Border Patrol [Kaze no Kuni]

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Patrol the Borders: Kaze no Kuni
Rank: [C], B
IIC Length: Two days
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: Patrol the Border between Ame no Kuni and Kaze no Kuni.
Description: Shinobi are asked to constantly patrol the borders surrounding Ame no Kuni. At C-Rank, they are asked to do so for only one day and one night and can return the follow morning. At B-Rank they must do so for a whole week.
Reward: C: 9,000 Ryo B: 19,000

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Lore, Creature [Smilodon|Jungle]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Academia Skill
Effect: This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Composure Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 Region (declared when the skill is chosen) to gain knowledge of Creatures. A character may acquire additional Regions by choosing this skill again. This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has. Actions show how dangerous the creature is, whether it is hungry, protecting its young, or defending a nearby den. Furthermore, careful observation of signs and behavior can even indicate the location of a water hole, herds, predators, or impending danger, such as a forest fire. Each Creature has an Identification Difficulty found in their description. User must beat their Difficulty in order to identify the Creature. If the user succeeds they know what the creature is and what yields they can produce. If the user fails by 20 or less they do not gain any knowledge of the creature and are unable to try again. If the user fails by 21 or more they will gain false information, like a different creature. Synergy: A user with Lore, Creature gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Animal Husbandry to the specific Region.
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

0 | 5[7 rolls Able Learner]

12:52 pm....

The Uchiha's trek through the country side hadn't truly been that long, but the constant downpour beating against his clothes and landing atop his hood had rendered him pretty much drenched. His cloak of course was rain proof and so not everything of what he was wearing was soaked, but enough of it to annoy him. He could tell the closer he got to the border of Wind Country by the intensity of the rain. As it slowed to the point of hardly noticeable, the Uchiha whipped out a book he had snagged before he left the village. Reading while patrolling wasn't really protocal, but he did it anyway.

Interestingly enough, the sea of knowledge he plunged his mind into dealt with the cat species of Smilodons-- or sabretooth tigers. Like a kid, Itada flipped through the pages admiring all of the color illustrations first. In doing this, he took note of the many different characteristics of the animals that he could gather from the pictures. What stuck out the most to the double agent was the length and potential potential of their fangs. The sight reminded him of his two twin blades strapped across his back. He knew the devastation he could cause with such instruments and could only smile at the thought of the sabretooth doing the same.

Through the pictures, he took not of the slight differences between this big cat and other ones. Most notably.. its short stubby tail.

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Lore, Creature [Smilodon|Jungle]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Academia Skill
Effect: This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Composure Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 Region (declared when the skill is chosen) to gain knowledge of Creatures. A character may acquire additional Regions by choosing this skill again. This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has. Actions show how dangerous the creature is, whether it is hungry, protecting its young, or defending a nearby den. Furthermore, careful observation of signs and behavior can even indicate the location of a water hole, herds, predators, or impending danger, such as a forest fire. Each Creature has an Identification Difficulty found in their description. User must beat their Difficulty in order to identify the Creature. If the user succeeds they know what the creature is and what yields they can produce. If the user fails by 20 or less they do not gain any knowledge of the creature and are unable to try again. If the user fails by 21 or more they will gain false information, like a different creature. Synergy: A user with Lore, Creature gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Animal Husbandry to the specific Region.
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

0 | 5 [second ungraded post][7 rolls Able Learner]

Unlike the tail of the other cats, the sabretooth possesses a considerably shorter tail. Whereas their cousins tail is used for balance, length in the smilodon's tail is almost nonexistent. Whether the shortened tail was a weakness Itada knew not-- he'd have to begin reading first.

A quick look up from his reading would ensure that the Uchiha was still on the route to his mission location. He had briefly lost track of time once he began to read the beggining pages of his book. The first chapter simply gave an introduction to the beast, telling of its envionment and giving a brief synopsis of the beast. It wasn't really interesting.. Itada simply read it just because.

