Meet and Greet: Team One Comes Together

## Participants

Jiro Senju

Miyabi Hatake

Shigure Hatake

Kasumi Yuki

**Miyabi Hatake:** "Meet by the river at high noon huh? who even says high noon anymore?" -Miyabi muttered to herself as she leaped through the upper canopy, message grasped firmly in her left hand and one of her shoes in the other as she tried to reread it to make sure she hadnt misread. This was her first impression with her new squad and sensei, yet she had already almost slept through the meeting time, another late night counting cards, it was her own fault but she didnt want to admit it to herself at the moment as she pulled on her other knee high shoe on in mid air, placing the message between her teeth. Her dyed black hair fluttering in the wind, still a bit weird to her, she almost missed her silvery white natural hair. She folded it back behind her ear and continued through the canopy, picking up speed as she came across a clearing, with one bounding dash onto the final branch, she leaped onto one of the nearby roofs, skating across the red tile, and hopping off into the branches of a nearby cherry blossom tree. After taking a moment to dust off her clothing, she began looking around for a man that could be her sensei.- "They really should have had photos sent with this thing huh... hindsight is 20/20 i guess" -she put her hand up to her forehead to block out the sun before dropping down to the grass below.-

**Kasumi Yuki:** -As the sun had rose this morning Kasumi Yuki had been pacing back and fourth in her small apartment holding onto the letter that had arrived the night before. So far it had been a few weeks since she had graduated from the Academy, and with that being in mind she was very nervous to be meeting her new squad members along with her new Sensei. Taking a deep breath in order to ground herself to the here and now the crinkle of the paper in her hand would snap her into action. Moving quickly over towards the door she’d step into her knee high gray sandles, covering even more of her legs that were covered with her dark brown stockings she was currently wearing. Letting out another deep breath, a small slightly noticeable puff of air could be seen coming from her mouth. This was all not new to her, but she was now in a rush to make it across the village and into the forest in order to arrive on time. Running her slender fingers through her teal colored hair, her golden eyes scanning the living room behind her making sure she didn't forget anything she’d push open the front door. Slamming it behind her, causing a few of the small birds on the railing outside her apartment to fly away, she’d feel the Oriental style dress rustle as she walked quickly down the stairs by passing many in her way with out even a wave or a smile. Looking towards the left and right allowing the small breeze of the morning air pass her by, moving her long hair in the wind she would take off to the left following a few others towards the forest. As she used what little speed she had at her current age, she was making good time as of now, moving from tree to tree; the bark ripping off some of the limbs she pushed off of along the way she would ponder just how well she’ll get along with her squad. Just before coming to the large opening she’d drop down from the tree she was standing on making sure nothing was out of place from all the running and jumping she’d been doing, Kasumi would nod to herself and walk out into the open field seeing that she was not the first to arrive. Although she knew it wasn’t likely she’d at least noticed she was here before the Sensei, so she’d count this as a win for herself.  Not even acknowledging the other person she’d stand there taking in the way the tree limbs swayed in the breeze, the way the rising sun would bounce off the dew that clung to the grass around her, and finally while taking in this beauty she’d finally place her right hand onto the small glass vile around her neck, letting the almost subzero temperature water inside it calm her inner demons while she waited for everyone else to arrive to this first meeting.

**Shigure Hatake:** -As the solar orb rises turning the black realm above into that of its azure texture, it marks the long awaited day for young Shigure Hatake. Finally graduating the academy only a mere few weeks ago, today mark the day he begins his journey as a true ninja. Just a mere 12hrs ago, Shigure receive a message to him stating to meet by river at noon in the forest to greet his new team mates. He awaken this morning in his usual high spirit, already having his stuff packed the night before he was in no rush or in a frantic mood. After some time to dawn his clothes and fix himself his morning meal, he walks to his dresser where his ninja headband, the symbol proving his official status as one of the great shinobi's in the village history, lay there waiting for him. Looking down on the headband his eyes rises up at the mirror reflecting his image, his silver white hair, his piercing violet eyes, his black attire with strips of white on it everything he can see from reflection. His face expresses a look of serious as he stare at himself. He would begins to slowly lower his body as if posing himself into an attacking stands and his hands rises up in front of him. He then quickly bring his hands together forming the ninja sign of the ram as his shout with a might roar.- "TRANSFORMATION JUTSU!!!!" -A technique that usually surrounds his body in a thick cloud of smoke encasing his body from sight for only a fraction of a second before revealing himself to look like anything he wishes to look like, how ever this was not the case and no smoke would appear and his body wouldn't have taken on a different appearance. What instead happen was him humming some made up beat ♫do do dodo do doo doo doo do♫ as he simply break the sign to reach for his headband and raising it into the air as he turns around in a dramatic fashion before facing the mirror again placing the headband on his forehead and begins tieing it with the ends of the cloth on the back of his head. He then end the segment with a hero like pose staring into the mirror with a huge grin on his face finally ending his song with ♫Da dooooo♫- "Hehehehe. This has got to be my greatest transformation ever" -Something in the mirror would then caught his eye, the clock in the background would show the backwards image of the current time, his head spun around to look at it normally confirming it's regular appearance show it's 9 o'clock.- "Uh oh. Well, I only have 3 hours, but that doesn't mean I should idling here. Hehehe" -He would then grab his stuff on his bed on his bed, place his tonto in its sheath on his back, his pouch on the waist where he's able to access it from behind, and his backpack also on his backpack ,filled with snacks and lunch in case he gets hungry, over the tonto. He's now ready to hit the road. He steps onto the ledge of his opened bedroom window closing it behind him and he leap into the air. The wind brushing through his hair its gale as he sore momentarily into the air before landing on a room next door to the house located across from his and he make his way into the direction of the forest where he's suppose to meet his new team mates. A huge grin would be on his face as he leap from building to building like a lemur high off on caffeine. - "Hehehehe. I hope this team of mines likes games, cause I aim to win all the games we can play together" -Some time would pass and only now he would make it to the entrance of the forest. Joining with the rest of the people walking in, he would mix himself among them. Anyone of these guys could be his team mate and although they seem to be alright, none of them seem to be giving off that gaming loving spirit. He only wishes his team would not be among them. Just then a thought occurred to him and he stopped in his tracks- "Wait a a minute? How am I suppose to know which one of these guys are my team mates? There should be a sensei right? So which sensei is mines?" -His head shift from side to side as tries to find the answers to his questions, then another another thought came to him, this time his expression is shown as if he has an idea. His lips formed into a smirk as he gives off a devilish expression while softly chuckling to himself- "Time to play a game." -He would say under his breath. Then he cocks  head back looking up at the sky, his hands clench into fist as he takes as stand as if he's about to power up before finally shouting to the top of his lungs- "I WON'T LOSE" -This would naturally catch the attention of the others around him as he look into his direction with surprised expression on their faces due to that shout just coming out of no where. Shigure then leaps into the trees and leaps rounds even more hyper than he was before- "If hide n seek is the game, then Sensei I'm gonna find you." -

**Jiro Senju:** -Knocks would bang against a thick wooden door, echoing throughout the room. The knocks growing louder as time passed by until the creeking sound of them being opened soon replaced them. A soft voice soon entered “Sir, the sun had already risen, and this is the third time I came in to wake you up.” The voice echoed, soon to be revealed as one of the many maids within the mix of a kage office and home. The man grumbled about before he'd finally sit himself up, rubbing his hand into the bed ridden hair of his. His eyes brightly green yet dull from his slumber. Staring over at the maid who spoke, sending her off. Making his way off of his bed, towards his dresser, and finally picking out his outfit of the day: A black hooded jacket with it's sleeve missing, stander shinobi pants with matching color. Wrapping his arms up into a matching dreadful tone of color. Slowly attaching his armored arm protectors, slipping those shoes of his on. Lastly his staff and pouch were equipped against the back of his hip before wondering off in a zombie like state out, and down. Making his way towards the kitchen, grabbing an odd amount of bread, apples, and anything else he could grab. This entire adventure took 20 minutes to finish. His eyes stared on over two a open letter that served more of a reminder than anything else, a reading of his first official meeting of his group. He'd sigh deeply as he looked over towards a clock, realizing he only had about half an hour to meet them. “ Someone gonna be mighty disappointed..” He spoke out to himself in a groggy voice, making his way out of his home, and off. He would greet the locals with small waves as they stopped and greeted him, they talked about the weather to him, and anything else that came to their mind. By the time he reached the forest entrance 26 minutes had passed. He'd pat himself down he searched for the apparent missing map.”I lost it.” He referred to the map he was suppose to have, shrugging he'd wing it walking into the forest to simply enjoy the scenery. Wildlife running around in perfect harmony with each other, the suns rays beaming trough the openings the leaves made, giving a perfect day. His mind beginning to wonder off as his walking became aimless as he'd forget about his group of kids he was suppose to meet. Stopping by at a small pound that held a toad or two, and their tadpoles swam about. Nodding as another sigh escape.” Oh right, the kids.” His dull eyes swayed around somewhere as he began to wonder around hoping to bump into them somehow, or at least hear their voices or cries, anything really that would lead himself to them. Half heartily he'd began thinking up of reasons for his huge delay. From what he could tell he would be probably an hour late by now for their meet up.-

