Natsuin no Raikou Kondakuta... the getting

[Okami]

Okami Kyoudo. An old man of great stature now within the village. ANBU, and rich. Yet there was something that he desired above all else in the world. Complete mastery over the element of lightning. An appointment with the village council had been easy to arrange for someone of high standing within the village. They held he secret to his power, but would not give it up easily.

As the man walked through the huge double doors into the village council building, he found huge lights glaring down on him. Shielding his eyes from the light with a single hand, the man looked around the room. There was a great long desk, magnificent and grand, lined up lined up to completely surround and overwhelm him. The front and top were covered in strange designs, the likes and quality of which he had never seen.

The man stared blindly at the folks behind this great desk, probably on thrones each and every one. He glanced around at them, but none were distinguishable, all were hidden. The fancy blinding lights of the room did not extend so far as to light them. For they wished to remain in darkness. Finally one of them spoke, yet it was not words. A shrieking cackle, likely forcing its way out from an old hag with nothing but money, time, and a cane on he hands. A wretched bag of bones not fit to live, yet remained alive through the heritage and past she possessed. "Who are you to void your throat of such vulgarities. Spiders and cockroaches lie in wait in, deep inside that filthy neck. They pluck the strings of your vocal cords to the tune of a donkey being mutilated and skinned alive, by the sound." Okami would burst out. He would seem to rise up above the darkened fiends and they seemed to shrink at his voice. Yes, the power of command this old man had honed from the day he was born, his parents slain. His voice had the years of countless battles and horrers behind it. This man would suffer no hag.

There would be a pause as the old man allowed the council to regain their composure. He was after all asking a service of them, it would do no more good to keep poking them with a stick. "Now grant me my power or I shall take my Ryo and leave, your choice." Okami would finish. The task of giving the seal was no small one, but for these people it would mean little. They had little else to do, and what they truly wanted was the Ryo.

Finally a man spoke. It was probably the only useful one of the bunch, he one who would apply the seal. It as obvious, for he was hissing from the centre of those desks, and all seemed to quiet when he spoke. "Hmm, we could use a little entertainment. No one has dared to survive in that horrid forest for years. We may allow you the privilege of this seal..." And it went on like that for some time until Okami was finally allowed a place in the forest.

All in all it was a terribly overcomplicated meeting, one that could be resolved with a quick passing of words and an exchange of money. This is what Okami believed. None of these looming monstrosities that dared to call themselves powerful would have any effect on such a man as himself. They could loom and blind and cackle to their hearts content, never would Okami's heart be swayed.

Soon he would enter the forest, and there his wits, his strength, and his very life would be tested.

(Got Hotoka's permission, going into forest now. ^_^)

Linky: www.narutoforumrp.proboards75.com/index.cgi?board=acceptedseals&action=display&thread=1180964185

[Okami]

So you don't have to read the whole seal, this is what is happening now:

{One must survive in a death enabled forest (see it as the forest of death) for 7 days (probably around 10/20 fights) with mods constantly attacking in the form of bandits, shinobi and creatures}

(Note that the requirements for this seal are well under C-rank, so D-rank stuff should be attacking me I think. Especially if I have to fight 20 things. O.O)


As Okami entered this "boot camp" forest, he looked around. The trees were tall and there were many nooks and crevices in which creatures and crazy other things things could be lurking. He traveled warily for some time, always keeping his guard up, but this was just the initial adrenaline rush. The old man would just tire himself out if he kept up the traveling any further, and it would serve no true purpose to do so.

He would have his cane with him today, and it would serves as a walking stick. The terrain was pretty rough with debris and things all over. He stooped down close to check out an odd white rock. But when he brushed off the dust, he found himself rubbing a skull.

"I hear that's good luck," the man would mutter to himself, as a creepy smile cracked the dead skin on his lips. He was slightly amused with his surroundings now. But since the enemy had taken so long to make their first move, Okami was already familiar with this new terrain. And of course, unless he wanted to spend a whole week crawling around in fear, he would need a better detection system. A spider web area would be set up at any time he was not being attacked, so he could rest easier in little cat naps.

His back was up against he tree now, and he was ready for that little tug upon his finger to signify that someone... Or something, was approaching.

Kumo Soiki (Spider Web Area)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Lays a network of traps in an area all connected to the Clan member, if someone enters area without seeing traps, it will trigger the Clan member.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: If Kido-maru is in enemy territory and needs to rest while still remaining on guard, he can lay spider thread throughout all of a surrounding area. Unbeknownst ninja will recognize the thread as common spider web, however; this thread will run all the way back to a finger on Kidoumaru's hand. Slight movement against a webbing thread will pull it all the way back to Kido-maru's finger and alert him to the nearby presence.
Limit: Must be of the Kumomusha Clan

[//Talo//]

Residing quietly in it's tree, the large arachnid loomed above the dark forest. It's home was an unusual one, one of dangerous creatures, and even more dangerous shinobi...The place had been it's home since birth, taking solace in damp forbidding abyss. Large in size, and temperamental in nature, the spider had proven many times that killing was of little consequence...

