Obtaining Gyuki

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==Obtaining Gyuki==
Kyo: -The vast Mountains that surrounded and contained Kumogakure seemed to never end through the dense clouds that hovered of the tops, the smell of moss in the heavy air made it even harder to breathe than it already was. The sun could not been seen from this height and as Kyo Uzumaki continued wandering casually she wondered if she would ever get used to this strange land. The Village Hidden in the Clouds was her current destination, a Village of which she had never Visited, ruled by a Kage she had yet to meet. Was she nervous? No. 3 night's previous she had received a message from the Raikage himself via Takumi who had been in quite a hurry to deliver it due to urgency of the contents. The Hokage had opened it and skimmed over the contents briefly before standing quickly and gathering her things as quickly as she could in order to set out for the Village. Just like the Kazekage before him, the Raikage had requested Kyo's help in obtaining a Tailed Beast, it seemed that word spread swiftly within the Shinobi World. She wore her ANBU attire on this journey, purely out of preference it was a complete drag to run around in her Hokage robes 24/7 with people giving her a funny look as if running in the Hokage cloak was possibly the biggest sin known to man kind, she sighed at the thought. The ANBU attire consisted of a long cloak that reached down to just above her knees at the back, the sides hanging further down to her shins, upon the back sat a light, baggy hood which hung stopping just above the red ANBU Symbol that adorned the cloak. Underneath this cloak she wore a comfortable fitting Black Boob Tube which held her considerable chest in place firmly so as not to become a hindrance during any form of battle, and also revealed her pale, fine tummy, aside from these two items of clothing she wore fire and Water proof Shinobi pants made specially for her and her other ANBU members and a pair of standard Shinobi Sandals. The Pant's themselves were slightly baggy and had some give in order to making moving around much easier, but not so baggy as to get snagged on things such as branches and jagged rocks, one pouch was attached to her right thigh, the other on the small of her back hidden under her cloak, the second pouch was not hidden for any particular reason, it was simply easier to carry this way. Within the pouch on her right leg were 5 Shuriken, a roll of 25 Paper Bombs, 5 Smoke Bombs and a coil of Wire reaching around 25 meters in length, within the pouch attached to the small of her back was a single Chakra Blade, 6 Senbon needles, 3 food pills and 5 Kunai which each had a seal attached, when said seal was activated it would produce 100 very real Kunai which would also fly towards her target covering a range of around 15 meters. Aside from these items she had no weapons visible and also no indication that she was the current Hokage, the black and white ANBU mask upon her face made noticing her Byakugan completely impossible allowing for it to be a great asset in battle as no one would suspect it due to her long flowing red hair which currently hung down her shoulders and back, slowly swaying in the breeze. Kyo's Byakugan, known as Bankakyou Byakugan, is special and has not been seen in many centuries, not only making the Byakugan much more effective but also allowing the user many more unique abilities. Kyo's particular Byakugan differ from that of the usual White Eye, her eyes now contain a purple tinge and, when activated, hold 4 black dots evenly distributed in a circular design around the outside of her orbs as well as these are jagged almost dagger like points that jut out at each angle, four in total. As she reached Kumo she lifted her head gently and looked at the gates, examining everyone and everything she could as she slowly activated her Byakugan, there appeared to be four Guards at the Gate themselves with considerable Chakra but nothing fancy. Aside from them there were approximately 67 Villagers walking around in total, 2 Villagers still asleep and various others in their homes, after scanning she allowed herself to body Flicker forward, fading out of view completely and then appearing casually in front of the guards her hands in her pockets so as not to look as if she was about to attack. Kyo bowed her head gently to them and then raised an eyebrow slowly before speaking "Kyo Uzumaki, I assume I am expected" Her eyes glanced playfully at the Guards, who could not yet see them.-
Katashi: His focus had been elsewhere these past few days; scattered among his thoughts. For the most part Katashi had been alone in his office; his right hand man just outside. Oddly he was a never the type for too much social interaction, that wasn’t to say he didn’t enjoy it; just not large crowds. It had been some time since his message had been confirmed as delivered, but no reply to his knowledge. “M-maybe she isn’t coming..” He stammered softly under his breath; the mask he usually wore lay upon his desk. He had a peculiar disposition for a Raikage ; shy for the most part he found talking to strangers rather difficult. Paranoid, to an extent, as well he couldn’t help but feel people were always staring at him, perhaps it was the way he dressed, or the large embarrassing scar that ran the width of his neck; regardless he did well to hide such visible imperfections and yet he couldn’t do anything for the scar. “ Jin…Jin come in here I need to speak with you..”He called out for his aide to come to his side, curious if he had any news about the Hokage. He knew Jin had his way with the grapevine when it came to information. Really he was worried something might have happened to the Hokage; an ambush, had she fallen ill, or worse. He didn’t want this goodwill mission to backfire and possibly become an international situation. Standing in the silence a tap teemed across the pane of glass behind him as he waited for Jin to enter.
