Cloudy Diplomacy [Open]

[Skulking Shinzu]

“Greetings Tomoko.” Zuruel smiled as Mo’s sturdy iron walls opened to reveal his figure. He had arrived quite quickly. Almost eerily so thanks to the numerous Hiraishin seals littered throughout the village. “Ryu too and… A newcomer?” Spotting the Cloud headband on his person, the warm greeting was extended to the teen he had never met before. “We will leave these guests in your capable hands General.” Upon escorting the Cloud trio out of the cable car, the guard slammed his fist against his chest before entering it again and sending the rickety contraption back down the mountain.

“I trust none of you have a fear of heights?” He snickered as he analysed the group’s demeanor. The ride could not have been a pleasant one for anyone suffering with a touch of vertigo. “So, what brings you all to Mo? Business or pleasure?” Zuruel was curious just how formal this trip was for Tomoko and her cohort. He’d have to tailor the tour accordingly based on the answer. “Either way, make yourselves at home. The guards were warned of your arrival, so you are all free to explore as you please.” The group would notice that Zuruel wore his standard attire. Black clothing with a dark-grey cloak that stretched all the way to his knees. Lady, his black furred Moon Dog, appeared to not be with him.

Despite not having entered Mo’s gates yet, the group would notice several things. Six guards were stationed outside of the gates with attire very similar to the ones in the cable car. Although their expressions were stern and their postures strong like tree-trunks, the occasional glance couldn’t help but shift at the trio. Like the previous two guards, these men weren’t used to visitors. Outsiders usually meant invaders. This was one of the rare few moments they were allowed to enjoy the company of genuine guests.

The group would also notice several other key points about their surroundings. Mo’s iron walls were tall. Almost ridiculously so. The open gates also showed that they were thick. Able to withstand the strongest of onsalughts, the group would be able to see why Mo required so few guards around the perimeter of the village. Peaking beyond Zuruel’s shoulder, the group would be able to spot dirt roads and rectangular buildings with flat roofs within the protection of the circular walls. Being a lively village, cheers and general haggling could be heard as children played their games while the older individuals either trained or roamed around the various market stalls littering the entrance to the village. Despite being far from the heart of the city, there were signs of liveliness left and right.

[Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword"]

Ryutatsu smiled upon seeing the honorable Zuruel. "You never said you were a General, Zuruel. This is my clansman James. Business I believe is this visit. Tomoko is lead here. " With that Ryutatsu took a step back to allow her to take the floor so to speak. Ryutatsu's armor gleamed from the care he took of it as well as the copper intricate sheath that cover Nightin Gale. Ryutatsu took quite good care of his arms and armament so it would seem. And that reminded him as he looked over James. "You needed a ranged weapon I recall. " With a casual reach into his bag of tools he pulled out an exquisite Rifle Crossbow with dragon scale grain attached with a blue hue steel Bayonet that was quite long almost two feet.

Zuruel would recognize the craftsmanship as Ryutatsu's own as well as the rose and lightning intertwine symbols on both. Firestorm's Despair was Zuruel's own version of Ryutatsu's craft. He had carried his black-smithing tools with him to show some of what his village could off for alliance or trade. Ryutatsu's craft was well known and only a few could do better. As a student of Loki Dye and Shiki Senri he had learned much in arms and armament.

Ryutatsu also still smelled of fresh flowers and ionized metal it would seem. He was unimpressed by the iron gates but Zuruel would figure out why easily. Against a Kyoudo this place was unguarded against others it was impressive. The Rose in the lapel and his excessive amount of armament in pouches proved that Ryutatsu was prepared for however this mission turned out. Even that little crossbow of his was on display in it's leg holster. "Tomoko, Zuruel and I have a small history. We met initially in the Land of Hot Springs and again in our homeland. " That last he sub-vocalized into his radio transmitter on the same network that was standard for Cloud Shinobi, he assumed she would be one it, and he knew James had received the same set up from their last mission together.

For GeninJames

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Scaled Crossbow, Rifle (Perfected)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Piercing, Crossbow
Effect: Large crossbow with long distance used by snipers.
Special: Hardness: 10; Armour Points/Inch: 10; Armour Class: -3.
Drawback: ---
Description: A Two-Handed Weapon. These weapons do +26 Amour Points of Weapon Damage. The Range Increment of this weapon is 62.5 meters. May be used in Mounted Combat but not Reloaded. Takes 4 Movements to reload. These heavy-duty, powerful crossbows with a shoulder stock. These crossbows are the winners in distance shooting. Rifle Crossbows range in different sizes, however most are over 3 to 4 feet in length. Rifle Crossbows are large but are normally used for long range attacks such as sniping. Dragon tree bark resembles dragon scales, which have long needle-sharp thorns. Hope: The enchanted creatures gain a +2 morale bonus to Saves, +5 to Attack Damage, and +10 Skill Checks. Emotion (Hope) dispels Emotion Despair).
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Hunting Shop.
Cost: 1,536,975 Ryo

(OOC: This is the new Max damage for the upcoming update. Just assume max damage on the crossbow and Bayonet

Frost-Forged Bayonet attachement (Perfected)
Rank: "B"
Type: Main, Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and connection point to Rifle crossbows.
Special:
Drawback: ---
Description: A Light Weapon. These weapons do +16 Amour Points of Damage. A weapon with a long metal blade. A short sword is about 2 feet in length.
Description: Identification: Difficult; Hardness: 10; Armour Points/Inch: 30; Armour Class: +0. Armour or weapons made from frost-forged steel are always considered masterwork, and the masterwork costs are included in the listed prices. This material is the same substance as fire-forged steel with a subtle difference in the alignment of the metal during crafting. Instead of channeling heat away from the wearer, it channels heat toward the wearer. Frost-forged steel works similarly to fire-forged steel, except its effects apply to cold damage rather than fire damage. This means frost-forged steel weapons are less useful than their fire-forged counterparts, as there are few non-Chakra sources of cold that can quickly imbue it with enough cold energy to deal bonus damage. When the Cryo enhancement is activated it can deal 32 AP of Cold damage as a cryo enhancement works on the frost forged steel, giving the blade a blue hue. Anyone Wielding the Tanto is infused with Hope and Courage. The enchanted creatures gain a +2 morale bonus to Saves, +5 to Attack Damage, and +10 Skill Checks. Emotion (Hope) dispels Emotion Despair)
Limit: Crafted by Ryutatsu 'Little Wolf'
Cost: 141.143 Ryo

Augmentations

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Adrenaline Jolt
Rank: "B"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: User can flood their bloodstream with extreme amounts of adrenaline to temporarily boost their Strength or Movements.
Special: To perform: 3 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Internal - Takes up 3 Augmentation Points. Once per day, without sacrificing a movement user can temporarily increase their Prowess or their Initiative by 1d4+1 points. The increase lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + Indomitable Fortitude.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 23,000 Ryo Performing Price: 17,000 Ryo

Enhanced Metabolism
Rank: "B"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: Accelerated electrical impulses along your central nervous system have given you enhanced reaction times.
Special: To perform: 12 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: User cannot take this Augmentation if they have the Lethargy drawback.
Description: Internal - Takes up 2 Augmentation Points. User gains a +1 Ritual bonus to movements.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 23,000 Ryo Performing Price: 17,000 Ryo

Force Barrier
Rank: "B"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: User can generate an electromagnetic force field around themselves to deflect or absorb incoming attacks.
Special: To perform: 12 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Internal - Takes up 3 Augmentation Points. Without taking a movement, the user can generate an invisible electromagnetic barrier around themselves that provides Damage Reduction 15/— against incoming TaiJutsu attacks and Force effects. The barrier lasts a number of rounds equal to Indomitable Fortitude (minimum 1 round). User can create the force field 3 times per day. Portable electronic devices such as sensors, and headsets temporarily cease to function if held or worn by the user while the electromagnetic force barrier is in effect.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 23,000 Ryo Performing Price: 17,000 Ryo

Material Allergy (Billberry)
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: An allergy that affects the user by negating Damage Reduction and reducing the target's movement by 1.
Special: To perform: 3 hour; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Neutral - Drawback - Gives Back 5 Augmentation Points. The user suffers a reaction to an ordinary substance, such as a material. So long as they are in contact with the substance (breathing, touching, eating, etc.) they will suffer adverse effects. If a successful attack is made against the user with the allergy they will lose a Movement for the round. The user also loses any Damage Reduction that would normally shield against an attack. Before picking grabbing the Allergy Augmentation the user may choose from the list: Clay, Plastic, Iron, Specific Plant, Silver or Gold, Leather, Specific Material, Specific Animal, Bone and Ivory, and Specific Drug. May be chosen once. User may grab more Allergies for Roleplay purposes however it does not give any extra benefits.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 9,000 Ryo Performing Price: 2,000 Ryo

Nightmares
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: User's mind is wracked by horrible nightmares, making it impossible for them to sleep without confronting the demons of their own Augmentation.
Special: To perform: 3 hour; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Neutral - Drawback - Gives Back 4 Augmentation Points. Each day user must make a Will save (15) or suffer the effects of horrible nightmares caused by the Augmentation. On any day that the user fails this Will Save, they suffer a -1 moral to Saves and -5 to Checks due to their inability to get a good night's sleep. User cannot choose Sleepless if they have Nightmares.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 9,000 Ryo Performing Price: 2,000 Ryo

Achilles Heel (Between big and middle toe on right foot)
Rank: "C"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: User has a major weakness that can be exploited.
Special: To perform: 1 hours; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: ---
Description: Neutral - Drawback - Gives Back 2 Augmentation Points. Any attack on this small spot gains an additional +20 Armour Ponts and bypasses all Natural Damage Reduction/Hardness.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 9,000 Ryo Performing Price: 2,000 Ryo

