[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/3yEskHH.png[/img] [h1][color=red][u]Kaba Joukaku[/u][/color][/h1][/center] As they neared the darkness, Kaba could feel himself grow weaker. He was nearly out of oxygen and his vision had begun to blur. [color=red][i]'Heh....So this is how it ends, eh? All my training and I'm gonna end up fucking drowned.'[/i][/color] Kaba closed his eyes, and in that same exact moment his grandfather's arrogant voice entered his mind. [color=yellow][i]'Don't be a failure all your life...[b]DO NOT DISGRACE US[/b]'[/i][/color] His eyes quickly flashed open and to his surprise it seemed as if the trio was no longer alone. Slowly, Kaba made out the figures of multiple female like silhouettes. As his eyesight came to focus, one of the figures approached him, brushing against his neck. In shock Kaba stood still, not knowing what he should expect from these foreign creatures. As he looked on in astonishment, he suddenly realized that he hadn't passed out yet for some reason. The shock prevented him from realizing that he had somehow grown gills and could breathe. Energy rushed back into his body as the oxygen began to flow in again. This was a dream, it had to be. This was certainly not the afterlife Kaba had envisioned. He began to study the creatures that had seemingly saved him, causing a barrage of confusion to enter his mind. What were these strange creatures? Were they actually stuck in a genjutsu? Had their bodies actually even been transported from the arena, or was it all just an illusion after all? Though his mind was racing, Kaba stayed speechless. He turned to survey his teammates' reactions as the sea creatures seemingly tried to communicate with them. They emanated an almost otherworldly sound that gave Kaba chills. Quickly thereafter, one of the creatures grabbed Kaba's hand as to instruct him to follow along. They were led deeper into the unknown darkness, knifing through the water that had previously given them issues as if they were floating through the air. As the trio was led further, Kaba finally began to calm. He took notice to the changes in body, unsure whether to freak out or be amazed. He certainly wouldn't complain, as this new body was perfect for their current environment, but he definitely didn't want to stay a fishman forever. Eventually, they would approach a light, and upon entering said light Kaba would find himself stunned once again. As he took in the group's new surroundings he felt a strange feeling enter his body. He was amazed to a level that he had never experience once in his life. There were more creatures to observe and even what seemed to be male versions of the beautiful sea maidens that had saved their lives. Noticing the gesture made by the naiads, Kaba stared at what seemed to be the entrance to the insane underwater structure currently presented to the three Jounin hopefuls. He almost felt like rushing in, but understood that it would be better to confer with Bumu and Koma, though it seemed as if Bumu was attempting to conversate with their saviors. Expecting Bumu's question to be ignored due to the fact it seemed the naiads could not speak their language, Kaba turned his attention towards talking with his two comrades before making any other decisions. [color=red]"Well this was...unexpected haha. Whatever those things were, I don't think they meant us harm. They saved our lives. I think we should enter this...place. Cautiously of course-"[/color] But before Kaba could finish his words, Koma began swimming towards the entrance. Apparently nothing else needed to be said. He quickly caught up with her, mind racing once again as they approached the entrance. [center][color=red]---------------[/color][/center] [center][sub][b][color=red]Interacting with: [indent][i][@Reflection][@Syn][@GlitchyBugger][/i][/indent][/color][/b][/sub][/center]