Kyo: -The Guards looked up slowly, their eyes surveying the stranger in front of them as Kyo stood once again her hands now shoved deep into her pockets as she waited for them to speak, if they did not know who she was things could get extremely awkward. "Lady Hokage", the man furthest from her, and possibly the one who seemed to look the most afraid, bowed his head quickly and swiftly his long blonde bangs falling in front of his brown eyes and obscuring his vision as he once again stood. Because of this action he was then forced to continue with the embarrassing action of taming his hair before giving Kyo an awkward smile and turning abruptly to glare at the Guards surrounding him. Before he could speak Kyo raised her hand gently and smiled behind her mask, there was no need for him to cause a scene "The Raikage is expecting me?", it was a simple question. The man simply nodded once and then turned on his heel "If you will follow me M'Lady" He spoke as he began to walk at a steady pace towards the inside of the Village. Kyo followed casually, not removing her mask from her face, for the most part she found the look of Kumogakure itself extremely dull, though she would never say this, it was more rock than anything and currently so high up that it made simply breathing difficult which in turn made simply existing in such a place uncomfortable. As they neared the Raikage's office Kyo reached out a hand to touch the Guard's shoulder gently, this seemed to startle him as he whipped around quickly and crouched slightly, Kyo on the other hand did not flinch in the slightest, only raising her eyebrow underneath her mask, a gesture she seemed to favour. "I think" She spoke gently, her voice muffled slightly by the mask "That it would be prudent to retrieve the Raikage from his office and leave me out here with his personal Guards", the man looked rather confused at the request as the Hokage stood where she was and did not move. "I could be anyone, you can't just allow me inside, ya'know?" Kyo tilted her head to the side gently and the man nodded quickly several times before turning and hurrying inside, Kyo leaned onto her left foot slightly and waited patiently her eyes scanning the area. She deactivated her Byakugan, it was true that she could watch the man hurrying to the Raikage but she chose not to, instead looking around the Village with her normal eyes as she let out a small sigh. Kumogakure was nothing special to her and as she inhaled deeply through her nose she grumbled slightly at the missing smells of good food and fresh wood, the smells from home that she already missed even after being gone only a few days. As if in sync with her thoughts, her tummy grumbled slightly and she lifted her right hand to touch it gently, hopefully the Raikage would wish to get food before they set out, it appeared she needed it.-
Katashi: “Jin what have you heard of the Hokage’s location? Has she arrived here safely?” While his attention had been focused on Jin he maintained a distant gaze out over the village; a small carton of chocolate milk held delicately in his right hand. For the most part Katashi had been a well mannered man, but in times like this he did tend to become a worrisome fellow. His mind seemed to drift in and out of reality; a constant nagging sensation he was easily susceptible to. The thought of her being tortured, kidnapped, or worse killed seemed to have played out vividly in his mind. He couldn’t help but to assume the worst had happened, a shortcoming of his some would say. It wasn’t until he heard the sound of rushed footsteps approaching his office had he snapped out of his delusion. Perhaps in a much more hurriedly manner he threw open the door before the individual could have even reached it. “Jin come!~…and fetch me my mask..” His tone was like a bark as he ordered the man to follow him after retrieving his desired breathing apparatus; perhaps a sign of familiarity to the man. “You…have you heard from the Hokage?!” His thunderous boom of a voice shook the halls; small splinters falling from the timber planks that lined them. The smaller male could only nod; possibly startled by Katashi’s sudden outburst and naturally intimidating appearance. Katashi would have taken the man by the brim of his flak jacket; before he realized he had the man in the air, dangling in his grasp. He could see the man was short of breath, and like the kind hearted man he was he forced the straw of his beverage into the man’s mouth. As gently as he could he squeezed the carton; the thick, sweet dairy product forced down the man’s throat. “*S…she’s…she’s waiting outside sir..*” The man seemed too desperately gasp for air as he was lowered to the ground. Katashi shifted his gaze just over his left shoulder towards Jin had he been there. “Come Jin…our friend Gyuki awaits us.” The corners of his mouth curled slightly, a sort of sly smile tapered perfectly across his face. His legs had paced themselves hastily; each stride put him further along the curved corridor than the one before it. Before he had noticed it he was in a brisk jog trying to hurry to the Hokage. He didn’t intend to make her wait long; already he felt guilty for asking her to travel such a long distance in the first place. Katashi would have stopped just before the main doors to the Manor; pausing to collect himself he caught his breath and regained his composure somewhat. With a single flick of the wrist he threw open the massive and weighted doors. The left most of the two doors had been sent flying off its hinges. The wooden object easily soared through air, spiraling before it made contact with the ground; shattering into shrapnel of splintered debris. “L-Lady Hokage….welcome to Kumogakure…I hope the trip wasn’t too taxing on you.” As usual he was a bit embarrassed, his speech sounded forced and anyone with half a brain could notice easily how uncomfortable he appeared. A soft sigh escaped him as he had only just now noticed the decimated door. “C…could I interest you in a small meal? We could further discuss the objective of this mission.” Stammering even more he had become flustered, and frustrated from his own embarrassment. “Please…follow me..” He sighed under his breath.
Jin: Jin blinked lightly at his Kage's sudden outburst as he heard for him to grab his mask and follow him “As you command sir!” Jin gave a slight salute as he rushed over to the kage's desk picking up the mask and charging after the kage. He stopped in his tracks and tilted his head slightly as he watched the Katashi forcefeed a guard chocolate milk. “I uh... Lord Kage...we should probably hurry....” his voice trailed off as he had a slight sweat drop seeing the kage drop the poor man immediately running behind Katashi. He looked up shattering the link between him and his thoughts ,him thinking of how much horror could be running through the guards head as the smooth dairy drizzled down his throat, as he heard the Kage speak up about Gyuki “Right away sir!” he stammered as he ran towards Katashi a slight stride within his step each foot kicking up light puffs of dust. He sighed heavily at the kage's actions seeing the door being busted down “Now I see why no one wants to be the one cleaning the Raikage's messes...seems like all of them are terribly destructive...” Jin looked down at the now busted down door and scratched the back of his head knowing that he was going to have to deal with that problem later though he said these words in a very hushed tone to where the Kage wouldn't hear him. Once he reached the Raikage he immediately placed the kage's mask within his hand considering he finally slowed down after seeing the hokage. Jin blinked lightly and looked towards her and gave a slight bow “It's good to see you again Lady Kyo.. I trust your doing well?” He said with a smile. It was true that Jin had left Konohagakure to join Kumogakure, though it was with the best intentions and there was no conflict between the two of them Jin sworn never to speak of Konohagakure's secrets to anyone that resided in his new home, Jin Hatake always kept his word. Jin tilted his head to the side and continued to smile under his mask as he let the two kage's converse with one another, him falling a tad silent not wanting to interupt them, and him not wanting to be a victim of chocolate milkacide...
