Shoki [M]

[maasaa]

A brow rose as he listened to the woman speak. If she didn’t like Sato then certainly others shared her opinion. What brought some anger to him which could only be seen by a clenched fist was the fact that Sato had slaves that could easily be his age. That meant they were taken even earlier and the life they could have had stolen away. That was unacceptable. Luckily for him he didn’t need to think of an excuse to get away from the woman she had her own business to attend to.

"When you get back down to that ship or however you came and see that old fart, tell him he's good for nothing, and we don't want him dirtying our little town!" Maasaa nodded he would be sure to let Sato know when he found him. With the information he’d gathered his travels down the main road towards the docks. When he reached them Maasaa’s travel would slow down to catch glances at the different ships. He assumed a merchant like Sato would have a large ship that was very flashy but he truly didn’t know which one was which. Perhaps there’d be a big sign or something stupid that would alert him to Sato’s location. From there he’d have to figure out how he was going to handle the mission with no weapons. He had a feeling this mission was reaching its conclusion.

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[/b] He rasped in a rather high-pitched voice.

Maasaa's own journey down towards the docks would drop him off at the leveling of Shoki's sloping housing district within sight of his mentor, some twenty-five meters away - Maasaa was closer to the second tavern, still momentarily hidden within the gloom. The biggest ship would be quite obvious to him, and Lightning's white outfit would be easy to spot. Close by, however, was another figure - the information broker from Lightning's earlier exploits, though of course the little boy would not know of such things.

Calmly, he strolled forth onto the cobbles of the harbor's edge, into plain sight.

"Sato, my friend." He hailed loudly, across the space, some fifteen meters from Lightning's location. He passed a sly glance of reckoning at the white-clad man, shaking his head and placing his hands upon his hips.

"For an assassin, my friend, you are far too trusting." He reprimanded, before looking towards Sato once again. "He claims to be one of us, my friend. I believe he may be here to kill you."

"What?!" The little man squawked, and took a few steps back, actually standing upon the wooden beams of the pier, now. His guards took a more rigid formation, and the blue-clad figure, if given time, would cup his hands to his mouth and shout towards the tavern.

"My friends! We have trouble to deal with!"

Grinning, then, he would draw a hand into his top and resurrect a carefully concealed traditional dagger about a foot long.[/font][/ul]

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

Lightning smiled to himself beneath the hood; a feral thing, one of a lion that has found the weakest gazelle. There before him was the merchant, and it was as though the world around him dimmed, his focus intent on his target. The broker wouldn't be given the chance to begin to speak, as Lightning acted when the guards began to seal in the circle around the merchant. His blade flashed from its sheath, the movement itself launching an attack- an invisible pressure-wave of air that would curve in its flight, striking the man behind his guards should there be no movement.

His blade would continue the fluid motion to pause in a standard stance for a split second as the assassin waited to see if his strike connected. To the guards, it would simply look as though he'd drawn his sword in a flashy manner before settling into a combat stance. Should the wave not connect, he'd push forward, his feet and whole body blurring. An attempt was made to replace the foremost guard with himself- leaving him directly in front of Sato and with the guard minus a person. If the wave did connect, then Lightning would simply.. vanish. Flickering away, he'd be long gone shortly, waiting outside for the boy.

Assuming the Kawamiri was successful, he'd lunge forward in the confusion that would likely follow, the shock of Lightning simply appearing hopefully taking them by surprise. This would be a simple swing, aimed to puncture the man's chest and drive the blade into his heart and/or lungs. If this succeeded, however, he'd simply draw the blade back, and stand there waiting for a response from the guards.

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Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach using one of the the 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique), the moment an attack hits.
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: This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack. Exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. The user may switch with a number of other objects for this jutsu, such as a boulder, mud, a scarecrow, and even a large rolled-up carpet. Must use objects that are near the user within 10 meters in distance and is similar in size. User may try to supplement with another person however that's a form of an attack and thus make an attempt to perform the Jutsu with them. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) while using same schematics.
Limit: Must know The 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).


