Save the Music

[LmnDrp]

Mission Title: Malevolent Music
Mission Rank: C
Pay: 40.000
Information: A musician known across the shinobi world has recently become involved in a scandal that involves his lack of support for a certain feudal Lord. This controversy has led to his recent shows being dangerous to say the least, not to mention he has progressively been receiving death threats. The squad's mission is to keep the crowd subdued in anyway possible without harming nonviolent citizens, and protect the musician from any possibly life endangering threats.

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Yoshi was sitting with his legs crossed, his hands behind his head, and his eyes closed. He was whistling along with the songs of the birds. It was about 3 PM, the sun was high in the sky with no clouds blocking it's warm light from casting like a blanket over the village. He had arrived at the rendezvous a half hour ahead of time and relaxed by himself to get into a good headspace for the mission. Yoshi, this is your first Mission. You've really got to give it your all, no point in holding back! Yoshi had this internal monologue whilst underneath a sweet-scented cherry blossom tree.

[Koru]

Kijo woke up at around eight in the morning to the noise of the streets bustling. After getting out of bed he did a large stretch, made breakfast, got dressed and ate. Soon after these activities, it was already around noon. Kijo knew that he had a mission today with again with his fellow comrades and a newer comrade by the name of Yoshi. Kijo didn't think much of this other than the fact that they were finally assigned to a higher ranked mission. Hopefully, I get to use my blade again today.. It needs some action! Until around 2:30 or so, Koji sharpened his sword, exercised and then eventually made his way towards the rendezvous point. As he approached it would be around 3:00 pm. As Kijo walked towards the point he noticed Yoshi sitting under an incredibly beautiful cherry blossom tree. I wonder what Yoshi is doing there sitting all alone. But I think it's better if I just leave him be. He's probably just excited for his first mission and decided to show up a little early. After Koji thought about approaching he decided not to and just layed down on a slightly inclined hill and looked up at the sky.

[Takeo]

    Leaping from rooftop to rooftop Miyoko made her way through Ryugakure. The listed rendezvous time was roughly 3:30, yet Miyoko had decided to finish up some reading before leaving. This left her open to being possibly late per usual. Leaping down and off two balconies Miyoko made her way to the street. She then continued to sprint towards her destination. Darting up a small brick bath and around a corner Miyoko's eyes widened at the site of a fairly large cherry blossom tree. It seemed as if the mountains of Ryugaukre had these beauties sprinkled throughout the village. Every moment the young genin spent around one she cherished fully. Coming to a breaking halt she stood for a moment. Glancing forwards here eyes met Kijo's figure as he hovered over Yoshi, what's that creep doing! Worried for Yoshi's well being Miyoko called out waving towards him, "Yoshi!!!!" With a spring in her step she waltzed towards Yoshi. 

[Sakuga]

Tsuki awoke the day of the mission to the sound of his father and a guest sparing in the central dojo.  Oh brother, I'd better get out of this house ASAP if I want to avoid sparing my father.  He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and climbed out the window down unto the ground.  Tsuki activated his Saibogan and peered across the village at the meeting location and saw Yoshi sitting alone bathing in the sun.  Looks like I won't be late after all.

Tsukishima sprinted across the bridge that connected his home to the village excited for a new day.

It was sunny and Tsukishima didn't mind it at all.  last time they met for a mission it was pouring, weather like this was refreshing.  After a bit of running energetically through the village he looked at the meeting spot with his Saibogan again and saw Miyoko nearing the meeting point.  He was impressed at how she simply chose to hop along the roof tops.

He arrived last, a couple seconds after Miyoko.  "Hello all."  Tsukishima took off his windbreaker and wrapped it around his waist. Sure is warm today. "You guys ready for this mission?  It's a step above the last one, and that one was no walk in the park."