Kyo: -Kyo, who had been waiting in relative silence, turned sharply as she heard loud and rather rushed footsteps edging ever closer to her, not to mention the yelling she had heard a few moment's previous, she was almost worried about what to expect. The door to the Raikage's Residence seemed to explode before her eyes as the Raikage himself appeared among the debris looking like a fighting bull the way he huffed and puffed, Kyo did not move as she looked at him mildly. The Raikage himself looked somewhat normal, even if his behaviour screamed the opposite, Kyo smiled under her mask as he bowed to her his voice shaking nervously and his Body language seeming slightly forced, it was not what she had expected. Kyo bowed gently back to him and reached up slowly removing her ANBU mask as a sign of respect "You'll have to excuse the attire, it does not bode well for a Kage to travel in their robes" She spoke gently, her voice even and pretty, echoing like chimes in the light breeze. Once she had spoken she moved forward slightly towards the Raikage, she felt as if the action was needed, lifting up her right hand she placed it gently upon his shoulder, her face now in full view "It is a pleasure to meet you, Lord Raikage". As she spoke she allowed her white Byakugan orb's to rest upon his own eyes allowing her face to look both reassuring and friendly as she did so, although Kyo could be quite awkward socially she did not enjoy having others feel awkward around her. Once this was done she removed her hand and nodded lightly to him "I would love something to eat Lord Raikage, if that is okay with you of course" After speaking she waited allowing her hands to slip back into her pockets as her bright red hair swayed and fanned out behind her in the humid breeze, it was not one she enjoyed. The Raikage seemed rather odd and it made Kyo eye him once again absent-mindedly as she thought back through everything he had said and how he had looked, once this was done she retreated briefly into her mind and stored all of the processed and filed information away for later viewing, something she always did when meeting someone new, especially a Kage. As for his appearance, and that of Kumogakure and the other Ninja she had met, Kyo sub consciously stored all of this within her Eidetic Memory, (commonly referred to as photographic memory or total recall, is the ability to recall images, sounds or objects in memory with great precision) something she had done as a child, saving every inch  of her life within stills. the few seconds it took to do this passed quickly and soon she was back to herself still standing where she had been her white orbs now travelling to the man behind The Raikage, someone she recognized. "Jin!?" The shock made her voice sound almost out of place, as did the look on her face "I didn't expect to see you on my trip, ya'know" She gave him a wide grin, her white teeth fitting nicely with her fair pale skin, fair features and bright red hair "Will you be joining us?" Her eyes flicked between Jin and the Raikage for a few moments waiting for an answer.-
Katashi: He would have been of absent of mind at how kind she was; a fact that was about to be painfully shared with Jin. With full force he nonchalantly swung his palm towards Jin. The impact would have been mildly devastating; living him sore and bruised at its worst. “Indeed it wouldn’t bode well for a Kage to travel in their robes…”His voice wavered slightly; he had become mentally aware of the travesty he wore. The top would have been a black sweater whose sleeves were rolled up just past his forearms. For pants he wore nothing too flashy to say the least; a basic pair of black pants with dark bandages wrapped around the shins. Plain grey sandals had always been his style; preferably anyways. On each hip rested two pouches, inside a cavalcade of useful tools of the trade. Nothing really stood out about him for the most part; his unique horned head band or piece of fur lined armor plating that rested on his chest. His particular set of gear had been forced into his hand by Jin sometime ago; a black breathing apparatus that fit faultlessly over his mouth. No for a Kage the man seemed to have been squalid mess of a man; his white hair was a disheveled wisp of coarse white. Although he appeared messy he seemed to have a clean earthy scent about him; like the sweet scent of ozone after a rainstorm. “Oh…uh my bad..?” He froze terrified for the moment. Had he missed her name during his inner conflict over his current attire, or had she not even bothered to give it. “Katashi…my names Katashi..” Swiftly he brought his right hand up, his palm smacking against his own forehead. Then a cold almost liquid sensation began pouring over his face. Again he froze in terror; had he really just done what he thought he had. Now running down his face were the last few sips of his chocolate milk. “Damn….why---why me, eh? Could I not have been born with a better social disposition, is that too much to ask?” He mumbled under his breath before quickly turning his gaze to Jin. His eyes pleaded that the man saved him from this disaster of a first impression. “J-jin if would you please lead the way to our villages restaurant with the most…relaxed atmosphere. “ Once more a soft sigh escaped him as he prayed he wouldn’t have any further embarrassments over the course of this meeting. In silence he attempted to clean himself while waiting for Jin to lead them. 
Jin: Jin suddenly felt a powerful palm slam into his chest knocking the breath out of him and sending him flying back, him smashing through the other door causing it to break like the previous “GWAHH!” he yelled out in pain as he crashed into the debris. He sat up slightly and scratched the back of his head “ouch...” he muttered slightly before standing up once more brushing the dust off his pants before jogging back to Katashi's side, him being used to the abusiveness of the Raikage. He looked to the side and held in a laugh as he saw Katashi slam the carton of chocolate milk into his face and he spoke softly “Of course my lord.. If you would follow me Lady Kyo.” He said with a smile tilting his head to the side, him completely ignoring the throbbing pain upon his chest. He walked forward lightly waving his right hand above his shoulder indicating that the Kage should follow him. He walked throughout the busy streets of Kumogakure, him giving slight nods and waves at the various people that greeted him. Jin blinked and tilted his head as he saw a girl no greater than the age of six kneeling to the ground crying. Jin looked back to the Kage and said “Excuse me a moment.” before jogging to the side of the little girl kneeling down and placing a palm upon her shoulder “What troubles you little one?” Jin had removed his mask and gave the girl a slight smile as he heard her plight, she had dropped her dumplings upon the ground and wasn't able to afford another one. Jin smiled and looked over towards the shop owner and walked in giving him a few ryo buying a couple of dumplings “Thank you.” Jin bowed slightly to the owner and walked back outside kneeling down before the little girl once more handing her the dumplings “No more tears little one, now go enjoy those and get back to playing” he said softly patting her head. The little girls tears dried up and she picked up the pack of dumplings giving Jin a hug “Thank you!!” the little girl yelled before running off to play with the other children. Jin gave a slight wave before pulling his mask up once more motioning for the Kage to follow him once more as he continued walking to his destination. Jin looked up to a sign that said “Swiggity Swoody Noodles” him knowing that the kage enjoyed ramen, he knew this would be the best place to come. “After you.” Jin bowed slightly outstretching a hand towards the entrance and he awaited the Kage to enter the restaurant, Jin followed in shortly after they had entered.
