A mission of quiet mission-ness... [Travel/RP/Mission]

[[Calibretto]]

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The completely still air holds no movement of trees or grass as Michiko touches down gently on a heavy stone boulder many meters away from the city gates. Dropping down into a sitting position she waits still cloaked in her Anbu robes with her Anbu mask. The robes hide the fact she's not wearing a top and only wearing a pair of BDU Trousers covering her from the waist to her ankles. The robe is long but technically still leaving her unclad feet sticking out to show her steel skin, giving some the first thought that she's wearing steel boots when the robe is shifted enough one can see her feet. Her utility belt is comfortably sinched at her waist as it should be containing all the supplies she currently owns. Utility Belt carries - 2 slots of Exploding Tags(160 total), One slot containing 40 locking tags, one slot containing 25 incendiary tags, one containing 25 lightning tags, one containing 25 ice tags, one full slot of hira-shuriken (15), and one baseplate compass.The Butt Bag attached to the back carries 10 kunai in 5 slots, and one wireless radio. Michiko sits silently awaiting her other members on the mission they are about to undertake.

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[Nekomata Minh]

Junko and Jin had to make many quick short cuts to get where they were. Not much time could by wasted right now especially in Jin's case. They dashed and zoomed through the trees like nothing and, the various boulders served no challenge either. With all of these thing combined they ended up actually arriving at the destination with time to spare. So far there was only a lone kunoichi that was waiting in the presence of her fellow ninjas. From what Jin is aware of this mission has many different aspects to it that he isn't sure Junko can handle too well. Honestly he never really understands why Junko takes so many risks but, either way he can't trouble himself with these thoughts right now. So either way he wished his friend the of luck then departed as planned. From here it is up to Junko how she carries this out.

Supplies:

Non: Butt Bag, (1) Pair of Goggles

Primary: Longsword/Katana, Battle, Fan

Secondary: (30) Hira Shuriken, (45) Bo Shuriken, (15) Marbles, (25) Kunai, (3) Frag Grenades

[Ranzu]

Zeki stepped into the clearing, covered by his anbu cloak and mask. His figure was large, in both height and girth, as he stood over seven feet and the cloak was seemingly straining against the Sadojin's figure. Of course this extra height and weight was simply some absorbed sand that he had stored in his body to use on this mission. The form he assumed, of a large, grizzled war veteran, was both to help hide the sand and for the extra intimidation factor. In a side pouch, he held a single kunai and five blood clot pills and folded up on his back was his Winged Mechanical Device.

As the Sadojin walks towards the center of the clearing, he glances at the new shinobi briefly wondering who she was before turning back to Michiko. "So, who is the target?" He asks Michiko in a harsh sounding tone, as if his vocal cords had once been damaged. He was getting into this act, for sure. "And knowing Michiko, I doubt she has even acknowledged your presence. So who are you and what are you doing here?" He says in the same tone as he swiftly turns to face Junko. He had a vague understanding that the shinobi was the third that Michiko talked about, which was why she was still alive in the clearing, but he did not like working with unknowns. They caused too many problems.

[Draven]

As Michiko sat there contemplating life, or whatever a voice popped into the ninja's mind. "So I have sent you Junko and Fumiko, they are a Futakongo and normally act as a single person. Now for your orders, you are to lead this team to find the one named Caleb. Be advised, he was marked as to powerful to capture so he is a kill on sight. But you are not to leave any witnesses if you run into any." the voice came from a mental transmission. It was the Anbu Owl captain. She then continued with "And finally Caleb's last known location was within the capitol of the Land of Rain. He had decimated a team of my Anbu division and I would be much appreciate if you'd avenge them for me." and with that Michiko would have her orders. "If you have any questions or run into issue, feel free to contact me."

MISSION BEGIN

SPOILER: Click to show

Name: Eliminate
Rank: B
IIC Length: 2 days
Difficulty: Hard
Objective: Some missing ninjas are simply to strong to capture or are to elusive, eliminate them.
Description: Come to the tower and receive a name and a picture.Take a team and hunt this person down. Be warned this individual was flagged as too elusive. Perhaps they are too strong or they are a master of escape, in any event we have lost a few agents trying to subdue this individual. This person holds too many village secrets for them to be wondering around outside on their own, eliminate them.
Reward: 15,000 Ryo (7,500 Ryo to treasury)
Limit: Must have Game Master, Kage(s), or Staff. Must have a team of 3 or 4.

[[Calibretto]]

