Follow your Nose (Mission)

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

For Snow and Marii - Enemy list/Plot items

A harried messenger, not even a shinobi but a regular informer of the Raikage about the status of various villages in the country came running up to meet the two Shinobi he was to speak to at the Gates to the village. The messenger was an average man of average build, his best features was being completely non-descript. Nothing besides his harried look stood out, he had brown hair cut in the local style and brown eyes. His skin hue was of average color as well as his clothes could have been from anywhere really. 

" White Wolf and Seiryuu? You fit the descriptions I was given in any case. The people that you are looking for left Blooddust Refuge a few hours before I did. I counted four of them and they were heading deeper into the mountains. Its a small lumber and mining outpost about a day's ride by horse to the south west. It looks like they were taking a landward route, All I can give you is a basic description, they were very good at keeping observers off them. One was a Hyuuga, no missing those eyes. With him was a blind man, as well as one that looks a little like you ma'am. The last one was I couldn't get a good look at but always seemed to be staring at something no one else could see. There is a small inn there that they stayed at, you should be able to get more from the innkeep. Just tell him that Samuel Karisson sent you. Now hurry if your going to catch up because they left in a hurry, I believe they knew they had been spotted. "

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

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It did not take long for the informer to appear. His exterior seemed bland, but it was perfect for a shinobi. The male lacked any features that would make him stand out in any way.
"White Wolf and Seiryuu? You fit the descriptions I was given in any case" greeted the shinobi.

"That would be us" replied the female after she climbed down from the motorbike. "The people that you are looking for left Blooddust Refuge a few hours before I did. I counted four of them and they were heading deeper into the mountains. Its a small lumber and mining outpost about a day's ride by horse to the south west. It looks like they were taking a landward route" informed the man.

"All I can give you is a basic description. They were very good at keeping observers off them. One was a Hyuuga, no missing those eyes.
With him was a blind man, as well as one that looks a little like you ma'am" started the brunette. His last statement made her a little concerned.

"The last one was I couldn't get a good look at. But he always seemed to be staring at something no one else could see. There is a small inn there that they stayed at, you should be able to get more from the innkeep.
Just tell him that Samuel Karisson sent you. Now hurry if you're going to catch up because they left in a hurry. I believe they knew they had been spotted." finished the male.

"Thank you for the information. Do you mind telling us the quickest way to the innkeep?" inquired the kage bunshin. Her mind was processing all the information they had just received.
Being a former owl ANBU captain meant she was used to gather and process information. Their informer had done a superb job since he had spotted the most important facts.

'A Hyuuga plus a blind man. I bet the blind man is a Shitakuma since they would make the perfect match-up.
The guy who is looking at invisible things is either raving mad or perhaps a sensor specialist. He could be a soulcaster as well. The man who looked like me is in worst case a ryuugan user' concluded the young woman.

She knew right away that it would not be easy to track them down. The Hyuuga had X-ray vision while the Shitakuma could hear the bike easily. Having a soulcaster or sensor would make it easier for the group to know their strengths.
The good thing was that the vehicle Shiki had would go faster than the horses. Her hoverboard could be use for a dual angle or aerial attack.

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Jutsus used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Ryuugan (Dragon eye).
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: The power of the ryuugan doujutsu is unleashed, allowing the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to a certain distance and increase general seeing distance of one's eyes.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot see out of natural line of sight, takes a negligible amount of chakra to maintain. Cannot pierce genjutsu.
Description: The second stage of the Kazeraikou doujutsu forces a temporary change of the user's eyes. The iris and pupil of the eye become one and change to a color decided at the first awakening depending on their mood. The color is like a cloud and swirls around the user's eye when looking around. Small lines of white will flash across the eyes like lightning bolts and continually do so as long as the eye is active. Also a slight glow of the eyes illuminate in the dark at this point. With the second stage of the ryuugan doujutsu unleashed, it allows the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to one's viewing parameters. One's natural sight is also enhanced giving the capability of 4 x zoom capabilities. The user sees the elements as three new, vibrant, and opaque colors that mesh perfectly with their normal vision, giving the user the ability to see the three elements without hindering their normal vision in the slightest. Of course normal vision can hinder this special sight, as the user cannot see through walls or other things as normal.
Limit: Must be a Kazeraikou. Must have raiton, fuuton and suiton releases. Must have chibi ryuugan.


Ryuugan kai (Dragon eye custom). Changed eye colour from ice blue to seafoam green.
Rank: “D” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu, doujutsu
Effect: Allows the user to change the colors of his eyes for certain purposes.
Special: “Handseals”.
Drawback: ---
Description: Through learning the final stage of the Ryuugan the user becomes capable of changing the eye itself. Making new markings appear in it or changing the actual color of it itself. In doing so the user must pay an “E” rank amount of chakra a turn that this stays active. Conventional effects are like changing the color red so the illumination jutsu gives off a red light, or even a black one. CANNOT MAKE THE EYE LOOK LIKE ANY OTHER BLOODLIMITS EYE.
Limit: O-dai ryuugan. Must be Kazeraikou.


Skills used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Observation. Level: Advanced [58/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an animal. A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A game master may roll an observation skill check for a character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. If user has 25 or more ranks in evidence analysis, user gains a synergy bonus +10 to observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Sense motive. Level: Master [102/125]
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when "something is up" (that is, something odd is going on) or to assess someone's trustworthiness. sense motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (very difficult difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honorable. A sense motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's acting check. Try again: No, though user may make a sense motive check for each acting check made against the user. Look in task skills thread found in the skills and traits index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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Shiki Revved the bike as he sped off in the direction that the person pointed them out towards. As he twisted through the dirt roads towards the original location he felt the kage's body pressed against his back. He was going to need to move quickly. They had a lot of ground to cover. The bike itself had really powerful tracking and surveillance equipment. But Shiki was not going to rely solely on the sensor systems alone regardless of how state of the art they were. He kept his nose open and his eyes scanning the ground for any sort of tracks. The bike's camera swapping through X-Ray as it peered through every obstacle in its path.

