Shakedown! [mission]

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Name: Where’s my money man?!
Rank: “C”-rank.
IIC Length: 2 days.
Difficulty: Low-Medium
Posting Minimum: 5
Description: By trying to save money for filing a lower ranked mission than the danger presented actually warranted, the giver of the escort mission to the port town has attracted the attention and anger of the Godaime. Shake down the man for the missing part of your payment and make an example of him that no one can try to deceive Konoha unpunished.
Requirements: Loose hands, loud voice, deep pockets.
Objective: Shake down the fraud for money.
Reward: 11,250 ryo

Post 1/5

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Claire remembered the location of the target village from last time she was there. It wasn't the merchant's home, but he delivered to it personally and consistently. Hopefully the sight and sound of Fenrir would be sufficient to loosen the fraudulent's pockets, but she knew that it would take more than that. The sound of the vehicle's growling engine being heard from far off was just the first step.

When they arrived, which with Tetsu's help she had timed to coincide with the next delivery, it would be the show of force that was going to prevent her from USING force. She didn't want to damage the cozy little coastal town if she could help it. With the wind in her hair and her Partner riding behind her, she was in a good mood. Generous even. Still, this was a lesson that needed teaching. By trying to cheat Konohagakure, no matter how benevolent his intentions, he had risked all their lives. If Loki hadn't been tremendously overqualified, she might not even be here right now.

Her gloved grip tightened on the accelerator at the memory. She was so helpless there! But now things were different. Now she was powerful. Nothing could stand in her way. Not wanting to take chances though, she performed a series of one-handed seals around the other handlebar, targeting her own mind and those of Tetsu, and Kinzoku sheathed at his back. A series of enhancements would layer over them, lasting hopefully for the duration of the mission.

Roaring into the main square where her former client typically conducted his business, Claire twisted Fenrir into a screeching sideways skid to halt with as much of a dramatic and obvious noise as possible. It was terrible on brakes to do that though, she'd have to tune it up later. Regardless, that was her plan for this mission - be visible, in every sense of the word. Shock and awe. Gunboat diplomacy.

Dismounting, she drew her Blazefire saber, still in its ranged form, from its holster along Fenrir's side and with a twirl deposited it in the one behind her legs. With her scarlet Sharingan glaring down the square, her outfit crisp and professional, her gauntleted hands clenched into fists and heavy greave boots thudding along the ground as she walked, she cut an impressive figure. Her scarlet half-cape fluttered behind her as she allowed her chakra to flare up, opening the first gate. Her crimson gaze began to glow as if lit from within, though her Daylight Aura remained suppressed. She had no intention to fight, but wanted to put out as much killing intent as possible to hopefully intimidate the target when she located him into acquiescing without difficulty.

Now she just needed to locate him.

"Tetsu. Kinzoku. Let me know if you spot him."

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Boost of the Athlete, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Athlete, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

Boost of the Defender, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Defender, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

Boost of the Quick, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Quick, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

Boost of the Sage, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Sage, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

Boost of the Strong, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Strong, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

Boost of the Warrior, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Warrior, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

Boost of the Wise, Mass
Rank: "C" [10 TP]
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: This Jutsu works as Boost of the Wise, except as noted below.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 2 creatures per Class Level. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 2 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated.
Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.

1) Gate of Opening - Muladhara: The Root Chakra [2x]
Rank: "C" [20 TP]
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Allows the user to perform extraordinary prowess using the extra power granted from the Celestial Gate.
Special: ---
Drawback: (Fortitude 15) User could become Fatigued for the rest of the encounter plus 1 minute.
Description: Picture Located at the base of the spine. Its function is survival and grounding, its inner state is stillness and stability, its color is red. Its stones are: Garnet, Ruby, Onyx, and Obsidian. This Chakra is the Earth Chakra; it deals with Survival and is blocked by Fear. Balancing this Chakra gives energy to the physical body, controls fear, increases overall health and helps in grounding.
Takes 1 Movement to Activate.
+2 Pain Threshold Bonus to Will.
+4 morale bonus against Fear.
+2 enchantment bonus to Weapon Damage.
+2 enchantment bonus to Movements.

Unless the user wishes otherwise, the technique ends at the end of an Encounter. Each round the technique is maintained, the user suffers 2 points of Gate Point Damage. Mastery: Learning this technique a 2nd time, the user can activate this gate without sacrificing movements for the purpose of using a more powerful gate, without actually performing this Technique or gaining any of the penalties. User cannot otherwise perform the Technique without sacrificing movements.
Limit: Must be a practitioner of The Eight Celestial Gates.

Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe
Rank: "B" [60 TP]
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe allows the user to track movements and copy them for techniques. User is also capable of piercing stronger GenJutsus.
Special: ---
Drawback: Technique Copying has its limits as well as Movement tracking.
Description: Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe The eyes of the user turns red in color with a black pupil in the middle. Two Tomoe (Comma) appears along the opposite ends of the eyes. Each eye gains two Tomoe.
Able to see through "B" Rank and lower GenJutsus.
Able to copy a technique to learn. Every Training Point User earns they get an Additional Point to learn the technique.
Additional Point does Not go into User's Class, nor Mastery.
Additional Point takes away from learning Capacity such as universal technique points and non mastery points.
May only copy Releases (If you know Release first), Perceptions (If you know Perception first), and Basic non Chakra Related Fighting Styles and TaiJutsu Techniques.
May copy Technique Trees if user learns the first technique that starts the Technique Tree.
Does not Copy Multi Ranked Techniques, except the first initial technique.
Does not Copy Selfish Techniques

Must watch technique being performed at all times whether it is Playable Character or Non Playable Character. Must not take eyes off of person performing said technique.

Limit: Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 1st Tomoe, Must know Written Copy.

[Ace Detective Nara]

Name: Where’s my money man?!
Rank: “C”-rank.
IIC Length: 2 days.
Difficulty: Low-Medium
Posting Minimum: 5
Description: By trying to save money for filing a lower ranked mission than the danger presented actually warranted, the giver of the escort mission to the port town has attracted the attention and anger of the Godaime. Shake down the man for the missing part of your payment and make an example of him that no one can try to deceive Konoha unpunished.
Requirements: Loose hands, loud voice, deep pockets.
Objective: Shake down the fraud for money.
Reward: 11,250 ryo

Post 1/5

“Hmm that smells nice…” Tetsu mumbled sleepily as he rested his head upon Claire’s back as he napped on the way to their destination. The mixed scent of the coastal air and Claire’s shampoo seemed like a natural combination as he couldn’t help but have strange dreams of the Sakurai catching a fish using Kinzoku as a fishing pole. What a strange dream. Slowly coming back to consciousness as they approached the village. “Claire…are we there yet?” He asked sleepily as his arms tensed up a bit as he remembered that he had been holding on to her for support. It was obvious by the coastal scenery and the town that was approaching them that they were approaching their destination.

Tetsu wore upon his person a grey button down shirt, sleeves rolled up to expose the scar he had on his right arm. He wore some comfortable black BDU pants and his Leg harness holster upon his right leg which held a pair of Kunai knives, 1 slot of Bo Shuriken, and 1 small scroll, which contained mission documents and target information including a profile and maps. Over his torso he wore his tactical vest, which housed 1 Kunai knife, which was actually Kinzoku in weapon form, facing left for easy grip during CQC, 1 slot of bo shuriken on the left side of the vest the 3 first housing sealing tags. His vest also held his Walkie-Talkie, set to Comms Channel 13.13, Claire’s personal frequency, which sat upon his left shoulder. His belt and butt pack, which hung just above the CQC knife, housed 4 Kunai, 5 Knives, 1 slot of Bo shuriken, 3 of which housed explosive tags, 1 pack of cigarettes, 20 explosive tags, 20 sealing tags, 2 lighters (one used) and 16 caltrops.

