passed us as the calm walk soon turned in to a sprint, my own form bounding through the woodland and jumping on all of the branches that I could pick out from our high speed, moving from treetop to treetop. Of course, as I knew that I was fast, during the journey, I’d constantly tilt my head backwards each couple of minutes to make sure that the rest understood exactly where I was going. Of course, all in all I expected only a fool would be able to loose track of me due to the beautiful ocean of blonde hair that sweeped behind me, being carried elegantly by the breeze as we’d move through the trees, strangely enough not getting any leaves or branches stuck in it. Perhaps it was just the fact that nature was on my side, or I was just lucky- I didn’t know, but I just hoped that they could keep up, because we needed to make our journey swift so that we had enough time to take care of the leader in Kaju no Sato and of course enough sunlight to face whatever problems we might face in the village itself from its so-called military, or the citizens.

After forty-one minutes of travelling..

And we were almost here. Being currently on an aerial spot, I having chosen to do so in order to get a better look at the village itself, upon looking down using the tracker I owned, I’d try to get a better look at it, having soon come to a halt in my running and now crouched down a little bit as we stood on the hill itself not long away from it- All we’d need to do is descend and we’d practically be there, but we needed to get a better look at the place itself and the build of the town so that any possible exits could be remembered if we did get in to trouble and needed to make a hasty leave. Of course, I didn’t want to doubt the abilities of the three I had with me, although then again I didn’t want to misjudge exactly what we were dealing with here. I was told that only a few of their shinobi bore threat and the others were quite weak, but in comparison with other smaller villages alike themselves, they were surely the best around- But they’d never met us before, that’s for sure. Looking down at the scene, the village seemed so underdeveloped that there wasn’t even gates let a lone a wall to protect it, which simply made me wonder; ”They don’t even have a village gate- Why the fuck are they trying to take us on?” I’d say, speaking my annoyance aloud- But I was right.

Sighing and shaking my head, assuring that the other three were behind me, I’d then nod to them and put the tracker back in my pocket, as I signalled our leave and entry to the village itself. From what I could see, I’d spotted the building that we were required to visit- The largest there at a height of four stories, which had quite a decorative roof, only fitting for a leader. Of course this was only a guess, but seeing as the rest of the buildings weren’t exactly anything spectacular, I figured that the most elaborate would have surely been the one the leader was housed in. Getting to my feet and then making my way down the soft steepness of the hill itself, it wouldn’t take long to get to the base, and we’d be back in forestry again, trees clouding our vision but my memory so clear of where exactly the building was. And I’d keep looking back. Of course, they were here to protect me and aid in situations where Kusagakure would need to make its mark known on this village, but it didn’t mean that I wasn’t willing to protect them if the time came to that. They were only young, of course, not that that judged their ability.

And now- Gliding across the forestry, it would soon clear up as buildings would come in to view past the trunks, and we’d make ourselves apparent. Samehada on my back, and a range of swords positioned on either hip whilst my secondary weapons stayed close in my pockets and my air vents very much active in either arm, I’d then bask myself in sunlight once more, the shadows having past removed the golden gleam that my hair tended to get in the sun. Looking behind me once more, I’d then speak the words; ”Follow me, and remember what I said.” with a nod to each of them, I’d then keep on walking, my feet soon hitting some kind of earthen path as we began to weave through the village. Finding the building wasn’t that hard as at my height, I especially was able to see the grand, almost baroque like building from where I was, great glass panes decorating its top which surely allowed whatever leader was within it to look down on his village. And so I’d make my way there, my hands to my sides and yet ready to be used if requested. With the Kusagakure band on my neck, I’d chosen to keep my own and my assistants this time, merely because of the fact that we wanted to convey a message, and from the silent murmurings that would occur from the villagers who’d notice our presence, I figured that things were already beginning to stir. My hair would again lose its gleam as I’d make my move on the building, passing through its glass doors and looking behind for them to follow me in, as I soon came face-to-face with the assistant, her eyes not wild, but perhaps intimidated by the sight of us, surely fully aware of the plans her employer had in regards with Kusagakure.

