Travel by Sea [Entering Country] -- Kazuki, Natsuru, whoever else

[Michi]

There was an alternative to walking into a viper's den with a piece of parchment and one's word to reach an accord with Kohonagakure. The largest tournament the world has ever seen was taking place in Tea Country. Honestly, she was not keen on Kurosawa either as she knew that the Diamyo had intimate relations with the people of Sound. However, in comparison it was a calculated risk. Kazuki had a higher risk of being targeted in Kohonagakure that Kurosawa, here a Soverign would have to answer to the laws of this land and she doubted that they would have the same liberties here. They were still a risk, but it was unlikely more than one or two would be sent to Tea if any at all. In fact, this was an opportune time to strike Sunagakure. She expected Ishii to try something, hopefully the village could handle themselves. If anything the tournament was their best chance as well. Their best chance to find help in neutral territory was now. Letting Kazuki complete his non-aggression agreement would satisfy his completionist compulsion and give her a chance to push him towards seeking something more specific. She was fully aware that pride would prevent Kazuki from requesting assistance but like every woman she had her ways.

She would gain passage on a ship bound for Kurosawa, it was a trader's ship, nothing fancy but the voyage was barely more than a day in good waters and perhaps two in stormy weather. The waters were fair of course, the ship would rock and bob on the waters. Michi would spend a majority of the time hugging the rails and vomiting over the edge. She did not care for long boat rides apparently, something she did not know before as this was her first. They would eventually dock in Shinogi Landing, Michi would sway off the boat. when her feet touched land again for the first time she would sway and a wave of nausea would attempt to overtake her. She would dry heave over the edge of the dock, a less than glorious display but at the very least she knew that it would not be over. The sea sickness at the very least. There were going to be other problems of course, burdens Mikaboshi had not warned her of. Perhaps he did not know. She did not know why but she was ravenous. At first she would blame the lack of food and drink she was able to keep down for the last day and a half but the gnawing hunger started even before.

She would seek fish and vegetables to sate her hunger but she would find them unfilling.

Of course that is where this day starts, at a fish market in the landing shortly after dawn, their ship had arrived with a dozen or so other ships. Merchants were announcing the catch of the day, some shellfish and of course some larger catches from deeper waters. Michi would purchase a large side of fish she recognized, similar to tuna and quite large. The hunk of meat was about the side of her forearm. The fish would of course be raw, tasteless and bland. No it was not even sushi, she was too hungry to try and make it appear to be a civilized meal as she ripped the flesh from the whole fish with her teeth. It would of course not take her long to realize that she was not hungry for what most would consider food. It was a gruesome revelation that she only exhibited with a sigh as she carelessly tossed what remained of the fish steak off the side of the dock. She would just have to stay hungry.

She would frown at the revelation but then push it to the back of her mind. "Sennin Senju, you should find everything and everyone you need here." She was of course referring to fellow Kohonans. She would seek another animal entirely of course. The treaty with Leaf as far as she was concerned was a farce to get the Sennin to expose himself in foreign territory. She did not want to kill anyone from Fire Country but she was a practical woman, if she was going to do so she would on neutral ground. "I recommend Kotodama Keep," she had never been there before but she was familiar enough with the major landmarks thanks to her reading or finding a nice hotel in the city."[/b][/color] Yes, she said hotel, not restaurant. That was purposeful, she needed a place to cleanly dispose of them if discussions went sour. Kodoma sounded more reasonable than a hotel, but the hotel would have been easier. In either case, she was more concerned with preparations and assurances than the actual matter at hand.

Was she a sociopath? No, she was simply practical.

"I am certain that we can find the headset signal for at least a Sennin if not the Hokage, if he is truly interested in a 'treaty' then he would have no qualms meeting," she reasoned. Indeed, she did not believe there was any actual treaty. At least one that they intended to honor but he would have to discover that on his own.

 

[Senju Kazuki]

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The fastest way to reach Tea was by boat. Michi would arrange passages for all three of them in a trader’s vessel. Kazuki had been aboard ships before and he had traversed the seas before, though he was not a frequent traveler by sea. He did not feel sick and, in fact, he mostly remained unfazed. There was little in this world that had the ability to shock him, he had seen and done too much in such a short amount of time. The last Oracle however, was a different case. Despite being older than the Senju Overlord and contrarily to her enormous wealth of knowledge, this was the first time she crossed the seas and she was incredibly seasick. Luckily for her, the waters remained calm and the journey only took a single a day, as opposed to two or more in more adverse conditions. There were people that could never get accustomed to traveling by sea, perhaps she was one of those. Unfortunately, there was little the White Wolf could do to ease her suffering, he was not a medical ninja. Natsuru, however, was one or used to be one. ”Natsuru do you remember your medical training? See if you can do anything to ease her.” the Shadow Sword would request. After the troubles Michi had gone through because of him, this was the least he could do.

After docking in Shinogi Landing, the Deep Court Hybrid would leave the vessel and would vomit one more time. Reaper would approach her from behind. ”This will pass.” he would reassure her as he tried to place his left hand over her right shoulder. An attempt to pass some strength via touch, delivered with a soft squeeze if physical contact was allowed. Afterwards, considering the severe lack of nourishment she had been through recently and given they were in a market filled with freshly caught fish, Michi would purchase a rather large specimen that she would eat raw. Looking her eat like a ravenous beast was not an easy to the eyes spectacle but given the circumstances there was little they could say about it. He knew she was hungry but he also heard the sigh that escaped her lips as she discarded the remains. The sigh did not sound as one produced due to satisfaction but more of disappointment. The Occult Sennin realized was she was after, something food could not give. She needed souls. The Death Court Lord would begin mustering his chakra, concentrating it in his hand. Slowly, but steadily, a small orb of amber would be formed inside his right hand that had been closed into a fist. His focus would momentarily shift from the world into a specific dimension, where the legion of souls he had taken over the years was housed, taking one of those and placing it inside the amber orb. He would open his hand, revealing his work. A tiny orb with an even smaller glowing star inside. ”Take it. It will help.” Kazuki would note as he offered her the orb. The Senju Overlord understood her plight better than most. She refused to delve in such practices but it was necessary. Her existence would be a torment if she refused to feed.

