Grass District

[Yatoru]

As the Sand Shinobi had granted the Shadow Permission to extract the Coordinates, Xaio watched, as the Mui Clan member's hand made contact with Oboro's head, gathering the needed information about the Sand Peninsula before transferring it to the Tendo Member of the Anbu. With a nod and a simple numerical gesture from the Tendo member of Klaw, him and his ally began weaving corresponding hand signs. Each sign done with precision and synchronous motion that the two who stood in a flanking position of the Kusakage, Anrei and Oboro were now acting as the Anchors for the Jutsu. With the Mui Clan stepping out from the group and returning to the Side of the Elderly Tendo Man, Xaio stared forth towards Oboro his expressionless face daunting. His hands which held the two mysterious pills slowly stowed them away inside his coat, as the two Shadow of Klaw had finally finished their preparations. Their bodies emitting a faint glow of chakra as Anrei, Oboro, and Xaio himself physical and spiritual being began to flicker, distort and alas vanish from the Kusakage's office. Being teleported to the Coordinates presented this method of traveling was instantaneous but as the three left, the two Shadows of Klaw stumbled back, using Teleportation Jutsu on more than one individual excluding themselves had seemed to be quite taxing on them as the Elderly Tendo Member, Toji Tendo tossed them a food pill to replenish their chakra...

As the group went from the scenario of the Kusakage's office to now feeling the course heat of the Desert Peninsula where Xaio would be quick to witness a plumage of smoke in the sky, though too black to be a normal fire or signal smoke, it seemed that Xaio's calculations were spot on, He had a hunch that the sand peninsula ran along the borders of the Leaf district and Sand District, acting as a deterrent for possible invasions. Watching the Smoke rise Xaio spoke towards Oboro with a curious tone,​

"I suspect that Blackened smoke isn't common in this area. If my positioning is correct, wouldn't that direction be the train tracks of the Thunder Rail Train that runs through the Sand and Leaf? I suggest we investigate, a possible ploy might be at play...Oh and Oboro, Should your mission succeed that Sword you were looking at in my market, I'll have a special order sent out to you. A gift for your hard work..."​

His voice seeming calculated and almost as if he had been watching Oboro since the moment he stepped foot in the Grass; as his arms slowly hanged to his sides...

Current Location: Kusagae Office-> Sand Peninsula (Near flipped Train)
Post Order: Xaio Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Mellow]

With the arrival of the group being back in the sand district, Oboro also took note of the black smoke in the distance. Immediately recognizing the location of where the tracks of the trains go. Though he felt a deeper sense of urgency but didn't put the two together immediately. This caused him to casually respond to the Kusakage.
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Oboro: No, it indeed isn't normal, but if it is just the trains then it's something that can be handled by ANBU or other jonin. There's no need to involve yourself with something like that. We shouldn't keep the Kazekage waiting any longer than he has to. If i may make a request, send one of the men you have with us to check things out. Perhaps the one who escorted me to your office? As for the blade i was looking at, you're too kind sir and I thank you for the generous offer.​

With that, Oboro would wait for a moment before heading off. Should the Kusakage agree with what the sand shinobi had to say then Oboro will begin their journey towards the village as they had a long way to go and he felt no need to delay an important endeavor that could be handled by someone else.​

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Anrei remained silent even after the red haired man suggested him to be the one to take care of the Thunder Rail situation. He didn't think he had the authority to suggest something from his uncle in such a casual manner but the young boy he wouldn't be upset if the request was accepted. With that, he looked towards Xaio and waited for an answer; Whatever was decided was fine either way as he had something to do regardless. Though, should the Kusakage allow Anrei to head off on his own, he'd utilize the body flicker technique to vanish from their area and reappear directly near the train.

