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Compasso Rank: "B" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: A Flip kick aimed at the opponent's head. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The Compass. A low or high, rolling aerial Meia Lua, also known as Armada Solta. This is a great asset to Capoeira. Compasso is done with one supporting hand on the ground, or purely aerial. Objective of Compasso is to attack or counterattack the opponent by surprise. Technique may be used on a ground, low, or high attack. The head of the opponent is the point of impact along with several other points. Normally one uses the Compasso with the supporting hand on the ground in a quick short surprise move against an opponent who has just engaged in a Negativa or other ground navigation technique. In this case, the user will try to get the opponent on the chest or head with the heel. The Aerial Compasso is normally used as an attack with the heel to the head of the opponent. Can be performed from Ginga or from Zero stance. Try to use the whole body, synchronized as a lever to help power the move. Make a swimming arch with the supporting hand as the user reaches for the ground with the palm of their hand, bending the upper body forward. At the same time, bend the leg of the same side as the supporting hand while using the other leg to thrust the user up and forward. The supporting leg, which was also the pivot leg, will give the user the final power to twist the body in a forward aerial lateral attack with the heel. The user should land as in a Chibata, ending the move as a Negativa. For the aerial, explode the attacking leg with the whole body. In all versions, though, make sure to apply the concept of the hands used as a goal for the attacking heels. Throw the supporting hand downward like in a crawl swimming style, the target will be locked the moment the user passes with their hand in front of it. Limit: Must learn from a Master of Capoeira. Must know Ginga.
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Alfonso used to tell Valerys to be like water. Having grown up on the docks on the coast of the Land of Wind, she knew water well. It was strange to think that just a moment ago she had been ready to move into her kicking technique if Set tried to come after her -- relying on knowledge that had been passed down to her months ago during her stay in the Land of Sound. She thought back to it once more and the day that Alfonso made her keep going after him, telling Valerys that she had to master that kick. It was one of the most powerful and versatile kicks in the Capoeira fighting style. Or so Alfonso had claimed.
It had taken her several tries but finally she had been able to hit him. Valerys had dove under his high punch and swirled her body around, planting her support foot and twisting through the air -- her foot whipping up to hit the face of her master. Alfonso blocked it, of course, but she landed in the Negativa and had known that she was closer to mastering that powerful kicking technique. She had thought about the water and the way it flowed through a river, just as she wanted to flow through the air and deliver her attacks. But now there were none of those feelings. She began to let her body relax and moved out of the posture to deliver the Compasso.
"You have no idea how good it is to see you," Valerys said and kissed Krystal once more. Just being sure that it was really her. It was strange to see her after all of this time, and after having been around Set for long. She wondered if she still remembered what it was like to care? Hmm, maybe... Like water, and like taijutsu training, Valerys tried to be a little more open and put a hand on her head, rubbing her short hair. "Well, I mean, you know for training and stuff~" Valerys poked at Krystal's stomach trying to tickle her, trying to play off her unease about the demon that lay inside her.
Great Fortitude Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points Skill: Supplementary Effect: User is tougher than normal. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: User gets a +2 bonus on all Fortitude Saves. Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.
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Akumu watched with interest as the red-haired woman suddenly transformed and became somebody else -- someone who Valerys seemed to know pretty well. Having deemed his webbing highly flammable and noting that he was no longer needed as protection, Akumu found an outcropping of rocks which were laying in the hot desert sun. His ancestors being somewhat reptilian, Akumu enjoyed the heat but these stones had been baking in the sun all day and seemed to emit an aura of heat. Akumu moved toward them, however, and saw in them a grand experience and started to coil his body around one of the larger ones. As soon as he did, Akumu noted that his body began to absorb all of the sunlight and the heat almost overwhelming his senses.