Satsugai no Shisei (Killing Posture)
Rank: "E"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A stance with the sword still sheathed at the hip.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Satsugai no Kamae is the most advanced stance of the Gyakusatsu and offers the highest peak of speed when unsheathing the sword. The user holds the sheath with the left hand at the hip and the handle of the sword firmly with the right hand. The shoulders are relaxed and kept even without pivoting the torso. The feet are aligned forward and the lead knee bent with a sixty-forty weight distribution.
Limit: Gyakusatsu

Kibatsu Genron (Principles For Striking)
Rank: E", "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Training that strengthens offense with a sword.
Special: ---
Drawback: These combat principles only apply to Gyakusatsu techniques.
Description: Kibatsu Genron is the lesson in which a swordsman learns how to use his/her sword in order to break through an opponent's guard or otherwise defensive measures. This type of offense not only learns how to penetrate an enemy's defense, but also incorporate a knock-back effect upon striking.
E Rank: At this level of skill the user only understands the mechanics of breaking enemy defenses.
D Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are E-Rank and lower.
CRank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are D-Rank and lower.
B Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are C-Rank and lower, as well as knocking the target back up to two meters.
A Rank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are B-Rank and lower, as well as knocking the target back up to five meters.
SRank: At this level of skill the user is capable of penetrating defenses that are A-Rank and lower, as well as knocking the target back up to seven meters.
Limit: Gyakusatsu

Yobousen (Guarding Against Attacks)
Rank: "E", "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Training that strengthens defense against attacks.
Special: ---
Drawback: These combat principles can only be applied to weapon attacks.
Description: Yobousen is the lesson in which a swordsman learns how to use his/her sword in order to block attacks from another sword, polearm, or other bladed weapons. With each progression in skill levels, the user becomes able to block or deflect stronger attacks with better efficiency.
E-Rank: The swordsman only has elementary knowledge in how to properly defend him/herself.
D-Rank: The swordsman is capable of blocking or deflecting E-rank weapon attacks.
C-Rank: The swordsman is capable of blocking or deflecting D-Rank weapon attacks.
B-Rank: The swordsman is capable of blocking or deflecting C-Rank weapon attacks, as well as push the opponent off balance for 3 seconds (half turn).
A-Rank: The swordsman is capable of blocking or deflecting B-Rank weapon attacks, as well as push the opponent off balance for 6 seconds (full turn).
S-Rank: The swordsman is capable of blocking or deflecting A-rank weapons attacks, as well as push the opponent off balance for 12 seconds (two turns).
Limit: Gyakusatsu

Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike)
Rank: "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: This technique is a range technique that sends a force wave attack in a line at far off distances to cut those far away.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basis of all Gosei Ryuu techniques. User slashes their sword releasing an amount of air pressure that is the width of the blade, while the length increases the further it travels. When first learned the technique's strength is the force of a bat. When the user learns the "A" rank the air pressure is as strong as the blade of the sword. When the user learns the "S" rank the air pressure is strong enough to cut through Overview objects. Depending on the user's class level depends on the distance of the technique.
"D" Class - Travels 10 Meters
"C" Class - Travels 15 Meters
"B" Class - Travels 20 Meters
"A" Class - Travels 30 Meters
"S" Class - Travels 40 Meters

Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint, Must know all Stances.

Gosei Ryuu: Itenryusen (Moving Dragon Strike)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique is similar to Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike) however the force of the attack bypasses, or redirects around the first object hit smashing into the target behind.
Special: ---
Drawback: Distance is half to what Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike) is capable.
Description: A technique developed for hostage situations. A user performs Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike). When Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike) is struck the wave of force misses the first person or object while it redirects, smacking into a target directly behind. This can be used at conjunctions for buildings and other objects as well. Depending on the user's knowledge of Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike) depends on the strength of they are able to perform in this technique. Depending on the user's Class depends on the distance of Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike) divided by two for Gosei Ryuu: Itenryusen (Moving Dragon Strike) distance.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint, Must know Gosei Ryuu: Ryusen (Dragon Strike)

Kokoromanako (Mind's Eye)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: By fighting on and on, a user becomes more proficient when an attack may come by. This happens usually when the user becomes unable to see the attack. However by being in combat for so much they can feel when an attack is coming making them less able to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the "C" Rank version they must be "C" Class, if they wish to learn the "B" Rank version they must be "B" Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the User is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a "D" Class user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is "C" Class or higher.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint

