In The Heart of Iwagakure

[Ronin Tenshu]

It had been a long trekking for Ronin, the bingo book murderer of Kusa no kuni. Eight long years; time flies when you're running from the law, becoming a low life hired mercenary, and collecting money however you can. Born in the land of rice fields, this Kusagakure defect was in the borderlands of The Land of Earth and The Land of Wind.
He was actually on a mission. This was one of many killings for hire he had done since his defect, nothing too extravagant. Some washed up drama between a jonin of Iwagakure village and another from Ishigakure village. Rumor had it that the two Jonin were beefing so the Iwagakure ninja wanted him dead.
So Ronin was hired to take the Ishigakure ninja out.Ronin normally only gets the call when they want no trace or uproar. It just goes to show that no one is above working with traitorous scum like Ronin.

Fited with the information he had, he set out to kill said Jonin. He had made it to Ishigakure with ease. Made his way through the village, found the ninja in question and before said ninja could react Ronin flickered next to him and chopped his head clear off.
The poor lad was walking in the middle of the street, in broad daylight, with a crowd full of people around. To the untrained eye, one would had just seen a normally healthy young man have his head fall right off. This was proof of how fast Ronin was.
With that he didn't wast anytime with the ninja from Iwagakure.
A days trek to find him. He found him in the heart of Iwagakure. Ronin acted all friendly and informed the ninja that he completed his mission. But before the Iwagakure ninja could give thanks, Ronin used his sword to chop him down.

This shocked several ninja. There was silence in the air. People panicked and got the attention of several Iwagakure nin. Ronin was in trouble, but nothing he couldn't prepare for. So he waited next to the dead body of the publicly slain Jonin in hopes of getting caught.

[Sairo Zassou]

It had been some time since I had walked the village where I stood proud as the Rokudaime Tsuchikage. The village had remained as it once was and I enjoyed being able to walk around without fear. My black trenchcoat flowed behind me as I walked, billowing in the wind slightly. It was sealed in the front keeping my chest from being exposed to the sunlight. The hood on the cloak was was up as it normally was, masking my facial features and the green hair of the Zassou.

I could hear the water in the gourd on my back sloshing around slightly with every step I took. The katana at my side and the greatsword on my back clinked with each step upon the ground. A rather large Hira-shuriken rested on my back behind the greatsword. To my right side was a small pouch filled with 6 kunai, 12 exploding tags, 15 Hira-shuriken, 8 exploding pouches, and 7 incendiary pouches. On my left rested a large flagon filled with fresh leaves. Some would think it strange to walk around the village fully armed, but I was always prepared for the worst to happen.

The strangest thing of my body rested inside of me. I was filled to the brim with bees of the Kamizuru clan, and vines could be released through various holes in my body due to my lineage of the Zassou clan. These vines were my primary weapon and defense. I relied on them more than anything else. They acted as an extension of myself and I was ready to utilize them to the best of my ability.

A large stone shard, made up of seven identical shaped shards, glowed a soft white color as I heard a voice within my head.

'Interesting to see you out and about, prophet. You should be prepared, however. Something is here to upset the balance.'

It was strange to hear from the mighty god of neutrality and balance. Shaped like a crystalline lion, Sophron spoke directly to me as I was the prophet to him and his six brethren. I did not respond as I continued my stroll through the village. But it soon became clear as to why he had said what he did. A man, standing in the heart of the village, had just sliced the head off of a Jounin. It was an interesting sight to behold, though something that bothered the former Tsuchikage. Not so much that the man had sliced off the ninja's head. But more so that the Jounin wasn't trained enough to see it coming.

"Interesting... Killing a man in broad daylight and then standing there as others approach. Not many would be willing to do that. But I suppose this Jounin must have not been very strong. Lacking in training perhaps. However, I am curious as to why you would kill such a man."

I spoke, my voice slightly deep but calm. I did not show anger to the act of the man being dead. For all I knew, there was a perfectly valid reason for it to happen. Still, I kept my eyes sharp. My observation and sense motive abilities would help reveal the truth behind his actions, and my ability to recognize dialects of the Common language would also help me determine where this man was from.

[Ronin Tenshu]

Ronin was at a serious disadvantage. For reasons unannounced several Chunin and Jonin surrounded him. Possibly to detain him. They were anxious, no one really moving an inch. That is until the Tsuchikage stepped in. Calmed filled the air. Ronin was taken aback. By the kages calmed. He sheathed his bloody sword. This made all but the kage flench. He made sure not to make any sudden moves. For he had read up on the current Tsuchikage. At his current Ronin had speeds of someone that had opened the first chakra gate. This was due to his training legs. He knew if he needed he could escape, but he also knew thie current Tsuchikage was quick as well. Even with all that gear.. he scoffed.