Current Location: Kusagae Office -> Sand Peninsula (Near flipped Train)
Post Order: Xaio Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[STORY]

Time Skip - The Shadow's World Reappearance

The week-long time skip has heralded significant changes across the globe: a mysterious surge in the disappearance of both shinobi and citizens, coupled with a rise in the number of worshippers of an unknown deity from the Shadow World. These devotees pray for their lives to be spared and for the promise of a more prosperous existence within the Shadow World. In response to this escalating threat, the Gokage have united, forming an international coalition to combat the encroaching danger posed by the Shadow World. Although the true objectives of this shadowy realm remain elusive, the global leaders recognize that the recent massacres are merely the precursor to a more severe confrontation. To bolster their defenses, they've formed shinobi alliance squads—small, specialized teams comprising three to four ninjas from diverse nations, prepared to face whatever challenges come next.

 

[Yatoru]

Present Time Post Time-Skip

KLAW Secondary Hideout.

Within the secondary hideout of the Organization KLAW, where the vast corridors are lit by various candles a small number of Shadows of Klaw slowly roam the halls, moving towards a door down the corridor where upon the two Shadows reaching it would push the door open revealing the Genin orphan of the Tendo Clan, an individual who was taken in by the Leaf District was now taken by the Organization. From behind their oni masks the cyan eyes stared with disgust at the genin who's head hanged down after the week long subjugation of mental torment and physical beatings. The Tormenting in which the young Tendo was subjugated too was meant to alter his mind, forcing the boy to fall deeper into the darkness all in the goals of forcing the boy to become the weapon he was born to be for Xaio Tendo's ambitions.

The Two Shadows of Klaw slowly walking to both the left and right of the boy, the Shadow to his left grabbed ahold of the boys hair pulling his head up as he spoke with a tone of callous,​

"Child of the Cyan eyed people, What is your name... What is your life goal for existing?"​

As Jin Tendo's eyes are brought to the light of the candle flames filling the room there was no light of hope in his cyan eyes, only the gaze of an individual who has fallen from the grace of self hope and ambition, one who has fallen into the evil darkness and despair. It would be here that Jin would speak with a low tone, one filled with a cold and almost obedient tone,​

"My name is Jin Tendo... My reason of existing is to serve the head of the Tendo Clan... What ever his ambitions are I am to carry them out..."​

This being said, brought alas the torture that Jin had succumb to to an end, his mind had been warped and perception twisted by the goals of KLAW, to him now he was no longer a shinobi of the leaf but an instrument of destruction and chaos.

But to what goals this would remain an enigma even to Jin Tendo's unique form of conditioning as entering the room was none other than the Father and previous head of the Clan, Toji Tendo, the Elder of the Tendo Clan who had personally trained Anrei Tendo, the cousin of Jin Tendo and the very same who had kidnapped Jin from the Diplomat mission back in the sand district borders.

"It looks like Jin's conditioning has been successful... Anrei you may enter, you will be charged with being the shadow of young Jin Tendo here; ensure that nothing comes to harm to our new member of the Organization..."​

Toji said snapping his finger as an act to call upon his grandson.

Current Location: KLAW Secondary Hideout
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Mellow]

Anrei had been listening to the conversation taking place, originally it was supposed to be him who participated in the torture of Jin but he requested to opt out. Deep down he didn't want to see his younger cousin endure such a fate so he made it seem like he'd kill Jin if he was the one doing the torture, doing this so he'd purposely be removed from the task. Things somehow always managed to play in his favor due to his way with words and his skills in manipulating situations. As such, one he heard his grandfather mention him now being the shadow of Jin, Anrei smiled beneath his mask as this was yet another thing to fall in line with his actions, only now he had to continue his usual antics when others were around which was a simple task for him. With that, once hearing the snapping of his grandfather; Anrei emerged from behind the door with his blades on his back. Once he sees Jin and his grandfather, the young Tendo finally speaks out.
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Understood, Grandfather... - It's been a long time, Jin. You've grown.​

His tone cold and the look in his eyes towards Jin as he removed his mask was one that would make it seem like the reunion between the two wasn't going to be a good one. As anyone who Anrei gave that look was normally found later, unconscious or worse.

Current Location: KLAW Secondary Hideout
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Yatoru]

As Jin sat in the chair, his eyes staring forth with an almost cold and empty expression; his eyes watching as the Masked Tendo entered the room before removing his mask.

Understood, Grandfather... - It's been a long time, Jin. You've grown.

