[E] Kiyoshi/Tsukiko - 2

[Tieren]

Before lies a rather small, dark, and dank passageway, similar to how the first one was. This time, however, it was big enough for both parties to go through. As they continued on through the passage, the speakers spread throughout kicked on, and the voice of Mai Turino rang out once again.

"Welcome to the second and final stage. There are only two stages to this exam. If you pass this exam, you will be going back home, and your fate as Chuunin is decided on by the Kage of your village. However, you will have to show your teamwork in this exam. As stated in the last room, there is a leader and a follower. Part way through, we will switch that role. The starting leaders again are Tsuyu, Draven, Ane, Frieda, Kiyoshi, Oyushi, and Yoshinee. The rest of you are followers."

Just then, a similar large room to the last stage appeared. As promised, food and water were there to allow participants to replenish. There was also two discs that looked like the ones in the last stage. There were also two earpieces, yet only one black box.

"As stated before, the discs are for both parties, but if one uses it, the entire team fails. However, should one party member die, the other will not fail. The earpieces are for each of you. They both may deliver the same instructions, or different. However, I suggest you take them, as they are the only way to communicate with you directly, aside from speaking in front of you. The black box, however, is different. Only the current leader may hold the black box and use it. If the other teammate tries to use it, it will disappear, and will have no effect. So keep that in mind." She said. A door opened at the end of the room.

"Use this room to discuss your specializations. Nothing will come at you in this room. When both party members are ready, then step through the light and the simulation will begin. You will be graded just like you were in the last one, so act as though it is real, for if you act recklessly, you will fail." She stated to them all. The next step was up to them.

[OOC: So you may discuss with each other for as long as you'd like. As stated before, there is a 3 day IIC. The examiner will post once both parties have stepped into the light, or after one has, and 3 days has passed. Please keep to your posting order established by who posts first. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, PM me. If IIC's are not being met, PM me as well and I will take care of it.]

[Spirit™]

Tsukiko strode into the testing door confidently. She would be working with another ninja, whom was most likely from another village and she had to keep up the appearance of being in control. Not to mention that this other ninja was going to be the de facto leader of their two man cell. Do not disgrace the village. She repeated it mentally in her head, as if by willing it alone it would come true. Well, she thought, I've probably brought honor to the village by making it this far anyways. She wanted above anything else to make it back to the village and to make chuunin.

With that thought, Tsukiko ran her hands through the interior folds of her cloak to check it's inventory. One never knew when things were likely to turn up missing and in the middle of battle having something missing could mean the difference between laughing about it later, and people crying over your closed casket. Four kunai, six blood clotting pills and an assortment of grenades. One frag, three smoke and three stun grenades. Nothing missing here. Quickly, she ran her hands over her yellow kimono outfit that was under the cloak and her fingers went straight to her butt bag.

Eight bolas-boleadoras, fifteen marbles, two kunai, fifty-seven kunai, two frag grenades, two incendiary grenades, thirty hira-shurikens, thirty-two makibishi and three glass cutters. She felt more confidence pouring into her as she realised that she would never be more ready or prepared for this as she was right at that moment. She moved the goggles around her neck, and pressed the switches for the substance locator vision and x-ray vision they contained just to make sure they were off.

The village headband on her forehead was coming loose so Tsu tightened it, then moved towards the aroma of foods set up on a table. She grabbed a one or two things, and devoured them, making sure not to fill up too much. She also grabbed two bottles of water and drank one completely before stashing another in her cloak. She picked up the earpiece and inserted it into her ear, while leaving the disk on the table. There was no option to fail at this point. She left the black box on the table since it was the responsibility of the other ninja, whoever that was.

Tsukiko then silently propped herself up on the opposite wall from the door so she could see when her "teammate" would enter. There was nothing left to do but to wait.