With one handseal held against his chest Shiki summoned forwards a small amount of chakra and created a shadow clone. The shadow clone would land behind them and hit the ground with a running start. As he moved he pulled out a scroll and summoned forwards his flying death machine. The clone clambered upside the ship and pulled out his helmet and started to fly upwards over the group of them as he would start to preform recon from up in the air.

From up in the air the Shadow clone would start to swap through his thermal and X-ray vision as he would start to look for anything it could catch from up in the distance. The clone and Shiki would be able to keep watch and stay in communication as they carried out the mission.





Vehicle on the ground

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The RideBack
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Gadget, Mechanical, Transportation
Effect: A mechanical transportation device with a rider riding on a mount form with 2 wheels giving mobility and speed as well as the ability to move in 3 dimensions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture ; Picture ; Picture ; Picture ; Picture A 2 legged, 2 wheeled retractable vehicle with the ability to maneuver in 3 dimensions. It feels like riding on someone's back when driving it. Recognizes simple verbal commands. Controlling is through accelerator and handle movements and spoken orders. It responds by shifting the user's weight from side to side. It has sensors pointed at the rider so it's "self aware" of the rider's status and actions. The RideBack comes with a Class 1 Sensor System (normally found on puppets; Price includes System, advanced Systems may be purchased). The Handles controls the Arms, and a Hydraulic system is implemented to control the arms. The RideBack has 2 forms; 1st a Stand Form; bipedal human standing on the 2 wheels. Each leg may move like a human including knee joints. Mobility over Speed. 2nd is Spread Legs; Legs spread across, in front and back of the seat with a lowered center of gravity. Speed over Mobility. Stand Form has a height of 8 feet while Spread Legs Form has a length of over 9 feet. The Seat acts as a Saddle and the user may perform Mounted Combat on RideBack. Note: In order to know how to use, user must first purchase a Book: Reference Book (Overview) book dedicated to RideBacks. Must learn Riding, Land-Based (Mount).
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Gadget Shop outside of Hidden Villages with a 20% chance of finding. This item may be found in any of the inventors shops at all times.
Cost: 75,000 Ryo

Puppet systems

Puppet Wings
Rank: "C"
Type: Secondary, 1 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Flight System
Effect: Wings in which gives ability for flight for the puppet.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The puppet wings can be created by different designs. They may look like angelic (bird) wings, demonic (bat) wings, or even just a glider look for simplicity. The wings must be the same size as the height as the puppet. The wings seem somewhat see through as they are needed to be light with the right material in order for the wind to capture inside the wings to give stability, a gliding ability, and give the lifting needed for the puppet to stay in the air. Puppet Wings takes up 1 Equipment Slot, must be torso, back, or shoulders. The flying ability is 125 meters per round while flying Poor.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 1,000 Ryo

Improved Afterburner System
Rank: "B"
Type: Secondary, 0 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Flight System
Effect: A special system that allows a Puppet to Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).
Special: ---
Drawback: Limited Use before re-purchasing.
Description: Nearly identical to the Afterburner System, the improved system maximizes the Afterburner’s fuel supply, providing a Puppet equipped with this system 6 uses of the Afterburner before it must be refueled. Refueling for Afterburner Systems costs 1/4th of full price. Improved Afterburner System takes up 1 Equipment Slot after the 1st Afterburner System, must be torso, back, or legs.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 3,000 Ry

Jet-Pack
Rank: "B"
Type: Secondary, 1 or 2 Equipment Slots depending on ligament (Puppetry), Flight System
Effect: A special system that allows a Puppet to fly at great speeds.
Special: ---
Drawback: Limited Use before re-purchasing.
Description: A jetpack combines vectored thrust with simple avionics, granting the puppet a fly ability speed of 600 meters a round in a straight line. The jetpack carries enough fuel for the puppet to travel a total of 10,000 meters before refueling. Refueling costs 1/4th of full price. The puppet while flying in a straight line flies with barely any maneuver ability. Jet-Pack takes up 1 Equipment Slot for the back, or boots; or 2, must be the left leg, and the right leg. The flying ability is 100 meters per round while flying Clumsy.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 3,000 Ryo

External Drop Tanks
Rank: "A"
Type: Secondary, 0 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Flight System
Effect: A system that doubles the flight range of a Flight System.
Special: ---
Drawback: Limited Use before re-purchasing.
Description: Designed to work in conjunction with a Puppet flight system that has a limited range (such as the Afterburner System or Jet-Pack), external drop tanks double the typical range of a flight system. Example: A Puppet equipped with a jetpack typically has a flight range of 10,000 meters. That same Puppet, if equipped with external drop tanks, has its Jet-Pack flight range extended to 20,000 meters. A Puppet must mount a drop tank for each separate flight system that it has installed. A Puppet may mount a number of external drop tanks based on its size, see the list below.
Tiny to Large - 0 Tanks Maximum.
Huge - 1 Tanks Maximum.
Gargantuan - 2 Tanks Maximum.
Colossal - 4 Tanks Maximum.
Titan - 8 Tanks Maximum.

