Wish|Dispair|Grieve|Relieve

[Satu Akira]

“The winds calm, as the sky darkens over head.”

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Azrael continued onward, his decision changed after that encounter. Heh, I was apparently close… I might as mark down the general area… he thought to himself putting a dot on the piece of paper where he encountered the sand shinobi. She didn’t look equipped for a journey, only for a run… he thought to himself, examining the map once more. His feet sunk into the sand as he’d walk forward, the winds that seemed to almost become a sand storm ceased, as the heat slowly died as the sun slowly crept towards the west. Next destination, Rain… picking up his pace he moved onward towards the Rain Country, towards the capital. It was around 5:00 PM and he was nearing the border, the skies over head were cloudy, unsure of rain. The trees high and the roots deep in the earth, the land around him seemed as if it were engulfed in water many times. Could it be? Is this why they call this Rain country? he thought to himself making his way through the wilderness, hearing the echoing sounds of animals along the tree tops and the occasional lizard or two on the floor of the land, though no large creatures, the ground slightly moist, pressing his foot print in the earth with each step. Moving forward he heard a noise along the tree tops and then the sight of stairs wrapping around a tree. A village? No… it’s a border town… he thought to himself looking up at it.

So, my prediction was true… he thought to himself making his way up the steep stairs, eventually making his way to the top. “Nero?” he thought to himself examining the name of the town. The two guards approached him “State your business…” he asked as Azrael said “I am looking for a bed and shelter for the night, I am simply passing through…” Azrael said as the men nodded and stepped aside as they pointed to an inn. Making his way inside he was greeted by a young man “Welcome, dude. Looking for a room?” he asked. Dude? Azrael asked himself as he’d nod preparing everything “Room 56…” he thought to himself making his way in, to a shocking surprise.

[Zetsumei]

Moved

[Satu Akira]

((Getting tired of pointless post… >.<’)

“You always tread your lies, in the midst of trial”

In his room he found an old looking area, the floors made of a weird material and the bed looked more uncomfortable than sleeping outside. With a look of despair grasping his expression for a moment he’d pause for a moment glancing over at the bathroom, which the door was closed. With a lingering sigh, he’d close the door to his room as he’d make his way into the bathroom, which seemed decent, oddly cleaner looking than the floor in the main room. There was no shower in the bathroom, though there was a tub. “I guess I can make do.” he said calmly getting comfortable and eventually falling asleep. As morning came around he was awaken by silence, something he hadn’t had in a while. Sitting up in his bed for a moment he’d get dressed and ready for the day. There were no windows in the inn, which caused an uneasy feeling over Azrael as he’d make his way down the front area after gathering his things in his room.(He made sure to take a bath first of course.)

Making his way into the small main area he’d look at the young man as he’d say “I’m ready to check out…” he said in a low tone as the young man would say “Are you serious dude? You know there is like a humongous storm today bra…” the man said Azrael stared at him oddly “I’ll make do…” Azrael said as the man said “ok..” finishing up the paper work as he’d leave the hotel, the skies overhead darkened, as small drops of rain emerged from the sky. “Heh, I might as well get breakfast first…” he said to himself out loud.

[10 Minutes Pass]

He’d finished eating his meal quickly as the skies overhead were darkened deeply as rain began to fall, like bricks from the sky. Azrael quickly placed his hood over his head as the drops fell like bricks upon the stone ground below him. Though the rain was quickly flushed into sewers, sighing shortly he’d make his way towards the guards at the front gate. “I’m leaving, you two have a good day…” Azrael said, the two were underneath a steel like umbrella as they said “Sorry, we cannot let you leave at this time, this is one of the worst condition storms. Please don’t leave this town at this point!” the man said Azrael stared. It can’t be that bad… he thought to himself as he’d glance down at the waters below that seemed to go at his height in that instant jerking back he’d say “Perhaps your right…” he said with a small smile turning to make his way to border town in which he’d examine the shops.

The shopping district was filled with many tin/metal coverings, preventing the rains to hit anyone directly, the remaining water would fall into an intriguing water system. The streets filled with a few people here and there, homes were nice, though modest looking. Sighing as he made his through the districts he’d notice a shop for Taijutsu Gear, glancing inside he’d be approached by a man about his height, though looking to be about the age of 40, with a partially grey beard with a cigarette in hand. “Interesting place isn’t it?” he asked Azrael as he’d nod glancing back towards the inside, filled with weights and Taijutsu-like weapons. “You have a lighter?” he asked Azrael as he’d turn and hand it to him, as he’d light it with quick “Thank you… So you a Taijutsu fighter?” he said as Azrael turned and stared.