"Trust, I did you a favor. He was scum, secretly trying to start a riot between neighboring nations." He went on. " I may be a bingo book murderer, but I still have my ninja way."

Ronin took a step closer to kage. Again no one made a move. He got within a few inches of her.

"My goal is to kill all the kage of this land. I'd like to start with the one who ripped my arm off. I'd not him then his predecessor. I hear that you have issues with the Kusakage. Let's work together."

[Sairo Zassou]

[Two notes for you. One: Sairo is a male, not a female. Two: Sairo is not the active Tsuchikage. I held the title of Kage awhile back and did enough work/lasted long enough to be named a dignified Kage. While I am still a Tsuchikage, I don't have sway over what happens in the village.]

Well this was even more interesting than the fact that this man had killed a jounin shortly before my arrival. He claimed this man was scum and tried to start a riot between neighboring nations, even admitting to be a murderer in the BINGO Book. This man was either incrdibly clever, or incredibly stupid. Which it was, however, was not apparent to me.

As he continued to speak, he talked about wanting to kill the Kages of the land. He stated that he wanted to start with the one who removed his arm or at least one who came after him. Judging from the words that followed, I could determine he meant the Kusakage, though why he believed me to have issues with the Kusakage is beyond me.

The more he spoke, the more I could tell of him. His Dialect was able to tell me quite simply where he has been. He had spent most of his life in the Land of Rice Fields, but did spend some length of time in Kusagakure for a long period of time between. It was interesting that the Kusakage would be the one who he wanted to kill despite having lived in that village for so long. I could only assume that he was dangerous and not to be taken lightly.

From the holes on my feet, vines extended into the ground. As my feet were touching the ground, it was impossible to see it happen. The vines were extremely sensitive, which would help me keep track of him if he decided to try and flee. Furthermore, it prepared myself for a fight. I wasn't sure if he was planning on attacking me, but his stepping toward me and standing right before me was not something I let happen often. I would leave them there, currently extended out 100 meters in all directions. This would give me plenty of space to keep track of as well as extra length to attack with them as well. The remainder of my vines, within my body, were ready to jump at any moment. The bees within were also on high alert.

"Hmm... Ill will toward the Kusakage... It's not ringing any bells. Though, if I'm not mistaken, the current Kusakage is Female, not male. It must have been someone in the past who took your arm away. It is a shame that such a thing happened, after all. Though, for lacking one arm, I must say you are quite skilled with a sword. That is a clean cut on that jounin there. Again, must have had lack of training. Shame that his life was wasted though. I guarantee a full search into this supposed riot he was starting."

I stated, my arms crossing briefly, my voice remaining as calm as ever. My calm demeanor while talking to someone who had slain a ninja of my village had already taken him aback. It was clear that he was expecting to be yelled at or attacked for what he had done. But with my presence there, the surrounding shinobi and ANBU remained where they were, not moving so as to prevent further incident.

"It's a shame that you have a plan to kill all of the Kages of this land. A man of your caliber and skill would be welcomed in this village. If you can infiltrate a village and slice the head off of one of our shinobi so easily, you would indeed be welcome to become a ninja here. Ah well... tis a shame that you seek the death of the leaders instead."

I was most curious as to how he would react toward possibly being offered a chance to join a new village where his current skills could be put to good use. After all, I wasn't lying. If he could do what he did, he would certainly be a valuable ally. Granted, that is after verifying the status of his BINGO book entry. I could handle that issue much later.

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Dialect Recognition (Common, 125 SP, Mastered)
Rank: "E" (5 TP at all times)
Skill: Skill
Effect: This skill helps a character to recognize and identify dialects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This skill helps a character to identify dialects in a language the user knows to figure out regional and heritage information about a character. From listening to twenty words of another character or at least a single written page the user is able to gain knowledge about that character from his or her dialect. This knowledge pertains to regions the character grew up in or lived in, the social standing and the current and previous professions. If a character tries to hide his dialect whilst speaking a skill check is performed against the other character’s Acting skill. Once a user is an Expert in this skill it provides a +10% synergy bonus with the Know Ability skill if speaking with the character that is being observed. Look in Language Skills thread found in the Skills and Traits Index for more information. Each time learned user gets 5 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: Can only be learned for languages the user is a master of . Must be learned separately for each language.

