Blood In the Water [P/T/Inv]

[Kaito The Beast]

TP [?/30]

        The stones around the rock sides seemed to attract some of the smaller fish in groups. Kaito had moved his way to the right side, keeping a five yard distance from the wall. The rocks provided enough light at this distance to help with his eyesight and he could better examine the aquatic life in this river canal. The light that was provided was quickly dimmed and soon even blocked entirely by the dark waters, and because of this Kaito's eyes were having to adjust.

He started to pick up on movements of the fish around him or ahead of him. Sometimes he didn't even see the fishes body, but rather he'd catch its movement as it moved about in the water. In fact he was becoming quit good at observing the darting fish moving about him. That was one of the few things he could focus on. Aside form the appearance of new glowing rocks, and the strange light they emitted, Kaito was beginning to grow board of the same thing again and again.

Then a movement caught the edge of his vision. Just in his peripherals, near the middle of the river, underneath him, a movement that created a large ripple even Kaito could see. All the smaller fish scattered when it came through. His interested peaked, the hoshigaki kept his eyes trainedd in the area, scanning for more movements in the dim light in the depths of the secret river.

His eyes adjusted kind of how a normal persons eyes acquire a sort of night vision in the dark. But his was becoming more acute, as if not only was it easier to pick up on motions and changes in the water, but also it seemed as if his eyes were utilizing the light to more effectiveness. The dark seemed to become clearer in a strange way. And boy would it have to, as in veiw came a rather large fish, that didn't seem all that pleased to have a predator swimming around its domain.



Speeding out of the darkness, Kaito's eyes widened at first, then his expression tightened. Quickly discarding the surprise for a sort of terrifying joy as his mouth opened in a wide smile. Kaito turnedd forward adn powered through the water with ease, his strong muscled legs kicking and arms pulling as his body seemed to sway in the water. This chase would be a delight as he tried to navigate the dim waters with his eye sight. No better way to see better then when properly motivated.

[Kaito The Beast]

TP [0/30]

            In the murky blue water Kaito had been able to make out a few details regarding the fish that was pursuing him. It was big, about three times his own size which was impressive enough. It was a dark color, and in the murky water, even his vision wasn't quite good enough to pick out what it was exactly, perhaps a dark sort of pale blue, or deep gray or charcoal. He did see dark black or dark blue spots on his back and along it tail, but what he saw the most clearly was the face and mouth of the fishy beast.

Its face looked like an armor mask, probably thick scales or scale, for protection. It had large teeth, but not many, and they seemed to be connected to the scale like armor mask it had. Its eyes were a sort of dark yellow, and it had ravenous intent. Kaito on the other hand was exhilarated by the chase. He worked hard to move fast, gliding through the water with speed unlike a man who walked along the land, and payed more attention to his surroundings then before.

Taking in his surroundings and what was up ahead, looking for any sort of way to evade the beast behind him. He considered turning to face it, he was pretty sure he could kill it in one way or another, but that wasn't his intent today. He was more interested in watching the cavern wall, looking for a gap of some kind. he could feel the creature closing in on him, and he could see the ripples moving off of him.

Then he saw it, a small gap. He grinned more, and swung his body to the side into the wall. He grasped the edges of the wall, and pulled himself through the opening. He made it through, and the giant fish rammed d its full face into the gap trying to fit through. Kaito could see it back up and try again and again but to no avail. The hosigaki saw each of the stones that fell away as the beast tried to make its own way through, but soon it gave up and swam off. Kaito turned to see where he'd managed to get to.



He saw a brightness filling these waters, and a small rise in the ground. These waters weren't as deep nor were they as wide, almost like a pocket in the secret river. He noticed the light was from above, and a small hill rose up form the depths and proceeded to the waters surface or so he made out. He followed it up, towards the light. Soon he broke the surface, releasing his jutsu to allow him to breathe through his mouth and nose, taking deep breaths to fill his lungs. He looked around, taking int the surrounding of the small air pocket and little sort of island here.

Kaito shook his head, his main of hair spraying water around. He then looked around, taking account of his surroundings and peered upward to look for the source of the abundant light that filled the space and lite up the waters in here. It was a massive strange stone on the ceiling. Like the others he seen in the river that emitted light, this one was the just like them but on a totally massive scale. How interesting he considered it. His eyes fell back on the waters calm surface. It was time to get back to testing his eyes in the dim water now, and make his way back to the village possibly.

[KoKoKo]

+30

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Chi Kaori (Blood Scent)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to use their sense of smell to hunt down opponents who have been injured.
Special: The user must cut the opponent and allow them to bleed.
Drawback: Cannot tell differing scents apart.
Description: After injuring an opponent, the Hoshigaki will generally try to force an underwater fight by flooding the field or trapping someone with some other water-based techniques. However, that is not necessary, it just makes the hunt easier. The user is then capable of using their sense of smell to track the scent of the blood of the opponent, making it much more difficult to hide from them.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

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Post 1.

        Stepping out into the small wood, Kaito was eager to resume his training, honing his skills. He had grand expectations for himself, and if he were going to have any chance at all of reaching those he'd need to dedicate himself to the trials and tribulations of training like everyone else. But unlike everyone else, his training, was often a bit more... exotic.

Stepping out into the small wooded area set out from the village, yet still within the village, Kaito sat upon a rather large branch above the green floor. The grass created a sort of green carpet beneath him. The grass, and much of the vegetation here thrived for short periods of time due to the near constant rain. Today, the clouds had parted and sunshine barely filtered through the thick leaves that made the tree top canopy. When the rain went away, and the sun came out to play, life flourished as quickly and as fully as it could, before the showers took over once again.

