Just for business [travel, training, private].

[Captain M]

Welcome to the beautiful Yuki no Kuni, dear.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

((OOC: Thanks for the warm welcome M. Pun intended ))

"I need to alert the Yukikage about my arrival. Come down here" muttered the female before making a 'come here' gesture. Her smallest avian companion landed on a stone at the side of the side walk.
"I need you to deliver this to the Yukikage office. We're heading towards the capital" told Marii while she found the diplomatic papers.

She laid the documents in the carrier bag on his back. Daiki then soared off towards the sky as soon as the papers had been secured. "Let's go Shiori-chan...we have to get to Yozamu" told the young woman.
Her animal companion nodded as they started on their trip towards the capital. They decided to take the main road since they had plenty of time.

'Yuki no kuni does have a kind of raw beauty to it. But I have to admit that this season is more preferable to travel in' pondered the Sannin. She had travelled to so many nations that she felt a bit unfazed by the nature. Especially since that was not why the female was there in the first place. But the fake blonde did not let her guard down...she was still on foreign grounds.

Some sun rays peeked through the clouds as the duo approached the suburban area of Yozamu. The young woman found her ID when they got close to the gates. "ID please" inquired the lanky owl ANBU at the right. She showed him the card after making sure he was not in disguise. "Welcome to Yozamu" told the man before they entered the capital.

[Solus]

~Dat move

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

"Look!" shouted the animal. The female looked up towards the sky. A familiar grey form was approaching them with medium speed.
A smile formed at her face as her other animal companion came closer to them. Marii was now standing right outside a grocery shop where she had bought some food plus some drinks.

"How did it go?" asked the young woman as Daiki landed in front of them. "It went really well. They read my note and more people arrived" told the animal.
"Good job Daiki-kun! I just bought some tuna here in cans...you have to share I'm afraid" replied the Sannin with a smile.

She then opened two cans of tuna that she had bought at the supermarket. Both of her animals started to eat while the female decided to check out her reflection. The shop window at the opposite side showed a small woman with a somewhat thin body dressed in autumn.
Her outfit consisted of a black fake leather jacket, a deep purple sweater, a navy blue infinity scarf, a pair of dark blue jeans plus a pair of black shinobi shoes. The fake dark blonde had used temporary hair dye to lighten her tresses.

She was wearing her hair in a knot while a pair of glasses covered her eyes. They had undergone a change too; they were now covered by hazel contacts. 'Better be safe than sorry' thought the young woman. She did not wanted to attract any unwanted attention. Especially not on a mission like this...

[Captain M]

Kijo no Shimo, ambassador to Yukigakure no Sato!

Booted feet sinking into the eternal snow could be heard as the small trio of shinobi travelled into Yozamu. Yukigakure and Yozamu had strong ties, and any Snow ninja knew the way to the capital. It took them over an hour to make it to the capital. As they finally arrived she sighed with release. It would seem that the individual they had been sent to meet would be much easier to find as they had expected. It had been sheer luck. Had Nieve been a woman of faith, she would have thanked whatever god she believed in. "Marii Kino." Nieve called out to the blonde as she approached her at a slower pace not to seem too dangerous. The scientist wore her usual get up of a blue coat and heavy skirt, atop of it she wore a white lab coat. Hiding her Strength of a Hundred seal was a round hat that kept her warm. She took a moment to take a deep breath of the still air.

"My name is Nieve Rokoku, Head of Research of Yukigakure no Sato, following me are Katsu of the Kaishin Clan and White Veil. We are your ambassadors. As a show of good faith from our nation, we will also be attending your lecture." She explained calmly. Beneath her lab coat, above her backside, Nieve had a butt bag stashed there. Within its contents she carried 6 kunai, 15 Hira-shuriken, 4 frag grenade, and 6 smoke grenades. Her umbrella was folded close and slid along her back, between her blue coat and lab coat.

"How are you today? I hope your accommodations in the capital are satisfactory?" She asked, forcing herself to be sociable, but all she wanted to do was dissect the woman to see if she possessed a unique bloodlimit.

Strength of a Hundred Seal: 6

[hass]

Katsu was wearing a long coat which was colored white and blue and it draped just above his knees. The boy also wore green pants which tucked into black combat boots. Katsu notably carried a few kunai, shuriken, and explosive tags. For this venture, he had picked up a black scarf and a nifty pair of gloves which were soft and only exposed three quarters of his fingers. He had exactly 80 explosive tags, 4 kunai, and 15 hira shuriken.

The boy trudged through the snow, it wasn't an extremely far venture. They arrived in the capital city of Yozamu. A cool city, nonetheless, it had been close with Yukigakure for a while now. Nieve had generally led the tiny journey to the capital, Katsu was excited to be able to interact with her along the way.

