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Two months. For two months, you and your teammates had worked hard, doing your best to improve yourselves- the chunin exams were imminent. In a little over a month, it would be time to begin the examinations. You had seen little of your potential competition from Konoha- many of them had been out on some mission or another- and while your team and been upkeeping their fair share of D-ranked missions in Itachi-sensei’s absence, you know many of your fellow Genin teams had progressed to undertaking regular C-ranked missions. While you HAD undertaken a single joint mission with Team Guy, it hardly seemed to count with two Jonin present.

You only hope you have the chance to prove yourselves in the upcoming weeks- you will not tolerate falling behind!

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It’s afternoon when Itachi-sensei comes calling; you know he probably had to report to the Fourth, but really, must he keep a lady such as yourself waiting? He must know better than that, surely.

Your outfit is pristine- your hair, perfect. It would simply not do to not look your best to meet him after all this time.

You sneak down into the foyer- there he is, waiting. How should you greet him?

1. Casually. No need for fanfare or ceremony.
2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.
3. With affection. You missed him!
4. With a bit of attitude. He kept you waiting! He deserves it.

>>48215001
>3. With affection. You missed him!

>>48215001
>3. With affection. You missed him!

>>48215001
> 3. With affection. You missed him!
But attempt to disguise it as
> 1. Casually. No need for fanfare or ceremony

>>48215001
>2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.
>3. With affection. You missed him!

>>48215001
>3. With affection. You missed him!
But keep it to a respectful degree.

nice pic

>>48215034
This sounds good

>>48215001
2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.
3. With affection. You missed him!

>>48215001
>2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.
but when we think no one is looking
>3. With affection. You missed him!

>>48215001
>2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.
>3. With affection. You missed him!

3 wins- keeping it within reason, of course.

>>48215060
feed your drawfags, and they stay happy

>>48215001
2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.
3. With affection. You missed him! (secretly)

>>48215181
Tsuki gets caught in the Infinite Tsukuyomi

What is her dream world?

>>48215221
Nori. In a poofy pretty princess dress at a tea-party with hinata, an affectionate and well-dressed itachi, and tsuki herself in a queenly outfit.

if you mean torture-wise?
infinite head-pokes

>>48215221
Average day to day life, Just normal stuff, No one important to her dying.

>>48215181
Any chance of drawings or pastebins getting lewd sometime in the future? Tsuki's cute as hell.

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>>48215308
>>48215339
Bad anon!

Oh hey! First time catching the thread! Awesome!
Alright so this has been bugging me for a while, people talk about summons, but keep saying tsuki needs to find a scroll. From what I remember, that isn't COMPLETELY true, just the normal way, there's a more dangerous method where you perform the summoning contract without a scroll, and get reverse-summoned to the home of the summon family most suited to you, and depending on how they test you and what they think of you, they give you a scroll allowing you to summon a number of their family
Jiraiya did this, and wound up at mount myoboku, where he gained the "Noble" toad contract, allowing him to summon any of the toads, he then came back, told orochimaru and tsunade, and they did the same thing
Did nobody else mention this or did I just skip over it while reading the archives?

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>>48215352
You can't prove anything.

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“Itachi-sensei! I’m glad you’re back!” you say from the top of the stairs, announcing your presence. You walk down the stairs slowly, making sure to keep composed.

You catch his eyes, and he smiles.

“Tsuki. Sorry I kept you waiting- both Jiraiya and I spent longer than either of us thought informing the Fourth of every minutiae of our trip.”

Jiraiya. Looks like you’ll be skipping the bathhouse this week…

“Nonsense, sensei! I’m just happy you’ve returned safely.” you respond, stepping off the stairs onto the main floor. You cast your gaze quickly around the room- Danzo is in the basement, as he always is when people visit. Maru announced Itachi’s visit, but is nowhere to be seen, and Father is, as always, in his study.

“You shouldn’t worry so much, Tsuki. I don’t want you to be worrying about me- otherwise, I’m not doing my job as your sensei!” he chuckles.

Idiot.

“Don’t tell a lady she can’t worry, Mr. Uchiha. That will only make her worry more.” you pout.

He just laughs, although his posture is conciliatory.

“I trust your training under Anko went well?” he finally asks.

It…

1. Went well. (Withhold that you didn’t spend all that much time with her)
2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.
3. Was somewhat boring without his instruction.
4. Went poorly.
>Write-in

>>48215419
>2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.

>>48215419
>2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.

>>48215419
>2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.

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>>48215400
Maybe not he, but I can.

>>48215419
>2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.

>>48215419
2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.

>>48215419
>2. Went well, even if you weren’t with her all that much.

>>48215419
>Write-in

"I admit that I did not spend all that much time with her. But the time I did spend with her was quite educational. You made a good choice."

>>48215221

Why should I answer this when you all have the chance to find out? :'D

>>48215419
3. Was somewhat boring without his instruction
Let's not give off anything, Itachi's smart.

>>48215498
+1

>>48215498
Second.

Coming clean about Anko.

Writing.

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>>48215373
well that's potentially useful, I had no idea.

Also, first thread I've managed to catch as well, here's hoping it's stellar

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>>48215339

This is all you get, you heathen.

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>>48215479
I've been caught, but my question still stands.

>>48215001
>2. Respectfully. Only appropriate for your sensei.

>>48215682
Jokes on you. ENF is my fetish.

>>48215697
>>48215682
Question answered

I wouldn't say the chance of getting more is 0%, but don't keep your breath

>>48215742
I'd also like to remind you that Tsuki is nowhere near legal in any modern state

>>48215772
Not YET.
Also ninja village, legal age is a much different thing.

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>>48215772
old enough to kill, old enough to hold hands

>>48215751
I know. I don't actually care. If I want actual smut, I'll just look up porn.

>>48215788
pls no
>>48215793
this
>>48215805
and this dude speaks reason

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“Training went well enough….. Although, I didn’t really spend all that much time with Anko, I admit. The time I did spend with her was educational, though. You made a good choice.” you answer.

“I never expected you to spend the whole eight weeks with her, but I’m glad my choice has your approval!” he laughs. “How did the others take it?”
“Well, I never really saw Nori, to be honest. We met up for missions, of course, but she had her own training regimen that she was following. Hinata seemed to take to her quickly, though. Even learned how to summon snakes!” you answer.

“I figured one of you three might take her up on the summoning contract. I thought it would be you, though, so I suppose your sensei was wrong this time.” he chuckles.

