Capture the Middle Man | Mission | Private, Squad Eleven |

[Nakazo Ashikaga]

Capture the Middle Man

Rank: B

IIC Length: Two days

Difficulty: Moderate

Objective: 

Squad Eleven Assignment

One of the village elders has been in often contact with a merchant in the country. It has come to light that this merchant has supplied the corrupt elder with several resources to make the coup d'etat a reality, in exchange for the opportunity to sell drugs within Amegakure. The man is said to be holed up at the Pawned Prawn, an inn at the countryside, bordering the country of Hi no kuni. Investigate him; Verify that he does indeed supply wares of malicious content. Once verified, use any means to capture him. He must be brought back alive!

Description: Verify the criminal activity, then bring the target back alive! Being discovered before you uncover the truth results in mission failure.

Reward: 8,250 Ryo.

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    The trio made their way across the countryside, a light drizzle overhead, or what was a light drizzle to Shinobi from the Hidden Rain. We have a different idea of what weather is, he thought. His gray jacket took the brunt of the rain but his hair was starting to get soaked. Some drops dripped down in front, but he didn't care. This is a good day. His butt bag was secured to his back, containing his ninja tools. His sword was there as well, just in case. Hopefully I won't be needing this, I'm not so good up front. His pack containing basic supplies and sustenance was slung over a shoulder.

    They were making their way east across the fields, that much he knew. The objective bordered on the Land of Fire and there was only direction where it lay. They would need to confirm that their was in-fact criminal activity taking place first, and then their target was to be brought back to Amegakure alive. A difficult task, killing someone would have been infinitely easier, he looked around as he pondered it, we'll need to utilize subterfuge in order to get close to the mark. There will probably be fighting too, a guy like this probably has hired muscle.

    Nakazo looked at Athena and Kode in turn as he spoke, "What do you guys think our approach to this should be? I'm thinking we could make use of the Henge no Jutsu as we near the Inn and we go in under false identities. We can analyze and confirm our target before we make our move." Being discovered would result in the mission failing, so it's crucial we do things as quiet as we can.

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Items on hand

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Sword, Longsword (Overview)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A One-Handed Weapon. These weapons do +8 Amour Points of Damage. A longsword (also spelled long sword, long-sword) is a type of sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 100–122 cm (39–48 in). The longsword is characterised not so much by a longer blade, but by a longer grip, which indicates a weapon designed for2-handed use or 1-handed use. Examples of Longswords: Katana, Jian, Tachi, Scimitr, Shinai, and Waster.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

Butt Bag Type 1 (Overview)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Tailor, Slot Holder, Holds 15 Slots (15 for Items of Scroll Length), Bag
Effect: A waist pack worn with the pouch in back.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture A pack worn at the back along a belt at the waist. Water repellent collar with drawstring pack with quick release closures attached to 1 inch cinch straps and a top carry handle. It has a vented bottom with keeper clips to attach to the belt, or straps to wrap around a belt. The compartment has the dimensions Height of 10.25 inches Width of 10.5 inches and Depth of 7 inches. The interior holds 15 slots of scroll length as well as main objects that fit in the same dimensions. Normally extra clothes is held in this spot as well as other non combative supplies.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 1,700 Ryo

Kunai (2) 1000
Kunai (2) 1000
Kunai (2) 1000
Shuriken, Hira (15) 1500
Shuriken, Hira (15) 1500
Shuriken, Hira (15) 1500
Shuriken, Hira (15) 1500
Shuriken, Hira (15) 1500
Shuriken, Hira (15) 1500
Sonic Emitter (15) 12000
Caltrops (16) 1600
Caltrops (16) 1600
Caltrops (16) 1600
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Kunai (Overview)
Rank: "C" Rank
Type: Secondary, 2 per Slot, Piercing/Slashing, Knife
Effect: A kunai is a tool derived from the masonry trowel.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +4 Amour Points of Damage. The Range Increment of this weapon is 5 meters. A kunai has a blade that is about less than 1 foot in length. The user gains a +10 bonus on Sleight of Hand Skill to conceal a knife on their body.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 1,000 Ryo per Slot, or 500 Ryo Each.

Shuriken, Hira (Overview)
Rank: "C" Rank
Type: Secondary, 15 per Slot, Piercing, Shuriken
Effect: A shuriken is a small piece of metal with sharpened edges, designed for throwing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +2 Amour Points of Damage. The Range Increment of this weapon is 5 meters. Although they are thrown weapons, shuriken are quick and easy to draw, thus allowing the user to draw such weapons without the need of a movement. A shuriken can't be used as a melee weapon. Hira-shuriken are constructed from thin, flat plates of metal and generally resemble popular conceptions of shuriken.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 1,500 Ryo per Slot, or 100 Ryo Each.

Caltrops (Overview)
Rank: "C" Rank
Type: Secondary, 16 per Slot, Piercing, Caltrops
Effect: A spiked device thrown on the ground to impede characters.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +1 Amour Points of Damage. The Range Increment of this weapon is 5 meters. A caltrop is a 4-pronged iron spike crafted so that one prong faces up no matter how the caltrop comes to rest. The user scatters caltrops on the ground in the hope that the opponent steps on them or at least forced to slow down to avoid them. 1 slot of caltrops cover an area 2 meter squared. Each time a creature moves into an area covered by caltrops or spends a round fighting while standing in an area, they may step on one. If the opponent steps on a caltrop the Caltrop deals 1 Armour Points of Damage, and the opponent's movements is reduced by 1/2 because its foot is wounded. This movement penalty lasts for 24 hours, or until the creature is treated with a First Aid: Healing Hard Check, or they are healed from minor wounds. A charging or running creature must immediately stop if it steps on a caltrop.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Weapon Shop.
Cost: 1,600 Ryo per Slot, or 100 Ryo Each

Sonic Emitter
Rank: "S"
Type: Secondary, 15 per Slot, Gadget, Mechanical, Emitter
Effect: The Sonic Emitter sends out a high-pitched wailing sound to destroy windows or attract people within earshot.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A small circular device that is the size of a pouch. The device can stick on any surface if needed. The Sonic Emitter has 2 settings; 1st setting is used against windows. When attached to a window it releases a high pitched sound that vibrates through the window. It takes 3 seconds to shatter the window from the high pitched sound/vibration. The pitch is so high that anyone within 20 meters of the device will become deaf from and nauseas for 1 round after the window shatters. 2nd setting releases a distractive sound to try and lure anyone within ear's reach.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Gadget Shop with a 20% chance.
Cost: 12,000 Ryo per Slot, 800 Ryo Each.

        

[💚AyZe💥]

The three Amegakure ninjas' mission to find and capture the middle man had begun. They were now on there countryside where anything could happen. The young Kazeraikou knew not to let her guard down when outside the village because an attack could come any time. Her right hand went into the butt bag hanging on her right butt to confirm her projectiles were still intact. She hoped the 10 kunai she was carrying with her would be enough to complete their mission. The light precipitation falling from the sky made her wonder why she had left her cloak home. By the looks of it, this drizzle won't last long, she thought.

She shook off the water collected by her blue hair, then sleeked it back in an athletic style in a high ponytail with bangs framing her face. Her forehead protector was well tied, letting everyone who sees her know she is a shinobi of the rain. Her green zipped boots were suited for walking in the rain, but her green, camouflage short sleeved cropped military jacket and green cargo pants, which reached up to her knees, left a portion of her body exposed to the rain, and that wasn't good for her health.

As they made their way, her mind was busy trying to come up with a plan how they were going find and capture what they were searching for. If only they had a picture of how the man they were looking for looked their job would be a lot easier. "That is a great plan, it could work." she replied. Nakazo"s plan sounded real smart. Being discovered was something that could lead them failing the mission. Going in under false appearances seemed like the best option, if they were discovered she could always use her apply to manipulate minda to her advantage.

