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- Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:16 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1207
The Brigand Hokage
Tousha didn't so much as glance back at the gate towards Mori as he led the stranger deeper into the village, who had all but forgotten about them and was clumsily trying to lift the gifted bar of iron. The young boy didn't lack for enthusiasm to be sure, but his emaciated body seemed to protest wit...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:31 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
Making pained old man sounds, Tousha found his feet with Tsubaki's helping hand. His numb fingers probed at where the Kunoichi's mending chakra had done its work and was satisfied to only wince once or twice. It would have to do until they could get out of the storm. Flashes of blinding lighting sti...
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:16 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
Tousha hated this side of himself. There was an apathetic lethality that lurked just beneath the surface of a carefree lie he tried so tirelessly to maintain, always waiting for any chance to break free from the depths of restraint. He’d watched that viciousness, almost from within himself, so many ...
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Alone by Your Side
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4140
Alone by Your Side
While Kota gave his blessing, Tousha was busy psyching himself up. The dark haired man rolled his head in exaggerated circles to loosen his neck, then crossed an arm across his torso to stretch out each shoulder. Tousha smirked grimly at the younger Shinobi and said, ”You’ll see if I’m right. Or if ...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:44 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
Tousha groaned as he dropped a shoulder and angled his torso to let Tsubaki pull their gear off of him. White hot pain lanced across his ribs now, the numbing chill he'd felt in the tent overpowered by the elements that tore at his body mercilessly. Without any protection from the storm it felt like...
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:29 am
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
While Tsubaki was fumbling with her med kit, Tousha was packing away anything he could reach with near blurred speed and precision. He'd gathered most of the Kunoichi's gear and wrapped it up in his own bundle of supplies, which the she had confiscated from him at the beginning of their journey. The...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
The earth grumbled, rattling Tousha's ribcage and waking him with a start. Darkness and the deafening sound of heavy rain assaulted his senses from every direction. The vagabond rubbed at his face, desperately trying to ward off the almost drunken stupor that clung to him after a night of restless s...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:42 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1207
The Brigand Hokage
With his back still turned to the stranger, Tousha couldn’t stop the smile that touched his cracked lips. The smirk was subtle, unlike the towering man’s attempts to appear diplomatic. Tousha had just met him but the Nara could tell that speaking in a less than direct manner was a practice of patien...
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:11 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Tempered Temperaments
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4430
Tempered Temperaments
Tousha held the Sage's gaze for many long moments after he'd finished speaking. Finally the Kage closed his eyes and tilted his head upwards, shoulders drooping heavily in a pent up sigh. He just stood there, feeling the nature pressing in on him. It almost felt like being underwater. The subtlest s...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:05 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
When Tsubaki pulled her hand away, Tousha pulled back as well. He saw what had to be nearly unbearable strife snuff out whatever light their conversation had kindled. The vagabond's brow creased with worry, his dark eyes darting this way and that to try to salvage even a single mote of calm he'd see...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
As Tsubaki turned back to the fire Tousha used his sleeve to wipe his face. The Nara felt childish in that moment, as if he was running home to his ma with a skinned knee. He was in no way embarrassed to show this side of himself to the Kunoichi and appreciated her genuine concern for someone she ba...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:19 am
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1207
The Brigand Hokage
Though the long walk back to the village was mercifully unburdened by the weight of the rice bundle, Tousha's uncharacteristic silence followed him like a miasma. In a different situation, on a fuller stomach, the Konoha Shinobi would have tried to fill the quiet with some observations he hoped woul...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
Tousha's gaze remained fixed on the cup of steaming soup in his hands, his dark eyes unfocused screaming with worry. He hadn't allowed himself to confront these feelings for some time. Instead the vagabond forced himself to only think of the journey. How he could help people, how he could make the w...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:57 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Tempered Temperaments
