[Graded] Bomb Squad [Anbu Recruitment Thread]

Invitation for Akujin to the Root Organization

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Post by Texas » Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:48 pm

It was no secret that the abilities and capabilities of the younger shinobi were tracked by the Anbu. Tenzin being a former teacher and leading the charge behind the Root organization has worked closely with Yoru to keep an eye on talent within the village. These shinobi would be aiding the village along with increasing their skills from the shadows. The Root wing of the Anbu has been actively recruiting these unique shinobi and one was put on Tenzin's radar for a little bit now, one he couldn't pass the opportunity to invite. He already recruited a talented spider clan member that had great potential and added someone like Akujin would be a great piece to the org that could potentially add to her fighting style.

Tenzin had formulated a plan to isolate the young shinobi. Normally he would be stealthy and invite through the shadows, but since the young man lived with his parents and didn't seem like the loner type; Tenzin decided it would be best hide in plain sight strategy. On a nice sunny day, the Anbu agent made his way through the village in his normal special jounin garb. For this shinobi he figured he would use his own past in order to seem completely normal. So Tenzin made his way to Akujin's familial home. With some recon prior, Tenzin knew exactly where the family resided.

He took a few steps to get to the door. He noticed that there was something slightly different than normal homes, but this didn't feel too much out of the question. The shinobi adjusted his head band a little bit, brushed off any minor dust that was on his chest piece, and lightly knocked on the front door. His tactic? It was simply to act as a teacher and offer some lessons to the young shinobi. Who will answer?
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Hatake, TenzinKonohagakure no SatoBanin - [color=#BF0000]Text Color[/color]
Ishiguro, AkihikoKumogakure no SatoChuunin - [color=#FF4080]Text Color[/color]
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Post by Zao » Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:25 pm

The young man, with his standard shinobi attire already donned at the moment was just tiding things up at the house before pushing out to run some errands and then go by the family run market to acquire some additional clay as he had spend a lot of time over the past week or so looking for ways to perfect his art style and develop himself further along his own path as a shinobi. A light knock at the door caused the genin's ears to perk up as he wasn't expecting any company today as the rest of his team was out and about doing other things as this was one of their rare days off to rest and refit away from one another and their mentoring sensei. Glancing over at the door it only made since for him to answer it as it might be fore one of his parents who were off in the other room so he straightened out his attire with a few quick downward swipes and crossed the couple meters between the door and himself.

Akujin's gloved right hand unlocked the door and slide it to the right allow for the genin to come face-to-face with the young, silvery haired man who didn't honestly appear to be that much older than himself. His knowledge of the higher ranking shinobi within the Leaf village was neither amazing nor bad, so he knew the majority of the really important people within the village but he couldn't place this figure for one reason or another. Yet, he had already assumed that this man had come to speak with his higher ranking mother or father for what ever reason that might be. But he still showed the man who wore the same vest as regular chuunin and jounin did, only his has some additional armor on the shoulders and neck region for a more personalized look and style.

With a polite bow of his head the genin greeted the superior who had arrived at his door with a light bow of his head before speak. "Good morning, Sir. How can I help you?" His words contained a tone of respect, as his almost glowing yellow eyes looked out being the only thing revealed from the half face mask that the growing genin wore, as he felt it made himself look more presentable like a true shinobi and he had read that while on missions this was something man shinobi wore to hide their true identities from enemy shinobi who might strike at their family or friends to get at them. So after becoming a genin it had become a standard accessory to his everyday attire to the point that he found himself rarely taking it off unless he was out by himself...
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Post by Texas » Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:55 am

After a few moments of standing at the door, Tenzin could hear footsteps getting to the door. The door opened and stood in a hallway was a young man with dark raven hair. As the info on the genin stated, he wore a face cover over his nose and mouth. Tenzin watched as the golden eyed shinobi bowed his head and followed with a normal introduction. The shinobi smiled before speaking "So formal... My name is Tenzin, I work for The Academy. Akujin is it? Would you have some time today to walk about, I was tasked with asking you some questions in regards to your training." Tenzin had hoped that the young shinobi would accept his offer.

