The Torre Celeste stood tall and proud, it's black spire scratching the clouds high above. How the constructors had ever managed to haul such a chunk of onyx-like material from the mountain range was beyond Natsu, but he appreciated their efforts nonetheless. It truly was a sight to behold, the construction rivaled only by the Bibliotheca Conscientiae and the Colosseum. It was exactly how he remembered it when he had departed on his mission all those years ago. Imposing, perhaps even intimidating, and befitting of housing Kumogakure's most powerful. Yet Natsu was not here to admire the scenery today. Where he had accepted his mission three years earlier, he now was ready to deliver his report and return to active duty. At least, if everything went as planned. Walking up the steps towards the finely decorated doors, he once more ran over his report in his mind.
Sent off to Raiden's Eye, capital city to the Lightning Country, the boy had held a close eye over the dealings in and around the city. His mantle had been that of a student, a young and eager mind, ready to expand his knowledge at the finest institute of the land. The mission served mostly as a means to get more forces into the capital in case the unrest of Prince Shiro's murder, which had been growing for the last 5 years prior to the mission, escalated into Raiden no Me. However, thanks to the city's special status as capital, no such incidents had happened. What had been quite a buzz were the most recent developments, the most prominent of which being the resurfacing of Prince Shiro. With his studies completed, Natsu figured it high time to return to Kumogakure and more active duty.
It had taken some time to receive approval for his return and traveling back to the hidden village. But here he was, at the entrance of the Torre, ready to officially return as a Shinobi of Kumogakure. Marching straight up to the receptionist's desk, he clarified his visit. "Good day, my name is Do Natsu. I don't have an official appointment, but I was told that either the Raikage or the Main Branch Sennin had been expecting me to turn in a report today." The Chuunin received a blank stare from the man in front of him. Is it my clothing? The boy wondered, giving himself a quick look-over. He wore a white blouse over a pair of jeans and sneakers, nothing out of the ordinary, was it? His headband had been fashioned into a belt, clearly displayed to mark him as a Shinobi. That wouldn't warrant such reaction either however.
His attention returned to the clerk as the man finally spoke. "Well then mister.. Donut. You'll have to excuse my disbelief at such a request. However, unless you can present me with an official document proving your appointment, I'm afraid you'll have to leave." Natsu barely managed to prevent letting out an annoyed grunt. Of course, his name. People everyone seemed to find it odd, both in Kumogakure as Raiden no Ume. If only they'd pay enough attention to the pronunciation they would be able to differentiate a member of the Do family from the delicious pastry. Reaching into his pocket, he took out a small parchment. Showing the receptionist the approval of his return and instructions for his report, signed by the Hachidaime, he was instructed to await his turn in the hall. He just hoped the Raikage or the Sennin would not make the same mistake as this receptionist.
[OoC: This takes place before the attack on the Torre as described here.]
Sent off to Raiden's Eye, capital city to the Lightning Country, the boy had held a close eye over the dealings in and around the city. His mantle had been that of a student, a young and eager mind, ready to expand his knowledge at the finest institute of the land. The mission served mostly as a means to get more forces into the capital in case the unrest of Prince Shiro's murder, which had been growing for the last 5 years prior to the mission, escalated into Raiden no Me. However, thanks to the city's special status as capital, no such incidents had happened. What had been quite a buzz were the most recent developments, the most prominent of which being the resurfacing of Prince Shiro. With his studies completed, Natsu figured it high time to return to Kumogakure and more active duty.
It had taken some time to receive approval for his return and traveling back to the hidden village. But here he was, at the entrance of the Torre, ready to officially return as a Shinobi of Kumogakure. Marching straight up to the receptionist's desk, he clarified his visit. "Good day, my name is Do Natsu. I don't have an official appointment, but I was told that either the Raikage or the Main Branch Sennin had been expecting me to turn in a report today." The Chuunin received a blank stare from the man in front of him. Is it my clothing? The boy wondered, giving himself a quick look-over. He wore a white blouse over a pair of jeans and sneakers, nothing out of the ordinary, was it? His headband had been fashioned into a belt, clearly displayed to mark him as a Shinobi. That wouldn't warrant such reaction either however.
His attention returned to the clerk as the man finally spoke. "Well then mister.. Donut. You'll have to excuse my disbelief at such a request. However, unless you can present me with an official document proving your appointment, I'm afraid you'll have to leave." Natsu barely managed to prevent letting out an annoyed grunt. Of course, his name. People everyone seemed to find it odd, both in Kumogakure as Raiden no Ume. If only they'd pay enough attention to the pronunciation they would be able to differentiate a member of the Do family from the delicious pastry. Reaching into his pocket, he took out a small parchment. Showing the receptionist the approval of his return and instructions for his report, signed by the Hachidaime, he was instructed to await his turn in the hall. He just hoped the Raikage or the Sennin would not make the same mistake as this receptionist.
[OoC: This takes place before the attack on the Torre as described here.]