[Kiyoshi]

Kiyoshi paid close attention to the familiar room with the x-ray vision on his sniper goggles just in case things were different, the anti-flash lenses passive though thermal and night vision were both still deactivated. There was half a slot empty in his utility belt type two saved for them, and his belt also had twenty flint and thirty-five circular LED flashlights and four knives and six blood clot pills and a wireless radio. He had a pair of binoculars in them as well, which had zooming vision times sixty, night vision, camera vision, x-ray vision, condition viewing vision, and lie-detector lenses installed. The man was clad in his usual blue and white kimono, and underneath he wore thick white pants to make up for the cold, as well as boots.

The blonde man’s kimono was held together by a white sash around his waist, and the metal plate containing his village’s symbol was on it. A metal flute was tucked behind his sash as well, instead of hidden in the pockets on the inside of the bottom half of his kimono, a wooden one still in front of his right thigh and two additional metal ones in front of his left. Of course he was carrying extras, as almost all of his techniques relied on them. His two animal companions entered the room just before him, the ferret and hawk not paying any mind to the table of food in the middle until they were signaled that it was okay.

“I wouldn’t trust any food or drink here,” he muttered as he walked into the room as well, shuddering at the very fresh memory of how a cup of tea had transformed him into a woman. Kiyoshi had eaten just before coming here, and he hadn’t done much during the short first part of the exam, so he figured he could hold out, not wanting to risk it. “I’m Kiyoshi,” he introduced himself as he moved to shake her hand in greeting, the long and loose sleeve of his kimono sliding up and almost revealing the flowers and butterflies that were hiding just beneath the fabric. He had eight blue petunias on his right arm, and seven on his left, and in total there were seventy-five butterflies hidden up his sleeves, just standing still for the most part except to eat on his order.

“And I must admit that I’m glad this second part is more oriented on teamwork, as it’s what my skillset is aimed towards. I’m a master at weaving illusions, you see, and while I’m good at creating opportunities, I’m not particularly skilled at taking advantage of them,” he explained as a little smile pulled at his lips, a fake but seemingly sincere one. “It’s why I started training my companions here to fight with me, but, well, there’s only so much they can do,” the genjutsu master said as he looked between them, fully aware that a shinobi was likely to be far more useful than them.

“Now, where do your specialties lie?” Kiyoshi asked as his blue eyes fixated on her almost curiously, as didn’t really know anything about this woman he had been paired up with for whatever reason.

[Spirit™]

Tsukiko watched as a ferret and then a hawk entered the testing room, followed by a blonde man wearing a white kimono. He mumbled something inaudible to the Kunoichi, but then he stopped to introduce himself.
“I’m Kiyoshi,” He said, his demeanor warm and inviting. Tsukiko didn't want to admit to herself that this guy standing in front of her was very attractive, but mixing business with pleasure was just not her style. So despite her biological urges, she used her shinobi training to keep herself in check. She took his outstretched hand and shook it.
"I'm Tsukiko, but you can call me Tsu if you like."

This guy seemed like he had something up his sleeve, but then Tsukiko couldn't help thinking, Yea, but who doesn't? Then Kiyoshi continued.
“And I must admit that I’m glad this second part is more oriented on teamwork, as it’s what my skillset is aimed towards. I’m a master at weaving illusions, you see, and while I’m good at creating opportunities, I’m not particularly skilled at taking advantage of them,” At that point a smile filled his face.
“It’s why I started training my companions here to fight with me, but, well, there’s only so much they can do. Now, where do your specialties lie?”

"Good at creating opportunities?" Tsukiko repeated. "Well, I'm good at taking advantage of opportunities. My earth style techniques are highly offensive and," she pulled out a Senbon and twirled it in her fingers, "I'm pretty nasty with a senbon." She left out all info of her Kazeraikou heritage, knowing that if word of her exploits began to circulate, then her father would come looking for her. She shuddered at the thought, the scars on her back beginning to itch slightly. She shifted her weight from one foot to the other in discomfort.
"So what's the name of these guys?" She asked while gesturing towards the two animals. "Also, if you have any questions for me feel free to ask, but aside from that, tell me when you wanna set out O' fearless leader." Tsukiko smiled at Kiyoshi, hoping that she could keep up a professional demeanor.