Katsu looked up, his black and spiky hair followed. His dark iris fixated forward, Nieve had called out to someone. "Marii Kino.", Nieve had noticed a blonde woman. The blue haired Kunoichi took it slowly, so Katsu followed as well and adjusted his speed. Nieve had introduced herself and then Katsu, lastly White Veil. He enjoyed the fact that she said his name first, with such prominence, at least that's how Katsu perceived it.

He peaked over Nieve's side and gave a small wave, to the woman who they were to escort. "Kaishin, Katsu! At your service..!" The boy said, then he stepped to the side away from Nieve. He gave a comedic bow. He got up and looked forward at the woman once again. Katsu witnessed Nieve converse with the woman known as Marri. He waited along, a warm smile formed across his young face. The fact that this mission was pretty high ranking stumped Katsu, how important was this woman?

[CATBUG!]

The air was cold. But white Veil was used to the cold. She wore nothing but a blue overcoat with six yellow buttons and cufflinks, shorts and orange socks with thin black stripes, and also a pair of blue shoes. She smiled as she walked with the two who had become her team mates. Not wanting to piss them off. She smiled observing the way they acted though. She wanted to make sure she could act like them as best she could. She watched the way they walked and looked around. Body language was a good way to tell someones motives.

She smiled gently as they walked through the town, her shock gauntlet in her butbag as well as her garrot wire. she would user her keen eyes to see if anythign was off about the woman.She smiled gently and when she was introduced she bowed gently. Her eyes never leavin g the stare she made with the Sannin. She wasn’t taking any chance of missing some important detail. It would come into use.

Observation (x14) 112
Rank: "E" (5 TP at all times)
Skill: Skill
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A Game Master may roll an Observation skill check for a Character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill. If you are Schooled in Anthropology you gain a +10% synergy bonus with Observation checks that involve noticing disguise checks.
Limit: ---

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

((OOC: Great to see that you're all here! Let's get this started. Catbug, I'm just going to describe you from how you look in that photo. Please PM me if you have any concerns about that))

World traveler. Freebie 5.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Trait.
Effect: Your family has taken the love of travel to an extreme, roaming the world extensively.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Your family has taken the love of travel to an extreme, roaming the world extensively. You've seen dozens of cultures and have learned to appreciate the diversity of what the world has to offer. User gains a +1 trait bonus for every die roll when learning culture, history, local and observation skills. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 freebies.
Limit: Must start with character. Replaces 1 of 5 freebies.


Sense motive. Level: Expert [78/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets the user avoid from being bluffed or lied to (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when “something is up” (that is, something odd is going on) or access someone's trustworthiness.

• Hunch: This use of the skill involves making a gut assessment of the social situation. The user can get the feeling from another's behaviour that something is wrong, such as when they are talking to an imposter. Alternatively, the user can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy. Very difficult difficulty.

• Sense enchantment: User can tell that someone's behaviour is being influenced by an enchantment effect even if that person is not aware of it. The usual check is very difficult, but if the target is dominated, the check is difficult because of the limited range of the target's activities.

• Discern secret message: The user may use sense motive to detect a hidden message transmitted by acting. In this case, the check is opposed by the acting check. For each piece of information relating to the message the user is missing takes a -10 penalty to the check. If the success is by 20 or less, the user knows that something hidden is being communicated, but cannot learn anything specific. If the check is beaten by 25 or more, the user intercepts and understands the message. If the check is failed by 20 or less, the user does not detect anything. If the fail is by 25 or more, they might infer false information.

Cannot roll multiple times except for each acting check made against the user. Each time learned, the user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Dice roll range: 1-6.

[0/5]

'Hm?' thought the female when she noticed that both of her animal companions shifted slightly. Someone or something was getting too close for the duo. Marii slid her leg slightly backwards as the humans around her walked by. Her eyes looked at the people in the street. Were there any hidden assassins here?

She then spotted a trio who were approaching her. The female in the front appeared to be the leader. Her body was tall and thin with cyan blue eyes that matched her cobalt blue hair.
The young woman noticed that she had a lab coat plus a hat that covered her head. She could not see a headband, but her butt bag was similar to her own.

Behind her were a girl as well as another boy. The girl was closer to her own size with rather unusual features. She had stark white hair while her eyes appeared to be bright magenta.
'Is she albino?' pondered the Sannin when she glanced at her somewhat pallid skin. She guessed that the girl in the back was 13-14 judging from her frame.

The guy however was average-sized for someone who were in their mid-teens. He a pitch black hair with a hint of blue to it. She noticed that his skin was lightly tanned while his eyes were obsidian black.
Neither of the other two teens wore a headband or something that revealed their membership to Yukigakure. But they both wore the same butt bag as their 'leader' did.

