Kusakage Atrium Posts

[Akikou]

Questions. Questions. Questions! So many questions! They whirled their way through my head, threatening to break open my cranium and allow the knowledge that my mind had hidden from me to pour out! However, just as quickly as these questions brought my inner self out, so too did that inner self vanish, crawling back deep within the recesses of my mind and cementing themselves there.

I tried not to allow my face to change during the process. I knew that I was being too emotional, and as a shinobi that was something that I needed to control. The inability to put aside my feelings and act as I had been commanded could easily be the end of my life, and the lives of all of those that I had equipped this headband to protect.

And it was that line of thought that jolted another memory... some years back, before I had been a Gennin. When I had received my headband. I grasped it within my young hands, vowing that I would protect everyone in this village. I would never allow the Great Nations to end Kusagakure! The Heavenly Field of Grass would never be desecrated by the fools that followed the Will of Fire, or the power-hungry land-starved Kaze shinobi.

I blinked, coming back to reality.

It was just then that the words of the Kusakage sunk in. It will come back to you. I smiled, knowing that if the Kusakage-sama said it would be, then it would be. I found myself relieved.

"I thank you, Kusakage-sama. I pledge myself, here and now, to guard and protect this land and you, its leader, to the very best of my abilities. What is your command?"

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Her allegiance was formed without question and was instilled within the very walls of the office that I sat in now. Of course whether or not she’d be a good ally to me personally and if I could reap anything from her which would be of use to the village or my own goals was another question. But right now she seemed to be a fully competent Kusa shinobi bar from the fact that she was surely unable to recall a lot of parts from her past, which would be a problem later on in time as it could perhaps turn her against certain individuals or the village itself. But should she become that much of a threat to the livelihood of the village then it the problem was easily cured by one thing. I wished that it wouldn’t come to that since the girl did show pep, but the future was unforeseeable at the moment, even for me. Nodding my head as she kept her bent position, I’d keep looking down at her as she began to speak again to me, words of loyalty almost pouring out from between her lips and I relished the attention I was given.

"I thank you, Kusakage-sama. I pledge myself, here and now, to guard and protect this land and you, its leader, to the very best of my abilities. What is your command?"

I couldn’t help but let a smooth smirk to appear on my lips and the lightest of laughs to emit from my mouth simply from the idea that I now had dozens upon dozens of people beneath my control which were surely ready to do anything which I commanded. In the past I’d always wanted this; I craved authority and now that I had it I simply submitted to whatever poison that I wanted. What would I do next? What would I do to them, to her? I was unable to imagine exactly what things could spawn from the gravity of the power which I was given and perhaps for a disillusioned moment I thought.. ”…..” But, no. This was Kusagakure, the village hidden in the grass, and I was its leader, bound to promote good health and advance the village in order to make it capable enough to take on each of the five great nations if needed. To nurse the village back to health from the horrors that it had been through during the war, the horrors that we had all been through. It was my priority, but I couldn’t help but wildly place my own ideals on side with it.

I was the bringer of justice, peace but moreso, revenge.

And my people would immerse in it when the time is right.

”Go do missions, train, and spread the news that Kusagakure will ascend to the same level as the five great nations in due time. Our efforts will not be in vain.”

I’d tell her this, my words urging her to do the best that she could within her ability to make the village great. It was all based on its shinobi and if she could perhaps lead as a model one then she could go onwards and spread that mind frame on to others. I wanted her to go out, thrive and do good for the village, but most importantly, spread word of my greatness. With these words, I’d then nod my head. Unless she had anything else to say, she was dismissed from our meeting for now..

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[Not Masakuni]

-Give It

Tsukune walked up to the assistant, setting the copies of the missions he had claimed back on the desk. He had completed all three of them, and they had been horrible experiences. He winced, remembering the stupid cat that had tried to rip his face off when he brought it back to its owner. And what the hell had been up with that old man's shopping list? It was going to give him nightmares for weeks, if he had to think about it too much. He turned back to the assistant, smiling slightly.

“Missions complete,” he said, by way of explanation.

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Link (3 D Ranks)

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What bustling there had been in the atrium had soon ceased for at least an hour or so, but the assistant knew well not to dwell on empty dreams, as sooner or later the place would burst alive with activity once more, and he'd find himself dealing with annoying citizens of the village that he so dearly loved. One of which was the same blonde haired male of whom he'd seen several times over the past two days, who was surely back to get his reward. "You want your pay huh? I guess so.." he'd say in a somewhat dissapointed tone, before then retrieving the pay for his mission, and handing it over. It wasn't too much, but it would surely be enough to get him a round of drinks in a local bar.