[— kode]

A drizzle was cast over the group as they moved through the tall grass of the country side. He was familiar with this land as he had spent most of his time as a shinobi outside the gates. They would be traveling east for a while to reach the inn bordering Hi no Kuni. He did not know what type of crowd occupied the inn, but if there was this corrupt merchant stationed here then the group might be in for a rough crowd. However, this was not really a concern to the Kamyuja - a common rowdy vagabond did not intimidate. Having both brawn and brain made him a little over-confident at times though - so he began to try and restrain his ego. This mission could be more challenging than any of them know, or go quite smooth - he would hope for the second. Incapacitating the merchant would prove more taxing than just disposing of him, but he remain confident in his group.

From a bird's eye view Kode's figure was shrouded in black as he moved with a hooded rain cloak. Looking towards the sky the Kamyuja would remove his hood and let the rain gently splash his pale skin. This revealed the young man's soft brown hair and emerald green eyes. Holding his hair back was his black forehead protector with his village's insignia upon it - wore with pride. He began to remove his cloak as and put it away as he was getting quite humid - or perhaps it was his nerves. Upon doing so his regular attire was revealed along with his extremely muscular physique. He wore a matching digital urban camo BDU sleeveless jacket, containing all his sewn on patches and insignias, and BDU pants. A black half-sleeve spandex shirt was underneath his BDU jacket clinging tightly to his body and on the outside of his jacket was his digital camo tactical vest - which held exploding tags, mine tags, explosive pouches, and smoke pouches. Around the circumference of his left arm was a sextuple knife holster, containing six knives. Around his hands were waterproof bandages wrapping up his arm to the beginning of his sleeve of his undershirt where they were then tapered off and on his hands, over the bandages, were black tactical gloves. Moving down from his torso on each hip, over his BDU pants, were double utility pouches. The one on his right hip contained stun grenades and the one on his left hip contained concussion and spike grenades. His pistol crossbow would be held by a quick release strap on the belt loop around to his backside. His BDU pants ran down to the middle of his shin where water-proof bandages tapered off the bottom and ran the rest of the way down his legs wrapping around his feet and on top of the bandages around his feet he wore black ninja boots.

All looked the part of a shinobi - this was not necessarily a good thing in this situation. He was sure everyone's mind was focused on a way to infiltrate the inn without being seen as a threat. The group would have to remain non-hostile and unnoticed, at least until they confirmed any speculation of illegal activity. Kode's eyes met Nakazo as he turned to speak to Athena and himself.

'Henge no Jutsu..'

Kode thought as Nakazo mentioned it. During his thoughts on the proposed infiltration method he would hear Athena agree that this was a valid plan. Kode's emerald green eyes would move to her and he would stick his tongue behind his lip in contemplation then his eyes turned back to Nakazo and he would begin to nod in agreement.

"It could work indeed, but be aware that we will have a set amount of time we can stay transformed."

It would not be ideal if they were to revert back to themselves in a puff of smoke right before they were deciding a verdict on the merchant.

"Make sure you are not directing too much attention to yourselves as well, and don't stare the man down and lick your lips like he is a steamed dumpling."

Kode chuckled a little. He was trying to explain that the merchant was the prize they were after, yet they could not just follow the man around to each corner of the room staring at him with the intent of suspicion.

"It also might be necessary to enter separately and have little association as possible so we can spread out to keep eyes on." 

All this was just his input, as a medic he wanted to keep his team safe and unharmed from this mission. He would await for the group's input now.

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Tactical Vest Type - II [6|15]

◦ Tag: Mine - 80 Tags|1 Slot
◦ Tag: Exploding - 80 Tags|1 Slot
◦ Pouch: Explosive - 15 Pouches|1 Slot
◦ Pouch: Smoke - 15 Pouches|1 Slot

BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) Jacket [0|3]

BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) Trousers [0|6]

Double Utility Pouch [4|4]

◦ Grenade: Concussion - 2 Nades|2 Slots
◦ Grenade: Spiked - 2 Nades|2 Slots

Double Utility Pouch [2|4]

◦ Grenade: Stun - 2 Nades|2 Slots

Sextuple Knife Holster [3|3]

◦ Knives - 6 Knives|3 Slots

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Chakra Lore - 125
Alchemy - 76
Anatomy - 57
Botany (Grassland) - 20
Escape Artist - 10
First Aid: Healing - 98
First Aid: Cauterize - 74
First Aid: Autopsy - 10
Observation - 114
Sense Motive - 15

[Nakazo Ashikaga]

    Athena and Kode seemed receptive to his plan, to which Nakazo nodded back. Kode further went on to say that they would have a limited amount of time while they were under the transformation effects of the jutsu, so they would have to be aware of that. He's right, we can't stay in disguise forever. His two teammates seemed stronger than Nakazo was and he figured they would probably be able to stay transformed longer than he was able to. He chuckled at the joke about staring at the man as if he were steamed dumplings, but quickly got his head back into the game.

    The trio continued on their journey and eventually made it to their destination. They rounded a large section of tall grass and off in the distance the Inn was visible. He stared at it for a few moments, trying to spot anyone or anything. It seemed pretty large to Nakazo, who figured it probably did good business due to its location between two countries. Satisfied with what he saw he gave a final look around and then stepped back behind the grass out of view. Nakazo turned back to his teammates to speak.

    "You're right, we should probably enter separately. I should go last, I don't believe my Henge no Jutsu is as advanced as what you guys can do. It won't last long, I figure I've got maybe ten minutes at the most." He waited for Athena and Kode to respond and make their moves, curious as to what they would transform into.

[OOC: I accelerated it to us arriving outside of the Inn, hope that's okay. If not just disregard that portion of my post, it's no problem.]
    

[💚AyZe💥]

Kode added on reminding them that there was a maximum amount of time one could spend under the effects of the transformation technique. The time she could spend disguised as another person wasn't that much, but if she uses it wisely she could succeed. He further suggested that they should infiltrate separately. Kode's suggestion was smart, separately they could observe their prey and gather information from different angles. Hope we gather enough Intel before henge no jutsu wears off. she thought as they made their way.

It didn't take long before the inn was visible to squad 11's eyes. The situation was large, which meant it was going to take time to locate their prey. We're here. We can finally do what we came for then head home. In her mind the task at hand was a lot easier. She didn't know what kind of merchant to expect, but she knew he had to be a tough dude. The mission wouldn't be B rank if their was weak and easy to catch. Nakazo stated that the duration of his henge no jutsu was a lot shorter. "I can stay transformed for 30 minutes. So, I guess I'll go first." Athena said looking at his teammates. What should I transform into?" She took a couple of seconds deciding what she'll change her appearance into. She wished to transform into a man, but her voice was going to give her away.

Athena's hands performed the required handseals, and in a puff of smoke her body took a new appearance. Her new physique had long black hair, pale skin, dark-brown eyes and a slender frame. She stood about 5 feet 5 inches. She wore her hair loosely, and wore a pink sleeveless kimono with pale red edges and decorated with small plum-coloured swirls, that went to her ankles. Around her waist a white obi tied in a bow, and he wore a pair of brown sandals with dark straps. He also wore a dark-coloured choker around his neck. In this form she looked like a citizen who was out to get stock, or just out for some fresh air.

With her disguise in check, she was ready to infiltrate. But before she moved in she had something to say. Is there any method of communication we could use to communicate while we are apart? Or some sort of signal we could use if one of us is in trouble?"

Jutsu used:

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Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)
Rank: "E"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique used to change into people
other than oneself, but also has the ability to
change into animals, plants, and even
inanimate objects like weapons.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Unable to change into any size
category larger than the user. May not change
into anything that is smaller than Tiny size
category (1 foot). Unable to change their
voice. Unable to change their sense of smell.
Unable to change their chakra signature. Once
the user is hit this technique is dispelled.
Description: Using this technique, the user
assumes the form of a creature of same size
category as they are or smaller. User may
freely designate the specifics of his new form
(such as height, weight, hair texture and color,
skin tone, etc.) User doesn't change their
movements, nor handseals speed. In the new
form user keeps all their normal abilities
unless they use a limb or body part that
doesn't exist within the current form. This
means the user cannot use any technique
unless the body form allows it. User may
create equipment so the new form may carry
so long as they are not complicated items, or
use Chakra (Master Crafted Items, Gadgets,
Explosives, Summoning Scrolls, etc). User is
not automatically proficient in them and their
physical strength is not the same as the item.
Any part of the body or piece of equipment
that is separated from the whole reverts to its
true form. Technique lasts 10 minutes per
Class level.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu Technique.

