Gathering Intel Is Always Fun [M]

[N A T S U M I]

//Enter

Leaving the main streets of Iwagakure, the high rocky buildings towered high in the sky. Each rounded point a roof made cast shadows along the streets that were a dull chocolate brown colour. Citizens zigzagged around each other, animals scurried even faster around the citizens while a dull grey mist shrouded the village showing evidence of an upcoming downpour. Amber eyes rose upward, peering further back toward the Rocky Mountains that housed Iwagakure no Sato.

A black silhouette darted alongside one of the buildings, following my direction as she moved upon silent padded paws. Dusk’s body remained low to the ground as she moved, her eyes occasionally moving from my position to the area in front or around her. Meanwhile I simply moved forward throughout the street, turning around corners which lead me closer toward the Tsuchikage’s tower. Although that was not my destination, I felt that by moving there, searching for my intended target may prove easier.

Today, I wore a bubble-gum pink steampunk corset over a pair of dark navy jeans. The sound of my stiletto boots created faint thump thump thumping sounds along the dirt ground as all four inches of heel struck its surface. I turn my head toward the right, my long ice blonde hair tied back into a high braid swung around my left shoulder and landed against my chest with a soft thawk. Fire engine red lips formed a hard line as I concentrated on searching for suspicious activity.

The sun shone onto my face, caused my Hitai-ate to glimmer softly from its position around my neck, and the black rhombus centred in the middle of my forehead to stand out against my ivory coloured skin. Aside from the modern clothes, I wore a chest rig knife harness strapped across my corset which housed ten kunai knives, beneath a cloak (type 1) which fluttered around my body like the cape it was. Inside the cloak I had ten knives. Just beneath the chest rig, I had a single butt bag (type 1) filled with four fragmentation grenades, two ice grenades, fifteen blood clot pills, another six kunai and a scroll with the map of the known world imprinted within the parchment.

I also had two medium scrolls which were both empty and strapped to my sides within a double scroll sized pouch. The pouch sat on the left side of my waist while the butt bag sat on the right. My back had a number of objects strapped to it as well; a medium sized field pack consisting of sixteen fifty mill vials and a pair of binoculars. My oversized fan remained strapped beside the pack, while I carried a heavy shield on my right arm.

My posture was straight, confident and proper as I strode through the streets. Did I look menacing enough to all those who were around me? Did I strike fear into the hearts of those who gazed upon me? My eyes flickered toward Dusk whom had landed beside me, keeping pace to my right. I knew that if I wasn’t scary enough, I knew Dusk would scare everyone else for the both of us.

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Traits

[Draven]

As being on such a mission of intelligence gathering one must be aware of their surroundings. Perhaps even blend in with everything around them so such secrets can reveal themselves. To be opportunistic like some sort of creature looking for it's next meal. The art of spy craft...

As Aurora walked the streets, she would note that the people whom see her would give her a dirty look. Not all, but a large portion of the passer by's would indeed have the same look as if to say "You're the source of our strife". This of course can go without saying that there is a civil war within the walls of Iwagakure. This very mission is to rake out the seeds of knowledge to be used against the enemies of the Shinobi. Thus such stares are simply the public's reaction to the events that are currently going on.

But should Aurora be so fortunate as to come upon individuals that perhaps were not keeping their wits about them. Perhaps she would find the unwary enemies participating in whatever ends they may be pawing at. A scream down an ally was heard. The location of which was hard to determine. Sound bouncing off walls within the civilized jungle, stacks of houses reverberating the frequencies. Was it to the left or was it to the right? Was there a way for Aurora to determine where sound is generated? Did she have a tool to help her? Luckily the screams continued so that one may at least attempt such a task...

[N A T S U M I]

The streets were somewhat quiet despite the people whom roamed them alongside Dusk and myself. I glance toward a few people only to receive such a dirty look from them. I stop walking then, simply staring at them wondering why I was getting such a look. Dusk continued walking through, her small frame quick and cautious, tail flicking and small snarl-like rumbles emitting from her throat. She sensed something in the air and was somewhat on edge as a result.

Part of me wanted to ask the people why they were glaring at me the way they were, but the expressions told me that they were giving blame for something unknown to me. I continue pressing forward, my eyes glancing back again toward the glaring citizens. As much as their glares shouldn’t bother me, they did more than I cared to admit. But as I ventured further down the street, an ear-splitting scream erupted from an ally ahead which sent Dusk into a low crouch, her ears pulled back. I moved closer toward the Jaguar, but pressed myself up against the wall of the building to our left.

