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"Alright Kari, why is it that you wish to become a shinobi of the mist village?" As Luo finished posing the question, he looked up from his paper to see the response Kari would give. He could tell already that the girl was tense, the creases in her face being a testament to just how angry she was, although he could see her anger slowly diminishing as she attempted to restrain herself.

Watching the girl ponder for a moment, Luo questioned what she was really thinking. Oh what an interesting thing it would be to read minds. As she threw the senbon and brought the fly who's right wing twitched ever so often, the girl's deep blue eyes merely stared back at Luo. He understood, and understood well. But something bothered him about the symbolism behind this, and it was then that Luo began to speak. "Killing, bloodshed, these are senseless acts. As a shinobi, these are things we are to avoid at all costs. Interrogation, investigation, reconnaissance, surveillance. These are things we as shinobi are to excel at first and foremost. If your initial reaction to the enemy of Kiri is any similar to your reaction to the fly, then the intelligence bestowed upon your head at birth is truly lost. For you see, whose to say at all that the fly existed to perturb you or I? Whose to say that his intentions in this room had anything to do with us at all? It has died, and with it all knowledge the fly may have held. Oh to be a fly on the wall, and merely observe. A life of first study, and then action. That, is the life of a shinobi." Sitting back in order to straighten his posture, Luo looked back at the girl, waiting for a response. Both a lesson, and a chewing out. If she were to become one of his shinobi, Luo had to know that not only did he have her trust, but the people of Kiri as well. He was not called the Pride of the Mist for no reason, and if the people could not trust one of their own with their lives, whose to say Luo could do the same?

Fordon emerged from the shadows behind the Lord Mizukage slightly bowed. His hunter ninja mask was still on. Its own stitches were visible to everyone in the room but Fordons body still seemed to rest in the shadows as it was covered in his mottled black cloak. He removed in and moved to the side of his Lord and the man he thought of as a brother. Moving the mask from off his face to the top of his head he bowed low to his lord then stood up straight. His stitches and scares riddled his body. he look similar to a cheap doll sewed together from bits of rags. Yet passed the stitched his form was ripped solid muscle, well train in the ninja arts. "I have returned Lord Luo-sama"

"I apologize my lord for taking so long. It was a little trouble but im sure you will be pleased with my results." He said with a faint smile. pulling up a chair he sat down to the side and slightly behind his lord. he didnt want to interrupt the exam going on to find what he was to do next. Fordon adjusted his sleeveless shirt and waited patiently.

Writing as the young girl's exam continued, Luo's eyes hovered for a moment over her file. He had noticed before the exam even began that the girl had only learned one jutsu throughout her time in the academy. However, here she stood performing them with precision. If she were not of the same blood, the feat would have surprised Luo more than it did; and still it was a bit shocking. However, she was an Ushio and with that name came an aptitude that took learning and comprehension to a whole new level. Looking up at her as she stood ready for his approval, Luo muttered his final response to her test. "Your formation of seals as well as molding of chakra is impeccable. Although you didn't read the words on the board, it's quite obvious why and was ingenious to substitute that small handicap by simply allowing me to check the mirror for myself. You didn't show any hand-to-hand, however that is fine with me as I've seen you train personally. Overall, a perfect exam." Tossing a headband from the row of them placed in front of him to his cousin, Luo nodded. "Congratulations Kari Ushio, Silent Reaper of the Mist: You have passed your genin exam."

Fordon watched the boy approach. His attempt to be stealthy was sad but it was obvious that he had not had any real training in the matter. Fordon had to then give him credit for trying. Seeing the mark of the hunter ninja on the scroll Fordon was not surprised. So this was another acolyte in his order. another student who he would pour his knowledge. Fordon knew that right now the chuunin exams was going on which is where his lead student was. Seeing the boys eyes glance at him Fordon guessed this boy was more then a little confused as to why he was there. Standing the Fordon gazed at the boy. "Do you know who i am?" Fordon asked