Skeletal Reinforcement
Rank: "A"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: User's bones become more resilient, allowing the user to withstand greater amounts of punishment.
Special: To perform: 12 hour; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: User cannot take this Augmentation Ritual if they have the Brittle Bones Drawback.
Description: Internal - Takes up 5 Augmentation Points. The user's Natural Armour is increased by +3. In addition, the damage the user takes from a fall is reduced by 25%. This Augmentation may stack with other Augmentation Rituals.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 35,000 Ryo Performing Price: 26,000 Ryo

Density Manipulation
Rank: "S"
Type: Augmentation
Effect: User is able to increase or decrease their density, granting them the following abilities.
Special: To perform: 12 hour; Duration: Permanent
Drawback: User may only use one of these at a time.
Description: Internal - Takes up 6 Augmentation Points. Reduce Density: Gain the ability to become incorporeal. Increase Density: User can gain Damage Reduction equal to 2 per Class Level. Furthermore this Damage Reduction stacks with any other form of Damage Reduction the user might already posses, including Techniques, Armour, Rituals, and Traits. User may use this ability a number of times equal to 2 per Class Level per day.
Limit: Must be a Ritualist for Augmentation Rituals.
Cost: Market Price: 48,000 Ryo Performing Price: 36,000 Ryo

Passive Jutsus and Traits active

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Will of Men, The
Rank: "C"
Skill: Faith Trait
Effect: Men are creatures of will; their will carries them through a harsh world of politics and physical dangers.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 trait bonus to all Will Saves. At "C", "B', "A", and "S" Class level, gain an additional +1 trait bonus. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Blood of Dragons
Rank: "C"
Skill: Heritage Trait
Effect: Long ago, your ancestors' blood mixed with that of dragons.
Special: ---
Drawback: Cannot gain any other Ancestry Traits.
Description: User gains a +5% trait bonus on Observation checks, gain Low-light vision, and gain a +2 Heritage bonus on saves against sleep and paralysis. This trait replaces 1 Freebies.
Limit: Must start with Character; replaces 1 Freebies.

Iron Will
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is more resistant to mental effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +2 bonus on all Will Saves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous

Mind's Eye
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Gain an additional resistance to GenJutsu.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Gain an additional +2 to Will saves against the effects of GenJutsu. This additional modifier stacks with Iron Will.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous

Icy Calm
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Having grown up on a diet of unnerving situations, user is particularly difficult to frighten.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User might not enjoy their own fear, but they have certainly grown used to it. User receives a +4 cultural bonus on all Saves against effects that induce or cause fear. In addition, the user that is shaken suffer only half of the normal effects.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Great Fortitude
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User is tougher than normal.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +2 bonus on all Fortitude Saves.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Indomitable Fortitude
Rank: "C" (Special, See Description)
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has gained mastery over their own fortitude power.
Special: ---
Drawback: May learn at a maximum of 6 times.
Description: Each time learned the user gains 1 extra point to their Fortitude. When the user learns this technique the 1st 2 times they train as a regular "C" Rank Jutsu. When the user learns this technique the 2nd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +10 Training Points. When the user learns this technique the 3rd 2 times they train it as a "C" Rank Jutsu +20 Training Points. This technique stacks with other Fortitude bonuses.
Limit: Universal TaiJutsu Technique.

Tough Skin
Rank: "C" Always 20 Training Points
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User's skin is as tough as a mountainside itself.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 natural armour bonus to their Damage Reduction. This technique may be gained multiple times. Its effects stack. The total Natural Armour bonus gained by this technique may not exceed 2 per Class Level.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous

Fast Mover
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User can move faster than normal.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +1 extra movement. This Jutsu can stack with other movement increasement Jutsus. User may only learn this technique once.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous

Alertness
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User often notices things that others might miss.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gets a +10 bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive Skills. If the user has 50 or more points in one of those skills, the bonus increases to +20 for that Skill.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Keen-Eyes
Rank: "C"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: User has a keen eye for details.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User gains a +10 bonus to their Observation and Sense Motive Skills. If the user has 50 or more points in one of these skills, the bonus increases to +20 for that skill.
Limit: Must learn from Universal Miscellaneous.

Sutatikku Nagare (Static Current) (20 Meters) (25 Rounds)
Rank: "C"
Skill: Kekkai Genkai Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to manipulate electrostatics and electric charges.
Special: Rat, Dragon, Ram, Tiger, Monkey, Dog, Horse, Rabbit once per 5 turns.
Drawback: Objects must be visible. While actively using this ability, the user must remain perfectly still, and no other jutsu may be used while the user is attempting to manipulate charges. Only metallic objects or semi-metallic objects can be manipulated.
Description: Allows the user to manipulate and control electrostatic, which is by definition electricity at rest. This gives the user the ability to move around both positive and negative charges on objects, which, in the end, can result in the ability to either repel or attract objects to and from each other. It must be noted that this jutsu strictly follows the concept of the Conservation of Charges. That means that without influence, all charges within nature are balanced at zero. Only when acted upon do these charges change. This ability is a requirement for all members of the Kyoudo Clan. When the user first gains this ability, they have only the ability to affect one object at a time within five meters of their person. At maximum, the user may move 10% of an object’s positive or negative charges to another object. While actively using this ability, the user must remain perfectly still, and no other jutsu may be used while the user is attempting to manipulate charges. Due to the relative electrical field produced by every person Kyoudo cannot affect people, and due to the low electronegativity of non-metallic objects, only metallic objects can be affected. It is only through mastery over the element of thunder that one can obtain this ability.
Limit: Kyoudo Clan only

Sutatikku Nou (Static Awareness)
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows a member of the Kyoudo blood limit to manipulate and control electrostatic charges even out of their range of sight, in their personal static field.
Special: -
Drawback: One can only use this ability if it is in the range of their own electrostatic field. Only useful if one has trained Kyori Keiko a number of times. All manipulation of sensed objects is still, of course, limited by the other Kyoudo techniques.

Description: Normally one can only use their Sutatikku Nagare ability on objects they can see. However with much training and experience eventually a member of the Kyoudo become so attuned with their static field that they can 'feel' objects around them. All objects in nature carry an electrical charge even if it's at zero. An experienced Kyoudo can sense such things and manipulate them as long as it is within their own static field. This grants the user the ability of complete static awareness in their field. This is directly correlated to the amount of times one has learned Kyori Keiko (Distance Training).
Limit: Sutatikku Nagare (Static Current) ability, 500 tp in the Kyoudo clan. Once you have 500 TP of Kyoudo jutsus, this is automatically "learned".

Uncanny Dodge
Rank: “B”
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user is no longer be flat-footed.
Special: –-
Drawback: –-
Description: The user can react to danger before their senses would normally allow them to do so. They cannot be caught flat-footed, nor do they lose any Defensive benefits if the attacker is invisible. The user still loses their Defensive benefits if they are immobilized. A user with this ability can still lose their Defensive Abilities if an opponent successfully uses a feint attack. If the user already knows Uncanny Dodge from a different source, they may automatically learn Improved Uncanny Dodge.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Busōsen (Arms Flash).

Heaven Shapeless: Dodge
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique used to dodge and evade attacks.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user learns how to proficiently dodge and evade flying objects as well as oncoming weapons through predicting the attacks. A very useful technique since the Heaven Shapeless: Stance (Single) has no defensive capabilities. The user will stand in one position and learn the minimum amount of movements required to avoid an attack. The bending of the body at a rapid pace is essential to this technique as well as ducking, side-stepping, jumping, and bobbing/weaving. Each rank the user learns the user is capable of effectively knowing how to evade a technique equal in rank.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Tensora (天空 Heavenly Sky), Must know Heaven Shapeless: Stance (Single).

Tsuyosa Ryuu: Kikoesankei (Renowned Mountain Range)
Rank: "C", "B", "A"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique that enables the user to withstand knock back and knockdown techniques.
Special: ---
Drawback: User still feels effects of the technique and still feels the same pain within the technique. Must have both feet planted on the ground and not become unbalanced.
Description: The user basically becomes that of a mountain, a sense of being who is unable to be pushed because of perfect balance. This technique enables the user the capability of withstanding techniques without falling down or being pushed back. The user stands in a perfect formation having both feet planted down on the ground. The user has their knees bent as they concentrate their energy around their body. The user does this and tightens all muscles within their body the moment an attack occurs. The user is capable of being pushed back but will not fall and would simply slide back against the ground. This technique works against all knockdown, and push back techniques. Each rank the user learns they are able to withstand that rank technique that deals with knockdown and/or knockback.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Burēdono Kenseijin

Nameru (To Taste)
Rank: E, D, C, B, A, S
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: The user, through the sharpening of their five senses and an instinctual knowledge of flow, becomes aware of their surroundings and capable of defending against attacks.
Special: --
Drawback: Can only be learned up to your current Character Rank.
Description: The user strives to expand their senses, taking in data from all five senses and treating each of them as equally important. Through a combination of peripheral vision, hearing, and measurement of air pressure changes, the user becomes capable of perceiving threats around them and reacting accordingly. At E rank, the user can only perceive such threats as traps or projectiles. However, at the following levels, the user becomes capable of perceiving strikes from a foe of an equal level to the rank they have learned. Therefore, a B rank ninja could strike a C rank user of this technique and the user would not be able to perceive them via this technique and lose the majority of the benefits, though their dodging would benefit from the heightened awareness nonetheless. The user may only learn this technique up to their character’s rank. Thus, a C rank character could only learn up to the C rank version of Nameru. Nameru is limited to threats within twenty meters of the foe, as anything that doesn’t enter that radius is beyond the senses of a human to perceive. However, threats are perceivable once they enter that range.
Limit: Must learn from a Gintsuki no Seikou Mai Master. Must know Hyouuryuu Yuki (Drifting Snow).