Tetsu leaned over to his left as he took his left hand and placed it on Claire’s shoulder as he did his best to get a good look at the town they were approaching. It was a fishing village to be sure, but what was their purpose of threatening a poor man just trying to make his way in this world. What Gosei was having them do was just not right, yet here he was…as always. Shifting shoulder, placing his right hand on her shoulder and leaning over her left to watch as he placed his free left hand back on the hilt of Kinzoku, Tetsu would inhale taking a moment to cast as a status upon the pair as suddenly he was fully aware of their conditions, having their conditions, relative positions, and a mental heartrate monitor to track their stress levels. His chakra made a subtle link between his teammates that would indeed fade over time, but would survive pretty much anything besides death.

As they pulled up to the village gates, which looked like the only entrance into the well-guarded fort like fishing village other than the docks to the north side of the city, Tetsu could feel every eye in the village upon them as Claire’s Rideback was definitely showing off like it should; however showing off right of the bat might prove to be a fatal flaw in their strategy, as being intimidating like this made running away and hiding very tempting. “Claire Stop the Rideback, we can’t go in full force yet…let’s just hold on a second.” Tetsu urged as they passed the gates, heading towards what looked like a town square. If they scared the guy away before they got their money, then the mission would be a failure.

-This next part is only if Claire complies with stopping the bike-

As the bike came to a halt, Tetsu would quickly hop off pulling out the mission scroll from his right leg scroll pouch. Opening it up so that everyone could look at it, using the bike as a table as he looked over the fellow’s picture as well as his general information. He seemed to be about middle aged, short in stature, but just under average height standing at 5’6” according to his profile information. He also seemed to have brown hair, green eyes, and an overbite that was subtle but still noticeable. He also had a scar just above his right eye, probably from some underhanded work, who knew. The fellow seemed to live in the northern part of the city, where the docks were located but it only gave a general location as well as a map of the small town. From what Tetsu could see it was all centered on the square, and the docks ran all along the north side of the town. It was important to note that there was also a beach present, which sounded nice at the time, but alas they had business to take care of. All the specific details were not present on the map, but Tetsu memorized its general shape and directions, including the streets and main buildings such as the town center being present in the square. This was all made possible by his eidetic memory, which had always allowed him the ability to remember general maps, even though he could never pin point the specifics.

With the mental map in his head, he mentally placed Kinzoku and Claire’s locations retrospectively on said map as he could gauge general distance. This was not by any means an accurate way to keep track of where they were, but it made narrowing down where they were much easier, as he was aware of direction and distance, noting the maps legend as a key to remember their distance in regards to the map as well. “Claire we can’t go right in gun blazing, at least not yet.” Tetsu said as he would let his teammates look over the same information before rolling the scroll up afterwards and handing it to Claire, as she was the most responsible choice between Kinzoku and Claire as he would remove Kinz from the scabbard and toss him to where he could transform beside Claire as he stretched. “Sakurai I think it would be best for you to scout around the docks, and that I should go check out the town center with Kinzoku to try and see if anyone has seen this guy.” He would state as he knew Claire was the fastest of them and could get there way before Tetsu and Kinz could, not to mention having Claire there in his district might spook him downtown if he was feeling any paranoid. “Any thoughts?” Tetsu asked as he figured his team would have their own ways of handling things, and he would prefer to support them then direct them.

Trait Used

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Eidetic Memory
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: A few rare humans have perfect recall, allowing them to remember minor details from an event that others have long forgotten.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: They gain +5 heritage bonus to all Skill Category 3 Skill checks. User gains a +10 heritage bonus on Observation checks to detect a disguise. The user also gains a +1 Racial bonus to Die Rolls pertaining to Skill Category 3 Skills. If they have any questions about an event, such as a person’s name or exactly what happened, their Game Master must tell them the details (even if the character’s player has forgotten them). They cannot remember extremely fine details, such as the text of a book left open on a desk, but they can remember the general gist of the book or the topic the passage covered. They always remember faces, names, and the basic sequence of events. User is able to memorize 1 additional formula per 5 points Alchemy. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Tech Used

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Status, Greater
Rank: "B"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A jutsu Doctors learn to keep a mental status on their patients and is able to give a helping hand.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A touching technique. This Jutsu lasts for 5 hours per Class Level. A touching technique. This Jutsu lasts for 5 hours per Class Level. When the user needs to keep track of comrades who may get separated, Status allows the user to mentally monitor their relative positions and general condition. They are are aware of direction and distance to the creatures and any conditions affecting them: unharmed, wounded, disabled, staggered, unconscious, dying, nauseated, panicked, stunned, poisoned, diseased, confused, or the like. Once the Jutsu has been Performed upon the subjects, the distance between them and the User does not affect the Jutsu as long as they are in the same realm. If a subject leaves the plane, or if it dies, the Jutsu ceases to function for it. User can also perform a limiteed selection of Jutsus through the link, as if they were touching the target. The user may perform Jutsus that are harmless, "D" or "C" rank, help the Creature, and Jutsus have no range (Touch Jutsus). For example if the user is aware someone is dying they may perform a Healing Hands (Light) to try and help them. The number of creatures that may be affected is 1 per Class Level plus 1 for "B" and "S" Class making it a total 7 creatures at "S" Class.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Status.

[Kinzoku]

[ENTER]

Name: Where’s my money man?!
Rank: “C”-rank.
IIC Length: 2 days.
Difficulty: Low-Medium
Posting Minimum: 5
Description: By trying to save money for filing a lower ranked mission than the danger presented actually warranted, the giver of the escort mission to the port town has attracted the attention and anger of the Godaime. Shake down the man for the missing part of your payment and make an example of him that no one can try to deceive Konoha unpunished.
Requirements: Loose hands, loud voice, deep pockets.
Objective: Shake down the fraud for money.
Reward: 11,250 ryo

POST :: 1/5

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1 o'clock in the afternoon
Hi no Kuni
Eraki

Shakedown!
Keeping alert at all times, Kinzoku was awake for the whole trip. He was on high alert just in case his team ran into trouble. A girl and a sleeping boy on a really expensive looking contraption could have been a prime target for an ambush or attack. Unfortunately for their assailants, every member of Blitz Squadron was overqualified to combat that alone. Luckily for possible perpetrators, that would did not happen.

After feeling them come to a complete halt, Kinzoku would hear the mumbling from Tetsu finally stop. The fact that Tetsu spoke in his sleep was quite funny. Embarrassing, but funny. Feeling Tetsu grab him, Kinzoku would ready himself. As soon as he was launched, Kinzoku would transform back. Landing on the ground, Kinzoku would slide to a halt and straighten up while listening to the plan of his team. Unlike the rest of them, Kinzoku was unequipped with any special weapons or items. He prided himself on being a human weapon, and therefore felt he wouldn't need one on this mission.

"Solid plan. Would you like a clone to go with you Claire? I wouldn't want you to get caught out there alone."

Though Kinzoku's clone probably would just slow Claire down, Kinzoku preferred security and efficiency over speed. But in the end, it was up to Claire and Tetsu. If they thought that would jeopardize the plan in any way, he would do it their way. Waiting for a response, Kinzoku would gaze into the village from a distance, seeing if he could spot the man from where he was or even anyone matching Tetsu's description. Covering his eyes while squinting, Kinzoku would try to make out faces form the people in the town and try to decipher voices in the crowd.

"Also, keep an eye out for the busiest shops and an ear out for high prices. Last time we were with the merchant, I saw mostly rare and expensive artifacts down in the hold. He had a lot of them too, so my guess is that the store has to be medium to large sized to be able to house all his items."

While he let his intel sink in, Kinzoku would continue to scan the area while waiting for Claire's response to his previous question.

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Observation x10 [79 SP]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
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. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's eyes can pick up targets from far away.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User's base range increment is increased by +2 Meters.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Observation.

