The arrival in Kumo (Open)

Jiro walked through the gates of Kumogakure, wondering about what to do next. He went to the center of the village and took a seat in the village square. He was thinking about what his next move to gain power should be. Even after going on a long journey to obtain strength, he wasn't satisfied. He probably never would be, in fact. So now, he was just relaxing, waiting for an idea to pop into his head.

Ejiki Okashiki had been walking for days now. She sighed in relief as she finally saw the gates of a town -- Kumogakure. She passed through and headed to the town square. While she should have been hungry...She couldn't bring herself to think about stomaching anything down at the moment. So she simply found a wall to lean against, finally taking a thought as to what she should do now.

What she was unaware of was that one of her medicine bottles had dropped out of her backpack and had rolled to the feet of a certain person in the town center.

Jiro looked at his feet and saw the medicine bottle roll to his feet. He picked it up and saw a girl nearby that looked like it may have belonged to her. He walked up to her and gave her the bottle back. "...Be more careful with this next time. It almost broke." he said, looking into her eyes. "From what I can tell, you're a Hyuga... what's a member of the Hyuga clan doing all the way out here?" he asked her with curiosity.

Ejiki blinked as she took the bottle from the boy. While she normally would be quiet, she noticed something strange about him.
'Whelp, why the hell not?'
"Err...Long story. Thank you...Uchiha, right? My name's Ejiki. And speaking of, Uchihas aren't usually out here. Guess that makes us both strangers."

"Yeah.... " Jiro muttered before looking at the sky for awhile. and then back to the Hyuga in front of him. "Say... have you ever been in a situation in which you desire... power?" he asked her, seemingly coming out of nowhere.

Ejiki tilted her head slightly, looking thoughtful.
"...Not really. I've always been one looking for an adventure. Someone to protect, maybe. I can't stand being idle. But if one desires power...they should venture out."

Jiro grinned as he heard those words come out of her mouth. "Someone to protect, huh?" he repeated her words out loud. "Well, I desire power... unlimited power..." he started, glaring at her. "And if you desire adventure and someone to protect.... would you like to help me in my travels for power?" he asked her without hesitation.

Ejiki looked down at him for a moment...And smiled, holding out her hand.
"Sounds like one hell of a time. I'm in."
She thought for a moment.
"Hmm...Ejiki Hyuuga, Bodyguard of Uchiha...?"

"Jiro Uchiha." he said calmly, and then turned her hand shake down. "Now... we have to find others who also desire the same things." he continued, scanning the plaza and couldn't find anyone there at the moment.

Ejiki bowed her head and stood up straight.
"If you have a plan, lead the way."
After all, she was his bodyguard, not his army recruiter.

"...We've seen all there is to see here. Let's get going." he said, still searching the area for anyone else, yet to no avail. He walked out and towards the gates, exiting Kumogakure. The young Uchiha decided that his new recruit was all he needed from this place.

[Exit]

Ejiki quietly followed behind her new charge, a thoughtful look on her face.
'Not even a month and I already find a job, huh?'

[Exit]