Mamoru Senju meets a new friend ?

Mamoru gladly accepted the tea invitation and was sipping his favorite green tea together with Aiko-sama. They had a friendly conversation, and Mamoru felt just like during the months of training. And Aiko-sama was right about one thing - he was even more worked up to start doing missions. Just as he thought about that, he was interrupted by an introduction. Mamoru turned towards Koike and was surprised to see his extended hand, but returned the handshake immediately. Not too strong, not too weak - with a healthy, firm grasp."Nice to meet you, Koike. My name is Mamoru, Mamoru Senju. I hope we will get along ... and, I look forward to working with you in one team." He studied Koike for a while - something told him that he and Koike could become good friends, given enough time and opportunities to work together as one team. He could not resist his curiosity though as he noticed the blade on Koike´s back.

" You are a kenjutsu user as well, right? If so ... I hope we can learn a lot from each other and help each other ... as good team members."

Yoshikuni Sadako

After seeing Eiji has arrived, Kuni jumped out of the ground next to him. Giving him a smile and a nod, she turned to look at Shiro, who just told Eiji he wishes to meet the Amekage "Heh, thats a nice goal. I wish to be capable of seeing all the countries in the world, and I already have 7 at the current count. I was slightly forced to stop traveling due to a few unfortunate events..." She said before giving Eiji a glance and looking back at Shiro "But, I guess it's better to keep any goal you have than having none at all, right?"

Moving a bit away from her sensei, she kept her eyes on Shiro "Being a soldier for Ryoku... Thats probably not something that can be easily achieved, but I figure you need to be very strong to be able to work with him closely. I mean, anyone who is near him got there because of their talent and care for the village, right Eiji-sensei?" She asked before looking back at him, hoping he would confirm what she just said and won't make her look like silly and foolish.

Forgive me for being late, Sensei ...

Rai was making his way to the training ground where he was to meet his new team members and Sensei. The prospect of working in a team was not too tempting for him. Not that he had done so much of anything in his life but when it mattered, he was counting only on himself. But as he thought about it, surviving several years in the streets of Kirigakure was something. His attitude and skills were great for that - with his detached, almost uncaring personality he had a lot easier job making his way in the harsh streets. And his mastery over the katana and wakizashi were quite impressive for his age. And he still had his deadliest surprise hidden in his sleeve. And he was about to test its credibility against his new teammates.

As he approached the training ground, he spotted there were people present already - undoubtedly, his team. Sighing, he made his way through the gate, his hand prepared to reach for either his wakizashi or katana. Every muscle on his body was tense and prepared to act. Every one of his senses was working on overdrive. He was prepared to react in a matter of a second. He only needed an opening to react.

Haruhi Suzumori ~Training Field 4~

And there he was, the final member of Team 14, striding in to the field with his head high and his shoulders back as if he was damn proud of being late. Well...he looks nice enough. I feel kinda bad for wanting to scare him but...orders are orders. He looked like he could probably take her down with either one of the two weapons he had hanging at his side. He probably had more of those weapons hidden somewhere on his person whith which he could use to end her as well. For some reason, she got the feeling he was not very pleasent, just like the other girl and their sensei. She stayed in her place, concealed by the trunk of a wide tree and got her two kunai she fashioned with those fake bomb seals out. She lit the ends with a match she had in her back pouch and just as he walked by her she threw the kunai at his feet in front of him. She smiled and ducked down to watch his reaction.

Mika Hayashi
Kirigakure Jounin Sensei
Team 14

Nothing escaped the attention of Mika. The fact Chou stayed away from Haruhi, the preparation of Haruhi and finally she noticed the last student to arrive. Mika hadn't turn her head to glance at him, but she had heard the sounds of him approaching. Her mastery over Silent Killing however alarmed her of something else. Something was lit on? With a quick move, Mika turned to see where the sound came from. Haruhi had kunai with two tags. Paper bomb tags? Mika's right hand almost went to her shuriken pouch, wanting to deflect the kunai. If they were deflected from close, the boy would get blown up in bits. Or at least suffer some serious burns. But she remembered her own order. She had caused this.

