Medical Branch Meeting

[Junan]

Kushin had just left the Raikage Tower. His decision was final, and he knew that chances were that the Raikage wouldn't back down either. After all, to do so could make just who ran the village become questionable. Yet he didn't care. None of his branch would go on those missions to the mainland in search of Masao or Enishi.

To Kushin there were multiple reasons.

What if they found Masao and or Rin? Then they had abandoned the village, their children, their home, in a selfish act of betrayal. Kushin viewed both shinobi with too much respect for him to need to kill them, and he certainly didn't want the moral of the village to drop. Both shinobi were shinobi viewed in legendary status. Both had been great shinobi in their youth, and coming out of retirement proved just how great they truly were. Perhaps the second time around was Masao's time, the time for him to show the village just how great a shinobi he was.

What if during the search for Enishi he sprung a trap. With a mere three shinobi he managed to take on two Sennin, a kage and several other shinobi and it took the sacrifice of one of the Sennin to finally end the battle. To scour the land would spread shinobi resources thin, it would mean small groups covering a wide area, and with that kind of a set up Enishi could kill many shinobi before meeting someone strong enough to put up a fight.

The Medical Branch would not partake in either potential situation.

Kushin was calling an emergency meeting. All medical staff would find out that there would be repercussions for ignoring his word.

 

[Keiji]

*Bzz!* *Bzz!*
The small electronic device held up on his ear buzzed in alarm.

*Bzz!* *Bzz!*
His feat leaned on a table as he was sitting on a chair in the medical staff lounge.

*Bzz!* *Bzz!*
His hair moved as a breeze of the cold mountain winds passed through the open window.

*Bzz!* *Bzz!*
A deep sighe escaped his mouth.

*Bzz!* *Click!*
Yeah? What's up?" He asked with an annoyed sighe in his words. "Urgh, wa? Seriously? He wanted a what?" With urgency in his movement he lost his balance slightly as his chair flew forward only stopping as his feet landed on the floor with a loud bump, making the other doctors in the room jump in surprise. "Goddamnit!" *click* Sensei must be seriously pissed if he arranges an emergency meeting.. he thinks to himself as he gets up from the chair and tugs on his lab coat to settle it.

Looking at the other doctors and nurses in the room all staring in concern at him he begins speaking. "Emergency Medical Staff meeting arranged by Kushin Sensei!"
A young nurse walked to him shaking, her hands barely able to hold the clipboard. "Wha-wh-what is it about?" she asked, her voice and body trembling in fear. Looking deeply into her eyes. "I. Have. No. Idea." his words ringing with seriousness and with a hint of sarcasm.

Then, barging out of the room, leaving the other staff by themselves, trembling in the room, he made his way to the large meeting room on second floor. Down the stairs, sliding on the railway with discontent he made his way to the door, knocking loudly in an attempt to make it clear who it was making his entrance.

*BONK!* *BONK!* *BONK!*

 

[Shinrya Kahako]

The civilian clinic, as always, was running a little low on staff. This wasn’t uncommon as they didn’t suffer life or death experiences on a daily basis like their shinobi counterparts did. Because of this, more resources went towards the hospital’s military and research division and less on the people they served. However, this didn’t mean that mednin couldn’t volunteer their time, as long as it was their spare time.

Which was why Kahako was wrapping a four-year-old’s sprained arm when her buzzer went off. “Hm… I wonder what this is about,” she muttered quietly before turning to the little boy. “No more climbing trees for at least a month. Okay Tanaka-kun?” she said to him with a smile. “Hai, Higa-'neesan,” mumbled the reply. He wasn’t expecting an actual mednin would be tending to him and went from bawling in his mother’s arms when she entered the room to a fascinated bashfulness when she was done.

The door to the room slid open loudly and all those inside snapped their head startled. “I’ve come to relieve you, Higa-san.” It was one of the nurses in the clinic. She seemed quite pale and it appeared like she ran from the other side of the hospital. Kahako gave a small frown at the nurse before hiding it and turning back to the family. ‘Really? You couldn’t compose yourself before entering and frightening the entire room?’ She turned back to the mother and son who, as predicted, also sported a worried look on their face. “Well it seems like my time here is done Tanaka-kun. This kind nurse will finish you up and send you home.”

With that Kahako stood and walked towards the door. When passing by, the nurse whispered in her ear, “Kushin-sama has called an emergency meeting for all medical staff. Second floor conference room.” Once the door was firmly closed and Kahako was out of hearing range, she walked as fast as she could to the elevator with panic plastered all over her face. “Raiden-sama, why!? I promised to be good for the rest of my life!!” She said quietly once the doors closed and she started to rise. Something big must have happened for an emergency meeting to be called.

