Trial by Blood: Kaito

[-Angel of Ame-]

Kaito: Sewers

The directions and the map are quite clear for the location you must reach. Your final destination is off the beaten path. To get there you need to move through a torn open metal fence, down several alleys where there was no soul to be seen and finally down into the lower levels of the city. The map leads you into the sewers of Amegakure no Sato. The stench of putridity is ever present in this area; the aroma is one of many types of waste. A small electrical light every six meters is your only source of clarity through the massive tunnel that is your final destination.

Through the horrendous smell you may notice that your opponent has yet to make it.

[This thread is only for Kaito The Beast]

[Kaito The Beast]

i'm doing this for the thrill of it

[ENTER]

        The map was detailed, which was nice but still irritating. Kaito had to climbed through fences and had walked blocks with no one in view at all. He started to think he was lost, in an abandoned portion of Amegakure and that he'd never find this entrance the map had marked for him. All the excitement and blood rush he'd experienced from the invigorating speech from before had worn off as he'd trekked through the village to this "battle site" that supposedly existed but he was beginning to doubt. Right now he was mainly compelled forward with the hopes of killing or at least a good fight to be had.

Finally! Kaito saw the marking on the storm drain that lead below ground that marked the entrance for him. He made a final check of his weapons before entering the depths, making sure his three smoke grenades, two kunai, and full slot of hira shuriken were in his butt pouch. he also felt the hilts of his two long bladed knives on the small of his back, and adjusted his gauntlet on his right arm before making his way down. Kaito all but slid down the metal ladder and plunged himself into the depths of the city. Once his feet hit the floor, he turned to look down the lite tunnel, taking note of the lights that hung every few meters, like some kind of order. They seemed to be the only thing allowing for any light, but the thing that annoyed him was the intense smell. There was a reason people didn't hang out in the sewers, and the smell was definitely the leading factor.

Kaito grimaced, holding his nose in hopes of blocking the smell some, it barely helped at all. He'd just have to hope he could get use to it, as he started to slowly walk into the tunnels. The cold stone floor was nice under him, and the metal walls on either side didn't allow for much mobility. In his mind, he thought, 'Great, there'd be no where for the sorry bastard to run to". Now that he was finally here, the blood began to pump in his veins again, the prospect of a fight, a kill ever closer once more.

He kept a sharp watch out for any movement, his sense of smell all but dead down here. But he also kept an ear out as well, since any noise would be amplified in the metal walls, although the sound of distant rushing water through the walls was noticable, he wondered if he'd be able to make it to an open water source down here, or if he'd even dare to get in it... He wondered where his opponent was, or if this was some elaborate hoax set up by the new Amekage. Either way, he hoped he'd discover the truth soon enough, as he slowly, carefully made his way deeper into the maze of sewer tunnels beneath the Village Hidden In the Rain.

words: for the glory of the crimson rain! | notes: Blood shall be spilled this day

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[-Angel of Ame-]

Kininata Hyouketsu
D-Rank

It took about fifteen minutes for any sound to come to Kaito's ears. Other than the sound of rushing water that is. Footsteps could be heard in the distance, but they were odd footsteps, steps upon the water itself. Someone was using the unique skill of the shinobi to walk on water. Coming into view was Kininata Kyouketsu. The third Amekage stood upright as he had always done. He was a handsome young man, powerful in every move he made. While he had been Amekage, the village had known a time of great prosperity. The man stopped about twenty meters away from the Hoshigaki. The man tilted his head to the side as he surveyed his opponent. He was not repulsed by his appearance as Kaito may have expected. Instead he was curious to see the power held by the youth before him.

"Fight for Amegakure. Prove your worth for its greatness." Kininata called out as he fell into a rigid stance, his limbs getting into position for a battle.

