It’s been a couple days since Burittsu did any sort of activity amongst himself or anyone else he used to come into contact with around the village Sero was off on some scheme to doom them all most likely. As for the Uchiha he thought it was best to keep her at arm’s length till it was time for him to think about the future especially since their last meeting nothing ever ended on good terms. He did what he did for his own reasons and in doing this she would never get hurt ever again he could only hope he didn’t crush the two to the point they died she did have the assistance of Nayoko after all. The intentions were never to kill but to see if the two themselves could form a sort of trust and friendship that would cause them both to hate Burittsu after all if they could hate him. There would be no pain in the end if he ended up dying by their hands it would be nothing but bliss revenge and anger nothing to tie them down it was a life of a shinobi to survive and live. In a way this was her first step into the life of being such a shinobi she almost experienced a near death situation but that is why he called upon someone who he knew was worthy in protecting her life. Burittsu was in the forest as the spiders climbed around the area studying him the answer that was needed to be said was for what were they intrigued on how fast he grew over his short time being there with Sero.
 
He did leap through the ranking’s fast and daily he did the missions that others were afraid to do in the village each day he grew stronger he felt that indeed but it wasn’t enough he needed more. The rush and call of battle rocked through his mind he enjoyed it all from the start of it to the end of it no matter who died or who was let go to live on their life. Crossing his arms he only thought about the life that would be awaiting for him soon in the near future and how would he live to go on without having people to turn too it was a vast and amazing world. But even he knew he was human and he needed something or someone to keep him entertained until he died or they themselves died just for being with him. Sitting on the tree branch he began to wonder if she was alright last he heard was a Uchiha being checked into the hospital for care hopefully it wasn’t that bad but even he had nothing to say his time was up with these people and with his old self. Life was indeed working in a strange way the forces pushed him in a corner and held him down for several years until he grew the strength to push back.

“Life always tends to work in mysterious ways first the death of my friend. Now the start of a new chapter with no one once again it seems I am to push those away by either not caring enough or caring too much.”
 
Cutting the ties with his friends meant it all to him it was a simple way to move on with his life and be actually happy knowing they would go on to live for their villages instead of falling down the same path he went down. In a way he was saving them from making any of the same mistakes forcing them to remain with their village till they die it was like an attempt to make them realize that this world can change anyone. Indeed the world was large but he also recalled that everyone was their own person and nothing else would be allowed to change that life was indeed a mess. He lost a good amount of people in his life but one at a time he hopes he can find new people to help him on his path to redemption looking around the tree line the beating red eyes looked at him. The spiders seemed as if they wanted something themselves but he did not care soon they will never see him again either forever or for a short time when his corpse is dragged back to this miserable land. Where he would offical be forgotten but if all goes as plan then he would return one day in hopes everyone can understand his actions no matter how they judged him.
 
“Don’t worry I’ll remove myself from the presence of this land soon. Don’t you worry I’ll shoulder the pain of the village on my shoulders and take it to my grave no one should ever worry about the troubles of these people. It’s all mine to bare at the end of the day I’ll fix this land and then one day the world.”

Leaping off the branch landing down on the ground below as he turned back and looked at the spiders giving them a thumbs up even if they were beast they were on this land for a reason a purpose indeed. Turning his back on them revealing in the light his Anbu gear in the end the man only looked on at the manor as he sat down on the grass closing his eyes with nothing in his mind but the future that was to come for him and everyone else. Lives were indeed going to be lost most likely his but the ones who needed to pay were elsewhere and indeed at one point in his life he would find it in him for redemption. In honesty he was hurt deep down for what he did to his comrades but if he didn’t the odds of them attempting to save him would increase and the odds of them getting hurt while trying to stop Burittsu on his path of carnage and justice. His mind was made up his skills needed to be honed and sharpened from the tiniest point in his skills to the main point of his strikes or jutsu.

“Let the world be a better place after I deliver justice.”