After waiting for far longer then he'd hoped, Kaito set eyes on his prey. A fairly large rabbit, sniffing the ground as it slowly made its way through the trees. The shark man grinned, and silently withdrew a kunai, taking careful aim as the bunny passed under him, he was patient, gauging the distance and motion of the rabbit as it moved. Finally, he threw the blade, nicking the rabbits side, causing blood to leak out over the brown fur, matting it down some. The little animal took off at a frantic run, Kaito hot on it's heels, leaping from branch to branch above.

The shark man inhaled deeply, the rich scent of blood filling his nose. It was warm, like something out of an oven. Slightly metallic, but mostly, to him, it seemed to smell like honey. The smell was nearly intoxicating. It urged him to move faster, to close the distance between him and his prey. he did his best to keep his eyes on the bunny as it darted around small rocks, trees, and logs on the floor of the wood.

All the while the chase went on, the Hoshigaki's mind was a buzz with thoughts the blood inspired. He could barely think of anything else then ripping flesh apart, tearing meat from bone. It was as intoxicating and enticing to him as a thanksgiving feast would be to a man who hadn't eaten in three days. He had to have it, he needed to taste that blood. He was almost hyper aware of the scent, which was good, because as his mind had wandered and been hard to focus, the bunny had slipped form view. He had to track his prey through the scent of that sweet blood now.

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Chi Kaori (Blood Scent)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to use their sense of smell to hunt down opponents who have been injured.
Special: The user must cut the opponent and allow them to bleed.
Drawback: Cannot tell differing scents apart.
Description: After injuring an opponent, the Hoshigaki will generally try to force an underwater fight by flooding the field or trapping someone with some other water-based techniques. However, that is not necessary, it just makes the hunt easier. The user is then capable of using their sense of smell to track the scent of the blood of the opponent, making it much more difficult to hide from them.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

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Post 2.

   "Come out come out you little rodent... I'm only going to eat you."
        Kaito purred with a gin, revealing his pointed, menacing looking teeth. He leapt down to the floor of the forest, glancing around for any trail that the rabbit might have left. He saw nothing, his eyesight was useless for tracking this little beast it seemed, since he wasn't a skilled tracker, yet. But he closed his eyes, and inhaled deeply again. There it was, the sweet fragrance, the blood of the rabbit. It was coming from a specif direction, and he turned his whole body to face it.

Opening his freakish eyes, he began racing in that direction, taking deep breathes here and there to reassure himself he was on the right path. There were many different scents in the forest, flowers to fungus, even odd smells he couldn't place. All had the common under tone of mildew from the rain that typically covered the area. But he could distinctly pick out the smell of blood. Granted, once in a while he paused, taking a moment to close his eyes and focus on the scent, making sure he was following the path exactly.

So far he was doing well, and vaulting over a large boulder in the woods, he spotted his target once again. It had stopped moving to catch its breath. But upon seeing the shark man, and hearing him loudly land upon the soft earth with a thud, the bunny darted off again. Kaito was invigorated, the chase was on once more, and the predator in him couldn't be more happy. The smell of the blood played with his head again, making him see stars and causing his mouth to salivate.

He thought of a group of sharks, coming across a carcass in the water, the blood drawing in more monsters of the seas from miles around. They'd circle the carcass, or even a live creature, that'd be the best. A living injured beast, bleeding out, as if inviting the predators to dinner. The invitation would be readily accepted as the frenzy would begun. Each beast getting mouthfuls of flesh and ripping it apart, even continuing to frenzy till after the create was long dead and rendered t shreds, driven drunk by the blood and sensation of the kill.

Kaito stopped, sliding to a halt. He looked around sharply but had to curse aloud. he lost the prey while lost in his mind. he had to get this blood scent desire under control or he'd never be able to effectively use it. The ability would be more of a liability in any situation then it would be a benefit. He smacked his own head, shaking his mane of hair, and closing his eyes once more, sighing aloud. He took in a deep breath though his nose, searching for that scent again.

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Chi Kaori (Blood Scent)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to use their sense of smell to hunt down opponents who have been injured.
Special: The user must cut the opponent and allow them to bleed.
Drawback: Cannot tell differing scents apart.
Description: After injuring an opponent, the Hoshigaki will generally try to force an underwater fight by flooding the field or trapping someone with some other water-based techniques. However, that is not necessary, it just makes the hunt easier. The user is then capable of using their sense of smell to track the scent of the blood of the opponent, making it much more difficult to hide from them.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

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Post 3.

        As soon as it hit his nose, His eyes flashed open, and like a gust of wind, he was racing in its direction. he was determined now, a grim expression set on his face. he was pissed off that such an insignificant little rodent had eluded him this long, and it was time to end this little game. The blood smelled sweet, but he reminded focused on it's source, rather then its fragrance. there'd be plenty of time to reveal in it after he'd take the rabbits life. He came bursting from the trees like a tornado through a village, dirt and dust in his wake. He slide to a halt in a small field, a clearing in the woods.

This is where the trail ended, but that couldn't be, he saw no rabbit, he didn't smell death so it was still alive he figured. Flowers covered the ground of the entire clearing, and he picked up the scent again, slowly strolling through the field. his keen eyes looked everywhere, scanning the ground for movement, but they saw nothing. he inhaled again, still watching, and he caught the scent again, but... it was muddled by something. But what exactly? he could smell the flowers, but they weren't blocking the blood no. Then he placed it, like a light bulb being flicked on in a dark room, he knew what it was.

