LokiLeo789

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

Dio Hyuga

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Location:

Konoha

Interactions:

@pkken - Mu Sarutobi @Buddha - Mori Mawari @Hillan - Ira Sarutobi

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Much to Dio's surprise, Lady Hokage herself found him before he could find her, which worried him. He knew the Hokage was forward, but whatever she had planned, couldn't have been good as the facial expression etched onto her face gave warning to a punishment he would soon revive.

Before he could issue a greeting his arm was yanked from it place at his side, his body along with it as he was dragged across the village. While at first he attempted to struggle from her iron grip, he eventually gave up, her hold on him much to strong to escape from. A small shudder passed through his body as he imagined the training regimen she was likely to put his team on, with monstrous strength like hers, it would no doubt be a nightmare. But their was no nightmare a Hyuga couldn't handle, at least that's what he told himself.

Within moments Dio was laid to rest in the town square, his arm aching where her hand once rested. With a stern, commanding voice, Lady Hokage essentially put Dio in his place, despite the fact that he made no attempt to ever move from it beforehand. While no room was given for his opinion, he was more that sure that his timing wasn't to bad. In fact, Dio found that she was in the wrong, as news of his placement only came into a few hours before, late morning in fact. Even so Dio dare not voice it out.

Before he could at least greet her formally, she was off once again, speeding off in search of his fellow teammate like a wolf chasing its pray. Whoever the 'prey' was, most likely Mū, was in for a ride; there was no escaping Lady Hokage's predatorial strength.

Just as Dio predicted, Mū was dragged to the square, which left the last remaining member of thier team, Ira still missing. As if on que, the Hokage's next point of interest fell upon that very topic, although he didn't expect her to turn Ira's lack of promptness into a game.

Turning to Mū, he sized up the Sarutobi who seemed all to excited about the merriment. So much so that upon Lady Hokage's mark, he quickly set off, supposedly leaving him in the dust. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was worth a 'reward' from the Hokage, but the idea of getting man handled motivated him.

His mind made, Dio took to the roof tops after Mū, his pace slower than usual to keep the Sarutobi from noticing his presence. He was well aware of the fact that this was a race, but with no leads as to his targets current location, it served him better to simply follow the one who did. The Sarutobi were as predictable as the Uchiha were.

Soon Dio found himself atop the Sarutobi Clan sector wall, Ira's most logical location. Masking his presence in perpetual silence, he observed Mū's movements. Each step was purposely, predatorial even, he was hunting, and much to his dismay, his game face wasn't all that good looking. Through simple observation, he found fault in Mū's approach, he was much to threatening when force wasn't a prerequisite to the mission. Dio would allow the Sarutobi to prowl his way into failure.

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@pkken
You might as well just have Mu know where he at, Dio ain't gonna try.

Laughs maniacally as Dio will actually try.

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

Dio Hyuga

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Location:

Training Field

Interactions:

N/A

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Dio's purposeful footsteps was lost in the clamor of Village life. Merchants argued, Ninja returned from a days work, children bounced happily to and back from school; Konoha awakened and breathed, a jumbled mass of limbs and conflicting ideologies that fascinated him to no avail. Unfortunately, it was the same tangled mess that supposedly held the Land of Fire together, a thought that scared him the more he thought about it; which meant he probably shouldn't no longer.

Among the chaotic yet somehow orderly hustle and bustle of the village, Dio managed to find himself gazing at the Ramen Noodle Shop, which was particularly active. Hunger had since escaped his mind, but quickly returned upon smelling sizzling of barbecue and listening to the annoying yet alluring slurping of noodle soup.

Dio clenched and unclenched his fist. Choosing between reporting to the Hokage or stuffing his face should have been an easy decision, but after skipping breakfast to train, the grumbling of his stomach was starting to make the better argument. The Hokage could wait, it wasn't like his appearance was mandatory - yet.

Before a moments notice, Dio stepped into the shop, pulling back the curtains that hung from the post. It took him little time to take in the satisfied faces of those who dwelled within, one of which was Ria's; a ninja who's attitude towards him was as vexing and polar as the worlds unusual weather phenomenon. Mū's face also happened to catch his eye, although his seeming conversation with Ria caught him by surprise, but the fact that he found one of his teammates here instead of with the Hokage put to rest any doubts about his decision. If they were to fall, they would fall together.

Instantly he reeled. How could he place food above his duty to the Hokage? Although it wasn't that big of a deal, his conscience and Hyuga pride put him against it. Sighing, he ripped himself away from the goodness of Ryugamine Ramen, a decision made for the best. In the end, it would work out, if Lady Hokage chose to take them out, she would most likely pay for his meal - right?

