[b][center]Mamoru Senju[/b][/center]

[b][center]Heading out![/b][/center]

As Mamoru listened to Aiko explaining their mission to them, he could not help but already think about a best way to get to know Koike better and start working on their teamwork. Seeing they are both Kenjutsu users, the similarities will hopefully help them to work along, not creating a bitter rivalry between the two. Returning to their mission, it turned out to be quite straightforward - get to the south of The Fire Union and help settle problems. Pretty much what shinobi work means. Standing up as Aiko placed some money on the table, he looked around - people were looking at his armor in confusion since he entered the tea shop, though he only noticed it now. Still, his armor was his pride and he will wear it as long as he can. As Aiko asked away, Mamoru looked at her and replied to her smile with one of his own.

[b]" Not from me, Aiko-sama. If you ask my opinion, it can be anything - from neighbor disputes to insurgents trying to disturb the peace that was achieved through untold hardships. Whatever the case, we should be careful not to underestimate anything. At least, that is my opinion, Aiko-sama."[/b]