The next few chapters were that much more interesting. He learned more about the life cycle of the animal, as well as mating practices. It told of their beggining life as cubs, how long they stayed with their mother, and things like what types of benefits the sabretooth's gained from moving as a pack as opposed to solitary. He was surprised to find out they behaved much more like lions than tigers, despite being called sabretooth tigers.

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Lore, Creature [Smilodon|Jungle]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Academia Skill
Effect: This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Composure Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 Region (declared when the skill is chosen) to gain knowledge of Creatures. A character may acquire additional Regions by choosing this skill again. This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has. Actions show how dangerous the creature is, whether it is hungry, protecting its young, or defending a nearby den. Furthermore, careful observation of signs and behavior can even indicate the location of a water hole, herds, predators, or impending danger, such as a forest fire. Each Creature has an Identification Difficulty found in their description. User must beat their Difficulty in order to identify the Creature. If the user succeeds they know what the creature is and what yields they can produce. If the user fails by 20 or less they do not gain any knowledge of the creature and are unable to try again. If the user fails by 21 or more they will gain false information, like a different creature. Synergy: A user with Lore, Creature gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Animal Husbandry to the specific Region.
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

0 | 5

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2:45 pm....

A yawn escaped the Uchiha's mouth as he eyes continued to scan over the contents of his sabretooth book. He had been reading for well over an hour and was far past just the basics. Every page he read now filled him with knowledge of the way these creatures hunted and what food they preferred as prey. Using their elongated fangs, they would seek to impale their quarry through their necks as to suffocate them. According to the book, they lacked the jaw strength to completely bite through a skull of a creature such as a buffalo, and instead choose to attack the soft spots and tear at the tendons.

Surprisingly enough, he learned that these deadly cats hunted creatures as big as an elephant. Their prey even included the incredibly tough and thick skinned rhinoceros. To think a mere cat could bring down a viscous rhinoceros. They possessed thick and powerful bodies, even more so than their distant cousin, the lion and tiger. Never did such a criminal think reading about such an animal would be so fascinating. He continued to glance through the book, learning fact after fact as he continued. Soon, he would be upon the chapter describing in detail the creatures habitual preferences.

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Lore, Creature [Smilodon|Jungle]
Rank: "E"
Skill: Academia Skill
Effect: This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Composure Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 Region (declared when the skill is chosen) to gain knowledge of Creatures. A character may acquire additional Regions by choosing this skill again. This skill enables a character to observe the actions or habitat of a creature, interpret what is going on, identify the creature, and have knowledge on what yields the creature has. Actions show how dangerous the creature is, whether it is hungry, protecting its young, or defending a nearby den. Furthermore, careful observation of signs and behavior can even indicate the location of a water hole, herds, predators, or impending danger, such as a forest fire. Each Creature has an Identification Difficulty found in their description. User must beat their Difficulty in order to identify the Creature. If the user succeeds they know what the creature is and what yields they can produce. If the user fails by 20 or less they do not gain any knowledge of the creature and are unable to try again. If the user fails by 21 or more they will gain false information, like a different creature. Synergy: A user with Lore, Creature gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Animal Husbandry to the specific Region.
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

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Itada's brought his western most (left) appendage up to his mouth and took a sip from the small water canteen he had brought with him. As he drunk, his gaze glanced toward his surroundings, which he noted was starting to change from the moistened lands he was used to, to something much drier.

Shifting his attention back to the book, which was now on the topic of the creature's habitual tendencies, his mind absorbed the words he read. These massive cats (if they truly could be called such, according to the information) preferred to stay in areas with a vast amount of vegetation-- shrubs, bushes, and grass alike. These thickened grassland did nothing for the giant mammals other than keeping the large herbivores which they fed upon in the area. Such massive creatures had to settle for prey equally as large such as bison, mammoths, and mastodons (to name a few). Surprisingly, creatures as viscous as the dire wolf were also apart of the menu, as well as the American Lion.