The blood was bing hindered by the smell of earth, specifically by dirt. Inhaling again he caught the scent under him, racing past him. His head turned swiftly tracing it, but his body remained motionless. His eyes even closed as he focused hard on the source of the sweet blood. His mind began to wander, a wounded enemy, his own teeth sinking into his flesh, delivering a death blow, but he shook his head. No! That wasn't what was important. He would not be a deranged slave to his senses, he wasn't an animal, he was a predator, what was more, he was a monster!

The rabbit raced under him again, he could smell it. he roared, punching the ground, going straight through into the little rabbit tunnel and grasping the tiny beast by the neck. Kaito yanked it from it's earth safety and head it high. His prize! The sweet blood scent filled the air once more, no longer contained by the earth. He brought he creature close to his face, taking a long whiff of it, smelling close tot he cut he'd given it, inhaling that blood fragrance like it were a wonderful perfume on a beautiful women.

"Finally, we meet at last."
Kaito whispered to the bunny, running a finger through it's fur. The injury wasn't bad, a minor cut that it'd heal from. It'd already stopped bleeding as it was, the lingering smell was form the blood on its fur giving it away. Looking at the little animal whimper in fear, kaito grew uneasy. He no longer had interest in the little things life. It was meaningless, he only desired to hunt it to test his sense of smell, which he now knew to be incredible, but dangerous. The aromas caused a sort of intoxication he had to be weary of. But needless to say, boredom and uninterest now saved this rabbits life. Kaito tossed it aside, letting it land a few feet away, and dart down another hole to escape.

"Yea yea. Don't let me see you again."
He said after the creature in an annoyed tone.

[Father 'Suke]

+30 - very nice aroma indeed

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Suiton: Suibun Shuuko no Jutsu (Water Release: Moisture Condensing Technique)
Rank: D, [ C ], "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to condense water within the atmosphere for use in Water-based techniques.
Special: The user adds "Tiger" to the end of every technique they wish to use this in association with.
Drawback: The water that is drawn from this attack comes from the atmosphere itself. Unlike the Oxyhydro Conversion, which is the combining of molecules in order to create water, this attack pulls the actual moisture out of the air and condenses it. Because of that, the ability is less effective in dry areas, sometimes not allowing enough water to be drawn for higher-level techniques.
Description: A supplementary Ninjutsu ability that is combined with other Suiton (Water Release) abilities, the user will focus chakra into the atmosphere, pulling the moisture out of the air and condensing it into forming an attack. The user must have the corresponding level of this technique in order to use it for a technique. This means that in order to use this ability for "D" Rank Suiton techniques, the user must have the "D" Rank of this technique. If the user wishes to perform "S" Rank Suiton techniques with this ability, they must have the "S" Rank of this ability. Since the technique is simply condensing the moisture in the atmosphere instead of creating the water, this technique is much more chakra efficient than Oxyhydro Conversion. Drains an additional "E" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (starting at "D") when used in a moist environment. Drains an additional "D" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (starting at "D") when used in a moderate environment. Drains an additional "C" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (Starting at "D" Rank) when used in a dry environment.
Limit: Must be a member of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 1.

        Strolling out onto the wooden dock, Kaito yawned, opening his mouth wide, and showing the world his numerous sharp and deadly teeth. He added in a stretch with his yawn, reaching up to the sky, stretching his back and arms. It had been a long day, but a predators work was never done. Here on this dock, he planned to go over another jutsu, well really expand his ability with a particular jutsu. After this, he may call it quits for the night and go enjoy himself back in the village proper. The sun was setting, and night slowly taking its grip on the land, but that didn't phase Kaito in the slightest. With his superior vision, the dark was no different form the day to him.

For a Hoshigaki shinobi, the preferred element of choice was typically water when it came to ninjutsu. Kaito was no different in that regard, preferring that element over the others. It just called to him. It was difficult to explain, but when he used it, things felt right. Kind of when he was underwater, swimming, it felt more peaceful, he felt stronger in the water. he always chalked it up to something to do with the shark finding water more natural, so he did as well. Either way, in order to use many techniques relating to water, in places where water wasn't in readily abundant sources, they relied on an ability that created water, or gathered water from their surroundings.

This ability was known as Suiton: Suibun Shuuko no Jutsu or in other words, the water release moisture condensing technique. There were some flaws in the ability, but in an area such as the land of Rain, there was no problem for him. Since the ability pulled water, or moisture from around him, the air, the plant life, any body of water nearby, and brought them together to create his jutsus, he'd be fine here. However if he took the same ability to a drier, more arid place, such as the land of wind, where the desert can stretch for miles around, he'd be in a bit of a problem. Thus the land of wind was way way down there on his places to visit. In fact he hoped to never go to that hell hole in the sand, as he saw it anyway.

Anyway, Kaito had reached the end of the dock, gave a look around t find nothing stirring but a few ripples across the waters surface, and an oncoming storm in the distance to bring back the rain. He cracked his neck, and put his hands together. Holding the seal of the tiger, and began to focus his energies. Pulling from his core, he felt his large chakra supply surge, and rush out of him into the air. He closed his eyes, breathing rhythmically. The main thing to keep in mind for this jutsu was that he had to gather and hold water in the air. In theory, doing this would help him gather more water, from further away, and allow him to hold more in the future.

Taking this sort of body builder style approach to his jutsu, water began to form around him in droplets. It wasn't raining yet, but from an outside perspective, kaito, the strange and aggressive shark man would be standing in the middle of many pellet sized drops of water, all hovering around him. More would gather, then more. Some even growing in size. He needed more, he had to push himself.

