[. Scarlet Falls] - Travel

[seppuku]

And just where do you think you're going? Is someone there?

The figure before the young Gennin seemed to distort and fade away, the quasi-clone no longer able to hold its composure as it'd remained stationary for too long. Simply fading away, the words he'd heard came not from in front of him-- but behind him, two meters linear with his southern flank. Such was the effect of the after image technique.

Kouketsu stood just as casually as he had been before, his left hand resting lightly upon the sheath of his blade. In his right hand he held a mask, slowly placing it upon his face - Aku, as he'd named the mask, illuminated with its ghastly aura. Still, even throughout this, ne'er had his gaze been broken from the boy nor had his guard been let down.

Soon, that same right hand glided through the air to rest upon the pommel of his sword; and with a long slither and luster of light, the blade was revealed to the world once more. His armed appendage erected outward in an oblique nature, directly to its respective flank. He stood motionless, awaiting the boy's retaliation against his antics.

Come-- show your God this power that you speak of. I'm anxious to see it.

[--Arata]

Halting to a stop as he realized the figure was nothing more than a after image used. Such speed and prowess, but there was one thing that the shinobi who had unveiled his anbu mask didn't notice. The same mistake most would do when one such as Shin a lowly genin in the eyes of all those that would look down on him. The mere lack of speed they would think one as himself would be in the same category. The wrongness in such judgment could untimely lead them to their deaths as the prodigy of the Uchiha's clan and his resolve were one of a kind.

Heh...I will commend your speed, but don't look down upon me.

The shinobi would muse as he would merely tuck his kunai within it's pouch. Pivoting on the balls of his feet, he would reach behind him and slowly began to unsheathe his katana. Gazing amidst the being that merely vanished from in front of him. Obviously he had a speed on him, but so did the younger batch of the two. Glares met, but Shin's visage was merely under the grand determination.

Holding his katana firm, he would begin to slowly ease into the slippery fist stance. As his body projected the stance with confidence, with his sword behind his back being held with a over hand grip to allow him to swing it as if he was throwing a punch. There he would take one step forth and come in with a vicious right cross aiming to come across the revelation of the Anbu.

I won't hold back.

Tsurutsuru Kobushi (Slippery Fist)
Rank: E
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A low stance that relies on upward motion and momentum.
Special: None
Drawback: Most of the user’s attacks are ground based, limiting their airborne range.
Description: A fairly underrated stance that was developed in Iwa sometime ago. Due to the crouched position the user must take to perform this, many ninjas and other interested people find it uncomfortable and unwieldy. This stance focuses on heavy movements based on focused momentum behind every blow. Users of this stance have found it helpful to wear shoes and gloves that slide easily on many surfaces, but still do not slide off of a target.
Limit: None

[seppuku]

The Etsuko's mask was more than just that - in truth, it was a limiter to his unadulterated powers. Aku symbolized the semblance within Kouketsu, and when wearing the mask he took things with a much slower pace, far less brash than when he wore Akuma; such a thing the boy would never see, unless the elder of the two Uchiha truly wished to kill him.

Even though a shadow clone, it understood the concept of pointless slaughter.

So instead of fatally-countering the boy's assault - which he very well could have, his Sharingan more than capable of predicting the lesser shinobi's every movement - Kouketsu simply adjusted his blade, with a swift movement to bring the flat-side of his sword into the crease of the boy's arm. With such speed and force, undoubtedly the arm would bend - simultaneous with the swing, the Uchiha side-stepped to bring his frontal view alongside the boy's left flank, the opposing side of his weapon.

From there, a simple shuffle of footsteps would bring the sole of his foot into the stomach of the boy and send him skimming across the sand.

Being that Shin had dedicated his body into such a swing, and Kouketsu had merely attacked while in the process of executing it, there was a slim chance he could escape. Even so, those eyes would be waiting to predict whatever movement he had up his sleeve next.

[--Arata]

Launching forward intently on giving his opponent the idea of him just angrily throwing his first attack to land on his foe. These were the mere thoughts a normal genin would use one would assume, but these were of great tactical advantages in the shinobi's eyes. Making one of such commit to his attack was a great way to find his true bearing in the lands and solidify his meaning as he was already two steps ahead of the ANBU. Intense gaze locked on the porcelain concealed figure that was once in front of him, but now on his the opposite of his right flank.