[— kode]

It seemed that they had arrived sooner than he had imagined - he must have been in deep thought for time to fly by so fast. He presumed that his teammates were also in deep thought concentrating on the mission as none of them really spoke much. Kode wished that he was able to know their background, skills, and history a little more in depth, but this might not be the best time for such pleasantries anyways. The group stopped within visibility of their target location within tall grass - effectively disguising them from eyes that were not actively looking for them. Kode's eyes moved to Nakazo as he walked past him to observe the location. He was quite proud of the initiative that these two were taking.

From where they were the inn seemed rather large and in a prime location for a large patron base - this could either hinder or help their mission depending. Nakazo returned back to the position Athena and Kode was located and began to speak. It was true - fresh out of the academy he would have the hardest time remaining transformed for longer times. He did not know if Nakazo had a little anxiety in his voice or not - he actually seemed to be keeping his calm demeanor. Either way Kode nodded and then spoke attempted words of encouragement.

"Don't worry, you will do fine."

Kode then turned and looked at Athena as she began to speak and make an action with her hands. She would be able to stay transformed a little longer than Nakazo, yet if their transformation was irregular in anyway this could hurt their chances. This would have to be left up to luck and originality though. No one knew what the merchant's weakness was. If he was a perv then Athena might be able to catch his attention - unless he hit for the other team of course. It was like fishing - they would just have to use the most appropriate bait to catch the biggest fish. Kode blinked as the puff of smoke evaporated to reveal Athena's new figure. She looked quite different - pale skin with long back hair, alluring brown eyes, and a nice kimono covering her fragile frame. It was a pretty good disguise - able to fit in but not stick out too much. Before the girl moved though she would speak. Yes, they would need some sort of code, but what? Kode smiled and began to speak.

"Nice option, the transformation suits you."

Kode reached into his pocket and pulled out a single silver coin he had for many years. It had little value to the naked eye, but to him it meant quite a lot. He began to perform a knuckle roll with the coin - flipping it between each one and then flipping it in the opposite direction before grabbing it between his thumb and pointer finger holding it up in front of the group.

"This little trick with this coin will be my confirmation that our man is supplying the elder. You two need to pick something unique to you, and from time to time we need to glance at one another to see if one of us are performing our queues. If you think you are in trouble approach one of us and use these three words in a sentence: whiskey, weak, wrong. If you are into a direct confrontation we will know, but avoid that at all costs. Also remember, if one of us is able to confirm, to not make a direct action among a group, we do not know if he has goons. We will wait until he is leaving, alone, or at least less crowded to capture him."

Kode still held the coin in his left hand and summoned his right hand in front of him and performed a few one-handed seals. In a puff of smoke he would transform. His appearance changed to a young man that stood five foot and ten inches with slicked back dirty blonde hair and dark blue eyes. His attire was that off a rich merchant's son. He wore a royal purple kimono with long sleeves and embroidered with ivory buttons with a white trim around the sleeves. Underneath he wore spandex leggings and a spandex undershirt. A roman style sandal adorned his feet and the straps reached up to his mid-shin.

He would then await to see Athena's and Nakazo's  confirmation signals before turning and looking at Athena and speaking once more.

"Good luck, Athena. I will be a few minutes behind you."

After she had been gone for at least three minutes he would nod to Nakazo and begin to make his way to the inn as his transformed self. Here we go.

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Items - Items Used [0]

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Tactical Vest Type - II [6|15]

◦ Tag: Mine - 80 Tags|1 Slot
◦ Tag: Exploding - 80 Tags|1 Slot
◦ Pouch: Explosive - 15 Pouches|1 Slot
◦ Pouch: Smoke - 15 Pouches|1 Slot

BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) Jacket [0|3]

BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) Trousers [0|6]

Double Utility Pouch [4|4]

◦ Grenade: Concussion - 2 Nades|2 Slots
◦ Grenade: Spiked - 2 Nades|2 Slots

Double Utility Pouch [2|4]

◦ Grenade: Stun - 2 Nades|2 Slots

Sextuple Knife Holster [3|3]

◦ Knives - 6 Knives|3 Slots

Active Jutsu

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Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)
Rank: "E"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique used to change into people
other than oneself, but also has the ability to
change into animals, plants, and even
inanimate objects like weapons.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Unable to change into any size
category larger than the user. May not change
into anything that is smaller than Tiny size
category (1 foot). Unable to change their
voice. Unable to change their sense of smell.
Unable to change their chakra signature. Once
the user is hit this technique is dispelled.
Description: Using this technique, the user
assumes the form of a creature of same size
category as they are or smaller. User may
freely designate the specifics of his new form
(such as height, weight, hair texture and color,
skin tone, etc.) User doesn't change their
movements, nor handseals speed. In the new
form user keeps all their normal abilities
unless they use a limb or body part that
doesn't exist within the current form. This
means the user cannot use any technique
unless the body form allows it. User may
create equipment so the new form may carry
so long as they are not complicated items, or
use Chakra (Master Crafted Items, Gadgets,
Explosives, Summoning Scrolls, etc). User is
not automatically proficient in them and their
physical strength is not the same as the item.
Any part of the body or piece of equipment
that is separated from the whole reverts to its
true form. Technique lasts 10 minutes per
Class level.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu Technique.

Skills and Traits

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Chakra Lore - 125
Alchemy - 76
Anatomy - 57
Botany (Grassland) - 20
Escape Artist - 10
First Aid: Healing - 98
First Aid: Cauterize - 74
First Aid: Autopsy - 10
Observation - 114
Sense Motive - 15

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Anatomist
Rank: "C"
Skill: Combat Trait
Effect: The user has far more knowledge of the Anatomy than most due to their upbringing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user has studied the workings of anatomy, either as a student at University or as an apprentice mortician or Necromancer. The user knows where to aim their blows to strike vital organs. User gains a trait bonus of +10 Armour Points in damage with physical strikes when attacking vital areas. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Deranged
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: A trait that helps against Mind-Affecting effects, and immune to Confused condition.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Compared to other creatures, humans are fragile and easily damaged; this sometimes results in their taking actions and engaging in behaviors that are very eccentric. Some of these humans have unusual cognitive processes that render them more resistant to mental attacks. They gain a +3 racial bonus to all saves against mind-affecting effects, and they are immune to the Confused condition. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Eidetic Memory
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: A few rare humans have perfect recall, allowing them to remember minor details from an event that others have long forgotten.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: They gain +5 heritage bonus to all Academia and Jutsu Lore checks. User gains a +10 heritage bonus on Observation checks to detect a disguise. The user also gains a +1 Racial bonus to Die Rolls pertaining to Academia Learning and Jutsu Lore. If they have any questions about an event, such as a person’s name or exactly what happened, their Game Master must tell them the details (even if the character’s player has forgotten them). They cannot remember extremely fine details, such as the text of a book left open on a desk, but they can remember the general gist of the book or the topic the passage covered. They always remember faces, names, and the basic sequence of events. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Jotunbrud
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: User is a descended from the giants who ruled the mountain spanning the empire of the world in ages past, and possess a truly impressive stature.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Whenever the user Roleplays they are treated as Large if that's advantageous to the user. Movements, and Damage Reduction is equal to that of a Large Creature while maintaining the Medium Size. The user is also considered to be Large when determining whether a creature's special attacks based on size (such as Swallow Whole) affect the user. If the user wishes to determine their character's height and weight randomly, their base height is 6' 4" (male) or 6' 0" (female), and your base weight is 170 lb. (male) or 150 lb. (female). This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Physician
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: User is trained to the healing arts.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User has +20 Skill points to divide as they wish among all First Aid, Botany, and Herbalist. At each Class Level the user gain an additional +5 Heritage skill Points to place in any one of these skills. User gains +1 Heritage Points per die roll when learning the skill. User also gains a +10 to all First Aid Skills. Through advanced training in medicine and healing techniques, the user can set bones, suture lacerations, and apply a myriad of balms, unguents, and other remedies to speed the healing process. Such care requires 1 minute. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Will of Men +4, The
Rank: "C"
Skill: Faith Trait
Effect: Men are creatures of will; their will carries them through a harsh world of politics and physical dangers.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 trait bonus to all Will Saves. At "C", "B', "A", and "S" Class level, gain an additional +1 trait bonus. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Passives and Supplementary

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One-Handed Jutsu
Rank: "A"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User learns how to perform Jutsus with One Handed Handseals.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Jutsus are normally performed with the use of 2 hands. A Stilled One-Handed Jutsu can be performed with Handseals using 1 Hand. Jutsus without Handseal components are not affected. Jutsu Handseal/Chakra Increase: 0 Rank.
Limit: Must learn from Universal NinJutsu.