”W-What do you want?”

”I’d like to have a meeting with the leader of this village.”

”U-Uh, I think he’s busy at the moment, he’s-”

”Perhaps he’d like to know who he’s going to talk to? Tell him the Kusakage has business with him.”

With my eyes ushering her to speak in to the walkie-talkie that lay on her desk which surely connected to the room upstairs, I’d shift my gaze from the item back to her, as she’d soon give in after a few moments, noticing surely that we weren’t going to move until something was done. Speaking words in to it; ”Sir, the Kusakage is here to see you.” she’d then pause, uncliking the button as time slowed, waiting for a response. We’d be silent for at least a minute or so before a voice soon came up from the speaker, hoarse, but understandable just about. ”..Send them up.” I could make out this from what was said, and I’d then give her perhaps one of the most sarcastic smiles I’d ever given anyone, proving my point, as I’d soon move towards the staircase, and quite confidently begin to make my way up. A few flights of stairs later, and we’d be face to face with a wooden door, much like my own, but less in size. With a man near the door, presumably a guard, would then open it before the four of us, allowing us entry, as my eyes soon set on the slightly shadowed figure behind the wooden desk.

”Ah, Kusakage, so glad that you can join me today!”

My blood boiled.

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[Not Masakuni]

-Hidden Forest

Hn.

It didn't take long to arrive at Kaju no Sato; less than an hour, in fact. It had been a journey in almost complete silence. For most people, that would be quite uncomfortable. For shinobi, silence was one of their gods. It preserved them and aided them. Tsukune had no problems with silence. As they approached the village, Blanche signalled a stop, still resting in the treeline. They observed the little village, and Tsukune couldn't help but silently agree with her assessment. Not that walls would stop them, of course.

Soon, they descended, and discarded all stealth in favour of simply waltzing into the village. Then again, the point occurred to him once more; who could stop them? This minor village, though the strongest within its little pool of enemies, was nothing compared to Kusagakure, who had once stood in opposition to the Five Great Nations themselves. Tsukune nodded his affirmative to her instructions and followed her closely, taking in the village as they did. They made for the largest building, what they assumed to be the leader's office.

A bit ostentatious, I think.

He had to suppress a grin as they swept into the lobby; Blanche made short work of the assistant, making her wilt under her gaze. As they were sent into the office, He tensed once, before forcing himself to relax. He ran over his techniques in his head, ensuring he had a plan in case things went under. He swept his gaze from the guard to the darkened figure behind the desk in the office. He winced slightly as the man spoke. Oh god. It's like he's trying to taunt her.

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I didn't mind the complete silence that we endured on the trip there, I was used to it. The trip itself wasn't too long, a couple minutes under a hour, it went by faster because of how fast we were moving. It seemed like everyone's blood was boiling, and everyone wanted a piece of the leaders head, but it seemed like none of them would admit it. As we came to a stop, my Byakugan would activate itself, and I'd take the time to scan the village. This is what we were scared of? They didn't even have any guards patrolling the area, we easily found ourselves at the front of their leaders tower without being contested by enemy forces.

As we made our way inside the building, I checked my person to make sure I wasn't missing any vital weapons that would hinder me in case I were to fight. But then again, I realized that these ninja were nothing compared to myself, and I could easily get rid of them utilizing just one kunai, or maybe that was just my cockiness thinking? As Blanche began to talk to the assistant, it took me all of my strength to stop myself from smiling. She was so scared when she saw all of us waltz in like we were the shit, and the face she had when she found out she was the Kusakage was priceless.

However, I couldn't say the same about the man upstairs. He had balls, was it because he carried the strength to level our village? Or did he just think we were weak, and we couldn't handle ourselves because we were a new village? I was upset that I couldn't speak my mind, but it was all for the better. Knowing my big mouth, a fight would erupt seconds after I would have started talking. I'd allow my leader to handle this, I was just here for protection, and if anything were to happen to her, it'd be on me.