The doors slid open to a quiet hallway. As Kahako stepped out she made it a point to collect herself before reaching the door. ‘Poker-face, poker-face, poker-face, poker-face….’ She knocked lightly on the door before opening it and entering. ‘Oh, thank Raiden I’m not alone,’ She thought when she met eyes with Keiji. “Kushin-sama, Keiji-san.” She said bowing before taking her seat next to Keiji. If there was a storm brewing for the mednins of Kumo, at least she wouldn’t be sailing it alone.

 

[Daigo]

Daisuke’s office, which could have been described as luxurious, spacious, and bathed in sunlight, had now become covered in dust and bathed in darkness. It seemed almost abandoned as it remained empty for a little over three weeks now. This did not mean that Daisuke had abandoned his post or that he had fell behind on his work. Luckily, his paths were around to keep up the work load in his absence, they just never got around to cleaning up the place. In truth, he didn’t mean to be away for so long but the space-time ninjutsu he had come to love altered his perception of time. Perhaps spending too much time in the canine realm would have that effect on him. Dogs did age supposedly seven times faster than humans, perhaps this was the reason. It would explain why what felt like three days for him was actually three weeks.

Regardless of how long he was away, his mission in the canine world was over and thus he formed his hand seals to make his way home. A summoning seal appeared on the floor followed by a large puff of smoke. Daisuke and his companion, Hoshi, had returned looking silently more feral than expected. Before a word could be spoken the fire sprinklers went off short in his office alone, providing the duo with a much needed wake up call. He grabbed his lab coat and exited his office only to find a sticky note on the door. "Kushin-sama has issued an emergency meeting. What?! Why?!", he thought as he made his way to the nearest staircase. He went on to inform his partner of the message, who in turn teased his friend on possibly being scolded or fired for his absence.

"Shut it, Hoshi. Don’t tease me like that." he said, attempting to get his nerves in check. "He’s pissed for sure. He’s gonna stick his foot so far up your ass, you’ll be using his toe nails as teeth? Hahaha! Seriously though, I don’t understand what the issue. Just sent one of your paths to the meeting if you’re that afraid of going yourself.", Hoshi replied making a decent point, but Daisuke knew better than that. Kushin was the head of the entire medical branch. He may not have been the most social or talkative leader, but he was a man worthy of mass respect and Daisuke would not intentionally do something that might disapprove that fact. "It’s around the corner here. Let’s hurry.", he said. Entering the room, he spoke again, "Hello everyone. Kaguya Daisuke reporting in."

[mft]

 

[Hyoujin]

The courier arrived outside of Hyoujin's estate as he was taking a nap, he didn't like to be disturbed from his naps at all unless it was something urgent which meant he was never disturbed. The courier was greeted at the door by Akarui, who asked the man what he wanted and that it had better been important. The man gave her the package with the Sennin's seal on it and before the courier could even say a word, she slammed the door in his face and frantically ran up the flights of stairs, busting opening the door to Hyoujin's room. "Hyou-chan wake up, wake up! Kushin-sama sent a letter!" She said to him in a loud and urgent tone. Hyoujin rolled over in bed, covering his head with his lush pillow to drown out the noise that came forth from Akarui's mouth. She was not amused and ghostly went besides Hyoujin and stuff her hand in his spine sending a chill through his body and causing him to sit up and look at her.

"WHAT?!" Akarui only handed him the package and waited for him to open it. Hyoujin quickly snatched the package from his tiny hands and broke the seal to read the message. Something something emergency meeting, now. "Stay here Akarui, I'll be back soon." He said to her as he jumped up out of bed and headed strait to the hospital only dressed in his flannel sleeping pajamas. He arrived at the hospital trying to avoid stares and went into a medical supply area and grabbed a white coat and put it on. Before stepping out he caught a glimpse at his feet, seeing that he was still wearing his teddy slippers he decided that it was better than barefoot and that if it was an issue then they'd just have to deal with it.

He walked into the meeting room to see some familiar faces. He stood to the side of the door with his back against the wall, he wasn't really in the mood to sit thinking that if he did he'd just fall right back to sleep.

 

[Junan]

[OOC: Those of you who haven't posted here yet are counted as amongst the many mednin who are]

The mednin gathered, those who had been at home had been called in. No matter how long they'd had to recover they came. Kushin had never called a meeting like this before, and almost none of them would have any idea on what it was about. In fact. None of them did.

The foyer was a mess, people standing around, there were at least a hundred medical shinobi here with a skeleton crew maintaining the different wards. Kushin climbed the front desk so that everyone could see him. His fury was clear in his eyes and in the way he didn't hide his chakra presence.

