Nonsuch Embassy [Konoha Embassy]

[Solus]

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s expected the current Tsuchikage picked the previous one to accompany him. Gosei decided to do the exact same thing, beaming a smile in Andromeda’s direction and nodding at her with his head to follow him. At this point a completely soaked woman introduced herself at the clerk as the Amekage. Rolling his eyes at this random entrance the Godaime would cross his fingers, making a perfect clone of himself and popping a soldier pill in his mouth to make up for the loss of chakra when creating the Kage Bunshin. The real Gosei would gesture at the Tsuchikage and motion them towards the Golden Room, where Sairo’s second had already started on making the room more adequate to remain in in regards to his condition. The others would be left in the throne room, cut off from the main conversation. Gosei’s eyes flickered in the dark. With his heritage as a Kazeraikou and the blood of dragons that flowed through his veins (please, do not think about how dragon’s blood can possibly enter a human’s lineage) his heightened senses allowed him a perfect view of the room. Sitting down in the chair at the head of the table he would fold his hands into the ox seal, creating small sparks of lightning in succession at the various candles spread around the room, lighting each one and bathing the room in a warm wax powered light. (You thought about it didn’t you?)

Leaning back in his chair as a maid came running from the kitchen with a tray full of cups and a pot of the tea the Godaime would lazily wave his arm in agreement. ”Check if you must, but other than my pets in the garden behind the embassy and some excellent hors d’oeuvre being prepared in the kitchen all you will find is yourself infringing the privacy of the personnel. I find the lack of faith disturbing. I left my animal companions capable of battle outside and I did not put any other security measures around the embassy as to not curb your trust in us.” He seemed quite sincere about this and indeed, everyone had been allowed to keep his or her arms, there were no seals or rituals in place around the embassy and everything seemed exactly as the Kazeraikou had described it.

Andromeda made an off handed yet contrasting statement. Scratching his ear as the maid filled every tea cup the Godaime would relax. ”I recognize him as a person and the Hyuuga girl outside as not only a Hyuuga but also as a Seitetsu. A clan which have turned their very flesh into cold steel. It should be interesting for my people to meet someone of her kind.” the Godaime said with his signature half smile, grabbing the cup of tea closest to him and gently blowing on the surface of the hot liquid. ”So, what did you want to talk about?”

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Clone tech: Kage bunshin
To light candles:
Setsuna Hibana(Instant Spark) [5]
Rank: E
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a spark instantaneously at said target location
Special: Ox
Drawback: --
Description: The user focuses chakra at a certain point on the target and creates a small amount of friction in the air, sparking the area. This can be done almost instantaneously, but causes almost zero damage due to the small nature of the spark. It cannot cause paralysis or blindness, nor any other sort of damage. Usually a prank children use on each other like a game of tag, but with sparks for a small kick.
Limit: Lightning Release

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Kage Bunshin:

The soaked redhead woman was in luck that she would be immediately addressed. As the clerk wanted to open her mouth to answer she would be interrupted by the clone of the Godaime, swooping into the conversation from the side. ”That saves us the introductions. Lord Kazeraikou Gosei, Godaime Hokage. Let’s first get you out of those wet clothes and warmed up. I would be a terrible host if you happened to develop a cold during your visit. Right this way please.” He spoke, beaming a smile in your direction, and stretching his arm in the direction of the east wing, starting to lead you to the bathhouse.

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Just to avoid confusion, here’s a small list of where everyone is right now, check the first post of this thread to see where each of these rooms is located.

~Golden Room:
Solus, Rokudaime Mamimi, Draven, Sairo Zassou

~Hall of the Fire Throne:
soapymac, The Blind Beast, [Calibretto], Minoru Hyuuga

~Bathhouse:
Solus (clone), Yoshi [Lynx!]

Since this might get really confusing I think it’s best if we just figure out a posting order for each room separately and have those run independently.

[Sairo Zassou]

[Apologies Minoru, but considering by your post, I was already in the room with Solus, I can't really respond to your introduction.]

Gosei chose for the one who had been sitting by his side in the main room to join him, but before we made it in there, one claiming to be the Amekage had arrived as well. It seemed odd that they would have arrived on the same day. But a quick clone of sorts, though I was unsure of which one, was created by the Hokage to accompany the supposed Amekage to a different room. From there, I walked into the room that Godric had already started to modify so he could actually be there without fear of his condition affecting him.

I watched as Godric activated his eyes, allowing him to scan through everything. Gosei had explained that the only one infringing on privacy was Godric himself, but I disagreed. It wasn't that I distrusted our allies. After all, I was the one who made the alliance with Leaf in the first place. But I understood Godric's state of mind. But I left it alone for the time being as I noticed the one who had accompanied the other. Her name had not been stated, and I wasn't too fond on that. But the opportunity to introduce herself would come soon.

"The pleasure is all mine, miss...?"

I stated, allowing her the chance to introduce herself. But after the introduction, I turned back to Gosei to explain, what I felt at least, led to Godric's actions.

"And I hope you'll excuse him. Our village recently went through a civil war of sorts, during which he was leading the village. It's actually still in minor turmoil, but it's been contained at least. Still, I don't blame his reasoning for being cautious here, despite our alliance. I hope this isn't a problem for you."

I explained, hoping it made sense to him. From here, I was able to listen to him continue and realized it was time to get straight to business, not that I wanted to prolong it for too much longer anyway.

"As I mentioned in my letter, my village has not been very proactive in keeping good relations with this village. Being the one who initially set up the alliance to begin with, this bothers me greatly. I would hate to have worked hard on establishing good connections between Iwagakure and Konohagakure only for them to fall through due to lack of communication between the two. However, I've been put in a difficult situation due to another alliance with Iwagakure... That of Sunagakure."

I said, pausing for a moment. I sat forward, my elbows resting on my knees as I intertwined my fingers together and closed them around my hands, allowing my chin to just barely rest on the knuckles before continuing.

"You see... Suna and Iwa have been allied far longer than Iwa and Konoha. But the Kazekage has informed me that they were attacked within the past few months by your chief of police. It is my understanding that Konoha and Suna are not on the best of terms. I fear for the two nations that my own is allied with will go to war, and my village will get caught in the middle due to an alliance with both. I hope you can see the difficult position this puts me in."

I explained. There had been more that the Kazekage had told me about, but until I got some information, I hadn't wanted to reveal everything to the Hokage. I worried that I would put my village in a terrible position this day but I had to try diplomatic tactics. If it meant staying allied and remaining out of a war between the two, so be it. Same went for if it was necessary for me to break the alliance with another village. I had to do anything I could to keep my village safe. As Tsuchikage, it was all I could do.

[Draven]

Posting order by room:

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In order by name-

~Golden Room:
Draven, Rokudaime Mamimi, Solus, Sairo Zassou

• Andromeda is next after this post

~Hall of the Fire Throne:
soapymac, The Blind Beast, [Calibretto], Minoru Hyuuga

• soapymac is next here

~Bathhouse:
Yoshi [Lynx!], Solus (clone)

• Yoshi is next here

Again each room has their own posting order, if you switch rooms during your post, then you enter into that posting order.

Eye's darting from left to right, Byakugan active, as Godric was calculating the situation. Focused upon his thoughts rather than politics at the moment he was establishing a ranking order within his mind, calculating out worse case scenarios.

The man named Shin felt like a relatively knew academy graduate, too much chakra to be really considered a citizen, but not enough to have undertaken any real intensive training. Although Godric noted the low key posture this person gave when Godric had passed through the throne room. "Quiet Guy" he thought.

