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Post by blink on Dec 9, 2006 17:01:59 GMT -5
Smile fading a little, the older Kaguya considered Yoh, shadows of the past flitting over his vision. "I was taken from the Kaguya Clan at birth, raised by Stone to be their weapon, and only heard about the massacre after the fact," he sighed, looking away, "Such is the reward for centuries of violence. A history I am attempting to make up for, and can but hope you are avoiding, young Konoha Genin."
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Post by Kaguya Yoh on Dec 10, 2006 3:25:51 GMT -5
The young genin noticed as the man's smile disappeared. Was it something he said that got him upset? When he heard that he was taken and used as a tool for the hidden stone Yoh felt really sorry for him. He didn't mean to bring up bad memories for the guy. "Sorry about that," he said softly apologizing in case if he was the one reasonable for cause his memories to resurface.
The young Kaguya continued to listen as the guy mention repenting for what the clan has done. Part of him couldn't understand why he would do that. Its not like hes like any other Kaguya. "I don't think violence can be avoided when your a ninja," Yoh replied to him after hearing his last statement. "I mean as a ninja to have to fight for the job you were hired to do," he continued pausing for a little bit, "And depending on what the job is theres no way to avoid killing." Yoh looked at him finally getting used to the guy so he didn't feel nerves anymore. But he knew what he said was true. There were always wars in every country and death and killing were unavoidable. Their clan just had a thirst for killing, but it wasn't something that one person was responsible for so he didn't get why this guy felt he had to make up for what they've done.
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Post by blink on Dec 10, 2006 12:27:46 GMT -5
"True enough," returned Taj, smile reurning a touch, "but if you kill a man who has a relative or friend, that relative or friend will seek to kill you, and if they kill you, your relative or friend will seek to kill them. Violence begets violence, and suffering spawns from all. Such I was taught, and such a cycle I seek to weaken. Peace starts with one man, and we all must take respon...."
His ramen arrive, prompting the older Kaguya to trail off, "Forgive me, child. I can speak too bluntly at times. What is your name? I am Kaguya Taj."
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Post by Kaguya Yoh on Dec 10, 2006 21:07:36 GMT -5
Yoh continued to listen to the man. he didn't understand what he was saying, but it wasn't always true. He stood quiet waiting for the older Kaguya to finish before he would make his statement. "I don't mind lots of people do so your not the only one," Yoh replied to him and then bowed his head, "And the name is Kaguya Yoh."
When he raised his head he decided to speak about what the man had said a moment ago. Part of him hesitated for it wasn't right to question what someone did. "You know what you said just a moment ago isn't true," the genin said to Kaj pausing a bit before he continued, "I mean, well my dad was killed on a mission by the hands of a shinobi from the stone village and I don't plan on going to try and kill his killer," Yoh's faces turned alittle sad as he mentioned his father. "And there are others I know are the same way." he finished head looking down in despairer stilling feeling bad about talking about his dad.
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Post by blink on Dec 10, 2006 23:15:28 GMT -5
"And that mercy give us hope for a better tommorow," returned Taj, "But there are enough souls in this world who chose the path of vengance to keep the wars bubbling for as long as men draw breath. Perhaps even you would be tempted if your father's killer were to announce himself before you, an enemy to your Mission."
He looked away, breaking apart his chopsticks, "All it takes is one man to stir the darkness to life, give it teeth and claws to rip at their flesh as it does at their souls."
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Post by Kaguya Yoh on Dec 11, 2006 0:38:25 GMT -5
Yoh was unable to say anything as Taj spoke. His mind was fixed about when he said that he would be tempted if his father's killer were to announce himself in front of him. "Would I really?" Yoh thought to himself still looking down. The young genin chose to stay quite he couldn't think of anything else to say about the subject. True killing was wrong, but it was nessecary and yet what this man was saying was getting to him.
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Post by blink on Dec 11, 2006 0:49:42 GMT -5
(Heh.)
Noting the confusion and embryonic sadness in Yoh's averted gaze, Taj added, "Such doubt is natural, healthy. We never know what we'd do until we are given the chance to act. Unless we think about it, our baser instincts could overcome, and all would be poorer for it. Such is human nature. However, let us move onto a lighter topic."
