Amegakure Embassy

[Flower]

Victoria was not afraid that discussing her Kazekage's illness would make their nation look weak in front of this man, firstly as he seemed a friend and secondly Shiki was more than capable on hiw own. Why not let others believe that they were beaten down? They'd have a rude awakening at the village gates. The man would ask her if she knew about the illness. "I'm sorry but I do not," Victoria said, "Although a Sand ninja for years, I don't get the privilege of spending much time in my homeland -- as you may have noted by my being here." She smiled, trying to display that it was quite alright. She didn't mind being the traveler. "No one has sent any messages about the illness, so I'm afraid I don't know. But perhaps if you were there you could do something to help her?" Vicotria didn't know if this were true, but felt it'd be an opportune thing to say. She often went with her gut.

As the man talked about himself, Victoria would heed the information -- clearly he had loved ones here that he wanted to protect. It was funny all man was like this, except for herself. After this Emi would suddenly say that he needed a half hour to prepare himself. Victoria would continue eating for a short time, but would stand up soon (ready to be on with her mission) and said, "That is fine. Would you mind if I waited her in the lobby or close by? If you are truly interested in coming back to the Land of Wind, then I would be of invaluable assistance. Our current leader intended for me to protect you on your voyage back to the village, where the risk and time will be greatly reduced do to our powers, and I can make sure that no harms you on our way. I can be quite... intimidating when I want to be."

Victoria gave Emi a smile, not looking very intimidating at all with her false intentions technique. She stood up, ready to go somewhere and wait if he would allow. If not, then she susposed that they would have to make other arrangements. She wasn't too broken up about it, as long as Emi attended at the Sand Village. Although, of course, she would not bring him by land. If he did not already know the village's location, that could be disastrous. No. She had much better plans of travel in store for Emi the master craftsman. She was glad that he seemed willing to accompany her -- it was her first big scouting mission for Shiki and felt that she had done rather well. As she got to stand up, Victoria would grab her polearm and move to sit and relax for a while.

SPOILER: Click to show

Still Active:
    Body of Lies and False Intentions

[~Emi~]

Off to sand

E

mi patiently awaited for Victoria to finish her meal without actually disturbing her with any further small talk. The fact that the kages illness was outside her knowledge wasn't that surprising as any wise leader most likely would keep that away from most people to avoid panic. That did however make Emi believe that the illness could be worse than it sounded, maybe even deadly. So his plan with handling the political aspect with the meeting would have to deal with the possibility that the village had gotten corrupted. He would need to be observant while dealing with the temporary leader.

Don't worry, you may stay here. If you're ready to go back to your village it would be foolish of me to deny us a safer journey.

Emi was not doubting that he'd be able to travel to any place in the world safely, but a long travel could be boring and it was unnecessary to insult Victoria and her power. Then he stood up form his chair and gently fixed his robe as he said to his company.

Be right back.

The boy then walked into the staff room where he knew they gathered when there were little people around. He then informed the master of the embassy of how to handle the incoming people with requests and told him whom to contact in the different occasions that occur. Despite that he had been traveling lately, he felt a little extra burdened whenever he knew there were no real leader that could take after him. But he had to accept the situation and trust in the others that were still left. He did however know that he could back in a flash, but as the information could be too late, then so could he. As he was done dividing the orders, Emi walked back out to Victoria and smiled at her.

Ready when you are.

He said while swooping his right arm towards the door to indicate that he'd follow her out.

-Possible Exit-

[Flower]

Victoria would wait for Emi, understanding that as a jonin and a leader he would have much that needed to be done before the two of them were able to go off. With other people Victoria might have been suspicious and on her guard, afraid that they were plotting something in her absence. But Emi seemed the agreeable sort and so she let her guard down more with him, for better or for worse. While Emi was dealing with his own business, Victoria would take to waiting in the lobby and looking at her polearm -- polishing more of the glean into the blade before Emi showing back up quicker than she had expected. With that he was all ready to go.

The two of them would have a short walk ahead of them, in order to get back to Shiki's teleportation network, and they would have to carry on through the pouring rain and darkened night. Victoria found the haunted scene to speak to her heart, offering guidance as she was stuck in this disguise. Her blonde hair hung in wet matts around her face and she longed for Valerys' short hair. How much easier it is to manage... As the night was getting longer, Victoria would take a moment to speak to Emi, saying, "I'm taking you to a place that will our little secret." She would put a finger to her mouth indicating silence, being able to always see in the dark thanks to her darkvision [20 meters]. Although if Emi needed a light, she could pull out the LED flashlight.

