Through the Shadows [Private/Invite Only]

[Itaru]

Eikangoku no Jutsu (Shadow Prison)
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: A prison of shadow
Special: Rat, Snake, Rat, Dragon, Snake, Rat (In that order)
Drawback: Must have shadows in the area.
Description: The user charges chakra to his hands and places them, (or thrusts them), against his target's chest open palmed. The user then releases the chakra that he has stored up into his hands and creates a spherical shadow around the target. The target cannot get out of the shadow, and no weapons can get into or out of this prison. This prison lasts for four posts, giving the user ample time to escape and hide from his target.
Limit: Only the Tenjigoku no Metsuki can teach.

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Gazing up at the heavens above, Itaru’s mind wandered back to Chi, just pondering simply over what she could possibly be doing at this time. He shook his head and released the tension in his shoulders by drawing in a large inhale and slowly exhaling it out through his nostrils. Rat; Snake; Rat; Dragon; Snake; Rat. These were the hand signs to the Jutsu he almost had mastered, but not quite. His chakra surged into his hands at this point.

With his understanding that he needed shadows in the area in order for this technique to be successful, all Itaru needed now was a target. Still holding the final Rat hand seal, the young man glanced left and right in search of anything. Kokkan, a large she-wolf padded up to Itaru with a loud snarl shaking her esophagus. Itaru gazed downward at released the final Rat seal to place an open palm on her large cranium.

A snap of her jaws and Itaru jerked his arm away, sending a glare piercing into those glowing green hues of hers. Her tail ascended in her defiance, and Itaru began the lengthy series of hand signs. As soon as they were completed with accuracy, he placed his palms against the femme wolf’s chest, and released his charka as it surged through the animal. The shadows within the area appeared to be summoned to the she-wolf.

Kokkan didn’t retaliate against these shadows that slowly began to make a spherical shape around her massive body. Itaru jumped back to view the perfect dome that engulfed Kokkan’s figure. She gazed around prison, sniffing some at the blackness that confined her. It did not harm her in any way, and if it had, Itaru would never have made her a sacrifice. The shadow black barrier began to lower, and Itaru approached.

Itaru went over the same hand signs as before, his chakra creating a twisting journey to his hands, and his hands alone. That Rat seal was tightly grasped as he moved his opened palms towards the immense figure of Kokkan, who jumped back before Itaru could make connection. Itaru slowly stepped forward, noting that the wolf was clearly on alert mode. With the chakra still very much active within both hands, Itaru prepared himself.

The Chuunin pushed himself forward and slammed his palms against Kokkan’s vulnerable chest, of which was stained crimson red with the blood of her victims. Itaru’s chakra was pulled away from his hands and entered the body of Kokkan. As Itaru began to channel his chakra, he noticed the shadows being pulled away from where they originated and created a dome shape around Kokkan’s body, who growled some at Itaru’s actions.

Not the type to take any sort of crap from any creature, no matter how large, Itaru snatched her muzzle and made her look into his silvery eyes. She continued to growl and snap at Itaru, who used his free hand to lightly snack the top of her muzzle, but not so hard it would really harm her. All the while, his chakra would be filling the area around the large wolf. Itaru would release her muzzle roughly and allow the shadows to confine her.

Itaru glanced back, realizing that Ikiri decided to follow. Hopefully his recent injuries wouldn’t play on the minds of the Leaf ninja once they were in Konoha. Surely not… At least, that was what Itaru was led to believe. The shadows diminished around the large wolf and she stepped forward, as though tempted to try tearing apart the Stone Shinobi. Itaru would force the wolf to the ground within an instant, and it seemed she understood that very well too.

While the Chuunin turned his body around to head towards the direction of Grass, the mammal would follow a few feet behind him, her paws crashing onto the terrain with intense power. He couldn’t help but wonder how the Hokage would react to seeing Stone ninja in his village. Would he instantly send ANBU to attack, or would he be a bit more understanding? Not even Itaru could begin to imagine, but he was willing to wait and see what would happen.

[Masakuni]

+6
(60.60) Learned, meh buddeh. ^_^

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Enran no Jutsu (Smoke Sight)
Rank: C
Skill: Doujutsu
Effect: Can see through smokes and mists. Corrin's eyes change from the gold and silver tye-dye swirl to solid silver with flecks of gold.
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: Similar in shape and form to Kageran, this technique allows the user to charge a different flow of chakra to the back of his eyes in order to see through smokes, heavy mists, and fogs. Due to the fact that this skill takes a flow of chakra to the eyes similar to the Kageran, but different, it can't be used at the same time as the Kageran, only one or the other. The user will see as he normally would should the smoke not be there. So if it was a bright day and someone dropped a smoke bomb, the user's sight would not be impaired in the least. If it was night time, however, and someone dropped a smoke bomb, then the user would still be hampered by the darkness, but the smoke wouldn't be an issue.
Limit: Only the Tenjigoku no Metsuki can do this.