Goutetsu no Kamae #1 (Strong Iron Stance #1)
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A simple upright stance used with most Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron) Practitioners.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture Standing with one arm behind their back and one extended, the user is ready for a quick strike with their fists and feet. This leaves them open for quick spins and jumps that will power their attacks.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron)

[Kaito The Beast]

i'm doing this for the thrill of it

        Footsteps, a sort of step that had a wet sound, like water trailed in their movement. It was about damn time too, Kaito had begun to grow weary and chalk up this little "trail" to be a joke. But that the prospect of his opponent finally showing up, he was thrilled again. Needless to say, it was very easy to excite Kaito. Appearing before him was a man, lean with sharp features. He seemed.. familiar in a way. Kaito could recall seeing him somewhere before. In person? No not that, in a book. Yea he'd seen his picture. This was a fucking previous Amekage! How was that possible?!

Kaitos expression of shock was clear for a moment as he muttered audibly, surprise filling his tone.
"You're a goddamn Amekage! How the hell..."

But the man didn't seem to care about Kaitos question, instead he demanded Kaito fight for the hidden rain. Giving his head a quick shake, and fixing a renewed expression of determination and excitement on his face, Kaito grinned, showing his sharp teeth.
"Huh, fine if thats how you want it. Lets go then!"

With that Kaito charged forward, hoping to close some of the distance between them. As he raced ahead, his expression may have seemed ravenous and mad, his frightening eyes staring at the figure before him, and his teeth barred ready for the fight. Kaito was watching for any movements as he approached, but was preparing to tackle the previous kage if he didn't move. He knew his best chance at a favoring fight would be close combat, and in here, ranged attacks would be hard to dodge. But as he ran he would slip a hand behind him, pulling out a smoke grenade from his butt bag in his left hand.

words: I see.. very little lol | notes: I have 1 prep'd item

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Observation
Rank: 3/125 [unskilled]
Skill: UnSkilled
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an Animal. 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: ---

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[Preparation]
x1 Smoke Grenade

[-Angel of Ame-]

Kininata Hyouketsu
D-Rank

Kininata did not seem phased by his young opponent. Especially when he called him out for being an Amekage. It was true, he was the third Amekage, a man who had helped shape the village itself. Still he remained stationary for a moment, Kininata being also known for being a talented strategist. As the Hoshigaki tried to close the distance between both individuals right off the bat, it seemed as if he was much more of a close range fighter. Instead of using any technique of the Goutetsu branch of martial arts, as his stance may have hinted at, he began forming hand seals, all the while jogging backwards, still trying to keep some distance between himself and the shark man.

Once the hand seals were complete, Kininata inhaled sharply. When he released his breath, a constant string of many bubbles floated out of his mouth, the small floating orbs. Keeping the rabbit hand seals, the man kept running away from Kaito as more and more bubbles were generated, preparing for what was to come next.

Suition: Baburu Kokyuu (Bubble Breath)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates hundreads of bubbles for a limited time when the user breathes, with small amounts of chakra within.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Blocks the users sight, eventually.
Description: Once the jutsu is used, the user breathes steadily and bubbles come out. The jutsu may only last up to 12 seconds (2 posts) if the user keeps the rabbit handseal.The bubbles multiply in numbers creating a field of bubbles, opening time for another jutsu or to escape. Also in each bubble a small amount of chakra is stored to be used in conjunction with other techniques.
Limit: Water release.

[Kaito The Beast]

i'm doing this for the thrill of it

        Now Kaito didn't have a ton of experience with fighting ninjutsu users, so upon noticing the hand seals, the freakish eyes would widen, and his mind would start reeling with options. Mainly being, how the hell do I dodge anything in this tight space?! Fighting in generally, as far as his experience and training had been concerned, had been primarily close combat anyway, so what was he going to do about not only dodging, but for a retaliation, considering he even made it that far.

His mind settled on one real viable course of action, and even that one he wasn't very sure on. He kept his speed, but threw the smoke grenade ahead of him, hoping to block the field of vision of his opponent. Kaito himself would keep moving forward, but at a moderately slower pace. He'd maybe closed the distance to 10 meters give or take. He didn't know for sure because the old Amekage had begun to move back at a pace as well, but it was safe to assume they were within Fifteen meters of one another. The grenade would be in the air, where it would explode, spinning and releasing smoke in an arc downward, around the same time the Amekage was finishing his hand seals. Thats when Kaito would begin his own set of hand seals, presumably blocked by the cover of the smoke.