“Judging from your look, I’d say yes…” he said, following up with “You know I can teach you a lot, I can see it in your eyes, your know so much, yet have gained so little. So I’ll show you, how to become a better fighter overall, so help me Athos…” he said “Athos? You a religious man?” he said “I’d hope so, I am a priest…” he said. “Then why learn how to fight?” Azrael asked “Heh, While Athos is a peaceful religion, it is an understanding one as well. Certain situations, you know?” said the man as Azrael sighed “Yeah… I suppose, what can you teach me anyways” he said as the man responded “Prediction and flow…” “Yeah?” he asked as the man nodded, “Come to my dojo in an hour while I prepare things… ” he said handing Azrael a card, walking off as Azrael stared it down.

[Satu Akira]

Konoha Boufuu (Leaf Winding Wind)
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Jumping into the air and spinning, the user brings their head down in a drop kick atop the opponent’s head. This can cause a concussion if a direct hit is made or can cause dizziness if only slightly hit.
Special: None
Drawback: During the spin the user is open to attack.
Description: Jumping into the air in mid spin, the user builds up speed and power using centrifugal force down atop an opponent’s head. This attack can cause a concussion or dizziness if landed correctly.
Limit: Must know Gouken no Kamae

“In the end it all goes away”

Azrael stood silently glancing down at the card in his hands. With a soft sigh he’d place it in his pocket as the man continued to walker onward. The rain continued to blast upon the tin shields that covered the streets. The sound of lighting alarmed no one but Azrael. I suppose their use to it… he said to himself still covering his body with his cloak. Glaring in the shop once more he’d turn to walker onward, through the moist streets of the border town. Continuing his little ‘window shopping’ expedition, he found himself pulling out the man’s card again. Staring at his for a moment he’d think back to the man’s face. His dark skin, his well-groomed beard and his black uniform which looked like a martial arts one, this all struck and interest. A priest who teaches martial arts… Interesting… he said to himself finding the idea slightly funny in his mind.

With a soft sigh he’d walk onward into the slightly crowded streets of the border town, people walked in silence with an umbrella as they made their way through. Almost the same as the Wind Country Capital… he thought to himself. Walking slowly through the narrow streets he’d glance around the stores around him, seeing jewelry, clothing, and toy stores on the same straight path. Though, with a town on a tree there was only so many places to walk. Seeing a railing up ahead and a single buildings 30 feet away, Azrael paused for a moment, seeing a single window from the building, walking towards it he’d glance inside. He saw a very lavish area, a man with in scents placed along a statue of a shrine, with a seal upon it. Heh, a ritual seal… he thought to himself having seen it before when he was in the library.

The man sat on his knees kneeling, apparently praying. His head bowed his hands together. Heh, Athos… he said to himself as the man would quickly rise, bowing once more as he’d turn to the area to his right and bow once. Taking a Goken stance the man would say loudly “Leaf Winding Wind!” the man proclaimed running forward, following up with a jumping front flip with his leg apparently hitting an invisible target. What use is that move, someone could easily strike in the spinning movement… he thought to himself as the man pulled out a training dummy, placing it in the center of the arena as he’d move 15 feet away before proclaiming the move again, running forward in an after image fashion and front flipping movement which resulted in a powerful kick to the dummy’s head.

Simple… I could do that move in my sleep! he thought to himself running forward slightly and leaping into the air, narrowly missing the tin roof above him as he’d front flip, though over spinning as he’d land on his knee. Ow! Damn… he said in a wince of pain as the people around him stared in a slight chuckle. I think I have it now… he said to himself attempting the move once more and landing perfectly. Hah, see I can do it easily… though he turned back into the inside to see what the man was doing he was gone, glancing around the area, he saw the man was right beside him. “Do-Don’t sneak up on people like that!” Azrael said “Sorry, I should say stop peeping at people for you, so what do you think of the move, you were a little off on the landing… Though, do you know the advance movements?” the man asked. “Advanced?” he asked himself out loud as the man nodded.

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[Zetsumei]

+10

[Satu Akira]

Gouken no Kamae Bansu (Iron Fist Stance Advance)
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Stance used for more of advanced movements. This stance is needed and is shown for different types of techniques. A stance that adds a diversity to the Goken Stance
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A boxer stance. The user has their legs bent and arms raised up to cover the face. The Jabbing fist is slightly more forward then the strong fist. Elbows are in, shoulders are up, hands are cupped but not clentched. Fist is never clenched because it is best to clench the moment of contact. This creates a stronger force of hit. Knees are bent, body straight but lowered to protect the stomach area. The legs move as the user bobs and weaves never staying in place.
Limit: Must know Gouken no Kamae

“That I’ve crossed the line?”