Reading on, Itada learned that in all actuality, the world truly didn't know how these creatures killed their targets. Many disagreements, debates, and studies continue on to this day trying to uncover the mystery of one of the largest felines in history. Some suggest the Smilodon attacked the bellies of its' prey, while others disagree entirely, claiming the the curvature of other animals stomach areas would prevent the beasts from truly getting a good bite. Pondering to himself, Itada wondered just how difficult it was to sink ten inch canines into a creature, especially when backed by the powerful jaw muscles large cats are known to possess.

The Uchiha's reading continued, and so did the different theories of what exactly this large beast could do.

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
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[search post 1 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore: Jungle 109)

The markings and symbols on his world map designated that he was coming up on the area connecting Ame no Kuni and Kaze no Kuni in which he was assigned to patrol. The Creature Lore book he had been reading to learn about sabretooths would be comfortably placed witihin his butt bag on his left side. Oculars once focused on absorbing the information from within the book, now mimicked the same action toward the Uchiha's surroundings, taking note of anything odd or eye catching.

His trek along the border had yielded nothing special as of yet. The air was brisk, yet warmer than that of the areas in the center of Ame thanks to the barren dryness of Kaze no Kuni, no doubt. All that had crossed Itada's line of sight were birds, rocks, and trees. First, he looked to his left. Then, to his right— and finally, behind him. "Perfect.", he thought to himself as he'd come to the conclusion that he was alone for the most part, and not being followed. From here, he veered off course a bit, straying to the left just a little, yet making sure to avoid crossing over into Kaze No Kuni lands. He was unsure of the relationship between the two nations, and would rather not have to kill anyone before his mission was complete.

Walking along, Itada had a little ways to go before before his veering off course would yield the results he was looking for. In the meantime, he continued to observe what was going on around him. He watched, and he listened; occasionally, he would use his sense of smell as well, if only to notice any unfamiliar or suspiciously strong odors. As a shinobi, one could never be too careful. And when you was in the same line of work as him, one slip up could cost both your life and freedom.
Neither.. was an option.

It was paranoia almost- the way he watched everything

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost:

[search post 2 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore: Jungle 109)

As he walked along, his eyes darted back and forth throughout the scenery. There weren't many people out here, save two or three traveling merchants, but for the most part was out there alone. While he kept his eye open for any suspicious activity going on, he was more interested in finding exactly what he was looking for. Straying from the dirt path, he took to surrounding areas that were full of vegetation. If he was to find the exact creature he was looking for, he figured it best to find the creatures it liked to feed on. Bushes, high grass, trees, and under brushes– no stone was left un-turned in his search for a Smilodon. Itada was no professional hunter; he simply used the knowledge gained from his reading to help him pinpoint where exactly he could find a beast like such.

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost:

[search post 3 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore: Jungle 109)

Still, no luck.

The leaves on the bushes surrounding him swayed with the help of the breeze, often causing Itada to mistake the rustling for the movement of an animal. So far, his search had yielded nothing positive. Itada pondered to himself for moment before resuming his search,"Even if I were to find one, what would I do?". This was the first time the question had actually crossed his mind. He had no training whatsoever in taming animals, especially not large, wild, killer cats with teeth the size of the kunai tools he carried with. He knew not any special animal training methods, but he did have a way of persuading people to get what he wanted. If such a method would work on a wild beast- he was unsure- but if things went as planned, he'd soon have his answer.

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost:

[search post 4 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore: Jungle 109)

Through the art of wall walking, the Uchiha took to the trees. It was a simple application of chakra he'd learned as a kid that allowed him to manuever verticle in such a way. Once atop, he peered down into the surrounding valley, and watched once more. From this height, some twenty meters high, it would allow him sight over a much larger range than he was getting from walking along the ground. After careful observation of an area, he would proceed through the next couple of trees via the long thickened branches natural to the Naruto world. From one tree to the next, the Uchiha stared down below with reckless abandon. Determined to find that which he searched for, he would be out in the countryside all day if he had to.