A Puppet equipped with External Drop Tanks that is hit by fire attacks has a 10% chance of the Drop Tanks detonating, inflicting "B" Rank of Fire damage to the Puppet and "C" Rank of Fire damage to everything within the Puppet's reach (based on the Puppet’s size). A single flight system may, if the Puppet is large enough, be equipped with more than 1 drop tank.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 4,000 Ryo

Ramjet Thruster Boots
Rank: "S"
Type: Secondary, 1 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Flight System
Effect: A system that allows a Puppet to fly at great speeds.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Ramjet Thruster Boots combine powerful Chakra fusion thrusters to give the puppet a fly speed of 200 meters per round moving at a Poor Maneuverability. The Thruster Boots carries enough fuel for the puppet to travel a total of 10,000 meters. Refueling costs 1/4th of full price. The Ramjet Thruster Boots are not limited as the Jet-Pack which only allows the Puppet to move in a straight line. Ramjet Thruster Boots take up 1 Equipment Slot, but must be the boots.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 7,000 Ryo

Class VI Sensor System
Rank: "S"
Type: Secondary, 1 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Sensor System
Effect: A sensor system used to locate puppets, vehicles, and creatures.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This system improves upon earlier sensor systems by replacing the air/space radar with powerful multiband radar that quickly and effortlessly identifies and tracks puppets, creatures, and vehicles within a time period of 1 OOC week since the target has passed the said area. It also combines the electromagnetic, infrared, and video scanners into a single, more powerful array. The Class V sensor system also extends the puppet's night-vision capability. The puppeteer gains night-vision to a range of 60 meters for that puppet. The operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually a puppet or vehicle) and determine the following information about that target.
The target's size
The Target's moving Capabilities
The Target's present direction or Trajectory.
The number of living creatures aboard, if applicable
The composition of the target's hull or superstructure, as well as the type of its armour, if any.
The target's weapon systems (Functional and nonfunctional).
How much damage (in points) the target has taken, and how much damage it can withstand (points remaining).

To scan it takes up 2 movements. The Class VI Sensor System takes up 1 Equipment Slot within any part of the puppet. The duration is 1 round per active scan, and has a range of 70 meters radius centered on the puppet. This system takes up 1 Equipment slot and may be placed within any part of the puppet.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 6,000 Ryo

Sensor Tower
Rank: "B"
Type: Secondary, 1 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Sensor System
Effect: A Sensor tower that doubles the range of a Sensor system.
Special: ---
Drawback:
Description: Not so much a sensor as an extension to an existing sensor system, the sensor tower provides the equipped Puppet with a duplicate set of its sensor systems on a retractable array that can extend 15 meters into the air. When extended, the Puppet’s sensor ranges are doubled. Extending or retracting the sensor tower is a 2 second process. When extended, the tower may be targeted; a sensor tower is not protected by the Puppet’s hardness. A Puppet may move when its sensor tower is extended, though each round there is a 10% chance that the tower will be accidentally snapped off. If the Puppet moves with an After Burner System the chance that the tower will be snapped off increases to 25%. Of course, attempting to move into spaces with a ceiling height lower than the tower’s height automatically destroys the sensor tower. This system takes up 1 Equipment slot and may be placed within any part of the puppet.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 3,000 Ryo

Enigma Sensor Suite
Rank: "B"
Type: Secondary, 1 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Sensor System
Effect: A sensor system that enables a puppet to see through walls.
Special: ---
Drawback: Fine details can’t be detected, but a puppet using the Enigma Sensor Suite could tell, for example, that 3 Medium-size humanoids were crouched behind a closed door, or that an escape tunnel runs from one building to another.
Description: Using a combination of thermal imaging, X-rays, and vibration sensors, the Enigma sensor suite enables the operator to effectively see through solid objects. The range of this system is 50 meters within a cone effect. This system takes up 1 Equipment slot and may be placed within any part of the puppet.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 3,000 Ryo

Tactical Surveillance System Class III
Rank: "S" Rank
Type: Secondary, 1 Equipment Slot (Puppetry), Surveillance System
Effect: State of the art closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A visual system that records in High Definition with stereo audio recording. This system is allowed to have 4 Surveillance Vision Type. This is a closed circuit system. This surveillance system is a simple 3 camera systems found inside the head of the puppet. 1 camera may only face forward while the other cameras may face any other direction with an optional moving ability with the same cameras. The puppet also has an open microphone for recording as well as having a 1 way frequency back to the puppeteer as well as other radio devices. The system is able to record 24 consecutive hours before space is run out. Additional space costs 1/10 of the system's cost. This System holds 3 slots worth of Aerial Surveillance Systems, plus 2 slots per size of puppet. This system takes up 1 Equipment slot and may be placed within the helmet, or visor of the puppet.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 6,000 Ryo

Aerial Surveillance System Class III
Rank: "S"
Type: Secondary, 1 per Slot, Sensor Systems, Surveillance System
Effect: State of the art closed-circuit aerial television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group.
Special: Must have Tactical Surveillance System in place.
Drawback: ---
Description: This system takes up 1 per Slot and works to be placed inside a Tactical Surveillance System. This system is allowed to have 3 Surveillance Vision Type. This Aerial Surveillance System has a simple 1 camera system found inside it which relays all visual information back to the Tactical Surveillance System. The Aerial Surveillance System also has an open microphone for recording as well as having a 1 way frequency back to the puppeteer as well as other radio devices. Normally the system is 2.5 by 2.5 by 8 inches in size. When deployed it expands into a complete spherical shape. Each Aerial Surveillance System is controlled by 1 Chakra String so distance is dependent on the user's ability.
Limit: Can be bought at any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 6,000 Ryo