Items

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Silene (Seeds)
Location: Special
Preperation: Drying the leaves takes three months, this work is done by the older and more experienced members of the clan. The leaves are ready and prepared when they’re sold.
Special: Grow only in the greenhouses of the Ikebana clan; The greenhouses are guarded carefully, it’s nearly impossible for anyone outside the clan to get their hands on the plants.
Description: Simple yet beautiful plant, the Silene looks much like a red shamrock with white stripes. On it’s three, about inch x inch sized leaves grow bright red seeds, they’re ready on the 26th day of every month. The Silene are what keeps the Ikebana clan alive; the seeds are needed to nearly all of the Clan techniques; When the seeds are fed with special chakra, produced with the Ikebana’s Puranto Ninpou: Haeru technique, they start to grow with an unnatural speed. Every clan member carries always many small bags of these wonderful seeds always with them.
The leaves of the Silene are a little more rare; Since the seeds are very important to the clan and the plants won’t grow without the leaves, there is only one greenhouse of Silene to be used to this second purpose. The leaves are ready and prepared when they’re sold. When put on a wound, the leaves will stick to the skin and stop bleeding immediately; They can be removed only when the wound has been healed. Technically the leaves can work even with large wounds, but considering the size of each leaf, it’d take many leaves.
Drawback: A bag of seeds/leaves takes one slot per bag.
Cost: Silene Seeds: Free to clan members, not sold for others.
Silene Leaves: 20 Ryo per bag (20 leaves in each bag)

Pack, Waist
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 7 Slots, Wearable Container
Effect: An enlarged pouch that fits tightly around your waist.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture A wearable container can hold up to 7 slots. The waist pack can be worn in 1 of 4 ways: It can be attached to the bottom of a Patrol Pack by passing the stiffened webbing straps with the female side release buckles through the 4 webbing keepers on the bottom of the patrol pack. It can be attached directly to a tactical Vest taking up 3 Pouch Slots. by utilizing the stiffened webbing tabs on back woven in the corresponding slots on the back of the Tactical Vest. It can be carried in the "stand alone" configuration by utilizing the attached 2 inch wide waist belt. This method allows the user to rotate the waist pouch around in front to easily access the contents of the pack without removing a Patrol Pack or a Tactical Vest. When not used in this mode, the attached waist belt is stowed into the tunnel on back of the waist pack. It can be attached directly to the Main Pack by passing the side release buckle and straps through the webbing below the claymore pouch on the main pack.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 1,400 Ryo Each.

Leg, Individual Equipment
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 3 Pouches, Rig
Effect: The leg panel attaches to the user's belt and thigh in 2 places for comfort and function. It is a carrying system designed to allow the user quick access to objects near the leg.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture A vest that can hold up to 3 individual pouches. Thigh rigs attach to the belt and secure around the thigh with high quality nylon or leather with clips. A highly useful rig used by all military style members. it is lightweight, reliable, and completely customizable storage expansion for different purposes. It has a small Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment system. Most medical personnel use this to hold medical kits, while crossbowmen will use this for clip holders.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 2,500 Ryo Each.

Shirt
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing
Effect: Shirts are clothing worn over the chest of a user's character.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Shirts come in many different styles and colors. A shirt is a cloth garment for the upper body. Originally an undergarment worn exclusively by men and women it has become a catch-all term for a broad variety of upper-body garments and undergarments. In some countries a shirt is more specifically a garment with a collar, sleeves with cuffs, and a full vertical opening with buttons or snaps. A shirt can also be worn with a necktie under the shirt collar. Shirts have no slots and they have no areas to carry pouches.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 500 Ryo Each.

• Fire-Resistant Clothing
  Rank: "B"
  Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 per Slot, Clothing
  Effect: Specially made clothing used against Fire.
  Special: ---
  Drawback: ---
  Description: Heavy clothing containing a layer of brick dust that protects the user from heat. The user gains a Fire Resistance 2 against fire attacks directed at or around the user's body, including walking across hot coals or even walking through a building on fire. Repeat or prolonged exposure to fire damage eventually burns the outer layer of the clothing, ruining them (typically after about 1d10+20 rounds of exposure).
  Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
  Cost: +200% to Base Ryo per Article of Clothing.

Pants
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 2 Slots, Clothing
Effect: Also known as trousers.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture There are so many different types of pants, with different designs and colors. Trousers are an item of clothing worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately. Shorts are similar to trousers, but with legs that come down only to around the area of the knee, higher or lower depending on the style of the garment. To distinguish them from shorts, trousers may be called "long trousers" in certain contexts such as school uniform, where tailored shorts may be called "short trousers". Trousers have 4 Pockets, 2 on the front of each pant leg, and 2 at the back where the butt is located at. Each Pocket has the same amount of holding space as a half Pouch. A total of 4 Pouches can be stitched into the pants. 2 Pouches may be stitched at the top of the pants (1 per pant leg) while 2 may be stitched at the bottom (1 per pant leg). The ones at the bottom may only have Half Pouches.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 500 Ryo Each.

• Fire-Resistant Clothing
  Rank: "B"
  Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 per Slot, Clothing
  Effect: Specially made clothing used against Fire.
  Special: ---
  Drawback: ---
  Description: Heavy clothing containing a layer of brick dust that protects the user from heat. The user gains a Fire Resistance 2 against fire attacks directed at or around the user's body, including walking across hot coals or even walking through a building on fire. Repeat or prolonged exposure to fire damage eventually burns the outer layer of the clothing, ruining them (typically after about 1d10+20 rounds of exposure).
  Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
  Cost: +200% to Base Ryo per Article of Clothing.

Vest, Tactical
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 16 Pouches, Vest
Effect: An overview vest normally worn by military style people. The vest is used to carry a plethora of items with ease of removal.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture A vest that can hold up to 16 individual pouches. A Tactical Vest is a Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment attached around the user's upper and lower torso. The Equipment may be attached along both sides of the vest. The Tactical Vest is designed to effective in distributing its weight throughout the user's torso. It has a quick-release system to remove the vest in emergencies, meant to help an alley get to an injured body. Greater coverage of the lower back, side torso, and shoulders. Modular webbing system for pouches. The vest is donned and removed using a hook-and-pile "cummerbund," which fastens around the waist, and a buckle atop each shoulder.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 4,500 Ryo Each.

Footwear
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing
Effect: Footwear can be worn on the feet of a person.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Outer coverings for the feet, such as shoes, boots, and sandals. Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which originally serves to purpose of protection against adversities of the environment, usually regarding ground textures and temperature. Footwear in the manner of shoes therefore primarily serves the purpose to ease the locomotion and prevent injuries. Secondly footwear can also be used for fashion and adornment as well as to indicate the status or rank of the person within a social structure. Socks and other hosiery are typically worn additionally between the feet and other footwear for further comfort and relief. Cultures have different customs regarding footwear. These include not using any in some situations, usually bearing a symbolic meaning. Footwear have no slots, but a Half Pouch can be applied along the inside of footwear.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 600 Ryo per Pair.

Cloak, Battle
Rank: ""
Type: Main, Slot Holder, 0 Slots, Clothing
Effect: A special cloak that is treated as a shield.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This exotic shield is not a shield in the typical sense, but rather a special cloak that can be used to foil an opponent's attacks. The user cannot use a battle cloak to make a shield bash attack, but a user can use it to make a disarm attempt. When used in combat, a battle cloak occupies a hand just as a light shield does, allowing the user to carry other items in that hand but not wield a weapon with it. Because the battle cloak is considered as a light shield it has the shield bonus of light shield, however this bonus deflects attacks instead of blocking them. Battle cloaks are retrieved and readied just like other shields. Cloaks give a +10 to Sleight of Hand when worn. Cloaks can have special straps stitched in place, allowing the Cloak to stay fluid and not be bogged down. 1 Cloak may have up to 10 of these Straps. Each Strap may have up to 5 Half Pouches stitched in to keep objects inside.
Limit: These type of items may be bought inside any Tailor Shop.
Cost: 5,000 Ryo Each.

Nightin Gale (Katana)
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: Scabbard is Copper Plated. Electricity damage deal 1 extra point of electricity damage per 6 Armour Points of Electrical Damage channeled. Scabbard - Hardness: 10; Armour Points/Inch: 30 Copper-plated objects take half damage from acid effects.
Gem Slot # 1: Spirit Amber; Gem Slot #2: Skull of Healing: Gem Slot #3: Empty
Drawback: ---
Description: Blade - Hardness: 10, Armour Points/Inch: 30. A One-Handed Weapon. This weapon does +48 Amour Points of Sword Damage, + 12 Armor Points of Sonic Damage. A Katana is a type of sword characterized as having a curved, slender, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard (Tsuba) and long grip to accommodate two hands with a blade length greater than 60 cm ( 23 1⁄2 inches). The metal is silver-blue with a green reflective shine. Made of Arandur weighs the same as steel. The blade itself is engraved. Several words of power have been artistically etched into the blade. On one side it reads Florebo quocumque ferar, and on the other it's translation, "I will flower everywhere I am planted". Speaking these words while holding the blade will instill a sense of calm over the user. The user can also instill a sense of calm over those that perceive the sword and hear these words spoken, for 25 minutes. They will need to make a will save of 35 to avoid the effect. Any made save against this effect renders the target immune to this effect from this item ever again. The blade has a wide, twisted cross-guard, which makes sure the blade is both balanced and capable of protecting the owner's hands against any sliding sword and is held by a grip wrapped in elegant, black smooth leather. The scabbard has a beautiful intricate Leaf and flower designed based off of cherry blossom tree and roses.
Limit: Custom Made By Loki,for Ryutatsu Kyoudo ('Little Wolf')
Cost: 260,000 Ryo