Many alley ways were visible from my current spot. The street wasn’t all that wide but the space was large enough for the sound to bounce off walls and mask the scream’s true location. This was mildly frustrating as it would only slow me down in seeking the source of the screams. However, the screams continued which forced me to act quickly. I break away from the wall and move toward the first alley way of four lining the street. This particular street had two alley ways on both sides of the street. The first alley way was two meters to my left, the second four meters to my right, the third six meters to my left while the forth was eight meters to my right.

Since the sounds were dancing along the walls, I was forced to check all the allies until I found the source. But since all sounds within this area were juggled around, the louder the sounds the more closely the source was. But since I was not standing in between all four alley ways, I was unable to determine exactly which area was permitting the louder sound. I lacked the skills for tracking sounds and so did Dusk. “Dusk, check the forth alley way.” I said, hoping that she would listen (I have yet to train animal empathy and the other AC skills for this AC) and move quickly toward the alley two meters to my left, drawing out a kunai as I did so.

I press my back against the wall mere inches away from the corner of the building and peered around the side and into the alley. Should someone be there attacking the screaming person, I would hurl the kunai at the culprit’s leg in order to wound and perhaps shock them long enough to step in and save the screamer.

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Jutsu:

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Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: User is able to come out of hiding, throw, and move back into hiding in 1 movement.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user gains the ability to perform sneak attacks by quickly moving out of the hiding spot and throw in a single movement and hide once more to keep their hiding place from being found or known. A perfect technique for the simple on the move hits.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know Increased Precision.
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[Draven]

It isn't so strange these stares. The village is in the midst of civil war, hell there is a massive sized protest happening at the Iwagakure Tower right now. But if someone has been out of the loop for a while then perhaps the whispers on the streets will let them know (for more information: Current Affairs; Village Plot Line). But aside from the strife of the village there was a foul sound in the air.

Aurora would get closer and closer, the screaming continued. But this would not last... It stopped, as if silenced. This could imply a few things, the best case scenario being of a savoir came to the aid of this scream, or of course the worse case scenario, a dead body... Dusk was on the trail though, with heightened hearing, a keen smell, and a better vantage point, a Jaguar was a most useful tool indeed.

The puma could spot a crime scene. A child laying on the ground in a pool of blood, uncertain weather she was still breathing. Perhaps a pre-teen girl? Definitely an academy student for sure. It was dark in this ally and there was no other that could be seen. Nothing could be heard, as one might expect someone running away, but no nothing. The ally itself being narrow and short leading into a labyrinth of other streets and natural stone formations that was the signature of this village.

But but whatever happened here was recent, many options could be taking from this point. Try to find the culprits, check the crime scene, send help? What would be Dusk's next actions, better yet what would Aurora think should she understand what was going on...

[N A T S U M I]

My alley was empty. Simply another street that held nothing but buildings. I venture toward the next alley when suddenly the screaming stopped. Silence then fell upon the street until Dusk suddenly snarled. Snapping my head into the Jaguar’s direction, I move swiftly toward her position. With the kunai in my right hand, I stop short of the entrance to the alley and watched as Dusk moved forward into the alley to approach something.

Seeing that the large cat was not being attacked, I moved forward only to find a small child laying on the ground in a pool of her own blood. “Good work, Dusk.” I said softly as Dusk laid herself down beside the child. This told me that the child’s attacker had fled the scene. But as I dropped down to my knees to inspect the child, I realized that she was an academy student. But why was she away from the academy and what was she doing here in an alley? I leaned forward, checking the child’s airways and pulse. If the attack had just happened, there still may be a chance to save the child’s life.

But something had stuck me as odd. There was no footprints fleeing the scene. The entire alley was silent. I glance up toward the top of the buildings in search for any kind of movement. “Search the roof, Dusk. The attacker may still be in the area. If you see them, bring them here immediately and alive.” I said firmly, catching Dusk’s green gaze with my amber one. The large cat would quickly move forward and take to the roof of the building.