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• Paid!
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[Akikou]

The Kusakage's words were brilliant in their simplicity. Become strong and spread the word of Kusagakure's rebirth. I found myself smiling, knowing for once in my life that I was doing the right thing by pledging myself to her, and then I would nod. I needed to show the leader of my village that I was willing to do whatever it took to become strong enough to defend, protect, and ascend my village to the highest position it could.

"Hai, Kusakage-sama."

It was sworn, here and now, that one day Kusa no Kuni would be one of the Five Great Nations... no matter what effort it took to achieve that goal. Recognizing that the Kusakage's words had been a dismissal, I would bow once more to the woman and then turn, making my way towards the left before opening it and letting myself wander into it. Down and down the machine went, until I reached the ground floor and allowed my body to leave.

It was time to spread the Good News.

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-Exit

[Not Masakuni]

-Another Option

Hmm.

Tsukune had turned to leave, but something else caught his attention. He paced over to the missions board again, reading down to some of the special assignments.. There was an ongoing assignment at the hospital, requiring medics of all skill levels to help deal with varying levels of injuries. There was a lack of medics, it seemed, in general, and they were taking the help that they could get. Tsukune grabbed it and brought it over to the assistant. “Can I take this as well?”

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HOSPITAL CRISIS!
RANK: D, C, B [x4]
DESCRIPTION: As a medic it's your duty to help out the village when it's in need- and it just so happens that the hospital needs your help to take care of the patients that are suddenly flowing in to the place! Heal as many people as you can whilst also keeping up the excellent medical service that Kusagakure strives to uphold. Failure is not an option and any botch job medical treatments will make the user face strict penalties!
OBJECTIVE: Heal as many patients as you can in the hospital!
MININUM SHINOBI: 1
PAY: 25 EXP and 500 Ryo/50 EXP and 1,000 Ryo/100 EXP and 2,500 Ryo.

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ENTER!

Entering my tower, I’d almost too casually make my way towards the missions board where I could choose exactly which tasks I wanted to complete. In the name of the village I’d finish them, but in my name I’d reap the rewards that they gave. Approaching the assistant, my form towering well over his, I’d hand over the mission slips. ”It’d like to take these.” I’d tell him- There was no way he could possibly decline my request, and some small part in me was looking forwards to doing the missions which I’d asked to do. Only by looking to the side would I notice Tsukune himself requesting some missions, but with my mind elsewhere, I had little time to stop and chat.

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• Requested the following missions:

CUTTING BACK THE FOREST x2
RANK: D
DESCRIPTION: Despite the fact that Kusagakure is widely known as a village that harbours all kinds of plants, not all of them are ones that citizens want to see in the village. Sometimes the plants get out of hand and they need cutting back in order to prevent them from growing over paths and becoming menaces, and because of that the village has requested shinobi to go out and cut back some of the plants that have started to become overgrown- cut them back by any means necessary, but don’t go overboard and destroy the plants!
MININUM SHINOBI: 1
OBJECTIVE: Prune some trees and bushes!
PAY: 25 EXP and 500 Ryo.

PROTECT THE CILENT!
RANK: C
DESCRIPTION: Ever since Roji Yamamoto made his wealth through slightly more shady means, he hasn't exactly been one of the most favoured people in the public eye. And because of that, each time he steps out of the house, he's bombarded with threats, rotten vegetables and fruit, and has one or twice been almost attacked on the streets. Being wealthy can't buy you popularity all of the time, but it can purchase a bodyguard if only for a temporary time.
OBJECTIVE: Escort Roji throuought Kusa as he does day-to-day things, buy groceries, visit the park and any tasks that require him to leave his home. Protect him from people who might want to hurt him!
MININUM SHINOBI: 1
PAY: 50 EXP and 1,000 Ryo.

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Just when he'd hoped that he could have at least five minutes of not having to serve the people who wanted to do missions or have permission to see the Kusakage, his hopes were burnt down in a blazing flame as he saw the blonde haired boy crop back and return to the desk, after having shuffled about a little to retrieve four more mission slips- Each the same one, but it was understandable if he wanted to do good in the hospital. "Gee, there's no stopping you today is there." he'd say in somewhat of a melodramatic voice.. or was it sarcasm? It was quite hard to tell but it was all in his character to respond in that way. Stamping authorization, he'd then hand them back, for him to begin the mission. Alongside him soon came to the Kusakage herself, and the assistant, perhaps almost pepping up somewhat in order to play the facade that he was wide awake and alert, woud take her papers, look over them, then finally stamp them with the symbol of office. "Here you go- Approved. Eheh..hehe.." it was maybe just a bit awkward.

