Cool Runnings [Req Entry]

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Hoshi arrived to dragon tooth pass through all the perilous twists and turns and mountain cliffs. One of faint heart would have turned back long ago. The brisk cold of Kumo air welcomed him. He decided to trek the mountains, scaling the walls with his bare hands no chakra as he once did as a child begging for survival. Sweat drenched across his forehead, he finally made it to the top. He waved to the gate guards, flashing his Kumo band.

Hoshi was so excited and wondered who would be welcoming him home at the gates. Anxiety began to build up within the young boy as he grew excited. It had almost been a year since his return, though it was a long journey, his outfit wouldn't say so, besides a little sweat and maybe preteen musk. Hoshi would stand, catching his breath and folding his arms.

 

[Okada Kaji]

There were few locales in the shinobi world quite like this one Hoshi called home. The sun was high over Dragontooth Pass, but hidden behind bleak overcast in shades of silver. The Hidden Cloud’s glorious son had taken the long route home, if only to again acclimate himself to the nature of his land.

As he approached the village’s barricades, he’d find a most unexpected acquaintance mingling there with a courier shinobi set to embark. It was none other than Kaji Okada; the Leaf shinobi whom Hoshi welcomed to The Cloud as a Visitor in the weeks before his own journey began. Kaji looked a bit different now— perhaps not as different as Hoshi might have grown in a year’s time. Kaji was in the wrong— or right colors depending on who you asked. He wore a Cloud flak jacket now, and it was worn-in from a full year of service, repping the set.

As Hoshi came near, the courier climbed onto his bicycle and zipped by, leaving Kaji to notice the familiar lad. “Shouyu Hoshi, is that you?” Kaji asked curiously, remembering that the boy’s energy had been missing from the village for quite some time. In fact, he then recalled that it was him that waved Hoshi farewell when he embarked with Yuuto and the Hokage, that day. “Are you just getting back?” While he was expecting to see the usual documentation and wouldn’t hinder the process, Kaji welcoming the lad kindly and escorted him through the towering barricades. The Hachimon Hyuuga had returned.

- Kaji Okada has entered the thread.
- Access granted. Welcome home.
- Topic left unless stopped.

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Hoshi dusted himself off before a familiar voice rang out. It sounded like Kaji, and sure enough the leaf Shinobi adorned in cloud attire greeted Hoshi. His pale eyes lit up, he was finally home. He couldn't bottle in the excitement the exuberant youth would usually be expressing freely. He inquired about his return and Hoshi nodded.

"Yes Kaji sensei! My training is finally complete. I am ready to assume my long waited position. Konoha was... a learning experience. I assume this is for you."

Hoshi would hand over two documents with a leaf crest on each letter. It seemed Kaji had grown accustomed to Cloud and was planning to make an extended stay. He could only wonder what changes had been made here. He witnessed the change in Konoha, but first thing on his mind was seeing his old comrades. Hoshi walked into the gates almost skipping the preteen was bouncing with joy. His dojo would be the first place he'd check over all else.

[aaaaaaand exit]