Of course, Godric already knew Andromeda, former Hokage, secret meetings, and all that. His eye's darted to her and perhaps a faint smile. It is not often Godric can come back to a place and see the people as they were since last time he had seen them. Sometimes it would take decades, and the people grew old in that time...

Now this Yoshinee on the other hand was someone Godric did not know. With similar Aura as Sairo, Godric did not know weather this person was apart of Konoha or not. Either way he did know she was not apart of Iwagakure, which meant she had to factor into all of this should things go sideways. At least the current Hokage had her sectioned off into another room with that Kagebunshin, "curious"... Godric thought to himself.

Suffice it to say Godric was already monitoring Gosei's output of chakra. The split of chakra, to the re-acquisition with the soldier pill gave good indication of what level the Hokage was at. There was something about the way he held himself that Godric took note in as well. A certain air of aristocracy, one which Godric felt very intrigued about. The most interesting man in the world, one could put it, but in any event Godric felt he would be the challenge should an escape need attempting. That thought though, widened Godric's faint smile into a grin. A challenge indeed, but perhaps another time and on less intense terms.

Thus, Godric attention was pinned upon Minoru. The man seemed a bit stunned as the diplomatic party was sectioned off into the golden room. The chakra flow was a bit less than Gosei's but still very impressive. "One of the Elite," as Godric likes to put it, but the chakra flow was similar to his own in terms of functionality. A brief realization just before he took to the golden room and Godric put together that this was a Hyuuga as well. The activation of the signature white eyes and the similar chakra flow was a dead ringer. Oh it has been nearly a quarter of a millennia since Godric had seen the Hyuuga mansion. Perhaps having word with this one before things conclude this evening would be a wise choice.

All in all it seemed as if Iwagakure was out gunned in this place. Godric could see only an exit strategy being the best course of action, should talks degenerate to violence. It is unlikely that would happen, but doing ones due diligence is how he himself has lived so long. Taking a seat upon one of the chairs next to the Tsuchikage, and clasping his hands upon one anther atop of the table itself. It was a sign to others that Godric was satisfied and he was ready to aid council. Though he did not diminish the Byakugan, keeping tabs and all that. But, at least Godric's posture switched to something a bit more pleasant. Letting out a bit of breath and letting his shoulders relax.

Catching the last bit about what situation Iwagakure was in from Sairo, Godric had no input for this. If it was up to Godric, cutting ties with Sunagakure was the better option. Although Godric had some bias toward this as he himself was a Hyuuga, a branch member without the curse seal, so on a personal level there was much loyalty to the Hyuuga main branch that he held within his heart. Perhaps one of his last threads of humanity that Godric has left. Thus, Godric waited in relaxed silence to see what is to be said. 

[Rokudaime Mamimi]

Andromeda didn't need special eyes _{(My brand!)} to know she was likely the lowest in terms of firepower, being a medic after all, she had dedicated her life to saving people save for... well Yuki had brought that upon themselves! Her eyes wandered to and fro as well, from their mysterious guest Kage and his former subordinate stand in, how well they seemed to get along. Godric was an interesting fellow but he didn't seem to be the deep thinker type like herself. Whatever his contingency plan for escape was, she likely matched it and then some. Never too cautious when it came to the way one staked out their survival.

"I am Andromeda Omega, Rukodaime Hokage." A well to do curtsy and a broad, if not somewhat awkward, smile creasing her features into one of mild if not obvious discomfort. She'd only had conversational meetings with Godric in private, buried deep in the Land of Bird where she stood within the eyes of the storm that Godic cast. She'd not wavered then and that was with the evident threat of death looming over her head, now she had Gosei and this other Kage here, and she felt..oddly at peace with it all. No longer being the Kage had lifted a weight from her shoulders that let her be herself again... finally.

The smile from Godric was one she had seen before, faint but there and all the more discomforting if she thought too hard on it, so she just smiled back. Then a curious thought hit her from the blue. Was the would outside of here hellbent on destroying Hyuuga'? Godric seemed incapable of being within sunlight, the other little girl out there was naked, encased in metal and seemed to have something wrong with her attitude. The only Hyuuga who seemed entirely normal were the ones still residing within Konoha. Was there something about the way of their clan that kept them sane? OR perhaps protected them?

Her mind snapped clear when Sairo mentioned Chief of Police, a hatred of some sort bubbling in her core. "Amarante." She detested that woman to the ends of the earth. She'd already threatened to demote her second in command if she continued her shit behavior and, ironically, it seemed she'd rather die than be the one to reform to her ways. Shame. Immediately she opened her mouth to condemn the woman but stalled immediately. Gosei could handle this surely she didn't doubt that, and showing hatred among the inner ranks would only show weakness in their own people. Could destroy the talks of allied villages here and now. So she remained silent, huffing just a bit. She sure hoped he exiled that bitch if this all came to be true.

[soapymac]

Shin had watched as the various Shinobi wandered through. There was one in particular, a towering hulk of a thing, one with the telltale eyes and bulging veins of the Hyuuga Kekkei Genkai. He didn't look much like any Hyuuga Shin had encountered, though that hardly mattered.

Unless there was some other sort of Dojutsu that he was unaware of, this man had the Byakugan, and it was active. Shin made a mental note of this, as the man, following the three Kages disappeared from the room. So he turned his attention to the others left in the room. Apart from the late comer, he was the only Konoha Nin in the room, making it squarely two for two. Could be worse odds.

One of the Nin, a boy with... Oh dammit, he had those eyes as well. It didn't look active, but those eyes looked exactly like those of the Byakugan.

Dammit... Shin thought to himself. Two Hyuuga in here, another in there... This could get real messy, real quick.

He didn't externally show his apprehension, his disinterested air made it easy to put off shock as surprise, and fear as uncertainty. Still, he had approached Shin, seemingly just wanting to talk.

"What brings you here?" he had asked. Shin heaved a sigh, before answering. "You know, I thought this would be exciting. So far though, it's been a lot of standing around and listening to people talk." He dug his hands into his pockets again.
"What about you, why did you come?" he asked, looking this man up and down as he did so.
Oddly enough, the boy was staring at the wall a good foot away from Shin. 

A Hyuuga wouldn't be that way would they? Unless... Was this kid blind?

[The Blind Beast]

"Well that's simple, I was asked to defend the lord Tsuchikage with my life and experience glorious youth!" Shenjie said in an eccentric fashion. With shin having spoke, Shenjie quickly turned to face him. The blind fellow balled up his fist and allowed a few tears to roll down his face as he thought about living life to the fullest extent. "There is nothing more worthwhile then living to the fullest extent." he said as he kept a straight face while a steady stream of tears ran down his face. Shen probably thought that Shenjie was crazy, but the Shitakuma knew better than to assume that he assumed that.

"Anyway, what's your name?" Shenjie asked forgetting to indulge his own name first. "I'm Shenjie, of the Shitakuma clan..." Shenjie said knowing that most average people had no clue that the Shitakuma clan was known for being blind, but still being able to see and fight under said condition. As Shenjie now utilized his tremor sense to see where the kiddo stood. Shenjie noticed through the ground that the fellows posture wasn't very good, and that helped Shenjie surmise that his opponent wasn't doing anything but chilling against the wall. With how his opponent looked overall, Shenjie also guessed that he could physically subdue him if things came down to it. With that thought in mind Shenjie awaited a response.

