Seeking and hunting (Myaku)

[Haku]

Haku sat on the sand trying to hide from the sun and the heat. It was noon and he was getting uncomfortable. He had found a cave to spend the night in again. The girl had left some time yesterday and he hoped she had kept quiet about seeing him. It would tell soon he supposed. Haku half expected an army to come marching over the sand any minute. oh how he hated the desert. Slipping of his outer garment he rolled it up serve as a pillow. Haku had let his long hair down and proped himself on one arm.He hoped he looked less like a ninja with his outer garment hidden. It was a thin disciuse at best and any ninja worth his breath would be at least be suspisionous of a lone girl, for so he appeared when his hair was down in the genral vicenity of a strange ninja. He had a small pile of senbon hiden under the outer garment and one in his hand. He was flicking up to the roof of the cave and catching with one hand.

The cave he found was realtively shallow only about five feet high by wide. It sloped back so that it was rough curved at the back wall. He could barly sit up straight without bumping his head when he was at the back of the shelter. Puasing in his game he brought out the remainer of his food and be gan to eat it while lying down. It was getting abit stale but still good enough for him. He would have to go scavenging food in suna for the return trip. He chewed slowly as he watch a small black clad figure approach from a distance. 'what do we have here?' Haku thought as he stared at the black smudge.

[myaku]

Myaku couldn’t believe it; twice in one week! The Kazekage managed to send him on two missions, how is this possible? Myaku prided himself knowing that he was the type of shinobi that was a reserve for S ranked missions or simply not used at all. Turns out, the Kazekage has been giving him a free ride only because of his family’s loyalty to the village over the years. But, no more, his parents are dead and Myaku ‘needs to pull his own weight’ around the place. As weird as it was, pretending to do missions, Myaku could feel the memories rushing back to him. They came and they went and it was changing him, changing him into the kind of kid he once was. Did he want that? He actually didn’t know anymore. He fancied himself a slacker, but he trains everyday in such a regiment that most Jounin wouldn’t survive and he’s the fastest Shinobi in all of suna. But, being sent on missions wasn’t his thing. All he wanted was a relaxing nap.

Of course eventually, he’d regain his former mission energy, which he had during his ANBU years. It takes awhile to get used to doing missions, but hey, at least he’s doing something. His mission today was a B ranked one, which was just plain insulting to him. The Kazekage said that Myaku’s last slip up on an A ranked mission proved that he needs easier missions to get the hang of them again. Today’s mission was rather dumb really; he had to go find some kind of kid dressed as a hunter ninja. Sunagakure’s border patrol had sent reports that people spotted him snooping around the area. So basically, Kirigakure is stepping into their territory and this guy might be either a spy or an assassin sent for the Kazekage, either way, he’s not worth the trouble of a Jounin level mission so it’s a B ranked mission. This guy is going to regret coming here.

He was closing in near the location where he was last seen. By the most recent reports, this guy is heading towards the boarder with the rain village. He’s most likely heading back towards the mist village or into Konohagakure for something. Regardless of his goal, he needs to be questions on the spot, or subdued and brought back to Sunagakure for questioning. He might also be a Nunkenin, which is why it’s a B ranked mission, he might need to be subdued or arrested. Right now though, Myaku was more concerned about the fact that he might hurt someone. But of course, naturally, when Myaku reached his last known location he wasn’t here. He stopped to look around the small oasis with traveling people; a few of the people there said that they saw a strangely dressed individual heading towards the boarder. So Myaku sprinted towards the boarder. In a few minutes, he got there and the boarder patrol stated that no one had tried passing yet. So he headed back into the desert. He had to take about ten minute to nap before running off.