Abyssal Shard
Sword, Longsword (Overview) Perfected, Mundane Crystal (Katana) - Jessie Quick's Blade
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Slashing, Sword
Effect: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Special: Made of a special material that is similar to steel but made out of mundane crystal.
Drawback: ---
Description: A One-Handed Weapon. These weapons do +48 Amour Points of Damage. A longsword (also spelled long sword, long-sword) is a type of sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 100–122 cm (39–48 in). The longsword is characterised not so much by a longer blade, but by a longer grip, which indicates a weapon designed for2-handed use or 1-handed use. Examples of Longswords: Katana, Jian, Tachi, Scimitr, Shinai, and Waster.
Description:Identification: Average; Hardness: 8; Armour Points/Inch: 25; Armour Class: +0. Mundane crystal can be used in place of metal in weapons or armor, using a special forging process. The fortified crystal possesses the properties of a similar masterwork steel weapon or armor, except for visual appearance. Weapons and armor made of mundane crystal cost the same amount to make as their masterwork counterparts. Any item could potentially be made with mundane crystal. Mundane crystal properly forged has 25 Armour Points per inch of thickness and a Hardness of 8.
Limit: Found on Jessie Quick's Body after defeating her in Of Things Lost (EPIC)
Cost: 75,837 Ryo

Mithril Perfected Shoulder Armour Piece (Overview) x2
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Protection, Armour
Effect: Armour created to protect the shoulder of the wearer.
Special: Made from a special material used to create light full body armour while applying silver mechanics to weapons against Damage Reduction.
Armor Stats: Mithril Perfected = Hardness - 30
Drawback: ---
Description: Also known as the Pauldron. Pauldrons cover the shoulder area. They can also cover the armpit, and sometimes parts of the back and chest. These are connected to the Arm Armour Pieces to give larger protection. They typically consist of a single large dome-shaped piece to cover the shoulder, with multiple parts attached to it to defend the arm and upper shoulder. Armour Class: 5.
Description: Identification: Easy; Hardness: 15; Armour Points/Inch: 30; Armour Class: -4. An item made from Mithral weighs significantly less than the same item made from other metals. It is strong enough however, to not alter the weapon’s size category, or the ease with which it can be wielded. Mithral is a very rare silvery, glistening metal that is lighter than steel but just as hard. When worked like steel, it becomes a wonderful material from which to create armor, and is occasionally used for other items as well. Mithral armour reduces Armour Class by -4 per Armour Piece for the purposes of movement and other limitations. A character wearing full mithral armour will not suffer the same Armour Penalty Checks, Movement Loss, and Handseal loss as they normally would with steel arour. Items not primarily of metal are not meaningfully affected by being partially made of mithral. (A longsword can be a mithral weapon, while a quarterstaff cannot.) Mithral weapons count as silver for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Limit: Recovered from Duke Wells' dead body in the EPIC (Of Things Lost)
Cost: 531,562 Ryo each.

Mithril Perfected Arm Armour Piece (Overview) x2
Rank: "A"
Type: Main, Protection, Armour
Effect: Armour created to protect the arm of the wearer.
Special: Made from a special material used to create light full body armour while applying silver mechanics to weapons against Damage Reduction.
Armor Stats: Mithril Perfected = Hardness - 30
Drawback: ---
Description: The Arm Armor can consist of 3 pieces. The Upper Cannon which is intended to protect the upper arms, the Lower Cannon which is intended to protect the lower arms, and the couter which is used to connect the two pieces together while protecting the elbow. Sometimes straps can be used to connect the upper and lower pieces together. Gauntlets are intended to protect the lower arm depending on the size; however that does not mean that the Arm Armour Piece cannot do so. Armour Class: 4.
Description: Identification: Easy; Hardness: 15; Armour Points/Inch: 30; Armour Class: -4. An item made from Mithral weighs significantly less than the same item made from other metals. It is strong enough however, to not alter the weapon’s size category, or the ease with which it can be wielded. Mithral is a very rare silvery, glistening metal that is lighter than steel but just as hard. When worked like steel, it becomes a wonderful material from which to create armor, and is occasionally used for other items as well. Mithral armour reduces Armour Class by -4 per Armour Piece for the purposes of movement and other limitations. A character wearing full mithral armour will not suffer the same Armour Penalty Checks, Movement Loss, and Handseal loss as they normally would with steel arour. Items not primarily of metal are not meaningfully affected by being partially made of mithral. (A longsword can be a mithral weapon, while a quarterstaff cannot.) Mithral weapons count as silver for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Limit: Recovered from Duke Wells' dead body in the EPIC (Of Things Lost)
Cost: 546,750 Ryo each.

Mithril Perfected Torso Armour Piece (Overview)
Rank: "S"
Type: Main, Protection, Armour
Effect: Armour created to protect the torso of the wearer.
Special: Made from a special material used to create light full body armour while applying silver mechanics to weapons against Damage Reduction.
Armor Stats: Mithril Perfected = Hardness - 30
Drawback: ---
Description: A piece of armour that protects multiple parts of the body. The breastplate, as the name implies, this plate protects the upper chest area. The plackart is an armoured reinforcement covering the lower half of the breastplate. Depending on the design the plackart might cover nearly the entire breastplate. The fauld, armour usually composed of lames, which is attached to the breastplate which serves protection for the abdomen. Then finally the Tasset, solid armour plates or a skirt of lames hung from the fauld to cover the gap between the fauld and the thigh armour. Due to the size of Armour it will always have +50% more Armour Points of Special Material (Steel has 30 Armour Points; Steel Torso Armour Piece has 45 Armour Points). Armour Class: 6.
Description: Identification: Easy; Hardness: 15; Armour Points/Inch: 30; Armour Class: -4. An item made from Mithral weighs significantly less than the same item made from other metals. It is strong enough however, to not alter the weapon’s size category, or the ease with which it can be wielded. Mithral is a very rare silvery, glistening metal that is lighter than steel but just as hard. When worked like steel, it becomes a wonderful material from which to create armor, and is occasionally used for other items as well. Mithral armour reduces Armour Class by -4 per Armour Piece for the purposes of movement and other limitations. A character wearing full mithral armour will not suffer the same Armour Penalty Checks, Movement Loss, and Handseal loss as they normally would with steel arour. Items not primarily of metal are not meaningfully affected by being partially made of mithral. (A longsword can be a mithral weapon, while a quarterstaff cannot.) Mithral weapons count as silver for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Limit: Recovered from Duke Wells' dead body in the EPIC (Of Things Lost)
Cost: 759,375 Ryo each.

Mithril Perfected Leg Armour Piece (Overview)
Rank: "C"
Type: Main, Protection, Armour
Effect: Armour created to protect the leg of the wearer.
Special: Made from a special material used to create light full body armour while applying silver mechanics to weapons against Damage Reduction.
Armor Stats: Mithril Perfected = Hardness - 30
Drawback: ---
Description: Sometimes worn as a skirt connected to the Torso Armour, the leg armour is meant to protect the upper legs. Another piece meant to protect the leg are the Schynbalds which were strapped to the lower legs however they did not enclose the lower leg; hence they are not greaves. The purpose of Leg Armour is to protect the upper leg, while wearing Greaves is used to protect the lower leg; however that does not mean that Leg Armour cannot protect both. Armour Class: 5.
Description: Identification: Easy; Hardness: 15; Armour Points/Inch: 30; Armour Class: -4. An item made from Mithral weighs significantly less than the same item made from other metals. It is strong enough however, to not alter the weapon’s size category, or the ease with which it can be wielded. Mithral is a very rare silvery, glistening metal that is lighter than steel but just as hard. When worked like steel, it becomes a wonderful material from which to create armor, and is occasionally used for other items as well. Mithral armour reduces Armour Class by -4 per Armour Piece for the purposes of movement and other limitations. A character wearing full mithral armour will not suffer the same Armour Penalty Checks, Movement Loss, and Handseal loss as they normally would with steel arour. Items not primarily of metal are not meaningfully affected by being partially made of mithral. (A longsword can be a mithral weapon, while a quarterstaff cannot.) Mithral weapons count as silver for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Limit: Recovered from Duke Wells' dead body in the EPIC (Of Things Lost)
Cost: 546,750 Ryo each.

