Coming out of retirement [Requesting Entrance]

[Sato Daigo]

It had been many years since Shu's eyes gazed at the towering steel gates. It was amazing the village had not collapse over the many years. He still remembered when this place was nothing but rocks and terrain and now this great land was polluted with nothing more than political sycophants and shrewd militia. Instead of having enemies from afar all of their enemies were within with each coup following the next. The shinobi arts had transforming into cheap parlor traded for money between mortal men. Mortal men that once viewed shinobi as mere myth but now...

"Why the hell am I am doing this, again?" Shu thought to himself as he approached the gates with dismay. "If that boy is wrong about the afterlife would not save him." He was sure that the man could hear him, of course no one ever really took Shu's blunt dispositions seriously. He was dressed in his old ANBU gear. Old gear that would not be recognizable in this day an age, except the samurai. In the olden days, the shinobi to pride in concealing everything and simplicity was the key to everything. There was nothing on him but simple gray leather mixed with steel. There were no visible pockets or sides except the simple sheath sword on his back. His countenance was concealed by a mask made of bandages only show his dark eyes.

 

[Osuteno]

Osu had no idea what he was even doing at the gates. One minute he had been walking by on his way to check on the Mochizuki Camp, the next that duo Biru and Tedo were suddenly asking him strange questions with the most unusual word choices. All they really waited for was him confirming that he was indeed a Chuunin and put the eleven-year-old at a desk right at the entrance to the village gates, talking about some sort of journey of "righteous spiritual enlightenment" and something about turtles, he wasn't entirely sure.

Regardless they gave Osu a very limited amount of information, some flashcards on what to look for in passports, and told him they would be back in about two hours and a lunch break before he could even think about getting another word in. Of course the first person who came up the mountain path up to the village gates looked to be a rather serious looking fellow. Thankfully today Osu was wearing, what his maids assured him was, one of his more serious and manly outfits and was sure that despite the man's decidedly rough outward appearance he was a law abiding citizen and he wouldn't have to blow the "Whistle of Indeterminate Doom" that the gate guarding duo gave him.

Spoiler

The twin orbs that ever appeared as if they were about to start pouring blood that Osu had in place of normal eyes looked up at the man's face and, in a voice as mannered and adorable as some could physically stand, Osu said, "Greetings sir, if you could just present your travel papers or village identification and passport, I would be happy to verify them for you" Yes there was very little chance that this man would likely mind that an eleven-year-old was questioning him for papers and would present some proof of his identity and everything would be well on its way.

Post entered

 

[Sato Daigo]

The first person to approach was a small boy probably no older than ten years old and beside him were two floating orbs that appeared to follow his every movement. The animated objects were the least distracting compared to the impractical attire that the boy was wearing. It was like the boy just came out of a ball show than a shinobi ready for battle. Although, Shu would be a poor shinobi to be convinced by mere appearances -- never trust what you can see.

He handed the boy his old decal representing his citizenship of the village. The decal was weathered and wrinkled like the back of old gorilla. The writing on it was barely legibly revealing the craftsmanship of the Lady Kiyo if the old woman was still around, on the center was the symbol of cloud.

"I have no such passport to provide for you but can address any concern with your raikage." The man said with a deep voice clearly.

 

[Osuteno]

Osu's bloody orbs that were very much in his eye sockets rather than floating nearby (as cool as that would be) squinted at the details on the decal. If Osu hadn't seen these things in the museum, he would have had no idea where to even start with this as the guides the gate keeping duo gave him mentioned nothing about this. Osu squinted at the thing looking for the details he would need to fully verify it was the real thing. As he slowly read through it the key details they showed up in red writing on his arm, though surprisingly the blood wasn't running, and he tilted his way this way and that trying to make out a few details.

"Alright sir if you could just sign your name here on this sheet as well as fill out this section here concerning your business in the village and/or detailing the reason for your extended absence as well as where you plan on staying if you already have said plans. I will leave a clone here to assist you should you have questions about whether or not you have to claim particular items while I just go check the details of your citizenship really quick. If you could tell me roughly how many years ago this decal was issued I should be able to locate it a bit faster."

Osu created a clone who bowed politely on creation and he waited briefly to see if the man would give him any further details before entering the post and confirming the details with someone on the radio. So long as the man's records were clear and he didn't have anything that would throw up red flags on his entrance Osu would come back within about 6 minutes with a little card. By the time Osu came back the clone should have worked through any questions about the form the man might have had.

"Sorry for the hold up sir, took us a bit to find your citizenship file. This card will serve as temporary identification, but you will need to go to the Torre Celeste for updated papers before this time tomorrow. Oh and I also got you a map while I was back there just in case if you needed it. It mostly highlights the inns and shopping areas since it is for visitors but it also marks the locations of the main village offices." Both Osu and his clone gave well practiced bows that might in the more trained eye signal that he had been through strict etiquette training though oddly the more traditional sort for young women and continuing the mirroring game they asked simultaneously, "Is there anything else you need assistance with sir?"

OOC: Unless you have some oddities in your history with the village that would be on record or any identification issues that might impede the process you are free to enter as you wish now, though my character would be more than willing to answer any questions your character may having concerning the village or recent news or even where to get a prime cup of tea lol.

