Another Day at Work

For some odd reason the hidden leaf village was bustling with activity. At least odd as in more activity than usual. Perhaps the folk were preparing for the upcoming summer? Rin had thought it might be the case, and he’s been working with the blacksmith for quite a while now. However for some reason Rin can’t shake the feeling that something else was going on.

As per usual Rin has been attending to the shop as the clerk while the master blacksmith works in the back majority of the time. By this point Rin had spent months selling off Hitsuro’s pieces to whoever needs them. It is mostly selling tools to the common folk, and of course the occasional ‘customer’ would waltz in and try to haggle him. Yet Rin is always strict on the pricing he was given by Hitsuro that he wouldn’t back down from the original price. Some of them even attempted to barter him with another tool that had a shiny polish. Yet one look is all Rin needed to see the nicks and bent metal on the tool that he outright denied them.

Rin was actually twirling a kunai between his fingers as he was kind of bored watching the small crowd in the shop. Each one asking the price on various items including weapons. Each one Rin swiftly responded correctly without glancing up. It wasn’t exactly to say that he wasn’t paying much attention for he’s actually got his sensory up so he can detect everybody in the building and a few meters away from the shop. Of course one poor fool attempted to actually steal from the shop and with a flick of the boy’s wrist the kunai went flying to stab the fabric of the thief’s shirt and pin it onto the doorframe. With surprising ease, Rin rounded up the thief as some were actually surprised a twelve year old picked up a grown man and wrestled the stolen item free.

Rin didn’t care what they thought as he sat the would-be thief on a stool at a corner with bare metal of a katana held only an inch from the man’s neck. Eventually the patrolling jonin came and apprehend the thief from Rin. Which turned everything back to normal as he was dealing people left and right with swift accuracy yet it was tiresome too. Rin honestly wishes that his sensei, Tsuyo Hyuga, would hurry back from her mission. He’s been eager for another training session as last time was horrible in his opinion. At the same time Rin has grown exceptionally as well. For the past month Rin’s warm black hair has slightly grown to where it is at shoulder length now.

Now the boy has to pull his hair into a short low tail to keep the hair out of his face. Yet the bangs would often frame his face. He didn’t mind that it had grown though for it wasn’t hindering his sight. If anything he felt like maybe his skills were becoming rusty. That is not to say that the young genin has not been training since Tsuyo has been gone. It is just that there really hasn’t been any sparring partners so Rin doesn’t know if he has truly improved or not.

From midair, a single blue egg with pink stripes falls upon his head.

Rin was watching the people browsing goods in the shop when all of a sudden something solid smacked him on the head. The boy winced mainly of surprise as it began to forward, but Rin reached up so that he could grab it before the object fell. Judging from the texture and size it felt like a rock. Yet when he lowered his arm to inspect the foreign object he was surprised to find a blue egg with pink stripes. It was an egg, but then why was it so dense?

Only because people can hardly tell the difference Rin left a clone at the counter with simple instructions before heading to the back where the forge is located. The loud clang of a hammer striking metal reverberated the walls as if it amplifies the sound. Despite the months he’s spent working with the local blacksmith Rin still hasn’t grown used to the sound as it hurts his ears. Luckily Hitsuro advised to wear some form of ear plugs to protect their hearing. Hitsuro is a large man with broad shoulders and muscles well built around the arms and torso. Despite what most people might think when they first glance at Hitsuro he appears to be in his late 30’s, but in truth he is actually 62 years old and still going strong. Rin has seen elders who just reached 50 and they could barely walk.

“Hey Hitsuro-senpai. What do you think of this?” Rin had to raise his voice into a near shout so that it could be heard over the clanging. Hitsuro stopped at mid swing before looking up with a toothy grin on his face. He wore a specific set of goggles that protect his eyes from the intense light from the molten metal on the anvil. So he lifted the goggles up to his brow while looking up at his student.