Now nearly fully rested he took out a map and placed in on a giant boulder. It was the map of the suna desert. He pointed with his finger at the oasis “He had been seen a day ago near the Oasis” he let his finger slide towards the boarder line along the map “There’s border patrol here, here and here” his finger made a circular motion along a large area with a few caves on the map “Judging by his described attire and his appearance, he can probably only travel during night-time” he muttered something to himself, sliding his finger in the a line from the Oasis to the border. He made a smaller circular motion “If my calculations are correct, his location should be somewhere here, he’s probably resting because nobody had reported seeing a traveler in that location” he rubbed his chin, at times like these he considered creating a tracking Jutsu of some sort. Right now, his only option was to sweep the desert and look for him. He stood up, taking the map from the rock as he stood. His eyes quickly looked around the giant empty desert, his hands folded the map and his right hand placed it on the pouch behind his back. Now then;

For a moment he stood there, thinking about what he should do. His eyes fell to the ground and he saw a rather large amount of mud. Then, it didn’t take him a long time to figure out what to do. He formed a hand seal and muttered “Earth Clone Jutsu” the mud started to form and take shape, in a matter of seconds; it became an exact replica of Myaku. They both scattered and ran into different directions. Ready to find that Kirigakure Ninja. As they finished scouting the area, Myaku had no luck and could only hope that his mud clone had some success in finding the ninja. And lucky him, he did. The clone was slowly making his way towards the cave when it saw someone resting in the small cave. As described by witnesses he or she possessed long black hair and baggy clothing, but that might just be a coincidence. As the mud clone announced to Myaku that he had found him. Myaku slowly started making his way towards the cave about a mile from his location. While this was happening, the clone casually walked over towards him.

He clone used a body flicker technique and appeared right next to the cave, leaning against the entrance, trying to keep the person inside for as long as he could. This boy had no idea this was a clone, and had no way of finding out, so Myaku had the element of surprise if this was indeed the reported shinobi. “Yo!” the clone shouted a greeting at the boy, lifting and lazily waving with his left hand before letting it drop to his side again. “Strange place for a kid to be hanging out alone in” he scanned the child’s clothing with his eyes. He looked very feminine, but there was no doubt about the fact that it was a boy, purely because a girl probably wouldn’t be so fast to lie in the dirt or hang around the desert in a foreign country alone. His face though, wasn’t familiar, this meant that he wasn’t a missing shinobi, in the ANBU, Myaku and the others were forced to memorize the deserter’s faces so they could recognize them in combat, but this boy didn’t bring back any memories to him. Maybe he was new? Or maybe he wasn’t a missing shinobi after all. If so, Kirigakure is sending infiltration squads so far into Sunas territory? The child wore no forehead protector so there was no way of knowing if he's a Kirigakure ninja. Then again, Myaku also didn't wear his forehead protector.

Jutsu Used
~Earth Clone Jutsu [Tsuchi Bunshin no Jutsu] :: This technique creates a clone made of mud of the user. Since its made of mud, it can continue to reform and mold itself back to its original shape.

[Haku]

Haku had been watch the man out of the corner of one eye while pretending to be otherwise engaged. He looked up startled. "Oh hello. I didn't see you,sir." His voice was soft and in a feminine tone. This was not a forced act or effect for show, it was is actual voice. His voice could become cold and hard when angered or threatened but he was not either of these things now. it was the only times he sounded anything close to being male. He was by nature quite polite and calm. It was a failling that he tried hard to elimante from his nature. Haku had minimal success at this occupation. He knew that it was just part of him and he should try to over come it as best he could by burying it deep.

"what can i do for you sir?" He sat up and scooted back against the wall hiding the outer garment from further view. "Perhaps you would like to come in out of the heat... there is room for two in here, Sir." He smiled his winning smile as though there was nothing amiss about see a stranger where you had taken refuge. "Oh i'm not alone really just a little lost. i'm traveling to my aunt in suna and got turned around sir. i lost my escourt a while back and dicide to sit here in case they came back this way." Tucking a bang back behind his ear he looked the man up and down. "what are you doing out here sir if i could be so rude as to inquire? you don't seem very well suited to the desert if i do say so my self. i'm from place that snows all year round so i don't like the desert much myself." Bringing his bag forward he brought out a comb and began combing his hair. It was somtimes a nesscary to carry a comb with you if you were traveling. Haku liked being neat and well groomed dispite the challage of his long hair. He seemingly took no more notice of the man at the enterenc then if he were a fly. Looks were often discieving as he watched intently out of the corner of his eye.