Jissenetoku (Combat Perception)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: By analyzing and keeping an eye on the opponent's shoulder and foot work the user is able to predict movements and grab a feel of when attacks are going to come by making the Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint a more proficient fighter.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of predicting movements’ one rank below then what they have learned. The user is only capable of predicting movements that are TaiJutsu Based. Any other type of movements cannot be predicted.
Description: The way this technique works is that the user observes certain points of areas of the opponent's body such as the shoulders, thighs, and hips. Since attacks are focused on these points they are capable of making educational guesses towards points of contact that may occur within these certain points. This type of technique is a study where the user is capable of watching an opponent's movements for a brief moment of time predicting TaiJutsu techniques. When the user first learns this technique they are capable of predicting techniques of "D" Rank capability. When the user learns the "B" Rank version of this technique they are only capable of predicting techniques of "C" Rank capability. When the user learns the "A" Rank version of this technique they are only capable of predicting techniques of "B" Rank capability. When the user learns the "S" Rank version of this technique they are only capable of predicting techniques of "A" Rank capability.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint

[hayate]

Oops I posted on the wrong alt again >_> Why can't I delete posts. It's quite inconvienent.

[maasaa]

Maasaa’s travels brought him to see Lightning. The others around him he didn’t recognize, something about the numbers against Lightning put him at unease. Quickly from his hiding place Maasaa’s hands formed seals which would end with him cupping his mouth with his right hand. Taking in a deep breath he moved closer to the largest ship before exhaling a giant ball of fire. The fire was aimed to slam into the side of the ship upon impact the flames would likely spread upon it hopefully causing a good distraction.

After the deed was done Maasaa had no intention to stick around much longer. Quickly he would run back in the direction he had come hoping the giant fire and Lightning would hold everyones attention. Where was he headed? The last place he’d been. There was one woman he knew in this village that despised Sato and if he could get to her house perhaps he could ditch and pursuers with her help. As he ran he formed the same seals again gathering his chakra to shoot out another ball of flame if needed.

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Katon - Goukakyuu no Jutsu (Great Fireball Technique) [C rank starter 2]
Rank: "C" "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user is capable of performing a few handseals in which gives them the capability of blowing a large body of fire in size of a large sphere that has great fire proportions and explosive capabilities.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Depending on the Rank, is dependent on how strong or how much the user is capable of doing with the Goukakyuu no Jutsu.
Description: The user quickly performs a few handseals. The user then places the hand over their mouth creating a small like circle. This technique in turn is then to help the user control the great flame. The use then blows out and creates a large fireball that twice the size of a normal human body. When the "C" Rank version is first learned the user is only capable of blowing out the Great Fireball that is cannot be moved or go anywhere else. This also means that the technique does not explode in a fiery explosion, but burns greatly to anyone that is caught within the technique. When the user learns the "B" Rank version then the user is capable blowing the Great Fireball into the distance, sending it away from the use it to hurl towards the very opponent. This technique is only capable of going into a straight line and this is capable of having the size three times the size of a human body. This technique when launched at an opponent then becomes dangerous because at this point the technique can explode causing damage that is even more devastating.
Limit: Must have the Fire Release

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[OOC: No shunshin stated, so your escape was basically... normal.]

[/b] They shouted, but to no avail. The merchant died choking on his own blood, in full view of the docks. Though few others graced the place, it was a witnessed event.

Though Lightning would then attempt to escape, another two of the six total men that had surrounded Sato flicked their glances up and with a drawing of their swords they flickered forth to intercept his path towards the housing district, blocking his path, standing a couple of meters apart and roughly three meters away from the white-clad assassin with grimaces of iron determination on their faces. Assuming Lightning could not escape, the right of the pair would charge forward and slice at the assassin forward overhead, flickering with the speed of the motion.

The information broker shouted a curse as he saw 'his friend' fall, but could not reach the man in time to save him. Eyes burning with frustration, as he saw the little boy try to scamper past him he would reach out and grab at the child, turning him by the scruff of his outfit to face his mad eyes, holding the tip of his dagger to the boy's face.

"And what might you being doing, my little friend?" He accused. "This is no place for children. Run along!"