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[Akikou]

Sorry for late post!

We moved with speed, purpose, and silence. The only sounds made during the trip were our feet as they touched limbs of trees within the Shi no Mora and used them to propel ourselves forward. Over and over and over again we did this, dodging branches and conversation alike. There was no need to speak, for we knew what our purpose was and we had the Kusakage with us to reinforce that purpose. Of course it wouldn't be long until, at long last, we found ourselves locating Kuja no Sato.

We infiltrated and found an assistant. After a bitter verbal skirmish, Blanche demanded to see the 'Kage' of the village and we were escorted to him. What happened next... I would be sure. Instinctively I could sense the rest of the group reacting, and I found myself on edge. I didn't know why, but everyone here was either angry or else ready to fight, and I knew that I would need to be, as well.

Hopefully it wouldn't come to blows yet... but, if it did, I had slowly positioned my hand near my weapons pouch, and in only a moment's notice I would be ready to spring into action.

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”Ah, Kusakage, so glad that you can join me today!”

As his voice seeped across the room itself, I could only respond to him with the fakest of grins, although it was excecuted in such a believable manner that he wouldn’t have known otherwise. It was either he was oblivious to what was happening, or he was trying to be a snivelling, cowardly excuse for a man beneath my eyes of blue. Figuring it was the latter, I’d choose to go on with his little charade, although it wouldn’t prevent me from bringing up the truth about the relationship between Kusagkure and this little patch of a village. Taking a moments breath before reply to him, I’d then cross my arms, although if required, to be able to shift in to a battle position, it wouldn’t require barely any effort whatsoever. ”Thank you- I was very much hoping if we could discuss some matters about our villages.” I’d say with the same angelic tone which I commonly used when trying to seem not innocent but at least, less threatening than the voice within my mind which was currently urging to let loose my judgement on this guy and his shoddy excuse for a village. But- This was a time for professionalism, and there was no doubt that I was capable of it.

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”Kaju no sato would never go against any of Grass’s affairs or words- You have our utmost respect.”[/ul]

I couldn’t have been speaking to a more dimwitted person- I felt ashamed to even be standing in his office lest his stupidity try and infect me somehow. A sigh would be released from my lips as I looked onwards at him- Barely over the height of five feet and six inches, he was incredibly short, equally podgy, and had quite an interesting lack of hair upon his head, his hairline having already started receding, and really, there wasn’t all that left of it until all would be lost. But it wasn’t that- It was simply the attitude he was having towards this- He thought that he could outsmart Kusagakure with his pathetic little lies? I was sure that the three who came along with me today were very much understanding of this and probably though the same, so after an awkward minute’s pause, I’d finally begin to speak again, my voice still soft, but bearing so much more threat within them than there had been before as I glared on at him, staring him down for even thinking of trying to fool me. His attempt to automatically cover up for whatever possible crimes he could have thought of committing was petty, and I felt sorry for him for even starting to try and win me over. His attempts were futile.

”That’s really cute.
..But cut the crap already, because we know your plans.

Tension surrounded the air around us as I’d speak, a sweet smile at the end of my words to show exactly how much of a damn I gave about his cover-up story and pleas to prevent us from digging further in to the matter. After I’d speak, the man’s face seemed to contort a little, a slimy grin appearing on his face. His guiltiness was easily judged and it was easy to say that he knew that we were on his trail- There was no denying it now that I’d already spoken up against him, so there was surely little left to say upon his part. ”I’ve heard that you’ve been building yourself quite a little team to be pitted against us.” I’d say, almost in a casual tone as I made my way around the office itself, gazing at the small trinkets that he had held in cabinets, although despite the fact that I now wandered a little from being directly in his face, my strong voice carried itself across the room without fault, allowing for my presence to examine each and every corner of the place. Turning then to face him again as I now stood to his far left, I’d watch as the smallest of laughs would escape his mouth, soon resounding in to what could only sound like perhaps the most hoarse laugh that I’d ever heard, his throat effected by years of smoking- Or his voice was naturally annoying that way.