Kyo: -Kyo paid attention to both Jin and the Raikage as she followed them, completely ignoring the abusive and milk incidents, it seemed it was all quite normal as no one in the area looked at all surprised. A small smile lit up her face as Jin tended to a small girl crying, it appeared he had changed slightly since his time in Konohagakure and the death of his Grandfather, she was pleased to see this. Placing her ANBU mask to the attachment upon her belt she lifted her right hand and ran it casually through her bright red hair, her eyes narrowed as they neared the restaurant that Jin had picked, upon reading the name she then rolled her eyes, "Don't tell me you're actually going to enter that disgraceful establishment?" The deep voice boomed inside her mind and she had to forcefully stop herself from smiling. "It would be rude not to, although I'm hesitant, the name itself puts me off" She thought with a small sigh, the booming voice slowly faded away with a slight grumble that seemed to resonate through her very bones. Occasionally Kurama would speak and comment, she would be lying if she said she did not enjoy it, it gave her comfort especially on this trip where Ryu had not been able to attend, she found herself lonely without him. As she sat down across from the Raikage and Jin, after ordering her Ramen,  she found her thoughts wandering to the black haired, dark eyed Uchiha that remained in Konohagakure in her absence and wondering quietly how he was doing keeping order. The corners of her mouth twitched upwards a bit at the idea of him handling the Genin and various Paperwork that came with the job, her eyes softened however as she thought of him. It was an odd thing, usually she had had little to nothing on her mind aside from the moment at hand, to think of someone so fondly was indeed a strange feeling for her, as she thought of Ryu she shook her head slightly allowing her attention to return to the Raikage, her white orbs now slightly dreamy as she did so. "I look forward to looking for Gyuki with you, ya'know" She tilted her pretty head to the side giving him a wolfish grin as she did so, finding herself in much higher spirits due to her thoughts of Ryu, something that always happened. Their meals were served shortly after her speaking, she looked down at the questionable Ramen and sniffed slightly, her eyes watering at the unappetizing smell that wafted up, Kyo gulped gently. Picking up her chopsticks she raised her hands in front of her and bowed her head for a moment, "Itadakimasu" she muttered gently before placing her chopsticks into the Ramen and and then lifting them to her mouth, inserting the Ramen. Kyo had to physically stop herself from cringing and spitting the Ramen out, it was awful and bland, instead she forced a smile and nodded gently attempting to indicate quietly that it was delicious when really she felt like vomiting. How did they live off of this tripe? Instead of taking another bite she allowed herself to create casual conversation, hoping she could ignore the food completely "I am Kyo Uzumaki" She spoke gently remembering finally to tell him her name "It is nice to meet you Katashi" Tilting her head once more in a grin she continued to stir at her Ramen hoping they would not notice her disinterest and disgust.-
Katashi: “You…didn’t have to order the ramen..” He seemed to shift his gaze between her and the bowl. Despite how untactful he was with social interaction Katashi was far from being a simpleton. Sitting directly across from her it would have been odd that he hadn’t actually ordered anything for himself. Rather he sat there wondering why of all places Jin chose this one; honestly he thought this place was a dump himself. “Regardless Kyo-chan, I appreciate you coming on such short notice. I’m sure you know that my predecessors have always insured that Gyuki resides within our borders.” He paused clearing his throat some. “ Well in recent reports my shinobi have told me that some outside party has been trying to enter the special area granted to him after the fourth shinobi war. I’m confident that if it will keep him out of some maniac’s hands he’ll gladly allow me to be his Jinchuriki. With that said I’d like to leave as soon as possible.” Katashi seemed like an entirely different person, his shy disposition had all but vanished; he exudes an atmosphere of confidence. “What’s your opinion on the matter Jin?” He silenced himself so that his aid could voice any concern he had.
Jin: Jin sat down quietly at the table with the two Kage and tilted his head slightly looking at the bowl of noodles now sitting before him, he smiled and pulled down his mask letting it loosely hang around his neck as he allowed the two kage to converse. He picked up his chopsticks and sunk them into the noodles slowly bringing them to his mouth eating slowly. Jin had always been a slow eater, though he wasn't the biggest fan of ramen and whatever this was that was served to him couldn't be a good example of it. “gah..” he muttered slightly squinting one of his eyes looking down at the bowl once more. “I suppose this wasn't the best of places to pick... Jin grumbled slightly to himself as he brought a hand up to scratch his cheek lightly. Jin blinked out of his thoughts hearing his name being called and asking for his opinion on Gyuki. “Ah yes, it seems the group that is going after Gyuki is unamed.. not very important. In fact I doubt that they'd have the proper techniques to seal lord Gyuki anyway.” he yawned slightly and popped his neck to the side “However, it would be rather troublesome should the group actually be able to aquire him and use him for bad intentions.” He trailed off as he spoke, taking another moutful of ramen before speaking once more. “Lord Gyuki never really had any trouble with being a Jinchuuriki in the first place, I'm pretty sure he would allow us to seal him into lord Katashi.” he smiled lightly as he spoke, his eyes closed from the grin being rather large and he tilted his head to the side. “Grandfather fought beside him in the last ninja war... He always spoke highly of the tailed beasts and the Jinchuuriki that they were sealed in...” his voice began to fall slightly as his thoughts began to flood of his grandfather. He shook his head lightly and looked towards lady Kyo “My sources told me that you were able to help seal Shukaku and Kurama with little to no effort. Hopefully your pressence will be the same with Lord Gyuki.” Jin said with a smile towards the Hokage, him falling silent once more allowing the two Kage to continue talking and him going back to eating his bland noodles. “Blech this is the last time I'm eating here....” he grumbled still eating the noodles.