And with that, he tossed the boy hard into the ground, likely winding him if no action was taken to prevent full impact. Afterward, the blue-clad man would begin to weave a few hand-seals, in case Lightning was still around.[/ul]

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Generic Guards are C-Class Taijutsu Masters.

'Information Broker' abilities unknown - hand-seals woven at roughly 6 Seals per Second.

'Information Broker' Jutsu Prepped.[/font]

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

Two men broke his path to escape. They were fools.

Lightning's eyes read their movements as easily as a sage reads the stars- the man's slash was likely acknowledged and accepted, and then responded to; assuming he swung without the power of a demigod. If all went perfectly, he'd never seem to leave his position as the blade struck him, cutting into the man's flesh- to reveal his partner. A Kawarimi, timed so the man would wound his ally, further buying the assassin time. However, he didn't dawdle to check the effectiveness of his attack- as soon as he landed he was off again, a series of shunshins would take him behind the broker, and off to the side, where he would cease his instantaneous movement, and begin to simply sprint towards the walls. As the broker was 15 meters away- 12 after the Kawa- Lightning was banking on getting behind him before the jutsu completed. If he didn't, there would likely be problems. After the first shunshin, if there was something noticeable that would signal a finished jutsu, a Kawa to him would also take place, leaving the broker likely struck by his own attack.

Sweat beaded his brow as he ran, the white cloth sticking to his body. However, his exertion would likely be at an end, and if he wasn't halted before he reached the nearest wall, he'd flicker a final time over it, before running back into the jungle- and towards his temple.

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Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach using one of the the 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique), the moment an attack hits.
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: This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack. Exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. The user may switch with a number of other objects for this jutsu, such as a boulder, mud, a scarecrow, and even a large rolled-up carpet. Must use objects that are near the user within 10 meters in distance and is similar in size. User may try to supplement with another person however that's a form of an attack and thus make an attempt to perform the Jutsu with them. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) while using same schematics.
Limit: Must know The 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).


Satsugai no Shisei (Killing Posture)
Rank: "E"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A stance with the sword still sheathed at the hip.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Satsugai no Kamae is the most advanced stance of the Gyakusatsu and offers the highest peak of speed when unsheathing the sword. The user holds the sheath with the left hand at the hip and the handle of the sword firmly with the right hand. The shoulders are relaxed and kept even without pivoting the torso. The feet are aligned forward and the lead knee bent with a sixty-forty weight distribution.
Limit: Gyakusatsu


Kokoromanako (Mind's Eye)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: By fighting on and on, a user becomes more proficient when an attack may come by. This happens usually when the user becomes unable to see the attack. However by being in combat for so much they can feel when an attack is coming making them less able to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the "C" Rank version they must be "C" Class, if they wish to learn the "B" Rank version they must be "B" Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the User is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a "D" Class user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is "C" Class or higher.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint

Jissenetoku (Combat Perception)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: By analyzing and keeping an eye on the opponent's shoulder and foot work the user is able to predict movements and grab a feel of when attacks are going to come by making the Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint a more proficient fighter.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of predicting movements’ one rank below then what they have learned. The user is only capable of predicting movements that are TaiJutsu Based. Any other type of movements cannot be predicted.
Description: The way this technique works is that the user observes certain points of areas of the opponent's body such as the shoulders, thighs, and hips. Since attacks are focused on these points they are capable of making educational guesses towards points of contact that may occur within these certain points. This type of technique is a study where the user is capable of watching an opponent's movements for a brief moment of time predicting TaiJutsu techniques. When the user first learns this technique they are capable of predicting techniques of "D" Rank capability. When the user learns the "B" Rank version of this technique they are only capable of predicting techniques of "C" Rank capability. When the user learns the "A" Rank version of this technique they are only capable of predicting techniques of "B" Rank capability. When the user learns the "S" Rank version of this technique they are only capable of predicting techniques of "A" Rank capability.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Buredono Kenseijin - ?? - Blade of the Sword Saint

hunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)x13
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.