Having no water source visable, he'd be utilizing one of the hoshigaki techniques to asssit him in the creation of his shark wall jutsu, and he only hoped he had it prepared in time. With the smoke screen growing to encompass roughly fifiteen meters in total both opponents would be at a disadvantage visibility wise. Kaito would hopefully be able to finish his jutsu, holding the tiger seal at the end, and erect a 6 foot tall, 7 foot long shark made of water in front of him, using the moisture form the damp sewer, under the cover of the smoke. This would presumably be enough to save him from any devastating jutsu his opponent may use against him, but one never really knew. He'd just have to wait for the smoke to clear and find out what the past lord had in store for him, and only prey that he'd have a chance to close the gap at some point soon.

words: So it begins!! | notes: I hope the distances are okay with you!

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Observation
Rank: 3/125 [unskilled]
Skill: UnSkilled
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an Animal. 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: ---

Signature Jutsu: [Suiton: Samekabe no Jutsu (Water Release: Shark Wall Technique)]
Rank: "C"
Skill: Trait
Effect: User has learned a mystical secret that empowers their Jutsu Performing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Pick one Jutsu when they choose this trait—from this point on, whenever the user performs this Jutsu, they do so at 1 Rank higher. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 of 5 Freebies.

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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.

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.

[-Angel of Ame-]

Kininata Hyouketsu
D-Rank

The bubble kept spreading, they were all over the small tunnel at that point, the small floating orbs filled with chakra. Kininata did not dodge the oncoming smoke grenade. Instead he hid within its cloak of shadows, rolling along the ground, his body still facing in the general direction of Kaito to make sure he would not be surprised. As the small bubbles now floated everything, the former Amekage put a string of hand seals together once more. With that he made every bubble explode with concussive force. Each bubble, as it burst, pushed with force in a radius of one foot in all direction, Kaito was bound to be caught in the radius of the exploding field of bubbles.

Kininata on the other hand had rolled backwards, passed the cloud generated by the grenade, he was out of reach of the field he had set up.

Suition: Bakuretsu Nohara Baburu (Exploding Field of Bubbles)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Causes nearby bubbles to suddenly pop, but with chakra stored within the bubbles they contain the force of a 1ft. push.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: If near any bubbles will harm the user too.
Description: If, Suition: Baburu Kokyuu, was used the bubbles will pop/explode using the small amount of chakra in them to create a small push-like force upon anyone in melee range with them. Destroying the bubbles, it leaves the field now clear and prepared for a fight.
Limit: Water release.

[Kaito The Beast]

i'm doing this for the thrill of it

        The sound of explosions echoed down the metal corridor, the walls shaking some from the multiple forces being expelled from the bubbles. The noise made kaito clench his jaw and force his hands to his ears in hopes of blocking some of the head rattling noise. The holding of his head and tensing of his body ended up being helpful however, as some bubbles floated around his large shark wall and exploded near him. Luckily his wall had been powerful, more then powerful enough to withstand and sustain from the force of the explosive bubbles, but the few that got through did toss Kaito around some.

One above him pushed him to towards the ground, and two that floated in under the shark pushed him back up, making him crash into the metal wall. He recovered pretty fast, rising up and using the wall to get his balance back, his head still ringing some from the echoing noise still resounding deeper in the tunnels. The first thing kaito noticed, was that because of the floating explosions, the two lights that hung between them had been damaged, their bulbs destroyed from the force of the bubbles.

The smoke was starting to clear up now, the force of the bubbles pushing it around, but not entirely. The area ahead was still dark and cloudy. Kaito's eyes however were use to the dark. His expression changed from one of anger and annoyance, to one of a slight grin. He looked up, withdrawing a kunai from his butt pouch and cutting the thin metal cored that held the light above him, casting him into pseudo darkness. With three lights down, and the smoke still hovering, slow to clear in the enclosed area, it was very difficult to see. But the little bit of light made it easy for Kaito, seeing it as if it were a cloudy day rather then a very smoky and dim hallway due to his freakish eyesight.