[myaku]

The boy acted like he was startled by Myaku’s clone appearing near him. He found this rather strange, since he walked towards this place in the open and rather casually towards the boy’s location. Regardless, he’s willing to believe the child managed to not notice him because he was occupied. Myaku’s clone continued examining the boy; He had some kind of piece of clothing lying on the ground, like a pillow. Just as he though, he was resting in this location. He examined the cave; it was small, perfect to trap him in if needed. His eyes kept dropping to the clothing that he had left on the floor, half expecting an explosive tag to be hidden under it. His face and expression though remained the same, a calm smile on his face and dull, yet friendly eyes. He gave off this friendly, gentle aura off of him, which made him look like the most optimistic guy on the planet. His right side was leaning against the cave, covering the entrance and sun.

The entrance wasn’t completely covered, but the kid would need to push Myaku’s clone out of the way if he ever even hoped of managing to escape. Right now though, Myaku gave no indication that he was a threat to this kid and he himself didn’t know if this kid was the guy he was a looking for. He sort of matched the description and he was in the right area, but he didn’t look all that harmless. The lad seemed quite calm and polite about the whole situation. That didn’t faze him one bit, ANBU and other ninja are always taught to be emotionless and calm at all times. This kid seemed like a teenager, but Myaku had his doubts about the kid actually being a shinobi. If he had infiltrated another country and was on a secret mission, wouldn’t he conceal himself better then just hide in a small cave? This whole situation didn’t seem right to the clone.

While the clone was conversing with the kid. Myaku was slowly and casually making his way towards their location. His hands in his pockets and eyes half open. He was in no rush, especially since there was no guarantee that the kid was actually the guy he was looking for. While he was heading towards that location, he was wondering what to do when he actually gets there. Does he attack the kid? Does he just capture him and bring him to the ANBU? And what if he’s not the one? He’ll be the laughing stock of the whole village. He sighed “I hate missions…” he muttered to himself. This was true, over the years he has gotten annoyed by the sheer amount of missions he has done. He’s one of the mot famous shinobi in the world, his speed is legendary, his abilities are feared and he’s considered an incredibly skilled warrior and he gets a b ranked mission! That was just purely insulting to him. Guys like him should only get S ranked ones!

The clone noticed as the lad pushed away his garments away as he sat up, trying to keep them from view. He invited him into the cave and flashed a smile, something that Myaku immediately labeled as fake, without any proof or ground to support this theory. If he was a hunter-ninja, his lying abilities should be astonishing. Myaku smiled back at him, but his smile was an actual friendly one, as he tried to be laid back about this whole situation “Thanks, I’m good” he didn’t really mind the heat, you probably get used to it after awhile. Actually, it wasn’t really that hot most of the time here. This is a very windy desert, cold winds constantly blow from every direction and that’s why Myaku wears such tight black clothing, the heat just gets negated by the constant cold winds. The lad started explaining his situation. The clone leaned slightly closer to the cave, so he could better hear the boy’s explanation and make sure he hears it all right.

As the boy told Myaku’s clone a story of how he was traveling to his aunt and lost his escort, Myaku raised an eyebrow. “How exactly did you lose your escort?” and why did he need an escort, furthermore, why hasn’t anyone in Sunagakure reported that they had been expecting a traveler who has been off schedule, the people in the village aren’t that lazy last time Myaku checked. Also, who was his aunt? Myaku lived in Sunagakure his whole life and there were barely any people that had relatives in other countries and those that did have them in the neighboring ones not as far as Kirigakure. This whole situation gave Myaku a bad feeling, there was something seriously off with this kid and Myaku could have sworn that he found no one while running all around the desert chasing the hunter ninja. The clone awaited answers.