Ears of the Fox
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has an extremely keen sense of hearing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User receives a +15 bonus to Observation checks pertaining to Listening. When the user rolls an Observation check pertaining to Listen with a -25 penalty, the user may wake up from a menacing noise.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Observation Skill.[/ul][/spoiler]


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Parking outside at Tetsu's request, she shook her head at the offer of a clone companion. She was running hot, so he would never be able to keep up. Unzipping her coat and flak jacket, she slipped them off to reveal a cropped black tank that was mostly backless. The doffed garb was left with Fenrir. She didn't bother with the map, a bird's-eye view would reveal all she needed thanks to the Sharingan.

"Elemental clones won't transfer information, so there's not much point. Tetsu, expect to feel a leg wound if I see him first. Oh, and no peeking up my skirt."

With that, snow-white wings appeared, unfolding out from her shoulders though they hadn't been there moments ago. With a powerful leap fuelled by the Gate and her Enchantments, as well as an extra boost from a hard downstroke of her wings, Claire topped the outer wall in a single bound, leaping again to take to the sky proper.

A few sweeps with her enhanced strength and speed set her to the docking district in mere seconds, leaving her companions far behind. From this height, she would appear only to be a large seagull to those below, alighting in a high crow's nest. She was much faster and more generally mobile than the others, but they too were well beyond the capabilities of the common man, especially with the increased capacity she granted them for the next thirty seconds or so.

Drawing Blazefire, she leaned against the rail overlooking the district and scoped in. The weapon didn't actually have spectacular firing range - maybe she should get it lengthened? - but the scope would extend her visual range at the cost of field of view.

The man operated with a flying whale-thing, so her concern wasn't so much the land below but the sky above. If she could just locate the sky-dock then...ah, there. At the far end of the townscape, a massive tower was topped by a rounded soucer-shaped area. Tetsu and Kinzoku could handle the ground work if he wasn't here - she could see more than a few airships clustered around, some supported by more of those flying flukes of nature - so she would handle the sky-dock.

With a twirl, she holstered Blazefire again and bounded back into the sky, hurtling out to the sky-dock. With any luck she would locate the target there. But her speed was about to cut out to a degree - her enchantments would wear off at any moment now. That was fine really, she could always recast in a fight. She would have to poke around any of the larger or more expensive shipments manually, which would be a slow process anyway. As for the Gate, that would last for a half hour to an hour easily, and she was acclimated enough to it that the odds were remote she would suffer any ill effects.

[Ace Detective Nara]

2/5

Tetsu nodded as he would pat Kinz on the shoulder as they all seemed to agree with his plan. Claire then began to do something he had not expect as she quickly began to strip off her flak vest and coat revealing a backless cropped tank like top that made Tetsu flush a little bit as he was simply taken back by the shock factor of her simply undressing without warning. Then she began to grow wings as she declined Kinzoku’s offer at a clone as she simply took off asking not to have them look up her skirt as she jumped up into the air. Tempted as he was, Tetsu placed his palm atop Kinzoku’s head and turned him with himself so that neither of them could peek as he would instead begin making his way down towards the town center with Kinzoku as it looked much like a market place, much like one would expect from a fishing village along the coast. Tetsu then made his follow up to Kinzoku’s comment about the merchant.

“Artifacts eh? Think we could find something in the town’s tax records?” Tetsu asked his metal partner as they would make their way through the crowds of people, the fellow, at least as far as Tetsu could see, not being present as they made their way to the market place. There were tons of fresh voices lingering in the place as Tetsu looked around at the food stalls, seeing things ranging from bronze goods being sold. “So you said this guy sells some big stuff right? Do you think he has a warehouse?” Tetsu asked Kinzoku as they walked heading to what probably was the true center of the market place as Kinzoku seemed to be pretty focused on what he was doing. Tetsu looked about, looking for anything that might be superbly large things being sold, or artifacts that met Kinzoku’s description of the objects as Tetsu didn’t get any specifics from his statement; however it seemed very likely that this person was a collector of artifacts that sold what they acquired, which would best be done in places like this open market place which seemed to be fairly large in size.

Making his way to the nearest vendor, whatever they happened to be selling, as it didn’t really matter per say unless it was large artifacts. “Pardon me, but I’m looking for some ancient artifacts, perhaps hundreds of years old or so, do you happen to know anyone that might sell something like that?” Tetsu asked as Kinzoku seemed to be scanning the crowd for anything that might seem worth listening to. “You see my friend here is looking into buying some urns, and we were hoping someone might know where to go.” Tetsu said as he would put his hand down on the stall, letting the person think for a moment before they went back to answering as Kinz was kind of busy. He had Kinz scouting and his questioning to be answered as he waited for a response.


Sense Motive
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (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 to assess someone's trustworthiness. Sense Motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (Very Difficult Difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honorable. A Sense Motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's Acting check. Try Again: No, though user may make a Sense Motive Check for each Acting check made against the user. Look in Task Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Sense Motive. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Cultures user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Sense Motive when interacting with someone of said Culture. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Cultures user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Sense Motive when interacting with someone of said Culture. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---
TP:20
SP:70/125

Observation
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
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. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---
TP:20
SP:52/125

Evidence Analysis
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
Effect: A skill to identify and categorize evidence.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The Evidence Analysis skill spotlights large-scale inspections, ranging from wide collections of interviews to long information tours. The Evidence Analysis skill is used to "canvass" an area (i.e. interview many people in a short time, seeking information about specific topics or suspicious behavior). It’s also used to tell whether someone has searched an area or body before the user, and to research topics. This skill is common among police, field operatives, amateur and professional researchers, and other inquisitive archetypes. If user has 25 or more Ranks in History, Local (Specific Country) user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Evidence Analysis to Profile, and gain Information on people. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Ballistics, Blood Spatter Analysis, Cultures (When gaining Information on Others), DNA Profiling, Know Ability, Observation, and Sense Motive. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---
TP:20
SP:35/125

[Kinzoku]

Name: Where’s my money man?!
Rank: “C”-rank.
IIC Length: 2 days.
Difficulty: Low-Medium
Posting Minimum: 5
Description: By trying to save money for filing a lower ranked mission than the danger presented actually warranted, the giver of the escort mission to the port town has attracted the attention and anger of the Godaime. Shake down the man for the missing part of your payment and make an example of him that no one can try to deceive Konoha unpunished.
Requirements: Loose hands, loud voice, deep pockets.
Objective: Shake down the fraud for money.
Reward: 11,250 ryo

POST :: 2/5

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As expected, Claire would decline Kinzoku's clone. It might have slightly helped her for security but it would have definitely slowed her down more, which Kinzoku would understood when she began to grow wings. But before then, Claire would begin to undress herself. Along with Tetsu, Kinzoku would begin to blush and look to the side. Was it getting hot? Because it sure felt like it to Kinzoku as he could feel all his blood rushing to his face. Were Claire to go any further and his nose would explode, exposing the crimson liquid beneath his skin.

Luckily for Kinzoku, Tetsu was there to cover his eyes when Claire leapt into the air. As his vision faded behind Tetsu's hand, Kinzoku could only imagine what view he was missing. Though he was not a pervert, Kinzoku was a teenager and at the prime age for his curiosity to start blossoming. But as Tetsu turned Kinzoku toward the market place, Kinzoku would snap back to his senses and listen to Tetsu's comments.

"We could check the tax records, but for a market place, that might take too long. Maybe pretending to be customers might help more."

While talking, Kinzoku watched as Tetsu worked his magic. Seeing their minds were in the same place, Kinzoku would continue to scan the area. While doing so, Kinzoku would more make believe to look at items and use his peripherals to check on people around the item. He chuckled slightly at the untrained security that was lurking around each market. They had obviously not been trained in the art of disguise. They were obviously looking and watching the people in each market, rather than the items themselves.

