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Kin's Trial
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The brightness covered the hidden village of Konoha, forcing Kin to keep her eyes squinted while looking around. She had nothing more than her standard uniform, minus the hair bow and Sound headband. In front of her was Shino showing the way, and obvious that the sun didn't really matter to his eyes.
(Wonder why he wears sunglasses all the time? And isn't it hot under that jacket? Weird...I know his powers are something with bugs, but still.) She couldn't hold her curiousity any longer. "Hey. Shino?"
"...Yes?" he said without missing a step.
"What's with your clan? Do they all wear sunglasees and thick coats or something everytime?" said Kin with little tact. "Don't the bugs die in the heat, or is that not happening right now?"
"...Maybe this will all be explained in the future. Just worry about the trials ahead, and then begin to explore life." said Shino, continuing his pace.
The mention of the trial sent waves of coldness down her spine. "Oh, that's just great. Why'd you have to remind me that?"
"...Is that not the reason why we're walking outside? First of all, you're supposed to be in bed for at least another day." he reminded.
"...I'm a Shinobi! What kind of warrior would I be with 'rest' anyway?" She stubbornly put it. "You just worry about your problems and I'll worry about mine."
(...Unfortuntely, you are my problem.) he thought afterwords. "...Fine, then. The main headquarters is up ahead."
In a few short minutes, Kin was taken before a huge Colosseum-like building with ancient stone supports and Leaf flags all around. Behind it was the famous 'Mt. Hokage' with three faces carved into it, its stone gaze in full glory. She was simply open-jawed at the size and power that monument had over her, staring like a little kid told that all jutsus are now learnable by anyone.
(Impressive indeed. I can see why Fire Country has a lot of respect around the other countries. Better than ours, anyway.) she thought with hints of envy. (All we have are houses, and houses, and...more houses. It's just a place made by Orochimaru to hide out, I guess.) If it weren't for the rising sun, she would've just stayed in awe of the mountain for days at least.
"...Kin?" Shino poked gently at her shoulder, getting her out of the trance. "...Kin, the trial is inside the building. Let's go." He walks right in, pushing the door open but with enough pause to let Kin follow through.
"Right." She runs right in, and then Shino hurries along. The trial begins.
---Konoha Courtroom---
"And as the defense rests, now we will decide on the punishment." The village elder declares before sitting down with the other members of the council. It had been three grueling hours, most of which consisted of her just listening about the laws and history of Konoha, Orachimaru's latest actions against the village, and how to find the nearest ramen stand. (Strange indeed. Aren't they supposed to defend my case or something?) On her right in the defendent's desk was a man called Gai, who looked like a renegade ape with a bad haircut. He just kept saying everything's alright and does a wierd 'ping' sound when he smiles.
(Isn't this guy that Lee's teacher or something? I figured he would punch me in for harming his precious miniture-self. Now I know something's going on here.) She looked around the room, seeing no one else but the Jounin, the council, and the big Hokage himself. (Even the boss is here. Don't tell me the Uchiha blood is that important. Least Shino could've stayed, instead of trying not to fall asleep here. I swear...one more time about how white hair can make cake taste better and I'll shut their cake hole!)
The silence was broken with the Hokage clearing his throat. "It is decided. Will the defendent please rise?" Kin did. "As the case rests, you were ordered by Orochimaru, S-Class Missing Nin, to kill the prominent blood and survivor of Uchiha. For this, you have been given these sets of punishments."
Kin held her breath, pretending that doing so she wouldn't be done of the following words.
"First: You will not be able to take any Chuunin exams for one year. That includes the Hidden village of Leaf and any countries or villages it might take in. You will not be promoted in rank by any circumstances nor any missions for the said time of era.
Second: You are to remain in the village of Konoha under probation.
Third: You will be under the care of a volunteer family here until the sentence is fulfilled. That is all." The room blacked out, then again light came, only showing Kin alone and shocked.
"I-I'm not dead? No jail or execution? Just stay here for a measly year and then be free?" She mumbled to herself. Suddenly, she raised a fist high in the air with glee and joy. "Hell yeah! I'm still alive!"
"...For now." A voice told from the open door. "...Let's go then."
She saw the boy with cold eyes-er, lens. "Shino, guess what? I'm not dead or going to jail!"
Shino didn't bat an eyebrow at the news. "...I know. I said let's go." he said with the same calmness.
"Huh? To where?"
His back was turned with the light outside brimming in. "...Where else? I'm the volunteer family."
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Another chappie done! Whew! I really like how this is turning out so far. A year in Konoha...hmm! So many possibilities!