“What is it kid?” All Rin did was hold up the colorful egg while walking closer to the man. Hitsuro was confused by looking at it. “This just dropped from the ceiling out of nowhere, and i thought it was some kind of prank but this thing is pretty dense.” Rin explained before the blacksmith picked the egg up like it was a fragile piece of glass with his soot covered hand. His eyes squinted as he turned the egg for inspection before chuckling. He hands the egg back to Rin before saying, “The gods has smiled upon you friend. Some of those eggs is worth quite a lot, and some is said to grant you wisdom if you crack them. They usually are dropped at random once a year, but i figured the gods grew tired of their fun since it has been a while.”

Hitsuro scratched his beard for a moment. “Go ahead and take rest of the day off. If the gods had given you an egg then it’ll be best if you go out and find more. If you want my opinion check the roofs and behind the buildings. They’re usually cropping up around there.” Rin nodded in agreement as he took the egg back. “Alright. Same time tomorrow?” The old man only nodded his head as he put the goggles back in place and resumed hammering the metal.

So after getting rid of the clone Rin walked out of the shop and into the streets. With the egg in hand, Rin tucks the colorful object into his hip pouch before he leaps from the ground to the ledge of the shop’s roof. By concentrating his chakra to the palm of his right hand, Rin lightly smacked his palm upside down onto the ledge just enough to flip his body. Which he just as quickly lets go in order to twist with the flip and lands gracefully on the roof. All while he could immediately gaze over some other buildings.

Rin took a look around the roof just in case if an egg has appeared again. Since he was already up on the roof if the genin doesn’t find one around the roof then he would check the sides and even behind the forge. If it concludes that he doesn’t find another one then he would simply move on to the next building across the street.

Upon scouring the rooftop of what appeared to be a blacksmith he had found little luck in his findings. As Rin decided to search another building he would be cut off my a small carriage led by a horse and a coach transporting goods stacked upon a wagon. Among the brown burlap sacks of rice and mahogany crates his eyes would watch a single red egg placed between it all almost as if it was ignored upon loading the wagon. From the sight of it, the horse's trot outmatched Rin's sprint just by a hair. The path of the coach was uncertain, but Rin had a feeling it would be the closest opportunity to finding more eggs he's ever had.

The Stuff:

Rin heard the sound of hooves striking the stone ground as he was walking across the street. It made him look over to the side and see a wagon pulled by a tethered horse trotting down the street. Luckily the wagon was at a distance for Rin to quickly step back and allow the horse past him. Rin made a mental note that he needs to be more aware of his surroundings next time.

Right when the genin thought of that something colorful caught his eye. Frankly it happens to be Rin’s favorite color too as he catches something from the corner of his eye. Rin focused his attention of what caught his eye from the wagon and sure enough there was a solid red egg in the midst of the rice and mahogany. Once he sees this of course Rin starts running into a sprint after the wagon. However it is just out of his reach and he can’t exactly get an extra boost. Well, he could technically, but that would be traveling too far and too quick.

Still Rin knew that either the wagon is traveling towards the local storage unit in the village. However that amount of cargo is a bit small so it must be heading towards an establishment. The closest bar that Rin knows is a turn about ten meters away. Rin can’t match the speed of this wagon, however it should be slowing down just enough to safely turn. With a quick calculation Rin leaped over to the side before slapping a palm covered with chakra against the wall. Which he used like a hook as he pulled himself higher into the air. He maintained near roof level by briefly running along the wall. Sure enough the wagon begins to decelerate only slightly, but it was the moment Rin needed.

Rin leaped off the wall as he descends with inertia following behind him. Rin relaxed his muscles as he kept his eye on the wagon and then… Lands on the back of the wagon. Rin is quick on tilting one crate just enough to safely grab the red egg out. “Hey! What are you doing back there?!” A loud voice erupted from the driver’s seat as Rin flinched a bit. Yet instinct took over as he leapt back with a backflip before twisting his body 90 degrees. So that while yes Rin slams into the wall once again as the wagon turned, but he remains stuck on the wall due to focusing chakra around his hands and feet. Well, hand because one other remains on the red egg with care before it tucks the egg into his hip pouch.

The wagon unfortunately stopped and the driver hopped down. So Rin quickly scaled up the wall and climbed up to the roof. There was some yelling from below, but Rin didn’t listen as he immediately started running down a few blocks. It was pretty much near the main building or aka hokage’s building before Rin hopped down to the back alleyways. His search continues as he now scores two eggs. Plus this is actually kind of fun for Rin as it was the most eventful day in a month.

