Casually Chatting. [Mission]

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

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Make him talk [Mod Light] - (Open for 48 hours after acceptance. Anyone who wish to go on the mission wil go as a team. The IIC is strict!)
Rank: C
IIC Length: Two days
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: The village Elder that was caught during Hikaru's procession as Amekage has been moved to a secure location after several attempts at his release. Due to the political trouble that has been arising within the village, the time where he'll remain in custody is limited. Question him! Interrogate him and learn the secrets that he has been keeping from the village, and if it is at all connected to the other elders!
Description: Interrogate the elder in the cellar below the Amekage tower. Get that information out of him!
Reward: 8,250 Ryo.

Emi had requested the guards that he be allowed further down into the tower itself, so that he could come to question what he referred to as the rain god. The guards however, weren't being all too lenient towards this shinobi, despite of his village position and reputation. "We have strict orders to not let anyone get at the prisoner." Was the response that Emi was given. Simply put, they weren't going to let him simply pass.

It didn't take many moments however, before the young ANBU that Emi had met with earlier had appeared again, still completely outfitted in the regular ANBU outfit. The Cat Mask was colored with swirls of blue and red like whiskers across the cheeks. Demeanor of the young ANBU was casual, as she stepped up slowly. Every step sent a small echo through the hallways of the basement area of the tower. Positioning herself besides the Hoshigaki, she was shaking her head from side to side. "We've been ordered by the Elders to have a friendly talk with Tamiwara. Unless you want to report to them that we were unable to do our job, you'll move aside." The two guards looked at each other. It was a situation where, no matter what they did, they couldn't win. So after a little discussing amongst each other, they decided to step aside, allowing the two individuals to move forwards.

Stepping between the two guards, the ANBU was heading down a short series of stairs. At this basement level, there were several small cells, clearly intended for individual questioning. These were mostly used when positioning in the prison was, for one reason or the other, not the desires choice. The cell themselves were, aside from an inside vent, entirely air tight. There were large panels of glass that one could view into the cells through, so that any misconduct was easily viewable by any. One of the guards from above the stairs soon came down to look over Emi and the ANBU's interrogation of Tamiwara.

...Tamiwara himself was sitting calmly at the table. An aged man, clearly, with wrinkles clearly showing and his hair turning gray. Rather well off, some might've called him fat, as he sat there with the kindest smile on his face. The metallic door into his cell was slowly sliding to the side, so that the ANBU and Emi could enter. Wordlessly, she gestured for Emi to take a seat if he so pleased. From here on out, Emi was going to take the lead of this interrogation. There was a very specific reason for that.. As the future would hopefully reveal.

[~Emi~]

Mask of Gentility
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User can cunningly hide their true motives and nature behind a facade of camaraderie and gentility.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: If the user is subjected to a Jutsu that normally would reveal a user's alignment, the user's alignment registers as Neutral. In addition, if someone tries to use Sense Motive to get a hunch about the user's purpose or nature, the target must succeed a Sense Motive against the Target's Acting skill with a -30.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Acting (45 points). Must know Disguise (45 points).


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The fact that he hadn't been expected by the guards surprised him a little as the meeting had been planned for such a long time. But when the younger one came and explained the situation to them, Emi heard an interesting fact. Tamiwara? He had been completely sure that the mission would be to question the rain god. His hand squeezed the hidden letter within his black robe and he regretted that he hadn't read it carefully. Now he was a little caught off guard. He did however not reveal that insight, but followed the younger ANBU down the stairs and into the prison. His eyes scanned the small cells and searched for the one that actually contained any individual. As he saw the man, Emi walked up to the glass and observed him. The inner eye was not necessary, but as he was planning on see through all of the lies, he opened it anyways. The blue spark of the man´s life-flame was almost all alone in the dark, but it was calm and did not tell any lies, thus far.

I hope it hasn't been too long of a wait for you.. Tamiwara

He said as he walked through the door and placed himself 6 feet away from the man. A smile appeared on his face, a well practiced one that was intended to calm down any observer. Emi opened up his robe, as if he was just getting himself more comfortable before he sat down. Under the robe, the blade Frostbite was revealed.

