A storm and a shrine

A new day dawns over Tsukigakure, spilling its golden light over the village as it slowly awakens to the rhythms of daily life. The alter, known as Kagusutchi, a mature and disciplined version of the spirit of Kutari, rises with the sun. He begins his morning as he always has, in silence. This hour is reserved for reflection, a time to lay the groundwork for the day ahead and brace himself for his station's challenges. More than that, the period forms a bridge between sleep, where everything is at peace, and the world of men ever in conflict. 

The routine that Kagusutchi carefully goes through is grounded in purpose. Commensurate with the warrior way of the Uchiha, he first goes through a series of training exercises. Not only do they keep him in top fighting condition, but they also serve to sharpen his mind. Each motion is deliberate, a conscious manifestation of his power over his physical self, and a reminder of the warlike spirit that has seen the Uchiha people to greatness. It is not just an exercise in ego but a balancing act, uncluttered by the traps of self-delusion and pride. After the series of motions, Kagusutchi sets aside time for his meditation. He asserts himself in his private quarters in the Uchiha community building, casting the door open to face the bright rays of the morning sun. Though his body is exposed to the elements, his spirit is elsewhere.

After the meditation, Kagusutchi reviews the mental list of what the day has prepared for him. Being both a self-appointed leader of the Uchiha community and a soon-to-be significant official in Tsukigakure, that list is rather broad. It has to be addressed with careful attention to detail. He goes through every item and meeting on the list, placing them in order of urgency– or not only the urgency but the priority of the community's general well-being and the village's goals. This is but a small part of what Kagusutchi does to prepare daily, yet it is essential, as it allows him to make all-important decisions under guidance from his vision for the Uchiha and the village that shelters them. Dressed and groomed as befits his high status and allegiance to the Uchiha, Kagusutchi leaves his room in the Uchiha's community building. 

Tsukigakure opens before him, its up-and-coming streets filled with the villagers embarking on their daily journey. Walking through the village, Kagusutchi never raises his voice or gives loud commands, but people greet him with understanding and nod their respect for his silent authority. As he passes through the lives of his people, they know– he is a leader to follow, for he leads by example and cares. The day ahead is filled with duties: training sessions to oversee and playable talks to take part in, Uchiha community members reporting grievances to him, and the Tsukigakure safety and stability to ensure. Each is approached with undivided attention and dedication, no less than personal responsibility.

Thus, in Kagusutchi, the alter of Kutari, the morning's preparations are not only some mere routines. They are the affirmations of his identity, the way of reaffirming the path he walks. They are the daily reconfirmation of values and duties that make him who he is, the traditional and innovational blend that makes his transformative leadership. As the new day dawns on Tsukigakure, in the face of Kagusutchi, a strong and wise figure, the Uchiha community conducts the village towards the future based on the past and the present.

Stepping out between the edges of the Uchiha community building, Kagusutchi can sense discharges of electric pre-storm air. The skies become a tumultuous palette of dark clouds that signal the villagers the storm that has been chattering away since dawn. Yet the stride is determined and purposefully spaced, and the glimpse of the village head form must be seen as a force that keeps everything grounded. The day's route is atypical – it has little to do with the daily affairs of administration and leadership. 

The armory of the Tsukigakure, which is in a state of constant improvement and upgrade, has released a series of upgraded kunai. Being a reputable master and a head desperately working to redeem the Uchiha name, Kagusutchi has been called to the testing. It is recognition and a challenge, an invitation with a hint of risk. The kunai grounds resemble a field of steel, with kunai scientists presenting razor-sharp petals. The newly crafted kunai is light and sleek, with the edge reflecting a black gleam from the threatening skies. Holding the first piece in his hand, Kagusutchi can feel the previous winter's history of crafting, each willow leaf bass. The starting point is interrupted by a figure of an unexpected toreador. The man, bound to confidence dripping with arrogance, stands beside the new-wave proposed kunai. The vegetable's virtue needs to display the kunai nimble skill. A heap will be arranged in the form of a haybob. The marksman, just as sure and somewhat less overbearing, introduces himself as the master apex thrower.

The marksman, accepting the unconventional counteroffer with intrigue and perhaps even a touch of bemusement, follows his new rival. The wind grows stronger at their backs, a sign that the storm is approaching. The air thickens with the storm's pressure just beyond the village grounds' final edge, adding a heavy tension to the room. In a moment of focused determination, Kagusutchi ignites the chakra energy in the air before him, releasing a flame toward his mark. 