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost:

[search post 5 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore:Jungle 109)

"There!", he said aloud to himself.

From the bird's eye view he had granted himself, Itada caught sight of some kind of carcass not too far from his position. From where he stood, it seemed to have been killed by brutally, although he would need to get closer for more details. Without so much of a second thought he swooped in from above, his skills as a shinobi aiding him in a swift, yet cautious approach. As he stood over the mangled and bloodied carcass, he knelt down and with a kunai, branded from his equipment pouch on his left side, slid the cold metal through the blood of the creature. The red liquid oozed off the tip of the blade as Itada brought it closer to his face. Further inspection and the Uchiha took a guess that this kill happened not too long before he had arrived. In response, his eyes darted left to right, and his attention was focused outward, as if to catch even the smallest hint as to what could've done this.

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost:

[search post 6 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore: Jungle 109)

The Uchiha's reactions were in perfect sync with the noises of the jungle. Even the slightest of movements were noted by the shinobi, and every noise that sounded like it could be something conveyed a shift in his movements. He used not only his eyes, but also his ears and nose. His sense of smell was average at best, and gave really no bonus to his search, but wild animals were filthy creatures, and surely carried within them a stench just as bad. Combining those three senses would be paramount in speeding up the search process. He knew these animals existed.. all he needed to do was find one. He could easily settle for a wolf, or tiger, or a lion- equally as viscious- but the rarity of the sabretooth, as well as its' exotic build intrigued him much more than the others.

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Cat, Great - Smilodon
Rank: ""
Type: Rare, Large, Animal
Effect: Saber-toothed cat, has large fangs that it will use to deliver a powerful biting attack. Will also use it's paws to attack it's victims.
Special: Preparation: ---; Duration: ----
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as Saber-toothed Cat. The Smilodon is built much the same as the wild tiger, with a well-developed, dense muscle structure. Their coats are dun-colored, lacking the distinctive camouflage markings of many of the great cats. Also commonly called the saber-toothed cat, the Smilodon is immediately recognized by its and ferocity. The Smilodon's greatest asset in stalking and bringing down large prey animals is the impressive six-inch long sharp fangs. These fangs, located prominently in the strong upper jaws of this great cat, are capable of inflicting terrible wounds in animal and adventurers alike. In one on one combat, if both forepaws strike the victim, the rear claws immediately rake for an additional 8 Armour Points of damage each. The Smilodon's fangs cause wounds that bleed profusely. Smilodons are similar in behavior and social structure to the wild tiger, living a mostly solitary existence with the exception of mating season. They do not cooperate during a hunt, and will only be seen in groups while raising its young. This great cat will travel great distances to hunt and feed on exotic large game animals and herd beasts. The Smilodon has a reputation as a man-eater, due to wild tales told by bleeding survivors of the fanged demon-cat. Ironically, the cubs can be trained if captured very young, and nobles will pay handsomely to have such a prized beast in their menagerie. Female Smilodon will raise 2-4 cubs each spring, which they stay with their mother for at least a full year. Smilodon territories do overlap although they will ferociously attack any other great cats that intrude upon their spaces.
Yields: All hides of the great cats are worth depending on size and condition.
Diet: Carnivore; Intelligence: Animal; Activity: Night; Alignment: Neutral; Organization: Solitary; Number Appearing: 1-2; Region: Jungle; Identification: Difficult; Cultivation: Difficult; Skills: -60 against Observer's Observation in heavy growth.; Innate Abilities: Low-light Vision. Natural Armour +3. Scent. Rake.
Limit: Must know Creature Lore for Jungle Regions. 15% chance in finding.
Cost:

[search post 7 | 15% chance]
(Creature Lore:Jungle 109)

