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Matsuya smiled a little and nodded when Gage said he and Kai must be related. "Yeah, Kai and I are cousins." He sighed and paced a bit more. "A week, huh? That's a lot less than the last time I saw her. It must be around a year now. She'll be quite mad when she learns that I'm back and haven't tried to contact her." Matsuya turned back to Gage and smirked. It was time to test the boy's ability in other matters. But, Matsuya was having a hard time choosing which method to test the boy with. "Well, it's time to evaluate your abilities. So, you can choose a way to impress me. I'm not picky, I just need something to prove that your worth our time."

((It's cool. I totally understand how school comes before RP. Take your time and post when you can.))

Matsuya's eyes shot back and forth as he followed the boy's movements. Finally, Gage appeared behind him with the kunai in hand. He turned just as Gage hit the floor. He took a few steps back and then squatted so that his robes brushed the floor. "Yes, that'll work. I now can vouch for you to join our village, so long as the Mizukage approves. But I can't see Luo not approving it unless something comes up." Matsuya took his notebook out of a pocket in his robes and started leafing through it. He looked up at Gage and stopped turning pages. "Even if Luo doesn't approve, you've caught my interest. That, and you know that I call this village home. This wouldn't be a problem, but the majority of the world probably believes me to be dead. So, I think you can see how it would be a problem if suddenly everyone and their mother knew that I'm here." Matsuya didn't add the fact that he was trying to set up an information network for his own gain. But, he'd already set down one rule: never sell accurate information about Kiri and it's residents. Lies were another thing entirely, however. But, if Gage agreed to not tell anyone that he lived in Kiri, Matsuya might consider to teach the boy personally. Maybe he would even bring Gage into his little business.

Matsuya leaned back and fell onto the floor. He laid on his back and held his notebook above him. He took out a pencil and started jotting down notes on a blank page. "No, not by a long shot, my young friend. I think everyone in this world of ours has secrets. That's why I work to find those secrets, so I can use them against their owners." Matsuya kept jotting down notes. They were generally an overview of Gage and the information he had brought. His mind was running over things, as well. Matsuya knew that he would have to set out and find Kai soon. He had sworn to protect his clan at all costs when he'd been made the head of the Naras. And she was the only one he knew of outside of the compound in Konoha. So, Matsuya would have to talk to Luo first. He sighed heavily and kept writing. "Say, Gage, if you are accepted into the village by the Mizukage, how'd you like to go out and find Kai with me? If the Mizukage gives permission, of course."

Matsuya smiled behind his book. He was liking Gage more and more as they spoke. He had to give the boy credit, hiding his identity outside of his home village was a smart move. But Matsuya could never dye his hair, he was too proud. The stark contrast between his hair and his abilities as a Nara gave him some liking for the silver mess on his head. Matsuya laughed a little as he reached a page in his book about an old apple merchant in Iwagakure. Well that takes me back. I made that contact back when I was Hokage and Sev was still just a boy. Then Matsuya's mind drifted to Sev and the rest of Konohagakure. It made him a little sad to think they didn't even know that he was alive. He might just take a little side trip after they'd found Kai. He'd been hearing rumors here and there that the young Naga boy had risen to glory. That was among Matsuya's top concerns, seeing as who the boy's "father" was. "Well, Gage, we could leave at any time. I'll just send a messenger hawk Luo's way and we can be on our way." Matsuya snapped his books shut and stood up. He slid the book back into his robes and looked at the boy. "So, how about it, want to go on a little adventure?" A grin tugged at the corners of Matsuya's mouth. He was quite excited to be out of the village at last.

Matsuya glanced out a window and blinked in surprise. It was getting quite dark. And while Matsuya's abilities would only benefit from the night's darkness, he hadn't counted on it being this late already. "You'll have to forgive me for this, but I don't think we'll be leaving tonight. There are a few things I need to do before we leave. Things to learn and people to talk to." Matsuya looked at Gage with a guilty smile. He really hadn't thought it was this late. He needed some time to run the whole thing by Luo and then learn a quick jutsu he'd been meaning to. And he'd have to stop by the library to rent the scroll. "I'll tell you what, take a good look around the village. Get to know the place. When I'm ready to start out, I'll send someone to find you. How's that sound?" Matsuya's smile retreated as he spoke these words. Kai was his only family he knew of outside of the Konohagakure compound. He knew that finding her was of the utmost importance, but he wasn't about to rush out without doing some research into the matter. That way, he would have a good start in his journey. "Well, Gage, I'll find you when it's time to go. Until then, goodbye." Matsuya walked out of the facility and took a breath of fresh, night air. A small smile formed on his lips as he felt the dampness of the mist. Then, he jumped off into the trees around the facility. He'd jump tree to tree, roof to roof until he made it to the edge of the Bloody Prairie. There, he was sure, he would find Luo. Luo did love his formality in things. And the girl who'd arrived with Gage seemed to want to establish some sort of treaty. So with that knowledge, Matsuya made the assumption that Luo was making a ceremony of it.