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::


Suiton: Suibun Shuuko no Jutsu (Water Release: Moisture Condensing Technique)
Rank: D, [ C ], "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to condense water within the atmosphere for use in Water-based techniques.
Special: The user adds "Tiger" to the end of every technique they wish to use this in association with.
Drawback: The water that is drawn from this attack comes from the atmosphere itself. Unlike the Oxyhydro Conversion, which is the combining of molecules in order to create water, this attack pulls the actual moisture out of the air and condenses it. Because of that, the ability is less effective in dry areas, sometimes not allowing enough water to be drawn for higher-level techniques.
Description: A supplementary Ninjutsu ability that is combined with other Suiton (Water Release) abilities, the user will focus chakra into the atmosphere, pulling the moisture out of the air and condensing it into forming an attack. The user must have the corresponding level of this technique in order to use it for a technique. This means that in order to use this ability for "D" Rank Suiton techniques, the user must have the "D" Rank of this technique. If the user wishes to perform "S" Rank Suiton techniques with this ability, they must have the "S" Rank of this ability. Since the technique is simply condensing the moisture in the atmosphere instead of creating the water, this technique is much more chakra efficient than Oxyhydro Conversion. Drains an additional "E" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (starting at "D") when used in a moist environment. Drains an additional "D" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (starting at "D") when used in a moderate environment. Drains an additional "C" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (Starting at "D" Rank) when used in a dry environment.
Limit: Must be a member of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 2.

                He could feel the water around him. Not just form the thickening of moisture in the air, or even from the few drops that touched him, but he could feel it with his chakra. Like through his chakra having such a direct effect on the water, pulling it and strengthening it form the surroundings, he was becoming apart of it, and it of him. It almost felt like he was underwater, the cool sensation of being free and capable of moving easier and faster then he was able to do on land. But he had to remind himself, he was on land, and he had to stay focused. This wasn't enough yet, he had to pull more.

So he went deeper, a little strain showing in his brow as he focused on the area, trying to expand his sense and power further still. His range with the jutsu was minor, but he had to do what he could to make it more vast. Being in an area where it constantly rained, he had already accumulated a large quantity of water around him, some drops now the size of golf balls, and growing in number still. But they were growing in size and number very slowly now.

He'd heard stories of Hoshigaki being able to drawn in so much water around them that they had been able to flood entire areas in a single ability. Such power, raw and primal to alter a landscape at a whim was incredible. One day, he'd do it, and stories of his power would inspire and strike terror in all who heard them. He knew this was but a mere stepping stone to what was to come. He'd reach higher, higher then any hoshigaki. He'd crush his father, and drown that miserable village his father called his business.

He'd gotten side tracked, his grip on the water he held slipped and it all came crashing down. He let out a few audible gasps for air. He didn't realize he'd started holding his breath. He was wet now, his clothing clinging to him as he regained his breath. But he didn't care. He was smacked his knee, disappointed that he'd let himself get distracted like that. Whatever, he had to try again anyway. Taking a few deep breaths, he adjusted himself, shaking off some water and getting his head straight once more.

It was difficult sometimes, having such high hopes and aspirations, yet having start at such a low place in life. But it didn't matter, it was only an obstical. As an apex predator, it was nothing he couldn't overcome. He would conquer this ability, become a master of it one day soon, and then after that, he'd be well on his way to being one of the most feared Hoshigaki in history. For now, he put his hands back together, focusing again, drawing up his power. As he did, it flooded out of him, and water began to rise off him, the dock, and even some off the surface of the lake. This time, he'd get it right.

[Captain M]

20/30

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Suiton: Suibun Shuuko no Jutsu (Water Release: Moisture Condensing Technique)
Rank: D, [ C ], "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to condense water within the atmosphere for use in Water-based techniques.
Special: The user adds "Tiger" to the end of every technique they wish to use this in association with.
Drawback: The water that is drawn from this attack comes from the atmosphere itself. Unlike the Oxyhydro Conversion, which is the combining of molecules in order to create water, this attack pulls the actual moisture out of the air and condenses it. Because of that, the ability is less effective in dry areas, sometimes not allowing enough water to be drawn for higher-level techniques.
Description: A supplementary Ninjutsu ability that is combined with other Suiton (Water Release) abilities, the user will focus chakra into the atmosphere, pulling the moisture out of the air and condensing it into forming an attack. The user must have the corresponding level of this technique in order to use it for a technique. This means that in order to use this ability for "D" Rank Suiton techniques, the user must have the "D" Rank of this technique. If the user wishes to perform "S" Rank Suiton techniques with this ability, they must have the "S" Rank of this ability. Since the technique is simply condensing the moisture in the atmosphere instead of creating the water, this technique is much more chakra efficient than Oxyhydro Conversion. Drains an additional "E" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (starting at "D") when used in a moist environment. Drains an additional "D" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (starting at "D") when used in a moderate environment. Drains an additional "C" Rank amount of chakra for every rank of a technique (Starting at "D" Rank) when used in a dry environment.
Limit: Must be a member of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 3.

    
        With his focus reset, Kaito began to pull water. The moisture was great around him, given the land, humidity, and the oncoming storm, there was plenty of moisture to draw from. It was easy really, all he had to do was extend the effort and it was like the water wanted to obey him. Maybe that had something to do with the shark as well. Perhaps being part shark gave him unique dominion over water. In fact, that tracked, he had heard so many stories relating Hoshigaki to incredible water users in the past, it went without saying they were more then skilled with the element.