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Helm of the Thunder God (Obiderium)(Perfected)
T.A.L.O.S Armor
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Protection, Armour
Effect: Armour created to protect the head of the wearer. Armour made from adamantine grants its wearer damage reduction 3/—.
Special: The armor has been made with modular components that allow the easy integration of all manner of gadgets and electronics. The armor was made with several different filters, screens, gadgets and visors with the ability to take pictures and record information.
Drawback: Helmets that protect the face apply a -10 to observation. Only certain visors may be active at a time.
Components: Holodisk x 2, Tracking Device, Tracer x 4, Wireless Radio, Anti-Flash Lenses, Camera Vision, Condition Viewing Vision, Canny Descrier, Lie-Detector Lenses, Night-vision Vision, Substance Locator Vision, Thermal Vision, Underwater Vision, X-Ray Vision, Zooming Vision, Gas Mask, Rebreather, Flashlight x2.
Description: Armour that protects the head, face, and back of the head of the wearer. The armor is air tight only allowing air to come in through two ventral gas mask canisters on either side of the armor. Should the user wish too the helmet can become completely sealed off and draw oxygen through a rebreather instead. The users face is hidden behind a large resistant visor of glass that is modified Obiderium. The user can make the helmet go from tinted to clear at the users discretion. The helmet is made of the hardest material in the world and crafted by the legendary smith Shiki Senri. Should the words "Knell" be uttered everyone in the audience of the helmet would become fascinated. The armor system has a built in recording device, camera, and tracking device.
Stat abilities: +4 to all saves vs. blinding lights, gives a reading of the heart rate, and the status of their condition which are, "Calm, Cautious, Terrified, Unconscious, and Deceased." can project an interactive display onto the user's eyes that shows the results of advanced heuristic programs that analyze the attitudes, voice patterns, and body language of all the creatures that the user can see and hear. While the item is in effect user gains a +50 bonus on their Sense Motive checks, user gains an insight bonus on all Bluff, Intimidate, and Perform checks equal to Half of the number of ranks in the Sense Motive. The kinds of substances it may locate are Alcohol residue, Tobacco residue, Blood residue, and specialized dye. X-ray vision through up to 2 meters of solid objects, infrared vision and two massive flood lights for underwater and fog vision. Zooms up to 150 meters out. Contains enough oxygen for 30 minutes.
Armor Stats: Armour Class: 3. Hardness 35. Armor points. +80
Limit: Must be crafted
Cost: 359300

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The Duo left too quickly for Samuel to do more than cough as the exhaust from Shiki's motorcycle hit him. Not that it would matter to much, either way the pair were off to chase down the four thieves they knew about. The motorcycle streamed past trees and rocks as it raced at full speed through dense woods of the mountains. The Clone that split off and summoned a flying machine wouldn't be seeing much either until all had reached a small encampment. Though small was relative it seemed for there were hundreds of laborers and various civilians running around. This was a truly a town anymore, the sensors since they were not directed at any one thing but in a general search would just pick up heat and other indicators of hundreds up to possibly a thousand people living together. 

The Fresh raw wood and smoke stacks of the various houses and buildings all looked fairly knew. The older parts of town still had logs and stuff as the building materials while the more expensive places had a few steel items like sheet roofs. But the wood there was cured and protected from the weather. The people of the area had the rough look of those who lived and worked in the woods. Then there was of course the merchants and others that flock to any encampment big enough. This town seemed to have grown organic around several mining and lumber camps. 

This was a rough shod town with miners and lumberjacks that all seemed huge. Tangling with this group in a strength contest would be under bad idea. Various bars and other entertainment houses are spread throughout the town. Law seems to be kept only by the strength of one's arm way out here from any real trade route. The Inn was by far the largest and seems to be one of the oldest buildings in the center of town. It was a huge four story expanse that seemed like it could house half of the town if need be. 

The Sun was setting by the time the Duo made it. They had made much better time than by horse but because of the informer's method of transportation and apparently most of the people here form as well that meant they were tracking down the thieves on around a day and a half lead on them. The former Owl Captain seems to have caught the grasp the enormity of just what kind of information this particular group could have stolen. If it wasn't for them being spotted by the AnBu informer they could have had a clean break. 

Shiki on the other hand was right in the fact speed was of the essence now that there was so much of a lead on them. Information was valuable yes, but time was much more precious. Especially now they must figure out exactly the way the group took off and how. Not only that the capabilities of the group are unknown as well as their purpose other than thievery of some sort. To make matters harder so far they had no scent or really useful description. 

For as the duo looked at the various peoples of the town, one could pick out any number of clans. They may or may not have had some shinobi training but there was branch member laborers of the Hyuuga Clan, One could see what looked like a Kyoudo using some abilities to push and pull carts into and out of a mine shaft that was coming out the side of a cliff that this town was built near. Actually the whole town seemed to be right on the edge of a truly impressive mountain range with rough terrain and broken cliff faces. Walking though that much less riding would be a challenge. 

The Flying Machine though would just see all the various points easily and could tell but not with much accuracy after fifty or so Meters down that there was an extensive Tunnel network from the mines. It crisscrossed into the mountains and even under the town it seemed. Maybe the mine shaft wasn't the only entrance? Who knows at this point. 

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

It appeared that the male had thought well ahead. He made a kage bunshin prior to summoning a flying machine. 'I wish I could do that' thought the female as they drove across the mountain range.
She observed the environment with her ryuugan to get a grasp of the environment. They were currently driving through dense forests with a lot of trees.

'Perfect for hiding or using genjutsu. Easy to get lost as well if you don't know how to navigate' noticed the kage bunshin. It did not take long until they reached their first destination of the mission.
The town was a lot smaller than Kumogakure no Sato with numerous workers. Judging from their appearance, they were in the mining or lumber industry.