If the shinobi was to ask any questions, Tenzin would be sure to answer them. It was important to put some sense of trust between the two, although the Anbu Agent was aware it wouldn't be much or last long. If the young man agreed to follow along, Tenzin would motion with his right hand and simply say "Follow me". The two would start to travel to the training grounds. Although it would be a little bit of a walk, Tenzin wanted to know if he had any questions. If the two were walking together, Tenzin would simply ask "What are your goals as a shinobi?" In the same vein Tenzin was willing to hear out anything the young man had to say or ask.
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Hatake, TenzinKonohagakure no SatoBanin - [color=#BF0000]Text Color[/color]
Ishiguro, AkihikoKumogakure no SatoChuunin - [color=#FF4080]Text Color[/color]
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Post by Zao » Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:50 pm

'Academy?' The man known as Tenzin went to introduce himself to the young man, introducing himself as someone who worked for the academy but this somewhat confused the genin as why would someone from the academy come looking for him? At least his assumption was that the jounin before him meant the genin academy. "Yes, it is. Sozo Akujin." He paused as the man went on to ask if he had some time on his hands today to walk about, seemingly want to discuss something with him. Even if he would have had something major planned, the presence of a senior ranking shinobi requesting his presence at the moment would have caused for him to change plans to make time for the him as matters of the village always came before one's personal matter, at least in Akujin's mind. Everyone was there to support the village to the best of their abilities, doing what they could with the abilities that they had. But who had tasked this man to ask him questions and what about this training?

He paused a moment, the Sozo family had only been apart of the Leaf village for a short time in comparison to most other houses or families, and Akujin was always trying to make it known that ability of his family to others in the village as he wished for one day to be recognized alongside the other great families that were true pillars of the village. "Of course, Tenzin-sensei." Something seemed almost mysterious about the man and the way he spoke but this was something that also sparked interest in the young man to get to the bottom of what ever seemed to be going on here. Perhaps it was nothing, who really knew. Taking a moment to step inside and bid his parent goodbye and that he was off to the training area for some practice he stepped outside closing the door behind him as he bright yellow eyes glanced up at the taller man. "I'm ready."

While some questions were looping around in the back of the genin's mind he felt that perhaps things would be answered in time as he nodded to Tenzin's motion to follow and he set off walking as he placed himself on the right side of the jounin as they walked to where ever the older shinobi was leading them. As they started to move the question of his goals as a shinobi. Akujin glanced over towards the white haired man and then back towards the path they were walking upon, no one had every really asked that question but he already knew his answer. "My goal as a shinobi is to show the strength of my family through my efforts for the village. I want to prove that I can be useful." It was a small fear of his that he would not be able to measure up as a shinobi like his mother and father who were both Konoha jounin themselves...it was the reason he pushed using not only the clan's special volatile chakra with clay and his mothers ink style, but branching out into Iaido too.

He wanted to set himself apart and be a strong man on his own terms while also elevating his families name. It was never in his thoughts to seek out a high position such as many genin who dreamed of becoming the strongest ninja in the village and being recognized as the Hokage. No, he preferred to be the one that the Hokage could trust and depend on the most, a supporting pillar that help to hold up the village. "To be honest, I've never even thought about if I could become Hokage in the future like many of the my peers. I just want to be someone who can support the village and be depended upon by the Hokage." Perhaps it was because this man was the first to really ask him about his goals, but the genin was able to speak his true thoughts to Tenzin...
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Hyōryū -- Suna S-Rank / Dead / Used as Inheritance.

Xi - Iwa Jounin / Inactive

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Post by Texas » Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:50 am

The two continued to walk with the training ground in sight. Tenzin listened to the young shinobi as he spoke bout fulfilling his duty to the village and proving himself. The Anbu Agent noticed a common theme with the younger ninja, their goals could be reached by Chuunin, but he was always curious would would come of the future for that young man or woman. The shinobi continued to walk with the Genin following. "Ah proving your strength and being someone who can be dependable" he started off. Tenzin knew that he was not being as transparent and knew that it was important to make this shinobi comfortable with himself.

"We all strive to become stronger, however if you were to become Jounin what would you want to do after? Wouldn't you prove your worth and prove yourself strong enough to help be an asset to the Hokage?" Tenzin was all ears in wanting to hear the response of the young Ninja. He wanted to hear the tone of his voice and was thoroughly interested in what he would say next.

Soza and Tenzin reached the training grounds. The Anbu Agent stretched a little, they were going to head to the woods but Soza wouldn't know that quite yet. Regardless of his answer to his question he wanted to let Soza know and understand what was going to go on. "Look, it is no secret you have great potential. I would like to help you with reaching your goals. I will explain the rest if you can keep up with me." With those last words said, Tenzin planted his right foot firmly in the ground and used the leverage to propel himself forward. The shinobi made it to the woods in hopes that Soza would follow.