Meanwhile, I resumed checking the child. Despite the pool of blood around her, the kid’s chest was completely free of blood. This suggested that she was attacked from behind. Gently, I roll her over onto her side and feel around her back for a wound. There was a puncture mark in her back showing that she had been struck from behind, but there was no blade. Anger shot through me at the thought of someone attacking a small child from behind. Such a cowardly move, even for a rogue shinobi. I also noticed that since the pool of blood was around the girl, she had fallen where she laid.

My right hand begun to glow a bright green as I pressed it to the girl’s back. My healing aura would immediately pour into the child’s body as muscle tissue tethered together and platelets rushed to heal and seal off the wound. “Sweetie, can you hear me? Make any sound, or indication that I haven’t lost you.” I spoke firmly, yet kindly. My tone was urgent and compelling, yet I am able to mask the worry I felt inside. But another thing was concerning, where was the weapon used in this attack?

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Jutsu:

[/b] [20]
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Healer gains the ability to heal Light Wounds within an amount of time.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: When laying the hand upon a living creature, the user channels positive energy that cures Light wounds within the amount of time performing a "C" Rank technique in handseals. While curing Light wounds this technique brings higher wound levels down by 1 step. Since undead are powered by negative energy, this Jutsu deals damage to them instead of curing their wounds.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Healing Hands (Minor)[/ul]
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[Draven]

The little girl's eyes were closed. She was in shock. The positive stream of chakra flowing into her wound closed the wound but there would still be internal damage. But at least it wasn't as life threatening anymore. The child could live to see the next day. This small child started to respond more positively with a small grunt.

The girl spoke in a stressed and labored tone, "Save the others..." was all she said before she passed out once again from the shock. Looking around there indeed were no footprints, no indication of who did this or where they went. There was but the timeline of the scream and this little girl.

Dusk would see nothing, but that didn't mean there was nothing there. Footsteps came from places here and there. Normal business still resumed within the village. Doors opening and closing, shop bells dinging, merchants call out in the distance trying to push their wares. There was an echo of shuffling steps that could be heard. In another direction the sound of a dojo and the cries of numbers being shouted out as the patrons practice their art.

Could the puma sift through all this information and perhaps find a lead to this mystery. Aurora currently had nothing she could go on, whomever did this covered their tracks well enough. And what of the others?...

[N A T S U M I]

My response was a small grunt. The small child was alive and will recover. I released a sigh of relief just as the girl spoke. Save the others? Who else is there? I opened my mouth to speak when she had passed out. I decided to let her rest. A wound like this would be very traumatic and stressful for someone of this girl’s age and build. But rather than leaving her in the street, I strap my shield to my back and pull the girl into my arms.

My gaze searched the area, seeing no footprints visible around here suggested that the culprit behind the attack had either hidden their footprints, or taken to higher grounds. My gaze wondered over the street carefully before I ventured down it toward the labyrinth in hopes of finding someone willing to take care of this child. She spoke of others, but no one else was in the area. Part of me wanted to wake the child and ask for more details but she needed her rest. My gaze travelled skyward as I ventured deeper down the street searching for someone to hand the child over to.

Meanwhile Dusk stopped moving as she spotted no one insight. The jaguar’s heightened senses were able to pick up numerous sounds, footsteps, bells, doors and the typical noises that humans made on the daily basis. But at the sound of shuffling steps, Dusk’s head swivelled around followed quickly by her body as she darted across the roof of the building in its direction.

[Draven]

The small child clung to Aurora as she was held close. She rested as Aurora could spot a healers shop. Well it was more of a pharmacy, but they had facilities that could help. As an Iwagakure Shinobi and in the line of duty, Aurora did have the right to make use of this. But if the decision was to pass up this opportunity then the hospital was quite a ways away yet. It would take 5 minutes to reach it if traveling by foot, but the status of the child's internal wounds were unknown, how deep the knife cut or if an organ was punctured. But at least she was still alive.

Now Dusk was a creature to be proud of. It was the right choice. Black Robed figures running in the dark with what looked like brown sacks hung over their shoulders. They were on foot and on the street. One of the sacks seemed empty and simply clutched in the hands of one of them. There was 5 of them in total and if Dusk could count that would be 9 full sacks and 1 empty one. Panthers can count right?

In any event they looked rather skilled and some of them even armed with a katana. One of them had a grisly looking Great Scythe. Approaching this cloaked group did not look healthy. They seemed like they were on a mission for sure. Darting in between buildings, sticking to the shadows of the dark allies and tunnels...Tunnels... There would be no building tops for the puma to traverse...

