A Bouquet of Battles [Private]

[Toge Ikebana]

A BOUQUET OF BATTLES
"This wretched world... as lives wilt, it turns it's back upon those who linger. Unforgivable."

	Having gotten word of the death of his older brother, Toge had decided to venture out of the village for awhile. On his person, he had his tanto, as well as a single kunai within the contents of his cloak. However, those weren't his real weapons. The sixty-three Ikebana seeds that remained in their contents were not there for show. The former Kusakage, as he was, was a threat. Not because of his superior strength; oh no, it was quite the opposite. He was weak. Weak to show his face to his siblings. To those who mattered to him.
Because of his weakness, the oldest sibling had killed himself. Likely due to the uncertainty of knowing where his brother was. And, if that was the case, likely Amarisu as well."...I'm to blame..." he told himself, faintly laughing. "...I'm to blame, I'm to blame, I'm to blame!" Toge fell down upon his knees, only now accepting this in the solitude of this valley. In front of him, a river that seemingly knew no end, looked him in the eye. "...Nii-san..." A gentle breeze swept by, tossing the lush grass that made up the valley to and fro. Thirty-eight meters to the southeast of where Toge was now was the path that he took to get here; a forest that led to Kusa no Kuni. Fifty-nine meters to the south west was a mountain range. Save for those two features, all that was nearby was the lush grass as far as one could see.
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[zarak729]

How did he end up here again? Oh right...the portals. Or was it just the one?

Zakari made his entrance, away from the winding forest path and into the valley of grass. Dressed in his regular purple kimono, hidden from view with his black hooded cloak which housed all his weapons and gadgets. Strapped to his head were his sniper goggles which housed a variety of visions; anti flash lenses, condition viewing vision, canny descrier, night vision, thermal vision, X ray and zooming vision. On his neck hung his gas mark, with an S rank filter. On his left arm a Senbon bracelet with 57 senbon and on his back was a Pouch Projector with Dual Releases, concealed by his cloak. The two tubes that would spray the contents of the pouches snaked their way around one arm each and concealed by the long sleeves of his cloak. The canisters on the left were off Goo, Incendiary and Ice while the ones on the right were off Goo, Incendiary and Lightning. Also the device was set on releasing contents in a line. Inside the various compartments of his cloak were: 15 boomerangs (3 with Ice Tags attached, 3 with Exploding Tags attached, 3 with Incendiary and 3 with Lightning), 8 Caltrops, 14 Kunai, 15 Bo Shuriken, 7 Smoke and flash pouches, 40 separate exploding tags, 20 Mine Tags, 2 Blood clot pills and one soldier pill. 

Stretching away the exhaustion the Kedoin spotted someone, in the distance. A guy with brown hair and green clothing. Someone who could tell him how to get back home to the Village perhaps. Keeping this idea in mind he began walking over to the lad unaware of the heartache he was suffering.

"Oi!" Zakari would yell, giving the guy time to notice and respond.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

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Voices. They were everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Breathing deeply, the body didn't want to do as she wanted it to. The only thing that was on her mind was seeing more blood. More destruction, more misery. It had been mere days since it had been placed on her. It had a mind of its own, and it wanted to see Yoshi killing more people. In the girls mind, everything was limitless expanses of the same green grass. A little bit of a hilltop there, a little bit of a hilltop here.. Everything was strangely green. Except for two dots in the distance. They were placed about fifty meters or so apart. The girl herself was placed a good hundred and twenty meters away from the other two, in a direction straight south.

On her, she had various weapons. Two katanas, with a prepared and specialised grip. Eighty or so exploding tags, scattered around the different buttbags and vest holders. In one speccific buttbag she had a supply of medical equipment. Blood and soldier pills, five of each. Strapped to her belt, she had an array of grenades. Incendiary, smoke and goo. Lastly she carried a small bag of different herbs. It only contained one herb though. Dreamfoil.

As she was approaching the two others, her intent to kill was like an ocean riding towards them. On top of her regular garments she wore a black cloak, buttoned down the centre. It was hooded, and the hood was pulled up. Unless they had some specific techniques to distinguish what was moving, all they'd see approaching was a dark blob of killing intent... Scary.