[[Calibretto]]

Various things happening in both the room they were in, all of which were heavily boring. It had only been a short while but Michiko was already ready to do something else. The insects within her body wriggled matching her bordom as a few small swarms of them crawled their way out of the pores of her body moving like expert labyrinth builders moving between secret passages to crawl from behind metal plates upon metal plates that were her body. In moments her entire upper legs, various parts on the torso front and back as well as the shoulders were covered in crawling insects. The bugs were just as anxious as Michiko's nerves. One of the plain looking girls , this one with red hair , had indicated there was no need for Michiko to utilize her Dojutsu. Of course she did. It was a pathetic ploy, almost too cliche to be what it was. Which was nothing more than an attempt to throw Michiko off guard. The whole building reeked of a trap and Michiko would find it. Should any of these shinobi make a move on her she might just be forced to detonate some exploding tags on their chests. That thought brought her some happyness. Everyone needed some good bloodshed in their life. Staying perfectly still where she was , no other person seem'd to engage her in conversation so she simply continued to watch, examining every inch of the people within the room and turnning her gaze occasionally to the kage's in the other room letting her all around vision shift occasionally to purely straight forward vision for a bit to see as much of the other room as possible before shifting back to 360 vision to cover her current surroundings. SPOILER: Click to show Current Attitude: Slightly Bored. Items used. [0] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== =========================================== Active Jutsu [1] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Byakugan Rank: "C"x3 [50TP] (Special, See Description) Skill: NinJutsu Effect: An jutsu when activating allows the user the ability to constantly see chakra. Special: --- Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 5 times. Description: Picture An Eye jutsu for the Hyūga Clan. When activating the user's eyes dilate in the same white color as veins bulge out of the corner of the eyes. The user can activate this technique as a "C" Rank technique taking up handseals. The user is able to see through and thus ignore lighter forms of concealment, such as smoke or mist. The user may concentrate for an amount of Handseals equal to a "C" Rank Technique while their Byakugan is active to gain the See Chakra and See Through Chakra effects for as long as the user concentrates and their Byakugan remains active. Deactivating this Ability takes up no movements. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the last time they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. See Chakra and See Through Chakra Effects See Chakra: User can see chakra being used, chakra auras and lingering chakra. It allows the user to attempt to identify the effect of lingering chakra (use Chakra Lore Skills). User can make an Observation skill check to detect GenJutsu techniques or see Chakra Activity. User can focus their sight to examine a creature or object to detect traces of lingering chakra with an Observation check. Traces are the result of an active effect placed on the target from a technique or ability needing Chakra. Success allows the user to make a second check to identify the effect to get a rough idea of the source, but requires a clear line of sight to the target. Check difficulty depends on the Source Strength. D and "C" Rank/Class, Faint strength, Very Difficult Difficulty. B Rank/Class, Moderate strength, Difficult Difficulty. A Rank/Class, Strong strength, Average Difficulty. S Rank/Class, Overwhelming strength, Easy Difficulty. A User can see a creature's Class Level and can determine the strength of the chakra signature, but does not gain a bonus to Observation checks to detect a creature regardless of the strength of its chakra aura. Each Chakra signature has an individual color to it, but it is typically not plausible for the user to remember each one. This ability depends on sight and does not function when blinded. See Chakra: See Through Chakra: This ability functions like See Chakra, but the user gains a +20 circumstance bonus to Observation checks to detect lingering chakra, genjutsu, and see chakra activity (+5 circumstance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). User also gains a +2 resistance bonus to disbelieve GenJutsu and Mind Affecting techniques (+1 resistance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). The user knows can tell a non-corporeal chakra constructs or a physical entity. User can tell most summons and clones by sight (Exception Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and similar techniques). User can see internal uses of chakra such as active Bloodline abilities and ranks of Lingering Chakra. =========================================== Non-Draining and/or semi-Permenant Effects. [1] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form. Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body. Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form. Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability. Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability. Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank. =========================================== Passive Effects and Traits [12] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Unscathed Rank: "C", Skill: Trait Effect: The user is amazingly resistant to energy attacks because of their upbringing or Chakra experimentation. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Each type of energy resistance the user has (if any) increases by 20 Armour Points. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 1 Freebie. =========================================== Chakra Resistance Rank: "B", Skill: Trait Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. =========================================== Grendle Ancestry Rank: "B", Skill: Trait Effect: A trait that grants healing properties to the user. Special: --- Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits. Description: Some human bloodlines trace their linage back to a grendle, an offspring born of troll and human parentage. Living humans with this racial trait are immune to bleeding out. If they are also "C" Class they heal Minor damage per 15 rounds. If they "A" Class and they lose a limb, an organ, or any other body part, once per day the user's severed body members (fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, legs, tails, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back. The physical regeneration is complete in 1 round if the severed members are present and touching the creature. It takes 15 rounds otherwise. Regenerate also heals Serious Damage within 15 rounds, and rids the subject of exhaustion and/or fatigue. It has no effect on nonliving creatures (including undead). This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. =========================================== Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class. Special: --- Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties. Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body. Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada. =========================================== Know Their Pain Rank: "B" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: Get an understanding of how much life a target has. Special: --- Drawback: This does not work on undead. Description: The user looks over another creature and can discern how close it is to releasing its soul. There are no hand movements, no actions, the user simply looks at the target and can simply know how much more life the target has before the soul finally leaves the body. This does not work on undead. This is normally used for NPC purposes. Opponent's cannot state how much life a PC character will have unless they are at the verge of death. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster. =========================================== Kikaichu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Host Technique) -[10TP] Rank: D Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Allows the user to control the kikaichu given to him by the Kikaichu Ishoku ritual. Special: N/A Drawback: The kikaichu feed from the shinobis chakra. Description: This allows the user the control the kikaichu in the use for their techniques. he bugs feed and live off the Chakra which the body stores and in return the Ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well.) Limit: Must have Kikaichu Ishoku =========================================== Shishou no Koutetsu (Mastery of Steel) Rank: "B" Rank Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary Effect: Allows the user the capability of performing Seitetsu Clan Weapon Transformation techniques without the use of Handseals. Special: Must have obtained 500 TP in the Clan Jutsu. Drawback: Only "B" rank techniques or lower are effected by this ability. The user still loses the number of movements that the technique would normally require. Description: When the Weapon has learned enough about manipulating their body into different forms of Steel, they gain enough understanding of the transformations to become capable of utilizing those abilities without the use of handseals. In this manner, they will become capable of transforming in and out of different weaponry without pausing between the Human Form. This is primarily used so that the Human Weapon can transition between Weapon Forms while being Wielded by a Human Ally Specialist. Limit: Must have 500 TP in Seitetsu Clan Jutsu. When the user has obtained the required TP, this ability is gained automatically. =========================================== Keen Sight Rank: "C" (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: While the Byakugan remains active, the user gains an insight bonus to Observation checks. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to 6 times. Description: Each time learned the user gains +5 insight bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive checks so long as the Byakugan remains active. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. =========================================== Telescopic Eye Rank: "C"x9 (90 meters) (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times. Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. =========================================== Enlightened Byakugan Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: A technique that allows the user to see all around them giving them the ability to no longer become flanked. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: While the Byakugan is active, the user can only be flanked by creatures of his Class Level or higher, unless they become flat-footed or immobilized. In addition, when the user is concentrating to use their Telescopic Eye, the user may make an Observation check in any direction without needing to move. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Telescopic Eye. =========================================== All-Seeing Eye Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user sees all that is around them, and nothing can escape their all-seeing eye. Special: --- Drawback: User gains a small blind spot located at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertebra. Description: Picture Taking the time of a "B" Rank Technique in Handseals the user may activate this technique. By activating this ability the Byakugan gives the user a near 360° field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertabra. The distance of this vision is 1/5th of the user's knowledge in Telescopic Eye (Maximum Distance 40 Meters). Please note that the further the user may see, the larger the blind spot becomes. User is still subject to eye attacks. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. =========================================== Sight of Chakra Nature ⇔ ⌈ Lightning Release ⌋ -[10TP] Rank: "C", "B", "A" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to see Chakra Nature a technique before a target uses it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: This technique allows the user to see the Chakra nature of a technique from a target before it is released. Activating this technique is constant however what the user sees is dependent on the knowledge of this technique. This technique must be learned for each perception and release the user wishes to see. A "C" Ranked Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "C" Rank. A "B" Rank Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "B" Rank. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan 4 times. ===========================================

