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[octonauticus]

The palace within the city walls of Mitsubachi rose to a grand height, and could be found in the eastern sector of the foreign capital. Both Inoryu and the Uchiha would eventually wind up standing outside of the daimyou's estate. They would hear a light buzzing, which produced a warm and jovial sensation in the life within the song's proximity. Of course, given the hexagon-latticed gate that lay before the entrance of the estate grounds, any person versed in culture of clans would know that the Daimyou hailed from the Kamizuru ichizoku. Ino and Itada would be met by three other shinobi, who could be presumed to be competitors; the drone guardian at the egress had requested each to turn in their invitation.

One boy, who was possessed of an eccentric nature, introduced himself to the group---- 

"I'm Raiken..!" he also seemed perverse, yet for the moment, reserved. The spark in his electric blue eyes flourished as the gate swept open, and revealed a picturesque vista of golds and other precious gem-colored flowers that spawned from the mountainous lands of Bear. The buzzing that had been heard prior, heightened as the group was led through the gate, yet never did it seem to be deterrent to anyone's field status. As they passed through ruby-rined Amaryllis gardens, and into those that shimmered of sapphire Sweet peas, the group would take in the awe of the palace. It would seem that the capital thrived off of the byproducts of the Kamizuru's vespid allies. Here and there, one would chance upon the serpentine creek that flowed through the outer expanse of the honeypot estate. The stair set that stacked up towards the gate had statues of massive hornet and bee kuchiyose creatures. Raiken, in his awe, would accidentally nudge one of the precious statues off its pedestal, but with a speed well above what could be considered Shunshin, carried him forward with an electrical crackle in the details. He would just as swiftly as he had knocked it uneven, rotate to correct his error. It was fast enough to not even produce a wobble in resetting the stone hornet. 

The doors opened before them, and a high ceiling with a honeycomb fresco soared overhead. It appeared so conscious, that it seemed to drip honey in strings. Away from the ceiling and towards the antechamber to the throne room, two royals would welcome the five into their abode. The male sibling, Mitsurou, had sent out two of the five invitations; Hachimitsu, his younger twin sister, the remaining three. The royal Kamizuru would bicker amongst themselves until from within the throne room, a voice laced in intoxicating honey hissed out:

"Silence--!!" At once, the twins ceased their chatter and rushed the participants into the heart of the hive. At the apex of a high seat, outfitted with two other and significantly lower seats on either side, sat a venomous vixen that didn't look a day older than twenty-five. She had smooth skin and a tempting allure to her; amongst her honey-colored hair sat a golden crown, with an eye of amethyst beset in the middle of it. The Queen would raise her chin and heighten her scowl. Raiken seemed fidgety...

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leggo // Inoryu    M$

[Inoryu]

    Inoryu, dressed in a dark grey shirt, black cargo shorts and low black boots, had equiped all of his armor of pristine quality, stealth enhanced umbrite that protected his right arm, right shoulder, torso, and head, and secured his tanto to his right thigh. He took a mental note of his inventory, having chosen a well rounded strategy. His left butt pack contained a gas mask, a disguise kit, a spyglass, flint, 40 holder enhancements, four blood increasing pills, five zipties, 10 military ration pills, a speedy healing herb, and a series of explosive tags (3 Fire, 5 Cold, 4 Lightning, 5 Acid, 5 Negative, 4 Radiant). His right butt pack contained one slot of caltrops, one slot of darts, five small disks, two slots kunai attached with explosive tags; ice, lightning, radiant, and fire, two slots of hira shuriken, 49 senbon, and two slots bo shuriken. He had another slot of hira shuriken and three kunai hidden underneath his shirt by using an adhesive.

    He was awed by the sheer majesty of the palace that seemed to ooze wealth. He could hear a light buzzing that elated the mood as he approached the hexagonal-lattice gate. A total of five people were present for the tournament, with motivations that were yet unclear to the Yamanaka. He presumed that they might be here for the winnings, or perhaps to earn some kind of certificate having proven their worth. Perhaps they wanted to compete to see where they stand in skill and tradecraft compared to others who specialize in this kind of work. Inoryu assessed his own motivations, he wanted to prove himself here, in this arena, to the sponsors, to encourage more missions of this nature in Kusagakure which would in turn make Inoryu more valuable to the village and advance his career. 

    Inoryu handed the guardian his invitation and wondered if Raiken, who had introduced himself to the group, was really his name. Since this was an event of tradecraft, it was safe to assume that he had used an alias. Inoryu thought not to entertain him but remained silent. Itada knew his true name, so he would have to encourage cooperation with the Ame-nin. Between Itada and himself, he perceived the event as a sort of friendly competition, yet he wouldn't hold back. 

    As he was led through the palace grounds, he was exposed to the beauty of its gardens and compared it to the fauna that were prevalent in Kusa no Kuni, which also had rich plant life, yet none so harvested in a single place that he could think of. The occasional serpentine creek was a marvelous addition to the architecture. It seemed that the wealth was generated by the bees present and probably had a large influence on Kuma no Kuni's economy. Observing the statues of massive bees and hornets made Inoryu believe that these creatures may have held a religious influence on the clan as well.   

    Passing through the gates, all of his notions of the clan were reinforced as he witnessed the grand honeycomb fresco overhead that dripped honey. He observed the two siblings and could hear bickering from deeper within the palace until a sweet, intoxicating voice demanded silence among the throne room. He observed the queen and her cohorts and was surprised by her age; she was not much older than Inoryu. The silence was viscous as if the atmosphere itself was honey, he could smell sweet aromas associated with it.   

[M$]

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The daimyou of Mitsubachi has invited you, Uchiha, to participate in a tactical espionage tournament. You are to follow the swarm of bees back to the estate, where the event will be head. Wait for further instructions at the estate gate.

-Kamizuru Mitsurou

T'was the missive he'd received while traveling throughout the land of Kuma No Kuni. Burakku was the first to notice the swarm, the natural feline senses akin to his species caused the behemoth to adjust its' attention as the swarm covered both master and pet like a blanket. Before either of them could react however, the swarm dispersed, and from the center of their collection fluttered a letter. Taking it within his hands, he read the letter silently to himself before it melted before his eyes.

"Kamizuru Mitsurou.."

The name slipped off his tongue slowly, laced with both a distasteful poison and a curiosity that had to be explored. Suspicious as ever, Itada would follow the swarm of bees almost without hesitation. Whoever this person was, they were somebody that Itada needed to see. In the letter he had specifically addressed him as "Uchiha"; there weren't many people in the world who knew the boy's true heritage, and the fact that this person did was a problem for him.

Even more-so .. Itada had never heard of him.

And so, that was how the Uchiha ended up in the city of Mitsubishi. The swarm led him though the lands, into the city and toward the eastern sector of the City. Here, was where the the gate spoken of in the letter was. He was not surprised to see the other competitors here, as the letter did say it was a tournament of some sort. He was surprised to see Inoryu there, however. Their paths had been crossing quite frequently later, and Itada couldn't help but wonder why. Regardless, he'd greet his friend as he always did, apathetically.

In response to the boy named Raiken and his excited outburst, Itada would simply give him an uninterested face. This was not on purpose, however, as the Uchiha was simply analyzing the boy from his position. Was he a ninja? He saw no headband, so he assumed not, but then again, he didn't have his own on his head. In a short moment, the young Uchiha would offer his own name in return: Itada. The blue eyed boy was a jovial one, excited, kind, maybe even gullible. His open and eccentric nature made him perfect for influence, and if need be, Itada could play the puppet master pulling strings from behind the scenes.

He simply had to play his cards right.

Dressed in the simplest of garments, the Uchiha's attire was one largely uninteresting compared to the elegance of the estate, hidden by a simple ebony cloak. This would become even more apparent as the group proceeded through the gate. Various shades of golds and browns littered the area, complimented by gardens of Ruby and sapphire. This place was interesting, to say the least. He couldn't help but notice the giant statues that plagued the area; sculpted into the shapes of various bees and hornets, it was become evident that the bugs were a staple in this community. He had no knowledge of the Kamizuru Clan, and so that information was lost to him. As it was now.. He'd never even heard of them.

He faced the Queen, his eyes more focused on the gold crown atop her head moreso than her. The amethyst embedded in the middle of it seemed to flirt with the Uchiha's eyes as he awaited for some type of briefing. Observational by nature, Itada would count just how many times the Queen eyes would meet his... devious, he was already plotting and scheming.

He carried his normal assortment of items; tucked neatly into the assorted slots of his Tactical Chest Rig, as well as his other equipment, including two legs and a belt, were his various shinobi tools: ten kunai, thirty-two caltrops, 114 senbon, fifteen hira-shuriken, eighty explosive tags, and two overview long swords(strapped to his back), one laced with the poison(Death), the other naked, and one Melody Arm equipped to his right side. Embedded in his left palm was an Eye of The Tiger gem, and he also possessed a world map, compass, gas mask, Binoculars(5x zoom) and a rebreather.

[octonauticus]

"You've been summoned to these courts..." the queen would begin, as she snapped her fingers; "..to participate in the Hiraishin competition, which is held every 15 years." She would produce a faint smile, but it quickly melted away into a hot leer towards Raiken, who, against his own efforts, blushed at the beauty of the queen. But as she had previously snapped her fingers, five small bees would manifest from thin air and hover towards the contestants and then mark them on the forehead with a wax dot. They would feel no pain,  and as the queen delved further into the competition and its origins, she would go on to state that both Mitsurou and Hachimitsu had been the last two to have gained access to the knowledge of such an epic art. Now, if the participants themselves knew specifically of the details pertaining to the Flying Thunder God, the queen knew not, but that's when Raiken spoke up... and out of turn about the secrets involving something quicker than even the Shunshin no Jutsu.

"Oh, will you be quiet, fool!" she hissed and quickly summoned an escort of hornets to surround the electric contestant. It would seem that she had to place several precautions on this particular subject, and those present aside from him were placed under a safeguard for not speaking out of turn. 

