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Ari finally stumbled upon the gates of Hoshigakure no Sato. The bandages on her left leg were a dead giveaway that she was injured somehow, although they didn't communicate the severity. Not long ago, Ari's left hip was broken, her left leg suffered multiple fractures and she was knocked unconscious; laying in a coma for several weeks. Attempting to hide the pain, she had continuously applied the Chakra Anaesthetic technique while travelling. However, with this close proximity to the Hoshi gates, she couldn't take the chance on using a technique. If they perceived Ari as a threat, her effort thus far would be wasted. Instead she would have to power through it the natural way, with her own pain tolerance. A slight limp remained in Ari's step but she continued walking until reaching the gates. Her current appearance was that of a thirteen year old girl; she used the Advanced Transformation technique to take this disguise and by most accounts would seem to be nothing more than a young girl.

The only possible giveaway of her real age would be Ari's Chakra level, although it wasn't impossible for children at her perceived age to have higher amounts. There were few people trying to enter the village today it seemed. Ari stood out as the only child attempting to enter the village, her choice disguise seemingly working against her attempt to blend in. It wouldn't be long before she encountered her first hurdle.


[Carried over AP from borders travel topic = 685/700AP, Attempting village entry.]

Valen would be the one on guard duty that day and through his work he'd check in multiple people and turning away a few others that he knew would be deemed threats to those in the village. It was his first priority after all. When it came to internal attacks he was considered one of the first lines of defense of the village. After all if someone blew up a church and they had come through his gate, he might get into a lot of trouble, if not killed on the spot. Which of course would rather quickly end the career of our favorite crimson garbed hero. He continued checking in people before noticing a young gear, only a few years younger than him. 

The girl appeared to have traveled alone, with what looked like a leg injury. She had it wrapped it nicely, probably by an experienced hand. He nodded his head at this before deciding that this girl HAD to have shinobi training. They were after all in the middle of an arid desert, she traveled alone, and was injured. She had to have a shinobi's level of pain tolerance. Hoshi however brought in ninja of all kinds, at all times. So as long as the girl wasn't a threat she'd be welcomed in. He moved over to her and began to pull out a few forms. "Good morning, my name is Valen, welcome to Hoshigakure No Sato." He would begin before setting up the entry forms in order. If the girl didn't want people to know she was a ninja out loud they had procedures for that. After all their own civilian populace hated shinobi, he'd be a real jackass if he didn't allow her to have some kind of anonymity when entering. The first form would ask for her name, village of origin, if she intended to join their village, and what her purpose was in the village. The second form would be the village registration form which would of course be for if she chose to join them. It would allow her to fill it out and him to take it directly to the kages office later on when his gate shift ended. This would allow her to get some rest or to get someone to look at that leg. After all the bandages could use a good changing. The third and final form would be a simple hospital check in form. It'd allow her to write down her information about her injuries now so that when she got to the hospital here she could be seen quickly and efficiently. 

On the front of the letters he'd write in neat, flowing script. 'I won't mention anything aloud about your shinobi training and I'd advise you not to do the same. Most civilians don't like us here.' It'd give her ample warning to keep her abilities secret unless it was safe.

Sanae was out and about again. Today she was visiting someone she had deemed very nice. With a self made meal she was walking towards the gate knowing that the young guard was having his shift. Kind of plotting with his wife she had done. Since it was his birthday and he was still going to work a long day she wanted to surprise him. The curry rice completed with a sugar coated muffin was done well and as she entered the place he was having his break at she started singing like crazy: "For he is a jolly good fellow! For he is a jolly good fellow! For he is a jolly good fellow, that nobody can deny, that no bo...", he covered her mouth while she sang his face turned read. It was not, that her singing was that awful more that he did not want everyone to know and now she had brought a wave of congratulating colleagues flooding over him while she was stepping back smiling. This was when she eyed a young girl at the gats that looked quite beaten. With a worried look on her face she walked over to the young man who was currently investigating her. As she was standing in talking range she cleared her throat and then waited for a look, "If she needs an escort to the hospital, I could do that, I do need to go there anyways", she grinned widely to not make it seem as if she was worried too much although she looked quite frightening.