[LmnDrp]

Yoshi was snapped into focus when Miyoko yelled his name, and was startled when he noticed Kijo was in the direct area as well. "Hey! Are you guys excited for the..." just in that moment Tsukishima came into the fray as well "I cannot wait to get this mission started, it's my first ever! I'm gonna try my absolute hardest, and I already feel like I can trust you all to do the same. We're all talented shinobi!" Just as he said this, a blonde man with light skin approached the team. "Hello, I am Shinichi Hakato, the musician that you're meant to guard for today."

[Koru]

As the rest of Kijo's team started to slowly trickle in, Kijo would sit up and actually prepare himself for the mission. He would tighten his shoes, make sure his katana was on his side nice and tight and mentally prepare himself. While all of this is happening, the man that they were supposed to be protecting walks up to the group of genin. The man seemed friendly towards Kijo and his friends so Kijo had no real reason to have any sort of problem with this man. He would listen to the man with ears open to make sure that he knew what had to be done. Kijo would ask the man "What kind of music do you play? And are you really famous enough to actually need protection from the likes of us?" 

[Takeo]

    Standing aside Miyoko had begun stretching her legs and arms. Crouching down she would extend one leg at a time asb her hands met her feet. As she went to stand back up Miyoko was met with the arrival of Shinichi Hakato. Mister Hakato had greeted the genin as soon as he arrived, and Miyoko herself bowed in response. Before she could even let out her name Kijo started word vomiting everywhere. If Kijo did any actual research or even spent an ounce of his time looking into our mission. Then he would be aware of who Shinichi Hakato is and how increasingly popular he's become. Letting out long drawn out sigh Miyoko waited for Kijo's idiocy to cease. Soon after his rabble ended Miyoko spoke up, "Nice to meet you Mister Hakato! I am Onohara Miyoko and deeply pleasured to be guarding you today. You should know we will provide you with the upmost protection." Lifting up her dress ever so slightly Miyoko readjusted her tanto that sat on her right thigh.

[Sakuga]

Tsukishima while fully aware of the mission and the celebrity involved in it,  was still slightly shaken at the idea of seeing a famous person in real life.  Shinichi Hakato!?  Allive and in the flesh.  This is uncanny.  Celebrities are practically ideas I don't like seeing this guy in person.

Tsukishima watched as Miyoko greeted Shinichi with almost a tad too much respect, and stopped thinking about how he was a celebrity and more about where exactly they were supposed to be taking this guy.  The mission statement said that they would be defending some sort of show which Tsukishima assumed would be a concert since he was a musician.  Tsukishima always appreciated the arts.  The music was one of the few things Tsukishima didn't mind about the traditional society he lives in.

I hope I get to see some live music tonight.

[LmnDrp]

Yoshi approached the famous musician before him as he came towards the team with a greeting. "Hello! It's nice to meet you, Shinichi, I am Yoshi and my team is here to keep you safe today! You can count on us!" Yoshi hadn't ever heard of Shinichi Hakato before he was assigned this mission, but after doing some research he found that he enjoyed his work. He smiled at the musician, waiting for things to continue.

Shinichi Hakato himself smiled to everyone as he was introduced. "It's very nice to meet all of you, thank you for keeping me safe," he turned back to the direction he had come from, "shall we get going?" Shinichi began to walk back to the concert hall, "feel free to ask anything along the way!"

[Koru]

Kijo would listen as the others speak about the musician and give him high praise. "I see, so we just gotta follow you and make sure that you don't get hurt? That's easy." Kijo thought this was gonna be the easiest mission that he's ever done. Hurting people that try to hurt other people? Easy..! Now that the band was moving, Kijo would make sure to keep a keen eye out for any disturbances and also to make sure to look out for traps. "So, what has been making people want to kill you for? Or are people just trying to chase your wealth? I must know!" After exclaiming that, Kijo would stare at the musician waiting for an answer from him. Kijo paid no mind to his teammates and was purely interested in the musician. 