[OOC: Don't get too carried away doing the DM's work :v ]

The wagon transporting the cargo did in fact make a turn. Rin's pursuit brought him to a descent. A commotion caused by his rash actions turned heads as the townsfolk watched in curiosity, but quickly disregarded his actions. Being in a Shinobi stronghold it was not uncommon for ninja to perform these eye grabbing aerial displays. The coach of the wagon did not pay attention. Rin choosing to descend from the rooftops, casting a shadow over the townsfolk as his body inferred with the midday sun. The coach glanced over his shoulder as the sight of a young man dove towards his wagon. Instinctively the coach motioned the bridle to increase the horse's pace. The horse would accelerate just in time to pull out of Rin's trajectory. The coach passed the boy a sour glare before turning to focus back on the road. His actual destination was outside the village gates. Following the main road he was no more than a kilometer from his destination, where he would leave the village and deliver his goods.

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(OOC: Sorry xD when it comes to roleplaying all of my actions are just attempts as i describe what i’m trying to do.)

Seeing the wagon was speeding up just enough to where Rin can’t get on the wagon. The boy tumbles into a roll to maintain his momentum. The moment Rin placed his foot on the ground he purposely exert just enough chakra at the bottom of his foot to trigger the expulsion. Which launches Rin forward at the wagon. While faster than he is, Rin is maintaining the exact amount to overcharge the chakra at the bottom of his feet to push himself further and essentially covering more ground without spending as much stamina to sprint.

The thought that such a thing of taking advantage of a flaw is something that made Rin play a smile on his lips. Realizing that he won’t be able to make it before the wagon reaches the gates. Rin leapt with the overcharge as the chakra pushes him off the ground and with his own strength aiding he ascends higher with greater velocity. With gravity taking into effect, Rin would attempt his second and possibly final time to at least be within reach to grab the egg. His hand reaching out for it as he descends, Rin hoped he could grab the egg as he descends.

As much as Rin tried to unconventionally pursue the wagon, and more importantly the egg, he was unable to successfully close the needed distance to reach the wagon. The coach continued on with his business, waving his hand at the gate sentries. The gate keepers knew the coach well. His business involved delivering supplies from the village barracks to the outposts and smaller settlements littered about the Land of Fire. He came as fast as he left. Unfortunately for Rin, the coach was only stopped for inspection on his way into the village. Leaving the village he had free rein as long as he was conducting his usual business, in which he was. Outside of the village limits the coach kicked the horse into high gear. A full gallop ensured Rin would never be able to catch up to the horse. At least not at his current status.

Alas, there was a silver lining. As the coach continued off to the horizon and Rin descended towards the ground a bright, white glare would catch his eyes. It came from the top of the village main gates placed on the corner balancing just enough to stay seated on the edge. From ground level it would appear as if a solid platinum egg sat there.

Rin was a bit disappointed that he could not reach the wagon in time. He considered what he could’ve done, and while Body Flicker has been the technique that sounded good he was afraid of the aftermath. What if he missed his trajectory and incidentally struck the horse? It would be startled and could start running down people in the streets. Rin couldn’t bear the thought of people injured or even killed because of his own actions. So the wagon got away in a gallop as Rin landed on the ground into a skidding halt.

While descending however something caught his eye. Like something metallic of sorts, but it was definitely a glare from the sun. Rin looked up where he saw it and sees that it is in fact another egg. Only this was a different color for it appears to be platinum. However Rin has a strong feeling that it is a silver coating since both platinum and silver look nearly the same at a distance. Either way it was something worth to grab since he failed to grab the red one. The problem is that it was at the top part of the village gates.

Focusing the refined thin amount of chakra to the bottom of his feet. Rin walks up on the gates until he gets to the top. The genin would be amazed how it was perfectly balanced on the ledge. It was almost like it was placed there by another person. Still Rin would crouch as he would carefully reach over to the egg as he attempts to grab it. For the case that it falls, Rin places his other hand underneath the ledge where the egg sits.