"Shiki, our current de-facto leader in Sand, has sent me here to find you. He has developed a very intricate teleportation network, and thanks to me you'll be able to ride along it." The two of them would come to the teleportation circle among the rubble of old and mangled buildings in the deserted streets. All of a sudden, if Emi would allow her, then Victoria would pull out the jar of Shiki's blood from her pocket (an odd item indeed) and wrap her arms around Emi, in a seeming large bear hug, and she would envision the bedroom that she had been in. Shiki's room in the Kazekage tower. If Emi was willing then the two of them would immediately be teleported to the Kazekage Tower.

[exit to Shiki's Bedroom, Kazekage's Tower.]

SPOILER: Click to show

Still Active: 
    Body of Lies and False Intentions

Adopted Soul
Rank: "A"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: A Soulcaster adopts the characteristics of a Planar Soul.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The planar soul gets stronger as the Soulcaster gains Class Level. A good aligned Soulcaster gains the Celestial Creature Defenses as their Class Level dictates (See Below). An evil aligned soulcaster gains the Fiendish Creature Defenses as their Class Level dictates (See Below).
Celestial Creature Defenses: Celestial Gains Defenses to Resist against Acid, Cold, and Electricity. "C" Class user gains 5 Armour Points against said defenses. "B" Class 10 Armour Points against said Defenses and a natural Damage Reduction 5/Evil. "A" Class 15 Armour Points against said Defenses and a natural Damage Reduction 10/Evil.
Fiendish Creature Defenses: Fiendish Gains Defenses to Resist against Cold, and Fire. "C" Class user gains 5 Armour Points against said defenses. "B" Class 10 Armour Points against said Defenses and a natural Damage Reduction 5/Good. "A" Class 15 Armour Points against said Defenses and a natural Damage Reduction 10/Good.
User also gains Darkvision 20 meters.
Limit: Automatically gained once the user has knowledge of 500 TP of Soulcaster techniques.

[~Emi~]

Teleportation circle

T

he evening was strangely relaxing and the rain helped him staying awake. He joyfully took a few deep breaths and enjoyed the cool sensation it spread within him, which had him realize that the coming future would be a lot different. So when they crossed a small pond by walking on a bridge, Emi slowly dived into the pond and glided across the remainder of it. It was essential for him to have some moist that could slow down dehydration as he was not used to the heat he expected to be in sand. When he appeared on the other side he just squeezed out some water and smiled at her.

A little evening swim, as I imagine I won't be able to take any where we're going.

What surprised him was that despite that they were going to head for sand, Victoria was actually walking in the wrong direction. That had him get a little suspicious. He had never walked into any trap without being prepared before, but in the state he was in he felt like it could be annoying if he was caught off guard. So he kept a watchful eye out into the area surrounding them, which he could see clearly as the darkness only had his vision shift in color. When he had confirmed that the surroundings were safe, Emi instead tried to observe his traveling comrade. Which was when she turned to face him and asked him to keep her secret. The location was quite odd for placing a teleportation network on, but he figured that Shiki wanted it to be low profile.

This man seems quite interesting, but be warned, if this is a trap, I'm not the one to die.

Emi said it as Victoria closed in on him, and as he knew it was the truth, there were no hesitation in his voice. As she got close enough for him to smell her, a tingling sensation went swiftly through his body and he got slightly warmer. The embrace he received had him get a little uncomfortable, but even though he wouldn't admit it, Emi had longed for the closeness of hugs for years. When they were close enough for Victoria to feel they'd both leave the location, they vanished from rain in a flash.

-Exit with teleportation circle to Sand-

[Kinzoku]

A carrier eagle would soar towards the embassy of the Land of Rain. As it neared the embassy the eagle prepped itself to land at the building. Once it did so, the insignia of the Village Hidden in the Leaves could be seen wrapped around the leg of the eagle. Attached would be a letter from the Hokage himself. Once the message was retrieved, the eagle would fly back to where it had came from. The attached letter would read:

Hello Jasmine,

During the last Kage Summit, the previous Amekage did not show any signs of hostility. Furthermore, I offered everyone present the chance to be at the very least, neutral to Konoha. I also gave everyone the chance to claim their hostility towards us. While no one responded, I took that as an amendment to any ill will towards the Leaf. But since our standing with each other is not clear, I propose we meet in a neutral location to discuss the future of our villages. If you would like, we can meet at Moyoushi City, in a week's time, with a single guard, to refrain from hostility. As we are shinobi and are all trained in the art of deception, I doubt we need to restrict the presence of weapons, for if we wanted to sneak them in, I'm sure we both could. Either way, I look forward to our meeting!