Indomitable Fortitude x6
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has gained mastery over their own fortitude power.
Special: ---
Drawback: May learn at a maximum of 6 times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their Fortitude. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train 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. This technique stacks with other Fortitude bonuses.
Limit: Universal TaiJutsu Technique.

Impeccable Will x6
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has gained mastery over their own will power.
Special: ---
Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 6 times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their Will. 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. This technique stacks with other Will bonuses.
Limit: Universal GenJutsu Technique.
Will Points: 6

Toughness
Rank: "C" Always 30 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has enhanced physical stamina.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains +3 Armour Points. Every Class Level the user gains an additional +5 Armour Points.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.
Armour Points: 18 - 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5

Improved Toughness x10
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is tougher than normal.
Special: ---
Drawback: User may learn up to 10 Times.
Description: User gains +6 Armour Points. Points recover after a day's rest. This technique allows the user to gain a greater benefit compared to Toughness. This technique may be learned any number of times and stacks with itself and the Armour Point Bonus provide by the Toughness Technique.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Toughness.
Armour Points: 60

Tough Skin x8
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's skin is as tough as a mountainside itself.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 natural armour bonus to their Damage Reduction. This technique may be gained multiple times. Its effects stack. The total Natural Armour bonus gained by this technique may not exceed 2 per Class Level.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.
Natural Armour Bonus: 8 - 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2

Iron Will
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is more resistant to mental effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +2 bonus on all Will Saves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Fearless
Rank: "D"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has a strong grip on their nerves and are very difficult to terrify.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Whether it is through experience or sheer stubbornness, user shrugs off fear and continue on their way, unaffected by even the most fearsome beasts. User gain a +3 competence bonus to all saves versus Fear effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Iron Will.

Grim Determination
Rank: "D"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: When others turn and flee in the face of overwhelming odds, user has only just begun to fight.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: When exposed to chakra fear, something inside the user snaps and fills them with an even greater determination to overcome their foes. When the user makes a successful save against any fear effect, the user gains a +2 competence bonus to weapon damage against the source of ear. This bonus lasts until the encounter ends or until the user misses another save against fear. After missing a fear save, the user cannot use this technique for 24 hours as their self-confidence is too rattled for the user to focus themselves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Fearless.

Mind's Eye
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Gain an additional resistance to GenJutsu.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Gain an additional +2 to Will saves against the effects of GenJutsu. This additional modifier stacks with Iron Will.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Single-minded
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User does as they please, regardless of what others think.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +2 morale bonus against Intimidation Techniques, and a +1 bonus to Will Saves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Confirmed Cynic
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has been around long enough to know that the only person with their best interest at heart is the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User receives a +2 bonus to Will Saves against Enchantments and a +10 bonus to Sense Motive checks.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Free Spirit
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's strong belief in the value of freedom protects the user from mental and physical shackles.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +2 morale bonus on Saves made against mind-affecting effects and a bonus of +10 on all Escape Artist checks made to escape from bonds.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must be Chaotic Alignment.

Icy Calm
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Having grown up on a diet of unnerving situations, user is particularly difficult to frighten.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User might not enjoy their own fear, but they have certainly grown used to it. User receives a +4 cultural bonus on all Saves against effects that induce or cause fear. In addition, the user that is shaken suffer only half of the normal effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Uncanny Alertness
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's research into Chakra and the nature of reality has given the user heightened senses.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique gives the user an additional +5 bonus on Observation and Sense Motive, and the use gains a +2 bonus on Saves against Sleep and Charm effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Healing Hands, Lay on Healing Hands
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is able to heal themselves more quickly than they can heal others.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Once every round the user can perform a Healing Hands technique on themselves as if it were 1 Rank less than normal while still experiencing the full effects of the Jutsu.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Healing Hands (Light).

Healing Hands, Shared Healing Hands
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has learned that sometimes, the healer needs to be healed too.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: When the user performs a Healing Hands technique, they may choose to gain any amount of the healing to themselves, rather than give it to the subject of the Jutsu. User may decide to do this after seeing how much damage they have healed on the creature.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Healing Hands (Light).

Empower Healing
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user can perform Healing Jutsus to greater effect.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Jutsu that works like Empower Jutsu, however the user is only able to perform this technique while performing Healing Jutsus. This Jutsu does not make the user perform Healing Jutsus with higher Handseals count.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must have Mastered the Medical Profession.

Slippery Mind
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: A user gains the ability to shrug off Chakra effects that would otherwise control or compel them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: If a contemplative with Slippery Mind is affected by an Enchantment and fails their save, 1 round later the user can attempt their save again. The user only gets this 1 extra chance to succeed on their save.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor.

Suiton: Oxyhydro Conversion Technique
Rank: "B"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Converts oxygen and hydrogen in the air into water.
Special: Automatic when performing a water jutsu.
Drawback: It is easy to exceed your chakra level when creating large amounts of chakra- the amount of water needed will automatically be created when you cast a water jutsu when you are not aroud a water source. Therefore, if you cast a technique and you do not have enough chakra to cast both the technique and create the amount of water necessary,
Description: After spending a large amount of time utilizing water techniques, the Water Shinobi begins to understand the true composition of water. They use this to such an effect that they can create water out of nothing. This is automatic when casting a water jutsu and there is no water source.
Limit: Must have 500 training points into techniques that focus only on Suiton no Jutsu. Once you have obtained 500 training points in Suiton techniques, they gain this technique automatically.

Earth Mastery
Rank: B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: Causes earth based techniques to develop a natural hardness, more so than what the standard ability would allow.
Special: ---
Drawback: This does not negate the natural effects of enemy attacks. Example: While a fire jutsu may not instantly destroy something created, it can still burn it.
Description: Earth Ninjutsu, typically, are based around defense. After much time and dedication, the user understands how to enhance these defensive capabilities even further, hardening their techniques to, at times, and ridiculous strengths. At B-rank, the users techniques harden to the point of iron, and are capable of withstanding a C-rank’s worth of damage before the damage begins to affect the technique. At A-rank, the techniques retain the hardness of steel, capable of withstanding a B-ranks worth of damage. At S-rank, the techniques become as hard as titanium, capable of withstanding an A-ranks worth of damage before they are affected as normal.
Limit: Earth Release. Once the user has gained 500 TP in Doton Ninjutsu, this skill is gained automatically. A rank is gained when 750 TP has been obtained, and S rank when 1000 TP has been gained.