He felt all of it as he laid upon those stones. The hot, dry desert air, the sunlight which beat down on his scales, the heat which radiated from the stones and the sand that surrounded him. It all felt so real and his body could not handle all of the heat but it felt so good that Akumu had to continue. He let his body continue holding on to the stones and absorbing as much of their heat as he could. The pleasure of the sensation, albeit somewhat painful, brought him some relief and he continued with the practice. Eventually he began to note that even this was a form of training and he was training his body to handle the pressure of the weather and landscape. He remained coiled round the rocks and looked over to his master.
She was playing with the other woman, poking at her, and still seemed to be doing okay. Akumu placed his head against the rock and rested his jaws, continuing to let his body absorb all the heat that had built up there. When it became to much he slithered off of them and into the sand, wondering at how long he could do it if he were to try again. Even the sand, however, seemed to rub wrong against his scales as he came down from the stones after training his body to withstand their pressure. In the future, Akumu thought, I will withstand even more. My body is a shield. He looked at his own light shield as he thought this, finding many similarities.
Post by Titan of Stone on Jan 7, 2019 18:07:16 GMT -7
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Krystal blinked quietly looking over herself confused by the yellow light flowing around her. However as Valerys spoke up and kissed her again the neko smiled and the aura continued to flare in turn. She kissed back happily hugging the girl's waist for a moment purring while she felt her strength enhanced, unknowingly by the aura.
"I missed you too Val, where are we though, last i remember was the bar... and why am I gold?" Krystal quietly inquired seeing the light around her before looking back up at Valerys who rubbed the back of her head like she was nervous.
"I like stuff too." Krystal responded nuzzling the red-head after she poked her flat stomach. She was wondering why her lover seemed less affectionate than normal but didn't know if she had done something. "Am I in trouble Val? You seem distant."
Krystal's head tilted having forgot her outburst now that Set had been out and vented her emotional distress. Although as she did this she noticed Akumu and raised her arm high waving at him while her aura shifted from orange to yellow.
"Hey sneksnek!" Krystal smiled soft after seeing him, however Valerys would know that 'Krystal' hadn't met Akumu in this form. A slight hint to her that Set could allow Krystal to remember things from the time she spent out. "He looks well~"
6 Apr 20, 21:52 Usiel: I can't believe you Batmaned me
Bless Rank: "D" Skill: GenJutsu Effect: Bless fills your allies with courage. Special: "Handseals" Drawback: --- Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects all creatures within the range. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 25 meter radius burst centered on the user. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 minute per class level. This technique may be negated. Bless fills your allies with courage. Each ally gains a +1 morale bonus on Attack Damage and on Saves against fear effects. Bless counters and dispels Bane. Limit: Must know the Enchantment Perception.
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As Valerys saw Krystal awaken after such a long time of being lost to Set, she beamed at Krystal's kind and curious words -- a nice reprieve from the woman (?) she had just been talking to. Akumu looked to the woman who had formerly been Set and noted the closeness between her and Valerys. It was if she were an entirely different person. Seeing her friend, Valerys began to emit chakra from her body and formed a set of handseals out of excitement, releasing the energy into the atmosphere and suddenly beginning to imbue everything around her with power and chakra. As close as she was to Krystal, she would begin to notice and take advantage of the training that she was undergoing (without even being aware).
"You mean you don't remember any of it?" Valerys said suddenly noting the oddity of the situation and taking advantage of it. "You tore apart the bar after getting a little drunk and then passed out. So I brought you out here to cool down." Although it wasn't true, Valerys was a born actress (Acting: 225) -- she didn't like lying to Krystal but if it meant saving her the misfortune of knowing about Set then so be it. By now Krystal would also begin to feel Valerys chakra moving inside of her, making her more courageous and powerful. She did not often get the chance to imbue Krystal with her genjutsu so this was more unusual than with some of Valerys' allies. Valerys continued to stay close to Krystal, running her hands over her as arms as she said, "But I'm glad that you're awake now."