I was gonna ask you if there were anything you required to sustain here for the meeting, however it looks like you are rather pleased with the situation... is there any particular reason you're satisfied with being down here?

Even though he had started off friendly, he was prepared to step up the tempo. But first, he would need to see how the man reacted.

I must admit that even though you're old and probably have been through meetings like this before, I cannot wait to experience the full extent of this.

A grin appeared for a brief moment as he awaited the man's reply.


Techs used:

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Mind's Eye of the Kagura
Rank: [D, C, B, A], S
Skill: Passive
Effect: The basic technique needed in order to learn all Sensor Techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The basic yet complex ability that allows Sensor's to find, sense, and track individuals over a vast range. This ability is done by the user closing their eyes and opening their mind's eye in order to see the advanced chakra systems around them. At A rank and above, Sensors no longer need to close their eyes in order to access their mind's eye. The user of this jutsu can only sense those up to the equivalent class rank of the rank they know. (i.e. If the user knows up to B rank in this jutsu they can sense characters of all the way from D to B rank. The basic range of this technique is ten meters.
Limit: Must fulfill all requirements to become Sensor in order to learn this technique.


Lie Sensing
Rank: C
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to tell when someone is lieing.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot tell exactly what the lie is.
Description: This technique allows the user to tell when someone is lying via the various fluctuations in the chakra around them. These fluctuations in the chakra system stem from the dishonest emotions that are given birth through them not being fully honest. Fluctuations also occur when the opponent may be telling the truth, but leaving out a major detail. Mind's Eye must also be active in order for this jutsu to be used.
Limit: Must be a Sensor.

Frostbite
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Piercing/Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Light Weapon. This weapons do +12 Amour Points of Damage and an additional 20 points of frost damage, which also freezes 1/3rd of the bodypart hit. Frostbite is roughly 2 feet long with a cold blue blade and a darker handle. Its shape resembles that of an wakizashi. It would take 4 weapon breaking attacks before Frostbite would be hurt like a normal sword and its grace makes any onlooker friendly towards the owner of the sword. (Will dc 20) If the owner ever would need to draw the sword to fight, he would be filled with courage. (Will dc 20, harmless.)
Limit: This is a unique short sword created by Emi. First perfectly created weapon on site.
Cost: 78'080 Ryo

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

((I've had to rename some NPC's and general things from Ryosuke's time. It should all still play along, though. ))

The older Shinobi crossed his arms and leaned against the chair as the two other individuals were entering. Crossing his legs aswell, the appearance he was giving off was one of complete casualness, almost like what you would expect to find if this had been a lovely stroll on a sunny beach. The eyes of the elder were  watching intently, as the ANBU sat down on a chair by the wall. Tilting his head sideways as Emi introduced himself, the old man chuckled softly. 
"Hoshigaki Emi. A Shinobi that in many ways is more beast than man. It seems you do not understand your position. I am a village Elder, and as soon as my innocence has been proven, anything you do to me here will be considered treason. I will hang you from the gallows."

The whole sentence was said in such a calm and collected manner that Tamiwara may aswell have been speaking about his favorite brand of tea. The man was seeming about as solid as a rock, and stubborn as a donkey. Emi would have to be rather smart if he was to get any information out of a man, that was clearly attempting to give off as little information as possible.

"Besides, I will soon be moved to do time in the Crimson Prison. That should teach me for all my wrongdoings. Atoning for my sins." It seemed Tamiwara knew full well that none of the regular shinobi would get a chance to question him as soon as his transfer was complete. 

[~Emi~]

?/50


The calm nature of the council-man was rather expected. The young Hoshigaki was however a little surprised that the man was so formal, using the full name. They had never been been talking one-on-one before and it felt a little weird hearing his surname coming from someone elses lips but his own. He got slightly sickened by the thought. Why was he still clinging that name? He suddenly felt how his name kept him in the past. But he mentally re-focused on the task and questions began to spun around in his head, but he had to remain calm and keep to the plan to avoid loosing the small chance he had to gain any vital information.

beast? well thanks, but flattery won't take you far.

