≈ Mist Village ↔ Cloud Village ☁

[chrissy b e a n]

The air was starting to become a lot 'dryer' as the moved well away from the gates and closer to Cloud. At the point of no return now, Mi followed a small distance behind Lord Satoshi, watching their surroundings carefully. It was not wise to seem too tense nor was it wise to be too relaxed. If there were people watching them body signs were a dead give away. Anything that might put the Mizukage in danger was not to be had. Mi was sure that Satoshi could handle himself very well but it was still not the point. As they continued to climb higher up toward Cloud, Mi felt the slight burning in her lungs that accounted for the difference in elevations. Her detached expression remained however, despite her discomfort. Training had taught her that much. "If you begin to feel a little unwell sir please do not hesitate to let me know."Mi said aloud, her meek voice barely carrying over the noise of the nature that surrounded them.  

[Mordred Killian]

Mi and Satoshi were steadily traveling on their path. Over time, the mist that had been so abundant with moisture had cleared away and cool, empty air took it's place. Although Cloud sat in a country alike Water, the environment was distinguishably different. The trees that surrounded the road were of a different species and had a pleasant scent. Pine Satoshi thought as he eyed the tall trees around him through his straw hat. The road had risen in elevation but Sato had only noticed when he looked back go the road. Satoshi knew that Cloud was set high in the mountains and it was only logical that they begin to rise as well. Over time, the air began to thin. Less and less oxygen was available and one had to take deeper breaths. Controlled breathing was a major part of his breathing, integrated in every action a shinobi took in battle. Adapting to a low oxygen environment required focus but only a short while before getting used to it. Almost as if Mi had read his mind, she asked him to let her know if he felt ill. Sato smiled inside his hat. Mi was an ideal vassal and that pleased him. She knew how to do her job and was skilled in doing so. Satoshi smiled at the question for he knew and she knew that he was in the peak of his life. "I will do so, Mi." Satoshi let out, still a smile on his face.  

[chrissy b e a n]

Silence fell between the both of them once again. Even though silence often induced a moment of awkwardness, Mi didn't feel it. It was comfortable. She stared at Satoshi's back, getting slightly distracted. It felt a little nostalgic, like when she had first met him. Lost and following after his lumbering figure. It was a little odd to think that he had been her Sensei for however brief a period of time it had been and was now the active Mizukage. Once again she was trailing after him, her mind up in the air. Shaking her head slightly, she tried to focus, her attention divided between both sides of the path they walked along. Her pale hand settled close to her hip, inches away from the pouch that was within reach should she need to draw for it.  

[Mordred Killian]

"I can see the gates ahead." Satoshi said. The two had been walking up the increasingly elevating road. They had not been far from the coast in the beginning but now, they had travelled up so high that only mountains rose up around them. Ahead, was the hidden entrance of Cloud. With that in sight, Satoshi moved a bit more hastily driven by enthusiasm. It was so clear although clouds surrounded the area and continued to concentrate, the village could be seen seen set against the mountains, like vines around rock.
 

[chrissy b e a n]

Looking up ahead at the path, Mi took notice as well that the gates were in plain sight. She nodded, acknowledging what he said and went back to looking around at their surroundings. She was finally coming back after having left her squad behind. She mildly wondered what they were up to at that moment. Hopefully not getting into trouble.

[ooc: Erm, you post first at the gates. XD I am kinda brain dead for my gloomy girl at the moment ]  

[Fickle November]

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++ • Θrigami no Dara - Young Master of Paper
++ • Rank ♦ Genin | Chakra Pool ♦ [225]

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++++ A dark hooded figure shot forth towards the gray sky. With an ample amount of light, silhouetted, the figure seemed like a crow, though, in reality, it was only a mere boy - a Genin, coming from the Village Hidden in the Mist. Flipping forwards, he would soon begin to fall and then land on the ground. His feet touched the cold ground of the Hidden Cloud. He was already here, and Kami made it. The gates were just ahead. Pushing off, he would continue to run, and make it towards the gate. At last, he had reached his destination. Though, the mission was, as of now, only beginning.