Years surviving in the deathly environment, the creature had grown bitter, despising all that intruded it's small life...Multiple limbs would extend outward, stretching it's filth encrusted legs. Many dark eyes peered forth from the loam, viewing the foggy disgusting habitat. Delight and anger would creep through the body of the spider as it viewed a foreign being enter the forest...

As the elder creature approached the monster's tree, a trail of saliva would spill forth from the gaping maw of the hairy beast. Fangs exposed, it would release a gentle hiss, all to prepared for it's next meal. Nothing could describe the creatures uproarious mood besides joy as the senile human rested against it's tree.

Slow, and steadily the lurching creature moved downward, ever so slowly approached the prey. A shot of web would appear before the beast, but being a substance it was all to familiar with, ignored the harmless material. Web trailing off it's body, the beast would be seen silently descending over the nin. Mouth gapping, poisonous glands swelling in anticipation.

Several feet above, the creature would finally leap, launching it's massive body at the hapless man. Eye's alight with hunger, the spider would fly through the hair, sinking it's fangs into the neck of it's prey once it crushed it beneath it's mass...

[Okami]

'Why do things always jump at me?' The old man wondered, seeing little use in the inability to redirect yourself in battle. He could have shocked and destroyed the pathetic creature as soon as it left the safety of it's web. ((Since you stated the spider jumped, it can no longer use the web to redirect itself, besides shooting a new one. That would take too long.)) Even if the web pre-placed by the Kyoudo had not alerted him to it's location, the thing was drooling on him. -_-

While Okami appeared to be resting against the tree, one hand on a cane, one hand on a web, where were the others? As soon as he was alerted to the presence of the unknown entity, a single senbon was drawn. ((Bottom hand, mastery gloves.)) The other bottom hand drew a kunai. Just as the senbon was flicked, his eyes were too, revealing the creature to be a spider... A slight change of plans was in order, an offer could be made. The senbon would be flicked directly upwards with uncanny speed, and the unknown entity would drop helplessly by his side. ^_^ ((Supposing the largest part of the spider was hit, the big body. If it hit a limb, plan two would likely have to take effect.)) Helpless for two whole seconds. Yes, charged projectile would be used. The senbon would leave the man's cloak possibly unnoticed for two reasons. First, the man would have both hands tied up, and the creature may not be expecting another area or method of attack. Especially from a senile old man. Secondly, the man would be speaking, and would draw the attention away from the needle. A Kumonasha could speak to a spider, for they could have summoning contracts with spiders such as this. Why not have an ally in the forest of death? He would hiss out words in his powerful tone, almost commanding the spider to listen. And with his tone, his stature, appearance, body posture would change. He would seem wise and sagely, yet kingly and powerful all in one! This was Okami Kyoudo."Miserable creature! Hear me out and decide, for now you have two options. Join me, help me, and glorious meals will be yours. King of the forest you shall be.... to deny is death." He would spew this offer quickly, and the creature would decide quickly, or it would be slain. With a kunai, the creature would silently be destroyed, and the first step would be over.

If the senbon did not work, and the spider did not accept his offer, there would be a backup plan. He would let the creature descend further, apparently his final plan beaten. Once the overgrown spider would have it's jaws on his "neck," there would be a problem. It would taste steel, already beginning to spin. His Nokogiri would tear the creature's head in half! Not quite in half mind you, it would be aimed slightly towards his own head, though not enough to hit it himself. If this attack was successful, it would rip off only some of the creature's face and deflect the rest to fall off to his side. No use getting poison and guts on himself. Of course, the Nokogiri could attack from the inside of his cloak without damaging the precious material too much, for there was already a slit in the material for just such attacks to be made through. If the creature was still living and fighting, the creature would have had to dodge to one side or the other. Whichever Nokogiri it was closest to would follow and destroy it, while the other was held ready to defend.

Senbon Taitoku Tebukuro (Mastery Gloves)
Rank: Genin
Type: Equipment
Effect: A glove that nearly doubles the accuracy and power of senbon throws. Using a set of grooves and metal cups on the palm it allows for the user to hold Senbon comfortably without many troubles. The grooves add accuracy and power to the throws.
Special: Allows the user to use the “Close Range Jutsu”
Drawback: User must use Senbon when using gloves.
Description: Fingerless gloves used by the Senbon Taitoku, these gloves are made of leather. Built into this leather are several grooves and metal cups. Three cups placed on the palm just small enough to fit senbon tips into and just well enough placed to hold Senbon perfectly in the hand. Custom made for each member of the Dojo these gloves add to the power and accuracy of throws using Senbon. These special gloves have upon the back of the hand a white symbol, a senbon with two crossing over it.
Limit: Only useable by of the Senbon Taitoku Uchideshi and above ranks.