“I didn’t turn her down outright, but I don’t like to limit my choices, sensei. Although it’s nice to hear you’re thinking about me…” you say, not trying particularly hard to hide your smug grin.

From somewhere in the house, you hear a cough.

…...where did that come from?

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“By the way, Tsuki, I’ll tell you since I’m here. Nori already knows, since she was with her Father, but I’ve taken a mission for us.” Itachi says, getting back to business.

“...a mission? Already? I’m not complaining, but shouldn’t you rest up a bit?” you say with concern.

“I’ll be just fine, Tsuki. Besides…. I want to see how much you’ve grown.” he says with a confident smile.

Feh, this idiot. He knows how to press your buttons, all right…

“Fine, fine. What’s the rank of this mission? C again?” you inquire.

“B-rank. We’ll be heading to the Land of Wind- make sure to pack some comfy clothes! Oh, and I hope you don’t mind sand.” he says somewhat casually.

“.....B-rank? Are you sure?”

You’re actually a little worried….

“We’ll be fine. Remember what I said? Don’t worry. Now, I need to get going and tell Hinata before the night is up. Do us all a favor and pack light- we won’t have Guy and Lee to carry our things, this time.” he says, before bidding you good night.

You see him out, but you’re still a bit in shock- a B-rank mission? I guess you’ll get to prove yourself after all……

You…

1. Go talk to Danzo about this.
2. Go talk to Father about this.
3. Go talk to Maru about this.
4. Go pack!

>>48216013
>2. Go talk to Father about this.

>>48216013
1. Go talk to Danzo about this.
2. Go talk to Father about this.

>>48216013
>2. Go talk to Father about this.

>>48216013
>1. Go talk to Danzo about this.

Sand Land intel hunting go!

>>48216013
>1. Go talk to Danzo about this.
>2. Go talk to Father about this.

>>48216013
Land of Wind was where again?

>>48216013
>1. Go talk to Danzo about this.
>2. Go talk to Father about this.

>>48216013
>2. Go talk to Father about this.
B rank huh? Guys if we have to pull out Stellar for this one to keep the team safe we should. Secrecy won't mean as much if someone dies cause we were holding back.

>>48216060
southwest of konoha

desert shithole

>>48216013
>1. Go talk to Danzo about this.
Seek out the one who coughed.

>>48216116
We'll be fine without it, besides we have Itachi. We should be able to hide it until the finals no problem

>>48216013
2. Go talk to Father about this.
Time for desert gear

>>48216013
>1. Go talk to Danzo about this.
>2. Go talk to Father about this.

We should spend the night learning that hiding technique where you use a cloak...very useful and a damned desert.

Speaking to Dad and Dad2

Writing~

>>48216271
Tsuki has 2 dads

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>>48216284
she used to have three...

>>48216301
YOUR SINS!
HE DIED FOR THEM!

>>48216301

He was the babysitter.

>>48216301
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

She replaced him, how does this make you feel?

>>48216301
Martyr Father best father

>>48216417
Pretty much we only knew him for like a few weeks

>>48216301
She shall name her first born son after him.

>>48216431

Neutral

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>>48216301

>>48216579
/v/ pls go and stay go.

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First thing’s first- you go hunt down Danzo.

He’s in his room… although you could’ve swore it was him who coughed…

You quickly brief him on your new mission and destination.

“The Land of Wind… hmm. Pack light. Don’t wear dark clothing, and make sure you have water on hand. Wear some goggles, if you have them. The sand will get into almost anything if you let it. As for the shinobi of Sunagakure… avoid them if possible. The are a bitter and untrustworthy lot, even if the Fourth has sent them diplomatic overtures.” he advises, drinking deeply of his nightly tea.

Nodding, you bid Danzo goodnight, and head upstairs to talk to Father.

You find him hard at work, as usual, though he is quick to acknowledge your presence.

“Heading out again, my dear? Be safe! Those deserts are sweltering, and exhaustion is as big as a danger as anything else. I’ll have Maru prepare you some dried foods to keep your spirits up! As for the people of that country…. I haven’t had much dealing with them. The sand gets into the machinery, rendering it useless- as such they aren’t frequent customers. Let me know if you find anything interesting!” Father exclaims with his usual enthusiasm.

With that out of the way, you have some things to consider.

Do you have something wish to ask either of these men? (On Topic)

1. Yes. >Write-in
2. No. Better start packing!

>>48216679
>2. No. Better start packing!

>>48216679
>2. No. Better start packing!

>>48216679
>1. Yes. >Write-in
"Anything in your list of inventions that can help in a desert environment Father? We can invent something together if we need to."

>>48216679
>2. No. Better start packing!

>>48216679
Seconding
>>48216732

>>48216732
Second.

>>48216679
this >>48216732

>>48216732
>>48216732
Lets do it

>we end up inventing the gas mask on the spot

>>48216732
time to make stillsuits

>>48216679
2. No. Better start packing!
better take sand proof panties.

On topic, puppets are machinery right? And they work in the desert.
Without advocating puppetery, if we say "liberate" a puppet from the sand, that's a good start for retro engineering.

>>48216679
>>48216732
Holy shit yes.

>>48216785
We Fremen nao.

>>48216679
>1. Yes. >Write-in
Father is there anyone here besides you, me, danzo and Maru....
>Ominous cough is ominous

>>48216794
that might actually very well help with a few things but i doubt we'd manage it.

>>48216801
It's Jiraiya. He finds it hilarious that one of Itachi's students is crushing on him.

>>48216794
>On topic, puppets are machinery right?

They aren't

>>48216794
Lets do our best to do this, anything to make the leaf stronger

Sounds like it's time for some SCIENCE.

Writing.

>>48216885
Lets craft some sealed sun goggles...no reflective surfaces...Itachi needs a set too

>>48216794
I like the idea of puppeting, I think it's really versatile and being able to make chakra strings seems pretty useful.

>>48216910
no, if you put sharingan behing glasses the dumbass coefficient is decupled

>>48216937
Lets lie in wait fellow puppetfag when the time comes to decide if we want to we'll all vote

>>48216910
Sealed sun goggles with no reflective surfaces that also are attached to a breathing mask to filter out the air?

>>48216944
...Itachi is soo good all he has to do is point or look at you I believe was said in canon

>>48216937
If we do, we'll need to use it only in our normal persona, not our ROOT one. It does synergize well with our genius specialty though. Maybe wait till chunin until we start?

