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0h1ttp://narutojidai.narutorpg.org/t1824-missions-for-asura-unchecked#14217Asura was called out from his time among his training with Vidav-- summoned by none other than Boss Byakko himself. Both quick to answer the summons, Asura quickly raced to meet the giant white tiger in the clearing where many of the tigers met and conversed.
Asura stood before Boss Byakko, as did Vidav beside him in humble attendance. "You summoned us, Boss?" Asura asked.
The giant tiger, towering well above them even as he sat on the field's grass, loomed his head close to the two of them. "Asura, when you were accepted into our home, you told us that you would do us service for our hospitality. I trust you still hold to your word?" the tiger asked in a soft but firm growl.
A sweat drop fell from his brow as he glanced for a moment to Vidav beside him. "Uh, of course I do. I promised you that I would help out however I could." he replied.
The tiger sat back up straight and shook his mane. "I see. Good-- because that time is now," the tiger said matter-of-factly. "As you imagine, we keep our jungle secure and keep human interference to a minimum... but that doesn't mean there are not those who try to take our jungle."
Vidav soon spoke up with a raise of his head. "Are you referring to the loggers from Dance Country, Lord Byakko?"
"Loggers...?" Asura said, his expression showing distaste for what was to come.
"In the past, loggers have come in attempt to cut down trees from our jungle to fuel their own persuits. Timber for houses, land to build upon. We have held our own for time to time, but they always come back-- or rather new humans come to make a claim to it as well." the elder explained.
"Are they that big of a threat?" Asura asked, "I mean, trees are cut down all the time. They can be regrown sure--"
GRRROWW! Byakko let out an angry snarl and Asura shutted up. "Those humans know no sense of boundaries. They take without conscous or care if what they destroy can ever come back! It is our home they wish to destroy, and I will not allow it! Even for ignorant fools like them!" the tiger bellowed, his voice on the wind.
Asura flinched, but Vidav remained calmed with his paws in his sleeves. "Asura, understand that many of the plants they destroy cannot be restored easily. The trees they destroy can host several species of herbs or animals that can only thrive here. If the forest is over-harvested, they are at risk. Deforestation."
Asura's expression melted into one of understanding. "I see... I'm sorry I didn't realize the gravity of the situation." he replied with a bow of his head.
Calmed down, Boss Byakko sat back and looked to Asura. "Normally, i would have our own forces repel them. However, perhaps a human like yourself will have a more... thorough impact upon them," the tiger said. "See to it that they know not to trifle with our jungle."
Asura frowned at the though of what he was being asked to do. He could kill bandits, rabid beasts, enemy shinobi-- but loggers was not something he was okay with. "Um, are you asking me to kill them? I rather not do something that would cross the line into cold-blooded murder..."
Boss Byakko narrowed his gaze on him through his mask. "I don't care what you do, cub. I simply wish for you to stop their efforts. However, loggers are not what you should be worried about." he replied. "Since we had our own Rakshasa warriors meet them, they had been bringing body guards with them. Those you may need to meet with lethal force. "
Asura nodded and listened to his orders. "Stop them from progressing further into the jungle with their machines. Either stop the loggers or their machines. But make sure they know not to enter or they face the consequences." Byakko ordered.
"Yes, Boss," Asura replied.
With a reach for his own sword, he let out a deep breath and refirmed his resolve. "Sorry, Lord Vidav. We can train more later." he said and walked to leave.
"Asura..." Boss Byakko's voice made the young man stop in his tracks but didn't turn around. "Don't expect to honor your fellow man when you live among us. While I have nothing against you or other humans personally, man is a foolish creature by nature. In the face of a beast like us tigers, there is no mercy. It is eat, or be eaten. You will do well to remember that, for your enemy may not be so kind to be as merciful as you might be..." the tiger explained.
Asura didn't turn around, but he heard every word. "I understand. I promise, despite my feelings, the mission will be completed. " With that, he channeled his chakra to his feet and took off to the east of the jungle.
Asura felt like some sort of man born from the wilds (Tarzan) as he jumped through the bows of trees and swung from the vines that grew from the treetops. He easily navigated through the jungle's canopy with ease, now aware of how to travel through them.
He drew closer to the boarders of the country, and already could hear something strange. A buzzing sound reached his sensitive ears as he moved closer. He slowed down his pace as he could see clear sky through the trees, and stopped among the bow of a nearby tree.
As he peeked through the leaves, he could see five large machines-- large as war machines armed with saw-like protrusions that ran on a belt to allow strong cutting of wood. Part of the area of the jungle was already cut, leaving a barren space of empty ground. The sight of it made Asura a bit sad as he now understood what the Loggers were capable of... and why Boss Byakko had his tail in a twitch
If they advanced too far, they would permanently damage the jungle.
There were over 20 men there, most of them loggers and not armed. His gaze came to the machines themselves. As he observed them being prepared, a smirk came to Asura. He had a good way of making a statement and not shedding a drop of blood.
