Blond tattered hair was held up by a pony tail as a sword rested on the shoulder of Hoshi. Her eyes shimmered in the light with determination radiating off them like the runs of the sun. It was time. Her face was serious as she traveled out of the village on her way to Iwa. She was really going to do it, Anbu or not. She was to meet a specific ninja on the outskirts of Kumo. He was a sensory ninja from what she was told, so he would be able to see her coming from a distance. She had sent word of her arrival before leaving, hoping not to catch the ninja by surprise. Her pace was quick as she ran along the ground with haste. Her eyes darted back and forth like a ping pong ball, waiting for any shadow to appear out of the area surrounding her. For this to be successful, she had to be quite and quick about her trip.

She finally got out of the usual radius of the village and their shinobi, heading directly towards a shack on the backside of a local mountain. She was given directions to the place, which she had memorized upon receiving them. She was to meet Tsuyo, or so that's what she heard his name was. He was going to take her off to Iwagakure to become a part of his group. That was fine with her. Anything to get her away from this hell-hole. She had slipped through the guards with relative ease, as she knew the workings of their shift changes and their blind spots. She was just ready to get away from this land and their Kage. Nothing against the girl, Reika, but this just wasn't for Hoshi. She wanted to live a life of danger and power. There was only one way to do that.

As she approached the wooden shack, she slowed down to check the area visually and audibly. She wanted to be sure she was not being followed before walking up to this man who had stuck his neck out for her. After satisfying her cautious nature, she walked over to the shack and opened the door, walking in immediately. She closed the door and waited for his arrival. Most genin would be nervous at this point, but not her. She was far more excited than she could ever be nervous. Her sword's tip rested on the ground like a cane as she leaned against the wall. The shack didn't have any windows and had only one entrance. It was in a hidden location and was the perfect place for such a meeting. Now it was just time to wait.

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Tsuyo approached the cabin with his eyes looking around nervously. Kumo was not a friendly territory even if they claimed neutrality. Personally he thought they where stuck up dicks with an undeserved sense of nobility. But that was neither here or now. Instead he waited in the tree line and watched into the night. His dark cloak blending in well with the shadows in the tree's. He was wearing a black hooded cloak with a blue rose on it with the hood up and crouched on a branch. Under the hood he was wearing a half mask of a wolfs face. leaving the only visible thing as the lower half of his face. His Silver eyes looked around quietly as he saw one woman approach. Sure she was kinda hot but he didn't really feel any arousal given the tension in the air. He was worried about the knife that might cut it not being so theoretical. Or metaphorical. He never did get the two words right.

Still as she silently entered the cottage to wait he circled the area by moving from tree to tree rapidly and sitting against the tree to blend in. Searching for any scouts that might of followed her. Yet for the moment all he disturbed was a very grumpy owl. It was time to make his move back towards the Cabin. Before opening the door and briefly sticking his head in. Seeing her not prepping to attack he nodded to himself before stepping into the cabin. He had no time for proper introductions here and he was really better when not trying to hide his identity from the world. Perhaps he would treat her to dinner once they got back. Still he tossed her a plain black hooded cloak as he opened the door a crack and peered outside before looking back to her. He himself looked like a nervous bunny but still he waited till she got the hint to put the cloak on. It was then that he spoke. A silver tongue behind the wolf's mask.

"My dear any lengthy conversations will have to wait. As any time we spend here increases our chance of getting caught. Finish getting that damn cloak on and then we must hurry. Do as I do and do not question it. And hopefully we survive this terribly rainy night."

And with that he was out into the rain again. He of course slowed his pace as to match hers as they raced towards Kiri. He was careful not to leave any evidence of their passing and the rain would was away most marks but there was always something. Still as they approached a road he leaped from the branch landing on the back of the carriage. The man gave a start before seeming to recognize Tsuyo. Once the girl got in the wagon would be off into Kiri on a well traveled road. They would wait near half an hour before they came to the bridge connecting Kiri to the mainland. Where they would get out and run on the water till her chakra was almost out. And then traverse the last of the trip to Iwa by land. Taking care to cover their tracks. Still through out the trip every hour or so he would tell her to continue on ahead while he back tracked and covered as much of their trail as possible while checking for pursuers. This would gain him a great deal more power if he succeeded. But the risk made him nervous. Oh so very nervous. He could only pray they made it home undetected.

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As she leaned against the wall, she heard someone approaching. She turned to see a man that matched the description she received. He threw her a black cloak, which she immediately caught and put on. The man said a few words before indicating that they were leaving. She would make sure to let him have it for his tone later, but she just wanted to get out of Kumo for the moment. She immediately followed the man without question. Usually she would have questioned every move and went rogue on him, but this situation was different. She had to keep her naturally chaotic tendencies to a minimal in such a crucial time.

The trip to Iwa was one filled with caution. Tsuyo back tracked occasionally to check on matters and make sure there were no followers. Hoshi got somewhat angry at herself every time. If someone had managed to follow them, she would never forgive herself. If she was stronger, faster, and all around better, she would be able to do this no problem. He pushed herself to her very limits to escape the country. Finally, she made it and they stepped foot in Iwa territory. She was officially a Missing Ninja.

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