Instead of thus saving Rai, Mika just stood there. Haruhi's approach to punish a late comer, like Mika had done with her, was more brutal. It almost brought a wicked glint in the eyes of the jounin. It was interesting to think the girl could probably cause some harm to her team mates. In fact, it brought up some grim times when Mika went through the ANBU training that was set up to make the ANBU the 'tools' of the Fourth Mizukage. Mika kept also her eye on Chou, wondering if she would do her 'order' as well.

Chou Minori

Seeing their last team member has arrived, Chou wondered for a second if she would follow her sensei's orders or not. She decided against following, wanting to show her that she will not be so easily obedient. She did jump to her Bo staff, which was laying near the trunk of a tree, grabbed it and then went up the tree, ready to attempt to strike or defent herself if anyone decided to try and attack her. Looking below her, she managed to spot Haruhi just as the latter threw a couple of kunai with what appeared to be explosive tags set to explode. Making her slightly curious, she decided to also grab a hold of her medium scroll, in case her last team member was wise enough to dodge the explosive tags, which made her wonder why did she even care about that.

After seeing her sensei has not shown her face or moved, Chou decided to lower her scroll and simply wait for when her sensei called them out. She leaned on her staff and observed Rai, waiting to see what he will do next.

The New genin avoided people as she usually did. a new rank wouldn’t change how they looked at her so she spent her time in a tree, eyes closed in thought. What would her team be like? Would they be able to work with a monster like her? Would they use her as cannon fodder because of who she was, what she was? She exhaled slowly as these thoughts threatened to consume her as always. When she opened her eyes a messenger bird was perched in front of her like it had been waiting there forever. “are you going to hate me too?” she asked it as she reached for it. It was well trained, and didn’t shy away from her. She took the message and it flew away.
‘Team 2.
Ryi Heisui
Jizo Uzuwaru
Natsume Yuki

You are to convene on the morning dew Islet, east of the village. You will await further instructions there.

No signature, just a very brief and to the point message. And yet all Natsume could think of was how much she hate looking at her own name written down. From all the stories she knew about her cursed last name, just looking at it made her skin crawl. She glanced again at the other two names. They seemed a bit familiar but she never paid any mind to who was in her class at the academy. The fact that she didn’t recognize their names meant they were never any of the ones that antagonized her when she was younger. Lucky for them.

She let herself out of the tree by leaning to the side and doing a mid air cartwheel to land lightly on the ground below. Dew Islet was a small island on the water not too far from the edge of the village. Its one of the non-traditional training grounds. Usually used for the walking on water technique. It floods during high tide almost disappearing completely. She headed that way, taking the long way around the village to avoid going through its center. She crossed the water easy enough, stumbling a couple times on the waves but making it to the islet with no other troubles. The mist on the water almost made her miss it. And yet she doubted her new team mates would make that mistake.

Ryu stepped outside of his home and took a deep breath. The mist in the air entered his lungs and exited on the exhale. The air was cool and that was how he liked it. He smiled as the cool air helped clear his head. He shouldn't have anything to worry about. He was confident in his skills and was determined enough to face whatever his new sensei threw at him. Ryu closed his eyes and continued to allow the air clear his senses. It wasn't until he heard the sounds of a bird that he was brought back to reality. When he opened his eyes, there was a small grey messenger bird sitting on the railing next to him. Ryu smiled at the bird knowing it was the message he was waiting for. He reached for the bird and received the message. The bird flew away, and Ryu opened the message.

Team 2.
Ryu Heisui
Jizo Uzuwaru
Natsume Yuki

You are to convene on the morning dew Islet, east of the village. You will await further instructions there.

Ryu didn't need any more of a direction. He stood up onto his feet, secured swift onto his back, and started his walk over to the dew Islet. It was during the walk over that Ryu decided to look over the names that he was given. He skipped over his name and started to read the others. He recognized the two names on the paper, but he didn't know too much about them. He had heard of the Yuki clan before, and remembered something about others hating the girl because of this heritage. Ryu didn't view himself as the person to judge a person due to their heritage, but he judged them by their morals and personality. Ryu looked up and noticed that he was almost to the target destination and cut over onto the water. He is still a little uneasy walking on the water, but he knew enough to make it to the island without any real problems.