"Marii Kino. My name is Nieve Rokoku, head of Research of Yukigakure no Sato. Following me are Katsu of the Kaishin Clan and White Veil. We are your ambassadors. As a show of good faith from our nation, we will also be attending your lecture." informed Nieve.

"Nice to meet you Rokoku-san. My name is Marii...these two are my travel companions. Say hello you two" told the female as she looked down at her animals.
Both of them straightened up while looking at the trio. It seemed like they did not pose a danger since neither of them had reacted to their approach.

"Kaishin, Katsu! At your service..!" greeted Katsu. He then gave her a somewhat comedic bow that made her smile.
"I'm happy to meet you. I had not expected to get such a good welcome party" stated the fake blonde with a sincere smile.

"How are you today? I hope your accommodations in the capital are satisfactory?" inquired the other woman. "I did, I slept very well tonight. But I suppose we better get going so we can start the seminar. I bet you're all ready to begin" told the young woman with a smile.

She then threw both of the tin cans in a nearby trash bucket after Daiki and Shiori had finished their meal. "Uhm...where do you want me to be? In the group I mean" asked Marii as she looked at them.
She had never really been escorted by body guards prior to this situation. It was a bit weird since the female usually travelled alone or with one other person.

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Marii:

Defensive throw.
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.


Daiki and Shiori:

Detect evil. May affect Lisa due to her "true neutral" alignment.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A technique where an animal companion is able to sense if there is evil in a person by using their animal instincts.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: An animal has a keen sense that no other person has. With this type of keen sense it can read one's body type, feel the intentions emitting from the body, as well as get an understanding of everything. It doesn't matter what a person does, the way they stand, how calm they are, how much they move, how they walk, or even the heartbeat of the person, an animal is able to sense the type of person they are. With this technique the animal is capable of figuring out of the person is perhaps an evil intentioned character. This will help the animal feel threatened or feel more at eased, or to perhaps not even care or feel if one is perhaps suspicious in some way.
Limit: Must have an animal companion.

Sekondo nen (Second sense). Will affect Katsu and Lisa since they're at the same rank.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu.
Effect: The brawler depending on the rank of the technique the user is capable of reacting through subconscious mind against attacks against the user in different manners such as being flanked, and from behind. This technique makes the brawler incapable of being surprise attacked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the Brawler is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. If an opponent comes to a Brawler at a bar, and attacks with a sword, or a club, the brawler gains the urge to dodge to the left, or to the right, where they are capable of reacting before the action is completed. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a "D" Class user that knows this technique can not use this against an opponent that is "C" Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a brawler.

[Captain M]

Kijo no Shimo, ambassador of Snow

"Please call me Nieve." The odd blue haired kunoichi told the Sanin. Though the scientist was not the most comfortable in social settings, she had tried to study human interaction to seem as normal and pleasing as possible. Letting people call you by your first name was a way to create ties. The work that Nieve, Katsu and White Veil were doing was much more important than a simple protection mission. They were doing PR. They were representing themselves and their nation. They had to make sure that Yukigakure was not misrepresented before such an important individual. She let Marii greet her two companions without a sound. She simply nodded her head up and down slowly. When Marii tried to pick up the motive of those before her, she would find no real ill will emanating from Nieve. Curiosity was easy to see, mainly through her large, glowing eyes. But there was no malice to her eyes, there was nothing that would point out that she meant any harm to her opponent. Nieve was on a mission and she would not stray from its path.

As they began walking, Nieve slid her arm beneath that of Marii, walking side by side by her and keeping both of their bodies close to one another. "I believe we do not need to be so official with the way we speak. My two genin companion can watch our backs while we head to the seminar." Nieve explained. Though her words were warm, her actual tone was not. It was one of clinical precision, adding an awkward level to the weird scientist.

"The Yukikage would have truly wished to attend your seminar, sadly she is much too busy with multiple projects." The medic added.

She slowly turned her head around toward Katsu and White Veil, making sure they were following her and that everything was in order. Her gaze remained slightly longer on the silver haired kunoichi. Pricilia had warned her about White Veil, a secondary mission was to assess the thread that she was.

Strength of a Hundred Seal: 7

[hass]

The group exchanged greetings, Katsu stood by when his turn was up. He awaited everyone to finish, time to time the boy glanced to the two animals that this woman had been accompanied by. A cat and a bird, interesting and ironic at the same time. Cats sometimes hunted birds.. just some things Katsu pondered as he followed the Sannin and Nieve down the snowy path.

The boy assumed to protect Nieve and Marrii's backs, with White Veil helping him. Or.. was White Veil helping them? Something felt strange about the woman near his side, he obviously didn't like her but he had to put up with the rambunctious girl.

Katsu assumed what he though of as his "A-Game", he'd have a straightened posture and alert expression. He knew where his weapons were, but the best weapon mostly everyone shouldered was their brain. He'd have to think quick and then use what he assessed to act quicker.