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[Toge Ikebana]

A BOUQUET OF BATTLES
"This wretched world... as lives wilt, it turns it's back upon those who linger. Unforgivable."

	Perhaps it was the sixteen or so years he spent as a coward that he heard the arrival of the Kedoin. Having spent his entire life afraid, his senses were at least slightly, though not enough to make a genuine difference, fine tuned compared to most, even when in a "relaxed" state, a term used very loosely in this specific instance. Standing to his feet, Toge eyed the figure in a most curious and irritated manner. At first, he was eerily silent, but eventually, he managed to spit out something. "...You... what do you want?" he asked, wiping his eyes with his sleeve. "Can't you just leave me alone and go back to where you-" His words were interrupted by a violence that was in the making.
Turning his head towards the source, he did indeed spot the humanoid blob that was now making it's way towards them. "Leave," he commanded. As he did so though, he made a quick set of hand seals, eighteen overall, preparing himself as a just in case. Upon the completion of the hand seals, a brilliant display of flowers all blossomed all at once, covering thirty meters worth of the battlefield. Toge also prepared his hands if in the event his opponent tried anything further.
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TECHNIQUE AREA :: Kiseki Youshoku ( Miracle Cultivation ) Rank: B Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Creates Ikebana clan flowers without seeds at the cost of extra chakra. Special: Refer to Puranto Ninpou : Haeru Drawback: --- Description: Having mastered the Ikebana clan arts, the user gains the penultimate ability of the clan; the power to create the Ikebana flowers without seeds. In order to do this, extra chakra must be expended. These can be used for any and all Ikebana jutsu. The range of flowers grown is dependent on how much chakra put into the skill. D Rank – 10 Meters C Rank – 30 Meters B Rank – 50 Meters A Rank – 80 Meters S Rank – 100 Meters Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan. Puranto Ninpou: Haeru. When the user gains 500 TP into Ikebana jutsu, this is gained automatically.

[zarak729]

"Hey hey man, take it easy."

Raising his hands in defense, the Kedoin stopped a little ways from the guy in green. Apparently he was not wanted here, looks like this guy had some personal stuff to work out. Or maybe he just didn't like people. Either way he made it clear that he didn't want Zakari around and the latter was happy to reciprocate by leaving. However his words were cut short as he turned to look at something out of his view. Following his gaze Zakari was surprised to see that there was another person present in this valley and he/she/it was making her/his/its way towards them. 

"Leave."

The guy was weaving handseals now and Zakari didn't have to guess why. This approaching figure was giving off an aura of death, of senseless violence, blood spilled and bodies mangled beyond recognition. Too late for him to back out now for it would mean his end. Gritting his teeth the Kedoin joined in, weaving his own seals to hinder the progress of this incoming threat. As soon as the unknown person got within range (19 meters) he would cast one Genjutsu after another, the first to weaken, the second to put in a state of fear. This would make it easier to take it out. 

"This guy or girl or thing doesn't look friendly. Stand together eh?"

After that he would prepare to release the contents of his Pouch Projector, holding up his left arm and expelling the contents of the pouch that would be dispensed, Goo. By this time the target would be well within range and hopefully caught up in a sticky situation which would render him/her/it incapacitated long enough for him to prepare his next move.

Techniques used:

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Demonic Illusion: Jellyfish (20 TP)
Rank: "C"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Makes the target's arms and legs shake and feel like Jelly.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 1 target. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 7 meters plus 6 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated. The target hit by this jutsu feels their legs and arms become jelly like. This makes their ability to strike weaker than normal reducing striking attacks by 2 ranks. This Jutsu also reduces the user's movements by 2.
Limit: Must know Phantasm Perception.