[Kiyoshi]

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Tsu,” Kiyoshi said with a small respective bow, keeping his act of being a gentleman up quite easily after years of practice. Naturally he was cold, calculating, serious, and sadistic; traits that he wished to hide from others if he could help it. Especially if they would be working together, he wanted her to be able to trust him. As he listened to her explain her strengths, he nodded as he pocketed both the disc and box on pockets on the inside of his robe, and he fastened the earpiece to his right ear as well.

“Well then, I believe we’ll get along fantastically… Torak’s the hawk and Chiyo is the ferret, hopefully they’ll be able to help make up for our lack of melee skills,” he mused aloud, having realized that neither of them seemed to have skills aimed towards when things got up close and personal. “But, chances are we just won’t let them get close,” Kiyoshi added on with a nod, smiling when he heard her call him ‘O’ fearless leader’.

“I’m not sure what we’ll be going up against exactly, but I have a feeling our focus will be eliminating targets while they’re at a distance, if possible… Don’t attack unless provoked when we get in there, I’m going to use an invisibility cloak around us and it fades if you make aggressive movements. I’m not sure if it will remain active when the simulation begins, but it’s worth a shot,” he was basically thinking aloud, mentally kicking himself because he hadn’t thought of doing it before the first stage. Not that it would have mattered because it would have broken when he fell down the hole, but still.

Kiyoshi took a small, calming breath before he made his way towards the familiar light, keeping his goggles on this time around as well. “Also, just to warn you the invisibility doesn’t mask sound as well, and don’t be surprised when I start playing my flute, I need it for most of my techniques,” he warned as he looked back towards Tsukiko, not yet stepping through or casting the invisibility sphere. “Beyond your fighting capabilities, the only thing I’d like to know is if there’s anything major that would be likely to disrupt you, such as a phobia of blood or something similar,” the man sounded a little more serious when he asked that, wanting to know if there was anything that would make her freeze up while they were out there so he could try preparing for it.

“Personally, the thing that may be a distraction is seeing others in prolonged pain… I should be able to ignore it, but if possible end them quickly instead of leaving them to suffer,” Kiyoshi muttered, making it sound as if he couldn’t stand seeing others in pain when it was truly the opposite. The blonde was well aware that he would want to prolong the suffering of other’s, which he wanted to avoid doing if he could help it as he despised showing that side of himself. Not to mention he was worried of his performance dropping if he was fixated on the pain of others.

[Spirit™]

Kiyoshi seemed to be making a lot of sense to Tsukiko. He was heavily thinking of plans for their current situation. She only hoped that when it was her turn to leave she would be just as thorough. When he introduced his animals, she nodded to each animal curtly with a warm smile.
"Hi Torak. Chiyo." She hoped that the animals could sense her feelings and see that she bore Kiyoshi no ill will. They were as much a part of this team as she and Kiyoshi were. She made a mental note to continue thinking of them that way.

Kiyoshi's warm smile was... disarming. She forced those kind of thoughts from her head and focused on everything he said about the invisibility cloak as she knew it would be very important.
"So no attacking from under the cloak, check." She verbally confirmed. He told her about his flutes, and being quiet while under the cloak as the cloak didn't mask sound. Then he asked her if she had any phobias.

"Phobias....no, none." She tried to sound confident when she said it, but in truth there was something she feared more than anything else. Her father. But there was no way that little weakness could be exploited, it's not like anyone really knew her real history anyways. Then Kiyoshi began talking of ending enemies quickly, not leaving them in pain.
"But isn't this all fake?" Tsukiko asked. "Do these simulations even really feel pain? I mean the only persons here who should feel pain is us and that robotic scientist who ran in here. I believe we should mow down anything in our way, but we must be sure to capture that scientist asshole. Only that would be real justice."