Vine Length Manipulation
Rank: "E", "D", "C", "B", "A", "S" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu; Supplementary
Effect: Allows a Zassou member to freely manipulate the vines implanted in their bodies within a certain distance.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot manipulate vines at all without this technique.
Description: Must gain the lowest rank of this technique along with receiving the ritual
E Rank - Able to manipulate the vines in body to a maximum of 10 meters.
D Rank - Able to manipulate the vines in body to a maximum of 20 meters.
C Rank - Able to manipulate the vines in body to a maximum of 40 meters.
B Rank - Able to manipulate the vines in body to a maximum of 60 meters.
A Rank - Able to manipulate the vines in body to a maximum of 120 meters.
S Rank - Able to manipulate the vines in body to a maximum of 200 meters.
Limit: Zassou members only, can only use with holes that have been 'unlocked' through training

Vine Sensitivity
Rank: "D" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu, Passive
Effect: Allows Zassou members will be able to "feel" with their vines.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot be used in conjunction with Tetsubun Tsukene no Jutsu ("Iron Vines Technique").
Description: Vines are either spread underground or into a solid surface. When someone walks on the surface (or ground), it creates a vibration that can be felt by the vines. This vibration goes to the Zassou member, and the vine is connected to the nerves and let us them know if someone is around the user. Through this they can learn the approximate location of the opponent. The user will be unable to pinpoint exact location or any details about the opponent beyond their general location and general size.
Limit: Must be a Zassou.

Foot Vine Manipulation
Rank: "D" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu; Passive
Effect: Allows a Zassou member to manipulate vines extending from the feet.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot use foot vines until this technique is learned. When vines are extended beneath the ground, movement of the user becomes extremely limited based on how far under the ground they are and what rank of Vine Length Manipulation is known.
Description: A form of training that allows a clan member to manipulate vines from different portions of their bodies. Because the vines are threaded through the users chakra system, this allows them to control those vines. The Zassou will learn how to send the vines in and out from their feet, as well as how to control them more precisely.
Limit: Must be a Zassou.

Bī Kontorōru (Bee Control)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: A technique that allows the user to control bees within areas capable of controling.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This allows the user the control the Bees in the use for their techniques. All Bees have abilities as that of normal bees.
Limit: Kamizuru Clan

[Ronin Tenshu]

This had taken Ronin aback. The young man, hadn't felt like he belonged in a very lon time. Besides it's not his fault that he came up the way he did. When he was just a child his father was slaughtered AND he had to carry his dead body back home for days. Not too many years after that, he killed his mother on accident. A single tear shed his eye. He pulled the mask off his lower face to reveal scars, from the battle with the past Kusakage. He knelt to the ground where he stood. This probably took the former honorable Tsuchikage for aloof, but it had to be done.

"This may come to a surprise to you, but I'm just a man, lashing out as a child-having ill will for the old man." As old man he was referring to the former Kusakage. "I am only a wanted murderer in my village. To pay for my crime, I'm sure I'd have to go back. I'm wanted, there. I'm sure just there. If I tried to even step 100 yards of any direction of the entrance I'd be dead." He raised his head, put his mask back on. "Listen, to be wanted is all I yearn for and to find my place in this Shinobi world."

It had been 8 long years. He has killed many people since his defect. Almost came close to loosing his life a few times to. However, out of all those years, and Kusa Anbu constantly chasing him.. he was ready to turn a new path. He had been wanting to kill the kage for 8 years. So he devised a clever alternative. Something only he would be able to do.

" Listen, let me test my skill against you. Please. I wager you this. If I win, let me help this village. If I lose escort me back to Kusagakure, where I am sure I'll be sent to death."

He awaited his answer.

[Sairo Zassou]

His reaction took me a little by surprise, but it did not break my composure. I hadn't expected him to be so open about his past with me. He stated he was only wanted in Kusagakure for murder in the village. I needed to verify this before time continued. A thought came across my head of my former assistant, still working within the confines of the Iwagakure Tower. Kurai still worked diligently within the tower's messenger room. And she followed the goddess, Alyx. Through my mental connection with the gods and goddesses of the world, I was able to communicate with Alyx without a word leaving my lips. To the man in front of me, it was as though I was just listening intently to what he had to say.

'Alyx, mi'lady. I have need of your services. Contact my assistant, Kurai, and ask her to look up the man standing before me.'