Hearing these words, Jin Tendo slowly rose from his chair, adjusting his hair from his face and tieing it back into a pony tail, his dual cyan eyes had yet to avert from the individual called Anrei. Memories that were altered revealed a young Jin and Anrei always playing together.​

"Anrei Tendo, It has been quite a while... Have you heard from Auntie Tessa and Uncle Tarkaji?"​

Jin seeming more Cynical and tactical in his words, a similarity to that of Xaio Tendo his father all part of the conditioning that Jin had undergone. Standing as Jin slowly brushed himself off, his eyes remained fixated on his cousin, one thing was certain; Jin Tendo's old personality had been locked so deep inside his subconscious, being trapped in a box resistant to mental infiltration. Though Jin Stood watching his cousin, another figure would walk in from the doorway...

A 16 years old young girl had entered, her steps carrying with an almost shadowy fluidity, her single cyan eye staring towards Jin as she stops beside Anrei. With long jet black hair with the bang like the rest of the Clan being Dove White, her fair peach skin glistening by the flame light. This girls gaze upon Jin wasn't one of disgust but almost a psychopathic admiration. Her cheeks flushing pink as she stood gazing upon the one who held her deepest and twisted admiration.​

"Tsubaki of the Shadow Five is here reporting for Duty Anrei, and Lord Toji. It seems that the darling Jin has finally come home, how I've missed you dearly. He who'se eyes are the gateway to the heavens. The Only Tendo with two Cyan eyes and the Jikangan in both. I look forward to seeing you act in the benefit of the clan my darling Jin."​

Her tone and selection of words, almost like a stalker and love stricken psychopathic woman, as she stood her eyes had not once averted from Jin's magnificent stature.

Toji though letting out a sigh spoke with a calm tone,​

"Always acting on your own whims Tsubaki... Very well, you may join Anrei in his task as one of his Shadow Five. Anrei, As Jin's shadow, he is to remain within the hideout, training until we are ready to send him and the shadow five including you Anrei on a mission. See to it that Jin hasn't gotten rusty..."​

Current Location: KLAW Secondary Hideout
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Mellow]

He took a moment to think as Jin's question kind of caught him off guard but he DID find it strange that he's been back for a week and haven't heard from them yet. But he knew how powerful they are so he just assumed the two were on some secret mission together and communication with anyone else would jeopardize that. With that, he let out a disappointed sign and rubbed the back of his neck and allowing a genuine smile to surface as he thought about seeing them again.
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No i haven't heard anything yet. Im assuming they're probably on a mission or something. I'm sure i'll get to see them soon. Then I can finally tell them of my accomplishments since i've been quite sometime since i've spoken to them.​

During the finishing of his reply towards his cousin, he heard the footsteps and scent of someone else walk in, though he realized the person the moment they begin speaking. The girl was a part of the shadows, though he rarely interacted with her unless a job caused for it; He still knew her prowess and Anrei respected the girl for her power. However, before he got the chance to say anything else, Toji gave her permission to join him on his newly assigned duty. As such, he nodded in agreement to her joining him along with the order that Jin isn't allowed to leave the hideout yet, though he did have questions about that one.
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Understood grandfather. As for his training, if he's been a shinobi this entire time for a different village im sure he's only gotten stronger. Maybe we should put him on test. Possibly an easy mission just to see where he's at and if Tsubaki and I both go with him, he won't go anywhere. After that we'll know exactly what to work on with him instead of teaching him things he may already know. Wouldn't that be better for us?​

Current Location: KLAW Secondary Hideout
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Yatoru]

Listening to everything being said, Jin stood, stretching his arms over his body, loosening his muscles as his twin cyan eyes remained fixated on Toji, Tsubaki and Anrei Tendo. Though Toji upon Hearing Anrei's concern only clarified the reasoning behind this decision though in a low enough tone where Jin could not hear,​

