Deciding to Help out.

[Rakujo Yumeko]

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Ayumi and her two paths walked into the building before reaching the secretary, in which Ayumi would speak with her original body while she had her paths go and sit on a nearby bench. "I'm here to inquire about helping out with the ANBU branch." Ayumi spoke to the receptionist.

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[Kogami Ayumu]

The receptionist looked up to see three women, though two of them went to be seated while one remained to address her. "Very well, I'll inform the... oh," the receptionist responded before realizing that the Sennin was absent. He did, however leave a representative. "Just a moment, please," the receptionist said, moving her hand to press the intercom button on her desk. "A woman has come to speak to you about the ANBU branch," the receptionist said. "Send her up," was the simple command that came through from above.

"The Sennin is not here, but he left a representative to deal with matters while he was gone. He'll see you in the ANBU Sennin's office... here," the receptionist said, pointing to a box representing the Sennin's office on a floor map on the counter. The map gave the floor and location of the office which could be reached using the elevator or stairs if one was feeling the need for exercise. Above the receptionist desk, a camera focused upon Ayumi's face. Administrative records concerning her were quickly brought to the Sennin's representative for study during the time it would take her to reach his office.

---The Sennin's Office---

As Ayumi entered, she would find a masked ANBU sitting at the desk of the Sennin. Normally, the ANBU Sennin himself would be sitting there without a mask, but all ANBU aside from him kept their identities separate. He was looking down at Ayumi's file as she entered, but looked up as she passed through the doors. He beckoned for her to have a seat at the chair across the desk from himself, a comfortable looking chair that looked markedly like the one the Sennin's representative was sitting in himself. The doors would be closed by two ANBU guards once Ayumi had come further into the office.

Shuusei Touma - ANBU Captain
ANBU Sennin Kogami's Representative​

"Welcome. What can I do for you today?"<i></i> Touma asked, his voice surprisingly clear despite the fact that he was wearing a mask. His posture was very straight, and the desk before him impeccably organized, a drastic change from when the Sennin himself sat at that desk. It was fairly clear that the representative was no-nonsense and perhaps humorless. He certainly took his time as representative very seriously. To be fair, he did a lot of the Sennin's work even when Ayumu was present, so it wasn't as though he wasn't used to this. Those who commonly came to the Sennin's office would often see the same mask here on a daily basis, if he wasn't in the Sileo, but Ayumi wasn't here often. Hopefully she wouldn't mind speaking to a representative rather than the Sennin himself. Unfortunately, he was out of the village on business.

 

[Rakujo Yumeko]

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Ayumi listened to the receptionist as they had spoken and nodded before heading up to the Sennin's office when the receptionist said that the Sennin was out, but had left a representative to deal with matters. As she entered the ANBU Sennin's office, she would notice a masked man who sat at the desk. She would take a few steps into the room, before the door was closed by two guards in which she would then take the seat that the representative had beckoned her to have. She listened to the man as he had welcomed her and asked what he could do for her that day. "Thank you. I'm here to see if there's any way I am able to help out with the ANBU branch in any way, even though I would like to be able to help out with the Main Branch, but I would understand if I would be unable to be part of both while helping out with the ANBU." She spoke, smiling slightly before taking a breath.

She waited a bit, still smiling. Ayumi watched things in the lobby with her other two paths. One was blonde the other had blue hair, which was fine with Ayumi, she personally liked the change in hair colors between her paths and her normal body. Ayumi had her blonde path stand up and walk out of the building while staying in the vicinity of the area, so that Ayumi would be able to see within the office, within the building's lobby, as well as just outside of the building.

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[Kogami Ayumu]

Shuusei Touma - ANBU Captain
ANBU Sennin Kogami's Representative​

Touma rested his elbows on the desk and locked his fingers together in front of his mask as Ayumi explained her purpose. She expressed interest in aiding the ANBU branch, though also stated that she wished to help with the Main Branch as well. She seemed reasonable and sincere in her desire to serve the village in whatever way was best for the village. Once she was finished speaking Touma leaned back in his chair, taking up his straight posture once again.