Moments later, I had her response. She spoke to me briefly of his BINGO Book entry. It was as he had said, he was wanted for multiple counts of murder in Kusagakure. The Kusakage himself, or at least the one at the time, was the one who issued the bounty. He listed the man as lacking an arm, boasting to be the one who took this arm to begin with. While I wasn't sure what caused the murders, at least I knew that his story was true and that he was not lying in his reasoning for being cast out of his former village.

It was the challenge that he issued that confused me. While he had accomplished some feats in his life so far, he was issuing a challenge to the former Tsuchikage. I believed it to be a death sentence if this continued on.

"Before this test goes through, I wish to make sure you understand the position you are currently in. You are challenging a Kage to a battle. I hope you understand the magnitude of my power. I may not know your exact abilities but knowing that when you left Kusagakure, you fell under the title of Genin, it is unlikely that you would be able to win this challenge. If you understand that, then this challenge may commence. But keep in mind, I will not hold back. This challenge was your idea, not mine. However, if you wish to rescind this challenge, I would be willing to take you to the current Tsuchikage where we may discuss your future in this village. The choice is up to you, swordsman."

I said, coughing slightly at the end. I still wasn't used to talking so much. To show more of what I possessed, I unzipped the cloak around my body and let it fall to the ground. No shirt was beneath, showing the musculature that I possessed. Various holes were strewn across my body, providing exit points for the many vines and bees within my body. It would be impossible for him to know what I had in store for him unless he had experience with the Zassou clan and recognized the iconic green hair and purple eyes that were now available for him to see. The choice of what would happen next was up to him. The ball was in his court.

[Ronin Tenshu]

Ronin was not taken aback by his physique. "Interesting" he said as he jumped a few steps back. He examined his surroundings. Then examined the former KAGE. "Do not take me for granted, nor underestimate me. Just because my rank of Genin was last recorded does not mean my skills is that of a Genin." In all honestly, with one arm he was at the skill of a Chunin, maybe be able to hold his own with a Jonin, but a Kage? It took everything he had with two arms to withstand the offense of a very aggressive Kusakage. He formed the needed hand signs and endowed himself in Lightning. " Raiton: Raikou no Ken" Effect: Allows the user the ability to send small jolts of electricity into the opponent with every hand-strike and arm block for three turns. Can be used in conjunction with most Taijutsu that deal with hand-strikes.
He was ready.

"I told you. We fight!" At lightning speeds he charged at the Kage.
"Whether I land a blow or not. Feel my shock!"

[JiMmIyZ7]

The New King

How long had it been since I could walk through the village withouth being attacked by fierce Godric supporters? Far too long in my opinion. I was enjoying my time away from the riots of those foolhardily loyal to a man who was likely to never return. Actually, if he did return things would be... Inconvenient. With an almost giddy kick in my step I briskly walk through MY village. Fitting my red and white hat on my head I pat down my red vest and tug on the sleeves of my black tee. I was never one for dressing up, the pair of blue jeans I wore being the prime example of my lack of fashion. That said I was fond of gloves and wrist warmers, the latter I was wearing currently in a matching colour of my shirt.

A short skip and I round a corner to reveal a sight I did not wish to see this day which was supposed to be good. My trained eyes catch sight of three, no four things in particular. First the dead guy. Second, the monster looking thing that kind of resembled a human. Third the guy running toward it with seemingly no plan or course of action. Fourth, the shinobi just standing around doing nothing like it was all normal or something. "..." Why today? I take a few short steps forward and close the distance between myself and the guy charging to fifteen meters. Currently I was standing off to the mans right as he charged the monster person, whose left I was at at roughly the same distance. Between us were a few shinobi just standing around like idiots for some reason but that just meant that the whole thing would be easier to contend with rather than be a nuisance.

"Just what are you doing in my village now?!" I shout as I pause in my stride. My voice was loud enough for everyone in the vicinity to hear, monster, charging guy, and idiot shinobi included. The question itself was not directed at anyone in particular though, more directed at everyone in the area. Not knowing any better and seeking to gain some sort of degree of information on the situation however my gaze turns to the man with the unusual body. "Did you do this? Tell me, who are you?" I demand assuming that the ghoul was the killer. Nine out of ten times, the inhuman thing is the one who killed the guy after all.

[Sairo Zassou]

(Forgive me if I assumed the individuals in your post wrong, JiMmIyZ7 . Based off of the situation, I'm assuming Ronin is the charging one, and I'm the monster looking thing. Not quite sure why you think that as my character looks fully human, just with holes across his body. But if I was wrong in assuming something, let me know and I will make the appropriate edits)

The man before me agreed to continue this fight. He started forming handseals as quick as he could to try something. I didn't care what it was. Being of higher rank, my technique would be finished before he had started his charge. Handseals were quickly formed as vines left the various holes in my body and surrounded me, forming a sort of protective armor. My handseals had finished just as he had started his charge but I was preparing my next phase.