When Ryu reached the island, he saw a lone figure through the mist and approached it. When he got close enough, he could make out the form of a young maiden. He automatically assumed it was Natsume Yuki, but he didn't want get too ahead of himself. As he moved closer and closer to the figure, Ryu made out more details of the girl before him. She had black hair that flowed down past her shoulders, and cold blue eyes. He remembered seeing her at the academy before, but he had never really connected the name to the body. "Greetings! I assume your one of my new teammates, Natsume, right?" Ryu said with a small smile.

Natusme turned toward the sound of someone approaching, after a second she was able to make out an figure in the mist. The suspense was putting her on edge as her mind whirled with every bad thing that could go wrong, including but not limited to an assassination. But when the boy emerged from the mist she wasnt prepared for what happened next. at all. She noticed the sword, of course but what was mist shocking was the smile. Regardless of its size it was the first she ever remembered, first she ever experienced toward her. Her first instinct was to not trust him but she knew that was rather stupid since he was mostlikely her teammate and would have to trust him eventually. "I am, and who might you be?" she finally looked passed his smile at the rest of his features. his face was familiar but of course the sword stood out more.

Today would be the first day as an official Konoha Shinobi. While having the bad habit of a morning mood, this time Ezuri smiled when he woke up. All the way through the morning he wore a big smile. On top of that, he woke up way too early. He tip-toed around the Hyuuga manor trying to not wake up any of his relatives, most of them branch family unlike him. Living outside of Konoha and being trained by his father in private for many years made him a capable shinobi already. He went through the academy in one year due to his experience. He snook into the kitchen and grabbed a quick bite before heading out into town. Ezuri leisurely walked through the quiet streets, this early there weren't many people out yet. The sun warmed his skin. Today was a fine day indeed.

Several minutes later it was time to head over to the training field. Ezuri tried to remember in what team he was, he had read it somewhere, team 7! That's it. Ezuri jumped on top of a nearby roof and started running towards their meeting place, training ground 13. As he approached the designated area he already saw someone standing at the edge. He jumped down and travelled the last few feet on the ground. "Ohaiyo Kensuke-sensei!" Ezuri looked around "huh, I'm the first one to arrive?" he looked back at censure with a giant smile on his face.

Eiji Emiya

As soon as Eiji spoke and asked Shiro to come forwards he noticed a change in the boy. His body language spoke of focus, of attention. That was good. Eiji liked that. Ater so many students it was nice to find one that was at least interested in becoming a proper ninja. Not that Kuni wasn't aiming for the same, but she was rather... whimsical, at least.

As Shiro spoke and stated his dream Eiji let his sigarette drop to the ground and smothered it with his foot before looking back to the boy. It was a good dream. "Kuni is right," he said. "It is a nice dream and sure, you can meet him. If I have learned anything about the Amekage in this past year it is that he has always time to spare for people that want to talk to him, even if those people might not be great and famous ninja yet. He is a very kind man." Eiji smiled and stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Besides I could pull some strings for you." He gave Shiro a wink. "However Kuni is right again. If you want to steal my job then you will have to work hard. Are you prepared for that, Eshiro?" He asked the boy, adding his trademark 'e' to the name again. He didn't wait for an answer.

"Whether that is a yes or a no, we are moving out. As you know, ninja always have to be prepared to move out, so I hope you guys have packed at least some small stuff because we are leaving now. We are traveling to the other side of the Land of Rain where we will do some heavy chakra training. So please don't use your chakra during the journey because you will need it later. Any questions?"

Sho Deshuga

Sho disliked people that told him what to do. That was why he had torn up the piece of paper that had told him where to meet up his new team at noon. Not that that fixed anything, or would have any effect on if he should go or not, but it felt good. He didn't want a new teacher, let alone two freaking ones. What was wrong with Ryoku teaching him? Was he suddenly not good enough for the Amekage anymore?

Whatever.

He would show the man that he didn't need him, that he didn't need his help. He would meet those two new Jounin and would be in that team and he would train. And then when that was done he would be free from anyone that would give him any kind of crap. Just wait, he thought, as he finished his breakfast and dropped the empty bowl in the sink. He was not going to wash it.