'Note to self: do NOT get into a physical fight with these people. That lumberjack over there has biceps on the size of my thighs' noticed the young woman. But there were at least two well-known shinobi clans present in this town.
The town had numerous bars as well as entertainment places. It did not take long for her to find the inn.

Said building was the largest building that could house at least 300 people. Judging from the materials, it was probably the oldest building as well. The clone would climb off the motorbike when it stopped.
They were at the edge of an impressive mountain range with rough terrain and broken cliff faces. Walking though that much less riding would be a challenge.

"I think I saw some of your clansmen over there. Do you mind if I check the inn? I have a radio with me if you need to talk with me" suggested the black-haired woman.
Splitting up meant they could cover a larger area, but there were risks as well. The young woman wanted his opinion on this as well.

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Jutsus used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Ryuugan (Dragon eye).
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: The power of the ryuugan doujutsu is unleashed, allowing the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to a certain distance and increase general seeing distance of one's eyes.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot see out of natural line of sight, takes a negligible amount of chakra to maintain. Cannot pierce genjutsu.
Description: The second stage of the Kazeraikou doujutsu forces a temporary change of the user's eyes. The iris and pupil of the eye become one and change to a color decided at the first awakening depending on their mood. The color is like a cloud and swirls around the user's eye when looking around. Small lines of white will flash across the eyes like lightning bolts and continually do so as long as the eye is active. Also a slight glow of the eyes illuminate in the dark at this point. With the second stage of the ryuugan doujutsu unleashed, it allows the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to one's viewing parameters. One's natural sight is also enhanced giving the capability of 4 x zoom capabilities. The user sees the elements as three new, vibrant, and opaque colors that mesh perfectly with their normal vision, giving the user the ability to see the three elements without hindering their normal vision in the slightest. Of course normal vision can hinder this special sight, as the user cannot see through walls or other things as normal.
Limit: Must be a Kazeraikou. Must have raiton, fuuton and suiton releases. Must have chibi ryuugan.


Ryuugan kai (Dragon eye custom). Changed eye colour from ice blue to seafoam green.
Rank: “D” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu, doujutsu
Effect: Allows the user to change the colors of his eyes for certain purposes.
Special: “Handseals”.
Drawback: ---
Description: Through learning the final stage of the Ryuugan the user becomes capable of changing the eye itself. Making new markings appear in it or changing the actual color of it itself. In doing so the user must pay an “E” rank amount of chakra a turn that this stays active. Conventional effects are like changing the color red so the illumination jutsu gives off a red light, or even a black one. CANNOT MAKE THE EYE LOOK LIKE ANY OTHER BLOODLIMITS EYE.
Limit: O-dai ryuugan. Must be Kazeraikou.


Skills used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Observation. Level: Advanced [58/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an animal. A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A game master may roll an observation skill check for a character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. If user has 25 or more ranks in evidence analysis, user gains a synergy bonus +10 to observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Sense motive. Level: Master [102/125]
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when "something is up" (that is, something odd is going on) or to assess someone's trustworthiness. sense motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (very difficult difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honorable. A sense motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's acting check. Try again: No, though user may make a sense motive check for each acting check made against the user. Look in task skills thread found in the skills and traits index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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"We need to go together. I don't have any idea what direction to even start looking. I'll follow you and make sure no one is lying." Shiki said as he pulled the bike up to the Inn. Shiki walked in towards the inn with purpose and threw the doors open. He looked around and scanned the room for anyone of important. "Marii start questioning them. I'm gonna see who's holding information from us." Shiki would wait for the kage to start talking and would be assuming a bad cop role as this was going down. 

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

As the pair dismounted from the motorcycle people began to stare and point as they walked by. The duo's clothing and technology set them really apart from the locals. This was not something the locals look to be taking kindly, though no one was openly hostile yet. This place seemed a bit insular, but Samuel did say the innkeeper was a friend and would help them. Then again innkeepers had to deal with strangers more often than the rest of the locals. The town was bustling for the miners were on their way back home as well as the lumberjacks. It was the rush of people ending a long day's work. Sequels of delight and feminine laughter can be hear from a bar or two and the bars were steadily getting louder as they filled up with the day workers.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

"We need to go together. I don't have any idea what direction to even start looking. I'll follow you and make sure no one is lying." replied the male as he pulled the bike up to the inn.
The female nodded as she followed him into the building. One thing was for sure - they stood out from the rest of the crowd.

One didn't need the ryuugan or any other doujutsu to see how the locals thought of them. They were not really welcomed here. 'Stay calm Marii' thought the kage bunshin as she walked next to her partner.
"Marii, start questioning them. I'm gonna see who's holding information from us." told Shiki.

The young woman just nodded. She wondered where she would start her search. 'I think I'll start with the bartender' decided the Raikage's clone.
Her small frame made it easy to weave between the huge miners and lumberjacks. Maybe the female could use some of her charm since the majority here were male.

The inky-haired woman would give the bartender a polite smile once they established eye contact. "Pardon me, my partner here haven't had the best of days. I'm here because I'm looking for a cousin of mine.
He was with some other friends of his. I believe one of them was blind or vision impaired" started the young woman in a kind voice.

"My cousin is a little older than me if it helps. Have you seen such a man? I would be very happy if you could help me out" told the kage bunshin.
She tried to keep her smile and her voice as genuine as possible. Which was not hard since the female wasn't really telling a lie.