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Rogue tossed and turned, the boat churning along with the waves even while it was tethered to the dock. He was sleeping in the boat again, holding onto the sword that was given to him by the man known as Sero Osada. He had been tasked with finding the woman known as Teru Uchiha, and having her help him discover information on the man who was to train him and teach him how to become stronger. So far, though. He hadn't heard anything about her or found where she was for the life of him. It was so hard to find people these days, even if they were told he would be coming to look for them. This was what he was dreaming about, finding the girl and becoming the strongest ninja in the land, not just in the hidden mist village. He was a wanderer, after all. A man without a home or village. He had no friends and family to speak of outside of his clan and made no effort to procure either of these. He was a rather friendly person, but becoming stronger was his first priority. He had a promise to keep to someone very important to him and would let nothing stop him.

Salt spray came to his face and Rogue sat up, sleepy eyed and yawning. He rubbed his chest, still somewhat tender from his bout with the Mizukage. How long had he slept? What was going on? Rogue was not only supposed to have started training with Sero soon, but he would soon be taught by none other than the Mizukage, Ayakashi Solstice herself. Not too shabby for a genin level wandering ninja. At least he thought so. His thoughts, however, were interrupted when he turned to see a man staring at him. Wizened by age, and nearly decrepit, the old dock man that watched over the dock and the boats had apparently been watching him sleep. Rogue sheepishly scratched the back of his head and stood up carefully in the boat. He hid the sword underneath the seats, to which the old man nodded respectfully, as if to say he'd watch it for the young man. He knew the symbol on the sword, knew who it belonged to. It would be safe. The young man climbed out of the boat and was going to go for a walk after stretching until he noticed he was still in his boxers.

Sighing, Rogue reached into the boat and pulled out his navy blue socks, pulling them on following by navy blue pants. While he was tying up his shoes, the dock hand used his knobbed walking stick to lift up an ocean blue shirt with the depiction of a dragon on it, and an ocean blue jacket from the boat. Nodding in thanks, Rogue took the shirt first and stood, pulling it on over his head, smoothing out the creases. After which, the wanderer grabbed the jacket from the stick and pulled it on, the fur lined hood resting in a down position. The jacket itself was ocean blue, with scale patterns on the arms, as if taken from a lizard. It went with the ocean blue eyes the male had, as well as his whole dragon theme. The wanderer yawned and walked away from the dock, ruffling his jet black hair, the bits of brown near the tips of his locks being hit by what light cut through the mist. He heard the old man behind him pushing the boat from the shore so that it would be somewhat safer from thieves and blend with the other boats and ruined boat carcasses.

Rogue pushed his hands to his pockets, quietly walking down the path he'd walked only once before. While he wasn't looking for the woman he was tasked to find, he'd stay near the island, trying to stay off of it until he'd completed his task. Today, however, he'd decided to take a walk along the trails and learn of the place by experiencing it. There were many webs around this place, hungry beasts catching and feasting on smaller ones, the eyes of the spiders always upon him and his every movement. They knew better, though, than to attack him now. He'd had his audience with Sero. He was safe from their hungering gazes for the time being. Some of the spiders actually chose that as a reason to pay him mostly no mind. He knew full well, though, that every one of his movements was being reported back to the one in charge, and so he would make a note to not squish any of the creatures, and to stay out of their way as much as possible. Rogue yawned as he walked, noting that soon he would be near the manor and would have to make a turn if possible, so as not to go straight to his soon to be sensei.

Rogue was just about to turn around when he noticed a man clad in armor sitting upon the grass not far from the entrance to the manor. Curiosity getting the better of him, as it did in many other situations, he pushed open the large metal gates to the manor grounds. They whined, and creaked, in serious need of an oiling, and allowed him passage. He pushed his hands into his pockets, approaching where the man was seated, stopping a few meters away, looking from the manor to the man, tilting his head. He appeared to just be sitting there, facing the manor, not really doing anything wrong or dangerous. It was just rather strange that anyone would come to this place, and sit upon the grass of such a creepy manor. Rogue couldn't say anything, of course, as he'd done much the same on his first visit here, only he'd taken it a step further and intruded into the realm of a man's home. He was lucky to have come out of there alive and he wondered if this man before him was the same. He thought to himself a few more moments before he decided that he would greet the other and take it from there.

