Curse of Creation [Closed]

[The Creator]

The theatre at which the troup I used to travel with performed was two stories. The first floor was brick and mortar, older than most of the structures of this sector of the city, but the second floor was newer: birch wood planks with a stone foundation. It stood about 7 meters tall, if one were to count the roof, with the second floor beginning around 4 meters high. A balcony had been built over the main entrance to the theatre and served as a roof to the front patio. It was upon that balcony whereupon the early morning greeted me. I was tired-eyed and sluggish, and my mask was set aside at the moment so as to enjoy my morning coffee.

There was something odd that radiated from the building that I called my home. Monks and other superstitious would call it "positive vibe" or "a spirit's likening" but I just liked to call it "home". The morning was light and airy; cool wind blew from the north just cold enough to make the warm coffee a little more enjoyable. It was still early: early enough so that the dutious were already about their daily chores and tasks while the majority of the city was still sleeping or just now waking and preparing for a full day ahead.

Life as a shinobi was nice, sometimes, because it offered days of rest like this. I was not worried financially and everything had been going pretty well recently. So it was only right that I deserved an off day like this. Out there was a whole world that, perhaps one day, I wanted to explore and learn about but today was a day for rest and relaxation. Perhaps later I would brew tea and enjoy the cool wind but for now, zen silence.

In the theatre below were my supplies: a mobile operations bag which was much too large for the little I had to put into it. I had an electronic compass because I had no clue how to discern north from south. A six inch flashlight because, although amazing in other ways, Tasukeru did not offer low light vision. I then had a box of 20 tracers which I itched to use, three security spikes, currently inactive, a twenty piece lock pick set for as soon as I wished to begin to learn how to do all that jazz, and finally two wireless radios in case I ever partnered up for a mission.

[acids]

^{[Woe, was the mystery of maelstrom and supernatural phenomena outside of the spirit realm, or chakra.]}  

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Below on the wavering streets of Oto Sato, standing some ways off towards the markets stood a man cloaked in blackness. Among those who hurriedly pressed through the streets, he would surely stand out before the young Onigami - perhaps as a solid shadow that has been cast by some dark castor. Of course, given the stoic and singularly stare of the man, he did not care if the boy did so or not: he would continue to do so until he would.

Within the fine, dark robes of the man was two concealed katana, both housed at his right hip. He had a small collection of makibishi spikes and hira-shuriken in a butt-bag; also within the pouch lay concussion grenades and those of smoke. But of course, by how quickly the crowd moved, these attainments would go unnoticeable, as the man appeared to be a blur of shade.

[The Creator]

I had redonned my mask after I had drained the last of my coffee and, for the moment, had decided upon staying out here a while longer before retiring the mug to the kitchen. I was pressed into a leather chair, which seemed mismatched along with the other miscellaneous furniture that we had used to furnish the balcony, with my hands resting upon my stomach, fingers interlaced. My feet were kicked up, slightly uncomfortable inside the thick, black boots, resting upon the railing that parameterized the open deck.

It was not too long when I had noticed something static amongst what had been a rather dynamic cityscape. Not a building but what I at first perceived to be a temporary shadow. Perhaps it was a bird who, perched upon some building at an angle that would allow so, cast a thick shadow. But as it stood there, unmoving even behind the foot traffic which should have caused rifts and shifts in such a shadow, I became suspicious. And suddenly that suspicion, which it so often did, bloomed into a gripping paranoia. Without even thinking about it, I activated the powerful eyes of Tasukeru. To any onlookers, it would not appear as if I had moved from my comfortable position, but to me, the world had opened. My eyes shot forth, snaking through the crowd like ruby serpents, and found the shadowy man without difficulty.

I scryed him immediately, as I did with all those whose presence made me nervous, attempting to find out everything I could about him and his regalia. He was draped in a black robe, much like myself, but was not covered with the white mask of AnBu. That piqued my nervousness. I had some faith that those under the direction of the Otokage were, at least, up to some good but those who were not allied with such an organization were wild cards. I had become more and more sure that this man was not just looking but staring at me. What was he? What did he want with me? Suddenly the day of rest I had planned had become something of the past. If there was some shadow organization out to get me, I planned to destroy it before it could even lay a finger on me.