Even Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Natural Position, easy to reproduce.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Small base of support in the front-back plane. Body isn't sturdy, so it can move if in high winds. Lowers area for string clearance, especially for large chested shooters. Many archers prefer the even stance. In this stance, the archer’s body weight is evenly distributed among both feet, and the heels and toes are aligned. The middle of the instep of the foot is aligned with the center of the target.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Open Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Gives stable support base, reduces tendency to lean back from the target.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Tends to make upper body twist towards target. Tends to use arm muscles more than back muscles to draw. Open stance is recommended for the beginning archer during their initial learning period. In this stance, the feet should be shoulder-width apart. It is recommended that the archer should distribute his/her body weight evenly on both feet.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Close Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Gives stable support base, Gives good alignment of the arm and shoulder in direct line to the target.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Reduces string clearance, so string may strike against body. Tends to make archer lean away from target and overdraw the arrow. A closed stance. The shooting line is straddled and weight is evenly distributed among both feet. Left foot is moved forward a few inches so a heel-toe alignment exists between the left and right feet respectively.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Oblique Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Gives the greatest amount of clearance for the bowstring when arrows is released. Body is in total equilibrium. Target can be seen clearly.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Hard to maintain, so mainly used by expert archers. Some elite archers use the oblique stance. In this stance the archer places his/her toe of the left foot nearest the target on a line and pivoting the left foot forty-five-degrees to the target. The heel of the right foot is then placed in line with the toe of the left foot. This allows the bow arm to remain in a position where there will be optimum clearance of the bowstring when the arrow is released. The target should be seen clearly while using the oblique stance.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Point Blank Shot
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: A technique that allows a user with great proficiency to attack opponents without worrying or fumbling at a distance of ten meters.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: With this technique the user is able to fight against opponents within a ten meter radius without the worry or fear of fumbling with their bow or crossbow. They gain the courage and ability to perform combat without much effort. This is a prerequisite technique for more popular techniques. What good is an archer if they are not ready to battle while in close range.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Precise Shot
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: When it comes to hand to hand combat, the user is able to bring in their bow and arrow into a melee attack without having any problems.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Another prerequisite technique that brings the Archer even closer to combat without fumbling or worry of using the Bow or Crossbow. The user is able to get at extreme close range while preparing their weapon and fire at the opponent with precise ability.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Point Blank Shot

Far Shot
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: This technique allows a user to fire with proficiency at a larger distance of one and a half times its normal distance which would be at a total distance of 45 meters with exceptional accuracy.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique allows the user to be able to shoot at a target at 45 meters into the distance instead of the normal 30 meters. This increases the user's mobility attack as well as the stationary attack allowing the user to shoot at further distances without worrying too much about close combat.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Precise Shot.

Extreme Range
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: This technique allows a user to fire with proficiency at a larger range of twice the normal distance which would be at a total of 60 meters with exceptional accuracy.
Special: ---
Drawback:
Description: This technique allows the user to be able to shoot at a target at 60 meters into the distance instead of the normal 30 meters. This increases the user's mobility attack as well as the stationary attack allowing the user to shoot at further distances without worrying too much about close combat.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Far Shot

Rapid Reload
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: A technique in which allows the user to reload a crossbow within the time of half a movement.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User should learn this technique first beforehand if they wish to user the crossbow. Normally it takes a full movement in order to load a crossbow. With this technique they are able to load a crossbow that only takes up half a movement allowing the user to shoot once more within the same movement. This technique is needed in order to perform the more difficult and rapid fire techniques.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Instant Reload
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: A very useful technique for the crossbows where the user is able to latch, attach, and fire a crossbow as if it was a bow with the same proficiency and speed.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User should learn this technique first beforehand if they wish to user the crossbow. Normally it takes a full movement in order to load a crossbow and half a movement with Rapid Reload. With this technique they are able to load a crossbow and take a shot without any movement penalties. They become so proficient it's as if they were using a simple bow. This technique is needed for the more powerful and difficult rapid fire techniques.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Rapid Reload

[Nakazo Ashikaga]

    The plan was starting to come together as they organized and readied their disguises out of sight of their target. The Inn where he was staying looked fairly large, and based on that it was likely to be bustling with people and business. It would be difficult to find the right person while maintaining their ruse at the same time, yet on the other hand it might be a blessing. The more people around the higher chance of somebody spilling the beans or pointing out who their target was. Knowledge is power, he thought, we'll have to divide and conquer and gather as much information as quickly as possible before, and then subdue the man and return him to the Hidden Rain.

    Nakazo turned to Athena as he watched her transformation take place. A plume of smoke appeared around her body and as it floated away her new appearance was revealed. She had black hair which fell loosely around her neck and choker, and pale skin which drew attention to her dark brown eyes. Athena was a few inches shorter now and was wearing a pink sleeveless kimono, that was held together with a white bow tied around her waist. The disguise was rounded out by dark sandals and straps around her bare pale feet.

    Kode was next to transform. He quickly performed the seals for the jutsu with a single hand and with a puff of smoke the disguise was evident. He looked younger now, with slicked back dirty blonde hair and dark blue eyes. Kode's clothing seemed very expensive to Nakazo, it had lots of rich purples, ivory buttons, and the straps on his sandals were very intricate as they wove up his shin. She's the young woman, and he's the rich kid, this is good. They were hitting all the different demographics and Nakazo had just the idea for how to round it out.

    "I'll be taking on the appearance of an old man, you'll know it's me, I'll be walking with a cane and a terrible limp," he explained, holding off on performing his disguise just yet. He figured people would let their guards down more around an elder which would allow him more chances to pick up information. "I'll assume the disguise just before I make my way to the Inn. I'll hang back and enter a few minutes after you're both in." He listened as Athena suggested setting up a signal, and then nodded as Kode showed off his coin trick which was to be his signal. He further went on to explain the three words they should say if they were in trouble. Whisky, weak, and wrong, Nakazo repeated them in his head to memorize it.

    "My signal will be to clutch and complain loudly about my back," he didn't think such an action would be out of place and would fit with his character perfectly. Nakazo waited for his teammates to enter the building, after which he would wait a few minutes, perform the jutsu, and enter himself.

[💚AyZe💥]

Kode's hand went into his pocket and returned with an unusual coil. He explained that he'd perform a trick with it as his signal. Athena nodded and listened as he went on further. Whiskey, weak wrong, she'd have to remember these 3 words. They weren't that hard to remember since they all started with a W. She stood by and watched Kode perform hand signs for the henge no jutsu. The handseals were nothing different from what she did, but the fact that Kode was performing them with one hand made them seem interesting. Guess this means he's the strongest amongst us, she concluded. Nakazo was still fresh out of the academy, so that meant he wasn't that strong. Athena, herself, was strong but she found one-handed seals to be complex.

In a puff of smoke, Kode's new appearance was revealed. He took the appearance of a young man with back dirty blond hair and blue eyes. The attire of his disguise looked much fancier than what he had on in his normal form. With his new transformation, he looked nothing like a shinobi, and that was the aim. Nakazo explained that he would take the appearance of an old man, and that his signal would be complaining about his back. Nakazo's reason not to transform with the rest of his squad was understandable. Both signals her teammates came up with were unique. It was his turn to let them know what signal she'll use. She took a moment thinking of something she could use as a signal. "My signal will be to tie my hair back in a ponytail."

With the planning done and dusted, it was time to initiate their Infiltration. Before she left Kode wished her good luck. Not one who believed in luck, she just nodded then set off. The inn was large, being the first to go she had plenty of option on where to start looking. This place is huge, it might take a while to locate the pawned prawn, she thought, making her way along the district. The place was crowded, people were moving up and about doing their business. She took slow, gentle steps observing her surrounding and keeping an eye out for anything suspicious. If only I had a photo my job would be easier. This place might have more than one criminals, hope I capture the right one.

[— kode]

[OOC: I would have posted when I was on earlier today, but my laptop took the liberty of refreshing the page on its own and I lost everything and it super duper pissed me off. We are still on track though!]

Two minutes had passed since Athena began to make her way down towards the bustling settlement. Kode looked to his left and right and then stepped out of the tall grass and also made his way down and towards the inn. He had hoped that his team would find their way towards the inn as it looked fairly easy to get turned around with the amount of activity that was going on below. They should not have had a problem since they could see the Pawned Prawn from their vantage point. Although Kode did not enjoy taking lives he had wished, in a way, that this merchant had done enough wrong to just take him out. With an accurate and powerful enough crossbow Kode could have taken him out from the grassy knoll before anyone knew what hit him and their team could have disappeared. This was not the case though.

