After his words, the room would fall quiet save for the humming in Yakuin’s earpiece. The Sunagakuran Jounin would promptly reply with a look of concern. This subtle change in facial features would not pass Kanmuri’s eyes. Having to fend for himself for so many years of his life had forced him to examine the faces and body language of other people, and right now, with what little emotion Yakuin displayed, Kanmuri came to a conclusion.
He’s...concerned. Throughout this entire meeting, he was stern faced and frank. What did those guys say that shook him so much?
However, Kanmuri would have to save his thoughts for later. The assessment was over. The once concerned Yakuin, like any good soldier, quickly fixed his composure and stood up straight and still like a statue.
What in the world? Why is he standing like he’s in front of his commanding officer? There’s only me in the room? Is this standard protocol for people who pass the assessment or am I thinking too much again?
As more and more questions began to flood Kanmuri’s head, Yakuin abruptly stop them with his words. It was time for the results of the assessment.
"Kanmuri is of acceptable stature and appearance, as a child within both categories. For the age range you listed he believes himself to be within it, but some of his measurements would either put him at the smaller side of the older ages or slightly bigger for the younger age ranges. His passion seems to be one that will not break easily, but also something that might cause him to draw unwanted attention too soon and jeopardize his task. Strength-wise, he is clearly advance based on the measurements of his exam but still raw. I would rate his emotional endurance as low, but based on his previous history it would seem that he is capable of resiliency in such conditions."
The words were harsh but truthful; however, Kanmuri wasn’t deterred. Like his Genin Exam, this was a learning experience, and he needed to take mental notes of his area of weakness because kings aren’t allowed to show weakness; they must be a beacon of hope to their people of followers. A king must never be seen as absolute strength and security for everyone he’s protecting. With that, Kanmuri would begin to make a mental list of his flaws as seen by Yakuin.
May draw unwanted attention with my passion...but what does he mean by “too soon?” Low emotional endurance...not sure what that means, but guessing attitude…
Kanmuri would stick two fingers up behind himself in order to remember his two flaws by Yakuin. While doing this, Yakuin would continue his assessment.
His background, his limited social and familial relationships, both of these factors positively for him in the parameters set. I would rate him as an 87% match for what it is you are both looking for, I would however--</COLOR><i></i>
Huh? Was he cut-
Raising his head to look at Yakuin, stoic-faced as usual, Kanmuri would see that his attention was diverted...to the door handle, which was now turning.
Walking into the room was a fully dark, clothed figure with a metallic skull for a face; it’s eyes were a deep, intense red that seemed to fear nothing. There was no slouching, no unsuredness in his step, and his head looked neither too high or too low.
This was someone who demanded attention, and his first words,
"Thank you for your efforts, Yakuin. Please give us the room, and shut the door behind you."</GLOW><i></i>
If a demon was forced to communicate from hell, it’d sound just like how the man in front of him currently sounded. Low, distorted, and
Without wasting a step, or so it seemed, Yakuin would make his way out of the room, but not before doing something very unnecessary, smiling at Kanmuri.
The ten year old’s heart would practically jump into his throat causing him to slightly turn red. There was no attraction of any kind to Yakuin, that’s not why the young boy blushed.
He had been praised. In Yakuin’s own, weird way, he was praising the young demon, at least in the head of Kanmuri, and that action did not go unnoticed by Kanmuri. However, Kanmuri had taller concerns to deal with.
<GLOW glow="#00BFFF">"Kanmuri, sit”
Immediately, Kanmuri would look turn his back and look for a chair only to stop mid-step as the 2 foot taller figure towered over him and continued to speak.
“or stand, it does not matter to me. My name is 'Tenken', there may have been some announcement including my name when I took over the branch, but based on years you probably were not aware, interested or even in the village at the time. That isn't important, what is important is what I represent. I am one of the two leaders of the ANBU Corps here in Sunagakure, and we, along with a Sennin led war committee, are interested in you."
He was right. Kanmuri had no idea who he was and why he commanded such a presence, but Kanmuri didn’t even need to fight him to understand this fact; he was stronger than him and, above all, he demanded respect. His voice alone was enough to make Kanmuri jittery--hell, it was enough to make his heart rate skyrocket. However, his identity was revealed soon enough. He was a leader of the ANBU Corps...and he, along with the war committee, was interested in Kanmuri, the young, brash, pridefully flawed, demonic experimentation of Miroku Akkuma.
That remark alone was enough to wash away the red blush on Kanmuri’s face. He was now standing in awe. He didn’t know how he felt about this…figure, but he’d instantly earned Kanmuri’s respect. Because of that, his words would pull Kanmuri around like a fish on a hook.
<COLOR color="white">"What we want to ask you align with one another, but what I could not tell them or Yakuin was why I nominated you as a potential candidate. I know of your beginning steps into the path of the mask... into our world... This mission is a two-fold one because of this, but it is one you may never come back from, either physically or figuratively. Do you wish to continue?"
Wide mouthed, Kanmuri didn’t know the meaning of what most of this...person?...said, but he did understand one question.
“Do you wish to continue?"
At to that question, Kanmuri would reply,
“Yes, sir!”