”Sennin Senju, you should find everything and everyone you need here.” the last Oracle would announce eventually. She was correct. The Tournament had certainly attracted people from all corners of their world and, a village as important as Konohagakure would certainly attend the competition. ”I recommend Kotodama Keep or a nice hotel in the city.” The White Wolf would scratch his chin for a few moments. ”I have a first name you know? It is Kazuki.” he would let her know before addressing the choice she had presented. ”Let us go with a hotel. The Kotodama Keep would serve our purpose better but I do not want to reveal my presence just yet.” he would note. He was accustomed to working in the shadows and, although, he was there to have a meeting with dignitaries from Leaf, or try to have one, it did not mean he should broadcast his presence for the entire world. After all, there was the risk he could attract a Sovereign or two, something he wanted to avoid completely. ”I am certain that we can find the headset signal for at least a Sennin if not the Hokage, if he is truly interested in a ‘treaty’ then he would have no qualms meeting.” the Deep Court Hybrid would reason. She was correct, but she did take into consideration one thing. The White Wolf would materialize his headset and he would scroll over the list of frequencies that were memorized there. Over the years he had collected quite a few thus he took a little while to reach the ones for Konohagakure. He still had the ones reserved for the Sennins and the Hokage. Of course, there was a chance they had since changed them, but it was worth the risk. ”This is Suna’s Ambassador. Requesting a meeting tomorrow at noon in Kotodama Keep. Reply to this frequency.” he would broadcast to the encrypted frequency reserved to Sennins and he would repeat for the Hokage’s.​

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Senju Kazuki – Occult Sennin

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[Uka]

Boat. It had to be a boat. She hated boats. It wasn't that she had issues with seasickness, no far from it. It had turned out that she was completely immune to it for some reason, but the entire idea of being stuck on a piece of wood for days at a time drove her nuts. It was more than enough that she had to deal with the boring crew, but this was a bit too much at this point. Nobody to tease, nobody to react to her jokes... This was hell. Truly.

The kunoichi let out a prolonged huff as she sat on the railing next to Michi, drawing some small enjoyment from watching her. She really didn't know why, but it was somewhat funny to her."Oh I remember it. You don't forget that."<i></i> Natsuru would shrug as she glanced over to her brother with a light smirk. "Sadly there's little I can really do to easy it. I'd have to mess with a lot of things that would only cause more issues down the line. She'll have to bear with it."<i></i> It was the truth really. As much as she enjoyed the white lie from time to time she had learned to avoid doing that when it came to her previous profession. Mana would have beat her snot out of her if she had done something like that. The woman couldn't help but shiver at the thought, likely raising a few eyebrows.

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To say that she was glad to be off the stupid piece of engineering was a complete understatement. Even Michi going feral on that fish didn't honestly surprise her at all. Some people were just strange and this was coming from somebody who was rather likely to fail the psych eval... if shinobi took one of those. Then agian most of them would fail them rather horribly. PTSD and all that were fairly common considering how bad it got at times. Oh well. No matter. She would shrug. "I will have my own room, thank you very much and we'll get a double one for you two."<i></i> Natsu would note as soon as the hotel was mentioned. "I'm looking forward to being an auntie, Michi so hop to it, alright?"<i></i> The kunoichi would attempt to pat the other woman on her back, finally having found an opportunity to mess with the two. It was very, very likely that she would be completely ignored, but there was that minuscule chance that she wouldn't be. That minuscule spec of hope was more than enough for her to give it a go.It was time to see whether she could get herself into some trouble here!

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[Uchiha Takeshi]

Takeshi had allowed himself to be looking around he searched the stools and the ships the hustle and bustle was music to his ears, it was so good to be away from the village for once as he allowed himself to explore this new place. He had to admit the sea breeze on his face felt good to him, as he allowed himself to smile looking around for a few minutes he pondered on the best way forward as he tried to find someone to talk to, though it seemed that with the crowds around this tournament had managed to get the attention of a lot of people. Flocking from all over to come and either participate or see who would be fighting.

Takeshi looked at one of the stands looking at what was being sold, it seemed that there was a few necklaces laying around he admired one of them before calling over to the women that he had brought with him a smile on his face as he glanced towards Yuki, it seemed that she wanted to come with him and he wasn’t going to deny spending some time with her even if it was just a little bit of time to enjoy together it was still time that would normally not be allowed. Takeshi glanced at the new arrival as it docked, his eyes caught the glimpse of those that had come off the ship it seemed like they were already within the grasp of familiar faces.

Moving threw the crowd he headed to where he saw his old teacher the person he could thank his current situation for. It seemed that he had grown but it wasn’t that long since he had been in Sand speaking to the man on matters important to the village, but he knew that Yukio would appreciate being allowed to come into this talk. She would appreciate being allowed to meet with him once more, they had both been trained by the man, but it seemed they were not alone another two people had arrived with the Sennin. Takeshi glanced towards the one that he had met down the street it seemed this time she was not trying to stab some woman in a dark ally, but if that was a good think or bad thing was yet to be seen.

“Well fancy meeting you here Kazuki, it only feels like a few days ago I was leaving the gates to delivered the news to leaf of what we talked about. How have you faired since then I see the sea does not suit some of your companions”

Takeshi allowed himself to wait silently standing there as he allowed Yuki the chance to introduce herself to them, he gave her the opportunity to introduce herself to the others as he allowed a small smile to come to his lips, the green eyes glancing between each of those that stood there, he prepared himself for an interesting day than the one he expected.

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[Haku Yuki]

The female stood a little away from Takeshi, her eyes where closed as she faced the dock she was enjoying the feeling of the cool air on her face the smell of the salt that carried on the breeze was almost completely alien to her, but it wasn’t entirely unpleasant. The salt wasn’t anything that was carried on the breeze, the nose of boating coming in the horns echoing around the shouting of fishermen, ferry boat captains and dockmasters to one another. Yuki took in a deep breath before returning her attention back to her husband, he was looking at her and smiling which caused her to blush a little she wiped her face thinking that there might be something on it before returning to his side. She wrapped her arms around his and rested her head on his chest a little. It was nice having this time together outside of the village, away from duties and positions it was nice to just be them.

The Haku noticed as his eyes caught the attention of a group of people getting off one of the many passenger ships that had docked, in the distance she could see a male and two females, one of them was looking worse for wear. There was something familiar about the male’s face she couldn’t place it, like a memory of a dream, it wasn’t until Takeshi address him that it clicked, it was Senju Kazuki. The Senju Kazuki. He was the man that was not only responsible for training the both inside the ANBU Branch but she was fairly certain that she or Takeshi wouldn’t be in the positions that they where in without his assistance.
“Sensei Kazuki, it has been far too long,” Yuki smiled at the man and bowed out of respect. “Takeshi mention that you were now in Sand, I hope that you are doing well,” Looking at him made her feel like that girl that she was before standing in his imposing gaze. “Are you here of the tournament or the sightseeing?” She almost completely forgot about the others that had got of the boat with him, feeling rather rude of not acknowledging them when she did her former Sennin.

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[Michi]

Boats are awful vessels. The constant swaying and bobbing was utterly relentless. She spent most of the journey white knuckling the rail as she ralphed over the edge. Every time she thought her stomach had settled, she could feel something bubbling up from within the deepest parts of her gut before it would spew forth. She had never been on a ship before and she never would be again, this much she had vowed. Natsuru was no help, she was not entirely certain if it would have been even possible. There were some medical marvels left undiscovered and this would be a wondrous find for someone someday. She thought that it would be better when she reached land, but the docks felt uneven. At least her footing was uncertain as her knees wobbled and she stumbled to the side. Her stomach did another flip and she rushed to the edge of the dock where she dry heaved, eventually finding some bile she could evacuate. She would feel a hand clap on her shoulder and for a moment she would feel hollow as a chill ran through her. It was a conditioned response by this point, a sense of dread that would never go away as she momentarily froze before she remembered that they were not here. This might be the closest thing to 'safety' she would ever know but she would never feel 'safe' being a participant, that was why she was a watcher, an observer and because it was her calling, a scribe.

