Farewell My Dear Friend [Chikara]

Having just sent for Chikara the Kaguya yawned and continued on with his walk to their old Sensei's hideout. Better known as the hideout of the famed Zabuza Momochi. Although as he had stepped foot in the area of the well known landmark Akio would look from side to side. Signs of battle were evident in the area, but no sure signs were able to be seen. While he was curious of what had caused this accident that had wrecked the hideout the boy had something else on his mind. Although if the topic arose in the conversation of the two the Chunin would not be shy to ask Chikara's thoughts on the matter. For now the Chunin would take a rest on a fallen log as he awaited the arrival of the red haired girl. While it was barely day break the Chunin was ready to wait as long as it took for her to arrive. After all this would be one of the last times they would talk in a long time and therefore he felt as if Chikara deserved to know of his leave. Akio would also like to ask a few things of Chikara since it would be no easy task to get out of a village known as the Bloody Mist. There would no doubt be a little resistance due to him now being a Chunin.

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“What happened here?” Hearing a familiar voice Akio would look up and quickly reply to Chikara's question. "I'm not exactly sure to be honest." He would tell her as he took a glance back at the hideout before standing up.“And why have you sent for me.” Chikara would quickly ask for Akio's motive after he answered her first quiestion. "Well as you may know I don't much care for the leader of our once proud village." Starting to rethink if he should of told Chikara the Chunin realized he could not turn back now Akio would just continue. "Therefore, I have decided to leave the village on my own account. Seeing as you are my squad mate and a person that I can actually stand I felt as if you should know. Also even though I consider myself rather skilled I would like to ask for your help." Pausing for a split second the Kaguya rethought things over in his head on how he should word his next sentence before continuing to talk. "While I don't expect you to go out of your way and risk your safety I would like to know if you had anything that could help me."

Even though Akio did not out right tell Chikara he wanted the famous sword she had used to cut off the shinobi's head that Hakai told her to he was geared toward getting it. Although on the other hand he wanted to keep his request broad in case Chikara may have other things he could use that would improve his odds of escape should someone notice him at the gates.

WC: 272
Total: 503

“I cannot say that I can help you effectively. But I can tell you that if you desire to avoid being hunted down like a dog by the Anbu, that you take up that mission in Snow Country and fake your death.” Akio was glad that Chikara didn't give him any trouble when he told her about his plans to leave Kiri. Although his plan to actually get help from Chikara did not go as planned. While she did provide some advice Akio was more hoping for something more material. "Okay Chikara, I was trying to dance around the fact, but I saw what Hakai made you do. What I am trying to get at is that I would like the blade you used that day." While Akio wasn't completely sure Chikara had the blade he strongly believed she did. Since Hakai left and would have no need for a second sword he would have most likely left it to Chikara since she was the last person he had encountered before departing.

WC: 172
Total: 675

Akio would find himself waiting for Chikara to answer him after telling her what he was after. Which was understandable since Chikara seemed to be a bit upset about killing the man Hakai had unveiled that day. Although the Kaguya grew a bit suspicious as the young red haired girl gave him a rather straight answer. “You have to ask Erwin for it.” Akio hummed softly as he grew a little concerned that she was lying to him, but he would not tell her right away seeing as he might just be paranoid. "Erwin...so he has it now? Could I ask you why you gave it to him?" While he wasn't accusing her of lying Akio surely would prode at her a bit to see if she would slip up a bit in her story. If such a thing were to happen he would be able to call Chikara out for it and therefore she couldn't argue about the blade not being in her possession.

While waiting Akio would hum once more as he looked up at the sky a bit. "Maybe I could offer that old man some ryo for the sword." Now Akio would be slightly hinting that he was offering Chikara some ryo while still being rather vague about the situation. Hopefully the girl could be swayed a bit by the promise of some Ryo.