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I'd like to request an Observation check to see his hidden weapons and other traits or appearances which might give an insight to his history or daily duties, Sherlock Holmes style, as well as a Know Ability check to figure out how strong he is and what he is proficient in. Both, I expect, are of Very Difficult difficulty.

Know Ability || 12 (Novice)
Observation || 125 (Master)

Tasukeru (Seeing Life) 250 meters
Rank: C, B, A, S (x2)
Skill: Doujutsu
Effect: Allows a full three hundred and sixty (360) degree field of vision and some predictability to physical attacks. Unlike Byakugan, the user sees life in its normal colors during this tech, no details spared. Signs of life, thermal readings and X Ray vision is near perfect. Can also read a determine the difference of a regular shinobi to that of one with a bloodline or if they house any foreign presence by the different chakra waves displayed when observed through Tasukeru. This does not mean one knows the BL right away. Must have encountered the BL before in order to know exactly who they are. The ‘C’ ranked version grants the user up to 50 meters of observing. Each new rank for the Jutsu will add 50 more meters. This can be trained multiple times after all the ranks are achieved in order to add 50 meters onto one’s total. Each extra training is worth an S ranked training.
Special: Although one is born with this jutsu, one must activate the eyes through training.
Drawback: Heavy chakra drain over time, especially when multiple phases of the Tasukeru are accessed. While Taijutsu can be predicted, the Onigami are not designed to have fast twitch muscles. As such, perfect blocking simply won’t happen all the time.
Description: Summoned through will, the scarlet eyes of the Onigami will grow a very vibrant neon red and all life becomes theirs to fully observe. Once activated, the user has a three hundred and sixty (360) degree field of vision, as well as the ability to see into other people’s bloods. For those allied to an Onigami, this jutsu is revered for making the Onigami known as the ultimate scouts.
Limit: Must be part of the Onigami BL.

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[ ^rolls ]
-- the onigami boy could not discern of what profession the man had been nor of the stealthy disguise of his weaponry.

Had it been the way the clouds had suddenly summoned above the reaches of sunlight, or the quickening of the crowd, Shouta could not discern what the shadowed figure was capable of but observations of his own. Once he had felt the boy's gaze match his own, the red eyes of the man gleamed before he turned down some alley. He wanted the boy to pursue him: had Shouta chosen to or not depended on if he'd seen that oh-so-peculiar flash of red, that was surely noticeable to him that shared gaze with its caster..

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-- basically, you see him flash red eyes, you decide whether to follow him or not.

[The Creator]

The man had been garbed in attire that had blocked against such scrying. I was disappointed but expected it; he and I had shared the same fashion sense it seemed. My heart leapt at what I perceived to be a red-flash cross his eyes.

What in the...! And then, as quickly as he had flashed his red eyes, he disappeared down the alley. Did he think he was going to get away? His sight surely was no better than mine and so Tasukeru followed him even as I waited for him to get to a distance where I felt comfortable trailing. When he was ~150 meters away from me, I would begin to follow. At this point, I was sure there was no way he could know I was following. At such a great distance, such a man would be sure that he was not being followed. But I did, all the while keeping an eye on him.

This mysterious man would not escape me.

[acids]

The trail had been set and young Shouta sought to follow it. Down every corner, through every alley crept the two, each well aware that the other was in continuous movement about the city. Only once the Shadow Man dipped into a side tavern, located within the darker part of the village, did Shouta have a chance to miss the man disappear from vision. Yet of course, he would catch the opening of the door then the following closure. His observation had been fine enough to detect such negatives against movements.

Once inside, he would see the man seated at the back of the place, a plate of bread and a pint of fresh ale already in his possession. He had been eerily quick. His gaze would once again match the younger Onigami's, yet remained impossible to discern within the low light.