Looking around the room he noticed several key shinobi. Daisuke, the man currently penciled in as his replacement should he stand down or die suddenly. Keiji, his only apprentice, someone he'd not spent enough time with for various reasons. Kahako, a medical shinobi with promise and ideas, a direct example of what he wanted to protect in this village and grow. Hyoujin, characteristically different and yet perhaps a medical chief which was required under Kushin's rule.

There were but some of the shinobi who Kushin recognized, shinobi who probably had no idea of their worth to their Sennin for he would never tell them or do anything to lead them to believe it. It wasn't his way, and he didn't know how.

Picking up the microphone and switching to have it call all throughout the hospital Kushin began.

This is Isaki Kushin. Medical Branch Sennin. You are not to take on any missions which involve searching for dead bodies along any waterways in Lightning Country. He looked around him as he spoke, staring into the eyes of those watching him, his voice and his disposition would tell everyone how serious he was.

One shinobi up the back raised a hand, albeit with hesitation, this was Kushin and no-one could know how he would react to a question.

C-can I ask, wh-why? The female voice said.

No. Kushin replied absolutely. If I hear of anyone taking on one of these missions, no matter who it is that requests they do so, they will be cast from the medical branch and I will never look kindly on that individual again. That was his declaration. He didn't care if the Raikage himself asked specifically for that shinobi to help out, he would cast them out. Yet as always with Kushin there was the additional issue... that he wouldn't look kindly was possibly the biggest threat. Most previously would have assumed he didn't look kindly on them now... but... if this was kindly... then what would it mean otherwise?

The unspecified threat was in the air.

Kushin hopped down from the desk. Most backed away from him as he walked in the direction of his office.

 

[Keiji]

Wha? Seriously? THIS was it? Seriously? THIS was the reason everyone was here? The FIRST TIME the entire staff gathered at the same location, the ideal time and place for anyone to have a bomb if anyone ever wished to cause the biggest destruction to Kumogakure? THIS was it? He even called it over the speakers around the hospital, so regardless where they were on the hospital they would've heard it. Had his sensei lost it? He thought to himself, maybe, maybe he had, no one in the room, or heck, in the entire hospital understood his reasoning for this choice of action.

And granted the air was so thick with Kushin's energy you could practically cut the air with a butter knife and scrape it over a piece of bread and eat it with delight and have a taste of Kushin's sweat, maybe add some pickles and salat, would be interesting to try.. Albeit impossible. Unless one were a human eating carnivore and powerful to beat Kushin..

"Yo! Sensei!" Keiji shouted in the midst of the crowd as Kushin passed through the mass of people, walking up to his sensei in close proximity, as he reached out for his sensei to touch his shoulder, naturally he would stop before touching him to avoid upsetting or confronting his sensei, but he was hoping to catch his attention if just a little bit.

 

[Tsuyoshi Junko]

Junko had been amongst the crowd for quite some time. His mind and body was calm. The emergency meeting had no effect on his attitude or his mindset. "seems like Everyones here, it's  something big for hundreds of the medical branch too be at this one location." 

Leaning on the near the back wall in his medical uniform, Junko sighed as he waited patiently. As he felt a yawn coming on, the mic made a sound, meaning it was time for things to begin. Kushin, the leader of the medical branch and one person Junko looked up too. Junko knew Kushin was powerful and he knew his voice throughout the village was powerful as well. "So, let's see what this is all about!" Junko thought as Kushin began to speak.

"This is Isaki Kushin. Medical Branch Sennin. You are not to take on any missions which involve searching for dead bodies along any waterways in Lightning Country."

"Alrighty, understood." Junko thought as he would follow this specific order with no second thought. Overtime, Junkos been molding himself with the help of his sensei and the village too become a ninja with his own mind, with his own way. Questioning things, instead of obeying like a dog, constantly.

"If I hear of anyone taking on one of these missions, no matter who it is that requests they do so, they will be cast from the medical branch and I will never look kindly on that individual again."

"Must be extreme, I do wonder whats the story behind all of this, but at this moment in my life, I have bigger things to get done and I like being part of the medical branch." Junko thought as the crowd began too shift, with Kushin walking in his direction. With the open view, Junko could see his sensei in the far distant. "I know that figure from anywhere." Junko thought as his eyes pierced the large crowd to see if he could spot anymore familiar people.

 

[Karubin]

Urgent. Like always, Karubin was in his laboratory handling his business. Then he received a transmission from the Medical Branch Sennin, who he met at the time when Kushin became the Medical Sennin. An emergency meeting. It was rarely that the medical branch has such meeting. Last time he remembered actually having such big meeting was the time when the demons attacked the village. What could be such urgent that needed every medical ninjas? the medical chief thought to himself. The medical chief took his medic robe and exited his laboratory.