”This will pass.”

Kazuki assured her, snapping her back to the present. They were not here. She was not there but she knew that someday she would have to return under the guide of indifference and fearlessness. She nodded as she wretched again, he was not wrong. Oddly enough she felt slightly better already. Better enough to eat or so she thought. She would purchase a side of fish and she would rip into its side. It tasted awful but it was sustenance and consumption was not about a glutinous pleasure but rather nutritional utility. The fish did not sate her hunger in the least. It filled the empty pit that was her stomach but the pangs did not cease, there was no sens of satiety. She flung the remains to the side and with a *plop* it fell into the grey waters of Kurosawa.

Kazuki would offer her something, it shined weakly and gave off a warm glow. She knew exactly what it was, a soul. Her instinct would be to snatch up the soul and to gobble it down whole. Her hand twitched before her higher senses regained control. "I do not eat souls," she replied, rejecting his offer with a weak cough.

”Take it. It will help.”

She frowned, shook her head no and changed the subject. She did not want to think about souls. Delicious souls. No, gross... repulsive souls. There were a few places they could stay, the prices were not exactly reasonable but she never had a problem finding the funds or a method of alternative payment.

”I have a first name you know? It is Kazuki.”

She nodded, "I am aware... but given names fail to mention your rank, station and authority. It is also a sign of disrespect, Sennin." The use of first names was often reserved for family members, close friends and lovers. "Or a symptom that of presumptuousness on my part," she added. She obviously cared about him a great deal, Natsuru was able to identify that almost immediately. She did not know if this was a feeling of intense friendship or something more, but whatever this feeling was that she had, it would fade. It had before. It would again. It always went away.

”Let us go with a hotel. The Kotodama Keep would serve our purpose better but I do not want to reveal my presence just yet.”

He was not wrong, the keep would have been a viper's nest. She did not know the managment well, but it would not take long for her to find a compelling reason for them to offer their 'better' rooms under assumed names.

"I will have my own room, thank you very much and we'll get a double one for you two."

"Yes, three rooms," one plus a double. "Are you certain you do not want something adjacent to your brother?" She found it an odd choice to isolate herself. "Are you anticipating some sort of dalliance with one of the locals or a tourist?" If so, why should Kazuki care. Natsuru was old enough to make her own decisions. Well, if an heir is produced it could be problematic, but families had a way of keeping their illegitimates close.

"I'm looking forward to being an auntie, Michi so hop to it, alright?"

"What? HOW?" She looked over at Kazuki and pointed. "I doubt he has a sexual interest in me," well she was blunt. "Besides I lack the name or status," she turned the subject back to Natsuru. "Hopefully you find yourself a handsome aristocrat for the week." She could probably find someone among the thousands who have congregated here for her if she wanted but she did not seem like a utilitarian. "Rumor has it past and present kages are here, there is likely a single one among them." If she was going to make a mistake with a man, make it with a worthwhile one. "Or... practice safe sex." She turned to address Kazuki, "Sennin, do you have any condoms your sister could borrow?" She did not consider the question awkward, it was a practical one to her.

Perhaps he had something to say. Perhaps he ignored them and called for help. Or rather, continued on with business as usual.

”I am certain that we can find the headset signal for at least a Sennin if not the Hokage, if he is truly interested in a ‘treaty’ then he would have no qualms meeting.”

She still felt uneasy about this alleged treaty. She felt it was a ruse to isolate him. Perhaps it was nothing more than paranoia honed over the decades. If they met here, it would not be on their terms at the very least. "Indeed," she agreed with him because it was not a lie, merely a hypothetical. Kazuki had started to fiddle with his headset and as he did she would recover her own. She was not making the same call, but rather she was attempting to communicate with one of the hotels. She would take a few steps away and whisper into her receiver, a hand over her mouth and the microphone. She was seeking 'arrangements.'

”This is Suna’s Ambassador. Requesting a meeting tomorrow at noon in Kotodama Keep. Reply to this frequency.”

Then the Kohonans would converge. She would recognize the green-haired one and she would frown as she stepped in front of Kazuki.

“Well fancy meeting you here Kazuki, it only feels like a few days ago I was leaving the gates to delivered the news to leaf of what we talked about. How have you faired since then I see the sea does not suit some of your companions”

"You are a Kohonan." She did not give her words the inflection of a question as her eyes scanned his body. She had briefly met him once in the middle of the night, she was searching for Kasha. She was performing a basic hero's test. They both failed.

“Sensei Kazuki, it has been far too long,”

“Takeshi mention that you were now in Sand, I hope that you are doing well,”

“Are you here of the tournament or the sightseeing?”

"Who... are you?" She donned a critical yet still sea-sick green expression.

 

[Senju Kazuki]

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"Seems hardly safe,"</COLOR><i></i> Michi would muse out after hearing Kazuki did not have any condoms at all. "The potential variable that you might have numerous illegitimate heirs could be concerning one day if they came forward,"<i></i> she would continue despite no one requesting further explanations. The Senju Overlord was not worried about illegitimate heirs because he was not searching for a partner or sexual encounters. In a way, he had been married to his job until now. "As I am sure you already know, miss stalker, Senju aren't quite the status is everything type of clan. Power is everything more like it and you don't seem weak to me." Natsuru would state after hearing Reaper's own admission that status or name was irrelevant for him. "Healthy enough, semi-wide hips. Perfect for you, right nii-san?" the Hyuuga would add after a brief inspection of the last Oracle's frame. "Your standards for your brother are not high if that was all you required,"<i></i> the woman formaly known Fuu would rebuke. The White Wolf would notice how she would look down, perhaps inspecting her hips to verify if what Natsuru was declaring was right or not. The Shadow Sword hardly had any desire to be part of these kind of conversations, but, somehow, he had been dragged into the middle of one. <COLOR color="seagreen">"Kazuki, query." Michi would note. The Occult Sennin would, once again, look toward her and he would motion for her to speak her mind.[lb2][/lb2] “Sorry how rude of me to forget to introduce myself to the two of you. I am Takeshi Uchiha, Leaf Sennin nice to meet both of you. Though by the looks sea travel does not do you well?” Takeshi would announce after being questioned about his identity. “Forgive me, I am Haku Yuki, wife to Uchiha Takeshi,” Yuki would immediately say after her husband, given she had been questioned the same by Michi. “Well that is a shame, it seems like everybody and their dog has business with Takeshi, I am not quite sure what he has done to make himself so popular,” the Haku from Leaf would complain upon hearing that Kazuki was actually searching for Takeshi there. "Comes with the position." he would note. “The Lord Hokage is here, I believe that he is planning on setting up a meeting with the Kage and the Sennin that are able to meet it, so the chance of us finishing up our business here would be on a higher standing. Though I must ask what kept you so long, Manzo returned weeks I was worried that maybe something had happened to you. Though at least you are still well I guess, that said have you guys eaten yet maybe the possibility to discuss things over food might do us the world of good if you have time?” the ANBU Sennin would reveal, offering them a meal. Reaper was not hungry, but he would not deny the others the chance of a good meal. He would eye both Michi and Natsuru checking if they were willing to go with the green haired man and his wife for a warm meal. “Food does sound like a good idea, it might make your protector here feel a little better as well, that or it could make her vomit, but either way it will get rid of that green hue that she is currently sporting.” Yuki would declare, hinting the concern she seemed to have about the last Oracle.[lb2][/lb2] "You were in Sunagakure a few weeks ago. Are you following Sennin Senju?" the Deep Court Hybrid would interject. Any other time and the Senju Overlord would have reprimanded the woman at his side and her paranoia, but this time, he kept his mouth shut and actually waited to see what the new Sennin would say in response. He did not believe Takeshi was following him, but it would be important for himto know how much the Uchiha had actually grown since the days he had tutored him. "I will go to that Kage and Sennin meeting and finished this treaty, once and for all. What delayed me is something I cannot reveal at this time. Maybe, in the future, I will be able to share what happened. Just now that it was not a frivolous thing that halted my progress and separated me from Manzo. But now that we are here, we can conclude what was started in Sousuke's office. If my companions wish a warm meal, we will accept your offer."[lb2][/lb2] [MFT - 751]​

