A meeting of fire

Kaitos10 · Post by **Kaitos10** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:29 pm

As Haruka was wandering around the festival she thought back sadly to her former friend she met and how she’s now on the enemy side. Plus the fact that she could possibly bump into her during this festival it was really stressing her out. So as she was walking around she suddenly found a nice hot springs to relax in it looked quite luxurious. The outside had a nice Mahogany fancy looking gate way, when she entered there were nice and fresh Tatami mats laid out on the floor. On the walls hung expensive and beautiful wall scrolls. As she got her self checked in they lead her to the hot springs where there were nice silk towels to wrap her upper body in.

She was in the co Ed section at the moment so didn’t want to be naked. She had a bathing suit on covering her nether regions and a towel covering her big double d breasts, the transformation jutsu wasn’t in effect at the moment. So she sat at her full 7ft high height relaxing in the hot springs, her rippling muscles on full display as she does her best to relax in the nice hot springs.

Post by **Izanagi** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:34 pm

Takeshi had been reluctant to attend the Pebble country festival. He had been training in Kumo when it had started and would have to return afterward. But his father had insisted on sending Fanho to retrieve him for at least a day or two. With such connections and the convenience of teleportation ninjutsu he had agreed to at least see his father, brother and the Raikage off before they were deployed to Wind country.

But there were still a few days yet before the event wrapped up, and as much as he wanted to continue to train he knew the limits of his body. First, it would benefit him to properly rest. The teenage Hyuuga was curious about the Onsen's of Pebble country, having experienced some of the best in the world back home in Konoha and even in the aptly named Steam country. Interestingly, he found as he entered the building, that this establishment wasn't quite so traditional as the one's of Kumo. Some minimal bathing attire was permitted and the samurai had even made exceptions for tattoos given the frequency of shinobi who had fuuinjutsu seals etched onto their bodies.

There was some slight concern however as Takeshi considered the Anbu tattoo on his left shoulder. Naturally, he wasn't supposed to go around showing it off to just anyone but fortunately there were skin colored patches available to cover any such markings. After applying it securely in the changing room and applying a second patch across his forehead, the lean teenager tied his hair up and made sure to wash thoroughly before wrapping a towel around him and heading out into the public bath that he had been told was the least crowded currently.

It wasn't until he entered the bathing area that he realized it was a co-ed bath, though it did take him a few seconds to determine if the person he saw was in fact a woman. The girth of her arms seemed at least as thick as his legs. For a moment he considered turning back and paying the extra fee for a private bath, but he knew that would seem quite rude especially as the woman looked over his way.

There was no turning back then, he realized. Something about the woman did seem oddly familiar though, her eyes and the coloration of her hair. She seemed oddly reminiscent of Haruka but the girl he knew was quite small, barely up to his chest height. Titlting his head slightly, his confusion was obvious as he slowly and cautiously approached. "Do I know you?" He inquired, feeling quite stupid to have to ask but there did seem to be some mutual recognition.

Toshi · Post by **Toshi** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:28 pm

A pale skinned, dark haired man could barely be seen in the background as Takeshi and Haruka locked eyes and began speaking. He sat mostly submerged in the hot springs, his arms hanging over the lip of the pool and his face was mostly covered by a pleasant warm towel. A stubbly, dark beard could be seen just under said towel, and his mouth was parted slightly. His long, black hair was pulled back into a loose, somewhat messy ponytail and his chest heaved in and out with a melodic cadence.

The cadence of a guy who decided to take a dip in the hot springs to soothe his aching, travel-worn feet and promptly dozed off in the attempt.

Post by **Kanade** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:09 pm

Chiaki was many things.

She was proud of her body, and wasn't ashamed by a communal bath. The Kyoukan people were used to open baths and enjoyed onsen as much as anything. The way that she moved while nude with a towel thrown over her shoulder belied her confidence in herself, especially since the tell-tale scar was gone.

She was good with people. This was evident with the muttered pleasantries as she moved from the entrance to the far side of the pool where there was a man that had apparently passed out. She was hoping that it wasn't due to heat exhaustion and was relieved when she came up on him that he was breathing

She was a medical shinobi. Through and through. Channeling chakra she shot a tendril out toward the man of her tenketsu, trying to see if he was alright with her medical jutsu. It was better through the tenketsu, and declared her as part of the kyoukan clan.

She was, however, also very clumsy. As she shot the tendril out, trying to get a read on the man, she slipped on a bit of wet rock, fell hard on her hip and entered, shoulder and head first into the onsen with a terrific splash. The splash was superceded by a loud squeak as she lost her balance and, having concentrated on the tenketsu tether, didn't have the time to catch herself with any jutsu.

So in tumbled the red headed bombshell, hitting the water in an explosion of spray and steam, the warm water, thankfully, wasn't too hot. The silicone, if anyone was paying attention to details, made her bounce more than usual when her hip hit the side of the pool, which only helped to make her lack of grace more evident and spectacular as she almost did a full turn, looking like a cartwheel in midair.

Chiaki was now soaked, and decided that she might just lay there at the bottom of the pool, willing herself to die of embarrassment.

jutsu usedShow

1. ~Tenketsu Tethering: Link Up I
D-Rank Ninjutsu/Iijutsu
After a set of hand seals, the Kyoukan clan member will make physical contact with their target by touching them. When they lift their hand a pink whisp of chakra will be extend out from the target to themselves. This tether can stretch up to [Control] x 2 meters and lasts for [Control]/5 posts. When stretched further than this range, the tether remains but will be unusable as a medium for tether techniques.

2. ~Tenketsu Tethering: Status Check
D-Rank Ninjutsu/Iijutsu
Requires: [Iijutsu]
After a set of hand seals, the Kyoukan family member will check the vitals of all those they are connected to at that precise moment. While not exactly precise, this will give them a relative feel on a 5 point scale of the core vitals (temperature, oxygen rate, blood amount, and heart rate) of their connected targets

Toshi · Post by **Toshi** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 11:40 pm

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 back into his rhythmic, content breathing.

HotelBravo · Post by **HotelBravo** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:23 am

Nakano had taken things at the festival at her own pace, in a somewhat different manner than most. She had been looking for carelessness in the land of Pebbles among her Village’s rivals and was hoping for a wanton display of jutsu. It was tiresome work though, and she deserved a reward for her hard work. That reward? The co-ed section of this Onsen. She wore a simple Yukata as she entered. The giant woman was hard to miss. A playful smile grew on her face as she drank in every inch of that towering figure. Oh she could appreciate women just as much as men, it's just that men were often easier to tease.

She was distracted from her ogling at a familiar voice. She brightened further as she stood on the edge of the hot water. ”Hyuuga Takeshi?” Nakano asked, she leaned over some to try and get a better look at the man. He didn’t have his forehead protector or his usual fare, but she recognized some of the other features on him that she had observed before. Nakano shot a glance over to the pale skinned man. It truly was a delicious feast for her eyes today.

Her eyes began to trace the contours on his mature body, and she could only be reminded how well men aged. It was certainly a concern for her being so young - well that was all the more reason her youth was to be enjoyed. Beauty fades they say - she may as well get the mileage out of heres. She tugged on her robe and her Yukata came loose. She was not the slightest embarrassed of being naked in front of men as modesty steam clouds drifted in just the right way to make this pg-13 besides her curvy body. ”Well, well, Takeshi we -” Then came a splash.

”Meet. Again.Excuse me.” Nakano finished. She slipped into the water and moved over to the submerged woman and offered a hand to help her up and out of the water.

hobnob · Post by **hobnob** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:38 am

’What do yer mean yer going!?’ Noeru yelled at one of his Konohagakure comrades right before taking another giant swig of the pebble country beer. The taste was delightful, smooth and a little hoppy. It was another day of the festival, and the young Senju was making the most of his time there. But the attitude his comrades had in this very night did not please him one bit. And soon his comrade had the last of his beer and departed, leaving the Senju with plenty of beer to get through.

Company and drink went hand in hand. Noeru was never one to drink alone, and being left alone meant he would have to find someone who would accompany him on his quest to try every pub and bar in this town. And he would not find them in this very place, so without any further ado, he grabbed the glasses filled with the cold beverage and drained them rapidly.

Standing up was a harder task than he thought it would be. His head was spinning, staying balanced was a chore, but he would not be defeated. The Senju turned around and slowly, gently, made his way out of the beer garden and onto one of the main routes. This festival was in a neutral country, he had no weapons upon his person. His rear pouch however, was filled with multiple flasks. And casually, he reached for the leather bound flask with his clans insignia, and took a gentle sip as he strolled down the road.

A few moments later, he stumbled across a hot spring. And a sudden urge had come over him to go and enjoy some of the spirit of the pebble while relaxing in a hot spring.

The staff were very friendly and gave him all the information he needed, along with a towel and directions on where to go. The co-ed spring was the only one he was allowed to due to the others being full. He did not mind that at all. He quickly changed out of his garments and wrapped the towel around his waist, flask in hand he left the changing room and headed towards the spring.

A crash came from the direction of the spring, but dark haired youth did not care, he was not there to deal with drama. And so, he continued leisurely to the steamy spring. A moment later he began to make out a couple of silhouettes already there, ’Evening… how do you do…?’ the teen said, his words were slurred and and slow. And even slower were his movement as he slid into the spring. Once he was submerged up to his chest, he rested his arms of the sides of the spring and took a good look at the people there.

First was the towering giant of a woman sat directly opposite. There was something familiar about her, her hair and facial features really resembled a girl from Konohagakure. A moment later it clicked, ’H-… Haruka!?’ Noeru was amazed to see her here. The youth had not seen her since the last time he was in this country, where they fought for the rank of Chuunin, together, and against one another.

Taiga · Post by **Taiga** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:47 am

Fresh off a rather odd experience with an angry crowd of samurai who apparently didn't like his kind, Hayate was hoping to get away from the bustle of the festival streets and make his way to somewhere more relaxing. When he had walked through the narrow streets and passed various bath houses, he had pondered deeply to which he would enjoy... until finally, he had come across a rather fancy looking mahogany gate. His eyes narrowed on the side as he stroked his chin gently.