Tsu waited for Kiyoshi's response and while she did she place her sniper goggles over her eyes.
"Ready whenever you are." Tsukiko's warm demeanor evaporated and a gritty, steel firm look had taken over her features. Gametime. She knew she had to look at these Exams like business, it was after all her profession. And if her father became an issue here, she would just have to get rid of him. If she was strong enough. She waited for Kiyoshi to walk into the light, and if he did, Tsu would follow close behind.

[Kiyoshi]

It was quite easy for Torak to tell that she was good at heart, the hawk skilled at sensing good in others. The bird was able to signal to him its discovery as well, with a specific gesture of its head. It just reaffirmed he should try keeping the darker side of himself at bay, not wanting to give the girl any reason to distrust him during their exam.

Kiyoshi was pleased to see that she was paying attention, and he nodded when she claimed not to have any major mental blocks that could get in their way. Just him then… Ah well, hopefully it wouldn’t get in their way. “Right, fair enough,” he sighed when she mentioned that they weren’t even real, and all he hoped that thought would be enough to keep him from getting distracted while they were in the midst of battle.

Honestly he wasn’t particularly concerned about capturing the scientist, having sworn he heard the man being killed over the intercom earlier along with the sound of fire. He didn’t say anything about it though, in case he was mistaken and it wouldn’t really matter if he was right, since it just meant they wouldn’t run into the fake proctor. “Let’s get going, then,” he said with a smile and a nod, his hands quickly forming a few seals and creating a sort of bubble of invisibility around them, coating both of them and his two animals. Chiyo and Torak went first, and he followed close behind, making sure to remain within a ten meter radius of the animals and Tsukiko as he went through the light, hoping that his technique would hold.

[ready for examiner to post]

Torak:

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Detect Good
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique where an animal companion is able to sense if there is good in a person by using their animal instincts.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: An animal has a keen sense that no other person has. With this type of keen sense it can read one's body type, feel the intentions emitting from the body, as well as get an understanding of everything. It doesn't matter what a person does, the way they stand, how calm they are, how much they move, how they walk, or even the heartbeat of the person, an animal is able to sense the type of person they are. With this technique the animal is capable of figuring out of the person is perhaps a Good intentioned character. This will help the animal feel threatened or feel more at eased, or to perhaps not even care or feel if one is perhaps suspicious in some way.
Limit: Must have an Animal Companion.

Kiyoshi:

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invisibility sphere
rank: |"c"| "b" rank
skill: genjutsu
effect: a technique that confers invisibility upon all creatures within the distance of ten meters
special: "handseals"
drawback: affected creatures (other than the recipient) that attack negate the invisibility only for themselves. the jutsu ends if the subject attacks any creature. if the user who performs the technique attacks, the invisibility sphere ends. when the user learns the "b" rank version then those who are affected stays invisible, or if they attack an opponent. however, no matter what if the user who performs this technique attacks will always have the jutsu ended when they attack.
description: a technique that has a distance of that of ten meters from the user or who the user touches. the center of the effect is mobile with the recipient. the creature or object included becomes invisible, vanishing from sight, even from dark vision. if the recipient is a creature carrying gear, that vanishes, too. those affected by this jutsu can see each other and themselves as if unaffected by the jutsu. any affected creature moving out of the area becomes visible, but creatures moving into the area after the jutsu are cast do not become invisible. items dropped or put down by an invisible creature become visible; items picked up disappear if tucked into the clothing or pouches worn by the creature. light, however, never becomes invisible, although a source of light can become so (thus, the effect is that of a light with no visible source). of course, the subject is not silenced, and certain other conditions can render the recipient detectable (such as stepping in a puddle). actions directed at unattended objects do not break the jutsu. causing harm indirectly is not an attack. thus, an invisible being can open doors, talk, eat, climb stairs, summon monsters and have them attack, cut the ropes holding a rope bridge while enemies are on the bridge, remotely trigger traps, open a portcullis to release attack dogs, and so forth.
limit: must know glamour perception of genjutsus, must know invisibility

[Chuunin Examiner 2]

So it begins...