Silence. Karubin took the elevator up to the main floor and entered into the building where the meeting will be. He slowly took the stairways down to the meeting room and quietly entered. Upon entering into the room, the room filled with all medical ninja and most of them seem to be confused. The chief sat at the back row and await for the Sennin to arrive.

Tension. The Sennin picked up the microphone and began to speak. The very few words he heard. Missions… Dead Bodies… It was clear to him that something must have happen for a Medical Sennin to react in such manner. Furthermore, it came to his attention that taking such mission will lead to the end of one’s medical journey. The medical chief took a short breath and began to connect the dots. What could possibly be the problem that caused Kushin to react this way…? Missions in such fashion usually will only be ranked A or S, this must have some connection with the Raikage because only the kage himself has the authority to give such ranked mission. After making the bold statement, the Sennin stepped down and began to exiting the room. From his distance, he quietly awaited to see how the other medical ninjas will react.

[MFT | 3/24/14]

 

[Shinrya Kahako]

Kahako sat dumfounded at the announcement that was made. Her mouth dropped a little more when it was made clear that they weren’t going to get an explanation as to why this decision was made. The first time the entire mednin branch was required to gather for an emergency… and it was over search and recover missions?

Several issues cropped into Kahako’s mind while Kushin threatened his entire branch. The first one was that mednin usually didn’t provide support on body recovery missions. Why was he forbidding mednin from taking part in missions that they didn’t usually take part in anyway? The second, albeit more obvious one was if he was going to make an intercom announcement anyway, why did he call everyone into the conference room? The issue that bothered her most, however, was that if the other branches did in fact need mednins to help recover any bodies of any sort, then it was their duty as mednin to help them.

Something was off as she watched Kushin drop the mic and walk off stage. This wasn’t the usual behavior of Kushin. Sure, she had only met him once, but one can gather a lot from first impressions. This seemed too… childish. At least from her point of view. So when Keiji stood and made his way after their sennin, Kahako followed.

As she caught up, she heard Keiji call Kushin sensei and almost reach out to him before her friend paused. She was going to stay silent for Keiji to continue, but when he said nothing else, she looked at her sennin and spoke up herself. “Kushin-sama,” she started calmly. She could feel the tension that surrounded the man, and what she was about to say could probably make it worse. “I understand that you wish to offer no explanation as to why we should refrain from these missions, but you are telling every mednin here to withdraw their support with the other branches.” She paused for a short second, slowly calculating her words to make sure she didn't poke the sleeping bear too much. She desperately wanted to fidget under his gaze, but refrained from doing so. “Even if it is only for a certain type of mission, you are ordering us to abandon our duty and you are offering no explanation as to why.”

She did not say more, because she knew she was already treading on thin ice. She did not want to start a fight with Kushin. The reason why this decision bothered her so greatly was because she took pride in her duties as a mednin. She needed a better reason than ‘because I said so’ to willingly accept this order. ‘Was this a logical decision, Kushin-sama, or an emotional one?’ she thought while keeping her face hard. She wanted to voice her final question, but figured it would the last sentence she ever spoke if she uttered it. She continued to stare Kushin in the eye, preparing for hell’s wrath to be brought down upon her.

[MFT about 484]

 

[Daigo]

Standing there, with Hoshi by his side, Daisuke listened carefully as his leader took the stage. As expected, his speech was short, sweet, and to the point. From what he gathered about Kushin, he was not the most sociable person, but he said what he meant and meant what he said. Daisuke knew this, but Kushin was never so easily provoked. He assumed that if Kushin were to give such an order as to not volunteer their medical or general ninja services to the other branches, then something must have been or possibly gone very wrong.

“Kushin-sama, did something happen? Was there something or someone you don’t want us to find Or watse our time looking for? Someone or thing you’d prefer us not to know about or cooperate with in the other branches? Perhaps. You didn't kill someone important did you? And now you've hidden the body and don't want us helping to find it? No, his too smart for that. Even if he did it in a calculating move, his a medic. He'd know how to make it look like suicide or an animal attack or something other than murder. But he would not kill someone important...I think. Of course, he wouldn't! Or maybe...”, Daisuke wondered as Hoshi spoke up. “Daisuke, what the hell was that? He called this meeting, but barely said anything with no explanation. What’s wrong with helping find dead bodies? Did you tell something about medical ninjas hunting bodies or whatever?”, he said, making semi-valid points.

