砂 sand village gates.

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The Sunakure Village Gates stand tall at 20 meters, plus wide with 20 more meters encompassing its side. It opens with a set of double doors that turn in. Comprised of the hardest wood and rock resilient to all form of elemental abuse, these gigantic fortifications requires a complex lever system to operate. At the end of each door lies a guard tower, with two more guards watching out front. Finally, one remains atop the gates, where the the two meet when perfectly closed. He has an item in his hand, is cloaked, and is observant.

The road to the gates is expansive and desolate, the harsh, windy conditions of the Wind County made even worse by a sudden, expansive desert that surrounds the hidden village. Combined with gale-force winds and extremely shifting temperatures, those unaccustomed to desert life will find mere passage through such barren lands a chore.

Only the toughest of men (and women) need apply.

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R U L E S

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• Currently the only gateway into the Hidden Sand Village
  
  
• All Sand-nin are allowed free passage
  
  
• Foreign shinobi and non-ninja must await for NPC guard approval
  

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[addy-hime ♥]

It was time to take a trip. Actually, this was absolutely no time for a new Kazekage to be leaving the village, but Youka was not one to dissect situations. The elders were told it was a business trip; if they had no objections, then no one could stop her. No ANBU would be coming with her, as they were required to protect Sunagakure in her absence. With a simple wave to the guards, she was bouncing out into the rough desert terrain of her homeland.


E X I T

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[taiga1]

Dull, almost lifeless eyes stared out into the bleak expanse of shipping, harsh, winds, monotonous dune, and sand. It was as if all vigor was drained from Yoko who stood at the main gate, her arms folded as her windswept hair was thrown about.

'I wont be doing crap like this for long....'

She thought as she shifted her weight. This had to be the most boring thing ever, standing here, looking out at what would be nothing but a broken hourglass, its contents spilled upon the land.

'It'll be over soon...'

The only thing worse than something a dry and callous as this job was her partner, one who was a tad bit noisy for her tastes.

Guard Duty
Rank: C.
Shinobi Required: 2-4.
Mission Information: Sunagakure no Sato is dangerously low on ANBU because of the war. Eligible Genin may gain some good experience by standing guard at the village gates for a shift, giving the ANBU time to rest and recuperate. If any nuke-nin appear or a threat is detected, Genin are to return immediately to the village to report the incident. Chuunin and above may remain and protect Sunagakure as necessary.
Special Information: Repeatable. Any difficulty setting may partake, but keep in mind that if the village is attacked during your stay you may be in danger.
Reward: 40 EXP & 500 Ryo.

[♠Solo♠]

Guard Duty

Rank: C.Shinobi Required: 2-4.
Mission Information: Sunagakure no Sato is dangerously low on ANBU because of the war. Eligible Genin may gain some good experience by standing guard at the village gates for a shift, giving the ANBU time to rest and recuperate. If any nuke-nin appear or a threat is detected, Genin are to return immediately to the village to report the incident. Chuunin and above may remain and protect Sunagakure as necessary.
Special Information: Repeatable. Any difficulty setting may partake, but keep in mind that if the village is attacked during your stay you may be in danger.
Reward: 40 EXP & 500 Ryo.

It was almost a dream job for the young Tatsumaki. Getting paid to watch the village and do nothing. She stood just three or four meters at Yoko's 8 o clock. Her hands were placed proudly upon her waists. Her nose was raised high to the sandy air, and a small grin was on her face. Just wait around for a bit and hope nothing happens. Then head back and receive pay. It would definitely support her eating and spending habits. At least for the time being. That would be till she needed to figure out her next plan. Maki, however, didn't worry about it. It wasn't a life or death battle, or a competitive game. She didn't bother looking ahead to the future if it didn't mean success or survival. Living in the moment was, perhaps, the easiest thing for the human mind to handle.

Looking to the silent partner, she had volunteered herself to work with, staring at the back of her head in silence, Maki raised an eyebrow and her smile fainted. Was she going to remain silent the whole time, she wondered. The sand blowing through the hard winds didn't make for much of a conversationalist. It would get boring if the two just stood by one another, lifeless, waiting for something to happen. The tomboy decided to speak up.

"Hey. Isn't this great?," she said, with an enthusiastic voice she managed to gather from her excitement of easy money coming. "Paid to do nothing. Gotta love it, right?" Maki made an attempt at conversation with the silent female. Hopefully it'd make the mission go by much more swiftly.

[taiga1]

'Annoying filth, she needs to learn her place...I'm far above her!'

Her inner mental snap came quick as her face turned towards her partner for today's mission-Tatsumaki. A farce was thrown up by Yoko, her true thoughts, intent, and desires hidden behind an obscure wall, even morose than the ravaged lands where gusts an erratic winds whirled.

"Great?"

She raised an brow in curiosity, Yoko would've have to keep her true self hidden, at least until she soared in both rank and standings. She'd play the soft hearted girl, until the day she had power. Even if she didn't wish it she'd have to interact with the powerless.

"I suppose your right..."

Yoko said softly as she exhaled a deep breath sleeve covering her mouth. Tilting her face up towards the waning sun she closed her eyes for a brief moment enjoying the passing breeze. The dream-scape remained motionless save for the few tumble weeds passing by.

"Everything's still clear, how good!"

Her elegantly stitched sleeve cover her mouth, the runic designs intricate around the edge. Just a little more she thought until she was free of this twit... this weakling.