Heh.

All that was muttered as the shinobi would simply begin to phase out as well, leaving a swift after image of one's self as he would appear to the right of the ANBU warrior. There was something strange bout this man, but Shin couldn't quite lay his hand on it. Though his heart and mind were strong. There was no time ever that he felt as though his resolve could be any stronger than it was that day. Stepping forth and twisting his body as he came up out of the slippery fist stance once more, this time with a more elegant and smooth overhand slash to the right that was smoothly transitioned for a better grip for the Iwagakure shinobi. Perhaps the man would acknowledge one's speed and treat him with a bit of respect.

[seppuku]

Respect? Hardly.

As stated, Kouketsu's eyes were locked upon the young Genin from the moment he charged him so recklessly. The after image technique was impressive, yet before one so skilled with the Sharingan it was all but futile. Not only could he follow the boy's low-level movements, though somewhat impressive for his age and skill, he could predict them as well. With that said, he commenced without hesitation and with a liquid-like fluency.

Not so fast!

Before the boy could even hope to attack him, literally the moment he appeared, he would be rushing into the other being's assault. Yes, it was quite simple: the Etsuko had simply struck where the boy was going to be, making evasion nearly impossible. Once more the sole of his eastern foot (right) sought to slam into the boy's gut, more than likely sending him skimming across the sand as he'd planned earlier.

Being that the boy had literally-- in all senses of the phrase --after imaged right into the attack, Kouketsu had all but sealed the deal.

[--Arata]

Foolish move on the Iwagakure genin's part, but he thought it would be a swift move indeed. Though in the end, it would land him basically in a tough spot to get out of. There wasn't much he could do at that moment as the foot was coming in towards his chest with such speed behind it. Almost blurring the mere image of his technique that meshed with the heart and soul of Shin's suginzou.

All had ended with a swift kick to the chest, sending the Uchiha sprawling backwards, sliding along the grains of time with a viciousness. Dropping nearly to his knee from the pressure he had felt against his sternum, as he would grab at his ribs and begin to search for the answer against this opponent.

Hell would be seen burning bright in the obsidian pools that locked on the one that was in front of him. Highly outmatched in skills, he wouldn't back down there was a reason he was doing this. To keep the clan's reputation at its' best. There was something else, bout Shin as he would close his eyes, but for a mere second and slowly rise to his feet. There was a new demeanor about the shinobi, it was as if his fighting was consisting with such callous and loathing behind his first attempts.

I won't let you talk about my village and my heritage in such a manner!

Words of iron steel would travel from the depths of his throat and rise to his mouth, projecting out along the field between the two warriors. There was something different bout these two warriors, one could say that Shin would do anything and was vying for complete restoration of his clan.

Now the next step would be to show this man who stood before him some discipline, but how would one do such a thing. Taking the hikari light bomb's effect to mind, he would toss one towards the ANBU, closing his eyes, he would make sure to open them covered behind the sleeve of his mesh long sleeve. Forming the needed hand seals, he would begin to inhale a vast amounts of air and push forth a abundance of black smoke along the horizon as the two's battle would continue to wage on.

The smoke would slowly descend throughout the area, covering it in nothing, but large pools of of burning debris as he would begin to use the distraction to gather his tactics, he would quickly swing around two kunai's upon each index finger and sling them thoroughly at their opponent who was with no doubt within the large smoking area. Projecting it's way towards it's foe, it would possibly strike true in the hear of his opponent, neither of the latter would matter as the smoke would suddenly begin to rise upwards. Revealing a struck foe or a shocking revelation that he would be outmatched completely in this battle. The cloud of smoke would begin to swell bursting with flames the size of golf balls raining down upon the field of battle, setting a good stage for the two as the fire balls would begin to drop towards his opponent with no hesitation. Bracing for a counter strike, Shin would ready himself as he would hold his katana with an over hand grip and slowly move into a better position to defend one's self.