More handseals were being formed as I took a step back. Suddenly, five clones of myself appeared in front of me. They looked exactly like me, showing no difference in appearance, but their insides were filled with a sticky honey. They charged forward in an attempt to greet the individual. His attack would cause them to turn back into honey, and should it be successful, hold him in place for a little while. These clones would be formed right before he would have reached me to strike.

From there, more handsigns were created, preparing for if/when he made it through the clones. Fourteen bees flew out of my body and surrounded my right hand. When he was within range, I could swing at him myself. Judging from his sword, and the technique that encased his hand in lightning, he was meant to be close range. My armor would be able to protect me from a blow or two, which would be enough for me to swing my hand toward him. The bees alone would do the rest, cutting and slashing him quite severely, for I had trained in the higher level of this technique. I was prepared to fight no matter what, not that I planned on killing him.

However, the words of another caught my attention. I turned to see someone who I wondered would show up. He had been in his position of power for approximately two years now. The current Tsuchikage was approaching, yet he asked who I was. To this, I was surprised.

"Honestly, Hiroji. After all this time of being within the Tsuchikage's office, you don't even recognize my face. Must I really spell it out for you? I would think you would recognize the Rokudaime Tsuchikage as he wandered your village."

I stated, turning my attention back to the man, waiting to see what was going to happen with my planned attacks.

[Stats:
8 Movements per round
80 Handseals per round
Handseals needed are reduced by 1/4.
B rank tech used: 14 Handseals used
C rank tech used: 9 Handseals used
B rank tech used: 14 Handseals used]

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Vine Armor Technique
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Causes vines to flow out and form a sort of armor around the user.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The user will be less flexible and weighed down. Also there are less vines that can be used to attack with during this technique.
Description: Using the vines from their bodies, the clan member will cause the vines from their forehead, stomach, and shoulder blades to wrap around their head, upper body, and lower body, forming a sort of armor from the vines. One vine will also come out from the bottom of each foot and from each of the user's palms to wrap around and shield their arms and legs. This technique can be made more effective by using the 'Iron Vines' technique, but the drawbacks will also be amplified.
Limit: Must be a Zassou. Must have a "C" Rank or above Vine Length Manipulation.

Michi Bunshin (Honey Clone) [Learned Once]
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The user forms clones out of bee honey.
Special: Dog, Boar, Snake
Drawback: The clones have a limited range of motion and will dissipate with a solid hit.
Description: The user forms the hand seals, creating five clones out of bee honey. The clones are replicas of the user, and cannot move more than ten meters from the user. When struck the clones will burst into honey, which will then form over the opponent and solidify as an attempt to entrap them. If the opponent is trapped the honey will hold them for a single round, allowing the user time to finish them. The user may undergo a C rank training to increase their number of clones by one, up to a maximum of nine clones.
Limit: Kamizuru Clan, Must have Bī Kontorōru (Bee Control)

Dyanamic Bees of Destruction
Rank: C,B
Skill: Clan Ninjutsu
Effect: ~in description~
Special:Boar, monkey
Drawback: C-rank=5 times a day.B-rank=2 times a day. If the users hand is too close to their body, they may get cut. Bees are easily spooked by water. When they get spooked, the technique desipates.
Description: The user commands 14 of his/her Bees to begin swirling around the users dominant hand, stingers pointing outwards. Within seconds, the users hand appears to be surrounded by yellow steaks. If the user punches someone with this it will cause rips and tears in there skin and/or clothing. The C-rank will only cause minor slashing, and bruises. But the B-rank has the destructive power to do severe damage.
Limit: Kamizuru only. Must have "Hachi Senbon (Bee Stinger)"technique also.

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[JiMmIyZ7]

The New King

OOC: Ronin hasn't posted in a week so I'm posting. Also Sairo Zassou you're green. Green with holes in your body. That's like some zombie shit right there.

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I strained my eyes a little as I almost recognised a voice. It wasn't until I heard his title of being a previous Kage that it clicked for me that it was Sairo. "Ah Zassou! Sorry, it's been a while I almost didn't recognise you." The stench of death in the air I took a moment to observe the situation a little. [1]I began to simply observe the on-goings with the former Tsuchikage agreeing to the challenge of the man who, presumably was the one responsible for the death of the other shinobi. The chakra in the air was electric, I could feel the immense strength of Sairo as he worked his jutsu magic. The one former kage became six and his hands kept moving. In a second he had a shield and the ongoings of offense. His hands weren't as fast as mine however his actions per instance put mine to shame. He had definitely earned his position as Tsuchikage in the past, I had larger shoes to fill than I thought, the man attacking him however left much to be desired.