Charged Projectile
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Charges a metal throwing projectile with lightning adding lightning damage.
Special: ---
Drawback: Can only do enough to slightly numb and paralyze (Only for a quarter of a post), if the user tries to make it stronger, it will end up backfiring and paralyzing their hand. Can only charge up to 5 slots at once
Description: The user holds as many kunai/shuriken, or metal projectile for that matter, as they can, up to 5 slots in their hands, and charges them with electricity. Extra lightning damage is added which will slightly paralyze or numb. The projectiles will shock the opponent weakly even if they don't make contact, but at least come close to.
Limit: Lightning release.

2 Nokogiri
Rank: Jounin
Type: Main, Secondary 3 slots.
Effect: High spinning force combined with one of the most durable materials known to mankind, a weapon that would be able to cut through almost anything.
Special: Must have the lightning release. Manual only given to Cloud-shinobi and is ought to be destroyed after knowing how the weapon works.
Drawback: Can prove to be lethal to the user when there isn't practiced enough with this weapon. Handseals take twice as long to be performed whilst having these activated.
Description: A couple of small iron bars, mainly made with aggregated diamond nanorods, this weapon is as good as unbreakable, and can cut through almost anything. The actual weapon, is a Circular saw with a diameter around the 40 centimeters, on top or on the side of the construction as if part of a glove. With a small electric spark coming from the user, this weapon is activated and can be used in battle. Due to the immense speed this blade spins with, it can easily break swords and other objects when clashed with them. The cage around the arm combined with the blade that can be turned and placed around one's hand gives the entire arm protection against cuts and everything.
Limit: Only sold in the Cloud Village to Cloud-nin. Cannot learn how to use the it unless taught by the man who sold the thing.
Cost: ¥3000 Each

[//Talo//]

-^_~ I wasn't expecting for it to get you, gave you loads of escape routes, and yes, it just kinda walked through your web array =]


A cry of pain and anguish erupted forth from the maw of the great beast a sharp needle entered it's body. Nowhere near life threatening, the beast would fall with a heavy thud to the side of the old man, regaining it's composure from the dreadful fall.

Senses at the alert, the spider could feel it's blood dripping from the opened wound on it's body, this would not bode well for it or the man...A panicked look would cross the features of the monster as it realized the horror of the situation...Thousands of small beady red eyes would appear within the shroud of the night, stirred by the fallen blood...

The spider's brethren, and the creatures of prey had awaken, aroused with a thirst for flesh and blood. The man's raspy, but confident voice rang in the spider's cranium, surprising the monster at first. Giving the shinobi a quick glance, fangs exposed, it would respond in a hiss, "You fool, I would have given you a quick death! Suffering is all the awaits you now...." These quick words were spat at the man, but no sooner had they been spoken would the spider turn and flee.

A murmur seemed to pass through the place of death, one of great anticipation and even more...hunger.

A scattering of brush and the shriek of a predator, a lone cry of despair was heard from the direction of the giant spider. The same shifting sounds would radiate all about Okami, the beasts of prey stalking their next meal. The anxious, and more bold would be the first to strike, scampering through the underbrush with wild abandon. The beady eyed creatures were indeterminable in feature, features of naught but hunger. Dozens would pour forth, sharp gnashing fangs chewing at the air. No sooner did the creatures erupt from the brush, did several carrion birds come forth, their tattered wings and gnarled beaks snapping.

Still more eyes peered through the foliage, watching and waiting for the their smaller expendable companions. The creatures were swift, senseless with blood rage. An insatiable hunger drove them, relentless and uncaring for the prey they advanced....

[Okami]

The man flipped through two separate sets of handseals (middle hands) while he thought. He drew an item and dropped it to the ground (bottom hands) as well.

'Ah, the individual creatures are weak, their strength is in numbers.' Okami thought, yet his arrogance would creep back into his mind, relentless with his one plan. 'These creatures would prey on the weak, yet they follow the strong. I will call them to me, and deal with the greatest of them swiftly. The small will then either flock to me or scatter.'

Okami could see their eyes. Okami laughed at these sheep running to their wolf. Any man could tell much from the eyes of their prey, yet still more could Okami tell than any other man. His whole life revolved around acts, eye movements, and manipulating. He glanced around at every creature, and every set of eyes he saw. From their eyes he would discern the most powerful one. A creature hidden in he bush had the eyes of a fierce leader, a true beast. The old man had his second set of handseals complete now, and with a glimmer of light in his eyes the creature would be locked in place. This would give him two pieces of information. However long this creature stayed immobile would tell him the strength of [likely] the strongest one of the bunch. If it was for only 6 seconds, then he was probably screwed here. That would mean it was as strong as he was. If it was over that amount, then this fight was winnable.

The second option Kanashabiri no jutsu would give him, was to see the fear in the greatest of them. Would being locked in place with his fears crack him? For Okami would be calling out his order to surrender or ally with him a second time. If the target did not back down, it would be the death of him. Spider sticking spit would draw him over, whatever body the powerful set of eyes belonged to, would be completely shredded by his Nokogiri.

