Board Thread:The World/@comment-44207700-20191106093346/@comment-44207700-20191110025356

As soon as everyone was in the carriage, Sujima's clone briefly stood up. He made his way towards the front of the carriage, where upon he opened another flap. Facing him was the back of the carriage driver, who then turned around and nodded toward Sujima's clone.

Tarou wouldn't notice anything strange or different about this carriage.

From the corner of Zhiro's eye, he could make out the form of some two large, hulking beasts at the front of the carriage. His view didn't offer much other than the gray fur of the beasts in front of the carriage.

Akihiro would be able to easily notice these beasts. His eyes could even pick up on what exactly they were. They were Ashige Wolves, hulking predators who were known to travel at unbelievable speeds (up to 110 mph at a regular trot). Akihiro would know that this would certainly be a bumpy ride.

Sujima's clone held onto the driver's shoulder as a bass-filled howl reverberated through the carriage. Before anyone could make any observations, they'd feel a sudden lurch nearly pulling them out of their seats. They'd have to be careful if they didn't want to fly out the back-side of the carriage.

Inside the carriage there wasn't much to see, although the back of the carriage was wide open. There the only view that they'd get was a blur of road and forest. Although Akihiro would be able to percieve it normally, and with great detail too. Soon the forests would finally disappear, opening to vast, wide plains. Then as they reached through the mountains, they'd go up and down. Then up and down again. Hours passed doing this, but the wolves never seemed to slow down. It was close to evening once the wolves began to settle, but this was due to the traffic they were now beginning to pass. It was busy. Horses galloped, shinobi ran by, and other strange creatures passed the carriage.

It was dark, but in the last fifteen minutes of their trip lights began to bloom everywhere. On each side of the road there were now houses, businesses; etc. Paper lanterns filled the street and provided a soft glow. In some areas large towers were erected, their powerful gaze sweeping across the city with lights that would blind someone if they peered at it for too long.

The carriage came to a sudden halt after about ten minutes of passing through the city. Sujima lifted his head and stepped out of the caravan. If the group followed, they'd realize they were right in the heart of the city. They were at a crossing were hundreds, possibly thousands, of people were constantly moving and heading to other places. Before them was a grand hotel, with a large sign engraved with kanji '酔化御宿'.

"This is the Sui-Obake Inn, I've already rented out rooms for you all tonight. Do as you wish, just know there will be a red ship at the docks waiting for you all tomorrow. It leaves at the beginning of the afternoon, don't be late or you'll be left behind."

Sujima stepped forward towards Tarou and Zhiro. He laid a hand on both of their shoulders.

"Don't disappoint me! This mission will be your first chance to show your ninja skills. Goodbye."

With that, Sujima's clone disappeared. Zhiro would feel something wasn't exactly right, but he wouldnt' be able to pin down exactly what it was. Now the group was free, and they had the whole night to explore all of Kaishi City if they wanted. Of course, perhaps it'd be much more safe to turn in for the night?