>>48216937
I don't like it because we're already doing some other things and it's a specialisation demanding a lot of investment but I like that their mechanisms are (relatively) simple but work with the chackra strings.
If we want to achieve fixed results in some gizmos we could use chakra conducting metal to emulate chakra strings with a lesser liberty on control but requiring less concentration.
Essentially, fuck sevromotors, just telekinesic that shit with chakra without thinking too much about how since you just dump chackra into the plug of the gadget.

>>48217028
I LIKE the idea, but I think it should wait until chunin at least. Possibly jounin.

>>48217028
So what you're saying is

We need to invent bluetooth puppets.

...that would actually be really fucking good,

>>48216937
>puppets
>versatile
They aren't

>>48216960
You were told to piss off and given good reasons why puppets were a bad idea.


>>48217028
It requires more than "a lot", it requires years, even using chakra strings takes forever to learn.

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>>48216962
indeed....lets make a starlord mask...we can hide it under an anbu style mask nicly too.

side note: beylod the grapple launcher. has two wire rolls and hooks provided by a chakra spin powered lock so you can swing around like a boss.

>>48217082
The only reasons people ever gave were
>You just want to be even more of a special snowflake
>They take forever to get good at

The first one doesn't even count as an arguement and the second one is a moot point because everyone already knows and understands that

>>48217125
Puppets are lame famalam.

>>48217125
Most people were saying that they can't stand up to high-end combat, and while that's true in the anime, this is a quest. Which changes a lot.

Also: We are a fucking GENIUS. Sasori ain't got shit on our mechanisms. If we go puppet route, that shit is going to turn into a remote-control steampunk golem pretty fast.

>>48217125
They're also incredibly specialized on top of being difficult to learn.

There's no min maxing here famalam, you either go all in on puppets or suck shit at them.

Also the only justification people had for them was "They're different" which is 10000 times worse then someone saying special snowflake.

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“Father, I was wondering… might you assist me with something? I’d like to brainstorm some ideas for making the desert more… hospitable.” you ask.

“Hmm? Sure, dear. I wasn’t making much headway with this, anyway. He stands up, and crumples the paper he was working on, throwing it into the fireplace.

He takes a seat across from you, leaning on his knees.

“Now, what did you have in mind, my darling daughter?”

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[NORIHIME GENIUS]

Roll me 1d100.

I'll be counting Post numbers 2, 5 and 8.

That way you dorks don't triplepost.

:'D

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>48217195
Special Goggles!

>>48217185
>We are a fucking GENIUS. Sasori ain't got shit on our mechanisms. If we go puppet route, that shit is going to turn into a remote-control steampunk golem pretty fast.

>thinking you'll ever be better than sasori

fucking

kek

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>48217191
The reason we wanted to get into them is because we are speced for them and the genius perk only makes this an even better route to go

>>48217195
Rolling

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>48217195
Rolling the first dud?

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>48217195
What? What do you mean triplepost? Also that will just slow things down because people will want their rolls to count.

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>48217195

Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>48217195

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>48217195

Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>48217195
roll dem bones

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>48217195

>>48217195
Well there goes the first come first served rule, Also expect massive amounts of salt if a high roll is rolled and not counted because of stupid rules like that.

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>48217195
Starlord mask is a go, naturally stick an ANBU style on over the top to hide what it is. Make sure it seals to the face, no poison or sun glare for us thank you

>>48217215
>>48217225
>>48217240
Eh. Could be better but norihime genius makes that an 83. Not bad.

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>>48217125
>>48217146
lets actually git gud at what we have on our plate (bow, swords, fan, stellar jutsu, and possible summon) before going onto the gadgets.

Norihime Puppetry can take place in the post-chunin exam arc when Danzo directly recruits us into ROOT

>>48217271
See, I can agree with that.

>>48217195
>Triplepost

You know that's a meme right? It's a common complaint that sore losers throw around whenever the first three rolls are low and around the same value.

You know, which barely fucking happens.

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>48217195

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>48217195
air conditioned mask with night vision goggles

>>48217215
>The reason we wanted to get into them is because we are speced for them and the genius perk only makes this an even better route to go

Except we aren't? Being a genius doesn't translate to "magically good at puppets"

What ever you guys fucking think to justify it though.

People, cool it with the puppets and whatnot. We're already spreading Tsuki too thin here. We can't master everything.
>>48217285
>>48217288
Quit rolling too quickly!

>>48217271
How about this

Normal Tsuki: Swords, Stellar, and Summon
Root Tsuki: Puppets, Fire/lightning jutsu

>>48217290
Except for the fact that Wargle told us that we were actually pretty well built for it

>>48217290
We're specced for primarily distance combat, which the puppet would help keep our enemies from melee'ing us, and our genius perk makes us better at inventing things, which would apply directly to upgrading the puppet.

>>48217082
We're a goddamn genius anon!

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>48217302

random thought on puppetry and clones... could we just make a chakra powered gizmo suit and stuff a shadow clone inside to pilot it? that way we don't have to fuck with chakra strings and any mechanisms (senbon smg etc) on the suit can be activated via the clone.

Norihime Genius: +20 to rolls dedicated towards inventions, creation of new techniques, or adaptations of previously existing techniques or technology. You also love to plan and design things, be it machinery or architecture. Instantly able to identify Norihime inventions. Adds +.0.5 to intelligence.
Straight from the pastebin.

>>48217349
That's a much bigger chakra drain though

>>48217349
Clones are really easy to destroy plus the clone won't be able to do any jutsu since its trapped inside and would just destroy the suit

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>Switch up the rolls for once to reduce salt

>get more salt

Aye, aye. 83 w/ bonus is a nice roll, writing.

Also cool it with the puppet wars till post thread you dorks

>>48217290
Hey anon, we can be magically good at puppets because we're magic ninjas.

>>48217325
Tell me three things that justify puppets over other forms of ranged combat.

3

>>48217405

Isn't that 93? Due to >>48217215 being roll 2?

And switching up roll methods is a great way to get salt.

>>48217372
but would it be easier to learn/ do? also another random question is if we can bodyswap with the pilot clone into the gizmo suit if an enemy decides to use the 'geek the mage" strategy on Tsuki.

>>48217405
93, even. Cannot read my own posts, now.

>>48217405
See
>>48217283

It's not a real thing. It's just bitching.

>>48217409
>>48217415
>>48217427
Guys, keep the puppet wars till we're done with the story.

>>48217415
>We are physically weaker, and puppets rely less on that.

>We are a fucking genious and can invent very powerful puppets that can hold multiple weapons

>Puppets allow for a wider variety of tactics.

>>48217464
Fine.

>>48217475
>genious
Typing while tired brings shame to my family.