**Miyabi Hatake:** -All it took was the shouting of his all too familiar catchphrase for Miyabi to roll her eyes and internally facepalm.- “Shigure? Oh god, don't tell me that goofball is on my team.” -She muttered to herself as she looked in his direction, leaping around the trees in circles like a squirrel with a coke addiction. She couldn't help but chuckle a bit, her cousin had always been like this, even as a kid he had always had the flare for the dramatic; striking poses and shouting catchphrases at the top of his lungs. It was endearing, and also totally freaking embarrassing, she thought to herself as she stepped forward and stomped her foot, her smile gone for a moment and replace with an embarrassed frown as she shouted at the top of her lungs at him.- “SHIGURE! Get down from the trees right now! You are embarrassing our clan and me.” -She sheepishly scratched the back of her head with a chuckle as all eyes turned to her now, realizing that she had basically just done the same thing as her little cousin. She had always enjoyed her cousin's antics when they were children, but now was so not the time to be acting like a toddler with a sugar rush, they had yet to even meet their new Sensei, wherever he happened to be. They had a responsibility to keep the good name of the Hatake clan in proper standing. At least she had been able to keep her “hobbies” under wraps from her clan, but everybody knew that Shigure-kun was a trouble maker. She sighed again deeply, a bad habit of hers they she usually did when she started thinking too much, before turning to look at what seemed to be her other new teammate. Her eyes were the same golden tint as hers, and her teal colored hair stuck out, Miyabi had never seen anything like it. What really stuck out to her was her facial expression. It was, for a lack of a better word, cold. She had ignored Miyabi without a second look, as she had arrived first, and now was fiddling with a strange little vile of some unknown liquid around her neck, she couldn’t help but wonder what it could possibly be. But knew better then to asked, she didn't look like the kind of person that would be interested in sharing that information anyway.- “Come now Shigure, did you really need to catch everyone’s attention like that? This is not the time for another one of your games.” -She sighed as she looked up and the placid blue sky, the soft wind ruffling through her black kunoichi dress, a white daisy sewn prominently on the front, with a red ribbon around her waist holding it all together. Her thigh high sandals with its concealed tanto digging a bit into the moist earth below her feet. She scanned the surrounding treeline with a keen eyesight, not seeing anyone else that could be their Sensei anywhere.- “Please, please don’t let our sensei be one of the lazy ones, that's the last thing I need right now.” -she muttered to herself under her breath as she turned back to her younger cousin, a small half smile on her face, deciding she may as well make the best of it.- “I didn't see you at breakfast at the estate today little cousin, did you sleep in again?”

**Kasumi Yuki:** - Moving her left hand up to her face she would almost cringe at the level of the person’s voice that was yelling. Letting the early afternoon breeze continue to blow passed her and around the opening she was standing in the middle of Kasumi would take a few deep breaths before slowly letting them out allowing her small puffs of cold air escape. Standing there not moving to interact with the two others that had some how moved closer to each other; almost as if they were related. She would ponder to herself, ‘I surely hope neither of those two are on my team...and where is our Sensei he is extremely late.’ Still thinking to herself she would look up at the sun that was moving into the afternoon position moving her left hand to block the sun’s rays from her eyes. It did not take her long to grow bored of standing there waiting for the Sensei to show up, so she would move over closer to the river. Crouching down, moving her right hand away from the small glass vile for the first time among the others Kasumi would slowly move her finger tips back and fourth over the top of the water. Watching the ring of each ripple slowly move out until they disappeared into nothing, she knew that to her it was telling a story. The story of life and then finally coming to death, dipping her hand into the water she would let out a small sigh of relaxation while the sun would shine down on everyone there brightly warming everything it touched. -

**Shigure Hatake:** -Leaping into the trees with an excited yet determined expression to begin his game with the intention to win, Shigure would hear a voice calling out his name, a voice too familiar that it's instantly recognized. He expression quickly changed from excited to a look of surprise as he turn his head into the direction the voice is calling from uttering "Miyabi?" from his mouth. The sudden change of attention would distract him from marking his next branch he leap to, and he head would suddenly make and impact on a branch. With the branch stopping his head, his feet would fly pass under it causing his body to flip backward in mid-air before falling to the ground below. Luckily with reflexes like that of a cat he was able to land on his feet with his body in a crouch position on the ground as he held his head where the branch made its impact. it was lucky of his that his headband comes with a forehead protect, so no major damage, or wounds her made. But it did leave his head in abit of a daze due to his brain rocking from the sudden clash. His mind would regain focus recovering from the slight daze after only a few seconds and he would look up to see the person that called him. At first glance he could barely recognize her due to her hair being dyed black, but her attitude placed everything in the right perspective. No doubt it was his cousin Miyabi giving him the good ol' lecture as always since they were kids. This time is was about him and his antics that's embarrassing her and the clan. At this point, Shigure would spring up, ignoring the eyes of everyone else looking at the both of them as they are no sharing the attention of the others around them, as he would say- "I'm embarrassing the clan? Never? Everything I do is for the honor and glory of the Hatake and I will never spoil that name. If there's anyone embarrassing the clan's name here, it's you, Miyabi." -He would say as he arms and index finger would extend directly in her direction aiming in the middle of her face. His finger would then rise up to her hair pin pointing the origin of her sin.- "Why would you tarnish the glorious trademark of our clan's majestic silvery white texture of hair? By that alone shows you have no pride, no honor for your notable origin. Shame on you, Miyabi" -He would notice that she would have little to no say in the accusation he gave, but instead she would release a deep sigh from her mouth, that irritating bad habit of hers, before her attention would cause her to turn her back to him as she look over at someone else by the waters. This immediately make Shigure feel like he was being ignored and his extended finger would retract back to his body into a clench fist so hard that a vein can be seen around his knuckles ready to pop as his eyebrows lower with teeth baring showing an expression of major anguish behind her back. He would then hear give a command to follow her, as she walks over over into a direction. He would huff as his  face would then change into an expression of a child pouting as he would speak puffed up cheeks while reluctantly walking behind her- "But Miyabi~ My game~~. The sensei is playing hide n seek. And if them I win." -But his complain would most likely fall of deaf ears she she mutter something about hoping the sensei isn't a lazy type. Shigure mentally couldn't agree more with her remark on that. His arms would fold on the back of his head a he follows her while looking to the side in his thought thinking that if the sensei was a lazy type then they wouldn't enjoy games with him. Thus making the current game of hide n seek completely out of the question. Shigure shivers at the thought of having a boring sensei on his team. Miyabi would then pose a question about not seeing him at break fast in the estate. His sight would then turn to her notice her gaze reflecting on him. he would then answer- "Wel, I didn't had to be in a rush waking up early and all that since I had my stuff all packed the night before. So I slept like a log waking up when I'm good and ready. And I did made it here on time, so yeah, praise my genius ways of dealing with this special event today. Hahahahaha" -He would chuckle out loud before fixing his signature grin on his face.-