No goodbyes were spoken between him and his mother when he closed the door. She hadn't said much since Soru had been arrested. First she had wailed and all, said that they must have the wrong guy, now she was just silent. Sho didn't know what he liked better. He didn't care anyway, right? Who cared about his mother anyway? That was just stupid. With full force he kicked against a stone that lay on the street. The rock shot through the air and burried itself in a nearby wall where it created a deep hole. Sho didn't even bother looking, but started making his way to the appointed field, his scarf fluttering behind him in the rain that had started to drench him. Soon he would arrive on the empty field and would stand motionless in the middle, waiting for something to happen.

Ryu Heisui
Dew Islet

Ryu saw that Natsume was looking at him when he broke through the last layer of mist. Hey eyes darted between him and the sword on his back. This reaction wasn't new to Ryu. Many people had been caught off guard to see someone as young as Ryu carrying a sword. They were even more thrown off when they found out the he knows how to use it as well, but in the end, Swift always makes the first impression. Ryu listened as Natsume asked who he was and he relaxed just a little. He walked over and bowed slightly towards Natusme, "I'm Ryu Heisui. It is a pleasure to meet you, Natsume," He said politely, "Oh! And this is Swift." He pointed at his sword. He knew that the sword didn't need to be introduced, but he respected the name his father gave it. So he always introduced Swift to teammates and friends like it was a person.

Hiron Hon,
Konohagakure Jounin | Team 9

Hearing a voice, Hiron looked at the direction of who spoke to him. The two barks already revealed it was his student Mia Inuzuka. ''Hey.'' Hiron reacted in a more casual way. With a calm look, he answered her question once she had arrived. ''I've been done decent. Was required to do some missions and training. Also was in need to take care of my youngest daughter.'' Hiron told Mia, not thinking if she already knew the news that Hiron had a young daughter. It wasn't that he would shout of the rooftops, as he saw Kiyomi as a daughter of his own. With his hands down in his pockets, he looked around. Where was that Nara genin? Glancing back at Mia, Hiron decided to ask her a question back.

''So, eager to go on missions again? Hope you're ready for one.'' He told her, wondering how his current students would work together. With the Nara's abilities and Mia's offensive skills, the two would be a good hold and attack team. But he would see how it would turn out.

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Koike Hon,
Konohagakure Genin| Team 8

The question of Mamoru was answered at first with a nod. ''Yes, I hope the same. And I'm a kenjutsu as well.'' Though he kept his rather calm expression, Koiki was wonder what kind of kenjutsu Mamoru was capable off. He sat down and rubbed his chin, wondering about his team mate. He was a Senju and apparently a kenjutsu user, by his words. But unlike Koike, Mamoru wore armour. Glancing in Aiko's direction, Koike nodded. ''So sensei are we expecting anybody else or is it just us?'' The genin asked, wondering if he was on time or maybe his other team member being late.

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Satoshi Jun,
Kumogakure Specialized Jounin| Team 3

Satoshi was about to pull up his face mask as he heard somebody asking, for a jounin-sensei. Turning around, in his chair, Satoshi noticed a young girl. By the looks probably one of his genins. Satoshi flashed a friendly smile as he nodded. ''That would be me. Take a seat please.'' He asked the girl as he was about to turn around. He already knew her name. Like any good sensei, he had read their profiles and studied them a bit. It would be way easier if he knew their name and some abilities already. The girl's name was Shizuka Nadra. Just as Satoshi was about to ask if the girl wanted anything to drink, the young man heard another voice.

Somebody asking for two genins and a sensei. While Satoshi turned around to see who this newcomer was. A tanned boy with white hair. Tahekiko Muto. ''That would be us. Come.'' Satoshi said, turning around again. Leaning back in his seat, the young made raised his right hand hand to attract the attention of a waiter and would casually ask the two a question. ''Drinks on me. Also, would you like to tell me something about yourself? After that, you may ask me one question in return.'' Satoshi told them, while he ordered a glass of sake. After his order, he would simply wait for the genins to order and then proceed to talk about themselves. Hopefully they would show some co-operation already. If they were willing to share information with their team mates, Satoshi knew he could count a bit more on them. And once the introduction would be over,

It would be mission time.