”Us? Such a small village as ourselves? Why we’d never even think of going against you and your village. “

And then he’d get to his feet and walk across the room itself in the same manner as I had, although instead of inspecting his own items, he’d then move towards what appeared to be a series of windows, lighting up the room with its large covering, as he then gazed outside at the few buildings that he had rule over. ”..Why would we attack Kusagakure?” he’d ask, his tone still dripping with sarcasm, almost as if he was talking down to each and every one of us, seeing himself above even me, which was incorrect. Of course at the moment it took all of my willpower to prevent myself from lashing out Samehada and shaving half of his face off with its beautiful spikes, and I’d give him a chance to make up for what he’d just said by staying silent with my gaze judgemental and relentless, waiting for him to make his move as he continued to look outside. There wasn’t much to this place- A few houses and a delusional ruler. ”..Land.” I’d say, the single word elegantly slipping from my lips as I soon returned to stand next to the small team I’d formed. ”..You want to expand your village’s domain to ours- It’s simple enough really, but not exactly as straight forward as you’d hoped.” And then another laugh as he’d turn. Three guards stood in the room- each in a different corner- Two behind us, and one in the far right corner, who stood motionless.

”..And why would we want your village’s land?”

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[Not Masakuni]

-Minutes To Midnight

Ugh.

This conversation was going nowhere good. The little man's features were about as ugly as his personality, and that was saying something. He reminded Tsukune of a frog, mostly. He listened with one ear to what the man was saying, and even that required him to keep his hands from clenching into fists. The man was obviously a liar, and a bad one, as well. Either that, or he just had no respect for Kusagakure; these were the kinds of people who had to be reminded of the power of the Hidden Grass.

Soon enough.

In the meantime, he cast his eyes around the room. There were guards, all around them, something he had not failed to notice. Three of them, one to match each of the Kusakage's guards. He tensed slightly, before relaxing. One on one, assuming his associates were competent, they would be able to completely neutralize this force. He looked from side to side, glancing at each of his comrades. He tried to catch Akikou's attention with a faint jerk of his head. He wouldn't risk any more motion than that.

If he could catch her attention, he would flick his eyes to the guard off to one side of him, and then to the one opposite that; he hoped his meaning was clear; you take one, I'll handle the other. They needed to have a plan if things descended into violence. Gekigami looked like he could handle himself, and hopefully, he would be able to take care of the third one. Tsukune trusted that he would be ready for it. He was a trained shinobi, after all. Either way, he wouldn't commit the impropriety of moving more than necessary.

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I couldn't help but think about the multiple things I was going to do to that man if I ever got my hands on him, I was sure to go off if I wasn't scared of getting my testicles ripped off by Blanche. Honestly, at this point I wasn't even paying attention to the conversation, just to the three guards that surrounded us. Two behind us, and one to the far right corner, I noticed a sort of head flick from one of my team mates, during the entire trip he didn't show a problem of doing such a thing, so it could only mean he was trying to signal someone. Regardless if he was trying to catch my attention, I already knew who I was going to get, the guard in the far right corner.

Fortunately for this magical Byakugan I possessed, I didn't have to stare directly at him to scan his entire person, and notice what he was, or wasn't doing. My hands were right by my sides, one near my pouch full of equipment, the other near my sword, ready to tear through any motherfucker who wanted to die. I caught some of the conversation after listening, and this guy was just full of shit! I didn't understand how Blanche still didn't obliterate this fool in a second, she knew we had her back, all she had to do was make the first move and I was going to pounce like a ready lion! This was nothing but child's play for me, I highly doubted that these guards were anything but average, there aura felt weak.

But, I wasn't one to underestimate my opponent, so I just waited for the right time, my eyes stayed peeled on the four main offenders to see if they tried anything fishy.

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