Tenzin purposely ran a lot slower than he could actually. This attempt would be to get through the woods and make it to the Anbu base. It was a semi long run through the woods as a direct shot. This tactic would remove prying eyes and pass off any suspicion in case anyone was watching. If Soza followed properly he would be a little behind. If he was to make it to the base and not fully lose Tenzin, he would see the structure hidden within an opening in the woods. Tenzin would lean against the structure to allow himself and the Genin to regain their breath.
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Hatake, TenzinKonohagakure no SatoBanin - [color=#BF0000]Text Color[/color]
Ishiguro, AkihikoKumogakure no SatoChuunin - [color=#FF4080]Text Color[/color]
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Post by Zao » Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:53 pm

"After that?" The wording used by the jounin kind of confused the young boy. Was there some hidden meaning in the shinobi's words that he was missing. He didn't just want to be any jounin, he wanted to be one of those who the could be counted on the Hokage's fingers that could be depended upon to complete any task without question of his abilities. Was there something more that he was missing right now? Akujin had fallen silent after Tenzin's response as he was attempting to figure out just what the other man was talking about and before he knew it the pair had already arrived at the training area.

His eye narrowed slightly as the man spoke again, speaking that he had potential and that he'd like to help him reaching his goals...but he had to keep up? Puzzled his companion planted himself and in just an instant burst forward with speed that he could hardly follow with his own eyes. Shaking off his hesitation the man pushed forward himself and began to dodge around, above, and under various tree branches and bushes that blocked his route. 'I can't keep up with this speed...' After only a short few moments he realized that keeping up with this speed would be an almost impossible task, his left hand rapidly reached behind him in a well practiced and fluid motion as he withdrew the thick scroll from its holder across the lower back.

If there was one thing he had learned from the international chuunin exams it was of his own strengths and weaknesses, especially in the fight he had against a fellow Konoha shinobi by the name of Aiya and her spider form. The right hand extracted a ink brush from the top of the scroll and chakra flowed through the finger tips of the gloved right hands into the brush, into the ink, and ultimately onto the flapping scroll that had unrolled about a foot. In mere seconds a details of a bird had been drawn and with a modified hand seal while holding the ink brush it leaped from the page. Created with a good portion of his chakra (twenty control) it was extremely fast and short forward in front of him with the task of tracking the jounin who was barely a glimpse through the tree line in front of him. The inky black bird rocketed forward, serving around trees as it gained altitude and began watching the movements of the man as he disappeared from the bright yellow irises of the Soto family member as he continued to push forward him after losing site of Tenzin.

The bird would follow him to the hidden structure in the woods before circling back and tracking down its owner who was not far away, it landed on his shoulder as he came to a stop as a smirk formed under the half face mask that Akujin wore before he nodded towards the ink bird that flapped its wings and flew forwards leading the boy directly to the structure that Tenzin was at. A few minutes after Tenzin arrived a black bird flew out of the brush and behind it was a quietly walking Akujin as the bird landed in-between the two shinobi before reverting back to a small puddle of blank ink from which it had been created from. "Tenzin-sensei, you're pretty fast." His lightly smile was unseen under the mask but his eyes glanced from the white haired shinobi to the structure that he was leaning upon as he couldn't help but utter aloud. "What is this place?" He'd never been this far out in the woods and he honestly wasn't exactly sure where they were at in relation to the rest of the village either.

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Using chakra-infused ink, the user can quickly and expertly draw a bird like animal onto their scroll. The moment the brush is removed from the scroll, the image leap from the paper growing to life-size no more than a meter in size and will scout ahead of the user for the next four posts. This construct gains a speed equal to [Control x1.75] and strength equal to [Control/4], lasts four posts.

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Post by Texas » Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:39 pm

The blue eyes Tenzin possessed looked down on the Bird. It caused the shinobi to think about what an asset this young man would be to not only the Anbu but the village. Shaking his head from slightly being lost in thought, Tenzin looked up a little bit more to get a visual on Akujin. Moving his right hand over to the back of his head to stretch a little bit. "I wish I was faster" a slight to himself, but a realistic expectation. The shinobi spoke a little bit more after doing a full stretch. "This is a nice spot for training. Sorry for all of the secrecy and odd behavior, its always awkward during the recruitment phase especially when everything has to be in secret." He looked around quickly to just give his surroundings a minor check. Tenzin looked back at the young man and began to speak again. "The reason I asked you for farther future goals is because what we do here we can help you achieve. When I said I was with the academy, I really meant the Root Organization. We are currently seeking out young talent to help train for the future of the Anbu and the future of Konoha. You have already been scouted out, which is why I am here now. So Akujin you have a choice, you can go home and forget this happened." Tenzin moved his head backwards in a way to almost gesture towards the structure, "Or you could join Root and learn more."