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• Approved both!
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With my missions now approved, I'd then take hold of the slips that he'd just authorized and grin somewhat towards him;

"..Thanks."

And then, I'd make my leave from Tsukune, the assistant and the building with great haste- I couldn't waste any time, as I had things to do.

EXIT!

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[Not Masakuni]

-Stage Right

Meh.

“Thanks,” Tsukune said, sarcastically mirroring the same monotone the assistant used. He rolled his eyes, but nodded his acquiescence to the bored young man. As he was preparing to leave, however, he stiffened, noting Blanche coming up the way. He held still as she walked by, but she didn't seem interested in communicating with him today. Taking that as a good sign, he headed for the door. So far, he hadn't made it out of a conversation with her without fearing for his life at least once during it.

-Exit

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[Not Masakuni]

-Blood Stains

Tsukune was still blushing when he stepped into the Kusakage's office. He shook it from his head, his face assuming a look of neutrality as he came into the room, narrowing his eyes at the assistant's desk. He brought his mission slips up to the front of the desk, setting them down on the solid surface lightly. He thought back to that girl at the hospital, and her complete lack of concern for her decency. He sighed again, shaking the thought from his head. She was way too young.

“These are done, too,” He said absently.

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Link

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Oh- And here he was again. Big surprise. For some reason, he’d figure that he’d begin to see a lot of this person seeing as he’d been seeing him come back and forth to the tower much more than he’d seen the Kusakage herself roam about. However- She did have means of keeping herself in office and outside at the same time, so there was little to be bothered about that. ”I’m not one for complimenting but you’ve done a good job blitzing those missions.” he’d tell the blonde medic with a shrug as he tallied up the amount of ryo that was required for payment, before then handing the calculated amount over as he’d take back the missions slips. Perhaps he’d go on a little break from all of the tasks? Only time would tell!

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• Paid! Good job!
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[Not Masakuni]

-Jingle Jingle

Ah, cash.

There was nothing like the sweet sight of hard-earned cash at the end of a long day's work. He collect his pay, nodding at the assistant. He stopped for a long moment, looking inside himself and examining the remaining chakra in his reserves. It could be enough to move on to his next mission, but perhaps not. He had expended a lot of himself today, after all. With a faint smile, he shook his head, turning towards the door. “I'm done for now, thanks. I'll be back soon!”

-Exit

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[Not Masakuni]

-Round Two

Another day, another dollar.

Tsukune stepped into the Atrium of the Kusakage, looking around at the monochromatic colour scheme. He hadn't noticed it before, but the place had the same exact decor as the hospital. Had Blanche had the place remodeled, just so that it would match the interior of the hospital? He shrugged his shoulders. He'd seen her do plenty of stranger things. It was a good aesthetic choice, irregardless. He turned to the assistant, concealing his smirk. “I'll be heading back to the hospital, if you please.”

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HOSPITAL CRISIS!
RANK: D, C, B [1 D, 2 C]
DESCRIPTION: As a medic it's your duty to help out the village when it's in need- and it just so happens that the hospital needs your help to take care of the patients that are suddenly flowing in to the place! Heal as many people as you can whilst also keeping up the excellent medical service that Kusagakure strives to uphold. Failure is not an option and any botch job medical treatments will make the user face strict penalties!
OBJECTIVE: Heal as many patients as you can in the hospital!
MININUM SHINOBI: 1
PAY: 25 EXP and 500 Ryo/50 EXP and 1,000 Ryo/100 EXP and 2,500 Ryo.

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There were simply.. no words that could describe the current situation, really. He was just coming back for more like some kind of beast on the prowl- Did he even sleep? Of course it had been a little while now and I was sure he went back to eat, sleep and do whatever else normal people do.. but the amount of mission he'd taken? He was suprised he even had enough time to do them and lead a normal lifestyle. "Let's see then... Oh- Yeah, accepted. Go along!" he'd say after having taken the slips, looked over them and ten stamped them with the seal of office, before handing them back.

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• Accepted!
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