As he began to move closer he began to walk with a certain swagger. One hand waved carefree by his side and another was tucked away in his kimono near his chest. This gave another element to his transformation - arrogance. He was still in the process of building a believable ruse, one that would hopefully trick this merchant or any of his associates. He had hoped that his appearance would entice any proprietor of illegal wares to approach him and give him any information or make himself look thuggish enough to approach them without arousing suspicion. Another thought crossed his mind, it was about the wares of the merchant. In the mission it stated the he evidently had an interest in narcotics. If Kode were to run into the merchant though he had hoped he had other interest as well. The thought remained in his head, what if he had to sample these drugs to make the merchant more trusting - he simply could not. As a medical professional he would never intake such substances that had an adverse effect on his body willingly and as a Kamyuja he feared the effects of such narcotics could have on his psyche - he could go insane and level the entire inn. He had hoped that this man would take greater interest in the alleged resources, like the ones he was supposedly supplying the elder.

Kode began to pass many vendors and townsfolk as he approached the large inn. It only took him a total of four minutes move from their vantage point and now stand in front of the inn, this meant he had plenty of time left on his transformation, but he had to get answers fast. He could see a sign with a prawn on it that read 'Pawned Prawn'. Classic. He stood outside and looked up and then turned to scan the area to see if he spotted Nakazo or Athena. With Nakazo as the old man, Athena as the fair citizen, and himself as the inexperienced and cocky merchant they could cover multiple personalities and influence a plethora of people to receive valuable information. His attention turned away from his thoughts and trying to spot his team as he heard cheering around to the side of the inn. He began to move towards the cheering and as he rounded the corner he would spot a large veranda with that seemed like multiple tables for baccarat, poker, dice, roulette, and a complex strategy game with multiple pieces.

He watched many men and women cheer and moan as they had placed large wagers - winning and losing their fortunes. It seemed as though there were many less than reputable activities going on in the settlement - although he did enjoy to gamble every now and then, but it was not the time or place. These activities could have been influenced by the presence of the merchant, or perhaps not. His careful observation of the gambling activity would pay off though as he watched one man clench his hair in distraught and stagger away from one of the tables and sit within the spectator seats next to an open bar area. He watched as the man pulled a clear bag from his pocket, filled with a cream colored powder, and dipped a narrow knife into the bag before bringing it up to his nose and inhaling. Kode smiled as a plan began to formulate in his head. This man was desperate and high, and the young shinobi planned on taking advantage of his current situation.

Looking around inconspicuously for his team one last time he would begin to approach the man to entice him with kind words - or lies. Since there was a presence of narcotics here some of the people around here could be dangerous. Kode could not act to hastily either because he did not know yet if this supposed merchant supplied this man with the narcotics he possessed. Kode calmed himself and said something under his breath as he prepared himself to encounter with the man.

"I hope they get here soon."

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Active Jutsu

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Henge no Jutsu (Transformation Technique)
Rank: "E"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique used to change into people
other than oneself, but also has the ability to
change into animals, plants, and even
inanimate objects like weapons.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Unable to change into any size
category larger than the user. May not change
into anything that is smaller than Tiny size
category (1 foot). Unable to change their
voice. Unable to change their sense of smell.
Unable to change their chakra signature. Once
the user is hit this technique is dispelled.
Description: Using this technique, the user
assumes the form of a creature of same size
category as they are or smaller. User may
freely designate the specifics of his new form
(such as height, weight, hair texture and color,
skin tone, etc.) User doesn't change their
movements, nor handseals speed. In the new
form user keeps all their normal abilities
unless they use a limb or body part that
doesn't exist within the current form. This
means the user cannot use any technique
unless the body form allows it. User may
create equipment so the new form may carry
so long as they are not complicated items, or
use Chakra (Master Crafted Items, Gadgets,
Explosives, Summoning Scrolls, etc). User is
not automatically proficient in them and their
physical strength is not the same as the item.
Any part of the body or piece of equipment
that is separated from the whole reverts to its
true form. Technique lasts 10 minutes per
Class level.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu Technique.

Skills and Traits

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Chakra Lore - 125
Alchemy - 76
Anatomy - 57
Botany (Grassland) - 20
Escape Artist - 10
First Aid: Healing - 98
First Aid: Cauterize - 74
First Aid: Autopsy - 10
Observation - 114
Sense Motive - 15

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Anatomist
Rank: "C"
Skill: Combat Trait
Effect: The user has far more knowledge of the Anatomy than most due to their upbringing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user has studied the workings of anatomy, either as a student at University or as an apprentice mortician or Necromancer. The user knows where to aim their blows to strike vital organs. User gains a trait bonus of +10 Armour Points in damage with physical strikes when attacking vital areas. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Deranged
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: A trait that helps against Mind-Affecting effects, and immune to Confused condition.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Compared to other creatures, humans are fragile and easily damaged; this sometimes results in their taking actions and engaging in behaviors that are very eccentric. Some of these humans have unusual cognitive processes that render them more resistant to mental attacks. They gain a +3 racial bonus to all saves against mind-affecting effects, and they are immune to the Confused condition. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Eidetic Memory
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: A few rare humans have perfect recall, allowing them to remember minor details from an event that others have long forgotten.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: They gain +5 heritage bonus to all Academia and Jutsu Lore checks. User gains a +10 heritage bonus on Observation checks to detect a disguise. The user also gains a +1 Racial bonus to Die Rolls pertaining to Academia Learning and Jutsu Lore. If they have any questions about an event, such as a person’s name or exactly what happened, their Game Master must tell them the details (even if the character’s player has forgotten them). They cannot remember extremely fine details, such as the text of a book left open on a desk, but they can remember the general gist of the book or the topic the passage covered. They always remember faces, names, and the basic sequence of events. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Jotunbrud
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: User is a descended from the giants who ruled the mountain spanning the empire of the world in ages past, and possess a truly impressive stature.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Whenever the user Roleplays they are treated as Large if that's advantageous to the user. Movements, and Damage Reduction is equal to that of a Large Creature while maintaining the Medium Size. The user is also considered to be Large when determining whether a creature's special attacks based on size (such as Swallow Whole) affect the user. If the user wishes to determine their character's height and weight randomly, their base height is 6' 4" (male) or 6' 0" (female), and your base weight is 170 lb. (male) or 150 lb. (female). This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Physician
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: User is trained to the healing arts.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User has +20 Skill points to divide as they wish among all First Aid, Botany, and Herbalist. At each Class Level the user gain an additional +5 Heritage skill Points to place in any one of these skills. User gains +1 Heritage Points per die roll when learning the skill. User also gains a +10 to all First Aid Skills. Through advanced training in medicine and healing techniques, the user can set bones, suture lacerations, and apply a myriad of balms, unguents, and other remedies to speed the healing process. Such care requires 1 minute. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Will of Men +4, The
Rank: "C"
Skill: Faith Trait
Effect: Men are creatures of will; their will carries them through a harsh world of politics and physical dangers.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 trait bonus to all Will Saves. At "C", "B', "A", and "S" Class level, gain an additional +1 trait bonus. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Passives and Supplementary

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One-Handed Jutsu
Rank: "A"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User learns how to perform Jutsus with One Handed Handseals.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Jutsus are normally performed with the use of 2 hands. A Stilled One-Handed Jutsu can be performed with Handseals using 1 Hand. Jutsus without Handseal components are not affected. Jutsu Handseal/Chakra Increase: 0 Rank.
Limit: Must learn from Universal NinJutsu.

Indomitable Fortitude x6
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has gained mastery over their own fortitude power.
Special: ---
Drawback: May learn at a maximum of 6 times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their Fortitude. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train 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. This technique stacks with other Fortitude bonuses.
Limit: Universal TaiJutsu Technique.