“As I said, he’s more complicated than that. And that was him being nice by the way. So just imagine how nasty he can get. Now you see why I'm so cautious. Cold and calculating tops crazy and impulsive any day. As I imagine my peers will do as well, I will raise some concerns with him shortly.” He felt that Kushin had good reason for having no disire for his branch to participate in the body hunt. He perhaps, just felt that he didn't need to explain myself. And why would he? He was the sennin afterall. He answered only to the kage, and there were some individuals that questioned even that statement. Long have there been rumors of the main, anbu, and medical sennins acting in their own interests against the kage's will, even going as far as to undermind the kage. Whether it was true or not, he didn't know. He was never good at office politics himself.

As he spoke, he would have a look around the room and notice a few old faces. After being away for so long, it felt nice to see his peers. First was Junko, his very own student both as a medic and as a ninja. Junko had grown into a man however. Very soon, Junko would have no further use for his sensei. Next was Kahako, a young woman whom Daisuke was convinced would become a star in the field. Then there was Keiji, granted he meet him a few times, but he knew a gifted individual when he saw one. Lastly were two legends in the branch. He did not you know them very well, but it never hurt to make a new friend or just admire from afar. He noticed everyone’s concern in the crowd and he too had his inquires to make. Signaling Hoshi to follow him, he made his way to his pupil. Next, would be his boss but for now he just wanted to speak with his student. “Hey, long time no see. How are you, Junko? This is Hoshi.” “Hey kid, man have you grown.”

[mft]

 

[Junan]

Conversation broke out almost exactly as he ended his statement and begun walking away.

Most of what Kushin could make out were comments like "this is why he called us here?" and the like, doubting the urgency. They had no clue how he felt about this, and they had no idea of what it was about. Sending out a generalized message wouldn't have the same effect and the idiots around him didn't seem to recognize that simply by calling them here should tell them that it was important enough to do so.

Sure, he could have simply sent a message around. Yes that would have informed people as to his order. It would have failed to convey the importance of the order however, which would have left doubt in their mind should the Raikage seek their aid in a mission doing what he has stated not to do. Despite their words they were wrong with how they were taking it. No matter what their personal thoughts were on Kushin and what he'd done here, he had achieved EXACTLY what he sought to do.

Morons.

A voice he recognized came to his ears, the word sensei worked with it to let Kushin know exactly who it was. Turning to face his student another voice spoke his name directly addressing him, Kahako, and she had questions. Something he assumed most of the shinobi here would have. Except her questions were worded in an accusatory way.

He frowned at her, slight annoyance showing at the idea of being accused of something without the something being specified. Though in part he knew what it was.

The unspoken question was "why?" and he looked around him and found a number of faces looking at him, waiting for his reaction.

Correct.

Answering an unspoken question was not something he did.

I am telling everyone of the medical branch to withdraw their support from such missions until such time as I inform otherwise, without explanation. To give explanation would nullify this order entirely. You will just have to trust my judgement. It may result that this order was unnecessary, but I don't know whether that is the case or not at this time and will instead endeavor to retain the strength of this village the only way I can with the knowledge that I currently possess.

He looked around him. Some looked sheepish, some looked even more put out and angry. In the end he didn't care, as long as they obeyed him.

Looking towards Keiji he gave the younger shinobi a look which the boy might not have been used to seeing in his master. Clearly there was emotion there, this decision was likely in part caused emotionally, and Keiji would see that. Yet he would know that Kushin was still Kushin, and that if he didn't think this was potentially required then he wouldn't have done it.

 

[Keiji]

Stopping abruptly as his sensei had turned around to face him, Kahako began asking questions, granted her questions was relevant, and was true, but it was obvious to see his sensei's reaction was nowhere from being pleasant. He was frustrated over something, and he needed to address it, but privately.
His response held true to his words before and more or less left more questions unanswered than answered, but assessing the situation, and finally getting to see his sensei in the eyes, (something he hadn't done since the first time he ever met him at his and Hikari's rendezvous.) left Keiji with and understanding frown upon his face, he glanced at his side at the others in the room, and upon noticing the reactions from the people, he turned to face his sensei again, and upon gaining eye contact he held his hands on his sides tightly and bowed respectively at his sensei, to signal him he understood and would obey the orders given to him by his sensei.

"Understood, Isaki Sensei!" He spoke loudly as he faced the floor and feet of his sensei.

Keiji intends to visit his sensei's office once everything had settled down and people would return to their duties, that is, if he would be allowed to do so. He would rather discuss why and how privately than here, in front of so many other staff members, it would simply lead to distrust and disobedience from people more so than already, his sensei has his reasons, trust them, space and time is what might be the most appropriate for Kushin at this point. Who's to know if he would turn around his decision at a later point.

