A new villager in town (Open to anyone)

After a long trip without a boat, Jiro had finally arrived in the land of snow. He was exhausted and had little to no Chakra left in him. He was also wearing clothes that were really unfit for this kind of weather. At this point he was freezing in addition to being exhausted. He needed to find a place to stay. He started walking around the village to look for some kind of shop to stay in for awhile. He eventually found a pub and walked in. He ordered a cup of water and sat down. "I can't let some living dead freaks like that just walk in and take over... yet I overestimated my power, I can't take on a whole village alone. I'd better train to get stronger, I can't just sit here and do nothing while more and more people I know keep dying..." he thought to himself. He took a big gulp of water and, much to his surprise, it tasted really good, probably due to it being a land of snow and therefore, contains alot of fresh water aswell. He sat and sulked over his drink, wishing that he could do something. At the moment, he felt absolutely useless.

Entering this pub in an aura of silence was the hooded Dante. As he walked in the mood of the area seemed to change for a brief second. People that were once chattering went quiet but then continued speaking. Dante ignored it for the most part. As he went to the bar, ordering a simple drink of water. It was free which is why he chose it. He did not feel like purchasing expensive alcohol beverages, especially when he did not know when he'll be summoned for some mission. At the bar, he sat. He had removed the hood from his head, revealing his handsome face, short spiky hair, and light brown eyes. Looking out of the corner of his eye as he took in some of his water, he noticed an unfamiliar boy. He did not appear to be of the village. 'Another one?' He thought to himself. There had been many people coming into yukigakure for some reason. Dante was beginning to wonder if it all was for the same one. "Hey, what brings you to these lands?" he asked the boy rather bluntly. Dante had a reputation for getting to the point.

Jiro turned his gaze to the man next to him, asking him why he was here. He was hesitant to reply for awhile, as this didn't seem like any ordinary person. The young Uchiha was silent for the longest time until he finally opened his mouth. "You could say that I... kind of... ran into some troubles at my village." he finally replied. "Yeah, problems that I won't be able to solve by just sitting here..." he muttered to himself, taking another drink of ice cold water.

Dante read the boy as he talked. To him, the kid seemed rather timid. Dante couldn't imagine what kind of trouble this kid could be in. Dante felt like his question hadn't been really answered, so he would ask a again in a different manner. "Imma ask this once more. What are you doing here?" he said in a cold tone as he light brown eyes would attempt to penetrate what courage the boy did have. Dante wasn't necessarily trying to start anything. He just wanted specific details and not some vague explanation. With these types of people, Dante felt a little persuasion was needed to get answer. Dante grasped his drink firmly in his hand, yet let it remain on the bar.

His gaze remained on his drink, looking at the water swish back and forth in the cup as he set it down. "If you've heard about the recent events in Konoha, you'd know what I'm talking about." he replied. "Or should I say the "Land of Poison". At this point, the place is completely taken over. What I'll do now, I have no idea, I just got here." he continued, looking at the man out of the corner of his eye, then took another drink of water.

Ahhh so it was the same reason as before. Satisfied with the response, Dante finished his glass of water and asked for another. He then let out a sigh. "I don't know exactly what happened to Konoha, but from what I saw not too long ago, its a wasteland." he said in a more normal tone. He let go of his cold stare and entered a more casual state. He was beginning to feel sorry for all these stranded people coming here. A rare emotion, sympathy. Dante took a sip from his newly made glass of water. "So, a stranded young ninja with no idea what he's gonna do. Tell me something. What do you WANT to do?" he asked, seeming interested while looking at him.

"What I want to do?" Jiro paused for a moment to think, wondering whether to come out honestly and tell them that he wanted to get bloodthirsty revenge on the people that did what they did to his village. He decided it'd be best to tell the truth, it didn't matter to him whether people would consider him selfish or evil for it. "I want to get revenge on them, and reclaim the village." he answered the man's question. "Though to do that, I'd need Kage-level power, but that takes almost a lifetime of hard work to do." he continued, a look of determination in his eyes replacing the depression that was there moments before.

Dante smiled at the unexpected response. Who knew this kid had that side to him? Dante was a little surprised at his eagerness. He liked this new side of the kid. "Haha, look at you getting all riled up. You want revenge and the village back, but lack the strength. A life time of hard work needed indeed." he said coolly, a sly grin on his face. He took another sip of his drink. Dante was beginning to enjoy himself for some reason. Maybe it was this kid's hunger for power. Though his purpose was more noble than most people that wanted power. Or was it that way just when they start out? "What's your name kid?" he asked casually. He wanted to know more about him and his background.

"Jiro... Uchiha." he replied, then took another drink. At this point, he was starting to regain his strength. It seemed that this water really did work wonders. Perhaps it was just because of how cold it was that made him feel better. Or maybe it was genuine water that somehow restored Chakra. Or maybe it was all in his head and he was just feeling better because he was becoming motivated at the sound of his own words and to finally get this all off his chest.

"An Uchiha eh. I guess that makes us related.....in a sense." he said laughingly. He knew that this would probably come off as a surprise to the kid. Not many knew of Dante's blood. He picked up his glass taking another drink of his water. He expected the Jiro to have questions of his own now. Dante would wait for them, steadily drinking his water. It would be a rare experience, him giving info about himself as such. Yet he would be willing to do it. Why was he opening up to this kid though? What did he see in him exactly? The answer would be simple. He reminded him of his twin brother.

Jiro's eyes widened a bit as the person next to him said that. "Related? In what way? Are you an Uchiha too? Or..." Jiro paused to take a drink. He was shocked that he might have found another person possibly related to him in some way or another.

Dante smiled. "My name is Tenraku Dante, of the Tenraku clan. My father however was an Uchiha. My clan has strong genes, so I didn't get the Uchiha infamous KKG. However my twin brother, Uchiha Kisho did. Which is why our last names abide by the clan's we succeed. Though I haven't seen my brother or my father since I was seven, due to my family being forced apart." he said easily. This was the first time Dante had actually told anyone this info. Then again this was the first time he had talked to an Uchiha casually since his brother. Jiro seemed just like the way Dante remembered his brother. He wanted power for a noble cause. Dante himself however wasn't that noble. "I have a proposition for you. I'll help you gain the power needed to be strong, in return for your loyalty." he said seriously.

"The power needed to be strong..." Jiro repeated out. He thought to himself for awhile. "Is he serious? Could he really help me become stronger?" Jiro continued in deep thought. He pictured the villagers and his fellow ninja suffering in agony and pain, bleeding to death as their new conquerors laughed at their sorrow. Jiro clenched his fist and turned his gaze over to the man named Dante. "Alright, I accept. So, when does this training start?" he asked, taking a huge gulp and finishing his drink, then turning to Dante with a look of determination in his eye. It felt as if a new fire were lit inside of him. A small, faint, yet strong gleam of hope.

Dante smiled the same sly grin as before at Jiro's response. So eager to grow strong. "Tomorrow, meet me at the Ice Caps. This won't be no walk in the park either Kid." he said seriously. Dante finished his water and rose from his seat. He would then head for the exit of the pub. This was gonna be something fun to Dante. A type of experiment for him almost. He was gonna be working on a project and couldn't wait to see the outcome. "I hope you can handle this." he said to Jiro from the pub door. He then pull his hood on and left the vicinity, heading for a place unknown.

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"The Ice caps.... got it." he turned around and replied before sitting at the pub for another 10 minutes. "Well then, I guess I'd better get some rest for tomorrow." he thought, exiting the pub and going into an inn nearby to sleep. This new determination he felt was sensational, like none he had ever had before. He had to grow strong to save his friends, and he didn't care how.

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