Katon: Ame Hinote no Jutsu (Fire Element: Raining Flames)
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu to where the user is capable of creating a storm of fire.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: The user performs the handseals needed as they take in a great deep breathe within. Holding it for a movement the user exerts out the breathe in a great force as an amount of smoke comes out in the usage of one movement, the number of movements increase depending on the rank type the user is pushing within the technique. When the user first learns the technique as a "C" Rank the user is capable of creating an amount of smoke covering within the distance of ten meters radius. The Smoke is capable of rising high into the air as it stays when the user wishes for the attack to be performed. The smoke itself may be used as a distraction, to make an opponent incapable of seeing for a brief moment to allow the user to perform more stronger attacks if needed. Within the ten meters of radius as the cloud of smoke is high in the air the user is capable of making the smoke rain down fire balls the size of golf balls down towards those that are along the ground. When the user learns a different rank the amount of distance is increased by ten meters. When the user learns the "S" Rank version of this technique performing the technique becomes quite easier as the amount of chakra is reduced by one rank needed in order to perform the technique, as the storm of golf sized fire balls is added with an extra amount of damage of a small explosion like that of a tag.
Limit: Must learn within the Uchiha Clan. Must have Katon no Jutsu (Fire Release Skill), User must have mastered Katon no Jutsu (Fire Release Skill) in order to learn "A", "S"

-1 Hikari Light Bomb
-2 Kunais

[seppuku]

Regardless of the boy's movements, the moment he had allowed the Etsuko to strike him in the stomach the battle had been lost. For you see, even though a shadow clone, he battled much like his master - he wasted no time, no movement - and thusly would not give his opponent the time of day to collect himself and launch a counter assault.

Too slow!

Shin would be merely be within the process of tossing the light bomb forward when the Uchiha had finished his handseals, leaning back before rocking forward as to expel the deep breath he'd taken; such a movement spawned what was known as the great fireball technique, the stream of fire headed by a massive, swirling sphere of destruction.

Katon, Goukakyuu no Jutsu!

The sphere would collide with the light bomb and completely devour it on its path forward, moving moderately paced on its trek toward the younger Genin. Regardless of if it connected or not, the sphere would undoubtedly explode in a massive eruption - devouring much of the beach within its inferno.

Kouketsu, on the other hand, was prepared regardless, awaiting the result as well as any possible counter the lesser shinobi could've formulated at the time. Unfortunately, considering he closed his eyes, he'd closed many of his own windows to escape. He'd have to think quick.

Time was running out.

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Katon - Goukakyuu no Jutsu [Great Fireball Technique]
Rank: B-rank.
Skill: NinJutsu.
Effect: The user is capable of performing a few handseals in which gives them the capability of blowing a large body of fire in size of a large sphere that has great fire proportions and explosive capabilities.
Special: "Handseals."
Drawback: Depending on the Rank, is dependent on how strong or how much the user is capable of doing with the Goukakyuu no Jutsu.
Description: The user quickly performs a few handseals. The user then places the hand over their mouth creating a small like circle. This technique in turn is then to help the user control the great flame. The use then blows out and creates a large fireball that twice the size of a normal human body. When the "C" Rank version is first learned the user is only capable of blowing out the Great Fireball that is can not be moved or go anywhere else. This also means that the technique does not explode in a fieiry explosion, but burns greatly to anyone that is caught within the technique. When the user learns the "B" Rank version then the user is capable blowing the Great Fireball into the distance, sending it away from the use it to hurl towards the very opponent. This technique is only capable of going into a straight line and this is capable of having the size three times the size of a human body. This technique when launched at an opponent then becomes dangerous because at this point the technique can explode causing even more devastating damage.
Limit: Must have the Fire Release.

[--Arata]

Hearing a rumbling noise coming towards him, tearing asunder the very ground as the shinobi's eyes were shut, he would open them to witness a large inferno of destruction headed his way in the form of a sphere. Eyes widening at the sight of the flames, he wouldn't have much time to do anything. He was at a fault for even closing his eyes, the heat bearing down on him. Though he had one of two choices as this would no doubt seer his body and the likes. Lessen the damage was one thing he could attempt, but how productive it could possibly be would only be in this feeble attempt.

Katon - Goukakyuu no Jutsu.