The search continued— if he couldn't find one, then he'd have one find him. The mangled and bloody animal body(unable to identify) would serve his needs perfectly. Lacking any sort of unique name, Itada removed one of his long swords that was strapped horizontally across his back. He would use the pristine edge of the blade to cut the creature's meat into chunks small enough for him to carry, but large enough to for the fiercest predators to be able to sniff out. Once completed, Itada sheathed his blade, grabbed the meat, and began to proceed forward. Such a tactic was sure to be dangerous, but Itada was more than capable of defending himself from anything this foresty-jungle could throw at him. Hopefully, the stench of the blood would attract that which he needed.. and quickly..

the sun would be setting soon.

And with little light, the Uchiha's search would become that much harder.

[Spectre of the Falls(Kuroki)]

Found one D level Sabertooth.

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Animal Training (Feline)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Sophisticated Skill
Effect: User is trained at working with animals, and can teach them tricks, get them to follow the user's simple commands, or even domesticate them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Presence Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 type of creature (declared when the skill is chosen) to obey simple commands and perform tricks. A character may acquire additional animal training skills to train other types of creatures, or can improve their skill with a type already chosen. A trainer can work up to 3 creatures at 1 time. The trainer may choose to teach general tasks or specific tricks. A general task gives the creature the ability to react to a number of nonspecific commands to do its job. Examples of general tasks include guard and attack, carry a rider, perform heavy labor, hunt, track, or fight alongside soldiers. A specific trick involves the trained creature doing 1 specific action. A horse may rear on command, a falcon may pluck a designated object, a dog may attack a specific person, or a rate may run through a particular maze. With enough time, a creature can be trained to do both general tasks and specific tricks. Training for a general task or trick takes up uninterrupted work equal to "E" Rank training. Both the user, nor the animal gain Training Points when learning these tricks. At the end of the training, a skill check is made. If successful, the animal is trained. If the die roll fails, the beast is un-trainable. An animal trainer can also try to tame wild animals. Wild animals can be tamed only when they are very young. The taming requires 1 month of uninterrupted work with the creature. At the end of the month, a skill check is made. If successful, the beast is suitable for training. If failed, the creature remains too wild to be trained. It can be kept, though it must be leashed or caged. Synergy: A user with Animal Training gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Riding (If it's a creature). Some practical applications of Animal Training follow:
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

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In truth, it was the rustling of leaves and the advancement of his shinobi training that alerted Itada to the monstrous presence approaching rapidly from his flank. Half-masted eyes peered over the Uchiha's right shoulder, revealing a monstrous figure, much larger than himself, charging toward him. A massive, shadowy paw scratched across the Uchiha's back, and inch long claws dug deep under the skin. Once half shut eyes extended into a full view as the claws seemingly ripped through Itada's clothing, flesh, and bone. It cut through the Uchiha's figure with little resistance, almost like butter, and as his withered body fell to the ground the beast instinctively lowered his head and opened its maw, preparing to feast on its' new prey.

The smilodon would find no meat within its' mouth– instead, would be a plank of wood. A chilling growl escaped the beast's mouth as the log was crushed into pieces with a single, muscle powered bite. From his new position, twelve meters in front of the beast, Itada caught his first true glimpse of his attacker. The cat was much larger than he expected— much, much larger— It towered over him several feet. It's body was massive, much massive than any other wild cat he had ever come across. Such a large body was something to marvel at, but it was the creature's fangs that truly impressed the Uchiha. Two nine inch canines protruded from the mouth of the beast; while he had no wish to test them out for himself, he wondered just how much damage a creature with teeth that large could do when tasked to kill.

"I wasn't expecting you to be so big"– he spoke to the beast calmly as to not provoke it.

"But.. How would you like to come with me?"– he held out a chunk of meat he had cut from the dead carcass previously as a form of temptation.

If the great cat was hungry, he would feed it. It was attracted to the scent of the meat he was carrying after all. Itada watched the cat for any signs of a response, but it simply stood there, glaring at him with an intimidating vision of power.