Nieve looked back, Katsu's brow raised. Was she "noticing" him? The boy's eyes shifted soon after making quick eye contact. He looked to the side, he examined the alleyways and whatnot. Where possible enemies may lurk. Katsu looked back forward, his dark-hue iris looked towards Marrii. This is the mission.. I'll do it with one hundred percent effort, I promise.[/b] The boy gave himself a motivational mental note before continuing to move forward.

[CATBUG!]

When the Sannin turned her eyes to Veil to assess her motive it would… Not be overly friendly. But it would not speak of evil. She would allow them to wake forward and ahead of her as she watched them. Her eyes focused on the Sannin. She was beautiful. And White Veil couldn’t help but lick her lips. Her excitement was getting harder to hide as she thought of fighting her. Of testing her skills. Her eyes focused, the pupils getting smaller and sharper as they focused on her. Should nieve turn around now she would be exposed to a dark aura. Speaking of evil things that White Veil was thinking.

Her mouth twitched gently into a smile as she spoke for the first time since meeting the sannin. “Excuse me… Miss Marii.” She spoke loud enough for the group to hear her. “not to be rude, but what makes it so necessary to protect you?” she said this with a smile.” Not to pry or anything. I havnt been keeping with my village news. So I may have missed a few things.” What makes you special enough to escourt… she thought to her self.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

World traveler. Freebie 5.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Trait.
Effect: Your family has taken the love of travel to an extreme, roaming the world extensively.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Your family has taken the love of travel to an extreme, roaming the world extensively. You've seen dozens of cultures and have learned to appreciate the diversity of what the world has to offer. User gains a +1 trait bonus for every die roll when learning culture, history, local and observation skills. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 freebies.
Limit: Must start with character. Replaces 1 of 5 freebies.


Sense motive. Level: Expert [78/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets the user avoid from being bluffed or lied to (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when “something is up” (that is, something odd is going on) or access someone's trustworthiness.

• Hunch: This use of the skill involves making a gut assessment of the social situation. The user can get the feeling from another's behaviour that something is wrong, such as when they are talking to an imposter. Alternatively, the user can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy. Very difficult difficulty.

• Sense enchantment: User can tell that someone's behaviour is being influenced by an enchantment effect even if that person is not aware of it. The usual check is very difficult, but if the target is dominated, the check is difficult because of the limited range of the target's activities.

• Discern secret message: The user may use sense motive to detect a hidden message transmitted by acting. In this case, the check is opposed by the acting check. For each piece of information relating to the message the user is missing takes a -10 penalty to the check. If the success is by 20 or less, the user knows that something hidden is being communicated, but cannot learn anything specific. If the check is beaten by 25 or more, the user intercepts and understands the message. If the check is failed by 20 or less, the user does not detect anything. If the fail is by 25 or more, they might infer false information.

Cannot roll multiple times except for each acting check made against the user. Each time learned, the user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Dice roll range: 1-6.

[0/5]


"Please call me Nieve" told the other woman. The female glanced at her facial expression. Her wide blue eyes were innocent, so there was no need to be afraid.
Marii suddenly heard a hiss when Nieve linked arms with her. She glanced down at her smallest animal companion to see what it was.

'Not good. Seems like Shiori has sensed something' noticed the young woman as she looked down at her. The animal had flattened its ears a little while her emerald eyes were sharper.
She was apparently looking at the last female member of the group. The Sannin noticed that her demeanour had changed in a way she did not like.

"I believe we do not need to be so official with the way we speak. My two genin companion can watch our backs while we head to the seminar. The Yukikage would have truly wished to attend your seminar, sadly she is much too busy with multiple projects." explained the Yukigakure shinobi.
'Hm...I wonder why I feel there is something familiar with her voice. I can't remember to have met her earlier' pondered the Sannin.

"I see. You can call me Marii-san or Kino-san. Both are fine with me really" told the female while glancing up at the other woman.
Daiki was flying somewhere above them while her other animal companion was sitting on her field pack. It seemed like the presence of the teenage girl made her a bit vary. The said girl then approached the two with a curious look at her face.

"Excuse me… miss Marii. Not to be rude, but what makes it so necessary to protect you?
Not to pry or anything. I haven't been keeping with my village news. So I may have missed a few things" inquired White Veil.

The fake blonde turned her head a little with a somewhat blank look at her face. "Probably because I'm a foreigner here in Yuki no Kuni. When you're in foreign nations with no allies, you're truly vulnerable. Being a strong shinobi or spy helps though" replied the young woman. She hoped that her feline friend was not giving the Yukigakure Genin a death glare at this moment.

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Marii:

Defensive throw.
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.


