Board Thread:The World/@comment-44207700-20191106093346/@comment-44207700-20191107022143

On Zhiro's side ...
Just as Zhiro began to run after his grandfather, something peculiar happened. It was a distant sound, like the cry of a bird.

"Aho!"

Although Zhiro was chasing his grandfather, if he looked toward the ground he'd notice a shadow quickly drawing towards him from the opposite direction him and his grandfather were running. There it was again! It was certainly closer, as the shadow grew even bigger another cry sounded in the air.

"Aho!"

Just as Zhiro had the chance to look up, he'd see something spiralling towards him.

"AH-!"

It was a crow! If Zhiro wasn't fast enough it would crash straight in his face with enough force to knock him off his feet and onto the ground. Quickly the crow would roll off and get back on its own two feet. It hopped to and from, squawking as it tried to kick something from its feet. There was a note, coiled around its leg and wrapped with a fine red ribbon. Would Zhiro notice this and take it?

On Akihiro's Side ...
Just after Akihiro left his house, something peculiar would come his way too. Flightless and without a sound, a crow circled over him before descending. Its wings began to beat fastly as it kept eye level with him. If Akihiro offered his arm, the crow would land on it before bleating out a squawk. Just like Zhiro's bird, it had a letter wrapped neatly around its right leg. With a red ribbon which was tied into a simple bow that could be pulled with one finger and undo the whole thing. What would it reveal?

On Tarou's Side ...
It seemed this morning would turn out to be something interesting for Tarou. As he ran down the street and into the village, he'd notice something picking up in speed behind him. He could tell by the sound it made, short and shrill squawks much more like the chirping of a forest bird. If he turned around he would notice a crow with a red-streaked feather atop its head. If he stopped, it would perch on top of his shoulder. It wouldn't take him long to notice the crow had something wrapped around its leg, bound by a red ribbon. If he undid the ribbon the parchment would remain until it was pulled from the crow's leg. At which point it, and the rest of the crows, would all fly away.

For everyone that decided to open the letter ...

The small amount of parchment had simple directions.

"Report to Konoha's eastern gate in exactly 30 minutes, you have been selected to perform a mission. Gather all of your weapons and tools, as well as any other accoutrements necessary for the journey. A carriage will be ready to transport you, and your team mates."