Board Thread:Konoha Arc/@comment-24937485-20160519152204/@comment-24937485-20160525152251







The little girl squealed in happiness as she held up the gold hairs and looked at them in disbelief like she had never seen such a color before. And to have it herself, she felt really happy and smiled big, especially while her hair was ruffled, before hugging the stranger’s leg and uttering an excited “Thank you sir!” before watching the Konoha Shinobi take off.

Meanwhile, the old man shook his head at the rash teenagers and stroked his thing fingers down his beard while humming to himself. He had expected them all to leave and thus looked slightly surprised when one girl remained behind to offer him what looked like her last allowance. With a charismatic smile on his face the oldtimer waved a hand and winked at Nalini. “Do not worry about it. In all honesty I am a very rich man.’. HE whispered to her while the other Konoha Shinobi had walked out of earshot. “But if you wanna make a little extra money, I have a new camel for you to milk. If you know what I mean.”. The old man would now have a filthy smirk on his face but the moment anyone else looked back at him he’d look like an innocent and wise grandpa again.

A few minutes later Seika & Co arrived at the large refugee camp and began walking through the mass of erected tents. It wasn’t long before they came upon the large brown tent that seemed to be the HQ of whatever this place was. Surrounding this large brown tent were a multitude of sand soldiers the likes of whom were seen during Eidel’s visit to Konoha one year ago. It was quite fascinating to see the wind continue to blow a light trail of particles off of these unnatural beings as they walked up to Seika and bowed their heads politely. They then pointed their fingers back to the tent and walked alongside her to open up a doorway in the wall that provided entrance to her and anyone else who wanted to come inside.

Within the large brown tent stood a huge round table upon which was seen a massive map that covered close to all of said table. Upon closer inspection one could see that the map displayed Amegakure to the greatest detail and was covered in chess-like pieces. At the head of the table stood Eidel. His long hair tied up in a messy bun that made it look like he either just got out of bed or hasn’t slept in sages. His forehead was shimmering and his armpits were drenched with sweat as he stood leaned over, peering down at the pieces, sighing in relief when the Konoha Shinobi entered.

“Finally. I’ve been awaiting you. I’m glad you made it.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Eidel looked up at Seika with a thankful gaze before motioning for her to walk over to him. There were a few other people in the tent, all of whom were discussing something in the corner and occasionally shot a suspicious look towards the Konoha Shinobi.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">“Don’t worry about them.” Eidel said. “They are in doubt over whether the leaf can be trusted. Their pain and agony has left them blind.”. He then took Seika and whoever else was inside to show them the map on the table and pointed at various locations while he spoke. “We’ve set up several spies in Amegakure. These spies will serve as check-points and safe-houses as well as places to get your intel from. We’ve set up communication between Sunagakure and the spies who have infiltrated the rain. They will keep us up to date of your progress.”. He then looked over at the suspicion-bearing  people in the tent and sent them off for some privacy before he continued. “Seeing as secrecy is our greatest weapon, we can’t risk information falling in the wrong hands. Therefore we will provide intel based on your progress. The further you get on this mission, the more information will be divulged to the spies waiting at check points, who, in turn, will provide you with said information. Try to see it as a puzzle treasure hunt where you receive a new puzzle piece at each stop.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Eidel then handed a scroll over to Seika, a scroll with three eyes drawn onto it. “Activating his scroll will let you know whether someone is telling the truth or lying. Upon unsealing it will allow you a glance inside someone’s soul. However, bear in mind that this scroll only has 3 uses.”

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15.6pt"><span style="font-size:8.5pt; font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black;background:white">Then, after calling everyone back inside, including the grumpy men who still didn’t look like they trusted the Shinobi from Konoha, Eidel clapped his hands together and revealed a big excited smile. “All right. After a year of planning we’re finally here.”. Even in his tired state his voice was unwavering and full of hope. “Our mission is to find and return the daughters of our former council members, and any prisoners from the Hidden Leaf, who will be referred to as packages in this retrieval mission.”. Eidel looked over at Seika. “All information on the whereabouts of the packages will be disclosed upon arrival at your first checkpoint. Your set to depart tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, due to sensory improvements in Amegakure, I cannot join you there because it’s too easy for them detect the Tailed Beast sealed within me. Instead I’ll send you one of the best men we have available as a guide in my place. There is an empty green tent, large enough for you all, at the east of our refugee camp. Inside you’ll find supplies and Amegakure headbands. Rest up. Eat up.” Eidel’s eyes travelled over the Amegakure map again. Confidence showing. Before he finally took a sip of his untouched flask of water. The feeling of the cold glass to his brittle lips, and the fresh liquid quenching his thirst, was a welcoming relief. He then handed the flask over to Kin and smiled. “And Drink up. Make sure you’re ready to leave at sunrise. Your Guide will pick you up at your tent.”

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