The fire cuts through the wind, demonstrating steely heat and bright light. The marksman, unshaken, responds in kind. Even as the storm closes its grip upon him, each of his strikes lands perfectly, making Kagusutchi nod appreciatively. The shrine falls further out of sight as the storm apart of the marksman's tether destroys it. The two continued to test one another's wills and experience as the storm's strength assaulted Tsukigakure. Trees shook under the strength of the wind, and the shrines, symbols of their village's spiritual heritage, cracked under the weight of debris and the downfall. 

Kagusutchi remained focused, noted that he would address the destruction later, and returned to the duel. At the end of the competition, Kagusutchi and the marksman showed their remarkable understanding with a nod of mutual respect. Kagusutchi, however, must turn to the storm before him. He knows he must address the damage, particularly the shrines that hold such significant meaning for his village, once the storm has passed. He turns instead to the Uchiha community center, where his experience as a guard leads him to the building next door. The building next door, the old bathhouse, is the village treasure, but it has a growing leak endangering its long and storied history. Kagusutchi, ever the defender of Tsukigakure, leans in to investigate.

With careful hands and an intuitive sense of structure and flow, he approaches and repairs the leak. At his hands, the day is filled with swift movements and efficient steps. When he leaves to look over the bathhouse again, he sees no more repair amid the wear and tear; he sees the struggle. It is not annexed on the spur of the moment but rather with a promissory tale, a delicate home of respite, self, and community. Kagusutchi feels his connection with the village has only deepened as he spends the day cleaning and mending the bathhouse. He thinks that this will only be another note on the epic song that is the creation of the clan's 

Outside, the storm rages, but within the lined walls of the bathhouse, the air fills with serenity and a sense of intent. Kagusutchi stands at the conquered annex's entrance. The storm has quieted, and the turmoil has shifted, altering the village yet ever-enduring. In the hush of the ensuing climate, Kagusutchi considers the day, the trials of the kunai, the surprising test, and the bathhouse he kept. 

As Kagusutchi helps the people of Tsukigakure recover from the storm's embrace, his actions today stand as a testament to the role he has carved out for himself within the village. The skies clear, revealing the stars of Tsukigakure, a silent witness to the day's events. Though battered by the winds and rain, the village is alive with the spirit of cooperation and growth. People slowly walk out of their homes, lanterns in their fingers, creating a soft, warm light in their surroundings. Kagusutchi, as he takes in the warmth of home and heart, feels a deep bond with the people of Tsukigakure and this land of the Moon. Sure, the challenge broadcasted by the master marksman earlier today was nothing more than a departure from the problems the storm brought. Yet it offered a brief hint of the personal stories at the core of the all-embracing Tsukigakure—a tale of competition without rivalry, of several individual paths leading to a shared destination. 

The conquest of their shared bathhouse, the new Uchiha Community Center, is the first of many such stories Kagusutchi will live through. As he completes the last of the remaining repairs, the possibilities open to them flood his mind anew: a place to relax, a place to grow stronger, a place where Uchiha sticks bound the clan to unite the village.

In the stillness that follows the storm's departure, Kagusutchi allows himself a moment of quiet contemplation. The day's events – the testing of the kunai in the armory, the lively banter with the marksman, and the battle against the storm's tumultuous fury – have only reaffirmed his dedication to the ideals that Tsukigakure embodies. Though his role as leader and protector is often fraught with precarious choices, it offers an invaluable opportunity to shape the village and its people for good. Incorporating the bathhouse into the Uchiha community hub is a physical representation of that vision, an object made not of wood and tile but of memories. It mimics, in its way, Kagusutchi's journey – a story of resilience and transformation, of preserving the old while always reaching for the better. 

As the sky above the village deepens to night and Tsukigakure drifts closer to silence, Kagusutchi returns to the Uchiha community space. He feels proud of his work during the day and invigorates with a new sense of purpose. He knows the village continues to thrive, nurtured by those who care for it and all the stronger for the threats it has overcome. Here, in Kagusutchi, the people of Tsukigakure have a leader who encapsulates the Uchiha strength and wisdom and will be ready to face whatever comes with them. And as the stars above whisper untold promise and possibility, Kagusutchi realizes that the journey isn't over; thankfully, it's one he's only just begun.