This time around, the water gathered almost effortlessly, flowing in the air fluidly, rising up higher and higher around Kaito and the area. it really did seem as thought it were raining, large water droplets, and they were frozen in the air, perhaps suspended in time. When in fact they were under the control of kaitos chakra, his power holding them in place, and pulling in more and more as the time went by. He felt water on his face, his forehead specifically. He wasn't even wet anymore, that liquid had been pulled off him by the jutsu, gathering up that moisture first and drying him. No, this was sweat, he was exerting himself.

Good, if he was sweating, it meant he was working. He was improving, glancing around he could already tell he was holding up more water then he had before. His biggest adversary in jutsu trainings such as these, he knew to be himself. If he let his mind wander as it often wanted to on odd tangents or ramblings or even ideals, then he'd lose his focus and things would fall apart. he had to remain strong, determined in his objective.

With the water around him, Kaito took steady breaths, willing the water to all rise up as one. Some droplets were maybe the size of beach balls now, more orbs of water then any sort of droplet. But no matter how many he had, he wanted more. He felt his arms shake a little form the effort of continuously willing his chakra out of his body, but it didn't stop him. He wanted the water to go higher, he wanted more water period. Streams of water reached up like arms form the lake surface, flowing up into the water orbs he held in the air. As the largest source of water near him, it was being taxed the most from this moisture gathering.

But it was getting to be to much. With soreness setting in, and his body shaking, Kaitos will began to fade. He released the jutsu, his hands falling to his waist side, and he himself fell back on his rear. But with his will gone and power released form the accumulated water, it all gave way, cascading down into the lake like a water fall flowing form the sky itself. it was a beautiful site, and it lasted much longer then Kaito had expected it to, he could only guess he had collected even more water then he had thought. Well, that would be nothing compared to the next time he gave it a go.

[Captain M]

LEARNED

Sharky Shark.

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Suiton: Samekabe no Jutsu (Water Release: Shark Wall Technique)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Defensive
Effect: Creates a small wall in front of the user that takes on the appearance of a shark.
Special: Bird, Dog, Snake, Rat, Ram
Drawback: Is only capable of blocking one technique of the same rank as the technique.
Description: A powerful defensive technique that has been utilized by the Hoshigaki clan for a long time. By molding their chakra into a portion of water, they will cause that water to rise upwards in front of them, taking the form of a shark. The technique is also a pre-requisite technique for many attacks that build off of the technique, expanding this viable defense into a powerful offense once the imposing attack has been nullified. The Shark Wall will remain in place for three turns or until it has been destroyed. At maximum, the shark is six feet in height and eight feet in length.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu. Must be a part of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 1.

        The quiet night was resting in the gentle rain from above. The small swamp was void of life and the only sound was the calming patter of rain drops falling lightly on the entire area. It wasn't loud enough to prohibit sound, but it was enough to give a sort of refreshing, relaxing vibe to the evening. The sun had all but set, and fire flies had come out, glowing here and there. Sure the light they emitted wasn't abundant, but there were a lot of them, and the flickers of their light was more then enough to provide vision for the area.

Kaito was moving slowly, wading in the water that was roughly around his thighs. The murky body of water might not be deep enough for his liking, to swim in, but it still felt good, cool and refreshing none the less. He stopped walking, looking around for anything or anyone that might be lurking. He didn't see anything with his exceptional eyesight, nor did he smell or hear anything aside from a few insects, a frog or two in the distance, and the steady patter of water. Content, Kaito took a deep breath and readied himself.

He was here to practice a long time used jutsu of the Hoshigaki, the Shark wall technique, or better known among his clan, Samekabe no Jutsu. Used throughout their history, it was a powerful defensive technique that the shark people had relied on heavily as mostly their only real defense. The Hoshigaki as a whole were never much for playing on the back foot, or being passive in a battle. Needless to say, defense wasn't their strong suit. So this jutsu, as it and the user grew in power, was their primary means of protection in battle.

It was time however, for Kaito to know it. He'd spent a large portion of his time lately focusing on honing his physical Hoshigaki skills, relating to his mobility, and senses. Now it was time to think like a shinobi, and do things to better his life as an effective ninja. This technique would allow him to do just that. For, as many Hoshigaki knew, and only a handful of outsiders of the clan were aware of, this defensive move also held offensive implications.

He gathered his chakra, letting it flow into his arms and torso. He knew what it would look like, he was prepared for the hand seals and the effect it would take. It was only a matter of putting the understood theory into a physical application. Now, granted he wasn't to versed in ninjutsu as of yet, there was a chance this could go badly. But at worst he just had to practice it more, Kaito wasn't the kind of man to just give up or accept failure at something. he had to much riding on his success as a shinobi to slack off or fail.

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Suiton: Samekabe no Jutsu (Water Release: Shark Wall Technique)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Defensive
Effect: Creates a small wall in front of the user that takes on the appearance of a shark.
Special: Bird, Dog, Snake, Rat, Ram
Drawback: Is only capable of blocking one technique of the same rank as the technique.
Description: A powerful defensive technique that has been utilized by the Hoshigaki clan for a long time. By molding their chakra into a portion of water, they will cause that water to rise upwards in front of them, taking the form of a shark. The technique is also a pre-requisite technique for many attacks that build off of the technique, expanding this viable defense into a powerful offense once the imposing attack has been nullified. The Shark Wall will remain in place for three turns or until it has been destroyed. At maximum, the shark is six feet in height and eight feet in length.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu. Must be a part of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 2.

