1 Cagey: Episode 1 [Training/Flashback/Private/Plot] Sat Nov 09, 2013 12:36 pm
Kenji Chikara
D-rank
~~CAGEY ~~
EPISODE 1: PILLAGE OF THE SAINTS
Why do you have to leave and for so long?Like I said I’ll be gone for a week…
But why?
I have to meet with an employee, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve said this.
Just be safe alright, there’s been a lot of talk swirling around about nuke-nin causing trouble outside of villages lately. Please don’t be offended, I know you’re a strong shinobi, but these characters are ruthless.
I appreciate your concern you know I do, but everything will be fine.
Kenji left the waitress who had spent her break talking with Kenji about his trip from the village, which he let slip from his lips. I knew it was a bad idea to tell her, she always overreacts.
Kenji had finished his delicious cup of coffee and was ready to head back to get ready. There were a lot of festivities going around the village today, many acts were setting up for the various shows scheduled later in the day. Kenji was upset he was going to miss the action. Kenji had most of his equipment ready, so he was in and out. Minutes later he was already outside the village gates. He had both katana strapped to his back along with his crossbow slung across his shoulder. A gentle mist along with the morning dew marked the environment.
Meeting with this guy is always a headache, I just never know what to expect. One day he’s an imposter and taking me hostage, the next he’s diplomatic, and now he actually gives me a heads up. I just know I need to be prepared for anything.
The young shinobi jogged through the slimy and uneven terrain making good time, clearly eager to get whatever it was he had to do over with. The only reason the blue haired sage tolerated Ebull was because of Latika, and he hadn’t seen her in a while, he was hopeful she’d be with him.
The dim sun rose over the mountain ranges, sending rays of heat coursing through the surface of the ninja’s skin. The abandoned mine stood sturdy, towering over the measly 6 ft 3in man. Despite the time of day, the visibility inside the mine was scarce to say the least. Kenji stood a few meters from the entrance, a bit apprehensive about entering. A rustle and crunching of leaves alerted Kenji and he swung around with his crossbow aimed and ready to fire.
What had approached him was welcomed, it was Latika. The crossbow slowly fail to his waist and back over his shoulder. He let out a sigh of relief along with a genuine smile. “Is this you, or a puppet.” “I heard you’re a sage now, that’s what you had to accomplish before you could join up with me officially.” Kenji nodded his head. “Well, if you’ve mastered Senjutsu like they say, use your sage mode to find out if what you’re looking at is a puppet.” Kenji’s form turned ever so slightly, just enough to allow him to sense the natural energy in his vicinity, upon partially transforming, he realized that it was most likely a puppet and sensed the real Latika behind him, who had emerged from the mine while he spoke with the puppet. “Nicely done, you were always better at espionage than me.” He turned around and was met with a warm embrace and a kiss. Latika was as beautiful as ever, her soft light brown skin and long flowing jet black hair. Their moment of romance was only stopped due to the arrival of Ebull. “I apologize for my tardiness. Are you two love birds ready?”
The three gathered inside the mine where Ebull summoned four giant crabs with luminous exteriors lighting the mine up gloriously. Latika had an unsettled look on her face as if she too was unsure of the purpose of the meeting. Even though she was apparently Ebull’s trusted right hand woman, he didn’t tell her everything.
Kenji finished thinking upon his last meeting with Latika, several years ago where they fought each other passionately. A part of the shinobi wanted to fight her again, even though he loved her, he still wanted to know who was the strongest between them. He knew he could defeat her puppet, but could he defeat her?
“I’ve given you five years Kenji; that is the extent of my patience. It has become glaringly obvious that it was not for nothing. Mastering Senjutsu and gaining the strength you have is more than I could have asked for, but it is time for you to hold your end of the bargain. Today, you sir, will sneak into the town of Asilora, and steal the painting of St. Augustine. It is a very valuable painting, worth over a million ryo. You will take the painting and bring it back to me. This is your initiation so to speak.”
Kenji had a blank expression on his face, “You… you know that Asilora is one of the most fortified towns, period. Not to mention that the Museum of the Saints are guarded 24/7.” Kenji began to shake his head from side to side, “there's absolutely…” Kenji caught a glance of the look he was being given by Ebull. He sighed and turned away. “Latika will be joining you, to make sure every goes smoothly.” He looked at his love, “That makes a difference, with her with me, I could pull it off.” “That’s sweet. Meet me back here in two days with the painting.” He said abruptly and then his summons and he vanished in a cloud of smoke.
Training: 960
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