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Michiko received the orders and opened her eyes. Popping to a quick standing position she turned to face zeki. "Welcome friend." She states to Zeki and gives a cursory glance to Junko. "Our target, is a man named Caleb. His last known location was in the capitol of the Land of Rain, Yokoburi I believe, and according to our sources has decimated a team of anbu already. So it seems our mission will be to find , and eliminate him with extreme prejudice. However I will recommend we make the execution as clean as possible, as little collateral damage as possible , at least in terms of lives." She stated with a bit of maniacle happiness in her voice. "This, absolutly gorgeous young lady and very interesting specimen, is Junko and Fumiko. A very interesting selection if i do say so myself. I've heard of "her" clan but never met one face to face. Or , face to face to face as it would be. When we have time i would enjoy a conversation about your particular lineage, if you wouldnt mind." Michiko states with a mixture of facination and politeness. Her tone was one of wonder and excitement with absolutly zero sarcastic overtones. Michiko would love to further examine the twins. Michiko turns to zeki and states " But you'll see what i mean soon enough." She turns back to Junko and gives a rushed small bow and states " For now you may call me Michiko. I will be your group leader in this run and we will need to be quick." She gestures to both Zeki and Junko. " Zeki, Junko . Junko, Zeki. Zeki is our resident sand specialist. But you'll see what i mean soon enough." Michiko pulls out a compass from her bag and checkes the direction before repocketing it. "This is the direction we need to go to get to Rain. Im ready when you are. Any questions before we leave? ." SPOILER: Click to show Compass used. If there are no questions or other needed responses after the others post, feel free to move us to Rain. Active Jutsu ======================================================================================= None Yet ======================================================================================= Passive or Activated non-Draining abilities. ======================================================================================= Unscathed Rank: "C" Skill: Trait Effect: The user is amazingly resistant to energy attacks because of their upbringing or Chakra experimentation. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Each type of energy resistance the user has (if any) increases by 20 Armour Points. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 1 Freebie. ======================================================================================= Chakra Resistance Rank: "B" Skill: Trait Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. ======================================================================================= Grendle Ancestry Rank: "B" Skill: Trait Effect: A trait that grants healing properties to the user. Special: --- Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits. Description: Some human bloodlines trace their linage back to a grendle, an offspring born of troll and human parentage. Living humans with this racial trait are immune to bleeding out. If they are also "C" Class they heal Minor damage per 15 rounds. If they "A" Class and they lose a limb, an organ, or any other body part, once per day the user's severed body members (fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, legs, tails, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back. The physical regeneration is complete in 1 round if the severed members are present and touching the creature. It takes 15 rounds otherwise. Regenerate also heals Serious Damage within 15 rounds, and rids the subject of exhaustion and/or fatigue. It has no effect on nonliving creatures (including undead). This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. ======================================================================================= Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form. Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body. Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form. Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability. Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability. Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank. ======================================================================================= Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class. Special: --- Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties. Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body. Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada. ======================================================================================= Know Their Pain Rank: "C" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: Get an understanding of how much life a target has. Special: --- Drawback: This does not work on undead. Description: The user looks over another creature and can discern how close it is to releasing its soul. There are no hand movements, no actions, the user simply looks at the target and can simply know how much more life the target has before the soul finally leaves the body. This does not work on undead. This is normally used for NPC purposes. Opponent's cannot state how much life a PC character will have unless they are at the verge of death. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster. ======================================================================================= Kikaichu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Host Technique) -[10TP] Rank: D Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Allows the user to control the kikaichu given to him by the Kikaichu Ishoku ritual. Special: N/A Drawback: The kikaichu feed from the shinobis chakra. Description: This allows the user the control the kikaichu in the use for their techniques. he bugs feed and live off the Chakra which the body stores and in return the Ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well.) Limit: Must have Kikaichu Ishoku =======================================================================================

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[Nekomata Minh]

Junko honestly had no objections to the mission at hand. The awkward silence when she got here might have been unsettling at first but, she isn't one to judge. In fact living with her sister granted some decent advantages. Lets just say it is nice to literally have eyes in the back of her...second head?

Anyway Junko was fine being patient as she waited to be informed out the mission. By this time someone else had appeared whom caught her attention easily just by standing there. This new persona was something Junko had no idea on how to confront them. Seriously this guy broke the limits of human height like nothing let alone his build. Junko was already amused by him greatly even after he spoke.

Due to his actions this caused the first person Junko encountered to finally showed signs of life who accidently cut Junko off when she wasa bout to introduce herself. In fact this fellow kunoichi was just as interesting as her partner and, it turned out she was curious about Junko and her sister as well. The kunoichi explained the group's objective in a way that Junko took great intrest in. She isn't sure why killing someone sounded so pleasing to her but, either way she was looking forward to be working Michiko and Zeki.

Now she will admit one other thing though. Michiko's initial comment towards Junko threw her off by a mile. In fact she nearly would have blushed if she wasn't already distracted Michiko's appearance as a whole. Luckily it didn't take long for her to respond to the prior. "I woundn't mind that at the slightest Michiko;...sir, I mean...oh forget it just know I don't mind answering question you might have." Junko was never really good at being formal so her last comment was an utter fail.

Turning to Zeki again she still had that same mysterious vibe about him. Did he even want to be here? Well she supposed that doesn't matter right now. Junko had what she needed so she was more than ready to begin. Things would have to be revealed on their own.

[Ranzu]

"You try to seduce everyone, don't you?" Zeki makes the off-hand comment at Michiko before reaching behind himself and unlatching the Winged Mechanical Device from his back. "By the looks of her...their bodies, they do not look to be as durable as either of us. Which means you...two should be between us in combat. At all times. Michiko can handle herself quite well in close and far ranged combat and she is quite agile too, so she should take up the front position. I, on the other hand, do best at ranged. So I am naturally going to stay in the back." The Sadojin switches conversation partner(s) to Junko as he explains the best possible combat formation the team could make, as he works on his WMD.

"Of course the formation, and amount of protection you receive, is up to our squad leader. That said, since she gave my specialty away already, I can more easily protect you from danger the closer you are to me. If you feel like your life is threaten then retreat back to my position. I will take to the sky and keep watch from there." Zeki finishes his speech and work on his WMD. He straps into the machine before launching himself into the air, assuming a easy height a few hundred feet above ground.

[Draven]

No Randome Encounter
-You have been moved-

As you make your way, you know you still need to travel to the capitol. Continue your journey...