>>48217415
>1. Limited to our imagination, we can make it do almost anything making it very versatile
>2. Even if its broke we can still use it, Kankuro does this all the time by just moving the head
>3. It can be used in both close and ranged

>>48217464
This is it for me

>>48217349
>>48217322
>>48217271
>>48217475


I'm totally down for this, but actually when we become ROOT Tsuki in quest.

We are not root Tsuki right now in the quest.

Let's address the story at hand, stick to the present goals, and train what we need to master at the moment. IC we're like 11, we can learn puppetry later and Wargle will most likely present the opportunity some threads down the line.

>>48217501
Agreed. At BARE MINIMUM we should hold off till after the chunin exams, and in the mean time focus on git gud'ing what we already have practice in. MAYBE try the reverse-summons thing that one anon mentioned earlier.

Speaking of which, what summons do you guys think would fit tsuki most? Not gonna lie, hoping we get kickass warrior rabbits.

>>48217475
1. Can be fixed in the same amount of time, or quicker as learning puppets.

2. We can invent non gimmicky useful weaponry instead of the biggest gimmick in the narutoverse.

3.No they fucking don't, the only ones with "variety" are corpse puppets that are made and used exclusively by one person.

Also literally the absurd amount of ninjutsu and genjutsu is vetter for variety.

You have no ground to stand puppetfag, go back to your hole

>>48217283
Aye. Assuming the dice are based on time, they would use the server clock which would be measuring to the millisecond. Nearly impossible for 3 posts to hit it at the exact same time.

>>48217544
quit. the. fucking. puppet. talk.
Besides it's not like a fucking bow and arrow is a high tier combat weapon in the anime. It's basically use ninjutsu like a wizard or die.

>>48217497
1. Same goes for other techniques, literally listed in the genius perk.

2. Utterly pointless, if you the puppeteer are fucking compromised or in close quarters your puppet is useless.

3. They factually cannot be unless you're Sasori.

hint,we'll never be fucking sasori

>>48217535
Octopi would be pretty good

>>48217544
>>48217580
Puppet love or hate time is over for now anon. Stop wasting post.

>>48217501
yeah, puppets when we go ROOT is good, mostly i just want some form of tech in Tsuki's fighting style otherwise it feels like we're wasting a trait (norihime genius) and character connection (yoru)

>>48217535
No lie? I think some type of feline summon would suit our catty af protagonist.

>>48217577
>implying I care about the bow

anon

>>48217535

From the current choices of rabbits, Seiryu, Genbu, Byakko, Suzaku or the snakes, I'd prefer anything but snakes.

Snakes aren't bad. I just don't find them as interesting as the others.

Plus I really like Suzaku, since the five colors of the Fenghuang match Confucious' 5 Virtues. And those describe Tsuki alright.

...You know, instead of puppets, we could make clockwork golems with pre-programmed instructions powered by stellar chakra.

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>>48217598
Big cats are pretty cool.

>>48217614
plus suzaku's a phoenix right? pretty complementary to our stellar release.

>>48217614
The 4 direction beasts/deities are really fucking cool

>>48217633
Thats more of a grunt or tool we summon rather then a style of fighting

>>48217633
only if we work out a way to make something like a reactor core out of the stuff, right now... stellar chakra doesn't seem to stick around, still something to consider.

>>48217598
I've seen cats done to often for it to be a favorite, but I will admit it IS fitting. Then again, so would
1: A motherfucking pheonix clan
2: A motherfucking dragon clan

Really i'd be fine with any of the four beasts except the tortoisesnake, and thata's mainly because I don't think he fits our personality.

>>48217642

Yes he is. Though I do like the idea of summoning a fuck-huge turtle.

>>48217646

I know right?

>>48217614
>Seiryu, Genbu, Byakko, Suzaku

Can you translate that for the non-weebs?

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FINAL SCORE: 93!

You have a couple ideas, although some of them would requires more time than you have. The sealed bodysuits have promise, but would require some specialized materials that you don’t have immediate access to.

These masks, though…

Non-reflective tinted glass lenses, finely grated mouthpiece, optional rebreather… this can be done. Besides, ANBU uses masks- Danzo should have some spares laying around, right? They may be ROOT masks, but that makes little difference to you.

You and father work late into the night, with Danzo and him leaving at one point to head to the manufactory to gather additional pieces.

But, you have them. These should definitely help with the mission!

Acquired 4 [All-Terrain Shinobi Facemasks]!

Afterwards you head to bed- you’ll pack in the morning. Itachi-sensei didn’t give a specific time, so you assume he’ll come calling when the time arrives….

>>48217697
She, Suzaku is either a girl or very effeminate guy in its usual depictions.

Genbu has a snake tail, which is rad as fuck.

>>48217673
if we could make stellar chakra linger....imagine the possibilities....
Stellar chakra mine
stellar chakra construct (shaping and forming weapons or objects with it)
etc

Now the main question of course is, which is more fitting?

Byakko the white tiger, associated with lightning
or
Suzaku the golden pheonix, associated with fire.

Those two fit better then the dragon (water) or the tortoise (earth)

>>48217707
The four guardian beasts of the cardinal directions.

>>48217725
WELP! We look badass now.

>>48217707
bigass water dragon, big ass turtlesnake, big ass white tiger, big ass phoenix.
each associated with a cardinal direction (east, west etc.

>>48217415
Well one because it doesn't need to be the sole range weapon at one time. If we also work on our hand-signs we can use offensive jutsu in one hand while we control puppets in the other. We can use the full power of our collective creativity with the puppets, like for example making them with some sort of mirror materiel to make them hard to detect and reflect our chakra like light. We also don't need to be that good at kenjutsu to use Raiga, it's ability to give us control over lightning seems like it would be a better thing at long distance anyways. And we have stellar release to shore up our deficits in speed and strength, especially if we get better with that teqnique. Ok I'm done arguing the point now.

>>48217707
>Can you translate that for the non-weebs?

Azure Dragon, Black Turtle, White Tiger, Vermilion Phoenix.

>>48217597
Puppets are terrible. There are what? 3 puppet users in the whole series and the only 2 that were any good either used corpse puppets or super magical puppets they inherited. We will never have either one of those things.

>>48217743
Griffin

>>48217773
b-but, my special snowflake!

>>48217738
>>48217743

I just like the idea of summoning a big-ass turtle.

>>48217697
Yeah I agree. That would be rad as shit, but I think I prefer the idea of:

"SUDDENLY A GIANT GOLDEN FLAMING BIRD!"

>>48217743
The tiger. Fur coats are symbols of wealth and royalty.

