Board Thread:World Map/@comment-24955808-20160402202649

“Today’s the day.”  The Mizukage said as he yawned, his white sleeping hat on his head with a picture of what seemed to be like a bunny smiling with a white furry ball on the tip of the hat, hanging down to the side. Smacking his lips once or twice, he raised his hand to his mouth, yawning as he began to rub his eyes. “Hopefully Yukine will be ready.”  The male said as he took his hand, removing his hat, his teal beautiful strands of hair being in a mess. “Damn it…”  The male said while sighing, hopping out of bed. The morning sun shined down on the land of water more powerful than what it had usually been, the male looking outside of his office as he heard a few knocks. “You may enter.”  Izuo said as he was faced away from the door. “Lord Second! Do you have any other preparations? Yukine is ready to board and ready for departure. We will be there within 5 hours with the number of Shinobi you have ordered to assist with the ship.”  The male said standing at attention. Izuo smiled as he waved to the male. “Alright, sounds swell. Round up the Genin, they will be leaving their families for a few days, going off into a whole new land. Make sure they are at their utmost comfort so that they can do their best.”  Izuo responded as the male nodded, but stood there in slight shock.

“How… how could this be the Mizukage?”  The male said, him used to the dark, closed, reserved, and distant leader in which they had before. This male seemed as if he had nothing to hide, him rather open and simply ready to reveal to himself the world, would this man be the one that would lead Kiri out of the blood into purity? Perhaps. Only time would tell. Leaving the office after a moment of silence, Izuo smiled as he grabbed his luggage from the side of his desk as it seemed to be in a bag, lugging it over his shoulder. “Just like old times.”  With a chuckle, he made his way from his office to the departure decks. Walking to the decks was not too far from the office, as some of the Anbu surrounded the Mizukage, making sure that no harm came his way, in addition to this, a number of the Anbu assisted and escorted the Genin to the loading station where they were beginning to load the boat with different luggage.

The boat was rather large, it being worthy of sight and of praise, the large edifice of transportation that the Mizukage had called, “Yukine.” “BABY, YOU’RE BACK!”  The Mizukage said, wrapping his arms around the front edge of the ship, some of the Anbu poking at the male, nudging him. “Hey, they’ll see you…”  In reference to the crowd, only for the Mizukage to take his index finger, rubbing the front part of the ship in small circles as if it were his lover, making bubbly faces at the inanimate object. “Yeah that’s right… The ole captain missed you, oh yes he did…”  The sight was horrendous, some of the men and woman surrounding the ship simply having their jobs opened, as well as sweat dropping. The Anbu themselves were face-palming because of how ridiculous the Mizukage was acting. “I won’t let you get hurt again. Ole Capt’n here for you… Oh yes I am… Don’t have to say a word.”  The Mizukage continued, seeming to baby the ship in a weird, loving way.

As those travelling to Konoha made their way onto the ship as it was now ready to board, the Mizukage stood at the front, him looking off into the crowds. There was a mixed reaction from them. He could tell the ones whom were suffering – due to have lost a child or someone of relevant value. Izuo’s eyes looked over the sea of faces that seemed to be filled with sadness, some hate, some love, some happiness, but the negativity consumed the happiness. Izuo said nothing, turning away from the crowd, awaiting for the students to truly get on board of the ship, making themselves comfortable. The ship was layered into three sections. The first section was the top of the ship, along with the mainmast, the foremast able to be climbed up to view the vast grey seas that were colored due the clouds above. The second part of the ship was a bit lower – In a lounge- like area. It was where people could sit, have a drink, talk amongst themselves, actions of that nature. It was fairly roomy and even had beds in case someone was tired or ill. The room itself was a simplistic wooden design though. Below that, there were men preforming ninjutsu in order to push the ship forward. “This is my kind of place…”  The Mizukage thought to himself as he yawned yet again, smacking his lips, taking one of his hands, pulling his long teal strands back. Once everyone was on the ship, and the ship began taking off, everyone saying their good byes, Izuo stood at the front of the ship, with what seemed to be a crate. “ALRIGHT, MIGHTY CREW!”  He started, attempting to get everyone’s attention before coughing, crossing his arms as he stood up there. They were able to see his form, some who had seen him before, some who hadn’t. His long teal hair pushed back, his long black coat blowing with the strong wind, his teal eyes with tiny slits for pupils.