[M$]

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Animal Training (Specify)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Sophisticated Skill
Effect: User is trained at working with animals, and can teach them tricks, get them to follow the user's simple commands, or even domesticate them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Presence Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 type of creature (declared when the skill is chosen) to obey simple commands and perform tricks. A character may acquire additional animal training skills to train other types of creatures, or can improve their skill with a type already chosen. A trainer can work up to 3 creatures at 1 time. The trainer may choose to teach general tasks or specific tricks. A general task gives the creature the ability to react to a number of nonspecific commands to do its job. Examples of general tasks include guard and attack, carry a rider, perform heavy labor, hunt, track, or fight alongside soldiers. A specific trick involves the trained creature doing 1 specific action. A horse may rear on command, a falcon may pluck a designated object, a dog may attack a specific person, or a rate may run through a particular maze. With enough time, a creature can be trained to do both general tasks and specific tricks. Training for a general task or trick takes up uninterrupted work equal to "E" Rank training. Both the user, nor the animal gain Training Points when learning these tricks. At the end of the training, a skill check is made. If successful, the animal is trained. If the die roll fails, the beast is un-trainable. An animal trainer can also try to tame wild animals. Wild animals can be tamed only when they are very young. The taming requires 1 month of uninterrupted work with the creature. At the end of the month, a skill check is made. If successful, the beast is suitable for training. If failed, the creature remains too wild to be trained. It can be kept, though it must be leashed or caged. Synergy: A user with Animal Training gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Riding (If it's a creature). Some practical applications of Animal Training follow:
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

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Full lips lengthened into a smile as the sabre-tooth continued glaring at him– in a way, it reminded him of the same menacing gaze granted to him via his kekkei genkai. At the sight of his slight distraction, the creature charged forward with a speed most likely unrivaled out here in the wilderness. Unfortunately, Itada was for from a wild animal. The way he moved and the speed at which he moved was almost unfathomable by shinobi standards.. there was no way for a beast such as this to keep up with him, not without training of course. As he'd done just moments before, his figure disappeared as the creature got close, except this time he used a different technique from the body replacement skill– the body flicker.

Almost in an instant he appeared in the sabre tooth's original position, the only difference being that his hand was now free of meat(lol). Itada watched as the behemoth of a cat swallowed the meat(lol) in one gulp. The breeze carried with it the Uchiha's scent, and the raw meat he carried, and with its' advanced nose it would easily pick up on his location. A massive body whipped around, fangs out, and the eyed Itada curiously. Reaching into the makeshift bag he had created to hold the meat, Itada pulled out another chunk and held it out.

"I've got food if you want it...", he teased.

"Just take it easy...", he coo'ed as he held out the meat once more.

As if it understood what he was saying, the sabre tooth approached at a much slower pace. Its' massive size was intimidating, and even though it approached slow, the constant randing of its' fangs kept Itada on edge. At all times Itada kept his eyes focused on the beast. One slip up and it could cost him an arm, or worse.

Twenty feet dwindled down to fifteen, which shrunk to ten, then five, until the creature was upon him. It was a chilling feeling the Uchiha felt, being this close to a monster.. not one of fear, however, but of excitement. As it got closer, it lowered its' head toward Itada's hand slowly. A few sniffs and the creature reared open its' maw, and suddenly snapped its' jaw closed at the Uchiha's arm. Itada was no fool and pulled back his arm in expectation; what he didn't expect, was the creature to bring its massive claw equipped paw in the same manner it had done before.

Itada would simply duck, and skid backward a few meters to put some distance in the beast. He smiled to himself as it seemed that this creature possessed a very high intelligence. Not only did it learn quickly from its' last mistake, but it also devised a new strategy in mere moments in an attempt to take the meat from the Uchiha.