Glimpse of Fear (10 TP)
Rank: "D"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: User plunges the subject directly into a waking nightmare, immersing it in a world of fear for a brief instant.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Fear, Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 1 creature. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 6 meters plus 7 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 rounds per class level. This technique may be negated. User plunges the subject directly into a waking nightmare, immersing it in a world of fear for a brief instant. The change happens so fast that many creatures do not consciously sense it all, but a failed save means the sudden shift in perception registers long enough to leave the subject shaken for 5 round per Class Level. Sightless creatures and creatures immune to fear effects are not affected by this Jutsu. In addition, a target that fails the save to resist this Jutsu also takes a -4 penalty on all saves made to resist Jutsus with the fear descriptor for the duration of this Jutsu.
Limit: Must know the Phantasm Perception.

Items used:

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Pouch Projector: Portable: Dual Release
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Gadget, Mechanical, Launcher
Effect: A portable device with 2 Release Devices capable of releasing contents of a pouch either in a line, or cone effect.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A device that fits as a backpack that attaches tubes to either a hand held release device, or on the a Wrist device. The Tubes range in size depending on the size of the user, and the type of release device is being used. The Release device also ranges in size. Some have release devices that is the size of Pistol Crossbows, while others are in the size of Rifle Crossbows, and some are small enough to attach on Gauntlets. The backpack is outfitted with 6 Cylinders (3 per Release Device). Each Cylinder can carry 1 Slot of Pouches. When a cylinder is locked and loaded, it will chamber a pouch. When the Release Device is triggered, specialized gadgets will siphon the components from inside the Pouch, release it through the tube, then exit the Release Device. After each fire the machine ejects the pouch from the chamber, and automatically reloads with a new Pouch. Firing proficiency is dependent on ability of Marksman. The Release device is outfitted with 2 dials. 1 Dial controls a mechanism that can switch from cylinder to cylinder, while the 2nd Dial controls how the component of the pouch will be released (Line, or Cone). Only 1 Cylinder may be locked at a time. Switching between cylinders takes 1 second worth of time. Cylinders may be hand reloaded. The Projector releases the contents in a Cone of 19 meters, or in a Line of 38 meters per trigger action. Pouches that can be used: Pouch: Smoke, Pouch: Goo, Pouch: Incendiary, Pouch: Elemental: Lightning, and Pouch: Elemental: Ice.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 35,000 Ryo

Pouch: Goo 
Rank: "A"
Type: Secondary, 15 per Slot, Combative, Explosive, Pouch
Effect: An explosive that releases an adhesive-like substance to incapacitate opponents.
Special: ---
Drawback: May capture the user if not thrown right.
Description: A pouch that carries sticky foam inside that is released when exploding. Sticky foam is an incapacitant, used when less lethal force is required, consisting of various extremely tacky and/or tenacious materials carried in compressed form with a propellant and used to block, entangle, and impair individuals. Ricks while using this are suffocation and skin irritation. Goo pouches have a total body capturing diameter of 5 meters with a limb capturing diameter of 15 meters. Pouch is capable of exploding from detonating in 6 seconds, or with a harsh enough impact.
Limit: These types of items may be capable of being bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 7,500 Ryo per Slot, or 500 Ryo Each.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

WORD COUNT: 560

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Yoshi, being more than hundred meters away, was pondering what the two of them were preparing. It seemed like they were trying to ward her off from coming closer. A glow of red appeared in her eyes, as she clearly saw the chakra that they were both expending. Still stepping forwards at a casual and calm pace, the girl was soon within the seventyfive meter range. There, the girl came to a complete stop. Crouching down on her stomach in the tall grass, she was completely invisible from their range. Although only for a moment. This was well within range of her techniques. Underneath the robes, the girl started folding a long series of seals, muttering lowly to herself. When the three techniques kicked in, a low grin appeared on her face. 

Rising to her feet, the dark figure was once again visible. The red eyes gazing onto Zaraki specifically. After having specifically watched him, she lowered her hand to her belt. Then, clicking into her line of grenades, the girl threw what appeared to be an incendiary grenade forwards. It did not go off when it landed, though. Nor did it land close to either of the two. It was just casually lying in the grass with the pin still stuck within it. It was almost as if she was offering them a weapon.