**Jiro Senju:** Jiro's eyes lazily glared at the trees
as they surrounded him. His face giving off a rather puzzled look as
he'd look around questioning where he exactly is, and how deep he'd
exactly have gone. Eyes rolling up before digging into his mind as
he'd attempt to recall the last five or so minutes. His mind only
returning with blanks having little to no recollection. His shoulders
simply shrugged, and the man continued on with his aimless adventure.
The path he took was purely random consisting of a few turns, jumps
over a small river or two, and few hops down minor hills. This
continued until he'd find a small blueberry bush full of healthy
berries. Plucking a few into his mouth before stuffing a handful in
one of his empty coin purses. Down the line after this lovely healthy
bush came about a not so healthy variety of berries. None of these
berries would necessarily kill a child, but would most certainly
cause their stomach to drain forcefully. “Oh, what fun.” He'd say
monotonously, grabbing an entire handful of these, mixing them with
the good for his lovely awaiting children. Once again the man
continued to wonder around humming a soft tune to himself while
wondering around. The day was peaceful, the sky was bright and
welcoming, everything was bliss; everything except a small cry as
birds would quickly fly off away from the incoming sound. This sound
quickly catching the man's ear as I sounded very much like a small
frail girl being attacked by a wild boar or something. With a deep
sigh his head would shake before wondering on over towards this
terrible screech. The pace he would move in would certainly show he
was no hero, his movement speed barely increased by much. By the time
he would even get near the source of the dying pig scream it would be
around five minutes or so. Enough time for someone to defend or
outsmart a wild animal of the forest. Although once Jiro arrived to
the source of this disappointment of a cry he would find himself
three children. Two of which were bickering at each other till one
was ignored; while the third was poking at water as if she attempted
to catch a fish with just her finger. A rather odd mix of children
around. Nevertheless it was a great excuse for them all to meet and
greet. His hand would wave before he'd make himself known to the
crowd.” Hello, everyone.” Chuckling to himself.” I hope you all
had enough time to get to know each other, I have some snacks.”
He'd tell them while holding the bag filled with berries up. “ Uhh,
feel free to share.”

**Miyabi Hatake:** “No name huh? Not much of a meet and greet.” -Miyabi thought to herself as she reached forward for the bag, feeling a bit hungry as she hadn't had time for much of a breakfast. Though the second she looked at them she knew something was wrong, though some of them were blueberries, about half of them were non-edible. They made her think back to when she was an even smaller child, back when she used to sneak out of the village with her friends to go play in the “real” woods, as they used to put it. The many trips, as well as the misadventures that came with them had taught her a lot about herbs and different plant groups. She had recognized these berries from her many trips with her little relatives and friends outside the village walls, the last time she had seen them she, Shigure and two of their friends were playing in the woods, their two friends had both eaten a handful while they were off looking for sticks that would make good pretend swords. Needless to say, that was not a fun trip back to the village, Shigure and her had both had to carry one of them on their backs, their stomachs too upset to walk. She looked back up at her new Sensei, giving him a look that she knew what he was up to. Looking him in the eyes, she spoke in her calm little voice.- “.......no thank you Sensei….I just had breakfast,” -she lightly brushed his hand with the berries in it aside with her own. What was this? Was this some sort of strange test this Jonin had set up for them? The berries were now in front of Shigure’s face, Miyabi had no idea if he remembered what they were, he never seemed in her eyes to be the type to remember little details like that. So when she brushed Jiro-sensei’s hand aside, she looked into Shigure’s eyes and slowly shook her head no, hoping he would get the message.- “Um, it said on the message scroll that your name was Jiro Senju, meaning you can use the legendary wood release technique?” -She asked with a curious look on her face, her hands behind her back, fingers interlocked- “Can you show it to us?” -Miyabi was genuinely curious, she had only heard stories of the legendary technique, and was hoping it was just as cool as the stories made it out to me, and not just him growing an apple tree out of his ear or something, Miyabi almost giggled at the thought.-

**Kasumi Yuki**: Still crouched down
by the river bed Kasumi would vaguely turn her head towards all the
noise coming from the only other two people around. Moving her right
hand from the water’s surface she would use it to wipe it against
her face and giving off an almost context sigh from feeling the
water’s cooling effect. As an adult came walking slowly out of her
forest Kasumi would finally fully turn to see if this was finally
their Sensei. Narrowing her eyes upon seeing just how laid back he
was she would almost pout for now she was realizing these people were
her squad. Huffing silently allowing that small puff of cold looking
air to leave her body once more she would finally start taking steps
towards the three others. The afternoon sun beating down upon her
shoulders, her teal hair now appearing darker as sweat would trickle
down her temples and neck. Using her left hand to reach up and wipe
it away from her body. As the sweat like substance was removed from
her neck and temple and coated her hand, it dripped to the grass
beneath her feet, leaving small almost rain drop looking slashes in
the soil that was visible. As Kasumi was now close enough to hear and
see just what was going on she would take in the appearances of the
two younger kids her age. If it was not for the black hair they both
would look close enough to either be siblings or relatives of some
kind. A small phantom pain gripped her heart before she would move
her golden hues towards the adult that was offering them up something
to eat. Berries by the looks of things. Having been in the high
elevations in the forests in the area she could tell something just
wasn't right about some of those berries, besides that the other
small female in the group seemed to be trying to silently tell the
young boy to not eat them, for the first time Kasumi would speak,
“I’d rather not...perhaps we should focus on other things for now
Sensei?” She too was trying to sway the conversation towards
something other than food, but this was due to the fact she didn't
want to focus on the lack of food she didn't eat this morning or the
night before for she had been so nervous about this first meeting.
Hearing Miyabi, the name she had picked up from the younger male
who’s name was Shigure, asking about the wood technique Kausmi
would turn her frosty like stare towards their Sensei and wait for
something to happen.

**Shigure Hatake**: -As Shigure and his cousin would have their conversation near a 3rd member abit of a distance away, they would be approached by a Yume ninja that seems to be a higher rank than them due to being more older. Chuunin? No, Maybe Jounin would be a wiser guess as it is said that their sensei would be of jounin class. But if that was the case then there would be a possibility that this guy would be the sensei for their team. Shigure's face would immediately give off the bum feeling he's feeling inside of himself that this would be his new sensei, and because of his older cousin he didn't get to play the game of finding the sensei. His face would give off a huff, unknown to him the expression would be quite similar to the 3rd member by the water as they give it about at the same time. Sheer coincidence that they would express their disappointment at the same time. However, he mood would change as the sensei offered a bag of berries, Yabi would be the first to deny them and the 3rd member would follow in the berries refusal. Not looking to pass up free snacks, Shigure would reach out for the bag with a gluttonous face expression that says "Well, more for me", being completely oblivious to his cousin's signal of the danger that might lurk within those berries. However, his attention would be pull by Miyabi's ingenious idea to have the sensei show them a skill after an astute observation on the sensei being a Senju. His hands would pull away from the bag as his interest would be completely on seeing the skill a Jonin posses, and not just any jonin, but a jonin with a wood-style jutsu- "Wood style? I heard of those, but I've never seen it with my eyes. I wanna see. I wanna see. Sensei Show us. Please please please" -Said Shigure as he hyperly  bounces up and down ever so excited to see the jutsu showing to his cousin that whatever caffeine that entered his body hasn't left his system yet. His face would then turn to the other Genins with his mouth wide open as he gives them a huge grin expressing his overly excited emotions right now, as if wanted them to join him in his excitement to see the cool jutsu.- "Wood style, wood style, wood style" -He would begin chanting turning head back and forth from the genins to the sensei trying to have them help him gouge the sensei into showing the technique. Both his fists clench in front of his body as he rocks them up and down going along with the beats of his chanting.-

**Jiro Senju:** His dull eyes stared at the first child to speak abruptly, and no less it was a complaint! Already, not even thirty seconds into this meet and greet he gets a complaint. He sighed heavily as if was jabbed into his very soul, his head shook for a moment while still offering the bag of berries to his starving kids. His facial expression did not change a single bit as he watched the first girl stare into the bag, observe it closely, as if it were a hidden treasure and checking the grand loot she may have had, cursed or not. Watching this raven haired girl reach into the depth of her mind for a memory she hadn't had in a while, only to reject his gracious offer. Alas hope was not lost, but a second child, another girl but with hair as light as the afternoon sky would soon approach. Although her hair was bright and lively, he would soon tell that her personality seemed rather rotten. As this rotten soul approached closer, her pyrite eyes tickled the back of his mind as if she was some sort of De Ja Vu but he couldn't exactly place it. Nonetheless this one wasn't too interested in his bag of berries, but much rather do something 'productive'. Scuffing at those words she spoke his attention changed to completely ignore the two. A third, and final puppet for his play test would soon come closer. This one's soul seemed much brighter than the rest, sort of like a small toddler. Luckily for him his personality and possible wit matched that description as his hand reached closer towards the bag as his gluttonous self took over. A mental devious grin appeared mind as this child would take the bait and proceed to the next step of his plan, of course, this plan would be made up on the spot as he went along. Unfortunately for him, again, the first brat would spoil this plan of his by uttering his name, and assuming his style. His eyes rolled momentarily as the boy reached back, and started to chant for his abilities. His hand gripped against the black bag of his before the placing both of his hands against his hip, sighing. “Very well. I'll show you.” His voice monotonous, seemingly a phrase he had to repeat over and over and over again throughout his life. Curling the fingers in his right hand into a fist except for his index which pointed straight out. Centering the hand near all three of their eye levels as a small stock of wood would slowly raise out from it. That stock would quickly shift around in space, three trident like prongs would emerge from it curled towards the center. Using this tiny tool to pluck one of the poisonous berries from his bag, and in front of the childish child.” Ta-da. A treat for you.”