[N A T S U M I]

Having a child cling to my body gave me a weird sense. Was it maternal or simply the feeling that someone trusted me? My amber gaze drifted down toward the child’s face as she lay there with her eyes closed. The poor thing will take a while to recover from this ordeal. If only I had more time to properly heal her wound. I was a master of Medical Ninjutsu and had the Byakugō no In seal imprinted upon my forehead as proof of that mastery, yet this was surely not the place to be healing a child.

I gaze ahead only to spot a building with the medical sign stating that it was a chemist or pharmacy. A place that could be used as a makeshift hospital should the need arise. My pace quickened as I pushed the door open with the tip of my boot. Once inside, I approach the counter with the girl still in my arms. “This child was stabbed a few minutes ago and I need someone to examine her.” I said firmly, my voice ringing out throughout the building for anyone present to hear. “I have closed off the wound, but she requires intensive care immediately.” I say to a person whom had come out of the back.

Once the child was in safe hands, I would venture back out into the street and immediately take to the roof of the building opposite the healers shop. Once I reached the top of the building, my gaze begun to drift around the area in search for Dusk whom no doubt would have located something since she had not returned yet. Once I found her black silhouette I would immediately head in that direction.

Meanwhile Dusk had spotted a group of black robed figures heading into a dark area of the village sporting sacks over their shoulders. The jaguar let out a dangerous growl before she lowered her body to the building she stood upon and began moving forward, leaping between buildings to close the distance with her powerful legs. However, once she reached the third building, the heightened area had disappeared and was replaced by tunnels. The Jaguar growled deep within her throat before leaping down from the roof and heading into the tunnel behind the group, her black fur easily blending into the darkness.

With her excellent night vision and heightened sense of sound, Dusk was in an environment that was what she was built to do. While her sense of smell was not as pronounced, her ability to track using her ears and eyes made her the ultimate predator. Nothing could sneak up on her without her hearing it and nothing could trap her without her seeing it. If these guys had no night vision goggles handy, Dusk was going to have a field day sneaking up on them…

[Draven]

The pharmacy owner took in the child. With an astonished look on her face. Taken down into the basement of that place, placed upon a medical bed and the process of recovery started.

Meanwhile Dusk could easily stalk the group of robed figures. Within this tunnel there was buildings built into the side of the dimly light passageway. They were the types of buildings that sprouted up through the earth and above the topsoil overhead. The feeling one would get wasn't entirely back alley, but there was still a mundane housing industrial complex type feel, a testament to the style of the structures.

In the center of the tunnel there was a door attached to a structure. A specific knock was produced upon the door by one of the figures. Dusk could witness all of this, and the robed figures shuffled their way inside. Dusk wouldn't have much time at all before the door closed.

If Dusk did not try to dart into this house, then Aurora would have just made it to the entrance of the tunnel when the door closed. Aurora could see where Dusk was and perhaps where this door was. This of course unless the panther ran inside the house, then all Aurora could see was an empty tunnel just before hearing the noise of the door closing...

[N A T S U M I]

Once I left the pharmacy, it didn’t take too long to catch up to Dusk as she entered a tunnel. Little did I know of the figures my Jaguar had been following, I presumed that she felt that whatever she was following must have been suspicious enough for her. However just as I entered the tunnel itself, I had just heard the sound of a door closing before being partially engulfed in darkness. Immediately, I step further into the tunnel and perform the Ox handseal.

My chakra lingered around the center of the tunnel which gave off a small spark to hopefully light up the tunnel enough for me to see where the door was located. Should it be enough, I would notice that Dusk had crept inside the building before the door closed as she was nowhere to be found. Worry surged through me, what if she got caught? I creep toward the door, withdraw a kunai from my chest rig and test the door’s handle gently. Should the door be unlocked, I would slide in and attack anyone whom deemed themselves threatening.

Should the interior of the building be as dark as it was outside, Dusk would remain in the shadows unless spotted and attacked.

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Jutsu:

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Rank: E
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a spark instantaneously at said target location
Special: Ox
Drawback: --
Description: The user focuses chakra at a certain point on the target and creates a small amount of friction in the air, sparking the area. This can be done almost instantaneously, but causes almost zero damage due to the small nature of the spark. It cannot cause paralysis or blindness, nor any other sort of damage. Usually a prank children use on each other like a game of tag, but with sparks for a small kick.
Limit: Lightning Release[/ul]
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[Draven]

Dusk would enter to find nothing... Unless it had the thought to look up of course. What it might see is a trap door closing as the pack of robed figures running up what looked to be like an elevator shaft or something. But the doors closed as Aurora opened the door quietly.