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4430
Tempered Temperaments
"Why don't you tell me?" Tousha shot back, carefully maintaining the flow of chakra to his feet as the pond's surface was further disturbed by the natural energy emanating off of the Sage. The Kage's expression had relaxed with the rest of his body, resulting in a resting stern features notoriously...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:31 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3339
Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
After Chiaki sampled a bite from his applesaur Tousha discreetly rubbed away any trace of lipstick with his jacket sleeve, happy that she didn't have to miss out on such a groundbreaking snack creation. The vagabond recommenced with the munching of his chocolate covered apple treat as the Kunoichi s...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:06 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Tempered Temperaments
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4430
Tempered Temperaments
Tousha held Aimi's gaze as he emerged from the water, unblinking and walking towards him as sure as the passage of time. The weight of the Daimyo's 'no' bore down on him like a sudden downpour of wind and rain. Even the lake's surface seemed to ripple strangely at the word, the air seemed different ...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1207
The Brigand Hokage
It was so much easier to get defensive when you weren't starving to death. In his current state the process of being offended was all the more exhausting. Tousha wasn't one for martyrdom or egomaniacal pride, but the stranger's sheer disregard of the situation caused a twinge of annoyance to flit ac...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Tempered Temperaments
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4430
Tempered Temperaments
"Touched a nerve there," Tousha thought as Aimi deflected the question and turned it back on him. The Daimyo wasn't wrong in his assessment of the vagabond, but choosing to put the spotlight on Tousha was very telling. Even more so was Aimi's decision to leave the skies over Tea Country and return ...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:42 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
It wasn't easy hiding the disappointment that took root deep within him at the Kunoichi's words. Like an invasive weed it threatened to choke away the newly budding hope that Tsubaki could speak to him openly about what was bothering her, unimpeded by distrust or shame. Tousha watched, completely he...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:46 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1207
The Brigand Hokage
It took Tousha two entire steps to realize someone had lifted the rice bundle off his back. He turned to the towering stranger as he hauled the village's precious rice over a shoulder unceremoniously, seemingly ignorant to its true weight. The horrible image of rice plants spilling open and crumplin...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
"You're very welcome, Tsubaki," Tousha replied, mirroring the Kunoichi's sincerity and giving her a chummy thumbs up. The vagabond then rubbed his hands together at the mention of dinner being ready. He'd finally found his full appetite after that whole self-poisoning business with the mushrooms an...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:32 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
Relieved to see her smile, Tousha returned the favor. It was one of the cheekier grins in his arsenal, the kind that closed his already thin eyes. "My hero," he shot back, matching the Kunoichi's sass. Tousha fed the fire a few more shattered pieces of wood while Tsubaki turned her attention back to...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
They hadn't been traveling together for long but Tousha could confidently say Tsubaki wasn't one to show an abundance of anxiety. It seemed as though her concerns and stresses were dealt with quickly and then sorted in an orderly fashion, put away to be forgotten or sorted through when she had a mom...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:29 am
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3339
Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
Tousha was more than willing to wait for Chiaki's special order and opened his mouth to let the Kunoichi know it wasn't a big deal. He certainly wasn't in any rush, and considering she was paying for both of them it was the least he could do. But she decided to pass on waiting for the granny smith c...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:05 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3339
Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
Tousha beamed like a child on Ninja Christmas morning as Chiaki steered them both towards the candied apple stand. He was practically vibrating with anticipation as the couple in front of them went back and forth, seemingly unaware that a line was forming behind them. The Nara couldn't bring himself...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:06 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: The Brigand Hokage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1207
The Brigand Hokage
A sparse group of men and women busied themselves with picking through the last offerings of the growing seasons. Meager as they were precious, each shoot of malnourished rice was handled with reverence. The villagers could already feel the chill of the coming winter breathing down their necks as th...