>>48217773
>>48217782
guys, qm said to DROP THE FUCKING PUPPET TALK FOR POST-THREAD.

>>48217785

Also awesome.

I just really like the idea of a huge turtle better, for some reason.

>>48217785
I'm kind of on team genbu myself if only because he's cool.

Suzaku fits tsuki better honestly

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>>48217802
>we can get Mitsuru's bitching coat for grown up Tsuki

It would be amazing

>>48217809
>>48217817
I mean, on the one hand, byakko and suzaku match our elemental affinity, whereas genbu is earth, and doesnt.

On the other hand, genbu ALSO represents metal, which fits our norihime background well.

However you must consider: Would any other summon that comes with genbu be worth anything? Tortoises are kinda slow AF, I think tigers and pheonix's might be better combat partners.

>>48217750
I'm trying to imagine Tsukis first summon with any of these.

>baby alligator with fake wings
>An actual snake that ate a turtle and is shell shaped
>white kitty
>A rooster on fire

>>48217874

We'll have to see what they'll offer. Right now we're just going off of what animal they are and what element they represent in mythology, which won't necessarily equal what they rep in Shinobi Quest.

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ALL ABOARD THE BIRD SUMMON TRAIN

HEAR ME OUT, CHECK THIS SHIT WE COULD SUMMON.
>FLY AS FUCK PEACOCKS
>SMOOTH AF SWANS
>BIG BOY SUMMON IS SUZAKU THE GOLDEN PHOENIX ON PAR WITH GAMABUNTA AND NAGA

CHOO CHOO MOTHERFUCKERS, BEST GIRL AND SUMMON COMING THRU

>>48217874
Is it wrong that I want to be greedy and summon all 4 which somehow at the end of the quest allows us to summon Kohryu/Huang Long?

>>48217874
well genbu does have a snake for a tail, so we might get snakes and tortoises... though... these are ninja turtles were talking about here... oh goddammit the lower tier summons for genbu better not be the tmnt...

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I still say suzaku.

No ninja is gonna want to fuck with pic related.

Also let's be honest here, having a flyer to carry us would be useful as all fuck.

>>48217914
A Peacock summon would be perfect for Haku.

>>48217916
well sadly we can only have 2 contracts...so yeah sorry homie

>>48217938
>"WHO THE FUCK JUST CALLED ME A ROOSTER?! THAT'S IT, EVERYTHING BURNS NOW!"

>>48217947
Tigers and Rabbits anon

>>48217947
>Norihime genius ourselves mechanicals arms to replace our legs so we can get more summons.
just kidding of course

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>>48217914
>>48217938
>>48217934
>>48217916
>>48217954
>>48217947
>>48217968

Reminder that bird summon = best summon

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>>48217914
Boss Bird

>>48218001
GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE

>>48218001
YES! Geese motherfucking Howard!

Guys, we're at 201 replies already.

>>48217947
Need byakko and suzaku. Fire and lightning mothafucka

Oh god what if sage mode gives us a giant flaming chakra peacock tail like suzaku's?

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>>48217996
>>48217978
>>48217968
>>48217954
best bird confirmed

>>48218031
KNEEL PEASANTS! KNEEL BEFORE MY MAJESTY!

>>48218031
Wow. We would be so unbearable smug.
Goddamit now I really fucking want this.

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>>48218031
>>48218057
>>48218072
>I'm sorry I can't hear you over how FUCKING FABULOUS I look.

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>>48218001

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>>48218097
>"OHOHOHOHOHO"

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You sleep in a little, to counter staying up as late as you did last night….

But it doesn’t seem to matter- even when waking up at four hours after dawn, Itachi hasn’t arrived. You don’t mind, though, as it gives you plenty of time to pack as instructed. You pack as light as you can, avoiding too many amenities.

Loose, lightly colored clothing. Not exactly your style, but better to be comfortable in the heat. The sand would ruin your nicer clothes, anyway.

As promised, Father had Maru prepare some travel food- and as usual, she made far too much. Thankfully, you can dole it out to the rest of the team- you doubt Nori thought that far ahead, and Itachi-sensei probably can’t cook.

As the afternoon arrives, it brings the rest of your team to your residence. It occurs to you, somewhat at the last second, that this is the first time either Nori or Hinata has seen the estate- although time really hasn’t permitted it.

“Yooooo! Princess! Nice digs! The Hokage residence has nothing on your place!” a voice echos in from the foyer.

Could she be any less couth? That girl…

You bring your bags with you, meeting your team. Nori seems to be everywhere at once, investigating everything in sight.

“Nori, please don’t break anything. We’re guests….” Hinata chatizes Nori.

You can’t help but laugh a little at them both. Where before you’d be annoyed, their antics have definitely grown on you…

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you know what we must do anons...the time of ninja has passed. The New Era has come Just Carve a leaf symbol on their helmets

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5VP3of-dA

As you gather, Itachi addresses you.

“Ladies, we’re heading into potentially hostile territory. Our mission is two-fold- first we carry an invitation. If we can deliver it, wonderful. If not, it does not affect the success of our mission. Think of it as a side-objective.” Itachi explains

“A set of ruins as been discovered within the vast wastes of the Land of Wind. Various archeological societies are vying to discover it’s secrets- and the Capital is no different. Apparently, Suna shinobi flat out refuse any missions regarding the ruins- all the more for us, then. Our proprietor is to meet us on the border of the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind. We set out now, as the trip will take most of the day. We’ll reach the border by morning, and the deserts by early evening. I hope to avoid too much travel in the direct sunlight….”

It is at this point, you produce the masks. You explain their function, and show everyone how they work.

“Tsuki-hime, this is amazing! When did you make this?” Hinata asks.

“Last night. Just another wonder brought to you by the Norihime Corporation! Ohohohohoho!~” you exclaim with pride.

“These will be a great boon, Tsuki. Thanks for thinking ahead!” Itachi-sensei praises you.

“Princess, this makes me look cool, right?” Nori says, donning the mask.

You’re glad they appreciate your hard work- you hope to make this as painless as possible.


“Now, it’s time we set out. The Land of Wind has many unique dangers besides the terrain, so we’ll be going over them on the trip. This is a true B-rank mission, so we must remain vigilant of all potential dangers. Understand?” Itachi dictates.

“Yes, Sensei!” the three of you respond.

>>48218383
YES, YEESS! Technology will outpace the shinobi! Armor and weapons that can be mass produced and actually matter in high-level ninja combat!