“I don’t know if there is much I can say to you. I have chosen the best of the best to represent the New Kirigakure. I believe that each and every single one of you have the potential to not only be great, but to do well on this test. This is not the middle, nor the end. Remember how valiantly you fought in the battle defending your village? Do you remember how strong you were within your hearts? Remember how happy you were to be able to protect the ones you loved, or maybe even solely yourself? Maybe some of you simplistic did not give a rat’s ass and wanted to simply kill for the sight of blood pouring down someone’s body as their life leaves from the body – seen through the eyes, having racked up a number of corpses. You all may come to whatever conclusion that you wish, but today is the day that you all will have the chance to be true Shinobi. I believe in each and every single one of you. I am Izuo, your Second Mizukage and from now on, you don’t have to worry.”  The male said as offered a warm smile to each and every single one of them. “Now, I guess I was never much of a speaker, but neither was the First, huh?”  He said chuckling a bit, hoping that someone would get his bad joke as he rubbed the back of his neck. “Anywho, enjoy the ride, and don’t push yourself too hard. Tomorrow the exams start. Remember what I told you all before today.”  Izuo said as he stepped down from the crate, kicking the crate to make it slide from the middle of the edge of the ship.

With that being said, the Mizukage made his way down the steps to the second part of the ship as he sat down at one of the many tables, him leaning back, seeming to be rather relaxed, not having a care within the world. He sat there, his legs up, his hands folded placed onto his stomach as he simply waited for the ship to arrive to it’s destination. The people down underneath, the number being great, using ninjutsu so that the ship could ride on a current, making its way towards the Land of Fire. “I highly doubt they would try something. Maybe some bandits or something. That would be the biggest issue, but I don’t have a feeling they’d want to rob a number of people that could easily destroy them, and I’m not talking about anyone above Chuunin…”  He thought to himself with a chuckle. “I’m actually excited to see what will happen with today.”  He whispered underneath his breath as he seemed to be falling asleep, pushing himself up against the chair that he was currently laying in, waiting for them to arrive to Konoha. The men worked, but made sure not to overexert themselves, because of the fact they had to make their way back to the Lands of Water. Time seemed to fly, as the Mizukage napped, not seeming to pay attention to his surroundings, as he laid there, with no expression on his warm smooth face. Although he was still a mysterious figure, he didn’t seem like the one that would kill for any reason, it was rather strange, that a man like Izuo succeeded the previous Mizukage due to their different characters. He seemed to be so open, so nice, so warm… There was no way that he should have risen to this level, perhaps it was his skill alone? Again, no when knew anything about him, but he seemed to know everything about everyone. A while passed. Izuo sat there, keeping to his own, the boat came to a stop after several hours of travel. Standing up to his feet, the male could feel legs being a bit wobbly, him barely able to stand. His legs had fallen asleep, and he had grown slightly dizzy due to the ship’s movement as he sat, as it had been a long time since he had ridden Yukine, or any ship at all for that matter. “We are here! Destination has been reached safely and securely. The next step is to follow down the route straight to Konoha, the village whom are hosting the exams!”  Seemed to be what one of the males whom was once pushing the ship, had spoken. With the Mizukage thanking them for their kindness, they went back to Kirigakure, as they started their journey to the Land of Fire. As the Mizukage led the way, after the 5 hour boat ride, the members would make their way to Konoha as the route was peaceful. The weather being within their favor, being gracious to hold up rain of any kind, as their route was swift and easy – making their way to the Lands of Fire – Headbands in tact, bearing the symbol of the Mist. “Let’s make a story, no one will forget.”  