Once the court settled down again, the queen would instruct the participants to leave all forms of equipment in her armory; the one known as Itada was also instructed to leave behind his animal companion, as this was an individual test of personal ability, without the use of shinobi equipment or familiars. Mitsurou would take Raiken and the aforementioned Uchiha to the northern portion of the daimyou's estate, where they would test themselves in the way he saw fit; and Hachimitsu and her three contestants took to the south, towards the gem-colored and flower-laden gardens that spilled in the front yards of the luxurious establishment. 

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i will be posting using the [ hr ] mechanic to separate the two on-going portions of the comp. itada, you are allowed the item embedded into your hand. all other items for you both are literally unnecessary through this ati.

[octonauticus]

[Itada]

Mitsurou had taken Raiken and Itada to the back of the palace, where on the outside lay a small mountain range, where numerous hives that hosted hordes of hornets resided. Several smaller nests could be distinguished from the bigger ones due to the fact that these dripped traces of golden honey. The male twin would explain to the two whom he had chosen that he had chosen them due to their Kekkei Genkai. How Mitsurou knew of these "secret" birthrights was unknown by either participant, but he didn't go so far as to explain either of their abilities to the other. Raiken looked at Itada, surprised and curiously. "Huh, so you're a freak just like me, eh?"

To begin, Mitsurou instructed them both that this was a game of tag. He had boasted a tremendous amount of speed, and slipped away instantly with an arcing Shunshin to the left of both contestants. The Kamizuru royal then would create four clones in his exact likeness from the surrounding vespids that dwelt in the mountainous backyard. He did not care what means they used to catch the original him, so long as they did not involve any resource outside of their own ability. Impishly impatient, Raiken would at the start of the event rush to the closest variation of Mitsurou to him and strike out at it. It would seem that he had chosen the adhesive imposer, which erupted into a fit of sticky honey as the lightning-fast youth attacked him. Had it not been for his quick-use of the Body Flicker technique, Raiken would have become entangled in a mess of bee honey. Soon after, the bunshin would reform and the five manifestations of Mitsurou would flicker around the mountainside to confuse Itada and Raiken with speed and facial mimicry.

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Michi Bunshin (Honey Clone)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user forms clones out of bee honey.
Special: Dog, Boar, Snake
Drawback: The clones have a limited range of motion and will dissipate with a solid hit.
Description: The user forms the hand seals, creating five clones out of bee honey. The clones are replicas of the user, and cannot move more than ten meters from the user. When struck the clones will burst into honey, which will then form over the opponent and solidify as an attempt to entrap them. If the opponent is trapped the honey will hold them for a single round, allowing the user time to finish them. The user may undergo a C rank training to increase their number of clones by one, up to a maximum of nine clones.
Limit: Kamizuru Clan, Must have Bī Kontorōru (Bee Control)

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[Jyuuken]

Elsewhere, Hachimitsu skipped along the Sweet Pea sapphires and danced as to swoon her three participants. Her sweet fragrance lingered around the area and placed one of them under a state of infatuation by intoxication. The woman she had seduced became slow and struggled to keep composure under the fascinated battle condition. The Kamizuru twin explained to Jyuuken and the other two that she needed each of them to find a specific flower in the garden, which would lead them to the next item, in what was more or less a scavenger hunt. She would reward the fastest to finish her contest some insight in the Hiraishin, before the second leg of the competition was produced. 

"Why is the letter A the most like a flower?" she mused, twirling around. This was the only clue for the trio to work with that would lead them to her flower of choice. The woman she had previously fascinated would stumble forward and fall face first into the sapphire-hued Sweet Peas near the Kamizuru woman. All around them in different directions where flowers of reds, oranges, pinks and blacks. Jyuuken and the other contestant would rush off in opposite directions, wondering what exactly did Hachimitsu mean when she said those words....

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to both of you: skills, brah, skillz.

[Inoryu]

    Inoryu was very intrigued as the queen began. "Hiraishin?" he wondered. He had never heard of it, but thought that it suggested something really cool just by the term itself. A competition held every fifteen years was rare so he became even more determined to give his best effort. Not only could he encourage more covert assignments for Kusagakure, but since having been taught ninjutsu by his father from a very young age, Intelligence and covert action became his specialty and he would hate to lose in that arena. By the snap of the queen's fingers, a small bee would manifest before him and place a small wax dot on his forehead. 

    The Yamanaka grew ever more intrigued as he heard some lore of the hiraishin itself. He looked over at the two that the queen addressed as the holder's of such knowledge and Raiken blurted out about the speed of the jutsu. This definitely peeked Inoryu's interest, "What could be faster than shunshin? Is there a way to use one's own chakra to extend the range of shunshin, or is it not speed but something else entirely?" he wondered. The inquiry inspired his curiosity intensely, but now was not the time to ruminate on space-time theories, but rather to focus on the event at hand. Yet, as he took in the moment, he couldn't help but feel anticipation for the knowledge and the passion to win to acquire this knowledge. The emotions were fueling him and he imagined himself holding a scroll containing the knowledge of hiraishin in his hands, standing on the pedestal that displayed "#1". He loved this vision deeply and would go to great lengths to achieve it. He became aware of the queen's power as she simultaneously placed precautions on the excitable boy and safeguarded the others. 

    The Chunin, blessed with the most beautiful features of the Yamanaka clan, would be apprehensive to remove his equipment, especially his pristine armor that he had gone through great lengths to craft so would read the queen's mood to try and discern her trustworthiness [Sense Motive: 218 please]. If he didn't sense deception of any kind, he would begin to remove his helmet, pauldron, upper and lower cannons, his torso pieces, and his left and right butt bags. He would remove his shirt to reveal an athletic, toned physique that was equipped with fifteen hira shuriken on his lower abdomen, two kunai on his right obliques and one kunai on his left. He would remove these tools from his body and place them with the rest of his equipment because his lawful nature always compelled him to follow the rules. However, he couldn't leave his valuables unguarded so he would produce a shadow clone with the chakra artificer trait [40 ap constitution for the shadow clone] who would in turn equip all of Inoryu's equipment and would remain in the armory. However, if Inoryu sensed any deception from the queen, he would refuse to comply. 

    Presuming there was no deception, Inoryu would be led out of the palace by Hachimitsu with two other participants. Always aware of his surroundings [Observation: 144 please] he might notice the girl walking alongside him become sluggish and struggle for composure. He was familiar with battle conditions due to his genjutsu and would easily recognize it. However, he wouldn't have noticed hand seals or anyone else around which would lead him to wonder how the condition came about. He was still concerned about the girl's condition as Hachimitsu explained the challenge, wondering if and how he might be affected. If he hadn't noticed the girl before, it was definitely brought to his attention as she fell face first into the sapphire-hued sweet peas. He would know something was definitely going on in the shadows. He could only be aware and try to identify what it was and prevent it from happening to him as he proceeded with the challenge. 

    "Why is the letter "A" most like a flower?" he thought as he observed the gardens for a clue. First he tried imagining the letter "A" as a pictograph but quickly dismissed the notion; the letter "A" is not a picture or any resemblance of a flower. He wondered about the role of the letter "A" as a vowel, an important role that the alphabet needs to exist. In this notion, it was as if the letter "A", along with other vowels, supported the existence of a thing and wondered about the relationship between the flowers and the bees. Did one need the other to exist? Well, flowers provide the bees with sustenance, but how does that relate to a single flower? Which flowers provide the bees with nectar? Well, it was more than one so the answer couldn't be the specific flower that Hachimitsu was asking for because many flowers provide the bees with nectar so he ruled out that idea. His next thought was that it must be a flower that started with the letter "A", but he had absolutely no knowledge of flowers and their names and couldn't identify any but a couple of the most famous, and none of the ones he could think of started with "A".

    Having no luck with the riddle, Inoryu thought he could still bring her the specific flower quickly. He produced twenty shadow clones imbued with the order to collect one of every flower available at the estate. As the flowers were being gathered by the shadow clones, they would return to Inoryu who would gather them all in his hand fashionably and offer it to Hachimitsu. He couldn't wait to see what the others have chosen since it was a competition of speed and only hoped that the specific flower was in the lovely bouquet that he offered, "For you, M'lady."    
    

[octonauticus]

[Inoryu ]

While the female contestant gently gnawed at Hachimitsu's elbow, the Kamizuru royal had set her eyes on the two who did speed away into the gardens. It would appear that her mother, the Queen, was true to her word; she even allowed Jyuuken's Kage Bunshin to watch over his items, for whatever reason he deemed it necessary, although it may drain a portion of his chakra throughout this competition.

It would appear that neither of the two who were capable of searching for the answer to her riddle could find the sole key in which she sought. One man had searched direly amid the black roses, yet only found numerous thorns to his dismay. Jyuuken, as bright as he seemed, wasn't on the right track either, having used more chakra for the production of shadow clones, which aided him in collecting every color of the rainbow in the garden. Had the Kusanin's observation been set on the fields in front of him, then perhaps he would have found a clue. Hachimitsu told him that unfortunately, that was not the way he should answer her riddle and that now for his quizzical methods, he must be punished in one way or another.

The Kamizuru kunoichi would perform a set of seals, and from the fields that glistened gamboge in the distance, a horde of horned insects came forward, rushing towards Jyuuken. The shinobi now had to figure out which flower the princess wanted and quickly, lest he be stung hundreds of times by these aggressive vespids. During his plight, she would again remind them of her riddle, and that's when the ninja covered in thorns emerged from the atrous petaled section of the garden.

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Hachi Arashi (Bee Storm)
Rank: A
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user sends a whirling storm of bees to attack the opponent.
Special: Tiger, Dragon, Ox, Tiger, Monkey, Dog, Ram, Boar
Drawback: Consumes a large amount of chakra, leaves the user defenseless.
Description: The user forms the hand seals, summoning all the bees available into a powerful swarm that rushes at the opponent, striking an poisoning them from all directions. This technique causes multitudes of small stab wounds. The poison on the bees causes the opponent to vomit and contract a fever which heavily hampers their capabilities. , which lasts for four rounds.
Limit: Kamizuru Clan, Must have Bī Kontorōru (Bee Control)

> observation check now @ difficult

[M$]

Hiraishin..?