Kanashibari no Jutsu
Rank: D-ranked
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: ---
Special: Rabbit; Ox
Drawback: If the one this jutsu is cast on gets damaged the jutsu will end.
Description:A fundamental jutsu taught to the ANBU (it is rare for a member of ANBU to not have this technique,) Kanashibari causes the target to become paralyzed. This effect only works on opponents of equal rank or lower, and the duration is dependant on both the user and the opponent. The duration of this technique when a C-ranked ANBU uses it against a D-ranked is 3 posts. Against a C-ranked , it is 1 post. A. B-ranked use of Kanashibari will last 5 posts against a D-ranked , 3 against a C-ranked, and 1 against a B-ranked. It is important to know that if the target is damaged, the technique immediately ends. While this is most often used as a capture technique, it has medical uses as well. Medical Nin using Kanashibari for the purposes of field surgery are not limited by a number of posts, assuming the target is either unconscious or willing to be put under the technique.
Limit: ANBU Only
Division: Universal Techniques.

Kumo Nento (Spider Sticking Spit)
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Spits spiderweb at opponent, once hit he can pull or swing them in any direction he wants, as long as he is strong enough to.
Special:---
Drawback: If opponent is stronger in rank, they can pull against him and hurl him, if even nothing happens, if weaker they are thrown.
Description: Emitting a stream of spider web from his mouth, Kido-maru will grab onto a nearby opponent. The thread will run from his mouth directly to his foe. If the opponent is in the air, he can move his head and body to swing them wherever he wants.
Limit: Must be of the Kumomusha Clan

[//Talo//]

Frenzied and completely unaware of their surroundings, the beast obtained a tunnel vision of their prey. Nothing was important besides taking the kill, no amount of convincing could stop the ravenous mob. The leader one might say was impressive in size, and above all the most crazed. One would never see a flicker of domestication in the hungry sightless eyes, for since birth the creature was blind.

An inhuman roar would come forth, shredding any sense of reason in this situation. The horrifying noise only strengthened the beasts resolve, now within feet of the old man. Had he have acted sooner, he may have not been in such an overwhelming attack, sadly though each and every beast would descend upon him.

From above the carrion predators would dive, gnashing beaks at the ready, and from below the monstrosities would be close enough to fling themselves on the man. Once latched to their prey, these monsters would proceed to inject poisons with needle sharp appendages, biting and clawing as they did so. All the while, larger creatures were slowly moving behind the man, preparing to strike once the grunts took the initial defense...

The blind beast store on without seeing, roaring it's blood thirst for all to hear. None questioned the authority of the heaving creature, having killed many to demand such a power. Tonight, they dined on human flesh it had decided, and so it would be...

[Okami]

Okami had been expecting the attack. Of course, his first set of handseals performed before had been to activate his bloodlimit. The item he dropped was no less than an exploding tag, which had slithered weightlessly through the grass thanks to Okami's will. Not even inanimate objects could defy it. It would shoot up from behind him, springing from the ground as if he had an unexpected ally. If the beasts could think, that would instill fear.

The tag would explode above his head, downing the carrion birds in one fell swoop. Static current was awesome. And just as it blew the warning would be repeated a final time, during yet another masterful attack. Boushi would be activated for his two Nokogiri, and the two weapons would release 60 whips of lightning spinning at unthinkable speeds. He would spin his arms around him, as the blades spun the whips and there would be a virtual tornado of lightning. If each whip did not kill one of the helplessly weak prey, then it would at least paralyze it. Of course, some of them may be able to pass through this defense, but not most of them. this would be enough, and any that dared pass through would be splattered with a pressure blow from his middle set of hands. In the midst of this chaos, when a single pathway was clear, Okami would Shunsin behind the leader, and destroy him utterly, two saws in the back, before flicker flashing away.

If nobody had joined him or scattered by then it was futile to keep fighting. Victory would surely come easily, yet the drain would be too much.

Pressure Gauntlets
Rank: "C"
Type: Main
Effect: ---
Special: ---
Drawback: Due to the mechanics it is not all that cheap, and is slightly more heavy then something normal.
Description: Looks like a normal gauntlet except for the massive piston located on the front of the gauntlet shielded by a layer of steal. When quickly focused by chakra the piston quickly extends taking in a massive amount of air into the empty cavity. When desired the cavity retracts forcing the air inside the cavity to escape through the vents located along the wrist section along the gauntlet giving the user an added strength within the punch. The Pressure Gauntlet is slightly heavier due to the metallic components found within the Gauntlet. When the initial hit comes through the pressurized system it does not kill, but is forceful enough to perhaps knock a person out if connected along the stomach or chest. Due to the power it takes time for the Pressure to recalibrate on itself for if fired consecutively it could burst destroying the weapon as well as the arm it is attached to. (Limit: Pressure blow - once every three rounds)
Limit: May be bought at any type of Weapon Shop
Cost: 3000 Ryo Each due to mechanical components

Boushi
Rank: C
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Lets whips of electricity come from the sides of the Nokogiri , slamming themselves in, and giving powerful electric shocks to one upon contact.
Special: ---
Drawback: Can hit the user as well if not concentrated.
Description: After the Nokogiri is activated, one lets around thirty whips out of electricity shoot out of the teeth of the saw blade. Upon hitting a living creature the whip dissapears, rendering one paralyzed for a second and giving quite some damage. This effect stacks.
Limit: Can only be taught by the person selling you this weapon, being a merchant somewhere in the cloud village. Must have the lightning release.