Akumu watched them with growing curiousity, as it was perhaps the only time he had seen his master be kind to someone other than himself, and felt even more courageous as Valerys' chakra began to increase his power as well. He curled up to the new woman and began to look at her, his head still relatively large compared to her own and sporting a massive set of teeth when he opened his mouth and flicked his tongue. "He is doing well," Valerys commented, feeling her power within both of her allies, "Are you fond of animals?" It wasn't just a conversation topic, as Valerys was curious about Krystal's own companions, power, and clans that she had seen only briefly.
Post by Titan of Stone on Jan 8, 2019 21:16:28 GMT -7
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Krystal's face turned in confusion as Valerys questioned her memory which further deflated her mirth causing the yellow flame to lower more. It was when she said that she had torn the building apart on her own that her eyes widened and she looked down as it lowered more the yellow faint edge to the orange as guilt welled up inside the neko. Did she kill people again? what would this mean for her treaty with sand?
The signs of her distress would be easily visible as her body shook and her shadows appeared like fire from her stripes. Her nails dug into her palms as her mind began to race and almost snapped as she felt Val's touch on her arms and her gold eyes looked up at the red-head as she spoke. Her words brought a slight calm to her and the yellow began to burn across the orange once more as her calm edged with content.
"I missed you..." Krystal whispered quiet nuzzling her neck, however Set glared and shook her head within. The neko's attention moved to the snake as he came over beside Valerys and she watched him curious before lowering her hand to interact with him. As a wild child herself she had no real fear of an animal unless it was aggressive toward her outright.
"I am, though most don't really like me, I'm probably too weird." Krystal responded absentmindedly referring to her animal traits, as if she belonged to neither kingdom.
6 Apr 20, 21:52 Usiel: I can't believe you Batmaned me
Shield Check Rank: "C" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: User can slam a foe with their shield to stop their movement. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When user is equipped with a shield, and if an opponent tries to move past the user, the user can make a combat maneuver against the opponent. The user slams their shield into the passing opponent. The user can stop the opponent from moving past the user for the rest of the turn while the user deals a shield bash against the opponent. An opponent can still attack the user, however they simply cannot move. This technique also applies to any creature who attempts to move adjacent to the user. Limit: Must be an Armiger. Must know Improved Shield Bash.
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Valerys listened to Krystal and could see the unease on her face. Neither of them had been this vulnerable before, usually Valerys would have enjoyed it very much. However, something inside of her seemed to be changing toward this woman and Valerys could almost feel Kuroi staring behind her eyes -- wanting to come out and love on her and make her feel better. How annoying... she thought to herself about all of the frivolous emotions she was feeling. "I missed you too. I'm sorry if I hurt you, but sometimes I must disappear. But be confident in my strength and my resolve. I will always return." As Valerys spoke Akumu was getting closer to Krystal and was regrowing his arms.
They emerged from his body like cells slowly growing into place, and the snake grabbed at the light shield on his side like before. This time, however, he raised it and appeared to be a bit more playful -- looking at Krystal with a mischievous look from behind the metal. Valerys could feel his emotions due to their close connection as rider and mount, and knew that he wanted to test Krystal's strength now that she was no longer Set. Although he seemed much more playful than before. "Well, I think that Akumu likes you," Valerys said and laughed as he formed his snake-like body into a coil and held up the shield in anticipation. "He wants you to come at him."
Akumu held tightly to his light shield and prepared for Krystal to play with him. The most fun type of activity was combat -- especially when it came to humans, or so he believed. But also, he was curious about Krystal's nature and whether she was still the same woman as before. Fighting could tell one quite a bit about a person. So he kept his shield high and ready to block anything she might throw at him, and if she tried to dash around him or move behind then Akumu was ready to stop her. He prepared his serpentine body to fire off if necessary and block her movements, adding to his own speed and power to redirect her. Valerys had told him that he needed to get better at his weapon fighting styles, seeing a benefit for them in the near future. So he raised his shield ready to play with the newcomer.