Daiki and Shiori:

Detect evil. Shiori is probably feeling threatened by Lisa licking her lips plus her narrowed pupils.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A technique where an animal companion is able to sense if there is evil in a person by using their animal instincts.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: An animal has a keen sense that no other person has. With this type of keen sense it can read one's body type, feel the intentions emitting from the body, as well as get an understanding of everything. It doesn't matter what a person does, the way they stand, how calm they are, how much they move, how they walk, or even the heartbeat of the person, an animal is able to sense the type of person they are. With this technique the animal is capable of figuring out of the person is perhaps an evil intentioned character. This will help the animal feel threatened or feel more at eased, or to perhaps not even care or feel if one is perhaps suspicious in some way.
Limit: Must have an animal companion.

Sekondo nen (Second sense). Will affect Katsu and Lisa since they're at the same rank.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu.
Effect: The brawler depending on the rank of the technique the user is capable of reacting through subconscious mind against attacks against the user in different manners such as being flanked, and from behind. This technique makes the brawler incapable of being surprise attacked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the Brawler is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. If an opponent comes to a Brawler at a bar, and attacks with a sword, or a club, the brawler gains the urge to dodge to the left, or to the right, where they are capable of reacting before the action is completed. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a "D" Class user that knows this technique can not use this against an opponent that is "C" Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a brawler.

[Captain M]

Kijo no Shimo likes this Marii girl!

Nieve's eyes slightly twitched when White Veil asked rudely why Marii needed protection. Was she simply ignorant or was just playing a game? Had she never heard of the term diplomacy or inter-village relationships in general? Nieve restrained herself from saying anything. Intelligence was something that Nieve prized above all else. And that question had simply been one that revealed little of it on White Veil's part. Even if this was all part of a game to the silver haired girl, their mission dealt with protecting an individual and make sure that she was comfortable in her stay. Questioning her use and importance was a detriment to their mission. Still, Marii answered the question beautifully, without being abrupt. It seemed as if Marii had a way with words that made Nieve pale in comparison, instead the scientist led her forward. "I have been wanting to further my knowledge on the subject of herbs, for my research." Nieve admitted to the Sannin as they happened upon the city hall where Marii would be giving her lectures.

The building was vast to say the least. Its face was covered in glass. It was a modern building, and its amphitheatre within was massive it could contain close to ten thousand individuals. Nieve waited to see if Marii was ready to go inside.

Strength of a Hundred Seal: 8

[hass]

Katsu had minded his own business, he did not want to prolong an old argument as he had athe gates. He nodded aimlessly to whatever they were talking about, the young Kaishin continued forward. His black eyes would shift side to side in examination, they watched for any possible threats to the Sannin's well being.

A few moments passed and Katsu looked up, the building was just a ways down the road. His mouth opened to speak, "Marrii-Sama, please keep in mind you have the best security in Yukigakure! Deliver your speech comfortably!" The boy's eyes glimmered with a certain charm, Katsu's right hand pressed against his chest. He made a pledge to protect the woman no matter what. After saying so, a wide grin spread across his face. It wasn't mischievous nor formed with malice, but warm.

[CATBUG!]

White veil laughed gently as she spoke. So she was ether horridly weak, or this was just a way to show the villages being friends. But as they walked one of the animals hissed at her. She smiled to herself and kept her eyes on the sannin. As they approached the building she would smiled gently and jump to the wall. “With your permission oh great chuunin, Ill cover the roof. I’m not as interested in talks about plants as you are.”

She would then sprint to the top of the building and do a flip as she landed on the roof. She moaned gently once she was alone. She dropped her fake form and touched her face. “I always hate changing back. But I need to be focused for this. And maintaining a full false identity is not beneficial to that.” She then focused her chakra to growing a longer sleeve with flesh fabric before placing her shock gauntlet on her hand and covering it with the sleeve. She blinked once before turning invisible and waiting for whatever might come from the ceiling.


Flesh Fabric
Rank: C-ranked
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user can create clothing from their own body.
Special: ---
Drawback: Clothing created from this technique cannot grant additional properties (skin looks like armor, it is not armor). Flesh Fabric turns to dust after a set amount of time.
Description: With great control over the user's skin cells, the user can command their flesh to appear like cloth and fabric. The user commands the body to produce a layer a skin that is sloughed off from the body. This layer of skin is shaped and altered to the users desires before being removed from the body. The skin cells can mimic the texture, color, and patterns of any fabric, cloth, or armor the user has encountered before. This grants the user access of clothing made from their own body, made to look like anything they want. Unlike clothing created from a transformation technique, this fabric does not disappear when the user is harmed. It takes 1 post for the user to create a single set of clothing from their skin. This clothing lasts 4 hours, before turning to dust. For every rank the user is above "D-Class", they may extend this duration for 2 additional hour per rank.
Limit: Kedōin Blood Line. Must know "Warped Visage: Growth of Skin"