        With his chakra gathered, He narrowed his eyes, determination setting in on his face. He cracked his neck, and then smacked his hands together, flying through a small set of hand seals, ending with the seal of the ram. He expected a quick result, water rising up quickly form the swampy green around him. But instead nothing happened at first. His determined, narrowed expression changed to that of a raised eyebrow and confusion. That.. wasn't expected. He didn't know what had gone wrong, what he hadn't done right or maybe even what he missed or forgot to do to fail at his first attempt. But he simply spit into the water at his right, and shrugged it off.

Letting his inner power flood through his body again, Kaito preformed the hand seals a second time. This time slower, much more careful to preform the correct hand seals. While he did so he visualized the jutsu as well, seeing how it would work out, perfectly in his mind, and forcing his chakra to bend to his mental image through the structure provided by the hand seals. This time, he got a reaction from the environment. The greenish water, began to pull itself up, but just slightly. It was as if the water were jelly, and Kaito were pulling it up a little at a time.

He eyed the water annoyed, his expression getting madder, more aggressive as his hands tightened around the seal of the ram. His look might be similar to someone who was constipated perhaps, as he strained his body to obey his mental commands. But yet the water proved resilient to his demands, and would not rise correctly. The water refused to form the shape of his shark wall, and for the life of him he didn't know why. he let out a loud breath, releasing his hands and will power, allowing the water that was trying to climb up into the air fall back into the larger body from whence it came.

Kaito angerly smacked the water, cursing aloud in his failure.
'Damn it all! What the hell is wrong?!"
The half shark man, rubbed the back of his head, confusion clouding his mind. He revisited what he knew of the jutsu, the stories he'd heard of it, and the ways other hoshigaki in the past had preformed it. He recalled Roga, the Great Tiger had used the ability to frighten enemies first, creating the beast as a distraction before drawing it to himself in a wall, or to block attacks. Hitoru, the Swift Mako had utilized it more as an offensive means of cornering her enemies. Even Daisuke, the Bold Bull Shark, a brute of a Hoshigaki that was known for using his shark wall after an attack form his opponent, or when he faced a tai justu opponent, blocking any chance an enemy had at backing up or escaping.

What did all these people have in common? Well they were all Hoshigaki, half human half shark, but other then that they were totally different. Horatu used speed and agility, out maneuvering her enemies, Daisuke was a moron form all the stories, just a brute muscle bound moron who used his wall as a means of blocking and stalling to allow him more time to physically dominate his foes. Not to mention Roka, the ninjutsu Hosikagi, one of the few who possessed no real taijutsu skill at all, highly strange for a Hoshigaki. Yet they were all able to use this ability, so what did they learn that evaded Kaito now?

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Suiton: Samekabe no Jutsu (Water Release: Shark Wall Technique)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Defensive
Effect: Creates a small wall in front of the user that takes on the appearance of a shark.
Special: Bird, Dog, Snake, Rat, Ram
Drawback: Is only capable of blocking one technique of the same rank as the technique.
Description: A powerful defensive technique that has been utilized by the Hoshigaki clan for a long time. By molding their chakra into a portion of water, they will cause that water to rise upwards in front of them, taking the form of a shark. The technique is also a pre-requisite technique for many attacks that build off of the technique, expanding this viable defense into a powerful offense once the imposing attack has been nullified. The Shark Wall will remain in place for three turns or until it has been destroyed. At maximum, the shark is six feet in height and eight feet in length.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu. Must be a part of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 3.

        He thought hard, but drew a blank. There was no reason any of those people should be able to preform this ability but he couldn't. kaito bared his teeth in an aggressive manner, smacking his palms together again, this time with more vigor then before. He was done contemplating his failure, reminiscing on how other, legendary stories of the Hoshigaki could preform a simple jutsu. He was ready to preform it himself, and get him one step closer to being a a name of legend like them. He would conquer this move, and he'd do it right goddamn now!

His chakra flooded through him, bursting out into the water and area around him, enough so that a ripple emitted from him. He had a perfect visual of his technique, trying to give his chakra as much of a guide as possible. He could only imagine the structure was what he lacked, since finesse wasn't exactly his strong suit anyway. His hands flew through the seals. There was no need in going slowly, he knew he was doing them right, they were not the problem. His determination was unmatched, he knew that for sure, as he reached the last seal of the ram, he focused on it perfectly, picturing his wall in his minds eye.

The ripples in the water coming off him stooped almost instantly, and silence fell. For the moment, it even seemed like the rain and swamp insects and inhabitants froze in time, holding their breath to see what would happen. In the practical absolute silence, A green, water made fin poked out of the water to Kaitos right, but he didn't look at it. The fin was gone, back under the surface, almost instantly, like a true shark stalking it prey. In the next instant a huge shark formed of moving green water leaped from the surface, jumping across kaito, from left to right. It hung in the air, as if gravity didn't matter to it and kaito roared with it in triumph.
'ARGHHHHH HELL YEA!!!"

He examined his creation for a moment, letting the hand seal go, and stepping closer to his wall. It was living water, held together and directed by his chakra and will. It was roughly six feet in height and long, maybe seven feet, possibly more. In the open ocean, a beastie this big would be a serious competitor. here on land, most people would never seen such a beast. This one, once created he could compel through the air as easily as if it were swimming, even more powerful and with even more probabilities.