Post by Titan of Stone on Jan 10, 2019 17:14:39 GMT -7
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(4) Gate of Pain - Anahata: The Heart Chakra Rank: "A" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: Increases the user's speed and power. May cause muscle tissue to tear on use. Special: --- Drawback: (Fortitude 20) User could become Fatigued for the rest of the encounter plus 10 minutes. Description: Picture Located in the center of the chest. Its function is love, its inner state is compassion, love, its color is green. Its stones are: Green/Pink stones—Peridot, Rose Quartz, and Malachite. This Chakra is the Air Chakra; it deals with Love and is blocked by Grief. Balancing this Chakra is important for the circulatory system, heart and thymus. It also affects spiritual love, compassion and universal oneness. This Celestial gate releases the limit of Oxygen going to the lungs, making more oxygen for the user's body to use.
Takes 4 Movements to Activate. +8 Pain Threshold Bonus to Will. +6 enchantment bonus to Weapon Damage. +4 enchantment bonus to Movements. +12 Temporary Gate Points. If 4th Gate is opened longer than 2 consecutive rounds, user gains a penalty of -5 Weapon Size in TaiJutsu Damage, and -2 movements for 24 hours once gate closes.
Unless the user wishes otherwise, the technique ends at the end of an Encounter. Each round the technique is maintained, the user suffers 5 points of Gate Point Damage. Mastery: Learning this technique a 2nd time, the user can activate this gate without sacrificing movements for the purpose of using a more powerful gate, without actually performing this Technique or gaining any of the penalties. User cannot otherwise perform the Technique without sacrificing movements. Learning the technique a 3rd time, the user only suffers -1 movements which recovers fully after an Extended rest, and suffers 4 Gate Point Damage. Limit: Must be a practitioner of The Eight Celestial Gates. Must know (3) Gate of Life - Solar Plexus.
"I'm sorry..." The neko spoke softly feeling better as Valerys explained things with her. The deeper explanation helped trigger something as her chakra continued to flow stronger. As her next gate became triggered and Valerys would feel her grip tighten slightly as green flowed through the yellow aura surrounding her body.
Krystal's ears flicked as Valerys drew her attention to Akumu with his shield, while it wasn't like Krystal didn't understand the show. Although as Valerys explained he seemed to like her and wanted to spar Krystal mentally deliberated fighting an animal but that seemed like something they were past.
"Okay, just give me a moment." Krystal nodded before slipping out of Valerys' embrace now noticing the green and sighed, however Valerys would see her mocha purple haired amazon now dyed in green light which oddly seemed to show off her musculature more, perhaps even made her look bigger. As Krystal took a few steps away to stretch and get into stance the way she positioned her body would be noticeably more purposeful and practiced rather than the loose instinctual way that Set used her muscle memory.
On a dime and with a burst of sand Krystal would push off the sand darting in however her rush ended just as quickly. "Oh oh wait, how hard are we going? I don't know if you expect full force or just shadowboxing?..."
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Greater Shield Bash Rank: "B" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: When a user bashes with their shield, user inflicts more damage. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user has unlocked the full potential of bashing with their shield. Whenever the users any form of Shield Bash associated with any technique, the user strikes with the fullest rank possible. Normally the user would only bash with just the weapon damage, however if a user bashes with Shield Check, or Improved Shield Bash Type II, user strikes as the rank of the Jutsu. When performing Shield Bash user still will not lose their Guard Position. Limit: Must be an Armiger.
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As Valerys and Akumu watched Krystal, her body began to change color and seemed to suggest that she was getting ready for combat. A power seemed to flow throughout her body as she rushed forward, but then she stopped and asked how hard she was supposed to go. "Akumu has not been given a proper challenge. There is no doubt that you are stronger than he is, but push him to his limits and see how far he will go before he backs down." Meanwhile Akumu looked at Krystal and flicked his tongue again, finally growing a bit tired of waiting and building up energy within his body. His entire muscular and skeletal system began to fill with energy and soon it was flowing out of his body as he began to move.