Another grin perched itself upon the Uchiha's lips— in coming to understand this creatures thought process, he had come to the conclusion that simply feeding it would not get it to obey. This was an alpha monster he was dealing with— Itada would need to show strength.

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Animal Training (Feline)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Sophisticated Skill
Effect: User is trained at working with animals, and can teach them tricks, get them to follow the user's simple commands, or even domesticate them.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Relevant Abilities: Presence Skill. Die Rolls: 5 Die Rolls. Check Requirement: Described. Characters with this skill can train 1 type of creature (declared when the skill is chosen) to obey simple commands and perform tricks. A character may acquire additional animal training skills to train other types of creatures, or can improve their skill with a type already chosen. A trainer can work up to 3 creatures at 1 time. The trainer may choose to teach general tasks or specific tricks. A general task gives the creature the ability to react to a number of nonspecific commands to do its job. Examples of general tasks include guard and attack, carry a rider, perform heavy labor, hunt, track, or fight alongside soldiers. A specific trick involves the trained creature doing 1 specific action. A horse may rear on command, a falcon may pluck a designated object, a dog may attack a specific person, or a rate may run through a particular maze. With enough time, a creature can be trained to do both general tasks and specific tricks. Training for a general task or trick takes up uninterrupted work equal to "E" Rank training. Both the user, nor the animal gain Training Points when learning these tricks. At the end of the training, a skill check is made. If successful, the animal is trained. If the die roll fails, the beast is un-trainable. An animal trainer can also try to tame wild animals. Wild animals can be tamed only when they are very young. The taming requires 1 month of uninterrupted work with the creature. At the end of the month, a skill check is made. If successful, the beast is suitable for training. If failed, the creature remains too wild to be trained. It can be kept, though it must be leashed or caged. Synergy: A user with Animal Training gives a +5 per Mastery Level Synergy Bonus to Riding (If it's a creature). Some practical applications of Animal Training follow:
Limit: Must learn from Skills.

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[7 rolls] Able Learner

The standoff was became more intense the longer I stared in the face of the monster before me; sharpened elongated fangs reflected the only light in the small clearing we stood in. This small attention to detail led my vision astray from the beast before me and to the skies. What was once blue was now black as the midnight sky— where the sun shone before, they was only the light of the moon now. Night had come almost seamlessly, and at the rate things were going, I'd be meddling with this animal til daybreak. Focusing my attention back on my prey, I place the meat I was holding back into the pouch crafted earlier. As far I was concerned my patrol was over.. I'd report in come morning, and file the details of my mission.

The slightest surge– almost, nothing– brought forth a change in the composition of my visage. Once onyx orbs now peered outward through a crimson mask, and the secret of my blood would rise to fruition.

The smilodon burst into action as my Sharingan came to life, and no longer were the animals movements erratic and unorthodox.. before my eyes, they were steam-lined and straight forward. A shift to my right avoided the first paw strike, and a skid backwards into a flip dodged the second. Blade separated from sheath, courtesy of my right arm, and upon my completion of my flip backward my form would simply vanish. I was surprised to the fact the beast could somewhat follow me, but by the time it recognized my position I would be gone again. It turned to face me as I came to a halt ten meters its' flank.

It growled toward my direction. Roared, and once again showed the legacy of the ten inch sabers meant for the kill. It did many things, but no matter what tactic the beast could muster to use, it would fall victim to my jutsu.

By time my chakra settled in, the creature was startled. I could see the panic in its' eyes.

"Why can't I move? What's going on..?".. that was probably the thought process of the monster before he fell under the full curtain of my Sharingan. My gaze sharpened and with it, the grasp of the creature's mind as well.

The stain of my bloodline reflected in its' eyes as it followed me through the forestry, the jungle, and back through the countryside back to the village. Surely, the guards at the gates would have something to say upon my return with such a creature.. but just as the monster before him, they would succumb to the power of my kekkei genkai.

[exit]

[👺 Usiel]

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+30 TP

91 SP