Ninja Monk Quest #2

I mean I like it... it would be interesting to interact with pain and his crew before whatshisface dies.

“Depends what you mean about that, my name is Amon Shuu. I’ve been told you’re a…merchant?” You respond, eyeing him suspiciously. You still remember the time that merchant sold you that small toy ship when you were a kid.
It sank immediately. Along with your trust for the people.
Never trust a merchant.

Yoru gives a look of feigned insult, “I, a simple merchant? I wouldn’t know how to be a simple merchant if I tried. No, the name of Yoru Norihime stands for many things: an entrepreneur, an inventor, and the founder of the illustrious Norihime Corporation!” he finishes, in a full pose and winning smile.

“Norihime Corporation? Haven’t heard of them.”

“It’s a work in progress,” he says, scratching his head.

“What exactly are you asking me to do?” you say, crossing your arms. You’re not convinced by the gaudy man quite yet.

“Ah yes, of course, the meat of the problem.” He says, straightening out to his full height. He repositions his glasses and the goofy grin turns rather serious. “There is very bloody fighting to the north along the borders of Konohagakure. Our neighbors, Amegakure and Kirigakure, are in the midst of war- as are all other nations at the moment. Those traveling the roads are commonly known to be robbed or even killed. Many have died and, as you may guess, I have no intention of joining them. “
Yoru straightens his glasses before taking out a cigarette.
“I was lucky enough to have tagged along to a guarded caravan when coming down here to gather some materials, but I need to return to Konoha…and then make a journey to Kumogakure, if are interested. I have business in both places. You're highly recommended.” He finishes and clasps his hand behind his back, smile out in full force.

You look to Myatsuu, thinking if anyone would have objections…it would be him. He simply stares back, expectantly. A slight drizzle begins to pierce the night.

“What do you say, Mr. Shuu?”

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Only because it's a monk's duty to protect.
I think...

I just wanted an excuse to go to Kumogakure

AYYY that's my dog. Time to go to the land of best waifus. Too bad it's implied we are probably gonna die at some point during this quest.

I'm not going there for waifus, I wanna investigate what that great sage scroll mentioned.

“It is a monk’s duty to protect, after all. When do we start?”

A wide smile breaks out across Yoru’s face and he barks out a laugh. “Very good, Mr. Shuu, quite excellent! I don’t think I could have said it better myself.” He spins in place to face the path leading away from the temple and begins to wildly gesture towards landmarks in the distance. He’s rambling a bit a bit but it sounds like he’s openly outlining the route he thinks you should take while also throwing out counterpoints against his own ideas and arguing against them.

You try to give Myatsuu a look. He just stares straight ahead.

“So, are you ready to go? Let’s head out!” Yoru suddenly calls to you. He’s already making his way down the road, a full backpack slung over his shoulder.

“Wait, I can’t just… I still need…” You sputter briefly.

“In my opinion, Mr. Norihime,” Myatsuu’s voice calls out through the night, “a day’s preparations would serve both of you quite well. It is already quite past my bedtime as well, and I’m sure some of the other monks would like to say their goodbyes to our favorite archivist.”

Yoru stops mid-stride for a minute. “Preparations, of course…”
He swings around and continues his stride back through the temple gates. “Of course! I could probably make a map, detail the route, and water-proof my shoes…speaking of which, I probably…” his voice trails off as he heads towards the guest house towards the back of the temple, smoke from his cigarette weakly trailing behind him.

“Amon”

You turn to face a gentle-faced Myatsuu. “Is there anything you need for your journey? I’ll have it prepared by morning.”

>The scroll you were studying
>Any Materials?
>Any books?
>A companion of some sort?
>Try to convince Myatsuu of your need of a temple treasure
>Hug Myatsuu and thank him, say your goodbyes now
>Find Yoru and ask/talk to him (About?)
>Total Write in