Board Thread:The World/@comment-24728353-20191221004914/@comment-24937485-20191222094142

A thin layer of frost crept up the left side of Azel’s face as came to behold the youth that was Tarou in person. The boy spoke so many words that Azel didn’t know where to begin listening. A bead of sweat grew on his forehead as he grimaced and tapped a finger to his cheek. This was the Child of Hope? To Azel he seemed like  no more than a regular child, not even one fit to become a Shinobi. But Azel wasn’t one to judge too quickly. He had been proven wrong about his assumptions a plenty for him to have cast away any semblance of arrogance a long time ago. He was a very focussed individual. But at what costs? As was clear Azel had little of any personality left in him.

It was clear when he had not replied to Hanzo’s comment about Konoha. Even though Azel knew that spies and criminals could be found in the supposed safe walls of Konoha, when one least expects it, he wasn’t the leader of this team and as such would refrain from making any calls or entering any form of discussion.

Azel grabbed and shook Hanzo’s hand while taking another good look into the genin’s eyes. The rumours held their weight as he could feel an aura of mystery surrounding the well-mannered boy. Both these genin had a far bigger personality than Azel. He wasn’t aware of it yet but he could learn a great deal from them: if he were to ever seek and regain his humanity.

The handshake was oddly comforting which caused Azel to look a tad surprised and confused before the group set off on their journeys. Tarou caused them to lag somewhat but he made up for it by not having requested for a break or a breather once; only stopping to do so after the group arrived at their destination. ''He has determination. ''Azel thought while considering both routes which laid ahead. One through a cave and the other out through the open in a rocky, wide-spaced terrain.

“I suggest we split up and cover both paths. That way we will use our time as efficiently as possibly. However, if opting for one of the two routes. I agree with what Tarou and Hanzo said. Especially with Hanzo having the advantage there.”