WC: 229
Total: 904

“I had no use for the sword and Erwin seemed like a pretty good person to give it to, him being a master when it comes to swords.” Humming once more Akio thought over his course of actions before putting them into full swing. "So...you gave one of Kiri's ancient blades to a man you barely knew. Did this not raise any questions?" Akio asked knowing exactly what Chikara had done with the blade which put it in her possession. However why she could have been telling the truth Akio was not buying it. To do so would put her at risk of being figured out for killing a man that from all Akio knew was innocent. “I would had held it if I had known that you wanted it, but…” Would be the next sentence Akio would confront Chikara on. Although he would wait for Chikara to answer hims before deciding if he would need to actually bring the fact she had trailed off up or not.

While Akio was basically having a mental field day with Chikara he would have to give it to her that she was not making his efforts easy. In fact she was putting up a good argument although every defense has a crack or two and Akio had just pin pointed Chikara's. On the other hand it didn't mean he was home free she could always bounce back with just a few well placed words if she was thinking quick enough.

WC: 249
Total: 1,153

“I have followed men and women that I didn’t know into battle without so much of a second thought. I have murdered children as well as adults without asking a single question. And became the student of a man without so much as a word, despite having witnessed him slaughter two individuals that should had been considered comrades.” Chuckling and shaking his head Akio honestly thought her speech was a bit cute. Like watching a puppy struggle to pick up a ball too big for his mouth. "That's a nice little speech you gave, but my question was targeted more toward Erwin. Did he not ask where you got the blade from?"

Akio's eyes would narrow a bit as his emotions began to shift a bit. Not even giving Chikara enough time to reply he would let her know his true thoughts. "I don't believe you." While Akio could have toyed with Chikara a bit more he was beginning to get a bit fed up with her lying to him. even though he had no proof Akio thought she was lying to him and he was right. "We both know what you did with that blade and giving Erwin the blade could bring up questions that would lead to him figuring out about that day." Spewing all of his thoughts Akio felt as if he was in the best position possible right now. Although he would not show it on his face in case Chikara had a back up plan.

WC: 250
Total: 1,403

“Akio, you must think me terribly stupid or incompetent to think I would hand the blade over to a man whilst telling him the specific details of how it landed in my possession. It’s actually funny that you assume that he asked questions rather than simply accept the gift as a kind jester, especially since I had no use for it.” While he listened to Chikara the Kaguya would start to think over her words with more thought. Although in his attempt to bounce back he would get lost in his own thought. He had already accepted she was lying and would not be swayed. So therefore he thought about why she wasn't giving it to him. Sure he was leaving, but they were teammates and the Kaguya had truly began to take a liking to Chikara. However at the same time few knew better then Akio to not trust anyone. "Fare enough." Would be the only thing Akio would reply before Chikara continue to speak.

“I am hurt that you would think that I don’t have enough intellect to not allude Erwin to details that I rather stay between those who were present, even more so that you think that I would lie to you, though I am also rather flattered. But most of all, I think you are incredibly stupid. If there must be a question as to how I ended up with the sword, the answer would be simple enough, I got it from Hakai. No other piece of information added, no darker secrets alluded, just a simple and straightforward answer. So unless you have a better reason for not believing me, I say you ask Erwin for that sword.” Chuckling at Chikara's words Akio would find it funny that she claimed to be hurt and flattered at the same time. Plus she should really be complementing herself. "Actually it is quite the opposite Chikara. I think of you as a rather smart individual. After all you are starting to throw me for a loop. Since it seems I can not pry the truth from you I will allow you to keep the sword. However, on the off chance you don't have it anymore and are telling the truth I have something for you."

Mentioning the trinket he was offering Chiakra the Chunin would extend his right pointer finger before forming a ring around his finger from his own bones. As the hole in his skin reformed Akio would pull the ring off before offering the milky white piece of jewelry to Chikara. The ring pictured a small replica of a skull with the bottom portion of it's jaw missing held between two miniature hands. Holding the milky white trinket out to Chikara the Chunin would give her a moment to accept the gift or not. Depending on her choice the ring would either end up in Akio's pocket or in the girl's hand. No matter which he would turn away from her before taking his leave. "Perhaps our paths will cross again in the future. For now, farewell my dear friend."

Ring Pictures:

[Exit]

WC: 515
Total: 1,918