The Traveller's Journey [Entrance thread]

Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:27 pm

Elijah walked towards the massive walls of the village. His destination? The Clefts, the entrance to the major city.

Elijah had no delusions of grandeur, no suicidal overconfidence. Elijah knew, he was strictly average at best.

He also really enjoyed existing with a swagger that utterly and completely denied that reality.

Stopping a safe distance from the entrance, Elijah, wearing a black hoodie pulled up, black pants, a black shirt, and black shoes, very obviously not prepared for walking through the ]fucking desert, would shout out "HELLO. I WISH TO SEEK ENTRANCE INTO YOUR VILLAGE."

Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:04 pm

The sweltering heat of the Land of Wind continued to be a constant in an ever changing world. Wars were waged, ninja rose and fell, but the heat remained. Outside the walls of Sunagakure the unprepared could die in a matter of hours without water, but most were prepared, and after some time traveling the peoples of the world would arrive at the mecca that is the village hidden in the Sand.

Musu Uzumaki, the Sand Sealing ninja, would be on gate duty today, returning to his old post at the cleft, waiting for new comers to arrive. Today was steady, the clouds rolling atop the sky would provide some protection against the suns rays, perhaps maybe even some rain, rare in the desert but always welcome. Still, Musu would continue to do his tasks diligently, after all he was the one that decided who was allowed in or out.

Near the end of his shift, Musu would see a stange black figure start to appear from the mirage of sun and sand in the distance. It was uncommon to somebody dressed head to toe in black, after all everyone around here knew that was a sure fire way to be dehydrated, so this person clearly wasn't from around here.

As the man began to shout that he seeked entrance into the village, the hidden sand ninja would stand at attention and wait for the ninja to approach. His gourd firmly attached to his side, taking the shape of a small canteen. As Elijah got in range, he could asses that this man may be a ninja, given the larger chakra signature than most they emitted.

"Welcome to Sunagakure, stranger, provide me with identification and fill out this form. What is your business here?" Musu would say, opening and pointing towards a blank space in Sunagakure's registry. Should the boy comply, Musu would review whatever documents Elijah gave him, provide instruction on where to go, and send them on their way. As always, the gatekeeper would be at the ready to ensure no shenanigans were left unchecked.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:56 pm

Elijah walked up to the man once prompted. Well, about half the way. "Oh, pardon. I should introduce Eliza as well and have her fill out stuff, too."

Elijah would beat on his chest and yell out "ELIZA! WAKE THE FUCK UP!"

He knew she was sleeping now, well for multiple reasons, but the easiest reason to explain was that if she were awake, she'd already be making her way out without needing prompting.

A head proceeded to grow out of Elijah's shoulder, eyes opening slowly and painfully into the light of the day. "What the HELL, Elijah? I walked all day yesterday, why are you waking me up? It's only been, like, 3 hours!"

Elijah coughed at. The cough was directed out to the desert, but it was very much intended for Eliza. Prompting her to look around and parse her environment. "Oh. We're here."

Over the next few seconds, Eliza would unmerge herself from Elijah. "Apologies if that was a bit shocking," Elijah would say to the man who was discussing letting them in, before continuing to walk to him, ruffling through his bag.

"Will these work?" he asked, handing over identification from the Land of Demons. 'Elijah Ezekiel' it said. Moments later, Eliza would have hers as well to hand over, reading 'Eliza Ezekiel'. And if the individual had not yet gotten a second form ready, Elijah would request a second form.

While Eliza was groggily (and slowly) filling out the form, Elijah would answer the other question presented to the pair. "Camaraderie and knowledge, and a curiosity for the world and its many facets. Those things brings us to Sunagakure."

The pair would hand back their registration forms.

Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:38 pm

If Elijah, or even Eliza, were keen on looking at Musu straight in the eyes, they would notice that the Sand ninja's eyes would widen a bit as the other would appear to grow out of the black robed boy. This experience would clearly be something new to Musu. He had not studied the various clans, peoples, or bloodlines of the other villages too much, and this was once again another representation of the insanity that ninja and their people would be able to create with their chakra. Considering this... Musu would seem rather tame with his bloodline compared to them.

"I see, I have to say I've not encountered somebody quite like you before, however It isn't all the surprising. Sunagakure welcomes all into the village, so long as they follow the rules, and we have no limit when it comes to the exploration of knowledge. The Kazekages of the past have been keen on pushing the limits of medicine, healing, and even bloodlines. I'd say its partly what we are known for, besides all the sand.." Musu would say, returning to a neutral but friendly expression.

"The land of demons, eh? Seems rather fitting, but who am I to judge?" Musu would say as he reviewed and approved their paperwork.

"Very well, welcome to the village, you will find various inns, bathhouses, or other areas of recreation around the village, depending on your price point.." Musu would say, eyeing the boys droll attire.

"As an outsider, you aren't permitted to visit all of our vast stores of knowledge, however, you may find the library or even the state of the art hospital to your liking, but be prepared to not be allowed inside, yet."

"I assume with an ability like that that you are a shinobi? If so there may be work for you to make some money, so long as you follow and respect the rules of the village. If you have any questions, ask them now, otherwise the hospitality of Sunagakure is yours." Musu would conclude, giving the ninjas back their papers and ushering them inside to the cleft.

[Potential exit unless stopped

700 TWC
Sand Sensory 700/1500 (2000 - 25% Max Stat Discount)

Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:24 pm

"Thank your for the information," Eliza would say. "We just wish to learn more in general, and delicate secrets being withheld is entirely understandable."

Elijah would be the next to speak up. "Yes, we are shinobi. Perhaps more by requisite than choice at times, but yet. Thank you for the warning. We shall head them wel."

With that, the twins would take back their documents and progress into the village.

[Exit]
TWC 447
+4 stats to both
447 of 1500 towards https://www.narutoroleplaygame.com/t49931-poison-mist-v7-2