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by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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 ...
by Toshi
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 ...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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 ...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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 ...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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...
by Toshi
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 ...

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