He had nearly passed the place up but his eyes had fell on two characters, oddly placed together on the gate wall.

男女

Sniffling in the air slightly and looking around in either direction as he rolled his neck, the Raikage mad a pleasantly surprised face. Something had drawn him to this onsen and it was absolutely fate that he should enter it. Totally not because it was a co-ed hot springs establishment or anything like that. Entering through the gates he would go to the changing room and lock up his gear, taking the key on-a-bracelet and tying it gently onto his wrist as he covered himself with a small towel to be pilot and whisked himself off towards the large outdoor bath.

He would carefully rinse himself out in the shower area first, as was customary before entering a bath, then slowly and daintily dip his toe in it, letting out a ssssss and pulling it back as he exclaimed, hot hot hot. This bath was sure to heal his muscles and give him rest. Hopefully they had a good natural mineral water source too- his skin was dying for some tender love and care. Slowly entering the bath to allow his body to adjust to the temperature, he finally got up to his stomach and carefully placed his bath cloth a top his head.

Glancing over, he'd see some girl poking at some old guy who was sleeping. The thought of that guy being an old guy however reminded him that he was also an old guy. He felt a sinking put in his stomach.

I guess this is old age.

He looked back to the old guy and the girl poking at him. Did he know her from somewhere?

Post by **Izanagi** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:59 pm

The athletic young Hyuuga barely heard Haruka’s response as his attention shifted toward Nakano as she approached. Immediately his face flushed red, he had certainly not expected to see her here. The young woman had seen him shirtless before, but he never expected he would see Nakano in such a state of undress. She was wearing a bathhouse yukata at least, so he could retain some sense of composure. Nonetheless his response was meek and surprised, “Nakano. It’s, uh. Good to see you!” he managed, glancing towards her eyes and then away suddenly. He only caught the movement out of the corner of his eye as Nakano’s yukaka was tugged lose.

He immediately made a motion towards the water, not daring to turn his gaze toward her or stand out in the open any longer. Keeping his towel wrapped around his waist he dipped into the water, only turning his head slightly toward Nakano as he spoke to him and he realized she might have intended to enter the water with him together. Shuffling along a submerged bench he moved until he was sitting next to Haruka, about a meter away. “I noticed your chakra always seemed condensed, but I had no idea this was your true form” Takeshi said to Haruka, realizing now that it was, in fact, his friend and semi-regular training partner. He hadn’t watched where Nakano had sat but would muster up the courage to meet her eyes and smile at her, hoping she was comfortably submerged and not overly exposed. She may have been comfortable with her body, but such sights were rare for him to experience and he wasn’t quite ready for that reaction when surrounded by strangers.

Only, before he could converse with his other friend there was a sudden loud splash and glance of pale skin and red hair. Having experienced more traditional onsens growing up among Hyuuga, he found himself immediately annoyed by the sudden rudeness. Not only by making a scene but by seemingly jumping in and treating the onsen as if it was a swimming pool. It was enough to assuage his awkwardness at least. He watched as Nakano reach over to try to help the mystery woman up. It had definitely been a woman, he had noticed that much at least but the finer details of who she was hadn’t yet registered with him.

A few more men walked in. His friend and comrade, Noeru, and then a middle-aged man that looked like someone who might have been important but seemed to slip into the background quickly enough. The Senju seemed to notice Haruka immediately despite her being twice the size she normally was, but then proceeded to ignore Takeshi. It was mildly insulting but he supposed Haruka did stand out more. While Takeshi was quite lean and had extraordinary muscle definition, especially his forearms, core and back he still felt smaller than Haruka and her broad shoulders and thick biceps. Nonetheless, he would wave and draw some attention to his presence as Noeru sat a few meters across from them. He noticed the lazy look in Noeru’s eyes and his already flushed face. “Have you been drinking?” he inquired, concerned for his squad mate. He knew there were often policies against being drunk in onsen’s and for good reason.

Kaitos10 · Post by **Kaitos10** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:05 pm

Haruka would be relaxing in the Onsen unaware of the old guy who was apparently there before her laying there. but they were the only ones in this Onsen until Takeshi arrived, she was so comfortable and relaxed she didn’t realize the transformation jutsu wasn’t in effect which was kind of embarrassing. She really didn’t like people seeing her in this form. But at the same time this also presented a great opportunity for her to play pranks on him. So she had to decide which angel she wanted to play. Her mischievous mind was at war with her, more reserved shy and sensitive side. But the end she eventually it was her thoughtful side that broke the tie

She reasoned that Takeshi wouldn’t like being tricked like that and so it would be better to just hide her shame and be nice at the same time so she replied softly “no-“ she was about to continue talking to Takeshi when out of no where the one person she was trying to forget pops out of no where flying into the Onsen. She said then completely looses her cool and quickly gets up glaring at the person staring down at her with her full height 7ft tall height her body shaking with anger. As she tries to control herself in a low angry voice trying desperately not to loose her cool more than she already had and avoid yelling. As if the act in yelling would cause a burst of violence or property damage that she would definitely regret. She says “what are you doing here traitor?”

Unaware that a new female ninja has arrived at the Onsen or anything that happened with her. She then continues to glare at the women who fell into the Onsen and after a minute or so of focusing on not blowing her top she starts to take deep breaths to try to calm down. Then regains situational awareness, before a few more seconds pass and she hears someone else coming. Not wanting someone else to see her standing at her full height she quickly sits back down into the Onsen using the water to hopefully hide her height.

As she continues to glare at Chiaki unable to relax now with the constant reminder of what she was trying to forget. She then heard Noeru voice call out to her as she was glaring and cringed at the surprise in his voice. She then looked at him and awkardly in a shy voice said “uhhhh hey Noeru? “ she then saw how drunk he was anf got a idea so she then tried to pass it off as a drunken illusion saying “this is all your imagination you are Hallucinating things the combination of alcohol and the Onsen is messing with you….”

she was about to continue to try to talk him into believing her when she sees the Raikage out of no where come in then enter the Onsen ignoring everything like no one else is here. So she blinks a few times then slaps herself to make sure she isn’t in a heat filled haze. Realizes it is real she just stares on in disbelief at him for a few seconds before regaining her senses and returning her attention to Noeru.

But then when Takeshi realized it was really her, she cringed more inwardly sighing in defeat she says in a small shy tone “yes this is my true form i usually hide it for multiple reasons.” Wondering if her convincing words to Noeru had him believing what she said so she only had to worry about Takeshi knowing her true form.

Post by **Kanade** » Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:51 pm

Chiaki had been quite content to sit at the bottom of the pool and remain there for the rest of the day until closing time. It wasn't like she would have any detrimental effects, and the hot springs water would quite effectively cover for her. What she didn't plan on, was the nurse, as nude as she was, coming up and offering her a hand. Well it would be awkward to not accept it. She had sincerely hoped that the other people had not seen it, but when life gives you lemons you-. She popped up and started to wipe the water from her face with a hand and opened her mouth to thank Nakano when she heard, "Traitor"

It was a weird word, and she had left Kumogakure, so if there were any Kumo ninja that knew her from before, well, she would expect that word to be slung at her. She had heard it often enough in prison, had heard it in rehab, had heard it when she had been granted amnesty, and had heard it whispered here and there at the Kyoukan temple. People talked, and even though she had been absolved of the hospital incident, she had earned a reputation even before leaving Kumo for good, joining Kintsugi, and eventually joining Iwagakure no Sato.

She hadn't, however, expected to see Haruka there, nor hear her brandish the word like a sharpened stick at Chiaki. As Chiaki was about to retort, though, Haruka seemed to be caught up in the company of others, among which she recognized Takeshi, a man who she had sparred with. She cleared her throat and bowed to Nakano, "Thank you Nakano-chan, I appreciate the help out of the water. Not too many people saw did they?" She blushed and smiled sheepishly, looking around, still finding the man passed out at the edge of the pool, "I was just going to go check on him and slipped you see." She smiled apologetically to Nakano and squeezed her hand in a companionable way before letting it go.

She wondered, without a headband, if any of them knew that she now had pledged to serve under the Tsuchikage, and whether that should just be kept as well under wraps as possible. It was a good thing that her headband she had left at home. She had come here, not as an Iwagakure no Sato ninja, but as Chiaki Kyoukan, the lover of fun, and wanton social butterfly that stuck her nose in things probably not her business.

As the Raikage stepped into the onsen, she was eternally grateful that the Samurai were perusing the whole of the festival, even here in the Onsen. The people gathered around her were all Konoha ninja, except this man, and he was probably directly opposed to her leaving, especially under what amounted to house arrest. Chiaki decided to go behind a rock and pretend like she wasn't there, and perhaps that could be true if she needed to be. She readied herself to become invisible, if anything should start, and wondered how fast the Samurai would react if something did break out in the Onsen.

She also wondered, truthfully, how Haruka was doing. After all this time she still loved her friend, and wanted nothing but the best from her. The words hurt, but she supposed she had made that bed, and must now lie in it. If Haruka had something to say to her, she could speak with her, but it was probably best for Chiaki to remain behind the rock she had just taken up in, and forget that the open to the public Onsen was now a summit for Konoha and Kumogakure.

She also wondered whether Nakano would rejoin her friends. After all, Chiaki had pretty much literally crashed the party. She, in fact, looked around for anyone who wasn't from Konoha or Kumo, thinking maybe that it would be best to beat a hasty retreat if there were only her, the ninja that she had left, and the Samurai, who looked rather bored at having to guard an Onsen. An onsen with some of the most dangerous ninja in the world, yes, but still, and onsen nonetheless.

HotelBravo · Post by **HotelBravo** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 12:10 pm

As Nakano helped Chiaki back to her feet, there was a sound of the water of the onsen being disturbed nearby. The woman everyone had called Haruka was now on her feet, and now that she was standing, Nakano chastised herself for underestimating how tall the woman had actually been. Now that was a lot of woman. Despite the swimsuit Nakano took a long look and drank her in. The slopes of her muscles beneath the swimsuit. Those muscles were really doing something for her. Chiaki cleared her throat and Nakano turned her attention to her.