So overwhelmingly had his own spirit been dominated by the former Tsuchikage that his strength was barely even registering to me. This was a lopsided mistake. "So Zass. Wanna tell me what's going on here?" I paused for a moment and simply allowed myself to drop my guard. I wasn't so stupid to even try go against Zassou. Tempting as it was, I'd have no clear means of victory.

1 - Used know chakra to grasp the relative strength levels of both Sairo and Ronin

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Know Chakra
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: This technique allows the user to detect Chakra energies.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The range of this Jutsu is 20 meters cone and is a personal Jutsu. Duration of this Jutsu is 5 minutes per Class Level. User attunes themselves to the Chakra of others. User detects Chakra Auras. The amount of information revealed depends on how long they study a particular area or subject. 1st Round: Presence or absence of Chakra auras. 2nd Round: Number of different Chakra auras and the power of the most potent aura. 3rd Round: The strength and location of each aura. Chakra Areas, multiple types of Chakra, or Strong local Chakra emanations may distort or conceal weaker auras. Aura Strength: An aura’s power depends on a Jutsu's functioning Jutsu Rank or an item’s Rank. Faint "D" and "C", "Moderate "B", Strong "A", Overwhelming "S". A Chakra aura lingers after its original source dissipates (in the case of a Jutsu) or is destroyed (in the case of a Chakra item). If Know Chakra is performed and directed at such a location, the Jutsu indicates an aura strength of dim (even weaker than a faint aura). How long the aura lingers at this dim level depends on its original power: Faint 1d6 rounds; Moderate 1d6 minutes; Strong 1d6x10 minutes; Overwhelming 1d6 days.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

[Ronin Tenshu]

OOC: hi guys! I smashed my computer by accident! Sorry for the delay! Please feel free to kill off this character! I have a whole plot to my madness and in depth story line.

IC:

As he swiftly approached the former Kage, he saw the clones. "Fool this is lightning!" With ease he chopped down two clones and get through the stickiness of the honey, however at Kage level it proved too much for the genin level bingo book murderer. He chopped and chopped and chopped... "damnit!!!" He hissed as he was encased in honey. The sticky honey had almost a mind of its own, spreading even to his sword, and his fingers- cutting off the jutsu once in place..

[Sairo Zassou]

[It is not my intention to kill your character. If you want the character to die, either Hiroji will kill him or you can scrap death out of it. But I planned on keeping you alive from the beginning]

As expected, the fight would prove to be too much for the genin. He did not remotely see through the plan that I had made for him as he cut down the clones with ease, something I wanted him to do. The sticky honey caught him and kept him in place. Every last bit of him was covered in the thick liquid. I shook my head as I stared at him. With one move, I had already defeated him. I released the bees from my hand back into my body and pulled out my katana. From there, I placed the katana to his forehead, allowing him to feel the tip of the blade.

"I warned you that this fight would prove to be too much for you. I could drive this blade easily through your skull, ending your life. But I won't do that."

I said, removing the katana from his forehead and returning it to my sheath. The honey would lose its potency soon, so I merely took a step back.

"You are impulsive and do not give much thought to your actions. You challenged someone you had no hopes of defeating. And you murdered someone within this village without thinking of what could happen to you. I should kill you where you stand. Better yet, I should put you under constant torture for murdering a shinobi of the Stone. However..."

I said, turning toward Hiroji. He had some unanswered questions and I intended to fill him in.

"This man is a Missing Shinobi from the Land of Grass. He is wanted for the murder of several people of Kusagakure. A previous Kusakage was the one who placed the bounty on his head. Upon arriving within this village, he slayed the man you see lying dead before you. He claimed to be doing us a favor, saying this man was secretly causing riots within our village. But I can't confirm or deny that. So I told him that I'd be willing to take him to you to determine if he would be worthy of serving in our village. After all, he infiltrated our village without detection and decapitated one of our Jounin in broad daylight. He instead decided to issue a challenge. If he won and bested me, he would be allowed to be a ninja. If not, I would escort him back to Kusagakure where he is likely to be executed. Regardless, you are the current standing Tsuchikage. So I leave his fate to you."