That was the only thing he could do to preserve his life at that moment. Feeling as though for once in his life, he was completely outmatched. Inferior to his opponent, the bearings of his clan just would be on the decline because of such a display of a Uchiha. This was a hard learned lesson as the flames would hit, but causing it to explode and him being caught within the explosion.

Intense waves of heat running over his body as he would be sent backwards landing with a loud thud against a nearby tree, as crimson liquid would eject itself from the esophagus of the young Uchiha from the sudden impact. It was safe to say that the young prodigy of the clan was no longer able to battle, but the gaze he would set on the one who had defeated him was of nothing, but pure malice and hatred.

The eyes narrowing as he would begin to slowly notice there was no chakra left to continue in such a battle. Having to put all his efforts in defending and well placed offensive attacks were one thing, but keeping up with this ANBU on his level was in things suicide for the Uchiha. Though he would see himself as needing a world of improvement, he would be able to finally say he found a worthy opponent as the vow to defeat him in their next meeting would come across his mind.

Katon - Goukakyuu no Jutsu [Great Fireball Technique]
Rank: C-rank.
Skill: NinJutsu.
Effect: The user is capable of performing a few handseals in which gives them the capability of blowing a large body of fire in size of a large sphere that has great fire proportions and explosive capabilities.
Special: "Handseals."
Drawback: Depending on the Rank, is dependent on how strong or how much the user is capable of doing with the Goukakyuu no Jutsu.
Description: The user quickly performs a few handseals. The user then places the hand over their mouth creating a small like circle. This technique in turn is then to help the user control the great flame. The use then blows out and creates a large fireball that twice the size of a normal human body. When the "C" Rank version is first learned the user is only capable of blowing out the Great Fireball that is can not be moved or go anywhere else. This also means that the technique does not explode in a fieiry explosion, but burns greatly to anyone that is caught within the technique. When the user learns the "B" Rank version then the user is capable blowing the Great Fireball into the distance, sending it away from the use it to hurl towards the very opponent. This technique is only capable of going into a straight line and this is capable of having the size three times the size of a human body. This technique when launched at an opponent then becomes dangerous because at this point the technique can explode causing even more devastating damage.
Limit: Must have the Fire Release.

[Koori.]

"Hmph"

The Masamune, passing through the lands of Water, would, after an already weird day of training, and some flash backs to the past, would encounter something he, did not expect. About 40 meters out, somewhere within the forests of the surrounding are of the two Uchiha, Koori, could be found, in the tree's, cloaked and hooded, teal eyes peering out into the open. Lump as it would appear to be some type maybe of puppet upon his back, when it was truly his Iron Sand Gourd wrapped in bandages, hidden under the veil of his cloak. Red hair, poked out from under his Hood, if even a little bit. Polarity field, extending its full 60 meters now as he traveled, when suddenly, a part of it, died, 40 meters out. Koori, was halted dead in his tracks. Heat, disrupted his polarity field, and ability to control Iron Sand slightly, unfortunately.

"Ineresting."

In order to have been strong enough to truly alter his polarity, the heat had to be truly intense ("B" Ranked). The Masamune's curiosity appeared it would get him into trouble, once again. From tree to tree, the Iwa Chuunin would approach the area. A few trees out, no more then 20 meters away from these two warriors, Koori witnessed the heat and fire that had disrupted his polarity field. Suddenly, an intense explosion seemed to catch one of these two men. Crimson liquid lay splashed amongst the boy as he lay there, deafeated. Truly entertaining for a bystander, no doubt. Koori's gaze, shifted, towards to boys forehead, where a head protector was shown. A shinobi, which was understandable with such fire techniques, but, thats when ti hit him like a bag of bricks.

"An Iwa shinobi? Here?!?"

What to do? He had been defeated, but Koori was out of jurisdiction, they were in a completely different country, but, should he risk battle with this opposition to save his fellow Genin? It came like second Nature. Handseals were formed as chakra was focused into his Iron Sand Gourd. A mass of black powder emitted from the gourd, and quickly took the shape of Koori, gourded lump on the back, hidden under the cloak and all. One Single Iron Sand Clone would emerge, and, More Iron would cover its face, and quickly take the form of a Falcon ANBU Mask, much like that of the one Kurenai carried around. He himself was in no way ANBU, but what did this man know? The Clone jumped out from the tree line, as Koori controlled it in the background, jumping in front of the defeated Stone shinobi, arm raised to its side, as if to halt movement.

