As Strafe sat on Momaru with a smile on his face, the duo started to near Konohagkure. The trip so far had been a serene one, allowing Strafe to relax from his usual duties as a Sannin. He looked around and inhaled deeply as he took in the beauty of the landscape. The leaf ninja were lucky that they got to experience this every day. Momaru's pace was much slower than usual, as he was enjoying the scenery as well. "Do you like it here so far?" Strafe asked the beast as he looked down. "Yes, it's quite peaceful." Momaru responded as continued to move toward the village. The boy smiled back to him and continued to enjoy the sights of the area. It was quite a change from his home of Kirigakure. There wasn't water EVERYWHERE, and mist in the air. Not that he didn't appreciate his home, but it was nice to visit other places every once in a while. "We are close to the village." Momaru stated as Strafe looked up. In front of him sat the leaf village. This would be a fun visit.

As the duo approached the gates, two leaf ninja approached them with a wave. "I'm guessing you are Strafe? I'm glad to see that you made it!" The one to left started off. "The village is excited that you are coming to visit. The mist ninja are always welcomed here." The one to the right added on. "Much thanks guys, I'ts nice to be here. This is Momaru, by the way. He will be with me the whole time." Strafe said as he patted Momaru's shoulder with consideration. "Understood. Enjoy your time here. Someone will be along to guide you soon, as you arrived a bit earlier than expected." The one on the left added in before the waved him on through. Momaru slowly walked forward at a casual pace. They entered the village with wide eyes as they took in the scenery. "Let's wait for our guide, we don't want to be rude." Strafe added as they walked a few more feet into the village. Momaru nodded and stopped as Strafe jumped off his back. He landed gracefully and sat down beside the lion. It was time to wait.

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The sky was just as blue as his dreams when Sousetsu awoke from his slumber. The many villagers walked aimlessly in the crowds heading to food stalls and other vendors for their household needs. His eyes were wide open, almost as if he had been awake for quite some time already but that was not it. He had a special assignment today given to him by the administrators of the Leaf village. That assignment was to welcome an ally into the village and accompany him throughout his stay. The Senju did the usual morning routine of bathing himself in a hot shower followed by brushing his teeth and grooming himself to look the part in front of his ally. He fitted himself with his usual attire of armour emblazoned with the Senju symbol worn over a simple black jumpsuit, with a distinctive white fur collar. This armour was constructed from numerous blue metal plates, formed into multiple protective guards along the wearers body, in particular: chest, waist, shoulders and upper arms. He then looked to the wall of his room where he had found his weapon of choice hanging on a pedestal. The blade was three feet and three inches long, with a black customized handle with silver linings the outer blade. It was the 'high frequency blade'.

Placing the blade within its sheath and making his way to the kitchen, he prepared a small meal that was toast and apple juice.  Some things never change with people but it was a hearty breakfast after all and gave him the energy he needed. After finishing his light meal he set the dirty dish and glass on the bench before washing up as he had time to spare. He fixed his hair in the mirror which lay across the wall in the hallway before exiting the premises and making his way to the gate of the villages north side. It was interesting at what he would find as he was told it was a fellow Sannin of a village which was probably why he was chosen to accompany him. A man of equal stature would have the same respect for another in his mind. As he made his way through the busy crowds of the market street he finally seen what he was looking for. It was a man who appeared to have hair and eyes just like the sky or the seas. A kimono of white and blue and a strong jaw to compliment.

He was intriguing to say the least and yet Sousetsu still felt comfortable enough around the stranger but the tiger seemed to make him think otherwise. He scanned the great beast before smiling. It was a tiger, but an ally still. He grinned before finally reaching within a few metres of the comrade and waving him down. He formally bowed towards the Kiri ninja before introducing himself. "My name is Senju, Sousetsu. I will be accompanying you today so if you have any questions please, don't hesitate to ask." He then stood tall and stoic with his arms folded across his chest. The sounds of the blue plates clashed as he did so but little attention was paid to it.