[.26.30.]

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And into the Light.

Ikiri was following of course. The stubborn child had the Smoke Sight Technique activated. Looking around, he could see small Salamanders on the ground scurrying around, avoiding Ikiri's feet. Looking out to Itaru with the eyes, he would start moving faster to catch up with him. And next to him was, a wolf? The now setting sun would give Ikiri much better chance of learning this technique once and for all.

Approaching Itaru's side that was not occupied by the wolf, Ikiri would smile and would walk next to him. On there way to the Grass Country. But how would the village fare with out Itaru or the Tsuchikage there at the time? Hopefully good. Turning to the village, Ikiri could see the village covered in a large mist. What was going on with all the mist now a days? Using the Smoke Sight Technique, Ikiri could see two ninja entering the village. They were far away from the gate, so Ikiri was unable to see who entered, but it was weird.

"Itaru? Why is a wolf following us?" He would say, glancing back at the wolf then whispering to him. Not trying to be eaten.

[//Ew. Short.]

[Itaru]

Itaru’s eyes glanced back at the huge creature that was following a few feet behind. After assuring Kokkan wasn’t going to attempt anything, Itaru’s head turned back to gaze eyes front. “Don’t worry about her, she won’t hurt anyone.” He would say to Ikiri as his feet advanced, kicking up dirt with every step. He could see that Ikiri was training his eyes to master the Smoke Sight technique, but how long would it be?

Ikiri wasn’t at the level required to overcome the last eye technique. Sure, Ikiri was strong, but he didn’t have what it took, and Itaru couldn’t help himself from wondering just how he would take that once Itaru had to tell him. Would Ikiri demand to be taught anyway? Despite the fact it wasn’t doable? Itaru rolled his shoulders back and suddenly felt a warm exhaled breath on his neck. Glancing to his right, he looked at the face of the wolf.

The look in her eyes told the Chuunin that she was lusting for blood, but not from that of a Shinobi, but her own kind. What could Itaru do about it? He pushed her muzzle away rudely and resumed walking. They would first need to pass through Grass before approaching Leaf. The sun had finally set but with the eyes he possessed, Itaru wouldn’t need to worry about being unable to see in the darkness of the night.

[Masakuni]

+4
(30.30) Learned. =O

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As the stars would show in the sky, Ikiri's eyes would glow a dim silver with a yellow-ish gold tint. As they passed the border into the Grass Country, Ikiri could see the large fields of flowers and green grass. A very light mist would cover the area as a light drizzle would come to the area. Looking to the sky, Ikiri's face was overcome with raindrops. Wiping them away, Ikiri would continue looking around for things he wouldn't be able to see with out the Smoke Sight. Looking ahead, Ikiri was able to see a medium sized wolf walking along the path they took. Looking back at the female wolf, Ikiri would not say anything about it. Looking down at his feet, Ikiri would activate his Healing Hands Technique on both hands. Placing them on his legs, it would relieve the pain. Then walking after Itaru, Ikiri would ask a question.

"Itaru, I understand Enran no Jutsu."

[Itaru]

The moment Itaru’s eyes caught sight of the wolf in the distance, the she-wolf would charge passed the two Shinobi to devour every morsel. Itaru wouldn’t watch the gruesome vision of jaws snapping at each other, fangs closing around flesh, and claws tripping open one another’s blood vessels. “That’s good Ikiri, you learn quickly. Now the next DouJutsu of our bloodline is called Kageran no Jutsu. This will allow you to see through even the darkest of areas.

“Using the same tactics, concentrate your chakra into your optic nerves. Use the darkness around us to practice if you wish.” Itaru’s toes became damp with the wet grassy foundation. Drain drops drizzled down his face to his chin, and he took note of wolf dashing after them to catch up after her hunger was satisfied. Itaru’s hand disappeared under his cloak covering his torso and he pulled at the Stone headband that wrapped around his upper arm.

“Ikiri, remove your headband and place it into your pouch. We’ll be entering Leaf soon.” Itaru didn’t want any trouble once he entered Leaf, and if they happened to be assaulted, Itaru would have little choice but to defend himself, as well as Ikiri if he couldn’t do so himself, taking his recent injuries into consideration. The smell of blood flooded Itaru’s nostrils, but he knew the she-wolf behind them was the source.