We need to get a hold of some chakra armor. If only we had a power source for some weaponry. Hmm, wait a minute, large amounts of energy, accessable everywhere, passively gathered and stored for useage... Do you think natural energy could power a laser gun? If so, Orochimaru has a very convienient method of gaining as much as you want on demand.

>>48218383
>>48218476
Norihime Private Security Equipment
>New Model Mask (the one we made+night vision)
>Chakra shield on left arm
>Automatic Senbon launcher as primary
>All Body Armour
>One of these >>48217092
>Explosive tags

>>48218408
>Dune Track....
>Daughters of powerful houses heading into the desert...
>Sensei with crazy eyes....

>I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

Im so fucking ready

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The trip through the Land of Rivers is uneventful- just as you remember it. Barring the bad memories the place invokes, it seems free of any crime or banditry. Or maybe, they know you were coming? Hard to say.

Itachi-sensei rattles off the dangers of the Land of Wind:

First, the environment: Blistering days, Freezing nights. Wicked sandstorms that can tear the flesh and blind the eyes. The sand beneath your feet can suck you beneath it, never to be seen again.

Then, the flora. He lists off several varieties of poisonous plants native to the region- some of the nastier ones paralyze their victims instead of killing them outright.

Finally, the fauna- scorpions, snakes, birds of prey. Sandworms… wait.

“Sandworms? What is a sandworm?” you ask, breaking yourself out of the daze you were in.

“Obviously it’s a worm that likes the sand, princess. Pay attention!” Nori scolds. Seems she was actually interested in these mundane dangers.

“I wonder what kind of snakes populate the desert? It’d certain be nice to know…” Hinata muses, looking out the window of the carriage you four are taking to the border.

“A sandworm, Tsuki, is a giant tunneling worm that may or may not inhabit the deserts of the Land of Wind. Some call them superstition, but the locals maintain they exist, and prey on hapless travellers.” Itachi explains.

Right, so some local myth. He certainly had you going for a while there….

Do you have any questions regarding the mission?

1. Yes. >Write-in
2. Nope. Onwards to the Land of Wind!

>>48218775
Oh fuck off back to /lgbt/

>>48218740

I want Tsuki to end up going on a hallucinatory spirit quest.

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>>48218408
I can feel the hype overtaking me

>>48218793
>2. Nope. Onwards to the Land of Wind!

>>48218793
>1. Yes. >Write-in
"What kind of artifacts have been found in the ruins so far?"

>>48218793
What can you tell us about the ruins? Why does suna avoid them?

>>48218793
>>Write-in
Ask about the ruins and the Suna nin's refusal to intervene

>>48218793
>1. Yes. >Write-in
In what state are the ruins? are they half undersand and excavated? Are they a closed building we acess by the roof?

>>48218793
>2. Nope. Onwards to the Land of Wind!
enough exposition

time to fight mummies and sandworms

>>48218793
2. Nope. Onwards to the Land of Wind!

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>>48218852

>post yfw the mission becomes a ninja version of Tremors

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>>48218869

>>48218793
>1. Yes. >Write-in
So why was this mission given a B-Rank....Also artifact my money senses are tingling

>But keep going these are only little questions that don't require too much info.

Questions!

Writing and Multitasking.

Yurofriend here, I have been awake for the last 22 hours and I've caught my second wind. I won't let shit taste reign no matter the cost.

>>48219033
Who are you hoping win the Tsukibowl?

>>48219056
Yuritease with tenten then, pick shino.
tenten is already getting a bit of screentime but shino is underappreciated

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“So sensei, this is a B-rank mission.” you say, mainly making conversation to keep yourself awake. It was getting dark, but you needed to stay awake for a while longer.

“Yes, it is.” he responds. “Any mission within another Shinobi nation will automatically be classified as such, and the dangers present within the Land of Wind certainly don’t hurt. We also have reason to believe other Shinobi may be present- not necessarily in a antagonistic sense, but you can never be too careful. These ruins are somewhat of a hot commodity.” he explains.

“Yes, and what about these ruins? What do we know?” you inquire further.
“We personally don’t know very much- the Capital was certainly mum on the subject, through I expect our patron will explain it further if you’re curious. The environment there preserves things from our ancient history- there’s no telling what knowledge they’ve uncovered.” Itachi responds.

“Any… treasure? Artifacts?” you say with a hopeful voice.

Itachi laughs. “Looking to expand your souvenir collection? Nori says you take one home after every mission.”

You grumble.

“I’m sure there are things there of great historical significance, although again, the Capital was silent on such a thing- not part of our agreement, no doubt. The historians won’t take kindly to a shinobi breaking valuable things, I’d wager.” he says, voice still full of laughter.

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>>48219099
>Shino
While he has the best part 3 gettup thats not how you spell Feminine penis

>>48219099
I really wanna recruit Tenten into our Corp...have her weapon store start selling our stuff, give her a cut. eventually get her in working as a designer with us....in time our ROOT Armoury Foreman

>>48219128

I like everything except for the ROOT part.

>>48218097
Are you implying Tsuki has a dick anon?

>>48219133
Friendly reminder this is a ROOT quest

>>48219180
See
>>48214977
>Shinobi Quest #22

>>48219180
Only an aspect famalam.

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>>48219125
>not mixing insects and technology for NANOMITES SON
>iron man gadgets and chakra blades
>RULES OF NATURE the chakra beasts

>>48219253
>Not bringing another bloodline into the village and having it become part of our name

Shino will never take the family name anon

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Eventually, you dose off. Itachi seems just fine- although you do hope he gets some sleep.

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You wake to the early morning sun and a stopped cart. Itachi-sensei isn’t here- he seems to be talking to someone outside. This is probably the border, then.

As the others wake, you hop out of the carriage, and put on your pack containing your provisions. You stretch and generally just attempt to get the blood flowing- you have a long day ahead of you.

Eventually, Itachi returns to the group.

“Alright, we’re cleared to enter. The carriageman will be leaving, so make sure you have everything. According to the guardsmen, our contact shouldn’t be too far past the border.

The four of you head past the border gate- a large wooden gate built over a natural cliffside. It looks mostly ceremonial- it isn’t exactly a defensible position.

Sure enough, not even 15 minutes past the border, you spy a man leaning against the outside of the pass, smoking a cigarette.

“Dr. Kosugi?” Itachi says, greeting the man.

“In the flesh. You must be the Shinobi from Konoha then? Excellent. Sorry to call you all the way out here, but the locals aren’t particularly helpful.” He turns from Itachi to the three of you.