**Miyabi Hatake:** -Miyabi watch as Shigure completely ignored her signals as he reached for the berries. She wanted to conk him on the top of his head for ignoring her, knowing that every time he had ignored her in a situation like this it had gotten him in a predicament. Miyabi let out a silent “whew” as Shigure was distracted from the berries just in time by her luckily timed response. That bonehead, if it wasn't for her totally unrelated question he would be sprinting to the nearest bush by now. She couldn't have been more clear about not eating the berries unless she had spoken up, her little Itoko-san got lucky this time. And while it was unintentional, the other girl had refused the berries as well, despite the fact that Miyabi had heard her stomach growl. She must have also known what the berries were, or maybe she had seen and payed more attention to her exchange with her cousin then her cousin had. She was a smart one….. good, her nutbar cousin and what looked like a lazy sensei was too much for Miyabi to handle alone. Hopefully she and this yet to be named girl could be friends, or at the very least pleasant associates, but her attitude and facial expressions just weren't giving off that vibe at the moment. She watched as she breathed out a puff of air that was so cold it made her eyebrows want to stand up. And she was….. Sweating? Miyabi watched as water practically poured down her temples as if somebody had tipped over a glass of it on top of her head. Judging from the icy breath, she had to be a Yuki, or at very least a water nature shinobi, but that sweat…. She had never seen anything quite like it. She watched as he curled his fingers in his right hand into a fist except for his index which pointed straight out. Centering the hand near all three of their eye levels as a small stock of wood would slowly raise out from it. Forming three trident like prongs. She had to admit she was impressed, sensei was definitely a Senju, no ifs-ands or buts about it. Miyabi stepped forward a bit from the group and looked up at her new sensei. He seemed to tower over her, his raven hair reaching down to his shoulders, dangling over Miyabi’s head, his skin a few shades darker than ever hers and his eyes a deep green. Though he smelled like stale cigarettes, he certainly didn't look unhealthy, covered head to toe in lean muscle. She spoke up, her eyes staring at his many piercings.- “A pleasure to meet you Jiro-sensei, my name is Miyabi Hatake, and this is my cousin, Shigure.” -She pointed to her left to him with an open palm-

**Kasumi Yuki**: -Taking a few steps
back from all of them she would slowly look around at what Shigure
was looking wondering if he was expecting others or he just thought
they were others here. As she sun continued to shine down her, she
would continue to sweat but moving her right hand to the water vile
and finally opening it, she took a small sip and let out a sigh of
relief feeling the effects of the sub zero water trickle down the
back of her throat cooling her from the inside out. Kasumi’s eyes
had slowly shut as she got lost in the effects the water had on her
body, so she had missed not only the way Miyabi was looking at their
Sensei but what he had done as well. For the moment Kasumi was
ignoring Shigure’s behavior due to just not knowing what to do with
a person like him. Slowly opening her golden hues she would catch the
way Jiro was watching them all, with that mischievous grin, as he was
still offering up the berries to them as if they would actually take
them. Tilting her head to the side while her hands were busy re
capping the water vile, she would listen as Miyabi would introduce
herself to the Sensei in such a relaxed manner or almost a rude
manner. Letting her spine stiffen at this she would finally saying,
“I knew you two had to be related...even if you are trying to hide
your true self behind all that black hair..” Kasumi knew much about
hiding, for her being such a shy girl in general she hide behind a
massive wall of hatred and self doubt which caused her to come off as
the ice princess she was sure everyone around her thought she truly
was. Standing their rather awkwardly after commenting on the fact
that Miyabi and Shigure were related she would cough slightly before
saying, “Kasumi Yuki...also you know Sensei-san I don’t think
anyone is going to eat those...” her voice almost as monotoned as
the Sensei’s but with a colder edge to it. As she stood there now
outing Jiro she would shuffle from one foot to the other, as a heavy
silence fell over them all.-

**Shigure Hatake**: -Despite the others not joining him in the chat to see the sensei's wood style jutsu, Shigure would not feel discourage as his solo chants alone would be powerful enough, as it causes the sensei to give in with a a reluctant expression saying "Very well". Shigure have his feet separated from the ground as he leap into the air with one of his clenched fist extend high above over his head, his eyes tightly shut, and this huge grin planted on his face as he lets out a loud yell saying "Yeaaaah!!" declaring his victory. As his feet returned to the ground, his body would be position in a semi-crouching pose and his fists clenched near his chest. His eyes would narrow on the sensei, focusing strongly how all it would take for a shinobi of his caliber to perform the wood style jutsu. His breath take deep loud stretches of inhales and exhales from sheer anticipation. All senses working in to giving all their attention to the starring sensei now on his imaginary stage in the middle of the forest. And so, it began. With simply movement of his hands to center to the genin's eye level, The sensei would summon a small stock of wood out his hand. Shigure's eyes would open widely as his lips forms into a circle as if he's making a silent "oooo" sound. As he continues to observe the small stock would would it would evolve around its area of space and form a trident shape with 3 prongs. Shigure's mouth would transform from its circle shape to an open mouth smile, his eyes would glisten from amazement a such a sight. He couldn't help himself, it's boiling too strongly inside of his, he have to let it out now. He scream out loud yelling "That' so coooool!!!". it finally came out and his gaze shifted to his cousin Miyabi, with the 3rd member taking a few steps back from the group, to see if she was just as amazed as he was. Ofcourse she must be, it was her suggestion in the first place to see it. His eyes then shift back at the sensei, the wood jutsu would pretty much be undone and in it's place would be a kunai with a berry on it stretched towards Shigure is if it was done specifically for him. Being remind, his attention would then shift back to the berry earlier and with this one specially given to his he gave another "Don't mind if I do" expression as he plucks the berry from the sharp tip of metallic the kunai blade. Holding the berry between his thumb and index finger, he motions to bring the berry into his mouth as Miyabi introduces them both. His hand stopped midway pausing just inches away from his lips as he heard his introduction as she gestures to him, and he lowers the hand with the berry to raise his free hand extending only his index and middle fingers to give of a peace sign while his signature grin his planted on his face. It would be poor manners and a major blemish of the clan's name, to not do something as a form of greeting while he's introduced. And so just mere second of their introduction, and voice would be heard from behind them as finally for the first time since appearing, the 3rd member spoke out. Declaring her thoughts of being correct when she assumed Miyabi and Shigure to be related, and even further accused Miyabi of even trying to hide with with that raven black hair. Shigure eyes glanced over to Miyabi expressing an annoyed look on his face as he then extended his fingers at her like he did earlier- "See? I told you that you were shaming the clans name by dyeing it that ridiculous color. Even Ms.waterworks(reference to her sweating the entire time) over there thinks so. Now go wash that thing of a take pride in your clan's trademark hair color. You're embarrassing both of us and blemishing our clan's name.".

