Nekrun goes for a walk [No longer Private]

Higuto had been keeping his hold over Nekrun throughout this entire conversation as Allegro seemed to have had a bit of belief in Nekrun's foolish notion that he was the Mizukage's brother. It would be when Tatsuo brought up his C rank mission that Higuto would keep Nekrun pinned while forming a symbol of the clone seal and a shadow clone would appear out of a cloud of smoke, standing before Tatsuo a couple meters away with hands in it's pockets, before speaking.

"First off I don't even know who you are, sir, and you come to us and try to take this highly suspicious individual with you out of the village on a mission? For all I know you may be trying to aid him in his endeavors of leaving the village illegally. Number two you have no control over who gets dispatched out on missions. That authority alone rests with the Hokage so any additional ninja to go out on your mission will first have to be cleared up with her so that she can let me know it's ok. And number three given the fact that I have no doubt he was trying to attack me, a guard of the gates who has the specific purpose of controlling who leaves and who enters this village, I also have no doubt he did so with the direct purpose of leaving the village without permission by our Hokage. That automatically means I have to take him to her."

The original Higuto would be lifting Nekrun off the ground, still keeping a firm grip on him, as the shadow clone kept a steady look upon Tatsuo.

OOC:

Having successfully slipped past the ensuing chaos and now standing outside the gates, the young boy surveyed the field around him, carefully scanning for any disturbances or oddities, in an effort to make sure no one was sneaking up to the wall to use the confusion to enter just as he had to leave while maintaining hearing distance of the conflict and a rough 20-25 meter distance from his rock clone.

He could see anything out of the ordinary, nor could his clone. Off in the distance it was hard to hear if there were noises from the forest as through the field between the two was the sound of surprisingly loud crickets sounding out into the dead quiet, and frustratingly cold, night. Why the hell were so many people up this late... why was he up this late, they really, really, really needed a better way to handle problems like this because having 2-4 genin... and apparently a chuunin, all up on one wayward fleeing genin seemed to be common place in konoha. Shinoskay knew he had at least 3-4 chances to leave successfully as well and so if someone else with half a brain put any actual thought into fleeing then they could probably figure out one of these ways too... a problem that needed a solution for sure. The boy would question why so many people joined the village if they just wanted to leave but he knew the answer. He would not try to feign to be some konoha patriot, he wasnt judging, but if he was going to live here and people could sneak out then he knew people could sneak in and he wanted to make sure he at least kept himself safe and the best way to do that is to imrpove the overall defenses of the village and its ability to detect wannabe sneak genin let alone anyone with any actual skill or ability to sneak.

Shinoskay would release his transformation jutsu, he felt safe enough to know that there wasnt anyone outside trying to sneak inside at this time. This was likely just some crazy genin and meta forces at work.

He heard someone back on the other side of the gate mention the kage and knew the decision was made and since this side looked clear then he would make his way back into the village... Of course, because he knew that someone else may decide to think the same caution born fearful thought he did... he would slowly open the gate so that if someone decided to throw and attack his way then he would have time to back off and justification to call them an idiot because they could have easily watched for a threat before attacking first and asking second. For good measures, his clone would also cue in on what was happening and would watch the group so that if anyone threw an attack then it could warn the original since the clone had a visual of the group.

Once back inside, he would see Allegro pull out his guitar and begin playing, Shinoskay would casually walk over to the mantle of the giant gate so that he could lean against it. His silencing boots would deactivate as he settled into his lean as well.

The boy on the ground asked him a question. It was an odd one for sure. "What? No. It isn't a field trip moron, you can't just bring random people with you." Naturally the irony of the statement was lost on the young boy. Honestly if he could see the man's face he would have slapped him for it. It was far too early for this kind of stuff in his mind. The amount of smoke that was by the two on the floor was kind of a joke right now. Luckily it masked the blood.