He slurped up a mouthful of noodles and swallowed, "Tell me. Did your aparently wiser than most father ever have the chance to teach you the Dances? You carry the gift if my eyes don't lie." He tilted his head to one side, white eyebrow raising.
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Post by Kaguya Yoh on Dec 11, 2006 1:02:19 GMT -5
The young genin continued to listen. It didn't really make him feel any better, but it made sence. Guess he wouldn't be the only one feeling the same way he did. Unless of course they were thick headed. One person quickly coming to mind.
He raised his head hinding his sadness as the man went to a different topic. He then shook his head repling to him, "No he didn't he was supost to start teaching me the dances the day I started the academy, but thats when he was killed. Why do you ask?"
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Post by Gai on Dec 11, 2006 11:32:24 GMT -5
Todomatsu looked at the two members who were in the same clan...He then smiled. "Hey Yoh's freind. Do you have any more money? I wanna buy some more ramen." Todomatsu smiled as he was wanting more rame.He didnt want to spend any more money of sensei's becuase the old bat would get bat. He then started to look around for her. 'Yoh...Where is old batey sensei.She sure does take a long time walknig here...You think a dog ate her?" Todomatsu said with a half frown half smile.
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Post by tenten on Dec 11, 2006 19:28:52 GMT -5
A sudden puff of smoke erupted from the bar. Ame stood with a look of contempt on her face. "Ah Todomatsu you know just how to get a on a womans goodside." She said sarcastically, "I've been that barstool in the corner for some time now," She turned to the Kaguya sitting next to Yoh, "Don't even think about paying for more of his ramen, he's paying for his himself, afterall I haven't got anymore money on me, and I hope you learn to use your money more wisely." She said shaking her head.
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Post by Gai on Dec 11, 2006 19:43:07 GMT -5
Todomatsu leaned back and scratched the back of his head while laughing. "Hey sensei. Why thank you. I know how to get on everybody's good side." Todomatsu then frowned as he heard no more ramen or he had to pay for it.He then said. "Ah its alright i always could play poker with old lady tsunade. Thats free money for me anyway." TOdomatsu grinned.
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Post by Kaguya Yoh on Dec 11, 2006 21:12:52 GMT -5
The young genin looked toward Todomatsu as he asked Taj if he could pay for more ramen. What was wrong with this guy? You don't just ask some stranger for money just to get something for yourself. Todomatsu may have been two years older than him, but he sure didn't act like it. He was about to tell him that it was wrong of him to ask that until Ame appered with a poof of smoke. He then turned back to Taj, "Sorry about my teammate he immature, despite his age," Yoh said to him aplogizing for Todomatsu.
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Post by Gai on Dec 11, 2006 21:16:33 GMT -5
"HEY!! im not immature...Im just hyper....Wait till the old bat..i mean sensei takes us on a mission. Ill paawn you!!!" Todomatsu said falling backwards and landing on his head. "..ow...."
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Post by blink on Dec 11, 2006 22:03:42 GMT -5
Taj shook his head gently in bemusement, chuckling. Directing hsi comments to the room, "It is the nature of youth to ask for everything in exchange for nothing. I take no offense, and intend to not encourage the boy's gluttony."
He focused on Yoh again, nodding in deference the Leaf Juunin once, "I asked because I find the Dances to help with the bloodlust. Knowing I can kill someone with ease and choose not to makes me feel better about myself. If you have time, I would be glad to teach you some of them."
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Post by Kaguya Yoh on Dec 11, 2006 22:29:13 GMT -5
Yoh turned back to Todomatsu as he spoke. He didn't really care which of them was stringer. And to be honest it didn't matter they were on the same team they were going to be working together on missions not against each other. Honestly he kind of felt this guy was to childish to be a ninja, but he passed the academy so he had as much chance to be a ninja as anyone else.
He then watched as his older teammate fell backward on his head, "And you just proved my point about you being imature," Yoh said to him as he fell on the ground. its not like he meant to sound cold, but it was what he thought of him.
He then turned to Taj as he spoke a smile going on his face as he mentioned that he could teach him the dances. "Really you can?" he said his voiced overfilled with joy. It was a great feeling to learn something that only belong to the Kaguya clan. "Can you teach me right now? I have time," he asked still overfilled with joy at this chance.
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