This room was small as if a lobby, or even like a waiting area like a sitting room. The door in front of them had a name on it. Draco Night Club and there was an eye slot on the door that opened. A pair of eyes were peeping through them followed by a voice, "If you want in, your going to have too keep your pet outside..."

[N A T S U M I]

The moment I opened the door, I almost walked straight into Dusk. A growl was rumbling deep in her throat as she looked up at the ceiling. I too, follow her gaze to find that a trapdoor was located there. I jerk my thumb upward toward the door and gaze questioningly at Dusk. She rose onto her hind legs and stretched her paws along my corset suggesting that I lift her up. “Okay, oka..” My voice was abruptly cut off once I heard a voice coming from another door down a hall-like lobby.

Keep your pet outside? I drop my gaze from the trapdoor just as Dusk let out a very loud snarl–like roar. “That is not necessary.” I reply to the person behind the door before raising my gaze back toward the trapdoor. However, what lay behind it was the most concerning. “Hey, excuse me.. Would you know what is up there?” I ask, my gaze peering toward the eyehole.

Should the person already have left the door, I would attach my heavy shield to my right arm and hold it out toward Dusk. “Slam through that trapdoor and clear the area for me. But watch out for projectiles.” I told the Jaguar firmly as she moved a good two and a half meters away from me. Once the Jaguar had made enough space, she turned toward me and ran toward the shield, leaping onto it as she did so. Once Dusk had successfully leaped onto my shield, I would push it upward toward the ceiling.

The force of the shove would hopefully send Dusk against the trapdoor, breaking it. Should the door crack against the force of a large cat’s body, Dusk’s claws would latch onto something before she pulled herself up and into the shaft. However, should she be greeted by someone on the other end, the large feline would leap forward to deliver an Iron Fist against the figure nearest her and knocking the figure back five meters. Meanwhile once Dusk had moved out of the way, I would jump upward and grab onto the trap door’s opening and hurl myself up and inside.

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Jutsu:

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Tetsu Tekken (Iron Fist) x2 1|6
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A Brawler's true capabilities is within his fists and legs. The Brawler is capable of hitting as if his fists were gauntlets themselves. They say a Brawler's punch is like being smacked by a bull and that is where these power attacks come to play. Those who get hit by a Brawler's Iron Fist feel a knock back effect depending on the user's class.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of performing this attack so many times per day depending on how many times the user knows this technique as well as the Class level of the user.
Description: When the user first learns this technique they are capable of performing this technique a total of five times per day as well as any other technique that is in conjunction of the Iron Fist. Every time this technique is learned the user is capable of performing this technique as well other techniques into conjunction one more time. This means that if a user learns this technique twice they are capable of performing this technique a total of six times. Depending on how well and how strong the user is by Class, the user is capable of performing the technique with devastating power. The higher the class is the more devastating the attack will be creating a more sufficient way of breaking one's bones.

• D Class - Five Meters Knock back
  
• C Class - Fifteen Meters Knock back
  
• B Class - Twenty Five Meters Knock back - 10% Chance Bones may Break
  
• A Class - Forty Meters Knock back - 30% Chance Bones may Break
  
• S Class - Sixty Meters Knock back - 50% Chance Bones may Break

Limit: Must be a Brawler[/ul]
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[Draven]

The man looking through the door continued to stare. "I have no idea what you mean... There is no trap door. And if I were you, I wouldn't stick my nose in things that don't belong. Now do you wish to come into the club or not?" Said the man as he continued to watch. This was obviously a bouncer for the establishment. Above you can hear the distinctive sound of feet on wall as they worked the act of tree climbing technique heading further and further up.

Of course nothing says Aurora and Dusk couldn't continue their movements. The trapdoor would break with no resistance on the other side. The robed figures would once again just be beyond sight as they slipped through to the top floor. Though if this action was done the Bouncer would quickly close the eye slot and an unlocking sound would be heard form the door.