“Hey there! I’m Lemeza Kosugi. Archeologist. I plan to give these ruins a thorough shakedown- and I’ll be needing your backup, if not your help. What do you say?”
He seems to be asking for your acceptance- a bit odd, since you’re already here. Dr. Kosugi is a rugged man, older than Itachi for sure, but not as old as your father. He seems an agreeable sort.

You…

1. Greet him enthusiastically.
2. Greet him professionally.
3. Give minimal greeting.
4. Don’t say anything.

>>48219401
2. Greet him professionally.

>>48219401
>2. Greet him professionally.

I was hoping for Indy

>>48219401
>2. Greet him professionally.

>>48219401
>2. Greet him professionally.

>>48219401

>2. Greet him professionally.

>>48219401
>2. Greet him professionally.

>>48219401
>2. Greet him professionally.

>It's naruto.
>It's iron man.
>It's dune.
>It's indiana jones.

>>48219496
this is best quest.

>>48219401
>2. Greet him professionally.

>>48219496
>TSUKIE-HIME BUILT THIS IN A CAVE
When?

Being a professional.

Writing

What boards would the characters go on?

>Hinata/r9k/

>>48219741
>Tsuki /g/

>>48219741
>pol
Tobirama

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You bow slightly. “I’m Tsuki Norihime. Nice to meet you, Dr. Kosugi.” you say.

Nori and Hinata follow suit.

“Please, girls. Dr. Kosugi is my father- Lemeza is fine. Also, did you say Norihime? I’ll be twice damned.” he says, looking shocked.

He pulls out his pack of cigarettes- the box is black, with the lid bearing the white norihime crown.

At this point you aren’t even shocked.

“Who’dve thought. Well, I won’t pry into your business.” Lemeza says, turning back to Itachi.

“We should set out soon- the path through the cliffsides is a tough hike, but it’s better that we get to the desert around the late afternoon.”

You all nod in agreement, and set off.

The terrain here is starkly different- and you haven’t even reached the desert. Everything seems so rocky and bare; why do people stay here? It seems wholly unpleasant.

It’s certainly hot as well, but you are all dressed for it- this is just the beginning, anyway.

Lemeza and Itachi make small talk as the march goes on, but it’s not particularly interesting.

You realize he probably knows quite a bit about these ruins, however.

Shall you talk to Lemeza?

1. Yes. >Write-in
2. No, focus on the trek.

>>48219763
1. Yes. >Write-in
his relation to our family.

>>48219763
Sure, ask him what sort of artifacts he typically finds in his digs, what he's looking for, and maybe if he's got a good idea of the mineral content of the area.

>>48219763
Ruins. What to expect and what they are.

>>48219763
Seconding
>>48219785

>>48219763
>1. Yes. >Write-in

The ruins, and potential work with the Norihime corporation, a joint venture, possibly, in the recovery and study of artifacts

>>48219774
he's hooked on our smokes
note to self: slip ketamine to persons of interest

>>48219809
>>48219763
+1.

Gotta hire talent!

>>48219809
Lets do it, expand the empire one person at a time

Ruins and Business.

Writing.

>>48219741
>Anko /d/
>Itachi /c/

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“So, Lemeza. I imagine you probably know everything there is to know about these ruins, right?” you ask, legitimately curious.

“Well, there’s still a lot we don’t know. Much of our early history is shrouded in myth- and the myths don’t always agree. So, we investigate as much as possible to learn what we can. The history is everywhere, if you know where to look. As for these ruins? They’re certainly ancient. Building materials match what is common in the area- meaning they were built most likely by the people who would later inhabit Sunagakure. It’s chock full of traps too, which are very well preserved.

The strangest thing about them, though, are the murals. They all involve trees. In the middle of the desert. Really makes you wonder.”

Lemeza continues pondering this, though most of his conjecture is either beyond you or just beyond your interest.

You eventually wrest the conversation back from him.

“Seems like you know of my family. My father is a person very interested in relics of the past, as well.” you say.

“Good to hear! Honestly, I’d only heard the name while working in the Capital- and these cigs are pretty good. If he’s a man after my own heart, I’d be happy to work with him if he’d fund an expedition or two.” he says, lighting up another black cigarette.

“He most definitely would. Have your team send information to the household, and I’ll see that it gets to him. You should have a visitation request shortly after, I’ll bet.” you confirm.

“Fine by me! Once we’re done here, I don’t exactly have another dig lined up, anyway. I’m sure we can bond over our shared love of history.” Lemeza agrees.

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Everyone continues making small talk over the trek, which, as predicted, takes the better part of the day.

As the sun begins to dip low in the sky, the cliffside crags seem to spill away, into a great yellow ocean of sand.

“We’re making good time.” Lemeza says, surveying the surroundings from under the safety of his hat. “Once it’s starts getting a bit lower, we’ll head out. Worst thing we’ll run into is some Suna folk- the critters only come out at night, and the sandworms during the day. Mostly.

Again, with the sandworms.

“Are those even real?” you question.

“Princess here is afraid of the sandworms.” Nori chimes in.

“I believe they are. Too many things just disappear during the high sun. Granted, people may get lost and die out there, but usually, you’d find bones, or something. The locals certainly believe in them, in any rate. One more reason not to be out and about in the middle of the day."

Taking all bets! How long before a sandworm shows up!

>>48220233
>implying a Sandworm hasn't nabbed Wargle already

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>>48220267
I AM the sandworm, anon.

>>48220300
Oh fuck its the dopplegangers again!

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It’s… quite hot. Hotter than it was before. You can see the air shimmering more or less all around you.

Hinata, who’s perched next to you, is looking across the sand with her Byakugan.

“See anything?” you inquire.

“Sand. Sand in hills, sand in valleys. Sometimes, the wind kicks it up.” she quips, scanning the horizon. Is Nori’s sarcasm rubbing off on her?

“Although, I’ve seen a few lizards and snakes, but only for a few seconds.” she says, lightening up almost immediately.

Lemeza and Itachi continue chatting, whilst Nori just sits, grumbling.

After a few hours, it begins to get darker. You can already feel it begin to cool; although not by that much.

At this, Lemeza announces it’s time to resume the trek.

Thankfully, after about an hour the heat returns to a tolerable level- it’s been taking all your restraint not to just drain your waterskin.

You’re also quite thankful Lemeza seems to know where he’s going, because you’re following rather blindly at this point. You’d need to rely on Hinata to navigate you back…

After a few more hours of travel, it’s gotten entirely dark- and very cold. The moon is growing in the sky, it’s pale light illuminating the entire desert. It’s actually quite beautiful….

