A Strange Meeting Place [O|E]

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A Strange Meeting Place
[ Open | Event ]

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As Ryoshi came into the Land of Rivers, he could immediately feel the strange, chakra aura that seemed to invade the atmosphere. He was wearing his usual white cloak that draped over his body, and a black shirt and pants. A backpack had been slung on to his back which contained a compass, a small flashlight, and two smoke bombs. His longsword rested safely at his hip. He had not yet given this blade a name, knowing that it was not yet worthy and that only true master weapons had names. Or at least in the lands where he came from. 

This was another land entirely. Crowded in rivers and hills, Ryoshi had to trek his way through the wilderness until he found a nice, isolated, spot near a river bank and small pond. Bamboo shot up from the surrounding soil, as well as small grasses and ferns. The sound of an assortment of insects seemed to shower the grove in a hushed melody. As Ryoshi found himself in this hidden sanctuary, he took a seat and laid his back against one of the tree trunks -- his eyes staring out to the water. He took the longsword off his hip and placed it on his lap, just in case. 

He let his aquamarine eyes gaze out over the, similarly hued, surface of the water. A light breeze ruffled his white hair but he didn't mind. The harsh rays of the sun were blanketed by the surrounding foliage, and it made the summer heat almost bearable. He hoped to hear a bird, since he'd grown accustomed to them in the north, but he hadn't heard any. His mind finally thought to wonder if anybody else would ever show up at this little campsite, but he decided that it was unlikely. Feel people ever wandered out as far as he did. 

Unless, of course, it were a ninja... 

tags: [HASH]landofrivers [HASH]meeting

[Okamoto]

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Okamoto found a nice quiet spot to hide and go over his gear. He hid in some tall bamboo by a river and small pond, there didn't seem to be anybody around. Okamoto sat down and did a quick pat down of his flak jacket and butt pack, he had three kunai, three explosive tags, and two smoke bombs. Everything seemed to be in order. 

However as soon as he took a breath to relax he felt his heart beat faster and a surge of power wash over him. His senses seemed to heightened and Okamoto stood up and peered through the bamboo noticing someone. It was a boy around his age with white spiky hair and blue eyes. Okamoto didn't notice a headband on him, but he couldn't miss the longsword in his lap.

Okamoto stayed in hiding to observe the boy a little longer. He didn't seem to be doing mch, just watching the water. Okamoto started to notice the chakra influencing him. His skin seemed to crawl with anticipation. He shifted his weight to become more comfortable in his hiding spot, but he stepped on an old fallen piece of bamboo. A soft crack rang out, Okamoto through up is guard just incase he was found out.

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(Self-grade by default since no other staff)

Ryoshi: +20 EXP
Okamoto: +20 EXP

Will get up an in-character post sometime soon!

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The water and the wind had been lazy all day, as was Ryoshi's breathing, with not an ounce of noise. Until a crack rang through the bamboo, which was not entirely unusual. Still...

Ryoshi was on guard. He would attempt to observe his surroundings, although he had no special training in the skill, to try to discern the size and location of any creatures near the sound (link). His right hand would now rest lightly over the hilt of the longsword, ready to draw at a moment's notice. If he was able to observe a human-sized creature, then he would yell into the bamboo: "Who's out there? You can come out. I have no enemies." Even as he spoke, however, the blade at Ryoshi's lap seemed to suggest otherwise.

The air all around them seemed to be fused with a special sort of chakra, and all of a sudden Ryoshi could feel it swarming into him. He'd never been to the Land of Rivers, and he was glad that he'd traveled here under such unusual circumstances. Every moment that he spent by the waters seemed to rejuvenate him with even more power. Looking out into the bamboo, feeling the weight of his blade and the chakra in the air, Ryoshi waited for a response.

The trickle of the water went on as if nothing was happening, and the hiccup of a bullfrog.

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(self-graded due to there being no staff when this training event was conducted, which allowed for double EXP)

Ryoshi: +20 EXP