He was silent................

"Satetsu No Bushin" (Iron Sand clones)
Rank: "C"

[/u], B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates clones of Iron sand that can fill of variety of tasks.
Special: Dog, Dragon, tiger
Drawback: Can only travel 3/4 of the users “Polarity field”. Moves somewhat slow since there made of iron
Description: By solidify the Iron sand, The user is able to create clones of iron sand, with hollowed insides (to use less chakra and sand). The clones can punch, kick and use weapons assigned by the user. C-rank allows 3 clones to be create, while B-ranked allows 6 clones to be created. The clones can take a good hit, but revert back to its original powder state if struck with an attack that is stronger then "1C-rank". If the user wishes to attain more clones, then it is considered C-ranked training, to add 1 more clone.
Limit: Masamune , Kekkai Genkai. C-rank in Polarity field, Iron sand Transmutation and Iron sand Domination[/quote]

[seppuku]

Oh? More company, hn?

The battle was over, regardless of if the boy had fallen or not. Remaining in existence at such great distances from its creator had taken a toll on the shadow clone's chakra, and his moment of retirement drew nigh; instead of continuing, he would leave the group with words, uncapping his mask so that they could view his apathetic expression.

I see you trash stick together, yes? Whatever the case, leave Mizu no Kuni - head home. Oh, and boy-- come before me when your eyes have power. Perhaps then you will be able to serve me, Uchiha Aka, head-figure of the Uchiha clan, properly.

Without so much as a word after that the clone sheathed its blade, turning on a heel to trot off into the distance before vanishing in a poof of smoke.

[--Arata]

Leaning heavily as his body couldn't move from the sheer impact of crashing backwards into the bark of the tree. Breathing heavily from the impact and drain of chakra he had, he would look up at the man who stood in front of the Uchiha. Hearing him state that there was more company, his eyes would begin to open wide looking for this person. Obviously he was referring that there was someone coming from within the woods. Though the determination and hatred that were embedded in Shin's eyes would not come off of the ANBU in front of him. Of course he was fighting one of the elite shinobi of the Mizugakure Village. There was something about him he couldn't put his finger on.

Reaching back behind him and firmly sitting his hands on the ground, he would begin to lift himself up. Glancing down to the ground as he saw that the final wound hadn't been inflicted. Looking up he would peer forward towards the figure, but found a clone would be there in the way. Eyes full of shock would open wider as he wasn't too sure what it was. Who was this figure that had stepped in between the two warriors. The man's visage fell silent upon Shin as he would gaze at the one who had defeated him in the battle.

Listening more and more, he would notice that the man he had been facing had a interesting thing to reveal to the young Iwagakure Shinobi. There wasn't much he could say now that would confront him, as Shin was tired of these ANBUs. That was possibly three he had met, as the one in front of him had adjorned a porcelain mask to his face as well. Taking in the words of the Anbu as he cooed them out slowly towards Shin who was now looking for the way to ascend to greatness. This being had referred to himself as the Leader of the Uchiha Clan, his name was Aka Uchiha. The head figure as he referred to himself to the defeated Shin who was now to his feet. Taking a step forward behind the outstretched arms, of the Iwagakure Anbu that had appeared, he would hear the last things that would forever play in his mind over and over.

Oh, and boy-- come before me when your eyes have power. Perhaps then you will be able to serve me,

The reveled Uchiha would turn and begin his move away from the two Iwagakure shinobis as his first swift step would reveal nothing more than a Kage Bunshin. The look of distraught would fall over his face. This whole trip here was a shameful event for him. The young shinobi failed both Iwagakure and living up to his Clan's true name. The words ranged true forever that Uchihas were a hard name to live up to. Now Shin had to find out the hard way, pressed to coming to collect a bounty, he had ran into two shinobis over and over. Neither one was fruitful towards him as well, as his trip for returning the Missing Ninja here had came to a abrupt end as the corpse would have no reward as they shinobi would tell them to leave this place at once. Turning his attention to the shinobi in front of him, Shin would begin to speak in a cold tone and disrespectful tone as if he was so ashame of himself and how miserable he was.