As Itaru would hide his headband away from view, his hand disappeared into his pouch only to be placed back at his side, now empty-handed. The lush greens in the area were in a way, peaceful for Itaru. The breeze, the smell of wild-life—every detail was consumed by Itaru’s mind. He made himself to appear to be nothing but dark and silenced by his thoughts, but truth be told; he was enthralled by peaceful scenery and the animals that inhabited it.

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"Sensei, I hate to disobey you order. But I wont be learning the next technique of our Bloodline at the moment. I want to wait until we get to Iwa to be showing off our Bloodline."

But Ikiri would untie his Headband from his head and place it in his pouch. Ikiri understood why they had to though. Takeo and Yunskei had murdered the previous Hokage and at the moment, Iwa's standing with Konoha was tense. But Konoha was no weak little girl. And Ikiri believed that the reason for going to Konoha was to scout out the current strength. Little he knew that a Peace would be made between the two... Hopefully. Looking back at the Bloody Wolf, Ikiri would grin. Blood made him smile always now a days. Ikiri's clothes were damp now. Were they out of Kusa yet? Yes. And they were crossing the border into enemy territory. Into, Hi no Kuni.

[Itaru]

Itaru turned around to gaze at the large she-wolf that had been following them. It was deeply required to be rough with this animal, or else she would believe herself to be standing at a higher positional rank. Thus, Itaru snatched her muzzle in his right hand, disabling her ability to snap her deadly fangs. He applied pressure until she sat back on her haunches, and he released her to look to Ikiri. “Although you know me as your Sensei, I don’t own you. You may learn any technique you wish, Ikiri.” He told the Genin and now he would approach in the direction of the Village Gates. Kokkan would be safe hidden in the darkness of the nearby forest, and she would wait for them to return there.

[Exit]

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"Thank You for telling me this. Itaru."

Ikiri would look as the wolf would hide within the depths of the forest. And then, the boy would follow his sensei to the Village Gates of Konoha. It was time. Grinning at the thought of being attacked, Ikiri made his way next to Itaru and moved to the Gate.

[Itaru]

Itaru would meet Kokkan’s glowing green eyes. As she would release a snarl at Itaru’s approach he would again take her muzzle and force her down onto the ground where she would be forced to lay. She attempted to defy Itaru until he smacked the side of her face with his free hand, just hard enough for her to take him seriously. She would then lower into the grass, and Itaru would turn his attentions back to Ikiri.

“Ikiri,” the Stone ninja would say in a gentle tone, and he would move closer to the young man so Ikiri would be able to clearly hear what Itaru had to say. “Do you understand our reasons for giving fake names to the Hokage and his ANBU?” Itaru would question, finding the base of a tree near the massive wolf where he would sit himself down. He looked up at the night sky, his eyes capturing the light of the moon.

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"Um... So they can't.... track us? Just in case some tension happens? Im not sure."

Ikiri would also sit, infront of Itaru in the dark. The forest made the shadow's even darker. Ikiri wasn't sure entirely of what was going on, but it must have been good if Itaru was taking to talk about it. Looking around, Ikiri's eyes would meet the large moon in the sky. It was the same as his eyes. Picking up a kunai, Ikiri would twirl the blade in his fingers. What as going to happen now? They had the treaty. And now they could be on there way. What was going to happen...

"Yeah. So they can't track us for whatever reason."

[Itaru]

Itaru always knew of Ikiri’s unseen desire for violence. In the way Ikiri was always anxious to pick a fight with anyone, and Itaru would take this into consideration… but the time wasn’t quite right. Itaru pulled his headband out of his pouch and retied it around his left upper arm where it would be displayed. “Never mind it, Ikiri. We should return quickly.” He would say with a turn of his body and he would head in the same direction of where they came.

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"Ah, Ok. Lets Go."

And with that, Ikiri would be walking along side of Itaru, on there way back to Iwagakure. Passing the forest's almost black trees, they were in Kusa no Kuni. The green fields were covered with due now that the rain was gone. After traveling for hours. Through Kusa no Kuni, they were back. Back in Tsuchi no Kuni. His home. Where his heart was. Where his life was.

"Well, I guess we should head to the Tsuchikage's Office to give the Council the treaty and our money."

Ikiri would wait for a response.

[Itaru]

Itaru paused as they finally reached the village where they originated from. “Ikiri, that wasn’t a mission. We won’t be receiving any sort of reward for leaving our village on our own accord. The note will not be given to any counsel or assistant, but to the Tsuchikage herself once she returns. Until then we don’t speak of our departure to anyone.” He would say sternly to Ikiri, and soon he would go his own way once they were close enough to the village with the large she-wolf following after the Chuunin.

[Exit]

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"Kay."

And Ikiri and Itaru would go separate ways. Ikiri was off to train some more. Possibly get a Summon. Or something.

[//Exit]