If Rin manages to secure the metallic egg then he’ll put it in his hip pouch with the other egg. He figures that since he had quite an vantage point Rin decided to take advantage of this perspective. By focusing on his chakra to broaden his senses, Rin can detect chakra (not nature chakra) within 25 meters from his location. However Rin is also taking advantage of the strange increase in perception as his eyes grew sharp and attracted to details within a distance of the village. It is his way to see if he could detect these eggs if they contained chakra in them. If they did then that would honestly make his search much easier.

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Scaling up the village gates, although attracting unnecessary attention, nobody attempted to stop him. Even some of the wall sentries would turn to stare at the boy, though continued on their daily business. Simply because a Genin scaling the gates was nothing to worry about. From his position the egg was clearly platinum having a slightly more nickel hue to it than silver. Though as Rin attempted to harvest this egg he would realize it was an illusion. His hand would sift through the egg like a hologram. Although a fluke, Rin did not hesitate to take advantage of his current situation. Using his vantage point he scoured the village entrance while activating his sensory. Immediately after using his chakra sensing technique he picked up a disturbance. The platinum egg was an illusion technique of sorts. And more surprising, it had a sort of trail leading away from it. The trail was a sort of blue energy like chakra, though it had a slightly different feel to it. Along with that, Rin was able to spot a single red egg located on the white concrete rooftop of a locate establishment.

One of the perks of being a Genin is that most people usually dismisses them if they’re doing something bizarre and odd as climbing the village gates. Since Rin along with other genin are actually expected to do odd tasks and even chores that other people don’t want to do. So Rin is more or less is taking advantage from that perspective to do something odd as climbing up the village gates. Even so Rin was a bit disappointed to see that the egg was just an illusion. ‘Should’ve known. It wouldn’t be perfectly balanced since a breeze would have knocked it down.’

Still he activated his sensory ninjutsu as he scanned the area from his vantage point. Rin doesn’t know much about genjutsu, but he does know enough that it usually has some connection to the one who placed it. A string of chakra can be seen coming from the illusion egg. It didn’t feel right to Rin as he followed the trail to a single red egg on top of some establishment’s roof. ‘What if this a double layer triggered from me interacting with the illusion itself?’ Rin thought for a moment. Regardless the genin crouched to get build up strength enough to leap quite a distance away from the village gates.

Rin didn’t want to step into a trap, so the genin grabbed his headband before forming the tiger seal. With a charge of chakra Rin transforms the headband into a whip-like object with a metal tip at the end. As he was descending Rin formed a loose hoop at the end. If it wasn’t for the illusion last time Rin wouldn’t be so cautious as he didn’t want to trigger a trap that could put him to sleep or something. So the genin tossed the hoop at the red egg as it’ll tighten when the hoop is around the egg. If it is another illusion then the whip would just phase through it, and if a trap was to occur then the whip would be reverted due to taking damage and Rin would have his headband in his hand. If it succeeds with a real red egg then he would finally score himself an egg.

Otherwise regardless if he grabbed the egg or not Rin would focus the chakra on the bottom of his feet so Rin will land on the same establishment only he is on the other side. Rin would still keep his senses up to keep track of the trail as he’s going to try follow it. Preferably from roof to roof since it would give Rin a higher vantage point and he could hopefully see where it leads before running into a trap. If the egg is grabbed by the whip then Rin would turn just enough to catch it in his free hand. Otherwise he’ll continue to follow the trail of chakra as he could hopefully find the source of it.

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Making it to the roof egg Rin would use a rather unconventional method to obtain it. In the end, the red egg wound up in his possession without any tricks or traps. Rin would waste no time on his hunt now pursuing the trail left by the previous fluke egg. This trail will lead him towards a small park located in the village. Despite being midday the park was rather vacant. Well...vacant of people. The park was infested with well-fed Chinchillas. They pranced around the grassy fields in the park and drank from the local pond. The scene was bizarre to say the least. The chakra trail? It led to a green egg with blue stripes! Though, from what Rin could see, the Chinchillas were using the egg as a ball. Their fat bodies stumbled and trotted to catch up to the egg and push it with their front paws. It was all fun and games for them, but to Rin, it was a prize worth fighting for.