Like a flash, although not near as quick as Krystal especially with her gates unlocked, he moved across the sand and toward her. The shield was raised up in his hand as if to hit Krystal with it, but even though he did this she would find that Akumu never stepped out of his guard position. He had been learning how to improve his shield bash for sometime, but now Akumu was really beginning to understand the basics of this shield fighting style. If one could learn to use a shield like a sword or one's hands, you could gain access to all sorts of techniques and buffs for your weaponry. Having crossed the distance between himself and Krystal swiftly, he went for a relatively tame shield bash with as much force as he could muster that came at her from the side.
"Eager to get started..." Valerys commented as her companion moved across the ground with his shield raised. She was thankful that Krystal had agreed to play with him, since he needed both training and skills that were only acquired due to learning under a master. Right now Akumu had learned mainly by himself and with friends, never under the stress of actual combat or in view of an informed sensei. His taijutsu was rough and it was clear that it needed some work, although his elongated body and powerful jaws hidden behind the shield reminded Valerys that he had more than this taijutsu to rely upon.
Not yet learning the Greater Shield Bash or using Shield Check, if his shield bash were to hit then it would do light damage (+9 ap damage) and demonstrate to Krystal why exactly he needed to get better with a shield.
Post by Titan of Stone on Jan 11, 2019 16:43:50 GMT -7
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Krystal nodded in response to Valerys' explanation before looking back to Akumu who had already begun his own charge. With the shield bash in coming Krystal shifted her stance to adjust and as he came in she felt her green aura tingle along her skin.Once he was within reached she shifted her stance low and grabbed the shield by the edges, her fingers sparking with electricity as her Chakra imprinted into the shield before twisting her body and lifting the snake into the air and over herself tossing him into the sand with a deep breath.
Once the parry was finished she would dash after the snake and slide into a curve to his right. Once on his off shield side she would spring off the sand delivering a small flurry of blows aimed for center mass. She had no doubt he could block it assuming getting tossed didn't jar him. Considering she hadn't used anything, to her knowledge, the blows shouldn't harm him much even if he didn't get his shield up in time.
After the quick flurry she would hop back a few meters from the snake so she wouldn't make the mistake of overreaching and being greedy as her green burned brightly.
OOC: Parry, Hirashin marked the shield
6 Apr 20, 21:52 Usiel: I can't believe you Batmaned me
Greater Shield Bash Rank: "B" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: When a user bashes with their shield, user inflicts more damage. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user has unlocked the full potential of bashing with their shield. Whenever the users any form of Shield Bash associated with any technique, the user strikes with the fullest rank possible. Normally the user would only bash with just the weapon damage, however if a user bashes with Shield Check, or Improved Shield Bash Type II, user strikes as the rank of the Jutsu. When performing Shield Bash user still will not lose their Guard Position. Limit: Must be an Armiger.
[OOC: Hmm, think Cadoc meant to give +11 since Akumu is B-rank so gonna put that? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.]
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The woman was stronger than she looked. As Akumu bridged the distance between them and went in for his bash with the shield, she grabbed a hold of it and began to pick up his large body and throw it over top of her. He was surprised by her strength and started preparing himself for a counter-attack. As his back hit the ground and his shield bash was parried, he was so focused on the webbing that was growing within his throat that he didn't notice her place the hiraishin seal on his shield. Although Valerys noticed, wondering what that strange mark meant? As she curved to his right in order to take advantage of his unshielded side, Akumu would have finished chewing his webs.
Krystal ran at him, going in for a swift set of blows to his center, but he spit from his mouth a Web Net hoping that she would be so involved with her own attack that she wouldn't be able to avoid the trap sent in her direction. Akumu knew that he needed to find another opening that would allow him to use his Greater Shield Bash to enhance his taijutsu -- the whole reason that he had asked Krystal to a match. If she was indeed caught by the web (an unlikely scenario although Akumu didn't know it, since she could easily teleport to his shield or out of range), then Akumu would immediately prepare himself to charge at her once more with his shield bash while she was incapacitated. He planned ahead, holding tight to the shield and preparing himself for the moment that Krystal would leave him an opening to use it.