Kyo: -Kurama, who had been mostly silent, seemed to emerge at the sound of his name, his conciousness poking against Kyo's like an annoying itch as she sat, they had been practising switching out and occasionally it bothered her, he picked awful times to wish to speak. Kyo sighed outwardly and raised an eyebrow once again "Excuse me" She said gently, after a few moments her eyes switched to the dark red and black of Kurama's and her posture became stiff, her face looking rather annoyed. "It is odd being sealed within a female" Kurama's voice rumbled as he spoke through Kyo's mouth "As for Gyuki, that troublesome 8 Tails, I'd like to see him again it has been an extremely long time" Kyo's head turned slightly, an action Kurama forced, her hand then lifted and pushed the Ramen off the edge of the table her eyes narrowing. It was in that moment that Kyo snapped back and made to dive for the bowl only to stop half way realizing that it was indeed to late to catch it, "I apologise Lord Raikage" She spoke gently her face turning a bright red as she looked up at him through her fringe "I am ready to head out whenever you are".-
Katashi: “What a mouthy bijuu you have Kyo.” He spoke teasingly about Kurama; though he did aim to not upset the creature. Standing he let his right hand brush along the dusty table, a tinge of disgust reflected in his eyes. “Then let us head out, kyo.” Nodding her direction he turned his attention to the shop owner. Taking a few second he placed his mask over his mouth before adjusting the straps to his liking. “This place is henceforth condemned and unfit to serve the public, close your doors indefinitely.” Unlike before his voice sound more mechanical; in a sense it was smoother, relaxed and steady. His body language had differed drastically than what it was earlier. It seemed more foreboding; possibly do to the embarrassment he suffered from this places lack of upkeep. Ever the gentlemen he offered her his hand if only to pull herself up. His gaze never once acknowledged the bowl as it shattered on the floor; despite his usual crippling shyness the man before her seemed like a totally different person. “Also Kurama, I know you can hear me in there. I like to think he’ll be excited to see you again as well.” Oddly his voice carried some warmth with it despite its mechanical monotone speech.
Jin: Jin blinked as his ears perked up at the sound of Kyo's voice changing slightly as she shifted to Kurama's control, tilting his head and smiling as he spoke. Jin had always thought highly of the tailed beasts and the Jinchuuriki that they were sealed inside, he took time to learn all of their names, their abilties and just about everything that has to do with them. He spoke in a soft tone “I agree Lord Kurama, I'm sure Lord Gyuki would be happy to see you again.” he smiled towards him and bowed his head slightly in respect. His eyes then averted to the bowl Kurama had decided to knock over and he chuckled slightly to himself, him having the same feelings of the disgusting ramen of this establishment. His light blue orbs then moved to the side to look at his Kage tilting his head to the side as he spoke of closing down this poor excuse for a food service. Jin took this upon himself to stand and bow towards the owner of the establishment “That is correct, this place is in poor condition and you decided to serve this slop to the lord kage. Though sorry about the mess.” Jin spoke up as he left the shop behind the two kage, falling silent once more until he was spoken to pulling his mask above his face once more.
Kyo: -Kurama growled inside Kyo "I hate that Hatake brat, if he calls me Lord one more time please allow me to kill him", Kyo shook her head gently and tried not to smile to wide as he spoke. It was not often Kurama took a liking to people but he was right, Jin did seem slightly sweet these days and although Kyo wasn't easily annoyed, it did amuse her greatly, it was funny how people changed. She stood in that moment and applied her ANBU mask once more allowing herself to follow the Raikage and Jin through the Village to wherever Gyuki was kept. Kyo strolled casually behind them and took in the Village as they wandered, happy that the Raikage himself now seemed happier with everything and more open, to be honest it had made her feel uncomfortable knowing he was shy, she was not a good conversationalist. Kurama grumbled inside of her once more "He is not far from here", her spoke gently.-
Katashi: “He likes to stay in the mountain range just outside the village so it’s not much further. Though I did forget to ask you, how well do you think you can perform in this thin atmosphere?” Despite being high up in the mountains Katashi had no issue breathing. The thin air made Kumogakure a prime location for those few shinobi who wished to further the control of their breathing. Despite his weak immune system; the only reason he wore a mask. Katashi had powerful healthy lungs; a fact made clear by his outburst heard by the Hokage earlier. “Nothing matches the beauty of Kumogakure..” He mumbled to himself. He had taken long walks through the village of several occasions, and yet he always marveled at its beauty when showing it to strangers. “Perhaps one day I’ll get to see Konoha?” His cheeks became flustered slightly. Had he really presumed that the Hokage and he were on such friendly terms now? They hadn’t even completed the mission and here he was assuming that the two villages would be allies. “ I apologize…I didn’t mean to presume so much Lady Kyo….that’s far too many times today I’ve made a fool of myself.” His voice clearly sounded saddened by the current state of things. His predecessor had told him so many things about the other villages and yet he knew nothing of them himself. Quickly he lead the group through a small archway, Gyuki would have been just on the side. “How coincidental is this? “ Katashi questioned the chances but wouldn’t have complained about it. Cracking his neck his gaze went back to the Hokages before nodding toward Gyuki. Gyuki was a massive creature whose upper torso resembled an ushi-oni, with four horns on his head similar to a Jacob sheep. His back had a large hump. His lower half had no hind legs and instead consisted of eight large tentacles; all very octopus in appearance. Like all biju he could easily dwarf large rock formations and most forests. “Gyuki…I have an immense favor to ask of you..” He seemed timid at first when faced with the beast. “ ORE!~ ORE!~ What do you want young Raikage squirt? “ Gyuki always had a rude way of speaking, it wasn’t at all a sign of disrespect towards Katashi. “Someone here wants to speak with you.” Pausing he nudged Kyo in the side softly. “ I also come asking a favor of you Gyuki, you see it has come to my knowledge that some rouge shinobi try to find a means of capturing you. They most likely plan to use you as a tool of destruction and well if my mentors have taught me anything about you bijuu. I….it am that you would rather be seen as friends rather than weapons of mass destruction. So I come before humbly asking for the honor of being your partner…will you please grant me the title of being your Jinchuuriki?” Katashi had fallen silent, kneeling before the creature. “ORE!~ So Raikage brat…you want to be my Jinchuuriki?” The creature had fallen silent for a few moments. “ And you…Kurama don’t think I can’t sense you in that girl.” Gyuki couldn’t help but chuckle.” Another female Jinchuuriki for you I see? Didn’t get enough those those Uzumaki women so you found yourself another? “ He seemed to tease Kurama.” Ore~ either way, what do you think about this young fellow, does he seemed trustworthy?” Gyuki already knew what his answer would be. The child had grown up around the bijuu most of his life as the raikages protégée; he just wanted another bijous opinion on the matter.