”Anytime Chiaki-sensei.” Nakano began. ”Fortunately only the people here saw. She teased. Nakano smiled at Chiaki, squeezing her hand in return before the more experienced Kunoichi moved away. Nakano watched the way her body moved appreciatively as she hid behind a rock. She supposed that was the appropriate response for being embarrassed - but then Nakano had no frame of reference as feelings of shame stemmed from guilt and that was an emotion she couldn’t feel.

Nakano moved back over towards Takeshi and the beautiful giantess. ”You’re a tall glass of water aren’t you girl? I could just drink you up.” she admitted to Haruka. ”You’re an acquaintance of the handsome Takeshi I take? A shame he’s off limits. How about you though? Are you off limits? ” She moved closer to Haruka and until she was side by side with her. Nakano held her hands together in front of herself to squeeze her chest together.

Another young man slipped in. He looked to be close in age to Takeshi, so Nakano mentally noted that she had keep her hands off of him as well. He had even been drinking! She had to remind herself again - OFF LIMITS. She let herself drink an eyeful of this new man.. Sure women could be fun, but now men… they practically made her religious. She wanted to get on her knees and thank whatever force in the universe was responsible for making them, and for making her a woman so she could appreciate them. It was only too bad that she had seen his medical chart, otherwise she might have thought about trying something with the Hyuuga - his uncle may have had a Byakugan, but could it see all the way to the Onsen in the land of Pebbles? Likely not. All these men were absolutely boring. So far. Thats why she had to shoot her shot with the Giantess, and hope that the she was into women or at least bi.

Post by **Izanagi** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 1:10 pm

Takeshi would have been content to simply talk with his friends, Haruka and Noeru, and spend some time relaxing with them. The 17-year-old rarely had any down time, he trained extensively and felt constantly pressured. The weight of his parent’s legacy’s felt insurmountable on some days and living in the shadow of an older brother who was a Prince certainly didn’t help his feelings of inadequacy. In fact, Noeru and Haruka were perhaps his only friends or at least the closest to it. But he had rarely been able to actually talk to anyone about the stress he was under and the growing feelings of hatred that grew by the day.

Haruka stood, accusing someone of being a traitor and Takeshi turned to see Chiaki standing before him. He didn’t even register the fact that both she and Nakano were fully naked and now in his view. He felt only anger and disdain toward a woman he had confided in and hoped might become his friend. And yet she had abandoned Kumogakure and her allies and joined up with the monster that was Karagata Shinjiro of the Mist. Takeshi’s nostrils flared, his face hardening and jaw tight as he clenched his fists. He had been training for the last week specifically to track her down and to learn what secrets she might have shared with Kirigakure. To learn what sort of attack they might be planning next. And here she was acting like she had done nothing wrong. “I don’t know what you’re playing at, but you will answer for your crimes. I will stop you Chiaki and your Kirigakure friends. By any means” he growled. It took every ounce of self-control to keep his chakra in check. He knew this was not the time or place. But Chiaki had to know she was surrounded by powerful shinobi, most of which had reason to want her dead or at the least captured and interrogated.

Takeshi ignored Nakano as she sat beside him, once again flirting with anything that moved. Anyone aside from him. It infuriated him to no end how she treated him like a child despite him only being one year younger than her. His uncle was right, women were nothing but trouble, just a distraction. The only thing that mattered was ensuring the security of Konoha and killing any Kirigakure or Iwagakure threats and collaborators. “I’ve had enough” he decided as he stood suddenly and walked out of the water. He no intention of waiting for anyone else to join him as he stormed out of the room, there was training to be done and he would rather do it alone.

Kaitos10 · Post by **Kaitos10** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 2:35 pm

After seeing Takeshi done interacting with a strange girl she didn’t see arrive she would look on shocked as the girl goes over to her and starts flirting with her. Her face would turn bright red and she would say shly “ummm I’m not sure what you mean by off limits but I’m a adult if that’s what you mean and I’m not in a relationship, though would like to get to know someone better before I consider doing anything lewd, or indecent.” She would then just stand there her body tight as she is really unfamiliar with this situation considering it’s her first time.

Between the Onsen and the interaction she was having with the girl in front of her she was sweating bullets. Wondering what she should do in this situation.

If the girl left her after what she said she would sigh with relief deeply exhaling and most likely see Takeshi leaving and try to stop him getting him to return.

If she was still there and talking to her she would nervously answer her questions and if she asked what is lewd she would explain it.

Toshi · Post by **Toshi** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 3:09 pm

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 reckless abundance, his limbs stretching in all directions and shivering with the release of even the smallest amount of tension. Tousha's eyes lazily blinked open as he felt his left toe grace soft, supple skin.

Skin that was not his own soft, supple skin.

His expression melted into licentious delight as his pinky toe wandered up the skin, revealing it to be that of a woman's. Tousha knew the shape well, just ask anyone. Literally no one was more experienced with mapping the female form with just a curious pinky toe. That was his move and everyone knew it. The Nara scooched closer to his bedroom companion, his lean body pressing into the woman's inviting form with all of the confidence in the world.

"Why... Hello there," he purred, pulling the comforter away from her to grab a gander at the lady he'd pulled the night before. The woman's long, wavy, dark hair practically spilled onto the skin of his bare chest like a moonlit waterfall. Her wafting scent was that of fresh cut grass and that smell you get when you open a new book for the first time, perfect combination of delightful and responsible that he couldn't resist.

A single, pale skinned hand 'finger walked' its way down the woman's gently sloping shoulder, her olive skin begging to be touched. The woman stirred gently, her hair tossing into her face as she lifted off the mattress and turned to face him.

Tousha grinned the grin of a man in bed with a beautiful woman. You know the one. "What do you have hiding under there, Shnookums?" he asked playfully, parting the woman's hair with a careful wave of the hand.

The face that stared back at him wasn't a face at all. What should have been large, round, dark eyes staring back at him with the desire of a hungry forest fire, a cute, gently curving nose, and a smile that could stop and then restart his heart was replaced by the shiny surface of a massive, metallic Ryo coin.

The woman that was a Ryo coin breathed through the rectangular hole at the center of her head, a rough, ragged, sickly sound.

Tousha threw himself away from the woman. He fell to the ground in a heap, his limbs not responding to his commands. Slowly, horribly, the Ryo coin headed woman emerged from over the bedside, chortling and giggling with an otherworldly menace that made his skin crawl. She moved in close, her cold 'skin' forcing a gasp from the Nara.

Quietly and monstrously she whispered, "I'm a metaphoooooooor." A severe shiver rattled down the man's spine as the Ryo woman pressed into him even closer, revealing the entirety of her malformed 'face.' "I don't represent experiiennncee."

Tousha screamed.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA." The sound was high pitched and unhinged, but muffled by the sodden warm towel that covered most of the man's face. Tousha sat stark upright in the hot spring, flipping the towel from him like an errant flapjack tossed by an overly ambitious chef. The man's thin, dark eyes darted from right to left to back to the right, hovered on right, and then grinded to the left where they settled on a completely nude red haired woman hiding behind a rock no more than ten strides away.

Tousha, wide eyed and delirious, his skin folded into an unflattering double chin as his own expression wrestled with itself for some semblance of sanity.

"You're not a money lady, are you?" he asked, his words more of a constrained groan.

hobnob · Post by **hobnob** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 3:25 pm

Due to the thick steam escaping from the hot springs, and the booze clouding his vision, Noeru had not realised that his close comrade was in the spring too. His gaze diverted quickly to his after he spoke and a giant grin appeared on his face. 'TAKESHIIIIIII!' The ecstatic youth shouted joyfully. It was a real surprise to see him in this place after the events they were last in together. Noeru had not expected to see him for a good few months, but after all, this festival is known to bring together people from all corners of the world. And this was proven a few moments later when Takeshi lost his cool and shouted at Chiaki, the name he had heard for the first time the very last time they saw each other.

Thought raced through his intoxicated mind as he tried to put together a plan to stop Takeshi if he were to begin saying more than they were allowed to say. But luckily he would not have to resolve to anything as Takeshi regained his cool by deciding to leave. However, the handsome Senju would not allow the Hyuuga to leave so easily, this was the first time they were together off duty. First time they were allowed to loosen off a litte a drop the professional façade they were, almost, always working under.

When Takeshi got up to leave, Noeru launched himself at the Hyuuga, trying to wrap his hands around his neck in a brotherly fashion. 'Come on Takeshiiiiii! The night is young, and we are here to relax and have a good time. Forget politics for one night and just try to enjoy yourself in a professional and and unprofessional manner!' The handsome youths voice was just as ecstatic as it was before. The event seemed to have no effect on his behaviour what so ever. Noeru knew that if cards were played right, the Hyuuga could walk away from this situation with more than just unprofessional fun. After he spoke to Takeshi, the Senju looked at the Hyuuga with cool eyes, before he turned away from him and returned his attention to Haruka.

'My-O-My! You have grown so much Haruka! Last time I saw you, you were tiny. You are only getting prettier and prettier!' The smile on his face was radiating with good vibes. And Noeru hoped those good vibes would radiate into the rest of the group and infect them to the same level he was at. In his right hand was his flask, and although he saw everything he had happened, the physical features of both the girls, he kept his cool. The youth was a big fan of stoicism, when the time was right. A moment later he looked over at Chiaki who seemed to have hidden herself behind a rock, and after that his eyes shifted to Nakano who was being unbelievably flirty. The way she spoke to Haruka a few moments earlier, made Noeru realise he would not mind seeing that go off. This thought had cause a gentle chuckle to escape his mouth, and he only hoped it would not be enough to expose his thoughts.