For Tatsuo wasn't one to simply take a blatant attempt to assault him lightly. I mean, if someone can appear threatening for many meters away enough for a max stat Genin to attack him then that mean's a shadow clone being made is obviously the same.

The smoke covered the surrounding 5 meters, enshrouding both the pair, the clone, and the kunai that now sailed silently through the smoke to penetrate through the chest of the clone. Another puff of smoke would follow if the kunai successfully found it's mark. Why wouldn't it really? A dark night and smoke for cover? The amount of foresight to predict such a movement masked my darkness and smoke would surely be that of an S-Rank shinobi.

Also the second kunai, the one which would at the same time sink into the head of the Genin who had instigated the entire thing by pinning that innocent man to the floor.

It was a basic enough play, Tatsuo had performed it once before. In practice the first time around the execution had been sloppy. However now that he was better the movement's were smooth, casual, and minimal. It was the slight flick of the wrists, completely covered by smoke and shadow, that would begin the display.

The tags on the kunai were for an added touch. Tatsuo would need a distraction of course. The violent explosion that followed would rip through the two bodies on the ground most likely. More smoke, more blood, and all the while Tatsuo had already left the area in the darkness granted by that of the clouds covering the predominant source of light during this night.

Or perhaps maybe not. Tatsuo felt no need to dispatch those of inferior status to himself anymore. His prowess had been proven, both in the war and during the exam that followed. The Mizukage had hand picked him for his natural talent and ability. Why waste time with those beneath him? Instead he would talk, cutting off the Genin mid first statement. "For one, the same could be said of you. In truth I find you more suspicious. Pinning a man who came towards you to the floor is quite an odd way of conducting things. I can only imagine you drop kick puppies that run toward you. Truly refined instincts you have there, being able to predict purely from the way he was moving that he meant to assault you. Congratulations. Do you have any identification on you by the way?" He queried after a moment, continuing over the boy's words should they continue with their explanation.

Tatsuo would then turn his attention to the other person in the area when the spoke to him. "Indeed guitar-playing stranger. It would be unfortunate if I get docked pay for this." What he meant was lost to Tatsuo, as during his own talk he had quite lost track of what the other one had said. The young Chuunin clapped his hands together and looked around. "Well let's go then children, I can delay at most by an additional ten or so minutes."

And should that be settled he would follow along. This was definitely not a ploy to kill Charlie in a topic with this character. Nope, no ulterior motive here officer.

[Potential Exit with the others unless anything changes that]

Nekrun stood there in place as he was still restrained by the genin as he heard the conversation between the two shinobi he was sitting there daydreaming just looking off into the distance until he noticed that Tatsuo had was just standing there he spoke to Higuto.

"Come on I have places to be, like not here"

Nekrun would nudge Higuto in the side of his Stomach as he said this to get his attention for the statment. Then Nekrun started to walk towads the Hokage Tower to give Higuto a pull in that direction. If Higuto ignored him then Nekrun would just stay but if Higuto would follow Nekrun would keep walking.

[Exit with Higuto unless interupted]
wc:113
twc:615
3 stats
all wc towards chakra absorbtion (615+665)=(1280/2000)

Higuto's clone couldn't help but sigh as he reached into his back pocket to pull out a folded piece of paper, unfolding it while smoothing any wrinkles out, as he showed Tatsuo his gate guard certificate that was signed for by Risako.

"You can understand and look at the situation however you wish. For now, though, we shall leave it at the discretion of lady hokage."

Upon having finished showing the papers to Tatsuo he would put the paper away as a beetle would fly towards the original Higuto and land on his cheek. After a few moments Higuto would look at Nekrun and give another sigh.

"Normal procedure would be that I'd need to bring you to the Hokage so that she can decide what to do with you. But, as it just so happens, she's currently busy and won't be able to see us today nor for a while."

He would therefore release Nekrun, keeping his guard up in case he tried to bolt, as he continued.