"Hello there, stranger. What are you doing just sitting about in the grass of the manor's grounds? Do you like spiders that much?" A finished sentence and a chuckle. Now was the time to wait.

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The creaking of the gate something he had not heard for the longest time since he had been on the island he felt the eyes of the spiders watching him for even the slightest movement they were his scouts. Being his eyes, ears, weapon, and probably mouth they sat in the darkness only feasting their gaze on Burittsu they knew exactly what he knew and he wasn’t going to shout or tell them to go mind their business. Burittsu did what he came here to do and that was to simply train and grow stronger in mind and body and he found the perfect person to do that the last couples day were indeed hard. But now was another chapter in his life that he must face and complete just like the other chapters someone always got hurt this chapter was of him and the hurting he would cause others. The spiders and now some stranger looked upon him probably it was the Uchiha looking at him or some stranger who got lost and decided out of all the islands this would be the best one to stop and ask for help.

"Hello there, stranger. What are you doing just sitting about in the grass of the manor's grounds? Do you like spiders that much?"
 
This voice was new in a way one that he never heard of before reaching on his side before he turned to face the male completely he removed his mask from his waist and quickly slid it on top replacing his face with nothing but a mask that resembled a dog. Quickly placing his hands on the surface of the ground he boosted himself up on his two feet turning to face the male fully now. Studying the male from his hair to his clothing it was clear that he was not lost he was here for the same intentions that Burittsu and anyone else that stepped foot on this island a way to grow stronger.  His concern for the spiders did almost make Burittsu chuckle underneath that mask of his but it was more than that his mind was racing about the future of the village and its people. How many people would get hurt in his attempt to bring justice to those who have committed the wrongful act and how many people would suffer when the dust cleared out. Following his introduction was a chuckle one that seemed innocent but anyone setting foot on this island was far from innocent.

“I was thinking and I suppose you can say I like them in a way. But enough of the pleasure talk I am Burittsu Yuki and since you are on this island I think you are here for the training and dedication. If so go prove him and everyone else you can do it okay?”

Just as he thought the words spoken from him were not his own they belonged to Genbu such a kindhearted soul these days Burittsu could only act like him to bring out the hope and inspiration hidden deep in others. Being himself would only cause others to hate him probably fear him as a person and maybe have others wish for his death that very moment meeting that young man at the lake that faithful day did awaken a new side to him. Well what could he do to this boy Sero was probably ready to beat the learning into him or even stab him a couple of times to get the point across. Well he seemed like an excellent shinobi as Burittsu studied him from behind the mask this was his life now to hide behind a mask until for him to reveal his actual self would be given. As for now all he could do was play the role of positivity and being a good person guiding those who needed the help more than he did in hopes no one will ever have to experience the pain of losing everything.

“So what’s your name? Let me ask you this also are you enjoying your stay here if so come prepared daily ready for the new and amazing things he's about to show you. It’s not only me on this island there’s another person she’s an Uchiha amazing and gifted a better shinobi then I will ever be and I hope one day better then Sero. Give her the world and always pay attention to her.”

Well that was it when it came to advice he had nothing else to say to the boy as he scratched the back of his head once more in a thinking process and tiny smile underneath his mask he was probably annoying the boy as it is. Looking closely it seemed the boy was carrying around a curiosity of his own another one of those shinobi in the village it felt at this point he was the only one who valued minding his business and staying out of the air of others. Well it wasn’t his place to talk the generation each day were expanding far beyond the traditional standards these days the battles were more fierce. He wasn’t even old but his mindset was he thought of the battles and how fast they could rage on well he was only seventeen he still had a chance to catch up and probably learn a thing or two about curiosity and how it was good and bad from someone who was wise about the studies of human beings if not he did take precaution in honing his fist and settle for giving out a beating.