[Solus]

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hoving a cup of tea in front of everyone before leaning back in his chair the Godaime would listen to the Tsuchikage with one eyebrow slightly raised. Once done with his oration Gosei would sigh in response, blow softly on the surface of his tea and take a long sip as if in thought over what his counterpart from the Village of stone had said. Placing his cup on the table without an audible sound the Godaime would raise his eyes a slight unbelieving smile curling up around his lips. ”Well… You could have anticipated this eventuality. The Hidden Sand and the Hidden Leaf have been enemies since I was a child, long predating your alliance with them. It is known. Usually –on our side at least- we are content with a cold war, but when one encounters the other my shinobi are expected to engage. And unless they come with a diplomatic purpose to this place, we usually do not tolerate their ninja in this country either.” This would explain the state of affairs as seen from Konoha’s point of view. Folding his hands, slightly leaning towards the Tsuchikage and balancing his head on his fingers the Godaime would look his equal in the eye. ”The easiest option and my preference would be for you to cut your ties with the Sunagakure. That would immediately solve all problems.”

Taking another sip from his tea as he leaned back the Godaime would give a second to let this missive sink in, although his body language altogether told that he was not done with speaking yet. Holding his tea in his cupped hands he would continue just where left off. ”The way you bring this up however suggests that you already have a different solution in mind: Reconciliation. In that sense however the deal must be pretty good. The past grievances have been many, the hatred is deep and to top it all off, I am pretty sure our village eclipses theirs in terms of strength, there is no advantage in it for us to end the hostilities, only losses for it would all have been meaningless. I would like to say that this is not personal, but unfortunately they even managed to offend me personally. I once tried to make good with them, even travelling there and participating in a tournament of theirs that was to promote better relationships between our villages. After that all my attempts were met with silence. From this I could only conclude that Suna desired no peace. The deal would have to be pretty good this time around. I could perhaps accept a combination of unconditional surrender, war reparations and hostages.”

As ever, Gosei was of course keeping options open, but as always he would start high, that was the central theme of a compromise, once you started you could never go up again in your demands, only down. He tapped his fingers on the table, as if anger was rising within him, just by talking about this particular subject. He swallowed and glanced a look sideways before lifting Mr. Fuzzypants from Andromeda, taking the little fuzzy creature in his hands. Exhaling he would stroke the creature’s head and evoking an almost purring sound from the friendly arachnid as he would await the response from the Tsuchikage.

[Minoru Hyuuga]

((OOC: I'm SO sorry if I'm posting out of order now. Sairo Zassou: That's OK. I'm sure we'll meet later on))

Lavender eyes observed the surroundings quite carefully. The male knew that being a Chuunin meant that he had more responsibilities than the Genins.
He noticed that the female Hyuuga had a solid chakra network. But her body however had about average physical strength. It did not surprised him...her body didn't appear to be fully developed yet physically.

'I bet she can't be any older than 14-15. Neither her bones or her muscles aren't as mature as the redhead next to me. And she's closer to her in height compared to me' concluded Minoru.
He then glanced at the male duo across the room. One of them had a childish physique; he could not be more than ten years old or so.

He did not have a very strong chakra network either. 'Probably a Genin then' concluded the guy as he moved over to the other shinobi. The other boy appeared to be about 12-13 years old with well-developed muscles.
But his ears however made the Chuunin blink in surprise'What the...I'm quite sure that a human should not have a muscle aroud the pinnae!' noticed the Chuunin.

The foreigner had different ear drums plus more nose receptors than the younger boy as well. But the strangest thing was his eyes. They appeared to not have a functioning vision nerve.
'Is he...blind? But how can someone work as a shinobi when they cannot see!?' thought the male.

He then noticed that the seemingly blind boy was talking with the younger male. 'We are visited by a weird Hyuuga Tsuchikage with a huge build, another Hyuuga girl that has a bug-infested body plus a blind kid.
Now I've really seen it all. Ha ha' thought the black-haired guy as he rolled his eyes a little.

The feline that had comed with him then decided to walk over to the female Hyuuga. "Oh, Toshio-kun!" muttered the guy when he noticed what was happening. Toshio was now only six feet away from the girl.
"Hi there. I'm apologize, but my friend here is quite curious about newcomers" told Minoru.

"I'm Hyuuga Minoru by the way. I hope you had a nice trip to Konohagakure no Sato" informed the male in a semi-polite voice. His feline animal companion was looking at Michiko while Shimoko sat at his shoulders.
She appeared to be a snowy white fluff ball since her eyes were shut. All these people were getting on her nerves a little bit.

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Jutsus and skills used [Minoru]:

- Byakugan still active.

Sense motive. Level: Advanced [63/125].
Rank: "E" Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when "something is up" (that is, something odd is going on) or to assess someone's trustworthiness. Sense motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (very difficult difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behaviour that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honourable. A sense motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's acting check. Try again: No, though user may make a sense motive check for each acting check made against the user. Look in task skills thread found in the skills and traits index for more information. If user has 25 or more ranks in evidence analysis user gains a synergy bonus +10 to sense motive. If user has 25 or more ranks in cultures user gains a synergy bonus +10 to sense motive when interacting with someone of said culture. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Jutsus and skills used [Toshio]:

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

[soapymac]

Interesting, Shin thought to himself. He'd never heard of the clan this boy claimed he was from, but perhaps it would explain his unusual eyes. The pieces of the puzzle about this boy were starting to click into place somewhat, at least, Shin felt they were.

He could of course, be totally wrong.
"Shikashin Nara" he answered in response to the boys request for his name. "Of the Nara Clan" he added, in case his clan was unclear. Whoever this kid was, he was intense. Shin stared at him as he wiped away a tear, seemingly overcome with emotion. And yet his face barely changed. Who was this guy??

"Uhh... Do you need a moment?" he asked, unsure of how to proceed.

[The Blind Beast]

"No I'm okay, I'm fine..." Shenjie said clearing his eyes of tears. "It's nice to meet you Shikashin of the Nara clan." Shenjie said said happily patting the fellow on the shoulder. Shenjie didn't mean to, but someone who was not as physically fit as him might feel the pat a bit more than he had intended. As he realized that he might actually hurt the fellow, Shenjie rubbed the back of his neck and put on an apologetic smile. "Sorry about that, if sometimes forget how strong I am." the Shitakuma laughed as he helped Shin recompose himself, be that helping him back up or catching him before he fell over.

