[center][h2][color=darkorange]Kohaku Tsukarei[/color][/h2][/center]
[color=orchid][i]Kyu! Kyu![/i][/color] Stirred awake by the soft calls right in front of him Kohaku opened his eyes and smiled blissfully at the clouds drifting lazily in the sky. [color=darkorange]"What's with the wake up call? I got the day off...and what a nice day for a nap outdoors~"[/color] That's right, no more studying, no more extra training to guarantee he'd pass, and since he hadn't been assigned a squad he had the day to relax and take in the fresh air. Kohaku stretched, breathing in the fresh air from atop the main house's roof in the Tsukarei estate. [b]Clack![/b] The unsuspecting genin was startled by the sudden landing of a large six-tailed fox right behind his head. [color=darkorange]"Whoa!"[/color] As he jumped Kohaku nearly tumbled off the roof. [color=darkorange]"Not cool [url=http://pre01.deviantart.net/14c7/th/pre/i/2015/110/6/e/kitsune_adoptable_1__auction__closed_by_belliko_art-d6kmbsk.png]Hibiki[/url]...well you're here so that means..."[/color] Kohaku flinched as Nori, the head of the Tsukrei clan, appeared with the slightest of noise. [color=darkorange]"Dad's not too far behind. Do you always have to show up like that?"[/color] He asked his father with a slight smirk.

[color=#EBDFD1]"Just trying to keep you alert. I'm sure Ran was looking out for you~"[/color] Kohaku couldn't see it under his mask but he was sure his father had a wry smile. [color=darkorange]"Whoops, so that's why you woke me up...sorry about that~"[/color] He said looking down at his three-clawed necklace and rubbing the back of his head. The claws flashed with a slight magenta hue momentarily. [color=darkorange]"I don't suppose you're here for an afternoon nap too? I didn't think you ever got days off~"[/color] Kohaku asked leaning back on his arms. He felt a slight nudge under his hand but wrote it off. Hibiki sauntered up next to Nori his tails swaying majestically. [color=#EBDFD1]"Turns out neither do you. You have your squad assignment. Your new sensei and teammates should have already rendezvoused at the designated training grounds."[/color] Kohaku sighed as he ran and through his hair. [color=darkorange]"So much for a relaxing afternoon. That's just how it goes I guess~"[/color] He leaned a more of his wait on his arm. Another nudge. [color=orchid][i]Kyu![/i][/color] Nori stole a glance at his son's necklace. Three claws, one of the reasons why the elders are wary about his son's ascent to head of the clan. [color=#EBDFD1]"You should hurry along, Haku. Your shinobi path has begun."[/color] Hibiki lept off ahead of the current Tsukarei head. Nori watched his trusted companion. [color=darkorange]"Yeah. I guess I should be going."[/color] Kohaku started to push himself up. Nudge. [color=darkorange]"Huh?"[/color]

[color=orchid][i]Kyu![/i][/color] Nori began to leave. [color=#EBDFD1]"You want to prove it to them, right? This is where it starts. Train hard, trust your sensei and your teammates...most of all grow strong together with Ran."[/color] Suddenly, the roof tile Kohaku's hand rested on gave way and slipped sending the young genin falling off the roof with a thud. [color=#EBDFD1]"And listen to her once in a while~"[/color] With that last bit of advice Kohaku's father vanished as quickly as he appeared. [color=darkorange]"Owowow..."[/color] His necklace flashed for a second. [color=darkorange]"No need to rub it in..."[/color]

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Despite the obvious need to be a little extra punctual Kohaku ended taking more of a leisurely stroll on his way to the training grounds. His necklace glowed. [color=darkorange]"Okay okay, I'll pick up the pace~"[/color] Kohaku took off through the tree branches. It only took couple of minutes for him to make it to the training grounds. He could hear voices already. [color=darkorange]"Sorry I'm late. I got a little sidetracked on the way~"[/color] Kohaku greeted as he stepped out of the woods with his hands in his pockets and a relaxed smile on his face.