Itada's face portrayed a false image; his face was upon the queen as she spoke but his mind was elsewhere. He had never heard of this "Hiraishin" before. Just what was it?

Soon, he would have his answer thanks to the one called Raiken. Mid the queen's sentence, he began to speak, divulging what information he possessed of the ancient art. Unfortunately, his outburst was quickly quelled by the royal and her colony of insects before he got to say too much-- but the fact was, the electric boy had said enough. "Faster than the body flicker?", Itada questioned to himself.

Was there such a thing? It seemed that he would soon find out.

The Uchiha would then proceed as instructed, relinquishing himself of all his equipment and placing within the Queen Bee's armory. It seemed everywhere they went him and Burakku had to separate. It was no doubt because of the creature's size. Being so massive, sometimes it was hard to maneuver around in tight spaces. It would be no problem, however, as his interest was now piqued. Was Mitsurou, the one who invited him, a flying thunder god?

In a way he felt honored- hand picked to participate in a tournament for a widely unknown power. And yet still, the fact remained, this Mitsurou Kamizuru knew who, and what he was.

He followed the Kamizuru to the outside of the back of the palace. It was a small mountain range, and from his recon of the area as they approached Itada could see the multitude of hornet nests that plagued the area. A slight surprise took hold of him as the proctor mentioned that Raiken too, had kekkei genkai. Interesting, to say the least. He had never really encountered any bloodlimits outside from himself, and couldn't help but wonder just what abilities this boy possessed. It was obvious-from various demonstrations- that Raiken was indeed quick. Quicker than himself? It was hard to tell at the moment, but what he did know was that the boy was fast.

Itada listened as Mitsurou explained what was going on and how the competition would proceed. Once he finished, he simply vanished in an impressive array of speed. As Raiken's eyes followed the arcing body flicker, Itada's did too, and with a slight shift in movement, the royal was back within his line of sight in no time. There was no doubt that Mitsurou was fast; he had earned the right to the Hiraishin so it had to be true. His flicker wasn't half bad either. Not one, but five of him, clones, made of honey stood in front of him by not more than 10 meters.

He had explained the game and it was on. All they had to do was tag him? He didn't care how? Almost immediately, the Uchiha's contestant rushed forth, attacking what he though was the real Mitsurou. Fortunately, he was more agile than most, his speed and elusiveness allowing him to avoid the tea of honey that sprang from the bee clone. He was definitely fast, and from that display, probably faster than Itada. Not good. How do you win a game of tag when you are the slowest player? Improvise.

Moments after Raiken had escaped entanglement and the clone reformed, Itada was already at work. Chakra control was important for a genjutsu user, and those skilled with medical ninjutsu; fortunately, Itada was proficient in both. Being such, it was almost second nature for him to conjure up the chakra necessary to bring meaning to those hand signs he had performed with masterful skill and grace. On the final seal, which was the snake, a wave of high voltage chakra would erupt from the epicenter of his body. The waves of pure electrical energy would travel out from his body in a 30 meter radius, latching on to any living chakra networks, invading, shocking and paralyzing them. If needed, the Uchiha would send out a second burst, ensuring that both Mitsurou and his clones were caught, and Raiken as well.

The damage from the technique should have been enough to reduce the clones back to their honey state and with that, effectively reveal the real Mitsurou. With him paralyzed, as well as Raiken, it would be a simple endeavor to make his way over to the temporarily motionless body.

This was his "Lightning Style: Static Pulse" technique

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Raiton – Myaku (Thunder Style – Static Pulse!)
Rank: A
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the caster to send a wave of high voltage chakra in a thirty meter radius with the caster in the center. All caught within the technique are shocked and paralyzed, as long as the user holds the ‘snake’. The longer someone held within the pulse range remains without escaping, the more damage their body suffers, until they can take no more.
Special: ‘Handseals’ – hold ‘snake’.
Drawback: Cannot do other jutsu during this one as it requires the user’s hands to remain on the ‘snake’ seal. Does not discriminate between friend or foe. Can cause other surfaces to charge/light up involuntarily, bringing potential harm to the user.
Description: As its name implies, the ‘Static Pulse’ allows the user to deliver several quick pulses of shocking raiton chakra, intended to latch onto any living chakra networks, invade them, and shock away until nothing is left. This is allowed because the caster coats the region of the technique, thirty meters, in a thin layer of his refined raiton chakra. It spreads perfectly along the ground at fast speeds unless one has special eyes to pierce through such movement. Although brief, several can be shot at once, repeatedly, keeping the enemy at bay in a last minute ditch effort. Excellent when outnumbered.
Limit: Raiton Release

[Inoryu]

    Somehow, the flowers in Inoryu's hand appeared to slump at the lady's response. Inoryu sighed and let the bouquet of flowers fall from his hand. He expressed some frustration through a low hum as he thought of what he might do try next. The riddle was beyond him and he acknowledged it as a distraction. He had already tried looking for clues in the garden before him, so he needed to try another method. "Umm, whatever you're gonna do, you gotta do it quick," one shadow clone said as he pointed in the direction of the oncoming swarm. The pressure was definitely on, but Inoryu remained calm and said, "Distract the swarm and watch over my body, I am going in."

    The shadow clones nodded and spread out through the gardens to present themselves to the swarm while five shadow clones remained behind to guard their person. The scattered shadow clones would do their best to distract the swarm with their dodge skill (dodge +4) and use their five allotted shunshin when the aggressive vespids got too close, and if the vespids would somehow break through their evasive maneuvers, every shadow clone had 40 ap to their constitution due to Inoryu's chakra artificer trait.

    The five would not only provide cover from the swarm, but also would hide Inoryu between them as he weaved the hand seals dragon, sheep and break apart as he shot forth his conscious through the unique oval Yamanaka hand seal in very close proximity. He attached to his conscious the mind ribbon, so he could return to his body immediately if the jutsu failed. However, it was well within the range of 10 meters and inconspicuously cast to improve the chance of success. Hachimitsu would notice and feel nothing if the jutsu was successful but Inoryu would have access to her thoughts and experience life vicariously through her senses without her ever being aware of his conscious presence. His body would remain standing but his head and shoulders would slump, appearing to sleep standing though hidden by the shadow clones. 

    "Lady Hachimitsu," one shadow clone would say to her, "don't think about the answer to the riddle. Don't even look at the answer to the riddle," he suggested with some feeling. Though it might seem like a nonsensical request, it was actually a very reliable psychological trick: reverse psychology. A psychological tactic that always intrigued a person to do the opposite of what they're told, Inoryu would be observing Hachimitsu's response through her mind and experience if the guest mind jutsu was successful. He would specifically be looking for a glance at the specific flower through her eyes as it would be the most natural response, while also keeping aware of her thoughts as well. When she glanced at the flower that he needed, he would return to his body immediately through the mind ribbon jutsu and offer it to her and do it as quickly as possible to outmaneuver to coming swarm.

     However, if she was extremely obedient, even to the point of submission to strangers, then the reverse psychology might fail. If she was privy to Inoryu's psychological tactics and expected him to use them, then the spontaneity of the request should still catch any person unawares as reverse psychology was not the only trick in the book and she would have to be vigilant of an infinite variety of psychological warfare that has been employed by man since prehistorical times.     

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Jutsu used-

Kontanribon no Jutsu (Mind Ribbon Technique)
Rank: C-Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: A link is created between the Yamanaka’s body and their mind.
Special: Dragon, sheep, Oval hand seal(Must be prepared in the post before the post in which the user will use Art of the Valentine)
Drawback: The Art of the Valentine is now only limited to a distance of ten meters.
Description: Instead of simply doing the oval hand seal(for Art of the Valentine), the Yamanaka performs two more seals before. This creates a link between the escaping mind and the Yamanaka’s body. This limits the range of the Art of the Valentine technique to ten meters. On its own, this technique has no use.
Limit: Must be of the Yamanaka Clan/Taught by a Yamanaka must have learned Art of the Valentine

Shintenshin no Jutsu (Art of Valentine Jutsu)
Rank: C-Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The Yamanaka sends his or her mind into his or her opponent’s mind. Once in the opponent’s body they may manipulate it as much as they want.
Special: The Oval Hand seal directed at the opponent.
Drawback: The mind is only projected in a straight line, making it easy to dodge. If the mind transfer is dodged, the user’s body will be left comatose for at least three of the user’s posts. Any damage dealt to the possessed body will be suffered by the user’s body also.
Description: Directing the oval hand seal to their opponent, the Yamanaka is able to propel their mind into their opponent’s body. If the technique is successful the user can they manipulate the victim’s body. If the user has the same Class as the person possessed they may stay within the body for five posts. If the victim is higher Classed than the Yamanaka, then for every additional Class substract one post. If the victim is lower classed than the user, subtract for every additional Class one post. (Distance of 20 meters maximum)
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka possessing a B-Class : 4 Posts
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka possessing a D-Class : 6 Posts
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka possessing an A-Class : 3 Posts
Ex : B-Class Yamanaka possessing a D-Class : 7 posts
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan/Taught by a Yamanaka

Standing Technique
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique that stiffens the legs and upper body to be propped up.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A technique used in conjunction with any technique that allows a user fall onto the floor after performing. This technique was made with the Yamanaka technique to ensure stability in their legs and upper body so that the user does not simply fall after performing any of their techniques that allows them to just simply fall onto the floor. A simple technique, in which the user stiffens their body and focuses chakra into their legs while performing a technique that would normally make them fall. This chakra will keep them standing for several rounds even if the consciousness of the human mind and body was disconnected. This technique was formed to allow a user seem asleep, or standing up without drawing attention to them.
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan.

Guest Mind
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: After performing the Art of the Valentine Jutsu, the user can use his own mind and be the guest of someone else without being noticed.
Special: Oval Handseal
Drawback: Has the same drawbacks as ‘Art Of the Valentine’.
Description: When the user's mind touches the host's body it won't expel the target's mind out of their body as it would normally happen, instead of that the target won't even notice the presence of the user’s mind. The user would then hear, see, smell, taste, feel, etc. everything that the host see, hear, etc. This is used as a spying technique.
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan. Must know Art of the Valentine.