Shunshin no Jutsu - Ken'in (Body Flicker Technique - Pull)
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush backwards in almost instantaneous speed. Allows the user to retreat from 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: User is able to move backwards 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. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) while using same schematics.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)

Shunshin no Jutsu - Ko (Body Flicker Technique - Arc)
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush in an arc in almost instantaneous speed. Allows the user to avoid the opponent's attack and gaze.
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: User is able to move in an arc along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. User may move forward, or backwards if they know Tweh version of Shunshin. This Jutsu is used to get around and behind an opponent without sacrificing multiple Shunshins. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) using same schematics.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)

Shunshin no Jutsu - Kaunta (Body Flicker Technique - Counter)
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

Shunshin no Jutsu - Zanzo (Body Flicker Technique - Remaining Image)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: Affects the enemy's mind and will power by making after images.
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 Jutsu to move so swiftly that an image of the technique's user is left behind while moving within 10 meters. Most often it is used to dodge an incoming attack and get behind the opponent to perform a counter-attack. When first learned user is able to perform 1 after image within 10 meters. Each time learned user is able to create an extra after image within 10 meters. May learn to perform up to 5 after images within a single Jutsu. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique - Push) while using same schematics. May be used with other Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique).
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi, Ken'in, Ko, and Kaunta

Shunshin no Jutsu - Sha (Body Flicker Technique - Trace)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: Allows the user to maneuver around objects while performing Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi, Ko, or Zanzo.
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: Normally when a user is performing one of the 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) they are unable to skillfully maneuver around objects. They must perform the Jutsu in an open area. With this technique however they are able to move in a straight line however evading objects that may be in the way such as trees and others. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) while using same schematics.
Limit: Must know The 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).

Kawarimi no Jutsu (Body Replacement Technique)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: This jutsu lets the user quickly switch places with another nearby object, such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach using one of the the 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique), the moment an attack hits.
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: This creates an optical illusion, making the enemy think the attack was successful. The user can then use this confusion to escape or launch a counter-attack. Exploding tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise. The user may switch with a number of other objects for this jutsu, such as a boulder, mud, a scarecrow, and even a large rolled-up carpet. Must use objects that are near the user within 10 meters in distance and is similar in size. User may try to supplement with another person however that's a form of an attack and thus make an attempt to perform the Jutsu with them. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) while using same schematics.
Limit: Must know The 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).

Inkaten - Flash Point
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A powerful variation that allows the user to Shunshin no Jutsu up into the air, or down back to the ground.
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: An advanced Shunshin no Jutsu technique that allows the user to Shunshin up, or down to the ground. A blur is created being pushed upwards or downwards indicating that the user has either gone up or down. User may only perform once in mid air before having to touch something solid.
Limit: Must be taught by a master of Buredono Kenseijin. Must know The 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).

[maasaa]

While running he thought he could get around this man he didn’t know him but he was likely a friend of Sato’s. However the distance he’d moved away wasn’t enough and he was grabbed with a blade suddenly pointed at his face. With a moment’s thought he yelled back at the man, ”I WANT MY MOM I’M LOST!” Yet as he was thrown Maasaa moved to roll and get back to his feet. Quickly on his feet he tried to run from the man. Yet with his back to him he started to form his own seals hoping the man wouldn’t see his moving hands. However his back was to an enemy and he counted five large steps to put himself a few feet away from the man. After the steps he spun to face him making sure an attack wasn’t heading for him. Yet his hands didn’t stop forming their own seals and if he was able to finish his seals before the other man he would cup his mouth and shoot a gout of flame out towards him with intent to burn. No one threatened him, unforgiveable.

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Katon - Goukakyuu no Jutsu (Great Fireball Technique) [C rank starter 2]
Rank: "C" "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user is capable of performing a few handseals in which gives them the capability of blowing a large body of fire in size of a large sphere that has great fire proportions and explosive capabilities.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Depending on the Rank, is dependent on how strong or how much the user is capable of doing with the Goukakyuu no Jutsu.
Description: The user quickly performs a few handseals. The user then places the hand over their mouth creating a small like circle. This technique in turn is then to help the user control the great flame. The use then blows out and creates a large fireball that twice the size of a normal human body. When the "C" Rank version is first learned the user is only capable of blowing out the Great Fireball that is cannot be moved or go anywhere else. This also means that the technique does not explode in a fiery explosion, but burns greatly to anyone that is caught within the technique. When the user learns the "B" Rank version then the user is capable blowing the Great Fireball into the distance, sending it away from the use it to hurl towards the very opponent. This technique is only capable of going into a straight line and this is capable of having the size three times the size of a human body. This technique when launched at an opponent then becomes dangerous because at this point the technique can explode causing damage that is even more devastating.
Limit: Must have the Fire Release

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[/b] One of the soldiers appealed, flying a hand out towards the gutted, fat body that lay deceased upon the stone.