Wireless Radio
Rank: "S"
Type: Secondary, 16 per Slot, Gadget, Surveillance, Transmitter
Effect: A radio transmitting device that sends signals through electromagnetic waves.
Special: ---
Drawback: Limited Range in transmitting information.
Description: Picture A Device that has a Velcro strap along the neck with a voice activator along the throat. An ear piece is connected from the vocal piece to the ear in a small cord. It's a radio that transmits signals by sending electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. They can then be received by other radios in the form of sound or a wide array of signals in order to make sure important information is protected. When rolled and compact, 16 Wireless Radios are able to fit inside 1 slot. The range between two Wireless Radios is 1,000 meters (Communications for a single thread.)
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 16,000 Ryo per Slot, or 1,000 Ryo Each

Goggles
Rank: "C"
Type: Secondary, 2 per Slot, Gadget, Apparel/Surveillance, Spectacles
Effect: Protective eyewear that usually encloses or protects the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: There are different types of Goggles. There are different types of Goggles such as Cold Weather Goggles, Swimming, Power Tool Goggles, Blowtorch Goggles, Welding Goggles, Laboratory Goggles, and Aviation Goggles. Goggles are often worn as a fashion statement in certain subcultures, most often as part of the cybergoth subculture. They are usually worn over the eyes or up on the forehead to secure 'falls'. May apply modular visual lenses to goggles. Does not fit in Scroll size Slots. May be Glasses. Singular vision goggles are half price and double per slot.
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Gadget Shop.
Cost: 2,000 Ryo per Slot, or 1,000 Ryo Each

• X-Ray Vision
  Rank: "A"
  Type: Secondary, 0 per Slot, Gadget, Surveillance, Vision
  Effect: A vision relay that releases high-speed electrons to strike a solid target creating short electromagnetic radiation allowing the user to see behind walls.
  Special:---
  Drawback: Only able to see through so much.
  Description: A vision that allows the user to see skeletal figures, and metallic objects through other solid objects. They are only able to see through 2 meter worth of solid objects. If no obstruction is in the way the user is able to see another person's skeletal figure and/or metallically objects the person may hold within the distance of normal eye sight.
  Limit: These items may be bought inside any Gadget Shop.
  Cost: 9,000 Ryo Each

x4
Shavings
Rank: "B"
Type: Main, Mineral, Alchemical Material
Effect: Shavingsare grounded metallic material used for explosives and magnetic purposes.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Shavings are grounded metallic material used for explosives and other alchemical purposes. Basic Shavings is created with Iron/Steel. For Alchemy purposes 1 Large Pitcher is considered to be 1 item. Other Special Materials can be created into Shavings. Treat 1 Large Pitcher as 1 single One-handed Weapon. For example: Alchemical Silver Shavings would cost 17,000 Ryo per Large Pitcher.
Region: Urban/Rural; Identification: Average; Cultivation: Difficult
Limit: These items may be bought inside any Alchemical Shop.
Cost: 15,200 Ryo Per Large Pitcher.

[geninjames]

James looked around with a sense of wonder as he observed the village. The massive walls were unlike anything he had ever seen. The cable ride had been quite fun. James marveled at how everything worked together to make the city seem so much more advanced than anyplace he had ever seen. He also liked the fact it was all metal so he could sense everything Within it. Out of nowhere some person had appeared. The way they carried themselves made James believe that they were in charge and their little schpeel confirmed this. This man had known both Ryu and Tomoko which made James wonder why they needed diplomacy if the leader was already on good terms with cloud. James piped up when addressed as a newcomer. “The name is James, we play no games, maybe a lie but it’s all the same.” His hyoushi senses overcame him as the sword on his back vibrated in its forked manner.

Ryu mentioned James needed a way of ranged combat. James laughed a bit rubbing the back of his head. “Yeah I guess I do have no way of fighting at a range.” James clipped the crossbow to his belt by the middle; it hung at a strange angle and looked unwieldly on him, but James only felt a small tug on his body. He shrugged with a sheepish grin, “I, uh, don’t have any bolts. Perhaps we should mail this to my house until I can go out and get some.” It was at this time James heard Ryus radio transmission the earpiece in his ear sprang to life and began speaking to him. With a blank expression he vocalized aloud. “Huh, I forgot I had this.”

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

[Enter kage bunshin]

"Greetings Tomoko. Ryu too and...A newcomer?" greeted the male. "Nice to see you again too Zuruel-san. These two are my Genin companions. Their names are Ryutatsu and James" informed the female.

"So, what brings you all to Mo? Business or pleasure? Either way, make yourselves at home. The guards were warned of your arrival, so you are all free to explore as you please" told Zuruel. The kage bunshin gave him a sincere smile.

"Thank you for the hospitality Zuruel-san" replied the young woman. "Tomoko, Zuruel and I have a small history. We met initially in the Land of Hot Springs and again in our homeland." informed the younger Genin. "Thank your for the explanation Ryutatsu-kun" answered the clone. She made sure to pronounce the "kun" suffix clearly. It was quite odd for a Genin to not use suffixes or titles when addressing a Jounin.

Curious ice blue eyes studied the surroundings. The first thing she noticed was how strong the security was. Six guards in full armor were guarding the massive gates.
This was quite odd given that the only way to get up was via the cable car. But a skilled shinobi could probably find a different route.

The female could not help but to notice the landscape. Dirt roads and rectangular buildings were within the protection of the circular walls.
A positive thing the fake greenette noticed was the activity. Children were running around while people were haggling at the marketplace. At first glance, this did not look like a strict army village.

"Zuruel-san, do you know any interesting POI's we can visit? We don't really know where to begin since it's our first time here. Do you have a museum or perhaps a research center?" inquired the kage bunshin.
It would not be too long until the sun set. Besides, the trio were a bit worn out from travelling from Kaminari to Hi no Kuni.

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Equipment:


Field pack:

An umbrella, 6 kunais, a soldier pill, a gas mask [has filter B], 2 dokas, a six inch flashlight, 2 bloodclot pills, a wireless radio, 40 senbons, a lensatic compass, a rebar splint, a torsion wrench, a half-diamond pick, a hook pick, a ball pick, a rake pick, a glass cutter and 5 exploding pouches.


Hip pouch:

6 kunais, 15 hira shurikens, 2 smoke grenades, 2 hikari bombs, a multi-tool, 2 thermal capsules, 2 bloodclot pills, 11 exploding tags, 40 senbons, a pair of goggles with camera and the maps of Periander and Solon.

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Skills used:


Sense Motive. Level: Master [104/125].

Observation. Level: Master [107/125].

Current affairs. Level: Master [109/125].

History, local [Hi no Kuni]. Level: Master [112/125].


Navigate. Level: Expert [70/125]. 40 TP.

Expert: Locate an area up to 50 miles away on verbal instructions only. With crudest of maps as reference may never become lost. No longer need a compass


Acting. Level: Expert [78/125]. 75 TP.

Expert: Can independently 'invent' a role such as a lord, member of a cult, wealthy merchant, etc., and can dress and act the part with such skill that he can pass as that person.


Disguise. Level: Expert [81/125].

Unskilled: Appear as a relative of the same race, sex, and age category.
Novice: Appear as another individual of the same race, sex, and age category.
Average: Alter one's apparent sex or apparent age.
Advanced: Alter one's apparent race.
Expert: Perform multiple combinations of above.

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Jutsus used:


Solid regard.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Target is personal. Range is personal. Duration is five hours per class level. User knows their soul and where it is going. This makes them fearless. User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Limit: Must be a soulcaster.


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).
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.


Defensive throw.
Rank: “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.

[Skulking Shinzu]

“I certainly don’t feel like a General - but it is what the Duchess wished for me. Upon assisting the troops in several battles, the title just ended up sticking.” Zuruel then gave a polite bow to the man whose name had just been revealed as James. Ryutatsu didn’t seem to know the full reason behind the visit. Zuruel could only assume that this meant that it was a formal one. “Ah, one of yours?” Being the nosey over-analysing Kedoin that he was, he couldn’t help but spot the symbol carved onto the crossbow that had been handed to James. The fact that Ryu crafted crossbows seemed to make Zuruel smile. However, before he could bother the boy with a request, the conversation began to shift.

“Still the same smell.” He thought to himself as he drew in the scent of Ryu and the other two. After their last encounter, Zuruel had managed to work out why Ryu always smelled of flowers. As for Tomoko – she still seemed to possess her eerily clean scent. Although at this stage, it was impossible for Zuruel to work out what that meant. “White hair, magnetism?” Zuruel spotted the sword on James’s back vibrating. He likely possessed the same powers as Ryu. As both had white hair, it became clear that the strange technique was linked to a bloodline. Some more pondering then lead Zuruel to the conclusion that Shiki may share the same blood as the two if the white hair truly did mean anything.

“Let’s keep that crossbow without bolts for now – I wouldn’t want it accidentally firing in the middle of the village.” Zuruel analysed the words spoken over the earpiece. It was an echo of Ryu’s words. Even a pin drop couldn’t escape his enhanced sense of hearing - especially not from this range. Of course, Ryu probably already knew that. “Museum, no. Anything of relevant or historical interest is either in plain view or documented in the palace.” Zuruel pointed it out. Despite there being buildings in the way, the trio would likely be able to spot a particular building in the distance with a lavish roof-top that stuck out from the other more mundane buildings surrounding it. “As for a research centre, yes. We have one towards the rear of the palace that I helped build myself. Which would you prefer to see first?” The Kedoin wanted to leave the decision purely on Tomoko as to avoid being seen as too bossy or rude.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

"Let’s keep that crossbow without bolts for now. I wouldn’t want it accidentally firing in the middle of the village." told the male.
The female turned towards the duo. "Don't forget that we represent Kumogakure no Sato. We want to show them our best side. Hence why the two of you were chosen - don't forget that" told the kage bunshin in a somewhat stern voice.

"Museum, no. Anything of relevant or historical interest is either in plain view or documented in the palace. As for a research centre, yes. We have one towards the rear of the palace that I helped build myself. Which would you prefer to see first?" inquired Zuruel.

Her pale blue-gray eyes brightened up a little. The spark in her eyes was sincere - there was no acting going on.
"I would like to see the research centre first before we see the palace. What do you guys think?" asked the clone while looking at her Genins. She wanted their input since they were on this mission as well.

'I wonder what kind of things they're doing research on. Hi no Kuni is a fertile nation with a warmer climate than Kaminari no Kuni. Hence their name I suppose.
But they have less mountains than us too. This could get very interesting' thought the female with a smile on her face.

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Equipment:


Field pack:

An umbrella, 6 kunais, a soldier pill, a gas mask [has filter B], 2 dokas, a six inch flashlight, 2 bloodclot pills, a wireless radio, 40 senbons, a lensatic compass, a rebar splint, a torsion wrench, a half-diamond pick, a hook pick, a ball pick, a rake pick, a glass cutter and 5 exploding pouches.


