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Ujiyasu had been present at the gathering, though there wasn't much to interact with. This was the second time he had been to an assembly brought on by the Kage, the first time being when he was a Genin a mere year ago. It felt like an eternity ago.

Finally, Blanche appeared on the balcony much like last time. Unlike last time though, she did not appear as much of her usual regal and radiant self.

It was then that she spoke... and Ujiyasu's mind went blank.

He had heard of Kouketsu. In truth... who hadn't? He was only the most wanted man in the world. He had been considered the most dangerous threat to any form of peace. And now he's here. As the father of the Kusakage's child.

Ujiyasu's body felt colder by the second, and he was sure the weather wasn't meant to be cold... and he was absolutely certain he didn't accidentally release his chakra. It was purely psychological. He couldn't believe what he heard, and instinctively he wished he didn't hear it. He was hoping that Blanche would just say "Gotcha!" and declare the day some kind of practical joke day.

But she didn't. She continued that the village was her first priority... that Kouketsu was a changed man. That he wouldn't obliterate the village because he grew tired of being with his leader. Or wouldn't just kill everyone anyway just because he could. His power was legendary along with the tales of him. His ranking as the most wanted criminal was something that none could hope to topple... perhaps not in this lifetime.

With everything rushing through his head, Ujiyasu could only get one word out.

"Kou...ketsu?!"

The response to his two instructions was... underwhelming.

His second instruction, he was fine with people not actually following, or being serious with. After all, it was something he'd like to know, so that he could possibly guide them toward it, or away from it is necessary. The first instruction he gave was critical however.

Ujiyasu placed a hand on his forehead and slightly shook his head at the scene that unfolded.

"Hoo boy... I may not be some tyrant who demands total obedience, but as a Shinobi if you don't follow instructions the result usually doesn't end well for people involved."

He used the word "usually" as he knew full well that there are times where not following a cetain instruction could work better than expected. This however, wasn't one of those times.

After performing a string of handseals, Ujiyasu tapped into his chakra supply and sent it to the air behind Taidana. From there the chakra gathered the moisture in the air, then solidified it into a humanoid form before the chakra and the light adjusted the exterior to resemble Ujiyasu. The Clone slid his arms under the prone Genin and lifted her up before walking toward the area Ujiyasu indicated earlier.

"Honestly, I'd say you all failed this test already, and I didn't even get to show you it. But I suppose I should give you three a shot at the actual test I had planned, rather than send you on your way."

The clone placed Taidana on the ground near Kasumi and Aram before dispersing into small ice shards that disintegrated with the warm air. Ujiyasu gripped the lever and pressed the button he fitted onto, before he tilted the mechanical object to the left. The rail slid open effortlessly, allowing the lever to lean and activate the mechanism below the four Kusa Ninja.

"Fail this test though, and the three of you will have to brush up on your teamwork before we can really do anything."

The wooden planks that surrounded the four of them parted slightly as the wooden platform began its descent underground. Wooden planks then moved to cover the gap once the platform reached a few metres down, closing the hole up, and making it less conspicuous to the onlooker. Not that there would be.

Lanterns seemed to move up through the indents in the holes of the surrounding wall, providing light for the prospecting team on the way down. After a couple of minutes, the lift stopped with a slight thud, revealing a rather cavernous room, with all the hallmarks of a well kept forge. The heat of the flames washed over the Genin and their leader, before Ujiyasu stepped off the platform and onto the hideaway.

"This is the forge, where I make things. Pretty warm but there are other areas in here that can take the edge off this heat, and the bedrooms are cooler." Looking at Taidana he smiled a little. "Yes, you each have a room in case you need to lay low or hide. Or if you felt like getting away from everything for a while. You'll likely explore the whole area for yourselves as you take part in this test."

Ujiyasu walked a little further into the forge as he continued explaining the hideout to his charges.

"There's a restroom, a kitchen, although there's no fresh food in here, only preserved and long life food. This is designed to last for possible sieges, or if you need to stay hidden for a long time. Fresh food is amazing, but it simply cannot last, and I haven't managed to make a device that freezes things yet, despite my affinity for the cold."

The dirty-blond hair wavered a little as Ujiyasu chuckled a little privately, before he turned to face the three Genin.

