[X] Plan Running Like a Mole
Goals: Get out of the stampede zone, avoid being disqualified, reach Super Team Leaf and update them of the situation.
Means:
- Hazou will get off the porch and onto dirt and use Hiding Like a Mole to go underground, without being noticed by the proctors and before the stampede hits him. He will either need to move forward into the mist, or move to the side opposite of where the proctors are, depending on his understanding of where everything is and what is least likely to get him spotted. He will use a Tunneler's Friend to allow himself to breathe while underground.
- If needed for him to reach dirt while remaining concealed, Hazou may pop a Misterator.
- From there, Hazou will move away from the zone quickly, with the goal of reaching the safe zone and Super Team Leaf. Hazou will use his knowledge of the grounds to determine an appropriate place to emerge without being spotted by other contestant. (the hedge maze, a conveniently placed bush near the marquee, etc.) Exclude the tunnel from before as a possibility, as your enemies have knowledge of it. If emerging close to the marquee, check briefly to see if proctors are already there questioning ST Leaf.
- Once with Super Team Leaf, update them on the situation. Use hand signals to imply that proctors may be inbound or listening in, and you want everyone on the same page. State the story in such a way that you're not implicated in anything, and to make it appear to any eavesdroppers that the ST Leaf noticed that the sudden heat wave was a trap to herd people in, that they didn't allow themselves to be herded, and that you were sent in to do recon since you had a means to escape. Include Kazama and Shiba's statements, noting them, and hand signalling that they Shiba is a ninja and may have been trying to keep people herded. Make it clear that you think whoever incited the panic with the explosive tag is an idiot, and that the likely mass disqualifications and possible civilian injuries that would result from that action could get anyone blamed for it kicked out of the tournament.
- If a proctor is already present, Hazou will use his judgement about whether to rejoin or not based on the context of what's going on. If he does think it appropriate, he will go in and report to the proctor of what happened in front of the mansion largely as he would have to ST Leaf (mostly true story, but not implicating us in any way), and ask if the proctor has any instructions for the group. Hazou may suggest that a break room or medical tent be prepared so Noburi and any other med-nin on site could use their medical jutsu to tend to any civilian wounded (if there are any), provided he can get some chakra loaned to him.
- If the proctor tries to blame Hazou for the incident, he will point out that inciting a panic in a mixed crowd of civilians and ninja is an obviously an idiotic idea due to several obvious reasons, primarily due to the possibility of civilians being harmed. (hinting that maybe this isn't the best time for the proctor to quibble over this). Signal for others in the group to get involved in this effort, as they have their own social specializations that could help to get the proctor to move on and not have a plausible case to blame you. Consider noting that Shiba's statement could have been him trying to keep people from dispersing.
- If able, work with Super Team Leaf to figure out a way to best take advantage of the new situation in order to maximize the amount of points that the group can get. See if you can get Nara involved in the planning, with Keiko's assistance to refine plans.
- He does suggest that the group may want to go to a proctor and volunteer to help with any issues like civilian injuries if it seems needed. For instance, Noburi could help treat the wounded, provided he can get some chakra loaned to him and be giving somewhere private and discreet to treat his patients. (this is a suggestion - whether he does it or not is up to him)
- Suggest using a buddy system for the rest of the event, as the remaining competitors may be out to try to eliminate more competition.
- Nara already has established himself as an information broker. Suggest this be used as a means to find out who our roles counterparts are - with the competition inevitably decreased and the remainder somewhat drunk, others might be more willing to take risks. Alternatively, consider some kind of matchmaking party game.
- If Shiba and company aren't removed from the event, suggest possibly indicating that they took action to keep the herd in front of the mansion may
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