Great Samurai Bridge

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The Great Samurai Bridge is actually a compilation of three major bridges, each of them feeding into the three mouths that reveal Tetsu no Kuni, the Land of Iron. Pelted in snow, subzero temperatures and storms, finding the Bridge is no easy feat. However, with three bridges leading each into a separate Path of the Three Wolves, finding it isn't completely impossible. Despite its simple appearance, each bridge is quite sturdy and nearly impenetrable, with only a few memorable attacks known to have pierced the pathways; some say its ancient Samurai magic, but most dismiss that as simple folktale.

The three bridges leads to the three Paths of the Three Wolves, a triangular shaped mountain higher than the rest which reveals three valley-like caves where travelers may opt to penetrate Iron further. Each path is based on ancient samurai teachings, which calls for three things to be united in order to become a god on the battlefield - Mind, Body and Soul. Though each bridge appears identical, each theme lends to a unique difference - never noticeable to the naked eye.

Though closed off to the world for the longest time, Samurai have chosen to reveal this location during their efforts in restoring the Shinobi world. Heavy Samurai posts can be found on each bridge, but as of the Chuunin Exams, entrance into the country has been permitted with identification. It is advised to not cause a ruckus...

Once the mile bridge is crossed, guests are welcome to the Samurai's most prized armament - the Main Samurai Military Compound, host of the first ever Chuunin Exams post-Great War!

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R U L E S

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• 1st gateway leads to the Summit; 2nd and 3rd Gateways are closed and lead to the Samurai Compound. Only Samurai may proceed.
  
  
  
• Entry into the Samurai Compound is forbidden.
  
  
  
• All Chuunin Exam participants are welcome, free off charge - all visitors may enter, but must purchase a guest badge from a Samurai NPC worth 5,000 Ryo. No in and outs!
  
  
  
• Register ALL possessions (weapons, items, etc.) with one of the hundreds of Samurai guards across the bridge outposts prior to entry or risk exile.
  
  
  
• A zero tolerance policy on attempts to incite war or conflict has been adopted by the Samurai, meaning they will not hesitate to step in and act to neutralize a situation they deem to be hazardous to others, or themselves.
  

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[Estilo]

ENTER

The half-masked ninja ventured deep into the cliffs with Yukiko by his side, treading dangerous ground and bearing the cold that swept through the snow-covered lands. Things had begun to look bleak after they'd lost sight of the trail beneath a blanket of ice, but their qualms were extinguished when they spotted a flickering flame ahead. A sign on civilization- a Samurai outpost. And behind it, one of the three bridges said to lead into the heart of Tetsu no Kuni.

He would approach the checkpoint in stride and stopped when he reached one of the security tents. "I'm here to attend the Chuunin Exams with Yukiko here. We are both ninja of Kumogakure." When the samurai in charge of security there told him to register all of his equipment, Atlas would comply and display all of his wares for the required protocol. As he waited, not only for his companion to check-in her equipment, but for the samurai to allow him through, Atlas gazed off into the distance. Marveling at the bridge that laid in wait for them. The rumors had been true- it was as majestic as the stories had said.

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EXIT

[Kii!]

I ran ahead, not thinking to wait for Tensa to catch up. My mind was elsewhere--the immense excitement I’d felt on the way here had risen exponentially at the sight of the massive bridge and countless samurai that guarded it. Even the snow we'd witnessed along the way had me shaking with a mixture of curiosity and intense enthusiasm. Laughing like a child, I spun a few times, taking in everything I could about the place. After a while, I’d stop, bending at my knees and lurching forward, still wide-eyed with amazement. I’d never seen anything quite like this, and I only figured things would be more amazing after I crossed the bridge!

One samurai, looking at me a bit oddly, stopped me and asked for my identification. Looking dumbfounded, I stared blankly at him for a few moments before hopping once and voicing my realization. I'd totally forgotten the reason for my being there! Then I’d pull out my identification as he asked that I also show him everything I brought with me. With a nod, I began to shuffle through all my things, which, frankly, wasn’t very much. I was only armed with a few small weapons, and my clothing. Once he approved me for entrance, I’d thank him and take my things, still grinning as I made my way down the bridge. Only once I reached the end of it would I think to wait for the Hyuuga.