"Anyway, so what is there to do around here?" Shenjie asked feeling about the ground with his feet. the Kage's meeting was as safe as it could be with Godric in the room, and Shenjie was more than confident that his metallic teammate could easily over power the Hyuuga fellow. If push came to shove, he would need to takedown this Nara kid, and could do so easily with him being within arms reach. "Want to go explore?" Shenjie said leaning in to whisper in Shikashin's ear. There was a whole embassy to check out overall, and he would best be suit taking on this guy anyway. "I mean there is so much more to see in this castle after all." Shenjie said enthusiastically awaited the fellows response.
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Tremor sense X4
Tremor sense adv. X2
Tremor sense expert X1
Hells ears X2

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Michiko's insects continued to coat her body under her cloak in a layer of wriggling anxiety. The mission was either reaching a high point and about to take off, or reaching a really dead point and the waiting around doing nothing was beginning to eat at her patience. In the midst of all the movement around she was watching a housecat had wandered its way over to her. Generally speaking Michiko was fond of certain creatures , certain felines even. Though something about a domesticated cat aggravated her. She couldnt place her finger on what exactly it was until she remembered the contemptuous look she'd received from it earlier. Almost as if the creature could feel the nature of her soul and was trying to warn others about her. That must be it. This creature thought it was better than she was! Any trained ninja able to watch Michiko's subtle movements under her cloak , such as through byakugan's x-ray abilities, would be able to see Michiko's initial dislike of the feline followed by an attempt at self-restraint. 'I could easily lay this creatures entrails across its owners feet before they could react' ... Was the thought running through her head. Why was she so angry today? Maybe the mission was just taking too long for her liking. Who knows. But now this creatures owner is attempting to engage her in conversation. Great , now she's going to have to actually speak to these ..... people. I'm Hyuuga Minoru by the way. I hope you had a nice trip to Konohagakure no Sato With a great big smile that only "sort of" appeared forced, Michiko replied. "Oh yes. Quite a nice place you have here." Her response came , only somewhat akward. If she wasnt shouting insults at enemies or speaking to her commrads, normal day to day conversation wasnt her strong point. "My name is Michiko. No doubt you've obviously guessed the rest." Her arm slid out from under the cloak to allow her hand to gesture towards her eyes in an insinuation that she knew the young man had already seen her byakugan with his as hers was also active. The arm completely black instead of steel colored as it would be if the insects were not coating it entierly. They remained absolutely still giving the apperance that the coloration was almost like a solid black arm length glove. Under the cloak the insects had coated both arms entierly and some patches of other spots on her torso , but all remained perfectly still when she engaged in conversation, almost as if they were on edge and waiting. SPOILER: Click to show Current Attitude: Slightly Annnoyed and Still Alert. Items used. [0] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== =========================================== Active Jutsu [1] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Byakugan Rank: "C"x3 [50TP] (Special, See Description) Skill: NinJutsu Effect: An jutsu when activating allows the user the ability to constantly see chakra. Special: --- Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 5 times. Description: Picture An Eye jutsu for the Hyūga Clan. When activating the user's eyes dilate in the same white color as veins bulge out of the corner of the eyes. The user can activate this technique as a "C" Rank technique taking up handseals. The user is able to see through and thus ignore lighter forms of concealment, such as smoke or mist. The user may concentrate for an amount of Handseals equal to a "C" Rank Technique while their Byakugan is active to gain the See Chakra and See Through Chakra effects for as long as the user concentrates and their Byakugan remains active. Deactivating this Ability takes up no movements. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the last time they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. See Chakra and See Through Chakra Effects See Chakra: User can see chakra being used, chakra auras and lingering chakra. It allows the user to attempt to identify the effect of lingering chakra (use Chakra Lore Skills). User can make an Observation skill check to detect GenJutsu techniques or see Chakra Activity. User can focus their sight to examine a creature or object to detect traces of lingering chakra with an Observation check. Traces are the result of an active effect placed on the target from a technique or ability needing Chakra. Success allows the user to make a second check to identify the effect to get a rough idea of the source, but requires a clear line of sight to the target. Check difficulty depends on the Source Strength. D and "C" Rank/Class, Faint strength, Very Difficult Difficulty. B Rank/Class, Moderate strength, Difficult Difficulty. A Rank/Class, Strong strength, Average Difficulty. S Rank/Class, Overwhelming strength, Easy Difficulty. A User can see a creature's Class Level and can determine the strength of the chakra signature, but does not gain a bonus to Observation checks to detect a creature regardless of the strength of its chakra aura. Each Chakra signature has an individual color to it, but it is typically not plausible for the user to remember each one. This ability depends on sight and does not function when blinded. See Chakra: See Through Chakra: This ability functions like See Chakra, but the user gains a +20 circumstance bonus to Observation checks to detect lingering chakra, genjutsu, and see chakra activity (+5 circumstance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). User also gains a +2 resistance bonus to disbelieve GenJutsu and Mind Affecting techniques (+1 resistance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). The user knows can tell a non-corporeal chakra constructs or a physical entity. User can tell most summons and clones by sight (Exception Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and similar techniques). User can see internal uses of chakra such as active Bloodline abilities and ranks of Lingering Chakra. =========================================== Non-Draining and/or semi-Permenant Effects. [1] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form. Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body. Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form. Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability. Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability. Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank. =========================================== Passive Effects and Traits [12] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Unscathed Rank: "C", Skill: Trait Effect: The user is amazingly resistant to energy attacks because of their upbringing or Chakra experimentation. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Each type of energy resistance the user has (if any) increases by 20 Armour Points. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 1 Freebie. =========================================== Chakra Resistance Rank: "B", Skill: Trait Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. =========================================== Grendle Ancestry Rank: "B", Skill: Trait Effect: A trait that grants healing properties to the user. Special: --- Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits. Description: Some human bloodlines trace their linage back to a grendle, an offspring born of troll and human parentage. Living humans with this racial trait are immune to bleeding out. If they are also "C" Class they heal Minor damage per 15 rounds. If they "A" Class and they lose a limb, an organ, or any other body part, once per day the user's severed body members (fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, legs, tails, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back. The physical regeneration is complete in 1 round if the severed members are present and touching the creature. It takes 15 rounds otherwise. Regenerate also heals Serious Damage within 15 rounds, and rids the subject of exhaustion and/or fatigue. It has no effect on nonliving creatures (including undead). This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. =========================================== Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class. Special: --- Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties. Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body. Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada. =========================================== Know Their Pain Rank: "B" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: Get an understanding of how much life a target has. Special: --- Drawback: This does not work on undead. Description: The user looks over another creature and can discern how close it is to releasing its soul. There are no hand movements, no actions, the user simply looks at the target and can simply know how much more life the target has before the soul finally leaves the body. This does not work on undead. This is normally used for NPC purposes. Opponent's cannot state how much life a PC character will have unless they are at the verge of death. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster. =========================================== Kikaichu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Host Technique) -[10TP] Rank: D Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Allows the user to control the kikaichu given to him by the Kikaichu Ishoku ritual. Special: N/A Drawback: The kikaichu feed from the shinobis chakra. Description: This allows the user the control the kikaichu in the use for their techniques. he bugs feed and live off the Chakra which the body stores and in return the Ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well.) Limit: Must have Kikaichu Ishoku =========================================== Shishou no Koutetsu (Mastery of Steel) Rank: "B" Rank Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary Effect: Allows the user the capability of performing Seitetsu Clan Weapon Transformation techniques without the use of Handseals. Special: Must have obtained 500 TP in the Clan Jutsu. Drawback: Only "B" rank techniques or lower are effected by this ability. The user still loses the number of movements that the technique would normally require. Description: When the Weapon has learned enough about manipulating their body into different forms of Steel, they gain enough understanding of the transformations to become capable of utilizing those abilities without the use of handseals. In this manner, they will become capable of transforming in and out of different weaponry without pausing between the Human Form. This is primarily used so that the Human Weapon can transition between Weapon Forms while being Wielded by a Human Ally Specialist. Limit: Must have 500 TP in Seitetsu Clan Jutsu. When the user has obtained the required TP, this ability is gained automatically. =========================================== Keen Sight Rank: "C" (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: While the Byakugan remains active, the user gains an insight bonus to Observation checks. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to 6 times. Description: Each time learned the user gains +5 insight bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive checks so long as the Byakugan remains active. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. =========================================== Telescopic Eye Rank: "C"x9 (90 meters) (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times. Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. =========================================== Enlightened Byakugan Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: A technique that allows the user to see all around them giving them the ability to no longer become flanked. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: While the Byakugan is active, the user can only be flanked by creatures of his Class Level or higher, unless they become flat-footed or immobilized. In addition, when the user is concentrating to use their Telescopic Eye, the user may make an Observation check in any direction without needing to move. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Telescopic Eye. =========================================== All-Seeing Eye Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user sees all that is around them, and nothing can escape their all-seeing eye. Special: --- Drawback: User gains a small blind spot located at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertebra. Description: Picture Taking the time of a "B" Rank Technique in Handseals the user may activate this technique. By activating this ability the Byakugan gives the user a near 360° field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertabra. The distance of this vision is 1/5th of the user's knowledge in Telescopic Eye (Maximum Distance 40 Meters). Please note that the further the user may see, the larger the blind spot becomes. User is still subject to eye attacks. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. =========================================== Sight of Chakra Nature ⇔ ⌈ Lightning Release ⌋ -[10TP] Rank: "C", "B", "A" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to see Chakra Nature a technique before a target uses it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: This technique allows the user to see the Chakra nature of a technique from a target before it is released. Activating this technique is constant however what the user sees is dependent on the knowledge of this technique. This technique must be learned for each perception and release the user wishes to see. A "C" Ranked Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "C" Rank. A "B" Rank Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "B" Rank. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan 4 times. ===========================================