Looking down at the black gloves around his hands he only gripped them into a fist as he looked back up at the male he was young he had a lot more to learn then Burittsu did coming to the island. He could only hope that his future was brighter than his as the current generation were starting to get replaced by the newer generation and soon if he lived through it all he would watch the generation of this young man that stood before him. Begin to make their rise among the ranks and deal with whatever is left for them to deal with most likely pain but if they can make it through it they can be the future of the world. With all this thinking one would really think he was mature in a way willing to put the people before himself and make the future a better place but in reality he was simply giving a better solution to those who ever became lost.
 
“Mhmm... The future of the shinobi’s stand before me.”

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The man seemed to have been listening intently as Rogue approached and he quietly put on a mask before he'd turn around. Rogue watched the man slip a mask onto his face and stand, turning to face the wanderer. There was something about the way the man before him presented himself. From the armored look to the mask that hid his face. Rogue wasn't too savvy on the way the villages worked and so at this point he didn't understand what the mask and armor were for. He supposed that many times ninja wanted to wear something protective for their body... and their face? The wanderer quietly scratched the back of his head and deliberated exactly what the purpose of such an outfit would be, but came up blank. He'd not been a ninja all that long and couldn't tell you the first thing about villages, tenketsu, or chakra control. All he was good at was using water based jutsu and sometimes raiton based ones. This man and his strange mask and strange armor were a complete mystery to someone like Rogue. But that mystery continued to deepen when the other spoke.

He said he was thinking while sitting there, which made sense, as it looked like he was meditating. It was right after that sentence though that the pleasantries were over and the conversation took a completely different turn. The man in the mask announced himself as Yuki, Burittsu. Putting his surname before his given name as was normal custom. But something felt off about a man hiding his face giving out his name, somehow Rogue felt that wasn't how it was supposed to work. Putting this thought to the back of his mind he listened to the man saying that since Rogue was here he was for dedication and training, so he should go ahead and show 'him' and everyone else that he could do it. Could do what? That's the question that went to his mind and the young ninja quietly thought about this while watching the strange armored and masked man. He knew that he could personally go through any training regiments he needed to, since he wanted more than anything to grow stronger and outclass everyone else. But he supposed that not everyone could tell that about him just by looking at him. Rogue only nodded in acceptance to what the man said, observing him.

The man behind the mask seemed to be deliberating a few things inside his mind so it was quiet for a minute before he spoke up again. He asked the name of the wanderer before him, then moved on to ask if he was enjoying his stay here on this island. If he was, he should come prepared for everything amazing that 'he', and by this point Rogue guessed he meant Sero, could show the young budding ninja. He went on to mention that it was not only him on the island, there was another, an Uchiha who he said was gifted and a far greater shinobi than himself. This was when Rogue truly began to pay attention. This man was all about talking quickly and getting straight to the point, even revealing quite a few pieces of information. Such as that he was part of a pack here on this island, along with an Uchiha, possibly the one Rogue was tasked to find and talk to. He hoped the girl would one day be better than Sero, a feat that was truly daunting, and mentioned that Rogue should give her the world. So much of what the man was saying boggled his mind. It was so much information, but he would go along with it.

"I am called Ryos, or 'the water dragon' because of how my clan has evolved. But this Uchiha you've mentioned. What is her name? I was asked by Sero to meet an Uchiha woman and have her come back with me to this island once I'd learned what I needed to of the man soon to be my mentor. I do appreciate the support and advice you're giving me, Burittsu. I'd only like to know why you hide behind the mask and are fully armoured? I don't know anything about the villages or their customs, but aren't masks to hide an identity? It kills the purpose, in my opinion."

Rogue was sure all of this came out harshly though he didn't mean it to. He was simply giving out information that he deemed acceptable to share with a stranger, no matter who they claimed to be. Rogue was unsure of this guy as of yet, and didn't exactly know what to think of him. It was all he could do to not continue his line of questioning as he was rather curious, but didn't want to anger this stranger. From the looks of him he looked rather powerful. Not quite up to the Mizukage or Sero, but powerful nonetheless. Rogue wondered just how long it had taken this guy to get to the level of strength he was at and just how powerful he was. Rogue had a long way to go until he was at the level he wanted to be, but saw in this man something that he could aspire to. This man had obviously grown under Sero and had much to show for it. How much would that mean, though? This was to be decided as the conversation went on.