Guest Mind, Internal Sight
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: This technique lets the user to see what the target is thinking.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique can be automatically used once the Guest Mind technique is on. This lets the user to not only see, hear, smell, taste or feel the same as the opponent but now they can see what the opponent is thinking as well.
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan. Must know Art of the Valentine. Must know Guest Mind

-Shadow clones-

Dodge

Rank: "D"

Skill: TaiJutsu

Effect: User's training and reflexes allow them to react swiftly to avoid an opponent's attacks.

Special: ---

Drawback: ---

Description: User gains a +1 Dodge. At "C" Class and each additional Class Level this bonus increases by +1.

Limit: Universal TaiJutsu Technique.


and Shunshin variations

[octonauticus]

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The endeavors of the Uchiha would go noticed by the Kamizuru descendant. Yet as quickly as he had tried to end the competition, Itada would recognize supernatural speed as Mitsurou displaced himself some fifty plus meters in an instant---a feat that no Shunshin would ever be capable of. A coursing static sound had been emitted by the Amenin's Raiton technique, and even by utilizing his jump good ability, Raiken had been able to avoid certain paralysis that was caused by such a high-level ninjutsu. The honey clones of Mitsurou, however, were unfortunately captured by the effects of the technique and exploded into a mass of honey that oozed down the mountainside and surrounding area that Itada, Raiken, and Mitsurou preoccupied. 

With Raiken soaring an impressive twenty or so meters above the ground due to his effective jumping, the erratic shinobi would cast seals and turn his attention momentarily towards Itada. It would seem that though Mitsurou was the sole focus of this competition, that perhaps eliminating the opposition would make things a tad bit easier, especially when they are using high-level jutsu to try to rid themselves of any distraction. At the balls of his feet, a mutation manifested and chakra-infused winds would propel him towards Itada. "Ahahahahah!! This should be funfunfunfunfunfuuuuuun!!!" Raiken screeched as his body showed rapid progression into another Protean transformation. His two arms had become long and serrated blades that proved threatening to the Uchiha. Raiken's body had become a taupe color and his yellow hair seemed to lengthen and become unkempt. Whatever this demonic possession or power was, was foreign to both Mitsurou and Itada, unless either had seen a Protean or perhaps a Mabuki clan member. 

Mitsurou watched on from the lofty vantage point he had prior access to, by way of an unseen sigil. What could possibly be gathered from his instantaneous transmission is that this had been the power of the Hiraishin. Itada's focus now, though, would be Raiken who, in a frenzy, went slashing after him, thus causing him to take on a defensive mechanic, while almost assuredly losing focus on holding the Hebi seal.

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[Jyuuken]

For everything that it was worth, Jyuuken's attempts caused him to work much harder than he had had to. With his Kage Bunshin now running amok, the other competitor had ample time to figure out the riddle. Jyuuken was still focusing on figuring out the task and not proactively finding a solution in the fields. By the time he had been able to establish an animus link with Hachimitsu, he would see that the riddle called for him to think about bees... 

Bees. The letter next to A in the alphabet. For whatever reason, once he had been pilfering the mind of the Kamizuru for answers, he would also realize that despite her feigning disinterest in the female competitor, that Hachimitsu actually enjoyed the odd behavior that her allure produced on that particular individual. The bees had been summoned from the burnt orange flowers, and so that wherein lays the next piece of the puzzle. However, due to how long it had taken Jyuuken to figure this out by rummaging through the aloof mind of Hachi, his opponent was able to make a quick dash towards the gamboge grove, unabated by the bees that had previously safeguarded it.

Yet now that both contestants knew what to look for, once Jyuuken managed to rush over towards the selected section of flowers, he would recognize the honey symbol from before etched into the ground. Seeing that both of the remaining competitors seemed puzzled, once she had been freed of the Yamanaka's hidenjutsu, Hachimitsu flashed forward towards the marker in the ground. 

"Did you like my Hiraishin?" she asked coyly, as petals were swept into a delicate storm in the wake of her insane speed. Both men would realize that this ability had bested the Shunshin in speed and in distance. Due to the woman being latched on to Hachimitsu's arm, she too had been brought along for the ride. Here came the next piece of information that pertained to the challenge. "To be fast is to be secure. It gives you the seventh sense---how to react before and after your reaction. One movement..." she said, "..one movement could change the entire outcome of a situation, depending on how fast you move." She smiled.

"Your next objective is to capture all of the red bees in that Bee Storm over there," she said, pointing towards her previously summoned technique that still pursued the clones of Jyuuken had he not dispelled them. She would explain that the red bees were much faster than their yellow kin, and that also there were only ten of them... in a horde of well over two hundred. This challenge would prove difficult due to the nature of capturing without killing and also identifying where in the swarm the ten were located, how they moved and how hostile the other bees would be in regard to being disturbed by the humans. Jyuuken's competitor, whose name was revealed to be Takuya, rushed on ahead with a burst of Fuuton winds. It would then been revealed that he hailed from the Kumomusha ichizoku, as underneath his heavy garments had been two more sets of arms. It shouldn't be too hard for a spider to catch a flying insect.

[Inoryu]

    Despite his chakra being spread thin, Inoryu would reap the rewards of his effort. The mind link had been established and by observing Hachimitsu's thoughts, he had acquired some information that he needed. For one; he had discovered the answer to the riddle, and two; was able to indicate Hachimitsu as the influence of the female competitor's odd behavior. Though he couldn't tell what the pathogen was, whether it be chakra, olfactory, or another that caused the strange behavior, he could tell that Hachimitsu enjoyed the effect that it produced. She was dangerous and decided that his best way forward would be to try and ward off the influence and keep an eye on her. [Sense Motive: 218 please to read her attitude towards him.]

    However, in the time it took for him to use his clan jutsu, his opponent had gotten the jump and was already rushing towards the bees where the swarm was summoned. Inoryu rushed over as well and looked around aloof for a hint to the next item when from the corner of his eye he noticed Hachimitsu travel with the girl to a new destination at incredible speeds. So impressive was this feat, Inoryu could feel his heart pump harder against his chest a single beat, and his full attention turned towards the two.

    Easily hiraishin was faster than shunshin by its sheer capacity for speed and distance, and this was accomplished with the additional weight of a passenger. The girl's very strange behavior had continued from where they once stood to the very location that they appeared. They hadn't seemed to move, as if an action hadn't occurred throughout the process. Even when performing shunshin, one could see the evidence of movement at their new location and due to this observation, Inoryu theorized that they hadn't traveled through momentum but rather by simply vanishing from one place and instantly appearing at another. This feat would challenge his understanding of general relativity. Rather than answering Hachimitsu's question, Inoryu found himself speechless and filled with excitement.

    As the Kamizuru female continued with her words, Inoryu thought at first that she was presenting another riddle, but it sounded more like advice on how to utilize hiraishin. She explained the next challenge and Inoryu's main competitor again seemed to get the jump on him. However, this time he wouldn't need time to think as his actions were more reflexes. Inoryu ordered a shadow clone immediately to scatter the bees, which one obeyed with the weaving of four hand seals monkey, ox, dragon, ram. A cooling breeze would originate from a point below the swarm and a light wind, approximately 9 mph, would emanate outwards and upwards from that single point below and in the center of the swarm. The bees would follow the draft up and out at a distance of 25 meters every round. He felt that he needed to scatter the swarm of 200 hundred bees to make the red bees easier to identify.  

    "This could also be advantageous in two ways," he intuited. One, with the bees scattering upward and out to an elevation of 25 meters per round, it could possibly make the red bees inaccessible for the Kumomusha. Since they would be scattered in all directions, it would further work against Inoryu’s competitor because he was a single person, whereas Inoryu’s shadow clones could spread out and search. “You,” Inoryu ordered a shadow clone as the cooling breeze would begin, "I need a breeze.” The shadow clone nodded and weaved a short series of hand seals bird, monkey, serpent, ram. A constant breeze would be summoned on Inoryu from his front, gently brushing against him. The breeze brought Inoryu comfort but the function was to protect him from Hachimitsu’s influence if indeed the odd behavior would infect him by scent or hormones, the breeze should be enough to protect him of it.

    If the pathogen was chakra related as he was well aware of the capacity of genjutsu to do so, then he was confident of beating the influence due to his natural resistance [Will saves: 39 +roll for disbelief, 35 + roll for negate, 31+ roll vs fear and immune to fear for 24 hours if successful. Immune to confused condition due to deranged trait]. He dismissed those shadow clones that performed the breeze and cooling breeze jutsu as they, like Inoryu, had virtually no more chakra to spare for the task at hand and he could feel some chakra restore to him. He ordered the rest of the shadow clones, those sixteen that still had enough chakra for the task at hand to, “Spread out and catch those red bees. Without killing them.”

  By simultaneously working to improve his own chances of success while making it more difficult for the kumomusha, he thought that he had ample time to complete the task. There was also the looming threat of Hachimitsu that the Kumomusha appeared unprepared for, and she was bound to use her power again sooner or later. The shadow clones, when finished rapidly weaving the eight hand seals monkey, ox, dog, hare, dragon, bird, monkey, ram, would ascend to the air up to the bees scattering in the winds with perfect flight capabilities activated for up to 25 minutes. He would be able to keep up with the red bees and possibly even outmaneuver them [9 movements]. Searching for the red bees would be easier for Inoryu due to his shadow clones greatly enhancing his observation and their capacity to perform the task, as well as the flight ninjutsu that made the bees more accessible and easier to catch where the Kumomusha might not be able to reach them or keep up with the many shadow clones.

    When a shadow clone spotted a red bee, they would immediately take off their shirt and give chase in an attempt to capture it gently in the soft bundle of cotton [9 movements]. They wouldn't give up unless they are forcibly dismissed [40 ap constitutions for chakra artificer trait] or until they have succeeded. The shadow clones would return to Inoryu's side with the red bee safely wrapped in cotton and begin to form a line facing Hachimitsu until all ten bees could be offered to her. 