[N A T S U M I]

The man behind the door stated that there was no trapdoor. Immediately I thought liar, and had disregarded him from there. Nonetheless, throwing Dusk into the ceiling had indeed been enough even when everyone was able to hear the figures climbing up the shaft beyond the trapdoor. Once I pulled into the shaft, my gaze immediately went upward. The shaft was dark for me to see properly (since it wasn’t mentioned) so after repositioning my shield upon my back, I picked up Dusk and carried her in my arms before taking to the wall in the same manner as the figures ahead.

However, after one step, Dusk begun to growl and twisted her body around to gaze upon the trap door opening. The bouncer had unlocked the door and was probably approaching to investigate. “Forget him, let’s hurry.” I whisper softly while continuing up the shaft. I had moved into a jog up the shaft to make up time and to hopefully close the distance. Unless we were interrupted, Dusk and I would have made it to the top of the shaft within a few moments.

[Draven]

The bouncer came out into the sitting room and noticed the destruction immediately. It did not take a genius to know where it came from. Looking up he seen the Aurora and Dusk making their way up. Handseals were created from the bouncer. Within the time frame of one second a fireball was produced as the bouncer held his hand to his face. The fireball was shot in the middle of the shaft. There was no real way around this fireball in terms of evasion, and who knows what is going to happen when it exploded...

For Aurora and dusk though, the top floor was maybe 15 meters away, the door which the robed figures used...

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Katon - Goukakyuu no Jutsu (Great Fireball Technique)
Rank: "C" "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user is capable of performing a few handseals in which gives them the capability of blowing a large body of fire in size of a large sphere that has great fire proportions and explosive capabilities.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Depending on the Rank, is dependent on how strong or how much the user is capable of doing with the Goukakyuu no Jutsu.
Description: The user quickly performs a few handseals. The user then places the hand over their mouth creating a small like circle. This technique in turn is then to help the user control the great flame. The use then blows out and creates a large fireball that twice the size of a normal human body. When the "C" Rank version is first learned the user is only capable of blowing out the Great Fireball that is cannot be moved or go anywhere else. This also means that the technique does not explode in a fiery explosion, but burns greatly to anyone that is caught within the technique. When the user learns the "B" Rank version then the user is capable blowing the Great Fireball into the distance, sending it away from the use it to hurl towards the very opponent. This technique is only capable of going into a straight line and this is capable of having the size three times the size of a human body. This technique when launched at an opponent then becomes dangerous because at this point the technique can explode causing damage that is even more devastating.
Limit: Must have the Fire Release

[N A T S U M I]

Dusk let out another loud snarl when we had reached three quarters of the way up the shaft. Since my shield was attached to my back, I was unable to see exactly what was happening below. However when a bright reddish yellow light filled the bottom of the shaft, I immediately realized that we were above fire, and literally. I angled my shield to the point when I was able to tuck Dusk and myself between the shield and the fire just as the flames struck the shield’s surface. With an exploding fireball, the chance of being launched high into the air at this angle would have given us the momentum we needed in making the way up the rest of the shaft.

Should this happen, Dusk and I would ride the shield up the shaft using the flames to propel us upward. At the top of the shaft, I was able to see a section where a ledge opened into another floor. So should we shoot over the ledge, I’d twist my body sharply to the right so the shield would shift along with me. This would allow Dusk and I to land onto the ledge with the shaft to our left heading down to where the bouncer was. Already, I was drawing out a kunai from my chest rig while Dusk scrambled off me. I leaned forward to see down the shaft before flicking my wrist and throwing the projectile down the shaft toward the bouncer’s crown intending to kill him on impact.

Dusk was already heading down the hall (if there was one) in her attempts at following the figures with me following at least two seconds behind.

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Justu:

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Rank: “D”
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: With their shield on their backs, the user will adjust the position of their shield to take the effect of an explosion or even minor hit coming from the rear.
Special: Must have a shield secured to one’s back.
Drawback: Has less effect than a block in a properly formed stance
Description: Perhaps when running from a detonation about to happen, or when an attack is incoming from behind, the user will adjust themselves so that the shield on their back is directly facing the threat, blocking it’s effect for roughly half of what they would have if they were in a proper stance.
Limit: “Bear Claw Stance”, “Bear Claw – Block” for “C”.

Plunging Throw [10]
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: The user can use the force of gravity to make their ranged attacks deal extra damage if the target is below the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: Only works within 1st Range Increment.
Description: If the target is at least 10 meters lower than the user, the user deals an extra +20 Armour Points of damage with a thrown weapon.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know Point Blank Shot.[/ul]
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[Draven]

(LMAO that mental image is AWESOME!)