The world of the simulated room exploded into light as the participants and animals entered the room. From the door forward for 1000 meters a simulated forest was created, feeling, smelling and even appearing to be the real deal. The thick underbrush and overhanded branches blocked out most if not all light cast in the distance, only the moon overhead shining down to illuminate the path directly in front of them. Stairs, etched from stone, sat in the distance spiraling off behind the trees far off. Even with the moon shining down for them the tree's seemed alive, reaching eerily into the sky as if to snuff out the moon itself.

From the darkness creatures cried, bleating, howls, scratching and a many number of noises echoing into the clearing with the young shinobi's and companions. From the top of the stairs, just for they disappeared behind the brush sat two eyes, glaring bright green at them across the distance. Though the sphere of invisibility sat in place it was though the eyes pierced right into the caster of the illusion, burning bright with a fury so deep, so primal and intelligent, it seemed out of place for such an environment. The bushes nearby rustled, a deep growl eliciting from the vicinity before being hushed by silence, several repetitions of the occurrence happening withing the enclosed walkway, the eyes that sat at the top never moving, never wavering or blinking, only staring straight ahead into the spot where the new participants stood.

A loud crash rang out in the distance, a rumble of snapping branches and torn vines shaking the ground from the impact as the green eyes finally moved, a blinding motion that left only a streak of light in its momentary wake. A man, skinny and filthy looking, stumbled down the stairs, his clothes torn and shredded to hell and back as they clung loosely to his form, another man and then a women shambled down the stairs, each wearing headbands smeared with grime and dirt as they helped one another down the stairs. The first man looked up, his eyes distant and pupils narrowed with fear and desperation as she shambled forward, his weak and battered body looking so fragile as he looked across the clearing, giving only one last look at the other two shambling down the stairs before turning and heading towards the woods, looking back directly with the darkened hollows of his eyes right where the party stood.

"Don't go up there....whatever you're seeking...it isn't worth your humanity." his cold distant eyes flashed green for a moment before he walked off into the forest, the trees swallowing him as his foot falls grew faint and the previous two battered ninja followed after him.

[Spirit™]

Light blinded Tsu for a brief moment before darkness eased the bright pain. Here we go again.... Tsukiko halfway expected to be underground again because of the darkness but as she began to survey the area, she could see the thick swaying trees, smell the scent of fresh pine and moist dirt as well as feel the cool breeze that made it's way through the thick bushery. She also felt something else. The hairs on her neck stood on end as she could hear animals, or something akin to a beast growling and howling heavily in the greenery.

It was then that she noticed the bright green eyes looking back at them, at her it felt like, even though Tsu and Kiyoshi were supposed to be hidden under Kiyoshi's invisibility cloak. She did her best not to look back directly into the hidden creature's eyes. Instead she continued using her peripheral vision to keep tabs on it, while her hand slid slowly, and quietly up to the goggles over her face. She pressed the button for the X-ray vision and tried to see exactly what was staring at them through the darkness and bushes. At the same time she used her hand to get Kiyoshi's attention and direct it towards the glowing eyes if he hadn't seen it already.

It was then that there was a crashing sound in the woods, the sound of branches breaking and hard footsteps. It was a familiar sound to Tsu, it sounded of chaos, of running, and of pursuit. At the same time, whatever was staring at Tsu and Kiyoshi ran off, leaving two blurring green lines in it's place. Tsukiko tried to trail it visually as it left. After trying to continue looking for it, three figures came running down some stone stairs in the middle of greenery. Two men and one woman, all looking desperate and grimey, fear written all over their features. They had headbands on but it was so dark, and their headbands were marred by so much dirt that it was impossible to see what village they represented. Holy Goddess.

The first man looked back after the last two and once he confirmed that they still lived he turned to Kiyoshi and Tsu and spoke a warning.
"Don't go up there....whatever you're seeking...it isn't worth your humanity." He stared at them for a brief moment, before running off, his two companions following closely behind. Tsu wasn't particularly convinced that this invisibility cloak was working too well or at all for that matter, but she still stayed close to Kiyoshi. She leaned over to whisper in his ear while simultaneously pulling out three senbon with her left hand.