"Pardon me, but I’m looking for some ancient artifacts,
perhaps hundreds of years old or so, do you happen
to know anyone that might sell something like that?"

Kinzoku listened in and watched around Tetsu to see if anyone would respond to his inquiry. As soon as he said 'ancient artifacts', Kinzoku would watch a burly man turn his head in Tetsu's direction. This man was not acting like the other 'bodyguards' and was more loitering more than anything, so Kinzoku ruled out him being security. Suspicious? Definitely. With that, Kinzoku would disappear from sight. He casually blended in with the flow of traffic while still keeping an eye on Tetsu and the burly man. When out of view from the both of them, Kinzoku would make his way into a crevice between two markets and pretend to sleep with some of the other tired wanderers there.

This meant Kinzoku was not there when Tetsu would mention him to the market clerk, but with the amount of people there, the clerk could have thought Tetsu was talking about anyone. Kinzoku would stay in his spot and continue to watch to see if the man would interact with Tetsu from a distance. The merchant knew the faces of both Kinzoku and Claire, therefore if one of them were spotted, there was sure to be some resistance or suspicion. Because of this, Kinzoku decided he would have Tetsu's back from a distance for the time being.

Tetsu was more than capable to handle himself for the moment, and it wasn't like Kinzoku was too far to give support if if needed. Also, with that mind of his, Tetsu would surely be able to deduce that Kinzoku was not dumb enough to stray from the plan and chase someone down alone. Now he was to wait and see what would come of the two. Kinzoku figured, this would go down one of two ways. Either the man knew the merchant and would lead them right to him, or the man was a thief and wanted to rob Tetsu since he figured Tetsu had money because he was looking for ancient artifacts. Even if it were the second option, after defeating him, he was sure to give info. Thieves usually know the best places to hit and which markets have the rarest merchandise.

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Observation x10 [79 SP]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
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. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's eyes can pick up targets from far away.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User's base range increment is increased by +2 Meters.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Observation.

Ears of the Fox
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has an extremely keen sense of hearing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User receives a +15 bonus to Observation checks pertaining to Listening. When the user rolls an Observation check pertaining to Listen with a -25 penalty, the user may wake up from a menacing noise.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Observation Skill.[/ul][/spoiler]


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post 7/5 - minimum cleared

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So far Claire hadn't turned up anything of note. While many of the shipments were grand enough in scale, nothing suited Kinzoku's observations as per the target's preferences in shipment. Most of it was just food and furs airlifted to and from the expanding township for sale before they could no longer be used.

Stealth not being the Sakurai's forte, she drew more than a few glances her way even without her wings visible, partly due to the fact that she was both heavily armed and not heavily clothed, and partly due to her examinations of scattered crates. While not a lie per se, more than once she had to convince a suspicious captain or merchant that she was in fact NOT a theif, but that she WAS looking for items of particularly high value.

She tapped at her pip-boy to temporarily allow radio transmitting, and made a simple report before cutting it out again.

"I've got nothing up in the sky-dock. How are things groundside?"

[Ace Detective Nara]

Tetsu was attempting to ask the fellow about where he could acquire artifacts when Tetsu sensed Kinzoku getting further away, as Greater Status was still active. Within Tetsu’s mental map he gauged that Kinzoku wasn’t too far away and was still within the vicinity, but why had he vacated? Tetsu asked himself this question as suddenly he noticed the clerk at the desk cowering a bit as a large brutish man approached, obviously meaning some sort of business. “you got some business with us?” the fellow asked Tetsu as the Nara couldn’t help but feel a little bit intimidated at the fact that a huge guy decided to approach him period…and after he had simply asked about ancient urns of all things. What were they protecting, organ heart jars or something? Tetsu put his hands up in front of him, instinctively getting into a sudo fighting stance as his palm wear open to show he meant no harm.

“Sorry, but I think you have the wrong person.” Tetsu would state calmly as his radio would quietly utter Claire’s Status over the comm channel. “Sorry fella, but I really don’t have time to fool around…” Tetsu said as he was cut off by the fellow attempting to swing a wide right handed hook to his head, the twisting of the body was very burst like as Tetsu’s instinctive fighting kicked in, utilizing his left hand for the defense as he used the 360 degrees outside defense #2 blocking wrist to wrist, stopping the momentum just after the punch initiated as Tetsu figured watching the less than trained body of the fellow was enough to telegraph his attacks. From this defending position, Tetsu stepped in with his right foot throwing his counter attack, which was a horizontal elbow #1 targeting the fellow’s Jawline, a vital target. The fellow was obviously a bit more witted in combat than he might have first appeared, as he ducked under the first elbow, much like a bobbing duck in boxing for a hooked punch.

This defense, though viable, was not as effective as a closed guard as Tetsu instead lowering his elbow into positon and stepping in as he threw an Elbow #2 to connect with the fellow’s sternum to successfully land a strike. It was the follow up to the counter attack; which had missed as Tetsu threw a front kick to the fellow’s gut as the strike to the sternum was only to create a small amount of distance and to shock the target a bit. The front kick with the back right leg was to be utilized to create enough distance for Tetsu to focus, extending the Maai to long distance so that he could throw some kicks or maybe get lucky enough to catch the fellow into a takedown. The fellow seemed a bit pissed at the few strikes Tetsu had landed as he was the brawler type, much like their local Kinzoku as Tetsu’s ranged out fighting type was clearly a much better fit to take on such a fighter as Tetsu shifted his right foot forward to stand opposite of the fellow as he approached now looking much more interested in fighting smart than just attacking head on. Making his approach, throwing a quick jab at Tetsu as he intercepted it with his right hand snatching the wrist with his right and the back of the elbow with his left as he switched his positioning footwork wise to twist the bigger fellow using his momentum to take him down into the Kusadori Ikkyo Omote takedown. Pinning and hyper extending the warm as he pressed his knee into the joint, causing the fellow a good deal of pain as Tetsu disassembled the nerve endings in the wrist, sliding his arm up to the elbow as he used the shoulder joint to control the fellow.

“We could have made this so much easier if you had just stopped, now let me tell you how this is going to go down, you’re going to tell me who hired you, and where they are right now.” Tetsu said keeping tension on the elbow as the fellow grunted with disdain.

“I won’t talk, only bitches squkeaaaaaal!!” The fellow shouted in agony as Tetsu bent the fellow’s elbow and dislocated his shoulder. “sorry I got tired of hearing you spout nonsense,” Tetsu stated bluntly as he pulled the fellow’s dislocated arm up, damaging it even further as it would shoot a great deal of pain down the fellow’s nerves. “Okay never mind, this merchant asked me and a few other guys to look out for treasure hunters and tourists so that he could scam them with cheap goods, he works on the docks, I don’t know anything else…” The fellow said in tears as Tetsu preformed this act of pretty plain brutality right there in the town’s square. “you hear that?! I’m coming for you! So you best pay up, our you’re friend here won’t be the only one with a bad shoulder.” Tetsu said approaching Kinzoku as he was farily pissed off, and the people quickly avoided the Aikido Ryu belt holder as he approached the place where Kinz was approximately using Status to find the little sneak. “Come on you, we’re going to the docks.” Tetsu said as he would leave the fellow there in the square, pretty broken and messed up as he really didn’t give any fucks, they just had to complete the mission. "Sakurai, he's at the docks somewhere, keep an eye out, Kinzoku and I are moving that way." Tetsu said as he would take the most direct path, north through the square towards the docks hopefully with Kinzoku at his side.

