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Laughter escaped Ujiyasu’s mouth as he executed a string of hand seals. As he positioned his hands into the final seal, he unleashed his chakra overhead. Within moments the wind began to pick up in its intensity before the area around the duo darkened a bit. Snow formed from the chakra that was released, and the wind carried the snow down to the ground rapidly. Almost instantly, visibility dropped considerably, and Ujiyasu knew it was time, as this blizzard won’t last very long.

He kicked off and focused his Chakra into his legs to drastically increase his speed, his body seemingly flickered as if he teleported. One platform... two... things were going ok for the wild Genin, until he went for the third. His feet weren’t able to get a firm footing on the platform, and coupled with the powerful winds and snow assaulting him, he lost his balance. He quickly reached for the rock formation with his right hand and only just caught it. He struggled to turn and pull himself up as the snowstorm subsided. Once he managed to climb up, after a few moments of precariously hanging, he shook his right hand as if trying to shake the pain away from it.

Ujiyasu looked around the area and saw it blanketed with snow and sleet. Well, at least I have more to work with now.

“Damn, that was fun... painful, but fun. Didn’t get too far though. Looks like I’ll need more practise.”

Ujiyasu and his clones watched as he saw people come and go. He had to admit it had started to get boring rather quickly, though he knew that was more because of this place rather than him actually finding his target. Normally the anticipation of the hunt keeps him interested throughout his stalking or staking out, and the fact that this is his first mission should have kept him wide-eyed and bushy tailed.

He took a sip from the tea that the waitress gave him, after slipping her some Ryo to cover for him and the clone. After letting the pleasant brew train its soothing warmth down his throat, he blinked tightly and then opened his eyes again, letting the air touch the eyes, making them feel cool and wake him up just a little. None of the clones reported anything unusual yet.

It was then, that the Genin saw some of the cleaning crew enter and do their rounds. A man, who looked someone youthful among the other customers got up and walked to the outside to both stretch his legs and breathe some fresh air. At that point, one of the cleaning boys made their way to the table and Ujiyasu saw, just for a brief moment, that the kid had extended his hand to the drink, as if he was dropping something in there. Bingo!

Ujiyasu got up immediately and walked toward the boy, while the clone who was on the outside walked toward the customer who went to the garden and informed him of what happened. Ujiyasu walked by the boy, who in turn looked up at the tall Genin, just in time to see an extended arm that scooped him up, with another hand firmly pressed on his mouth. Among the chatter, hardly anyone heard the muffled scream, but a number of them saw what had happened and turned to see what was transpiring.

“Relax folks... just going to let him get some fresh air, and also some time in the sin bin.”

The clone who was at the brewing pot area had arrived when Ujiyasu sent the boy to the ground rather harshly. The clone pinned him down as the wild-haired boy looked down at the rather young prankster, who had struggled in vain to break free.

“Caught twice in a week huh? You’re not doing so good kid. Why don’t you give up this boring game of yours?”

“B...BORING? I’d rather do this than be stuck working for my parents. THAT is boring!”

Ujiyasu chuckled as his last clone arrived and knelt down next to the pinned boy, shaking his head before he stretched his arms and his back. Sitting on a chair for some time does that to someone who spent most of his life exploring and being active.

“While I would approve of a few pranks here and there, this kind of prank isn’t good. Drugs in general shouldn’t be taken lightly... they could wreck someone or kill them. If that’s entertaining to you, then your need to get looked at... cause you’re wacko if you do.”

“So what? I’m not hurting anyone, and all you people do is just tell me off, maybe a few hits here and there. I’m not afraid of you lot.”

Ujiyasu knelt down to his level and gave him a big smile.

“If you know who I am, then I’ll gladly fight you... but my mission entails stopping you, so stopping you is what I’ll do. First up, I think a little adjustment will be necessary, seeing as you managed to get in so easily despite being caught a few days ago.”