Within the cover he'd created, and aided by the lack of light caused initially by the bubbles explosions, Kaito began to move forward, pushing his shark wall ahead of him soundlessly through the air. It remained up, being so much stronger then the attack that had come, however the hoshigaki knew it would fall soon enough. Therefore it was only a minor defense, more of a distraction at this point. He considered what his next course of action would be, but ultimately it'd depend on how close he could get to his target. One thing was certain, he longed for blood to be spilled.

words: Lights around us broken, closest source i see at 6 meters behind you. | notes: Lets Play in the dark!

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Observation
Rank: 3/125 [unskilled]
Skill: UnSkilled
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an Animal. 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: ---

Signature Jutsu: [Suiton: Samekabe no Jutsu (Water Release: Shark Wall Technique)]
Rank: "C"
Skill: Trait
Effect: User has learned a mystical secret that empowers their Jutsu Performing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Pick one Jutsu when they choose this trait—from this point on, whenever the user performs this Jutsu, they do so at 1 Rank higher. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 of 5 Freebies.

Kowai Shiryoku (Frightening Eyesight)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to have naturally enhanced eyesight in both the day and the night.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: As with all forms of enhanced senses, they are also more susceptible to their perspective weaknesses.
Description: Sharks have amazing eyesight. Since they often swim the depths of the ocean, where it is dark and what little light that comes through the water is distorted, their ability to perceive minor changes is particularly excellent. Members of the clan learn to mimic these enhanced perceptions, able to peer through the darkest of night as if it were noon and the ability to notice subtle changes like the fluttering of a specific leaf in the wind.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

Jutsu's Attempted to preform-
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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.

~Prep'd~

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x1 Kunai in hand

[-Angel of Ame-]

Kininata Hyouketsu
D-Rank

It was easy to see just how resourceful Kaito was revealing himself as he broke the last remaining light of the area, casting the two combatants into almost complete darkness. Remembering that there was still a shield of water likely erected, Kininata lowered himself as he performed a long string of hand seals, the longest that he had generated yet. From the darkness, the former Amekage released an onslaught of water before him. Produced directly from the gullet of Kininata. The wave rose, usually the technique was large enough to hit four houses that were side by side. In such a small tunnel though, the amount fo water would push Kaito and his shield backwards, deeper into the sewers. Kinata rode the wave as it dragged along the Hoshigaki. Soon they were no longer in a small tunnel but instead into a immense room where all tunnels seemed to dump their waste. Ten feet beneath all the tunnels was a vast body of water and waste mixed in.

As the wave led both individuals into this room, Kininata jumped off the wave, to land upon the dirty, smell water, he instantly fell into the Goutetsu fighting stance, getting ready for what would come next. Hopefully the Hoshigaki would be able to walk on water or he would be in quite the...sticky situation.

Suiton – Baku Suishouha (Water Collision Waves)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique that allows the user to form or create a mass amount of water, or use a mass amount of water in a wave like form.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: ---
Description: This is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Water Element. After forming the needed handseals, water is expelled from the gullet. This will then expand into a large volume of water that can be controlled and ridden like a wave.The user must be above the water in a wave like formation so then the user has the capability of riding the wave. The amount of water is not grand to where it can take out a village, but the amount of water is indeed capable of blocking off a approximatly four houses.
Limit: Water Release

Goutetsu no Kamae #1 (Strong Iron Stance #1)
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A simple upright stance used with most Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron) Practitioners.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture Standing with one arm behind their back and one extended, the user is ready for a quick strike with their fists and feet. This leaves them open for quick spins and jumps that will power their attacks.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron)

[Kaito The Beast]

i'm doing this for the thrill of it

        As Kaito commended himself on his clever tactic in which he cast them both into Smokey darkness, something caught his attention. He had to be close by now, probably within meters of his target, when the sound of rushing water sent alarm running down his body. he held close to his shark wall, as a tidal wave of water smashed against it. Normally a shark wall of his level would have been reduced to pieces and the attack would have kept on rolling over him, but considering the shark wall was a staple of Kaito's it was a bit stronger then others of its rank. It was the only thing that saved him from being tossed around backward against the metal walls that would have otherwise surely left him unconscious.