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Jutsu used-

Sense Motive [Read Mood] - 218
Read Mood: User pauses to study their target, reading their stance, watching how they set their feet, and interpreting their mood. Using this information the user can identify the target's attitude towards the user. The user will be able to identify if the target is Hostile, Unfriendly, Indifferent, Friendly, or Helpful to the user. As a move movement, the user may make a Sense Motive check with a Very Difficult Difficulty check. If the user succeeds they gain this information. If the target is trying to hide this with their Acting skill the user must first make the difficulty check, and then beat the target's Acting skill. If failed the user will know what the target wishes them to know.

Cooling Breeze
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User releases a breeze capable of drifting gasses away.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: ---
Description: Range of this technique is 20 meters. Duration of this technique is 5 hours per Class Level. User creates a Light Wind (approximately 9 mph) that originates from a point they designate, affecting all creatures, gasses, clouds, and fogs in its path. Any airborne vapors, fumes, clouds, smoke, and gasses drift away from the point at a speed of 25 meters per round and dissipate in 1/4 the normal time. In addition to the effects noted, the cooling breeze can do anything that a normal breeze would be expected to do. It can move wind chimes, scatter pieces of paper or parchment, cause candle or hearth flames to flicker, and so forth.
Limit: Must know Wind Release.

Breeze
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User creates a breeze around a subject to help against heat related saves and gases.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: ---
Description: Range of this technique is 7 meters + 6 meters per Class Level. Duration of this technique is 1 hour. Target is 1 Creature or object. User creates a light wind that blows against the target, from a direction of their choice. The breeze grants the subject a +2 bonus on saves against very hot conditions, severe heat, breath weapons, and saves against cloud vapors and gases (such as inhaled poisons). This Jutsu does not function without air or underwater. The user can only have 1 breeze active at any one time. If the user performs this Jutsu while another performing is still in effect, the previous performing is dispelled.
Limit: Must know Wind Release.

Flight
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Allows the user to "fly" by using Wind Chakra.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: ---
Description: Range of this technique is Touch. Duration of this technique is 5 minutes per Class Level. Target is the 1 creature touch. User coats the target with wind chakra allowing the target the ability of flight. The subject can simply fly. It can ascend and descend. Its maneuverability is dependent on the performer of the Jutsu. Clumsy at "D" Class, Poor at "C" Class, Average at "B" Class, Good at "A" Class, and Perfect at "S" Class. Using Flight requires only as much concentrating as walking, so the subject can attack or perform Jutsus normally. Should the Jutsu duration expire while the subject is still aloft, the Chakra fails slowly. The subject floats downward 20 meters per round for 1d6 rounds. If it reaches the ground in that amount of time, it lands safely. If not, it will fall the rest of the distance, taking 6 Armour Points of damage per 3 meters of fall.
Limit: Must know Wind Release.

Flying
-Flying is the abiity to move in the air.

Movement: To fly, a creature may use a movement. Speed is not applicable and use basic T1 Rules, however a creature flying must still abide by their "Fly Type."

Fly Type: This measurement shows the relative type of flying a creature has. Better the flying the better their movement. Flying Creatures have a Maneuverability Class from A to E.

Class A: Also known as Perfect. Class A creatures have total command over their movements in the air; they can freely hover, and face any direction in any given movement. Maximum up angle any degree. Maximum down angle any degree.
Must Move: You fall at the end of your turn if you cannot hover. You can halt while soaring only if you can hover. A creature needs no movements to remain flying unless the Class dictates they must sacrifice at least half of their movements to do so. Stunned creatures will fall instantly.

Falling Prone: A creature knocked prone while flying will fall. They first safely descent a distance equal to their Jump Good capability, but further momentum cause falling damage. The creature is not actually prone until it lands and takes falling damage.
(I have Wind release:feather fall, a supplementary ninjutsu which means I always land safely)
Landing: If a creature flies to a surface it can hold onto or rest on, the creature can land safely.

Terrain: Terrain on the ground has no effect on flying creatures. They ignore difficult terrain or other ground based hazards, but are still affected by aerial terrain.

-If Hachimitsu's influence is genjutsu related, please let me know in pm and I could post my will saves but for the sake of tidiness I'll omit it from this spoiler for now, the will saves are posted in the rp content. Thank you!-

[octonauticus]

[Inoryu ]

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Sense Motive -- Auto success. Inoryu would learn that Hachi has no ill will and is considered indifferent; and that she is not using any sort of technique, but has simply allured the girl with her perfume.

Hachimitsu had been impressed by the endeavors of Inoryu. She had never seen a flying shinobi before, yet knew that this must be the work of Fuuton ninjutsu. Either way, she watched from a far as he and the Kumomusha fought over dominance to obtain the red bees. She hadn't expected someone to try to disperse the Bee Storm, which was impressive, to say the least.

But in doing this, he also gave his opponent a slight advantage, having not seen his abilities. Takuya would quickly perform hand seals to match the speed of his opponent. It would take little time for the ground at his feet to shift and bring forth granules of sand, which would then multiply and form into a loose net structure. Since it had been a spider's job to capture pests, Takuya could only laugh to himself that his opponent opted to fly towards the bees. It made his work a lot easier, having the prey capture the prize and then taking it from them. Having been so obligated and using perhaps every movement allotted to them for the capture of the red bees, the Kage Bunshin of Inoryu would be surprised to see the net quickening through the air towards the proximity in which they searched. Given the hostile nature of the vespids, they themselves did not make it an easy task to apprehend them, as they were diminutive in size and agile. Out of his array of bunshin, Inoryu was only able to catch three red bees successfully, before his opponent's sand net managed to reach them. Due to the aerial and current nature of the clones, the utilization of Suna Bou no Jutsu had been optimal, as they had nowhere to hide. If any amount of clones had been caught, then the net containing their bodies would whisk back down to the ground and they were considered immobilized. 

This turn of events would lead Takuya to create his own replications, but out of his repertoire of hidenjutsu. The spider sticky gold was used to make four clones that were darker in appearance than the original. Two would walk to approach the net and then seek to attack the captured clones of the Yamanaka. Had they been caught in the first place, this would cause the Nenkin Bunshin to lose their humanoid composition and revert back into a sticky substance, thus rendering the clones and bees wholly incapable of further movement. The two remaining clones would rush towards who they assumed to be the original Inoryu to capture him, too, which would leave Takuya to destroying the Kage Bunshin before they could capture the rest of the crimson bees.

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Suna Bou no Jutsu (Sand Net)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user is capable of creating a massive net by using their chakra along the sand.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: It takes two rounds to break out if the user and target are the same class. For each class level the user is higher add one round. For each class level the user is lower subtract one round, though not to drop below one round minimum.
Description: The user quickly performs the necessary hand seals and quickly gives out a large wave of their hand towards their opponent. After doing so the sand would quickly formulate into a massive sized net in which is sent out to entrap the opponent. This technique is usually done when the opponent is standing up so that they would not escape going down under ground. When the user does this the user tries to entrap the opponent with the sand net. The net is so thin and strong that when constricting it slowly cuts through the opponent's flesh.
Limit: Must have the Sand Release Must know Suna Nawa no Jutsu.

Nenkin Bunshin no Jutsu
Rank: C Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Creates a clone of the user which can stick to objects.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes 1 post to form in mouth.
Description: After having chewn the Spider Sticky for long enough, the user can spit it out and create a clone looking exactly like the user. This is no ordinary clone though, as as soon as it is endures enough strenght it loses it’s realistic color and sticks itself to whatever other surface the clone touches and any other object it is in contact with. The clone cannot perform Nin or Gen –Jutsu.
Limit: Must know Kumo Nenkin. Must be of the Kumomusha Clan.

[Inoryu]

    Inoryu watched calmly as his competitor caught the three shadow clones in the sand net. He observed as the captured shadow clones gently fell to the ground. The Kumomusha created four clones of his own, and two transformed into a gold, sticky substance to contain the captured shadow clones and their red bees. He understood the attributes of the clones after seeing the effects for himself and could only presume the two approaching were out to do the same to him. As he was, he had very little chakra for himself as it was distributed evenly between 17 shadow clones. Neither did he have his ninja tools that he often favored for combat. Hand to hand combat with the clones himself was also not an option.

    Two shadow clones saw the two Kumomusha clones approaching their person and took up the task of self-defense. With perfect flight, they would approach rapidly from the air and collide with the nenkin clones with all their might with their shoulders. If the Kumomusha's clones were without the chakra artificer trait, they should disperse into their sticky substance on impact while Inoryu's shadow clones should survive. However, if they were caught in the sticky substance, which the Yamanaka expected to happen after the attempt, he would dismiss them and restore more chakra to him and his clones. If they somehow avoided the oncoming shadow clones, the shadow clones would take position to guard their person.

    They and Inoryu would assume the drifting snow stance; fists raised and knuckles facing forward, the main hand matched with the foot, their off hand matched with it's adjacent foot behind the main and turned 90 degrees out. Inoryu would vanish and appear behind them and charge at his competitor. The two shadow clones would take advantage of the confusion, close the distance instantly with shunshin of their own, and execute brisk winds (straight punches) coupled with spinning snows (surprise roundhouse kick with their off foot). 

    Whether the Kumomusha's clones were dispersed by the impact of the two flying clones, or whether they were being assaulted by them through taijutsu, Inoryu had gathered enough chakra from dismissing the two shadow clones that produced the winds so charged at the Kumomusha's real person. As he charged, he weaved the two simple hand seals; dragon and sheep. When he was within the range of twelve meters, he would shunshin to just a two meter distance between him and the competitor and immediately fire off his conscious through the third and final oval hand seal in an attempt to possess his body.

    If the art of valentine was successful, he would touch the golden sticky substance through the Kumomusha to determine whether he himself was affected by the substance. He doubted it, as spider's don't usually get caught in their own webs, but at least he would've bought his shadow clones some time. If the sticky substance did not affect him, he would begin to remove it from his shadow clones with his bare hands. If the art of valentine missed, it would be little to no consequence as he would use the attached mind ribbon to return to his body immediately. 