The claim that he was a beast was fairly common, and he had heard it being whispered around in the town on several occasions while passing by. It was however nothing he accepted as truth, he was going to ascend, and his current form was just that, current.

It does however seem like they haven't been updating you on the current situation in the village, because yes, you are an elder.... old... but during the past weeks, Minago-sama and the crimson rain has retaken the rule over Amegakure. The influence of the council has been removed, the corrupt has been bought or slain and your legal and illegal money has been taken.

All of it was a lie, but since he had rehearsed it in his head multiple times while making the story more and more complex in his head to have it more believable, he was able to tell it not only with a calm voice, but with joy. Despite that he himself knew it was untrue, he could feel how his body warmed up as he spoke. Had he fooled his own body? or maybe even soul? The young boy had been living inside a lie for most of his life, but in the past months, he had learned how fun it actually was to create them. To hide inside a shadow while having people do as he wished with just a whisper in the ear. Emi leaned back in the chair as he took a deep breath. Meanwhile he did that, Emi slit open both of his wrists using his claws. The wounds weren't that deep and it was quickly healed, but it had been enough to cover his hands in blood. The entire act had been hidden from sight by both the table in between himself and the council-man and the fact that his sleeves had covered his hands from the very start of the meeting.

and maybe you understand that the stay in the crimson prison no longer will be as pleasant as expected if I tell you we replaced most of the staff with crimson guards and released your "prisoners".

As he said "prisoners", he used his hands to make the sign that he was being sarcastic with the word. When he did, his hands with the then dried blood were revealed for a brief moment before Emi moved his hands back down.

Even though we have stripped you of your powers, we still understand that there's .... some use....

Emi rolled his eyes.

of you and the surviving council members. So Minago-sama has requested you to be spared and freed... for a price....

It would be hard for him to make the man to reveal the information, but he hoped that the fear of no longer hold the cards of power with the fair chance of recover from the capture would at least have the man tell them what was needed. Or else he would have to start pushing the man, his mentality would allow him to push quite hard after all. Emi smiled. Now, what would the man do?

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Acting 118 + 40

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

Tamiwara looked at Emi as the two conversed back and forth. This little creature definitely wasn't one of his favorite shinobi within the village. In fact, it was quite the opposite. The whole Minago reference was enough to make the Elder want to throw up. It was obvious that Emi held this leader of the village in extremely high regard, but when it came down to it, neither Emi nor Minago knew anything of what had been going on furthest behind the scenes. The anger made the Elder speak, likely a little too much for his own good.

"If Minago-sama was such a splendid leader, why on earth didn't he ever figure out what was going on right under his nose? Besides, you never mentioned that you stopped our summoning so why should I beli--"

For a short moment Tamiwara's eyes widened as he realised what he had said. Then he merely shook his head and started laughing. It wouldn't matter that they knew about the general gist of the plan. It wouldn't matter even if they knew specifics. As far as Tamiwara knew, the whole operation would come to an end in less than two weeks. So long as the specifics of the Elder's plan could be held back for a week more, then there would be nothing anyone within Rain could do to stop it. Rain would become the strongest nation! Tamiwara and the others had worked so hard for this single goal. 

"...Yes, Emi. We're summoning something far worse than you could ever be. We will use this summoning to destroy the villages who dare stand against us. We will become the most feared and respected village. In fact, you should help us, much more than you should stand against us. Afterall, you're interested in whats best for the village, no?" This was mostly a ploy to buy more time for himself. The more they could speak about non-critical information, the better.

[~Emi~]

?/50


The tension was not as intense as the young boy had expected. It was more like a game of chess than anything else. So when the man suddenly revealed such a huge detail about their plans, Emi's eyes opened and he was visibly surprised. It was a completely genuine response even though his previous acting had appeared to be that as well.