Jin: Jin followed the two kage silently, not wanting to interupt their conversations yawning slightly him becomming quite bored with his own silence. He grumbled lightly to himself as he looked to the two before him “I should get a tailed beast to talk to.....” he was a tad jealous that soon there would be two Jinchuuriki that outranked him, though he never said that to anyone vocally. Jin really didn't find himself worthy of being a Jinchuuriki, much like his grandfather before he acquired the sharingan, he was just a normal shinobi, a quick learner and skilled fighter but still very normal. He smiled lightly to himself and closed his eyes at the thought “Then again.. I suppose I should be happy being the right hand man of the Raikage..” he spoke to himself as he placed a hand upon the tattoo upon his right shoulder. The tattoo was lightning written in Kanji , giving him the ability to manipulate black lightning. This was given to him awhile back by the Raikage when he ascended the ranks to be at the kage's side. After a short while of walking they had finally made it to Gyuki's home, Jin tilted his head slightly as he looked up towards him, his jaw dropped slightly under his mask. He had never seen a tailed beast before, and the size and amount of chakra of the beast had suprised him beyond belief. “So this is the power of a tailed beast...” he said to himself placing his index finger upon his chin, not taking his light blue orbs off the massive being. “Lord and Lady Kage.. allow me to scan around the area for any of those rogue shinobi.. I shall deal with them myself if I'm able to locate them..” Jin spoke up after they were chatting with Gyuki knowing that these shinobi would simply go find another tailed beast should they fail to capture this one. “I shall take my leave Lady Kyo, Lord Katashi, and of course Lord Gyuki” he bowed to each one of them and he slowly faded from view as he used the body flicker technique to disappear to another part of the land, sensing the chakra of a couple shinobi not too far away from their position.
Kyo: -Kyo's eyes looked up to Gyuki for a few moments before she held out her fist, for a moment he hesitated before extending his huge one and knocking their Chakra together. For a few moments everything seemed to go black and then she was standing in completely blackness with only a single bright light shining down upon her, it was only after a few moments that she realized that Gyuki and Kurama were either side of her, her eyes widened. "It's been a long time, Kyubi" Gyuki said in his low and rhythmical voice, "So what can you tell me?", Kurama lifted his head and stood, he was extremely tall and Kyo felt almost afraid between them as she stood, her Byakugan eyes now active as she pulled away her mask slowly. "Hmph" Was all Kurama said before looking away from Gyuki "That Hatake brat, I'd like to eat him whole" His eyes glowed slightly as he spoke, his small speech was followed by a hearty laugh from Gyuki which made Kyo lift an eyebrow. For some reason it had been difficult for her to imagine a Tailed beast laughing and the sight and sound of it was almost hilarious. Gyuki seemed to ponder for a few moments before looking down at Kyo and moving his head down to get a better look, "So you're his new Jinchuriki" He said gently, "Odd", Kyo looked back up at him and spoke back almost instantly "How is that odd?" Was all she said in a rather defensive tone. Gyuki laughed a little again and placed his paw on her head patting it gently causing her head to bob, Kurama grumbled from where he was laying and reached out a paw picking her up and placing her away from Gyuki "Hmm" He muttered defensively, surprising Kyo slightly. "Perhaps I will allow him, I assume that's why you have been brought along?" Gyuki's eyes remained on Kyo and she nodded once to assure him he was correct "Perhaps I will speak with him a little longer". With that said the darkness, and the Bijuu, faded away slowly and Kyo found herself within the light of day again her fist still out stretched, she blinked a few times before dropping her fist and looking sideways at the Raikage.-
Katashi: “Interesting fellow isn’t he?” His voice carried warmth with it, his amber toned orbs still fixed on Gyuki. “Never in my life did I ever think I’d get to approach you and stand so closely beside you Gyuki.” He spoke in a low cool tone. His attention had been stolen from Gyuki and focused on Kyo; his brow rose with interest. “Well what did they say exactly?” He began to politely question her on their conversation. “Does Kurama deem me unfit to be a Jinchuuriki?”A note of sadness had found its way into his voice, though subtly. Gyuki had move slightly casting a shadow down onto the two kage; despite what Kurama said Gyuki was willing to chance being the boys’ partner. Katashi had grown more nervous by the silence that infected the area around him, instinctively his eyes darted around searching for Jin. The Hatake man had not only become his right hand man in his short time In Kumo but had been the closest thing Katashi had to a friend; a sad life Katashi had found himself in. With his arms crossed he continued to stand in silence, his left heel tapping the stone of the mountain range violently; the unnerving silence driving him crazy. “Well kyo? What did they say?..” his word trailed off.” I-I’m sorry I didn’t mean to sound aggravated it’s just this silence, while I love it usually. When paired with something of this urgency I can’t help but to get anxious.”Katashi was a man of few words most of the time, but one thing I was good at was apologizing. A sigh escaped him much like they had for the most part of the day as he tried to keep the possibility of an anxiety attack low.