In the more likely case that Krystal dodged his net, then Akumu would be trying to move his shield into place so that he could guard himself from what she may throw at him. Unless she was instantaneous he would have time to pull it in front of himself, using a Shield Check with increased power from his training to stop her if she tried to move behind or around him again. Valerys watched Akumu with curiosity, having never seen him fight seriously before. It was true that Krystal was going easy on him, but Akumu was at least making his attempts to land a blow. And even a battle such as this would teach Valerys and Akumu more about their odd match-up and fighting styles.
Web Net [Entangled, Break DC 17, Escape Artist DC 85] Rank: "D" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: User creates a net of web to entrap and hold down a target. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Range of this technique is Web Spinning. Duration of this technique is 5 minutes per Class Level. Area of effect is 1 net of webbing. This Jutsu creates a net of thick and sticky filaments that projects from their hand or mouth and envelops a creature of up to 1 size larger than the user. This is considered a range touch attack. A web net that misses collapses in on itself and disappears. An enveloped creature gains the entangled condition. User can choose to have the web net be connected to their hand or mouth by a line of webbing up to the maximum range of the Jutsu in length. This line has hardness 5, Armour Points equal to 10 per Class Level, and a Break Check of 23 (This check is to pull the user). The user can control this trailing strand by succeeding at an opposed Break check, which forces the entangled creature to move only within the limits that the line allows. Escaping a web net requires an Escape Artist check or a Break check as a weaving movement. The Difficulty of this check is equal to the Difficulty of the Jutsu. Any amount of fire damage severs the trailing strand but the fire does not spread to the net. Limit: Must be an Ōgumo. Must know Web Spinning.
Post by Titan of Stone on Jan 13, 2019 17:57:57 GMT -7
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The snake reacted quicker than Krystal had expected and stopped her charge half way to the snake as she was ensnared with webbing making her movement highly restricted. In a quick series of movements that probably looked like struggling to the other two, Krystal tested the limits of her movement before flowing through a series of tight movements. A moment later flames would erupt from her fists as she used them to free her arms and ready a punch.
As Akumu drew close with his shield this time Krystal would slam a flaming punch into the face of the shield as her green aura shimmered around her seeming to flow out of her fire.(100) After strike she would quickly use the chance to burn away the rest of the webs and back away readying her Fists of Fire as her gold eyes scanned the battle breathing deep as she focused on testing Akumu rather than really fighting.
While her heart continued to race fueling her gate, Set internally shook her head and watched on. She would've teleported or tunneled under the web rather than getting caught in it. Then again this wasn't a real fight so her experience was off topic.
6 Apr 20, 21:52 Usiel: I can't believe you Batmaned me
Greater Shield Bash Rank: "B" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: When a user bashes with their shield, user inflicts more damage. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user has unlocked the full potential of bashing with their shield. Whenever the users any form of Shield Bash associated with any technique, the user strikes with the fullest rank possible. Normally the user would only bash with just the weapon damage, however if a user bashes with Shield Check, or Improved Shield Bash Type II, user strikes as the rank of the Jutsu. When performing Shield Bash user still will not lose their Guard Position. Limit: Must be an Armiger.
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Valerys watched, curious, as Akumu trapped Krystal in his Web Net and just as much so when she broke through -- fire consumed her form and ran down her body making the webs burn away. Akumu had seized the opportunity and moved in for a shield bash, but unfortunately this too had been deflected. Fortunately, his naturally tough body and skill with a shield made it just that -- a deflection. All of his might and power behind the attack were blocked in a moment. She was strong, he knew that much. And not just in chakra or personality, but her physical strength was obviously greater than his own.