 

[Sato Daigo]

The young boy examined the dilapidated piece of parchment with great scrutiny as he attempted to gather all the details he needed to identify Shu. In return, the boy handed him a blank parchment requesting information about Shu’s previous whereabouts and what is his purpose.

It was not Shu was going to reveal his name or his true purpose for returning the village. His entire goal was to keep a low profile, a very low profile. He had to make sure that no one in this village could trace anything back to him. He did not pause or hesitate as he wrote fabrication enough to be believable before returning the completed document to the boy.

The boy performed a simple jutsu as a puff of smoke appeared adjacent to him. As the smoke cleared the way, a double appeared as it venerated itself to Shu with a gentle bow. The clone received the document and went forth to verify what it could muster. The clone returned with no complaints which was rather surprising.

“Yes. Is the first raikage still alive? Does she still reside in the village? Also, I request an audience with your current raikage.”

 

[Osuteno]

The question gave Osu some more personal insight into the man's absence. Gone quite a while indeed. His clone was oddly more surprised than he was though and looked to have been about to ask something when Osu released the jutsu. Having been the one who went and verified the information was what the original gave credit for his lack of surprise, his clone had simply stood here with the man. This man was a very old one indeed for a shinobi. Osu could make a couple more assumptions now based on A) The fact that the only shinobi he stayed away from the village that long were ones with the freedom to do so, in other words on a long term mission or retirement. B) The more likely option was retirement because otherwise he should have asked after a more recent kage if he were in contact with the village. C) Based on how uninformed he appeared to be in combination with how... dated his method of identification was... Well... People who stayed away from the village that long didn't suddenly come back one day without really having a reason. It would likely be best to alert ANBU to keep an eye on the man if they weren't already being informed this very moment by who knows what method they keep up with everyone. It was difficult not to let curiosity get the better of him and just plain out ask their sennin about that.

"Well. nothing has been heard about Kagetsu Kiyo the First and Seventh Raikage for a few years now. For all anyone knows she is dead or in hiding or ascended. So no, not really around to be spoken with. The... Tenth Raikage, Akira Saito currently oversees the village. An appointment request can also be made at the Torre Celeste. You may want to do that as soon as possible as who knows how his schedule looks at this point." Yes it seemed he may need to give the ANBU a heads up that an odd suspicious old man was looking to meet with the Raikage. He didn't exactly seem like a direct threat, just a very shady and suspicious looking individual who planned to speak with the Raikage.

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It would be best just to keep a record of the man's chakra signature, just in case if the ANBU would want it. It was always an undeniably useful jutsu if only for the fact he could use it without anyone being the wiser. "Do you have any further questions sir? Any other way I can be of assistance?"

OOC: Edited to clear up (or make more vague) the status of the former kage

 

[Sato Daigo]

It was a mistake to say that the clone was not surprised of Shu's return, in fact there was great suspicious in its eyes as it glanced back its creator attempting to voice his concerns but was quickly silenced as the boy released the jutsu; no doubt the boy had his own reservation about Shu but there was nothing that he done to arouse any danger. The boy answered Shu's inquiries with confidence although stumbling a bit when mentioning the current raikage to bethe tenth raikage rather than the ninth, clearly there was a connection between Shin's death and the ninth raikage. This was privy to the eyes and ears of the elite. Certainly, Shu did not have a desire to find out it but in due time he will discover the truth. The boy did not know the whereabouts of Lady Kyo who is either dead or hiding. Given her talents since the days of old, her presence is probably masked away from the populace.

"Yes. What is your name, your standing position in the village and your commanding officer? You can answer these questions while you take me to Torre Celeste." Shu concluded as he pointed his finger toward the gate. He certainly did not have time to waste. "Lead ahead."


[[Leaving Topic after Osu]]

 

[Osuteno]

The shady man was suddenly directing him to lead him towards the Torre Celeste despite the fact that Osu was obviously manning the front desk and having handed him a map. Not a very polite man either. Osu was about to tell the man there was no way he could do so when it occurred to him that this way he could be sure the man didn't wander off anywhere else in the village unsupervised. "Very well," Osu said in a resigned tone. Another clone popped into existence. "Call and get a replacement to man the front gate and watch it until they arrive." The clone nodded and went into the main office while Osu turned and walked through the gate.

"This way sir. Now as for your first questions I am Chigokai Osuteno. I am a Medical Ninja, or a chuunin of the medical branch if you are unfamiliar with the term, and I answer directly to Medical Sennin Shinrya Kahako and Medical Chief Shinrya Kitsune. A Sennin these days refers to the head of one of the three branches of the Shinobi service: The Main Branch, The Medical Branch, and the ANBU Branch. That organizational change occurred around 40 years ago I believe." Osu would continue to answer general questions such as these and filling in on what the man might be unfamiliar with as they walked on.

The clone meanwhile called for a replacement, and also called the ANBU office to inform them of the man Osu was escorting to the Torre Celeste, along with his description, all the identity information he had and the slightly longer and less populated route Osu planned on taking should they wish to investigate. Then it stood waiting to disperse when the replacement arrived.

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