Post by **Izanagi** » Sat Jun 24, 2023 5:30 pm

As Takeshi moved to step out of the water he felt an arm around his neck. He knew immediately that it was his comrade Noeru, having spent so many hours training alongside him. The athletic Hyuuga exhaled slowly, tilting his head downward to meet the eyes of his shorter friend. There was a certtain glint in his eyes that conveyed far more than his words could. There was an opportunity he was missing. Their target was right here with them and so were the answers to their questions.

Slowly, the young Special Jounin nodded his head, "Okay, I'll stay. But I'll need a drink of that" he gestured to the bottle that he only just noticed Noeru was carrying. Typically Takeshi was a stickler for rules and protocol and if he was going to relax at all among such a group then he would need more assistance than merely some encouraging words from a friend. Accepting the bottle he would take a deep gulp and begin to feel the effects almost immediately. Naturally, he had never indulged in drinking before, not beyond a small glass of beer at least.

The young man sputtered and cleared his throat, "That's strong" he admitted, feeling his face flush as much as when he had first seen Nakano arrive. With that he would follow Noeru wherever he sat and stick with him, sharing the bottle back and forth as he allowed himself to simply enjoy the warmth of the water and forget his troubles for a moment.

Taiga · Post by **Taiga** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:41 am

Hayate reclined against the edge of the steaming bath, his head tilting back as he released a contented sigh, surrendering himself to the soothing embrace of the hot springs. Around him, a vibrant mix of young and boisterous guests filled the air with lively chatter. A moment of elderly spite struck him as he lamented that young people these days were oblivious to the sacred etiquette of communal bathing... but an elderly man, still caught in the throes of a waking nightmare, seemed to also be a little loud. Nevertheless, amidst the symphony of voices, Hayate's ears perked up at snippets of intriguing conversations that caught his attention.

Chiaki-sensei. Mentally he squinted. It was a common enough name in this world. A traitor named Chiaki? Well, color him intrigued.

As Hayate basked in the healing warmth permeating his weary muscles, his mind began to stir, processing the fragments of dialogue that filtered through the air. Initially, he focused on indulging in the pure bliss of the moment, allowing the heat to penetrate deep within, melting away the remnants of tension. Yet, the whispers and exchanges persisted tugging at the frayed strings of his fatigued mind, gradually building into an irresistible crescendo. The missing ninja Chiaki, who had fled with Kirigakure shinobi after killing four Kumogakure shinobi and kidnapping a child was here.

He vaguely remembered the reports he had read before leaving for the event. Precarious.

With a subtle swell of his chest and a graceful stretch, Hayate released a gentle yawn, his meticulously sculpted physique on full display. The only blemish marring his otherwise flawless skin was a massive scar nestled beneath his left ribcage—an unmistakable testament to the defensive might he possessed but at the same time the single scar begging the question... who had managed to injure him?

Having completed his languid stretch, Hayate remained still, an enigmatic presence amidst the bustling bathhouse. It had come to his attention that Chiaki, a renegade ninja, had sought refuge in this very place but what was he to do? Truth be told he had grown weary of the woman's case. Resolute to do nothing, his indifference quickly waned when he remembered the name "Hanako". Leaning forward and opening his eyes, his gaze sharpened as he scanned the pool's occupants, ensuring he could observe each person with unwavering scrutiny.

The conversations and exchanges taking place around him served as a source of valuable information, a means to unravel the mystery before him and decide his next steps on uncovering the fate of Hanako. Patiently, he observed, immersing himself in the ebb and flow of the hushed conversations, for in those delicate whispers lay the answers he sought.

HotelBravo · Post by **HotelBravo** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 2:47 am

Takeshi continued the accusations towards Chikai, so Nakano chanced a glance back towards the rock where the woman was hiding then back to Takeshi. He got to his feet and was all but ready to storm out of the onsen. Consider her curiosity piqued. Haruka accusing Chiaki was one thing, but now Takeshi whom she knew was a Konoha shinobi had condemned her as well. Nakano figured she would need to catch up with the woman. Later though, because the giantess was answering her proposition from but a moment before. ”Single! I can hardly believe that. Don’t get me wrong though, I find your modesty attractive. Why don’t we sit down and chat for a bit? I think it would be a shame if you didn’t enjoy your time in the onsen. You can call me Nakano, by the way. And by off limits, I mean I had an encounter with Takeshi’s uncle and he made it very clear he wasn’t available to a relationship. If only he’d bend those rules a bit.” Nakano chanced a gaze back over to Takeshi who was wrapped up with Noeru. It was good to see the Hyuuga having his sour spirits treated. She turned her eyes back to the beautiful Haruka. [”So are you from out of town? It seems like Pebble has a lot of foreigners for the festival, I suppose it only is natural.”

Noeru called back to Haruka, and Nakano looked over to him and watched as Takeshi shared a drink with him. It was amusing in its own way to see the pretty Hyuuga taking a drink of what she could only presume was strong liquor considering Noeru’s behavior. Nakano on the other hand preferred a sharp mind. She tapped her chin as she examined them. ”It seems like you three are already acquainted. I’m at a disadvantage - only knowing Takeshi. Haruka was it? Would you mind introducing me to the nice drunk man over there?” Nakano gestured to Noeru. She still recalled how the others had reacted to Chiaki’s presence. It would be good to get more information, but it seemed delicate to pry when the woman was just across the pond.

She gazed back at the swimsuit clad Haruka, and gave her an appreciative smile.

Kaitos10 · Post by **Kaitos10** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:37 am

Haruka would nod shyly saying “ok sounds good” then would pick a spot to sit down slowly starting to calm down a little. When she notices the strange old man ask Chiaki if she is a money lady. To which she wonders if he lost his mind. But when she hears the announcer of the iron banner festival announcing the old man is named Tousha and was a Hokage she looks on in shock and utter disbelief saying out loud. “That crazy old man was a Hokage!?” Thankfully she was already sitting when she heard this Revelation. It was quite shocking but she would be distracted from her utter disbelief by the nice girl talking to her.

She then says “yes I’m out of town I’m originally from Konoha I’m guessing you are two since you know Takeshi well?” she was still a little rattled from the startling revelation but was starting to calm down again. She came here originally to relax and so far it’s been anything but relaxing but at least it’s good at distracting her. She then heard the next comment asking for an introduction but replied nervously “sure but can you introduce yourself to me first?” After she introduced herself ((assuming she did)) she would slowly get up and head over to Noeru who upon her arrival would start flattering her with praise. It was definitely a relief he wasn’t put off by her giant body like some other people.

She would then smile wondering if he was being serious or not maybe she was just shell shocked after the konoha lady was fawning over here she would then say “thanks Noeru that means a lot. “ she then thinks for a second remembering her original objective and would say “uhhh this lady wanted me to introduce herself to you, Noeru meet Nakano and Nakano meet Noeru” she would then finish introducing the two to each other.

Post by **Kanade** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:48 am

Chiaki, as she was hiding from the others, was made aware, again of the man that she had been concerned over before. Her head whipped around, her wet hair clinging to her shoulders and the top of her bosom.

"It's rather rude to be calling someone a money lady, if you're getting at what I think you are..." Her eyes narrowed at the old man that she, essentially, had thought had made a pass at her.

"If you're waiting for a lady of the evening, I am not her." She looked him up and down. The unassuming physique and scar on his forehead probably meant he wasn't a ninja. The wiry build and the unkempt look meant he was used to wandering and was probably something of a vagabond.

She cleared her throat, "Actually, I was wondering whether you were suffering from heat exhaustion, your breathing suggested that you were in a deep sleep." She frowned, "which is dangerous in an onsen." She iterated, in case he was, in fact I'm some sort of hallucinogenic delirium, "do you need some cold water?" concern tinged her words.

Overall, she wasn't averse to the mention that she may be a prostitute, it was flattering anyone could see her that way still. She would assess whether the man needed medical help, and then may just spend the rest of the time she had given herself to relax with him.

With all of the animosity thrown her way, it was rather hard to relax, after all, even in an onsen.

hobnob · Post by **hobnob** » Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:38 am

The evening became really interesting. The Senju was amazed to hear that the man named Tousha was in the onsen. That name was something they were taught back in the academy, along with all the Hokage who had served prior. It was truly amazing to share this, what should be a, relaxing experience. As much as he would have liked to speak to Tousha right now, this was not the right thing to do. They were here with a known criminal, a Kumogakure shinobi, and another person who had chosen to hide at the far end of the onsen. This situation was intriguing, and that word was an understatement.

The youth could not help but to chuckle at what the ex-Hokage had shouted. It seemed that he was having some sort of dream, and judging from the shouting, it was an interesting one indeed. Once the joy of the moment ended, his attention returned to Takeshi who was now taking a sip from his flask. The strong sake distilled here in the Pebble country seemed to have a strong effect on him. Noeru could not help but to offer a slap to the Hyuugas back as he sputtered. 'COME ON TAKESHII! IS THAT ALL YOU CAN MUSTER!? DOWN IT! DOWN IT!!' The Senju shouted after Takeshis comment about the strength of the liquor. Noeru chuckled before his gaze moved from the Hyuuga to Haruka and Nakano who seemed to be engaged in a conversation. And Nakano wanted an introduction.

Noeru stood up and took a few steps towards the girl, readying himself to offer her a handshake. 'Its nice to meet you Nakano, my name is Noeru. It's a pleasure.' The raven haired youth said with a kind smile on his face. Although he was pretty, very, intoxicated, he was still able to compose himself and show the manners of the village that made him. And through the intoxicated cloud his mind was in, he had already forgotten that Haruka had already given her his name. All the better to hopefully make the girl feel more relaxed around them.

Toshi · Post by **Toshi** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:31 pm

"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 to work out the stiffness from his nap as the woman continued speaking, clearly concerned with is wellbeing.

The Nara smiled in his carefree way at the woman, genuinely grateful. "Oh I've gone and nodded off in much worse places, young lady. That I can guarantee," he answered, his tone sheepishly assured. He gathered up the towel he'd flung earlier from where it was floating in the steaming water and wrung it out before draping it around his neck, allowing the ends to rest on his exposed chest. "But if I find myself in need of rescuing you'll be the first to hear about it. Promise."

