Children's Crusade Brotherhood: On the Road Part 1
[X]Burn them: You will grant your friends that small mercy. You will burn their bodies so that they may rest in peace.
You felt a twinge of sadness from your chest as you pour the last of the kerosene on to the bodies of the other academy students. All of them civilians whose crime was wanting to become a ninja.
Their lifeless eyes stared right into your soul, but you did not have time to close them. "It's done." You stated as you jumped off of the back of the wagon.
The tears were there, even from the Stoic Hatake and Orochimaru. Both boys knew that you were all way over your heads, and your plan just to walk home was insane. That you might get caught and die, or worse by enemy nations.
But you had no other option but to keep moving. Someone wanted you alive, and you were not going to find out why.
Ren nodded and started making the hand signs of the Uchiha's favorite jutsu. "Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu!"
The wagon with the bodies of your comrades became engulfed in flames.
Soon their bodies would be ashes in the wind, their souls carried off to the Pure Lands.
"What are we going to do now?" Jiraya asked.
You looked to the east, where the sun always rose in the morning. Your only compass, your only guide. "We walk." You replied.
Following the road, you led the way, your friends following close behind.
Just a bunch children walking away from dead missing-nin and a burning wagon of corpses.
Just a Normal Sight: d100 = 43 vs d100 = 10 (Your scene went unnoticed by all)
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[X]Sakumo:
1D100 => 73
Sakumo took a deep breath as he sat down next to you as you rested. The rest of your group hid behind the trees and bushes off of the road, trying to remain hidden from any travelers that would soon travel along the road.
'What is it?' You asked, your fingers moving at a speed that only he could read.
Sakumo slumped. "I did another supply check." That made you nod. "We have 30 kunai, 100 shuriken, 25 explosive tags, one storage seal that is currently in use to hold the heads of the dead missing-nin, 26 cans of dried meat, 12 canteens full of fresh water, ten small first aid kits, 25 Soldier pills and some paint brushes to draw seals with." His voice robotic and tired. He was still drained from the day's events. "If we ration accordingly, this can last us for about two weeks."
There was a pause, and Sakumo stared off into space. 'Sakumo, are you okay?' You signed to him. You knew that something was on his mind.
"I'm sorry." He said.
'Why?' You asked.
"Because I was foolish for thinking about leaving you guys." He replied, hiding his face behind his mask. "I was…"
"Sakumo." Your voice in his mind silenced him. "You were only thinking about how you could save us. If that meant having to leave by yourself so that a Konoha hunter-nin team could save us, it wouldn't matter."
Sakumo looked down. "How do you know how to say the right thing?"
Having a past life's memories helps when finding the words. But theirs also one thing that makes it all work. "Because I see you as my friend. Even if I've been a bad one."
Sakumo looked like he heard something for the first time. "No… You've been a great one."
Reward: Sakumo is now your friend.
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[X]Tsunade:
1D100 => 82
You walked beside Tsunade. "Tsunade." You spoke with your genjutsu.
The girl remained silent. "Tsunade."
She looked towards you. "What do you want?"
"How are you holding up?" You asked.
Tsunade looked furious. "How am I holding up?" She whispered. "WE HAVE BEEN KIDNAPPED WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF KAME KNOWS WHERE TRYING TO WALK HOME WITH NO HELP FROM ANYONE!"
When she finished her rant, everyone was looking at her, frightened at Tsunade's anger.
"You're scared… It's okay to be scared." You said emphatically. Well, as best as you could without moving your mouth and getting closer. "I am too."
Tsunade took a deep breath. "We can't be scared, or we'll die." She whispered. "I can't be scared or I'll die."
She said the mantra for a few seconds before. "Don't be scared… We're here." You whispered, allowing Tsunade to see the group.
"And if you're not scared… we won't be." You said.
Tsunade's face cleaned up, and she wiped her eyes, before throwing on a smile. "Well come on than… Daylights wasting Mindstalker."
You smiled, accepting the new nickname in stride.
Reward: your Rivalry with Tsunade has thawed, The journey together may turn you into friends. Ally gained: Tsunade Senju.
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Orochimaru:
1D100 => 90
Your friend tried his best to keep up his appearances, but his mind was elsewhere. Thoughts seemed to bombard his head.
"Hey, Oro… everything alright?" You asked.
Orochimaru looked at you. "Ayako… I know this may seem like a loaded question… but do you believe in the afterlife?"
That hit you like a stack of bricks. And not just because you were a reincarnation. "Why are you asking me?"
"Because if we don't make it." He revealed berries in his hand. "Nightlock… Will kill us in a few minutes if we consume them."
Oh… "We're going to make it." You said.
Orochimaru nodded. "The likely hood of us making it back to Konoha all together is slim… I just want to make sure we don't suffer a fate worse than death."
"I do believe in reincarnation." You found yourself saying without thinking. Your words took Orochimaru by surprise. "I believe that when our life ends… we rise again. It might not be the same, but we'll get to see the people we love again, in one form or another." You replied.
Aka sent an image to your mind. It was a group of friends all together. Her friends from her life… and then there were your friends right now. "
Look familiar?"
You were all together in a memory… and smiling and standing side by side.
It did… and it filled you with happiness. "Orochimaru… Believe that we will survive, and we will… and if we don't… We'll meet again on the other side."
Orochimaru looked at you, and only the berries in his hands prevented him from rushing over to give you a hug.
Reward: The Darkness within Orochimaru's Heart lessens by your words of hope.
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You were resting by a small stream when Sakumo said. "We need to keep training, otherwise we might not stand a chance in escaping again, or being able to fight back. We also need to hunt and fish for some food before we can continue. Otherwise, we'll starve before we reach Ishi" He finished.
He looked back to your group. "We camp here for the next few days."
What do you do?:
(Choose 3) Note: Actions Limited by being on the move.
[]Train Taijutsu: While Sakumo and Yoshi aren't the greatest teachers, they both have a solid grasp on Taijutsu, and can help you learn.
[]Train Jutsu: The Academy three Jutsu, the Henge, the Bushin, and substitution technique are the backbone of all ninja. You must master them before learning anything else. Thankfully Orochimaru and Sakumo and Minako know how to teach it well enough.
[]Spend time With Orochimaru: Orochimaru needs some time to think, but maybe you can bounce some ideas off of his head to make him feel better.
[]Spend Time with Sakumo: Sakumo and you are sharing the leader roll. You trust his judgement , but he always seems to talk to you about issues of supply and morale… Why?
[]Spend time with Asahi: Asahi looks freaked out, like she lost part of herself when she was kidnaped.
[]Hunt and forage for Food: You need some supplies, and the only way to to get them is by foraging from the fat of the land. (If not taken, disaster may strike on the road.)
Who do you spend time with during the next leg of your journey:
(Choose 3)
[]Sakumo
[]Eien
[]Yoshi
[]Tsunade
[]Ren
[]Orochimaru
[]Ashai
[]Minako
[]Jiraya
AN: Enjoy, and plan format please.
