Team Salem's Introduction

## **Participants**

***Salem***

***Takao Kurisutaru***

***Arata Hayashi***

***Satsuki***

## **Prologue: The Origin of a Bond**

***Vanitaskiba:*** Ah. A while had passed since Salem joined Hoshigakure. The female was able to settle in quite well, explore, and tend to needed business. All within that time frame the Hoshikage also took notice of Salem's prowess, dubbed her a Jonin, and assigned her to a team of her own. Team Salem-- Otherwise known as Squad One. Of course it was natural that Salem herself would be in charge. Takao Kurisutaru, Arata Hayashi, Satsuki, were the other additions to the team. Salem could openly admit that getting the squads put together resulted in trail and error, but now everything was finally set in stone. Oh boy. All the paperwork that had to be done... Carefully reading over the list of Genin... The endless work made it feel as if a millennium passed. However such rigorous labor was necessary if the squad was to be be official. With that being said, the teams were ready, it was now up to Salem on when they would converge. "Alright." A single voice called out, solus. Today was the day Squad One would rally. Curiosity filled the air... Whom made up the bunch she was tasked to train and protect? What personalities would clash? So many question, so little time. Such events that was destined to unfold could surely wound up interesting. This would be a tale to remember... The Land of Bears-- In this region the sky was fairly calm. It was warm, bright, full of light to say the least. The warmth in the atmosphere gave off a feeling that it was-- Perhaps afternoon? Well that was the forecast in the core of the village, not much could be said for Hoshigakure's Training Grounds. The Training Grounds was coated heavily in wildlife. The sun could barely break through in such a location.. Making it quite the opposite of what the village was feeling. In fact the wildlife was so abundant, no one actually knew if it was day or night once they entered the Training Grounds. "Lets see here..." The same voice called out, still solus. A figure gently pressed against one of the many over sized trees provided. The silhouette stood no more than 5 feet and 5 inches even. Some could argue that was short, but it didn't matter. A deep breath was taken. Unusual amber hues glanced down at a pair of cards that were held with a left hand. A total of 3 cards. The cards were known as Ninja Info Cards-- Cards that held valuable data on certain individuals-- And yes the data were of a set Genin. Three messenger hawks, with something attached to their backs, circled not too far overhead. For the time being Salem fell into a deep ponder. "....." Moments of silence passed before the female actually snapped out of it. Her thin lips slowly parted to release another sigh, which ended the long standing silence. A roaring whistle filled the air-- The hawks reacted. One at a time they landed so Salem could kneel down at an even level. The Jonin proceeded to hand out the cards for the flying trio, and sent them on their way. No actual estimate was known on how fast the hawks would reach their targets or if they would at all. Salem simply put herself at ease against the tree yet again-- Arms crossed just under her chest, she slowly closed her eyes. For now the only option was to play the waiting game... Until everyone arrived. Then the 'fun' could begin. The birds soared far and wide, carrying the notes that were prepared earlier that day, as they should. Notes asking to rendezvous at the Training Grounds.