The man's gaze wandered around the hot springs, finally becoming acutely aware that during his visit to sleepy time junction the hot springs had become quite crowded. Some faces he recognized, and others he didn't. Everyone seemed to be going about their own business and he didn't intend to interrupt any of it.

Tousha was quite content where he was, and said business could find him in its own time if it needed to.

"My name's Tousha. It's lovely to meet you." he said, his aura amicable and hopefully soothing. Something about the red haired woman's expression and body language made him think she wasn't having the best time here in the hot springs. Tousha had the urge to walk over to the woman and offer a friendly handshake, but he remained where he was and gave her a very healthy amount of breathing room.

He'd also usually ask for a name in return but that might be asking for too much, all things considered.

"And you know what? Some water sounds pretty darn good if'n I'm being honest," he added, raising up out of the water enough to turn towards the refreshment stand. With a flick of his wrist the man sent a long, dark tendril of shadow darting through the air. The trickle of darkness gently wrapped itself around a small gourd and in a blink it shot back into Tousha's open hand.

He situated himself again, turning to the woman and popping open the gourd with a satisfying, full pop. Tousha took a nice long swig of the cool, refreshing water and sighed, grinning carelessly. "You want anything?" he asked the young woman, jutting a thumb at the refreshment stand. "It's on me."

Jutsu usedShow

Shadow Sling
D-rank Ninjutsu
After completing a string of hand seals or utilizing advanced channeling the user will infuse a shadow on his person and launch it in any direction at a Speed and Strength up to the user's Control. This pointed tendril of shadow can travel up to the user's Control range and will attempt to stab itself into or wrap itself around a target. This tendril can be pulled back to the user at the same Speed and Strength at the user's will. This technique will remain apparent for up to 4 posts before additional chakra is required.

Diatenshi · Post by **Diatenshi** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:25 pm

Having heard of the festivities in Heart and an enforced non-combatant zone Kaisui couldn't resist showing up. He'd made landfall sometime ago and he felt increasingly uncomfortable being so far away from the ocean. However, through loose lips in bars he'd heard of a well regarded onsen. He'd hoped with the neutrality no issues would arise from his tattoos. It wasn't often he had an opportunity to visit onsens or bath houses that allowed him entry without intimidation. His singular eye peered out from under a black tricorn, the other covered by a jeweled eye patch one of the few luxury items hed brought with him on the trip. He already stood out with his massive size and gait. He didn't need to paint a literal target on his back by dressing like a complete pirate.

Ducking his head he removed his cap upon entering the onsen, his red bandana still holding back the messy dreadlocks in his hair. He stripped leaving his gear in a basket and wrapping the towel around his waist. Although Kaisui ahd long lost any embarrassment or apprehension about being naked, it was a mixed gender spa and Kaisui was nothing if not a gentleman in the presence of ladies. He swayed probably appearing to many as though drunk towards the water, his massive frame, scarred and tattooed body drawing a more than a couple gazes. Kaisui simply let out a relaxed sigh as he stepped into the warm waters, his unease of being on dry land evaporating like sweat in a desert. He found himself a relatively vacant area, his sway seemingly vanishing and eased down into the steaming water. It may not have been salt water but his webbed toes spread and his gills hidden behind his hair pulsed as he breathed in the water.

Finally, comfortable he took a swig of the dark brown bottle hed brought in with him. The rum was dark, spiced and strong and its temperature cool compared to the spa. He felt a small rush of heat slide down his throat into his gullet. He quietly began humming drink up me hearties subconsciously swaying his bottle to and fro in tune with the rhythm of the song.

Post by **Kanade** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:31 pm

"Very nice to meet you Tousha, I am Chiaki." She smiled and watched the tendril pierce the open space between the man and the bar, to pick up the glass and bring it back. Truth be told, that was a rather neat trick. She should try to do something similar some day. She held up a finger and a butterfly alighted on it, grinning she sent it off toward the refreshment stand with a ryo she plucked from her hair for a drink of her own, "I think I have it, but thank you." She was usually steadfastly adamant about not taking advantage of chivalrous advances, especially when money was involved. Better to be free than indebted.

She swam a bit closer to him, the pool wasn't very deep, but swimming was still easier than walking. She pulled up, crouching with just her collar bones above the water, the ripples cascading making a slowly pinkening display of the flesh that was distorted beneath. Might as well get close enough that they weren't shouting at each other at least. "As for me, I am usually the one that is pulling people out of messes like this, or helping with fractured skulls, ribs, and the like from falling in." She cleared her throat, and decided to pretend like she didn't just slip and fall into the water herself.

"What brings you to the land of pebbles?" Chiaki asked, as if it were any different than why she was here. The shopping was fantastic, the security was as tight as it needed to be to keep the citizens safe, and she could mingle with people from normally hostile villages, including her own previous village.

As she waited for the answer, the butterfly flew back with three others, encircling the stem of a glass with a slightly oily liquid in it. "Martini," She explained before taking a sip and then shuddered and smacked her lips, "Heavy on the tini." The butterflies, small white iridescent things, decided to nestle in her hair and sat there, waving their wings lazily.

Post by **Izanagi** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:51 pm

The teenage Hyuuga glanced toward the source of some noise as he moved back to his seat with Noeru. It seemed there was some commotion with a middle-aged vagrant that had fallen asleep in the onsen. Normally he would be annoyed by that sort of thing, but now he had resigned himself to being a delinquent for the night and forgoing normal rules and protocols. Sighing he gave in to the peer pressure and took a long deep swig of sake when encouraged. It felt liberating to let loose and just act like a normal teenager for perhaps the first time in his life. Despite his lean build, attributed mostly to his sudden growth spurt over the last few years, Takeshi was undeniably muscular, lean and shredded with extremely low body fat. He had thought his physique would lend well to consuming alcohol but he realized immediately that he had been mistaken.

The world seemed to spin pleasantly, he was used to spinning and rarely got dizzy or lost his balance but as he sat, he stumbled slightly and his towel came loose but he didn’t seem to mind. Sloshing the bottle around he realized it was less than half full now. Had it been full when Noeru smuggled it in? he couldn’t be sure. It was still a fairly big bottle though, enough to share. Takeshi’s attention shifted in and out as he barely heard what Nakano and Haruka were talking about, and then his hearing wandered over to a conversation behind him taking place between Chiaki and the vagrant. He chuckled to himself as he heard Chiaki be mistaken for a prostitute and then he took another sip of liquor as Nakano and Haruka approached.

Leaning against a stone backdrop, opposite of the one Chiaki had hid behind he sank lower into the water until the heat reached the nape of his neck. His long, dark brown hair was tied into a top-knot to keep it out of the water but he suddenly found himself wanting to simply submerge himself and let the warmth of the onsen wash over him fully. He quirked a brow however as he thought he heard the man say his name was Tousha, and then sliding himself toward the edge of the stone slab and the submerged bench seats he glanced over at the man. The Hyuuga nodded approvingly as he saw a shadow lash out and grab some water. Ah, so he was a Nara. That was interesting. He felt like there might have been some connection he was missing but he wasn’t too troubled by it presently.

Glancing back over toward the women he was with he smiled appreciatively as he finally mustered the courage to look at Nakano directly. Even with the steam the water was clear enough in this close proximity to get a fairly full-figured visual. Sitting up slightly, he stretched, feeling his muscles begin to properly loosen up. They were so frequently sore that sometimes he forgot what it felt like to be actually relaxed. Something else caught his eye, however, or rather someone, as he saw a giant of a man, tattooed and clearly a criminal of some sort, enter the water. He did his usual quick assessment of weak points and gauged whether or not he could take him down. Most likely. In fact, as he looked him over he realized he had seen his picture before; the Pirate King himself; Kaisui of the Sea. Takeshi would nudge his comrade and share a brief glance. Even in his pleasantly drunken state, he considered the potential opportunities that had arisen. Now, not one but two well known Kumogakure fugitives had entered the scene. Taking a page out of Noeru’s book he raised his bottle of sake upon seeing the man drink from his own bottle and hum a catchy tune. “Kanpai!” he encouraged, taking another swig before offering the bottle to any of his fellow Konoha shinobi. “Drink? Itssa a good night for it…apparently” he slurred slightly.

HotelBravo · Post by **HotelBravo** » Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:48 pm

The girl was certainly agreeable. She had sat down for a moment and had begun to calm herself, but her attention seemed to continuously be drawn over to Chiaki’s interaction with the charming fellow. Nakano was actually just a little bit jealous of the man’s attention to Chiaki, but as Haruka returned her attention to Nakano, Nakano also made sure to adjust her attention. Haruka had confirmed what Nakano had begun to suspect about Noeru and Haruka’s origins. As Haruka asked her in return if she also was from Konoha Nakano gave her a wry smile and held her peace for moment before answering ”You’d be right my dear. How well I know Takeshi remains to be seen. If he was a tad bit more rebellious I’d be willing to tempt the wrath of his uncle.” Nakano admitted. ”Thats not to say that I don’t like women as well. I’d be quite the thief if I managed to take you home with me. Nakano winked at the giantess.

Haruka, being the agreeable sort, had again agreed to Nakano’s request for an introduction. The pair of women made their way over to them while Noeru cheered Takeshi on. As the red hit the boy’s cheeks she thought about her admission to Haruka just a moment before and considered that maybe he very well would be a bit more rebellious now that he had a few drinks in him. Nakano made eye contact with Takeshi and gave him a winning smile before winking and nonchalantly striking a pose and leaning forward a bit to give him a better view of herself. She played it off like she was just stretching and looked back to Noeru whom Haruka was introducing her to. ”It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Noeru.” Nakano then caught Takeshi giving a look to Noeru and she followed his gaze over to the giant who had just entered. It was certainly a shock having so many giants around, but it made it clear to her that her suspicions of Noeru were no longer suspicious but all but confirmed. He was also a Konoha Shinobi.