**Jiro Senju"** Those dull eyes of his locked onto that
poisonous berry he plucked from the bag. Watching ever closely to see
if this boy would or would not take his offering. This boy was his
only chance for a rather fun adventure, or at the very least it would
give quite the show. The other two who were nearby? Useless at this
very moment. This cheeky one was all that mattered to him. 'Wha whum
whu wha wha whu whum whe whu wha whua whau. Wam Wom wom wha.' was
practically all he heard from everyone as they spoke. All of them
becoming just a blur to his mind. Squinting those dull eyes in a fit
of frustration as once again, the chatty bratty one would interrupt
his fun. After what would be seen as an awkward silence from the
Jonin, his eyes would nonchalantly stare on over the loud mouth
genin. Giving off a few rather sloth like blinks as if he were in
deep thought. “Huh?” He spoke out rather confused. Standing back
up fully before stretching about.” Did you introduce yourselves? I
wasn't listening.” He continued before yawning out lazily.” Don't
bother. I won't remember it anyways.” With his initial plan foiled
his eyes averted elsewhere, looking for something else to occupy his
time with these kids.” Uhh, hey, you, Dobby.” He told the only
male genin. His hand lazily flapping towards the kid.” Give me a
suggestion on what to do here.” Afterwords the man would make his
way towards a nearby tree, passing between the two female genin,
either bumping into them, or outright walking between depending on
how close by they stood next to each other. Once at the tree Jiro
would knock on it, give a slow nod of understanding.” Maybe...”
Would be the last things he said before walking off towards another,
five or so feet away, repeating the process all except for the shake
of his head, almost disappointed in it.”...Are you done yet,
Dobbers?” He'd ask the boy again, if he had spoken or made a
suggestion in the time he was expecting the trees, he wouldn't of
been listening.

**Miyabi Hatake:** -Miyabi’s left eye twitched a little after Kasumi mentioned her hair, but she was able to just ignore it, she was used to the off putting comments about her hair, from relatives and even strangers, especially now that it had been dyed for about two weeks, despite how rude Kasumi’s had sounded to her. Only for them to began twitching again as Shigure went into one of his boneheaded tirades about her hair for the second time today, a small vein began bulging slightly from her forehead. Pride? There was hardly anyone else in the clan that was more prideful than Miyabi, even if perhaps at times she smartly kept it hidden. Ever since she had dyed it she had been extremely self-conscious about her hair. It had been one of the few things that could consistently set her off, causing her to drop her rational attitude and go full enraged Tsundere on whoever was unfortunate enough to make the comment. Part of the reason she had done it was primarily to distance her association with her family, with all the time that Miyabi spent with her less than noble friends in the village’s seedier sections, she didn't want any of that attention to be drawn back to the clan, her Hatake birthright, her stark white hair was a dead giveaway of who she was and what family she belonged to. The other reasons were….complicated, mostly involving her mother. She clenched her fist, eye still twitching as she stood there, steam almost forming off her head due to her proximity with Kasumi.- “Shigure….. You stupid baka.” -She growled in a low whisper, and moving her clenched fist without turning to him, Miyabi flicked the berry out of Shigure’s hand with the force of an angry Tsundere, sending it sailing into the river, the little fruit landing with a \*plunk\*. As Miyabi mentally restrained herself from proceeding to  grab her little cousin and shake Shigure like a crying baby, while verbally accosting him about all the times she had run interference for him when he had wet the bed. She was distracted by Jiro-sensei utterly ignoring all of them but Shigure, not ever bothering to listen while they introduced themselves. She watched in confusion as his hand lazily flapped towards Shigure and he asked him to think of something to do. Stepping aside as Jiro just barely brushed passed between her and Kasumi, she looked at him from behind as he made his way towards the tree.- “How did someone like this manage to make Jounin? And what did I do to deserve being stuck with such an airhead of a sensei?” -Miyabi thought to herself as she turned to Shigure-kun, chuckling slightly at the strange and unfamiliar nickname he was given, before waiting for him to answer Jiro-sensei’s question. Still yet to forgive him, but she had calmed down already from his little tirade. Besides, there were other ways to get even other than violence, and Shigure would remember that when he finds wasabi powder in his toothpaste tomorrow.-

**Kasumi Yuki**: -Kasumi’s spine
would stiffen up once more as she would let her golden hues move from
person to person in the forest clearing. She felt as if she was
surrounded by morons, not only was she was thinking this Shigure
fellow had the attention span of a squirrel but she was most certain
their Sensei was just here because he was forced to be. Her opinion
of Miyabi was still uncertain but at the same time she felt as if she
could understand some of her actions. Never having a sibling or
hardly remembering her parents she could only imagine just how
stressful or as it was annoying to have family members. Letting her
nose wrinkle slightly, forming an expression for the first time among
the others she would turn her attention to the fact Jiro-Sensei, had
just asked the squirrel to suggest something for them to do. Her
golden hues would widen slightly as she remembered the ‘hide-n-seek
game’ he had wanted to do from the start. Taking a deep breath
about to suggest they not do that she would feel their Sensei brush
between Miyabi and herself. Taking another step back from the now two
squabbling cousin’s her attention would settle on Jiro. Tilting her
head to the side as she watched him walk from tree to tree kicking
the large trunks. Knowing that some trees could have termite damage
or just have hollows deep inside them she was curious just what he
looking for. Perhaps he seeing if there was a tree suitable to use
for training but that hope was soon dashed as her left eye twitched
before she would take a deep breath and let it out slowly when she
had heard their Sensei had’t even paid attention once again.
Tilting her chin in the air a faction of an inch she would pivot on
her right foot and stomp over to the nearest tree where she would
almost seem to flop down now refusing to do anything further with any
of them.-

**Shigure Hatake**:-As he finished his lecture at her, he would notice a change in her attitude, a sight he's seen srufice out of his cousin everytime one of antic would go too far. Her anger sweling up inside her and her fist clenches to tight as a vein would be on the verge of popping. His eye wide and his by remain still almost as if following the old saying "Stay still and the predator won't be able to see you". Without turning to him, he hand would quickly lunged at him, his eyes shut tight expect  and painful impact, but instead the precious berry that sensei had given to him would be flicked right out his hand. His eyes would open feeling the sudden escape of the berry from his grasp, follow the direction where the berry felt, he would would be able to see the final  1 second of the berry's moment as it enters its watery grave with a "ploop" sound. With a face looking as if he lost his best friend, he turned to his cousin expressing his sadness and anger. this only last for a mere few seconds as their sensei would call out a strange name, a "Dobby" soon after. Curious to learn what the sensei is talking about, his head turn to the Jounin standing a few feet away from them. His hand would flap like a flag blow by a small breeze beckoning for Shigure to head over there. Shigure gives off a scowl at his cousin almost as if wanting to say "You'll pay for your crimes later" as he motions over to the sensei entering his range in conversation. Shigure would quickly be assigned the task of coming up with something for them to do, at first this sounded like a strange question and baffles the young genin only for a split second, but then his face would light up and his mouth would open with a grin knowing exactly what's going on. The sensei has clearly seen the potential with him and entrusted him to come up with a soothing activity. As the thoughts of all the games and activities rushes to Shigure's head, the Jonin would leave his presence and walk past the 2 girls to do some business with a tree. Shigure stood there sorting out his thoughts on which would impress the sensei. "Maybe?...No. Not that....How about? Nah..." -Shigure would then hear the voice of Jiro-Sensei calling from a distance asking if he though of anything  using a variant of the name he called him earlier. As Shigure woas about you respond back, his eyes would then catch the eyes of Miyabi as she turned to his with a smirkish condescending  look on her face- "What's so funny?" - Shigure would yell at her with abit of anguish in his tone- "You're laughing at what he's call me then I got news for you, itoko. Suppose Dobby is some kind of name that Jonins give to their protege in a squad. Meaning that he's seen the potential in me to lead this team as his second in command. So don't get jealous because he sees that I'm not better than you 2, but that I'm the best Hatake here. Sensei knows this. That's why he's depending on me to come up with a super fantastic activity for us to do. I  am the Dobby whether you like it or not" -He would end by sticking his tongue out at them before going back to sorting on what to do. Then it would finally hit him...His hand would form into a fist before pounding it into his open palm on his other had.- "Ahh! That's what we could do. A group training. It's a good way for us to properly get acquainted with each other by measuring our skills, tactics and abilities. And then we can assess what we lack as a team and work together on that. Heh. Not bad for my first day as Dobby, huh?" -He arms would the fold on the back of his head as he closes his eyes and placed his signature grin on his face showing his cocky confidence in coming up with such a great plan.-