The agent spat upon the dirt ground, over the edge of the cobbles.

"I think we go back home, my friends." He intoned, that far-away gaze returning briefly.

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Lightning would go uninterrupted to the walls, even if he would have to find his way back up near the main street to avoid the high cliffs, and perhaps attract some attention in his flickering haste; but none could really hope to keep up with him, and though the same guard who had witnessed his approach earlier had enough time to cry out and wave his halberd, in a sprint, the assassin could easily disappear into the forest...[/ul]

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Lightning may exit without interruption. [/font]

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

[Lightning hauls ass and exits]

[maasaa]

During the process of his seals the information broker almost magically changed location which startled him enough to take a few steps back during the seals which he completed. Yet there was a moment of pause, guards were filling the scene and the distance between him and his own target had grown could his fire ball even hit? Eyes narrowed and a frown formed upon his face he truly wanted the man who had put a blade to his face to pay. Yet his other instincts told him to fight this fight a new day. With that he would not waste any unneeded chakra and turn once more on his heel to flee the scene.

During his attempts to flee Maasaa recognized the main street he was back upon. Looking for the first side alley away from the docks he’d continue to run down. Soon he would find himself at the wall of the city chakra moving into his feet he wanted out and fast. Using what little chakra control he possessed his feet stuck to the wall like glue. Rather than walking Maasaa ran up the wall but before he jumped over to the other side he’d halt making sure there were no guards directly outside the wall. If there were he would try to run across the wall to an open area but if the coast was clear he’d reach the ground and aim to return back to where he’d left his weapons to retrieve them. He just hoped his escape went off without a hitch.

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Kinobori no Waza - Act of Tree Climbing [Starter 3]
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Allows a Non-Ninja the ability to perform Advanced chakra techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: Non Ninjas must learn in order to learn Advanced chakra techniques. Ninjas gain this technique for free in the beginning however does not add into Character Class like other starting techniques. Does not work on Animal Companions.
Description: Kinobori no Waza, the art of tree climbing serves a dual purpose. Taking part in Kinobori Shugyou (Tree Climbing Training) helps a ninja learn how to focus their chakra. It also teaches the ninja how to run up trees and walk on vertical walls. The training helps the ninja learn how to focus just the right amount of chakra to a particular part of their body. The amount needed to climb is small but it must be precise. The feet are regarded as the hardest location to master chakra focusing. So by gaining the art of this skill, the ninja will have any jutsu available (theoretically) because they will be able to focus their chakra as needed. Allows a user to learn up to "C" Rank Chakra related Techniques.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu Technique.

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A voice came crying out down the street, audible to Maasaa position in the back-alleys. Other shouts received the first, and soon there was a babble of chaos. The walls along the southern side of Shoki were the only walls really to be manned, and though the guards along there were lazy, with Lightning's daring escape and this shocking news they were roused; they wanted to enter the town proper to gain the details, but they stayed at their posts after some sliding gazes, perked ears and indecision. The eastern gates would be pulled stubbornly shut in ignorance of Lightning's escape whether as the western ones would have its assigned soldiers wave frantically down the street, attempting to convey that somebody had already escaped through them...

The city main was now flocked with more guards than a small village such as Shoki would have thought to hold, the gates unfortunately within plain sight of these crowds. The problem of the southern wall remained a hassle - along its expanse, three guards patrolled, roughly forty meters standing between each of them; since the last time they would have been seen, they now carried stick torches, lighting the area about them. Maasaa could perhaps attempt to take one down, but his beacon of light cried for attention, a dilemma indeed. Would the small boy still attempt to escape via the southern wall and off into the forest beyond? If so, how?[/ul]

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[OOC: In future, paint diagrams. Lmao. Sorry if your image of this place is vague as fuck, guys.][/font]

[maasaa]

Reaching the top of the wall a look of worry formed upon his face. Down below the gate was a fall he likely couldn’t survive. As he moved to make his way off the wall he heard loudly "SATO KURAZAWA HAS BEEN SLAIN! THERE IS AN ASSASSIN IN OUR MIDST!" The worried look on his face only got worse. He’d probably been seen walking around the docks when Sato had been killed. Being seen wandering around town was not something he could afford to deal with right now.