The Kusa Genin reached forward, to the boy’s chin and placed his fingers under the jaw, feeling around there for something, before he stopped and brought his fingernails up onto the skin. With a smooth pull, he managed to pull up some kind of loose, fake skin. The boy struggled but the clone held him in place. After a few moments, the mask was pulled off, revealing the true face of the boy. The clone pulled him up but restrained his arms.

“Yeeeah, figured you were disguised. Be too soon for someone to forget your face. Now... any last words before I haul you to the owner of this place? I’m sure he’d loooove to see you again! I bet he misses seeing you around to brighten his day.”

The boy shouted an expletive before he lifted himself off the ground, using the clone as an anchor, to try and kick Ujiyasu. Quickly, the free clone threw a strong punch at the side of the boy’s knee, not only knocking it away, but also causing enough pain to stop him from trying that again any time soon. Once the clone who restrained the boy brought him to face Ujiyasu, wild Genin drove a knee into the stomach of the boy, prompting the clone to release his hold on the young prankster. As he was doubled over in pain, the clone then did a quick chop to the back of the head, sending the boy to the ground and into unconsciousness.

Ujiyasu dispersed his clones as he hefted his target onto his shoulder and walked around to the foyer. The manager, who was present in the foyer, saw Ujiyasu hauling the boy on his shoulders. The young Shinobi smiled and dumped him onto the ground before the man.

“Here you go. Thought you’d like to see a familiar face. Caught him spiking a man’s drink... and don’t worry. He’s sleeping. Very peacefully.”

The manager bowed gratefully and smiled, feeling quite relieved that this problem was over. For now at least.

“Ahh thank you! He came to me and informed me of what happened, and I gave him a fresh cup on the house to make up for it. He was quite thankful, as am I. I have to admit... I wasn’t sure you’d be able to do this. You didn’t look like someone who could accomplish something like this without smashing the property or scaring the customers.”

“Hahaha! Well, I guess I should thank my interest in adventuring, exploring and hunting for that. He was pretty easy to find. Pretty gutsy though. He wasn’t scared of me at all, which is why he’s snoozing right now. Tired him out.”

“Well, once again the Kusa Shinobi have shown me that even rookies can get the job done. As thanks for finding him, and for not ruining my establishment, I’ve decided not to charge you for the cups of tea you had and refund you. Here.”

The man handed Ujiyasu the Ryo he spent. Ujiyasu at first made to decline but the manager lifted, then lowered the hand, as if to insist. Reluctantly, Ujiyasu accepted the money and pocketed it.

“Your Kage will get the payment as promised. And you’re welcome back at any time.”

“Thanks... no offence, but I feel pretty uneasy here. Some of the clients do spook me... but then again maybe it was because of the drugs they had been slipped. I dunno! This place isn’t too bad though. Oh... that reminds me. I’ll be back!”

With that, Ujiyasu slipped back to the change room, where he removed the garment the manager gave him and put his normal clothes on. He walked out of the room and laughed.

“Hahaaa! That feels better! Anyway, if you have any problems, I’ll make sure to straighten them out, unless someone else gets to it first! Take care!”

With that, Ujiyasu placed the folded clothes onto the bench near the change room and happily walked out, giving a cheerful wave as he did. The manager exhaled deeply before he walked over and picked up the clothes.

“... he could have at least put them in the basket...”

OOC: Finished

Ujiyasu whistled as he made his way to the tea house, his mood was quite chipper despite hearing that this mission might have been made easier. The sun was out and shining its brilliant radiance once more on the land, and it never failed to please the young boy. The lush greenery of the village, the happy villagers who went about their daily routine, it all helped inspire a sense of... patriotism in him.

After a nice, brisk walk from the Atrium to where he knew the teahouse was (it was generally a place he avoided in the past. Old people tend to bore him, while a few even creep him out), Ujiyasu saw the building before him. After a few moments of overcoming his aversion to the place, he took a few tentative steps toward the property.