[Minoru Hyuuga]

"Oh yes. Quite a nice place you have here" replied the female. He noticed that her voice sounded a bit tense in some way.
"My name is Michiko. No doubt you've obviously guessed the rest" informed Michiko as she pointed towards her eyes.

"I have guessed the rest, but this is the first time I've met a Hyuuga that is from a village so far away" admitted the male. He felt a bit stupid since it was not unheard that Hyuugas moved to other villages.
His feline Companion suddenly made a small hiss. Both of his golden eyes were fixated on the left half of her body. It was not hard to see why; the said arm was covered in bugs.

"I won't yell at you two if you want to get away. Those bugs aren't the kindest ones" told Minoru in animal tongue. Toshio then walked away while his flying companion decided to fly towards the ceiling.
"Sorry about that. They aren't familiar with chakra eating bugs" informed the young man, hoping that he had not insulted her.

"Are you a Jyuuken user by the way? I can see that your chakra network is quite solid" told the Chuunin while glancing at her torso. Maybe hosting chakra bugs had forced her chakra network to become stronger compared to other shinobis.
But there was another option as well. Maybe she was an adept ninjutsu user who knew a number of ninjutsus.

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Jutsus and skills used:

- Byakugan still active.


Ikimono supîchi (Animal speech).
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Skill/ninjutsu.
Effect: A shinobi, or a warrior is capable, gaining the ability to speak as well as to understand the language between a type of family of creatures. This type of technique can be used to where they can accuratly speak, and concise in a normal like speech pattern to where the animal will understand the user, and the user will understand the animal.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user is only capable of going into this depending on what type of animal helper they have.
Description: ---
Limit: This technique must be known multiple times. The user however must have a helper that is according to the correct speech. What this means is if the user has an animal helper of the canine breed, then they are capable of communicating within a speech form towards that type. If the user has a helper of the birds of prey breed, then they are capable of communicating within a speech form towards that type. Must have completed all basis of the animal helper performance. Must learn animal friendship, control, understanding and teamwork. Must also have at least have fifty training points with the partner past that of the friendship, understanding and teamwork before learning.

[[Calibretto]]