Hip pouch:

6 kunais, 15 hira shurikens, 2 smoke grenades, 2 hikari bombs, a multi-tool, 2 thermal capsules, 2 bloodclot pills, 11 exploding tags, 40 senbons, a pair of goggles with camera and the maps of Periander and Solon.

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Skills used:


Sense Motive. Level: Master [104/125].

Observation. Level: Master [107/125].

Current affairs. Level: Master [109/125].

History, local [Hi no Kuni]. Level: Master [112/125].


Navigate. Level: Expert [70/125]. 40 TP.

Expert: Locate an area up to 50 miles away on verbal instructions only. With crudest of maps as reference may never become lost. No longer need a compass


Acting. Level: Expert [78/125]. 75 TP.

Expert: Can independently 'invent' a role such as a lord, member of a cult, wealthy merchant, etc., and can dress and act the part with such skill that he can pass as that person.


Disguise. Level: Expert [81/125].

Unskilled: Appear as a relative of the same race, sex, and age category.
Novice: Appear as another individual of the same race, sex, and age category.
Average: Alter one's apparent sex or apparent age.
Advanced: Alter one's apparent race.
Expert: Perform multiple combinations of above.

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Jutsus used:


Solid regard.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Target is personal. Range is personal. Duration is five hours per class level. User knows their soul and where it is going. This makes them fearless. User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Limit: Must be a soulcaster.


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).
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.


Defensive throw.
Rank: “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.

[geninjames]

“The research center is fine.” James said plainly. He would much rather see the palace, but it was he prerogative that they should be following.

[Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword"]

(OOC: I don't know all the honorifics.

Ryutatsu raised a silent eyebrow at Tomoko with all the sternness but he kept the peace with it. She was right anyways and the one in charge. Ryutatsu shrugged an apology to James and then looked over the vista and thought for a moment about the question. " The research Center would be nice. I would also like to see the soldier's training grounds as well the public library if that wouldn't be to much trouble. " As far as he knew he was here to show off his craftsman skill and training acumen. Unfortunately to his mind details had been light on this mission but that can't be helped with so many unknown factors. At least it seems the warrior Zuruel who he fought an honorable duel with is a general here and already has one of his best pieces.

[Skulking Shinzu]

Zuruel took note of Tomoko’s stern words. She seemed to be quite the formal individual. Having witnessed Ryu’s honour and pride earlier during their spar, both of their attitudes made him wonder if everyone from Cloud was that straight-forward. They almost seemed just like the Mo soldiers. Naturally, their polite attitudes confirmed his thought that they'd fit right in. “The research center it is then.” Zuruel smiled. Clearly quite proud to show it off, he lead the group down several lengthy streets. Mo appeared to work off of a grid-based system - several buildings clumped together in a square-shaped piece of land with roads surrounding the area from four sides. By keeping track of certain land marks, the group would find it impossible to get lost. Even if they did, they simply had to walk in a straight line until they hit a wall, after which they just needed to follow it around back to the entrance. Of course, due to Mo’s sheer size, that would not be a quick feat.

“The training ground is inside of the research center. The entire facility has a number of functions from researching the various flora surrounding the village to experimenting with elixirs and new battle techniques. My shield style is a variation of the spear and shield style Mo soldiers are famous for.” Zuruel was glad Tomoko and Ryu seemed interested in the building. James, however, seemed to be holding his cards quite close to his chest. “The library, unfortunately, is quite small. I am hoping to expand it in the future. I hear many rare texts have been scattered around the world. Unfortunately, gathering them all is too big of a task for just myself…” The Kedoin crossed his arm before glancing at Ryu. He wondered if the boy would be interesting in assisting. Knowing that Ryu was a warrior that took pride in knowledge, he was hopeful.

Regardless, after ten or so minutes of walking, the group would have at last reached a gargantuan stone castle-like building with varying towers along its four corners, a long bridge leading to the entrance and a deep moat surrounding it. As the group crossed the bridge, several guards greeted them with a swift fist to their chests. This action yielded a metallic ‘clang’ each time as the guards gauntlets connected with their chest pieces. It would be clear to the group by now that this was Mo’s greeting. Upon reaching the entrance, the group would be presented with a lobby consisting of multiple rows of chairs, marble finishings, gates on the far end of the room and a desk housing the reception staff. “Where to first?” Zuruel pointed out a map carved onto the reception desk. It showed that the building was mostly made up of a training area, alchemy lab, a vague room under construction and several other unlabeled rooms relating to whether they were near the training area or the alchemy portion of the building.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

"The training ground is inside of the research center. The entire facility has a number of functions from researching the various flora surrounding the village to experimenting with elixirs and new battle techniques. My shield style is a variation of the spear and shield style Mo soldiers are famous for." informed Zuruel.

'That explains the weapons the soldiers were wielding. I have to admit that I don't know a lot of spear styles' thought the female. Most of the Kumogakure shinobis relied on kenjutsus, archery or throwing. Others used hand to hand combat styles or the eight gates instead.
Hearing that Mo focused on floras and elixirs made her smile. Things were looking excellent so far in terms of common interests.

"The library, unfortunately, is quite small. I am hoping to expand it in the future. I hear many rare texts have been scattered around the world. Unfortunately, gathering them all is too big of a task for just myself..." informed the male.
'Believe me. That can be changed quickly if Kumogakure becomes your ally' thought the kage bunshin.

After a ten minute walk, they reached a stone building. Its appearance made the disguised Raikage think of a fairytale castle. Mostly due to the moat plus the four towers.
She gave the guards a polite smile as they crossed the bridge. These men seemed more comfortable around strangers compared to the other guards.

"Oh my...this is gorgeous" muttered the young woman when they reached the lobby. The room could hold several people for starters. She had to admit that the marble matched well with the castles architecture.
"Where to first?" inquired the man. The fake greenette looked at the carved map he was pointing at.

"I would like to see the alchemy lab or training room. But the library area is on my list as well. I want to see the collection of books you have so far" replied the female.
She would remain quiet so her Genins could voice their input. They were probably just as curious after all.

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Equipment:


Field pack:

An umbrella, 6 kunais, a soldier pill, a gas mask [has filter B], 2 dokas, a six inch flashlight, 2 bloodclot pills, a wireless radio, 40 senbons, a lensatic compass, a rebar splint, a torsion wrench, a half-diamond pick, a hook pick, a ball pick, a rake pick, a glass cutter and 5 exploding pouches.


Hip pouch:

6 kunais, 15 hira shurikens, 2 smoke grenades, 2 hikari bombs, a multi-tool, 2 thermal capsules, 2 bloodclot pills, 11 exploding tags, 40 senbons, a pair of goggles with camera and the maps of Periander and Solon.

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Skills used:


Sense Motive. Level: Master [104/125].

Observation. Level: Master [107/125].

Current affairs. Level: Master [109/125].

History, local [Hi no Kuni]. Level: Master [112/125].


Navigate. Level: Expert [70/125]. 40 TP.

Expert: Locate an area up to 50 miles away on verbal instructions only. With crudest of maps as reference may never become lost. No longer need a compass


Acting. Level: Expert [78/125]. 75 TP.

Expert: Can independently 'invent' a role such as a lord, member of a cult, wealthy merchant, etc., and can dress and act the part with such skill that he can pass as that person.


Disguise. Level: Expert [81/125].

Unskilled: Appear as a relative of the same race, sex, and age category.
Novice: Appear as another individual of the same race, sex, and age category.
Average: Alter one's apparent sex or apparent age.
Advanced: Alter one's apparent race.
Expert: Perform multiple combinations of above.

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Jutsus used:


Solid regard.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Target is personal. Range is personal. Duration is five hours per class level. User knows their soul and where it is going. This makes them fearless. User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Limit: Must be a soulcaster.


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).
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.


Defensive throw.
Rank: “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.

[Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword"]

Ryutatsu thought hard on what he heard so far. Spear and Shield style is what this place is known for. "Zuruel-san, Spear and shield you say, is that just foot or is that mounted as well. Also in your styles is the spear a slashing flowing style or the hard piercing styles? Shields are decent but I find they promote a turtle mentality. Only the best can use a shield offensively most common troops tend to hide behind their shields. That combination is a decent one with few holes and great against Calvary but is slow for arm execution. " With that small speech it proved that Ryutatsu had extensive knowledge of more than just swords of Katana make. It also proved that he had been educating himself on tactics of entire armies. This was while they walked to through the research area. "Personally I say lets see just what makes the troops so famed. "

[Skulking Shinzu]

Zuruel’s keen sense of hearing picked up on Tomoko’s mutterings. The fact that the sight of the facility pleased her brought a smile to his face. “Very well – the training area first then. We can pass by the library after on the way to the labs afterwards.” As both Ryu and Tomoko mentioned the training area, it made the most sense as the group’s first destination. The library could then easily be accessed next on the way to the labs as the final part of the tour. “These are the Cloud diplomats. Please give them full access to the facility.” In response, the receptionist handed the Kedoin three pieces of paper with strange seals littering the surface in black ink. Zuruel immediately handed these to the Cloud Ninja. With these on their person, they’d find the gates on the far side of the room immediately open the moment they approached them.

“A hint of technology combined with Chakra. The gates react to the Chakra in the seal to grant access. The seals you three were given will grant access to anywhere in the facility. If we are separated, I will also be able to find you using them.” Zuruel hinted at the fact that each paper bore one of his unique Hiraishin seals. Of course, this would be difficult to know or identify without prior knowledge of the seal and enough skill in Rituals. Ryu, however, having faced Zuruel before, would likely be able to piece the facts together given his experience in witnessing the Kedoin performing his teleportation technique.