Black Omen Senju Kazuki – Occult Sennin

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[Uka]

Hook line and sinker. This was what she had been waiting for. Oh this was perfect. After all those days of agony she could finally have some fun. She couldn't help but smile, quickly finding herself with a wolfish grin. If she knew it wouldn't give it awa she would be rubbing her hands in preparation as her brain ran through everything she could say.

"Are you anticipating some sort of dalliance with one of the locals or a tourist?"

"Oh I am not planning on it. My borther on the other hand."</GLOW><i></i> She would gesute towards him with both hands, as if to direct Michi towards him. "Free and ready to go. Don't hold yourself back he isn't a bad specimen at all even if he is about as emotional as a rock, but by the looks you wouldn't have any issue dealing with that."<i></i> The Senju would chuckle, remaining in her position for a few moments before finally returning to what would be classed as a normal, relaxed stance

The kunoichi would grow quiet as her companion managed to show more emotion in thirty seconds than she had over the last week. It wasn't as if she didn't have anything to say, but this situation had left her absolutely dumbfounded. Frankly it was completley unexpected and likely not something that she was going to see ever again

"I doubt he has a sexual interest in me,"

"Besides I lack the name or status,"

"For the record though, name and status is irrelevant for me."

<GLOW glow="blue">"As I am sure you already know, miss stalker, Senju aren't quite the status is everything type of clan. Power is everything more like it and you don't seem weak to me."<i></i> Natsu would pause, studying her again and nodding. "Healthy enough, semi-wide hips. Perfect for you, right nii-san?"<i></i> She would unceremoniously drag her brother into the conversation, having finally found a queue to mess with him as well. It was most-likely going to be ignored and she knew that, but it was more than worth a shot. It was always worth a shot.

Unfortunatelly it seemed like her fun had come to and end, which forced her to revert back to a small smile rather than a full blown grin. The two people who decided to join them seemed fairly familiar. Yes familiar. 'Takeshi.' That name rung a bell. 'Sensei.' Was enough for the other bell to ring. She knew these two, but it had been years upon years since they had last met. Natsu would move away from Michi, leaving her to her own devices as she moved to stand next to Kazuki, studying Takeshi as she did so. After a good full moments she would switch her attention over to Yuki, doing the same.

 

[Uchiha Takeshi]

Takeshi blinked slightly as the woman seemed to make a statement more than a question, he allowed his eyes to glance her up and down for a few seconds. Making no attempt to hide the study he allowed himself to nod his head slightly as he tried to understand the situation that was now in front of him. On one hand Kazuki was here, on the second hand he tried to recognise the woman that was speaking to him, she looked familiar to say the least and he should have expected as much but right now Takeshi found himself unable to pinpoint from where he knew that face.

“Sorry how rude of me to forget to introduce myself to the two of you. I am Takeshi Uchiha, Leaf Sennin nice to meet both of you. Though by the looks sea travel does not do you well?”

Takeshi allowed a smile to cross his face as he looked at them both nodding his head slightly in the respect that should be given to both. As he pondered on how they would take the late introduction he drew himself back up to his full height as he glanced towards Kazuki, listening to the man speaking it seemed that they had hit some speed bumps on the way to Leaf, but that wasn’t to important he knew there was probably a good reason behind it.

Takeshi allowed Kazuki to finish speaking it seemed that he would want to get things sorted now if it was a possibility, which it probably was the right thing to do allowing the respect for Kazuki that Takeshi had as he smiled and listened to the reply being spoken. It seemed that Kazuki was still looking to sort the closure of the peace treaty that he went to stand to discuss, this could work for the Uchiha and would mean that he was less busy in the long run as he nodded slowly.

“The Lord Hokage is here, I believe that he is planning on setting up a meeting with the Kage and the Sennin that are able to meet it, so the chance of us finishing up our business here would be on a higher standing. Though I must ask what kept you so long, Manzo returned weeks I was worried that maybe something had happened to you. Though at least you are still well I guess, that said have you guys eaten yet maybe the possibility to discuss things over food might do us the world of good if you have time?”

 

[Haku Yuki]

Yuki took a step back letting her hand leave the male's arm as the rather peaky look women stepped between the two of them and their former sensei. Yuki wasn’t sure who the women was that have blocked their path, but she didn’t look happy and she could tell that this wasn’t a side effected of her seasickness. The Haku took a few steps backwards to show the female that she wasn’t’ a threat, Yuki wasn’t looking to start a fight with anyone, at least not today of all days and certainly not with a woman that she knew next to nothing about. Besides it wasn’t normally her that start international incidents, that is a talent the Takeshi seemed to have down without her help.

“Forgive me, I am Haku Yuki, wife to Uchiha Takeshi,” She was pleased to hear that he had not forgotten her, she was pretty sure that she didn’t make much of an impression in her youth, it was rather hard to stand out when compared to Takeshi and Arashi but none the less she appreciated not being forgotten. “How kind of you to say so Kazuki,” She blushed a little, she was becoming increasingly aware that she was being watched by the female that had joined her former Sensei side, “Well that is a shame, it seems like everybody and their dog has business with Takeshi, I am not quite sure what he has done to make himself so popular,” She smiled again. “Food does sound like a good idea, it might make your protector here feel a little better as well, that or it could make her vomit, but either way it will get rid of that green hue that she is currently sporting.”

 

[Michi]

OC: Sorry, you guys could have skipped me. Was on shift then Valentines Day...

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Safe sex was important. Last thing the young Senju woman needed was some sort of spawn running about attaching her to some random Joe in Tea Country unless she was trying to entrap some young, handsome heir. It seemed logical to ask Kazuki for condoms, she had no reason to carry them. Most responsible men keep a supply of them on their person. Kazuki apparently did not have any condoms to spare, according to his testimony none at all. "Seems hardly safe," she mused out loud. "The potential variable that you might have numerous illegitimate heirs could be concerning one day if they came forward," she continued. Sex was a natural thing, it reflected biological urges every person had. It was a natural prerogative to try to propagate ones genetic material so she was not embarrassed by the topic of sex because it was a natural thing. Well, she was not embarrassed about the topic as long as it was not about her. Natsuru, however, was more interested in playing match maker. While Michi considered it a compliment that Natsuru sought to attach the Oracle to her brother, she was mistaken. The Sennin had no romantic interest in her and the former Cabalist's sentiments towards him were irrelevant. She always lived a life of temperance and control, to the point where she hardly recognized what sh felt because it would never see fruition.