When Takeshi offered her the drink, a dangerous and devious idea came to her mind. She forced her way next to him. ”A gentleman. Thank you” She spoke to Takeshi with some good cheer riding on her tone of voice as she took the bottle. She accepted it but paused just inches from her lips. ”If I drink too much you’ll walk me to my hotel won’t you Takeshi?” she didn’t give him a chance to answer as she took a drink from the bottle as well. She was careful though. She needed to pace herself so that she didn’t get as intoxicated as Takeshi and Noeru were quickly becoming. Even if she did, she would simply excuse herself and use a medical jutsu to remove the toxins from her blood - but that would create a window of missed opportunity. With a faux satisfied smack of her lips she held the bottle out for whoever wanted it next. Internally however Nakano hated the taste of the drink. Alcohol was just a medical tool to her, and the drink was not flavorful but it was bitter and hard. It was not light and clean like Sake, but even Sake she didn’t particularly enjoy. No, she faked her enjoyment of the liquor even as she took one more drink before allowing the bottle to be passed on to someone else.

”Oh my.” she held a hand to her temple faking like she had a headache. ”That is a bit stronger than I was expecting…Would you mind if I borrowed your shoulder for a moment Takeshi? If he agreed she would lean herself against his chest and rest her head on his shoulder.

Diatenshi · Post by **Diatenshi** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:30 am

Kaisui felt the young man's approach through the ripples of the water before he heard him speak. His attitude reminded him of his old 1st mate, a young Ichiro before the man had been submerged in the rough life of a pirate.

He opened his one eye and laughed raising his bottle of rum. "Well met! Call me Patch lad. Drink up me 'earties haha!" The giant let out a bellowing laugh making waves in the water. He sat up to properly join the revelries. He'd take another swig as his solitary eye glanced over the slowly congregating group sizing each of them up in turn. Most of them seemed to know one another and he found himself grateful for the enforced peace. The young man, Takeshi from what the female called him, before him seemed even stronger than his non-transformed self and being landlocked as he was he'd probably have no issue taking down the King of the Pirates.

The girl on the other hand seemed a little wet behind the from her aura, especially considering the words she'd been speaking. Though many would say the topic seemed mature to him it left the impression that either she was just young or a woman with loose morals. The latter being most likely from the way she was flirting so thickly with Takeshi.

Kaisui wore a wolfish grin, eyeing the bottle Takeshi had passed around. "Dare to take a sailor's gamble and drink the Kraken's ink?" He teased Takeshi as the man already had tell tale signs of intoxication.

Post by **Izanagi** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:52 am

Takeshi was feeling his mood improving by the minute as he caught a promising glance from Nakano and then raised his bottle together with the Pirate King. Perhaps this would be a good night after all. Who would have thought that alcohol and good company could remove tensions so easily? He felt grateful toward Noeru most of all, a trusted comrade on the field of battle and seemingly a good friend in their downtime. As long as they had one another’s backs he felt assured that he could be more daring and tread into new social waters.

He smiled as he passed the bottle of sake to Nakano, feeling his fingers graze against hers slightly before she moved to sit to his left side, with Noeru on his right. He couldn’t help but feel that her flirtations were disingenuous, considering how she was that way with everyone. But in the moment, he didn’t seem to mind, he was content to simply enjoy each moment and have a memorable night with his friends. Just a group of Konoha teenagers drinking together in an onsen. “You’re welcome” he responded, smiling softly. It had been too long since he had felt so genuinely happy. His lavender-white eyes widened in surprise as he considered the idea of walking Nakano back to a hotel. He stared dumbly at her for a moment, then cleared his throat and answered quickly as she drank from the bottle. “Yeah, of course!” he assured, perhaps a bit too enthusiastically.

Nakano would pass the bottle to either Haruka or Noeru as the hulking man began to approach. “Haruka, you should sit over here with us” Takeshi suggested, gesturing to an empty spot next to Noeru. But his attention quickly shifted back to Nakano as she spoke on the alcohol’s strength. “Right?” he agreed, before nodding simply at her request. “Yeah, sure” he said, making his best attempt at being nonchalant about the situation. But in reality, his mind was racing, and his skin tingled as he became acutely aware of their closeness and state of undress. For him, this was already a better night than he could have ever anticipated. And then came the offer of a new kind of alcohol, something called the Kraken’s Ink. Ordinarily, Takeshi was extremely diligent about receiving drinks from strangers, foreigners especially. But tonight, among his comrades and within the most secure festival grounds in the world, he felt like he could be daring. What was truly the worst that could happen? He considered. “I’ll take your gamble” he stated confidently as he reached out with his right hand to receive the bottle of rum. Intuitively his left arm had wrapped around Nakano’s shoulder, perhaps he did have a bit of his father in him after all.

Kaitos10 · Post by **Kaitos10** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 6:57 am

Haruka would chuckle at her comment saying “yes you would, i definitely don’t spread my legs easily, I have to really care for that person first. Also i prefer to commit to one person at a time, so it’s a lot harder to commit to someone when they are going around sleeping with multiple other people. It isn’t impossible though if I care about them or like them enough. “

She would then go introduce Nakano and Noeru and as they started talking Takeshi would suggest they sit together. So she would happily say “sure i would love to.” Then would take a spot next to Noeru and sat down though she was a bit hesitant to try the Alcohol especially in a Onsen so she would pass on the bottle for now. Just happily Listening in on what they were talking about and looking for a interesting spot to but in. Though for now she would ignore the strange man in tattoos suspiciously offering Takeshi something to drink

hobnob · Post by **hobnob** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:10 pm

The youth sat down next to Takeshi to his left and Nakano who was now getting comfortable to his left. Alcohol worked wonders on everyone, and this place was becoming more and more enjoyable by the minute. Noeru caught the quick glimpse from his comrade, good eye. The giant stood out massively among the onsen, and Noeru thought that Haruka and this Giant of a man would be a pretty good match. Noerus gaze was soft and kind, and it did not leave the giant for a good few moments as he sussed the man out. Conflict in a place like this was very unlikely, but having a rough idea of who could do what would be a benefit to him and his comrades. Noeru knew that he was not the only one thinking this, although pretty intoxicated already, Takeshi had most likely already formulated a plan if things were to turn sour.

A big grin appeared in his face as Takeshi had agreed to drink with the giant. What had he done? The grin had turned into a chuckle before he began to speak, 'What have I done to the serious Takeshi!?' Noerus voice showed comradery through a good hint of teasing. The youth was not trying to aggravate Takeshi, simply to point out how much he had changed in the space of few drinks. And now the flask had made its way back to Noeru. And he, being himself, took a big ol' swig of the liquor. The burning sensation travelled down his throat, and he enjoyed the feeling. At this rate, he would have to be carried home. The youth lowered the flask and placed it on the rock behind him, for anyone who wished to, to help themselves.

His attention landed back on Haruka, who was still keeping her guard up against the liquor everyone was making the most of. 'Oh come on Haruka! Don't be so uptight! Have a drink with us! You'll love it!' Noeru said with a very upbeat tone, as his eyes landed on hers. In his mind, the Senju believed his facial expression was soft, kind, and agreeable, but the alcohol in his system was most likely clouding his judgement a little. But even in this state, the operative was still keeping an eye on what was going on, the dark tendril from earlier did not make it past him without him noticing. and suddenly he felt the urge to make his way over to the other two who were sat not too far from them.

Post by **Trusted Grader** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:20 pm

It had been long since the Shoshiki had travelled to a festival, prior to her seven year coma she used to frequent these events as it gave her the opportunity to meet new people and most of all, shopping. Amaya tended to be rather serious whenever she found herself stuck in Iwagakure, well, used to, so when the festival was suggested she took the chance to leave her active duty and just go out and have fun. It surprised her that the festival had been moved but once she had been briefed that a former kiri ninja had taken over Iron Country, she knew that it was probably for the better, lest these types of safe grounds splits the world.

Last time they had killer samurai that could stop even the likes of Tatsuo, so it should be safe to mingle... Now... Speaking of last time, I probably shouldn't get drunk and steal new clothes... Luckily that didn't end up causing the samurai to attack me.

The ~~undead~~ Shoshiki chuckled, catching the attention of her massive hyena. Wana had always been her trusted companion and it was good that the two of them spend some time together, especially since she had spent most of her adulthood by Ran's side, a fact that did bother her but the fact that she was alive and well was enough to quell such negative thoughts.

So, with those train of thoughts left behind, the duo wandered the streets of pebble, casually greeting the partying crowd as she made her way towards the hot springs, most people tend to spend time there during the day, but due to her clan ability her skin was rather fragile to the hostile sun and being out for too long ended up causing her to burn her skin. Fortunately, thanks to her endless training outdoors she was resilient to the uv lights up in Iwagakure, but pebble being located further south proved to be a challenge.

These night walks were always appreciated when the Shoshiki travelled to warmer countries, Wana didn't seem to mind neither, though she liked the fact that she wasn't surrounded by snow. A chuckle escaped both as they spotted the massive hotspring, the onsen was crowded but not enough to scare the glass master away. "What do you say?" Amaya looked at the hyena who chuckled before she turned to face the entrance, the sign said no pets but ~~she missed the part where that was her problem~~ she was too busy focusing on trying find anyone she could recognise, before she could see anyone of interest the cashier called out to her. "Hi welcome to the onsen" She paid the entry fee and snuck Wana in by distracting the owner with her charms. She then led Wana to the changing station and returned dressed in nothing but a light blue towel. Her locs were tied up to the top, which would allow her to submerge up to her chin without causing her hair to get wet, because recently she had noticed that her hair weighed more as she was still not used to it, though she didn't mind it.

Most probably wouldn't take notice of her as she snuck in, that was until the massive hyena moved to enter the water, "OI! GET THAT DOG OUT OF THIS ONSEN!" causing the nearby bathers to stare at Amaya, who instantly turned red like a tomato. She had grown used to bathing with the hyena that she forgot that most others wouldn't want to share the same water as a pet, much less one they had payed to bathe in. Amaya quickly turned to face Wana and shrugged. "Sorry buddy, I guess you will have to wait outside." A sigh escaped her breath, the hyena grunted before following orders. She felt bad for shooing her pet away but in order to relax and enjoy the moment she had to follow the rules. "My bad, I thought it was a pet inclusive onsen."