[ e x i t ]

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Steel-Toed Boots
Hooded Robe
2 Hyourougan (Soldier Provision Pills);
2 Zoketsugan (Blood Increasing Pill);
10 Exploding Notes;

[♠Solo♠]

The Hyuuga only casually carried himself as his partner took off, unable to hold his excitement. While it wasn't the way he would carry himself at such an important event, he was glad to see the confidence radiating off of Kii. He was a partner today, but after the exams they would both be Chuunin, raising Genin of their own to undergo the exact same tests they would be taking today. He would make for an excellent rival in the future. However for now he simply had to focus on catching up. It seemed another had made it to the bridge. A man of age. Was he still a Genin was Tensa's question.

He refused to dwell on it too much, as he approached the Samurai whom was IDing people. He caught up to Kii with a stupefied look on his face. Realizing what was being asked of him he swiftly gave the Samurai his ID and registered his weapons. A small chuckled silently exited Tensa's mouth only for him to hear. He followed behind Kii, giving his ID to the Samurai and registering his own weapons. Once the process completed he went to the other side of the bridge, meeting up with the swift moving Kii. It was funny to think about foir the young Hyuuga. He was in no battle, yet he moved rather swiftly. He would think along with his own thoughts, toppled upon thoughts, as he met with his partner to continue on to the Summit.

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x8 Kunai
x15 Shuriken
x10 Explosive Notes
x2 Light Bombs

[EXIT]

[Kaeor]

And just like that he arrived at the Great Samurai Bridge. Standing no more than a few meters ahead were samurai, clad in their nigh impentrable armor and with their blades hanging on both sides of their waist. Kaeor could only guess that to be the area for registration and would speak towards the duo.

"I'm Kaeor from Kumogakure and I'm here to attend the chuunin exams." With that statement placed he would show everything in his inventory and then proceed past them once thoroughly checked.

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exploding note [40]
kunai [2]
hikari [1]
smoke grenade [3]
makibishi [20]
marbles [30]
battle gear
senbon [5]
senbon launcher [5 senbon equipped]

exit.

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[Yuki-chan]

((OOC: Sorry! I didn't knew I had to register first!))

[Enter]

'Looks like the bridge' thought the female as she looked at the guards. "I'm here to attend the Chuunin Exams with Yukiko here. We are both ninja of Kumogakure." said the male. The samurai told him to register his weapons, which he did. Yukiko found her weapons, knowing that she would be the next one.

"Here you go" said the girl as she pointed at the things she had removed from her weapon pouch. The Genin laid all of it away when the samurai had counted everything up. 'I suppose it's for safety measures. Nobody wants us to bring in a bomb or something' thought the female. She then walked in together with her team mate.

[Exit]

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Weapon list:

- 1 butterfly knife.
- 4 kunais.
- 5 shurikens.
- 3 smoke grenades.
- 7 exploding tags.

[| J.im Kelly |]

Gin stepped over to the Great Samurai Bridge after his travels. He admired it for several moments before continuing, where he was stopped by a guard and asked for identification. Reaching into a pouch, he retrieved his ID, and showed it to the Samurai, explaining his reasoning for coming here.

"I'm here to attend the Chuunin Exams, from Kumogakure no Sato."

The Samurai looked over his identification and gave it back to him. After Gin placed it back within his pouch, the guard asked for all of his weaponry to register it with him as he passed through the bridge. It took several moments for Gin to get all of it, and then a few more minutes for the guard to look for it.

I wonder what they need to know my equipment for...

With that, he waltzed lazily across the bridge. He was tired from his journey here.

[exit]

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Kanabo
Kunai x2
Shuriken x5
Senbon x10
Makibishi x20
Giant Shuriken x1.

[Hirihi]

.:Enter:.

As Hirihi arrived at the scene, her crimson red eyes would look around the large structure in awe. To think, this was a neutral country. Samurai were something she hadn't learned a lot about, so this would be on of those occasions where leaving the village would give her a definite advantage over other things that she could be doing back at home. Babysitting only taught you so much, but doing something like this was expanding her horizons greatly.