Textured Camouflage
Rank: A-ranked
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A extremely powerful camouflaging technique.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user's chakra system is not hidden with this technique.
Description: :Picture A superior camouflage technique of the highest degree that taps into the blood lines innate gift. By commanding cells to alter dimensions, pigmentation and texture, the user can blend into the background with ease. This is not invisibility, but rather the user's skin and hair taking the appearance of the background; blending them seamlessly into the area in which they occupy. As the user moves from one area to another, their skin will reflexively change and alter at the same time. The user can literally appear as if they were the limb of a tree, or conglomerate of rocks by a river bed. This ability can be used within an urban environment as well, as some users have been known to perfectly camouflage into the back drop of a bookshelf or office furniture. This allows the user to allude capture, make it difficult for an enemy to fight them within a given area, or even help in stalking and espionage. If actively in combat, the user can make themselves a difficult target to track and fight. The items the user carries is not hidden with this technique, but the "Flesh Fabric" technique is usually used in conjunction with this technique to hide items. It takes 1 post to complete a full camouflage.
Limit: Kedōin Blood line.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

World traveler. Freebie 5.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Trait.
Effect: Your family has taken the love of travel to an extreme, roaming the world extensively.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Your family has taken the love of travel to an extreme, roaming the world extensively. You've seen dozens of cultures and have learned to appreciate the diversity of what the world has to offer. User gains a +1 trait bonus for every die roll when learning culture, history, local and observation skills. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 freebies.
Limit: Must start with character. Replaces 1 of 5 freebies.


Sense motive. Level: Expert [78/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets the user avoid from being bluffed or lied to (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when “something is up” (that is, something odd is going on) or access someone's trustworthiness.

• Hunch: This use of the skill involves making a gut assessment of the social situation. The user can get the feeling from another's behaviour that something is wrong, such as when they are talking to an imposter. Alternatively, the user can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy. Very difficult difficulty.

• Sense enchantment: User can tell that someone's behaviour is being influenced by an enchantment effect even if that person is not aware of it. The usual check is very difficult, but if the target is dominated, the check is difficult because of the limited range of the target's activities.

• Discern secret message: The user may use sense motive to detect a hidden message transmitted by acting. In this case, the check is opposed by the acting check. For each piece of information relating to the message the user is missing takes a -10 penalty to the check. If the success is by 20 or less, the user knows that something hidden is being communicated, but cannot learn anything specific. If the check is beaten by 25 or more, the user intercepts and understands the message. If the check is failed by 20 or less, the user does not detect anything. If the fail is by 25 or more, they might infer false information.

Cannot roll multiple times except for each acting check made against the user. Each time learned, the user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Dice roll range: 1-6.

[0/5]

A small smug smile formed at her face when she saw the younger woman disapprove of how the teenage girl had acted. 'YEAH, THAT'S A GIRL I LIKE!' stated her inner with a huge grin.
'She reminds me a bit of Kotomi-san' recalled the female with an amused look at her face. Her smallest animal companion however had decided to sniff out the issue quite literally. Something about this human seemed wrong in some way.

Shiori wrinkled her nose a little bit. Something about this human female made her a bit vary. She did not have a...specific smell like most humans.
This was quite odd since humans always had a particular scent that separated them from others. Some uncomfortable meowing was heard as she tried to alert her owner.

"With your permission oh great Chuunin, I'll cover the roof. I’m not as interested in talks about plants as you are" replied the younger female before she left them. Marii knitted her brows a little.
Her Havana brown had just made some noises she hardly made plus that both of her animals did not approve of White. 'I should call in an expert' decided the young woman.

"I have been wanting to further my knowledge on the subject of herbs, for my research." admitted Nieve.
"Marii-sama, please keep in mind you have the best security in Yukigakure! Deliver your speech comfortably!" stated the boy. "I'm very happy to have you two with me...this building looks like it can hold a lot of people" told the Sannin with a slightly nervous facial expression.

She was not uncomfortable about speaking in front of people since she had been a team leader for quite a while. But talking about herbalism in front of several hundred shinobis or medic personnel was something else. The female waved her hand and Daiki soon landed in front of them.
"I want you to keep an eye on that girl you didn't like. She's at the roof" muttered the fake blonde.

He just gave her a quick nod prior to taking off again. Scarlet eyes searched the roof for the girl, but did not find her. This was odd for him since he basically had a laser-level eye sight.
His owner on the other hand had just entered the building. Ice blue eyes widened in awe...this building was not any smaller on the inside.

"I'll be going backstage to prepare myself. Shiori-chan is staying in my wardrobe during my lecture. I'm starting with botany so you can get a decent grasp on the herbalism" informed the young woman.
She hoped that the participants would be satisfied. This WAS after all an educational-diplomatic event.