If the technique was successful, the whole garden creation of Ikebana Toge, including Toge himself, would appear to be taken over by the same shadow that was wrapped around the girl. Zaraki would find himself unable to see the difference between friend and foe. He would feel himself compelled to defend himself against Toge.. and not too far away from him, there was a grenade that appeared able to let him burn everything of Toge's creation. 

Yoshi saw herself as a god, and for now, she was merely toying with her subjects.

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Phantasmal Turncoats
(Genjutsu on Zaraki)
Rank: "A"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: User distorts their subject’s spatial perceptions and cloak their allies and opponents in illusions so that when they make an attack against what they perceive to be a foe they are actually attacking their friend.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: A Mind-Affecting Technique. Affects 1 living creature. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 30 meters plus 15 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 rounds per class level. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. Only the Jutsu’s subject can see these illusions. User sees only an ephemeral outline of what a creature appears like to the subject. The target gets a save to recognize the illusion as unreal. All the target’s allies appear as enemies and vice versa.
Limit: Must know the Phantasm Perception.

Tasukeru (Seeing Life)

Rank: C, B, A, S

Skill: Doujutsu

Effect: A powerful eye allowing the user to see 360 degrees and see the bloodlimit life signs of targets.

Special: Although one is born with this jutsu, one must activate the eyes through training.

Drawback: Heavy chakra drain over time, especially when multiple phases of the Tasukeru are accessed.

Description: Allows a full three hundred and sixty (360) degree field of vision. Unlike Byakugan, the user sees life in its normal colors during this tech, no details spared. Signs of life, thermal readings and X Ray vision is near perfect. Can also read a determine the difference of a regular shinobi to that of one with a bloodline or if they house any foreign presence by the different chakra waves displayed when observed through Tasukeru. This does not mean one knows the BL right away. Must have encountered the BL before in order to know exactly who they are. The ‘C’ ranked version grants the user up to 50 meters of observing. Each new rank for the Jutsu will add 50 more meters. This can be trained multiple times after all the ranks are achieved in order to add 50 meters onto one’s total. Each extra training is worth an S ranked training. Summoned through will, the scarlet eyes of the Onigami will grow a very vibrant neon red and all life becomes theirs to fully observe. Once activated, the user has a three hundred and sixty (360) degree field of vision, as well as the ability to see into other people’s bloods. For those allied to an Onigami, this jutsu is revered for making the Onigami known as the ultimate scouts.

Limit: Must be part of the Onigami BL.

In addition, two unknown techniques that won't be revealed unless you have specific techniques to detect my little ploy.

[Nekomata Minh]

Junko was taking a self indulged walk across open ground. She was not very sure where in this twisted world she was but, at least it looked nice. Now for the record not much of anything was going on at the moment. She was heading in no specific direction but, odd enough it lead her into some kind of confrontation 100 meters North of the two. She was not very interested in getting involved but, her human instincts to stand by and, watch were getting in the way of that. As a matter of fact she might have a small interest in getting involved as a whole. She hasn't seen much action in while. First thing to notice was her beautiful cerulean Kimono that she bought beforehand. Its texture was pure silk fabric that gave the most supreme of comfort. It was outlined by a thick layer of a crisp crimson color. There was a slightly darker blue tribal design along with the occasional various flower design on top. Around the mind section was a white sash that was tied securely in the back. Of course inside the kimono were various pouches and such that held a single scroll map, and her supply of prismatic compasses.

All of the weapon type items were located around different areas and gear concealed under the kimono. Junko`s attire under the Kimono is something much less elegant yet still very comfortable. As for a top she was wearing a tighter fitting black tee shirt with a gap around the chest which reveals her supporting fishnet shirt. Below that was a black short skirt with spandex shorts underneath. Around said skirt was a utility belt holding her, Bo and Hira-Shuriken, Marbles, and Gas Mask Filter: E. Next to but, slightly under was a Butt Bag containing: 9 kunai, one pack of Exploding Tags, Exploding Tag: Mines, and Fake Exploding Tags. Around her left thigh was a single knife holder containing a single kunai.

As for Primary Weapons her special designed Katana Sword was strapped to her waist on the outside of the Kimono. That along with her sister`s Battle, Fan strapped firmly to her back. Her straw "kage shaped" hat was on top of her head firmly holding a single supply of blood clot pills.

