Protect that ore

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Yamato was sitting in his office going though some paper work and assigning missions for his ninja. While doing this the tsuchikage came across a mission request from the Makoto mines, it seems that they are to scared to transport there shipments of ore to mejing as bandits continues to raid them so they are asking for help. Taking a sip of his sake he leaned back in his chair and thought about this for a moment, he knew that times was tough and they did not have many free ninja at the moment since a lot of there higher ranked ninja was already out on there own mission. This meant every one had to pull there weight.

With that in mind Yamato would send out word to Takehiko and Ghost Kotōshura to meet the tsuchikage at the mines for a mission. He saw this as a good opportunity to see just what these ninja was capable of and they could not allow some bandits to keep there shipments of ore from reaching mejing as that was a vital part of there villages way of making ryo. When the other two arrived at the mines the tsuchikage would be speaking to the boss of the mines getting information.

Unexpectedly, he had received direct summons from the Kage himself, his leader in more ways than one. While Chinatsu was essentially a dignitary loosely associated with the Kazehana, Takehiko was a known, if incredibly low ranked member. This  made Yamato not only his village leader, but also his clan leader as well, and he would need his permission for learning various techniques, or having leave of the village for more advanced missions eventually. Now, of course, was not the time for these things, as he had only just begun his shinobi journey and was not yet ready for such high ranking missions. He got dressed for the day quickly and moved swiftly to the mines to meet up with Yamato. He strapped on his various holsters and his backpack, but otherwise wore simple, rather nondescript clothing, some light gray baggy pants, a tank top, and a light jacket over top. He had no weapons as of yet, but his small lantern hung from his side, filled with some sand in case they ended up somewhere without any natural material for his magnet techniques.

He kneeled when he arrived, showing great deference to the man. It was easy enough to locate the man even with his weak sensory, as Yamato's chakra was larger than the average villagers and shinobi. He had a kind of cloth veil wrapped around his mouth to protect from the sometimes harsh environment of the mines and of Iwa at large, but otherwise was not undercover. Long trails of crimson hair cascaded down his body and his dull, yellow-gold eyes stared intensely at his lord. "Yamato-sama, you have summoned me."

Sensory: -.5

"What to do what to do what to do?" As he was flying down from his bird. Ghost would be holding a book in his hand. As he had a pencil clearly writing something out. There would be a drawing of a body and numbers all around it.  Ghost was in deep thought about what was going on and how he could respond to it. But he would get the job done if need be. As he arrived to the meet up spot he would see the Kage speaking to someone and at that moment he would see another person come and give a respectful bow. 


"OK new Ninja I guess, but one would think how could they be of use to this misson?" Ghost was one to think and plan things out after all it was his job. But knowing him he has already located the next attack time. As he would walk over to the group he would give a bow himself. "Lord Tsuchikage I have arrived for the misson. But I must say these lots will be a bit stronger then the last group we faced. As a matter of fact. They are a gang called the 100 Gang. A Rag Tag group of low level ninja." Ghost would say as he stopped mid way and then started to write in his book again."Maybe if I add that to the body it could stop the bleeding a lot faster." He would say to himself out loud.

As Yamato was finishing up the mission details with the boss of the mines a young man with long flowing red hair and golden eyes arrived to the area and bowed to the tsuchikage. This must be that this person was takehiko.

Welcome Takehiko once Ghost arrives we shall be ready for the mission."

Yamato also had blood red hair, it was short and slicked back. He had two bangs hanging down from each side of his forehead, around his eyes he had dark circles. Around his mouth he had face wrappings that went from the bridge of his nose down-to the bottom of his neck. He wear a long sleeve black shirt, over that he wear a long tailed vest with a hood. He had on black pants and wrappings from his ankle to his shin, he also had on a pair of open toed boots. On his back he carries around a medium sized gord that carried his sand.

A few moments later ghost would arrived by flying clay bird as he began to explain that these bandits would be harder to deal with then the last bunch they faced. If they was stronger then the last bunch that just meant Yamato by now was even stronger. But he had to also think of the two he was taking along on the mission as he could tell they could both hold there own but they was gonna be weaker then these stronger bandits.

" Thank you for that info ghost, with that in mind we are just going to have to be more vigilant."

Yamato would say to ghost, but he was a little confused about his last comment and then scribbling stuff down in his note book that he had.