"Are you sure the cloak is working?" She whispered almost inaudibly. She would wait for his response before offering her services. "If that green eyed creature shows up again, would you want me to take care of it?" She revealed her senbon for Kiyoshi to see. He was the one in charge after all and she had to wait for his orders. Being this close to him however she could feel the heat radiating off of him and it felt good. She would've smiled at him if they weren't in a serious situation. Then she cleared her mind, unhappy that she allowed herself to be distracted by this foreigner.

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Sniper Goggles 1/2
Rank: "B"
Type: Secondary, 2 per Slot, Gadget, Apparel/Surveillance, Spectacles
Effect: Close-fitting eyeglasses with side shields, for protection from glare, dust, water, etc.
Special: ---
Drawback: May hold up to 8 kinds of Surveillance Vision.
Description: There are different types of Goggles. There are different types of Goggles such as Cold Weather Goggles, Swimming, Power Tool Goggles, Blowtorch Goggles, Welding Goggles, Laboratory Goggles, and Aviation Goggles. Goggles are often worn as a fashion statement in certain subcultures, most often as part of the cybergoth subculture. They are usually worn over the eyes or up on the forehead to secure 'falls'. Goggles have enough carrying capacity for 8 types of Surveillance Vision. Does not fit in Scroll size Slots.
Limit: These types of items may be capable of being bought inside any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 6,000 Ryo per Slot, or 3,000 Ryo Each

X-Ray Vision
Rank: "A"
Type: Secondary, 0 per Slot, Gadget, Surveillance, Vision
Effect: A vision relay that releases high-speed electrons to strike a solid target creating short electromagnetic radiation allowing the user to see behind walls.
Special: ---
Drawback: Only able to see through so much.
Description: A vision that allows the user to see skeletal figures, and metallic objects through other solid objects. They are only able to see through 2 meter worth of solid objects. If no obstruction is in the way the user is able to see another person's skeletal figure and/or metallically objects the person may hold within the distance of normal eye sight.
Limit: These types of items may be capable of being bought inside any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 9,000 Ryo Each

[Kiyoshi]

Kiyoshi’s antiflash lenses saved him from the brightness hurting his eyes, but he still wasn’t able to make out what was beyond it until it faded. His animals, on the other hand, closed their eyes tight to shield them from the light. Suddenly everything went very dark, and he looked around at the creepy forest for a moment before his hand started to reach up for his goggles to turn on his night vision. However, he paused when he looked up the steps, his eyes locking with the green glowing orbs that seemed to be looking directly at him. For a moment his breath caught in his throat, and it didn’t let out in a shaky sigh until he was distracted by some people climbing down the stairs.

Quickly the genjutsu master snapped himself out of it, and he moved to flip on the night vision as well as the thermal vision on his goggles to make it much easier for him to see what was around as he quickly scanned the forest around them, checking their sides and even behind them. Soon his gaze returned to the ones coming down the stairs, and his concern was confirmed when one of them spoke with him. He could still feel his chakra forming the invisibility sphere, so he was sure that it was still active, yet the man still spoke with him. It sent shivers down his spine as he feared that none of his genjutsu would be effective, which would essentially leave him a sitting duck. Kiyoshi didn’t seem to be bothered by their warning in the least, simply ignoring it and how creepy the green flash had been and instead focusing on whatever task would present itself to them.

“Clearly they could see through it,” he whispered back to the woman, but he kept the cloak up and running just in case. “However, there might be other things around that cannot… And be prepared for my illusions to have no effect on them,” he added hesitantly, clearly not liking the thought because he had pretty much put all of his eggs in that one basket. “Stay to my right, so you can have a straight shot, and I do want you to try incapacitating it if you have the chance. Try nonlethal force first, and if it’s too risky then you can destroy,” he muttered as he led the way up the stairs, Chiyo in front of them to the left so she wasn’t in Tsukiko’s way, and Torak behind them making sure nothing would sneak up. For now the hawk was still grounded as well, for the most part, remaining on one step until it was almost out of range before flying up and stopping just behind its master. The bird regularly looked behind them as well; checking to make sure nothing was following.