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Jutsu used- 

Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) (2/5 times used)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush forward in almost instantaneous speed. Used to draw the user close to the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: May use 3 times a day. May perform 1 more each time learned. Passing amount renders the user's legs immobile due to severe pain. Unable to perform again unless gained medical treatment. Must move through an opening. Unable to maneuver around obstructing objects. Can't attack while performing any Shunshin or Variation.
Description: User is able to move forward in a straight line along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements. It is accomplished by focusing the user's chi along the ankles and foot. User mostly moves just with their ankles and feet. Jutsu takes up no movements. User may only use this Jutsu half of the movements may allow in a single round while rounding down. Example: User has 5 movements, user is able to perform Jutsu 2 times per round.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu.

Shintenshin no Jutsu (Art of Valentine Jutsu)
Rank: C-Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The Yamanaka sends his or her mind into his or her opponent’s mind. Once in the opponent’s body they may manipulate it as much as they want.
Special: The Oval Hand seal directed at the opponent.
Drawback: The mind is only projected in a straight line, making it easy to dodge. If the mind transfer is dodged, the user’s body will be left comatose for at least three of the user’s posts. Any damage dealt to the possessed body will be suffered by the user’s body also.
Description: Directing the oval hand seal to their opponent, the Yamanaka is able to propel their mind into their opponent’s body. If the technique is successful the user can they manipulate the victim’s body. If the user has the same Class as the person possessed they may stay within the body for five posts. If the victim is higher Classed than the Yamanaka, then for every additional Class substract one post. If the victim is lower classed than the user, subtract for every additional Class one post. (Distance of 20 meters maximum)
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka possessing a B-Class : 4 Posts
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka possessing a D-Class : 6 Posts
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka possessing an A-Class : 3 Posts
Ex : B-Class Yamanaka possessing a D-Class : 7 posts
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan/Taught by a Yamanaka

Kontanribon no Jutsu (Mind Ribbon Technique)
Rank: C-Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: A link is created between the Yamanaka’s body and their mind.
Special: Dragon, sheep, Oval hand seal(Must be prepared in the post before the post in which the user will use Art of the Valentine)
Drawback: The Art of the Valentine is now only limited to a distance of ten meters.
Description: Instead of simply doing the oval hand seal(for Art of the Valentine), the Yamanaka performs two more seals before. This creates a link between the escaping mind and the Yamanaka’s body. This limits the range of the Art of the Valentine technique to ten meters. On its own, this technique has no use.
Limit: Must be of the Yamanaka Clan/Taught by a Yamanaka must have learned Art of the Valentine

Shadow clones (if their tackles were ineffective)-

Kibikikaze (Brisk Wind)
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user delivers a short, direct punch with their main hand.
Special: --
Drawback: --
Description: The user leans forward slightly, throwing a strong, straight-forward punch with their main-hand, aiming for the head or solar plexus. They then resume the stance.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Tentou (To Invert).

Bouseki Yuki (Spinning Snow)
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user delivers a surprise kick with their off foot.
Special: --
Drawback: --
Description: The user steps forward with their off-foot and points it forward, as though performing the Tentou. Rather than shifting their main-foot backwards, however, the user lifts their main-foot off the ground and spins gracefully to deliver a powerful heel kick to the opponent. They then resume the stance.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Tentou (To Invert).

    

[octonauticus]

With Inoryu's bunshin acting as impromptu kamikazes, the Nenkin clones of Takuya would burst into a fit of sticky gold. It resonated well within these lands of honey. As Hachimitsu watched the skirmish unfold, she would notice that her leecher hadn't been at her elbow anymore.

Strange...

As Inoryu worked to overcome Takuya with a Shunshin, the spider-nin focused his efforts to counter such a movement, and thus interrupted the Grass ninja's secondary attack. Out of range, and now performing his own set of seals, the Kumomusha had held the Ram sign; as he did, in a rush of chakra, gnarled roots erupted from the earth and threatened to pierce Inoryu. That would not be all, for as a ninjutsu master, the four-armed shinobi could create more seals in an alacritious sense, and summoned forth also a burst of tempest winds. The Airblast would shoot out from Inoryu's right side, where the Kumomusha had teleported to via the earlier body flicker. In the event that his opponent stayed in the line of his surprise attack, then the fuuton jutsu would only supplement the mokuton. The airblast had been a buff to ensure that the Yamanaka was caught flat-footed, and suffered to stumble over the rising spires as they shot into his legs. One had even grown potential to reach towards his low abdomen for a fatal piercing.




In the midst of the males fighting, the third female contestant activated. She had spent enough time storing her chakra as her opponents fought it out. Immediately, she would cast seals and petals hailing from the blues of the land turned into three lapis lazuli ladies. This impressive entourage would go forth for their leading lady into the air, by means of Jiten of flower command. Spinning, two of these bunshin had scattered enough pollen to attract scores of bees. Within the petals of one of the kunoichi's clones, had been two red bees. It seemed that the botanist knew a few things of the Kamizuru and their bees; this particular hue of flower attracted the bees. The original would hold the Ram seal for a while, as her bunshin continued to attempt collecting the bees through releasing bits of pollen.

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Shunshin Counter

Mokuton: Kasui No Mokuzai Reizu No Jutsu (Spikes of Wood Raising Technique)
Rank: D,C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Spikes raise up from the ground at the user’s command to stab the enemy.
Special: Handseals “Ox” “Tiger” “Snake” “Ram”
Drawback: The “D” level training allows the user to raise wooden spikes from the ground around them with a radius of five meters. The “C” level training allows this jutsu to be lengthed by ten meters.
Description: The user gathers chakra and sends it into the ground, at first the user can only extend this chakra fie meters away from their feet in circle around them. After the user does the next level of training, the distance is lengthened by ten meters. The spikes rise from the ground diagonally to hurt an opponent.
Limit: Mokuton Jutsu

Airblast
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A simple air blast capable of knocking the opponent to prone.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: ---
Description: Range of this technique is 30 meters + 15 meters per Class Level. Duration of this technique is instantaneous. Target of this technique is 1 creature. User fires a blast of focused air at their target. This technique does 4 Armour Points of bludgeoning damage per Class Level. With a failed Fortitude Save a target of equal size of the user will be knocked prone. 1 or more Size larger than the user will be checked (Unable to progress in the direction they were moving).
Limit: Must know Wind Release.

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Hana Bunshin (Flower Clone)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a clone from Flowers
Special: ”Hand Seals”
Drawback: Weak to Katon.
Description: After forming hand seals flowers from around the user begin to swirl and form together. Being made of flowers, these clones will disintegrate after a single hit. After they fall apart, the flowers can still be used in flower techniques unless destroyed. These clones are capable of performing Ikebana techniques. At the cost of the clone destroying itself, it can use the flowers of its own body to perform a technique.
Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan.

Hana Kamei: Jiten (Flower Command: Spin!)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Causes a flower, or flowers, to rise up off of the ground and begin to spin.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: The technique is incapable of harming anyone. Weak to fire.
Description: A simple technique that is mostly just for show, this ability allows the user to cause a flower, or up to five meters in diameter of flowers, to rise as far as ten meters off of the ground and simply spin around and around very quickly. The effect lasts for one turn, although the user may hold the Ram handseal in order to cause the flowers to remain within the air, continuing their spin, for a greater show.
Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan.

[M$]

It was impressive, to say the least. The speed at which his two adversaries had avoided the ninjutsu was one he had never encountered before. Mitsurou, the royal, simply vanished in an instant, putting more than double the previous distance between the Uchiha and himself in just one fleeting moment. On the other hand, Raiken had displayed a similar act of alacrity, utilizing an astoundingly impressive jump to outmaneuver the high voltage shock originating from the Uchiha.

A sound strategy-- avoid the incoming assault on the ground by elevating oneself into the air was an assured way to avoid the lightning wave traveling through the earth. Unfortunately, the honey clones of Mitsurou were much more unlucky, lacking the elusiveness and skill necessary to avoid such an invisible method of attack. In response, the sticky substance that made up their countenance spilled all over the ground around them. Nothing that transpired avoided the Uchiha's observation, which was the level of a master, but even without said skill, everything happened right in front of him.

He hadn't expected both of them to avoid his lightning style, but he hadn't counted it out neither.

Raiken, in all his acrobatic prowess, had unfortunately put himself at a disadvantage by throwing himself into the air. It was easy to maneuver on the ground, but how was his maneuverability in the air? Itada was sure there had to be some difference, even if only a little. Fortunately, the Uchiha was careful, conniving, and methodical with his maneuvers. The two's speed had brought about an assumption that his ninjutsu would be fruitless if utilized frivolously, and so he planned accordingly.

All it took was the act of dodging his lightning for Itada to summon forth the aid of his Sharingan. This Mitsurou had already known about him, so there was no point in hiding it. And if that weren't enough.. he wanted his hands on this "Hirashin". It would fit his next plots wonderfully.

Shockingly, he watched as the boy's feet transitioned into something completely inhumane, and his previous hypothesis about movement in the air was shattered in mere moments by the protean boy as he shifted his weight, attention, and focus toward Itada in a mad dash for him, using his unique kekkei genkai to morph both his arms into blades, sharp enough to cleave him clean in two. These... transformations were undeniably foreign to Itada; this much was true, but this same truth applied to Raiken as well.

His speed was astonishing, second to none, yet under the ever observant eye of the Uchiha Clan he would appear that much slower. His speed, coupled with his trajectory, made the Protean's straight forward attack simple to dodge. Itada wasn't as fast as the two surely, but he was a ninja of the Hidden Rain- he too was well versed in the art of the body flicker.

His skill with such would find Raiken's attack struck true, and while the image of his blades connecting with Itada would meet his vision, the after image would fade away soon after, the Uchiha unharmed, and to the flank of his competitor.