Techs used

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Kosadori Ikkyo Omote
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: An elbow takedown used against a mid ranged attack.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture From Ai Hanmi, when your partner grabs your right hand, step to the left and extend ki through both arms. Pivot toward your partner, grabbing his right wrist with your right hand, and place your left hand against his elbow. Unbalance him by bringing his arm don in front of your abdomen. Take a large step diagonally forward with your left foot, moving his arm forward and down. Pin his arm at a right angle to his body. There are times when your partner will grab cross-handed from a difficult angle, for example, from above or below. Unbalance your partner by shifting well off to the right. Describe a large circle with your hand and twist your hips inward toward your partner, taking care to keep your right elbow down. When an opponent is on the ground, the user is free to break an elbow, dislocate the shoulder, dislocate the write, or even strike the controlled target. The user is able to redirect 10% of the opponent's fighting power back to the opponent when performing this technique as a counter.
Limit: Must learn from an Aikido Master. Must know Basic Techniques.

Horizontal High Elbow Strike (Elbow #1)
Rank: ["D"], "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: All Elbows can be made from a fighting stance or passive stance. Simple Elbow strike.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Starting Position Modified passive Stance, with your hands raised up to face height. Bring your right hand (either in a fist, or open with slightly bent fingers) in to your shoulder, creating a firm bend in your elbow. Sharply swing your elbow out horizontally in front of you to make contact with your target's throat or face. Strike with the point just below the tip of your elbow, pivoting as you strike to generate more power. It is best to aim for the target's face, such as their temples, cheeks, or perhaps their throat area. Recoil and return to starting position. Due to the bone of the elbow, when user learns the "C" Rank version they are able to cut the opponent.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Krav Maga. Must know the Fundamentals in Level 1 - Yellow Belt.

Sideways Elbow Strike (Elbow #2)
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Elbow Strike targeting an attacker coming from the side.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Starting Position Modified passive Stance, with your hands raised up to face height. Bring your right hand (either in a fist, or open slightly bent fingers) in to your shoulder, creating a firm bend in your elbow. Raise your elbow up. Strike to the side, avoiding a "flapping" motion. Lean in as you strike, making contact just above the tip of your elbow. Use your legs for power. When striking the target it is best to target their upper reaching, such as mid chest to knock out the air out of them. Their throat, or upper nose. Recoil and return to starting position. Effects of "C" rank Horizontal High Elbow Strike (Elbow #1) applies to this Technique.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Krav Maga. Must know Horizontal High Elbow Strike (Elbow #1).

Front Kick (Vertical Target)
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: This kick is made to the midsection or chest using the ball of the foot.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Starting Position Left-Leg Forward fighting stance. Bring your right leg forward with the knee up. Punch the foot, leg, and hip straight out (I.E., not upward as in the regular front kick) AS you kick curl your toes upward to the top of your shoe, exposing and tightening the ball of your foot. Strike with the ball of your foot. Recoil. You should be able to make a strong kick and then plant your kicking foot to any point, as needed , either in front or recovering back to a fighting stance. Tips Practice kicking the ground with the ball of your foot to help get a feel for the striking surface. Depending on the user's strength depends on the strength of the attack.
"D" Class - No added strength within the attack.
"C" Class - User is able to launch an opponent up 1 meter in the distance.
"B" Class - User is able to launch an opponent up 2 meter in the distance.
"A" Class - User is able to launch an opponent up 4 meter in the distance.
"S" Class - User is able to launch an opponent up 8 meter in the distance.

Limit: Must learn from a Master of Krav Maga. Must know Front Kick (Regular)

360° Defense (Outside Defense)
Rank: ["C"], "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: This exercise serves as a basic introduction to outside defenses, including defenses against hooks, punches, and knife attacks. 360° Defense (Outside Defense is a reflexive exercise based on the body's instinctive reactions. The defense is performed with the fingers extended. This is relatively instinctive (reflex) movement, which makes it quick, extending your fingers adds a few inches to the defense.
Special: ---
Drawback: Used against barrage attacks.
Description: Starting Position Neutral (passive) stance, hands up at shoulder/face level. With all these defense positions, make the movement quickly and then recoil. Position 1: with your elbow bent 90° raise your forearm above and slightly in front of your head to defend against an attack coming straight down. Position 2 with your elbow bent 90°, raise your arm at an angle (like the roof of a house-about 30°) to defend against an attack at 45°. Position 3 Starting with your elbow bent 90°, send your forearm out parallel with the floor (With both arms it would look like horizontal goal posts) to defend against an attack coming directly from the side. Position 4 Bring your elbow (bent 90°) in tight to your body to defend against an upward attack to your ribs. Angle your forearm slightly outward and contract your abs. Position 5 With your elbow 90°, point your fingers down to defend against an upward attack to your ribs. This is the exact opposite of position 3. Position 6 Starting with your elbow bent 90°, lower your arm at a 30° angle to defend against a rising attack to your body. Be sure to bend at your waist, not at your knees. Position 7 Starting with your elbow bent 90°, lower your forearm below and slightly in front of your chest to defend against a rising attack to the center of your body. Be sure to bend your waist, not at your knees. Tips Defend using the blade of your arm. Put weight behind the defense. Defend from wrist to wrist. Look at the center of your opponent's chest and use peripheral vision to see all attacks-if you turn your head to focus on one attack, you will not see an attack coming from the other side. Depending on the rank the user knows depends on the user's ability to block.
"D" Class - Allows the user to block 2 attack per movement while performing this Technique.
"C" Class - Allows the user to block 3 attack per movement while performing this Technique.
"B" Class - Allows the user to block 4 attack per movement while performing this Technique.
"A" Class - Allows the user to block 5 attack per movement while performing this Technique.
"S" Class - Allows the user to block 6 attack per movement while performing this Technique.

Limit: Must learn from a Master of Krav Maga. Must know Inside Defense Against Straight Punch. Must know Inside Defense Against Straight Punch Low.

Derangement Palm
Rank: "B"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user charges Chakra into their fist and palm thrusts the opponent, damaging their central nervous system.
Special: ---
Drawback: A skilled target may be able to negate the technique (see Description).
Description: This technique is an advanced form of Body Pathway Derangement. The user focuses the Chakra into their fist and palm thrusts the opponent, damaging the target's nervous system. The user transforms the chakra into the target's body that creates an electrical field within which disrupts the signals to the brain. As soon as the user makes contact with the palm thrust, the field of chakra is poured into the opponent's nervous system, severing the signals and deranging their body country. The target's body moves in any way, except how they want it to move. For a common target, battling, even walking becomes impossible. A skilled target is able to combat against this technique. The target must have skill in Autopsy as that is the skill that is more familiar with the body than basic Field Medic.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Body Pathway Derangement.

[Kinzoku]

While he watched Tetsu gracefully take down the man over double his size, Kinzoku would smile. He was glad that his faith in his teammate was not misplaced. But as Tetsu worked on his end, Kinzoku would look around to see if he spotted anyone trying to flee the scene to warn their target. Luckily for them, no one was scurrying around. Everyone around Tetsu just stopped and watched while they were shook in fear. Kinzoku would get himself up as Tetsu made his way towards him.

"I guess the whole secrecy thing is out the window, huh?!"

As he spoke, Kinzoku and Tetsu would start to walk towards the docks. Hearing Tetsu and Claire talking on the pipboy device, Kinzoku decided he would invest in one. They were pretty effective and helpful. During this time, Kinzoku would also keep an eye out for the most heavily guarded shop. Passing a couple of shops, they were all wooden shops except one coming up on the right. It seemed heavily guarded and people were being IDed in order to get in. Kinzoku elbow bumped Tetsu and head nodded towards the building.

"Hey Tetsu, heads up. My bet is he's in there."

Kinzoku felt as if he hadn't done any work yet and he definitely did not want to be carried through the mission. Claire had been scouting the skies and Tetsu took down the guy at the previous shop. With that, Kinzoku would turn his arm to steel and punched a hole through the edge of the wall (some distance away from the front gate) while scanning the people in the area. There were two people at the gate, one checking ID's and two by the door of the building and he was sure there were more inside.