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Staring blankly for a moment, the man would respond calmly. “Yeah, advanced Goken stance, were unsure of exactly who created it. Though one thing is for sure, it’ll lead to a whole new world of Taijutsu techniques… Listen… I can tell by you and your actions you’re hiding something, don’t worry. I don’t concern myself with the world’s affairs, so why don’t you come in?” the man asked as Azrael stood silently watching the man. The man would turn and walk into the front door of his dojo, Azrael followed silently behind the man. Making their way inside, there was another part of the dojo, a living area, which seemed like a house that doubled as a dojo. “I hope you don’t mind, though could you leave your cloak on that rack… as well as your other weaponry?” the man said as Azrael narrowed his eyes not wanting to do so.

“Listen, if you truly want to progress in Taijutsu, you can’t rely on your weapons all the time…” he said as Azrael sighed following the man’s instructions. Leaving only his martial arts uniform on he’d make his way inside of the medium/large size dojo; following the man to the center of the area. The man would turn towards the shrine, and get on his knees, glancing up at Azrael the man would say calmly “Come on, respect Athos and bow!” the man said “I’m not religious…” he said as the man gave him an angry face, getting on his knees he’d bow his head as well as the man began to chant something in a language he didn’t understand, with the final words being ‘being of good will, Athos… Amen…’ “Ugh, this seems kind of odd, though what is your name?” Azrael asked the man responded “My name? Genma, you?” the man asked. “Kazuma…” Azrael said realizing he gave the man the wrong alias, though it was probably best to change names in each country.

“Alright, Kazuma, lets progress forward with this. To begin… show me your Goken stance…” the man asked as Azrael but his best effort forward with an inspirited stance. “Aw come on, your disgracing the stance, where is that fire in your stance, where is that strong resolve. Come on, strike fear in your opponent! Show your power!” the man said as Azrael remembered the lingering words of his sensei Mizuki. ‘Come on Azrael! Where is the strength in your stance! You’ve got to show your enemy you mean business!’ . Ri-Right… he thought to himself with a strong roar he’d take a firm strong stance, one that would strike fear in an opponent’s heart. The look of a true warrior, he’d never showed this side unless angry, though making a habit of showing strength would surely help in the future.

“Great! Now… bent your legs ever so slightly” Genma said as Azrael listened, bending his legs slightly. “Now raise your arms to cover your face, bring your elbows in, your fist forward.” the man said as Azrael did so, clenching his fist tightly. “Ey, did I say clench your fist? Cup them… Never clinch your fist in the Goken style I thought you knew that…” Genma shouted as Azrael would think to himself. I did know that, it was instinct… he thought to himself. He felt no stronger than before, he however felt the stance hindered his movement and left a blind spot. “Good, now straighten your back, though not too much, cause that leaves your stomach open. Them bob and weave!” the man said as Azrael followed the instructions. Th-This is lame! Azrael thought to himself. Feeling this move was lame.

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[Zetsumei]

+10

[Satu Akira]

Yamatsuki
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique that is used to hit the opponent along the torso area of the body. A technique that distracts the opponent by attacking towards the face, but as well as the body of the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The User pretends to aim for the head of the opponent with the user's left fist, but when they try to block it, you hit them in the stomach with user's right fist. Step in with user's left foot, and pretend that the main attack is a punch to the opponent's head. When they block it, pull the fist back, and use that fluent motion to make a punch to the opponent's stomach with the opposite fist.
Limit: Must know Gouken no Kamae Bansu

”Drown me with eyes”

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“Ugh, not meaning to be rude, though this move… I don’t see where it will help in any situation…” Azrael said as the man paused for a moment. “Heh, fine… Come at me…” the man said taking the stance as Azrael stood silently. “Wah-What?” Azrael said shocked at the idea. “Come on! Do it, try to hit me!” Genma said as Azrael shrugged his shoulders dashing forward with a low sweep kick as the man leapt and kicked Azrael in the face with a round house kick the face. Sending Azrael back for a moment in agonizing pain; he’d lay quietly for a moment. Getting up after that small moment, he grunt standing up with a right hook, which was dodged by his opponent’s side step then knee to Azrael’s stomach as he’d lean forward wincing in pain “Now you see?” he said as Azrael still had the man’s knee in his stomach. I see… the constant moving, increases speed, less predictable, and overall a move powerful strike he said grasping his stomach with both hands as the man leapt backwards.

“Alright, since we are clear on that… lets get into an actual technique!” the man proclaimed as Azrael smiled, About time… Azrael said, realizing it’d been the only time he’d ever smiled while training, at least, with a stranger. Though this man reminded him of Mizuki, his sensei from so long ago; “This technique is called Yamatsuki, this was developed by the same man who made the stance, while it may look simple, it takes timing, speed, and overall courage.” Genma said as he’d turn to the dummy in the center of the ring. “Watch…” he said walking over to the dummy as he’ d strike at the face and stop and a split second later would strike the dummy in the stomach region. “Why would you stop at the face?” Azrael said as the man turned and said. “It was to simulate a block…” the man said.