He thought he was doing fine, but suddenly the floor gave out from under him, and he was falling, the water pushing him down, but at least provided him with cover. He was able to twist around quick enough to see what he was falling into, water. A large body of murky, disgusting water. But it was a body of water none the less. Even the putrid smell wasn't enough to wipe the grin from the Hosigakis face. This is what they loved, fighting in an element they were safe in.

He went plunging deep into the water, and quickly righted himself easily. He and most Hoshigakis were naturals in the water, and he looked up quickly to find his target. The water was a shade of deep green, waste water mixed with rain run off from the city no doubt. It was barely visible, unless your eyes were accustomed to seeing through dark waters, such as Kaito's were. He spotted his prey in seconds after he hit the waters surface, seeing the ripples expand from his feet atop the waters surface. He had lost his kunai in the water wave from the hall way, but that didn't matter to him now, he quickly moved up, in the water swimming faster then any normal man.

As he neared the surface, he pulled a knife from the small of his back, and would attempt to grab at the past Amekages left leg with his right hand, trying to pull him down and pull himself up at the same time. As this would happen, Kaito would also use the effort to bring the left hand around, wielding the knife to stab the man in his left side, aiming for the left rib section, but not knowing where'd he'd hit for sure given his position.

words: for the glory of the crimson rain! | notes: Blood shall be spilled this day

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Observation
Rank: 3/125 [unskilled]
Skill: UnSkilled
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an Animal. 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: ---

Same no Ryoku (Strength of the Shark)
Rank: “C” Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Greatly increases the user’s brute physical strength.
Special: A passive ability that is always active. Must have had the Same no Gishiki put upon the body.
Drawback: The user must start with this technique if taking the ritual upon birth. All other physical aspects, such as speed, are not affected.
Description: One of the two Same no Isei, or Powers of the Shark, Same no Ryoku (Strength of the Shark) is a passive ability that greatly increases the user’s brute strength. The muscles have become greatly enhanced and are capable of performing much greater actions of lifting and overpowering the opponent. The strength gained is dependent upon the user’s Specialist choice and Difficulty Class.

* Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist

-- At “D” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “D” Rank Taijutsu Master.
-- At “C” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “C” Rank Taijutsu Master.
-- At “B” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “B” Rank Taijutsu Master.
-- At “A” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of an “A” Rank Taijutsu Master.
--At “S” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “S” Rank Taijutsu Master.

Suichuu Binkatsu (Underwater Alacrity)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to move underwater just as well as they would above it.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: N/A
Description: The Hoshigaki Clan are very much used to fighting underwater; their whole fighting style is based upon flooding the field and then forcing the opponent to fight underwater, where the user will have the advantage. Because of their constant fighting underwater, they've learned how to move and manipulate their own bodies while submerged, making them terribly difficult opponents to match when they're in their element. This ability, once learned, allows the user to fight with grace and ease underwater, to the very point that it seems like they were fighting naturally above it.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

Akuarungu (Aqualung)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user the capability of switching between the use of gills and lungs.
Special: Ox, Dragon, Monkey, Snake, Tiger
Drawback: If activated above ground, the user is capable of suffocating to death.
Description: Normally, the Hoshigaki's body is set to breath through the lungs, which takes in oxygen from the air and then allows the user to exhale. However, the Hoshigaki's body has a secondary set of breathing tools- gills. By activating this technique, the user becomes capable of switching the manner in which their brain commands the body, moving to use the gills instead of the lungs. In this manner, it is impossible for the Hoshigaki to drown as they are now using gills to breath. To cancel the technique, the user must simply perform the Tiger handseal, ending the effect and transitioning back to the use of the lungs.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

Kowai Shiryoku (Frightening Eyesight)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to have naturally enhanced eyesight in both the day and the night.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: As with all forms of enhanced senses, they are also more susceptible to their perspective weaknesses.
Description: Sharks have amazing eyesight. Since they often swim the depths of the ocean, where it is dark and what little light that comes through the water is distorted, their ability to perceive minor changes is particularly excellent. Members of the clan learn to mimic these enhanced perceptions, able to peer through the darkest of night as if it were noon and the ability to notice subtle changes like the fluttering of a specific leaf in the wind.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