Best Regards,

Kinzoku Mabuki

Kinzoku Mabuki
きんぞく   まぶき

Hokage

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE Arrived on the back of her eagle, sliding down it's side with a firm hand on it's outer wing. "Go one and nab yourself some lunch, I wont be but a minute if all goes smooth." The reply back was a keening screech that shook her world and made her grit her teeth with the intensity. "Why?! Because you're a twenty foot tall goddamn eagle, Krogger! YOU MAKE PEOPLE UNCOMFORTABLE! GO! SHOO! FLY!" The eagle shot her a look of dismissal which she in turn stuck her tongue out before receiving a backdraft of takeoff. "Damned Eagle..." The best of friends those two. Upon entry tot he embassy she wore her sniper bow and pistol bow on her hip, a full supplied quiver on her opposite hip. No headband. "Hello, I am visiting from the Ame on some Venator business and I have been noticing a few serious issues going on out here in the country. Is there any way by chance that I can speak with the resident Rain Shadow? I'd like to at least let them know I am in the area and that I am merely hunting, not here to cause any outstanding or intermediary issues with anyone." Which was true. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Lady Jaz]

//Enter After a quick hike into the capital, I enter in through the embassy’s doors and stride straight toward the main desk where I knew Kagami the secretary was seated or in conversation with a visitor. Upon entering I glance down upon myself, noting that my pair of black baggy pants and my signature bandage-top were soaked and the battle cloak covering that was stuck against my skin due to the heavy rain outside. My long fiery hair was tied back into a single ponytail at the crown of my head while my features were devoid of any kind of makeup. Today I couldn’t be bothered with that shit. My Scimitr rested in its scabbard at my waist and the large rounded heavy shield was strapped to my back. The butt bag I wore around my waist consisted of 150 darts, 13 kunai and 114 senbon. I watch as Kagami studies another person armed in the lobby and moves to stand at least two feet away from her. “Well you are in luck. She is standing right behind you.” Kagami replied, her tone sounding uninterested. Should the newcomer turn around, I would stare at her but not utter a single word. “Kagami, have you heard anything regarding any of the shinobi minus Lord Ryosuke and Lord Kininata on this list at all?” I ask the secretary, stepping past the visitor and placing the folded paper upon the desk. Kanami looked over it briefly and pointed to one name. I lean forward and discover that it is Hoshigaki Emi. “He has gone to Sunagakure for business.” Kagami said. “As for the others, I haven’t heard from them, nor have I seen them.” She finished. “Has Emi received approval for this trip to Sunagakure?” I ask. Kagami shook her head. Well fuck. Nobody listens to anyone in the village. “Wonderful. Looks like he is going on the Rogue ninja list as well, then. Tell me is there anyone in my village that is loyal to Amegakure?” I ask, my tone edging on fury. “The Amekage before me clearly did not know what they were doing and now I am left to clean up the mess!” I snapped, taking the paper back from the woman clad in white. I would then turn to face the visitor. “You wanted to see me? State your business now because I have a lot to do right now.” I said, studying the woman carefully. SPOILER: Click to show List of people missing from Amegakure: Hoshigaki, Emi Uchiha, Sajin Ryunobu, Hitora Inuzuka, Himayi Breivik, Tuva Hikaru, Ryosuke Hyouketsu, Kininata Kazeraikou, Athena Kamyuja, Kode Ashikaga, Nakazo

[Hamura]

After doing some sightseeing of his own in the capital city of Yokoburi, it was time for him to return to his business as a Shinobi. Thinking that the best place to set up any kind of meeting with anyone who was part of the military or one of the wealthy families of the country would be by going through the embassy, that was exactly where he'd be headed next. Carrying a bunch of curiosities and books he had purchased from the local store, he put all of his stuff away in his backpack before asking the locals to point him towards the embassy. Once he had supposedly been pointing into the right direction, he walked his way through the crowd, not really doing a whole lot to stand out or look even remotely interesting.

When he had been walking around after following the directions he had been given for a good thirty minutes, he saw a building that seemed to match the description he had been given, causing him to pick up the pace a bit. Just as a speck of doubt started creeping into his mind, he watched a rather large bird of prey land not far from his location. Dropping off a person before heading out into the skies again, he figured that the directions he had been given were at least accurate, considering that the person who had been dropped off was most likely a Shinobi like himself. Making his way over to the building in a matter of seconds, he stepped inside to hear someone raving about a plethora of issues.