MimokaHyuuga · Post by **MimokaHyuuga** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:32 pm

Mimoka was beside herself with joy, she had worn a beautiful spider lily design kimono that stopped just short of her ankles so she wouldn’t trip and was secured with a red sasashi, yet even with the beauty of her dress it was functional enough so that she could fight in close combat with, why? Because she was a new found genin of Konaha village and proud of it!

Hyuuga Mimoka was her name and she was excited to attend the Pebble Country festival! Truth be told this was her first outing ever outside of the village and her parents had paid for a two way trip there and back for her safe return, she was not part of the clan’s particular rich branch or had connections but her parents had been so overjoyed when she unlocked her Byakugan after an almost impossible odd that they had paid for her trip and told her to see the world for the first time for “perspective as they called it to use in her job as a shinobi.

She didn’t know exactly what she had been looking for but after enjoying the festivities she wanted to soak in a bath, the Hyuuga clan baths were split and she imagined the thought of allowing a man to almost see her naked body besides her future husband whoever that may be wouldn’t go well with the elder clan members but they weren’t here were they? Seriously were they..?

Anyway she had been walking around for a few additional minutes and came upon a onsen bathhouse, the tiles and artistry was so exquisite that she found herself captivated and even pulled inside. Once inside she realized she had no chance to escape because she was immediately greeted by workers and was given the silkiest of towels to wrap herself in and it felt so nice against her skin she was in heaven and definitely the desire to leave had already left her body. Resign to her fate of using a co-ed bath after all, with the great service of the boathouse she could not say no.

Wrapped in a light velvet silk towel Mimoka hair was..well she didn’t actually need to do anything with her hair since it was already fashioned into a loose ribbon like hairstyle at the back of her head, her hair long enough that two thick bundles of hair that flowed like pointy tails to each side of her shoulders, a small part of her hair covering her forehead but not enough to cover her eyes, the distinct eyes of a member of a Hyuuga clan member.

“Hello everyone~ <3 This bath is awesome, don’t mind if I join~” Mimoka said as she slid the door open revealing herself to the others as she cleaned herself like any other bath with a bucket of water and then slid into the hot bath right toe first and sinked in, a heavy sigh escaping her chest as she relaxed and fell right into nirvana.

HotelBravo · Post by **HotelBravo** » Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:41 pm

Nakano unabashedly cuddled up to Takeshi the moment he gave her permission. She leaned into his chest and rested her head on his shoulder and a dreamy smile crossed her face as she appreciated the hard muscles that built up his pretty body. She felt the patch on his arm with her cheek and a brief recognition flashed through her eyes. Takeshi was a lot more important than she had considered. She hadn’t seen this patch earlier, which means that he was hidden something on his shoulder. In Konoha there was one group that was rather infamous and were known to have those tattoos on their members. ANBU. She didn’t let him know that she had just made this connection as she snuggled closer and rested against his shoulder. She just filed that information away just in case she would need it someday.

Now this was nice. What could be better in life than snuggled up to a pretty Hyuuga? Maybe another Pretty Hyuuga. Still, Takeshi’s chest made her very happy to be a woman right now. Well now that she got this far she couldn’t let anyone ruin her chances with the lad. Takeshi, the gentleman beckoned Haruka to sit nearby. Ah well… sometimes he was just too nice and agreeable. Haruka answered her earlier inquiry about taking her home. As Takeshi wrapped a hand around her shoulder she wrapped her arms around his chest, hers now brushing against his.

”Such a traditional view.” Nakano argued to Haruka, but she left it at that. She could say more, but she didn’t want to lose her momentum with the pretty Hyuuga. Yes, she remembered the classes in the Konoha academy specifically for the Kunoichi. The “Flower Arrangement' classes among other special classes about seducing targets. Even if Nakano wasn’t a serial killer at heart , having been born with no sense of shame or guilt, her shame and guilt would have been trained out of her through due course of those training. It was a miracle that Haruka managed to maintain so much sense of decency.

As Noeru egged Haruka on to partake of the Sake, the big man from earlier made his way over to Takeshi and offered him a drink, the weight of the big man’s words seemed to imply that it was a strong drink. Stronger than the one that Noeru had been passing it around. ”Go on Takeshi! Ganbatte!” she cheered him on.

Just then someone shouted about a dog being in the onsen. She twisted to look over her shoulder. The woman was walking with a Hyena and had turned red from embarrassment. She apologized and Nakano couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.

Soon after, a new Hyuuga made herself known. What was better than one Hyuuga? Why two of course. Nakano waved the pretty Mimoka over, it was clear that she was a Hyuuga by her eyes alone. ”Sure come this way. We’re just about to taste this ominous Liqour - “the Kraken’s Ink”.” She answered to Mimoka.

Diatenshi · Post by **Diatenshi** » Wed Jun 28, 2023 12:56 am

"I warn you it's a salty drink. Its made with giant squid ink collected from sea water. Drink small sips or it won't stay down. Can't tel..." Kaisui's voice trailed off as he finally noticed the amazonian catwoman in their party. Being a fishy mutant himself her ears and tail aren't what through him off. Rather it was seeing a woman whose stature was similar to his own. She was still shorter than him by 2/3rds of a foot but she was one of the tallest women he'd met. Not to mention she clearly had a well toned body he was certainly impressed with the young woman called Haruka. However as she seemed to be ignoring him he'd direct his focus elsewhere.

His gaze drifted towards the other young male who's gaze had lingered on him for a bit. Kaisui scratched his scruffy beard and wondered if this was due to his Notoriety. Sure he'd conquered a few countries during the war but he returned the territories after acquiring bases in those lands with exception of Great Mountain. Anyhow there were too many people around him who's names he didn't know. Add to that two more ladies just entered the onsen. One was young enough to still be called a girl. Her eyes matched those of Takeshi and made Kaisui recall an old friend. The other was a young lady who tried to enter the bath with a four legged animal he'd never seen before. It looked like a dog but that didn't seem quite right. He dismissed the thought and turned back to his new "friends".

"Right. So now that we 'ave a larja group, mind a round of introductions for the stranger?" He chuckled knowing he was the odd man out in this group. He glanced at both Takeshi and Noeru before continuing. While I'm suming at leas two o' yee seem ta recognize me, you lot may call me ... Hrrmm les keep it friendly; call me Patch bane of slavers and patron of the free haha." He'd reach to take his bottle back from Takeshi and take a small swig, wiping his lips with his empty hand.

Post by **Izanagi** » Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:08 am

Takeshi grinned as Noeru called him out on his sudden change in behavior. And it was a true, a few strong drinks and all of his uptight attitude seemed to slip away. It was exhausting constantly trying to live up to the Hyuuga’s strict ideals. But he was the first half-bred Hyuuga in generations, if it weren’t for the fact that his father was the Hokage he and his twin sister Kaori would have certainly been killed at birth or forced to be aborted. And it didn’t help matters that his mother, despite her status as a Bannin, was an outcast from the main family of the Hyuuga clan. Shunned by most for marrying an outsider as well as for being blamed for the death of their former clan leader she was a scapegoat for the clan. A representation of everything a young Hyuuga should be cautioned against. Aina was brash, tattooed, covered in piercings and had little shame or modesty and was outspoken and known as a Berserker in combat. On his father’s side, Natsuki Takeo was half-Inuzuka and half from generations of hunters and woodsmen. Every part of his blood screamed at Takeshi to let his emotions fuel him and to indulge in his impulses but for years he had forced himself to remain disciplined in order to try to gain respect and eventually change the Hyuuga when he came to a position of power within the clan.

But in the company of Noeru, encouraged by comradery, relaxed by alcohol and emboldened by the gorgeous woman he fancied at his arm, Takeshi felt as if he was becoming a new man. Even Haruka contributed, showing her confidence in allowing her to be her true self around her friends encouraged him to feel the freedom to do the same. “It feells good to be able to relax” he admitted, nodding pleasantly to himself as he took a sniff at the strange concoction ‘Patch’ handed him. The Hyuuga quirked an eyebrow, glancing toward Noeru for reassurance as the pirate described its properties. It certainly didn’t sound appealing, but then he felt Nakano’s chest against his and her words of encouragement and he acted without any further thought. Grabbing the bottle he gave it a respectably deep sip, getting a slight taste of it before forcing himself to swallow it. It was strong, but quite unpleasant compared to the ease at which the sake had went down. “That’s terrible!” he coughed, handing it back to the pirate. Even just a small sip sent a sudden rush of dizziness through him and he leaned back suddenly, squeezing Nakano a little tighter for stability. “How do you drink that stuff? Sake!” he called, reaching with his free hand for the bottle Noeru had placed down and promptly taking a notably deeper swig to clear out the taste.

By now his head was pleasantly swirling and his focus was somewhat blurred but thankfully he was able to stave off any feelings of nausea. “Drink! Haruka! Itss fun!” he insisted, leaning over suddenly to enthusiastically hand her the bottle of sake. He thought he might have felt Nakano’s body brush against something less appropriate as he pulled her over but he wasn’t about to draw attention to that. Instead, he would nuzzle his head into hers as he sat upright once more. She was short enough that his head easily fit over top of hers as she rested against his muscular chest and remarkably defined abs. It was then that he noticed the new pair of women enter and some kind of large creature. That was peculiar. But he did recognize the one girl, one of his more distantly related cousins. Thankfully Nakano called her over because at present he couldn’t actually remember her name though he knew he probably should have known it. That was the downside of not actually living within the Hyuuga compound and only training there a few days a week with his uncles. “Cousin! Drink with us!” he encouraged, gesturing to the group and their two bottles of alcohol.