“Heh, alright…” Azrael said walking over to the dummy as the man stepped aside. Taking the proper stance he’d being to weave, with a forward jab he’d stop right before the face, striking the stomach of the dummy a moment later. “Against a person your level or higher, they’d beat you to it…” the man said, Azrael glanced back sighing. “Alright” he said trying it again, this time putting all his speed into it. “Done…” Azrael said as the man’s eyes widened, seeing only a blur, and a impact. “A-Amazing, were you holding back the whole time?” Genma asked as Azrael shrugged. “I suppose…” he said.

Genma sighed in a relieved tone “Great, I thought you were weak, now that I know you were holding back, there is no need for me too as well… Unlike you, I use chakra at full strength…” the man said “Chakra? Why?” he said. “I am trained in the art of medical shinobi as well…” the man said as Azrael would widen his eyes, the thought of Itou popped into his head. “What do you mean trained in it?” Azrael asked. “Long story, though, to put simply, I am not a missing shinobi, if that’s what you are thinking, nor am I one as well…” he said. As Azrael nodded. “Now, come at me!” the man said as Azrael did so attempting the move as the man blocked it, but before the strike could succeed he was punched in the stomach, his eyes didn’t even see the punch going to the ground he’d kneel for a moment “Already done? You have the move down, though you can’t keep up with me” the man asked.


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[Zetsumei]

+10

[Satu Akira]

Kanagata Kitsui (Die Hard)
Rank: "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: The Brawler is able is able to survive a Deadly attack.
Special: ---
Drawback: Only works on Deadly blows of "A" Rank and below.
Description: A technique that is a one shot deal per day. A Technique that enables the user to survive a horrible Deadly Attack one time. This technique is a mass defensive technique that pushes deadly techniques down two ranks. This works well against area attacks such as the Desert Coffin, or other techniques such as the Exploding Fireball. When the user learns this technique, the user pushes out their adrenaline, screaming forth tightening their muscles from within their body in all directions, or the source of the attack that is coming towards them. As this occurs the body reacts towards the technique to where the technique becomes weaker against the opponent. Using their incredible defense the user is able to withstand for just a brief moment, pushing forward, pushing past the initial technique that was shot at him. This only however works on NinJutsu techniques, and not TaiJutsu techniques such as swords slashes, piercings, and other objects and techniques dealing with the TaiJutsu variation.
Limit: Must know Brawler's Saishuu Tachi (Brawler’s Last Stand)

“I can see my live, flashing before my eyes!”

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Remaining silent as he’d kneeled upon the ground, he was stunned, shocked if you will. This-This… Is the power of a medical shinobi, one strike… I was… “Ugh!” he shouted coughing up an ounce of blood. Leaning for he’d hold his abdomen region. I even had my bone armor up! H-How… he thought to himself as Genma drew his fist back, “That’s odd… Heh, you’ve got harder organs than a usual person, how the hell?” he said seeing his fist slightly red, with a sharp pain within it. Azrael continued to cough up a little blood as Genma would say calmly “Heh, lay on your back I’ll heal you up…” he said as Azrael looked at him oddly. “Heal up internal wounds?” Azrael asked slightly stunned. “I am a medical genius, us in the medical field aren’t limited to outer wounds.” he said as Azrael would sigh and lay upon his back. The man would place his hands over him as a green aura of chakra emerged from the man’s hands as he’d heal the wounds.

“Woah, why are bone fragments down there? Heh, I must’ve chipped a rib” the man said, as Azrael lay silently, knowing it was from his bone armor cracking. “Lay there for a moment, you should be good as new in a minute…” the man said grabbing a cloth as he’d wipe up the blood and walk towards the back room, apparently throwing the cloth away. Genma went to the back room, which was a small room, square shaped, the walls were covered in symbols, and on the back wall was a wooden table with a golden bowl, with markings along it’s sides. Genma would slowly walk over to the bowel with the words “Athos, I call upon your wisdom, reveal this man’s power” Genma said tossing the bloody cloth into the bowel, as the black symbols upon the stone walls began glow white, covering the room as a voice emerged. “Your call has been heard by god… This offering suffices for your answer. The man’s blood in which you’ve offered is one of a blood line” the voice called out.

“A blood limit? Who is this man?” asked Genma “This man’s blood resonates with the blood of sorrow, pain, confusion, and more than anything else love” the voice called out as Genma smiled “Thank you O’ lord for answering my plea, I Genma a loyal servant will now take my leave” he said as the light disappeared and the paper blew into flames, with a black smoke emerging. Meanwhile, Azrael slowly felt the feeling of agonizing pain, disappearing. He’d lay there silently, as he’d open his mouth with the words “Amazing… simply… amazing…” he said, still shocked by the man Genma’s power. Genma returned with the words “Amazing? Hardly… Though, you… I must say you’re special. In more ways than one. ” he said.