[The Creator]

The man was difficult to follow but I was able to tail him with what I believed to be no discernible betrayal to my actions . I followed him into a poorer part of town where liquor shops and smelly kitchens replaced the restaurants and music halls. And then he disappeared into a tavern, almost vanished. I neared the tavern, careful not to get too close to any windows or openings, before activating the X-Ray vision Tasukeru offered. It was difficult to tell which one of them was the man but to my sight, there was no ambush or trap to be perceived. What was he doing in there? I wished that there was some way to go in after him without physically having to go inside. And then..

A tall man walked by. He looked like he was in his early 60s, white hair, wrinkled face.

"Excuse me sir!" I said, hailing him.
"Yes, what can I do you for?" He asked, puzzled. I flashed my Sound Ninja headband.
"You will not be put in danger but I need you to enter that tavern, ask for directions, and then leave. But before that, look and see if there is a black robed man, like my own, in that tavern."
"But I know the bartender, I can't ask for directions." He said, poking a hole in my plan.
"Then buy a drink, on me." I said, procuring enough for a mug of ale. To that he took kindly and accepted.
It was less than ten minutes before he came back out.
"Aye, man in black just sitting in a corner." He said, alcohol on his breath.
"Thanks." I said, turning away from him.

Out in the open so readily? Such a queer man... I entered the tavern, one hand behind my back, one to my side. Indeed, he sat in a corner, seemingly harmless.

I would attempt to use the hand behind my back to perform a string of Handseals, hidden to him, paralyzing his arms and legs. Holding the seal behind my back, I would approach him.

"Speak slowly and carefully. Answer and do it quickly or I kill you. Who are you? What do you want with me? Answer quickly."

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On my phone so I can't post the full tech here.
Tasukeru
Petrify
Acting Skill Check to make Handseals unnoticed.
Acting || 125 (Master)

[acids]

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[ ^rolls ] 
-- unfortunately, Shadow Man's eyes had been too keen. he would see through the act and note exactly what was to occur in terms of technique.

[ooc]
-- next time, be sure to list the full techniques, otherwise, i will negate them.

The Shadow Man had been far too experienced to fall prey to an Eye Technique that he also knew how to perform. As Shouta would approach the seated man, he would soon find out that it had been nothing more than a ruse of the mind -- the Demonic Illusion that had sat at the table would not be affected by the younger Onigami's petrify, as around him, about twenty more of the same black cloaked men sat in various alcoves of the tavern. 

Shouta spoke yet received no reply from the seemingly tangible creation. It would look at him and cast its red eyes upon his own before it slowly melted away from the boy's vision, had he the strength and skill to overcome it. If not, the shade would remain where it was, yet a note could be observed upon the table near the pitcher of ale.

[/b]. Perhaps you would like to know of a way to increase the duration and potency of your coveted Doujutsu...

Seek me out in the land of Yu, which is where I will be by the time you prepare yourself for your journey. Be aware, be vigil. For the enemy knows that I have contacted you, and will stop at nothing to keep you from attaining the impossible...

- X[/font][/i][/ul]

All bunshin within the area soon began to fade back into nothingness as the Demonic Illusion wore off. Life within the tavern had not missed a single step as another man approached the table, asking Shouta if he needed any assistance.

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Shadow Man's Techs
Yasha Gensou (Demonic Illusions)
Rank: C, B, A
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the Onigami to fool other Doujutsu or any other chakra detection methods that read life or chakra and create ‘fake people’ for them to attack.
Special: C ranked training allows between 1 and 5 creations. B ranked allows up to 15, and the A ranked creation allows up to 30.
Description: One of the unique powers of the Onigami is to allow them to trick any chakra or life detection methods in believing someone is there, usually by creation real chakra systems stationary in certain places. For those peering through their doujutsu, the appearance of someone’s chakra systems or their chakra flow will be seen, and it’s impossible for them to discern real from fake. Once they strike them, the systems disappear. This jutsu is most effective under a visually altering jutsu, ie, the Hidden Mist skill, because the victim’s will not be able to tell as well what’s real and what isn’t.
Limit: Must be part of the Onigami BL.