"For the record though, name and status is irrelevant for me."

That was not an admission of interest, merely a statement of a tangential point of discussion. A point that she did not believe, not really. She knew what sort of man he was, perhaps not to the same extent as others but she saw him as a man with a silver tongue that would not stop at anything to achieve more power. It was something that she found both fascinating and terrifying. Part of her knew that once the Diamyo was gone, -if- they were able to defeat him, that his absence would create a vacuum of power that Kazuki would likely attempt to fill if Shiro's heirs were mysteriously absent. He was the sort of man that never let an oppertunity pass.

"As I am sure you already know, miss stalker, Senju aren't quite the status is everything type of clan. Power is everything more like it and you don't seem weak to me."

Natsuru was not right but she was not wrong either. Michi was not physically strong, she never was. However the Oracle had an uncanny ability to survive despite her circumstances. However, neither were her actual concern. The reason she would never pursue a physical relationship with a man during her child-bearing years, she did not want to birth another Shouki. Even if he was not the product of that terrible union, she had more psychological baggage than most sane, reasonable men would be willing to handle. She hid it well, but that did not change the truth of the matter.

"Healthy enough, semi-wide hips. Perfect for you, right nii-san?"

She would deflect the statement, she knew he was uninterested and even if her assessment was inaccurate his mind would quickly change. Some people were unlovable, she was among them. "Your standards for your brother are not high if that was all you required,"</B><i></i> she admitted as she looked down at her hips. Were they really wide she wondered in a brief vain moment. Natsuru had gotten under hr skin somehow, Michi was not used to social interactions and the concept of romance and sex beyond the academic understanding of it when it pertained to her was limited and unpleasant. Did he foolishly have some sort of -- she could not think of a proper term, she was befuddled. Still, she would simply ask, "Kazuki, query." She would pause for a moment, a pair of Kohonan shinobis were rushing in their direction. Her question for Kazuki was to substantiate or deny his interest in her would have to wait.

"I am fine. I suffered a minor setback that forced me to come to Tea instead of doing what I set out to do originally. Given your presence here makes me wonder if the Hokage is also here. Did you receive the message I broadcast to the private frequencies of the Sennin and Hokage for Konohagakure? Assuming they were not changed."

She stepped forward, in the way listlessly. Kazuki seemed comfortable, friendly even with the duo.

"If you are both here then we can close the peace treaty you set up with Sousuke."

He offered a Peace Treaty despite the fact that they were not at war. She did not say anything, she simply appraised the two of them visually as they did her. She recognized Takeshi as the one that abandoned that poor woman in the middle of the night because it was 'not his problem.'

“Sorry how rude of me to forget to introduce myself to the two of you. I am Takeshi Uchiha, Leaf Sennin nice to meet both of you. Though by the looks sea travel does not do you well?”

A Sennin, her mind echoed as she tensed her body. "Only the foreign food," she replied cryptically. "And I remember you." Yes, they met before. It was a dark alley in the middle of the night but his hair was unique as was his regalia.

“Forgive me, I am Haku Yuki, wife to Uchiha Takeshi,”

She did not know her. Was she also in Sunagakure.

"I remember you Yuki, when you were still a little girl. You have grown and have attained great beauty."

Kazuki complimented the girl.She had never heard Kazuki talk to someone like that. She wondered if there was anything between them. Was she jealous? Probably not.

“How kind of you to say so Kazuki,”

And so casual in their regard for eachother. Fascinating. She pulled out her notebook and with a pale, slightly shaky hand she would start taking notes.

They asked why Kazuki was here.

"Neither. I am here in a official capacity that does not involve the tournament. And it does involve Takeshi."

“The Lord Hokage is here, I believe that he is planning on setting up a meeting with the Kage and the Sennin that are able to meet it, so the chance of us finishing up our business here would be on a higher standing. Though I must ask what kept you so long, Manzo returned weeks I was worried that maybe something had happened to you. Though at least you are still well I guess, that said have you guys eaten yet maybe the possibility to discuss things over food might do us the world of good if you have time?”

Michi would regard Takeshi with suspicion.

“Food does sound like a good idea, it might make your protector here feel a little better as well, that or it could make her vomit, but either way it will get rid of that green hue that she is currently sporting.”

The girl agreed.

"You were in Sunagakure a few weeks ago," she recalled. She had no reason to hide who she was but she would not corroborate her claim with any additional information. <B>"Are you following Sennin Senju?"<i></i> She cut right to the chase. Where they here to hurt or take him? If they were sh was not going to let them.

 

[Senju Kazuki]

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"Seems hardly safe,"</COLOR><i></i> Michi would muse out after hearing Kazuki did not have any condoms at all. "The potential variable that you might have numerous illegitimate heirs could be concerning one day if they came forward,"<i></i> she would continue despite no one requesting further explanations. The Senju Overlord was not worried about illegitimate heirs because he was not searching for a partner or sexual encounters. In a way, he had been married to his job until now. "As I am sure you already know, miss stalker, Senju aren't quite the status is everything type of clan. Power is everything more like it and you don't seem weak to me." Natsuru would state after hearing Reaper's own admission that status or name was irrelevant for him. "Healthy enough, semi-wide hips. Perfect for you, right nii-san?" the Hyuuga would add after a brief inspection of the last Oracle's frame. "Your standards for your brother are not high if that was all you required,"<i></i> the woman formaly known Fuu would rebuke. The White Wolf would notice how she would look down, perhaps inspecting her hips to verify if what Natsuru was declaring was right or not. The Shadow Sword hardly had any desire to be part of these kind of conversations, but, somehow, he had been dragged into the middle of one. <COLOR color="seagreen">"Kazuki, query." Michi would note. The Occult Sennin would, once again, look toward her and he would motion for her to speak her mind.[lb2][/lb2] “Sorry how rude of me to forget to introduce myself to the two of you. I am Takeshi Uchiha, Leaf Sennin nice to meet both of you. Though by the looks sea travel does not do you well?” Takeshi would announce after being questioned about his identity. “Forgive me, I am Haku Yuki, wife to Uchiha Takeshi,” Yuki would immediately say after her husband, given she had been questioned the same by Michi. “Well that is a shame, it seems like everybody and their dog has business with Takeshi, I am not quite sure what he has done to make himself so popular,” the Haku from Leaf would complain upon hearing that Kazuki was actually searching for Takeshi there. "Comes with the position." he would note. “The Lord Hokage is here, I believe that he is planning on setting up a meeting with the Kage and the Sennin that are able to meet it, so the chance of us finishing up our business here would be on a higher standing. Though I must ask what kept you so long, Manzo returned weeks I was worried that maybe something had happened to you. Though at least you are still well I guess, that said have you guys eaten yet maybe the possibility to discuss things over food might do us the world of good if you have time?” the ANBU Sennin would reveal, offering them a meal. Reaper was not hungry, but he would not deny the others the chance of a good meal. He would eye both Michi and Natsuru checking if they were willing to go with the green haired man and his wife for a warm meal. “Food does sound like a good idea, it might make your protector here feel a little better as well, that or it could make her vomit, but either way it will get rid of that green hue that she is currently sporting.” Yuki would declare, hinting the concern she seemed to have about the last Oracle.[lb2][/lb2] "You were in Sunagakure a few weeks ago. Are you following Sennin Senju?" the Deep Court Hybrid would interject. Any other time and the Senju Overlord would have reprimanded the woman at his side and her paranoia, but this time, he kept his mouth shut and actually waited to see what the new Sennin would say in response. He did not believe Takeshi was following him, but it would be important for himto know how much the Uchiha had actually grown since the days he had tutored him. "I will go to that Kage and Sennin meeting and finished this treaty, once and for all. What delayed me is something I cannot reveal at this time. Maybe, in the future, I will be able to share what happened. Just now that it was not a frivolous thing that halted my progress and separated me from Manzo. But now that we are here, we can conclude what was started in Sousuke's office. If my companions wish a warm meal, we will accept your offer."[lb2][/lb2] [MFT - 751][lb][/lb] OC:Edited my topic above to grab the coding for my post and instead of creating a new post, went and submitted this one, so we have a double post now. Apologies for the mistake.​