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@Masaki Haruna What's wrong with Kei admiring a strong confident ninja who is skilled in both shurikenjutsu and swordplay~? They're the areas he plans to focus in after all, its the age of ninja tools! The photos are purely for scientific experiments... :P

EDIT: Also, my posts weren't that perverted were they?

@McFazzer

Strong independent woman love, hmm. Yep, that'll get you. Then the pictures get involved, its gets crazy.

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@McFazzer

@LokiLeo789 I picked Ramen shop for simple plot convenience :3

@McFazzer

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Dindin time, you silly goose.

@Asura

And here I was trying to be special or some shit. If Hokage wants to be left alone, shit, that Raman don't.

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So does everyone get hungry at the same time like this? Well shit if thats the case, lets just all crowd the same Ramen joint or suck on watermelons.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

@Frettzo My camel reckons he can tame it and make it do what he wants if he catches it early in the morning just as its coming out of its pool

@Kho

This camel got balls; mentally and physically.

Mid/High Casual - Divinus: The Deity Roleplay Mk.II

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About gold, it has the benefit that it requires no processing to refine it after you dig it up from the ground. It is also useless for most practical applications (at least those of concern to the Bronze Age). This leaves its only function as a commodity and for decoration. So it could probably be used as an item of value.

And yeah, you're probably a bit deep into the Bronze Age, but maybe we're just going a bit too slowly. And besides, with your Ionia Conflict you're getting some good stories out of it. With all the eloquence and stuff Ilunabar threw to the humans during Phantasmagoria, plus trade with the Rovaick and Conata, I think it is reasonable.

@BBeast

Okay thanks, I knew I was pushing it a bit with everyone having swords of Bronze and it becoming a valued commodity so quickly, war I guess. Glad someone is enjoying the story though, thank you.

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

Wasn't expecting to shit that one out but I did. Music not necessary for the last part of the post, not even necessary to read the post, I just like adding music to these type of thing. (Header will be subject to change)

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

Dio Hyuga

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Location:

Training Field

Music

Interactions:

N/A

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Four men of eerily similar continence stood before one another in the silence of a glade, the soundless void harkening to the tension in the air. Each watched one another with unbiased contempt, their snow-white eyes unforgiving, always watching and constantly waiting. A light breeze touched the leaves and they danced in the spring air, twisting and twirling until a single, bright green leaf touched down ever so gently in the center.

In that frozen second between stand off and settling leaf, temples bulged from a single ninja’s eyes, setting everything in motion. Gripping a Kunai tightly, Dio narrowed his activated eyes as three clones sprinted towards him, their stance low to the ground. With his Byakugan, he could observe the little chakra that shaped the clones’ bodies; doppelgangers were inadequate sparing partners, but he would have to make due. With the flick of his wrist, his Kunai leapt from his grasp, sinking deep into a clone’s chest, causing it transform back into water.

A second clone attempted to bite him with a left hook, but with elite speed he leaned back on the balls of his feet, allowing the fist to sail past him before throwing a quick, precise thrust of his right palm into the clones’ gut, forcibly inserting his chakra and dispatching it. Before he could breath, he ducked low, a roundhouse kick brushed over the top of his head, nothing escaped his vision. Twisting his torso, he swept the leg of clone and shoved two fingers into its ribs, inserting a burst of chakra before releasing another from the palm of his right hand, liquefying the last clone.

Letting out a long since held breath, Dio deactivating his Byakugan and rose from his crouching position. Sparing never fled far from his mind, as each and every moment of his free time was spent training to better himself, to better the Hyuga; as was such, the Training Ground became his “home away from home” when he wasn’t out on a mission.

While many may have found that unusual, Dio’s pragmatic ideologies and values, while finding truth in their opinions, simply did not care. While he lacked the motivation to become Hokage or unify the Leaf, he found himself addicted to mastering and evolving the techniques pounded into his psyche as a child. As is such, he found himself where he was today, a chūnin on a team with the Villages greatest and strongest Ninja, Mōri Mawari, also known as Lady Hokage.

Producing a white rag from his jacket pocket, he wiped what little sweat dribbled on his forehead. Many had their own opinions about Team Konoha; it was the coming together of Konohagakure’s head clans, a peace offering, a display of dominance. To Dio, it meant little. While the opportunity to train with the Hokage sounded splendid, he found himself doubting Lady Mawari’s ability to lead a Team and a village at the same time. Only time would tell if she was up to the task, reining in the Sarutobi would be no easy feat, especially since their willpower was a confounded nuisance. A small smirk danced its way onto his face; the Hyuga’s prodigious hubris was no different.

As was such, he next plan of action was return to the Branch Home, which meant dealing with the ramblings of his father against the Hokage’s forward advances. Fortunatly, the idea of meeting with the Hokage herself posed itself as a viable option and Dio stuck with it, making headway for the Hokage Residence.