Sitting up quickly he’d slide backwards “What the hell do you mean special? You’re not a queer are you?!” he said as the man responded angrily “No! Where did that come from?” the man said “You called me special!” he said “No-No! That was your blood line I was talking about” the man responded. Azrael flipped backwards standing up as he’d taking the advanced goken stance. “Tch, I don’t know where you got that information from, though… I won’t let you detour me from my goals!” he said as the man rose his hands as if to say ‘Wait!’ “Li-Listen, I have no intention of fighting you, god told me… ” he said as he’d look at Genma oddly “god… told you? Tch, yeah… There is no god!” Azrael said as the man stood silently.

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[Satu Akira]

"Been a walk in the park"

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“Then you truly have a provincial mind-set. Do not worry, god is a forgiving one, though your words were blasphemy!” he said reaching into his pocket and pulling out a single locket he’d say “This is the symbol of god. Athos… Though these symbols and sacrifices, he speaks to us. God is even speaking to you, though you cannot hear due to the fact you lack faith as well as the tool to communicate to him, which is this!” the man proclaimed. “If there was a god… then why would he let a boy die by a criminal’s hands!” he said referring to Tanjiro and Itaru. “Don’t ask why the boy died, though think of the result. The world is god’s plan. What did you do in result of the boy’s death?!” he said. I killed Itaru… he thought to himself remembering.

“If that is true, that means we are all pawns, cast away for the evince of crimes.” he said “Tch, pawns? We are not cast away, those who are pure and have faith will go to heaven, with god… The innocent are not cast away without retribution. The wicked live slightly longer to see their world turned into a blissful flame” he said. “Wicked and good are in the eys of the beholder, what right do you have to say what is right and wrong?!” Azrael said. “True, only god can cast judgment upon men, though I am a tool of his will. Have you ever heard the saying ‘If you doing something right, they won’t be sure you did anything at all’ simply put that means, god works in mysterious way, ways we cannot comprehend!” Genman proclaimed as Azrael opened his mouth to respond.

Though his words were cut short by the sounds of a single shout. Glancing at the window, the rains continued to fall. As the screams slowly grew into multiple ones. “Whe-Where do we go! No! Their back!” a lady screamed. “They’ve taken out the emergency exit… We’re stuck here for dead!” she screamed as the man turned towards Azrael “Heh, you should probably stay here…” the man said standing as he’d walk over to a cabinet opening it and grasping some clothing. “What is going on?!” Azrael asked as the man would say calmly “Simply put, were being raided once again. They never learn…” he said as Azrael asked “Who?” Genma placed the jacked over him and placing a blank forehead protector upon his head would place a pouch upon his back. “The organization known as Yamato…” he said.

“Yamato?” he said standing up and he’d place his pouch and other equipment onto his body as the man would turn and say “Wha-What are you doing?” he asked as Azrael would say calmly “I am helping” he said as the man would simply stare for a moment Love? Or kindness, which did god mean? Genma thought to himself as the people quickly fled into his dojo “You all know where to go, under the floor boards!” he said as they’d hide beneath there, the boards were covered with cushion below almost as if they were made for an impact. “Alright, Kazuma… Lets go…” he said as Azrael placed the hood over his head and followed Genma outside running through the streets towards the sounds of swords clashing.

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[Satu Akira]

"I'm over it"

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As the thunder and lightning raged out, they approached the sounds of swords as they grew closer. The sounds increased, though as they grew their loudest, it grew silent. As Genma stopped, so did Azrael “What is going on?” Azrael asked as the man brought his finger to his mouth “Shhh. We have company…” he said reaching into his pouch and pulling out a kunai. In the narrow areas where the rain fell into the drain multiple shadows could be seen. Azrael began to feel his body wanting to pull right as he did, three kunai flew past him. With a look of shock upon his face he glanced back at a single man “Ah… So you noticed?” the man said as the multiple splashes could be heard in front of him as 30 men or so appeared, covered in black before them.

Azrael glanced at Genma as he’d say see the symbol upon the man’s back. “Plan?” he said as Genman responded “You take out the subordinates… Over there is the leader, judging from his attire. I don’t know his strength, but if I had trouble with his subordinates, I know he’ll have to be strong, small tip… Don’t use your sword…” he said as Azrael looked at him oddly “Why?” he asked as the man smirked saying “Go!” he said running forwards as he’d charge at the leader of Yamato, Azrael would turn to the subordinates would stood in a zigzag formation . “Tch, how many are there?!” he said in a low tone as they’d all pull out a kunai. Running forward into the ground he’d go for the far right first.