"Now... for your test. I have hidden nine Kunai throughout the hideout, and in areas that you can reach via the tunnels. Each Kunai will have a name on it. By the end of this test, you should each have three Kunai with your name etched onto it in your possession. If someone finds a kunai for another person and doesn't find them and give it to them before the test ends, then all of you will have failed. You're going to be working as a team, so you will be experiencing success and failure as a team."

"There will be traps to watch out for, but they won't be riddled all throughout this place. Be mindful of where you go nonetheless. Getting a shuriken to the leg isn't a pleasant experience, and getting taking you to the hospital with a kunai in your chest isn't something I am keen to do today. An example of a trigger to look out for would be the lever I pulled to get here. The level was linked to a launcher that would throw shuriken or kunai at the person if they messed up."

"I think that about covers everything, except that you have three hours to find all nine Kunai and hand the correct ones to your team members... oh right! I wouldn't bother trying to make a counterfeit either. I made the kunai you'll be finding, and I know my own "writing". I can tell the difference quite easily."

With that, Ujiyasu made his way to the kitchen, where he would go and grab a glass of water. He waved to the three Genin as he did so.

"Alright! Have fun, and I'll see you all here in three hours."

OOC:


Alright! Using the description of the hideout area, all three of you are to search for the kunai. I'll send you PMs and tell you if you'd find one, and who it belongs to. The areas that the underground tunnels connect to can be RPed at here for the sole purpose of finding the Kunai only. I'll make IC posts at times indicating how much time has elapsed, traps are triggered, or if any of you three want to interact with Ujiyasu, who's currently going to the kitchen area. Feel free to describe the rooms how you like, so long as it fits with the whole underground theme.

Make sure you each have your designated kunai when time's up!

BEGIN!

Well, seeing as Stephan's MIA, I'll need another Genin to come in. If you're interested, shoot me a PM and we can work out an IC way of inserting you in there, since the other two members are in already, and we're expecting Stephan's character. Well... my character is at least. =P

Immediately an assault was made, by a Jinchuuriki no less.

The being began its rather impressive attack, and rapidly closed the gap that was between the Nibi and the Jinchuuriki itself. Such power was incredible, and it was sure the kind of power that could either herald peace, or reign utter chaos and destruction. Worse yet... tyranny. He counted the tails that had grown from the attacker. six... seven... eight?! The Eight-tails was contained? This was somewhat startling, but then again, Ujiyasu wasn't too versed in world-wide affairs just yet. He only recently assumed the rank of Chuunin, and things like this would give him much needed insight into the world itself.

Ujiyasu himself made a slow advance prior to the present, and it brought him to about thirty metres from the flaming feline. Knowing that others were more willing to help subdue the Nibi, it gave the Kusa Chuunin more confidence that perhaps, he could yet help after all.

To begin with, he needed to get things ready. After performing a string of handseals, as he pressed his hands together for the final seal, the air around him began to cool, with moisture beginning to increase around him. In moments, that moisture solidified and hardened into a solid body, which then took on Ujiyasu's features. The chakra and the light from the sun gave the clones what looked like Ujiyasu's "textures", as if they were an optical illusion. Despite the intense heat, these clones would maintain their form due to the chakra that permeated their being.

With that done, Ujiyasu stopped, mostly to observe and plan. Fighting a creature of this magnitude is a first for him, and he fled from another years ago, much like all of Kusagakure's citizens. It'd be a fatal mistake to simply charge in without first seeing what could be done. Ujiyasu had some ideas, but if he went in now, he would likely get lambasted like the people at what he assumed were the gates of Sunagakure (it was difficult to tell, as it was a significant distance away with the sand kicking around.) would have been, were it not for the interference of a dragon. A dragon of all creatures.

This world is much more unusual than I gave it credit for.

Going in without help was never a good thing... then again, this wasn't expected either. Ujiyasu needed to make up for this significant shortcoming with a strategy to help those who are attacking.

Well if Tali and Stephan take long enough, I'll likely post in the team thread to pass the time. =P

Team Doshaburi is live! Nickito, Stephan and Tali, welcome aboard! =P

Ahh thanks for that xD. I'll remember that down the road when I make more.

And added that extra bit to the Notes of Raging Snowstorm.