Flicker Flash
Rank: D
Skill: Genjutsu
Special: Ram
Effect:: Creates the illusion that the user has body-flickered away in several directions at once.
Drawback: ---
Description: The user flashes the Ram handseal, then performs the body flicker. Essentially what happens is the equivalent of a bunshin is created, which flickers off in the opposite direction that the user heads in. After that, the bunshin remains stationary until the user is far out of range or it is discovered.

2 Shunsin used.

[//Talo//]

((0.0))

Blood would spray in plentiful fountains as countless creatures fell to the lightning whips. They spun with incredible speed, slashing a dicing the fleshy beasts. Carrion birds would fall from the sky in burnt masses, littering the ground with fried corpses. Only a few small beast had managed to bypass the whips, grappling onto the man as he flickered. Before the beast could sink their horrible fangs into the old flesh, an amazing pressure would force them bodily backward.

Flying creatures, half obliterated by the sheer force of the gauntlets smashed into trees and splayed yet more blood. The man had appeared behind the leader, blades at the ready. The sightless horror would sense the presence and turn in time to meet the blades with it's enormous teeth. Huge fangs gnawed at the air, and no sooner would they be directed towards the hands of the man.

Lurching forward, the beast would raise it's large mouth the desecrate the arms of the shinobi. Followers of the hideous creature would lash out at the man, claws and teeth at the ready. More fleshy beasts would spring from the brush, poisonous appendages dripping in anticipation. The beasts that had been circling the man before, had found an empty space after lunging at their victim, and decided to join the fray. Wolf like in nature, the beasts were more cunning. and circling once more for an opening.

Spiders would descend from above, still attached to their webs as they fell. A dead meal, was an easy one they thought and would take advantage of the already swarmed man. The once spread out array of creatures was condensing, moving in for the kill. The leader howled and beckoned for it's companions to join the attack. Hell had broken loose in the forest of death....

[Okami]

(It counts as surviving if I kill the whole forest right? ^_^)

The leader would attempt to reach its giant teeth around the saws and bite off Okami's arms? Okami could only hope a needle was stuck in its brain by then. A charged senbon would be flicked out of the coat into the gaping maw. Sped forward with unparalleled speed, senbon sharpshooter doubled by the mastery gloves, the needles would pierce through his mouth. With the advanced aim that came along with it, Okami would spot a weak spot in the back of the creatures throat. The senbon would spin and tunnel through this very spot, and dig into the creatures brain, overloading it with electricity and hopefully digging the needle in to damage it as well. This was a kill shot.

At the same time, his Nokogiri would be turned, so when the mouth came down it would fall on blades. The mouth would close with it's roof being ripped out by Okami's right Nokogiri, now facing up, and his left one facing down. This would obliterate the bottom and top of the mouth. Even if the creature could avoid this normally, not with the senbon and death in its brain. Destroying something from the inside out gave a wondrous feeling to the man, it felt like he was destroying its very soul. Of course this would look spectacularly cool as the man would rip the beast apart from inside. It would be an impossible task he had accomplished so easily. The other creatures would never doubt his strength again, considering they would not have seen the precursor to that attack, the senbon.

His middle hands would now be held in a single seal.

Senbon Sogekihei (Senbon Sharpshooter)
Rank: C Rank
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Throwing a single senbon from far away with extreme accuracy the user can penetrate certain parts of the anatomy that they learn in their training of this jutsu. By hitting these they can slow enemies down with a single throw, or even do minor damage from far away.
Special: None
Drawback: Only one Senbon allowed
Description: Using a flick of the wrist this silent technique can send a senbon soaring in. This does more damage than a random throw with the senbon and can add hit certain points slowing enemies down more then most believe possible with a single senbon.
Limit: Must be of the Senbon Taitoku, Must know the Senbon Taitoku Stance

Charged Projectile
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Charges a metal throwing projectile with lightning adding lightning damage.
Special: ---
Drawback: Can only do enough to slightly numb and paralyze (Only for a quarter of a post), if the user tries to make it stronger, it will end up backfiring and paralyzing their hand. Can only charge up to 5 slots at once
Description: The user holds as many kunai/shuriken, or metal projectile for that matter, as they can, up to 5 slots in their hands, and charges them with electricity. Extra lightning damage is added which will slightly paralyze or numb. The projectiles will shock the opponent weakly even if they don't make contact, but at least come close to.
Limit: Lightning release.