## Checkpoint

**Jiro Senju:** Jiro's eyes followed the others as she
wondered herself over in what seemed like a rather childish hissy
fit, stomped around before simply flopping herself down as if she
were ready to cry. With a head tilt Jiro shook his head softly
speaking to himself. “ Child”. Over the course of these dull few
minutes he had already learned to completely block out the other
whiny girl who seemed to know a vast amount of knowledge dispirit
being so young. What a wreck of a team he had found himself under. No
spunk, no vigor, nothing but complaints. That was until a bright
beaming light came upon, ready for anything to be thrown at him. His
eyes stared over at the approaching man who mistook his half-assed
attempt at a nickname for a prideful title. Chuckling so at him, not
wanting to disrupt his energy. “Good Dobby.” He praised the kid
for wanting to prove his worth, more so for taunting and even
degrading the other two. Not the best tactic to go for an adult as
well as one who is supposed to lead a squad, but it would work for
motivation he'd hope.” Training? Ahh..” He mumbled towards the
end of his sentence trying to think up of something to actually do.
His plan to delegate his responsibilities onto another had failed for
the most part. “Fine, fine.” His body pushed himself a few feet
towards the middle and closer to the one now known as Dobby. His hand
extended out towards them all, palms stretched out.” We shall
train. There is a small open valley just to the east of here. It's
not big, only nearing about...say...100? Maybe even 200. Probably at
least 150 square feet of open land. Or something similar, who knows?
It's a lot.” He'd nod confidently.” We shall race there. To the
east! About 2 miles out!” His fingers twitched slightly readying
himself.” But first we all must join in hands before we leave and
allow me to call out a chant before we begin this. It is a great
bonding moment, and, as the leader, if you don't you will be kicked
out of not only the squad, but Yume. Got it?” His voice continued
with it's monotone way, yet he'd hope the others wouldn't think he
was bluffing. “What say you three?”

**Miyabi Hatake:** As Miyabi let the steam blow off before she committed Fratricide, she watched as Jiro made his way back from his little lap to the tree. Miyabi turned and watched as Kasumi angrily stomped her way over to the tree and flopped down, she chuckled internally as she did, she got where she was coming from, it seemed like the day was almost over and the squad had yet to do much of anything but stand around and talk. She thought about joining her were it not for her hope that something interesting was finally about to happen. Her attention was then taken from Kasumi and back to Shigure. Miyabi simply rolled her eyes as her little cousin went off about her new "title", though deciding not to be cruel relative, decided not to dismiss him outright. Let him have his fun, he's bound to be twice as antsy as the rest of us, Miyabi wasn't even sure she had ever seen him not doing anything for this long. She nodded at Shigure's idea to start training and gave her Itoko a little "I'm watching you" hand motion as she noticed the looks he was giving her."Finally" -Miyabi thought to herself**,** she was tired of all this standing around that she could have spent training with Kenzo-sama. She stepped forward, still suspicious of Jiro-Sensei, knowing that me more than likely has something else up his sleeve. She knew Jiro had no authority to kick people out of the village, though he most certainly did have the power to throw them out of the squad. Taking a step into the middle of the group, she held her hands out to either side of her, palms outstretched and offering them to Kasumi and Shigure, before turning back to Jiro-Sensei.- "What is he up to now....?" -She thought to herself before suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head, prompting the corners of her mouth to upturn in a small smirking smile. She looked up to lock eyes with Jiro-Sensei and spoke up.- "And what does the winner of this little race get Jiro-sensei?" -she chuckled internally as her mind went to work, she had a little surprise in store for them.-

**Kasumi Yuki**: - She was not about to cry but she was about to just say screw this and walk off, but when she heard the comment about her being a ‘child’ she would look up from her seated position on the ground at the foot of that large tree. Narrowing her eyes once more as she would grind her teeth silently just listening to them all. Still sitting there she would then roll here eyes at the way Shigure was looking at this whole “Dobby” thing. With a small huff of controlled anger, “You do know that he is making fun of you? That is in no way meant to be a good nickname...” Slowly she stood up letting arms now hang loosely by her sides as she would say softly, “Lethargic ass...” towards Jiro-Sensei, as she let that hang in the air even if it was said softly.  Walking towards the other two, Kasumi just flat out refused to pay Shigure any more attention while she would walk as slow as she could over towards Miyabi’s out stretched hand. Looking at it as if it was the worse thing in the world but finally took hold on of it, with her left hand, letting Miyabi feel just how much she was sweating but the other young girl could still feel just how cold Kasumi was to the touch. Using her right hand she would lift that water vile up and push it down into her top, a small shiver ran through her as she felt it against her body. “Let’s just get this over with, it’s already seen this day was nothing but a total let down.” She was now lashing out due to all the false hope she had given herself from the moment she had gotten the note about this meeting.-

**Shigure Hatake**: -Shigure's face beam ever so brightly at the praise he was getting from the Jonin sensei for his brillant working in coming up for something to do as a team. It was well sure enough that he was starting on the right foot as the Dobby of the team, the title marking him second in command of the team after the sensei. His head would turn to his cousin as he grin smiles ever so brightly with pride and cockyness in a way to boast at her for how great he is. And without and witty remarks from her, he was sure he had her in defeat, lost for word to form and sort of retort as his newly found position. Jiro-sensei would make his way back to get and instruct them of the location they will migrate to for this team training that will take place. A small valley, merely 2 miles east from their current location. Objective would be to head there, easy enough Shigure would think to himself. 2 miles east, no problem for the young lad who spend every waking moment to run around and keep himself busy. A mere travel for 2 miles  to a valley shows no threat. But hearing it was a race would, Shigure would find himself astonished. His eyes looked at the sensei almost as if the Gods has given him a blessing in disguise, and now the disquise is beginning to peel away showing it's true colors. Shigure finds himself start to like this sensei more and more, fighting the urge to get down on his knees and begin thanking the Gods for giving him such a great sensei. It was on, a race, Shigure would grab onto the straps of his backpack to secure it as his grin would show his excitement. He was ready to take off and leap into the trees with a burst of speed, he was just about to leave the ground when the Jonin makes another addition to his words, Shigure would had to quickly pump the breaks of the strength of his feet that was a split second from pushing off from the ground. His inner body signals was in disorder for a split second before being quickly organized in a matter of a second, his head would turn to the sense with a looks at says "What now?". Jiro Sensei instructed for them to gather round and join hands and allow sensei to call out a chant. Shigure's face express a "Really?" expression, due to the fact that his mindset was not in the mood to wait for a chant right now. it was ready for competitive action of racing everyone and leaving them in the dust, but the ultimatum would be if this isn't done not only would they be kicked out of the squad, but...out of Yumegakure? Shigure's face gave off a look as if he just heard a bad word, the cool sensei would have them kicked out of the village if they don't joined hand. Shigure swallowed his primary competitive nature and make haste to grab onto one of his cousin's outstretched hands while the other member joined on the other side of Miyabi. His eyes closes momentarily to take a breather from his heart about to leap out of his throat as he makes the safe call by holding hand now to keep that competitive feeling under control for just a little longer as all they have to do know is wait for the sensei to make the chant to bond the team together. His legs shakes at the ground impatiently wanting to make a quick dash, but he looks up at the sensei with a happy smile to give the facade of saying "Can't wait to here this chant of yours sensei.". Thus answering sensei's question of what they have to say about ultimatum. Miyabi would then pop up the question of of what will they win if they make it to the valley first, this question was also in Shigure's mind, but he figures that he can wait until he wins first before asking. After all a game is a game. The excitement comes first and prizes come later.-

**Jiro Senju:** Jiro's lackluster eyes continued to
stare at the three genins he had, watching as each one of them
followed his orders in their own little style. The smart arse one
would make some kind of witty remark for sure. Baring her fake fangs
while he'd assume she have some kind of disbelief in his abilities.
Quickly grinning a most devious grin at the girl. Nodding all the
while at her with a very 'Oh yes I can' look. His eyes locking onto
her in a 'I'm asserting my dominance' type deal. Soon his eyes left
her glance and onto the baby of the group. Watching her lift up in an
almost pouting manor from her defeat. She was gonna be fun, one who
doesn't enjoy being told what to do, or what life gave her. What a
lovely genin to break apart and mold into a suitable jonin one day.
His head making a rather disappointed head shake as he heard the
words he spoke at her, mumbling just loud enough for her to hear
“Brat”. Then alas came along his little Dobby. A nickname the kid
put himself to think he was of high regards. One of his so far
favorite little understandings. Playing along with it only for the
sake of causing a bit of mayhem and possible drama among his genins.
Giving him a mighty smile of confidence as he'd nod approvingly of
him. The little one almost readying his body to burst off as fast as
those child like legs could push him. Watching the gears within him
force stop himself from launching off like a rocket. His head
twisting around trying to make heads or tails of the situation before
taking the defeat and simply wondering on over to the rest of the
gang, playing off a sly smile trying to butter himself up. Especially
from such a dramatic expression his face had just moments ago wanting
to get a heads up against everyone.” Thank you, thank you.” He
spoke in a softly tone of voice, almost stern as well as leadership
worthy. Placing his hand on top of the rest of stacked hands as he
looked around at all of them. “Let's all prepare with the lucky
sign of the snake.” He told them each awaiting for them all to
preform the sign alongside of him. “The snake is a old lucky beast
of the village. My step father told me so.” His eyes had closed,
his free hand following the genins preforming the sign of the snake.
His eyes had closed slightly, staring at the ground His chakra
quickly pulsed as it flowed alongside, connecting itself to each of
the genins as they all made contact. Activating one of his favorites
jutsu's—Added-Weight Technique. The gravity around their body would
increase dramatically by Twenty pounds around them. Though the added
weight changes wouldn't be to terribly apparent at first until they
moved around more. This added weight would certainly throw off most
people in all aspect of movements, whether it be from jumping to
running or even walking, their step and movement will be off,
depending on the user would reveal on how badly they would be
affected. His eyes would instantly shift back into a devilish tone as
his grin would match it. “Good luck, you little shits.” Would be
the last thing he would say before his body would twist and turn,
chakra would gather at the heels of his feet giving him a slight
boost as the jonin would dash off and up into a nearby tree.

