Northwestern Gate

The primary gate of the village, facing towards the Land of Earth and the most heavily guarded. It is always open, except in cases of emergencies.

The tailor would smile as he had finally reached his destination. IT had taken a long time of travel, and for someone like him it was a difficult thing to put himself through, but the scenery here was breathtaking compared to the barren wasteland that was the Wind Country. He was looking forward to the opportunity to begin investing in this village and setting up his shops here to begin spreading his influence...

{Exit to Konohagakure}

The spoils of a tropical paradise were too much for the lifelong mercenary. Masuyo, after several years, approached the gates of Konoha in the back of a carriage. In the back she had her essential gear consisting of all of her old combat armor and weaponry, as well as clothes and other essentials. For a moment Masuyo felt she was done with 'the life', but hindsight was always 20/20. She kept her old ninja ID badge on her, but boy was it out of date. Fortunately she was known enough for it not to cause any further issue. With proper clearance she was allowed back into the walls of Konohagakure.

[Enter]

Mission Name: Expose the corrupt
Mission Type: Undercover
Mission Rank: B
Mission Goal: Tail the suspected official into Tanzaku town and gather evidence, if any, to support claims of corruption.
Description: One of the village's political figures has been rumored to be consistently dealing with the underground in order to garner some extra coin by unjust means. Such actions break the standard and moral responsibility to be upheld by those of high rank. This person needs to be taught that no one is above the law. Be wary as the person in question may have guards [2 C-rank level mercs].
Payment: 25,000 ryo
Requirements: Chunin and above.

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It would be later in the day now, hours after her last mission, and she'd been--expectedly--assigned a new one to follow up on their findings. Now Tsukiyo and Tengoku had been tasked with dealing with the corrupt official, as their actions have been deemed treasonous. Now this was more up her alley, they was too gather evidence as proof of their guilt, and if found guilty, they was to be brought to justice. Not even a top official was above the law in the Land of Fire. A deep sigh passed Tsukiyo's lips as she walked towards the main village gates, this time making sure Tengoku couldn't lag behind her as usual, making sure to walk beside him and make him keep up the pace.

They had to meet Masaru at the village gates, the Wandering Ronin of Iwa, and potentially Amaya unless he'd arranged her to stay behind once more. This was a dangerous mission, the politician had guards, and Tengoku had them all covered when it came to sensory--which by now Masaru knew, Tsukiyo having 'heard' their entire exchange through her and her brother's mind link. She needed to try to see if she can link more then one mind...Would be more complex, but worth it. "Ten, you going to be ready for a fight once we get to Tanzaku Town?" she'd ask in a quiet tone, keeping her voice low due to involving mission details. It was late, but not late enough for the streets to be empty. They'd be approaching the gate.

Once everyone met up and whatever interactions happened, happen--The Pack would travel out together.

[Exit to Tanzaku Town]

Tengoku would move along side his sister since she made a point of force matching his pace until he awkwardly and uncomfortably gave in and just matched pace with her. He wasn't sure about all this. They were being assigned to target someone pretty important. And not just listen and report like usual. They might actually be out to kill a guy. I mean that was the position they were going for arguably. A tracker team didn't usually bring back the remains of who they were tracking after all. He swallowed as they walked towards the gates. There was talk in the village of someone matching Masaru's description carving letters into someones forehead in the middle of the village. Someone shackled and helpless that sounded a lot like...had Tengoku knocked some guy out for him to be publicly tortured? They hadn't changed clothes or anything. All Tengoku had really was a sword from a barrel of swords in a weapons shop. It rattled when it moved. He hated that it rattled when it moved. It felt more like a toy. Still when she asked him if he was ready for a fight he snapped out of it and blinked before nodding. "Yeah....I got this."

[Exit to Tanzaku Town]

Masaru would be waiting for the twins as they arrived at the gates, Amaya standing next to him with a bag full of books she had purchased. Despite his efforts to make the girl understand the potential dangers, she refused to listen and demanded to travel with him rather than with a caravan the next day. Masaru would finally give up the fight as he knew the reason she wanted to go was because of Tsukiyo, the girl had developed a fascination with the woman since their first encounter. She admired he woman's strength and abilities, and in true Masaru did too. Tsukiyo and Tengoku were among the select few shinobi Masaru trusts, and an even fewer amount that he would consider his friend. They have both shown to be exceptional individual and they held an honor that Masaru did not see in others, perhaps it was their devotion to one another or perhaps it was something else that he did not understand. Whatever the case was, Masaru would have asked for no other Shinobi to fight by his side than the twins. Amaya also looked forward to meeting Tengoku, after Masaru told her he was a sensor like she was. When the twins arrived they would greet each other and begin the journey towards Tanzaku Town.

[Exiting]

Finally zenaku had returned to his village in the land of fire, he had now been gone so long that it has felt like years sense he was back here. The smell of his village, the sight of the forest and just every thing was great. Zenaku walked up to the entry gate keepers and showed them his passport id, they took it and looked it over before handing it back to him.

" Welcome back Zenaku, how did the chunin exams go." One of the people said as they looked at him, honestly at this time and space he really did not wish to think about it. " Unfortunately i lost guys im sorry i let down our vllage and made us look weak. But mark my words it will not happen again." Zenaku said as he lowered his head in shame. But the gate keepers just started laughing. " Its nothing to be ashamed of zen just look at this as valued experience that you can use to strengthen your self on, a you can never win them all."