He knew that undamaged, he could utilize this shark wall for a while before it reverted back to water and his chakra fell apart, letting its form fall with it. But for now, he just based in its perfect, pleased with himself, grinning ear to ear with his pointed teeth. This would come in handy later. He put a hand on it, and it felt powerful, very strong indeed. he didn't know exactly how strong, and he wouldn't until he tried it in battle, but he was sure they'd be plenty of time for that later on. For now, he just threw his head back in a laugh, gloating to himself in his victory and success.

[Father 'Suke]

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[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Suiton: Samekabe no Jutsu (Water Release: Shark Wall Technique)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Defensive
Effect: Creates a small wall in front of the user that takes on the appearance of a shark.
Special: Bird, Dog, Snake, Rat, Ram
Drawback: Is only capable of blocking one technique of the same rank as the technique.
Description: A powerful defensive technique that has been utilized by the Hoshigaki clan for a long time. By molding their chakra into a portion of water, they will cause that water to rise upwards in front of them, taking the form of a shark. The technique is also a pre-requisite technique for many attacks that build off of the technique, expanding this viable defense into a powerful offense once the imposing attack has been nullified. The Shark Wall will remain in place for three turns or until it has been destroyed. At maximum, the shark is six feet in height and eight feet in length.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu. Must be a part of the Hoshigaki Clan.

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Post 4.

        Letting the shark fall apart, even in his revelry, kaito had a moment of doubt. Given how difficult it had been to create the the shark wall to begin with, what if he had the same mental block when it really mattered? He couldn't have that happening, after all, if he was in a fight and tried to call up his wall and it failed as it had before, it could mean death or major injury. He had to be certain he had mastery of the ability. So kaito cracked his neck, flexing his fingers and rolling his shoulders.

He had done it once, but failed it thrice, how would the fourth time play out? He let his chakra begin to flow in his body, gathering it in his arms and letting it spill from him to fill the area and water around him. he was beginning to get tired, his chakra pool maybe be larger then most, especially of his rank, but consistently preforming jutsu, when he wasn't that adept at them as it was yet, was still draining on him. He'd have to build up a tolerance, and more control at some point, although chakra control had never really been a "thing" for the Hoshigaki as a whole.

He brought his hands together, resting first though, taking a deep breath, and then closing his eyes, letting his mind feel his power, feel the area, and fully imagine the image he desired to create through force of will an chakra. His hands began to move, his breathing remind steady, the hand seals for the shark wall technique were being preformed effortlessly now. Kaito may not be the most clever, or brilliant shinobi, but he was competent and smart in his own right. Memorizing a simple set of hand seals was well in his realm of possibility.

Completing the signs, the sign of the ram held by the shark hands, the water before Kaito rippled. Shooting from the green surface was a roaring, open mouthed shark. At six feet tall, and seven feet long, the beast soared into the air, and slowly began to circle Kaito, methodically as if he were the master and it were awaiting a command to obey. Kaito let his hands fall to his side, and dropped hi head, his long hair falling around his face, hiding it from view.

He waited like this for a moment, the shark circling in the air, him unmoving, no sound from the swamp around him as he simply stood there hunched over. A low rumble emitted from the Hoshigaki, a rumble that soon grew to a deep belly laugh. That laugh was almost menacing, and became so booming loud, the patter of rain couldn't even be heared over it. To a passer by it'd seem he'd gone mad, but instead it was just the utter joy he felt at accomplishing the jutsu, satisfying his doubt with the technique in full.

[Captain M]

LEARNED

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Tetsu Tekken (Iron Fist)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A Brawler's true capabilities is within his fists and legs. The Brawler is capable of hitting as if his fists were gauntlets themselves. They say a Brawler's punch is like being smacked by a bull and that is where these power attacks come to play. Those who get hit by a Brawler's Iron Fist feel a knock back effect depending on the user's class.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of performing this attack so many times per day depending on how many times the user knows this technique as well as the Class level of the user.
Description: When the user first learns this technique they are capable of performing this technique a total of five times per day as well as any other technique that is in conjunction of the Iron Fist. Every time this technique is learned the user is capable of performing this technique as well other techniques into conjunction one more time. This means that if a user learns this technique twice they are capable of performing this technique a total of six times. Depending on how well and how strong the user is by Class, the user is capable of performing the technique with devastating power. The higher the class is the more devastating the attack will be creating a more sufficient way of breaking one's bones.

* D Class - Five Meters Knock back
* C Class - Fifteen Meters Knock back
* B Class - Twenty Five Meters Knock back - 10% Chance Bones may Break
* A Class - Forty Meters Knock back - 30% Chance Bones may Break
* S Class - Sixty Meters Knock back - 50% Chance Bones may Break
Limit: Must be a Brawler

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Post 1.

Jiro

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            Today was a new day for Kaito, nothing to unusual, he would be doing more training this dark, gloomy afternoon. However it was different as far was what kind of training he was undertaking, and the fact that he wasn't doing it alone. Up until now he was simply looking up abilities, or he already knew them, and he'd practice them, or on the other hand many of them had been simply physical abilities he had to hone. Today, was different in that it was an official taijutsu session.

He made his way up the stairs int he rain, to the open dojo that was owned by a man named Jiro. Kaito didn't know his last name, he'd only heard of the man through back alleys and stories floating around the village. They made him out to be an exceptional fighter, a master of the self proclaimed "Brawler" style. The fighting style was one of the gladiators, rough and untamed, meant to physically overwhelm another person. They said that if one was well versed in this style, no other taijutsu would stand a chance.