Once his sensei would leave the room, Keiji would quickly follow to return to his position on the upper floor, unless stopped by anyone, naturally.

 

[Shinrya Kahako]

‘So,’ Kahako thought as she stared back at Kushin’s annoyed gaze, ‘there is at least some logic behind this decision.’ She should have expected it, but with the feeling Kushin was giving the world, she had to be sure. Bowing deeply in apology for her rudeness, Kahako submitted to his order. “Very well Kushin-sama, my apologies. If you will excuse me.” She would trust in his judgment. After all, he didn’t become the Sennin of their branch with brash logic. “Good day to you Keiji-san.” Kahako said briskly before turning to leave.

As she made her way to the door, she noticed Daisuke with another person a fair ways away. It had been a while since she’d seen the mednin chief. A smile crossed her face as she started towards the pair. She lifted her hand and waved to get his attention, but was interrupted before reaching them. Suddenly, her pager began buzzing, a sign that someone somewhere else needed her. Frowning, she stopped and grabbed the buzzer and read her message. It was something that she couldn’t put on hold. She held the buzzer up over the crowd for Daisuke to see while sporting an ‘I’m sorry!’ smile. Talking to him would have to wait. Rushing out the door, Kahako put her pager back on her hip before completely leaving the conference room.

[Topic Left; I would have stayed longer, but I need a slot and here was a good place for me to stop.]

 

[Daigo]

Seeing his student after a few weeks of absence in the canine realm truly made Daisuke’s heart soar. He used to believe that it was total bull vine fecal matter whenever he heard a teacher speak on the joy of teaching and how rewarding it felt, but since his journey with Junko, he had a change of heart. It had been years since the chief randomly offered to take him on as a student and now, to see him as a capable medic, shinobi, and as a man, he was so proud. It was almost unreal to see that the same student who had untamed power had become such a capable man. The future of the hospital could one day be in his hands.

Daisuke was pleased to see how far Junko had progressed in his absence. He assumed Junko's general ninja talents had improved greatly, his strength had increased excellently, and that he gained a better control on his curse seals, leaving only a few things left for him to learn like affinities, advanced elements, higher levels of taijutsu, summoning contracts, and a possible kinjutsu one day. Daisuke would wait however. In fact, all that was left was getting Junko to the rank of mednin officially.

He would go on to ask Junko how he had been doing, what he had been up to in his absence, if there was a girl he liked, you know the usual stuff. To his left, Daisuke noticed another face. She too had his confidence in becoming a leading member of the medical field one day. Kahako was both Kitsune’s student and a young woman with much promise in this field. As she made her way closer to him, he smiled and waved in return. As she held a pager over her head, Daisuke nodded and waved farewell as he knew all too well the demands of being a general practitioner.

Daisuke would motion for Junko and Hoshi to move forward towards his sennin with him. He would not bother his boss with the questions similar to those he assumed Kushin had already answered. If the chief was as familiar with Kushin as he thought, then Kushin would only become more annoyed or irritated if he did ask and most likely view it as a waste of his time, but he could have been wrong. Instead, he would say, “Yo, Keiji-san and Kushin-sama, how have you two been? How are the families?”.

If experience taught Daisuke anything, it was that his boss, on some occassions anyway, was not one for pleasantries, but perhaps Keiji might humor him. After all, communication in the work place made for a less hostile environment (not that there was one) and promoted productivity (not that it was needed). The reality was that Daisuke was not kidding when he said he wanted to involve his self indirectly with all three branches in cloud. He had made four additional paths and dedicated two of them plus his self to the medical branch. However, there were two paths which displayed a great aptitude for stealth and anbu related techniques. One might guess as to where this was going.

[mft]

 

[Hyoujin]

"Stop pressing the issue, just trust his judgement." Hyoujin moved away from the wall and begun to walk out the door. "Later" He said quietly, waving his hand to those behind him. "Akarui, open the scroll. Looks like it was a short meeting." He kept on walking in view of a few more in the room and then was gone in a flash, summoned by his path. He slipped off his teddy slippers and tossed the lab coat on the floor and promptly fell face first on his plush bed, drifting off almost instantly into a deep sleep.

[Topic Left]

 

[Keiji]

Daisuke's remarks came as a shock to Keiji, the nerve!
He turned his face to Daisuku, His thick, heavy dreadlocks rising and spreading widely ever so slightly like an octopus's arms.
It was the same reaction as a cat's hairs would rise when approached by a rival or an enemy.

