The Return of the Yuki Clan | Open

[Zaigou]

With the ongoing war and naval battles raging offshore between the Mizukage's forces and the Daimyo's, the return of the Yuki clan to Kirigakure was not something on the lips of the general populace at the time - but it was a known fact by now. Zaigou was within the walls helping with the reconstruction efforts around the city, and each new group of Yuki survivors to arrive were directed to him at which point he would direct them elsewhere to assist in rebuilding.

The Yuki clan was not yet trusted to fight in the name of the village, but they were more than willing to work for that trust. It was, after all, not every day that a lost clan of exiles returned to their ancestral home. Zaigou wore a smile whenever anyone looked at him, working hard to rebuild what had been destroyed on previous days.

[Ðr. Tran]

Unlike the village of the past, Kirigakure had no fear of clans anymore. Hell, one family line with strong abilities had reigned as Mizukage twice, which showed something. That families were stronger then individuals, so when the Yuki returned it was a sign of promise. Still though, some older people had misguided notions.

But none of them were here this day, as the rebuilding went, two men would approach Zaigou. One bearing the symbol of the Mizukage on his upper left side of his chest. Clearly a vassal, the other was probably his bodyguard.

"Greetings Yuki Zaigou"

Came the man with a curt bow of respect.

[Zaigou]

Zaigou looked to those who approached, saw the Mizukage's symbol, and smiled broadly. "Greetings." He returned the bow and, as he righted himself, motioned to another worker to take over his spot. He stepped towards the two who approached, out of the way of those who were working, and began to wipe his hands clean with a rag. "To what do I owe the pleasure of your company, gentlemen?"

[Ðr. Tran]

The man smiled and looked to the Yuki leader.

"It seems the Mizukage has an assignment requiring you and your clans specialty"

He would say, and hand over a scroll sealed with wax and a Fuuinjutsu that had the words reading "Of Yuki blood" on it. Probably some kind of lock that would only open for one of their blood, or so it may seem.

"She awaits your response"

He would say, before leaving.

[Zaigou]

Zaigou looked at the seal carefully before biting his thumb just enough to generate a drop of blood. He let the blood drip onto the seal, which sparked and burned away. He motioned for one of his clansmen to take over before moving off to a secluded area to read the missive. Once secure, he unrolled the document.

[Terumi Rinruri]

As he unrolled the document, the seals inside it started to glow. Some would think it was a trap. But if you looked closely at them they were indicating of some kind of contact with the glowing symbols. Once he touched himself to the symbols, images would begin to flood into his vision. Of course it was all an illusion, but not a harmful one, some kind of sealed genjutsu expertly made to work on whomever touches the seal. The images would detail a large mass of land off the countries shores. Other images would detail blueprints, crystal cutting and ice formation to make some kind of frozen looking fortress on this land mass. Further detailed maps would show this was what once was Mizu Kangoku. Finally once the images and the illusion was done, his vision would return to normal. The messengers words still ringing in his ears.

[Zaigou]

Zaigou rolled the map back up and considered. While he was able to get the gist of the instructions, it was unclear as to what purpose they would serve. Thus, he tucked the scroll into his belt and moved back to where he had been. He informed the Yuki clan member that had taken his place that he needed to go speak with the Mizukage, and headed off towards her offices.