As experiments proved during today's D-Rank mission, they were essentially "sprinters" - able to go very fast for short periods of time. They could fire off jets of flame from their mouths, levitate, and were VERY agile fliers.
Unfortunately for Sasuke, his prediction regarding the mission was entirely correct and their mission today was harvesting strawberries. Which was not something that lended itself well to practicing flight.
Still, they'd managed to get some of the flight-training done in the six hours they'd spent in the fields.
"So what kind of range does this give us?" asked Kakashi as the trip back to the Hokage Tower was at least fast and involved only one mishap when Sasuke had failed to think "happy thoughts" while in the saddle.
"According to Mushu, about an hour at maximum speed, so about 180 kilometers," said Naruto, who'd asked that question himself.
Kakashi considered the possibilities this offered. An hour to cover 180km (111 miles) meant that any mission within that radius would be something they could likely undertake without much difficulty. "And how long for these wyvernhawks to recover from their exertion?"
"I dunno, I guess I'll ask," offered Naruto after thinking about it briefly.
"About three hours," said Mushu, sitting atop Naruto's mailbox. "They'll need some fresh water and to go hunting, so you's gotta dismiss them or leave 'em where they is."
"Ah," said Kakashi.
"What a dump," said Sakura, looking over the place.
"Well thank you, Miss Tact," said Mushu, showing a huge amount of sarcasm for someone of his size.
"Hnnn," said Sasuke.
"No, we ain't got any funds," said Mushu. "So we just stuck fixing a little bit at a time."
"Hnnn?" asked Sasuke.
"Yeah, well, I used to hang around a gal named Mulan," explained Mushu. "After she had some kids, it took her a couple hours and at least two cups of tea before she got to talkin' proper. I got good at being able to figger out 'morning mumble' - which is pretty similar."
"What happened to this 'Mulan'?" asked Kakashi, thinking that she had probably been the previous summoner.
"She died," said Mushu, placing a claw over his chest.
"Oh, sorry," said Kakashi.
"Ah, don't be," said Mushu, the somber moment vanishing. "She died in bed, surrounded by her kids, their kids, and their kids' kids. Big hero of China, mourned by lots of people, gotta mural of her in the Capital. Wouldn't be surprised if they made a play or something about her early years of kicking Mongol butts and such. Course, that was way before I got into my current occupation. Back then I was one of the guardian spirits of the Fau family."
"A hero?" asked Sakura, thinking this 'Mulan' must have been a strong kunoichi.
"Oh yeah, she had ties with the Army and got good with the four major weapons," said Mushu. "Staff, spear, dao, and jian. She was also pretty good with bow until she took an arrow to the knee. Had to stop adventuring so much then, took up the crossbow and was even better with that. Got less up in your face in a fight, more a hang-back and sniper."
"Hnnn," hnnned Sasuke thoughtfully.
"Too bad you can't offer anything as payment," noted Kakashi. "A few D-ranks to build up your house would make it look a lot more livable."
"Wait," said Mushu, launching himself to hover at eye level and look directly at Kakashi. "Is you suggesting that something other than cash could be used?"
"Well..." said Kakashi, not sure of the intensity of the dragon's attention.
"Cause if you IS, then maybe we can come up with something," said Mushu.
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