He simply stared at Daisuke in anger, as his mind kept thinking.
Family.. FAMILY?!! WHAT FAMILY?! You pompous ass douche bag son-of-a-bitch, I'll strangle you to death, burn your corpse and feed you to your friends in lasagna as I burn your office to the ground and destroy all that you hold dear how fucking dare you speak such sincere words, like you didn't read my file you goddamn unfeeling cunt! Quickly taking a deep breathe, he plastered a fake smile on his lips after a few seconds of nasty staring and replied in kind, "Greeeeaaaat, they are great.. Thanks for asking, how's your student Junko handling your absences?" his voice practically echoed sarcasm, and regardless what Daisuke's intentions were, his words felt like a poisoned rusty knife went into an old wound and turned clockwise a few times.

He ignored whatever pleasantries Daisuke had for him, his words annoyed Keiji more than he might aware of, his emotions hadn't fully reached the point of staying calm in such situations, which was obvious by the shaking of his hands, his hair rising and his eyes staring annoyingly at Daisuke. Whatever he had to follow up, he might as well speak quickly, for otherwise he would simply march out of the meeting office right then and there. Only thing that kept him there would be his manners.

 

[Daigo]

If today’s experience had taught him anything, it was a simple truth which was ‘like sensei, like student’. Daisuke stood by hoping for a pleasant chat, but it seemed as though something was wrong. Sure, Keiji was smiling and he even answered his question and asked one of his own, and yet Daisuke couldn’t help think something was amiss. "He seems to be taking it quite well actually. Junko has really come into his own. He barely needs me for anything. The double edged sword of independence, I guess.", he said answering Keiji’s question and continuing to chat. Perhaps it had something to do with Keiji’s hands shaking ever so slightly or his stare towards Daisuke. That stare, it was stronger than Kushin’s stare in a way. Maybe it was because of Keiji’s inactive doujutsu, but it made the chief feel very uneasy. So uneasy, it could be heard in his voice.

"Uh...that’s gr great to know. Please give them my...b...best. Sorry, brain fart or something.", he said trying to recover. Hoshi, one of Daisuke's personal canine companions, could see his master in need of assistance and intended to run interference.

The large sized wolf-like canine stood at six feet tall in height on all fours. Commonly mistaken for a shaggy horse, Hoshi's fur was a double coat consisting of a black top coat and white undercoat. He also possesses perked triangular ears and a sickle black tail with a white tip. The last distinguishing feature was on his forehead, he had a yin and yang sign just above his sky blue eyes. Hoshi strolled over and made his self known to Keiji. Kohako was thrown off by Hoshi's ability to speak, but perhaps Keiji would be different.

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Name: Hoshi (star)
Species: Canine (Husky)
Gender: Male

Position: Former head detective of private investigations. Hoshi, formerly one of the many head detectives in a plethora of precincts in the canine world. While his fellow detectives chose to head up the departments of vice and narcotics, homicide, hostage negotiation, swat, and missing persons, He chose to work in the private investigations division.

Appearance: Hoshi is a large sized wolf-like canine with a double coat consisting of a black top coat and white undercoat. He also possesses perked triangular ears and a sickle black tail with a white tip. On all fours, he will be 6ft tall in height and is commonly mistaken for a horse. On his forehead, he has a yin and yang sign just above his sky blue eyes.

Personality: Hoshi is very patient, practical, and mature. When summoned, he is quick to help and oblige the summoner even if he doesn’t believe he can be much assistance. Hoshi demands to be treated with the utmost respect, as a means of recognizing his power and wisdom. He is not without his manners, and will show respect to experienced and revered shinobi with loyalty and friendship. He's kind-hearted and considerate of others. His intelligence rivals that of Akihiko or the average Nara. Very assertive, observant, and cooperative, anyone would be grateful to have Hoshi is a great companion.

Talking dogs were indeed a rarity, but surely most of these ninja could agree that they have collectively seen stranger things. "Pardon me, I just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Hoshi, a companion of Daisuke’s. It’s nice to meet you, Keiji-san was it?", he added while Daisuke composed myself. "Right, well I won’t bother asking what is going on with the search efforts, but I still wanted the go head on assigning my paths to assist the other branches suffering from small staff shortages. The anbu and main branches could use a little more assistance and I wanted your opinion on the matter, Keiji-san. I'm aware of what Kushin might say. I just want another person's perspective."

 

[Keiji]

"Right," he replied in response to Daisuke's initial mumbled words not really having any connection at all. His eyes looked to the side feeling rightly annoyed by this supposed higher up than himself. Maybe he had just grown accostumed to only dealing with the Medical Sennin, such discrepancies are just frustrating to deal with. Especially for the person whom is penciled in as the next Sennin, Pfft, replace Kushin? How the hell is that even logical?

