Official Gate Entrance

It had been three years since Natsuru left Kumogakure 'for good', but here she was. Marching towards the same city gates she once despised. Natsuru wears black sandals which cover both feet securely and tightly providing comfort and protection. This is matched with a pair of dark gray steel shin guards. The shin guards covered the tops of her feet all the way up to her lower knees. This was matched with a pair of black stockings which covered her feet and extended above her knees. Although made from cloth they were somewhat thick and provided minor protection. Natsuru wears black undergarments which are concealed by a long, black loincloth which extends just to the sides of her knees on the front and back still providing suitable coverage. Around her right thigh she wears a simple, small black leather belt. Attached on the belt is a dark gray lacquered scabbard sized for a tanto. Another black belt is worn around her waist which serves to hold her quiver located around her back side. This belt is accompanied with a hip pouch above her rear and a katana on her left side, the scabbard design mimicking that of the tanto.

A mesh, sleeveless undershirt covered her body as a set of riveted mail is worn over the undershirt. As her primary top she wears a simple black leotard fitted to her body type. Naturally, her mail shirt beneath her top extends slightly down her upper arm adding some additional protection. On both hands Natsuru wears a pair of long fingerless gloves which extends just below her elbows made with the same material of cloth and quality as her stockings. These are backed by a pair of soft leather arm guards protecting her forearm and back hand leaving a small soft part on her wrist still allowing flexibility. Her bow is worn across her chest with the front of the bow between her bosom and the string running across her back, the natural properties of the bow clinging itself to her body. Over her torso is a black cloak that extended down to the backs of her knees with a down hood, the mantel thick and well-insulated.

Natsuru has very fair skin with an almost ink-like navy blue hair, which matches her eyes in the same regards. Her hair runs down her back inside of the cloak's cover down to her rear end with a few bunches of hair touching down her breasts. Standing at 5'11 she has a very slender frame which maximizes her role as an archer giving her a statuesque vibe. Alas, a highly decorated Indian-style necklace made of silver and ruby was worn around her neck resting atop her chest serving as a relish for the stunning Kunoichi.

She would enter the city gates and head straight towards the Admin District.

[Enter]

God it had felt like it had been years since he'd been home. The seven foot tall yokai would move up to the village gates, shinobi I.D. already in hand. It wasn't like people wouldn't recognize him though. Not many villagers were seven feet tall. None of them, besides him in fact. His crown like horns decorating his head and making him look as if he were some sort of royalty in a demonic way. His greatsword was slung over one shoulder and his green eyes surveyed the area around the gates as if taking it in for the first time. "God it's good to be home." He would say as he strode up to the guards and began to make idle chat.

Once he was waved in he would stride in. His black shinobi pants his only real protection for any modesty. Although Valris simply didn't care about such things in the end anyway. His bare, well muscled chest, would be on display for all, not that he would care if anyone took offense. As he entered he would look to the time, and note that it was getting late, and that he was hungry. Evening approached and it was then perhaps time to obtain food before going out on a mission.

Entering Kumo.

Four groups of A rank Nin stood before the Gates. Each of the teams had been gathered up and had their assignment. Two of the teams would scout he Land of Sky, while the other half would scout the Land of Hotsprings. Seeing each other off, they'd head out the gates to their respective missions.

[Exit]

Travel times & Path:
{Sky Scouting team - 22 hrs}
{Sky Path - Kumo Gates -> Passing 1/2 Land of Lightning (22) -> Posting in Sky}

{Hotsprings Scouting Team - 12 hrs}
{Hotsprings Path - Kumo Gates -> Passing Land of Frost (12) -> Posting in Hotsprings}

Scouting Teams

It was the coming storm that probably whipped Darkseids hair out of order. His hair was disheveled to say the least. But his face was obscured with an owl like ANBU mask. Only his eyes were visible. The clouds loomed over the entire village, something he was quite used to. He would miss the familiar sight, only to replace it with something less appealing. Seid was wearing his entire Jade armor, draped in white and grey as most ANBU wore.

At his side were his weapons which he usually numbered in the few. He was no weapons master. But he was able to use a weapon as any ninja had basic understanding of. On his back was the super-vibrato sword. A few scrolls hidden within the robes over the armor. The journey would be arduous, but so were many things he anticipated. Now he waited for his companions.

Shimiko arrived at the gates wearing her signature armour and all other effects and possessions as described here. She also brought with her relevant diplomatic files, evidence from the Twins and other sources. These were for her findings on the nation so far. The ANBU knew that this day was a long time coming and she had trained for it. The two nations were at an unmistakable crossroads and it was time to settle accounts. She figured that the Chuunin Exams would have to be over by now and with the Menza Crisis firmly behind them, she could finally give the matter the attention it deserved. Nariko would be coming back soon but even if she wasn't, with Ryuko and Natsuru back in Kumo, Shimiko could rest easy leaving the village in their hands. The kunoichi joined Seid at the gates. She noticed that her subordinate was wearing an Owl mask. She saw no value in disguising her own appearance. She wanted the world to know who she was. Without a word, she gave him the signal to move out. The pair would then make the long journey to Kirigakure. The pair would travel to the port in their own country and then take a modest but official Kumo Diplomatic vessel to the Kirigakure harbor.

Exit

Southwest Lightning Country -> Open Seas -> Hozuki Isle -> Kiri

Total Travel Time: 72 Hours (-25% off because of Living Expenses Perk) = 54 Hours.

As he had expected. Shimiko had arrived without a mask. Though most wore one, she never hid her identity. World famous for her village exploits and putting on a show for the ages in the Jounin Tourney. There was no mistaking the ANBU Captain. She said nothing as she gave Seid the order to head out. He nodded his head and followed the Captain out of the village. Already checked if all his items were on him he was ready to set outl.

[Exit - Following Shimiko's path]

Damien arrived at the gates in his normal suit and self arrogance, ready for his dream to become a reality, after giving the guards his paperwork he would eventually get the go ahead to enter the village. A smirk crossed his face as he got his first view of the village hidden in the clouds, here is where he would make a name for himself. His time was short and he was already behind schedule thanks to the guards taking their sweet time to allow him into the village, he needed to find somewhere where he could start working again.

{Enter ~ Kumogakure}