Stuff:

Well Rin didn’t know what to expect when he came upon the source. In truth he figured it was an experienced shinobi playing tricks with Rin. With a red egg now in his possession he finally has two eggs under his control. It didn’t feel as dense as the one he got in the pouch already, but it still held some weight to it. Young Rin was glad to see that it was not an illusion nor a trap of sorts, but he couldn’t help from being cautious at this point. Rin doesn’t play around with genjutsu since it can really mess with people’s minds.

One thing Rin was not counting on when he reached the park is when he sees a small herd of chinchillas in this small park. There weren’t anyone that is human around the area, and he could see the trail leads up to a green egg with blue stripes. Only problem is that the chinchillas are playing with it like a ball. Rin tilted his head slightly as he remained in place on top of the nearest building while watching the spectacle before him. ’You know… they’re kind of cute… But the egg could be worth something. So how do i go about replacing the egg with something of equivalent interest if not greater?’

Rin pondered to himself as he watched the little guys running towards the egg only to smack it with their paws. It definitely wasn’t an illusion as far as Rin can tell unless it was an illusion with durability. Then again this entire chinchilla event could be one big illusion that Rin is unaware of or just can’t see through it. Regardless he could not deny the fact that Rin isn’t comfortable with the thought of just taking that egg away and possibly start a fight with them. Maybe he could distract them with food? Rin isn’t entirely sure if it’ll work for it can either draw them or they see him and immediately run with the egg.

‘I think some oats would be good for them no?’ Rin asked himself as he thought about it some more. So Rin would hop down to ground level and make his way over to the Market Streets. Where he’ll look around the food in different stalls and stores until he finds a bag of oats. Rin would purchase them from the clerk before making his way back to the park. The genin didn’t have the heart to just outright take the egg away from them, so instead he’ll attempt to bribe them. He remembers something about not giving the chinchillas too much oats, along with many vegetables and fruits.

Trying to sneak around the park, Rin would take a small handful of oats and place them on one corner of the park. Rin would whistle to grab at least one of the chinchilla’s attention and hoping they would come investigate to find oats. After Rin whistles if none seem to have heard him then he’ll whistle again only louder to where it should be audible at least half of the park. Still if the chinchillas were to look over Rin would hold half a tiger to body flicker up to the nearest building’s roof. From there Rin will watch and see if he can maybe get them separated from the egg. If not, well then he’ll just have to come up with another plan.

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The bait would prove to be successful. The Chinchillas ignored the oats for the most part, aside from rising their attention. But the fruit was what drew most of their attention until the others got the hint of what was going down. The lot of them came prancing towards the pile of fruits, some devouring and others beginning to play with a small apple that had rolled off from the pile. It was shiny and delicious. Much more valuable than the colorful egg. This would leave the green and blue egg open for his taking.

Well Rin’s idea didn’t exactly work, but regardless he still earned a distraction. By suppressing his chakra just in case these creatures are sensitive to chakra, Rin quietly moves around the buildings. Then he’ll practically climb his way down to ground level to minimize the noise from what he can manage. After all he did not want to disrupt the chinchillas from their eating and playing with the fruits. So Rin will attempt to quietly sneak his way up to the egg.

If he can reach the egg then detection matters little to Rin as he would attempt to grab the green egg with blue stripes. Success would lead to Rin feeling that this egg is heavier than the other striped egg. Rin honestly wonders what is causing these eggs to appear, but maybe it is just the gods’ sense of humor watching the youth searching high and low for these eggs? Regardless the genin would put the egg in his hip bag with the other two as he simply walks away from the park. Rin would have what he wanted, and the chinchillas are normally docile enough to not attack other creatures unless backed into a corner.

Rin would successful secure the egg found in the park.

After securing the egg Rin puts it in his hip pouch. The sun was beginning to set, and Rin found it hard to believe that it has only been a few hours since he started this hunt. Regardless it was time to retire for the night Rin decided. So Rin departed from the park and began to head towards the Uchiha estate where he'll rest for the night.

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