[table][row][cell][color=#C04848]Location: Meeting with the Kumo-Nin/Clone with Hideo.[/color][/cell][cell] [color=#C04848]Mizuraki Senju[/color][/cell][/row][row][cell][center]
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[/center][/cell][cell]The clone infiltration had gone off well, at least in the beginning. Mizuraki doubted that one single clone would have made much of a difference, though she had to admit that the thought was weighing on her...COULD the clone she had sent off to Shadow Hideo and the children have made a difference? Maybe things wouldn’t have ended in such a sorry state if there was one more body to assist? The veteran ninja always had a problem with overthinking and questioning her own decisions, it was a habit that she was never quite able to kick. However she had to have faith in the children. They passed the academy for a reason and besides her clone would be there with them every step of the way! Even if Hideo was an absolute pain in the ass to work with, she could put that aside for the kid’s sakes.

Mizuraki didn’t say anything to Ichika about the assault, she thought it would be best if they simply moved on and got the assault started. Their minds needed to be as clear as possible for the battle that was about to take place. The Senju woman removed the glove from her hand and sunk her teeth directly into her thumb to allow blood to seep freely from the wound. Placing her hand upon the ground Mizuraki called forth her companion: Katsuyu. 

The giant slug emerged from the summoning seal that Mizuraki had created and eclipsed most of the forest with her incredible size. The slug, while large and obviously imposing due to her size, suddenly lowered itself toward Mizuraki with a...Surprisingly timid sounding voice emanating from the giant beast. “[color=#3B8686]Mistress. Is there something I can do for you?[/color]” 

Mizuraki blushed at being addressed as such before holding up her hands and gesturing towards the much larger being. “[color=#C04848]S-Shhh! Katsuyu I told you about this before. Just call me Mizuraki. You don’t need to be so formal.[/color]” 

Katsuyu nodded her head in recognition. “[color=#3B8686]Oh of course, Mis- Mizuraki. I had forgotten your instructions, I apologize.[/color]” The Slug now began to take notice of her surroundings. “[color=#3B8686]You must be on a mission of importance, Mizuraki. I haven’t seen you around this many Ninja in quite a long time. What do you need from me?[/color]”

Mizuraki merely nodded in confirmation. “[color=#C04848]Long story short. We’re invading a base full of missing-nin. We need your help to cross the sea. You’ll be able to ferry us all across with little to no effort. I know its salt water but I wouldn’t be asking if it wasn’t important.[/color]”

Katsuyu’s face faltered for a brief moment upon the mention of Salt Water. The slug could survive incredible damage and easily reform itself...But that didn’t change the fact that she absolutely loathed salt water with a passion. “[color=#3B8686]If you think something as silly as salt water is going to stop me from helping you, prepare to stand corrected, Mizuraki-Sama. Of course I will give you all whatever aid I can.[/color]”

Mizuraki’s smile was practically beaming as she reached out and hugged the very, very large slug. “[color=#C04848]Oooohh. I knew it! You’re the best friend a girl could ask for![/color]” The brunette quickly calmed herself down and put her game face back on. “[color=#C04848]Alright, everyone. Let's get moving. We only get one shot at this![/color]”
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Dammit all! The clone of Mizuraki that she had sent along to tail Hideo bit down hard upon her lip in utter frustration. They had technically done their job, but they also just put every foe down there on high alert. The children were going to be walking into a trap. Dammit, Dammit, Dammit! The clone continued to berate itself before making its way toward Hideo and the children. She emerged from the undergrowth and looked to Hideo and his charges with a grim expression on her face. “[color=#C04848]I’m going to be coming with all of you.[/color]” The clone locked eyes with Hideo practically challenging him to defy her. “[color=#C04848]I was going to just stay behind and watch Hideo over here. But the situation’s bad, you’re going to need help.[/color]” She walked forward and crouched down in front of everyone.

“[color=#C04848]Me and Ichika kind of screwed up a little…[/color]” she murmured under her breath. “[color=#C04848]We got through a great deal of the initial section however. I can easily guide you all through it, but we’ll need to be careful. The enemy is going to be on high alert. The other wave of our clones was detected in the third tunnel, they collapsed the ceiling.[/color]” She smiled a bit though. “[color=#C04848]It won’t be much of a problem though, I can break my way through that stone easily. Just stick close to me and we’ll make it out okay? I swear it.[/color]” She looked at Hideo again. “[color=#C04848]I’m not taking no for an answer by the way. So with that all out of the way are we going to get moving?[/color]”
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