Thinking to himself, Rogue decided that at some point it would be his turn to continue the conversation and push it in a certain direction. He rubbed his chest tenderly while the man in the mask stared him down. Burittsu seemed to be harmless enough, but that didn't mean that Rogue would let down his guard at all. He just didn't see much danger coming from a ninja who offered so much information freely. Either that, or Burittsu didn't care who knew about him or his feelings towards things and that actually did make him dangerous. Once you lose the will to care about things, you have little left to lose when it comes to being a ninja and battle. That would mean that he wouldn't have any reason to decide not to kill someone like Rogue on the spot. So much was fizzing through his mind, that he almost missed Burittsu saying that the future of shinobi stood before him.

"I appreciate your words, but the only future I strive for is the future of my clan. To bring them back into the light instead of the darkness that is the caves we lived in. I want things to be equal again. I strive to grow stronger under the strongest ninja I can find so that I may improve the lives of those precious to me. That's probably how I ended up sparring the Mizukage not a few weeks back. It was mostly one sided, to be honest, but I did manage to land a hit on her before passing out. So while I don't think I'm the future of shinobi, I think I see where you're coming from with it."

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Just like fishing it all went into plan the young boy did continue to study Burittsu and himself in general the eyes of the boy were felt and it was clear to see he wanted something else then the endless information and details that could be given. Was he that curious to know who the man was behind the mask he would only be what others would call a traitor or even dirt in the near future revealing himself now would do nothing but cause a pain. Curiosity was alive and kicking within the boy but why he told him what he needed to hear what else could he want if it was a fight it wouldn’t even take long to punch a hole into body and let him die. The spiders seem hungry enough to eat anything that is be given to them underneath the mask he could see himself in the young boy something that he never wants to see in anyone. Of course this would tick him off the slightest things he did not deem acceptable got to him but he kept it underneath his skin as the nature of his chakra would flow out releasing a cold pressure. Quickly cooling down the area around the two he was annoyed not at the boy but for himself for being the type of person he was to make him put on a mask to greet a boy. Then the boy himself began to speak replying back to the questions that he asked but it was obviously going to be more than that it was always more than that.
 
"I am called Ryos, or 'the water dragon' because of how my clan has evolved. But this Uchiha you've mentioned. What is her name? I was asked by Sero to meet an Uchiha woman and have her come back with me to this island once I'd learned what I needed to of the man soon to be my mentor. I do appreciate the support and advice you're giving me, Burittsu. I'd only like to know why you hide behind the mask and are fully armoured? I don't know anything about the villages or their customs, but aren't masks to hide an identity? It kills the purpose, in my opinion."
 
Now there we go his own needs were easy enough to tell now the picture was clear to the shinobi if Sero wanted him to find the Uchiha he was either looking down at his replacement or another test subject. Whatever it was he wanted the full name of the girl was he that intent on thinking the information would come easily Burittsu didn’t care either way of what he would learn and use from this simple conversation but he was bored and the mask had registered enough. Cracking his neck he wanted to play with the boy before doing anything rash in the sense he was looking at his replacement and talk about timing coming at the perfect time to finish what Burittsu couldn’t. But it was fun to take the voices of others he already had the voice of the Uchiha and possibly could help the young man out if he seemed it to be fitting but for now since they were here and now he knew what was needed to be learn. He could enjoy his time playing with the boy but his curiosity only continued to expand and grow now asking questions about the armor and about his identity.