Approaching a checkpoint, Hirihi looked to see a samurai standing and pointing for her to stop at a check-in station. Nodding, Hirihi looked to see that she was going to need to show her items and weapons to them so that they could catalog them for safety purposes. Nodding, Hirihi opened her bag and began to show her the contents of it. Once they had cataloged all of it, Hirihi also showed them the pair of black tonfa that she wore on side. "Village and name?" The samurai asked, Hirihi realizing she hadn't even introduced herself. "Rinji Hirihi, Kumogakure no Sato shinobi." Once all that was done, she repositioned all the items in her bag and turned towards the direction the samurai guided her to go. Not so much guided, but directed. They must not have had a good experience with ninja before. She couldn't really blame them, given that the war was something that had been a shinobi's doing... Or, so she thought.

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3 Smoke Grenades (1 pack)
10 Exploding Notes (1 pack)
4 Hikari (4 pack)
2 Kunai (1 pack)
2 Kunai Grenades (2 packs)

A pair of black tonfa

.:Exit:.

[Areru]

ENTER!

Such a magnificent bridge it was!
She had heard stories of such a place as a younger girl but she had never been to the Great Samurai Bridge before now. And it was quite interesting- The Samurai themselves littering the place like a flock of aggresive looking birds they would stand proud with their thick armour. And so- Being the polite competitor she was she would approach one of the ones who were apparently in control of who went in and out of the place, as she had seen people passing by them to enter the heart of the place. "I'm Areru Sansutsomu- Here to participate in the Chuunin Exams.. You want to know what weapons I have? Sure, here-" she'd speak as she'd disarm her weaponry for a few minutes, holding them carefully within her hands as she'd show them all, before then being allowed clearance to the country. It wouldn't be long until she'd be within the exams themselves! How exciting!

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EXIT TO GOKAGE KAIDAN!

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[BLKND]

o g o n . k u r a i

The massive pillars that would comprise this bridge were startling. With every step, he became smaller and smaller in the eyes of the millions of men and women who had passed through this very location. His hands in the pockets of his parka, the boxed backpack which sat tightly on his back would give him the look of a medicine man, rather than a ninja. However, despite his nonchalant demeanor, he would not show any hesitation to the congregation of shinobi gathering around him there for the same reason that he was. The shade of every stone that would compose the massive stone walls on either side of the bridge would graze his legs. His long, slender legs would glide across the stone, his shoulders brushing passed the likes of shinobi he had ever heard of. His heart would begin to accelerate upon the sight of what appeared to be a Konohagakure headband from one of the many Genin there to face him. They would all be his opponents eventually, however as would the number of Kumogakure shinobi who would also be there.

"Next in line!" The bellowing voice of one of the many armored men would beckon to whomever he could reach.

Kurai's head would turn, his massive golden eyes falling upon a heavily armored man sitting behind a desk. A number of books and papers would cover the giant table in front of him. Of course, with no one occupying him, Kurai would take the opportunity to engage him. Walking over the desk, he would recall the briefing that was sent to all of those accepted to attend the exams. Item and Ninja registration would be taken care of by the Samurai of Tetsu no Kuni, meaning that all weapons and items should be documented.

"Registering items and Shinobi Identification card, please." The massive man would inquire, holding a massive hand in front of Kurai.

Kurai would shuffle through his pockets, opening his coat to expose his body to the sharp breeze of the country's climate. Reaching into his inside pocket, a small book would be passed to the Samurai. Taking a quick look over it, the Samurai would begin to scribble something in his notebook, occasionally looking back at Kurai's book when needed. Eventually the book would close, and be thrust back into Kurai's possession.

"Welcome and good luck." The Samurai would say with a nod, his eyes and face completely shielded from the helmet which they would all appear to have equipped.

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ninjato[1]
giant shuriken [5]
shuriken [10]
kunai [4]
tracker [1]

exit.

p o s t . o n e

[Toru]

He entered the area, walking through the massive snow as he shivered after each step. "Sup, you have a sweater? Never mind that, I'm Toru Airontoku hailing from Kumogakure and I'm here for the exams." After his words, which were mostly interrupted by sniffles; he would show his items.

The samurai would check them, and after that Toru would proceed onward to a more warmer area hopefully.