[Ranzu]

Zeki was still in the air, flying above the other two shinobi. He kept a eye out on the path that the two were traveling, trying to find the surprises before they could actually get the jump on the team. Common bandits and most wild animals would not be much a problem to Michiko, but they were on a trail of a known criminal who managed to kill a anbu team so a little paranoia would not hurt.

[Hoarfrost Imp]

[Enter]

From the distance of about 45 meter away Rahael burst from the treeline, dripping wet, the torrential rains of Ame making its name true. This land was known for constant rain, always, anywhere, less for certain astronomical anomalies. She couldn't see more that 15 meters with her own unaided vision earlier but now she could see fine. With a quick blink, activated her Byakugan. Out to roughly 100 meters she could see the world differently, as chakra and constructs, flowing energy, power of the soul. Chakra, Soul and other such related power would be laid bare to her eyes. [If observation check is needed, my observation is 60 + 40 from the Byakugan]

Way out from her position she likely see the chakra signature of 4 individuals, one within another, another in the air and....another Hyuuga? "Well then." Her interest was slightly piqued. She had been away from home for so long now, her attitude had kind of taken a turn but nothing she would cast upon the unworthy. Zenovia was turning out to be good company, and when she broke into a hard run she made sure to tell her companion for travel first. "Up ahead I sense another one of my bloodkin, another Hyuuga, perhaps you can get a second viewpoint on the people of the Hyuuga lineage." While she ran forward 20 meters, full speed, approaching from behind, her inventory jumbled behind her.

A Tanto dagger, a wickedly curved Kopis blade, blue tempered steel katana, lensatic compass, map of the regional area of Thunder and a wireless radio kept to the same frequency the Kage had left her to. She wasn't sure how these people would react so she took off her headband, tucking it away in her butt-bag. With her eyes she focused forward hard, her eyes doing a small X-ray scan. If successful she would take their headbands, inventory and clothing into mind. She did have her orders though,, and would follow them to the letter.

{Observation 60+40. The difficulty is increased +7.5-8 points for the distance penalty. This is all only if a roll is needed or requested.}

[Draven]

(making a quick post here as GM)

Michiko, Zeki, and Junko had just entered the Land of rain. It was cloudy but had not begun to rain yet. As they approached the treeline, they could see that rain was indeed approaching as this country was cloaked in this weather. But for now there was no rain.

The terrain itself was flat until the treeline, and the treeline itself had a dense forest humid with moisture. If someone had any knowledge of weather pattern they could see that the forest behind Rahaeal was soaked with that precipitation and that the weather itself was going to hang right at that tree line. So now the stage was set. A flat area where rain had not touched, and a forest area where the rain had just begun...

[AMATERASU]

[enter]

Still I followed the small Hyuuga, this unknowing instrument of God's will. My blessed longsword Ascalon and a small pouch of three herbal pills bounced at my left hip, largely but not entirely concealed by my white cloak. At least it was actually white again, thanks to the cleansing downpour, though it now clung revealingly to my leotard. In order to preserve a degree of vision against the driving rain and flashing bolts, I had donned my sniper goggles, whose flash-resistant lenses made the lightning a much more readily witnessed display.

In each boot I kept a folding combat knife, and in various pockets and folds of my cloak were two stun grenades, a tracking device tuned to seven tracers, an electronic compass and wireless radio that I daren't expose to this wet weather, and a trio of blood clotting pills.

Rahael was yelling something, but I couldn't quite make it out. Something about bloodkin, and a second perspective. Could she be seeking out another of her family, here in this driving rain? I admired her loyalty, and envied that bond. I had no-one. But here, here in this land of torrential rain, perhaps I could find it. My rendezvous point with Sister Griselda. The City of Eternal Rain.

I offered a silent prayer to the heavens.

[Nekomata Minh]

Junko could honestly NOT care about anything going on in this country right now. The sight of rain brewing simply put her in a bitchy mood for different reasons. Things were turning so menacing around these two also. She didn't mind the silence but, this was certainly a different type of silence to be ok with. Then again they were on a serious mission so why does it matter?

Either way something else clicked as Junko looked up at Zeki. She didn't find they way the clouds were forming any where near comforting. So for once Junko lisened to her senses and, called up to he fly boy overhead in the nicest way she could. "Hey Zeki!!...I know the dark clouds are cool and all but, pay attention to something other than the ground I don't need you getting zapped up there." After speaking she decided to take percautions herself.

[[Calibretto]]