"Admirable that you seek to help the village however it needs you most. You're correct that you cannot actually be in both branches at once, but that's mostly a technicality. As ANBU keep their identities secret, their non-masked persona is that of a Main Branch shinobi. While as part of the ANBU you will report to Sennin Kogami and subject yourself to the rules and regulations of ANBU, that doesn't restrict you for doing missions you're already accustomed to doing, unless Sennin Takaki specifically decides he doesn't want an ANBU as part of the team for some reason, which would be rare... or if there is an ANBU mission you are assigned to that takes priority,"<i></i> Touma explained, hoping to clear up any misconceptions Ayumi might have about the branch. In all honesty, joining the ANBU branch was somewhat like simply changing who you report to, gaining a mask and training, and having access to a different set of missions while retaining access to the original missions.

"So, if you do wish to join the ANBU, I would like you to tell me about yourself. A brief history, about your fighting style, some strengths and weaknesses,"<i></i> Touma continued under the assumption that Ayumi had not changed her mind after hearing that. This was the standard process for interviewing a trainee candidate as most of them went through. It was more a formality, but it was also an evaluation of sorts. There was information in the file, but it wasn't always completely accurate and sometimes it left out some information.

 

[Rakujo Yumeko]

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Ayumi listened to the ANBU Representative as he spoke, and nodded as he mentioned that she couldn't be part of both branches at once, even though it was mostly a technicality. She nodded as he continued to speak before he soon spoke that if she wanted to join ANBU, he would like for her to tell him about herself. "I haven't done much fighting after I had gotten the... Rikudo Sennin kinjutsu a fair while ago, but I'm skilled in using a bow as well as somewhat being skilled in swords. I'm personally not sure of my strengths and weaknesses to be honest. As for a brief history of me, I was bored in Kumogakure, my parents brought me to a small village within the country, when I became old enough, I decided I wanted to join the Academy, and after doing I became a student. After a normal amount of time in the academy, I became a Genin, did missions and what I could do to become Chuunin not too terribly long after becoming Genin. I soon became Jounin and have done what I could do to help the village for the past several years, and here I am." She said, being a bit modest, but she hoped it wouldn't really be brought up too much.

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[Kogami Ayumu]

Shuusei Touma - ANBU Captain
ANBU Sennin Kogami's Representative​

Touma listened as Ayumi recounted her history in a brief manner as he had asked. It was interesting that she had the Rikudo Sennin Kinjutsu, perhaps the most interesting aspect of the story. The rest of it was nothing strange for a shinobi of Cloud. Many were born in Cloud, but many still were born outside of it and brought to join the Academy once their potential for chakra use was identified. Touma looked down at the file before him to see that Ayumi was indeed registered as having the Rikudo Sennin Kinjutsu. Whereas other countries despised those who used Kinjutsu and outlawed them entirely, Kumogakure had decided to allow their use so long as they were registered and not ill-gained. Your average shinobi with no dark evil history could be granted a Kinjutsu as long as they were a good match.

"I see. No dark past, a seemingly normal upbringing. That's good. As Santaru Rin used to say, we seem to attract the crazy ones, so a well adjusted one here and there is welcome. Now, about this Kinjutsu... what made you decide to request it from Kushin-sama?"<i></i> Touma went on, asking about the Kinjutsu. While Ayumi seemed normal enough considering her history, some sought after Kinjutsu to fulfill dark desires. Of course, she could lie if she did have ulterior motives, but there was nothing he could do but ask. The truth would out itself in time regardless.

 

[Rakujo Yumeko]

Ayumi listened to the man as he spoke, and had asked why she had decided to request the Kinjutsu. She thought for a bit before speaking. "The only reason I had requested this Kinjutsu was for the fact that I wanted to try and become stronger seeing as my strength reached its cap, and even with that, I wanted to try new things when training. But then again, it might seem like a bad reason, but it's one none-the-less." She said, crossing her legs as she had spoken, and waited for the mans response.