“This way.” Zuruel lead the group straight down towards a grand set of gates. On the marble gates – the Ninja would be able to spot carvings of various generals and Dukes of Mo. It took the combined efforts of four soldiers to push the gates ajar, but as they creaked open sunlight splashed into the eyes of the Shinobi. The entire training facility appeared to be outdoors based directly in the center of the castle-like structure. Almost like a coliseum, rows upon rows of seats spiraled around the area with a grassy field in the center. All around, various practice dummies, equipment and designated sparring zones littered across he area.

“Mo soldiers are taught to fight both on horseback and on their own two feet.” At the end of the sentence, Zuruel pointed at the distance. Several soldiers appeared to be attending to a set of creatures in the stables. Mostly horses, though if the group paid close attention, they’d also spot lions and various other beasts that Mo had managed to tame into mounts. “Our soldiers are mostly known for their piercing and throwing styles. The idea is to use the spear to keep foes at bay while archers assault the foes from the back. Any foes that break the front-line are then subjected to Mo’s sword style – which is heavily based around brute-force slashing and crushing blows.” Zuruel then smiled at Ryu’s comments around the shield. The boy knew a lot around Taijutsu. “You’re not wrong. Mo soldiers fight as one. The shield bearers defend and often form walls using specialised formations while spearmen fight from directly behind. That’s why I mentioned my shield style is a variation of Mo’s. I tend to use it far more offensively than most.”

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

'What's that?' thought the female as their guide was given three pieces of paper. Each of them were littered with strange black seals. She gave him a polite bow when she received her paper.
'I don't think I've seen anything like this before' observed the kage bunshin. Her ryuugan kai failed to hide the curious gleam in her eyes.

"A hint of technology combined with chakra. The gates react to the chakra in the seal to grant access. The seals you three were given will grant access to
anywhere in the facility. If we are separated, I will also be able to find you using them" informed Zuruel. What he said made her feel scared yet intrigued.

'He must have infused these papers with his own chakra. That explains why he can find us' concluded the young woman. She followed the young man towards a grand set of marble gates.
Her ryuugan spotted the carvings made by various generals as well as dukes. It took the combined efforts of four soldiers to push the gates ajar.

She immediately raised her right arm to shield her eyes. Sharp sunlight did not mix well with the ryuugan. The training facility appeared to be outdoors. They were in the center of the castle-like structure. Rows upon rows of seats spiraled around the area with a grassy field in the center.

Practice dummies, equipment and designated sparring zones littered across he area. "Mo soldiers are taught to fight both on horseback and on their own two feet" explained the guide. 'That explains the distance' thought the fake greenette with a smile on her face.
Fighting on horseback was nearly unheard of in Kaminari no Kuni. But their nation had more mountains compared to Hi no Kuni.

"Zuruel-san. Spear and shield you say, is that just foot or is that mounted as well? Also, in your styles, is the spear a slashing flowing style? Or the hard piercing styles? Shields are decent, but I find they promote a turtle mentality. Only the best can use a shield offensively most common troops tend to hide behind their shields. That combination is a decent one with few holes and great against Calvary but is slow for arm execution." told the younger male.

'Impressive' thought the female. Ryutatsu was apparently quite an expert when it came to fighting styles. That would definitely come in handy during the Chuunin exams. She looked over at the male to see what his reply was. This would definitely be interesting.

"You're not wrong. Mo soldiers fight as one. The shield bearers defend and often form walls using specialised formations while spearmen fight from directly behind. That's why I mentioned my shield style is a variation of Mo's. I tend to use it far more offensively than most" explained the male.

"I'm glad to hear that. I believe this strategy makes you a force to be reckoned with. May I ask how the daily training schedule is?" inquired the kage bunshin.
A well-balanced training schedule would make the soldiers just as well-balanced. This was crucial in order to make an effective army.

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Equipment:


Field pack:

An umbrella, 6 kunais, a soldier pill, a gas mask [has filter B], 2 dokas, a six inch flashlight, 2 bloodclot pills, a wireless radio, 40 senbons, a lensatic compass, a rebar splint, a torsion wrench, a half-diamond pick, a hook pick, a ball pick, a rake pick, a glass cutter and 5 exploding pouches.


Hip pouch:

6 kunais, 15 hira shurikens, 2 smoke grenades, 2 hikari bombs, a multi-tool, 2 thermal capsules, 2 bloodclot pills, 11 exploding tags, 40 senbons, a pair of goggles with camera and the maps of Periander and Solon.

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Skills used:


Sense Motive. Level: Master [104/125].

Observation. Level: Master [107/125].

Current affairs. Level: Master [109/125].

History, local [Hi no Kuni]. Level: Master [112/125].


Navigate. Level: Expert [70/125]. 40 TP.

Expert: Locate an area up to 50 miles away on verbal instructions only. With crudest of maps as reference may never become lost. No longer need a compass


Acting. Level: Expert [78/125]. 75 TP.

Expert: Can independently 'invent' a role such as a lord, member of a cult, wealthy merchant, etc., and can dress and act the part with such skill that he can pass as that person.


Disguise. Level: Expert [81/125].

Unskilled: Appear as a relative of the same race, sex, and age category.
Novice: Appear as another individual of the same race, sex, and age category.
Average: Alter one's apparent sex or apparent age.
Advanced: Alter one's apparent race.
Expert: Perform multiple combinations of above.

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Jutsus used:


Solid regard.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Target is personal. Range is personal. Duration is five hours per class level. User knows their soul and where it is going. This makes them fearless. User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Limit: Must be a soulcaster.


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).
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.


Defensive throw.
Rank: “A” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.

[Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword"]

Ryutatsu thought about the information he received and nodded to himself. Mo seemed to specialize in medium combatant warfare. "So Calvary, Pike-men in a shield wall, and archers as a reserve. That is a decent formation and must take many men. That sounds like the formation of a country's army not a city. Still how does your army deal with Heavy units and Calvary archers?" The two types of units that Ryutatsu mentioned would be the worst match ups with the information he knew. Heavy units generally are all but immune to archers and tear through anything lighter than they. And Calvary Archers are known to be nimble enough to escape damage and cause a lot more damage than their numbers appear.

While Ryutatsu conversed and worked out the strategies of the military might of Mo. The back of his mind was puzzling out the seal that Zuruel gave them. He didn't know that particular seal but he knew that Zuruel possessed a teleportation technique that was restricted to items or an area around them. That had given Zuruel the illusion of true speed but then again he kept up at the high pace of Busosen with his shield style. Not many could keep a pace like that for long but Zuruel had. Zuruel had even won the head band off of Ryutatsu for he took a death blow and then healed in moments.

[Skulking Shinzu]

Zuruel noticed an interesting coloured tint in Tomoko’s eyes. Having never seen anything like it before, he could only assume it was a simple rare variation in eye colour. Of course, her increased susceptibility to the sharp transition from indoors to the bright outdoors was worth noting down mentally. “As much as we are a village birthed amidst war and struggles, our people have never forgotten their identity and sense of comradeship. Naturally, our strategies and formations have all that ingrained deep inside. Individually, we are a force to be reckoned with. Together, however, we are unstoppable.” Zuruel tapped his chin at the end of his sentence. “There are a few scrolls in the library that document our victories. They go into detail around how we used strategy and hardheadedness to turn the tides of war and remain victorious against the harshest of odds. I will point them out for you when we are passing by.” The Kedoin knew Tomoko may appreciate the read.

The conversation topic then shifted to the soldiers training regime. “Each soldier is given a strict regime that alternates between training on one day, then personal recreation time on the other to heal and socialise. On training days, the soldiers hone all of their skills such as archery and swordsmanship to cardio and group-based assault courses. The later also trains the instructors and generals in knowing how best to command their squad’s formations. Usually, each training day focuses specifically on honing a soldier’s weakest skill. While their time may be split evenly amongst all of their activities, their skill that is determined to be the weakest will have a solid five hours dedicated purely to it. This constantly alternates until an individual’s skillsets are considered to be fully well-rounded. That way, there are no set roles during a conflict. Each soldier can easily supplement each other and switch combat roles on the fly.”

Zuruel then smiled at Ryu’s comment. “Correct. While we lack numbers, one thing our soldiers do not lack is courage. Even when faced off against superior numbers, we will maintain our formations like Mo’s solid iron walls. It’s that very same mentality that allowed us to survive against numerous attacks from the entirety of the Emperor’s army.” Tomoko likely remembered the brief history lesson of Mo’s past. The Emperor wished for Mo to bow down to him. Upon refusing, the entirety of the country’s forces attacked the village in an attempt to subjugate it. However, after years of conflict, Mo would not budge which lead to a truce being declared and Mo earning its status as an independent village. “Heavy units tend to be slow.” Zuruel made a gesture with his finger that imitated a catapult throwing a projectile.

“You may not have noticed, but directly behind the iron walls we have wooden structures that we can erect into catapults to launch boulders at such opponents. In times of relative peace such as these, they are left retracted and double out as benches or stalls for marketmen to freely use. As for archers in general, we use our own marksman to take them out or simply turtle together using shields. Ideally, half the soldiers will maintain a shield wall or roof while the other half will lob arrows at the foes. Our soldiers are patient and well disciplined. Even if the battle goes nowhere, we will turtle as long as need be. If our lives aren’t being sacrificed and not one foreign foot has stepped inside of our walls, then it is considered a victory.” After the length speech, Zuruel snickered. “Of course, the Duchess and I are always there to sort out anything that our soldiers can’t deal with quite that easily.” The Kedoin blinked at the end of his sentence upon remembering something. “By the way… The Chunin exams. I heard rumours of them beginning soon. Pardon my bluntness and ignorance. I know very little of Ninja culture. Ryu is a Genin I believe? I assume then he will be taking part in the exams. If need be, I am determined to show my commitment to our alliance by assisting Cloud in all of its endeavors. If need be, would your Kage wish for me to join your Genin in the exams as a Cloud representative? I believe it would be a good opportunity to directly showcase my skills while also proving our commitment.” There were two things clear from Zuruel’s words. One, he wanted there to be no shadow of a doubt that Mo was serious about this alliance. Second, both for personal and political reasons, he wanted the entirety of Cloud to know how powerful their ally is.