As the right side took stance, the left would move forward to surround Azrael, not falling for the trap, just before contact Azrael would leap from the far side of the wall over the large crowd of enemy and into the back row as he’d chop two in the back of neck knocking them out. As he did so the rest of them turned and swung at him, dodging them quickly he’d see that they left an open area from where the rain feel into the drain, which made a strong current.

“Heh so many!” he said taking the advanced Goken stance, ducking and dodging strikes, moving forward with each movement as he’d strike two in the stomach sending them to the ground holding their stomach as he’d take two he’d already struck ‘s kunai and begin a cyclone like maneuver striking three opponent with moderate cuts. Leaping backwards he’d see that a lot of them loosened up. “Heh, like it when I back away?” he said slightly stunned by the response.


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[Satu Akira]

"You're all around"

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As he stood silently two quickly leaped from the back in front as they’d form hand seals; “What the?!” he asked himself realizing what was going to happen Oh shit, I am able to conduct lightning with these kunai in hand![/color]” he thought to himself, That is why they carry so many, metal weaponry, to convince the opponent to take them. as lighting emerged along the ground striking Azrael directly as he was shocked, his eyes closed as he’d wince in pain covered in a bright light he’d fall to his knees in sheer pain. Meanwhile, Genma charged forward at the man with a simple punch, though his punch went through the man, looking around quickly the lingering voice of the leader could be heard “Hehehe, I heard about your strength, Genman-san... and about your cursed god… what a sorry excuse, god won’t save you today!” he said as Genma looked around silently seeing a man on the roof top, through the shadow. “There!” he said.

Lowering his legs he’d quickly body flicker upward striking once again, though going through, in that same moment he was struck in the back by a kunai. “Oh Athos!…” he said as lightning began to shock him as well as he’d wince in pain.

Azrael continued scream in immense pain as the lighting surged throughout his body, incapable of moving as his nerves went wild he’d manipulate his bones, as the bones pushed his hands open and the kunai out his hand. The lighting would no longer reach him as the two men stopped their assault. Smoke emerged from Azrael’s hands as he’d observed the burned surface. Glaring at his hands he’d glance up at the men “You sons of bitches!” Azrael shouted as he’d rip off his wet cloak, no longer wet. He’d quickly manipulate the bones within his body, as he’d run forward into the ground men as he’d begin spinning wildly striking multiple ones at a time, two retreated as Azrael continued his assault. As this happened the leader would see “Dammit that’s not supposed to happen. Tch, seems your buddy is stronger than he looks! I’ll get back to later!” the leader said as he’d disappear as well as the lightning bolt which struck Genma.

Giving a strong cough Genma cough slightly grasping the kunai in his back and tossing it away as he’d begin to heal himself; as Azrael continued his assault, spinning violently he’d make his way through the numerous enemy. Cutting through half of them as they’d fall to the ground, leaping backward he’d shoot off boomerang from each hand cutting through the enemy as the remaining ten fled along the roof tops. Azrael quickly followed, though lost them as they’d body flicker forward. The rain lightened up slightly from earlier, not striking so hard as Azrael ran forward towards Genma who remained kneeled healing himself. “Genma are you alright?!” Azrael called out already retracting his bones as he’d kneel at Genma’s side.

“Ye-Yeah, are you ok?” he said turning to Azrael who had holes in clothes, though no cuts. “Your clothes… what happened?” Genma asked as Azrael said nothing “Can you heal my hands?” Azrael asked as Genma said “Ye-Yes…” as Azrael brought his hands forward as a green aura covered his hands healing them immediately. “Thanks… Where do you think they went off to?” Azrael asked as the man as he’d open his mouth standing up as the tree began to shake violently. “Oh my god, their going to bring down the tree!” he said as they’d run towards as Azrael took one of enemies’ kunai sliding down the tree as Genma used his chakra to go down the other tree with Azrael.

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[Satu Akira]

"Thats ridiculas"

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They could see below the flood waters and on top of it 10 men and the leader using water jutsu to cut the tree down, the water seemed like flowing water blades against the tree. Genma stood silently forming hand seals as roots from beneath the eart began to wrap around the tree holding it in place, slightly crooked. “The roots won’t last long… I’m going to summon Kazuma, get ready!” Genma proclaimed forming handseals again as he’d form a large hippo. “Ah Genma-san, what’ve you called me out for!” it asked in a large side, slightly smaller than the trees. “No time Yunimaro, I need you to hold the tree up, use your earth jutsu to protect yourself” he said as the hippo would move to the falling side of the tree pushing it into place with its head and turning into hard stone like creation. “He is now in place, Kazuma leap onto the wood I will create and take them out, I must concentrate on the leader!” he said creating a wooden board that stretched right above the water to the other tree which was falling.

