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Nourished have I, this karmic flow....

Makura listened to the others responses, making sure he fully understood how they lived their lives. Seo appeared to be confident in who he was and it was reflected in his nindo. I guess I could have seen that.... Recollecting over his previous argument with Seo, it was pretty easy to see the pride written all over his face. It was the reason for his monotone sound; it was the reason for his anger at Makura's blind comment. This was useful information to keep in the back of his head, for it may come of use in the future. Makura's glance would then turn towards Kurami who, even though she seemed to be of a similar age, was timid when it came to talking about personal aspects of her life. She was more than capable of starting a conversation or even talking about her weapons. But her nindo she kept a secret. Perhaps there was more to this girl than what meets the eye. As for his own nindo, completely ignoring Seo's comment, Makura felt that it was selfish, but very human. He could even say the same thing about Seo's nindo, but thought against it. No use in starting another argument with someone who had as big an ego as he did. It would seem that the boy was finally learning when it was appropriate to argue. But he couldn't help the glare he was showing Seo...Then again, Seo couldn't see, right?

With the question of who was leader in the air, Makura's thoughts raced. Technically, the leader is the person in power during missions. Since they were technically on a mission without a sensei, the leader was quite obvious. "For this particular mission, the leader would be the one with the most experience..." His thought about turning to Seo, but decided against it. He didn't need visual confirmation of this fact. "...that would have to be you, Seo, seeing as though you have participated in these exams." His eyes then turned to Kurami, seeing if she too approved of this. He assumed that with her being around the same age as he was, their experience was similar.

Where great above meets great below...

Kurami shut her eyes and tried to listen to what Seo had heard to give away that they were aprouching the village. It took her a while to finally hear the soft chatter of the village and by the time she heard it they had already gotten a lot closer. Kurami looked at Seo and guessed earlier that he might have meant someone other then their sensei as leader but it seemed he just wanted to tell them all that they were equals. "Hmm, What else are we going to do when we get back..." She thought to herself trying to figure out if she had any new jutsus to practice. Kurami continued leaping from branch to branch till she could see the town clearly. "Looks like my first mission is practicly done..." Once again she thought to herself and stayed quiet till they would arrive.

swaying as he walked the youth wandered back to kirigakure with an almost high gaze on the trail in front of him.light seeped randomly through the tree tops scattering all around the mist ninja it was a peaceful setting for the most part
and riku had taken it all in the harmonic flow of the wind moving through his hair and the sunlight using just enough heat to warm him on his journey home when he was lost in a train of thought {{that power the sand rookie had....i crave that...i need an opponent like that...}} he still had quite a bit of ways to go

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Kurami liked the sound of food this whole trip she had been starving. She hadn't eaten since breakfast. "Sure..!" Kurami seemed to loosten up a bit and wasn't acting as shy but maybe it was just the excitment she had about finally eating something. "Where are we going to go?" Kurami said looking up at Seo and giving hima bit of a warmer smile then before. "Hmm, We are back." She announced to Ami as they approuched the gates to the village. Kurami couldn't wait to eat and then start training once again it seemed once she started thinking about food all of the worries she had earlier dissapeared. Hopefully they would never return and Kurami could enjoy a few days of relaxation and training.

hours later riku had remained bored he held on to the straps of his puppet when he came to a small round grass clearing and kneeled in it.Shade surrounded it and it looked like a nice peaceful spot to relax and take time off when he closed his eyes in the grass and stretched out.

Ren walked through the forest heading back for the sea and his homeland. He'd dropped the Stone Armor back in the arena and Neko-chan was back at his side. He... had won?
He almost couldn't believe it. He'd gone in with the goal to win in mind, but deep down- he didn't honestly think he would. The announcer had said it, and the cheering crowds had confirmed it. Lady Mizukage's cheers had been especially loud. He won. He won? His appathetic mind was thrown into confusion, but all that showed was a pensive stare focused on the ground ahead of him. One thing on his mind- had Seika seen him win? What did she think of him? Had she been cheering too? Why the hell did he care???
He never cared. He didn't really know why but he didn't. Why was he feeling all these things all of a sudden? He looked up and saw a port town just ahead of him.

Hiyo continued running, slower than usual due to the sword that was strapped to his back. Was it just him or did it never get to the point of being comfortable with it? He shook off the thoughts and kept moving, he had to gather the information, and get back to Shiso... Hopefully they would be able to stay together through his mission, especially since the mission was probably going to take a while, needing to find 8 demon hosts. That would be interesting, he definitely needed to stop in the sand village to maybe pick up Ichi and Kazuki if their kage would allow them...