Event [Event - RRV] Viral Rumors

[Ashikawa Shun]

Shun led his acquaintance along through the streets of Konoha, headed towards the outskirts of their village. "Crater City is our rougher side. A lot of deals happen here that usually end up interrupted by higher ups," Shun continued, having given a brief rundown of what little he knew of his village's enemies. He hadn't been alive too long, and a majority of his learnings had been herbal and combat, not history. "I happen to work at a bar here. It's closed right now, though, because of the virus." Once they arrived at the outskirts of Crater City, Shun started his path towards the side of town he knew. "I heard a little talk when all of it started, but the boss was quick to close, so I didn't learn a lot."

Whether or not the regulars he had would have information, Shun wasn't sure. What he was sure of, however, is that they love to talk. They might have heard something since their last encounter that could be useful. And if he could get ahold of Shion, he would definitely have insight on things Shun wouldn't in the city. "We could talk to a few people, see if anyone knows anything about the rumors. There's also a few herbal shops here that could sell spices. They might know where goods that unnatural would be going, if it's true." Shun didn't mean to feel so bossy, but the person he'd unluckily been paired with didn't seem like the type to listen too well anyway. He was sure his suggestions would fall on drunkenly deaf ears, something a lot of his patrons seemed to have in common.

"If you have any ideas, feel free to share them. I'm not against unique and unusual strategies." Once the words left his lips, he wasn't sure if it was a good decision to offer that to someone he knew absolutely nothing about. "So long as they don't cause us more trouble than good."

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[Kureji]

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I already know about ole Crater City. Only the deals with the inexperienced are the ones that get caught since they're sloppy and careless. Was looking more for someone with real dirt on Leaf, as that would help narrow down possible candidates. I doubt some careless nobody would come up with a plan like biowarfare." He said with such confidence that there could be more to it than just some faraway disease or even a curse. Being around the world helped him build up his own intellect in its own way. Yes, he's crazy, but Kureji is far from being a dumb person. Which reminds him... Since he's acting as a merc, he forgot to name his price for working for Leaf. Oh well, he'll just talk with Nao after this all blows over.

Listening to Shun speak some more, Kureji would over-exaggeratedly shrug his shoulders. "Cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. Sure you can check just any herbal shop, but to have something strong and potent, it would have to be from a gaudy ass herb place. Oooorrrrrr." He would elongate the 'or', "You can leave me to sniff out the real good black-market stuff to see if I come up with any leads."

He would smile, his face contorting in some kind of wicked, almost inhuman way, and start laughing hysterically as the younger shinobi asked him if he has any ideas since he isn't against any unusual plans. Shun would see the look in his eyes that would signify that the other one is now in charge of the body. He grabbed Shun by the scruff of his collar and whispered in a low tone. "Trust me and play along." He would say before raising his voice into a shout, "You Leafies are all the same ya know! You act like the freaking law around here when you need to mind your business! You probably don't even know what fun even is! You fun police!" With that said and done, Kyōki would let him go. "Screw this. Imma rock and party and hang with some real fun people!" He would walk away. His plan, to create a scene and push any peoples' thoughts of him working with Leaf so that he can chat with those who also don't trust Leaf or even might have a hand in this virus thingymajig. He just hopes that the kid is smart enough to catch onto the act.

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[Ashikawa Shun]

Shun listened as his counterpart explained his view of the people getting caught in this city. Sloppy and careless...is that why we got caught back then? It seemed so, given how horrendously their deal went. Losing his entire found family to something he didn't even realize was that big of a deal when he was involved. A team is only as strong as its weakest link...was that me?

He shook away the thoughts. Now was not the time to get distracted. Especially as his words seemed to trigger something different in his companion. That smile, that laugh, it was familiar in a way Shun couldn't place just yet. Either way, he listened to his counterpart as his collar was grabbed. Hearing the words "trust me" nearly made him scoff, but he watched as the other put on quite the show for anyone nearby.

Shun had a bit of a name in this town, despite his strong connections to Leaf's shinobi. A lot of people knew he worked in the Medical field of Leaf, due to his busy schedule keeping him to a specific work routine. It took a bit of getting to know people in town and everyone not trusting him for a while before he finally gained a little bit of credit in Crater City. His patrons were great connections due to his medical knowledge providing them a relatively hangover-free follow-up to their drinking escapades, and the herbal shops were a regular favorite of his outside of work due to his workings in the Byoin greenhouse and his own personal garden.

"Just because I don't want to get myself in trouble doesn't mean I can't have some fun." Shun fell into step behind Kureji's boldness, adjusting his ponytail and removing his headband. He slipped it into his bag, since most of the people here knew he didn't wear it out of respect for their own dealings. Once he stepped foot into Crater City, he was deaf to the under dealings of the area. Anonymous tips, occasionally, sure. But not enough to ruin what little trust he'd gained so far.

Shun slid a little closer to mutter a message under his breath. "I work here. I have a reputation. I don't snitch on my people." Just to make sure Kureji knew his involvement wouldn't necessarily shut down their opportunities. If his counterpart were to approach someone he didn't deal with often, he'd keep his own distance, but he would check out his connections too.

As they made their way through the streets, Shun pulled out a notepad he kept in his bag and worked up a quick and simple note for his friend in the city. He'd at least slip it under the door while passing by in case Shion had any information to offer them.

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