Sensory-5

Quite suddenly after Yamato had greeted Tak, a huge bird... thing descended from the skies. Tak rose, a brief wave of alarm rolling over him as the new chakra came into view. However, Yamato did not seem particularly worried, so Tak attempted to remain calm as well, looking at the new arrival. This was Ghost, it seemed, which Tak had not realized would be in attendance. Not that it mattered particularly, as Tak did not completely know what the plan was. Still, Ghost dismounting and immediately speaking rudely about how the red-head could be of use in their mission and giving some strange information about what was perhaps a previous round of bandits? Perhaps that he had already defeated? Either way, strange and rude, and he proceeded to talk to himself, interrupting his own speech to write in a book while muttering about stopping bleeding. Even stranger than the cryptic comment at the Inn, but Takehiko said nothing to him, instead turning his cocked eyebrow to a shallow bow to the other man.

The mission seemed to require that the group go alongside a deliver of ore, though perhaps Ghost and Yamato instead wanted to eliminate the bandits outright. It made a certain kind of sense, especially in the context of Iwa's history as they had struggled over the years with bandits, as well as hostile take overs. "Shall we get a move on then? I will follow your lead, Yamato-sama." His body itched slightly with anticipation of whatever would come from the mission, but having tasted the two's chakra, he would cease his sensory for now. Even the small exertion would add up, particularly because he did not have a great pool of stamina as of yet.

So it was now three of them and it seems that the new person was a bit of a mystery to Ghost. As he looked at Takehiko he would look him up and down making sure to get his charka signature while doing it. "Well they are only ten miles out. But we need to trend carefully especially you rookie." Ghost would say with a teasing tone. 


As he walked over to his bird he would look on and go inside his patch. Taking out clay he would mold a new bird into creation. As he released the justu a new clay bird would form. "Alright ill take this one and you two can jump on that one. Remember this place as a large number of bandits I counted at least 35. But they can infused thier charka into their weapons. So please be careful going up in there. 


Assuming they took the clay bird or their own flight way. Twenty minutes would go by as they've reached thier destination. "OK there down below is the 100 Gang hideout. Thier leader name is Jimmy he is known to use water style. Let's get this over with." Ghost recon mission was something to be behold. As he pride himself on his medical sealing and healing abilities. But something else was going on in his mind and only he knew what it was for now at least. But looking at the Tsuchikage he would then say over to him. "Lord Yammato are you feeling well?" Truly worried for his Kage he would ask this question.


Analyze charka of Takehiko 
CP 5-

It would seem that every one was now there so they could now finally get this mission under way. As ghost had arrived he noticed that takehiko was a little nervous but he straightened back up as he noticed that the tsuchikage was not worried. Takehiko was not much of a speaker as he did not speak up yet. Yamato would slightly chuckle as ghost teased the new guy a little about him needing to be extra careful, ghost would then walk over to his clay bird as he reached into his pouch and molded some clay before creating a new one as he told Yamato that he and the newbie could fly on the other.

Yamato would nod his head as he jumped up onto the bird and waited for takehiko before they would be off. It would be 20 minutes before they was over the area where the bandits was hiding in place waiting for the shipment of ore to pass by. Ghost explained that there boss was named Jimmy and he was a user of water style. This did not concern the tsuchikage much but before anything else could happen ghost asked Yamato of he was ok.

" Thanks for the heads up ghost, I bet if we surprise them we can gain the upper hand, we need to make sure this shipment of ore makes it safely. And yes ghost I'm doing fine, but why do you ask is there something on your mind."

Yamato was not sure what kind of signs that ghost thought he saw from his tsuchikage but finding out would be a good start.

The second snipe from Ghost elicited a small but potent glare from Takehiko, his blood starting to boil at the continued slights. He did not otherwise react, however, as the giant bird and its twin seemed evidence enough that Ghost had a distinct advantage over him, even if he did not know what the technique actually did. The other man was, apparently, more powerful than himself, so picking a fight would probably go poorly and, regardless, they had a mission to do. Yamato would probably not think it mature if he suddenly got into a brawl with this strange man and his birds, so he swallowed his pride and got atop the second creature, following Yamato's lead. This ability to spontaneously fly was... incredibly valuable. He made a mental note of the strategic value of this, regardless of whatever abilities Ghost might have.

The other two spoke, with Ghost asking if the kage was feeling well. As far as Tak could see, the man looked fine. But.... his chakra signature did seem... incredibly strange. It felt less like a single signature and more like a few mashed together. Tak had never experienced anything like it, but again did not comment. It might be something normal to him anyway. The comment was odd though, but Ghost might have seen something he had not? The man seemed extremely odd, but perhaps he had sensed the same strangeness of chakra, or something else entirely. Tak had very little contact with his leader as of yet, and none as far as Yamato should know; Ghost might have a stronger tie with the man and could sense a subtle change in his demeanor. "Is anyone especially skilled in Earth Release?" if the bandit leader made use of water release, it was natural to attempt a counter.