There wasn’t much space left on the circular bench seats, not without wrapping around the rock feature to the other side where Tousha and Chiaki were conversing, but there was the entire length of the edge of the bath to sit against, only a few meters across from the group of Konoha teenagers And then there was Kaisui, sitting against the edge of the bath, barely half submerged in the water with his massive frame. For such a man he barely needed to lean forward to close the gap between the two sections of seating. Takeshi chuckled at the assertion that he and Noeru recognized ‘Patch’ simply because they stared at him when he entered. “You’re a big man…with a lot of tattoos!” he slurred somewhat. “Can’t say I recognize you though…Patch!” he considered. “I’m Takeshi, this is Nakano, Noeru, and Haruka” he introduced each person in turn. It was better to be upfront rather than be caught in a lie about something so easily learned. “And, um” he jogged his mind for the name of his cousin, gesturing to her and hoping she would fill in the blank before nodding as the name inevitably sounded at least somewhat familiar. Leaning into Nakano he would wrap both arms around her, enjoying this level of intimacy that was far more than anything he had ever experienced with a woman before. Normally he would be worried about clan politics and in fact, there was a hint of concern for what his cousin might think and who she could tell. But the rational part of Takeshi’s brain was presently being drowned out by intoxication. “Did you know, it’s my birthday tomorrow? I’ll be 18, a grown man” he attempted to whisper to Nakano but it came out louder than he intended. Finally, maybe people would stop treating him like a child. Ultimately all he wanted from the clan, from his family, and from his friends was to feel respected as an equal. And it seemed no matter what he did it was never enough.

Kaitos10 · Post by **Kaitos10** » Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:44 am

Haruka looks on surprised at how Takeshi is acting, and when Noeru suggested she starts drinking Alcohol she sighs and says “ I can’t believe you Noeru being drunk in a onsen….do you have any idea what kind of problems that can cause? you even managed to drag Takeshi into your non sense I really can’t believe I actually have to be the responsible one here…..” she sighs again and says “I can’t believe this is happening hell must be freezing over about now.”

When even Takeshi starts asking her she sighs and says “who are you and what have you done with Takeshi! Aren’t you worried about what your uncle would say or about the problems caused by drinking in a Onsen?”

She wasn’t ignoring the pirate just felt it wasn’t necessary to talk to him yet or anything of the sort but he did smell nice. It was kind of making her hungry but she decided to ignore that for now. When another strange women entered she wondered what to do. But ignored her for now until she rudely let her dog into the onsen. When she looked on sad as she had to let the dog wait outside she would then do a few hand signs and make a Fuinjutsu anchor outside the onsen’s waters while still staying in the onsen. Causing a white rabbit with glowing red eyes to pop out of the the circle Haruka would then say “can you please keep the dog outside company please?”

The rabbit turned its head in no and Haruka would go “please! I’ll bring you some good food later?” So eventually the bunny relented then hopped outside to keep Wana company so it wouldn’t feel so bad.

Though soon after another women entered this time it was another Hyuuga. Haruka would wave happily at her and say “hai hai! Over here you’re free to join us if you want?”

When Nakano commented on her view point she would say “I certainly feel it’s the more respectable option.” She argued back but if Nakano didn’t comment back she would leave it at that then. But she did silently judge her when she was trying to coax Takeshi into drinking the strange brew the pirate had. She was starting to think she was a bad influence on Takeshi.

When the pirates stares intently at her she starts to blush a little and slink back down into the water to hide her height. When the pirate asked for introductions she would say “Hai hai mister Patch nice to meet you though you are correct in that I recognized you though I’m curious is the reason you were staring so intently at me because you thought I recognized you? Or is there other reasons you had? “

Though as she’s waiting for responses from the pirate and talking to him she would hear Takeshi announcement saying “that’s great to hear Takeshi happy birthday! Is there anything you want for your birthday? “

HotelBravo · Post by **HotelBravo** » Wed Jun 28, 2023 1:41 pm

Nakano watched with a morbid curiosity as Takeshi took the briney liquor. She watched as he took a shockingly strong draft of the stuff before succumbing and his face contorted at the bitterness. She felt him squeeze her tighter and Nakano was more than happy to somehow use this opportunity to get even closer to Takeshi. She was half sitting on his lap now. Just enough so that she could easily play off any claims of indecency with just a subtle shift of her weight. She was liking this new Takeshi more and more, and it seriously helped that he was pretty cute. As Takeshi grabbed the bottle of Sake and drank to clear the taste of the Kraken’s Ink, she gently rubbed his back in an encouraging manner and to sooth the burn that he was no doubt feeling from the alcohol. He called out now back to Haruka inviting her to drink some Sake, and to his cousin - it seemed inviting her over had been the right move - however Haruka had her own peace to say.

”I’m just saying Haruka, those Traditional values only mean something when you’re just a citizen. Shinobi can’t afford to have those same values. Besides, let the boys drink - they deserve to enjoy themselves for once and forget about the nature of the grizzly work that we do.” Nakano was somewhat surprised by Haruka's attitude, but she made sure that she continued to encouragingly rubbed Takeshi’s back. In a physical sense he could feel her support for his current decisions. It wasn’t wrong to enjoy one’s appetites after all. Haruka took a pause in their conversation to turn and summon a rabbit to keep the Hyena from a moment ago. She then invited the woman into the Onsen with them - which was quickly running out of space on the circular bench.

The Big man called for introductions and Takeshi obliged him. As Takeshi introduced Nakano she gave a respectful bow and responded with, ”A pleasure.” Nakano was also curious about Takeshi’s cousin name and would give her just a beat of her attention to respond when Takeshi had gestured to her.

Then Takeshi tried to whisper to her in a bit too loud way that it was his birthday tomorrow. Nakano playfully rolled her eyes when Haruka overheard and wished the youth on the cusp of adulthood a happy birthday in a not so subtle manner. Nakano waited for any well wishers to finish their congratulations of his birthday before she leaned forward and raised herself so that her lips were lightly brushing the back of his ear, and she spoke - but in a way just for him. ”Since you’re a grown man now should I call you sir? Well - sir - I’m staying in room 13. When the clock hits midnight, why don’t you come to my room and I’ll show you how the proper way to be a man, the way only a woman can.”

She gave him a peck on the cheek, her lips coated with a smooth velvety red would leave a mark. Then stood up from the onsen and stepped out of the water. She reclaimed her yukata and slipped it back on along with her sandals and tied her robe. ”I think its getting just a little too crowded in here for me.” She made to leave the onsen unless someone stopped her.

hobnob · Post by **hobnob** » Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:05 pm

The burning sensation in his throat was still there, and he enjoyed it. For a brief moment the youth zoned out as he realised although he had drank so much of the sake, it was not having a very impactful effect on him. His alcohol tolerance was pretty high as drinking was not a once in a blue moon event for him. And he was proud of that. Far from an alcoholic, but being able to stomach his drink as a military man was something he found and important part of the military social life. This was the time the truly bonded and came together, forgetting their differences and uniting. Another reason why he loved the military life so much. The smile on his face seemed to be eternal as his gaze moved around the onsen, acknowledging what was happening there in that very moment. It seemed that Patch was very interested in Haruka, the look he just gave her was so beautifully obvious even a child would recognise it. Takeshi seems to have also done well tonight, turning eighteen in a matter of hours, with a pretty girl offering herself to him. With his trained senses, he did not struggle to hear her word even when she spoke so quietly, and right now it seemed that he was just in the way.

The raven haired youth stood up, covering his shoulders with the white towel. 'Behave...' Noeru said to Takeshi as he ruffled up his hair a little in a brotherly fashion and looked over at him, giving him an encouraging look, while also hoping Takeshi would know to keep somethings in check. 'I'm going to move, I think I'm a little in the way here...' Noeru continued, now speaking to the Giant named Patch with a smirk on his face. It seemed that he would like to get to know Haruka, and he was not going to be the one sat in the way for them to get it on.

Slowly, Noeru had made his way over to the dark haired Nara sat across from them. With all this happening, Noeru thought it would be a good time for him to get to know some new people, and hopefully this deserter he had recently heard so much about. Noeru hoped he would not be intruding on anything as he made his way across the onsen. His gentle and kind facial features remained as he approached, 'Hello...' the youth said casually. This part of the onsen was much more private, and he was still not sure whether the two would be happy for him to just walk up to them like he had just done. But, taking a risk was a part of his job, and something like this was not a great one, most likely just an inconvenience, but if they wanted him to leave he would happily do so if they were in the middle of something.

Toshi · Post by **Toshi** » Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:48 pm

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 aware that the red haired woman had decided to swim a little closer to him. His attention drew back to the Kunoichi as she explained that she had a fair amount of experience patching people up. Tousha took another long swig from the gourd and corked it before setting it on the hot spring's outer ledge.

"I'm sure a lot of people are grateful for your help," Tousha commented politely, remembering his own fair share of close calls out in the field.

Then the Nara perked up at being asked what had brought him to this land in the first place. He scratched at his beard and said, "Well... I guess you could say I'm on something of a mission. One of grave importance." Tousha leveled a very serious look around the springs, as if to make sure no one was listening in on their conversation. Then he inched a little closer to Chiaki, holding a hand up to his mouth to conceal his words.

"I've heard that they sell a flavor of tea here you can't find anywhere else," he began explaining, his thin, dark eyes still darting here and there suspiciously scanning the place for eavesdroppers. "An Oolong tea mixed with apple blossoms. Very unique, very bold. I simply must try it."

What he failed to reveal about his motives, however, was that Tousha had become something of an accomplished tea critic for the Art of Tea and Tea Accessories monthly magazine. Of course he wrote into the publication anonymously, which added to his already apparent mystique and allure. He was probably already giving away too much information as it was, but Chiaki seemed trustworthy enough. At least with the important knowledge of this very serious mission.

He pulled away from the woman as someone else approached, muttering "Act casual," under his breath.

"Why hello there, young sir!" Tousha shot back at the youth who had approached their conversation, definitely trying too hard to cover up that they had he and Chiaki had been speaking at all. "What brings you over to this fine side of the... Uh, the water thing?"

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