“Alrighty Ujiyasu... it shouldn’t be so bad. Just here to make sure some kid doesn’t spike any more drinks on these elderly folk. Sooner I kick him to the curb, the sooner I can high-tail it out of here... this place feels haunted by old fogeyness...”

Curiously, as he said that, the wind made a slight gust that caused the trees to waver to the stronger breeze, and the sound of the gust seemed to add to the moment. Why must this nice place be inhabited by old folks? I respect them but yeesh some of them are downright creepy.

He walked into the foyer, and scanned the rather “old-fashioned” room. The gentle chime alerted the proprietor to the Genin’s presence and made their way to the boy. He gave a quick bow, which Ujiyasu reciprocated before he spoke.

“Ahh good. I’m grateful for the quick response... I didn’t want to trouble you all, especially so soon but it seems the boy didn’t take heed. I’m beginning to think he just won’t listen to even shinobi. “

Ujiyasu looked around the area and took in everything before he talked. It didn’t look like the kid was here yet, and he doubted they would make it easy for him to find, especially after Usio got to him not long ago.

“Why not ask for a Chuunin? Most kids tend to listen to folks with some more experience than a Genin.”

“Well, we would, but main problem is, we can’t exactly afford the payment required for making it a higher ranked mission. Besides that, we didn’t feel as if it warranted such a response. He is a pest, but he’s only a prankster, and I’m sure the Chuunin have bigger issues to deal with.”

Ujiyasu stroked his chin before he nodded. A big grin crept along the boy’s face as he did so.

“I guess I can see your point. Well, here’s hoping I can put the fear of Shinobi in him!”

The proprietor folded his arms and looked up and down Ujiyasu for a moment.

“That’s all well and good, but I think you could do with some different clothes. Right now you’d put the fear of you on my customers. Last thing I need is for a bunch of elevated blood pressure cases outside of this current predicament.”

“Really?! Ahhh bummer.”

The owner handed him some loose robes and gestured to the nearest change room. He looked quite concerned as well as frayed, which was understandable given how much trouble he’s had for quite some time now.

“Please. I know you’re.. ah... fashionably aware... but I must ask this of you as a precaution. I don’t want any more problems than what I’m dealing with now. It’s only until you’re done teaching that idiot a lesson. It’ll mean less headaches for me.”

Ujiyasu took the folded clothes and gave a defeated nod, before he left for the change room and slid the loose garments over his current clothes. Moments later he left the room and got to work.

"Your first mission eh? You're pretty lucky, that blonde kid... took care of him the last time, I'm sure he'll be a bit more happy to stop- But not for long surely."

Ujiyasu looked at where the man indicated and saw Usio, who had just left for his own mission. He looked a little disappointed but caught himself.

"Ahhh, he got to him first huh? Well that might make things less fun... but if he's making stronger mixtures, then I'll just have to clock him one anyway! Thank you, and I'll be back soon!"

With a cheerful grin and wave, Ujiyasu turned and walked toward the exit, humming an upbeat tune to himself before he reached the door and opened it. Spiking people's drinks? How can anyone find that entertaining?

Ujiyasu nudged the door a bit with his left hand after turning the handle and let his body do the rest, as he walked into the foyer of the Atrium. He was eager to get things started and he could barely contain his excitement... his first mission! The young Genin had heard that the typical missions for a rookie fresh from the Academy were pretty tame, but if he could do those, then he can quickly get onto the more exciting tasks.

His wild, dirty blonde lion's mane of hair went limp as Ujiyasu stopped in front of the mission board and had a look. One caught his eye and he plucked it from the mass of tasks available. With the note in hand, he walked to the desk and grinned brightly at the assistant before handing him the note.

"Heya! I'm Nakamura, Ujiyasu, freshly graduated! I'd like to take this mission please."

I must have misread, or completely missed that bit of info while I was looking at Releases and KT. I fixed the hiccup and spent the exp properly, thanks for pointing that out ^^;.