"You are forgetting Jin is no longer a member of the Leaf District. If news hasn't reached the Leaf, it would be only a matter of time before it does. By then they will probably send forth a team to reclaim Jin. Or have you forgotten he was taken from the mission he was assigned. He is a prospect of Kidnapping. Letting him out of the Hideout would be grevious on our half. But I understand your concern... I will allow you to take him out but only if he remains in the Grass Districts Inner Moster portions... Why Not test him in the Silent Meadows, the forestry of Mushrooms will be a protective barrier for visual ques. Added we've heard of some Rogue ninja from the Mushroom District being spotted around that vicinity since the last dance of the shadows... If our intel is correct, they should be three Genin and one chunin. It should prove to be an advantageous training method..."​

Toji looking towards Anrei then Tsubaki with a subtle nod granting them permission for this mission of extermination before his gaze returned to Jin Tendo,​

"Jin, you will follow Tsubaki's and Anrei's orders. They are the Higher Calliber of the Clan, even though like your father you are the only two too have awakened our Eyes, their skillsets far supersede yours. After all both are Anbu trained shinobi of the Tendo clan. Now, I must be on my way, I've got to finish helping the Village with its paperwork whilst your father is abroad in the Sand District."​

This being Said, Jin though hadn't responded, his eyes though cold and cynical like that of Xaio's, stared forth towards Anrei as if awaiting an order.

Tsubaki on the other hand seemed almost ecstatic to work side by side with Jin Tendo, quickly moving to his side as her arms wrapped around the young Tendo's right arm pulling him into her body in an almost iron grip grapple. The excitement in her eyes almost bordered on that of insanity, a trait that most of the Shadow Five of the KLAW organization possess, hers though was more on fixation and obsession with Jin Tendo. Though Jin stood almost unbothered, he stood stoic and patiently for the orders to be given by Anrei Tendo...

Current Location: KLAW Secondary Hideout
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Mellow]

Anrei’s eye twitched for a slight moment, as the annoyance of the situation as a whole began to settle. The thought of Jin being labeled a kidnapping victim by his own village made his blood boil, but there was truth in his grandfather’s words. If the Leaf hadn’t received word yet, it was only a matter of time before they did. And once that happened, they would surely send people to reclaim him. Keeping Jin hidden like some kind of prisoner—it felt wrong. They had grown up side by side, and now, Anrei had to listen to words that made Jin sound like a bargaining chip, a potential tool for leverage. While he was use to this by now, it still irritated Anrei with a passion. But before he could speak, his grandfather’s tone shifted, more contemplative now. Relief mixed with frustration flickered within Anrei’s body, a subtle tension loosening in his shoulders. The annoyance, however, still remained. It was not enough to simply take Jin out of the hideout. Anrei wanted more than just the illusion of freedom. But his grandfather was no fool—he knew the risks. And Anrei had to respect that, despite the frustration gnawing at him. Though, Anrei’s brow furrowed at the mention of rogue ninja. His instincts sharpened, the familiar thrum of anticipation stirring in his blood. A training method, yes, but also a chance to actually see what Jin was capable of.

Anrei took a deep breath, forcing the tension in his body to subside. Jin was no longer the same kid he knew as a child, he had grown and had becomes a shinobi of the Leaf. But to Anrei, he was still the cousin he had known for years, the one person he trusted beyond anyone else. Though, the idea of testing him in the Silent Meadows, using rogue ninja as a training exercise, was quite intriguing... and almost cold to the rogue ninja, but he liked the idea.
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I'll take him to the meadows. Jin is more than capable of taking them out without the need for me or Tsubaki to entervene. But should things get out of hand i'll be sure to step in.​

The words were tough, his tone resolute, but inside, a part of Anrei feared what this test might reveal Anrei's true intentions regarding Jin, and he wasn't sure if Tsubaki would tell Lord Xaio or not. The shadows of the Silent Meadows were notorious for hiding secrets, but Anrei wondered if this test was examine Jin's skills was going to expose what Anrei had been up to since the separation of him and Jin years ago.
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Alright then.. Let's get this over with. Don't disappoint me Jin. Tsubaki, if we run into the rogues we're going to stay back and see what Jin's been up to. If things get dangerous for him then we'll step in. But we need to see what he's made of and that won't happen if he babysit him during a fight. Now.. Let's go.​

With that, Anrei walked over and rested his hands on the shoulders of both Tsubaki and Jin then used the teleportation technique to instantly get them from the room they were in to the very location Anrei had his initiation only a week prior. The Silent Meadows.