The first things his ears picked up was that the person he believed to have been dropped off by the large bird was asking about the Amekage, to which the woman responded only shortly before turning her attention back to the person he thought was a secretary. Stating that she was in fact the Amekage, Hamura figured that he was in luck, though that sensation disappeared as soon as he remembered himself of the mood she was in. Talking to her was most likely going to be a circus, which was exactly the kind of thing he wasn't looking forward to. However, to keep her from exploding even more than she already was, he let her finish ranting at the secretary before he'd even attempt to get a word in.

Continuing to talk to the person she called "Kagami" about people who had apparently disappeared or had willingly deserted the village, he picked up several names such as Ryosuke, Kininata, and Emi. Remembering the latter due to the fact that he felt that it was a girl's name, he picked up that he had supposedly come to the land of Wind for business. Responding to this with the same upset tone by asking whether he had been allowed to go there in the first place, she stated that he be written up as a missing nin just like the others, which was also fairly funny to him. When she finally turned her attention to the person that had come looking for her after addressing the fact that the previous Amekage had made a mess of things, he figured that she would see him too.

"It is clear that you are busy, Ame-Chan, I can come back at a later time when the uh… storm has settled a bit."

While his words were clearly in regards to how upset the woman was, the fact that he looked outside at the heavy rainfall when he said it would mask his intentions, even if only slightly. Not really looking forward to having to go through it again, he figured that if now would be a bad time, he could go to one of the local hotels and rent a room. From there, it was likely that he'd be able to do some research in regards to the local culture, history and other interesting bits and pieces the land of Rain had to offer.

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE Bursting through the doors with guns blazing hadn't been what she eas expecting from the Kage of Rain, immediately making herself known, introduced and in that same breath dismissing the hunter with a means of business. Claire didn't have the FAINTEST idea what she was talking about but the name Emi Hoshigaki and Suna came up and now suddenly there was something akin to a bit of fate tolling around in the air. With the words "missing Ninja" thrown into the mix. She didn't righteously care to be fair. Suna was just a base of operations. The Venator church MADE her become a ninja. Those weren't where her loyalties lied. When wheeled around to be addressed she shot off a mildly reserved look but went right into it. "I am Claire Vandaline. I am a native born Ame citizen and upon a revisiting home I bring to your attention the dire news there is a rather massive demon hive festering under the great cities of Ame. I am not aware if there is one beneath Ame as well but during my thorough mission to uproot one last there was a fello from Amegakure who was rather cryptic and reluctant to divulge any information about the things going on or possibly living underneath Ame. If they are here in Driving Rain then chances are they too are just beneath the feet of your capital." Most didn't take this situation well but... is fucking personal. "I know it may seem trivial and with a village full of trained killers there seems little worry but I implore you. Demons ERADICATED my hometown right here in Ame itself. There is nothing left. No name. No maps. No markings. I am the only one who escaped that village. I wished to come and warn you and perhaps assist in any way that I could. If I could work along side your Shinobi it would allow me to properly assess the situation and in that same notion I can help you bolster any holes you seem to be having with your firepower." She motioned towards the desk with the assistant. "With a list of missing nin I imagine there are going to be problems. I think it is nothing but sheer dumb luck a hunter has turned up on your doormat. What d'ya say, Lady Kage?" She held out a leather wrapped hand much less delicate than it should be for a woman of such young proportions. "We got a deal? I might could even help you with this Emi Hoshigaki individual." Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Lady Jaz]

Before the woman could get a word in, another person walked in from the stormy weather outside. I could hear the roar of the rain and thunder and the wind smashing against the doors as the second person entered. My attention shifted briefly from the woman to a man although he showed less confidence than the woman had. He stated that he will come back later since I had appeared busy. But made no attempt to leave the Embassy. Perhaps because of the storm outside. “No no, you don’t have to go.” I said, waving a hand toward the lounge sweet sitting in the lobby. The fireplace was currently lit and cast a bright warm glow into the room. I may be angry, but I wouldn’t let people freeze out there when a storm was wreaking havoc. “I’m sorry for my rude behaviour.” I said mainly to the woman who had entered the embassy prior to me. “I was just told a few hours ago that I have taken office as the new Amekage and everything was dumped on me at once.” I explain, completely unaware that the two people before me may or may not be enemies to the village. “I am overwhelmed and frustrated but it does not give me the right to take it out on visitors to my country. So for that, I apologise.” I said, my tone softening. My apology seemed to lessen some of the weight on my shoulders, but whether or not it was well received time had yet to tell. ‘Both of you, please take a seat, if you would like something to drink from the bar it’s on me.” I say, moving over to the couch and dumping myself unceremoniously onto it. Whether the pair would accept my offer or not, I listen as the woman - Claire began speaking first. Claire began explaining of demon hives in the area and one possibly beneath the village. My expression outwardly remained neutral, but inside alarm bells were shrieking. Another fucking problem! Claire then continued to explain the urgency of the situation and rightfully so. I had not heard of a small village being destroyed, but that was because I was on a hiatus prior to a few hours ago. I nod once Claire finished talking about the demons. But when she spoke of the missing ninja problem, I felt my cheeks grow hot. At the proposals laid out before me, I wondered if this was karma telling me it was still on my side for now. I accept her hand with my own and give it a firm shake. “We have much to discuss, miss Vandaline. But please tell me, what was the name of your home village? Surely it was not Yokoburi?” I ask, shifting slightly in the couch. I will return to the issue with my rogue ninja in a few moments.