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Strafe's eyes widened as he saw a man walk up to him in a very formal manner. He had whit shaggy hair and a black jumpsuit on. Over the jumpsuit was various pieces of armor with the Senju clan symbol on them. He was a very combat oriented person from the looks of it, making Strafe giggle a bit. To think that they thought so highly of him made him blush. As the man approached, he saw him eye Momaru, which made him almost bust out in laughter. Most people did not realize that Momaru was harmless unless they threatened Strafe. At that point, he became the beast that they should fear. As the man got within speaking distance, he introduced himself. His name was Sousetsu, which Strafe liked, and he was to be their guide. "My name is Aisu, Strafe. It's nice to meet you!" Strafe replied with a grin as he looked down to Momaru. "I am Momaru. Don't worry, as long as Strafe is safe, you have nothing to worry about from me." The beast tried to sooth the man's nerves as he did with everyone they met.

After they got through with the introductions, Strafe immediately started to think on what he wanted to do. He didn't really have a plan, as this was just a casual trip to help strengthen their position as allies. "So Sousetsu, what do you suggest we do? I'm all ears." Strafe asked as he looked around the village. It was a large sized village that was condensed into a smaller area than Kirigakure. In the distance sat the legendary Hokage Mountain that watched over the village like a deity. He turned and vaulted onto Momaru's back with a single jump and waited to hear the man's suggestion. The duo wasn't particularly picky. Hell, they would even train with this guy if he asked. Strafe always wanted to see what a Senju could do in combat, especially in person.

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The Kiri ninja replied with a grin upon his face. "My name is Aisu, Strafe. It's nice to meet you!" Sousetsu grinned also. It was nice to see another friendly within his sights and not a hostile ally looking over his shoulders. He felt welcomed and in good hands, which he was. The beast that lingered beside him also spoke that easily grabbed Sousetsu's attention as he continued to stand rather stoic. "I am Momaru. Don't worry, as long as Strafe is safe, you have nothing to worry about from me." The Senju slightly giggled and bowed formally once more to show that he was respectful enough to keep his word as a guide and ensuring his safety. Once the introductions were out of the way Strafe began to look around the vast village hidden in the leaves. Sousetsu soon joined him and looked around to find where he could start. "So Sousetsu, what do you suggest we do? I'm all ears." The Leaf Sannin turned back to his comrade and thought for a moment before the ideas began to strike his mind.

"Well...If you haven't eaten yet I know a great barbecue restaurant?" He asked concerned of their hunger. He looked between the two and thought that they might not allow the beast inside but he could eat outside if it was no trouble. "I could also show you the academy where our students train? Or just a walk around the village and see if you find a souvenir?" He asked trying to get the right answer that the guests wanted to hear. He was not quite sure what else he could do except show them beauty of nature which he grew to know so well over the years as a ninja. It then dawned on him that this man would maybe like to test his skills against a fellow Sannin. They were equal but the spar could be rather tasteful and a sign of further respect towards the villages. He let out a small sigh and lifted his head to the sky, following the flock of birds that passed them overhead as they glided gracefully across the blue. He looked back at the Sannin from Kirigakure and let gave a stern look. "We could spar?" He suggested looking to and from the man and beast combination.

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As Strafe was about to respond to Sousetsu, another ninja of the leaf appeared. "Sir, there is a message for you from Kirigakure. They want you to return immediately. They didn't give any details, but they wanted you to be swift. The matter must be urgent." The man spoke quickly and clearly as he relayed the message. Strafe's eyes opened wide as he heard the message. He usually didn't get messages like that. Something had to be wrong. "I understand, please send a message back stating I'm on the way." Strafe said with a nod as the man nodded back and left. Strafe turned back to Sousetsu with a bit of a frown. "It seems I'm needed elsewhere. Sannin duties and all. Until next time, Sousetsu!"  Strafe said with a smile and a wave as he patted Momaru. Momaru took off at incredible speeds towards the gate. It was time to get home.

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