Coughing in a repeated fashion before even giving himself a chance to reply back to the boy he was attempting to clear his throat so the mask would have no trouble reading on what he attempting to do. It was just like the other times with the girl in the forest and the Uchiha herself when they last met he was altering a feature of his body one that would surely catch the attention of anyone who is having a conversation with this guy. What he was doing was an impersonation something he was getting better at with each conversation that he held with someone long enough for the mask to mimic their vocal patterns and play it back as if it was a speaker. Allowing Burittsu in turn to change his own vocal properties and appear to be sounding either like the boy in front of him or whoever’s voice he had the mask pick up on. This was his favorite moment taking the voice of the innocent but he only wanted to test it out if it sounded just like him. If not he would simply adjust it to whatever level the boy was talking at before he allowed him to go his separate way in the ends of the wrong a voice can be used for anything that can be wrong. Even when it came to murder all he needed was a name and a voice and he had what he needed the game was over in a way for Burittsu all he wanted to do now was just play around with the guy for a little before giving him anything that he wanted. Crack the back of his neck he began to speak to the boy with his own words but the voice was not his the voice of Ryos came out clearly and loud. Just enough for him to get the message of why Burittsu hides behind a mask it was no special ability but the male was obviously playing this little game with the boy just to prove to him and answer his question of why he hid behind such a thing.

“For one that doesn’t have any knowledge you seem to be lying to me if you know what the mask is for you know why some shinobi can not take it off. It is not only meant to conceal the identity of the person but also meant for protection. You see you are looking for the Uchiha her name is simple T-E-R-U. I wanted to play with you some more but I seem to run out when it comes to caring these days but there you go your information. Now her current location is a mystery but you’ll find her soon or probably she might even find you.”

And that was it that was all he had to tell the boy was the information that he seeked his voice was his and his name but most likely he would save this trump card for a later event down the line if they were ever to cross paths again. The future of the shinobi did stand in front of him as he began to spew about his clan and his goals all that good stuff others would enjoy to hear but as for Burittsu he only took in everything that he said and did not reply. He said that he was not the future but little did he know he was because without a dream such as that the future would not bloom and grow into something amazing. Better than whatever was going on in the world now his generation could at least have hope something that soon would be taken away from this generation. Coughing once more his released whatever hold he had on his voice returning it to the original voice that he used to introduce himself with at the start of this meeting quickly placing his hand on the shoulder of the young shinobi giving him a cold sensation as he walked away heading towards to the docks. Giving his last remarks before being swallowed by the darkness of the forest and the swarming red eyes of the spiders that watched him to the tiniest of detail from his breath to his steps they were not going to lift their eyes off of him.

“Learn, Survive, Love, And Kill Ryos the world is a battlefield and will continue to be one until someone puts a stop to this and dies for the peace that is needed between the lands stay safe and always remember where you started from in the future when you even out strength Teru, Me, and even Sero. Till then.”

And with that he was gone through his mind he thought he did the right thing giving him the information he was looking for with no strings attached to anything he only hoped that curiosity did not have him pinned down in a hard place one day. Such things can trigger anyone even if the motive is good there will always be people out there willing to kill someone else to save any bit of intel to protect their village or even their comrades. It is known that some would kill themselves before giving up any sort of information about their comrades so the real question is now does he kill himself and die a cold death on this very island. No it would be to easy of a way to get out if he was going to die it must be on the battlefield where he put his heart and true feelings out there dying for everything he believed in. And possibly dying with a smile on his face and at peace the world indeed was a battlefield and everywhere and anywhere was a possible chance of death.

“The future is unique.”

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Rogue was rather taken aback when the male used a voice that sounded like his own and was rather surprised at the words spoken. It did come with merit, however, as he uncovered that this man did in face know the woman he was looking for. He wouldn't get much more from him it seemed. For while the man in the mask continued to speak to him, it didn't seem as though he'd be giving up anymore useful information to him. It was more advice that came to him from the man in the mask. Rogue had many more questions to ask that needed answers, but after his speech the armored man decided enough was enough and made his way into the forest, being swallowed by the blackness. The wanderer stood there quietly for a while, being slightly confused and at the same time more curious than ever. There would be nothing for it now and Rogue shook his head, turning on the spot to walk away. He made his way back through the gates and on the road back towards the boat. One thing was for certain: he needed more information. With that, he would leave this island for the mainland once more, no closer than when he had started.

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OOC: Had writer's block

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