/exit

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» Kunai⁰⁸
» Kunai Spring^{01 (one kunai inside)}
» Senbon Launcher^{01 (five senbon inside)}
» Makibishi⁴⁰
» Ninja Wire^20ft
» Hikari⁰⁵
» Hajikidama³⁰
» Kunai Grenade⁰²
» World Map⁰¹
» Senbon¹⁰
» Large Gourd^{01 (lava inside)}
» Hajikidama³⁰
» Exploding tags¹⁰
» Katana^{left hip}

[Sayomi]

Finally, I made it to one of the three great bridges after my long travel alone. A guard clad in polished armor, hosting an array of swords upon his person stopped me. I guess they weren't taking any chances, so I removed my hood that obscured my face, allowing my golden locks to tumble down my face.

"State your business please"

He said bluntly, muffled through the mask upon his face. Tugging down at the cloak, I revealed my head band, it was my pride and the insignia that I was of kirigakure.

"I' am Masumi Hozuki, here to participate in this years Chuunin exams!"

I couldn't tell his expression, cause it was shielded by his mask, but I knew he'd let me through. He pulled out a pen and large pad, ready to write as he spoke.

"I'll need to see what you have miss."

Slowly I presented all that I had on my person, of course first starting with Kubikiri Tsurugi and so forth. After that he allowed me to safely pass after giving me a badge that I pocketed. I was on my way into the heart of Tetsu no Kuni.

[exit~]

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[/]Kubikiri Tsurugi
[/]Kunai
[/]Smoke gernade
[/]Exploding note
[/]Makibishi
[/]Shuriken
[/]Ninja Wire strings
[/]Concealed mouth embers
[/]Blank scrolls

[Noboru]

Noboru passed walked along the bridge that led into iron, having traveled from the land of lightning with one of his team mates. He was greeted by a guard where he would have to register his weapons and items. He told the guard, "I'm here to pass the chuunin exams!" he said, grinning. Once his weapons were checked and registered he would head off.. his partner in tow somewhere.

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x Kodachi
x Wakizashi
x Kusarigama
x Kunai x5
x Shuriken x2
x Makibishi
x Kiri- Oni
x Exploding Note
x Smoke Grenade
x Tracker

[Sharkk]

Passing others he made his way to the bridge, only to find himself speaking to a Samurai, rather than being spoken to. "Names Fuu, the Pride of The Grass, and I'm here for the exams of course."

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And with that he quickly showed his inventory to the armoured warrior before making his leave from the bridge and moving on forward. The bridge was alive with hustle and bustle and was massive in size, but he had bigger and more important things in his mind at the moment than some stupid bridge and the surrounding Genin.

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ARMAMENTS
[WEAPONRY]
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PRIMARY WEAPON(S):[/b]

[/b][/u] {Lit: Beheading bayonet}
Rank: A
Type: Melee/ Specialty/ Offensive
Special: Houzuki exclusive-clan weapon. Only those who are of the Hozuki bloodline my wield Kubikiri Tsurugi.
Description: Kubikiri Tsurugi, while not particularly long, is unusually wide and is completely hollow in the middle, essentially consisting of nothing more than the edges of what would otherwise be a normal sword. Its handle is purple and its guard is as wide as its blade, with three small holes on both respective sides.
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SECONDARY WEAPON(S):[/b]

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• [2 PACK / Shuriken]
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ACCESSORIES::[/b]

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Rank: C
Type: Accessory / Self
Special: Has a range up to 1000 yards.
Description: Similar to the communication's device in ease and effectiveness, the range finder can function both as binoculars and as a means to measure the distance to a target. snug and sleek, it fits across only one eye, and has a see-through lens that establishes visual information. With a durable carapace, it is designed to withstand water damage and even the pressure of extreme altitudes.
Cost: 3,000 Ryo per Tracker[/ul][/size][/spoiler]

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[Akiyuki]

A proud smirk on that face of mine as I’d come up on the great Samurai bridge. A curious gaze fanned out among the crowd of shinobi watching as they went through the process of having their equipment checked and apparently I was no different of course… As it came for my turn I noticed the guards irritation right away as he’d ask for my weapons and other items.

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Senbon

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Senbon Launcher(5 Loaded)

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Hidden Blade

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Exploding notex2

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Pouch

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Radio

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Chain whip

With my current inventory checked I’d make my way across the bridge.

[EXIT!]