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

The female listened carefully when he talked about the village's accomplishments. She smiled when the male mentioned the scroll. 'Note to self: read the scroll before leaving' thought the kage bunshin.
The training regime made the young woman feel a bit...inadequate. Their training regime seemed to be on par with most Chuunin or Jounin shinobis.

But what caught her attention was their attention to skill level. Having an even level of skill in all areas made them a lot harder to defeat.
'Maybe I should implement some of this in our training. Especially for the younger Genins' pondered the clone.

"So calvary, pike-men in a shield wall and archers as a reserve. That is a decent formation and must take many men. That sounds like the formation of a country's army, not a city. Still how does your army deal with heavy units and calvary archers?" inquired the boy. This was a questions she wanted to know the answer to as well.

"Correct. While we lack numbers, one thing our soldiers do not lack is courage. Even when faced off against superior numbers, we will maintain our formations like Mo's solid iron walls. It’s that very same mentality that allowed us to survive against numerous attacks from the entirety of the Emperor's army. Heavy units tend to be slow" informed Zuruel.

His gesture made her smile a little. She paid close attention to what he told regarding the catapults. The female knew what catapults were, but she had never seen one.
Until today that was. This showed her how capable the people in the Mo village were.

"By the way...The Chunin exams. I heard rumours of them beginning soon. Pardon my bluntness and ignorance. I know very little of ninja culture. Ryu is a Genin I believe? I assume then he will be taking part in the exams" started the young man.

"If need be, I am determined to show my commitment to our alliance by assisting Cloud in all of its endeavors. If need be, would your Kage wish for me to join your Genin in the exams as a Cloud representative? I believe it would be a good opportunity to directly showcase my skills while also proving our commitment" told the Mo general.

The kage bunshin knitted her brows. "I think the Raikage is the one who should answer this question, not me. But I think we need to get the alliance secured first" replied the young woman.
She was unsure of what to do. The fake greenette did not have a clue about his agenda or strength level.

'He must possess some level of strength due to his rank. Which speaks volumes considering how strong the soldiers are. Then again, we just got here.
I think I should speak with our diplomat about this. He probably have an idea of what to do' thought the female.

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Skills used:


Sense Motive. Level: Master [104/125].

Observation. Level: Master [107/125].

Current affairs. Level: Master [109/125].

History, local [Hi no Kuni]. Level: Master [112/125].


Navigate. Level: Expert [70/125]. 40 TP.

Expert: Locate an area up to 50 miles away on verbal instructions only. With crudest of maps as reference may never become lost. No longer need a compass


Acting. Level: Expert [78/125]. 75 TP.

Expert: Can independently 'invent' a role such as a lord, member of a cult, wealthy merchant, etc., and can dress and act the part with such skill that he can pass as that person.


Disguise. Level: Expert [81/125].

Unskilled: Appear as a relative of the same race, sex, and age category.
Novice: Appear as another individual of the same race, sex, and age category.
Average: Alter one's apparent sex or apparent age.
Advanced: Alter one's apparent race.
Expert: Perform multiple combinations of above.

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Jutsus used:


Solid regard.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Target is personal. Range is personal. Duration is five hours per class level. User knows their soul and where it is going. This makes them fearless. User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Limit: Must be a soulcaster.


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).
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.


Defensive throw.
Rank: “S” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.

[Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword"]

Ryutatsu nodded his head to all the information he learned but still wasn't convinced of this army's strength. But as far as he could tell there was no major weakness to exploit. Though the best way to take on such a medium army as this would be a heavy cavalry unit with light cavalry archers in support. " I am going to exams if everything goes right. My understanding they are to happen a little further down the coast in the land of Tea. Something called the House of Badger, I believe. Never been there before. Most of explorations have been a bit further south. If anyone there fights like you though I may have a challenge."

[Skulking Shinzu]

“Agreed. I must admit – a simple handshake amongst people of honour is as binding to me as a bond of blood. However, the governors of Mo may not agree. Once we are done here, we should make our way to the palace where a document of an alliance can be drafted. Your Kage can then look over it and decide for herself if the alliance is worth pursuing.” At the end of his sentence, Zuruel raised an eyebrow. This entire time, he had been quite open to the reasons behind pursuing this alliance between Mo and Cloud. However, he had yet to meet the Kage and knew little of her intentions. Did the Raikage send the trio of Cloud Ninja to Mo to form a simple alliance, or was she preparing for a war? Either way, the Kedoin needed to know.

“Pardon my bluntness, but it is my role to investigate these things. Mo’s intentions are quite clear. We wish to supplement our numbers in times of crisis with Ninja and to strengthen our bonds with neighboring countries by forming alliances with the villages governing them. However, having not met your Raikage, I know little of her interest in Mo. I assume her sending you three here is a sign of interest and so, I must ask. Why is the Raikage interested in Mo and of course, are there any enemies of Cloud we should be aware of?” Zuruel waited for Tomoko’s response. Once the business naturally concluded, he could focus on Ryu’s words.

“The Land of Tea? Interesting. I have yet to step foot there.” A smirk possessed the Kedoin’s lips. Tomoko would be able to sense a hint of bloodlust emanating from Zuruel at that moment. “I feel like I’ll be missing out if the exams really do have others that fight like me… but alas, the timing does not favour us. How often do the exams occur? Once our alliance is solidified, perhaps your Kage will allow me to take part in the next one.”

[Marii K. Kazeraikou]

'Huh? Did I just heard what I thought I heard!?' thought the female. It was quite a coincidence that the exams were in Cha no Kuni.
'Same nation I took my exams. That's quite promising since everyone from Kumogakure passed that year' recalled the kage bunshin.

"Pardon my bluntness, but it is my role to investigate these things. Mo’s intentions are quite clear. We wish to supplement our numbers in times of crisis with Ninja and to strengthen our bonds with neighboring countries by forming alliances with the villages governing them" informed the male.

"However, having not met your Raikage, I know little of her interest in Mo. I assume her sending you three here is a sign of interest and so, I must ask. Why is the Raikage interested in Mo and of course, are there any enemies of Cloud we should be aware of?" inquired Zuruel.

'I believe this is my cue' observed the clone. She tried to think of a reply while the young man talked with her Genin. The young woman noticed the hint of bloodlust emanating from him.
It was brief, but it was definitely there. Was he hiding or supressing a part of his personality?

"I think I know the answer to that question Zuruel-san. Our Raikage wants to expand our international relations. Furthermore, these relations can benefit the both of us.
I don't think Kumogakure no Sato has any enemies. Hence why our Raikage would like to search out allies" explained the disguised kage bunshin.

She was careful about letting out too much information. The female was posing as a Jounin after all. It would be odd if a shinobi knew exactly what their kage thought.
'I just hope I wasn't too vague. But I'll got a little more in detail if he asks' decided the young woman.

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Skills used:


Sense Motive. Level: Master [104/125].

Observation. Level: Master [107/125].

Current affairs. Level: Master [109/125].

History, local [Hi no Kuni]. Level: Master [112/125].


Navigate. Level: Expert [70/125]. 40 TP.

Expert: Locate an area up to 50 miles away on verbal instructions only. With crudest of maps as reference may never become lost. No longer need a compass


Acting. Level: Expert [78/125]. 75 TP.

Expert: Can independently 'invent' a role such as a lord, member of a cult, wealthy merchant, etc., and can dress and act the part with such skill that he can pass as that person.


Disguise. Level: Expert [81/125].

Unskilled: Appear as a relative of the same race, sex, and age category.
Novice: Appear as another individual of the same race, sex, and age category.
Average: Alter one's apparent sex or apparent age.
Advanced: Alter one's apparent race.
Expert: Perform multiple combinations of above.

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Jutsus used:


Solid regard.
Rank: “C” Rank.
Skill: Ninjutsu.
Effect: User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Target is personal. Range is personal. Duration is five hours per class level. User knows their soul and where it is going. This makes them fearless. User becomes immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Limit: Must be a soulcaster.


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).
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.


Defensive throw.
Rank: “S” Rank.
Skill: Taijutsu/supplementary.
Effect: A technique in which if the user has his sights set on a target ready to attack, the senses of the throwing specialist is so in tuned with his surroundings the user is unable to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the “C” Rank version they must be “C” Class, if they wish to learn the “B” Rank version they must be “B” Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the throwing specialist is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is “C” Class or higher.
Limit: Must be a throwing specialist.

[Ryutatsu "Sakurai Sword"]

Ryutatsu's eyes matched Zuruel's when the blood lust showed. Few if anyone knew that Ryutatsu was a cold blooded killer at heart. Only a few things got his blood going and his sense of honor shackled him to being a 'good' guy. It was just as brief as Zuruel's was. Otherwise he stayed mostly quiet and looked over the training grounds with an eye of critical viewing of the few soldiers that were training there. They were decent but it was obvious to Ryutatsu while Mo's teamwork and training was superior what it lacked was exceptional individuals in general. Zuruel none withstanding, none of the Mo soldiers training currently impressed Ryutatsu on a individual level.

He did have one question though for Zuruel. "Supplant how? What are you looking for militarily? Scouts, Sabotage, War Leaders, Spies, Trainers, or something else?" Zuruel knew of Ryutatsu's honor, so it would be apparent that some of the methods he mentioned would usually be distasteful to him. But Ryutatsu did have a true understanding of war. He knew of the underhanded methods that would shorten a war by many years.