Trial of four Monkeys (Private, Kirei promotional exam)

TsukiJounin Posts : 159 Join date : 2019-02-09 Age : 28

Jiren sat in his tower, overseeing the rebuilding of the village after the attack from the eight tails. It was all coming back together, yet the appearance of Roku made him at least a little wary as although Roku appeared as a friend, his bingo book entry told a very different story, but Jiren was not to try and mess with him yet as it was not the time. It was as he turned back from the window that one of his ANBU members appeared.

"Lord Tsukikage, preparations for the exam is going as planned" he explained and Jiren nodded gently.

"Very well, I will send a message for Kirei to be brought here, then once I've explained the situation, I'll have him sent to the first test" He explained, a serious yet calm tone of voice as practically with a wave of his hand, a Rinnegan bird appeared on his shoulder and he took a piece of paper, addressed to Kirei that would read as the following:

"By orders of Lord Tsukikage, Kirei Senju, are to come to the Tsukikage's tower by midday for your chunin exam. I expect great things of you and I hope you will impress.
From
Jiren, Tsukikage of the Hidden Moon Village"

Once attached, the bird took off out the open window as the ANBU member nodded.

"Of course, Lord Tsukikage, I will await his arrival" He said before dashing away, leaving Jiren to sit patiently for Kirei to arrive.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei had just woken up to a few taps on his window. Opening it up a bird flew into his room. At first he was pretty annoyed by it but then he noticed something, the bird had the Rinnegan! That meant it came from Lord Tsukikage! The bird landed on his bed and had a note attached. Reading it, he would immediately let the bird leave and then would rush to get dressed in his normal clothing. It was time! He would quickly rush off to Tsukikage Tower where he ran inside and up to the main office of the village's sagely leader. Taking a moment before heading in to gather his thoughts and prepare himself for whatever examination he would be facing, he would steel his resolve and knock on the door three times. Upon being ordered to enter, he would move in several paces and then kneel to the kage. "Kirei Senju, Responding to your summons Tsukikage-sama." He would not stand until given leave to do so and would simply wait to hear whatever the kage had to say to him in regards for his test.

TsukiJounin Posts : 159 Join date : 2019-02-09 Age : 28

"Come in" He said simply as the young boy entered his room and knelt down, introducing himself and he had come as soon as he got his summon. Jiren simply chuckled slightly.

"Stand, Kirei; I would much rather to talk face-to-face then have you knelt in front of me" Jiren said simply as he'd much rather have him standing face-to-face since it made it less awkward, besides, he had the ANBU kneel anyway and didn't need every interaction treating him like a god, even if he had the power of one since sometimes, the simpler things in life is sometimes what the strong want most and some normality would be nice for a change. Once Kirei was stood, he spoke again.

"Now then, I've been told that your letter for promoting to Chunin and going over it, I've arranged a set of tests to see if you are up for it; each test location is headed by one of my ANBU members who I trust to oversee the trial they are assigned to. Each trial is based in the corners of the city and you'll head to each one marked in turn; first is the location south west of the village, located in a secluded part of the forest outside the village, the second location is north west in a closed warehouse, the third location is north east in a underground mine shaft and lastly, the final location is south east in the gate guard's shack. When you have successfully passed a test, you will receive a item and when you have all four, I will know you have passed the trial and don't worry, you'll know the items when you see them as they will look something like this" He explained to Kirei, bringing out a map of the village and pointing to each location in turn before going into his dark oak desk and bringing out a clay monkey with its arms outstretched and a plain gem in its chest.

"Any questions, Kirei before you head off?" He said, sitting calmly and patiently, waiting to see if Kirei had any questions before Kirei set off.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei would rise upon being told to do so, he would then listen intently to all that the Tsukikage had to say. It would seem that he had four tests to take on, with each granting him a proof of completion upon finishing and getting to move on to the next location. He was then shown they would look like monkeys with gems on them. He had no idea what sorts of tests he would be facing, but he felt ready to take them on. Upon the description finishing and the kage asking if he had any questions, he would shake his head in the negative and would wait for permission to leave the office to begin. Upon doing so, he would leave and head for the first locale of examination, in the southwestern forest. Upon arrival, he would approach the ANBU that he could see there, standing out by his animal mask. "I am Kirei Senju, here on orders from Tsukikage-sama for my Chuunin examination." He would then wait for his test to begin.

TsukiJounin Posts : 159 Join date : 2019-02-09 Age : 28

The ANBU member wore a bear-themed mask and was laying against a tree by the time Kirei arrived.

"Ah, you must be the new kid for the test; right, this first step is pretty simple at first, this test is called "See no Evil" and it goes like this: I've set up a podium with the first monkey on it, it's a wooden monkey statue with a red gem in its belly button and its eyes are covered and the task lord Tsukikage gave to you is this: we've set up traps with explosives, spike pits and even some barrier traps" As he speak, he takes out a special eye mask with sealing marks on it.