OH??

He hadn't been able to stop himself from that reaction, which he immediately cursed himself for and quickly turned his head towards the ANBU. His own reaction to the revealed fact was however not anything beneficial for him, it would make himself fail to learn more... unless he made it appear as it really was new information to him. It only took him a brief moment for him to come up with what he was going to do, and for it to work he hoped the man didn't see the small timeframe as thinking time, but gloating.

I knew it, he send you guys there, didn't he? ANBU training exercise... as if, he send basically all of you.

It was not more than a mere whisper, but as the room was completely quiet except the trio, he knew that the man would hear him. When he asked the question he winked with the eye Tamiwara was unable to see and smiled. As he had gained his confirmation, he turned back to the man and continued to talk to him.

There's no reason for my master to tell me everything within the village, but since he has planned this step since he withdrew from the position, nothing is unplanned for. We had the 25 crimson guards stalking and infiltrating around you all this time after all. No wait... 22, you captured 3 of them. They were however able to give us some useful information. Like the high ranking members you've made vanish all this time. How did you actually do it? I'm curious, I'm still trying to learn that skill.

Emi was still calm, however he added a small disappointment and some excitement to the mix as he suspected that those feelings would be logical to have after such a reveal. The energy was actually real as he really had no idea how he had manage to get that kind of information out of his speech, but he loved it. If it was that easy to gain new hidden information, he might consider to stop torturing and intimidating people. Because it would be easier to manage people if they were friendly towards him.

and join you guys? I wouldn't mind being on your side, but I won't follow you. Minago-sama has as I said before, requested that you and the others are saved, as long as you comply his request. He will then make the ones accepting into his personal advisers, hidden from the power elements, but with the abilities to change the future of the village with good advice's.

The boy was trying to keep the man in a similar mood as when he first revealed the information, trapped yet confident with a clear possible way out from the mess.

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

Tamiwara was starting to catch onto what Emi was doing. They weren't at all on the same page, and that was getting clearer and clearer. The surprise that was clearly visible in Emi when Tamiwara had mentioned the summoning also revealed that they currently didn't have more information on the subject. So the other elders were still completely on the free, and this whole business with Minago was likely nothing more than a ruse to attempt and win him over. Tamiwara smiled, shaking his head from side to side. Shortly there, this youngun had almost managed to pry vital information out of a seasoned wolf. Kids these days sure were dangerous.


"You can inform Minago-sama that if he wishes to discuss the dealings of the village, while offering such terms, he should know to show up in person. Otherwise, I suspect I won't see you after I get moved to the prison."



The Elder returned to his extremely relaxed pose, merely looking at the beast in front of him. There was something so strange over Emi, that Tamiwara couldn't help himself but to taunt a little. Taunt the boy that for so long had known nothing of what was happening within the village.

"How does it feel, knowing you weren't trustworthy enough to know of our plans? I imagine it must be quite the letdown, after Minago named you with the title he did. Anyhow, at this point, nothing you do can stop this. The village is on our side. Those who've stood against us appear to have vanished. Quite unfortunate if you ask me.. Though it is all for the better. In the future, all will come to respect what we've done."

[~Emi~]

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What? He had been able to see through his lies after all? his heart began to pump harder even though his expressions were left unchanged. What had he revealed? He had used some perfect facial expression and even his voice had been spot on during the entire conversation. Even though he had made a blunder, he expected it to have been saved by what he had said afterwards, unless the man had used the opportunity to be more aware of possible lies. But how could he have done that? The answer was way too easy, he himself even had that ability, the man was looking at his aura.

The boy had been too busy with all of the physical forms of hiding his real intentions that his aura probably had been revealing a lot of the false claims. It was however too late for him to do anything about it and if he wanted to get any real information out of the man, he would have to get more serious. So before he continued on the conversation with the man, Emi calmed down his aura and had it return to his default pulsation. His inner eye observed it closer as he continued on.

HAHAHAAHA

His eyes turned into a hungry predators fixed gaze as his malicious laughter filled the room.

so that's a no then? you won't guide Minago-sama?