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Michiko glances upwards at Zeki and then over to the newest member of the group. She wondered how well the new member would fare in combat. The young girl appeared rather fresh and while she had the advantage of having multiple bodies, she doesn’t appear to be extremely skilled , at least by the way she moves. Though to be fair michiko’s not seen many of her lineage and so she’s not exactly sure the effects of twin bodies occupying the same space would have on ones movement. During their travel an abnormal sound came from behind them, almost as if someone was calling out to them or calling out to someone else maybe. With a blink her eyes flicker from a regular rested state to an activated Byakugan. Her vision takes on a drastic change and the world around her simply explodes with detail. Behind them a shinobi is running directly at the and closing fast. This ninja is moving at a speed much faster than Michiko’s standard run telling her either the person is chakra enhanced or considerably more specialized in taijutsu than herself. Seeing the figures chakra network tells her outright there is no chakra enhancing technique boosting her movement speed and so this person must be someone very trained in the taijutsu arts. Which based on what she can see the woman is a Hyuuga as well! A quick scan of the persons inventory reveals their equipment including an unworn headband. This should be interesting. The person behind them was not alone however as another running body is seen further behind them. Either they have a partner and they are left behind or they too are being followed. Better to assume they are both following us she tells herself. Quickly scanning this person as well reveals their inventory as well. Michiko opens a communication link between her two commrads using the mental network their kage put into place. ”You two are going to want to move ahead , and quickly. It appears we have a couple someones tailing us. Im going to slow down and distract them. You two get to the capitol ill meet you there , stay hidden and stay safe.” With that she tucks both arms into her robes and rapidly applies a few extra exploding tags to her body. If this hyuuga was sent to stop her from completing her mission she was going to vaporize her on the spot. As they’ve made no “immediate” attacks Michiko will not jump to kill them both. As the kunoichi approaches and gets closer Michiko leaps forward and tucks into a twisting roll flipping a complete 180 and slamming her feet into the ground to stop her movement. Her steel feet tear into the ground halting her forward movement as she quickly takes up a basic jyuuken stance. Her steel feet now mostly covered by the robes her steel hands however sticking out of the robe perfectly fine. She holds this stance as the opponent approaches giving off a very obvious “I see you, what do you want” appearance she doesn’t advance to attack, she remains between the opponent and the hopefully escaping members of her team. Though she’s holding the stance her hand displays a “STOP” gesture indicating to the approachers to cease their movements. Should the advancing Hyuuga attempt to move past her or change course to go around, Michiko will immediately move to interpose herself between. Michiko refuses to allow this hyuuga or her friend to approach her other teammates. SPOILER: Click to show Active Jutsu ======================================================================================= Byakugan Rank: "C"x3 [50TP] (Special, See Description) Skill: NinJutsu Effect: An jutsu when activating allows the user the ability to constantly see chakra. Special: --- Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 5 times. Description: Picture An Eye jutsu for the Hyūga Clan. When activating the user's eyes dilate in the same white color as veins bulge out of the corner of the eyes. The user can activate this technique as a "C" Rank technique taking up handseals. The user is able to see through and thus ignore lighter forms of concealment, such as smoke or mist. The user may concentrate for an amount of Handseals equal to a "C" Rank Technique while their Byakugan is active to gain the See Chakra and See Through Chakra effects for as long as the user concentrates and their Byakugan remains active. Deactivating this Ability takes up no movements. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the last time they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. See Chakra and See Through Chakra Effects See Chakra: User can see chakra being used, chakra auras and lingering chakra. It allows the user to attempt to identify the effect of lingering chakra (use Chakra Lore Skills). User can make an Observation skill check to detect GenJutsu techniques or see Chakra Activity. User can focus their sight to examine a creature or object to detect traces of lingering chakra with an Observation check. Traces are the result of an active effect placed on the target from a technique or ability needing Chakra. Success allows the user to make a second check to identify the effect to get a rough idea of the source, but requires a clear line of sight to the target. Check difficulty depends on the Source Strength. "D" and "C" Rank/Class, Faint strength, Very Difficult Difficulty. "B" Rank/Class, Moderate strength, Difficult Difficulty. "A" Rank/Class, Strong strength, Average Difficulty. "S" Rank/Class, Overwhelming strength, Easy Difficulty. A User can see a creature's Class Level and can determine the strength of the chakra signature, but does not gain a bonus to Observation checks to detect a creature regardless of the strength of its chakra aura. Each Chakra signature has an individual color to it, but it is typically not plausible for the user to remember each one. This ability depends on sight and does not function when blinded. See Chakra: See Through Chakra: This ability functions like See Chakra, but the user gains a +20 circumstance bonus to Observation checks to detect lingering chakra, genjutsu, and see chakra activity (+5 circumstance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). User also gains a +2 resistance bonus to disbelieve GenJutsu and Mind Affecting techniques (+1 resistance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). The user knows can tell a non-corporeal chakra constructs or a physical entity. User can tell most summons and clones by sight (Exception Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and similar techniques). User can see internal uses of chakra such as active Bloodline abilities and ranks of Lingering Chakra. ======================================================================================= Passive or Activated non-Draining abilities. ======================================================================================= Unscathed Rank: "C" Skill: Trait Effect: The user is amazingly resistant to energy attacks because of their upbringing or Chakra experimentation. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Each type of energy resistance the user has (if any) increases by 20 Armour Points. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 1 Freebie. ======================================================================================= Chakra Resistance Rank: "B" Skill: Trait Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. ======================================================================================= Grendle Ancestry Rank: "B" Skill: Trait Effect: A trait that grants healing properties to the user. Special: --- Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits. Description: Some human bloodlines trace their linage back to a grendle, an offspring born of troll and human parentage. Living humans with this racial trait are immune to bleeding out. If they are also "C" Class they heal Minor damage per 15 rounds. If they "A" Class and they lose a limb, an organ, or any other body part, once per day the user's severed body members (fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, legs, tails, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back. The physical regeneration is complete in 1 round if the severed members are present and touching the creature. It takes 15 rounds otherwise. Regenerate also heals Serious Damage within 15 rounds, and rids the subject of exhaustion and/or fatigue. It has no effect on nonliving creatures (including undead). This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. ======================================================================================= Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form. Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body. Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form. Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability. Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability. Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank. ======================================================================================= Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class. Special: --- Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties. Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body. Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada. ======================================================================================= Know Their Pain Rank: "C" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: Get an understanding of how much life a target has. Special: --- Drawback: This does not work on undead. Description: The user looks over another creature and can discern how close it is to releasing its soul. There are no hand movements, no actions, the user simply looks at the target and can simply know how much more life the target has before the soul finally leaves the body. This does not work on undead. This is normally used for NPC purposes. Opponent's cannot state how much life a PC character will have unless they are at the verge of death. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster. ======================================================================================= Kikaichu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Host Technique) -[10TP] Rank: D Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Allows the user to control the kikaichu given to him by the Kikaichu Ishoku ritual. Special: N/A Drawback: The kikaichu feed from the shinobis chakra. Description: This allows the user the control the kikaichu in the use for their techniques. he bugs feed and live off the Chakra which the body stores and in return the Ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well.) Limit: Must have Kikaichu Ishoku ======================================================================================= Jyuuken Basic Stance Rank: E Skill: Taijutsu Effect: Allows the user to use a number of basic Jyuuken techniques. Special: -- Drawback: -- Description: The user faces in a sideways formation, with the front leg extended and the back leg turned in the same direction. The user bends their knees slightly, but their weight is distributed evenly through the legs. The front arm is extended before them. The palm of hand of the front arm is open, with the fingers outstretched and held together. The other hand is extended in the same direction, forming an L shape. Limit: Must learn from a Jyuuken teacher or at the Hyuuga Mansion. Must be a Hyuuga. ======================================================================================= Keen Sight Rank: "C" (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: While the Byakugan remains active, the user gains an insight bonus to Observation checks. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to 6 times. Description: Each time learned the user gains +5 insight bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive checks so long as the Byakugan remains active. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. ======================================================================================= Telescopic Eye Rank: "C"x9 (90 meters) (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times. Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. ======================================================================================= Enlightened Byakugan Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: A technique that allows the user to see all around them giving them the ability to no longer become flanked. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: While the Byakugan is active, the user can only be flanked by creatures of his Class Level or higher, unless they become flat-footed or immobilized. In addition, when the user is concentrating to use their Telescopic Eye, the user may make an Observation check in any direction without needing to move. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Telescopic Eye. ======================================================================================= All-Seeing Eye Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user sees all that is around them, and nothing can escape their all-seeing eye. Special: --- Drawback: User gains a small blind spot located at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertebra. Description: Picture Taking the time of a "B" Rank Technique in Handseals the user may activate this technique. By activating this ability the Byakugan gives the user a near 360° field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertabra. The distance of this vision is 1/5th of the user's knowledge in Telescopic Eye (Maximum Distance 40 Meters). Please note that the further the user may see, the larger the blind spot becomes. User is still subject to eye attacks. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. =======================================================================================