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Jutsus used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Ryuugan (Dragon eye).
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: The power of the ryuugan doujutsu is unleashed, allowing the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to a certain distance and increase general seeing distance of one's eyes.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot see out of natural line of sight, takes a negligible amount of chakra to maintain. Cannot pierce genjutsu.
Description: The second stage of the Kazeraikou doujutsu forces a temporary change of the user's eyes. The iris and pupil of the eye become one and change to a color decided at the first awakening depending on their mood. The color is like a cloud and swirls around the user's eye when looking around. Small lines of white will flash across the eyes like lightning bolts and continually do so as long as the eye is active. Also a slight glow of the eyes illuminate in the dark at this point. With the second stage of the ryuugan doujutsu unleashed, it allows the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to one's viewing parameters. One's natural sight is also enhanced giving the capability of 4 x zoom capabilities. The user sees the elements as three new, vibrant, and opaque colors that mesh perfectly with their normal vision, giving the user the ability to see the three elements without hindering their normal vision in the slightest. Of course normal vision can hinder this special sight, as the user cannot see through walls or other things as normal.
Limit: Must be a Kazeraikou. Must have raiton, fuuton and suiton releases. Must have chibi ryuugan.


Ryuugan kai (Dragon eye custom). Changed eye colour from ice blue to seafoam green.
Rank: “D” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu, doujutsu
Effect: Allows the user to change the colors of his eyes for certain purposes.
Special: “Handseals”.
Drawback: ---
Description: Through learning the final stage of the Ryuugan the user becomes capable of changing the eye itself. Making new markings appear in it or changing the actual color of it itself. In doing so the user must pay an “E” rank amount of chakra a turn that this stays active. Conventional effects are like changing the color red so the illumination jutsu gives off a red light, or even a black one. CANNOT MAKE THE EYE LOOK LIKE ANY OTHER BLOODLIMITS EYE.
Limit: O-dai ryuugan. Must be Kazeraikou.


Skills used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Observation. Level: Advanced [58/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an animal. A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A game master may roll an observation skill check for a character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. If user has 25 or more ranks in evidence analysis, user gains a synergy bonus +10 to observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Sense motive. Level: Master [102/125]
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when "something is up" (that is, something odd is going on) or to assess someone's trustworthiness. sense motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (very difficult difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honorable. A sense motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's acting check. Try again: No, though user may make a sense motive check for each acting check made against the user. Look in task skills thread found in the skills and traits index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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Shiki would take a moment to scan the room looking for anything out of the ordinary. Or even anything that just seemed to catch his attention as he moved around the bar. There were obvious thing that would give away someones profession. Callouses for instance indicated a miner as did clothing. Someone pretending to be someone else would be given away by any of these smaller details and intricacies. He watched Marii start to question people. Yeah normally Shiki would just walk in and start cracking skulls to figure things out. But he figured that wasn't a great thing to do to his own kinsmen. 

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The burly bartender stared incredulously at the woman for a second and then with a rough grunt began to speak. It was nicer than some others might do but still like if he disdained talking to her. "Missy, Don't know who you talkin' about but unless you buying beer or using a room to get your business on you don't belong here. Get your friend the other stranger and go to the inn and then leave in the morn. This town is no place for you. " Shiki would notice in the bar they were getting stared at hard by the locals with rough and ready to brawl expressions of drunks who don't like people. The locals could sense the strangers were probably good in a fight but how many of them could they take on? Would they fight local drunks? Either way saying at a bar that caters to the locals and working girls did not seem like a good idea at this time. Though a few of the girls did come over to Shiki and would try to drape themselves over him. He was getting whispered offers of a different kind of hospitality which wasn't making the miners and lumberjacks any happier.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

The burly guy stared incredulously at her for a second. He let out a rough grunt before he began to speak.
"Missy, don't know who you talkin' about but unless you buying beer or using a room to get your business on you don't belong here. Get your friend the other stranger and go to the inn and then leave in the morn. This town is no place for you. " replied the bartender.

'Hm. Looks like it's time to bring out the big guns' thought the female. She closed her eyes for a moment while she took a deep breath.
This was not an abnormal thing to do, especially not for a normal person. But the newly arrived duo was anything BUT normal.

The magic would happen when she opened her eyes. The kage bunshin would look at the burly man in front of her. Her seafoam green eyes were now looking into his.
"Excuse me, I don't think you heard me. Let me try again" started the young woman in a voice that was less sickly sweet.

"I am looking for my cousin. He's a little older than me and looks like me. I believed he stayed here with a friend who could not see very well.
Have you seen him lately?" inquired the black-haired woman. Her voice was steady without being harsh.

She hoped her partner would keep any disturbances away from the bartender. Her jutsu would hopefully have full effect. The female was a skilled genjutsu user plus that this guy was not a shinobi.
Or at least he did not appear to be one. If he was, she could use this technique at someone else.

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Jutsus used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Ryuugan (Dragon eye).
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: The power of the ryuugan doujutsu is unleashed, allowing the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to a certain distance and increase general seeing distance of one's eyes.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot see out of natural line of sight, takes a negligible amount of chakra to maintain. Cannot pierce genjutsu.
Description: The second stage of the Kazeraikou doujutsu forces a temporary change of the user's eyes. The iris and pupil of the eye become one and change to a color decided at the first awakening depending on their mood. The color is like a cloud and swirls around the user's eye when looking around. Small lines of white will flash across the eyes like lightning bolts and continually do so as long as the eye is active. Also a slight glow of the eyes illuminate in the dark at this point. With the second stage of the ryuugan doujutsu unleashed, it allows the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to one's viewing parameters. One's natural sight is also enhanced giving the capability of 4 x zoom capabilities. The user sees the elements as three new, vibrant, and opaque colors that mesh perfectly with their normal vision, giving the user the ability to see the three elements without hindering their normal vision in the slightest. Of course normal vision can hinder this special sight, as the user cannot see through walls or other things as normal.
Limit: Must be a Kazeraikou. Must have raiton, fuuton and suiton releases. Must have chibi ryuugan.