Impeccable Will x6
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has gained mastery over their own will power.
Special: ---
Drawback: May Learn at a maximum of 6 times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their Will. 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. This technique stacks with other Will bonuses.
Limit: Universal GenJutsu Technique.
Will Points: 6

Toughness
Rank: "C" Always 30 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has enhanced physical stamina.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains +3 Armour Points. Every Class Level the user gains an additional +5 Armour Points.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.
Armour Points: 18 - 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5

Improved Toughness x10
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is tougher than normal.
Special: ---
Drawback: User may learn up to 10 Times.
Description: User gains +6 Armour Points. Points recover after a day's rest. This technique allows the user to gain a greater benefit compared to Toughness. This technique may be learned any number of times and stacks with itself and the Armour Point Bonus provide by the Toughness Technique.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Toughness.
Armour Points: 60

Tough Skin x8
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's skin is as tough as a mountainside itself.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 natural armour bonus to their Damage Reduction. This technique may be gained multiple times. Its effects stack. The total Natural Armour bonus gained by this technique may not exceed 2 per Class Level.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.
Natural Armour Bonus: 8 - 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2

Iron Will
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is more resistant to mental effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +2 bonus on all Will Saves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Fearless
Rank: "D"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has a strong grip on their nerves and are very difficult to terrify.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Whether it is through experience or sheer stubbornness, user shrugs off fear and continue on their way, unaffected by even the most fearsome beasts. User gain a +3 competence bonus to all saves versus Fear effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Iron Will.

Grim Determination
Rank: "D"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: When others turn and flee in the face of overwhelming odds, user has only just begun to fight.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: When exposed to chakra fear, something inside the user snaps and fills them with an even greater determination to overcome their foes. When the user makes a successful save against any fear effect, the user gains a +2 competence bonus to weapon damage against the source of ear. This bonus lasts until the encounter ends or until the user misses another save against fear. After missing a fear save, the user cannot use this technique for 24 hours as their self-confidence is too rattled for the user to focus themselves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must know Fearless.

Mind's Eye
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Gain an additional resistance to GenJutsu.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Gain an additional +2 to Will saves against the effects of GenJutsu. This additional modifier stacks with Iron Will.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Single-minded
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User does as they please, regardless of what others think.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +2 morale bonus against Intimidation Techniques, and a +1 bonus to Will Saves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Confirmed Cynic
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has been around long enough to know that the only person with their best interest at heart is the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User receives a +2 bonus to Will Saves against Enchantments and a +10 bonus to Sense Motive checks.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Free Spirit
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's strong belief in the value of freedom protects the user from mental and physical shackles.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +2 morale bonus on Saves made against mind-affecting effects and a bonus of +10 on all Escape Artist checks made to escape from bonds.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous. Must be Chaotic Alignment.

Icy Calm
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Having grown up on a diet of unnerving situations, user is particularly difficult to frighten.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User might not enjoy their own fear, but they have certainly grown used to it. User receives a +4 cultural bonus on all Saves against effects that induce or cause fear. In addition, the user that is shaken suffer only half of the normal effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Uncanny Alertness
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's research into Chakra and the nature of reality has given the user heightened senses.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique gives the user an additional +5 bonus on Observation and Sense Motive, and the use gains a +2 bonus on Saves against Sleep and Charm effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Healing Hands, Lay on Healing Hands
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is able to heal themselves more quickly than they can heal others.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Once every round the user can perform a Healing Hands technique on themselves as if it were 1 Rank less than normal while still experiencing the full effects of the Jutsu.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Healing Hands (Light).

Healing Hands, Shared Healing Hands
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has learned that sometimes, the healer needs to be healed too.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: When the user performs a Healing Hands technique, they may choose to gain any amount of the healing to themselves, rather than give it to the subject of the Jutsu. User may decide to do this after seeing how much damage they have healed on the creature.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must know Healing Hands (Light).

Empower Healing
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user can perform Healing Jutsus to greater effect.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A Jutsu that works like Empower Jutsu, however the user is only able to perform this technique while performing Healing Jutsus. This Jutsu does not make the user perform Healing Jutsus with higher Handseals count.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor. Must have Mastered the Medical Profession.

Slippery Mind
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: A user gains the ability to shrug off Chakra effects that would otherwise control or compel them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: If a contemplative with Slippery Mind is affected by an Enchantment and fails their save, 1 round later the user can attempt their save again. The user only gets this 1 extra chance to succeed on their save.
Limit: Must be a Medical Doctor.

Suiton: Oxyhydro Conversion Technique
Rank: "B"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Converts oxygen and hydrogen in the air into water.
Special: Automatic when performing a water jutsu.
Drawback: It is easy to exceed your chakra level when creating large amounts of chakra- the amount of water needed will automatically be created when you cast a water jutsu when you are not aroud a water source. Therefore, if you cast a technique and you do not have enough chakra to cast both the technique and create the amount of water necessary,
Description: After spending a large amount of time utilizing water techniques, the Water Shinobi begins to understand the true composition of water. They use this to such an effect that they can create water out of nothing. This is automatic when casting a water jutsu and there is no water source.
Limit: Must have 500 training points into techniques that focus only on Suiton no Jutsu. Once you have obtained 500 training points in Suiton techniques, they gain this technique automatically.

Earth Mastery
Rank: B, A, S
Skill: Passive
Effect: Causes earth based techniques to develop a natural hardness, more so than what the standard ability would allow.
Special: ---
Drawback: This does not negate the natural effects of enemy attacks. Example: While a fire jutsu may not instantly destroy something created, it can still burn it.
Description: Earth Ninjutsu, typically, are based around defense. After much time and dedication, the user understands how to enhance these defensive capabilities even further, hardening their techniques to, at times, and ridiculous strengths. At B-rank, the users techniques harden to the point of iron, and are capable of withstanding a C-rank’s worth of damage before the damage begins to affect the technique. At A-rank, the techniques retain the hardness of steel, capable of withstanding a B-ranks worth of damage. At S-rank, the techniques become as hard as titanium, capable of withstanding an A-ranks worth of damage before they are affected as normal.
Limit: Earth Release. Once the user has gained 500 TP in Doton Ninjutsu, this skill is gained automatically. A rank is gained when 750 TP has been obtained, and S rank when 1000 TP has been gained.

Even Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Natural Position, easy to reproduce.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Small base of support in the front-back plane. Body isn't sturdy, so it can move if in high winds. Lowers area for string clearance, especially for large chested shooters. Many archers prefer the even stance. In this stance, the archer’s body weight is evenly distributed among both feet, and the heels and toes are aligned. The middle of the instep of the foot is aligned with the center of the target.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Open Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Gives stable support base, reduces tendency to lean back from the target.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Tends to make upper body twist towards target. Tends to use arm muscles more than back muscles to draw. Open stance is recommended for the beginning archer during their initial learning period. In this stance, the feet should be shoulder-width apart. It is recommended that the archer should distribute his/her body weight evenly on both feet.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Close Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Gives stable support base, Gives good alignment of the arm and shoulder in direct line to the target.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Reduces string clearance, so string may strike against body. Tends to make archer lean away from target and overdraw the arrow. A closed stance. The shooting line is straddled and weight is evenly distributed among both feet. Left foot is moved forward a few inches so a heel-toe alignment exists between the left and right feet respectively.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Oblique Stance
Rank: "E"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Gives the greatest amount of clearance for the bowstring when arrows is released. Body is in total equilibrium. Target can be seen clearly.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: One of the four stances a user may learn as they are able to learn just one if they wish. Hard to maintain, so mainly used by expert archers. Some elite archers use the oblique stance. In this stance the archer places his/her toe of the left foot nearest the target on a line and pivoting the left foot forty-five-degrees to the target. The heel of the right foot is then placed in line with the toe of the left foot. This allows the bow arm to remain in a position where there will be optimum clearance of the bowstring when the arrow is released. The target should be seen clearly while using the oblique stance.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Point Blank Shot
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: A technique that allows a user with great proficiency to attack opponents without worrying or fumbling at a distance of ten meters.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: With this technique the user is able to fight against opponents within a ten meter radius without the worry or fear of fumbling with their bow or crossbow. They gain the courage and ability to perform combat without much effort. This is a prerequisite technique for more popular techniques. What good is an archer if they are not ready to battle while in close range.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Precise Shot
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: When it comes to hand to hand combat, the user is able to bring in their bow and arrow into a melee attack without having any problems.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Another prerequisite technique that brings the Archer even closer to combat without fumbling or worry of using the Bow or Crossbow. The user is able to get at extreme close range while preparing their weapon and fire at the opponent with precise ability.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Point Blank Shot

Far Shot
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: This technique allows a user to fire with proficiency at a larger distance of one and a half times its normal distance which would be at a total distance of 45 meters with exceptional accuracy.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique allows the user to be able to shoot at a target at 45 meters into the distance instead of the normal 30 meters. This increases the user's mobility attack as well as the stationary attack allowing the user to shoot at further distances without worrying too much about close combat.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Precise Shot.