Itada would give the boy no time to recover from his mistake, the body flicker he'd just moments ago was of the 'Ko' variant, and had landed him 8 meters to the rear of the Protean. A little focus mixed with a slight hand gesture from his dominant hand (right) substituted the need to formulate handsigns, and a split-second later, no pun intended, the Uchiha's soul was split in two, the second carbon copy only 6 meters behind Raiken. This Soul Split was no mere clone.

No, it was Itada as much as Itada was Itada.

And being more than a clone, it possessed all his items, techniques, and best of all, his kekkei genkai. If things went according to plan, by the time Raiken located the Uchiha again, he would now see double without the use of a genjutsu. Unfortunately, from the moment it was birthed the soul clone had already focused its' Hypnotic Stare[-3 will] upon him, as well as extending his Aura of Misfortune's debuff[-5 will] to 6 meters.

This would place Raiken directly where Itada needed him to be, and the powers bearing down upon his mind from a place unknown would ensure that it would be more than difficult to fight off his psychic advances.

With everything in place, the clone's next move would come in rotation, those blood stained eyes twisted their hypnotic pattern and with that came the infiltration of the boy's chakra network. If Raiken hadn't the will to resist his Mind Snare technique, he would first begin to feel drowsy, sluggish almost, before inevitably falling asleep.

In the meantime, from the moment he had conjured the soul split, Itada had taken off after Mitsurou, utilizing the same form of technique that brough about his other half. Focus and a hand gesture and Itada vanished from his position, ten meters toward the royal challenger. He would repeat this action five times in quick succession in order to close the gap between him and Mitsurou. It was true he wasn't naturally as fast as them, but he had ways of keeping up with their speed. This movement technique was quicker than a body flicker, and its' transportation was near instantaneous. No doubt It would catch the royal off guard.. Hopefully it would be enough to pay a hand on him.

Raiken, whether he succumbed to the jutsu or not, was now the soul clones problem.

As for Mitsurou.. Itada would handle him. The Hirashin would not be the only prize he claimed today.

All he needed was to catch him.

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[Inoryu]

    The two shadow clones that had tackled the nenkin clones successfully had become trapped in the spider sticky gold and had no other choice but to dismiss themselves. In doing so, they restored a more significant amount of chakra to their person and the other shadow clones. The bees caught in the midst of the cooling breeze were scattered out in a diameter of at least 25 meters and continued to be subjected to the light wind.

    After closing the distance to his competitor, Inoryu had the final hand seal prepared but withheld activating the art of valentine as Takuya seemed to vanish in thin air. In a split second afterward, Inoryu felt an alarming sense of danger and having entered a threatening area through a shunshin, his reflexes became uncanny as he moved to dodge the numerous threats. [Mobility]

    Sensing the threats through vibrations from the ground, he swung his torso clockwise, bringing it around and lowering it, possibly dodging the air blast that came from his right side, and followed through the momentum with a jump that caused him to twist horizontally in the air while moving five meters backward.

    The air buffer would aid the B-twist so that he spun in the air rapidly three times to possibly confuse his opponent. If he were still in the range of the mokuton ninjutsu when he landed, he would continue to race backwards with a series of one handed back handsprings until the mokuton was no longer a threat. 

    Without his ninja tools,  he was not able to counter instantly, but if he still had movements left he needed to apply some pressure to relieve some of his. He would charge at Takuya until he was within two meters distance and fire off the brisk wind jutsu, a straight punch with his main hand. Inoryu noted that his competitor was good with ninjutsu so he decided to switch the playing field.

    If Takuya attempted to shunshin away, Inoryu would execute the shunshin, counter variation, to alter Takuya's course and use the arc variation to continue the assault from behind with twin colds; dropping his main hand to strike at the back of Takuya's head with his off hand, then again rapidly with his main hand then stepping forward with his off foot facing forward and instantly turning it 180 degrees while throwing a surprise roundhouse kick with the heel of his off foot aimed at the left side of Takuya's face. 

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Jutsu used- 

Mobility
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: User can easily move through a dangerous melee.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +4 Dodge bonus against opportunity of attacks caused when the user moves out or within a threatening area. A Condition that makes the user lose their Minor Defenses also makes the user lose Dodge bonuses. At "C" Class user gains +1 bonus to Dodge. At "B" Class user gains a +1 bonus to Dodge.
Limit: Universal TaiJutsu Technique. Must know Dodge.

Buffered by the Sky
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The air around the user always acts to aid the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a DR 1/—, and take 1/4 damage from all falls.
Limit: Must know Wind Release.

Nameru (To Taste)
Rank: E, D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user, through the sharpening of their five senses and an instinctual knowledge of flow, becomes aware of their surroundings and capable of defending against attacks.
Special: --
Drawback: Can only be learned up to your current Character Rank.
Description: The user strives to expand their senses, taking in data from all five senses and treating each of them as equally important.Through a combination of peripheral vision, hearing, and measurement of air pressure changes, the user becomes capable of perceiving threats around them and reacting accordingly. At E rank, the user can only perceive such threats as traps or projectiles. However, at the following levels, the user becomes capable of perceiving strikes from a foe of an equal level to the rank they have learned. Therefore, a B rank ninja could strike a C rank user of this technique and the user would not be able to perceive them via this technique and lose the majority of the benefits, though their dodging would benefit from the heightened awareness nonetheless. The user may only learn this technique up to their character’s rank. Thus, a C rank character could only learn up to the C rank version of Nameru. Nameru is limited to threats within twenty meters of the foe, as anything that doesn’t enter that radius is beyond the senses of a human to perceive. However, threats are perceivable once they enter that range.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Hyouuryuu Yuki (Drifting Snow).

Dodge
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: User's training and reflexes allow them to react swiftly to avoid an opponent's attacks.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 Dodge. At "C" Class and each additional Class Level this bonus increases by +1.
Limit: Universal TaiJutsu Technique.

Kibikikaze (Brisk Wind)
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user delivers a short, direct punch with their main hand.
Special: --
Drawback: --
Description: The user leans forward slightly, throwing a strong, straight-forward punch with their main-hand, aiming for the head or solar plexus. They then resume the stance.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Tentou (To Invert).

If Inoryu has enough movements after dodging the mokuton and Takuya Shunshins-

Shunshin no Jutsu - Kaunta (Body Flicker Technique - Counter) [2/5 if used]
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: Attacks your opponent. Can't simply use "Kaunta" however way you want. It is a skill that allows you to read an opponent's Shunshin and change its movement to neutralize the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.
Description: A shunshin designed as a counter, reading the shunshin of an opponent in order to alter its course and render it ineffective by predicting and following the same technique with a Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) Variant of your own. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) while using same schematics.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi, Ken'in, and Ko

Tsuin Retsu (Twin Colds)
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user drops their main-hand down while striking with the off-hand. The user then strikes unexpectedly with the main-hand.
Special: --
Drawback: --
Description: The user steps forward, feinting a punch with their main hand before dropping it and delivering a painful straight-punch with their off-hand. Suddenly, the main-hand shoots forward in a powerful straight-punch aimed for the foe’s head or solar plexus. The user then resumes the stance.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Nenten Retsu (Twisting Cold).

Bouseki Yuki (Spinning Snow)
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user delivers a surprise kick with their off foot.
Special: --
Drawback: --
Description: The user steps forward with their off-foot and points it forward, as though performing the Tentou. Rather than shifting their main-foot backwards, however, the user lifts their main-foot off the ground and spins gracefully to deliver a powerful heel kick to the opponent. They then resume the stance.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Tentou (To Invert).

[octonauticus]

[$$$]

Having used his doujutsu, Itada made quick work of the manic Raiken and his protean prowess. It would seem that the insidious wonders of the Sharingan worked on even the most deranged combatants. With the assistance of his soul split, Itada was able to subdue the hostile Raiken and focus his efforts on the grinning Mitsurou.

"Ah... I was wondering when I'd see that damned eye."

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[jyuuken]

Elsewhere, the Yamanaka had limited difficulty in defeating his spider-clan opponent. Yet still, he would be in a losing battle against the flowering kunoichi, who had now collected a third red bee. With Takuya out for the next few rounds, the female participant ordered one of her flower clones to distract Inoryu.

[octonauticus]

Behind the scenes, and seated upon a high throne, cast from remnant honeycomb and precious jewels of the many caves of Kuma-no-kuni, the queen watched on dual hexagonal screens the play-by-play of the tournament. She had been impressed by both of these young shinobi, and held a specific interest in the one who had utilized the soul-spilt technique. She always knew that her son Mitsurou had a similar eye as she, and so went after very interesting characters. The one that her daughter had summoned, had also brought to the queen a relief of good comfort. These Kamizuru royals would indeed be fine soon enough to rule in the capital of Mitsubachi.

Through honey-colored lens, she watched onward as the last standing participants sought out the secrets of the Hiraishin no jutsu...

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you two are doing great

[Inoryu]

    After the surprise heel kick to the side of Takuya's head, he fell unconscious. Inoryu hadn't wanted to incapacitate his competitor but he had little choice. Still, he couldn't let the opportunity go to waste. The kunoichi made a move to distract him, however, it appeared benign unlike the assault from Takuya. Quickly assessing the situation, sorting out his priorities and formulating a plan, he immediately began to take certain steps. He dismissed the cooling breeze ninjutsu to cease the light winds subjugating the swarm of bees. They were scattered by 50 meters apart now. The remaining red bees became easily identifiable by the flying shinobi and would be safely captured by the fifteen shadow clones in no time, considering how quickly he had caught three red bees in much more difficult circumstances. 

    He then held a unique hand seal of the Yamanaka clan that appeared as a rectangle. His intention would shoot through the hand seal and penetrate the mind of its target. Takuya became animated despite his unconscious condition, then quickly and clumsily made his way to the bound shadow clones. Despite not knowing the exact science of spiders, Inoryu was knowledgeable enough to know that spiders are capable of walking on their own webs. Presuming that Takuya had the same features, he would cause the possessed body to tear away at the sticky substance that bound his shadow clones and their red bees with his six bare hands.