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE The Amekage seemed rather pleasant if flustered and she revealed a whole crock of shit dumped in her lap not minutes ago. Thing sin Claire's head turned and rolled around but she didn't let it distract her. With a shake of the hands the two sealed a minor deal of understanding. "My home was Kōzui, Great Flood. Very small and very insignificant in the scheme of things but people lived there and I'll be damned I let another village be claimed." Where her loyalties lay were only with her conviction. Suna. The Venator Church. They were vehicles to get her there. She'd deliver the killing blow herself to that smug son of a bitch demon who laughed her out of her burning home as a child trailing piss and pride. She'd sunk as low as it could get. Everything was just moving up at this point. She hadn't spared but three glances at the man who entered behind her. When he entered. When she offered the seats. And now. Her stare lingered now. "I'd like to get something concrete hammered out now if it's all the same to you. Every minute I spend idle they dig a little deeper." With a reluctant huff she rocked on her heels. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Hamura]

Taking a seat, he would not let the offer of free drinks go to waste, asking for a soda from those who were seemingly just being idle and staring at the Amekage and her current cohort. Taking a sip from the bubbly, sugary goodness, one might imagine that the eleven year old boy was only focusing on his drink, though he was actually paying close attention to every little thing that was said within the room. Hearing talk regarding some kind of demon hive, or rather hives located underneath certain towns and even some cities, he wondered what that meant. Not that long ago, he and Victoria had found some ancient metal rings spanning several meters in size, inscribed with both the infernal and the abyssal languages.

More pressing was the fact that people had apparently been disappearing from some place within the land of wind that he had never heard about, not having grown up in the country himself. But as it were, it was believed that these people were taken away by some kind of strange cult, though he had been too busy to look into things personally. Since the land of Rain was the country right next to the land of Wind, there was a slight chance that the two might be connected in some way or shape, though he preferred to keep his mouth shut and just wait while things progressed. At this point, it seemed like no one really cared that a foreign ninja such as himself was listening in on everything by actually sitting right next to them, which might have been due to his age and his fascination with his soda.

"By all means, I'll wait until you two finish this up. I'm in no rush at all."

While he sounded somewhat sarcastic and was barely heard as he spoke and tried sipping from his straw at the same time, he was actually speaking the truth. He was in no rush to be done here and return to the village. Given the weather outside and the fact that the Amekage would be taking care of his drinks, rushing out seemed silly. That, and he liked to keep up to date on the things that were going on in the world, and since they were speaking like he wasn't even in the room meant that they likely didn't consider him to be much of a threat. And that was exactly how he liked it. For now, Shiki's mission to get the Amekage to meet with him in a secure location could wait until he was no longer enjoying himself.

[Lady Jaz]

So the small village was called Kōzui. In truth I have never heard of it. I was born in Yokoburi and I have a residence here besides the village. Plus I am obviously older than this girl, yet I had not heard of it before. “Hmm..” I tapped my chin for a few moments but nod. “Alright, I will organise for you to enter Amegakure and take a handful of my shinobi with you to search the lands for any hives that may be still present. However, should you manage to encounter the demons, you are to report back to me immediately so we can discuss a battle strategy.” I said, folding my arms across my chest. “Your emotions are running high, and for good reason. So that is why should you encounter anything, you report to me.” I repeated. “And in return for your services, I will reward you handsomely. And as for the Emi Hoshigaki situation, I would also like to take you up on your offer to hunt down both Emi and another shinobi. His name is Hitora Ryunobu and he was last seen near Hi no Kuni. I have a image of him and Emi and can provide you with any details that you require of them.” I said before turning toward the other visitor quietly drinking his soda in his chair. “And if you are looking for profit or anything in the like, you can accompany Miss Vandaline on her travels if you want.” I said with a small smile. “That is, why you are here? Or do you have other business that you would like to discuss?” I also state should he have another agenda at hand.