Extreme Range
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: This technique allows a user to fire with proficiency at a larger range of twice the normal distance which would be at a total of 60 meters with exceptional accuracy.
Special: ---
Drawback:
Description: This technique allows the user to be able to shoot at a target at 60 meters into the distance instead of the normal 30 meters. This increases the user's mobility attack as well as the stationary attack allowing the user to shoot at further distances without worrying too much about close combat.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Far Shot

Rapid Reload
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: A technique in which allows the user to reload a crossbow within the time of half a movement.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User should learn this technique first beforehand if they wish to user the crossbow. Normally it takes a full movement in order to load a crossbow. With this technique they are able to load a crossbow that only takes up half a movement allowing the user to shoot once more within the same movement. This technique is needed in order to perform the more difficult and rapid fire techniques.
Limit: Must be an Archer

Instant Reload
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: A very useful technique for the crossbows where the user is able to latch, attach, and fire a crossbow as if it was a bow with the same proficiency and speed.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User should learn this technique first beforehand if they wish to user the crossbow. Normally it takes a full movement in order to load a crossbow and half a movement with Rapid Reload. With this technique they are able to load a crossbow and take a shot without any movement penalties. They become so proficient it's as if they were using a simple bow. This technique is needed for the more powerful and difficult rapid fire techniques.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Rapid Reload

[— kode]

Kode could not wait any longer on his team as he looked around one last time before making his approach over towards the gambling tables. He would begin to walk with a swagger to fit as he was still under disguise. He meant to seem as if he were over confident and unwise with his young appearance. As he drew near the tables he would come to stand next to the man who had inhaled the powder. As Kode moved his eyes over him he could see that he was drenched in sweat, his hair was in a mess, he was shaking and his pupils were constricted. This man was clearly on drugs - perhaps this was why he had made such bad decisions at the gambling table or he knew what harm could come to him if he did not present the money he had lost. The shinobi in disguise began to speak.

"Is this seat taken man?"

He was trying to be on an equal level with the gambling man and present him with a pleasant demeanor to collect what he knew about what was occurring around the area. It seemed to work as the man motioned him to sit down beside him. The crowd around them continued to cheer and jeer, but the man sat there staring blankly at the ground - clearly he was desperate. Perhaps desperate enough to try and take advantage of Kode, but he was already prepared for that as well.

"I have not been having much luck lately, I thought I could win back some profit by playing the tables, but none of the look too hot."

Kode could tell this sparked the man's interest as his eyes moved to meet the young shinobi's. He did not know what the man began to formulate in his head, but Kode was sure it was the man's plan to benefit himself. It would not be wise for the man to try and take advantage of him though - not today.

"Oh yeah? Where you from man and what kind of business are you involved in exactly?"

A smile came over Kode's face as he knew now that the man had taken the bait; however, the man did not know that this was the reason he was smiling, perhaps to the man Kode just had a friendly personality. All the shinobi had to do now was formulate a believable lie so the man would be completely enthralled. Kode began to believe more and more that this man knew about the merchant that was supplying one of the elders. Kode shifted his eyes from side to side before leaning in closer to the man - all part of his plan. He was making up a more believable character as he went along.

"Well I'm from the far south actually, my father and I are partners on a merchant caravan, but my father doesn't know about my other... wares. Let's just say he would not be very happy to know about my other business dealings. Yet, I have not found anyone around here to sell my merchandise and I'm not about to take it into Hi no Kuni for sure. I don't know, I'm at the point where I would pay someone who could point me in the right direction to someone who can get rid of all my merch for me."

His trap was set and now he would just have to wait for the bait to be taken. He could see the man pause and look down once more and lick his lips - clearly he was formulating a plan of his own. He believed Kode's character to be naïve, but it was Kode who was playing him.

"I actually know of a merchant around here who might be interested. He actually has dealings in far worse - I heard he will even supply for coup d'états. That is something you get executed for man. I'm sure he will take a hefty sum, but if he can't move your.. wares, no one can."

Kode's eyes widened as he heard the man's words. This was critical evidence. This was definitely the man he was looking for, no doubt. Apprehending him would be a difficult task though. Kode began to estimate how much time he had left on his transformation - it was still enough to take find the merchant and bring him in. He watched the man get up from he chair and nod for Kode to follow behind him. The young shinobi left his seat and began to follow the man around the building and into an adjacent alley. Hopefully this man would not try anything, but he might have been desperate enough to try.

[— kode]

Before entering the alley with the man Kode looked around to the streets once more in a final attempt to locate his team. If he could not see them he would move on this mission - alone. It was an important mission to him as the consequences of not finding this man could be very dire. If another revolution occurred within Ame no Kuni he could not imagine the destruction that would entail this time. There was no sign of the two, he would have to go in alone, yet he was still confident. Kode followed closely behind the desperate man that lead him into the alley moving his eyes from side to side as if he were waiting on a trap. A flashing neon light was beaming down on the two as the man stopped and looked around as well.

"So I assume the wares you are referring to are drugs. A merchant by the name of Wariu Mayaku is a big supplier around here. I heard he has had big dealings with Ame no Kuni recently so if you need someone to move a stash it would be him. He travels from here to there a lot in a caravan - a few guards not many, I mean who would want to attack the hand that feeds them anyways. I'm sure he will take a decent cut for himself and there is my finder's fee as well.."

The man chuckled as he nervously brushed away sweat from his brow. Kode chuckled with him and then his amusement disappeared. Kode was not about to pay the man a single copper, but he would have to make it seem as though he would, just another part of his clever scheme.

"My friend, my friend. I will gladly pay you after I move my wares. As I said before I am down on my luck as well. I'm not as prominent around these parts as my father yet."

Kode scratched the back of his head as he kept chuckling with the man. His laugh was not returned by the man though. Kode's laughing died off as he saw the man pull a knife from within his garments and hold it in front of him. Kode knew that something like this was bound to happen, but he did retrieve all the information he needed. The man in front of him was grinding his teeth and breathing heavily as he spoke.

"I need that money.. now. Your money or your life fuck boy."

Fuck boy. He had not heard that in a while, but he might of looked the part. Kode's face remained with a smile as he stared at the man. The alley was silent now and Kode's eyes widened as he spoke.

"You can leave here and go home and try your luck another day, because you will be alive or you can die here in this alley. I would much rather give you another chance, but I cannot let you stop my plans."

This man held no caliber to a shinobi, yet the man had no idea what Kode was. In his drug fueled rage and against Kode's words the man lunged forward though and as soon as he drew close he was met with a hardened fist to the side of his wrist that the knife was grasped in. A loud crack could be heard between the two as the knife fell to the ground. The man's wrist was undoubtedly fractured. Kode's gaze hardened and the smile was gone and his squinted eyes shown a fierce demeanor as he spoke once more to the man - hoping he would heed them.

"Friend, it is against my nature to kill one such as yourself, but you are standing between me and something very important to me. I'm sorry the circumstances you are faced with at the moment, but please, for your sake leave town for tonight and do not return here. If you do.. I'm afraid it will become your last destination."

Without questioning what Kode was or what his purpose was here them man stood while grasping his wrist and bowed his head before speaking in a shaking voice.

"T..Thank you. I won't be back tonight I swear."

With that the man turned and ran off towards the east where he could leave the small district. Kode turned and walked slowly back down the street and towards the pawned prawn. He did not have long now to stay transformed, but with this new information it could be just long enough to catch his target.