As per usual his ability to get close up via the sky was on point. Hell even if he wanted to he could go underground if anything. Just then he would look on to respond to Yammato. " Something is different about you is all. I can't put my finger on it but it's like your skin looks different not to mention there is black strings coming out of your ear on the right side. What ever supplement you are taking chill out on them. I don't think their doctor approved trust me I should know." 


Ghost would start to laugh as he said that looking over at Takehiko to answer his question. " I have both earth and lightning Release at my command but hey if that don't work I could always drop a nuke down on them the same size as a tail beast bomb." Ghost would start to laugh as they made it to the hide put. Slowly but surely they would land close by but just out of range of sight. 


" OK we are here and I am waiting on your command lord Tsuchikage. I would say we could walk right in. Butttt...let's just say these guys know how to throw a party." Ghost would say as he started to laugh at his joke.

As the team continued to make there way towards the bandits hide out ghost would answer his question, he was just wondering cause he noticed that Yamato skin color had darkened some and he noticed a tendril sticking out from behind his ear. Yamato could not help but to laugh but it was also from the joke about not being doctor approved.

" Oh you have no reason to be concerned ghost, just think of this as a upgrade to better put a stop to any wrong doings"

As they continued to move along the new commer Takehiko had asked if any of them was super skilled in earth style jutsu, ghost mentioned he had earth and lightning styles and if he wanted to he could drop a nuke on them. Yamato did not wish to resort to something like that so he would try to come up with a better strategy.

" I'm very skilled in earth release and wind release, Takehiko what skills do you possess this way I can find a strategy that will work best."

Yamato would say as they began to land on the ground. Once down ghost said that they was waiting on his command.

" Well first off ghost I want you to make some small clay animals something that would blend into a cave surrounding them scout out the area inside of the cave once we have a idea of the layout we can move forward from there."

Without Ghost's pointing out the strangeness in their Kage, Tak may not have noticed. However, he looked to the man, glancing over his shoulder at the man and seeing the small tendril. A small flow of chakra to his eyes would almost restructure them, warping his vision from taking in light to taking in magnetic waves, quickly scanning both Yamato and Ghost. Ghost seemed normal, from what he could tell, while Yamato's body was much stranger. However, Tak had no special anatomical knowledge, was not a doctor, and had no current knowledge of forbidden techniques or even village exclusives, outside of a passing awareness of their existence and some names of the village specialties. Thus, while the man looked strange for sure, he had no reason to think anything was wrong, nor did he understand which technique would have caused this. He shrugged slightly, accepting the kage's claim that this was an "upgrade." He hoped he could see whatever it was in action. He hoped he could see Ghost drop his nuke as well.

"I also practice Wind and Earth release, though I am not yet highly skilled. But I am a ninjutsu specialist, not much help mano e mano if I'm honest." His hand flitted to the little lantern of his, stuffed full of sand for his use. He should have probably bought some additional items on his last visit to the markets, perhaps some kunai or other basics, but it was too late now. Ghost did not seem like a physical combatant, and he was unsure regarding Yamato, but at the very least these clay figures may be able to do some physical fighting on Ghost's behalf. Interesting, and he wondered if he may be able to replicate their effects with his own magnet release. He would have to keep an eye on their functionality, as well as anything Yamato may be able to teach him. Otherwise, he nodded along at the kage's plan; these must be related to Ghosts bloodline that he'd mentioned off at the inn.

Resonant Cosmic Eye Watcher: -.5

Well Ghost knew to mind his business but being the Kage aid he was kinda his business. It's bad enough the Tsuchikage is too friendly woth the other nations but it's better then being their enemy. Especially with that lunatic still running around. Soon the trio would be hiding a good one hundred meters away. 


He was giving the task to locate certain areas about the hide out. As Ghost pulled out a map he would shown his fellow shinobi. As it had two red X on the the far right side. "Well I've already did the scouting I'm not the best scout in the Stone for no reason." He would say as he started to laugh. As he looked on at the map he was showing them. "You see this area is where they have the stolen goods at and this room is where we will find their leader. But we are at point A and he is at point B."