[//Talo//]

((Again...0.0))

it would probably be preferred that the description of our friend, the blind blood thirsty monster's death, be withheld...Brain dead, and torn to shreds he is no longer...

The rest of the creatures watched in disbelief as their leader was killed right before their eyes. A chorus of anguished cries arouse from the pack, terror sweeping through each of them. This man had single handedly slaughtered the scourge of the forest...

Within seconds though, this sickening feeling quickly changed to anger, and then rage. More frenzied then before, the combination of hunger and anger driving them onward. Throwing themselves into the fray, nothing but death would stop their onslaught...

[Okami]

Ah, perfect. Just what Okami had expected. He had figured out these creatures by now, and had enough blood and guts on him to blend in as one. This was the perfect plan to escape creatures who could track by smell. So what about sight, how was he to disappear?

The single handseal was the ram, and the replacement jutsu would be used. He had that one second of disbelief to plan out where to go, and who could see what. Also, to begin bringing his bottom hands together in another handseal. Just before this bottom handseal was made he would be replaced with another hunk of meat roughly his size. A random creature he had destroyed.

As he would appear by that body, the one that nobody was watching, he would use henge. He would turn himself into a creature he could relate to, and move like... A giant spider.

The giant spider man would now scuttle up a tree, and would lose himself with the pack he now smelled so much like. It appeared his food worries for the week had been taken care of as well. ^_^

[//Talo//]

((XD))

Seeing the precariously placed hunk of meat before them, the creatures would leap upon it, ravaging the succulent flesh. In the process, much fighting would take place, hundreds of monsters tearing at each other, creating even more gore. The fallen would be consumed just as quickly, and this endless cycle would continue until a few remaining beasts scuttled away with their goods.

Unbeknown to the monsters, their primary target, and the killer of the forest scourge resided within in a tree a safe distance away. Scattered and pleased with the results none the less, the monsters would continue to flee. The man was safe for now, the creatures of the forest appeased for the time being.

The sounds of the twilight swept over the forest, nightlife coming alive, a strange symphony of bestial harmony. A chill arose from the damp world, sending iridescent silence through the withdrawn creatures.

The deepest Stygian night would follow, a time at which the true horrors stirred. Sight was a scarcity, no light providing a glance at the forest in it's true state...

How would the man fair in a world of darkness...?

[Okami]

Okami had little fear of these day creatures, not to say fear, but worry. They were pathetically weak. If this was to be a true test of strength, other more horrid creatures would come. Okami would have to leave this place, for the carnage and death would draw creatures from the far reaches of the forest.

He would head to a relatively safe looking tree about a mile away, and would work there. Okami wondered what kind of haunted forest this was, so after setting up his spider web area again, he would stab the tree deeply in several unnoticeable places. He just had to make sure it was not a monster pretending to be a tree. ^_^

He would hope to rest until he was refreshed enough to fight once more.

[//Talo//]

Setsu walked through along the beaten forest path, eyes alert as he paced within the forbidding world. A growing anxiety was building within him, fearing for his life and cringing with each noise of the night. Bandit by choice, shinobi by birth, Setsu had been exiled from his small clan on the outskirts of the Thunder Country, roaming the lands for innocents to pillage. A shitty katana was seen sheathed at his side, a half mask covering his face. Hairy shaggy and untamed, he had the look of a troubled man.

He had managed to wonder into this death trap of a forest a few days ago, following an exotic bird that looked to be valuable...Sadly, as he followed the path, he lost all sense of direction and had been wondering sense...He had seen horrible things, and killed even worse. So many strange and terrifying things inhibited this wilderness, unspeakable monstrosities that preyed on his every movement.

This is mind, Setsu was much more weary of his travels, making sure to survey the land that which he tread, Night was the worst time for this place, the most horrific predators awakening...he had encountered other shinobi as well, those who have lost all sense of humanity, attacking on whim and killing for just about anything....he was desperate but not an animal!

Images of an open plain, far from this place danced through his mind, tantalizing thoughts of a warm dinner and heavy chested maid...He could almost the welcoming sight, but was instead faced with a large expanse of web, Spitting in disgust, he'd back away from the material, revolted by all things arachnid. He had managed to not touch the filthy netting, and traveled around it, ducking and stepping over it all.

so much! He thought to himself, and cringed at the thought of a large spider, and though to turn around...No, he decided he had to keep going in a single direction to make any progress what so ever. As he moved on, he'd peer through the night, chakra enhanced eyes viewing the bleak world. His eyes widened in surprise to see a fairly old man in one of the trees, appearing to be resting...he cocked his eyebrow in amusement, such an easy kill!

He'd quietly traverse, ever diligent to avoid the web. As he neared the tree, he'd take a small piece of cloth, and muffle the unsheathing of his blade. Taking a slow quiet breath, he would flicker to the man's location, sword already drawn. A quick slash to the man's throat would hopefully send the elderly man to the after life...Ryo and better weapons could be his for the taking!