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It’s as you look on that Hinata makes an announcement.

“Party of five, coming from the west of us.” she says, Byakugan at the ready. Just how long has she had them active?

“Probably Suna folk. Most of them know me, so it shouldn’t be an issue.” Lemeza says.
You aren’t quite convinced by that- and soon enough, you hear the thundering of animals on sand.

Five people, atop large furry beasts- camels, you’d guess- stand near the group.

“Lemeza. You hired Shinobi from outside Suna?” a feminine voice asks.

“Yeah, I did. Most of the others have as well. We asked you folk first, but you refused.” Lemeza answers, rather non-chalantly.

“We warned you and the others. Those ruins aren’t to be disturbed.” the woman says.

“I don’t believe in curses, Temari. I told your father that, too. He certainly didn’t forbid us from investigating.” Lemeza responds.

“He’s letting you fools go to your death, Lemeza. We haven’t survived in this desert as long as we have by picking around in places better left alone.” she says, very matter of factly.

The woman hops off the camel- she’s surprisingly short. She rolls back her hood- to reveal a youthful face. Probably about your age.

“We won’t stop you Lemeza. But we aren’t going to save you, either.” she finishes.

He shrugs. “The Kazekage said the same thing. I’d like to believe we won’t need saving.”

This conversation seems to be going nowhere…

However, these people ARE from Suna….

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You…

1. Interrupt the conversation, to mentioned invitation
2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220463
>2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220481
>2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220481
>2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220463
>1. Interrupt the conversation, to mentioned invitation

and we're here in case he does.

>>48220463
>2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220463
2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220463
"What makes these ruins so dangerous Ms...?"

>>48220481
>2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220481
>1. On a slightly happier note, Hi, I'm Tsuki Norihime. And this is a desert mask designed to make the arid climes more hospitable. Production is starting soon, and it's designed to be no more constricting than the standard Black-ops mask.

>>48220481
>2. Do not interrupt.

>>48220529
Don't sell to a potential enemy anon, especially another village

So do we look like four tusken raiders right now? No exposed skin, just cloth and creepy bug/robot masks?

Not interrupting.

Writing

>>48220576

With asian indiana jones

>>48220529
Im not sure about that,eb
Evan if we dont account>>48220573
They dont look like they need, it, better to give to leaf shinobi or thoese about to enterr terrain unfemelier to them

>>48220481
>2. Do not interrupt.

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“Feh, fine Lemeza. Know that if you die in there, we won’t be collecting your corpses.” the girl says, and starts walking back to her camel.

“Wait. You said the Kazekage is your father?” Itachi says, digging around in his bag.

“Yes, that is correct. Do you have some business with me?” she says, only half turned around.

“My name is Itachi Uchiha. I bring an invitation from our Hokage to your Kazekage.” he says, presenting the invitation.
“...an invitation? For what purpose?” she says, looking at the envelope without taking it.

“To… hold a joint chunin examination. To foster and renew relations between our two villages.” Itachi says.

What? That isn’t exactly what you were expecting…

This girl, Temari, starts laughing.

“That’s rich, coming from some Uchiha. Your village is slowly strangling ours. I should just rip this up right now……” she says while walking towards Itachi’s outstretched hand.

“.....but I won’t. I’ll take it to my father, and he can rip it up. Diplomatically.” she finishes, taking the note from Itachi.

“I thank you, daughter of the Kazekage.” Itachi says, bowing his head.

“It’s Temari.” she responds flatly. “Oh, and Lemeza, the ruins are to the north of here, in case you forgot. You were starting to your sense of direction.”

With that, she hops on her camel, and the five of them take off into the night.

>>48220739
Yeah well I will enjoy the slow suffocation of your people. Cunt.

>>48220788
r00d

>>48220792
One good turn deserves another.

>>48220739
if the shinobi of your village are as undisicplined as you, it is no wonder that you're losing your autonomy.

>>48220827
I think she means it's dying as in losing trade and such.

>>48220837
Oh, I thought it was slowly changing color. Was wondering why that'd be a bad thing, Sunagakure looks pretty bland.

>>48220827
>>48220788
>Someone voices a valid complaint at the current state of affairs of their lively hood.
>REEEEE at them

Okay.jpg. You niggas are petty aren'tcha?

>>48220837
Well it's apparently a semi low tech setting, and they're in the desert. So what have they got to trade? Puppets?

>>48220876
Oh you.

>>48220865
She REEE'd first.

As an American it's then my duty to REEE harder, longer.

>>48220827

No.

>>48220876
Oh you shiggy diggy you

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guys guys guys. No.

Steampunk golems.

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Once the dust from their departure clears, Lemeza lights another cigarette.

“You were lost?” Hinata asks, sounding quite concerned.

“No, I wasn’t. I’ve been smoking these things non-stop for an hour, and figured if I started veering of course, she’d show up to gloat or warn me again. Your sensei here mentioned he needed to see a Suna shinobi, and they’ve been sending Temari to warn me off every time I make the return trip. Their Kazekage, Rasa, isn’t nearly as superstitious as the rest, but he acts in accordance to his village’s wishes.” Lemeza says, taking a fresh drag off of his lit cigarette.

“Pretty good there, doctor.” Nori says, patting him on the back. “Toying with a girl’s heart to further our goals? You’d fit right in at home.”

This sends Lemeza into a coughing fit, and Nori teasing him relentlessly over it.

When they calm down, the journey continues. Heading due north, it’s about another hour and half before you can see them- the ruins.

“This place have a name, doc?” Nori says, surveying the ruins encampment from atop a nearby dune.

“No, not yet. Once we figure it’s secrets out, we’ll worry about naming it. Getting a bunch of people to agree on something as esoteric as a name might as well be a pointless venture anyway.” Lemeza says, laughing at his own joke.

You can see plenty of lights burning away in the encampment below- tents dotting the sand near the entrance. Or, you should say entrances- it seems teams have cleared away as much sand as possible, exposing multiple entryways.

“Come, everyone.” Lemeza says, heading down into the camp. “We’ll eat and make camp for the night. It’s better to spend the day in the ruins- not nearly as hot. We can warm ourselves by the campfire at night.

The five of you head down into the campsite….

>>48220837
what I remember of it was more political/ninja business I thought, but whatever, if it is trade related then maybe they can be the first step on the road of Tsuki's trade empire.

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aaaand we'll end it here because I'm getting all sleepy n shit. We'll resume tomorrow with the actual ruins of adventure.

Thanks for the good thread, folks!

@WargleQM for Norihime Brand Cigarettes

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