Shiro Nagakura
The Training Begins!

"Its Shiro" the young ninja murmured to himself as his Sensei mispronounced his name. Though it wasn't intentional, Shiro didn't know that. "Lazy teacher didn't even bother to learn my name correctly" Shiro thought to himself, opposing the fact that he himself was as lazy or even more.

His thoughts then rendered to that of being able to meet the Amekage. Though Emiya Sensei was a bit different, he was very respectful and nice - other than the name thing. Since he arrived at the Rain Village years ago, all his thoughts and dedicated passion turned towards being a ninja for the village's Kage. Now he would be able to meet him in person, but what would he ask? There were so many questions and possiblitites, but he didn't want to waste the man's time with: "So what do you eat for lunch?"

But first, it was time to train. He wasn't able to answer Emiya when he questioned Shiro's readiness, but the answer was obvious, his facial expression showed it. Chakra management was an academic aspect he actually understood very well in the Academy. His manipulation skills and control were at a decent level for someone his age. Not great, but not bad at all either. 'Good' some may say. Therefore, he was prepared to show what he had and of course, get better at it. He didn't know if he would have to spar against that crazy girl he called a teammate, but if he did, he would show her no weakness. That little underground trick would not work twice on Shiro. No sir.

"Any questions?"

"No sir!"

Natsume Yuki
Dew Islet

The boy introduced his sword as well as him self. Thankfully not in that order. But she only nodded in return at first. She probably should say something back "nice to meet uh...both of you" well that probably sounded worse than it did in her head. It had to be obvious that she wasn't a social butterfly in the slightest. So far he seemed...safe, is the word that works best. less likely to throw her to a pack of wolves or stab her in her sleep was a better way of putting it but she would stick with safe. Everything fell into an awkward silence for a moment. She couldn't hear or sense anyone else coming so it seemed to just be the two of them for now. she glanced over the mist again. "im not....good with people" she confessed apologetically without actually apologizing. For a second she thought that maybe she was wrong. That maybe there was someone in the world that would accept her. But she remembered all the types of hell she had already been through hoping for such childish things and started thinking about something else.

Akira Hasewaga
"Late to the Fields!"
Akira woke up to the sound of her alarm and the house empty, making her look at the clock and go wide eye'd "Fuck, fuck, fuck im late!" she rushed into the bathroom and got ready, looking at the note saying "Meet at the practice field 13, don't be late!" she sighed and quickly put on her clothes before tripping and hurting her hand "Oww..." she forced herself up and went into her closet getting her pack and scythe and she put on her shoes, kicking them on and running out the door. She jumped over the hand railing onto the road and quickly began running through the city, screaming sorry as she pushed past people. She was excited ever since her and Shinko moved in she was happier and happier, and now she was finally getting a team to be stuck on. She stopped suddenly as her stomach growled and looked quickly at a sushi bar that was serving ramen, she looked at the clock in the restaurant then back outside. Deciding that later she would come back but for now she was already late.

She speeding rushed, finally getting to the field and seeing both Kensuke and a another ninja, who appeared to be a hyuuga boy, running she slid to a stop and was breathing hard "Sorry...for being....late...for....give...me" she stabbed her Scythe into the ground and squatted trying to catch her breath. She looked at the two before fixing her headband tied to her arm and bowing to Kensuke before extending out her hand towards the boy "It's very nice to meet you, my name is Akira Hasewaga" she smiled and looked at him.

Leo Hasewaga
His blood was pumping through his veins that were visible on his body, and hair surfed the wind. The paced breathing of Leo Hasewaga could be heard as he was running to meet his new team. His legs weren't the only thing running but his mind too, thinking about who his mentor would be like and thinking about his team. His eyes sharpened as he began to go faster until he stopped in front of a in front of a large rock. He would try and be silent and creep around it, then he would crouch and stay still.

A nice meeting - Rai is making new friends.

