Wanderlust for Rice

“You’re more lost than you realize~” 

Those words faintly breathed from her rose - tinted lips. Her lashes fluttered for a moment from the brightness of the sun. Kana Mi had just spent most of the night traveling from the borders of fire. Her eyes were still adjusting from the change of lighting. 

Despite the sun casting a golden glow upon her garnet hair, the young woman could still feel a slight shiver working through her petite form. The weather looked beautiful, but the cold was not absent. It was a blessing that she managed to have a shawl of tattered jackrabbit fur to help shelter herself from some of the bitten cold air. The shawl was something she made from the rabbits she hunted for food. It was nothing out of the ordinary for a huntress to wear. It wasn’t any special armor, just something to keep her warm. 

Sometimes when she ever found a secluded place to settle for a nap within the wilderness, Kana found the shawl to be a wonderful blanket. 

It was fortunate she had found that nest of jackrabbits so easily that night. Kana had traveled somewhat of a distance from the road. She knew that other bandits and some vagabond preferred to have a lookout along it. Along the way through some brush, the redheaded woman encountered a melody of rapid beating hearts. The musk scent of rabbits tickled her nose. 

From there Kana had found the nest. She took it as an opportunity to quince her thirst with their warm, crimson life - essence. The blood she drank from them warmed her being and helped her get through that cold night. Even after washing herself off in a stream, the blood still had her stirring. The only thing left behind was a faint tint upon her soft lips. Almost as if her lips had been kissed by a rose or some sort of beauty was applied to them. 

But now back to where she currently was. Back to where she mentioned being lost. 

Kana Mi wasn’t actually lost in a sense of direction. No, she was actually now coming up to the fields of Tanbogakure. She had found her way just fine. What she meant when she muttered those words, was that her thoughts were lost. 

It never took long for the young woman to feel that she no longer belonged in a place. The land of Fire wasn’t the first place she inhabited after being cast out from Mist. She’s stayed at quite a few places. Jumping to somewhere new before her reputation really grew.

But here she was now. . in the land of Rice. She had no way of knowing what this visit would bring her. Maybe some splendid sake would do. Kana knew she had no intentions of causing any trouble here. For now, she felt that being a good huntress would be best in her interest. Just a stray ninja disguised to be a simple game huntsman with skill. Nothing about her appearance should stir any suspension. No fangs were visible, and no weapon at her side. Just a small woman dressed in garbs with a fur shawl, and fiery red hair ornamented with raven feathers.   - Waited the 12 hours for travel -
{WC: 536}

The rumors from the tavern back in the land of Fire really were true. Her eyes gazed upon the thriving crop fields as she walked along. The young woman’s eyes were like dark rubies as they marveled at the crops. Even in this cold weather, they seemed to be as healthy as possible.

The air did not seem much different from the land of Fire. Winter was obvious as the air bit with fangs of cold. But where she just came from had nothing on these golden rice fields. What really shocked Kana Mi was discovering the fact that Tanbogakure didn’t hold gates at the front of its village. Instead, it looked as if its civilization spread along the front and further back inside where there were different layers for different uses.  

That was when a voice called out to greet her.

Kana Mi was not foolish enough to assume that, despite the lack of gates, Tanbokagure was absent of some sort of patrol within its front. She turned her attention towards the direction of the man who spoke, seeing as he made his way over to where she was.

The first thing that the redhead woman would have used as a way to describe the man. . was that he was massive, and that wasn’t even an exaggeration. The man easily towered over her form by what seemed like a whole foot!

Kana allowed her curious eyes to explore the man’s aspect. Despite the brute outlook he possessed from the neck down, his face held flawless qualities and his attire was simple yet praiseworthy. “Your attention is much appreciated, sir. I’ll be honest with my interest in what I’ve been hearing from many others, that this place has fabulous sake and rice meals.” Kana Mi caught her eyes daringly glazing upon his golden ones, but only for a brief moment, as he gazed upon her moving lips. She found the golden hues to be very unique. “I hope I’m not being much of a bother coming around. I’m a huntsman that also fancies traveling in search of tracking many different game."