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[Ranzu]

Zeki's knuckles whiten out of reflex as he increases the pressure of his grip on the handles to steady himself, the only sign of fear he has shown ever shown while in flight. The reason for such fear was, funnily enough, not about crashing but the heavy, moisture laden clouds that were lazy drifting over the trees. Sadojins in general did not like, nay hated water and most hated rain even more than normal water formations like rivers or lakes. Zeki was no different in this sense. What really frightened him was the fact that there were dark clouds over both the forest in front of them, presumably where their destination was located, and hovering over the forest that was behind them. Even worse was the fact that the clouds behind the group were clearly causing a downpour.

He was so concentrated on watching the clouds that he actually jumped when Junko sent her warning to him. "Do not worry...I have noticed the clouds. Unfortunately I will have to step away from the mission for now, as I am unable to travel too far into the land of rain without becoming a hindrance to the team." He mentally replies, sending his thoughts to Michiko also. Zeki did not like to abandon a mission half-way through, but what he told the team was essentially true. He could easily compromise the mission by simply going through a minor downpour...and if he continued to keep to the air, then the mess that would hit the ground if he did go through rain would not be easy to look at.

It was because of his fear of the rain that the clouds carried that he missed the two Unknowns entering the plains. He did not notice them at all, almost all of his attention focused on the nearby clouds, untill Michiko informed the team of two possible hostiles approaching from behind. Mentally berating himself for his lapse in both attention and judgement, the Sadojin slid the right handle of his machine down which sends it in a sharp turn so he could put eyes on the bogies. "Confirming position of contacts at six o'clock. As a suggestion, squad lead, I can take over the distracting of contacts while you and Junko proceed ahead. Like I said earlier, I will not be able to continue much further in the land of Rain and this will continue to allow me to contribute to the mission." Zeki mentally sends the message to both of his teammates as he examines the contacts from the sky.

[Hoarfrost Imp]

While she ran she could only think of the wonderful things she could share in with this member of the Hyuuga. How had she come to be a ninja of a village not of the Leaf? Her branch family? She hadnt looked for a seal, was she main? Maybe she could even fill Rahael in on how to find other Hyuuga more properly. Thats when she saw it for sure, the two bodies, one inside another, and remembered her trip to the Raikage. He had the similar bloodline in him. This one in the sky though all his vitals were contained in a small rock in his chest. Lungs...stomach, intestines...how strange. A body made of sand...she would have to keep an eye on him. A moment of further concentration activated her All-Seeing eye, 359 degrees of vision.

Now this other Hyuuga had clearly spotted her, must have told her teammates. They continued walking for but a moment before the metal bodied kinswoman turned. She didnt miss the application of exploding seals,and grew suspicious. Now she could see the mask. "AnBu?" This could have been a wrong decision after all.With an outward facing palm she motioned to Zenovia to stop and ran till there were 22 meters separating them. The flip from her unknown clansman covered roughly 1 1/2 maybe? The debris flew high and the metal was quite visible throughout her body. "Oh god...what if she was transformed against her will?Had been a thought. Brainwashed? Hyuuga were a proud people, and hardly modified their bodies to this extreme, if at all.