Akumu's arms would move out of the guard position in order to weave a set of handsigns in a flash. If Krystal tried to attack then Akumu was prepared to counter with his own weaponry. However, if he succeeded in using the jutsu, then Krystal would notice Akumu's shadow suddenly grow along the ground and start rushing forth. If it met with Krystal's shadow, then Akumu would feel her strength and know that he couldn't hold her as long as an average person -- but perhaps for a little while. This jutsu, the Shadow Imitation Technique had been passed down to him from demons of the abyss. It would have felt more appropriate if he were using this technique on her other form, but Akumu wasn't picky.
If his shadow tricks didn't work, however, Akumu knew that he would need to be prepared to counter and get back into guard position. The sheild ever heavy on his arm reminded him that the two of them were in the middle of a fight. Valerys watched -- intrigued by Akumu's use of ninjutsu which she was rarely interested in. The shield seemed to be working out so far. Valerys made a mental note to try to get him a new, better one later. Meanwhile, as the fight continued, Valerys turned to the desert and looked across the horizon. Soon the sun would be setting. She wondered what the three of them could get into if the took off into the desert night.
Post by Titan of Stone on Apr 15, 2019 22:48:27 GMT -7
As the green flame finally solidified into a layer of green chakra it would slowly recede back into Krystal's skin and vanish as the snake made a few seals. The instant the shadow snaked out toward her Krystal would smirk as her body burst with golden light, her scintillent form erasing her shadow like an angel as she readied herself for the next blow.
Her martial practice flowing through her body made it easier for her to close the gap after the shadow was launched finding no shadow to connect to. Once her shoulder touched the shield her body would rapidly spin along the face of it to move inside his arms while launching a fist upwards breaking the seal and stopping the rising punch just below the snake's chin, her second knuckle poised to connect with two layers.
6 Apr 20, 21:52 Usiel: I can't believe you Batmaned me
Greater Shield Bash Rank: "B" Skill: TaiJutsu Effect: When a user bashes with their shield, user inflicts more damage. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user has unlocked the full potential of bashing with their shield. Whenever the users any form of Shield Bash associated with any technique, the user strikes with the fullest rank possible. Normally the user would only bash with just the weapon damage, however if a user bashes with Shield Check, or Improved Shield Bash Type II, user strikes as the rank of the Jutsu. When performing Shield Bash user still will not lose their Guard Position. Limit: Must be an Armiger.
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Her speed was impressive. She was so fast that Akumu almost didn't have time to react, but as she hit his shield and started to twist within his arms Akumu would be opening his mouth and facing downward -- in a position of consumption as if he meant to swallow her whole. Acidic saliva dribbled from his front fangs as Krystal's fist moved upward, poised to strike. The two would find themselves at a bit of an impasse. Akumu was surprised with her strength although knew that she was going easy on him. Akumu pulled his head back up and made a soft hum in his throat, almost like a purr. "He's glad that you fought with him," Valerys explained. The serpent held his shield firmly in his hand as if in silent agreement.
A dim, orange glow flooded the landscape as sunlight filtered over the sand. Beyond the dunes where they stood, the landscape leveled out and turned into flatlands that rolled into the growing shadows. Akumu would move away from Krystal, satisfied with the activity, and slid beside Valerys. "What do you think about going out into the darkness? Now that we've spent a day training and our blood is hot." Valerys walked up to Krystal and kissed her, happy to have her instead of the other one and ready to walk into the night with her. Akumu watched and held his shield, feeling safer with it strapped to his arm and ready to move into a Greater Shield Bash from his guard position at any time. A master of the shield needed to know how to attack and defend at once.
After their kiss, Valerys wouldn't let Krystal linger too long (although she often liked to) turned back to the vast, empty landscape -- prepared to head out if Krystal agreed. Wondered what would be out there and remembered similar ventures she had taken in the Land of Earth. How ironic that she'd now be taking on the Land of Wind with the tsuchikage. The breeze seemed to pick up and blow whirlwinds of sediment in the air, cool with the approaching dusk. Akumu slithered in front, ready to play the guard for the two of them with his shield -- a wall to block what might lie ahead. Valerys accepted it fondly, pleased to let her mind focus on other things while Akumu stood watch.