In a second, the child inquired about the clone. For someone who had just lost his escort, fid in a cave and had been found by a stranger this kid was awfully calm, almost too calm. Myaku decided to hold this kid up for a little longer until his actual body gets there and can deal with him. The clone rubbed the back of his head and with a friendly chuckle explained “I’m a shinobi from Sunagakure, I was returning from my mission when I thought I saw something and came over to inspect it and surprisingly found you”he pointed out Myaku’s black attire “Oh? Actually, this is very rare that it would be this hot around here” he rubbed his chin “Usually cold winds blow all at the time, negating the heat, so wearing black clothing tight clothing is just what the doctor ordered” he flashed a friendly smile at the kid and then spoke “Do you want me to escort you to Sunagakure to your aunt?” or rather escort him to the Suna ANBU headquarters.

[Haku]

Haku told the truth well half truth while brushing his hair. He had swung his long hair to the side so that he could get the back. Carfully de tangling it he spoke. "There was a wind storm a few nights ago and we were cuaght in it. I found this cave and have been waiting ever sense."He said this with perfect composer as if he was tell some one the sky was blue. When he heard that the man was a ninja he sighed inwardly.So much for sneaking out of suna unhindered. He almost asked the very damning questions of how did you find me and who told you but managed to hold his tongue.

"Oh dear,I am sorry." He blushed at his mistake and vowed not to make it next time. He was not aware the wind cool the hot sands and made the place semi-bearable. It was humilating to think he had been cuaght so fast. He didn't want to tell of this adventure at home for anything. Not even his life which right now he felt wasn't worth the sand he was sitting on. Haku want to sink into the sand he felt so low. His mouth frowned in genunine distress as he tried to recover from the let down. "n-o-no i think i'll be fine here sir. i have food enough and can take care of myself well enough. Honest." He looked about to cry as his shoulders slumped. His quick eye cuaght sight of a black 'thing' move this gerenal direction. Haku made no out ward sign of surpraise at it. he wondered what it was but thought it just a trick of the light. He put his hand behind his back and pick up a pair of senbon. He closed his eyes and his head dipped obscuring his face. His hand came from behind his back. He fiend sleep.

Haku was tired of the game and he had date to keep. All he needed was the fool to come in and check on him and he could be free. There was a fifty percent chance that he might. Haku didn't want to kill the guy it wasn't him to do so away. Haku dicide to own up,sort of. "here.i've been through two fights i the past day or so. i don't want to fight you too, thank you very much." He tossed the senbon at the jonin genral direction with his eyes closed. He was a good mark and wasn't hindered by the fact he couldn't see. He had learned his master's favourate techique though he didn't use it with as much skill. He could aim by sound alone if needs be.

Haku was tired and didn't want to play in the sand anymore. He cursed his luck at being found by a jonin. "My name is Shira Yuki. Who ever tipped you off probably told you that however. So what are you going to do with me then sir. hmm." He was being as rude and sarcastic as it was in his nature to be which wasn't very much of either. The name he had just given was a girls name which roughly into 'snow white'. It was was fitting to him as he was born it a town where it snowed as he said.

[myaku]

Myaku’s clone nodded to the boy’s story of a powerful windstorm separating him from the group. Strange, Myaku didn’t hear any reports of a sandstorm in the area, yeah he was away for a mission recently, but none of the villagers said anything about the sandstorm, nor did the newspaper. Sandstorms generally differ in size and cover smaller portions of the desert, so this wasn’t a total lie and Myaku had no proof that this was a lie, so for now he took it to heart and believed it. Even so, the traveling merchants told him nothing about sandstorms in the area. The child’s story had both ups and downs, but Myaku was willing to believe it for the sake of being at least someone considerate of the kid. How embarrassing would it be now if this turned not to be the guy he was looking for? He’d be the laughing stock of the whole country and the whole hidden village. Also he’d probably get discharged for harassing a traveling child in need of help.