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Marii:

Defensive throw.
Rank: “D”, “C”, “B”, “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.


Shiori:

Scent.
Rank: “S” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu.
Effect: This extraordinary special quality allows a creature to detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The creature can detect opponents within 10-meters by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 20-meters; if downwind, it drops to 5-meters. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at x 2 the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as skunk musk, can be detected at x 3 normal range. When a creature detects a scent, the exact location of the source is not revealed—only its presence somewhere within range. The creature can take a movement to note the direction of the scent. Whenever the creature comes within 2-meters of the source, the creature pinpoints the source’s location. When finding herbs and animals (random), scent may improve searching for them. Learning “S” Rank allows the user to search for common things, while “S” for nearly impossible. Each rank user learns increases chance of finding by 2% for the rank of herb, and increases per rank thereafter. Example: At “S” Rank user gains 10% increase chance in finding common herbs and animals but only 2% increase for nearly impossible herbs and animals.
Limit: Must be an animal, fey, monster beast or vermin. Innate animal jutsu.

Sekondo nen (Second sense). Will affect Katsu and Lisa since they're at the same rank.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu.
Effect: The brawler depending on the rank of the technique the user is capable of reacting through subconscious mind against attacks against the user in different manners such as being flanked, and from behind. This technique makes the brawler incapable of being surprise attacked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the Brawler is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. If an opponent comes to a Brawler at a bar, and attacks with a sword, or a club, the brawler gains the urge to dodge to the left, or to the right, where they are capable of reacting before the action is completed. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a "D" Class user that knows this technique can not use this against an opponent that is "C" Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a brawler.

[Captain M]

Kijo no Shimo, always eager to learn!

Before Nieve could say anything to White Veil about watching the roof, the odd little girl had hurried up the wall of the city hall. Did the grey haired oddball knew something Nieve did not? Were they expecting enemies? Reaching into the pocket of her coat, the blue haired kunoichi produced her head band. Tying it reflexively around her neck, the metal shone at the front, revealing to anyone that looked from which village she was. She stepped into the building. "Katsu and myself will be in the first row, Marii." Nieve explained casually as she readjusted her hat slightly, for but a brief moment, the Strength of a Hundred Seal had shown. Still, the researcher believed she had arranged it quickly enough for only Marii to grab a peek had she been looking toward her at that very moment. "I wish you good luck. Or break a leg? I am unsure of Kaminari superstitions." Nieve finally said with a smile that seemed out of place on the awkward girl's lips. With that she led her mission partner inside of the building and toward the amphitheatre where many eager individuals were assembling.

"Never underestimate the usefulness of Botany and Herbalism." Nieve instructed to Katsu as she found their spots, two seats in the front row, right by the exit in case anything happened. If something did happen, they could be the first on stage, or the first out the door. "Different have different effects, some have benefits while others are detrimental. You may be at some point lost in an unfamiliar land, recognizing the flora and using it to your advantage may make the difference between life and death." Nieve continued to explain as she settled upon one of her seats. "I've only studied the flora of the tundra. I look forward to learning more." She admitted as she slid a pad of paper from her coat and handed one to Katsu with a pen. She produced a second one from her coat and an acompanying pen. They both would be able to take as many notes as they wished.

Strength of a Hundred Seal: 9
OOC: The pads and pens are nothing official, just something to help us with training. It'll kinda suck to train while being seated during a lecture xD

[hass]

Katsu rolled his eyes to White Veil rushing up the roof, She might just fail this mission for all of us.. The boy looked up, Katsu's right hand rushed through his dark black hair. A sigh followed and the boy looked towards Marrii, the Sannin. "Good luck, Marrii-Sama!" The young Kaishin warmly spoke, the boy's hands dug into his scarf to discover a headband. He brought it up, below his bangs, the boy stretched back to tighten it around his forehead. Katsu's brow raised curiously to Nieve's random smile, something he hadn't seen before. He allowed her to lead him into the busy theater, he fought through the crowd to reach the reserved seats.

"Never underestimate the usefulness of Botany and Herbalism." Nieve lectured Katsu, he nodded in accordance. "Different have different effects, some have benefits while others are detrimental. You may be at some point lost in an unfamiliar land, recognizing the flora and using it to your advantage may make the difference between life and death." Katsu continued to nod, taking a mental note of what the blue haired Kunoichi told him. She's something else.. Katsu pondered as he took a seat to the side of Nieve's.