[Okami]

(Oh, for future reference, the webs are barely noticeable. They are set up as little strands from tree to tree. It is more like setting up a good amount of hidden wire around the place than like webs.)

How comfortable do you think it is to rest in a tree? With his back against the tree, he would toss and turn before he ever fell asleep. Not only does this get annoying, but it always seems to hike up you pants. Since Okami was wearing a full length robe, the robe was hike up to his neck as well. It was no wonder why the man would not notice the metal hidden underneath the cloak.

Only a small amount of floppy skin was peeking over the edge of the armor, and this was probably the aspect that hid his mesh from the opponent the most. The sword in its weak little "quick chop" would glance off the armor. It would cut this little fold of skin as well as some of Okami's chin. He woke up with a jolt as blood was trickling down his neck, and had no idea what was going on.

He was gazing up at a man with red on his blade. 'Oh shit!' Okami thought, he was being attacked! Acting quickly, the man chucked his cane at the intruder's head so it would clonk against it and then flip over. The clonking part would be a little distraction, as his other hand went for a kunai. Okami's bottom hands formed the ram once more, while his Nokogiri were still folded as shields and ready to defend.

What the enemy would see was a man chucking a cane at him, then absorbing whatever attack was sent his way. In reality, the cane would take the attack, something it had done many times before. It was a sturdy old thing, though gnarled and black it was now. Okami would be in the cane's last position, over Setsu's head. While a kunai would be silently plunging towards it.

If it missed and Setsu survived, Okami would speak to him a plea. This man surely would need an ally? "Why are you attacking a powerful ninja in his sleep? Your shitty Katana could never pierce my eck. Now walk with me or I shall have to kill you." 'Dammit I need someone to watch while I sleep. V_V' Were his real thoughts.

(omy gee. Defending while you sleep is damn hard. Tell me if any of this is bad. -_-)

Kanaami (Protective Mesh)
Rank: "D"
Type: Clothing, armor
Effect: Lightweight, metal mesh worn under clothing.
Special: ---
Drawback: Adds more weight to the wearer.
Description: Kanaami is a type of thin mesh shirt made from lightweight metals and small amounts of steel to be worn under typical clothing. This minor armoring offers some protection against sharp attacks like swords, kunai, and shuriken. It could also offer some scant protection against punches, kicks, and some weaker Taijutsu techniques.
Limit: Available in any shop
Cost: ¥1200

[//Talo//]

The old man awoke after Setsu had managed to lop off a portion of the man's chin and bit of flesh...Surprised as he was that the man was still breathing, he was aware enough to duck as a cane flew over his head.

The old man had chucked his walking stick at him...-_- He had to admit, it definitely unexpected. Setsu would flip backward to restrike, evading a kunai at the last moment. So the old man had a little life in him after all? He chuckled as the man plead in a small voice, he'd watch with disdain before positioning his katana once more. "Sorry old man, it's going to be either you or me!"

Running at the man, Setsu would appear to split in half, the bunshin of some sort moving to the side and running along the branch. As the copy appeared, it would rotate under the branch in a warping fashion, corkscrewing towards Okami as the original maintained his rush. Close to the old man now, he'd split once more, leaving Setsu in a running motion, his form slightly wavering...

The running previously split Setsu would arrive at an angle from a rotation under the branch. Full speed, the blade would send a quick hack at the foe.

[Okami]

This man did not appear to be a monster, just a man trying to survive. No use killing him, right? Okami stuffed his chin down on his neck, with the robe in between, and waited as the bleeding began to slow.

As he waited, he saw the man doing some fancy moves. He had no idea what was going on, so he just made some handseals under his cloak. (Bottom hands.) Before the man could complete this big special attack, Okami would simply fall backwards of the branch, slipping under and pushing himself off with his feet for a boost.

Lightning torture would be unleashed. As he dropped a crazy amount of lightning would be spraying from his fingers, and it would cover much of the area that the man and his clone inhabited. (Woot, I'm falling palpatine's death style. ^_^)

The lightning would flicker and spread in varied, yet targeted directions. Some bolts were spread towards each and every weird little copy the man made. Finally if the man had survived long enough in the lightning storm, which would be continually held, he would have converged into one, and all bolts would be targeted on him. If he ended up under the branch, he would be caught, possibly if he ended up over the branch as well. If he was caught, he would be held for over as long as it took for the man to submit. The pain would be excruciating, and it would seem endless if Setsu was caught in it, for lightning almost never goes on for 6 seconds, and his would go longer. This was exceptionally painful lightning as well.

Of course, this was a taijutsu specialist or even master he was dealing with. The attack may well come from below as soon as he dropped, so his Nokogiri would be defending his ass. They would remain hidden under his cloak of course, yet they would hover near one of the many folded over slits in the fabric. Despite being the first one to put himself in the air, he would be quite well defended.