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE It all sounded god save for the reporting back thing. Issues with authority wasn't exactly a correct term of explanation but... she had a... small problem with it. She didn't report to her OWN Kage face to face, what was going to make this any different. She did play it cool though. "Madame Kage" she started "I appreciate the offer and sentiment but this is essentially like fighting a blitzkrieg war when you go into a Demon nest. Have you ever been in one?" Her brows crinkled, "If they are dormant they go on for miles in winding circles in ways usually only they know how to navigate since the tunnels change every time. If it's an active one? There will be bodies scattered around. Body PARTS scattered around and if anyone is unlucky enough, they will still be alive and crippled so they cant leave. Demons will patrol, they will gather, they'll sound an alarm the moment they even think they sniffed an intruder." It was messy business and she hated it in her heart, but her core craved to see them in anguish. "I do carry a radio and I have no issues with radioing back to you in live time my coordinates, locations, activities and such. It is just terribly inconvenient to walk thirteen miles in a circle just for the demons to abandon hive and truck over to the neighboring hollow, you know? It will save time and it will save fatigue on your men and women. I can say with some confidence if a fight can be avoided it can be avoided. I wont engage at random. I shoot to kill and only when it will bring the whole operation crashing down." There had to be some giveor they'd be here all day. This was, potentially, to save Ame too. To save everyone from suffering at the hands of something they didn't know what coming. Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Hamura]

"I guess you could say that, seeing as I've never seen this person before in my entire life…. though the demon story does sound pretty interesting. I've never fought a demon before, though judging by your words, they sound more interesting and capable than your average bandit… but that just goes to prove that you're either not equipped to deal with the problem, so going in guns blazing will probably not work out for you, and mapping the place out wouldn't work either if these tunnels are changing all the time…. they really do sound like interesting things."

Speaking in response to the Amekage regarding his reasons for coming, he even slipped out some of his thought to Vandaline, who had more or less been taking over the conversation and attention from the get-go. Sipping down the last soda from the bottle, he placed it on the ground next to his chair and started thinking. So far, the entire discussion had been regarding these demon hives, which sounded like a lot of fun to him. Not being the kind who believed in divinity in the sense of their being actual gods standing for good or evil, he did feel like the idea of demons and angels might be possible. After all, he knew now that Tengu were a thing, and they were believed to be of demonic origin by some religions as well. Considering how he was likely the only person to have made his way over to Sōjōgatani in this century and stand on good terms with them, he wondered just how different these demons were from the Tengu.

"I was asked by the Kazekage to come here and talk to you, though I figured I'd have to go through a lot more channels before I'd get to reach you. Regardless, he wanted to set up a meeting with you in a neutral, safe place. But if I might be so bold as to put in some of my own input, things would probably go a lot faster if you were to come back with me."

Never having been the most respectful of people, nor the kind to really follow a set hierarchy, he did not really care much for keeping his mouth shut when he had something to say. The thing with politics was that things always had to happen on neutral grounds, taking ages to properly set up because people were not willing to budge from their initial ideas and plans and had to constantly remain overly political about everything. It was because of things like that that Hamura was not really much of a shinobi in the sense that he did not really like to take a tour around the point, preferring to just speak his mind regardless of whether it would rub people the wrong way or not. Given the likelihood that this Vandaline person would not like what he had to say to her was just another potential argument in the making. Besides, now that he wasn't masked, he did not need to remain under cover, so keeping his mouth shut was more of an issue now than it was when he'd be working under the Anbu.

[Lady Jaz]

Well it was clear that Claire was not the type to listen to authority. She was a lone wolf and was obviously comfortable with that. I sigh, listening to her explanation did make sense even though I wasn’t entirely in agreement to it. I couldn’t have unknown ninja roaming around in my country without my knowing about it. I did not trust this young woman, and with her refusing to adhere to my request to report had me frowning. “Fine. I will accept the radio communication.” I said not bothering to hide my annoyance. “Let me write down the task for you, Miss Vandaline so that you may be rewarded for your services. I will also provide you with the details of the shinobi I would like for you to hunt down and bring back to Amegakure as well.” I then said, standing as I did so. I was perfectly aware of the young man sitting in the chair drinking his soda. Someone so young out in a life like this. I remembered when I was his age and galavanting out around the place hunting down criminals. What a world we lived in. When he started speaking, he pointed out how ill equipped I was about the situation. This irked me, but my gaze remained neutral. So they come to my Embassy and speak to me like that. Where was respect nowadays? “Well if you are so interested in the demonic activity that Miss Vandaline has been talking about, how about you tag along with her?” I ask, now looking upon the boy. “Obviously you have a lot to say on this matter and you sound as if you have some knowledge about dark creatures. My offer of payment will apply to you as well if you are brave enough to accept the task.” I say, a slight bite to my tone. But when he stated that he was asked by the Kazekage to travel to Yokoburi to seek an audience with me, I stopped dead in my tracks. Suna shinobi. These two were Suna shinobi. “You two are Sungakure shinobi?” I ask, standing now. Despite my posture was calm and my intentions weren’t showing hostitilty, I was suddenly concerned for my safety. But why send a ninja in their stead? Why didn’t the Kazekage come along to Yokoburi himself?