Rai noticed the kunai the moment they appeared from the crown of a tree - and thanks to keeping his body tense, he could react in a matter of second. With the corner of his eye, he also noticed an older woman - definitely their sensei, watching from afar. If this was some sort of test, Rai was all in for it. Leaping in an instant, he landed on the trunk of the tree, maybe a bit harder as he cracked it with his feet. Within another second, he was running up in it, his hand reaching for the katana on his back. He already spotted - her ? A girl, hurling kunai with explosive tags at him at first sight? That was a bit strange for Rai. None the less, as soon as he was in reach, he swung down his blade as hard as he could. Even if he failed to cut the branch off as it was too thick, he aimed for at least knocking her down from the branch. To make sure he succeeds, he used his free hand and reached out for hers, pulling as hard as he could.

"I have you now!"

Shinkō Akamatsu
"Lost on the way to the Squad meeting!"
(Takes place 2 hours before Akira's Post, Sorry didn't realize Hiroshi had a post)
Shinkō woke up next to Akira and looked at the time, she smiled down at Akira before silently getting out and creeping into the bathroom "Today is going to be a good day, lets not mess this up okay?" she nodded and took a shower, before getting out and brushing her teeth and walking out with her towel on and into her dresser drawers "Shiki, what are you doing it's like early in the morning..." Akira said through a sleepy voice and barely opened eyes, Shinkō smiled "Well i have to go to the Hokage monument so im getting a head start, as well as something to eat. You should really consider waking up to silly" she kissed her forehead and Akira fell back and went to sleep again. Shinkō giggled and got changed, putting on her glasses and putting up her hair with a ribbon and grabbed her back. She looked back at Akira sighing "This girl is going to run me into the ground if I keep looking after her" she pulled out Akira's pack and put everything inside then sorted out her clothes so that when she woke up late, which she knew she would, she wouldn't have to run around. The small things she does for love better go a long way later else Shinkō will be angry at the love gods.

She quickly put on her shoes and put Akira's shoes out for when she had to run, then she grabbed her head band and put it around her neck, tying it around her neck then moved to the door. She walked outside, locking the door behind her and walked quickly down the stairs onto the road, she looked up and it seemed to be early in the morning. She stretched quickly and quickly walked on her path to the hokage monument. She stopped at a restaurant quickly, getting a sandwich to eat and she ate it in silence as the morning began to get brighter and brighter. She sat there while eating thinking about what this was going to be like, thanks to Akira, she wasn't shy anymore, but her voice was always so small and quite. She had grown a backbone through thankfully to the fights that had happened in the year past, she had grown some attitude and looked forward to fighting with the others. She finished and payed for the meal then moved on again towards the Hokage monument, making it there after another thirty minutes, she climbed the stairs in the hurry and made it to the top to see Hiroshi, her sensai and it seemed she was the first. She tapped him on the shoulder and cleared her throat in an attempt to make her voice sound a little louder "Hello Hiroshi-San, it's a pleasure to have you as my leader and I look forward to being on squad 6. Oh silly me i forgot, my name is Shinkō Akamatsu, pleasure to meet you" she bowed and looked up holding her hands behind her back looking around for the others.

Mika Hayashi
Kirigakure Jounin-sensei.

Team 14

''Do you now?'' A hand wrapped itself around Rai's wrist. With a quick movement the jounin stood between him and Haruhi. A kunai had blocked the way of the sword as the woman frowned at the boy. ''Nice swing, but...'' Mika narrowed her eyes. If she hadn't ran as well when Rai had charged at Haruhi, she would've been too late. ''Average strength.'' That said, Mika pushed back Rai and took a normal standing stance. ''Now you three are all here and had some introduction, I will say this once.''

''If I notice somebody isn't listening or obeying me during training or missions, that person is going to be punished. Severly. I don't care for your backgrounds.'' Mika said, looking at Chou for a brief moment, before she looked at Ria. ''Or your history. Or even'' Now Haruhi was in Mika's view. ''Or your average capabilities.'' Pausing for a moment, Mika spinned the kunai in her hand as she scoffed. ''My name is Mika Hayashi. I lead this team and only do that for the good of Kirigakure. Now, the first order is that you each sheath any weapons and form up.'' Mika pointed in front of her. ''Here. I want to hear and know what you each have to say as goal.''