He listened to the gate keeper talk for a minute then he bowed to him as he was allowed back in to the village. The first thing was first and he needed to report back to the hokage that he was back. He knew that tats that weird looking cat hokage would be happy that he had returned from his task.

( Exited to Konohagakure)

It had been far far too long since she had left this village the smell in the air and the familiar gates she saw as she began to approach it flying on her dragon. She had waited far too long for this day and to finally be with Rin again, no longer could she wait for the love of her life, no she had to be with him. Nothing would stop her even if her village chose to try to stop them reuniting she would crush anyone foolish enough to prevent this even for a moment. She would land by the gates dispersing her clay dragon, the guards were on guard but realizing it as one of their own and someone rumored to have been kidnapped they were happy to see her return.

"Who is the Kage of the village now, I assume the shit Haku disappeared after abusing his power and ordering the death of my cousin. I need to speak to whoever is in charge, I will make my way toward the tower as a Konoha shinobi it is my right."

She would give them the proper details and enter the village, she would find whoever was Kage they had a lot of explaining to do if they planned to keep someone like Yui around.

-Exit Entering Village-

It has been a long time since Rin stepped foot into Konohagakure. The sight of the towering walls used to bring comfort and the sense of security. Nowadays however, Rin can't shrug off this prickling sensation that something is off with this place. Considering how easy it was for Menza to slip in and out of here undetected on numerous occasions. Rin has more than a few doubts that this city and every other nation isn't protected as much as it boasts. Which leaves the main reality is that the bigger the organization is, the more room for corruption to fester. If left unchecked, the entire kingdom so to speak will crumble. Just like the Scarlet Kingdom did centuries ago.

Still, Rin didn't hide his appearance or the like. Just leisurely approached the gates with his right arm seems to be in a sling. He has no form of identification, no headband or papers so to speak. All of that was stripped away assuming by Menza. Still once he was stopped at the gates, Rin simply introduced himself.

"My name is Rin Tohsaka Uchiha, and I am or was a Chunin here. All of my gear was stripped away from me upon my capture I'm afraid." Rin shortly explained, and the guards eyed at him suspiciously. Gesturing with a gloved hand, the guard questioned about Rin's arm.

"What's in the sling?" It was a fair question, and Rin slid his right arm from the sling to reveal the stump where his right hand used to be.

"An ugly sight is what it is. But on the bright side I still have my other hand." Rin lightly joked with a hint of a smile on his lips. His facial expression looks like he's tired and despite his teen-like appearance. The several scars on his body even on his arms and face for some reason makes him appear to be older. Rin even has a stubble of a beard growing surprisingly even along his jawline to around his mouth.

"What's your business here then?" It seemed to be the final question. The guard didn't seem to be convinced. Even so Rin made the answer simple.

"Well apparently Yui Kotoshura returned home, so I'm here to meet with her. Also, I need to visit the Hokage and give them my report." Rin was tempted to say 'final report', but decided against it. The guards raised a curious brow at the teen.

"Fine, but you'll be escorted to the Hokage Office until we have proof that you are who you say you are." Rin nods his head in acknowledgement before the Tohsaka was let into the village. One of the guards was leading Rin through the village, and a second guard was following behind. Rin puts his right arm back into the sling as it was more or less a cover. Some people that aren't military and even other Shinobi doesn't have the stomach for a missing hand.

[Enter Konohagakure]

The scouts were all prepared, mission orders in hand. Three groups total but all three groups were going to different destinations. They were milling about for the moment, waiting for their squad leaders to arrive. They were chatting amicably, talking about their assignments  and such when all three leaders arrived. The began to round up their respective scouts, and beginning their briefing for any who might not know what their mission was.

The first groups leader would look at her men and speak. "So you all realize where we're going yes?" She would ask to everyone and she would get a round of nods as they answered. "Yes ma'am, we're tasked with scouting Tea Country, to the Land of Fires direct south." They would say, prompting a nod from her before they headed out.

The second groups leader would look at his men and simply raise an eyebrow. Those within the team knew he expected them to know where they were going. That he expected shinobi under his command to do their own digging and not require him to hold their hands. "We're to go to the Land of Grass, to our Northwest and scout it out sir!" They would say, prompting him to nod in approval before he motioned for them to move out.

The third group would look  to their squad leader who looked at them kindly. "And do we all know where we are going?" she would ask them politely, prompting them to nod before speaking. "North, to the Land of Waterfalls." They would say, to which she would nod in contentment before they left as well.

Exit

Sending out three A Rank scout groups.

1 to the Land of Tea: Northwestern Gate -> Land of Fire Border (Half Major) -> Degarashi Port (Half Minor) Total time = 24 Hours.

1 to the Land of Grass: Northwestern Gate -> Land of Fire Border (Half Major) -> Hidden Grass Village. (Half Minor) Total time = 24 hours

1 to the Land of Waterfalls: Northwestern Gate -> Land of Fire Border (Half Major) -> Hidden Waterfall Village (Half Minor) Total time = 24 hours.