Black Omen Senju Kazuki – Occult Sennin

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[Uka]

Michi was completely caught in her web, but her brother wasn't biting at all as usual. It just wasn't surprising at this point. This routine was starting to bore her and even her new toy to mess with wasn't quite as fun as she had hoped. Using her to prompt any form of real reaction from Kazuki just hadn't ended up working at all. No matter. Things were moving on their own now and another interesting situation was slowly but surely building up. After all the new arrivals were familiar. If she remembered correctly at least one of them used to be very close to Kazuki. How she couldn't quite remember and it might not be just her memory considering how secretive her brother could be from time to time. Especially when it came to his older occupations back before leaf fell.

"It has been a while, Takeshi-san. It is good to see you are doing well."<i></i> She would respond to the introduction, trying to gauge his reaction. As soon as she was satisfied she would direct her attention to his partner, her smile as ever-present as always. "And yourself, Yuki-san. I believe congratulations are in order, though I do also have to offer an apology as I can't seem to remember you from the old days as nii-san does. A bit of a run in with head trauma a few years back doesn't help with such things."<i></i> Natsu would note, studying Yuki's reaction before growing quiet once more, allowing the exchange to continue without introducing herself. She had dropped more than enough of a hint as to who she was and it was time to see if they could add two and two together and remember her name. It was an interesting situation, but it was rather safe to say she was happy that at least some of the people she knew had survived that mess, even if she didn't quite remember them that well.

Natsuru would divert her attention to her brother once more, looking up at him due to their difference in height as her smile visibly warmed. It was no longer just a matter of necessity, but rather a real one. "I am quite alright, nii-san, though you haven't eaten anything yet either have you? It's not good to skip meals as you just end up losing your strength for no real reason, so shall we take them up on the offer?"<i></i>

 

[Uchiha Takeshi]

Takeshi stood there listening to each person speaking it seemed that the idea of food could be considered the best one. Though he would have to reply to some of the questions, it was clear that one of the group was not as relaxed in this situation which cause a smirk to creep across the Uchiha’s face in those few seconds. As he glanced back to those that talked, he decided to not interfere with there words and kept things as civilized as he could though he had to admit food did sound like a stunning idea right now. He had to try what this place offered and eh would not give up that opportunity with ease.

“Well then I think the real question we should be asking is why I came to Tea. I am sure that it is the same reason you did and that is to find the chance to meet in a natural place to finish up the dealings between Konaha and Sunagakure. After all we are trying to expand a bridge that is between us and make it a bright future, though if you must ask. No, I am not following Senju, I am here to represent Leaf as one of its Sennin. It just happens that I hoped to bump into him to finish what I started when I was in Sunagakure a few weeks ago.”

Takeshi allowed himself to study Michi for a few seconds it was clear that he was still uncertain of her but that was something he could address another time, he almost laughed at the thought of following Kazuki around one time, but it seemed clear that the past probably when he was young and stupid that was true, but hell he could at least give a different side of the relationship between the two of them to Michi.

“There would be a time in leaf that I would have said I followed Kazuki like a lost sheep, but that time has gone, I am expected to be followed now. How those times shift and how we change and adapt isn’t that right Kazuki?”

Takeshi figured he had answered the question as best he could as he allowed himself to glance towards the Sand Sennin listening that the group would be willing to go for food if he had decided that was the best case. Takeshi allowed himself to nod in agreement food was something that everyone could use and even he had to admit the offer to eat something right now was far to tempting.

“And you as well Natsuru, I hope you have been well, and thank you though I have to say that it is not expected what happened, we clicked off from back in the student days. But I hope that head is ok now, couldn’t have you forgetting those fun times in life. I have to agree with all of you though the food side of it cannot be a bad thing I’m starving myself I do not know about anyone else here though, what you say Kazuki I’m sure you can give it the go ahead, after all it can’t beat the ramen days but it will be close to them at least”

 

[Haku Yuki]

Yuki stood at Takeshi’s side feeling more like she was some form of a sample under the gaze of both of females, however, the one that was looking rather pasty was the one that was making her feel more uncomfortable, she couldn’t help but notice that she was taking notes. The Haku had little to no knowledge of customs of those outside of the village but this still struck her as a little weird, she spoke once again this time address Takeshi directly questioning him about motives with Kazuki, she wasn’t sure what this women’s relationship with him, but she clearly valued his safety. Yuki’s attention was drawn from Michi as the Natsuru address her.

“Thank you, this just kind of happened, though I wish I knew what I was marrying into beforehand, I am not one for pomp and circumstance.” She smiled her memory was a mixture of joy when he proposed and then the month or so of hell to shape her into a “lady” that the Head of the Clan should be marrying. The female Senju apologised for not remember her which made Yuki chuckle a little. “Honestly, it is fine, compared to Takeshi I was hardly memorable probably because I was far less trouble. That and in my line of work being forgotten is a compliment more than an insult.” Takeshi brought her attention away from the female Senju, she could practically hear his stomach rumbling from where she was standing, she playfully patted his stomach. “I think we better get moving and find a good place to eat, Takeshi hasn’t eaten for at least an hour and he is going to start getting grumpy” She grinned before leaving Takeshi’s side and approached Natsuru offering the female her arm. “Would you care to walk with me, I think we should catch up beside other than with Takeshi I barely get to talk about the good old days and his stories are getting a little old,” She chuckled again hoping that she would accept the Haku’s offer. “Go ahead Takeshi let your nose lead the way”

 

[Michi]

OC: Sorry i stopped checking after there was no posting for a bit. Sorry. Feel free to message me whenever that sort of thing happens.