"But to complete this first test, you must get to the other side of the course blindfolded with this, prevents you using your eyes to see or detect stuff, so you'll have to relay on your other senses and smarts. Once your ready to begin, I'll put the mask on you and you can begin" He explains, hinting to the idea that Kirei wouldn't be able to use his dojutsu during this part of the exam and the ANBU would remain there till Kirei felt he was ready to try out the first trial of the monkey.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei arrived to find Bear waiting for him and was then given a brief rundown of what the test would entail. It would seem that he wouldn't be able to rely on his Rinnegan for this one, but that was fine by him, he wouldn't be needing it. He would instead take the blindfold and then upon placing it, he knew he wouldn't be able to see through it. So, he would do what he did best! Holding out his hand, he would form a construct of explosive chakra. The chakra would form into a rather dull looking humanoid shape, pale white and with only eyes and a large mouth showing. The construct was roughly the same size as Kirei however, so it would suffice. He would then sit down in a meditative position and activate two more jutsu, one to protect his body for a moment and another to summon forth his spirit from his body. Once this happened, his body would be encased in super dense earth, protecting it from damage, and then his soul would manifest from the body. Once this happened, he would be able to see just fine, able to pick out all the traps and things of that nature, but in this form he had no ability to touch, which is why he made the construct. His soul would move to inhabit the being made of his explosive chakra. He would then maneuver its body rather skillfully through the maze of spikes and traps until he would collect the monkey and return to his original body. He would place the monkey down, walk the construct back out into the trap zone, exit it and it would explode, destroying most of the traps. Better the traps than the two shinobi nearby! His soul would then return to his body where it would reenter him. Once this occurred he would cancel his defensive jutsu and pick up the monkey. "What next?"

Chakra - 9,650/10,000

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TsukiJounin Posts : 159 Join date : 2019-02-09 Age : 28

the ANBU watched as Kirei first formed the construct of chakra before appearing to sink into the ground, appearing to frustrate him.

"hey, where are you going? your meant to walk it...tsk, kids these days and what's with this thing?" The ANBU yelled at him for a moment before signing, looking at the construct before it suddenly starting moving by itself, wanding through the maze and the traps didn't even phase it from log traps to balls of explosives and barrier traps. The thing then took the wooden monkey and brought it back, laying the monkey on the ground before going away and exploding a safe distance away, destroying the area before Kirei came out his hiding place, taking the monkey and asked where next. If he could of, the ANBU would be rubbing his temples now.

"Calm down, kid. Jeez, you kids are always in such a rush these days, can barely keep up with you" He sighed before continuing, "Anyway, you can head to location two now, the next ANBU member is waiting there, so head over there" He said, looking at the damage caused and wondering how he was going to explain this to the Tsukikage.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei had the decency to look sheepish, but he nodded in the affirmative to the man. He tucked his monkey away for safe keeping before taking off in the direction of the next trial. He would of course, remove the blindfold first! He quickly made his way northwest to a closed warehouse no doubt designed for these sorts of tests and whatever else the Kage could come up with to do with them. Once there he would head inside and would locate the ANBU before speaking once again, "I am Kirei Senju, here for the second phase of my Examination." He would then show the monkey he had gotten from the last test before storing it away once again. He wondered what test he would face this time? Surely nothing he couldn't handle, as he was skilled and he had plenty of creativity to find solutions to any problem he may come across.

TsukiJounin Posts : 159 Join date : 2019-02-09 Age : 28

The next ANBU was a female wearing a black cat mask with red spots on the checks. She only gave a glance at the the statue before answering.

"I know why your here, might as well get it done with" She sighed and sat up, holding out a pair of sealed headphones.

"This trial is called Hear no Evil; for this, you will make your way through the warehouse while avoiding my attacks, however with the headphones on, you will not be able to hear anything nor detect chakra sources. Also, the next statue is protected by a seal that requires you to pick it up yourself; don't worry, the first one didn't have one since thought all the traps and so on would be more then a simple genin could handle. But indeed, once you put them on, I will slip into the warehouse and prepare my attacks, your job is to head inside, avoid me and grab it. The test is over once you have obtained the statue, got it?" She asked and once she had confirmed Kirei had understood, she headed inside and closed the door. The warehouse was very dark and had plenty of broken machinery and industrial parts everywhere. She performed the shadow clone jutsu, making three copies of her and hide among the rafters while the clones hid among the rubble, preparing to strike when Kirei made a mistake and her benefit was that with all the mess on the floor, it would be very hard for Kirei to not hit something and alert her to his presence, so would be interesting to see how he approached this next test.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei was about to enter the warehouse after having the exam explained to him. But, just as he was about to enter an ANBU dropped in front of him with an obvious sense of urgency. The man looked around and seemed to notice the headband around Kirei’s neck before addressing him. “All ninja are to report to their stations. A missing ninja has appeared and forced entry into the village.” With that he would rush into the warehouse no doubt to spread the word further. Kirei was already in motion, his test forgotten so that he may provide defense to the village.