What if she was a traitor? The thought alone twisted her guts but in this world evil was everywhere. The moment the ground kicked up Rahael darted forward. 10 meters separated them. "Sister."She said in a rather fragile voice that usually belied her tough demeanor. "Sister, I am a fellowman of the birthright. Why do you take up arms against me?"She had never met another Hyuuga, not since her Father, so why were they facing each other down right now. Her bright milky white eyes stared ahead unblinking, quivering at the thoughts that ran through her mind. "I have so many questions, so many thoughts I...I hadn't meant to startle you." Not now, not here.

The flying sand man turned around, hear pounding from what it seemed. Distress? Did they see her as a threat? The action was disheartening and out of reflex she fell into the same stance before her, mirroring it, but slowly modifying it so that her center of gravity was lower to the ground. She wasn't entirely in her correct state of mind to be approached in such a manner, the travels had been long and weary in the sun. "I am sorry for startling you....but I need some answers about our kin."She intended on getting them as well. Stubborn and persistent might have been a word her Kage used. Arrogant and fool hardy by her father. Stupid and, for some reason, bitch face, might have been a few words from Riza. Perhaps she was all of them, but in her brief time in Leaf she saw not a single Hyuuga that wasnt in the mansion, where had they all gone? Where the fuck was her entire family?

The exploding tags and the man in the machine...what would the double bodied one do? This metal Hyuuga knew the stances...but did she have the knowledge to really threaten her with it? A Hyuuga taking up arms another of their own was something she had never heard of, not to a main branch like herself. How would they react? She was clearly the physical superior to these individuals, but brute strength wasn't everything... wiles would need to be taken into account. She knew the other could see her headband, which is why she didnt discard it, merely removed it, a sign of village affiliation being defunct. Least from Hyuuga to Hyuuga, the other two were of no real concern to her...well..kinda. Those strange bloodlines they carried piqued her interest as well. Her eyes would be able to see any of the basic elemental releases the others knew while a fine mist like barrier of chakra began to surround her. If they moved anywhere within her vicinity, too close, too far, she would knew before it could fully happen,and well...things would progress from there.

-Would you mind listing any basic releases C rank you know please and thank you ^^-

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Telescopic Eye x10
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times.
Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan.

Enlightened Byakugan
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: A technique that allows the user to see all around them giving them the ability to no longer become flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: While the Byakugan is active, the user can only be flanked by creatures of his Class Level or higher, unless they become flat-footed or immobilized. In addition, when the user is concentrating to use their Telescopic Eye, the user may make an Observation check in any direction without needing to move.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Telescopic Eye.

All-Seeing Eye
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user sees all that is around them, and nothing can escape their all-seeing eye.
Special: ---
Drawback: User gains a small blind spot located at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertebra.
Description: Picture Taking the time of a "B" Rank Technique in Handseals the user may activate this technique. By activating this ability the Byakugan gives the user a near 360° field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertabra. The distance of this vision is 1/5th of the user's knowledge in Telescopic Eye (Maximum Distance 40 Meters). Please note that the further the user may see, the larger the blind spot becomes. User is still subject to eye attacks.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan.

Sight of Chakra Nature
Rank: "C", "B", "A"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to see Chakra Nature a technique before a target uses it.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique allows the user to see the Chakra nature of a technique from a target before it is released. Activating this technique is constant however what the user sees is dependent on the knowledge of this technique. This technique must be learned for each perception and release the user wishes to see. A "C" Ranked Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "C" Rank. A "B" Rank Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "B" Rank.
Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan 4 times.

Hakkeshou: Nankan (Hands of the Eight Divinations: Barrier)
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Speeds up the user by 2 movements each time used.
Special: --
Drawback: Can only be used five times a day. If the user is higher than C rank, it still requires twenty TP to learn Nankan again.
Description: The user excretes chakra from their tenketsu steadily, creating a barrier around them that alerts the user of motion before it comes near the user, giving them the appearance of heightened reflexes. Some maintain that this skill was created in order to combat the Sharingan. The user can only use this technique five times a day when first learned. Each time it is learned again, the user can use it one extra time per day.
Limit: Must learn from a Jyuuken teacher or at the Hyuuga Mansion. Must be a Hyuuga. Must know Jyuuken Advanced Stance.

[AMATERASU]

Rahael gestured for me to halt, and so I did, though I was rather confused. It was difficult to see and hear, I was nearly ten meters behind her still with that eager trot of hers. Despite my longer stride, I was not nearly as swift.

She was saying something, I could tell that much, and the people she spoke to, I could almost make out, they were behaving agitatedly. Considering taking up arms, most likely. I wanted nothing to do with any fight against Humans, but nor would I not defend myself if assaulted. I pulled back the side of my cloak with me left hand, and placed it on the mouth of Ascalon's sheath, the better to draw it if I would have need. My thumb nudged the cross-guard, loosening the rain guard which locked the blessed weapon in its casing.

Rahael too took a combative stance, though it was low and seemingly reluctant. Not recognizing it, I assumed it to be some local martial art. She drew something from her person, something dangly, and held it wide to her side before dropping it. A weapon? But she had blades aplenty, and didn't discard those. The customs of this place were so difficult to comprehend.

[Nekomata Minh]

At this moment there were too many things going on at once way too quickly. Everything seemed fine at first but, before you could even blink everything turns into a maelstrom of who's doing what. Junko was happy that Zeki was already aware of the storm clouds brewing up. Of course she didn't know that it was more of a problem than she is suspected. In a matter of seconds Junko could hear the sound of Michiko's voice going off in her head.