EXIT

((Sorry for bailing like this, but I feel like we can work our search into the new arc that was released. That way, we can get a mission, Gage can get to know the village a little bit, Matsuya can take care of his business in Konoha, and we can hopefully find Kai.))

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Ƙirigakure no Sato║Suiton║βyakugan Ɖoujutsu║Ħyuuga Clan║Ǥenin

xxxxIt had been a long time. It had been a very long time since she had set foot in this building. Despite that, she was still slightly edgy, her posture drawn tight like a snake coiled to attack. Without fail, every time she had ever entered the Training Facility, she ended up in some kind of a fight. She really wasn't in the mood for a fight. She wasn't even sure why she was there in the first place. She didn't have any real reason to be there except that she was bored and looking for something to do. Something to do, someone to talk to, students to terrorize, she wasn't particularly picky. Much to her surprise, there were two people in the training facility when she entered. It had been a long time. She hadn't seen or interacted with another person in a very long time. It wasn't quite clear to her what the reason was, but she soon found herself approaching the area where they were training, observing the two in absolute silence. Training was the worst. It was tedious, and really irritating when people were noisy and broke a person's concentration. So she was silent for a moment as she observed the shinobi, making quick mental notes as she watched. From what she could see, it seemed that the white-haired shinobi was introducing himself to the other boy. She guessed that he was of a higher rank than herself, as Genin weren't permitted to train one-another. Her curiosity was clear, though. She had never come across either of the shinobi for the duration of her life in Kirigakure, and they both had piqued her interest. It had been a very long time.

Gage gave the man a look of concern and disappointment. 'I wonder... Something must have come up... He thought as he watched the man leave. "Check the village out... Yeah right I can't look at something I can't see clearly..." He said out loud as he threw the kunia in his hand full force at the wall farthest from him. It hit and sunk into the wall about a inch with little noise. Gage leaned against the wall and sunk to his haunches. 'Whats there to do, but sit and wait...' He thought as he closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.

Dreaming wasn't one of Gage's favorite things, but this dream was the same one he'd been having over the last several weeks. He had very little sleep as of late, probably making the dreams even worse. Gage dreamed once more of Iwa falling into ruins. He dreamed of himself doing everything he had did that fateful day. He only rememebered a call for evactuation and all Shinibio to report to the Kage's office. No one ever made it... The fog hit and earthquakes, well thats what it sounded like anyways, seemed to be endless. Gage could barely see 10 feet in front of him... He rememebered the vibrations, the occasional roars... then the voice of Kai came. "HELP ME!" Gage snapped out of the dream immediatly. "Kai..." He muttered as he stood and was about to make his way out of the building. Mist or no mist, he was going to do what he was told and fast. He wanted to make sure Kai was alright and soon...

As soon as Gage was about to mak a step in that direction, another shinobi appeared. "Matsuya must be rea-..." was as far as he got before he heard the man said that there trip was delayed once more. 'Great...' He thought as he listend to what the shinobi had to say. He let the thought sink in as another person appeared. 'Rather odd...' He thought as he knew it was getting late. 'These shinobi must train at night. That could be good for me...' He thought as Kaizen, the man who had come to teach him apparently, called out to the girl who walked in. After saying what he had to say Gage sighed and began speaking. "Yes, I'm Gage Urashimi from Iwakakure. It's a pleasure to meet you, Kaizen Minoru." He said with a light bow.

He returned to a normal posture before continuing. "My elemental affinity is Katon(ooc: Fire). As of right now, what I really would like to know is do ya'll have a special jutsu that can help me see through the mist out there." Gage said pointing in the direction of the girl. "I'd really appreciate if I learned that first." He said with a smile.

((Excuse the mess. I didn't run it through word because im on my sisters laptop. I need to get another charger for mine... >.> And I think i read what happened in Iwa right. It doesnt partain to the current situation anyways, so it should be fine for now. I hope you like the post and sorry for the wait.))