Jutsu's Attempted to preform-
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Prep'd
x1 Knife in Left hand

[-Angel of Ame-]

Kininata Hyouketsu
D-Rank

Kininata's jaw dropped as he sat Kaito just jump into the murky depths of Amegakure's sewage system. Rain still had access to this hell on earth. The roof of this immense room, which was hundred meters above them was not an actual roof, but an immense horizontal fences, letting the constant downpour have access to the depths where both Kininata and Kaito now fought. Did the young Hoshigaki not know in what type of water he had decided to adventure himself within? It was a collection of the excrements and other bodily wastes mixed up with the constant rain of Amegakure. Still, he had one thing to his advantage, the former Amekage could not see the shinobi beneath the murky, putrid waters. Though he tried to preparing himself for what was to come next, he was too late when one hand reached out from the dark waters and grabbed his leg, bringing him down into the water. He kept afloat by still sending chakra to his other foot, keeping him above water, but one leg dove straight into the lake of waste.

The knife found solace into the man's thigh and with that Kininata released a cry of pain. The former Amekage brought his other foot, the one who had remained floating on the waters to Kaito's head, pushing him deeper into the depths, trying to distance themselves from one another. Kininata could feel his blood seeping out of his wound to mix with the horrendous water, knowing fully well that it would be infected.

Using both hands and legs he returned to an upright position above water if he was able to break free from Kaito the shit-soaked Hoshigaki of Amegakure!^TM

[Really resourceful, I'm having quite a bit of fun TBH n_n]

[Kaito The Beast]

i'm doing this for the thrill of it

    Success! The fresh red blood poured from the leg of his victim, the sweet scent momentarily cutting the grotesque stench of the waste around them. Kaito grinned widely, relishing in the fragrance, only to be invigorated more by the shout of pain. Although a moment totally invested in the moment of contact, the thrill of his small achievement, made him slow to react to what came next. He had succeed in wounding his adversary, and also pulled him off balance, but his opponent reacted swiftly, to kick the shark man in the head.

The jolt of pain forced Kaito to pull the knife out of the mans thigh, rather then using it as leverage further. But instead of just falling back into the water, Kaito held onto the injured leg, and since the old Amegakure had used his other foot to kick him, nothing was keeping him on the surface of the water any longer. They'd both be plunged into the disgusting water together unless something else happened. Once there, kaito would shake off the hit and release the man, moving back with a single stroke of his arms before setting his sights on his prey in the murky waters of filth. This fight was becoming increasingly filthy by the second, and Kaito intended to play as Dirty as possible.

He'd use his great agility and speed in the water to charge at the man, knife in hand. he'd reach out with his right hand as he grew closer, hoping to maybe grab the Amegakure by the throat or arm, the knife pulled in close to Kaito's body, waiting for an opening like a scorpions stinger. He'd try to stab the man if he'd succeed in grabbing him, but that was an if, considering the kage didn't have an underwater trick of his own. In the water however, the Amekagure, no matter how powerful, was at Kaitos mercy, and with the little to no visibility, he probably wouldn't even see the Hosigaki coming, but there was only one way to tell. he see if his strike proved fruitful in the shitty waters, all he knew was that he had to do everything eh could to keep the man under the surface. Because of the air situation, he knew it was only a matter of time before his biology would win for him that way. Maybe he'd become the first ever man to drown an Amekage in literal shit... not exactly a preferred title, but he'd do anything for a kill he mused.

words: Bring on the poop! | notes: The Hidden rain gets messy sometimes...

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Skills/Traits/Passives-

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Observation
Rank: 3/125 [unskilled]
Skill: UnSkilled
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an Animal. 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: ---

Same no Ryoku (Strength of the Shark)
Rank: “C” Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Greatly increases the user’s brute physical strength.
Special: A passive ability that is always active. Must have had the Same no Gishiki put upon the body.
Drawback: The user must start with this technique if taking the ritual upon birth. All other physical aspects, such as speed, are not affected.
Description: One of the two Same no Isei, or Powers of the Shark, Same no Ryoku (Strength of the Shark) is a passive ability that greatly increases the user’s brute strength. The muscles have become greatly enhanced and are capable of performing much greater actions of lifting and overpowering the opponent. The strength gained is dependent upon the user’s Specialist choice and Difficulty Class.

* Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist

-- At “D” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “D” Rank Taijutsu Master.
-- At “C” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “C” Rank Taijutsu Master.
-- At “B” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “B” Rank Taijutsu Master.
-- At “A” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of an “A” Rank Taijutsu Master.
--At “S” Rank, the Ninjutsu/Taijutsu Specialist Combo will have the physical strength of a “S” Rank Taijutsu Master.

Suichuu Binkatsu (Underwater Alacrity)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to move underwater just as well as they would above it.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: N/A
Description: The Hoshigaki Clan are very much used to fighting underwater; their whole fighting style is based upon flooding the field and then forcing the opponent to fight underwater, where the user will have the advantage. Because of their constant fighting underwater, they've learned how to move and manipulate their own bodies while submerged, making them terribly difficult opponents to match when they're in their element. This ability, once learned, allows the user to fight with grace and ease underwater, to the very point that it seems like they were fighting naturally above it.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

Akuarungu (Aqualung)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user the capability of switching between the use of gills and lungs.
Special: Ox, Dragon, Monkey, Snake, Tiger
Drawback: If activated above ground, the user is capable of suffocating to death.
Description: Normally, the Hoshigaki's body is set to breath through the lungs, which takes in oxygen from the air and then allows the user to exhale. However, the Hoshigaki's body has a secondary set of breathing tools- gills. By activating this technique, the user becomes capable of switching the manner in which their brain commands the body, moving to use the gills instead of the lungs. In this manner, it is impossible for the Hoshigaki to drown as they are now using gills to breath. To cancel the technique, the user must simply perform the Tiger handseal, ending the effect and transitioning back to the use of the lungs.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

Kowai Shiryoku (Frightening Eyesight)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to have naturally enhanced eyesight in both the day and the night.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: As with all forms of enhanced senses, they are also more susceptible to their perspective weaknesses.
Description: Sharks have amazing eyesight. Since they often swim the depths of the ocean, where it is dark and what little light that comes through the water is distorted, their ability to perceive minor changes is particularly excellent. Members of the clan learn to mimic these enhanced perceptions, able to peer through the darkest of night as if it were noon and the ability to notice subtle changes like the fluttering of a specific leaf in the wind.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

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.

Attack?

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-Attempting to grasp the kage underwater with his right hand;;
-Also to stab the man if grabbed somewhere in the body;;

Prep'd

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x1 Knife in Left hand

[OOC:: Yea despite being in a shitty spot, this is alot of fun ]

[-Angel of Ame-]

Kininata Hyouketsu
D-Rank

This post will last more than six seconds as it is the conclusion of the battle.

Kininata was dragged under the water. Only a few inches beneath was all that it took for him to start panicking as he realized he had no access to air. He could not let himself drown, but the strength and advantage his opponent had under water was simply overwhelming. Reaching out with both hands, the Amekage, tried in vain to fight his way out but could not. He could feel cramps stretching through his body as his lungs begged for air. Kaito would feel the body of the Amekage spasm as it was stabbed, but also due to the fact that he was suffocating. His blood flowed freely from the multiple wounds sustained from the stabbings. As the body's normal reflexes kicked in, Kininata opened his mouth to try and breath, but his lungs were filled with the waste water, he coughed but his body still could not get its sustenance.

With that the Hachidaime Amekage's body became completely motionless as he slowly rose to float above water. His body turned to water, revealing that he had been a doppelgänger all along.

[OOC: I know that tomorrow is your last day around the site for a while, and I am unsure how I active I can be on thursday/fridays. But you've accomplished everything I wanted this event to be by showing that you are a great RPer and active]

[Kaito has completed Act 1 and Act 2 of the Trial by Blood event and shall be paid 18,000.]

[KoKoKo]

OMG It's a conspiracy >.>


+18k