Katsu thought that was that, she spoke some more and then momentarily halted. Nieve's hands produced a pad and pen from her coat, for Katsu. Oh god, is she asking for my information? The boy turned to the side and cupped his hands over his mouth, he blew into them and took a deep sniff. Icy.. like his chakra affinity. Katsu quickly turned back and she quickly handed him the pad, she then pulled a pad and pen for herself. Ah, notes.. Smart, beautiful, and misleading. What more could you ask for? The boy thought, he smiled in gratitude. "Thank you, I appreciate it.." The boy bent his head and clicked the pen, he pressed it to the pad to lightly test the ink. "The brain is the most outstanding organ. It works for 24 hours, 365 days, right from your birth.." Katsu strangely said, remembering a quote from something he read before,"..until you fall in love." His eyes shifted once again, to examine the exits of the theater.


(OOC: Got that quote from some random Pinterest page without an author v-v)

[CATBUG!]

As Lisa sat on the roof, she smiled to herself as she kept and eye on the world around her, that pesky bird had followed her to the roof. She would have to keep still as she smiled to herself. As she guarded the roof she began to think back to easiler in the week. When she had been training a new technique. Her mind taking a portion of power to think back to the moment while the rest was devoted to keeping on watch. While she may not get the herbal knowledge, she would be reviewing what had happened while she studied a technique a lot more useful then herbology in her mind.

Start of training:

FLASHBACK

Astral Projection 星の投射
Rank: A
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: See Description
Special: Must hold the rat handseal
Drawback: Body is left completely defenseless, and vulnerable to attack. User body may be difficult to move for a post. Can only project to a place where you've already been.
Description: This technique is one of the few techniques in the ninja world that neither hurt nor heal, but it is considered one of the most influential. This technique has a long history of pride. Invented in the cloud village many years ago as a communications device meant to assist their valued shinobi during the great ninja war, it has been used throughout the ages as an information tool. The users of the technique must first perform a flurry of handsigns, finishing with the rat handseal and holding it. Once the handseal is held the users body becomes totally stiff and immobile. If they are standing they may fall and injure themselves. In exchange for the total loss of their body, the user gains the control of his spirit. The spirit has no physical form, meaning it cannot attack or be attacked. Genjutsu still may effect it (only if it something meant to confuse sight) but other then that is basically just a vapor. After the spirit form is taken, the user may appear anywhere they have already been, though unable to change the environment physically, they may use chakra to act as a voice box, giving them the ability to speak. Because of the nature of the technique, it does not have a limited range, but there is a time frame. The spirit form may only be away from the body for a maximum (getting the stiff penalty) of 20 posts. After this time, the spirit is forced back into the body. Anyone can hear the spirit, and easily see the spirit cause it looks multicolored. The user may still detect the presence of nearby people (within 10 meters) of the body. They wont know who it is, just that someone is there.
Limit: None

Lisa sat there exhausted, her body drained of most of her chakra as she labored for breath. She had drained herself of chakra trying to manipulate her aura to move away from her body. To take form as a being that would allow her to see a place she was far away from. It hurt, her stomach hurt from the pain. Her body felt cold and weak from the chakra lose. Her hand held the book as she winced. She thought back to what had just happened. And she smiled slightly.

Lisa had been studying the hand seals for the technique. She had managed to get her chakra under control, but it still felt odd to her. She had spent three hours memorizing the hand seals and practicing them till her hands felt numb. She sat there prone as she closed her eyes and performed the hand seals. She felt the harsh tug on her chakra center and opened her eyes to find herself staring at her own body. She looked around, her body felt odd and…empty, and it was as if she wasn’t really there. But as she looked down she saw her shadowy body.

It was black with shifting colors appearing and fading. But it could not move its feet. But she could move her hands. And they felt odd; they passed right thought objects she tried to touch. She wasn’t real. But she was also real. Such an odd concept for her. She looked around her and realized that she had not moved far. Maybe a foot from her real body. She sighed gently and looked around, there was a mirror nearby. What she saw confirmed something for her. That it was lacking detail. This technique would not reveal her features.

She smiled gently to herself. But according to the technique this ability allowed for speech as well. She tried to form the words; her voice slowly became her own again, the words gently forming in her throat. “W…white….veil.” it felt odd speaking without vocal cords. And it didn’t sound right. She sounded staticy. She sounded like an odd robot… but that wasn’t what fascinated her. It was the fact that she could…. Feel things near her. Not the aura her but the real her. She could feel where everything was within a ten meter radius.

She smiled gently and then felt the pain, she opened her real eyes and the jutsu ended as she fell over unable to move or think. What the hell had just happened? Her body hurt. It hurt so badly. It felt like someone had stabbed her with a hot knife. And that’s where she laid for a moment. Collecting her senses. Trying to regain some chakra. She had managed to hole that technique for 4 minutes and 5 second. She needed to hold it for long…. Longer than that if it was to be of any use to her.


End of training.

[Draven]

Marii +5tp, Sense Motive 78-82sp

Catbug: +10