Letting out a sigh, Maasaa inhaled deeply to keep his wits about him. His chakra moved back into his feet moving over onto outside portion of the wall. Since there was only but a cliff no one should see his own escape. His chakra kept his feet glued to the wall as he walked. Moving swiftly along the wall he had to go quite the distance before he’d draw close to the gate that he entered. While traveling along the wall he made sure to be careful for patrolling guards on the outside but if he found his way to stable land he’d hop off the wall and head into the woods away from the town. He needed to get out of here.

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Kinobori no Waza - Act of Tree Climbing [Starter 3]
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Allows a Non-Ninja the ability to perform Advanced chakra techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: Non Ninjas must learn in order to learn Advanced chakra techniques. Ninjas gain this technique for free in the beginning however does not add into Character Class like other starting techniques. Does not work on Animal Companions.
Description: Kinobori no Waza, the art of tree climbing serves a dual purpose. Taking part in Kinobori Shugyou (Tree Climbing Training) helps a ninja learn how to focus their chakra. It also teaches the ninja how to run up trees and walk on vertical walls. The training helps the ninja learn how to focus just the right amount of chakra to a particular part of their body. The amount needed to climb is small but it must be precise. The feet are regarded as the hardest location to master chakra focusing. So by gaining the art of this skill, the ninja will have any jutsu available (theoretically) because they will be able to focus their chakra as needed. Allows a user to learn up to "C" Rank Chakra related Techniques.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu Technique.

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[OOC: What was meant was, the cliffs extend upwards, above the village, as described in the first post:

Cliffs overlooked the bay on either side, some reaching twenty feet above parts of the village, a valuable vantage point, but the faces of these bluffs were quite sheer and nigh impossible to scale unaided.

They effectively act as natural walls, even if they have ground above them; the wooden stake walls are only used where there is no cliff protecting the village; more or less only the south side, with a bit of space for both the eastern and western gates. They do not drop off;much of Shoki is only just above sea level.

You can, by now, be where Lightning entered the village - the south side, behind the main streets where the Inn and such were located - or you can choose to still be in the housing district's streets, which is surrounded by cliffs on either side. Your choice.]

[maasaa]

[Trying to travel as best as I can >_> vague town :3]

Maasaa’s first idea was a bust his climbing skills were not adept enough to travel over the cliffs that acted as walls. As he got off the wall and out of the back streets he found himself in the housing district on the main street where he’d once been. As he counted the different houses there was someone he was looking for. The woman whom he’d bumped into earlier. Remebering his count of about ten houses he was almost certain that the eleventh was where he’d bumped into the woman. Walking briskly up the door he knocked upon it rather quickly a worried sound was what he was trying to convey.

A bit of impatience brought him to speak trying to let whomever was inside hear his worries. ”If you are there I need your help. I’m the boy from before, Sato’s been murdered and I think he’s after me next. Please help me!” There was one woman in this town he knew that despised Sato but perhaps he could use her to escape from this village unharmed. He just hoped he was actually at the right house.

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[/b] She said, before Maasaa explained himself. Her face showed worry, as though she were being swayed, before a voice originated from somewhere within the house; a familiar voice, from earlier...

"Who the goddamn hell is that?" It demanded.

The woman turned her head to address the unseen speaker. "Just a boy, Tenshu! He bumped into me before..."

Indistinct mutterings could be heard, but nothing distinct. The woman turned back to Maasaa with a concerned look. "Terrible business, even if it is that old sack." She said to herself, shaking her head. "I expect they'll come around searching the houses soon. I don't know if an assassin would be after a slave boy, child, if that's what you are. Oh, I wouldn't know how to help! You could hide with us, but I don't expect my husband would be too pleased..."

A group of guards was hurrying over to the main cluster of soldiers from the western gate...