The woman spoke of her love for hunting. She didn't do it in terms of a sport, but more as an appreciation for the animals. The act of hunting proved to be rewarded with knowledge of the animals and the environment around them. Their meat staved off her hunger, and their furs kept her warm. Kana also believed that Lord Jashin appreciated the bones and blood that she buried for him as if she was providing some sort of offering.  

Even from the calmness of his voice, Kana made sure to be well aware of her surroundings even while displaying herself as harmless. Kana wondered whether the man had any information about what animals thrived within the land of Rice, and about the best place to grab a drink.  {WC: 480 | TWC: 1,016}

So far everything seemed to be going without a hitch. The man graced her with a handsome smile as he reassured her. Letting her know that whatever her backstory was, wouldn’t be a problem as long as she behaved herself. Which Kana Mi had all intentions of doing. The comments he made about her hands were taken more as a compliment than an insult, as her lips returned his smile. It just meant that she took good care of them.

“Maybe I’ll honor you with a souvenir from one of my hunts.” Kana playfully voiced her statement as he motioned the woman to follow him. There was no way of knowing if Kana meant her words, or if she was just being playful.

Now standing by the booth that he entered. Kana waited patiently as he explained some important information, and what was required for her visit. His attention never seemed to shift from her position. Kana did the same. She entertained her focus on his form and the masculine particularities that sometimes defined beneath his Yakuta. It was a little unusual that he was covered in some sort of oily residue. Wondering if it was something that occurred during some line of work he did.

He slid some papers beneath the glass window in her direction. Her eyes lingered on him a little longer, before they shifted to the writing provided on the paper. Kana continued to read through it, as she withdrew some of her travel documents from beneath the shawl that rested upon her small shoulders. “I’ll do my best to not get into too much trouble.” Kana teased lightly. It didn’t really concern her whether or not he believed her, just as long as there was no trouble between them.

Her documents were slid beneath the window as she followed through the protocols. After everything was taken care of, Kana took hold of the writing instrument to fill out the paper accordingly. “What a handsome name~ You’re more than welcome to call me Kana Mi” Her hand hovered gracefully over the paper as she filled it out. “There are a few things I would like to ask actually. I was interested in some fine brewery, and perhaps a market to obtain a bow. Would you help me?” As if on queue to her plea, the woman batted her long eyelashes.  
{WC: 394 | TWC: 1,410}

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1. FULL NAME: Kana-Mi

2. LAST NAME AT BIRTH (IF DIFFERENT): Akabane

3. DATE OF BIRTH: October 27th

5. CURRENT VILLAGE AFFILIATION: Konohagakure

6. VILLAGE/COUNTRY OF BIRTH: Kirigakure

7. PURPOSE AND PLACES OF VISIT: Hunting trip and splendid sake of Tanbogakure

8. LENGTH OF VISIT: A few weeks perhaps

9. COMMENTS:

I, Kana-Mi Akabane, affirm that the above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. If information herein is found to have been knowingly falsified it is grounds for expulsion from the village or, if deemed appropriate, imprisonment and further legal proceedings commensurate to the severity of the case in question.

Kana's rose-tinted lips flashed the camera a gentle grin for the picture. She didn't know how well it would go after filling out the form. Keeping everything mostly honest as to where she was from and her reasons for visiting Tanbogakure. Her last name was of course a written fraud, but not knowing that she was part of a blood-thirsty Kyuketsuki couldn't be that big of a deal.

The kind Hanzo reasured her that everything was still going accordingly, as he passed her the documents and pass from the glass window. Kana collected the papers and sheltered them within her fur shawl.

Nothing could describe how thankful the woman was as the man took the time to give her some directions to what she had asked for. She watched patiently as he wrote down on the paper as a way to help her some more. "I'll definitely be sure to ask about the wildlife around here. Once again, I really do appreciate you're time in assisting me."

She gathered the paper with the scripted directions. The Taika's Tea and Bathhouse indeed captured her attention. Perhaps she would stop there first before attempting anywhere else. Flashing him one more playful grin as she attempted to amuse him with a graceful curtsey. "I do hope to have the pleasure of meeting you again, Hanzo~"
{WC: 225 | TWC: 1,635}  - Exit Thread -

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