Ghost would say as he looked on at them. "Now then we can either sneak in or we can burst in. Which I find would be best. However there is a emergency exit on the other side. Which I could go and cover." Ghost would say as he waited for thier response.

Yamato would look at the map that ghost had shown him, he could see the spots that was marked with a small X. Takehiko would tell the tsuchikage that he knew wind and earth styles. Well that made sense seeing as any ninja from stone usually had either fire,wind or earth styles and some times lightning in cases of the Kotōshura clan.

Ghost would show that the leader was held up in area A while they was in area B. The stolen goods was in another room. Yamato had a idea so he would look at the other two.

" That's a excellent job ghost. Now what where gonna do is, while I take on the boss and hold him off I want you two to go to the area where they have the stolen stuff and make sure there is no ninja guarding the area then get the stuff out of the cave. There Leader will be no issue for me."

He did not fully know what to think of this Ghost fellow yet, but the man had certainly done his homework with the scouting. The detail of the information was quite impressive, though with his active Cosmic Eye technique he could not see such level of specificity. Fairly astounding, nonetheless. However, he had no such information to go on, so he was content for now to follow the lead of his superior, as well as his compatriot he certainly seemed a bit stronger than himself at present. He did undo the small latch on the lantern he wore, opening it to the world and allowing him to quickly withdraw a great deal of sand, should the need arise. As he did so, Yamato spoke up
saying he would handle the leader himself. Quite bold, and a bit inspiring as well. That would leave the treasure, as well as any stray guards, to Tak and Ghost. Something told him they were more than suited to the task, but he took a moment for a calming breath all the same, steeling himself for battle, however long or short.

"I will follow your lead, Lord Yamato. Ghost, shall we?" If Ghost directed, he'd head off into the cave with his fellow to secure the loot while Yam handled the commander.

Resonant Cosmic Eye Watcher: -.5

Ghost would look on as be leaned on the cave wall. He was just ordered to garb all the stolen goods from this here bandit hideout. Ghost would give a smile as he looked on at the Tsuchikage. "Well do becareful there leader is a jonin rank but I am sure that is nothing for you to handle." Ghost would say as he looked on at the person who was to be his partner for the moment.

"So it's just us how intresting this is, we never truly met until to now. However I am well aware of who you are as I've did read up on your profile before this little misson. But I am a mere scout and medic ninja. So I will follow your lead and yes I am judgemental." Ghost would say to him as he gave a smile with the peace sign. Today was the beginning of something new and that was the Stone Ninja gaining thier power back.

The tsuchikage just looked at ghost as he commented about the leader being a Jonin level ninja, Yamato just smirked as he was the tsuchikage and around Jonin level him self.

" Oh do not worry ghost, I'm not the tsuchikage and leader of our village for nothing now. You two just make sure to be careful and don't let one sneak up on ya."

Yamato began to walk into the tunnel which lead to there bandit leader while ghost and Takehiko went and dealt with the treasure and the loose ends which was the leaders members. With his Sensory active he would enter the large chamber where the bandits leader now resided almost as if he was waiting on the tsuchikage to appear.

Yamato's confidence was both inspiring and slightly alarming, though Tak figured it was more correct than not. As he had said, he was not the kage for nothing, so Tak had no real reason to doubt the man's abilities. The landed and dismounted at the mouth of the hideout, with Yamato tracking down the bandit leader. Tak shifted from his ocular augment to his regular sensory, expanding his sphere of understanding even if the range ended up narrowed. This would allow him to keep a better watch on all of their backs, as well as explore around unseen corners. It seemed that all three of them had notable scouting abilities though, even if Ghost's were particularly powerful. With their commander off to defeat the leader, they were left to retrieve the stolen goods.

Ghost spoke up then, just before they entered, mentioned that he knew of Tak. A fleeting feeling of alarm rushed through his body, but he would need to keep his cool. His disguise would suffice, and he was but a mere genin anyway, weak and without accolade. "I cannot say the same for you, but well-met. You seem far more skilled than a simple medic or scout, though your powers are impressive. If you did not hear with the Tsuchikage, I am a ninjutsu specialist of his clan, the Kazehana. Though I assume you must already know this. Let us go." He would lead the way at Ghost's behest, winding down into the cavern. He could feel a small clustering of chakra signatures, but touched his hand to the walls for a moment, expanding his vision through the tunnels, searching for a path to the treasure. He would lead on towards it, but remain close to Ghost if the scout had any insights to share. The lantern at his hip glowed softly, giving them some needed light in the dark.

Sensory: -.5