Current Location: KLAW Secondary Hideout -> Silent Meadows
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​

 

[Yatoru]

Silent Meadows

As Jin Tendo Felt the hand of Anrei place against his shoulder and that second to follow where the location transitioned to that of the Mushroom Forested Silent Meadows, Jin stood firmly, his eyes still focused forth as he slowly began stepping forth pushing himself from Tsubaki and Anrei. His dulled cyan eyes staring forth as he watched a single Rogue Shinobi of the Mushroom District slowly walk out from behind one of the large mushroom stalks. This genin Rogue Ninja seemed almost confident in his skills of earth style, and yet Jin stood his hands in his pockets were finally being removed as the young Tendo used his left hand to slowly move the bangs of his hair from his face.

With his hair freed from impeding his vision, Jin slowly began walking forth, his right hand slowly shifting as if grasping a blade as his arm slowly extended forth towards the opposing trespasser. Tsubaki watching seemed quite interested, using the sensory type chakra, she was watching as Jin's chakra began circulating and molding towards his right hand, shifting to the fire chakra nature she realized that Jin was about to make the first move, one which would prove deadly...

With each step taken, and his arm extended forth Jin's cold expression hinted at the reasoning behind his movements, he was intending to Kill this Rogue Genin who would dare trespass in the Grass district. In but a brief moment ignited a blade of flames which shot forth upon Jin closing the distance to around Twenty Feet. The Blade of compressed Flames struck into the thigh of the Rogue Genin before he could react by casting one of his earth style jutsu's. The flaming blade which seared into the flesh began igniting the entire body of the Genin shinobi, his screams echoed in the silent meadows as Jin released the Flame Spear Jutsu, but the flames would not extinguish until Jin wanted it too or he lost consciousness. His cold eyes staring at the Shinobi rolling on the ground burning away to ash with an almost cold demeanor. But this Genin's scream would only alert the other Rogue Ninja of what was to come; Tsubaki though reverting her Chakra type back to normal spoke towards Anrei with a curious tone,​

"Anrei, it seems Jin is as cold as his father, its almost captivating. So What is this big ploy of yours in regards to Jin. As long as it doesn't bring harm to him, then you know I will not oppose of it. But we of the Shadow Five are to know what we are going to be dealing with after all."​

Though Tsubaki's question was more direct, Anrei should be aware that Lying to someone like her would only prove to be the wrong move to make as her specializations were Wire fighting, Genjutsu, and Sensory, being able to force information out or even altering the memories of a shinobi to her whim. Making her of the Shadow Five's most dangerous shinobi of Klaw's organization. Yet as she watched Jin slowly approach the burning Genin she noticed the flames being put out upon Jin standing directly above the Burnt Rogue Ninja still gasping for air and life.

Jin though stared down at this shinobi whose skin was charred, his eyes focused as he slowly put his left hand into his jackets before pulling out a Kunai, the blade pointed at the wheezing Genin Rogue. With a swift and calculated strike, the blade of the Kunai pierced forth into the throat of the shinobi, the life fading from that genin's eyes as his last breath was that of coughing up blood... Slowly rising back up, Jin spoke with a calm tone, his voice cold and calculated,​

"Anrei, Tsubaki... Neither of you have awakened your eyes have you... If that is the case... You may want to watch when we find the remaining shinobi trespassers... Like my father, I am the only other one to have awakened our clans eyes... As such it would be quite fruitful to learn what these eyes are capable of... Since no one in the clan is aware of the Criteria of Awakening them or their abilities.... Well, Besides Father and myself that is..."​

This being said, it was as if Jin was also revealing that even though as a Tendo those two out ranked him, he was far ahead of them in terms of their clan's abilities.

Current Location: Silent Meadows
Post Order: Jin Tendo -> Anrei Tendo
Time Limit: 3 Days
Skip Points: 2​