[Takeo]

    Sticking close behind Shinichi Miyoko wondered what actual dangers they could face. Maybe some crazed fan comes running up, but that's no real challenge for a ninja. Yet he was receiving death threats... As these thoughts crossed Miyoko's mind Kijo began to fire away at questions towards Mister Hakato;in addition, the girl patiently waited to speak with a follow up question. Almost as soon as Kijo's last word left his mouth Miyoko stole into coversation, "Similarly along the same line of thought as me Kijo. What have these death threats been saying, and are they all anonymous?" The young girl's question floated away as she drifted back into thought. If their is a specific someone hunting down Mister Hakato who could it be. My guess would be a close confidant or maybe even something more sinister. The mysetrious creep who approached us... Is he somehow tied within all of this, are we just playing into his hand yet again? Her mind raced with scenarios and she began thinking of response jutsu incase.

[Sakuga]

"Miyoko, I need you to keep an eye out."

Tsukishima followed his target carefully.  The group could be attacked at anytime, before, between, or even after the concert.  "What is the layout of this concert hall?  Are their any vantage points near the location?  Is it outdoors or indoors?  How is the lighting inside?" Tsukishima activated his saibogan and started to examine the nooks and crannies around the village for anyone that looks suspicious.  Nothing so far, but I should stay on the lookout.  Tsukishima's eyes became very obviously bright orange and anyone who would look at him would see his eyes darting around menacingly.

Eventually Shinichi lead the group to a large and classy traditional style building.  There was a small crowd forming outside. This event is going to be a nightmare to keep under wraps.  Any on of these visitors could be assassins.  We should search all entrants... Unless they're already all inside.

Tsukishima approached Miyoko.  His eyes were like saucers the way they peered at her. "Miyoko, I need you to keep an eye out for anyone with a large amount of chakra inside or around us.  These conspirators could be anywhere and we should stay prepared for a sizeable force."

[LmnDrp]

Shinichi was starting to get overwhelmed, just a bit, but Yoshi noticed it on his face."Hm... I'm not sure. People threaten me all the time, this one was just so descriptive and cryptic, creepy even. Yep, anonymous and creepy. I felt like I needed protection, you know?" he started to walk quicker in the direction of the concert hall, like he felt unsafe. He looked at Tsukishima as he asked him questions, "Um, it's indoors and quite large, with an upper level that perimeters the area like an indoors balcony, and then the lower level that is much more spacious. The concert will be moderately lit, except on stage where it is well lit." Yoshi followed the group, watching and admiring their drive to preform their mission. Yoshi mostly lacked this internal motivation, but when he watched and was with his team he always felt much more active.

[Koru]

Kijo continually kept an eye out for anything suspicious on the way to the concert. Through the travels though Kijo started to become quite hungry. It was one of those fits of hunger that you know you have to eat something fast or else you will feel like absolute garbage. Despite being extremely hungry, Kijo trecked on and made sure to stay diligent in the watching of this musician. This man probably isn't even that good.. Like I bet his voice is just terrible. Kijo really wasn't in the mood for this mission but he knew he had to do it to get money for the future. "So how long until we get to our destination?"   

[Takeo]

    Within mere moments Miyoko's sharingan activated and she peered around the concert hall. Despite not being fully proficient with her dojutsu Miyoko could manage to see chakra levels. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary and there was a feint sense of normality lingering. Focusing back in on the conversation Miyoko's sharingan reverted, "Tsuki, I firmly believe that you should watch from the indoors balcony. If you can maintain your saibogaun we can possibly catch anyone suspicious before they make it in!" Quickly turning around Miyoko stopped dead pointing at Yoshi and Kijo, "Continually, Kijo can support Tsuki due to his abilities in sensing chakra. Yoshi and I can stand close guard to Mister Hakato, but we should create some sort of signal if we spot anything suspicious."Lowering her arms the girl turned back with her head raised. Miyoko had become not only relaxed but confident in the outcome of this mission. Not only did they have Tsukishima and Kijo but Yoshi has joined the fray as well. She had put a great deal of faith in the boy hoping he would stand alongside her.