Which had peaked Kaitos attention quite a bit. He was interested to see if the stories about the man Jiro and the fighting style were in fact true. He reached the top of the steps, discovering this was an open air dojo, which kind of sucked, given the near constant rain. It'd make training more annoying, but maybe that was part of the brawler style. He moved in, yelling to see if anyone was nearby.
"Aye! Anyone here? I'm Looking for Jiro the Brawler. He here or what?"

Not a moement after he shouted, moving into the center of the dojo, the dark stone ground set with grooves that moved the rain water off it and allowed him to keep a grip with his feet. A booming deep voice responded to him.
"Who the hell wants to know?!"

The voice was gruff, and anything but inviting. A tall man came walking a round the corner, entering kaitos view. He wore a dark gray shirt that fit his form, and an off white over coat, and pants. Odd choices for the hidden rain. He displayed no headband, so kaito just thought he was an ex shinobi, or perhaps an independent practitioner in the Hidden Rain. it wasn't unheard of.
"The names Kaito, Hoshigaki, and yea thats of THE Hoshigaki clan. I'm interested in this Brawler style i've heard of, care to show me something? Maybe you have a new student if im impressed."

His tone was arrogant, but also confident. The two were so closely related sometimes it was hard to discern them, but at the notice f the half man half shark, Jiro looked clearly shocked. Hoshigaki were known to be legendary taijutsu users, to have one as a student was highly desired among masters of any style. It meant you had a basically guaranteed start pupil, which meant your name and style would get recognition for sure. The surprise faded, and a smirk spread on his face. Jiro cracked his knuckles, and stepped toward Kaito, "Humm Yea, I can teach ya something. I'll see if you're good enough, nah tough enough for my fighting style. lets see what cha got.'

[Kaito The Beast]

What I'm Training::

Tetsu Tekken (Iron Fist)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A Brawler's true capabilities is within his fists and legs. The Brawler is capable of hitting as if his fists were gauntlets themselves. They say a Brawler's punch is like being smacked by a bull and that is where these power attacks come to play. Those who get hit by a Brawler's Iron Fist feel a knock back effect depending on the user's class.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of performing this attack so many times per day depending on how many times the user knows this technique as well as the Class level of the user.
Description: When the user first learns this technique they are capable of performing this technique a total of five times per day as well as any other technique that is in conjunction of the Iron Fist. Every time this technique is learned the user is capable of performing this technique as well other techniques into conjunction one more time. This means that if a user learns this technique twice they are capable of performing this technique a total of six times. Depending on how well and how strong the user is by Class, the user is capable of performing the technique with devastating power. The higher the class is the more devastating the attack will be creating a more sufficient way of breaking one's bones.

* D Class - Five Meters Knock back
* C Class - Fifteen Meters Knock back
* B Class - Twenty Five Meters Knock back - 10% Chance Bones may Break
* A Class - Forty Meters Knock back - 30% Chance Bones may Break
* S Class - Sixty Meters Knock back - 50% Chance Bones may Break
Limit: Must be a Brawler

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Post 2.

Jiro

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        "How about we start with a basic, and key move in my style. It's called Tetsu Tekken, or Iron Fist.'
As he spoke, Jiro moved closer to Kaito, an aggressive manner about his posture as he did so. Kaito had the feeling things were about to get violent, and he smiled slightly, a few of his sharp teeth showing. He was ready to find out if this guy was all talk or if he had a powerful game to back him up. Listen carefully, Kaito was more interested in the power behind the words.
"The power behind a brawler, a real physical powerhouse, is mainly in his arms and legs. These become instruments that deliver devastating punishment. Unlike other fighting styles, there isn't a very soft, or delicate manner. There aren't many mind focused ways of dealing powerful blows, its juts about being strong and overcoming your opponent."

Kaitos eyes fell to the mans large hands. they looked scared, and powerful. So far, this sounded like a style that suited him, but he wouldn't know until he experienced it some. Surprise cause kaito to open his eyes wide, Jiro began to dash at him, racing and prepping a right hook. The big man did little to hide the attack, and Kaito's surprise faded quickly, replaced instantly with excitement. Hoshigaki were always thrilled at the prospect of a fight, and he wasn't about to back down from this one. In fact he wanted to feel Jiros strength, the power of a Brawler user. Was it worth training in?

With a growl, like something from a large bear, Jiro punched Kaito right in the chest. For such a large man, kaito noted he had surprising speed, covering the distance fast, and his blow had come just as quickly. The punch itself, was incredible. kaito felt as if he was frozen in time, being pushed through stone, as the single punch in the center mass of his body sent him flying. Now, he'd been hit hard before, but sent flying by one punch in a place where he had the most balance and durability? No, that was a first. Maybe three, of five meters away, kaito hit the ground and rolled into a crouch, a strain in his chest made if hard to catch his next two breaths.

But the hoshigaki quickly looked up back at the large man, grinning through the little pain he felt.
'Okay... so you're strong. But what is that suppose to tell me huh? You know how to punch big whoop, so do I. Whats special about it?!"

Jiro stood straight up, smirking.
'That was the lightest I could punch fish man. Let me show you, the true iron in my fist."
The man Flexed, and his arm seemed to grow, as he swiftly rotated his body and slammed his fist into the ground. The result was instant. The stone shattered, and erupted around the impact. Huge chunks of stone and pebbles broke up and lifted into the air. Just a punch, one punch and he shattered stone. He rose, standing straight at his massive hight. Kaito examined his arm from the distance, and with his great eye sight, he couldn't see any injury on his arm, not a scratch. Now that was impressive. He grinned his sharp teeth, yea this was something he was interested in after all.