By extending his soul, Kinzoku read that the mercenaries were call feint and none of them were higher than a shinobi fresh out of the academy. He should be able to take all five in case Tetsu wanted to sneak in. Either way, Kinzoku would make a tiger seal and summon five tigers who would roar loudly. All five would take out the guys at the front, piercing their skin and paralyzing them for the time being.

Kinzoku would then hold the tiger seal while dashing through the hole towards the doors. While the two guys at the door would pay attention to Kinzoku, the five tigers would flank them from the gate and take them out. They would do so by biting a limb, piercing their skin as they had the previous three and flinging them into the distance. When Kinzoku would reach the front door, he would bust through it as he did the wall.

"Anyone not a merchant, leave now and never come back!!"

While the crowd would disperse and make a run for safety, Kinzoku would wait for his teammates and scan the crowd for anyone resembling the merchant.

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Observation x10 [79 SP]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Skill
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. If user has 25 or more Ranks in Evidence Analysis user gains a Synergy Bonus +10 to Observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's eyes can pick up targets from far away.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User's base range increment is increased by +2 Meters.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Observation.

Ears of the Fox
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has an extremely keen sense of hearing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User receives a +15 bonus to Observation checks pertaining to Listening. When the user rolls an Observation check pertaining to Listen with a -25 penalty, the user may wake up from a menacing noise.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Observation Skill.[/ul]

Soul Tuning
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Using the ability to manipulate their soul, the user is able to sense other souls to greater degrees.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: By sacrificing a movement, the user can sense the presence or absence of creatures (or anything else) within a Soul within a cone distance of 20 meters + 2 meters per Resonance Technique. And their relative numbers and directions from the user, but not a pinpoint location. Most solid materials do not block this sense, but at least 2 meters of stone, wood, or earth, or 3 inches of iron or other heavy metal will block it, as will any solid sheet of lead. If the user has at least 25 Skill Points in Soul Wavelength then whenever they use Soul Tuning, the user can gain a general location as if they were using Blindsense, but only for the purpose of detecting things with souls. Also as an additional movement, the user may pinpoint the exact location of the soul as if they had Blindsight. In half a round action the user can gauge the Soul's Power. "D" Class Faint, "C" Class Moderate, "B" Class Strong, "A" and "S" Class Overwhelming. If the user's Class Level is "C" or lower, then they gauge an overwhelming Aura, the user is Dazed for 1 round. If the user has 50 Points into Soul Wavelength, whenever the user detects Souls, they can detect the positions of Souls as if they had blindsight. Also, as a Movement the user may detect the Alignment of the soul they can sense. If the user has at least 75 points into Soul Wavelength, then during the first movement, the user can also sense the alignment, and within half a round, the user can learn the soul's type and subtype, and also the basic makeup of their Class Level Specialists. This allows the user to make performances with Soul Wavelength at a range greater than touch but within the distance of Soul Tuning.
Limit: Must be a Mabuki. Must know Soul Wavelength 5 Skill Points.

Raiton – Shishikyu Funzen ^{[Thunder Style – Shocking Tiger’s Wrath]}
Rank: "A"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates five large tigers comprised of pure raiton essence. Once birthed, they can move at decent speeds, and can defend the user form attacks, as well as attack others. A direct strike from these tigers renders the victim's body numb for a turn, and receiving a full blast from a kamikaze strike leaves the victim’s body numb for three turns. As a bonus, the user can hold the last handseal of the sequence as they look at their desired target, allowing them to order whatever remaining live tigers to converge all at once onto that target.
Special: ‘Handseals’ – Hold ‘tiger’ seal for convergence.
Drawback: Does not discriminate against friend or foe. When using the convergence attack, the user must hold the ‘tiger’ handseal until the tigers hit the target. If not, they will stop attacking them briefly and go back to whatever it is that they were doing. Amount of tigers striking victim during convergence does not stack shocking damage penalties; it merely ensures they'll hit with a higher percentage. Each tiger created costs a single 'C' rank of upkeep per turn. If handseal for convergence is not used, tigers attack enemy generally as best as they can, outside of the user's control.
Description: The Shishikyu technique allows the user to use their prowess in the raiton arts in order to create several tigers consisting purely of raiton energy. Dark blue and constantly shining, these tigers move fast to strike their target, and can swipe quickly as an attack. Only attacks that can disrupt their essence can hurt them, and they carry an ultimate attacks which involves the user holding a particular handseal so that they can all converge on a particular enemy, and hurt it greatly.
Limit: Raiton Release[/spoiler]


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Finding an out-of-the way perch, Claire scoped in again at the town below. According to Tetsu her target was likely groundside somewhere in the docks district. She saw her Partner easily eliminate a foe much larger than himself, and gave a proud thumbs up that he would never see at this distance.

"Nice takedown. I think I see him. We've got a runner."

Whether by intuition or because he had a radio of his own, Kinzoku also found the target and chased him inside a building. From there he performed some kind of technique that left him grinning like a fool at the result. Must have been a good one. Couldn't see inside though.

The merchant they were after was attempting to escape through a side window, but had to stop when a blunted crossbow bolt broke his small finger of his left hand when he was part way out. A message - you've been outmaneuvered.

It would waste time to bother flying down to confront him now. Best just to leave it to Tetsu and Kinzoku. When they were able to get close enough to take him into custody, she could just address him directly via Tetsu's radio.

"There was no need for this to get messy you know. All we wanted was to civilly discuss why you would defraud Konohagakure. If there was a problem, we could have helped after you paid the remainder of the proper fee.

"I'm always willing to help those in need. And for those who can't afford it, I'm willing to work cheap. Maybe even for free. But lying to me doesn't help. You blew any sort of trust the Village might have had for you, so now you can answer to the Military Police. AFTER we collect our payment. Kinz, Tetsu, one of you keep an eye on him, the other search the place. See if you can't find where he keeps his money. Ryo bills, gold and silver coins, precious gems, anything you can find. But take ONLY our fee. Nothing more, nothing less. I'm on my way to help."

She swooped down, eventually alighting by the window and retrieving her shot. The next few moments were spent on reloading it into her clip.

[Ace Detective Nara]

“Thanks…I guess, I don’t like to waste my time on useless losers, so got to wrap things up quick.” Tetsu replied to his partner as a sudo complaint as he felt Kinzoku brush past him, directing him towards a place that seemed like it was likely the den of this shady merchant guy. That being said, Tetsu didn’t really think too much of dealing with the large guys who were checking IDs and going through the people like some sort of stand about falsetto bouncers. “Kinzoku, there’s not need to…” Tetsu was about to say when suddenly his partner punched a fucking hole in the wall. “Never mind…” Tetsu continued with a defeated tone as he watched Kinzoku pull off some raiton jutsu, taking that moment to lazily climb into the hole, not really asking too many question as to what Kinz was doing with his lightning, as Tetsu didn’t really care to be quite frank. Stepping inside the antique market place, Tetsu noticed that the clerk seemed to be counting some cash on the inside with a look of fear upon his face as Tetsu’s cold gaze met the fellow’s.

“Hey, don’t…” Tetsu was about to say when suddenly tigers attacked the bouncer like hulks, signaling for the guy to make a dash for it as he grabbed as much Ryo as his grubby little hands could hold and bolted. “Run…” Tetsu finished as he quickly dashed after the fellow, sprinting down a long hallway of antiques as the fellow pushed over a sarcophagus that looked like it belonged to some cheap as captain from the first ninja wars, but painted to look semi acceptable as it connected with the other wall making a diagonal obstacle. Tetsu slid along the ground, quickly drawing a Bo shuriken from his quick loader pouch as he slid, throwing the blade from the awkward position as the fellow climbed out of the window, aiming for the back of his hand that was exposed. The blade would coincidentally impale the side of the fellow’s hand as a bolt seemed to collide with his fingers.