I said, coughing and clearing my throat. I hated to talk as much as I had, but it was necessary to display all the facts. I would kill this man if the current Kage ordered it, but I hoped that Hiroji would see where I was coming from and would offer this man a chance. Technically, he lost the challenge that was issued. What happened next would be up to Hiroji and this man's own actions.

[JiMmIyZ7]

The New King

"You say it's up to me - but there's not really much of a choice now is there?" My right hand moved to the back of my head and I began to scratch. The kid seemed to have lost a wager to the former Tsuchikage which would entail that he be subjected to the punishment, not to mention that he had killed a shinobi of the village. That dead shinobi was however, most likely, a Godric supporter if the kids word was to be taken as truth. Troublesome. I walk around each of the present shinobi, activating my sharingan. Recalling the jutsu that the Godric supporters used to take control of an individual and create a hive mind I look for the Genjutsu apparent within them however, I find nothing. These men weren't Godric supporters, they were either fakes or bad eggs under my employ. "If you would be so kind Zassou, Former Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, could I trust you to deliver the traitor back to the Land of Grass? I'll pay you for your time of course. At this point in time I'm unable to afford allowing an individual who has killed within this village to simply roam free, and as you two had already made a bargain that he has lost, I'll allow such a thing to be implemented as a punishment."

Not much freedom was afforded to my actions these days. If it wasn't the village riding me, it was my older sister. Oh woe is me. I form a flicker of hand signs and "If you could dispose of the witnesses to this incident I'd also be appreciative. As I said, I can't afford an incident of this nature becoming public at this point and if what this boy say's is true then, well. It'd just be punishing dissidents. I can't have riots in my village." I touch my chest with my left hand in the next instant and quickly become shrouded until I'm no longer in sight, rendering myself invisible to the naked eye. "Be sure to let them know that we don't appreciate their trash piling on our lawn." I begin to walk away at this point, content on spending the rest of my day freely as I so desired. I linger for a moment, peering from behind a corner, before I leave however just to make sure nothing too unexpected occurs. Never can be too careful after all.

{Not exited quite yet}

Returning a Prisoner
Rank: B
IIC Length: N/A
Difficulty: Possibly Dangerous
Objective: Return Ronin Tenshu
Description:
Ronin Tenshu, a rogue from the Land of Grass, has appeared in the Stone Village and was captured after causing some trouble. He then made a bet with the former Tsuchikage Sairo Zassou that he lost, the punishment of such being that he be returned to the Land of Grass where he would most likely be imprisoned or executed. This is an adequate punishment however, relations between Iwagakure and Kusagakure are tense to be sure so the returning of this newly caught prisoner could be dangerous. Still, something must be done with Ronin and of course returning him to the Land of Grass is the main priority. If it becomes to dangerous however, simply executing him and returning home is fine as well.
Restrictions: N/A
Reward: 25,000 Ryo

SPOILER: Click to show

Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe
Rank: "B"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe allows the user to track movements and copy them for techniques. User is also capable of piercing stronger GenJutsus.
Special: ---
Drawback: Technique Copying has its limits as well as Movement tracking.
Description: Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe The eyes of the user turns red in color with a black pupil in the middle. Two Tomoe (Comma) appears along the opposite ends of the eyes. Each eye gains two Tomoe.
• Able to see through "B" Rank and lower GenJutsus.
• Able to predict 3 movements per opponent.
• Able to copy a technique to learn. Every Training Point User earns they get an Additional Point to learn the technique.
o Additional Point does Not go into User's Class, nor Mastery.
o Additional Point takes away from learning Capacity such as universal technique points and non mastery points.
o May only copy Releases (If you know Release first), Perceptions (If you know Perception first), and Basic non Chakra Related Fighting Styles and TaiJutsu Techniques.
o May copy Technique Trees if user learns the first technique that starts the Technique Tree.
o Does not Copy Multi Ranked Techniques, except the first initial technique.
o Does not Copy Selfish Techniques

• Must watch technique being performed at all times whether it is Playable Character or Non Playable Character. Must not take eyes off of person performing said technique.

Limit: Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 1st Tomoe, Must know Written Copy.