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invisibility sphere -sustained
rank: |"c"| "b" rank
skill: genjutsu
effect: a technique that confers invisibility upon all creatures within the distance of ten meters
special: "handseals"
drawback: affected creatures (other than the recipient) that attack negate the invisibility only for themselves. the jutsu ends if the subject attacks any creature. if the user who performs the technique attacks, the invisibility sphere ends. when the user learns the "b" rank version then those who are affected stays invisible, or if they attack an opponent. however, no matter what if the user who performs this technique attacks will always have the jutsu ended when they attack.
description: a technique that has a distance of that of ten meters from the user or who the user touches. the center of the effect is mobile with the recipient. the creature or object included becomes invisible, vanishing from sight, even from dark vision. if the recipient is a creature carrying gear, that vanishes, too. those affected by this jutsu can see each other and themselves as if unaffected by the jutsu. any affected creature moving out of the area becomes visible, but creatures moving into the area after the jutsu are cast do not become invisible. items dropped or put down by an invisible creature become visible; items picked up disappear if tucked into the clothing or pouches worn by the creature. light, however, never becomes invisible, although a source of light can become so (thus, the effect is that of a light with no visible source). of course, the subject is not silenced, and certain other conditions can render the recipient detectable (such as stepping in a puddle). actions directed at unattended objects do not break the jutsu. causing harm indirectly is not an attack. thus, an invisible being can open doors, talk, eat, climb stairs, summon monsters and have them attack, cut the ropes holding a rope bridge while enemies are on the bridge, remotely trigger traps, open a portcullis to release attack dogs, and so forth.
limit: must know glamour perception of genjutsus, must know invisibility

[Chuunin Examiner 2]

Things that go bump in the night...

The walk way was covered in moss and vines, a testament to its age as the two shinobi and company ascended the brief spiral. It was a mere 50 steps long, long enough to fill one with dread as the trees hung overhead, their vines and leaves swaying in the still air as if animated by the tree itself, reaching down towards them to examine, explore and assimilate that into the ecosystem. Through the entire silence of the walk a static feedback went through the headsets, and an unnecessarily loud voice spoke out to them in their earpieces.

"Finally got there that there damn foliage, darn trees....HELLO? This is rascal reporting in for....

The the southern twang in his voice was obvious. There was a pause and a rustling of paper, follow by a string of swears.

Bah your names aren't important, the fact is i'm here to give you two wet behind the ear do gooders information on their area you're in. It's called Ganshu forest, or was, this is a simulation for it.

He cleared his throat loudly in the earpiece, making no attempt to pause or adjust the volume before continuing.

The Ganshu forest was famous for housing animals wise and unique enough to be their own mythical family, the most famous being we---

A shrill scream of static bust in each earpiece again, blocking out all intelligible words from Rascal.

Th----wa-s-s- fam---fo--

The earpiece went completely silent suddenly, the eerie pulse of the forest immediately setting in again. Eyes, tiny and beady to large and fierce glared out from the darkness, blinking only when it seemed they didn't look at them directly, a distinct howl wailing out from the distance as the stairs rounded to a wide platform.

There was nothing here but a hole, a massive 30ft drop to only gos knows where. From it, a ringing echoed out, almost sing song in its constant tone, a hauntingly high pitched melody. It repeated constantly, growing louder as they approached the end of the stairs. There was a rustlign and then...words.

"I see you made it through my jungle, that quite a feat considering the circumstances."

Out of the nearest path between two tree's walked out the hulking figure of a man, his body covered in scars and pits, his armor shoddy yet complex, a metal contraption fastened tightly to his head as he turned to face them, the familiar green eyes piercing into them, though they appeared to be goggles, attached to the metal to the helmet.