[exit]

Missing Ninja Posts : 57 Join date : 2019-02-13

Alaric and Todo stood together in a gate guard's shack in the south east of Tsukigakure. Alaric and Todo were actually quite good friends, but Alaric didn't know that, because Todo was dressed fully in his ANBU Commander uniform. So, rather than socializing, as was the nature of the duo, they instead stood in silence, Todo afraid to blow his cover, and Alaric not entirely sure of who Todo was.

Kirei Senju had demonstrated enough skill in his training with one named Fauna in the Valley of The End - something one of the village's scouts had reported to Lord Jiren personally, scared out of their mind - to definitely be powerful enough to ascend the ranks in Tsukigakure, something the village off. Most of this four-part test, then had been orchestrated to determine whether Kirei had the wits about him to handle it. So there they stood, assured by Jiren that Kirei had been summoned to their location and informed he was skipping to the final test, with a weird monkey figurine sitting on the pedestal behind them.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei rushed towards the location at the south east gate of the village where the anbu had told him to head. He wondered what the missing ninja was doing that warranted his presence, he was a genin still after all. He arrived in the designated location to find two men standing, one an ANBU and the other an ANBU dressed in white? Odd, but not totally unusual to find in the shinobi world. He would approach and simply say, "Kirei Senju, reporting on Jiren-Sama's orders!" He would stand at attention and offer a customary solute. He wasn't sure what to expect here, but he was prepared for anything. Ready to launch into action at a moments notice and keeping his eyes on alert for that dastardly missing ninja!

Missing Ninja Posts : 57 Join date : 2019-02-13

Of the two of them, Alaric was the first, to speak. "Kirei Senju, I am Alaric, acting Jounin Commander of Tsukigakure. On orders of the Tsukikage, Lord Jiren, I am instructed to inform you that due to your performance in your first test, and some background information we have gathered on you, you far exceed our requirements for what is expected of a Chuunin, and I am to promote you to such. Congratulations. Advancing beyond that, however, requires a showing of not just the skill you possess, but the ability to perform on a deadly battlefield and be the strongest, mentally, among the soldiers you command. If you wish, you may take an additional test to, if you pass, ascend to the rank of Special Jounin."

At this point, the man dressed in a white ANBU uniform, Todo, would speak, with a voice disguised so as to not be recognizable. "Additionally, you may forgo this test to take another in a few days. This other test will challenge you in ways that you cannot imagine, and would consist of you taking part in a mission with myself and another ANBU prospect. During this mission, I will assess your skills and capabilities, as well as your attitude and ability to follow orders without question. Should you pass, you'd be inducted into the village's elite ANBU Black Ops unit, those who work in the shadows. We pride ourselves in being the best Tsukigakure has to offer, but we require more from our people than any other unit in the village."

The two would then speak together. "The choice is yours."

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei listened to both men intently and with total focus. Listening to what they said, he had to admit that the first option was tempting, getting a special jonin slot was an awesome opportunity, but it was the second option that really got his attention. He took a few moments to weigh the pros and cons of each offer, on one hand he would have higher authority faster, on the other, he could wait and get even more authority PLUS the ability to train with and fight stronger opponents. He had to admit, he knew which one looked the most appealing. He would close his eyes for a moment before coming to a full understanding of what he wanted to do. "I'll take the Chuunin promotion and will do my best to become the best ANBU in the village!" He would finish this statement with a fierce look of determination in his eyes that would melt steel with the resolve hidden within the snow white orbs.

Missing Ninja Posts : 57 Join date : 2019-02-13

With Kirei's response, Alaric would nod and exit silently. For Todo, were it not for his mask, it would be seen that he was smiling beneath it. Todo would walk over to the monkey figuring and touch it, and it would become a crimson red. Then, he'd approach Kirei with it in hand. "If that is your desire, I wish you the best of luck. Take this figurine to Lord Jiren and leave it with his receptionist - he's out right now, but he'll receive it later and know exactly what it means. Show up at the Tsukikage tower tomorrow at daybreak, and I will be waiting for you with your temporary ANBU gear. The day after, at the same place and location, you, myself, and the other prospect will meet for the two of you to take your test. Rest well, and recover - you'll need it. Oh - and all of your activities regarding the ANBU are of top secret classification." With that, Todo would appear to just vanish, and Kirei would be left by himself.

TsukiANBU Posts : 255 Join date : 2018-12-25

Kirei would take the monkey and listen to what the man said, taking mental notes on all the things he would need to remember. Finally the man would vanish... cool! Kirei would then rush off at top speed to take the monkey to the receptionist and to tell his father the good news, minus anything having to do with the ANBU of course! Upon arrival home, it would seem that his father was also out, so he decided to eat some snack and then would get some much deserved rest after the events of the day, not knowing that such a man as Roku Enzoka was in the village meeting with the kage as he slept.

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