“Fucking hell.” Tetsu would complain as the fellow fell down to the ground as the Nara would climb out the window after him. “You would probably listen next time…you know save us both the trouble of running.” Tetsu said as he clasped the rat handseals, activating the Kagemane no jutsu on the fellow who was trying to get up to run away once again. Of course with such a close distance between them Tetsu’s Kagemane was indeed fast enough to catch the fellow, stopping him in his tracks as he suddenly got up and mimicked Tetsu’s relaxed posture. It was just about then that Claire began to talk over his radio. “Hold on a sec.” Tetsu would speak into the radio, interrupting Claire for just a moment as he would take the walkie Talkie off his vest and would put it up next to the fellow’s ear. “Go ahead.” Tetsu said next to the fellow’s ear into his radio as Claire could then speak her piece to the fellow. It looked kind of funny doing all this as the fellow seemed to be holding nothing up to Tetsu’s ear, mimicking his movements as he spent a moment listening as did Tetsu.

“I didn’t cheat nobody…” The fellow began to spout as he began to weave handseals, matching Tetsu’s own as a black hand would climb up his body and warp itself around his mouth and neck chocking the fellow and silencing him effectively. “shushssss. Tetsu would whisper putting a finger up to the fellow’s mouth as shadow hand covered his mouth. His attempt to mimic Tetsu was restrained by the black hands that held him. “Best not fuck with us anymore, my girlfriend over there is basically hawk girl if her dad was the fucking sun and my pal back in the shop is made of fucking metal, its best if you just leave us with our fee so no one gets hurt, right?” Tetsu would whisper into the guy’s ear. Tetsu shouted back to Kinzoku. “Hey Metal Gear you heard her, go ahead and take our fee and let’s get out of here.” Tetsu shouted back at the window where Claire was reloading.

As Kinz would surely get their money, as there was plenty spread about from where the fellow had run, Tetsu would release his Kagemane. “Sorry about all that man,” Tetsu would chuckled as the fellow collapsed to his knees, gasping for air. Tetsu figured he was scared out of his mind, and really confused as to what was happening other than some sweet justice. “Ready to go?” Tetsu would ask Claire, who had just landed to retrieve her bolt, Picking up his own shuriken from the ground, Tetsu would wait a moment before climbing up the window again offering to his hand to Claire to help her into the shop so that they could help Kinz. “Let’s get out here.” Tetsu would finish his rectangular glasses sliding down his nose a bit at his downward facing posture.

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Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique)X15
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique) allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface, including water, and as far as they know and as long as there is sufficient area.
Special: "Holds Rat Seal" Technique performs after length of normal handseals.
Drawback: Tiring to use repeatedly. The ability is subject to some form of diminishing return and decreases in potency after repeated use. If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lightning will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation. May only change directions within the span of 60 degrees. When retracting the technique it may only retract by retracing where it has gone.
Description: Once the user's shadow comes in contact with the target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements. The user and the target could both throw a kunai. It is recommended to keep all weapons in areas where they normally don't keep them.
First Learned user uses technique up to 10 meters. Each time learned gains an extra 10 meters.
After 50 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
After 100 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
After 150 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
Cap of this technique is 200 meters.
Technique may travel 10 meters per second plus 5 meters per Class Level.
Every 20 meters user is able to split the shadow by 1 giving a maximum of 10 splits.
Each split shares the max amount of distance user is able to perform this technique.

Every time used in a single mission that is in the time-span of 1 I.C. day will reduce max distance by 5 meters.
User may hold an opponent for 4 rounds plus 1 round per 50 meters.
Every Class level the opponent is higher than user the time limit reduces by 1 round.
If user is a Master of the Clan the amount of rounds increases by 1 round.

When user's Chakra reduces by 1/4 their max distance reduces by 1/4. Same mathematics occurs the more chakra is used. (Use Honor System).
May only use other Nara Techniques in conjunction with this technique.

Limit: Must be part of the Nara Clan.

Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu, 影首縛りの術 (Shadow Neck Bind Technique)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: ----
Special: Must be done while Kagemane is active, "Hanseals"
Drawback: ----
Description: After capturing an opponent with the Shadow Imitation Technique, the user can then further extend their shadow up to the target's throat in the shape of a hand, which chokes them to death. Additionally, it can be used to bind the limbs of exceptionally strong targets who can move, even while bound by the Shadow Imitation.
Limit: Nara Clan Technique, Must have knowledge of the Shadow Imitation Technique "C" Rank

Acrobatic Throw
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: User compensates skill for awkward attack positions such as hanging upside down from a branch, sliding down a slow or dropping from a balcony.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Normally a Throwing Specialist must have solid footing on the ground in order to throw proficiently. The Throwing Specialist is only able to throw at 1/3rd of their normal proficiency. With this technique the user is able to throw at awkward positions. They are able to throw upside down from a branch, sliding down a slope, jumping and falling, or even rolling on the floor. With this technique the user may throw at 1/2 their proficiency . When the user learns Throw on the Run they are able to throw at 2/3rd of their proficiency.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know Precise Shot.

Throw on the Run
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: When attacking with a throwing weapon, the user may move while attacking within 2/3rd proficient in range.
Special: ---
Drawback: Only works within 2/3rd Proficiency.
Description: Normally a Throwing Specialist is only able to throw within the range of 1/2 of their proficiency while on the move. This technique increases the range up to 2/3rd of the total proficient range. Example: 1st Range Increment of a Kunai is 10 meters. While on the move user may throw within 5 meters proficiency. With Throw on the Run user may throw within 6.6 meters proficiency while moving around.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know Acrobatic Throw.

Quick Draw
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: User has learned how to draw their weapon without taking up a movement.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user can draw a weapon without a movement. The user can draw a hidden weapon (With Sleight of Hand) without taking a movement. A user who has this technique may draw a throwing weapon and hurl the weapon within 1 movement. Without this technique, the user may draw a weapon as a movement.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist.

Ranged Disarm
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: User is able to disarm within the distance of half of their proficiency.
Special: ---
Drawback: Only works within 1/2 Proficiency.
Description: A disarming technique where the user takes aim at a weapon an opponent is holding. The user is able to hit the hand with such precision that it makes the opponent drop their weapon. This could be used to stop opponents from performing handseals as well. A person is unable to perform techniques if their hands cannot move, or if they are unable to properly make handseals with their hands. If the user knows Throw on the Run they are able to disarm within 2/3rd of their proficiency.
Limit: Must be a Throwing Specialist. Must know Precise Shot.

[Kinzoku]

Before Kinzoku would collect the money from the register the merchant ran away from, he sent the tigers to attack the base columns in the shop. He would then proceed to count the money until the payment for their troubles was all accounted for. After doing so, Kinzoku would scout the building once more to ensure no one was inside. Once he was sure only his tigers and himself remained, he would punch a hole through the side of the wall where the merchant was, with a serious face.

"It's all here."

Kinzoku tried so hard to hold back his laughter in front of the merchant. Now he was just punching holes through walls because he could. No to mention, the building was pretty torn and unstable as it was. Kinzoku would then squat, leaning toward the merchant, and belittle him by rubbing his head.

"See? You shouldn't go around messing with the Leaf."

Smiling, Kinzoku would get back up and make the tiger seal for the final time as the tigers that were still inside would meet in the middle for their final move. As they exploded, the energy would cause the building to sort of implode and collapse within itself. With the columns already weak, the building folded inward, leaving a giant pile of dust and rubble where the merchant's shop once stood. Though Kinzoku did not like being mean, this would prevent incapable shinobi from being sent on missions higher than their rank because the people requesting the missions would be scared of lying to the Leaf. Also, Kinzoku figured this was also for the greater good in the fact that since they made an example of this first merchant, they would not have to go through this again and harm anyone/anything else.