“Ok…” he said leaping downward onto the wooden plank. The subordinates ran towards him as he’d begin to engage in combat. Genma would free fall downward, being breaking from the Genjutsu would attack the leader before he could form more hand seals, the leader jumped backwards as Genma plummeted into the water. With a large splash, taking his chakra he’d emerge from the water standing upon the surface. Running towards his opponent he’d side kick him as he’d use a replacement technique with a towel. “Dammit!” he said looking up and glancing around as his vision began to become impaired. Shit I’m caught in a genjutsu! Genma thought to himself.

“ Come on your cowardly fucks!” Azrael said as he’d begin fancy maneuvers with the subordinates with his dance of the willows, taking out each and every one of them. Genma would simply bite his tongue as his vision was returned. Glancing around the area, he’d see the man standing on the side of the trunk. Genma opened the second gate as he’d leap upward with body flicker striking the man in the fact as he’d fly into the air, running up the tree he’d beat the man to his highest point as he’d punch downward the man plummeted into the water in a large splash as his body got caught up in the water, appearing to be dead by impact laying against the side of the truck, motionless as the subordinates flowed away. Genma saw Azrael’s last attack as he’d leap downward with the words “Good work!” he said forming hand seals and forming more roots as the tree slowly went back to its initial position. “You see Kazuma, god gave us the opportunity to extinguish the wicked!” he said as the Yamato leader said “and the devil… granted me this final wish!” he said already forming hand seals.

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[Satu Akira]

"Shotgun wedding"

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As he’d extend his arm forward striking Genma with a final strike as he’d become covered in a torrent of light as he’d scream, the leader would laugh as Azrael quickly threw a kunai, from his the leader’s subordinates, striking him right between the eyes as he’d die immediately. As the shocks stopped, Genma would fall to his knees, his eyes behind his head. Catching Genma as he fell forward Azrael would say “Gen-Genma, wake up!” though with no response, the hippo disappeared as Azrael glanced upward.

Dammit, I am already tired! he said to himself as he’d take his bone manipulation to a whole new level. Extending his bones outward he’d use his spine as a quick way to get up the tree, with Genma in hand he’d make his way upward to the top. He’d lay Genma along the ground quietly as he’d check to see if he was still bleeding. Reaching into Genma’s pocked for anything to help he’d feel a sharp knife along his finger cutting it, though in the process pulled out the crest of Genma’s god. Clenching it, he’d quickly place Genma over his shoulder and continue forward.

He’d make his way across the streets, making his way towards the home/dojo of the man, with the golden crest in hand. Making his way towards the building he’d bring Genma to the backroom where he saw the symbols along the walls and along the bowl he’d see the words ‘Exchange’, as he’d drag the motionless of body of Genma into the room, closing the door behind him.

Glancing around the room, he’d see a series of symbols. Looking at the crest in his hand he’d say “Athos! Help your servant, don’t let him die! I know he says you have plans… though… this, this isn’t the plan…” he said as he’d feel nothing. “Heh, I knew… I knew… that this… was a waste…” he said tossing it at the wall as the crest fell into the bowl. Azrael stood hovering over the motionless body of the Genma.

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[Satu Akira]

"Its not worth the hearing you'll lose"

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He hadn’t need to know the man to feel saddened, a man so kind, dying twisted his feelings in a void of anger and disappear. The symbols in the room began to glow white as voice filled the room. “Athos, all knowing god is saddened by your lack of faith within him, though he has heard your pleas…” the voice said as Azrael glanced around “Who…Who… I mean, what are you?!” he said “I am nothing, but I am something…[/color}” the voice said as Azrael responded “Ok… Help your servant!” he said “I cannot do what god doesn’t will…” the voice has said “You came here to deny your servant of life?!” he said “I am always here, I am everywhere… The servant of god does not die, but gain a new life through heaven.” the voice called out. “I don’t want your bullshit, he isn’t ready to die!” he said standing up and walking towards the bowl; the voice grew silent.

He’d reach for the crest to break it, though as he touched it a sharp pain covered him as he’d see pure white, a blank, warm, inviting world, he was floating in nothingness. “Where I am I?” he asked as the voice of a much softer tone called out “You are in the presence of I…Athos…” he said “Right…. Listen to me, you must save Genma!” he said. “and why should I do that? I have my own plan.” the voice of Athos said as Azrael said “Don’t say that! He still had so many people to take care of, everyone else protecting that town died, yet he alone could save the citizens, they need him. He is a priest he can preach to the people of the town!” he said “Again, I have my own plans” Athos called out. “You’re selfish!” he said “and what of your plans. You left your village in order to seek your own selfish means. You left your students to believe you were dead….” the voice said.