"So you're in luck. We won't have to see her today and you're free to go. Just don't pull a stunt like this again, ok? You could always ask the Hokage, when she's not busy, to see if she'd allow you to leave the village. If you try to leave again without permission I can't guarantee things will go so smoothly for you. Understand?"

He would then look to watch Tatsuo leave as his clone disappeared in another puff of smoke before looking to Allegro.

"You want to make certain he gets home safe?"

Upon asking this he would wait for an answer before giving a slight bow to them both before sticking his hands in his pockets and watching them leave before turning his attention back to the gates. He wasn't certain but he couldn't help but feel as though there was someone else around, shuffling and causing his insects to become restless, but he simply shrugged it off as he would hop back up to the top of the gates to patrol.

[Exiting and letting Nekrun go back into the village unless interrupted]

(TWC 1,129)
(Claiming WC towards Quicksilver Augment)

In a cool break dancish movement, Allegro would rise to his feet without his fingers ever leaving the strings of his guitar. Higuto had singlehandedly diffused a what could have a been a pain for the entire village, without any need for Allegro to be involved. That was just fine; the Uzumaki had been so focused on excelling in the Chuunin Exams he missed the feeling of just playing his music for fun. With everyone put at ease, the handful of Leaf ninja would part ways once Higuto allowed Nekrun to rise to his feet. Allegro would walk along with Nekrun with his guitar hung over his shoulder. He slapped Nekrun firmly on the back lovingly as they made their way back to their respective clan district. 

“Yosh! See ya tomorrow Higuto kun! Later, kid who seems to be confused about his own age......


So Nekrun…Earlier you were saying you were really good with medical ninjutsu, righ…..?”

His voice would trail off as they eventually disappeared into the hustle and bustle of the inner village. His arm would remain there on nekrun’s shoulder, not to cause any harm or intimidation, but to leave a small mark behind that would remain with him for some time. 

[exit]
885 TWC
Iron Claw Learned (750/750)%
Mark Seal placed on Nekrun

[Throwing my claims here real quick:

1136 TWC

+5 Stats
1136 toward Weaponry I guess?]

It may have been dark, but it wasn't so dark that one could not see... the lights of the homes that didn't go out, the street lights, and the guards light all illuminated the area just enough that even though it was dead of the night and rather dark, there was still visibility. Even though there was a puff of smoke from the creation of the shadow clone, it was a negligible amount, perhaps it could conceal a kunai thrust from the eyes of the clone that would be the target but Shinoskay, from his angle, would have absolutely no issue seeing through the minute and intermittent amount of smoke produced by the clone to at the random nobody chuunin go for a kunai as the Clone appeared before him. After all, the kunai would not have started inside this insignificant amount of smoke.

Should the 'Chuunin' have decided to follow through with his fantasy, Shinoskay could have quite easily activated Soul Expulsion, putting his speed over double the entitled, over lucky, younger boys and that would have allows Shinoskay to not only move in time to react to drawing of the first kunai but would have allowed the more capable genin to draw out his puppeteers tails and swiftly de... arm... the over eager Chuunin from 10 meters away, before they could do anything with the second kunai, before possibly removing their head if he felt so inclined.

Good thing they didnt try to have a pissing contest they would have easily lost, keeping it all in lala land. Shinoskay still thought about the possibility of it though, and considered the above action as a possible counter for if the whole thing was indeed some ruse or trick. Why else would a genin try to sneak out of the village in such an obvious manner only to have some random chuunin, who had done absolutely nothing at the village gate, the last 5 or so times Shinoskay had been there, since the orphan had arrived. He had not ruled any of this out, the idea that this strange white haired person was actually an enemy.

thankfully nothing actually happened and no one had to get decapitated, Higuto came to a decision within his purview as gate guard and that was that. The situation was over, Shinoskay felt satisfied that there was nothing more for him here and so he would leave just as quietly as he entered the scene. Off to the side, down the trail, he and his rock clone would go.

[Exit: tw 2039]
Claims: uhh, uhh. Elemental infusion and 10 stats

Approved @all