Turns out two random people were caught following them. Zeki was the second to respond which caused Junko to look up and, notice that he began turning back. Even though she looked back herself Junko didn't say or think a single word. She just stopped but, didn't make any defensive actions nor moved a single inch. In a few moments the the ground rumbled from the force of Michiko's thunderous leap. Junko was still peering from the corner of her eye and, she noticed that the other Hyuuga had stopped as well along with her partner. Now the two Hyuugas were just there in what looked like fighting stances.

Just then Zeki's voice sounded again but, his news was worse than Michiko's. Losing a team mate at anytime in any fashion never sat well with Junko...not after the dark things that happened a while back. At this point Junko finally started moving again but, in a full on ninja sprint towards the forest ahead. That was their intial destination so that is where she planned to go.

Her espression was as serious as ever because she knew her role as a shinobi, her role on this team. No matter what the odds...on behalf of the mission...blood will be shed. One way or another. In the end Junko just hopes her team mates catch up to her in one piece. The lust for vengence can't be accomplished without them.

[[Calibretto]]

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The instant the woman shunshined forward Michiko's hand shifted from "halt" back to the full stance in preperation for combat. Should the woman be paying attention to her body language however she would notice it belayed absolutly no fear of the current situation. If anything Michiko was annoyed at having to stop. When the woman spoke of sharing the same lineage with Michiko as if it was some kind of great gift and we were closer for having it even if we didnt know it Michiko only squinted her eyes from behind the mask. With a coldy logical voice Michiko responds. "Sharing the same blood lineage does not make one family. Bonds that tie people together are deeper than blood alone. I take up arms against any who threaten me regardless of who they be. But this stance is not taken as a sign of offense , merely a warning. I am on business and this business is time sensetive." As the woman in front of her spoke of having questions Michiko's head tilted inquisitively. "You have 'questions' for me? Need answers about our kin?" As she repeats the word "kin" her face behind the mask takes on a terribly bitter expression as she recalls her childhood slightly. The expression bleeds through to her words when she speaks the word kin it sounds nearly mocking as if she has no care for the word. Michiko thinks for a moment. "Alright. I have a proposal for you." Michiko pulls her arms into the robe and slides it off in a single motion dropping it to her left side. She keeps the mask on however. Her body now standing exposed shows to be made entierly of steel and she's wearing no top but only a pair of BDU trousers with a butt bag on the back of her utility belt. Standing topless one can now see very plainly the plethora of exploding tags littering her torso, arms and back (depending on what angle you're looking at her with) There is space to see the steel skin between tags but both are equally present. She drops her fighting pose completely and stands straight up extending both arms out slowly in a greeting pose and holds them there as if she wants a hug. Her hands however are holding the position respective to detonating the exploding tags and a well of chakra within her has prepared itself. It appears however by her body language its only precautionary. "You want answers? I will tell you anything related to our kin I know, under one condition. Any questions you have to ask, you ask while embracing me in a hug. Should this not be acceptable you can be on your way and no harm will come to you from us." She made this gesture as blatant as possible so the woman would understand she meant it in truth. If the woman would believe Michiko or not was another matter all together. Michiko's voice went off in Zeki's head once again while this ordeal was playing out. "Keep your distance from me and this woman for now. If you will not run as instructed then at least keep a decent distance incase i am forced to use 'drastic measures' " The words "drastic measures" were said in a tone to indicate serious business. SPOILER: Click to show Active Jutsu ======================================================================================= Byakugan Rank: "C"x3 [50TP] (Special, See Description) Skill: NinJutsu Effect: An jutsu when activating allows the user the ability to constantly see chakra. Special: --- Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 5 times. Description: Picture An Eye jutsu for the Hyūga Clan. When activating the user's eyes dilate in the same white color as veins bulge out of the corner of the eyes. The user can activate this technique as a "C" Rank technique taking up handseals. The user is able to see through and thus ignore lighter forms of concealment, such as smoke or mist. The user may concentrate for an amount of Handseals equal to a "C" Rank Technique while their Byakugan is active to gain the See Chakra and See Through Chakra effects for as long as the user concentrates and their Byakugan remains active. Deactivating this Ability takes up no movements. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the last time they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. See Chakra and See Through Chakra Effects See Chakra: User can see chakra being used, chakra auras and lingering chakra. It allows the user to attempt to identify the effect of lingering chakra (use Chakra Lore Skills). User can make an Observation skill check to detect GenJutsu techniques or see Chakra Activity. User can focus their sight to examine a creature or object to detect traces of lingering chakra with an Observation check. Traces are the result of an active effect placed on the target from a technique or ability needing Chakra. Success allows the user to make a second check to identify the effect to get a rough idea of the source, but requires a clear line of sight to the target. Check difficulty depends on the Source Strength. "D" and "C" Rank/Class, Faint strength, Very Difficult Difficulty. "B" Rank/Class, Moderate strength, Difficult Difficulty. "A" Rank/Class, Strong strength, Average Difficulty. "S" Rank/Class, Overwhelming strength, Easy Difficulty. A User can see a creature's Class Level and can determine the strength of the chakra signature, but does not gain a bonus to Observation checks to detect a creature regardless of the strength of its chakra aura. Each Chakra signature has an individual color to it, but it is typically not plausible for the user to remember each one. This ability depends on sight and does not function when blinded. See Chakra: See Through Chakra: This ability functions like See Chakra, but the user gains a +20 circumstance bonus to Observation checks to detect lingering chakra, genjutsu, and see chakra activity (+5 circumstance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). User also gains a +2 resistance bonus to disbelieve GenJutsu and Mind Affecting techniques (+1 resistance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). The user knows can tell a non-corporeal chakra constructs or a physical entity. User can tell most summons and clones by sight (Exception Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and similar techniques). User can see internal uses of chakra such as active Bloodline abilities and ranks of Lingering Chakra. ======================================================================================= Passive or Activated non-Draining abilities. ======================================================================================= Unscathed Rank: "C" Skill: Trait Effect: The user is amazingly resistant to energy attacks because of their upbringing or Chakra experimentation. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Each type of energy resistance the user has (if any) increases by 20 Armour Points. