Small Pack of Wolves

Ryumi’s plea was met with an answer, and not one that she was expecting. The crowd had grown silent, restless even while they stared down the scarred girl. To much blood had been spilled by revolutions and rebellions. She hadn’t even changed her vocal cords, her voice, her natural voice, it carried over throughout the crowd while she addressed her current predicament. Her hands remained at her side. Fingers digging into her palms while she addressed Ayato, purple eyes staring upwards at the milky iris’ in front of her. She couldn’t believe that she of all people was begging for an out. She wanted to get Lloyd and her out of their by her own two feet, but even now she could only see how foolish of an idea that would have been, how long that would have taken them. Yet, insead of what she had expected, of Ayato turning her away, to say that they’d speak about this in private. He instead praised her for her bravery and dedication to her father, that the entire crowd heard her pleas. That the village would be inspired by her loyalty to her family and Lloyd. She didn’t know why, but the idea of the village actually be inspired by what she had done made her blink. Her shoulders shifted, a small crack in the steadfast armor that she was trying to put up.

“Thank you, Lord Hogokage.”

Her head turned, her eyes catching Lloyd who was sat there in shock. A few of the crowd members turned, facing the white haired Hyuga with mixes of surprise, or pity at his current condition. Ryumi had only hoped that Lloyd was not upset, or angry that she had begged the Hogokage for help with his own condition. Ryumi knew that what Ayato did was a significant gesture. One that showcased that he did indeed care for his shinobi’s needs and desires when they earned them. Ryumi couldn’t be more thankful of Ayato’s gift to her. She was unsure if the treatment would have to be paid for. Yet she’d pick up the slack when she could, especially since she would be gaining a lot more ryo as a result of her promotion. Yet she turned towards her two comrades, her once unpleasant and somber demeanor had been replaced with one full of smiles. Wrapping her arm around Youta’s collar, with the information that now all 3 of them were chunin, and that her father would be safe, Ryumi finally could appreciate the announcement that was about to follow. One that would make her go from happiness to jubilation in a fraction of a second. Her eyes widened, head turning back up to see their leader announce the tournament that she had seen almost two years ago now.

A tournament like no other. One that would give her the opportunity to rise up the ranlks even further, to be able to actually get herself and Lloyd outside of the religious sector of the village. The announcement that the Nova Corp Tournament was being held left Ryumi’s heartbeat began to quicken. As the crowd suddenly erupted into shouts anc cheers, Ayato’s own siblings, Nagsuki and Toneri, both were highly ranked members of the village, she wanted to be alongside them. To be a protector, a vanguard of the village from other threats. Even if she didn’t know advanced forms in the art of Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, or Medical ninjutsu. She was still a master of the physical arts. One that had even impressed their own pack leader, Sebastian. She would show the crowds the might of the physical arts in the face of ninjutsu.

She turned towards Typhon and Youta, a confident smirk on her face while the crowd began to murmur. They were expected to join, and Ryumi couldn’t wait to fight against her fellow teammates inside of the arena. The golden sun showing a path in which that she could follow. One that would allow her to finally rise up inside of the village and find her own Golden path. As Ayatpo finished his own announcement. He had begun to announce the official quote of the village. With Ryumi joining the crowds with a smile.

“We light the way!”

Ryumi knew that this chapter of her story as a genin was over, no longer was she considered a young inexperienced ninja searching for a purpose. She now knew exactly where she’d need to be. With the rest of the Nova Corps, she wanted to splash onto the scene, and create a path for herself. She wanted to make her mark on history, and this was the best chance to do so.

As now she would be out on the battlefield, instead of watching from the sidelines. As now, she’d light her own way. A path that would show the world the prowess of a girl who came from nothing.

WC:815
TWC:1930

Exit and Claims:

Ryumi Hiyu wrote:

Exit and Claims:

Approved

After concluding the ceremony with a resounding announcement of the Second Nova Tournament, the atmosphere crackled with anticipation and palpable excitement as Ayato underscored the tournament's profound significance.

As the applause gradually subsided, Ayato knew his day was far from over. The Hogokage nodded graciously to the attendees and excused himself, striding purposefully to the secluded quarters of the Unseen University. There, amidst the hallowed walls adorned with colorful tapestries, he convened with the members of the Long Table, esteemed advisors of Hoshigakure entrusted with navigating matters concerning the village's non-shinobi populace.

Seated around the grand, polished table that gave the council its name, with maps of Hoshigakure and its surrounding lands spread out before them, Ayato leaned in, his voice resonating with authority and vision. 'The Second Nova Tournament,' he began, his tone commanding yet inviting, 'I'll warrant it promises a surprise, leaving us all on the edge of our seats.'


WC: 152
TWC: 2212

Claims:

With 25% max stat discount
1875 to A-rank Iron Heart Fortress [1875/1875]
337 to A-rank Death Point Striking [337/1875]

Claims
TWC =885
distrust 343+657=1000/1000

darkling blade 228/2500

Youta Shinkou wrote:Claims
TWC =885
distrust 343+657=1000/1000

darkling blade 228/2500

Approved