The boy apologized like he had done something actually bad. Myaku found many tourists that weren’t aware of the actual climate in Suna, so that came as no surprise or insult to the young ninja. The clone immediately noticed how the child fell into distress at Myaku’s offer at an escort, this was it, the kid was lying about something and Myaku has ground to question him as an official member of Sunagakure’s Jounin force. The boys stuttering and refusal of an escort to a safe location was proof enough that he was scared of being found out. The clone’s smile quickly disappeared and was replaced with a straight, clam face with both lips pressed together tightly. Now having enough proof to further his claim of the boy as a Kirigakure spy, Myaku was about to make his move and begin the interrogation. This was going to be swift and painless.

The boy reached behind his back and Myaku’s clone immediately reacted. His eyes squinted slightly into an intense glare as the boy threw a senbon into his direction. It was swift, but Myaku was fasted, the clone flicked his left hand and caught the senbon with two fingers, seemingly with incredible ease. The clone threw the senbon into the sand behind him, not even turning to look. He glared at the boy who began to explain. So he was the hunter ninja everyone had reported, he had fought two people in the last day, by Myaku’s reports the merchants only saw him fighting one, a most interesting development. Someone who fought him failed to report it to the ANBU or Jounin, he might not have been from the village, but all the people that passed the border were registered to arrive in Suna without complication, so it must have been their nin.

The boy was barely staying awake, he was indeed tired, his chakra was probably drained too, but that was only a speculation and this might have simply been an act. The clone stayed on t top of the situation and decided to subdue this kid before it turns out he was acting. Lucky for the clone, he won’t have to do anything if Myaku arrives in time. The boy rudely introduced himself in what was no doubt a girl’s name. Myaku suppressed what amusement that gave to him. “Shira Yuki? Haven’t heard it before, that proves my theory that you aren’t a missing-nin”

[/b] or he was a weak one, but if he was a weak one he wouldn’t have survived so long without backup in a foreign country after two fights. He then explained “I was tipped off by a band of merchants that saw a Kirigakure hunter ninja running around, next time use a transformation technique for recon”[/b] he smirked “Oh, right, there’s not gonna be a next time”[/b] Myaku’s clone added with a rather cocky tone. The real Myaku sprinted and in a flash was standing right behind the cave.

He was going to use a technique to level the cave and in turn level his clone, but the clone can reform so it’s not a big loss. Myaku made swift, nearly untraceable hand signs and slammed his palm into the ground “Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm” the ground started spiraling inwards on itself, burying his clone and the boy along with the cave. This technique wasn’t going to be lethal, since the cave was small it will just serve to injure the kid to make sure he doesn’t try to escape or anything of the sort.[/blockquote][/size][/color]

~ Earth Release: Tearing Earth Turning Palm [Doton: Retsudo Tenshō] :: This technique causes the ground surrounding the enemy to spiral inwards on itself, burying them alive or crushing them. This technique is much more damaging if used in rocky mountainous areas, or inside a cave.

[Haku]

Haku had open his eyes was soon as the man started talking. He breathed a sigh of relief that neither Gaara or the girl ratted him out. The only times that he had been out in day light was with the with the girl and Gaara respectively.What he saw was a surpraise. The guy cuaght his senbon in mid air and that just shouldn't happen. Granted he hadn't thrown them with great speed or force but it was unpresidented. Who was this man?! And how much trouble am I in now. A man pass the cave he was in and he looked like the one that was standing at the entrance. He instantly thought clone. But which one as the real one...As soon as he saw the man come into focus Haku ran for his life. He was moving as fast as he could which was an eye blurring speed. He had to leave most of his senbon and his bag of food behind but had his jacket and sash.

Few could keep up with him at this speed and only those with inhanced vision would even be able to fallow his movement. He felt the ground shake beneath his feet and he stayed upright with diffculty. He did not look back until he was a good way away. the cave had been destroyed and the man standing near was gone. Haku was breathing heavily. It took alot of engery to run full tilt for so long. He was a sprinter not a long distance runner at full speed. A slower speed but still very fast for most poeple would generally be used if he had to run a long way. "That was very showy but not effective. If i were you i would use a less showy techinque next time.Or give your prey less of a warning." He called back to the man he was sure was fallowing at loss to catch his prey which was Haku.

(to be continued)