His mind went until suddenly a third party began talking in his direction, "Huh? Oh, I see" He responded as the tall canine interrupted his thought process and introduced itself. "Likewise, and yes, Suzaku Keiji, apprentice of Medical Sennin Isaki Kushin." He rightly introduced himself with partial rank and social status, hopefully it was enough to assume supremacy in the words shared to an extent. He was already angry enough, an added dialogue companion seemed to simply make Daisuke seem weak and beaten by a simple stare.

He pulled back his arms into resting into one another in a self embracing fashion as he turned his stare back to Daisuke as he continued talking. Upon ending his sentence, Keiji sighed to himself shortly, "Are you serious? What did Kushin, your sennin, JUST say? He just said not to assist on any search missions, and you're asking me what I think about you using your paths to help in search missions? I say don't fucking do it, he'll have your head for sure," He paused for a second, letting his words soak in, then as his hairs raised a little more, his byakugan suddenly flashed, active, then inactive again within a split second, "Not to mention me." He concluded quickly.

The power to 'flash' ones Byakugan is a sign of true control over the eyes in ones power, literally being able to not only activating it without any word or movement, but also utilizing it's full potential within a split second.
Keiji wasn't really all that strong, not nearly as strong as Daisuke, but a display of potential strength might be enough to sedate the situation and avoid further escalation, and to mention frighten Daisuke into actually following the orders given by his sensei.

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an appointment with a patient." His hair lowered as he blinked and looked away for a second. "Nice to meet you, Hoshi" He blinked and nodded towards the Canine and as he did the same to Daisuke he concluded "Daisuke." He turned and walked of the meeting room.

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[Daigo]

While his companion and Keiji exchanged pleasantries, Daisuke stood idle in hopes of composing himself. He just could seem to figure out where he went wrong. It was apparent that he had done something to provoke such a response from Keiji, especially since their last few conversations went well. Keiji’s changed in body language only further fortified the chief's point.

Daisuke did not noticed any defensive or hostile behavior when Hoshi spoke the apprentice, but when Keiji’s attention was turned back onto to the awkward chief, Daisuke would notice a sudden change. Crossed arms, aggressive dialogue, followed by a threat, and a skilled display of doujutsu left Daisuke a bit uneasy. Uneasy, not in the fearful sense, but a lingering feeling of uncomfortability. Daisuke truly believed in teamwork and two members of the same team with issues towards each other only weakened the group as a whole. He would make an effot to resolve this matter sooner or later.

"Truly impressive...to activate then deactivate a doujutsu so quickly. Has he already mastered his bloodline trait...at such a young age? If so, no wonder he is Kushin’s student.", he thought for a moment before speaking.

"Easy there, brother. Perhaps I wasn’t clear. I seemly wanted offer my paths for service with the other branches through the programs initiated by YOUR sensei. Remember the sentou henkan and the youritsu groups, which directly interact with the anbu and main branches respectively. I noticed each group was low in membership and thought I could help. Unlike some students I know, I’m already a member of the youritsu group. In fact, I’m the Head of Battlefield Medication. I’d never undermine Kushin-sama’s orders. And don’t worry about my student. My paths keep him company.", he said hoping to resolve any misunderstandings and show a slightly more assertive side.

Keiji was indeed formidable. Being a sennin’s student was proof of this fact, but the chief learned long ago that if he did not show assertiveness, those around him might mistake his kindness for weakness and as a leader, that could not be tolerated... even though he didn’t prefer to handle situations that way. Keiji went on to excuse himself from their exchange in a rather professional way.

He said his goodbyes to Hoshi in a respectful manner, but simply referred to Daisuke without his title. Hoshi bowed and stated that it was a pleasure to meet him as well. Daisuke simply replied with a bit of sarcasm, “Keiji-san...what, no title? Does that mean we’re friends now?” In all honesty, Daisuke would not have been surprised if Keiji flipped him off as he continued to walk away.

Daisuke would then realize that he had been away for three weeks and conclude that he was behind on his paperwork. The head of battlefield medication behind in paperwork was simply unacceptable. He would go on to summon his path, Azusa, to keep Junko company as he too had to leave. He said his farewells to those around him and set off for his office.

[mft]

[TLUS]

next post: here, daisuke gets bad news.

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The Fourth Path: Path of Omnipresence<i></i>​

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Name: Azusa

Clan: Seikon (Link here)

Known Epithets:

Age: 27
Date of Birth: The 3rd of February (approval here)

Gender: Female
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120 lbs
Dominant hand: Left

Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Crimson red (ripple pattern)
Alignment: Lawful Good description here​