Ryuugan kai (Dragon eye custom). Changed eye colour from ice blue to seafoam green.
Rank: “D” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu, doujutsu
Effect: Allows the user to change the colors of his eyes for certain purposes.
Special: “Handseals”.
Drawback: ---
Description: Through learning the final stage of the Ryuugan the user becomes capable of changing the eye itself. Making new markings appear in it or changing the actual color of it itself. In doing so the user must pay an “E” rank amount of chakra a turn that this stays active. Conventional effects are like changing the color red so the illumination jutsu gives off a red light, or even a black one. CANNOT MAKE THE EYE LOOK LIKE ANY OTHER BLOODLIMITS EYE.
Limit: O-dai ryuugan. Must be Kazeraikou.


Illusion focus. Learned four times.
Rank: “C” Rank (special, see description).
Skill: Supplementary.
Effect: User has gained mastery over the use of illusionism.
Special: ---
Drawback: May learn at a maximum of six times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their jutsu against the opponent's save for the illusionary perceptions (figment, glamour, pattern, phantasm and shadow). When the user learns this technique the first two times, they train it as a regular “C” rank jutsu. When the user learns this technique the second two times, they train it as a “C” rank jutsu + 10 training points. When the user learns this technique the third two times, they train it as a “C” rank jutsu + 20 training points.
Limit: Universal genjutsu technique.


Hypnotic eyes.
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Genjutsu.
Effect: The user gains the ability to hypnotize one creature within the distance capable of performing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A mind-affecting technique. Affects anyone who sees the user's eyes. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 30 meters plus 15 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 hours per class level. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. This jutsu has all the effects and parameters of the fascinating voice jutsu, but with the following additional restrictions and effects: When attempting to hypnotize a creature, the hypnotist requires not only auditory but visual contact also, thus if a creature is blinded or otherwise concealed they are unaffected by this jutsu. While the creature is hypnotized, the hypnotist can make a suggestion or request (provided the hypnotist can concentrate with it). The suggestion must be brief and reasonable. An affected creature reacts as though it were two steps more friendly in attitude. Even once the hypnotist ends their fascinating voice jutsu, the creature retains its new attitude towards the hypnotist, but only with respect to that particular suggestion. A creature who fails its save does not remember that it has been hypnotized.
Limit: Must know the pattern perception. Must have mastered pattern perceptions.


Skills used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Observation. Level: Advanced [58/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an animal. A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A game master may roll an observation skill check for a character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. If user has 25 or more ranks in evidence analysis, user gains a synergy bonus +10 to observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Sense motive. Level: Master [102/125]
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when "something is up" (that is, something odd is going on) or to assess someone's trustworthiness. sense motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (very difficult difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honorable. A sense motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's acting check. Try again: No, though user may make a sense motive check for each acting check made against the user. Look in task skills thread found in the skills and traits index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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Shiki was glad Marii did what she was doing. He was one moment away from stepping in and starting to crack some skulls himself. As the woman got near him he would glare at them to keep their distance. He would watch their hands closely to make sure they didn't touch him, take any of his items or plant anything on him. He was no stranger to places like this and he wasn't going to let his guard down. 

Shiki would wait for marii to press for more information. 

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The Burly Bartender answered Marii a second time and didn't seem to much more angry but the patrons knowing this was odd behavior for the bartender started to take notice and not happily. ""Missy, don't know who you talkin' about as I said. Go to the Inn leave off unless you have business here. " The eyes of her while did work didn't have the desired effect of making the bartender biddable. And Though she didn't know it the Bartender was not known for repeating himself. So far the patrons only yelled at her to get, but some of the insults like witch and stuff more horrible were thrown at her.

---

Those around Shiki just gave him a wide berth of someone dangerous. And after he had glared at the girls several men were more than willing to protect them in their arms. This bar was not a friendly place but so far it hadn't spilled into violence. But the noise level was rising, maybe going to the inn would be a good idea.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

"Missy, don't know who you talkin' about as I said. Go to the Inn. Leave off unless you have business here." told the man.
The female felt slightly annoyed when people accused her of being a witch - or worse. "Thank you for your help" told the kage bunshin in the same polite voice.

She walked back to the male. "I think I'll go somewhere else. Shall we meet outside?" inquired the young woman.
Her eyes did not look directly into his. That would avoid him to get hit by the genjutsu.

The Raikage's clone would leave the bar unless someone stopped her. 'Looks like my stop number two is the inn' decided the female. She scanned the area to make sure nobody was following her.
When everything was in the clear, the black-haired woman would go to the inn. They could probably give her the help they needed.

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Jutsus used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Ryuugan (Dragon eye).
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: The power of the ryuugan doujutsu is unleashed, allowing the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to a certain distance and increase general seeing distance of one's eyes.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot see out of natural line of sight, takes a negligible amount of chakra to maintain. Cannot pierce genjutsu.
Description: The second stage of the Kazeraikou doujutsu forces a temporary change of the user's eyes. The iris and pupil of the eye become one and change to a color decided at the first awakening depending on their mood. The color is like a cloud and swirls around the user's eye when looking around. Small lines of white will flash across the eyes like lightning bolts and continually do so as long as the eye is active. Also a slight glow of the eyes illuminate in the dark at this point. With the second stage of the ryuugan doujutsu unleashed, it allows the user to see the elements of lightning, air and water up to one's viewing parameters. One's natural sight is also enhanced giving the capability of 4 x zoom capabilities. The user sees the elements as three new, vibrant, and opaque colors that mesh perfectly with their normal vision, giving the user the ability to see the three elements without hindering their normal vision in the slightest. Of course normal vision can hinder this special sight, as the user cannot see through walls or other things as normal.
Limit: Must be a Kazeraikou. Must have raiton, fuuton and suiton releases. Must have chibi ryuugan.