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE Claire didn't know this kid slurping on his soda and though she didn't forget him he wasn't the forefront of her thoughts. Helping her home country was the top of the list. Ame helping too was icing on the cake. They deserved a chance to see what every other Kage before this one had failed to address or even bring to light. There was an epidemic sweeping the world one city at a time. Demons and their hives. Culled from her thoughts, Claire shot her eyes up and out of her mind to stare across at Jasmine? Suna? Kazekage? Amira? Dread sank into her stomach when the boy said he. He. Amira was no longer Kage by the sound of that sentence structure which meant she was dead, missing or retired. All three options meant she'd have to return. Business first. "I do not know this kid in any regard whatsoever." She made sure to point out. "My business is demon hunting. My team was based out of Suna and I began my first missions there to train in the field and have since went solo. Suna had their own problems too which caused me to hold a temporary contract with the Kage." She didn't associate a gender as to keep the timeline of her departure from Suna unknown to have been since the Amira administration. With that addressed she resisted the urge to roll her eyes at this Suna kid. Suna ninja. Honestly. "Six years and I'm still alive, kicking and have cleaned out every hive I've walked into so I must be doing something right, buck-o~" She chimed with a Cheshire smile. All points should have been addressed. Jasmine being angry or dissatisfied with her wishes to keep from having to fly back and forth all day and night was just going to have to eat itself! "I do appreciate the resources. Anyone trained in rituals and/or tracking make for the best. Medics are a second favorite. One or two people should be fine honestly." Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.

[Hamura]

"While killing monsters sounds like a load of fun, I've already been wandering the streets of this place for longer than I probably should have. My goal was to see whether you were willing to set up a meeting with the Kazekage, though I figured we could change the terms a bit by speeding up the process. That is, however, entirely up to you as Amekage."

As much as it sounded like the kind of thing he'd be interested in normally, the fact that he had been sent here with a clear goal in mind meant that he wouldn't be able to take it up. Whether it was arrogant of him to assume such things or not, he felt that he wouldn't be having a whole lot of problem with such things. Taking into consideration how these things were likely going to be stronger than your average pirates, bandits or other kinds of criminals, he figured a proper Shinobi would be more than equipped for such a task, let alone a small task force of such ninja. Whether this country even had such ninja left after the stories he had heard or not was something he didn't know, though something could be done to handle that too.

Feeling that things like these just added to the urgency of the meeting between the two countries, he figured that problems like these could potentially be taken care of by a joint group of ninja. The same thing went for different kinds of missions, believing that if there were to be some kind of treaty, that the places would be able to help sustain one another. With the land of Rain being quite a lot smaller than the land of Wind, mixed with the problems the place had that needed to be taken care of, it seemed to him that people such as himself would be able to help out with it, even if only a little bit. But regardless of his own thoughts, the only thing that mattered at this point was whether or not the Amekage was willing to go through the trouble or not.

"I've already stacked up on supplies for the way back, so I can leave whenever."

[Lady Jaz]

So Claire was no Sunagakure Shinobi. My attention shifted between Claire and the boy - whose name he still failed to give - and wondered just what was going on right now. “Apologies, I just assumed because you two arrived so close together.” Well Claire had arrived first, followed by the boy a few moments later. But surely Claire would get my point. Even with her short retort toward the boy I couldn’t help but to smile. “I may be able to accompany you for tracking purposes. My companion and most trusted friend is an excellent tracker, we will be able to locate the hive fairly quickly. But firstly, I will need to return to my village to alert my shinobi and see who is ready to aid us.” I explained, but leaving right now will not be an option. My village’s allegiance with Sunagakure may hang in the balance which meant that I needed an ally for protection. Sungakure is a good candidate due to their size and resources. I turn my head to the boy and nod. “I will come with you as soon as I organise a few things with Miss Vandaline and alert my AnBU of the threat. “So do the three of us have an agreement?” I then ask, moving to stand beside the lounge suite.

