Kusagakure Gates

[Not Masakuni]

-Surreality

This is not possible.

So ran the thoughts of Fushoku Shiro as he gazed up at the gate of Kusagakure no Sato. Once, it had laid in ruins, its great door smashed down and burned. Only a skeleton of the mighty construction had remained. Things had changed since then. The gate was rebuilt, standing obdurate against the outside world once more. Where once there had been only corpses, now the gates were staffed by the living shinobi of Kusagakure. It didn't seem possible, but here were warriors bearing the same mark he did on their headbands, on their masks.

I must have died.

It was the only thing he could think of. He felt numb, not really paying attention as the guards verified his identity. He could hardly remember the interview, the welcoming words. He could only think that he was dreaming, that these were the last dying thoughts of a delusional mind. It simply made no sense. How could a village have simply sprung up in the short time since his last visit to the former gravesite? It boggled the mind. He had to speak to someone. He had to find the leader of this... place.

With quivering steps, he entered the village, leaving the gate behind him with slow steps. He could still feel the eyes of the sentries on him, ensuring that he was acting with integrity. It had been a long time since he'd felt the sense of security at his back that comrades provided. He didn't know what to do. He didn't know what to think. He simply stepped inside the village and sat down, right in the middle of the path, staring out at the buildings before him. Some were still broken, but others were repaired. It was Kusagakure.

It was home.

-Exit Into Kusagakure no Sato

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[Akikou]

I was a little early. Either way, it had been about four hours since the Kusakage spoke and commanded that her special squadron assemble at the specific five hour mark. I was nervous, and I didn't have that much in the way of weaponry to gather, so instead I found myself waiting impatiently and fearfully for this event to start. As the time drew close, I couldn't wait any longer, so I came with all speed towards the Gates. There, I would wait until the others arrived.

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ENTER

Passing through the gates, I did take time to notice Akikou, the other female in the group standing there, but I disregarded it. Making myself obvious, I’d walk through- if she thought that we were meeting by the gates, she’d follow me surely. However if she was waiting for the other two first, then she still had a bit of time to spare, so it was up to her, really. Soundlessly making my exit, I’d move towards the area I suggested to meet just outside the gates.

EXIT

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[Not Masakuni]

-Move Along

Ah.

“Come on, Akikou-san,” Tsukune said, as he approached the gate. He could see her there, standing near to the entrance. Blanche had already been through; I could see the guards still unstraightening their spines. I chuckled to myself, then waved at the girl not much younger than myself. Blanche wouldn't have us waiting at the gate. She would have blown past already; she liked to do things her own way. He smiled at the girl, striding out into Kusa no Kuni.

-Exit

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[spade]

I checked to see if all my weaponry was on my person, thereafter I left my place and started walking towards the gates. It didn't take me long to get there at the pace I was moving, as I arrived I noticed every one already there. It looked like I was late, but oh well, it was time to move and infiltrate the enemy village. "Ready when you are."

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[Akikou]

After noticing the Kusakage-sama and Tsukune-sun moving through, I'd nod at Tsukune's suggestion and move out of the gated area.

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[LOOCH]

[Thread Enter]

Unari and Kuroimaru made their trek up the earthen road, the Inuzuka naked calloused feet growing accustomed to the rough path. The majestic overgrown trees surrounding the two stood like immovabable wooden giants. While up above sparse bits of a sunlight were barely capable of penetrating the thick green awning. As he strung along the course the gates would enter his sights, moments later the teen would make his exit and wouldn't be back for a X amount of days.

[Thread Exit]

[Apple]

ENTER GATES

Due to the brief stay that I'd had in Sunagakure, I hadn't returned to Kusa looking much different, as my skin hadn't managed to be doused in the sun that the country was known for. I'd left my village merely 14 hours ago and I'd return now, although due to my instantaneous travel via Soratsu's Hiraishin I was glad that I hadn't had to travel across to Suna manually. However, I was back now, and that was all that counted. Passing through the gate with my natural elegance, I'd nod to the ANBU who were stationed to either side, before passing through and making my way in to the village, my blonde hair swishing from side to side as I'd do so.

EXIT TO KUSAGAKURE

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[Not Masakuni]

-Welcome Marker

Ah.

The mighty gates of Kusagakure no Sato. He never tired of seeing them. Tsukune looked them over, setting his hand on the gates and caressing them gently. He slowly traced his hands along them, leaving a Hiraishin seal on each corner of the gates, as well as one dead centre. He hoped Blanche wouldn't mind him marking the gates up. It was only a few little seals, after all. He passed through them, doing the same thing on the other side. He strolled into the village, whistling cheerfully...

-Exit Into Village

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SPOILER: Click to show

Hiraishin Shiki (Thunder God Formula Seal)

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Rank: S
Type: Supplementary / Juuinjutsu (Seals & Barriers) / Kinjutsu
Range: Hand's reach.
Special: Seal placement costs a 'B' 'D' ranked amount of chakra. Hiraishin seal cannot be removed by 'Gogyou Kaiin' (Five Elements Unseal).
Description: The seal/rite behind the Flying Thunder God. Seals can be placed on anything, from parchment, paper and weapons, to actual people. Creating a shiki requires but a bit of the user's chakra, and once active, the owner of the shiki can detect its signal from anywhere in the world, so that they may have the option of warping to it.
Domain: Hiraishin Kinjutsu.[/spoiler]
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[Rui]

The curtains had closed for Kawaii’s time in the village. The show had been over. Now, it was time for her to practice for the next set. Taking nimble steps that bewildered the shifty glass below her feet, Kawaii would salute with honor to the person that had been watching the gate. Not a single word had been spoken, but all of her momentary feelings had been conveyed by her simple hand gesture. Of course, she would return, but when had been the primitive question. However, that did not matter, as whatever her intentions held, it was for the sake of Kusa and her beloved queen, Madame Blanche. Severed by distance, any set of her now had been gone, as she was herself.