**Miyabi Hatake:** -Miyabi felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand up as Kasumi grasped her hand, it was cold and wet, causing her to shiver as her cousin took up her other. Miyabi looked to her cousin, a smile on her face as he looked like a pressure cooker ready to burst, the excitement was straining across his face so much it looked like he may turn purple if Jiro-sensei stalled any longer.- “I bet this wait is killing you, isn’t it Itoko-san” -She giggled as she turned back to Kasumi, giving her a once over before turning back to sensei. Shigure and Miyabi had been racing since they had learned to walk, and to this day Shigure had never beaten her in a straight up race, with Miyabi having a bit of an advantage in speed and agility, the problem that Miyabi was facing was that she never did have the ridiculous stamina that her little cousin possessed. It was like he had an army of hamster powered treadmills within him, to her it seemed that he never tired no matter how much he ran. That would be a problem in a fair race, so, Miyabi was going to make it unfair. Kasumi on the other hand, Miyabi was not as worried about, she looked like more of the slow and steady type, what worried Miyabi about her was what she may know when it was time to spar. Miyabi followed Jiro-sensei’s instructions to the letter, still wary of what he was up to, only to suddenly feel a small tug, like gravity had decided to give her a little tap on the head.- “what the?...” -Miyabi performed a small hop on the balls of her feet, feeling the newly added weight pull down on her as she did. She watch as sensei began turning around, “that was a dirty trick sensei...my turn.” -forming a pair of hand seals, first an ox followed by a ram, Miyabi let her chakra burst out, performing her Temporary Paralysis Technique, a move taught to her by Kenzo-sama quite literally on a rainy day, the technique physically restrains an opponent, as if the opponent had been tied in invisible steel ropes. It debilitates the victim for a short period of time and leaving them completely unable to move, which allows the user to either strike again, or take the target into custody. This is a D-rank ninjutsu where the intensity will vary greatly according to the user's level of skill. The technique can also be cast on every target at once, depending on the user's skill, and won't fail a shinobi during their missions. There was no counter, no way to break out when hit, the only inhibiting factor being the hand seals and the technique’s range. Both Shigure and Kasumi would be struck by the technique due to them standing directly on either side of Miyabi, she attempted to catch Jiro-sensei as well within her technique, a bit of payback for the dirty trick he had just pulled, unfortunately it seemed he was too fast for her, already making it to the trees and out of her range before she could form her hand seals and activate the technique. She turned to her now “frozen” in place cousin and Kasumi in the same state.- “Sorry cousin, I suppose I’ll be taking the title of ‘dobby’ or whatever, Kasumi, I hope you can find it in yourself to forgive me.” -With a smile and a two fingered salute almost reminiscent of more the attitude of her cousin, she turned, sprinting towards the treeline. Miyabi had to take full advantage of the time she was had just given herself, despite all the advantages of her technique, it was far from perfect. It took a decent amount of chakra and a lot of skill to have the technique last a significant amount of time, a skilled shinobi’s technique could leave an opponent paralyzed for hours, Miyabi had just bought herself between a 4 or 5 minute head start, meaning that she might already be at the valley by the time the jutsu had worn off, near perfect timing. Miyabi almost stumbled under the newly added weight, the small change did indeed hamper her coordination for a short while, but she was quite strong for her age, quickly adapting to the change and taking to the branches, the quickest route to the valley as she was able to avoid any debris and foliage on the forest floor. Miyabi attempted to keep pace with Jiro-sensei but it wasn't long before he was beyond her sight, his speed far superior to even hers, even without the weight technique being used on her. She had to hope that Jiro-sensei didn't have anything else up his sleeve waiting for her at the valley as she moved at top speed, taking full advantage of the lead she had given herself, if push came to shove, she would supplement her stamina by pumping her chakra into her legs to keep herself at a relatively high speed throughout the entire race.

**Shigure Hatake:**-Shigure's listens to what Jiro has to say. The sign of the snake is that of lucky. Wise words etched into his memory. Fascinating by how the sensei grouped the team together with his words, Shigure's shaking feet would calm just abit as he takes it in. As Jiro sensei then leaves the group breaking the group bond, leaving them with nothing more than calling them little's shit as he goes off. Shigure would be quite baffle to the sudden change of the sensei's attitude, and bit angry and peeved as if he was somehow tricked. But all that emotion would be swept under the rug as through the corner of his eyes he would get a glimpse of something that brought a shock to his face. Miyabi, his cousin would be performing handsign, although at first sight, he would be dumbfounded to what jutsu she was performing, but coming around the last bit of seals hit would hit him like a ball to the face in the middle of gym class. The terrible paralysis jutsu, a jutsu that would temporarily paralyze its target. How would he know this? Simply, he himself is also in possession of this technique, Miyabi isn't the only one here. Sure, one would think that her target would be sensei who fleed ahead of them in this race, but the years spent with Miyabi ever since they were kids, has thought Shigure of how crafty she can be. Shigure can only think of one thing that can help him in this situation and he would have to execute quick as Miyabi was just rounding up on the final seal. Being that Miyabi was one side of him, Shigure extended 2 fingers on his other side, potentially to conceal it from Miyabi's gaze. This seal would activate the body replacement jutsu, there a ninja would in quick fashion grab a near by object that's lying around and set it up to look like their own body with a little help from genjutsu. At the time that Miyabi released her Paralysis Jutsu, Shigure would release the body replacement, If Miyabi were going to target him, the random object would serve as a good decoy while Shigure's real body would be safely hidden behind a nearby tree. Surely it has come to past, as Miyabi's technique would mostly likely capture her targets with the exception of sensei, who was too far for her, and ofcourse the real Shigure. Using his stealth talents, Shigure remains unseen, unheard. and undiscovered by his other teammates as he slyly listens to Miyabi as she dashes off state she's going to steal his Dobby title. A little anger would dwell inside of him hearing her speak this, but nonetheless, his face would express a smirk as his thoughts woulds say "Not gonna happen so easily, Itoko. There's a reason I'm Dobby. Taking my title would happen just like that". He uses his stealth to tail behind her, remaining as unseen as possible. The 2 of them have been evenly matched in speed for as long as he can remember, what always comes to his aid is his stamina. However, since she would believe she had him captured by the technique, she most-likely think she wouldn't need to run as fast, this is where his stealth and speed can help him catch up to her by surprise. A crying shame he would have to leave Ms. Waterworks behind, but this is a battle between the Hatake cousins. Nothing personal against the 3rd member, Kasumi. As he can see himself catching up to his cousin. Shigure would begin preparing a sting of seals himself. When the timing is right he would channel his chakra into his hands forming charging it with lightning before he quickly leaps at her exposing himself for a quick second staring at her to see the look on her face as he grins prideful with a grin that said "Gotcha" before thrust his upward from under her with a lightning channeled uppercut, due to this coming out as a surprise attack as she would confidently believe that she have captured him with he paralysis technique back at the meeting spot, it would connect and he it does her would let out a roar screaming "Zeus" echoing through the forest for all to know his triumphant over his cousin as the attack would launch her like a rocket into the lovely azure realm.- "There is only one person destined to be Dobby on this team...and it's not you, Itoko." -He would say with a triumphant smirk on his face. he would race further to catch up with sensei if they haven't by now. The destination point is really close and his taste buds would rattle on his mouth as he can taste victory now at hand. -