With that said she would keep going.

[Toge Ikebana]

A BOUQUET OF BATTLES
"This wretched world... as lives wilt, it turns it's back upon those who linger. Unforgivable."

	It wasn't clear what the anomaly had done. Everything seemed normal at this point in time. They merely dropped down, disappearing. Had they simply left? Of course not. That blood lust was unmistakable. No, it'd only make sense that they were going to play around for now, evident with the grenade that been tossed this way. A game, was it? Making a game of lives? "Vile trash..." The hate that consumed Toge's being, all that pent up frustration and hate -- there were no allies present at this point in time. No, it was himself versus the world. The one down aways -- that was the most dangerous opponent of all. Having crafted his thirty meter garden, Toge quickly took action.
The handseals that Toge had set now launched into twelve quick paced seals. Nearby flowers of the young Ikebana's garden launched up, morphing into variations of Toge, five in all. Four of them were directly headed to scavenge the area in which the concealed figure was, having one clone quickly remove the thrown object away from the garden, near the mountain area if successful, also ensuring the pin was present, before continuing onward. Meanwhile, this stranger near him... for now, he'd deal with him in a different manner. The fifth clone, closest to Toge, was lent the boy's kunai, before charging over to the figure. He didn't want to take any chances; something felt off. Tossing a grenade of some sort, without setting it off towards two people that likely viewed you as enemies. "...Get over yourself." The second the clone left his side, Toge readied a set of hand seals, twelve more. The same clone also tossed the kunai knife once it was just past arm's reach of Zakari. Of course, he'd be left little time to react after, as upon throwing the knife, the seals were completed. The clone "exploded" into a chain of flower petals that wrapped around his legs, preventing him from moving. " You may stay there for now," he said, not looking to his partner. "...Though, I will be needing your help soon," Toge said, taking three small seeds from one of the bags, holding onto them in the palm of his sleeve, hidden. He was planning something, but a gesture as subtle as this wouldn't be easily seen by the one, no, the two with the arrival of the second individual approaching. An ally of the other...? It didn't matter either way. For now, he let the seeds drop to the ground for the time being to his left. As small as the were, it would be far too easy to miss, though a chakra signature would be faintly noticeable within them.
OOC AREA :: Handseals: 24 | 38 Movements: 5 | 5 Ikebana Seeds: 60 | 63
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TECHNIQUE AREA :: Hana Ninpou: Hana Fuujikomu no Kusari (Flower Ninja Art: Flower Entrapment Chain) Rank: "C" Skill: Clan Ninjutsu Effect: Creates a chain of flower petals which is used to hold an opponent in place. Special: Hand Seals Drawback: Best performed when within a field of flowers. If the opponent is not standing upon the flowers, then the technique may still be used, but the petals will need to move towards the opponent, giving them greater ability to dodge. Weak to fire. Description: Unlike most Ikebana techniques, this ability focuses entirely upon capturing and subduing an opponent rather than destroying them. Performing the required hand seals, the user will create a chain of flowers, which is capable of extending, at maximum, twenty meters, which is usually wrapped around the opponent's leg in order to chain them. Because of the chakra within it, the petals resist cutting unless from a strong source (B rank or higher attack) and will retain their formation unless severed or if the opponent has enough strength to break free. The user is capable of holding a Taijutsu Non-Specialist for up to three turns with this ability, a Taijutsu specialist for one and a half turns, a Taijutsu master can break out in half a turn. Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan. Must know Puranto Ninpou: Haeru. Hana Bunshin (Flower Clone) Rank: "C" Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Creates a clone from Flowers Special: ”Hand Seals” Drawback: Weak to Katon. Description: After forming hand seals flowers from around the user begin to swirl and form together. Being made of flowers, these clones will disintegrate after a single hit. After they fall apart, the flowers can still be used in flower techniques unless destroyed. These clones are capable of performing Ikebana techniques. At the cost of the clone destroying itself, it can use the flowers of its own body to perform a technique. Limit: Must be in the Ikebana Clan.