Welcome to the Jungle...

A mane of hair covered his face and chest, the pelt of some glorious beast draped around his shoulders, and way his voice rumbled signaled he was confident, he was wary and most of all, he was dangerous. His nostrils flared as he sniffed the air, still looking directly at them.

"Your tricks wont fool any predator who is wary of his habitat, I can smell the stench of the modern world permeating the area."

He lips drew back in a disgusted growl as he walked back into the forest, returning only when he had secured a firm grip around the ankles of a massive hog, its lifeless black eyes almost pleading in death as a dark smeary trail of goo followed in its path. With a grunt the man tossed the pig one handedly into the pit, the long silence of its freefall finally broken by the sickening crack of banes breaking and sinew snapping. The chirping sound in the hole grew to a deafening level as the rustling of leaves drowned out the chirping and then all was silent.

"You've been tested by those pathetic excuses of teachers and examiners for so long, being trained and running drills and fake scenario's, it's time to see what makes that pathetic excuse of an organ in your chest TICK!"

He rapped his knuckles against his chest, growling out the last of his sentence before baring his teeth, his green goggled eyes staring at them, unblinking, calculating and intelligent in a way only evolution could comprehend.

"Drop your facade, it's time to begin."

[Tieren]

Suddenly, and without warning, a bright light surrounded the participants in the exam. The voice of Mai Turino came from the hidden speakers, though started with a loud slam of her fist against a counter. "The systems aren't working quite right. More than likely, the damn fake proctor put up some sort of counter-measure. We're just going to end the exams early. Notices are being sent to your Kages to inform them of what happened, and you all are free to head home. We're sorry for the inconvenience." She said to them. With that, the participants would all appear outside of the large building, the large doors to them closed and locked. All that was waiting for them outside was Frieda's Calcium tank that she had asked for them to look for. The 12 participants had passed their Chuunin Examinations.

[OOC: Sorry about having to do this. Apparently I was informed that the exams weren't allowed to continue into July. I had intentions of ending them on July 15th, but that is now not going to be the case. You all are free to head home and seek your new Chuunin Title. At this point, it is up to your Kage on if you'll be allowed to receive it or not. Feel free to post your exit from this thread and head back home.]

[Kiyoshi]

Kiyoshi had been quickly formulating a plan in his head, he was going to have all four of them scatter to give the barbarian multiple targets to focus on. And he had been planning on trapping the man in some genjutsu since the guy wasn't truly able to see past the invisibility it had assured him his illusions had worked. He would have told Tsu to try taking him down while the genjutsu distracted him as well, still with the order of trying to keep him alive if possible in case they needed information from him or something. But he was never given the chance to do any of that, and a familiar white encased them and they were booted back outside of the exam. "Fuck," he cursed beneath his breath when he heard that it was over, worried that he wouldn't pass because he hadn't been able to do much during the second part of the exam. "Well, until next time, I guess," he sighed as he gave Tsu a small nod before taking his leave, his companions close behind with Torak finally able to stretch his wings and fly.

[exit]

[Spirit™]

Tsu was taken off guard by the huge monster of a man that stood before them, as he looked more formidable than any other opponent that she had ever faced and she was truly worried. She looked to Kiyoshi for orders, hoping that he would have something strategic up his sleeve to help combat this beast. Just as soon as she raised her senbon up in preparation for the brute's attack the simulation ended while an announcement came over the headset telling the participants that the chuunin exams had finally come to an end.
"Fuck." She heard Kiyoshi say. She echoed his sentiment in thought. Now she would be relying upon her Kage making the decision to promote her and Tsu still wasn't sure if she had proven herself. I did my best...
"Well, until next time." Kiyoshi said with a nod as he left with his animals.
"Yea, I guess so." Tsukiko replied with a wink of her eye. She took off towards Yukikagure, leaving the Exams behind her.

Exit