Any townsfolk scurried indoors at the warning yells, cowering from this fabled shadow of death that lurked the village.[/ul][/font]

[maasaa]

A smile reached his face when he saw the woman from before. Yet another voice called out from inside the house one he recognized. What were the odds that the two people he’d run into in the town lived together? It was either a blessing or a curse he’d found himself in. However he quickly went inside to get off of the street. Although the woman seemed unsure of how to help Maasaa had an idea, ”I won’t stay too long.” Walking past her and towards the location of the grumpy sounding man his smile turned into a look of uncertainty. The last time they met it was certainly was on strange terms.

”Sir Tenshu I know you caught me under your cart but I was on a job for Sato. Except now he’s dead and his murderer saw me. I fear he’ll try to tie up any witnesses please let me hide under your cart again and escape this town, you’ll never have to hear or see from me again. Just help a poor scared boy who has already lost everything but his life.” Listening to his own words he wondered to himself how he’d thought of all of this on the spot. Witnessing the assassination and attempting to escape certainly got his adrenaline pumping and he was hoping it wouldn’t stop any time soon but if they couldn’t help Maasaa certainly couldn’t afford to stay around much longer.

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[/b] He said, his wife coming up to flank the boy, still looking concerned.

"He was the one I told you bumped into me earlier." She confirmed, and Tenshu grunted at her, before returning his gaze to Maasaa.

"So first you hitch a ride on my cart, then you tell me my main employer is dead -" "He is, I told you he was when I heard the shouts!" "- didn't hear you then, did I? And now this kid wants me to smuggle him back out?!"

It seemed confrontation was frequent and natural between the man and the woman, as it almost instantly seemed to have descended into a fight between them, as Tenshu waved his arms at the boy, but looked towards his wife.

"Please, Tenshu, he's just a boy, and he's so terribly afraid." She implored, and at that tone of voice Tenshu folded his arms and sighed, retreating into himself briefly. His hat from earlier had been removed, revealing a head of black hair that looked to be balding slightly at the top.

"Bloody hell! What am I gonna drive around with now? Fine, I'll do it, kid, but you'd better be up at first bloody light when I am, assuming they'll let me go with Kurazawa's next order now that he ain't bloody livin'." He shouted after his head rose once more. He had but one thing else to say to his wife before he departed for the upstairs bedroom.

"And don't drag me away from my mates at the inn if you've got nothing cooked, woman!"

"It's in the bloody ov-" She appealed, but his subsequent storming out was too stubborn and too loud, it drowned her out. She sighed, and looked to Maasaa, squatting down to reach his height.

"Don't worry about my husband, boy; he's a bit angry, but he's not a violent man. He'll help you, even if he shouts about it. Now, I've got a few spare blankets in an upstairs cupboard... you can sleep on the couch..."

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[/ul]Maasaa may exit without interruption, however if the exit is taken in the agreed upon fashion he will arrive back at the temple no earlier than mid-morning tomorrow IC.[/font]

[maasaa]

Certainly Maasaa was the bearer of bad news and Tenshu was not happy to hear…really any of it. How had he managed to bump into the two married people in town? Perhaps luck was on his side one of them was calm and understanding and the other was Tenshu. However he was sure that if they ever found out his true reason for visiting he’d be in jail or killed almost immedietly. Although he was given some blankets and the couch to sleep on Maasaa couldn’t help but be tense. Here he was to sleep in enemy territory for all he knew Lightning could be three countries away and they’d never meet again. That bastard probably thought he was dead. All the thoughts racing through his mind which was trying to wrap around his current predicament kept Maasaa up the entire night. The only times he pretended to sleep was when he heard a noise of the other two in the house.

Yet the hours passed as tiredness began to take over his body but when the sun rose he was ready. Up and semi alert Maasaa met Tenshu and just as before hid upon the axel of the cart. Perhaps he could have rode with Tenshu but he was unsure if the guards knew of Tenshu’s possible children or lack of. Also he could rat him out at any moment and if he needed to make a break for it he was ready. Yet none of that happened as they passed through the gates and got quite a distance Maasaa got off from under the cart and simply said ”Thanks old man.” Quickly after he ran off to retrieve his items and hopefully never see that damned Tenshu again. Now where had Lightning run off to?

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