Swift, and like a shadow. That was the mode of Akako's travel. Oh, she would simply walk with her Lord if it was not requested of her... but her orders had been to scout ahead. Invisible, the small girl moved beneath trees and ever further ahead. Her eyes marked out every single area she passed, thoroughly investigating each spot as she went further and further on. Nothing would threaten her Lord, of that she was certain. However, even with her skill... it was almost a struggle to keep focused. Of course, she was hardly one to feel the resent for the other servants that her Lord had brought with them... but... but... what if she was talking to them without her around!? Oh, Akako couldn't help it now... the jealousy was there. Thoughts of her beautiful, wonderful Lord... speaking with the other servants when she was not present! And of course, they would be enamored with her beauty... The purple-haired girl shook her head.

No, no! She had to remain focused. No thoughts of jealousy could destroy her her attention to her surroundings... her Lord would surely give her plenty of attention... and approval, as she was unquestionably doing her job well... A few more steps ahead, and Akako paused. There it was... the palace. Guards, standing posted everywhere... she was not meant to slip by them, though she was certain she would be able to. Under the orders of her Lord, she could do anything.

Pausing ahead of the guards at the gate, she began her approach.

"I am Tsukada Akako, a kunoichi in the service of my honorable Lord, Masaru Sumire-sama," Akako began, introducing both herself and her Lord. It was best to make the guards aware of her Lord's approach, of course, "She has arrived in accordance with the summons her family received."

This was satisfactory for the guards. Akako returned their nods, and then hurried back to her Lord.

She would not enter before her.