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It seemed things were improving for Jett. Not only had he been asked to fight bandits, test his strength against giant rhinos, and deal with delinquent academy students, but now he was being placed on guard duty. With each passing day, and each new mission, he found himself dealing with tougher situations, and having more responsibility and trust placed upon him. He was ecstatic! Positive things that helped him forget his troubled past, sorrow and anger alike, was always a welcome thing. Soon, he would have to kick his search into overdrive. When he was given a mission to go out of the village again, and perhaps to one of the other nations, that would be when he would start asking around, and searching.

Guard duty was a big word to explain what he was doing. He was in a safe district, yes, with plenty of help, but it was still a step in the right direction. Others were beginning to trust that he could handle tougher jobs. That was a good thing. It meant, among other things, that they were not prying into his past, and not concerned with the fact that he was a part of not one, but two criminal families. He never committed any crimes (killing his abusive father and brothers was clearly self defense), and had always done whatever he could to help out others. Protecting the villagers from many dangers was only one aspect of what he did to help out the innocent people of Kirigakure.

”Ohayo Yogiri-san!” came the call of one of the other nearby shinobi on guard.

”Ohayo, Suzuma-san.” If any trouble occurred, Jett would not be alone. He did not doubt he could handle things, though there was always a tinge of doubt in his life. When things got tough, he did tend to begin to doubt himself, even if he did not give up trying. He would never give up trying, because to give up trying was the same as dieing. At least, in his mind it was.

(To be continued…)

A brow lofted at the response he got from Rael. Jett was very enxious. Very anxious indeed! Sure, fighting a huge animal was a daunting task, but it simply meant he was progressing, and ready for a tougher task. He was ready and willing to take on these tougher tasks, to continue to get tougher himself. He needed to be strong enough, so he could resist the surges of anger without much effort, and be able to go on his search for his sister without worry. After an equipment check, and last minute run downs, they were off, and straying from the village gates.

He was eager, but he would not press on too fast is the other boy wasn't in any rush. He had to keep a pace that was comfortable for both after all. And Jett had to do whatever he could to make sure Rael was kept safe on this mission. He had learned since their last partnering up that Rael specialized in medical ninjutsu, so he viewed this mission as a first in a long line of tests of his capability in protecting a vital person of the village. He thought of what an honor that was, to be entrusted with such a duty.

His thoughts were drawn away from that in time however, as his partner began to ask questions. Jett was wary of questions, not liking to talk about himself much, since digging too deep tended to work at unraveling his true story and origins. He would focus on not making it evident he was hiding information though, and would smile again, behind that mask, as he glanced back slightly towards Rael.

"Hai. I know it seems odd that someone would wait till my age to enter the academy." He chuckled lightly. "I just came to this village, less than a year ago. Late start in my lifetime, but in the end, it did not take long to graduate."

Hopefully, he had dodged the bullet there. Though honestly speaking, Jett was sure there would be more questions. One does not become to easily deterred from questions, when they really wish to know about someone. He just hoped he would be able to explain himself, without alluding to his true background. Eventually though, they came upon the abandoned merchant post. There was no sign of anyone or anything still nearby, so here they would be able to check for clues as to where the Bear headed next. Not to mention, look for abandoned supplies that could be salvaged.

Jett wondered, if there was something in the environment in Mizu no Kuni, that made animals grow extremely large. First, there was the huge Rhino in that arena battle, and now, he was being told to track down, and take down, a large bear. He wasn't entirely thrilled, but a mission was a mission, money was money, and experience was experience. In the end, he could not turn away this mission, so as to further his goals and desires to seek out his sister.

His last mission with Rael had definitely been an interesting one, and having not been on a team, he never expected to be paired with the same person on any two missions, least of all so close together. Regardless, he had nothing to complain about, and so he set out from his home, to meet up with Rael out at the gates to the village. Once at the gates, he stuffed his hands into the pockets of his jacket, and grinned. Someday... he would remember he was wearing that mask, and his grins could not be seen.

"Ohayo, Hiraiyomi-san!"

After walking up beside the younger genin, Jett would turn his gaze out into the wilderness. He peered out into the distance, thinking about the task they were being given. It seemed like a step up. Fighting the gigantic rhino was one thing, but it was in an arena, where many stronger than he could keep watch. Today, they would be out on their own, only with each other to rely on. Despite that, he wasn't afraid.

"Anxious?" he asked, with a wider grin that might be seen crinkling his cheek just above his mask. He was eager and raring to go.