The winds had a slight breeze which complimented well with the warm weather on a nice week day. This wasn't the first recruitment and it wouldn't be the last. Tenzin had to find new ways to make it interesting for himself too. The shinobi looked at the young man. His inner teacher came out when he blurted. "If you have any thoughts or questions before your decision, let me know."
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Hatake, TenzinKonohagakure no SatoBanin - [color=#BF0000]Text Color[/color]
Ishiguro, AkihikoKumogakure no SatoChuunin - [color=#FF4080]Text Color[/color]
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Post by Zao » Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:20 pm

"Secret?" There had been something odd about the interactions, but Akujin wasn't that well rounded in terms of social interactions outside of his genin team mates and family so he just brushed it off as nothing but as Tenzin spoke he couldn't help but mumble aloud the word. But he didn't interrupt and simply straightened up his posture to listen intently to the words of the jounin before him as it seemed he was about to tell him a secret of some sort, but what? "Root?" The mention of the Root organization left the genin puzzled even more than a few moments before as it was something that he'd never heard of and was unable to validate the authenticity of this proclaimed organization but if everything had to be done here in secret did it mean this organization some sort of village secret too? So many questions but the half face masking wearing shinobi bite his lip and only mumbled the single word again as if trying to commit it to memory or something.

As Tenzin continue to speak a few of the questions that were already forming in the back of the ninja's mind were answered, the reasoning for his questioning earlier and the strange act of misdirection and secrecy that led him to this strange building hidden in the forest. "Train future Anbu?" The interest and excitement that he was trying to keep pushed down couldn't help but be reflected through his bright yellow eyes as he repeated a portion of the jounin's words back to him now. "Tenzin-sensei...does that mean you are also Anbu?" It only made sense by the youth in him couldn't help but put the question out there for the jounin. It only made sense for a member of Anbu to train the future recruits of the organization. The members were shrouded in mystery and only reported directly to the Hokage himself, their masks and cloaks keeping their true identities hidden allowing for them to perform all manner of tasks that came down from the Kage...which meant that the shinobi standing before him making this offer was one of Konoha's elites who was prized more than a jounin for their abilities.

Only the best who had special talent and/or abilities were recruited, even as a genin he'd heard his parents talk and rumor from his friends and peers. But now the opportunity was right in front of his face and he truly didn't know what to say or do, almost hesitating as the offer lingered in the air. He could achieve his own goal in life to become a true pillar for the village, perhaps it would be one that no one knew but that didn't bother Aku as he would know and that was all that mattered, wither or not others knew of his deeds was of little concern. "Tenzin-sensei, how will this affect my place in the village? What will my family be told? " Only a few thoughts held him back and he took in a deep breath and found his confidence before speaking to the superior, taking a few steps over to stand beside him telling the man that he wanted to be part of the future of Konoha. After that was answered he would reply with a solid nod of his head and five simple words to the great man before him. "I wish to join Root!" A certain amount of resolve to the young boy's words as he lifted his head to talk to the taller man...
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Xi - Iwa Jounin / Inactive

Sato - A Rank, "The Cleaving Swordsman " / Inactive

Akujin - Konoha Genin, Art Ninjutsu Guy / Inactive

Toukai Touma - Kiri Genin / Inactive

Arashiyama, Toushi - Kumo Bannin / Dead

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Post by Texas » Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:30 pm

Tenzin looked at the half masked young shinobi with a slight smile. A good question was asked that would spark in any youth that would join something that required secrecy. When an opportunity arises it is only natural to be intrigued about the variables. The Anbu agent looked at him and shrugged when asked if he was in the Anbu. It was one of those 'I cannot confirm or deny' kind of motion. After the question was asked, Tenzin moved both of his hands to each side of his hips to answer it in full. "Well, as of right now it will not hurt or better your position in Konoha. You see we are rather secretive here, although today I probably haven't been the best example of that. This will be more towards giving you some extra training and taking your unique abilities and skills and propelling them to their finest capabilities. If anything this will prepare you for your future."

Tenzin paused for a brief moment. "As for your parents and other teammates, this will be labeled as 'tutoring,'" he used air quotes as he said those words. "If you get hard pressed you could always use my name and if you get too hard pressed I can always make an appearance too." The Anbu agent had hoped that he answered all of Akujin's questions. It only took a few moments, but Tenzin watched as the young Genin took a few breaths and made his way closer to him. He listened as the boy told him that he wanted to join. Tenzin did a slightly awkward smile followed by "Alright, let me give you a tour and we should go over all of the protocols."

The shinobi lead the boy to the Anbu hideout and Root added another member.
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Ishiguro, AkihikoKumogakure no SatoChuunin - [color=#FF4080]Text Color[/color]
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