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She did not trust either of them and she made no attempt to hide this fact. Her small notebook pressed firmly against the palm of her hand, held up by a set of extended fingers. He was allegedly a Kohonan Sennin that happened to be abroad a matter of weeks ago. Who happened upon Kazuki and arranged a deal that would necessitate his travel to Kohonagakure despite the fact that they were already in physical contact. She wrote a single word alongside his physical description and the profile she had scrawled of his face: Liar. Her face said it all, her doubt for the veracity of his words. Her posture screamed that she had every intention of making them regret their foreign excursion if they gave her reason. She would break her gaze, she was monitoring Takeshi's hands, to glance over at Natsuru and Kazuki. They did not appear to be distressed, cautious or doubtful. Their postures relaxed or as relaxed in Kazuki's case as a man would be. He did not seem to feel much. It was a curiosity.

She could have went on a tirade but the effort would prove to be futile. It did not matter if she believed them, if she was right or if they were in peril. At first she believe that this duo was merely a pair of impostors, a pair of strangers who sought their ruin. It was still a probably truth but Takeshi identified Natsuru by name, they apparently knew each other at some point. She would look over at Natsuru, she was hopeful she remembered something but sadly the Senju girl's head was emptier than most. She would take a hard swallow, she simply needed to stay calm until her point was proven or the validity of her statements was no longer relevant. The later was her plan of course, she had gained the benefit of time, at least more than the average human. They would go on about having a meal. "Splendid," she would state with an alleged change of heart. She knew that they were going to socialize, that is Kazuki with long-time distant friends but she was not going to allow him to do so on his own. She did not trust them. They did not make sense. She had never been to Tea Country before but she understood conventional placement for establishments. "There is a nice restaurant further down the berth," she announced dryly. She did not know that for certain but she knew that there would be a number of bars along the waterfront. People liked to look at water. They liked the smell. There was also the proximity to blue-collar work. These establishments would be busy, moderate to cheap in price and of course not have the most discerning of waitstaff. The gears were turning in her head. It was a shame that in the end Kazuki would be cross, but he would better off mad and safe than happy and dead.

The redhead was offering Natsuru her arm. She wanted to shout out to her to back away, that it was not safe but there was one thing that she had already learned during their short time together. Natsuru was the sort of person that did the exact opposite of what you asked of her. It seemed compulsive. "You could 'totes catch up," Michi agreed, feeling her mind melt ever so slightly at the use of such elementary language. It was of course purposeful because it was jarring to anyone who knew her and for those that did not it was hardly relevant unless they were keenly collecting data as she was. She would slide her notebook into her pants pocket, her pen also. "Maybe old friends n'all,"</B><i></i> she smiled. It was a manipulation, something that was a part of her nature since her hybridization into the Deep Court. In a way it was limiting, but a case could be made that it was also an oppertunity. She smiled, but the expression was far from authentic. Kazuki could probably identify her duplicity but she was doing what he wanted wasn't she? Encouraging social convention common among friends and acquaintances, those that wish to make additional, further and deeper contacts. To reconnect with old 'friends.' It should be what he wanted but she had already made it obvious that she had no love or trust for either of them and they had chosen to for the most part ignore her presence. She did not need their adoration or even attention of course yet she abandoned her previous attempts to encourage her travel-mates to take caution. Why? Why indeed--

<B>"Lead the way Takeshi."

 

[Senju Kazuki]

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Michi, blunt as ever, would question Takeshi if he was following Kazuki. Using whatever diplomatic skills he had gained over the years, the new ANBU Sennin would answer her. ”Well then I think the real question we should be asking is why I came to Tea. I am sure that it is the same reason you did and that is to find the chance to meet in a natural place to finish up the dealings between Konoha and Suna. After all we are trying to expand a bridge between us and make it a bright future, though, if you must ask. No, I am not following Senju, I am here to represent Leaf as one of its Sennin. It just happens that I hoped to bump into him to finish what I started when I was in Sunagakure a few weeks ago. There would be a time in Leaf that I would have said I followed Kazuki like a lost sheep, but that time is gone, I am expected to be followed now. How those times shift and how we change and adapt isn’t that right Kazuki?”[lb2][/lb2] ”It has been a while, Takeshi-san. It is good to see you are doing well. And yourself, Yuki-san. I believe congratulations are in order, though I do also have to offer an apology as I can’t seem to remember you from the old days as nii-san does. A bit of a run in with head trauma a few years back doesn’t help with such things.” Natsuru would greet the pair back. The Senju Overlord immediately recalled when he found Natsuru, completely oblivious to her past, unable to remember who he was. Regretfully, he was forced to let her go, to do whatever she wanted. Luckily, she eventually regained her memory and returned to his side. One of the best signs the Senju’s fate was finally turning around. ”And you as well Natsuru, I hope you have been well, and thank you though I have to say that it is not expected what happened, we clicked off from back in the student days. But I hope that head is ok now, couldn’t have you forgetting those fun times in life. I have to agree with all of you though the food side of it cannot be a bad thing I’m starving myself I do not know about anyone else here though, what you say Kazuki I’m sure you can give it the go ahead, after all it can’t beat the ramen days but it will be close to them at least.” Takeshi would reply immediately followed by his wife. ”Thank you, this just kind of happened, though I wish I knew what I was marrying into beforehand. I am not one for pomp and circumstance.” ”Is Takeshi mistreating you?”</GLOW><i></i> Reaper would immediately interject, his tone dangerously low. He had taught them when they were younger, in a way he still felt partly responsible for their wellbeing. Takeshi had been, in fact, taught the harder because the Shadow Sword always recognized a great deal of potential within the green haired Uchiha and thus, he would chastise his former protégée if he were to find out he was mistreating his wise. Not to say the rest of them were failures, but the Uchiha had always been one step ahead of the others. ”Honestly, it is fine, compared to Takeshi I was hardly memorable probably because I was far less trouble. That and in my line of work being forgotten is a compliment more than an insult.” ”I am quite alright, nii-san, though you haven’t eaten anything yet either have you? It’s not good to skip meals as you just end up losing your strength for no real reason, so shall we take them up on the offer?”[lb2][/lb2] The Occult Sennin would raise an eyebrow upon hearing Natsuru’s words. Had he gained a new mother in the form of his younger sister? It almost made him chuckle but he was not a man known for chuckling or showing much emotion at all. ”I think we better get moving and find a good place to eat, Takeshi hasn’t eaten for at least an hour and he is going to start getting grumpy.” Yuki would declare before offering her arm to Natsuru. ”Would you care to walk with me, I think we should catch up beside other than with Takeshi I barely get to talk about the good old days and his stories are getting a little old.”[lb2][/lb2] Michi was, unfortunately, the odd factor in that group. Beside Kazuki, who she knew minimally, she did know anyone else and was suspicious of almost everyone with them. ”Splendid.”<i></i> the last Oracle would declare upon realizing everyone, but her, wanted a meal, even though the Senju Overlord had deferred to her and Natsuru to decide that. ”There is a nice restaurant further down the berth.”<i></i> she would indicate. ”You could ‘totes catch up. Maiby old friends n’all.”<i></i> she would acquiesce and try to convince the Hyuuga from the Senju clan to accept Yuki’s request. The White Wolf immediately became alert upon hearing those words. Not because of their meaning but because how the message had been conveyed. The woman formerly known as Fuu didn’t speak like, she was formal as Reaper was. There was something wrong and he could only assume she was trying to manipulate them. Perhaps a tendency brought by her Deep Court nature. After all, that kind of ancients were known for being apt manipulators and deceivers. ”Lead the way Takeshi.” he would agree with the Michi. He would allow the green haired Uchiha to take point and he would give time for Yuki and Natsuru to follow behind the foreign Sennin. The Occult Sennin would join the last Oracle’s side.[lb2][/lb2] He would once again offer the shiny orb to Michi once enough distance had been created between them and the other three. <GLOW glow="darkred">”I am offering you this again. This is part of your nature now, the act of consuming souls. You may not like it, but sooner or later, you will need to partake in it. Your survival will depend on that.”<i></i> Though it wasn’t an exact mirror, this conversation mimicked one he had with Mother Suna in Godsfall. When she explained that, for Ancients, consuming human souls was normal and they did not view it differently than eating lamb or pork. Of course Kazuki had rebuked that notion, but now he was starting to understand what she meant back then. ”You also wanted to ask me something. What is it that you wish to know?”<i></i> he would inquire.[lb2][/lb2]​