Jin: Jin had been flickering upon the various obstacles of the immediate area as he searched for the band of mediocre shinobi that were attempting to capture all of the tailed beasts “I bet they don't even have anyone skilled in sealing...” Jin muttered softly as his eyes widened slightly sensing a rather large mass of chakra just ahead of him “I see... thats where they're hiding...” he smirked lightly under his mask before flickering atop a large boulder, looking down at an encampment of five shinobi. He tilted his head as his light blue eyes gazed upon a certain large piece of parchment with various markings on it. “I wonder what that could be....It must be important...” Jin said this lightly to himself as he saw the five shinobi surrounding and pointing fingers upon the parchment. “I suppose I should make this quick... don't want to keep the kage waiting...” he chuckled to himself as he hopped down about thirty feet from the five shinobi. All five of them sat up instantly and looked over to Jin “Oy, oo's dis pretty boy?” one of them said aloud in a rather uneducated tone. “Aye, ooks like that Kage's cab'n boy” another one yelled out. Jin's smirk turned into a slight frown as he heard them speak “I'll kill you for those words...” Jin said his eyes glaring down at the shinobi who had called him a “cab'n boy”. The group began to laugh in unison “An wats a lone boy go'nn do to us?” one of them said moving into the front of the group wielding a horribly forged blade. Jin smirked once more regaining his composure as he pointed his arms forward in a finger-gun like formation, which caused the group to laugh “Storm Release: Laser Circus!” Jin yelled out as a bright light began to form at his finger tips. This technique creates several beams and shoots them at the enemy. First, a halo of bright energy spreads around the user's hands as this technique is activated, then the technique encircles the user's hand and from that the beams are shot out towards the enemy. The user is able to alter the beams direction after being shot, making it possible to strike multiple enemies with pinpoint accuracy, even bypassing hostages held in close proximity. The user can increase the number of beams to a great amount to pin down an enemy. Five beams shot from his fingers as Jin made a shooting like motion letting his hands sling upwards after the shot was fired, each of the five shinobi would be hit by one of the beams. One of them getting hit within one of their eye sockets, them falling over instantly dead from the loss of an eye and the attack slamming into their brain. The leader only got attacked into his chest, though his blade would shatter letting the metal cling upon the floor, this caused him to scowl at Jin. The others would simply be hit on the shoulder or chest, it not doing much damage as Jin didn't put too much chakra into it. “I won't let you try to get the tailed beasts any longer.... prepare to draw your last breaths...” Jin muttered as he reached behind him slowly drawing his twin gunblades pointing them forward to the group. “Learn the wrath of Jin Hatake!” he yelled out as he took one of his kenjutsu stances for the special blades, this being called the Renzokuken stance (Serial Sword). In this stance Jin placed his right foot forward and his left foot backwards bending his knee's slightly as he pointed his left arm downwards and his right arm forward, he pulled the trigger upon his right blade shooting a bullet towards one of the members of the group. The bullet shot forward and slammed into the mans chest, the enemy not even knowing that such technology existed he looked down in horror as a large amount of blood began to pour out. Jin then smirked as his hand was now coated in a chakra string which was connected to the bullet. He gave it a mighty tug and launched himself towards the shinobi that had taken the bullet to the chest, him instantly appearing infront of him. Jin gave a mighty swing with the blade that had shot the bullet, him nearly cleaving the poor man in half. This caused the remaing three shinobi to back up slightly seeing two of their freinds being so easily dealt with. “Why you!” one of them yelled out as he darted forward to Jin slamming his axe down towards him. Jin smirked at his low caliber attack blocking the incomming attack with his blade within his right hand, holding it there as he slowly pierced his stomach with the blade in his left this causing the man to slowly bleed out and fall to the ground coughing up blood. Jin then averted his eyes to the last two, the leader and his last lacky. “My my... what happened to your uneducated talk you swine?...” Jin muttered as he then switched to another stance of his the Reppuu Hikigane (gale trigger). He stood straight with his legs spread apart, with a slight bend of the knee's as he had his two blades pointed forward towards the lacky of the leader.  He smirked as he began to continously pull the triggers of the blades begining to fill the poor man with an endless array of bullets. After a few moments Jin heard a loud click in both of his blades, them now being out of ammuntion. He lifted them up as a small amount of smoke rose up from the barrels. Jin looked to the man who he had been filling up with metal as his now lifeless body slammed upon the ground, and he then looked to the leader who was now laughing. “Ook's ike r out of those things” he laughed out again “ You got notin left!”. Jin smirked as he slowly reattached the blades in the usual X formation upon the back of his waist. He then pointed an arm towards the leader of the group “This is why I'm the right hand of the Raikage...” he spoke up as he grinned, a black lighning beginning to spark around his arm “Now Perish... Lightning Release: Black Panter” he muttered as he shot the panther looking attack towards the last man standing of the group.After generating black lightning from their body which takes the form of a panther, the user can manipulate it to affect multiple victims at once by electrocuting them. Like various other Lightning Release techniques, the potency of this ability can be increased through the application of water. The panther roared followed by slamming down upon the screaming man, it sizzling his flesh as he fell over to die from his electrical wounds as Jin let his arm fall down to the side “That takes care of that” he chuckled slightly as he walked over to where the parchment was. He picked it up and examined its contents “this is a map.. and it looks like they circled where the tailed beasts are....” he grumbled slightly as he noticed Kurama, Shukaku, Matatabi, and Gyuki were crossed out. “They knew we were coming..and they were keeping track.. but they are half wits.. how could they possibly have this information...” he sighed slightly and folded up the parchment placing it in his pack as he looked to the side back to where Gyuki was. “Suppose I better head back now that this is done..” he smiled as he spoke up using the body flicker technique to head back to his original position, wondering how things were going with Gyuki.