As the dawn breaks across Tsukigakure, painting the sky in soft pinks and gold, the storm forces Kagusutchi to awaken. The night prior had brought him a well-deserved reprieve – and the storm that had haunted the village had finally subsided. Now, it lay in a still and sad reminder of the cyclical dance of its destructive and restorative power known all too well by the residents of Tsukigakure. With the coming day was a renewed sense of duty and purpose. Kagusutchi – the stalwart visage of the Uchiha spirit – set his sights on a manifest of tradition restored and community reinvigorated. It was his duty to clean the shrine near the Uchiha community building. 

Unassumingly gray and unnoticeably small, the shrine nevertheless held a significant cultural and spiritual pull on the inhabitants of Tsukigakure. It symbolized their history, a dance with the land, and a declaration of the spiritual beliefs that guided them. And, in the morning light, it was in a decidedly musky condition, disturbed and torn asunder by the storm's ravenous maw. Armed with a bucket and stoic resolve, Kagusutchi swiped away ash and debris with a quiet reverence for the shrine's significance. The cleaning was not simply a physical act of restoration but a symbolic gesture of respect for the beliefs and principles the monument represented. In his mind, he kept these words fresh as he cleaned and polished, attending to the necessary repair with the deference that a humble artisan lent to his craft.

Overwhelmed by Kagusutchi's efforts, the villagers gravitate towards the shrine. A few join him in the cleaning process, while others watch with a sentimental attachment to the nurture of the sacred dwelling. Cleaning the shrine becomes a community affair, a shared experience that rejuvenates the unity between the Uchiha and the Tsukigakure people. The second scene happens when the shrine starts regaining its aura of tranquility and beauty. The community comes together to say prayers and thanks. The air becomes calm with a sense of oneness, recognizing the shrine's restored decency and what it took the people to regain its honor. 

Standing in the crowd with the villagers, Kagusutchi shares a deep connection that transcends the task's corporal aspect. Cleaning the shrine near the Uchiha building reinforces several factors, such as the formidable face of tradition, spiritual links, and what a united and vibrant community can achieve. Over and above, Kagusutchi has further declared his acceptance and honor as the village's chief caretaker by exclusively devoting all of himself to the task. As the work around the shrine draws close, Kagusutchi recounts the colossal meaning of the day's work at the end of the day. The shrine stands cleansed and strong again, typifying Tsukigakure's resilient spirit. For Kagusutchi, this day is a true expression of his commitment to his people and a reminder of what inspires their greatness.

Elements of silence allude to a sense of stillness that envelops the shrine's quiet restoration, leaving Kagasutchi vulnerable for a moment. Out of the quietness, a murmur breaks out in his psyche, barely discernable, but one that he recognizes: It is Kutari's voice, and it emerges from the hidden shadows of Kagasutchi's soul, where his younger self had yet retained a semblance of voice. In that moment of the inner voice's sudden revelation, Kagasutchi's mental equilibrium shifts subtly. The mere annunciation of Kutari's once-silenced voice, reminded and encouraged by the unforeseen reparation of the alter, signals a tiny fault line between the two personas that share the alter yet consider themselves distinct. It is a flashback, a precursor to those few patterns of thought from the battle between two minds, each loaded with experiences and angles out of view. The emergence of Kutari's inner tone is a hint, not just towards the past but to the eventual fate, a subtle clue of self-esteem that can be worked back together instead of doubled. 

It is a bleak reawakening of life that comes with introspection, a figure that impels considerations that rehash every choice repeated to this position. More crucially, for Kagasutchi, it is a minute of remembrance: The flashback he revisits for many hours while the local people return home to their peacefully restored shrine. The whisper of Kutari's initial voice reminds what lies within his mind. He pushes his farther into his mind, deeper into the maze that is his psyche. Kagusutchi is the one that shall remain, no matter what Kutari may want to do about it.

WC: 2528
TWC: 2528
EXIT

Claims:
Completion of 4 E rank missions
+4000 ryo
+20 AP

WC Claims:
+438 towards One-handed Seals (Complete) (Previous Progress)
+1125 towards Fox Fire (Complete) 
+965 towards Demon Lantern (965/1125)