Why did you interfere? Who are you? It doesn't matter... I failed the village and my clan.

[Koori.]

"The Question is, what are you doing all the way out here?"

The Masamune spoke to the Genin, as his Clone reverted back into nothing more then black powder, and floated back towards his back. Cloaked still, and looking upon the Genin from the treetops, Koori himself was confused as to what this man's aim was out so far from home.

"My name, is Masamune, Koori. I interfered to save your life."

He spoke of failing the "Clan" and the Village together, but what clan was he apart of? And how did he fail the village? A Mission? Maybe.

"Fail? Were you on a mission?"

[--Arata]

The Uchiha would watch as the iron powdered sand would revert back to it's nesting zone. Turning to find the voice that spoke to him, he would gaze at the treetops to spot the one who reveled dialect towards him. The figure that had spoke to him revealed that he was here to presume his life by stepping in. Though the shinobi wasn't quite sure what to reveal to him. After all it was the third Anbu that he had met and he was beginning to get tired of these porcelain mask figures talking down to him. The prodigy or should we say failure of the clan would begin to have an growing hatred towards those. The hatred was still brewing within the Uchiha he would embed it in all his techniques and training from that day forth. He wouldn't let this day go unnoticed.

I'm here collecting a reward for the body, which this anbu had taken to the Mizukage. Then the test of my mettle came soon after that. Koori you say, well the name's Shin Uchiha. I failed in disregards to my skill as a shinobi of Iwagakure.

Turning towards him, as he would begin to get up and rise to his feet. The shinobi that had left him he would begin to remember the name of such a skilled warrior. Aka was his name and now Shin had a goal to come here again and one day bestow honor in his name. There was so much turmoil within the shinobi's heart and soul he wasn't sure anymore of his skills. Looking at Koori he would begin to ask him one question.

Was my answer good enough?

[Koori.]

"Sounds Solid. Inform someone next time so we may send proper back up."

The Masamune, then jumped down from the treetop branch to attend the same eye level as the Uchiha. Koori, had no Porcelain mask about him, only the clone, and such, it was more or less of a scare tactic to be honest. Koori glanced upon Shin for a moment to assess the damage. He appeared to be in bad shape, but who wouldn't after an explosion like that? Perhaps some medical attention would be needed?

"Do you need medical assistance?"

[--Arata]

The Iron sand user would seem to question his immediate attention for medical help, though the shinobi would refuse it was all too generous of a offer. Feeling as there was no need for such kind of gesture, he would begin forming up his next few moves out within the confinements of his mind. Looking at the one who had now revealed himself as Koori, he would walk up to him. Gazing at him with the hatred and determination that filled his eyes, as his look was so intense his resolve would burn bright projecting fear towards all beings who understood the oncoming force of this entity's hatred and vengeance.

Koori...we should be on our way. I'll heal...plus there's some training I need. Though I would like to ask you...take me under your wing and train me. Train so that I can come back here one day and restore the prestige of my clan and our village.

There was that talk of determination and hatred building in his subconscious. It was almost as if he was reaching out to Koori to understand the way he felt and to get him to gain more power. The two would continue their intense focal point on one another as the two eyes would meet and lock for what seemed eternity and the constant shifts in Shin's could tell he was on fire. Hatred burned bright as a lightning bug on a dark and cloudy night.

[.exit thread

OOC:Koori let's get in your travel thread. ^^ Leave this for Atsu...request so I shall grant!

[Koori.]

"Teach?"

The words crossed his mind multiple times, all seemingly, no matter how he came about it, to the same conclusion. He wasn't really doing anything important besides missions. He had taken up a team, that seemed to fall apart, except for the guy who had been at the chuunin exams (and for an awful long time, at that). What could Koori possibly train anyone else? The only thing he actually knew was more or less Iron Sand Techniques, specific to his bloodlimit. Koori was lost for an answer, but knew this kid's determination wouldn't really let him say no.

"Fine. Be known, there are others that will join our team though."

He was straight out and honest with him, and Shin was right, it was indeed time to get a move on. Turning with him, they would head back towards the direction of home, which was the way Koori came.

[.Exit.]