That place where cool people meet [P,NK]

Takeo was silent for a few minutes. He was running some things through his head, trying to figure out how he should go about this. What could this man do that was useful? The silence continued on for about three minutes or so before Takeo spoke once more. His tone was a lot less angry than before, he seemed to have calmed down during his thoughts somewhat. He was beginning to treat this like a mission he was given, shame he wasn't getting paid for it honestly. "Well...I think the best thing to do is to get him somewhere outside of the village. The further away the better really." That would be stage one, getting Worr outside of the village would make it so that aid could not be brought that easily to him. After all it would be quite a pain if Takeo had to fight against an entire village of people loyal to Worr. Now that he thought about it, did everyone think like Ryuu or were they all loyal? If they were, was it out of fear? Or was it out of sheer stupidity. Another question was, who would take up leadership of the village if Takeo was successful in dealing with Worr? Would another person similar to him take up the mantle, or would someone more fit to lead take charge. His eye moved over towards Ryuu, this man seemed to have compassion for both the people and his village. Perhaps he could be the leader that Amegakure needs after a time of tyranny? "There is also the problem of what happens after Worr has been dealt with. What will happen to the village then? They will need someone to lead them. I can see you must care deeply for the people of this village, if Worr is dethroned then you should take up leadership." Takeo wasn't sure if perhaps he was putting to much pressure on the young man. Though right now it was the best option, seeing how Takeo knew no one else from Amegakure, let alone anyone who would be fit enough to lead.

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For the long silence the jounin continued to scan through his book with a rapt attention. In all honestly Ryuu's mind was working on overdrive-he was not exactly sure how Takeo would respond. Perhaps he would end up just telling the Rain shinobi to solve his own problems, then again, perhaps not. The anticipation was almost killing him, but externally Ryuu was simply reading a book and waiting for the Tengakure ninja to speak. When at last Takeo did speak a sharp spike of adrenaline surged through Ryuu's body. So, he was to lead the village leader from the village....that could be problematic....very problematic. However, it was not something that could not be overcome-most things could be overcome with ample thought and the ones that could not were not worth thinking about.

Then came the cherry on top, Ryuu did not even need to suggest it, Takeo wanted Ryuu to become the village leader in the place of Worr. However, in all his glee Ryuu knew he could not show it. In fact, he planned do just the opposite as he spoke in a rather shaken voice, "Well, I will consider it....for now I just want to free my village...that's all that matters...I suppose I should go gather supplies...." If Ryuu were to continue he probably would have cracked and broke out in triumphant laughter, but he did not. Instead he trailed off and once again attempted to become engrossed in his book. In all honesty he really did need to get some supplies, but he lacked the ryo to purchase said supplies, which put him in a slight bind. It would seem that was another task to be done and challenge overcome, oh well- what he needed was a good sword.

Takeo nodded as the man spoke. He knew that what he was asking put a lot of weight on his shoulders. After all, Takeo wouldn't like to suddenly be thrust with the responsibility of leading a village after defeating a tyrant. Or leading a village at all for that matter. He rummaged through his pockets for a moment after the man's last sentence. "Supplies of course. Here, take this." he pulled from his pocket a small bag. Inside of said bag was ryo of course, the stuff you use to pay for things, yeah that stuff. Not that much ryo was inside though, only a few hundred...or a thousand. Takeo wasn't quite sure the exact amount, though he made a note to get some more whenever he stopped off at a town. In hindsight maybe he should have saved up more ryo when he went on a trip like this, oh well too late now. He would hand the bag to Ryuu, if he accepted it of course. Before making his way to the trunk of the tree they were under. He leant back against it, resting his head on the bark and closing his eye. Taking a moment to think he let his mind's eye open, letting his sensory do the work instead of his eyesight.

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Bowing his head in recognition of the gift Takeo gave him, Ryuu then took the ryo his was given, which was 1000 ryo by the way. Not one to give thanks where thanks were due Ryuu spoke up in a quiet, almost humble, voice, "Thank you, I will not put it to waste...Before I go let me ask one last favor of you: if you are the one to...you know...kill him, Worr that it, please make it fast....There is no need for prolonged suffering..." With that the jounin glanced back at his book moved his eyes quickly through the lines with an apathetic look on his face-he was actually telling the truth as he did not want Worr to suffer, merely die. Behind his unfaltering façade Ryuu's mind was slowly starting to tick like an old clock just coming to life of its own volition.

{My inspiration is lacking....+1000 ryo from Takeo}

The small gift was taken by Ryuu, which left Takeo with three quarters of what he started with left. So as he leant back against the tree he began to make plans for the rest of his trip. After dealing with the situation here in Rain he would head towards the coast once more. Then he would take a boat...somewhere. He wasn't sure why exactly he wanted to take a boat, he just liked the idea really. Takeo had not been on a boat before, so it would be a new experience that he was looking forward to. His eyes still closed he envisioned what it would be like. Maybe he could go find a deserted island to relax on for a couple of weeks. That didn't seem so bad. His thoughts ended however when Ryuu once more spoke. Nodding slightly to the words of the man he replied, "Quick it shall be." At least he hoped it would be quick, it might end up getting messy otherwise.

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Bowing to Takeo once more, Ryuu decided it was time to take his leave. He had much to do and prepare for. Whatever transpired in the next few hours would be perhaps the most interesting in the history of Amegakure, well, that it would be just another occurrence. Turning to go Ryuu spoke over his shoulder to the Tengakure shinobi,"I wish you luck, next time I meet you will not be under the best circumstances if all goes well. Farewell..." Naturally Ryuu was referring to the fact that the next time he saw Takeo it would be at a funeral for the current village leader. However, Ryuu knew he was a far way from ultimate victory as that would come in time.

Assuming Takeo did not stop him Ryuu made his way back to the village. As he walked he decided he might as well finish off his book. Luckily the rain had relented and this allowed for the jounin to finish his book and, in doing so, complete his knowledge of the crystal release. The final chapter departed from the study of theory and moved to practical application, which was what Ryuu was truly interested in. There were a few rather basic techniques that the book went on about at length such as crystal armor and a crystal dragon, but the generic did not interest Ryuu in the least. He was much more interested in the more abstract and, in turn, more deadly techniques. The book went on about a particular jutsu that utilized crystal shards. Ryuu concluded that he would have to devote some time to jutsu development at some point, but this was not some point as he passed through the gates of Amegakure. For now Ryuu was content with understanding and, now knowing how to use the crystal release.

{TWC: 2467, +12 stats & 24 JP, and Crystal release learned 2000/2000 words...Ryuu Exit, oh, also +1000 ryo from Takeo (was mentioned in an earlier post, but just putting it in the rewards summary)}

It seemed for now the meeting had come to an end, something which Takeo didn't really mind. Though now the question came of where the hell he was going to go.  A glance around the jungle he was in and he found no nice place in which he could stay. With a sigh he exited out from under the shelter of the tree and back into the rain before setting off in some random direction. No true destination in mind, just looking for somewhere to be able to sleep relatively comfortably.

[Exit, Topic Closed]

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Mind's Eye of the Kagura Mastered

30/30 Eye Recovered

-1000 ryo

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