[She of the Mighty Bow-Gun]

CLAIRE VANDALINE I'LL WORSHIP LIKE A DOG AT THE SHRINE OF YOUR LIES I'LL TELL YOU MY SINS AND YOU CAN SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES OFFER ME THAT DEATHLESS DEATH GOOD GOD LET ME GIVE YOU MY LIFE Liked these odds. The fewer demons in the world the easier she could sleep at night. That was a given. "This sounds A-okay to me." She chimed with a flick of a thumbs up, already ready to get things on the up and up. When she faced the boy who had arrived with her she set her lips and walked over to stand by the entrance. "I just need to make sure my companion is doing okay and we can head out at your leisure." With all the bells set she was just waiting for the light to turn green. "Should I wait here at the embassy? I don't want to just invite myself into Ame's village." Then again that was where the nest was so obviously.... Venator Passives SPOILER: Click to show Exploit Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can use their knowledge of a creature's weakness to deliver a driving and relentless assault against it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user successfully identifies all abilities and weaknesses of a creature using the appropriate Lore check, the user gains +5 Armour Points in TaiJutsu damage against that creature for 1 minute. If the user identifies the abilities and weaknesses of numerous creatures, the user is able to use this technique for every creature. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Improved Monster Lore Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is obsessed with the abilities and weaknesses of Creatures. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: The user gains a sacred bonus on all skill checks to identify the abilities and weaknesses of Non Animal Lore creatures equal to 10 per Class Level. This technique replaces Monster Lore with the higher ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Pronounce Weakness Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User can for an opponent up to 10 meters away to become vulnerable to a special quality of the user's choice. Special: --- Drawback: User cannot create more than one vulnerability at a time. Description: User forces an opponent within 10 meters to make a successful Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or it gains one vulnerability special quality of the user's choice. It cannot possess more than one such vulnerability at a time, and so if the creature already possesses one, this technique has no effect. The user can use this technique only once per day but it is only considered used if at least one opponent gains a weakness by the use of this technique. If a creature makes its save that creature is immune to the use of this technique for 24 hours. This curse effect cannot be dispelled but it can be removed with a Break Enchantment, Remove Curse, and even a Miracle quality. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Monster Lore. Fearsome Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Enemies shaken by the user suffer additional penalties. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Any time the user causes an opponent to be shaken, increase the penalties for the shaken condition to -3 penalties on Saves, and -15 on skills. The loss of movements and handseals stay the same. Limit: Must be a Venator. ________ Combatless Judgment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Judgment may be activated without the need of combat. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: A Venator is no longer bounded by using a Judgment while in Combat. With this technique and by sacrificing 1 extra usage of Judgment per day allows the user to activate their Judgment abilities at any time, even if they are not in combat. Combatless Judgment have a set duration of 2 rounds per Class Level. Combatless Judgment must follow all other rules of the normal judgment rules. If a Battle occurs the user keeps their Judgment until the rounds end. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Extended Jugment Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator's Combatless Judgment is extended. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When performing Combat Judgment the user extends the usage of Combatless Judgment by 2 rounds. User may learn this technique multiple times. Each time learned Combatless Judgment increases by 2 rounds. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Judgment. Must know Combatless Judgment. Extended Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: User's dedication knows no limit. Their wrath dies hard. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Add the number of Impeccable Will to the number of rounds per day that the user can use the Bane Ability. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Intimidating Bane Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user's bane weapon strikes fear into their enemies. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 3 rounds of Bane. Description: Whenever the user performs a Dazzling display while their bane feature is active, the user has the ability to intimidate the creature that the Dazzling Display allows against creatures of the type the user's bane weapon currently affects. The target must make a Will Save against 10 +2 per Class Level + User's Impeccable Will or else it will become shaken. A creature that makes its save is immune to the effect of the user of this technique for 24 hours. Such creatures remain shaken while their bane feature is still active and effective against their creature type. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Longer Bane Duration Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Using Bane is an effective tool in the Venator's arsenal. Special: --- Drawback: Sacrifices 2 rounds of Bane. Description: By studying holy texts and notes of older Venatores, they can increase the duration that Bane can be used in the day. Applies to Bane and Greater Bane. The number of rounds per day that Bane can be used is increased by +2. This technique can be learned multiple times. Each time learned Bane is increased by +2. Limit: Must be a Venator. Must know Bane. Extended Use Rank: "C" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The Venator knows how to extend the duration of a Venator Jutsu. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: When the user learns this, the user must select a single Jutsu which is limited to a number of rounds equal to the user's Class Level. The user can now use that Jutsu or ability equal to twice the normal amount than before. The user may learn this technique more than once but the user must choose a different ability each time. Limit: Must be a Venator.