Emi nodded as to confirm he had understood right looking thrilled. It was a ruse, but he had yet not lied, so his aura had not even made any indication of movement.

HAHAH..

Emi attached his feet to the ground using chakra to have all his weight on the feet instead of the chair while still looking like he was sitting down. He then activated the chakra drain technique. Since his hands were hidden again, and it didn't require any handseals, he was not worried the man would notice. Immediately after the chakra had managed to cover his right hand, he dashed around the table and stopped right behind Tamiwara and swiftly placed the right hand on the back of his head. As the man was relaxed and confident he had won, the surprise attack would be hard for him to predict, especially as Emi had moved so fast that an after image was still sitting in the chair when the hand would touch the mans head.

The reason Minago-sama send me here, dear Tamiwara... was not because he didn't expect this meeting to be important, but that he found you least probable to accept.

His voice was slow, quiet and full of confidence, he was trying to make it sound like he knew he had won. Since he was aware the chakra might fluctuate, just like he had seen so many times on other persons, he was able to stop it change as much as normal. It did however move a little. His focus was too spread, but he could not concentrate fully on the chakra, so he had to accept a small fluctuation.

But thanks for playing into my hands, I've longed for the flesh of an elder.

The young boys tongue left his mouth and moistened up his lips with a long sweeping motion.

because as the executioner, I am allowed to do anything I'd like with prisoners. And I hope you were kidding before, because not even you are old enough to have forgotten the primary rule of the shinobi - never trust people that could be a threat to you. So everyone should use need-to-know basis if they want to live.

After he had moved his eyes around the man's upper body, slowly, he used his tongue to have a taste on the man's neck. It was not very special flavor, but to make the act better, he made some enjoyable sighs. The tongue was of course covered in the young man's saliva, and since it was acidic the effect was would be less than pleasant for the man.

you shouldn't for example have trusted me before. That really made it easy for me to have you decline the offer.

Emi then perfectly imitated his surprised expression and tone he had done with his surprised "Oh".

useful, isn´t it? you´re more use to the village in my belly than anything else anyway. And to think you actually think the summoning would go off. It took us some time to realize what you guys were up to, but when we did it didn´t take so long to get rid of them.

For the council to need several years, Emi suspected that there was some kind of items or people needed to do it. So the last "them" was for Tamiwara to make the connection to whatever it was that was needed, to think that Emi already knew about the ritual itself. Emi had been still while talking, keeping his eyes closed and his breathing close to perfect to make sure that his aura did not make any indication of any possible lies or attempts on hiding the truth. When he knew that the aura no longer risked to show anything, he moved in closer to the man and had his large fangs wander and try out the mans upper body. The Hoshigaki's eyes shone of bloodlust and his smile was so malicious he could make it.

So fat and juicy.

He had one of his claws pierce the skin on Tamiwara's neck before he gently licked up the streaming blood. It still hadn´t become torture, but Emi was getting pumped up and almost hoping that Tamiwara would remain calm and loyal to his cause. The old council-man was a way better target to practice his torturing skill on after all.



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Intimidate 25 + 10

Acting 118 + 40

Techniques used:

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Chakura Sabaki Mahi (Chakra Drain Paralysis)
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user paralyzes the opponent briefly through chakra drain.
Special: --
Drawback: The user must have physical contact with the opponent’s flesh. Only affects one appendage per strike.
Description: The user furthers their mastery of Chakra Drain with this technique, learning to extract chakra entirely from a single part of the opponent’s body as they drain. When using this technique, the foe will strike the opponent with Chakra Drain active, extracting chakra purely from one limb and temporarily rendering it useless for one round, plus an additional round for every rank below the user’s the foe is, eg. if the user is B rank and the foe is D rank, the paralysis lasts for three rounds. If the head is caught with this technique, the paralysis effects the whole body.
Limit: Must know Chakura Sabaki Koudo. Universal Ninjutsu.