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:54 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
Tousha froze defensively as Tsubaki whipped around and glared fiery daggers of fury at him, hoping the Kunoichi's vision was based on movement. Those hopes were shattered when she pointed a trembling, furious finger right at his face. The vagabond chanced a look over his shoulder, just in case there...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:15 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3339
Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
Tousha's bold brows popped up a touch as Chiaki offhandedly mentioned she was the lead Medical Ninja at a multi-national renowned hospital in a tone that someone would use to explain that they'd recently switched to a new diet. This humbling experience was elevated further as she flashed a not insub...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Tempered Temperaments
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4430
Tempered Temperaments
Where Aimi danced through the air, Tousha soared. The shadowy blackbird darted through the sky like a black arrow against the blues and pinks and whites of the clouds and atmosphere, gently arcing and looping and tumbling with precise delight. The wind whipped at Tousha's already unruly hair, threat...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:35 am
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Storm in a Teacup
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1964
Storm in a Teacup
It had been nearly a week since Tousha had almost killed himself with some poisonous mushrooms he'd found in the woods and his bowel movements were finally settling into normalcy. It was something he explained to his travel companion and savior and personal medical practitioner, Tsubaki, with unasha...
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:08 am
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3339
Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
Tousha's smile was proud but ignorant as Chiaki compared him to her student. They must be a true spectacle of rustic fashion and comfort to be compared to the likes of the seasoned Shinobi, and the absence of any snootiness in her tone practically made Tousha glow like a paper lantern. That luminous...
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:35 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3339
Apple Blossom Oolong [Festival]
His poor, travel-worn feet soothed by the mineral rich hot springs, Tousha was feeling spry and downright refreshed. The seasoned Shinobi made his way out of the Onsen's changing room with a slight but noticeable spring in his step and a careless smile touching his lips, delighted at the smell of th...
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: A meeting of fire
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5492
A meeting of fire
Tousha also stood up, proudly displaying a pair of scandalously short short shorts emblazoned with 'Juicy Kage' on the fanny portion. The Nara shot a nonchalant look over at the nude, red haired, statuesque woman standing in front of him and said, "My money's in my other booty shorts but I'll handle...
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: A meeting of fire
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5492
A meeting of fire
Tousha, feeling pretty confused, watched as a young man who he didn't know was named Noeru said hey, sat down, ignored the Nara's reply, and then said it was cool hanging out before leaving without another word. "Great talk," Tousha said to the young man's back as he walked away. "We should do it ag...
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:13 pm
- Forum: Rock Country
- Topic: Alone by Your Side
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4140
Alone by Your Side
Both men watched as the Iwagakure Shinobi walked towards Hiroshi, the young man's form igniting with a pale blue light that seemed to flicker with its own bright annoyance. The chakra cast the room in a ghostly light, giving it an otherworldly ambiance. Tousha slowly sipped at his tea with Kota's su...
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: A meeting of fire
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5492
A meeting of fire
Say one thing about Tousha, say that he was delighted by the sight of new and interesting uses for Chakra. He watched as Chiaki summoned a small, iridescent butterfly and had it flutter over to the refreshment stand. "Very cool..." Tousha muttered, still watching the butterfly and being vaguely awar...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:50 am
- Forum: Other Countries
- Topic: Tempered Temperaments
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4430
Tempered Temperaments
You could tell a lot about a person by their handshake and Aimi's was indeed warm. It was as if Tousha could feel the Daimyo's inherent connection with nature through their clasped hands and he was surprised to realize that the sensation was nostalgic. It reminded the Nara of coming home after a ver...
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:31 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: A meeting of fire
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5492
A meeting of fire
"Well that's a relief," he said quietly, mostly to himself, when the red haired woman confirmed that she was definitely not a money lady. Tousha's shoulders fell, his muscles mercifully uncoiling, as he rubbed at the back of his neck with a practiced hand. He tilted his soggy head from side to side...
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 3:09 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: A meeting of fire
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5492
A meeting of fire
Tousha awoke in bliss. The mattress beneath his travel worn body hugged him with the tenderness of a loving mother supporting the weight of her child. A bulky, exceptionally cozy comforter encompassed his entire being, leaving only a tuft of unruly black hair poking out. The man yawned with reckles...
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:40 pm
- Forum: Pebble Country
- Topic: A meeting of fire
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5492
A meeting of fire
The guy dozing off to the side of the hot springs snorted softly at the sudden noise of someone slipping and splashing loudly into the mineral rich waters. He was sprinkled with the aftermath of this splash, small droplets peppering his skin. Another snort, an incoherent mumble, and the man settled ...