Chakra Sight
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Allows the user to see the movement flow of chakra within a living body.
Special: ---
Drawback: Sees the flow of chakra movement, but does not allow the user to see individual chakra points nor the chakra circulatory system.
Description: Allows the user to see the chakra levels of a live body. Activates automatically with the Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe. This technique allows to see others if they are under the influence of GenJutsu. This technique also helps predict 1 movement per opponent.
Limit: Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe

Sight of Chakra Nature
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User is capable of seeing an opponent's chakra nature as it exerts out of the human body. Allows the user to see the Chakra Nature Element just as it is released.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must learn multiple times to see different types of Elemental Natures. Only shows Elemental Nature as opponent performs a technique. Cannot see advanced Releases.
Description: A Passive Technique that activates automatically with the Sharingan Eye. There are 5 basic releases found within the Release complexity. These are Doton no Jutsu (Earth Release Skill), Fuuton no Jutsu (Wind Release Skill), Katon no Jutsu (Fire Release Skill), Suiton no Jutsu (Water Release Skill), and Raiton no Jutsu (Lightning Release Skill). Each time user learns this technique they are able to see the elemental Nature of an element. This technique does not help with non elemental nature techniques. In order to master this technique the user must go into this technique at a total of 5 times.
Limit: Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe, Must know Chakra Sight

Invisibility
Rank: "C"
Skill: GenJutsu
Effect: Makes the target they touch invisible.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: Affects anyone who sees the target. The user is able to perform this technique on the target they touch. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 minutes per class level. This technique may be negated. The creature or object touched becomes invisible, vanishing from sight, even from darkvision. If the recipient is a creature carrying gear, that vanishes, too. If the user performs the Jutsu on someone else, neither the user nor their allies can see the subject, unless they can normally see invisible things. Items dropped or put down by an invisible creature become visible; items picked up disappear if tucked into the clothing or pouches worn by the creature. Light, however, never becomes invisible, although a source of light can become so (thus, the effect is that of a light with no visible source). Any part of an item that the subject carries but that extends more than 10 feet from it becomes visible, such as a trailing rope. Of course, the subject is not silenced, and certain other conditions can render the recipient detectable (such as stepping in a puddle). The Jutsu ends if the subject attacks any opponent. For purposes of this Jutsu, an attack includes any Jutsu targeting a foe or whose area or effect includes a foe. Actions directed at unattended objects do not break the Jutsu. Causing harm indirectly is not an attack. Thus, an invisible being can open doors, talk, eat, climb stairs, summon and have them attack. If the subject attacks directly, however, it immediately becomes visible along with all its gear.
Limit: Must know the Glamour Perception.

[Ronin Tenshu]

Ronin still stuck in the honey, tried his best to free himself. He over heard the two Kage talking- mumbling some rhetoric. He jerked to the left. He wiggles to the right. "Damnit!!!" He shouted. "Can we get on with this!!!!!" The fallen Genin said in frustration. "And while you're at it please get this honey off me!"

A Jonin came and took Ronins sword from his sticky shackles. "And to think, A Genin caused this much trouble" the Jonin proceeded to sucker punch Ronin in the face. Ronin took it. The young man knew he was in for it. 8 years... being a petty Merc. And it came to this. "Fuck you!" Shouted Ronin after spitting at the Jonin.

[Sairo Zassou]

Interesting. Hiroji wanted me to stick with the plan and return the missing shinobi back to the Land of Grass. I wasn't sure if this was a political move or not, but I would certainly be keeping my eye upon the Kage. I looked on as the missing ninja was punched by another Jounin. He shouted an obscenity toward the Jounin after asking for this to move on.

A vine was released from my hand as it wrapped around the young ninja's throat. Ronin would feel it start to constrict around his throat, preventing air from making it to his lungs. I would hold this up until the man had passed out, ensuring that he was truly unconscious before picking him up over my shoulder. Vines escaped my body to hold him in place, and bees were kept amongst the vines, ready to sting him should he start to wake or move about. I hoped that I could get this done over with as quickly as possible.

It was Hiroji's other request of eliminating those who had witnessed this event. There were only a small handful who had been here to see what had happened. But his request was not something I would agree to. Without proof that these individuals were in some way harming the village, I would not harm them. At least, not most of them. Vines escaped my feet, dragging the body of the one that Ronin had killed under the ground, leaving no further trace of it. From there, another vine quickly escaped my hand, wrapping around the Jounin that had punched Ronin.

"There was no need for that when the order for me to return this man back to where he came was given. You should learn to control yourself in these kinds of situations. Keep that in mind for when I return."

I said, releasing him from my grasp as I made my way toward the gates of the village. I had a long trek ahead of me, and I wasn't looking forward to it.

[Exit with Ronin to Village gate, provided he can't escape]

[Ronin Tenshu]

Ronin didn't have much time to think, speak, move, or breathe, before his neck became encased with thick vines. "No!!!" He Mumbled as the vines tightened-like a snake would its victims. It didn't take long, though Ronin, fought the urge to faint... he did... and he was out cold.