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 1 Freebie. ======================================================================================= Chakra Resistance Rank: "B" Skill: Trait Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. ======================================================================================= Grendle Ancestry Rank: "B" Skill: Trait Effect: A trait that grants healing properties to the user. Special: --- Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits. Description: Some human bloodlines trace their linage back to a grendle, an offspring born of troll and human parentage. Living humans with this racial trait are immune to bleeding out. If they are also "C" Class they heal Minor damage per 15 rounds. If they "A" Class and they lose a limb, an organ, or any other body part, once per day the user's severed body members (fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, legs, tails, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back. The physical regeneration is complete in 1 round if the severed members are present and touching the creature. It takes 15 rounds otherwise. Regenerate also heals Serious Damage within 15 rounds, and rids the subject of exhaustion and/or fatigue. It has no effect on nonliving creatures (including undead). This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. ======================================================================================= Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form. Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body. Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form. Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability. Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability. Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank. ======================================================================================= Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class. Special: --- Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties. Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body. Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada. ======================================================================================= Know Their Pain Rank: "C" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: Get an understanding of how much life a target has. Special: --- Drawback: This does not work on undead. Description: The user looks over another creature and can discern how close it is to releasing its soul. There are no hand movements, no actions, the user simply looks at the target and can simply know how much more life the target has before the soul finally leaves the body. This does not work on undead. This is normally used for NPC purposes. Opponent's cannot state how much life a PC character will have unless they are at the verge of death. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster. ======================================================================================= Kikaichu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Host Technique) -[10TP] Rank: D Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Allows the user to control the kikaichu given to him by the Kikaichu Ishoku ritual. Special: N/A Drawback: The kikaichu feed from the shinobis chakra. Description: This allows the user the control the kikaichu in the use for their techniques. he bugs feed and live off the Chakra which the body stores and in return the Ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well.) Limit: Must have Kikaichu Ishoku ======================================================================================= Jyuuken Basic Stance Rank: E Skill: Taijutsu Effect: Allows the user to use a number of basic Jyuuken techniques. Special: -- Drawback: -- Description: The user faces in a sideways formation, with the front leg extended and the back leg turned in the same direction. The user bends their knees slightly, but their weight is distributed evenly through the legs. The front arm is extended before them. The palm of hand of the front arm is open, with the fingers outstretched and held together. The other hand is extended in the same direction, forming an L shape. Limit: Must learn from a Jyuuken teacher or at the Hyuuga Mansion. Must be a Hyuuga. ======================================================================================= Keen Sight Rank: "C" (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: While the Byakugan remains active, the user gains an insight bonus to Observation checks. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to 6 times. Description: Each time learned the user gains +5 insight bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive checks so long as the Byakugan remains active. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. ======================================================================================= Telescopic Eye Rank: "C"x9 (90 meters) (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times. Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. ======================================================================================= Enlightened Byakugan Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: A technique that allows the user to see all around them giving them the ability to no longer become flanked. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: While the Byakugan is active, the user can only be flanked by creatures of his Class Level or higher, unless they become flat-footed or immobilized. In addition, when the user is concentrating to use their Telescopic Eye, the user may make an Observation check in any direction without needing to move. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Telescopic Eye. ======================================================================================= All-Seeing Eye Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user sees all that is around them, and nothing can escape their all-seeing eye. Special: --- Drawback: User gains a small blind spot located at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertebra. Description: Picture Taking the time of a "B" Rank Technique in Handseals the user may activate this technique. By activating this ability the Byakugan gives the user a near 360° field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertabra. The distance of this vision is 1/5th of the user's knowledge in Telescopic Eye (Maximum Distance 40 Meters). Please note that the further the user may see, the larger the blind spot becomes. User is still subject to eye attacks. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. =======================================================================================

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[Ranzu]

Zeki just gave a silent sigh at the mental commands he received. His flying craft wheeled around in the air once more, moving in a circle around the two Hyuugas at a height of about thirty meters. The Sadojin could only guess that others thought everyone that took to the sky was some sort of daredevil hotshot that couldn't resist taking stupid risk that put himself and his teammates in danger. He was perfectly fine staying high enough in the air so that anything on the ground can't just knock him out of the air. This included both explosions and other shinobi that could literally jump high enough before literally punching him out of the air, among many other things.

It also annoyed him that the team was split up so much. Not that the others couldn't handle themselves in a fight, but what if this was a team of shinobi and the third one was out of sight? The uneven stand-off on the ground could easily come to blows, and Michiko would be in dire striaghts if the third member got to the fight before Zeki could. And once Junko reached the forest, Zeki would be unable to give her support at all in case of a ambush.

But he forcefully cleared his heads of those thoughts and refocused on the situation on the ground. He not only watched the two contacts but also the two tree lines in case any other surprises turned up.