**Jiro Senju:** Chuckles
would echo throughout the forest as Jiro would dash off and away
towards their mark. A quick blue flash appearing
before him that would cause his eyebrow to raise up. “ Killing each
other already? Damn.” Sighing while his head shook; his shoulders
shrugging soon after without much care.” Impressive. Wonder who'll
win.” Though it didn't matter too much for the Jonin, he would have
much bigger plans for his kiddies. A rather devious one at that! With
his increased speed it would only take him a few more moments to
reach the empty valley where they would face the truth. He could see
it now as the trees became more scarce as the sky began to reveal
itself. The soft breeze hitting his face as he'd ready himself for a
fun evening. It wasn't too long after that he would see yet another
flash of blue, this time peaking his interest. These genins of his
seemed to hold a grudge against each other, or perhaps it was simply
team rivalry? Either it his plan had worked. All these sparks of blue
and flashes had peaked his interest enough for himself to
investigate, and so he did. His hands clasped together forming hand
signs--- Tiger, Dog, Snake. Upon landing on his next tree Jiro would
slap his palm against the bark before launching himself away. The
tree began disforming itself as a body began to emerge from it. A
body that quickly started to form and resemble Jiro himself before
dashing off towards the Genin. Using it's advanced speed compared to
theirs he would catch up in no time, unsure of who would still be
alive or in action or not. It didn't matter, he had a mission to
check it out, and report. Alas, with anything Jiro like it had an
anterior motive. It would aim towards the furtherst genin, adjust
his position when close enough to attempt to slam back into that
genin.

**Miyabi Hatake:** -As Miyabi continued on her way towards the valley, still moving at top speed due to the short distance as stated before, she had the feeling that this was way too easy, years of malicious activity had taught her a few things about hubris. She had a feeling of what was going on when she felt the hairs stand up on the back of her neck, an electrical current, and she had a sneaking suspicion who it was. Glancing down to see her cousin below her on a lower branch, a Lightning Release: Zeus in his hand as he prepared to strike her. Miyabi had no idea what kind of ridiculous thing he did to escape her near instantaneous technique, or how he caught up to her despite her being the faster cousin, but it hardly mattered now that he was here. So he was trying to attack his dear older cousin hmm? She looked back at his usual toothy grin with a disinterested look on her face, uttering only one word quietly.- "Baka" -With that, she would wait until Shigure would leap up from his position to strike her so that he had no way of countering the counterattack. Utilizing her superior strength, speed, and intelligence, allowing her reaction time to more much faster. Miyabi redirected the force of her step on the branch she was running on with her left leg, propelling her to her right and into the trunk, bounding off that in tandem with her right foot, Miyabi would launch a spinning heel kick directed at Shigure. And with Shigure unable to change his momentum or direction due to him already being in mid air and unable to turn due to having nothing to push off of in mid air, would promptly receive a boot to the back of his head, which would either send him careening to the forest floor like a kamikaze squirrel, or he would be able to catch himself on one of the lower branches. No matter what her Itoko planned to do next, Miyabi didn't have time to care, she knew that she was faster than Shigure anyway, and with him wasting his stamina to catch up to her to try to deliver this attack only to fail, there would be no way he would be able to close the gap. She returned her attention back to what was ahead of her only to see a wooden humanoid that looked a bit familiar charging directly at her, once again taking advantage of her physical gifts and her quick reaction time, Miyabi leaped up and forward, doing a small front flip and bounding with her hands quickly off the wooden clone's shoulders before returning to running form and sprinting off towards the valley, leaving the clone to contend with Shigure as she won her race.- "Have fun now you two, be home for supper" -She mockingly called behind her back as she pushed her speed to the maximum.-

**Shigure Hatake:** -Despite his effort to give a sneak attack with his Zeus, it would all be proven to fail, as she was only abit faster to react to his attack. Waiting at the last minute for him to thrust up at her, she would avoid it by using the branch to shift to the right. His body floating in mid-air gives her to perfect opportunity to launch a counter as her body would spring over his to unleash a heel kick. Unable to do anything, his reflexes can only allow him to quickly form his arms over his head to block the full impact of the heel kick. Her strength though would send him downward like a lightning bolt, but luckily for him he caught a branch below. Using the momentum of his quick decent his body under the branch like a gymnastic using it to propel himself back to soaring through the air before catching another branch and continue chasing after her from a few measly branches below her. As he looks up he would see what looks to be Jiro sensei heading straight for her. His eyes glimmer with excitement to see sensei posed to attack her, he would decide to aid sensei. Reaching into his pouch he pulls out a kunai and a small paper bomb and quickly join them together, his eyes narrows at her moment as she flips over sensei's body, his expression gives a sharp glare almost to say "You're not the only one who can time things, Itoko" and he lunged the kunai with explosive tag forward and upwards in a diagonal angle aiming under a branch that her feet would land upon according to the position her body would he heading. On impact it would cause a small explosion, nothing too dangerous, but the branch will break under her causing her body to fall downward. He would give a small smirk showing his competitive nature in this race with his team, but surely the action wasn't over yet. His eye looks up at Jiro sensei to see what tag team work they should do to her next. For precaution reasons, his right hand would curve backwards reaching for his tonto ready to unsheathe when/if the time calls for it.-

**Jiro Senju:** As the trees continued to part away
from each other and his leaps stretched out further he knew he was
within moments from the valley. With his last step on a tree branch,
his last push forward before landing into a large valley, around 200
square feet of open land. The grass tall reaching about a foot into
the ground. Colorful flowers scattered around feeding off of the
bright sun's rays. His hand hovering above his eyes to get a look
around the clear sky before sighing deeply. “ Yep. “ He'd mumble
to himself while waiting around for the others to finally reach him.
Although after hearing a quick explosion and a few cracks of falling
tree branches, he'd figure it may be some time. As his body shifted
around he would notice a weird squishy sound coming from his right
foot. Lifting it up he would see what remained of a poor snake mushed
under his boot. “Ew.” He'd say with disgust, scrapping the
remains off. ” Always hated snakes.” Meanwhile back with his
clone, he would widen his eyes, impressed with how the two kids
reacted with each other. Especially the fall and raise of Dobby. The
one who failed ever so hard with his attack, only to come back with a
quick think of wit, and Micheal Bay attitude. The other one without a
nickname just yet would most likely flail about and fall if she
wasn't too attentive. The clone found a perfect opportunity. Landing
down on a lower branch then them the clone would reach back onto the
staff that laid behind him. Each hand grabbing onto the ends of it,
twisting the handles before pulling off two daggers, 6 inch long
blades, two inches in width. His eyes attaching onto the closest
genin, which happens to be Dobby. His foot pressed into the bark
below before dashing off forward at him, reaching the kid within 4
seconds his right hand swinging down from above, if it wasn't dodged
it would cause a slightly deep cut down his spine.

**Miyabi Hatake:** -Miyabi was beginning to miss the days when her little Itoko-san was a pushover at everything as she felt the branch fall beneath her feet, her forward momentum being stopped completely as she fell, as she saw a branch just out of reach of her hand, with a swift motion, she drew her Kokuto and slashed it against the tree, digging its dark, non-reflective edge into the wood and using it to swing herself onto a lower branch, now at the same level as her cousin. Miyabi turned, seeing what was taking place, before launching an explosive tagged kunai in their direction, the weapon aimed for the hip of the Jiro clone under its arm as it swung, if hit directly, the clone would be blown to splinters, though she would be unable to foresee if Shigure would be able to properly avoid them, if a glancing blow the clone would most likely be knocked from its perch, causing it to fall from the tree and plummet to the forest floor, the impact of a 4 story fall hopefully incapacitating it unable to chase anyone. As much as Miyabi would have loved to leave Shigure to contest with the clone alone and receive a proper thrashing, she was hardly going to let him go toe to toe with sensei's clone, even if a bit of humble-pie may have been good for him. She still cared deeply for her obnoxious little cousin for how rarely she showed it.- "That Baka better be greatful, that was my only explosive tag" -She muttered to herself as she momentarily caught her breath. But with that, her charity ended as she sprinted off, slicing away the suitable branches with her Kokuto as she went to be sure her little act of kindness didn't bite her in the ass.