 

[Kogami Ayumu]

Shuusei Touma - ANBU Captain
ANBU Sennin Kogami's Representative​

She didn't have a lot to say about her Kinjutsu, but that was because it was a very simple matter. This is as it often was with getting a Kinjutsu from the collection. They were there for the taking, so why not take? There were those who found moral reasons not to go, and others like Ayumu whom preferred to rely on their own natural strength. Ayumi saw an opportunity to become stronger and went for it. This actually did say something about her, even if it was a very simple reason.

"Why not take the opportunity if it's there, right? Fair enough. Well, I have one final question for you. Do you pledge to serve the ANBU and your Sennin? Understand that it is no easy road. Punishment is strict in the ANBU, and if you are ejected from the program, you won't be let back in. That being known, do you pledge?"<i></i> Touma asked, looking intensely into Ayumi's eyes for any signs of deceit.

 

[Rakujo Yumeko]

Ayumi waited for the man to speak again, and once he did, she listened, hearing him ask her one last question, and stating that if she was ejected from the program, that she would not be let back in. "I do pledge to serve the ANBU and the ANBU Sennin." She said, her eyes showing no conceit. She was serious in trying to help out the ANBU branch, and would do the best she could in doing so.

 

[Kogami Ayumu]

Shuusei Touma - ANBU Captain
ANBU Sennin Kogami's Representative​

Touma was silent and listened to Ayumi's pledge which seemed sincere and without any deceit. He leaned back in his chair for a moment, observing her face to make sure. This was no small catch. Not only was she a Jounin, much like the current Sennin was when he joined the trainees, she was also a Kinjutsu holder. She was sure to be valuable to the branch, especially with her sincere intention to help out and her commitment to the good of the village. Finally, he stood up, beckoning her to stand up as well. He reached across the desk to shake her hand.

"Well then, I welcome you to the ANBU trainees. Your squad will generally be that of the trainees until you are promoted, which I'm sure it won't take long if you remain dedicated. A place will be made for you in the barracks of the Sileo Tempestas if you wish to live there, but it is not required. My associate here will take you to the Sileo to receive your ANBU tattoo which grants you entrance to the Sileo and also swear you to secrecy. Your training will begin immediately,"<i></i> Touma explained as he let go of Ayumi's hand and sat back down. The ANBU guarding the door came to the desk, ready to escort Ayumi to the Sileo when she was ready.

"Do you have any questions before you go?"<i></i> Touma asked, looking to Ayumi to see if there were any further concerns before he got back to work.

[AiT granted, you can go get your banner now. There's a class going on now<i></i> in the Sileo if you want to hop into it... attending one is a requirement for promotion to ANBU. You can check out the full promotion requirements in the Sileo forum too.]

 

[Rakujo Yumeko]

Ayumi watched the man stand and stood as well as he beckoned her to do so. She watched the man as he reached across the desk to shake her hand. She shook the mans hand as he had soon spoken, welcoming her to the ANBU Trainees. "Thank you. And I will head there directly after this meeting ends." She said, smiling, and watching him sit down after letting go of her hand for the hand shake, in which her hands would be put to her sides.

The man would soon ask if she had any questions before she left and shook her head as she spoke. "I do not. Thank you for meeting with me." She said, bowing somewhat, before leaving the office and the building, heading out towards the Sileo by following the ANBU rep's associate who was leading her to her destination.

[Topic Left, Thank you very much for the thread, Kouta]

 

[Kogami Ayumu]

Touma watched as Ayumi left and then began to peruse her file a little longer. One of the ANBU remaining approached his desk and he handed the file to the masked man before returning to the work on his desk. There was a lot of work still to be done, all of if because Ayumu was off somewhere doing various ANBU Sennin type things.

[iNPC topic left.]