From the Ashes

𝑀𝒶𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒲𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓈.

Finally,the time had come.Endless hours upon hours of research and experimenting with her chakra,to the tireless training and dedication to the trade that was being a shinobi all lead her to today.Team 8's first out of village assignment was upon her.A mere step in the trek that the shinobi life would surely take her for.

Saryn had arisen early,what with the blazing sun that shined direcly onto her face.She'd gone through her simple routine and exited her room once her newest occupant finally entered her mind.She found Hinata in the kitchen, her senses flooded with the amazing scent of sandos:This specific one could only be chicken,as she despised the taste of pork for all intents and purposes.How people could indulge in the flesh of such a filthy animal was beyond the 13-year old.

"It seems I've met another early riser." She inclined her head towards the girl by the table,currently laying the food ontop it for the two of them.

"Ah,it's nothing Saryn-chan.I always loved cooking,but the Branch servants that we did have weren't allowed to let me do so.This is the least i could do for you for allowing me to be here." Well then.

Briefly she wondered when such an agreement was made,but the pale-eyed girls smile was rather disarming,handing her own food as they took their seats across from each other.She scrutinized the Hyuuga for a second as she went, wondering just how sheltered the girl had been that she couldn't even make meals for herself, before realizing she was staring.

"So,what do you think this mission will be like?" A perfect icebreaker for a calm conversation as they enjoyed their breakfast.Made it easier to analyze her as well,Saryn also made a sidenote to learn how to make this specific sando as she enjoyed the blunettes meal.

After their meal they cleaned themselves up and began restoring the kitchen just as there had been a knock at the door, rather frantic it seemed as well.Saryn opened it, leaning out to a rat masked ANBU at her doormat.

"Hokage sama has requested Team 8's presence.Its urgent." Hinata and Saryn shared a glance, nodding as they laid their palms on the man's shoulder and vanished in a swirl of leaves.

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Team 8 had entered the Hokage Tower bright and early, shuffling past various others waiting in queue as the place had been bustling with activity,shinobi and merchants alike.At least three fifths of the team,as Hinata and Saryn were still on their way.

The two females appeared within the office on cue,nodding to their sensei and team as they arrived.The energy in the room was...concerning,she had noticed upon entry.

Saryn wasn't one to be anxious but the information laid out to them by the Hokage quickened her heart rate. Team 7 had been in need of assistance...They'd encountered 2 B-rank threats,still continuing on with the already bogus mission,before their paths aligned with that of the Demon of the Mist as the summon said.

"The Demon of the Mist? You know anything about him,Saryn?" It was Kiba,who looked a bit conflicted on heading on a mission towards a man with such a nickname.

The Kaguya however shook her head in the negative. "Only here and there.I do know that he was one of the Seven Swordsman,but that's about it." Her mind wasn't on that however.

Saryn needed to see this for herself;The first authentic test of her and the team's abilities.Along with that Kakashi? Saryn just knew there was a fight ahead, a good fight at that.

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Saryn tried and failed to contain herself throughout their journey to Wave Country,having spent more than a few hours tree jumping to the eastern Land of Fire border,even using chakra to speed up,almost leaving her team behind until Kurenai forced her to slow her pace.