 

[Fickle November]

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++ • Θrigami no Dara - Young Master of Paper
++ • Rank ♦ Genin | Chakra Pool ♦ [225]

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++++ Passing through here for the second time around, Kami did not find it difficult to find the way home, and thus, returning to the Hidden Mist Village was not that big of a challenge as before. The young dark-blue haired genin leaped from rock to rock, and from tree to tree, as he moved away from the Hidden Cloud, and moved onwards to the Water Country. Technically, the mission in the Hidden Cloud was through, but he had left Kuro there. He thought that it was a good idea, since he would not want to persuade the other Genin to come back. Perhaps, Kuro would be able to do more there - unlike him, who was basically weaker, and younger and who would just be a speck in the way of those who could actually do something. His mind passed through that thought, and with frustration, the young boy bit down on his lower lip...

"I need to grow even stronger," he said with conviction.

 

[Mordred Killian]

Satoshi stepped away from the wilderness of the country that surrounded the Cloud village. It had been diffixult to fing direction but Sato had managed to spot the road that ran out from Kumogakure and out toward the south. He had left his cloak behind and decided that he would bathe once he reached Kirigakure. Before planning his time for leisure, Sato tried to imagine how much work and tasks were pending in his office. Satoshi had been gone from his village for far too long and he feared that it had become unorganized. Sato looked over his shoulder to make sure that his Genin were following him back. He was unsure of what they had learned so far and was reluctant to ask them. The Chunnin he had assigned to them had been absent and perhaps neglectful. Sato promised himself to look after each Genin himself until they rose to a sufficient standing.  

[Leprechaun and the Voices]

Vosa l|Breath|l Sihvat
Don't think. Breathe.

Breath left Kumogakure, reflecting on the experience. He regretted not being more involved. He could have met more of the ninja in Kumogakure, and possibly learned more. He shrugged, and shifted his bag on his shoulder. He had his staff collapsed onto the back, keeping his hands free, but putting more strain on his torso.

Breath was anxious to fight with something. He made sure to keep it in check, knowing that this wasn't a healthy desire, spiritually. But it wasn't necessarily bad. He had learned new abilities, and was anxious to master them. He questioned himself, if he was okay with who he had become since he left his village.  

[Mordred Killian]

Satoshi led his shinobi down the road back to the village of Kirigakure. He moved swiftly, every step aiding a glide. Sato could feel his body wearing and his eyes becoming heavy. He showed no sign of this weakness except for the swinging steps he took. Left and right he moved as he walked down the dirt road. He didn't say anything to his ninja, knowing that their visit in Kumogakure had been unsupervised. Following that, they had been left behind on an unofficial order. Satoshi decided not to make anything more of it and only to move ahead. As the land's elevation dropped, the trees with long reaching trunks had been left behind and the familiar foliage of the southeast was visible again. It was not long before they reached the great bridge that connected the mainland to the islands of the Water country as well as their Mist. (Exit)

[OOC:It has been greatly and increasingly difficult to reply to my roleplays. Please forgive me. I honestly strive to reply as soon as possible.  

[Desin Slight]

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Jin's suffering seemed to go on forever, listening to this man whose life he should be guarding, but instead he was thinking of ways to end it. But he resisted, "All life is precious" as his fellow monks would say from time to time, though he wondered what could be so precious about this drunken, irresponsible, rude, glutton. Who constantly badmouthed Jin and his beloved village with every step. "Were almost there, were almost there, were almost there..."Jin continued to mutter to himself, silent enough that the merchant would not hear...though the merchant couldn't possibly hear anything since his loud mouth constantly insulted the young monk, and any small animal quickly escaped as soon as the sound of the merchant's booming voice reached their ears.
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[Desin Slight]

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2250/2500/7500/10,000/50,000/65,000/100,000

Jin swiftly moved through the path on his way back to Cloud.
 

[Desin Slight]

Now already halfway to the village, Jin and the merchant made good time on their trip. The silence between them didn't change though, no matter how many times Jin tried to talk to him. He didn't stop trying to break the ice though, he would try his best to make a new friend.