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[Uka]

"Just about the usual really."<i></i> Her smile would grow for a brief moment as she focused on Takeshi, adjusting her left foot ever so slightly and bringing it a bit closer to her right. "Still it's not good to forget comrades even in circumstances change."<i></i> Natsu would cross her hands on her chest, nodding a couple of times, her smile transitioning into a self-satisfied and smug smirk. Her body language suggested that she was rather relaxed around the pair, though that was likely a rather stupid thing to do considering her current ... predicament.. Their companion was likely the only person really thinking rationally, however that didn't always overrule the homely feeling of being around old friends once more.

It was good to see some of the people she knew, especially since so many had fallen. No it wasn't the time for such thoughts. She would glance down to the offered arm, beginning to move in order to oblige, however Michi dropped a literal bomb. Natsu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow before raising her left hand to gesture for Yuki to wait a second. "Give me a moment."<i></i> She would make her way over to Michi, trying to place her left hand on the other woman's head and bring her forehead against hers in an attempt to check her temperature. "That sea sickness must have really done a number on you...just wow. Nii-san I think we broke her."<i></i> The Senju would glance over towards him, semi-fake concern in both her voice and her expression. She would then shrug and make her way back to Yuki, wrapping her arm around the other woman's and trying to bring her as close to herself as possible. It would then be noticable that the Senju's skin was rather on the cold side. Not nearly as bad as her brother, but Natsu was still colder than most people were by far. It wasn't to the level of her being alive being called into question, but the kind that one would appreciate on a warm summer evening. That would not likely be a problem for Yuki, being a Haku herself, but it was an interesting point.

"At least you got to talk to somebody about it."<i></i> Natsu would roll her eyes, a light smirk quickly forming on her lips "The day I manage to get nii-san to relax and speak for more than five minutes is the day pigs fly and the end of the world begins."<i></i> She would let out a prolonged and over-exaggerated sigh. "So how have you been? Any little Uchihas running around."<i></i> The Senju would nod over towards Takeshi, her smirk growing ever so slightly.

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[Uchiha Takeshi]

Takeshi listened to all the conversation that the group had to offer, he allowed the smile to stay on his lips regardless of the situation. As he nodded to the group it seemed that he would be the one to lead them to a local eating place, though what he fancied would be something that he needed to pick carefully he didn’t want to insult the group with his selection of food nor did he want to make it to formal. This was something that clearly needed to be considered as Takeshi considered the words from Michi about there being a nice place down the berth he nodded and turned on his heels to head that way.

Takeshi allowed himself to try to find this place even if the conversation with Michi was on the down and down he considered the sinking ship to be going as well as it could. As he finally found the place he waited for the others to catch up before allowing himself to take a deep sigh in, now would be the best time to inform Kazuki of what had taken place in the morning before this meeting. He allowed himself to signal to the waiter that five people would need seating.

It seemed that this restaurant was heaving and packed with everyone. That was normally a good sign though he would wait for the others he moved himself beside Kazuki, he wanted to keep this between them but the man he respected had a right to know what was going to happen. As he allowed himself to consider the way to word it he decided that instead of beating around the bush he should be more direct. He knew that would go down better from his previous experience with Kazuki.

“Kazuki, while everyone is getting seated I have a request for yourself, I know it is not in my place to ask of such things, but I request an audience alone for a few minutes. A lot is going to change and I believe that as my mentor and teacher you will give me the insight I need before things become hectic, and your experience would prove valuable, I request only a few minutes of your audience time while we are getting seated, I shouldn’t keep you from the food long but would appreciate your advice right now, one of the few people who will give it to me honestly.”

Takeshi allowed his hand to move off Kazuki’s chest that had stopped him in his tracks, he inclined his head slightly in respect more than anything and waited for a reply. It could go two ways one he could be fine, and nothing would happen, the other was that Kazuki would take offense to the move but he just wanted the opinion of someone he trusted as Takeshi turned to the other members of this party he allowed himself to smile towards them as he still waited for a reply.

“Please have a seat, we will join you shortly.”

 

[Haku Yuki]

Yuki walked side by side listening to the young Senju speak to her was she followed the path down the harbour towards the restaurant, she looked behind he every now and again keeping an eyes on Kazuki, Takeshi and Mich, while she knew there was no bad blood between the two males, the female on the other hand seemed less then friendly of strangers and Takeshi was known for doing stupid things. Her attention brought right back to the conversation when the topic of children came to pass, she suddenly felt rather awkward.
“Oh no, both of us are far too busy for that right now.” She smiled awkwardly scratching the back of her head. “Who about you, any one special in your life, I can imagine meet anyone is made more difficult with your brother,” Yuki thought of her own adopted brothers when Takeshi has first started seeing her, she was saw the only reason that they went so easy on him was due to the fact he was the heir to the Uchiha household and a fully trained Shinobi, the Haku smiled to herself thinking back to their little house in the field, she made a mental note that she would have to see them again once she returned from Tea Country.

The female followed the dock around until she saw a building in the distance, from the smell carried in the air and the amount of people standing outside that this was the restaurant that had been recommended.
“I certainly look’s popular, that is always a good sign,” She said to Natsuru as she unlinked her arm from hers looking around to see Takeshi and the other catching up. She waited for him before being ushered inside, whatever it was that he wished to discuss with him to was something that he wanted to be kept private, Yuki knew better then to argue with him and entered the restaurant. Inside was just as busy as outside, waitress rushed from table to table as bar larger trays of food where carried through the dinning space expertly weaved and duck around the seated patrons. She stood at the podium and was address by a smartly dressed male who asked for how many where dinning, he looked around the space before putting his finger up signalling that he would be right back before fading into the crowd, the Haku stood and waited, looking around the room.