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[Muu Yanagi]

The large, rather imposing gates, stood before him as Muu rounded the corner of the dirt road. His hands were in his pockets still and he was still wondering if he should find some escort or maybe travel with anyone else heading the same way he was… but the anticipation was too much to bear. He couldn’t possibly wait for anyone else to be ready. What if they slowed him down and he was late?! It’d be quiet a ways as it was…

Where was the Green Haired Shinobi going? Well he’d received a letter from what he assumed to be the Appointed Chuunin exam Head Examiner. All his meetings and tests and hard work were finally culminating. He couldn’t nor would he ever miss this. Even though his demeanor looked rather bored and tired, his lazy droopy eyes and expression never reveling much, he made his way tot eh gates before a Bird Masked ANBU materialized before him.

”What Business do you have for leaving the Village unattended child?”

Stopping in his tracks, Muu’s eyes never left the massive gates. They really were nearly terrifying in size this close up… But Muu spoke in a neutral, low, and almost bored tone as if the one he was speaking to was a slow, dumb, and irritating child. His natural response to those who stood in the way of things he desired.

”I’m Muu Yanagi, and I have Business in Mizu no Kuni. Maybe you’ve heard of the Chuuin Exams?”

Sure, to an ANBU agent the exams might not seem like a big deal.. but when you came to the conclusion that many of the ANBU were just chunin themselves, then you grasped that they all knew it was close to hell and those willing to go could very well be batshit crazy and possibly powerful. The ANBU physically shifted his weight, as the Green Haired boys eyes shifted to hi. Nodding the ANBU vanished in a puff of smoke, and the gates slowly parted enough for the boy to pass.

And now… the real challenge began.

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• Muu Checking out of Kusagakure Exit
  
• Heading to the Chuunin Exams. Duces.
  

[Krethean]

It was a brilliant day, and one Ujiyasu will not forget in any hurry. After he checked that he got absolutely everything he needed, the tall, rowdy and energetic Genin left and locked his apartment. He took a good look at the whole village and reminded himself that this is why he must head out. It was time to leave Kusagakure as a Genin. It was time to showcase just what he could do. It was time to push himself to see where he stood among similar people. He knew Muu would be there, which perked the boy up considerably: after all, he had never been on a mission with him before. Who knows how things will go, but it was good to have a future teammate present.

Ujiyasu stretched as he descended the steps and onto the cool, damp earth. The wear and pain from his last mission had finally dispersed, and his left arm felt good as new. He wondered how Usio fared after their mission, though he suspected he would have been more tired than anything else.

As Ujiyasu made his way to Kusagakure's gates, he thought about the Exams that awaited him, and how the requirements had been lowered a fair bit. Perhaps there's not many people available for the exams. Been hearing about a good number of things that have been going on over the years... can't say it'd be surprising that more Chuunin would be needed.

"What business do you have outside of Kusagakure?"

The ANBU broke Ujiyasu out of his line of thought and startled him with his presence. Ujiyasu quickly regained his composure and waved, a happy grin smeared across his face.

"Ah! I'm Nakamura, Ujiyasu! I'm heading to Mizu no Kuni for the Chuunin Exams!"

"Ah yes, Lady Kusakage has given you her blessing to attend the Exams. Best of luck, and do Kusa proud!"

With a nod, Ujiyasu felt excitement well up inside. This was what he had been doing all kinds of missions for.. and even why he opted for some more dangerous missions in the process.

"I plan to! I'll be back, as a Chuunin!"

With that, the ANBU stepped aside and vanished, allowing the boy to leave the village as a enin. He aimed to return to Kusagakure a Chuunin.

- Ujiyasu checking out of Kusagakure Exit
- Heading to Mizu no Kuni for the Chuunin Exams.

[Yahiko]

Gray plagued the sky and rid the day of any and all sunlight. The smell of rain brought out a light smile in the man whose face had prior been stoic as he strolled through the gates, not giving any of the guards much more than a passing nod. He loved days like this; days without sun. He thought of the overcast skies as a sort of veil to shroud his little escape, even though his absence would only be temporary. While his allegiance was to his village and he would stand by it to the end, his heart's calling was boundless, fearless freedom.

( Exit to Kusa no Kuni )

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ENTER KAGE BUNSHIN!

Born from pure chakra by my original, I’d turn towards the village gates. I had several things to do and having such a technique at my arsenal- Kage bunshin, it simply allowed me to do these things all at the same time, which was very much in my interest. As I made my way past my gate, I’d slowly pick up on a run. The chuunin exams were held in Mizu no kuni, a land which I’d scarcely managed to adventure in to over the years, so it would be quite interesting I was sure. Running in to the distance further and further away from the gates, I’d be back of course.. but would it be with news of Kusa’s success in the exams?

The possibilities were endless.

EXIT KAGE BUNSHIN TO KUSA NO KUNI!

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[aramlyis]

[Flashback]
Departing from the Village for the first time was something of a worrisome experience. Kaku lacked the foreknowledge of society that he had here in Kusa, instead he had to rely upon lesser means.
Newspapers, tabloids, things of that nature would be required to ensure he didn't make a unforgivable stumble when dealing with those in a different country.
You didn't know what you didn't know after all, that was a simple truth.
Having lingered long enough, Kaku quickly set off, moving at what was called the Scout's Run, ten paces fast, ten paces slow. They didn't have to be exact, just long enough for him to cover a great amount of distance without tiring himself.
[Exit]