Ryuugan kai (Dragon eye custom). Changed eye colour from ice blue to seafoam green.
Rank: “D” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu, doujutsu
Effect: Allows the user to change the colors of his eyes for certain purposes.
Special: “Handseals”.
Drawback: ---
Description: Through learning the final stage of the Ryuugan the user becomes capable of changing the eye itself. Making new markings appear in it or changing the actual color of it itself. In doing so the user must pay an “E” rank amount of chakra a turn that this stays active. Conventional effects are like changing the color red so the illumination jutsu gives off a red light, or even a black one. CANNOT MAKE THE EYE LOOK LIKE ANY OTHER BLOODLIMITS EYE.
Limit: O-dai ryuugan. Must be Kazeraikou.


Illusion focus. Learned four times.
Rank: “C” Rank (special, see description).
Skill: Supplementary.
Effect: User has gained mastery over the use of illusionism.
Special: ---
Drawback: May learn at a maximum of six times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their jutsu against the opponent's save for the illusionary perceptions (figment, glamour, pattern, phantasm and shadow). When the user learns this technique the first two times, they train it as a regular “C” rank jutsu. When the user learns this technique the second two times, they train it as a “C” rank jutsu + 10 training points. When the user learns this technique the third two times, they train it as a “C” rank jutsu + 20 training points.
Limit: Universal genjutsu technique.


Hypnotic eyes.
Rank: “B” Rank.
Skill: Genjutsu.
Effect: The user gains the ability to hypnotize one creature within the distance capable of performing.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A mind-affecting technique. Affects anyone who sees the user's eyes. The user is able to perform this technique at a distance of 30 meters plus 15 meters per class level. The duration of this technique lasts for 5 hours per class level. This technique may be disbelieved once interacted with. This jutsu has all the effects and parameters of the fascinating voice jutsu, but with the following additional restrictions and effects: When attempting to hypnotize a creature, the hypnotist requires not only auditory but visual contact also, thus if a creature is blinded or otherwise concealed they are unaffected by this jutsu. While the creature is hypnotized, the hypnotist can make a suggestion or request (provided the hypnotist can concentrate with it). The suggestion must be brief and reasonable. An affected creature reacts as though it were two steps more friendly in attitude. Even once the hypnotist ends their fascinating voice jutsu, the creature retains its new attitude towards the hypnotist, but only with respect to that particular suggestion. A creature who fails its save does not remember that it has been hypnotized.
Limit: Must know the pattern perception. Must have mastered pattern perceptions.


Skills used [Marii's kage bunshin]:


Observation. Level: Advanced [58/125].
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill.
Effect: This skill focuses certain powers of observation - sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Can be learned by an animal. A failed check indicates that the character is oblivious until the thing is pointed out to him. This skill is important for ferreting out advancing enemies or ambushes, generally real-time events and actions occurring, versus scrutiny, which covers static objects or areas. A game master may roll an observation skill check for a character any time there is an NPC, monster, event or happening that a character might notice, even if he did not specifically state that he is monitoring his surroundings. Characters are capable of noticing any event within their perception. Observation reveals only facts, not motivation. If user has 25 or more ranks in evidence analysis, user gains a synergy bonus +10 to observation. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---


Sense motive. Level: Master [102/125]
Rank: “E” Rank.
Skill: Skill
Effect: User is skilled at detecting falsehoods and true intentions.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A successful check lets you avoid being bluffed (see the acting skill). The user can also use this skill to determine when "something is up" (that is, something odd is going on) or to assess someone's trustworthiness. sense motive does not, however, allow a character to determine whether a given statement is a lie. In addition, a character can use this skill to make an assessment of a social situation. With a successful check (very difficult difficulty), the character can get the feeling from another's behavior that something is wrong. Also, the character can get the feeling that someone is trustworthy and honorable. A sense motive check may be made as a reaction to another character's acting check. Try again: No, though user may make a sense motive check for each acting check made against the user. Look in task skills thread found in the skills and traits index for more information. Each time learned user gets 1 die roll to increase the skill.
Limit: ---

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"Sounds like a plan." Shiki said in a low voice. He paused for a moment as he let the kage walk ahead of him. The inn was the next place on the list apparently. Shiki smiled faintly as he started walking towards the inn. "I was this close to slashing some throats." Shiki said under his breath. He didn't know how anyone was that patient with people. Especially disrespectful ones. 

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

The Inn was a rustic affair but nicely appointed. The Innkeeper himself was behind the service desk but there looked to be plenty of staff running around doing various errands. There was even a selection of locals and travelers who looked to be here on business in the lobby. There were seasonal inspectors, and mine owners and the like all around. The Innkeeper was busy looking like he was catching up on some paperwork.

[Deleted]

(exits)

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

(Fail do to OOC and seriously not understanding the mission)


-For IC Out- The duo would find from the innkeeper that the trail was a week cold and no more was to be done. 

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

"WHAT!?" hissed the kage bunshin. She left the inn immediately and went straight back to the village. 'I won't forget this' thought the female as she headed for Kumogakure no Sato.
It was time to sort out some priorities. This should be interesting.


[Exit kage bunshin]