Michiko nodded while the man spoke, and the animal made a hissing noise but didnt move in to attack so Michiko's body remained calmly standing where it was with her arm still out from under the cloak. "Sorry about that. They aren't familiar with chakra eating bugs" " No problem. The insects are completely under my control." She stated , and as if to demonstrate she flicked her hand open palm facing down finger spread out sending all the insects on the hand itself into a buzzing cloud still remaining within a few inches of her hand. The insects swarmed in a circular motion as she brought her hand around to face palm up before making a "grasping" motion like she was holding an invisible ball. The insects immediately responded by pouring into the empty space her hand created forming almost a "ball" of insects crawling ontop of eachother. Relaxing her hand the insect ball melted away almost like an ink blob recovering her steel hand to regain the solid black appearance given by the rest of the arm covered in insects. "Are you a Jyuuken user by the way? I can see that your chakra network is quite solid" " I've been tought a thing or two about the style. However its not my favorite combat method. It has too many openings that the hyuuga clan just seem to either ignore or ironically not be able to see." Her words started sweet enough but the words "hyuuga clan" were laced with a blatantly honest venom of dislike. Followed with her pun about the hyuuga not being able to see something easily gave off the vibe she was not a fan of the clan as a general rule.  With a shake of her head and a dismissive gesture with her hand Michiko attempts to give off the "nevermind" signal to stop any possible questioning about her previous statement as she'd realized its much more detail than she feels like going into. Before the man can start talking to her again she politely bows as if to say goodbye and makes her way towards an empty spot near the door where the kage's entered.  Tucking her arm back under the cloak upon reaching the location she again resumed a motionless stance as her 360 degree vision watched around her still. Facing the door however she leaves her back towards everyone else hoping to give off a vibe that she doesnt want to be engaged in conversation. If anyone could see them her eyes gave the appearance she was lost in thought looking forward but to anyone familiar with the byakugan it was obvious she was either 1) lost in thought and spacing out staring into one direction or more probably 2) keeping an all around watch on the surroundings should things go sideways.      (OOC: Im posting out of order due to necessity. My honeymoon starts in a few hours and I will not be able to post again for probably somewhere near a week or two. If we get everything done we want to get done probably the full 2 weeks. But I wanted to address an appropriate response. If i need to be exited from this thread so be it, otherwise consider me a silent observer following along Godric and our Kage when appropriate/capable. If Im also allowed to stay in the thread, i dont mind acting as relay for any information my character would be able to see/detect back to Godric through our telepathic network, if not thats ok too and if i have to leave consider this my exit post) SPOILER: Click to show Current Attitude: Alert but growing impatient.. Items used. [0] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== =========================================== Active Jutsu [1] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Byakugan Rank: "C"x3 [50TP] (Special, See Description) Skill: NinJutsu Effect: An jutsu when activating allows the user the ability to constantly see chakra. Special: --- Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 5 times. Description: Picture An Eye jutsu for the Hyūga Clan. When activating the user's eyes dilate in the same white color as veins bulge out of the corner of the eyes. The user can activate this technique as a "C" Rank technique taking up handseals. The user is able to see through and thus ignore lighter forms of concealment, such as smoke or mist. The user may concentrate for an amount of Handseals equal to a "C" Rank Technique while their Byakugan is active to gain the See Chakra and See Through Chakra effects for as long as the user concentrates and their Byakugan remains active. Deactivating this Ability takes up no movements. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the last time they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. See Chakra and See Through Chakra Effects See Chakra: User can see chakra being used, chakra auras and lingering chakra. It allows the user to attempt to identify the effect of lingering chakra (use Chakra Lore Skills). User can make an Observation skill check to detect GenJutsu techniques or see Chakra Activity. User can focus their sight to examine a creature or object to detect traces of lingering chakra with an Observation check. Traces are the result of an active effect placed on the target from a technique or ability needing Chakra. Success allows the user to make a second check to identify the effect to get a rough idea of the source, but requires a clear line of sight to the target. Check difficulty depends on the Source Strength. D and "C" Rank/Class, Faint strength, Very Difficult Difficulty. B Rank/Class, Moderate strength, Difficult Difficulty. A Rank/Class, Strong strength, Average Difficulty. S Rank/Class, Overwhelming strength, Easy Difficulty. A User can see a creature's Class Level and can determine the strength of the chakra signature, but does not gain a bonus to Observation checks to detect a creature regardless of the strength of its chakra aura. Each Chakra signature has an individual color to it, but it is typically not plausible for the user to remember each one. This ability depends on sight and does not function when blinded. See Chakra: See Through Chakra: This ability functions like See Chakra, but the user gains a +20 circumstance bonus to Observation checks to detect lingering chakra, genjutsu, and see chakra activity (+5 circumstance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). User also gains a +2 resistance bonus to disbelieve GenJutsu and Mind Affecting techniques (+1 resistance bonus every additional learning of Byakugan). The user knows can tell a non-corporeal chakra constructs or a physical entity. User can tell most summons and clones by sight (Exception Kage Bunshin no Jutsu and similar techniques). User can see internal uses of chakra such as active Bloodline abilities and ranks of Lingering Chakra. =========================================== Non-Draining and/or semi-Permenant Effects. [1] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form. Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body. Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form. Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability. Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability. Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank. =========================================== Passive Effects and Traits [12] SPOILER: Click to show =========================================== Unscathed Rank: "C", Skill: Trait Effect: The user is amazingly resistant to energy attacks because of their upbringing or Chakra experimentation. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Each type of energy resistance the user has (if any) increases by 20 Armour Points. This trait replaces 1 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 1 Freebie. =========================================== Chakra Resistance Rank: "B", Skill: Trait Effect: Some Humans are even less affected by Chakra. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: Increases the characters natural bonus on saves vs. Chakra Jutsus & Chakra-like effects to +4 Trait Bonus. Users gain a Damage Resistance against Chakra Techniques equal to 20 points Racial Bonus. This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. =========================================== Grendle Ancestry Rank: "B", Skill: Trait Effect: A trait that grants healing properties to the user. Special: --- Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits. Description: Some human bloodlines trace their linage back to a grendle, an offspring born of troll and human parentage. Living humans with this racial trait are immune to bleeding out. If they are also "C" Class they heal Minor damage per 15 rounds. If they "A" Class and they lose a limb, an organ, or any other body part, once per day the user's severed body members (fingers, toes, hands, feet, arms, legs, tails, broken bones, and ruined organs grow back. The physical regeneration is complete in 1 round if the severed members are present and touching the creature. It takes 15 rounds otherwise. Regenerate also heals Serious Damage within 15 rounds, and rids the subject of exhaustion and/or fatigue. It has no effect on nonliving creatures (including undead). This trait replaces 2 of the 5 Freebies. Limit: Must start with Character; 2 Freebies.. =========================================== Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed) -[90TP] Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class. Special: --- Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties. Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body. Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada. =========================================== Know Their Pain Rank: "B" Skill: NinJutsu Effect: Get an understanding of how much life a target has. Special: --- Drawback: This does not work on undead. Description: The user looks over another creature and can discern how close it is to releasing its soul. There are no hand movements, no actions, the user simply looks at the target and can simply know how much more life the target has before the soul finally leaves the body. This does not work on undead. This is normally used for NPC purposes. Opponent's cannot state how much life a PC character will have unless they are at the verge of death. Limit: Must be a Soulcaster. =========================================== Kikaichu no Jutsu (Destruction Bug Host Technique) -[10TP] Rank: D Skill: Ninjutsu Effect: Allows the user to control the kikaichu given to him by the Kikaichu Ishoku ritual. Special: N/A Drawback: The kikaichu feed from the shinobis chakra. Description: This allows the user the control the kikaichu in the use for their techniques. he bugs feed and live off the Chakra which the body stores and in return the Ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well.) Limit: Must have Kikaichu Ishoku =========================================== Shishou no Koutetsu (Mastery of Steel) Rank: "B" Rank Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary Effect: Allows the user the capability of performing Seitetsu Clan Weapon Transformation techniques without the use of Handseals. Special: Must have obtained 500 TP in the Clan Jutsu. Drawback: Only "B" rank techniques or lower are effected by this ability. The user still loses the number of movements that the technique would normally require. Description: When the Weapon has learned enough about manipulating their body into different forms of Steel, they gain enough understanding of the transformations to become capable of utilizing those abilities without the use of handseals. In this manner, they will become capable of transforming in and out of different weaponry without pausing between the Human Form. This is primarily used so that the Human Weapon can transition between Weapon Forms while being Wielded by a Human Ally Specialist. Limit: Must have 500 TP in Seitetsu Clan Jutsu. When the user has obtained the required TP, this ability is gained automatically. =========================================== Keen Sight Rank: "C" (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: While the Byakugan remains active, the user gains an insight bonus to Observation checks. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to 6 times. Description: Each time learned the user gains +5 insight bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive checks so long as the Byakugan remains active. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. =========================================== Telescopic Eye Rank: "C"x9 (90 meters) (Special, See Description) Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user is able to see much further than normal and access an X-Ray ability. Special: --- Drawback: Must have the Byakugan active. May learn up to ∞ times. Description: When concentrating to See Through Chakra, the character can also spend time equal to Handseals to gain the ability to see through objects with X-ray like vision up to 10 meters from the user. This does not impede the user's line of sight and the distance a user can normally see, however they simply will not be able to use the X-ray ability beyond 10 meters. When the user first learns this technique the user trains it as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. Each additional training allows the user to use the X-Ray ability for an additional 10 meters. For every 50 meters the user trains an additional +10 Training Points added to their previous training. The user also suffers a penalty to Observation checks every 15 meters instead of every 3 meters. If user loses an eye (has 1 eye) Telescopic Eye is reduced by 50%. Future learning also reduces distance by 50%. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan. =========================================== Enlightened Byakugan Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: A technique that allows the user to see all around them giving them the ability to no longer become flanked. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: While the Byakugan is active, the user can only be flanked by creatures of his Class Level or higher, unless they become flat-footed or immobilized. In addition, when the user is concentrating to use their Telescopic Eye, the user may make an Observation check in any direction without needing to move. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Telescopic Eye. =========================================== All-Seeing Eye Rank: "B" Skill: Supplementary Effect: The user sees all that is around them, and nothing can escape their all-seeing eye. Special: --- Drawback: User gains a small blind spot located at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertebra. Description: Picture Taking the time of a "B" Rank Technique in Handseals the user may activate this technique. By activating this ability the Byakugan gives the user a near 360° field of vision, except for one blind spot at the back of the neck above the first thoracic vertabra. The distance of this vision is 1/5th of the user's knowledge in Telescopic Eye (Maximum Distance 40 Meters). Please note that the further the user may see, the larger the blind spot becomes. User is still subject to eye attacks. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. =========================================== Sight of Chakra Nature ⇔ ⌈ Lightning Release ⌋ -[10TP] Rank: "C", "B", "A" Skill: Supplementary Effect: Allows the user to see Chakra Nature a technique before a target uses it. Special: --- Drawback: --- Description: This technique allows the user to see the Chakra nature of a technique from a target before it is released. Activating this technique is constant however what the user sees is dependent on the knowledge of this technique. This technique must be learned for each perception and release the user wishes to see. A "C" Ranked Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "C" Rank. A "B" Rank Release or Perception requires learning this technique as a "B" Rank. Limit: Must be in the Hyūga clan. Must know Byakugan 4 times. ===========================================

[soapymac]

The boy was strong. Stronger than Shin realised. The pat on the shoulder practically floored him, only just stopping shy of faceplanting. Thankfully his time with the Academy had benefited his reflexes enough that he managed to catch himself, with assistance from Shenjie. He didn't say anything in regards to this, instead just trying to right himself.

Once back on his feet, Shin looked at the boy again. He was certainly stockier than Shin, likely a testament to his strength. It was likely the boys strength lay in Taijutsu, especially if that had been a casual "oops" moment. To exert that much force by accident meant significantly more must be held in reserve. Shin made a note of this, being close to the boy was in a fight would be the easiest way to take a hammering right quick.