    After making quick work of the sticky bindings thanks to the numerous appendages, he would count all of the red bees captured from the air, which at this point, should be all of them. It was safe to presume that the remainder must be in the possession of the effected kunoichi. Then he would run into a problem; the next phase of his plan had called for a single target, yet the kunoichi had produced several clones of herself and he had no idea which was the real one. He took a calming breath to better acclimate to the new situation. 

    It appeared the girl was not a threat to him and was more in the spirit of friendly competition such as he [Sense motive/Hunch: 208] , so he would refrain from using lethal force if he could help it. Instead, he thought of her mental condition and would feign helplessness by laughing out loud at the absurdity of his fallen opponent, as if it were a fluke [Acting/Feign Helplessness: 130]. He also considered how her thinking was impaired due to the royal's allure and sought to use that to his advantage. He called on the help of a shadow clone on stand-by and whispered his plan. Inoryu dismissed five of the excess shadow clones that did not possess red bees as opposed to the five that were all that remained of the air, and the two began weaving hand seals, one to complete an A-rank jutsu and the other a D-rank. 

    A perfect figment clone of the royal Hachimitsu would appear behind the competing kunoichi and her clones, "I'm sorry," Inoryu's shadow clone would whisper so only his person could hear, as an audio of Hachimitsu's voice would come from where the tactile-augmented figment stood behind the girl. Two genjutsu were in play, but in the hands of a genjutsu master, they worked coherently to resemble Hachimitsu perfectly. The shadow clone whispering the words of the ghost sound to Inoryu would allow him to sync the tactile illusion so that Hachimitsu's voice appeared to escape her soft lips. If at this point the kunoichi turned to suck on the figments elbow, her nervous system would be affected so that she believed she was sucking on a real person, "You've been disqualified," the figment would say, "Please surrender your red bees to the blonde-haired, blue-eyed ninja known as Inoryu peacefully." 

    Trained in the art of deception, Inoryu was able to study people's moods and had an innate ability to add enough conviction to any lie to make it appear as truth. [Acting: 130; Deceive or Lie] A shadow clone on stand-by that stood between his person and the girls made it his task to accept the bees from the kunoichi as to not interrupt his counterparts' inconspicuous concentration on the genjutsu. He would assume a friendly and inviting demeanor to accept the bees from her while also reassuring her that she did very well. If all went according to plan, Inoryu would have attained all ten red bees and then would duly present them to the real Hachimitsu before Takuya awoke or the kunoichi caught on to his antics.

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Traits used-

Trickster
Rank: "C"
Skill: Chakra Trait
Effect: Due to their upbringing and mischievous way of life they have greater ability in Figments and Glamours.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User is particularly adept with their Jutsus, and as child they quickly learned how dancing lights and ghost sound could be used to amuse their friends and fool their elders. This natural talent for illusion continued as they grew older, and before long you were being offered training in more advanced figments and glamours. User gains a +1 trait bonus to their Class Level when determining the duration, range, and area of all Jutsus from Illusions. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Keeper of the Veil
Rank: "C"
Skill: Regional Trait
Effect: Even when not cloaked in chakra, the user's training taught them how to conceal their true nature.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +5 competence bonus on Acting, and Disguise, and +1 points per die Roll when learning the skills. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Jutsu used-

Shinranshin no Jutsu (Mind Body Disturbance Technique)
Rank: B-rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The Yamanaka is able to control an opponent’s body while still being within his or her own body.
Special: The rectangular hand seal must be kept during the whole length of the jutsu
Drawback: If the hand seal is interrupted, the jutsu ends. The user cannot perform any other jutsu while this jutsu is active. If pain is caused to the possessed victim, the jutsu is cancelled. Also one cannot manipulate the victim to commit suicide or to harm him or herself.
Description: The Yamanaka is able to send a spirit of confusion among the enemy’ body, granting the user the ability to manipulate their opponent’s body. If the Yamanaka is the same Class as the victim, the jutsu will last seven posts. If the victim is of higher Class, subtract one post for every additional rank from the total of posts. If the victim is of lower Class, add a post from the total with each Class.
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka controls a B-Class : 6 Posts
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka controls a D-Class : 8 Posts
Ex : C-Class Yamanaka controls an A-Class :5 Posts
Ex : B-Class Yamanaka controls a D-Class : 9 Posts
Limit: Must be of the Yamanaka Clan/Taught by a Yamanaka

Silent Image
Rank: "D"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: User is able to create a large illusion with no sound, smell, texture, or temperature.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
back: The visual figment cannot extend beyond 15 cubic meters per class level.
Description: Affects anyone who sees the image. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 120 meters plus 60 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts as long as the user concentrates on the technique. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. This Jutsu creates the visual illusion of an object, creature, or force, as visualized by the user. The illusion does not create sound, smell, texture, or temperature. The user can move the image within the limits of the size of the drawback.
Limit: Must know the Figment Perception.

Tactile Illusion
Rank: "C"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: The user's Illusions have tactile sensations.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User can create Illusions that give the false sensation of being tactile. This means that a creature that fails their disbelief save cannot walk through the Illusion because the body's nervous system invokes a tactile feeling that stops them. The Illusion being affected must have a visual component in order to benefit from this Jutsu. A Tactile Illusion increases the amount of handseals by 2 ranks to perform that Jutsu.
Limit: Universal GenJutsu Technique. Must know Augment Illusion.

Ghost Sound
Rank: "D"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: A GenJutsu that creates illusory sounds.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Affects anyone within the area of 15 meters radius spread. 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 5 rounds per class level. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. The user may perform this technique within an area and it will affect anyone who steps in that area. This technique may be disbelieved. Ghost sound allows the user to create a volume of sound that rises, recedes, approaches, or remains at a fixed place. The user chooses what type of sound ghost sound creates when casting it and cannot thereafter change the sound's basic character. The user can produce as much noise as 20 normal humans. Thus, talking, singing, shouting, walking, marching, or running sounds can be created. The noise a ghost sound technique produces can be virtually any type of sound within the volume limit. A horde of rats running and squeaking is about the same volume as eight humans running and shouting. A roaring lion is equal to the noise from sixteen humans, while a roaring dire tiger is equal to the noise from twenty humans. Ghost sound can enhance the effectiveness of a Silent Image Jutsu.
Limit: Must know the Figment Perception.

Skills-

Sense Motive (210) - Hunch -  This use of the skill involves making a gut assessment of the social situation. User can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong, such as when they are talking to an impostor. Alternatively, the user can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy. This is a Very Difficult Difficulty check.

Acting (130) -Deceive or Lie-  If the user uses Acting to fool someone, with a successful check they convince their opponent that what they are saying is true. Acting checks are modified depending upon the believability of the lie. The following modifiers are applied to the roll of the creature attempting to tell the lie. Note that some lies are so improbable that it is impossible to convince anyone that they are true (subject to Game Master discretion). Retry? If the user fails to deceive someone, any further checks made to deceive them are made at a -50 penalty and may be impossible (Game Master discretion).

Acting (130) -Feign Helplessness-  It is often useful to attempt to convince the user's enemies the user is no threat to them. User attempts to convince their target they are harmless through their actions and posture. If the user is at least 1 size category smaller than their target and have taken no effective offensive actions that the user's target has seen, the user gain a +25 circumstance bonus on this check. Even if the user has proven themselves capable of dealing damage, an effort to present their previous success as a one-time fluke takes only a -50 penalty on the check. Taking steps to appear harmless requires a full-round movement, though a Game Master may require more involved Acting attempts to take longer. User can attempt to feign harmlessness to the same target again, but each previous failed check increases the Difficulty to convince the target by +25. This increase resets after 1 hour has passed.

[M$]

Like many that had come before him, the elusive Raiken hadn't the will to resist the powers of Itada's Sharingan. The Protean was nimble, quick, and his powers of mutation was a unique and dangerous one; from what it appeared to be moments ago, the two serrated blades he had conjured on both his arms were sure to cleave the Uchiha clean in two at the speed that Raiken was moving. When combating against the Uchiha, especially one with the choku tomoe, you had to be careful- everything may not be all that it seems.

If one lacked the knowledge of how his doujutsu worked, it would be difficult to tell exactly what had happened. All that was visible was the mutated body of Raiken skidding to a stop not too from the Soul Split, the sound of his blades could be heard scratching against the ground of the mountainside.

Meanwhile, the real Itada had finally caught up to Mitsurou, his Soul Shunt ability proving to be useful in keeping up with the dashing royal. The energy expense was minimal, much less than what his split had used, and so he could repeat it as many times as necessary until the royal was within his grasp. What also aided in his endeavor the the Eye of the Tiger gem embedded in his palm, which increased his natural movements, girths decreasing fee cap in speed between the two.

It wasn't long before the moment had come. Mitsurou was close, close enough to death out and grab.. and so he did just that. For a second, he thought he felt something, and though in his outstretched hand there was nothing. Mitsurou had skipped away again, and yet there was a grin perched atop the Uchiha's face. You see, simply knowing about the Sharingan was one thing, but when you actually came face to face with one, things were different.

Itada had trained with his eyes for years.. he understood how to use it efficiently.

The Uchiha's movements had been a blur, a mix of soul shunt and combat feints[Acting125]. Unlike him, Mitsurou didn't possess an eye capable of predictability like Itada did. It was more difficult for him to process Itada's movements that it was vice versa. What it essentially turned into was a cat and mouse game, and from what it looked like the Uchiha was losing. And yet, the Sharingan could see it all.

That outstretched hand from before was simply the movement he needed to execute his next technique. The royal's next location was telegraphed in the face of the Uchiha's eye, a feint produced moments before throwing off the royal's movements by just enough for Itada to spring his trap. In the same manner in which he teleported, the Kamizuru royal would find his location shifted, against his will, and the collar on whatever shirt he wore gripped firmly within the Uchiha's grasp. [Soul Snatch]

The tone of his voice only intensified the the sight the royal would come to see as he stared directly into Itada's doujutsu, all three tomoe visible .. the sign of a mastered Sharingan.

"Got you."