WC: 260

Ari certainly wasn't expecting such a warm welcome; the man approaching her didn't appear to hold any ill will with his greeting. Naturally she remained on guard, unsure of his intentions. "G... Good morning, I guess." She tentatively replied. Suddenly the man was sorting through paperwork of some kind, Ari felt it was safe to assume they were related to her entry in some way. Upon being handed the forms she read his short message. Civilians be damned, she looked the man in the eyes and confidently stated her purpose. "I am here to make contact with a friend of the current Hokage, Kurisu Ametsuchi. The person I'm here to make contact with is named Denkiteki... Please take me to him before anything else." For some reason Ari felt like she had to trust the man before her. Her family's status was of great concern, she felt anxious, breathless, terrified. However, she could not display weakness at this moment, so her expression remained determined. At this time Ari chose to ignore the girl that showed up, as her offer to waste time visiting their hospital before getting answers was unwanted.

Valen would raise an eyebrow at the new young woman's singing as she delivered food to his partner. He shrugged his shoulders at the scene before she came to offer to escort Ari to the hospital. An idea that Valen himself actually liked. The young girl trying to enter the village however felt differently it seemed. He nodded his head in understanding. "If you're wanting to see Denkiteki because he's the Hogokage I'm afraid another will have to do. He recently stepped down and Akihana is our current kage. Bonus points, she's a medic." He explained with a raised eyebrow "Just fill out the paperwork you need for the records of your arrival and I'm certain she can assist you in whatever you need handled. Here's a pen." He'd say before handing her a pen and turning to Sanae. "If you want to help her make sure she get's to the Hogokage's office. She doesn't know where it is and that injury needs a real healer." He would order before turning back to the young girl and giving a small bow. "Again, Welcome to the Village Hidden In The Stars." He'd say before moving one to the next person." 

[Possible exit]

She listened carefully to what was going on. While her offer to help seemed to be appreciated the way she wanted it was not. As it seemed she did not really care for a hospital but had private business of any sort with some kind of former Kage. But well it was none of her business she was jus offering some help in guiding the new guest into town. And as the older shinobi looked to hr and told her that she would betake to the kage's office she nodded, almost saluted but she could calm herself. Now she was waiting for her new acquaintance to be ready with her paperwork. Which was finished very rapidly and then he turned and went on with his duty like one would ask of him. She smiled fondly and looked at her again. "Well now let's get going, were do you wanna go?" She asked curiously bearing in mind, that she had been asked to bring her to the office, but maybe this was not where she wanted to go either.

WC: 178
TWC: 438

It seemed as though Ari would have to endure with due process before finding answers. If Kurisu's contact had stepped down from a Kage position, then why? The paperwork seemed easy enough to answer; she placed the majority of her weight onto her right leg and quickly jotted down answers to the first form. Ari read aloud her answers while writing.

"Ari Hiyu,
Konohagakure no Sato,
Probably Not,
Determining Konoha's Current Status."

The second form didn't seem pertinent for Ari's situation, she simply folded it before stowing it in a pocket of her jacket. "I shall go and see this Akihana then, thank you Valen." Ari stated while handing over the first form to the man. "Please lead the way..." Her voice trailed off for the realisation she didn't know the girl's name. Whether or not she gave it was unlikely to matter and Ari chose not to ask of it. Instead she would simply follow the girl, presumably to the Hogokage's office.


[Possible village entry]

She bowed slightly and nodded. "Welcome to Hoshi and off we go", she chirped with enthusiasm. Then she started walking in front of the guest. She walked straight and with a small skip to her steps. In her mind a map unfolded debating the shortest route to take. Her new companion did not really seem to be that healthy and less walking and less time could mean a difference. So she took her the shortest way to the office of the wonderful Hogokage where she would leave her to her business. No sense in trying to interfere 'cause this was not her place to do so. But before parting from her she then again smiled at her and said: ""I hope you have a wonderful stay here, please excuse me", she bowed down and then slowly walked away, there was so much to do and lesser and lesser time to do so as it seemed. Change was right ahead.

[Exit]
WC: 159
WC: 597

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