Kyo: -"Well, Kurama dislikes Jin, but that's no surprise, however he did not comment on you in my experience that's usually a silent approval or indifference" Kyo said, responding to the Raikage finally "As for my own opinion, I believe you to be worthy you do not strike me as the power hungry type, besides, we're friends, ya'know" She tilted her head to the side giving the Raikage a wide grin as she did so. Kurama stirred inside her still uneasy with her occasional positivity, it was something he was working on getting used to, she was right about one thing, it was better than hunting rabbits in that stupid forest. Gyuki raised his head in that moment and bowed gently his eyes now never leaving the Raikage, it reminded Kyo of Shukaku and she wondered silently if Kurama would ever look at her with such acceptance. The Hokage took the small nod as a sign of confirmation and after a few moments slammed her hands down onto the ground, a few feet in front of her arose the "Sealing Alter", the one instrument she would need to complete this Sealing Technique, it would take but a few moments depending on the Chakra transfer speed, then all would be done and it would be up to the Raikage himself how he chose to approach Gyuki. Kyo ushered the Raikage gently onto the Alter and quietly asked him to remove his shirt a question that make her cheeks turn slightly pink as she said the words, once the Raikage was shirtless upon the Alter Kyo nodded at Gyuki who chuckled lightly. Before he placed his paw atop Katashi's shoulder he moved it to Kyo and placed it on her head "That's for you, Kurama" He said in a gentle somewhat friendly voice. Kurama grumbled inside of Kyo "Piss of, Gyuki" He growled angrily only causing Gyuki to chuckle louder, "He never changes", He spoke gently. After this small section of banter Gyuki placed his paw upon Katashi's shoulder and began to transfer his Chakra, watching the Raikage made her remember how uncomfortable it had been and she winced slightly at the thought, something Kurama found extremely amusing. "I'm glad you can laugh at my pain" She muttered aloud to a now silent Kurama who was likely not paying attention now. As Gyuki began to physically disappear Kyo lifted her hand, once he was completely gone and Kyo could see, with her Byakuagn, the flow of Chakra to him stop, she slammed her hand down hard on his tummy biting her bottom lip as she did so hoping not to hurt him to much.-
Katashi: “Ow..” Katashi spoke very few words during the whole ceremony; preferring to stay quiet. His cheeks slightly flustered from her hand on his stomach. It was an odd sensation to have a woman touch him, or for anyone to touch him for that matter. Odd, it felt very comforting and yet it conveyed some sense of fragileness. Exhaling deeply he looked into her milky eyes, his own amber orbs seemed to tear slightly. Smiling he stood from the seat; it was an odd experience having something else inside your body. He felt heavy and excessively hot. Raw power coursed through his veins and yet he felt at peace with the world. “T-thank you Kyo.” Taking her hand he held it firmly for a few seconds; his cheeks flustered as he threw both arms back, he hadn’t meant for the hand shake to last so long. In his left hand he had a small trinket the previous raikage had given him. It was a small doll made of a burlap material, the eyes were buttons sewn on, the hair was most likely horse hair, and the mouth was stitched on. It wore a pretty kimono with a storm cloud pattern adorned on it.” I know it’s silly…but take this as a sign of friendship, let it serve as a trinket, no, a symbol of the friendship our two villages have forged here today.” Although he seemed happy and was smiling he couldn’t help but cry softly, the doll had much sentimental value; it was a gift from his mentor, Kumogakures first female raikage. A woman who had been like an older sister to him, and guided him on his path in life; perhaps that’s why he’s so sensitive? “To give this up means a great deal to me..” He smiled again placing it in Kyo’s hand.
Kyo: -Kyo took the trinket in her hands and cradled it gently a small smile appearing on her face as she blinked back several tears, she had never known true Friendship and to be called a friend, let alone allies, was something entirely new for her. She smiled lightly looking down at it happily and allowing her fingers to trace over it, her white orbs looked back up to Katashi clearly moist from emotion, slowly she reached up around her neck and removed the necklace that hung there. It was something her Mother had given her a long time ago before she had died and whilst it was the most precious thing she owned, she felt that this was the right time in order to give it away. I a gesture of kindness she held out her hands and took Katashi's, holding them gently and placing the small Onyx Amulet within them, the Amulet was made of a special calming stone, when rubbed or touched it seemed to calm one down and allow them to think clearly, whether this was a special property or just all in the mind was unknown, but it had always worked for her. As she held his hands gently and allowed the amulet to touch his skin, she almost felt the calmness spreading through them and as she looked into his eyes an alliance was forged, not just between the two Kage, but between the beasts that dwell within them. Like the Jinchuriki before them it appeared that they would too become close friends and great allies, powerful Shinobi who not only had Beasts within them but also cared about them. Kyo, unable to help herself, pulled the Raikage into a quick hug "You will have to forgive me" She muttered gently "It is not everyday that I get called 'Friend', ya'know?". With that she pulled away and took a small amount of adjustable black leather from her pocket, from a distance it simply looked like string, gently she attached this string to the Trinket in which Katashi had given her before replacing it gently and securely around her neck. "I'll protect it with me life" She said gently bowing her head to the Raikage slowly "I promise".- 
Katashi: “I must admit it’ll take some getting used to; the added noise in my head that is.” A sudden surge of pain shot through his head; possibly Gyuki giving him sort of protest. Regardless he took the trinket she gave him and slipped it over his neck, wearing it proudly on display.” I suppose the next time we meet will be in your village.” He smiled some referring to the upcoming chunin exams. “Or has the date not been decided on? “ He lessened his smile waiting for an answer.” Though I find it prudent to hold some sort of meeting of the Kage, perhaps in a disclosed location or one of the other villages?”
Kyo: -Kyo nodded with a gentle smile proudly eyeing the Amulet around his neck "Yes I believe the Kage will be meeting before the Chunin Exam date is set, I am not currently sure if Kirigakure will be joining us this year, perhaps they shall once again although I've heard rumours of unrest there, ya'know?" Kyo's wide eyes looked at the Raikage happily. She was looking forward to seeing him again, and the other Kage, as soon as possible. For once she felt like she belonged.-
Katashi: "Well I mustn't keep you longer Kyo chan."Smiling softly he made his way back toward the village." Feel free to stay in the village for as long as you want. I assure you Jin won't be selecting your abode for the duration of the stay." He seemed to jest about his right hand mans selection of ramen shop-​