The fireball exploded as it connected with the shield. Riding the wave of force probably was a difficult ordeal. thirty percent skill and seventy percent luck. Luck was on Aurora's side as it was performed perfectly. Such an amazing feat for sure.

Once up upon the top level there indeed would be a hallway. This was the attic and the hallway lead down just a bit till there was yet another door. Behind Dusk, Aurora had great aim. The bodyguard at the bottom took it to the face. Perhaps dead, perhaps not, but taking a kunai to the eye, definitely had sever drawbacks. For now, one obstacle was out of the equation.

There now was nothing but this door. Sounds could be heard from the other side. It was in the common language but it seemed there was an accent. The accent sounded almost reptilian in nature, with long drawn out S sounds, and barks of Bs, with a flick of the tongue in other portions of the speech.

The content of the talking seemed to be someone addressing a group of children. Trying to calm them down, trying to fill their heads with thoughts of rebellion. It was filthy lies that would make any shinobi cringe. It was the type of information that gave Iwagakure a bad name. It was the first step in brainwashing...

[N A T S U M I]

The hallway looked to be that of an attic which lead down to another door. Of course, Dusk was two seconds ahead of me, so should anything jump out before her it would meet the edge of my kunai. But once we reached the door, the pair of us stopped. No one jumped out to attack but muffled voices were coming from behind the door, speaking with such an accent that I swear that they weren’t from the village, let alone human.

Despite I wasn’t able to pick up on any words, I also didn’t feel comfortable with placing my ear against the door either. Dusk let out a low growl as she reached up and placed both her paws upon the door, her claws threatening to pierce the wood. “Dusk, don’t..” I whispered softly, gently placing a hand upon her head. The Jaguar’s emerald eyes bore into my amber ones. She climbed down from the door and sat still.

Stepping a little closer toward the door, I gently placed both hands upon it. I thought about sending a three inch copy of myself under the door, but would she fit? One way to find out. Closing my eyes, I reach deep inside myself to conjure up a small three inch copy of myself, right down to the shield, corset, cloak and chest rig that I wore. Tiny little amber eyes looked up at me as the silver appeared upon my shoulder. “See if you can slide beneath the door and relay the information on the other side.” I whispered gently, raising my hand for the silver to step onto.

I place the silver upon the floor and watch as it walks across the maroon carpet before bending down just beneath the doorframe and rolling under the door. Should the feat be successful, my silver would step further into the room and move over toward the nearest object like a table leg or a chair to avoid being seen. Meanwhile Dusk and I will remain outside standing at least one meter away from the door. Should the silver be destroyed, all that it saw from within the room will be relayed back to me immediately.

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Jutsu:

[/b] [10]
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User makes a 3 inch copy of themselves.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User splits off a small piece of their soul it gathers up energy creating a small copy of themselves. This technique lasts for approximately 4 hours per class level. By casting this technique the user makes a 3 inch copy of themselves as it looks, thinks, and acts just like the user. It uses the same movements and handseals speed, however it's 3 inches so the strength is nowhere near the same. It's voice is much like a whisper when shouting. It cannot perform any techniques except Searing Soul, and the distance is only 1 meter in length, and does extremely less damage. User may only make one Soul Sliver at a time and it has a copy of the same gear as the user. When the Soul Sliver disappears, the gear disappears. When it is killed the Soul returns back to the user while all information is gathered. If killed the user suffers as if their soul was attacked.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.[/ul]
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[Draven]

The Soul Silver could crawl and squeeze under the door. This was a great tactic. This was the essence of gathering intelligence. There was no furniture, no tables, nothing. The room was about a 5 meter by 10 meter long room, with dusty wooden boards, rafters, and it was a bit dry and hot.

The children were there. All sitting in an cross legged style fashion, with their hands tied up behind their backs. Behind them on the wall up toward the crook of the eaves of the roof was a small vent. A bit of sunlight was shown through the vent. The nine children were looking toward the door that the Soul Silver just squeezed under, but they were paying attention to a figure.

This figure was the one spouting out the propaganda. This black robed figure had his hood drawn up and something hiding underneath his hood. From the point of view of the Soul Silver, it could only see the back of this robed figure. It seemed as if there was some sort of tower shield on the back underneath the robe. The Soul Silver's presence was not known...