"Explore? Well... I suppose... Better than standing around here" Shin replied, glancing about himself as he did. This place was massive, it would be easy enough to get lost, and this was Shin's first time here. He wasn't exactly a seasoned traveler.

"I don't really know this place, you probably know as much as me about what's here"
He shrugged. "But if you want to go look around, I suppose I'll come"

[Solus]

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pparently the Tsuchikage was having quite a bit of trouble with a deal like this. Finishing his tea and rising from his seat the Godaime would pat the Tsuchikage shortly on his back. "I see this is a difficult choice for you. Why don't you go home and sleep on it a bit? We will keep in touch through writing. Please, enjoy your drnks and I hope to hear from you again soon." Beckoning Andromeda to follow him out the Godaime would return to the throne room where the others were waiting. "We have concluded our talks. Shinobi from the Hidden Stone, I wish you safe and fast travels home. Those from Konoha, you have done your duty and are dismissed. Thank you everyone for making this possible." That seemed to be the end of it.

Moving over to the East wing he would then catch up with his clone and the Amekage, just as they entered the bathhouse, making his clone disappear in a puff of smoke and replacing the image of his presence with his actual presence. "Sorry for my delay. I do not know the purpose of this most pleasant surprise visit, but that can wait until you are a bit more comfortable and a bit less... Soaked." He would wave with his arm at the luxurious bathhouse that surrounded them. "Please, take your time and feel free to make full use of the facilities."

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Sorry Tieren, but I have other stuff to do, which can no longer wait.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

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The girl was being escorted around the facility by the clone. Still dripping from the downpour, she seemed relatively calm and collected, although she wasn't saying a single word. The Clone wasn't whom she wanted to speak to, and as such, she had very little interest in conversing with it. Arriving in the Eastern wing, she immediately found her way towards the bathing facilities. Almost exactly as she arrived at the facilities themselves, the clone was dismissed, only to be replaced by the original Hokage, in flesh and blood. The crimson eyes met his, as he softly introduced himself. There was a somewhat flirting tone in his voice, or perhaps it was simply his way of being overly nice. Either case, it wasn't functioning much for her, though it was much better than if he had been hostile.
"I'm afraid I cannot spend too long enjoying myself. I'm here on official business. Though, getting sick would also be counter-productive. If you can excuse me for five to fifteen minutes, I shall be ready for an audience." It was very clear that she had a goal in mind for coming here, an agenda with her visit. Something that she'd like resolved as quickly as possible. Stepping into the bathing area and closing the access behind herself, she'd be quickly showering to get rid of the cold, numb feeling. Afterwards she'd be getting dressed in a change set of clothes, and hang her Kage cloak to dry. About fifteen or so minutes had passed, and she had been careful to make sure that, since she was getting cleaned anyway, she may aswell get cleaned properly.

The only problem was, that the change of clothes, wasn't exactly professional. It was essentially just a white-fuzzy bathrobe with a blue belt tied tightly around her waist to keep it from opening unintentionally. With the red hair hanging loosely and fuzzily over her shoulders. The girl seemed to be relatively relaxed, yet on guard. The gourd was being dragged alongside her, along the ground, rather than hanging over her shoulders. "My clothes are currently being made to dry. I'm not sure where and how you wish to converse, though a more appropriate attire may be called for." The girl mentioned calmly, looking down herself for a short moment, before returning her gaze to look at him. 

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No techniques used.

[Draven]

Indeed it seemed like the Tsuchikage needed some time to think. Godric was about to say something as the Hokage left, but he fell silent. It simply was not his place to suggest taking the deal. Sending someone of considerable strength and of unbais sature as a negotiator between the leaf and sand mite produce a profitable results for stone. But, alas he did not occupy the seat of power and was not his choice to make.

So, with that Godric silently left the room to give space for contemplation. Byakugan still in effect to monitor the Tsuchikage's well being. Now was the time to make with pleasentries in the main hall. Returning to where Michiko is. Spotting another Hyuuga next to his commrad, the same that Godric noted before.

Tilting his head Godric peered Minoru with kin eyes. It seemed like some sort of reunion. Godric's stare was intense as memories of his past flooded his perception. Thoughts of servitude twoard the main branch to prove his loyalty. Visions of branch members breing branded with the cursed seal. But due to the nature of Godric's service, he was saved from this fate.

Without an intruduction Godric could only stand next to Michiko and listen. Waiting for an opening to speak his presence, to converse with kin, to ask how the Hyuuga Mansion has faired these many many years of his absence...

[Minoru Hyuuga]

((OOC: Not sure if it's my turn, so I apologize in advance))

'Hm?' thought the male when he saw both of the highly ranked men exit the room. "We have concluded our talks. Shinobi from the Hidden Stone, I wish you safe and fast travels home.
Those from Konoha, you have done your duty and are dismissed. Thank you everyone for making this possible." told Gosei.

Minoru turned back to his animals for a moment to see how they were doing. Shimoko was taking a nap while Toshio was chasing a fly that had flied into the room. 'Why do I feel that someone is watching me?' thought the young man. He then turned his head a little to see what it was. The Chuunin then felt his blood slowly drain away from his face.

'OH. SHOOT' thought the male when he realized why he felt like he was being watched.
The huge man from earlier was standing right next to the small girl. It was a bit comical in a way due to the immense height difference between the duo. The girl was about a yard shorter than him.

On the other hand however, it was rather creepy. 'Better be polite - I won't be able to live in this village anymore if I'm rude to the Tsuchikage' realized the black-haired man.
"How are you doing Tsuchikage-sama?" greeted Minoru while he tried to keep his heartbeat under control. He tried to stay calm even if his body was already in 'fear mode'.

Both of his animals were watching the duo, their golden eyes alert. There was something about this stranger that made them suspicious. This stranger had Hyuuga eyes despite from being the Tsuchikage nevertheless.
To make it even more eerie, the man noticed just how pale skin he had. 'Doesn't Tsuchi no Kuni had a decent climate apart from the northern areas?' recalled Minoru while he straightened his back up to an upright position.

[Solus]

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hilst his counterpart from a slightly wetter cluntry freshened up, Gosei would quickly arrange with one of the maids, who arrived to see what the fuzz was about. Just as the one departed, the young Amekage would return, requesting for an area to converse. As if in thought the Godaime would slightly tilt his head to the side. "We can stay right here, to go to the usual area would mean going across a room filled with Stone shinobi and mine. There is a nice corner over here." He Godaime said, beckoning the woman to follow him to one of the alcoves. This one had been outfitted as a lounge area. The back of the alcove was taken up by shelves, filled with books and magazines in a random pattern, due to the the endless cycle of people picking up reading material and putting it back in the closest empty spot on the shelf again. A small hearth on the right side of the alcove was spreading a pleasant heat, aimed at a sofa on the left side of the alcove, in addition there were also a chaise longue and a comfy chair. Something for everyone.

"Please be seated." The Godaime offered, pointing at no seat specifically, leaving that choice up to you. Once seated the Godaime would recline on the chaise longue as the servant returned with a small tray that she put on the coffee table in the centre of the alcove, disappearing as quickly as she had appeared. On the tray stood a steaming pot of tea, two empty cups and an assortment of fruit to enjoy alongside the hot beverage. Pouring tea into the tea cups the Godaime would revert his gaze to you as soon as they were done. "So, am I correct in assuming that you are here to mend the broken relationship in the wake of your previous Amekage one-sidedly revoking our alliance in an unprecedented momentary lapse of judgement. One that we worked hard for to establish." He would slightly push one cup of tea in the direction of the Amekage, raising the other in his hands.