Guard Duty
Rank: C.
Shinobi Required: 2-4.
Mission Information: Sunagakure no Sato is dangerously low on ANBU because of the war. Eligible Genin may gain some good experience by standing guard at the village gates for a shift, giving the ANBU time to rest and recuperate. If any nuke-nin appear or a threat is detected, Genin are to return immediately to the village to report the incident. Chuunin and above may remain and protect Sunagakure as necessary.
Special Information: Repeatable. Any difficulty setting may partake, but keep in mind that if the village is attacked during your stay you may be in danger.
Reward: 40 EXP & 500 Ryo.

[♠Solo♠]

Maki only smiled slightly at getting some sort of reaction from the silent girl. Though the smile was small and faint. Some hint of satisfaction was lost from her attempt. Seemed the girl was off in some other world. However it didn't matter. Maki did the same thing. It would only force the girl to wonder what was in her partner's head. The breeze continued to swim through the sky. Maki took her eyes of off her partner, and placed her hands behind her head, stretching her body slightly. Dark brown hues gazed upon the clouds in the air.

"Everything is gonna stay clear, less you're looking for trouble," Maki calmly said. Her eyes instantly darted to Yoko. "You're not, are you? Karma is real, ya know?"

[taiga1]

This perpetual day was of annoyance to Yoko. Standing for what seemed like years, watching a gate that'd possibly never meet resistance.

"Of course not."

Yoko said from behind the guise of her sleeve. How much longer till this dull charade could be put an end to? No one would find this place, not with the howling gales plaguing this forsaken dune-scape.

Taking a in a small breath Yoko stretched her arms. There was no point in being limber, but there was also no point in not easing her joints.

"Why would I look for trouble?"

Her late response came from behind her sleeve once more as the harsh winds picked up. shaping the very sandy ground, as the turf seemingly waned.

[♠Solo♠]

Maki only starred on at the sky, taking her attention off of Yoko for a while. She thought about her life, and the people she dealt with in school. She was a shinobi, and it seemed as though everyone she surrounded herself with was one as well. All coming with the betrayal, trickery, and deception that was perks of the job. The dark haired girl closed her eyes, and thought for a bit, as Yoko's response went through her head.

"People are weird. You never truly know what's going on in someone's mind. You can only perceive what's on the surface," her dark hues opened, as the dark tone emerged from her voice. Something new for the normally loud, obnoxious, lazy shinobi. Being upbeat for so long would have its wear on anyone. Maki also felt that there was something about Yoko that just dragged her down. A faint, dark aura, or something along those lines. It wasn't logical, so she shrugged the thought off. Unfortunately the feeling wasn't as easy to do.

She didn't quite expect Yoko to want to respond. Her arms dropped to her side, plopping off of her thighs and swinging through the air. Her fingers touched through the sand as she did. It almost numbed them, like being stabbed with a thousand minuscule needles.

"Well, we may be standing here for a while. Would you like to tell me a bit about yourself? Yoko, was it?" Her eyes and stance switched over to Yoko's position. She placed her hands upon her waist once more.

[taiga1]

Boredom had settled in an Yoko supposed she could entertain this commoner. As the winds seemingly settled Yoko moved her sleeve to here small lips.

"Im fickle when it comes to many things, I hate this arid environment, but I like the power Sungakure holds. My intentions are to become apart of the upper echelon within Suna's inner circle. Essentially I plan to be a powerful position and will do anything to realize it."

As she spoke her true personality would slip through for a moment, her voice no longer carrying that simple sweet undertone. It boar an annoyed, irritated one as if she were irate or irascible.

"Do you mind, telling me about yourself Maki?"

She removed her sleeve, a devious smile upon her lips, but to another who could see through her it would appear as if the woman bore her fangs. Yoko was usually much more thorough with her guise maybe it was the heat?

[Sharkk]

Stepping up the the village he smirked, the gate surely was different than the one in Kirigakure. Glancing about at the surrounding guards he raised his hands as he smirked, his tongue tasting the air. "I mean no harm, I am here to speak to your Kazekage on important matters!"

[/color] Now he had to wait once more, though this time to be accepted into the village gates. All the while he ignored the apparent Sunagakure shinobi beside him.
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[addy-hime ♥]

From just within the gate there was a rustle, and then suddenly a figure flickered into being in front of the Kirigakure shinobi. It was obviously a male, with a broad chest whose shape was hardly concealed beneath a heavy sand-colored cloak. Its hood was pulled up to hide the color of his hair, obscuring any obvious features that were not hidden beneath the porcelain of a kitsune ANBU mask.

"The Kazekage has been expecting you," he spoke, voice gravelly but kind. "Please, follow me to Youka-sama's residence ... you need to have a chat with her." He did not give his name, nor did he explain how the village's leader had been aware of an encroaching shinobi. In fact, the ANBU said nothing more at all, simply turned and retreated back into the village.

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[Sharkk]

Raising his brow at the new man he only nodded and smirked, now he was following the man.

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[marvolous.]

Nothing but the swaying silhouette of my cloak detailed my arrival back into my lands, my face hidden and my ANBU mask, tied and hung from my Sunagakure Hitai Ate, the only thing notably visible upon my person.

I was home.

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[johnny.]

Unlike the man that he followed in, he had no mask to hide the disappointment as he stepped back through the village gates. A sad story as one of their own was now dead, and only two of the five men were returning. Hopefully more would show, but due to circumstances, only two were walking through the gates at the moment. He looked up, the wind blowing back his thick hair, and a small smirk stained the face of sorrow, at least he was home.

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[Sharkk]

Running through the passage way he made his way away from the village, he would complete his second mission in record time, or so was the plan.

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