"In the end, you ended up still paying for what the mission actually was and now have to waste more money to build back up. And that's if people will still do business with you. With that scare we just gave everyone, I'd be surprised if anyone even helped you rebuild in fear of receiving similar consequences."

Kinzoku then handed the money to Tetsu. He would have held it himself, but chances were, he would have to transform sooner or later for the trip back home. Not to mention, Tetsu was the team leader, therefore he could hold the money.

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Soul Tuning
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Using the ability to manipulate their soul, the user is able to sense other souls to greater degrees.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: By sacrificing a movement, the user can sense the presence or absence of creatures (or anything else) within a Soul within a cone distance of 20 meters + 2 meters per Resonance Technique. And their relative numbers and directions from the user, but not a pinpoint location. Most solid materials do not block this sense, but at least 2 meters of stone, wood, or earth, or 3 inches of iron or other heavy metal will block it, as will any solid sheet of lead. If the user has at least 25 Skill Points in Soul Wavelength then whenever they use Soul Tuning, the user can gain a general location as if they were using Blindsense, but only for the purpose of detecting things with souls. Also as an additional movement, the user may pinpoint the exact location of the soul as if they had Blindsight. In half a round action the user can gauge the Soul's Power. "D" Class Faint, "C" Class Moderate, "B" Class Strong, "A" and "S" Class Overwhelming. If the user's Class Level is "C" or lower, then they gauge an overwhelming Aura, the user is Dazed for 1 round. If the user has 50 Points into Soul Wavelength, whenever the user detects Souls, they can detect the positions of Souls as if they had blindsight. Also, as a Movement the user may detect the Alignment of the soul they can sense. If the user has at least 75 points into Soul Wavelength, then during the first movement, the user can also sense the alignment, and within half a round, the user can learn the soul's type and subtype, and also the basic makeup of their Class Level Specialists. This allows the user to make performances with Soul Wavelength at a range greater than touch but within the distance of Soul Tuning.
Limit: Must be a Mabuki. Must know Soul Wavelength 5 Skill Points.

Raiton – Shishikyu Funzen ^{[Thunder Style – Shocking Tiger’s Wrath]}
Rank: "A"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates five large tigers comprised of pure raiton essence. Once birthed, they can move at decent speeds, and can defend the user form attacks, as well as attack others. A direct strike from these tigers renders the victim's body numb for a turn, and receiving a full blast from a kamikaze strike leaves the victim’s body numb for three turns. As a bonus, the user can hold the last handseal of the sequence as they look at their desired target, allowing them to order whatever remaining live tigers to converge all at once onto that target.
Special: ‘Handseals’ – Hold ‘tiger’ seal for convergence.
Drawback: Does not discriminate against friend or foe. When using the convergence attack, the user must hold the ‘tiger’ handseal until the tigers hit the target. If not, they will stop attacking them briefly and go back to whatever it is that they were doing. Amount of tigers striking victim during convergence does not stack shocking damage penalties; it merely ensures they'll hit with a higher percentage. Each tiger created costs a single 'C' rank of upkeep per turn. If handseal for convergence is not used, tigers attack enemy generally as best as they can, outside of the user's control.
Description: The Shishikyu technique allows the user to use their prowess in the raiton arts in order to create several tigers consisting purely of raiton energy. Dark blue and constantly shining, these tigers move fast to strike their target, and can swipe quickly as an attack. Only attacks that can disrupt their essence can hurt them, and they carry an ultimate attacks which involves the user holding a particular handseal so that they can all converge on a particular enemy, and hurt it greatly.
Limit: Raiton Release

[Deleted]

Since she was going to go her separate way from the group, she took her payment directly, slipping it into her leg pouch in the form of Ryo bills. At this juncture anything else was just inefficient. Maybe later though, she would be able to pick up some legitimate treasure.

"Sorry about the kid making more of a mess than was really necessary. He gets overeager sometimes. We're trying to get him to cool his jets, but it's a work in progress. Look, at the end of the day, I didn't want to have to do any of this. It's a waste of everyone's time and efforts, but it HAS to be done. You can't try to swindle a village no matter what your intentions are. Lower ranking missions cost less, but that/s because they're paying for less combat-tested workers. Underselling your mission puts everyone's lives at risk. Ours, and yours too. Keep that in mind in the future."

Feeling somewhat dissatisfied by the whole ordeal she would clench her fist slightly, but otherwise keep her concerns to herself. "Let's move out. I can take you guys as far as the nearest Post Exchange, then I'm breaking off. Got some things to handle.

With that she would stalk off on foot, her wings long since stowed and her radiant glow muted to normal levels. Eventually she reached Fenrir and dressed again. When her teammates arrived and situated themselves, they would tear out the same way they had come from, leaving more chaos in their wake than the Sakurai was really comfortable with.

-exit-

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requesting payment - 11,250 ryo

[Ace Detective Nara]

Tetsu offered his hand, but slowly pulled away as he could sense Claire’s agitation. She was in no mood to be trifled with, and he really wasn’t in the mood to deal with it. Not saying anything in response as she made her way past him, speaking about how she was ready to go, basically ignoring him as it were. Shrugging as suddenly the building behind him exploded as Tetsu vaulted out the window to avoid the static that cause the building to collapse as Kinzoku seemed to be very intent on ruining this guys day more than they already had. Picking up his payment, Tetsu sighed a bit figuring that things couldn’t be much better than they were now. Claire was being moody, and Kinzoku was being 12, which at least for the kiddo was okay since he was a kiddo after all. “Sounds fair to me Claire, just keep us posted on where you are I guess.” Tetsu said as he looked back to Kinzoku. “Hey, I know you’re excited to finally be doing missions, but try to keep it contained,” Tetsu quasi-scolded as he couldn’t help but laugh. Kinzoku’s gumption was always something to see.

Tetsu would gesture for Kinzoku to hop into his knife sheath if he wanted to, as he would make his way after Claire, wondering what it was that was bothering her so. She had seemed pretty upset lately, and she was acting a bit strange for what the norm was. Trying to keep pace with her, Tetsu would attempt to speak. “Hey is everything alright? Like…okay?” Tetsu would ask, but again received no response as Claire sped up, making her way to her bike in hopes of getting out of there. Tetsu had not really intended to leave so much damage behind, as he had not calculated Kinz being so explosive. Next time stuff like this was not going to happen, as he would thoroughly explain the strategy beforehand opposed to just winging it like they had. In Tetsu’s mind this mission had been a failure, but alas it was still technically a success as far as the mission log goes. He would have to be more aware next time to keep things under control.

As they would pull up to Claire’s bike, Tetsu couldn’t help but feel a bit heavy as Claire was being quite strange. Not wanting to off put her, He would willingly climb up on the bike, letting her vent a bit of her anger on her trip as she obviously needed some time to herself or something like that. Tetsu could feel the tension, and Kinz though probably oblivious to this, should probably keep himself behaved as they would peel out, surely being left at the nearest trading depot so that Kinz and Tetsu could go ahead and get their shopping done before Claire got back.

-exiting-
Awaiting payment 11,250 Ryo

[Kinzoku]

As he watched everyone's reactions, Kinzoku's excitement would die down a bit. Had he misread the situation? He thought they were to make an example of the guy and the way he had gone about it was a lot of property damage but no death or casualties. Sure there were the temporarily stunned bodyguards but nothing crazy. As his teammates walked away and were out of ear's reach, Kinzoku would turn to the merchant.

"Eh, it's a learning experience."

Kinzoku shrugged at the merchant as he walked away as if the merchant could read his mind. His battle facade would fade and out would come his once again childish persona.

"At least everyone is alive. That was my main objective."

Kinzoku would take his portion of the money, that which was left to him, and make his way towards his teammates who did not seem to be too concerned with whether he was keeping up them of not. Once he did so, he would transform and take Tetsu up on his offer to sheath him once more.

[EXIT]
11,250 Ryo please~

[Father 'Suke]

All are paid