Chakura Sabaki Koudo (Advanced Chakra Drain)
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user expands their control over the Chakra Absorption technique, increasing their draining potential.
Special: --
Drawback: The user still must touch their opponent either by a chakra connection (such as strings) or bare skin in order to drain their chakra.
Description: The user focuses a greater quantity of chakra into their hands than normal, in order to create a much stronger ‘vacuum’ effect of chakra absorption. This allows them to drain chakra at a much faster and heavier rate, akin to ten percent of the person’s chakra being drained per full six seconds they are in contact with the foe. Lesser amounts of contact, such as passing touches, drain lesser amounts. The chakra conversion is weak, however, and only one half of the chakra drained is supplied to the person who absorbs it.
Limit: Must know Chakra Kyuuin. Universal Ninjutsu.


Shunshin no Jutsu - Zanzō (Body Flicker Technique - Remaining Image)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: Affects the enemy's mind and will power by making after images.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.
Description: A Jutsu to move so swiftly that an image of the technique's user is left behind while moving within 10 meters. Most often it is used to dodge an incoming attack and get behind the opponent to perform a counter-attack. When first learned user is able to perform 1 after image within 10 meters. Each time learned user is able to create an extra after image within 10 meters. May learn to perform up to 5 after images within a single Jutsu. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique - Push) while using same schematics. May be used with other Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique).
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi, Ken'in, Ko, and Kaunta

Shunshin no Jutsu - Zanzō (Body Flicker Technique - Remaining Image)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: Affects the enemy's mind and will power by making after images.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.
Description: A Jutsu to move so swiftly that an image of the technique's user is left behind while moving within 10 meters. Most often it is used to dodge an incoming attack and get behind the opponent to perform a counter-attack. When first learned user is able to perform 1 after image within 10 meters. Each time learned user is able to create an extra after image within 10 meters. May learn to perform up to 5 after images within a single Jutsu. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique - Push) while using same schematics. May be used with other Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique).
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi, Ken'in, Ko, and Kaunta

[Yoshi [Lynx!]]

The threats weren't reaching the elder, what so ever. To him, his own life wasn't important in this conflict. The secret that he was keeping would be far more important. Besides, if he was killed here, that wouldn't be a permanent loss. A grin on his lips, as he shook his head. Even Emi's attempt at his throat wasn't causing him much disdain in this moment.

"Do you really think we would've launched such a grand scale operation without being prepared to die?"

Almost simultaneously to this mention, the door was broken down by another squad of ANBU. Their masks were black and formed exactly like a crows, with a small beak in the centre of their masks aswell. It would seem that the time Emi and the masked ANBU by his side had with Tamiwara had been cut short. Supposedly a little spy had let the others know that an interrogation was now taking place. As such they had sprung into action. Handing Emi a sealed envelope with the village seal, one of the masked men spoke:

"Village orders. Stand back from Tamiwara, the remainder of his punishment is to be carried out in the Crimson Prison forthwith. Thank you for your services."


In the meantime, it would appear as if the ANBU that had been by Emi's side had simply vanished. There was absolutely no trace that she had ever been there, and even Tamiwara seemed a little puzzled at exactly when she had disappeared. Either way, Tamiwara was soon grabbed by the ANBU squad and harshly escorted out of the interrogation room. Emi on the other hand, was left to his own devices.

[~Emi~]

Betrayed

T

he intention of the arriving ANBU squad was clear from the moment they entered, they was there to save the old man from his grasp. He had failed. Even though he just had made a small mistake, it had cost him a lot, despite the fact that he should've been able to turn it back around. The boy grinned his teeth as he gave the leading ANBU a dead stare while leaning back from the old man. His chakra draining hand did however remain on Tamiwara up until the guards pulled him away from his grasp.

Don't worry old man, the crimson rain shall prevail, and your head will be mine before this is over.

He said as the ANBU guards were out of the sight. There were no more reason for him to stay in the tower, so he used his divine movement and disappeared.


-exit-

[Dr. Neuro, RN]

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