Onigami Bunshin
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: Makes the "fake people" to have a real body.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: The bunshins can only stand one hit before dissapearing.
Description: After so many training the Onigami have reached a new whole level of illusions. The "fake people" now have a physical body, they now occupy a space, they even have a smell, this is considered by some the second best type of Bunshins after the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu. The bunshins although having a chakra system cannot perform Nin/Genjutsus but any Taijutsu are allowed. The Onigami Bunshins dissapears after recieving one solid hit. The particular thing about this bunshins is their unique ability to be able to expand their chakra system and this can fool any type of Doujutsu that a Nin/Genjutsu is being performed although this cannot fool naked eyes. A D Rank user can create up to 2 bunshins in one turn, two extra bunshins are added for each higher class, this means a S Rank user can create up to 10 bunshins in one turn.
Limit: Must be part of the Onigami Bloodlimit. Must know Yasha Gensou (Demonic Illusions) "A" Rank. Must know Bunshin no Jutsu.

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-- in this thread, post whatever items you are going to take with you. in a separate thread, if you want, buy items etc just get ready to travel.
-- post exit here, then follow village procedures for exiting the village.

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[The Creator]

A rat that had fallen into a trap, so he was. What a foolish man this stalker was, to attempt something so childish as to not know the power of Tasukeru. I approached him, uttering those words, ensnaring him in an Onigami technique that would surely force his surrender. Tasukeru blazed from behind my mask.

Alcoholics and other addicts will tell you that for a long time, they would not have believed they were addicts. Instead, they refused to admit or believe the elephant was truly in the room. It was only after a moment of clarity and close hindsight inspection when they would finally realize that the elephant had been in the room the whole time. I saw it, or rather, something that might have resembled it, and then I noticed it all at once. I spied my first robed man sitting in an adjacent alcove and then, widening my focus, suddenly realized I was surrounded by them.

I froze in a moment of horror. A coldness shot through my spine as if I had dived into an ice-covered pool. My mouth dropped, inhaling so sharply that it stung my throat. All my muscles tensed at once, and, at that moment, I was so fearful that I could do nothing but stand there, stunned. How could I have been such a fool?, I thought, still in those first seconds of realization, He has killed me. I am truly unworthy of the Tasukeru. But they remained still, seeming to stare at me, and although my fear did not abate, I began to regain control of myself.

Slowly walking forward, I noticed a note on the table. Thinking little of it, I took it in my hand, still staring at the figures that had stared right back. I read the first sentence. I see that you have followed my clone to the tavern. And then it hit me. This was all a ruse to get me here. My eyes read the note as anxiety flew up my throat. Yu no Kuni. The Enemy knows... What the fuck is all of this? I was not one for idle cursing but this was more than odd. I was being targeted.

I flew back to the theatre, terrified of every shrinking shadow in the growing light. I reached the theatre and closed the door, locking it behind me. I stood with my back to the door, gasping for air for a little bit, letting my nerves calm themselves. It was there where I considered the quest.

It's a trap, surely, it is. No, if it was a trap, there would have been no better place than to kill me there, in the tavern. Wait, what if he wanted to get me away from the Village? No, no, he said I would attain the impossible What does that mean? What enemy does he speak of?

I argued like that for several minutes, debating, fear still on the front of my mind all the while. I found myself walking deeper into the theatre and retrieving my things. I had recounted them not too long ago.

In the theatre below were my supplies: a mobile operations bag which was much too large for the little I had to put into it. I had an electronic compass because I had no clue how to discern north from south. A six inch flashlight because, although amazing in other ways, Tasukeru did not offer low light vision. I then had a box of 20 tracers which I itched to use, three security spikes, currently inactive, a twenty piece lock pick set for as soon as I wished to begin to learn how to do all that jazz, and finally two wireless radios in case I ever partnered up for a mission.

I grabbed them all, stuffing them into the bag, before grabbing a thick yak-fur coat from the costume room and putting it into the bag. It was going to be a cold trip. I hesitated before the door, still terrified of what was out there. But something drove me on, and I reached out to unlock the door. I took the first steps out of the theatre and into the journey from which I would attain the impossible.

--Exit