Lightning Torture
Rank: [C], B,
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: C-Rank: A torture, paralyzation move. It can be held upon the target causing extreme pain and suffering, while also making the opponent lose control of their muscles while the technique is in effect. This usually results in the target writhing on the floor, screaming in pain. (Note, this technique lasts until the user decides to cancel it, making it a more effective torture technique. A C-rank amount of chakra is used per turn.)
B-Rank: The ability to lift the target in the air is gained at this stage. This is possible because the target's great intake of electrons, supplementing the Kyoudo’s control of the charges can literally lift the target up in the air. Due to the target’s inability to move, they can not resist this effect. If an object such as a wall is near, the user may be able to send the target flying at an angle. Obviously, the technique starts to do physical harm at this stage, simply because more chakra is being added to the technique. The B-rank is in turn an attack technique and can be held for one post only.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: There is little actual damage done to the opponent. The lightning concentrates on the constant contraction and such of muscles, but does not damage the opponent physically in any way. Once the technique is released, the opponent has received an E-rank amount of damage per post held. In the B-rank the damage is more like a C-rank. Also the opponent’s muscles do not recover quite as fast. Meaning 50% speed reduction for one post after the opponent can move. Also, note that the B-rank takes up an amount of objects affected by Sutatikku Nagare at once. The B-rank can not throw anyone unless an object such as a wall is present and near the target. The opponent can be thrown an amount of 5 meters per time Kyouda Keiko is learned.
Description: Link. The user performs the handseals and begins to channel chakra to their hands or fingertips. Lightning bolts are then released in a wide arc around the user the front, reaching up to 180 degrees if two hands are used, 120 if one hand. This appears as a great, unpredictable web of lightning. Once a target is hit these bolts are then instantly concentrated onto that target, when the real damage of the technique begins to take place. (Note that this technique can hit multiple targets if they are in the path of the bolts, due to the nature of this technique.) From this point the B-rank can be activated, simply an extension of the C-rank.
Limit: C-rank: Kyoudo clan, lightning release.
B-rank: Sutatikku Nagare. Houkou Keiko x1. (Houkou Keiko x2 to throw opponent). A-rank Senshin Keiko.

[//Talo//]

Setsu's sensitive eyes looked up into the darkness, watching a quick flutter of movement from above. He was breathing softly, quiet and ready for his foe. It was amazing that he'd have to use such a level of deception on the old man, someone who he would of thought an easy kill. The night erupted in light, bathed in lightning spewing from the man's hands, lighting up his face and revealing Setsu now directly underneath the old man as he fell...

Katana thrusting forward, the blade would pierce the man's heart quickly, passing through the flimsy armor that saved him before. He wondered if his clone and after-image would be destroyed by the lightning by now....probably not. He had moved so fast from the branch, down to the ground, that an after-image was left, probably the reason the man felt the need to fall from the tree...The attack from above was all but a ploy.

The man had no way of knowing what would hit him, the after-image and clone would more then likely still be in mid strike as the katana struck home. Blood would be drawn this night, and it wasn't going to be his...

[Okami]

It appeared this taijutsu user would follow Okami's expectations down to the T, if in an unexpected way.

The man had moved far faster than Okami had expected, and was below and attacking before Okami did more than drop. However, considering Okami had already expected the attack from below, two whole arms were there to defend against the single stab by his opponent. As the blade was thrust forward into Okami, it would simply strike one of the rather large, and extremely durable Nokogiri. It would hit one of the 40cm diameter circular saw blades, which would cover most of Okami's back. The main area they covered of course, was the upper back, being that they were the upper arms. The heart was extremely well defended.

The sword would be guided along the arm protecting guards, sending it harmlessly off the the left. It would have of course, still struck a less prepared man, but Okami was EXPECTING this attack. He would roll off the the right as the blade pushed of to his left. In such circumstances, only a light gash across the side of the chest could be expected of any other man, but not Okami. He was a fuxin tank. The blade would be further guarded against by the shirt of metal, leaving the old man with nothing more than an extremely small bruise. The bruise would be there still, considering how most of the momentum of the blade was slid of the sharp, smooth saw blade. Under the shirt is where some of the force would actually be transferred. But what a useless attack, geez.

Thanks to this rolling motion Okami performed off the blade, he would now land on his feet. He would be facing towards Setsu, on Setsu's right. In one swift motion both Nokogiri would be brought back to his front, while his middle hands, which would already be facing out thanks to performing the lightning, would be extended slightly into the man's side. They would be the fastest jabs possible, or strength was not an issue. Once they connected, pressure blow would take care of the rest. Two simultaneous pressure blows, one to the kidney and one to the temple would be executed, leaving the man badly hurt if either connected.

Setsu would find this hard to defend against, being that his blade would be pushed to his left, with much of the initial momentum intact, and one arm is not an awesome thing for defending against two. Hell, even if it blocked one of the steel plated gauntlets, it would likely end up broken from the extreme force!

His bottom hands would simply be activating his bloodlimit, and once complete, an expoding tag would be dropped to the floor.

God he loved having six arms. ^_^