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[Satu Akira]

"Brothers and sister put these words down, enter your notebook"

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Azrael floated silently for a moment as he’d think, He’s right…What have I been doing… I’m not doing what is best of Waterfall. I must… not search for a man of evil, I must not embark on the path of darkness for power… then what shall I do? he thought to himself. “Simple. I will give you the power to save Genma, if you promise to turn the hearts of your homeland towards my will” the voice said.Home land? They’ll never listen, wait… he means… Mist… he said to himself as he’d nod “Yes! I promise, Athos!” he said as the light grew dim as he’d awaken to the sight of Genma hovering over him “Hey, are you alright?” he asked as Azrael shot up. “You’re alive!” he said hugging Genma as he’d jerk backwards. “Hey! Now you’re acting like a queer!” he said. As Azrael would simply smile.

[1 Hour Pass]

“So that all happen huh?” he said as Azrael nodded excitedly. “Well, you should take this…” he said handing Azrael a crest for the Athos religion as well as a book, a book of the Athosian religion. “Tha-Thanks…” Azrael said. “No big, I am a priest after all. So you should head out now… You have a lot ahead of you…” Genma said with a smile as Azrael would say “Shouldn’t I help with the clean up?” he asked as Genma shook his head. “You have orders from God! Now head out… I’ll handle the clean up!” Genma said . “Alright, thanks” he said running off as he’d leap off the side of the tree and onto the floor of mucky grounds. “Shit I’ll need to leap along the debris” he said as he’d leap along the rocks of the rainforest-like floor.

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[Zetsumei]

+48

[Satu Akira]

“

In this book, I shall begin a new breath of life…

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Azrael continued his trek through the large rainforest-like area, as he leapt through the terrain, each step would suppress a rock, a pierce of a branch, or even a fallen tree, deeper into the Earth. I suppose, I could catch up on my reading he thought to himself. As he ran through the area he’d reach into his pouch pulling out a dark green bound book, with the words upon the cover ‘The true, the light, the teachings of Athos’ Still making his way through the rainforest-like terrain he began to read about Athos, his teachings , over all his beliefs. He was able to travel while doing this, looking up every once in a while, the pendent of the religion around his neck dangling about as he’d make his way through the forest. Though as he proceeded forward, there was a sound that could be heard off in the distance, the distant sound of a horse’s huff clashing against the rainforest floor.

Shrugging his shoulders silently Azrael continued his way through the forest, he’d begin to read again as the sudden thought crossed his mind , Wait? Horses… In this environment? Something is going on! he thought to himself, stopping for a moment as he’d place the Book of Athos into his pouch as he’d place the necklace beneath his neck as he’d move forward towards sounds that erupted. Making his way forward he’d hear the sounds getting louder, as he’d see the sight of a single horse coming directly towards him , afraid the horse would trample him, he’d leap into the air, over the horse and onto a rock, as he’d glance back at the horse continuing to run, with mud kicking up behind its heavy huffs. What the hell? he asked himself as he’d hear a far off scream of a female. Oh shit! he proclaimed turning as he’d dash towards the sounds of distress, his speed was it its best, moving through the area like a speeding bullet.

Immediately as he ran towards the direction of the voice, he could smell blood off in the distance. “We’ve got the girl cornered!” a voice said “ Is that right? Keep up the barrier we’re sending reinforcements!” the other said as he’d leap onto a tree and using his legs, he pushed himself forward towards the sounds of the voices, in the air about 90 feet up he saw people downward, a man holding up a scroll towards a women backed into a corner while another approached with a sword, a rustle could be heard further back, the person who went to go get reinforcements was heading for them. Along the muddy path further down there was a downed carriage with a broken wheel and a dead horse, with a spear in its heard. Three men laid motionless handing out of the carriage, apparently dead. Glancing down at the women, she wore a traditional noble’s uniform with the necklace of Athos around her neck.

A member of the Athos religion? he thought to himself as he’d glance at the two individuals. They wore green uniforms, apparently apparent of some organization or army. This was all easy for the Jounin Taijutsu Master to see in mid-air, his eyes were keen as well as his instincts. Landing on the ground between the women and the swordsmen his necklace would reveal itself around his neck, he’d say loudly “Back off buddy!” taking the Goken stance. The man paused for a moment in astonishment as he’d glance at the necklace around his neck. “Reval! He’s one of them!” the man said as the man holding the scroll said “Oh shit, we need another scroll!” he said wrapping his own up quickly as the two began to run. “Ge-Get back here!” Azrael said readying himself to run after them.


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[Satu Akira]

"Catch me please"

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As he did so the women’s arm reached for him, she was tired, almost undead looking. Glancing back at the women grasping his sleeve she’d collapse along the ground, rolling over to her back. “He-Hey! Are you ok?!” he said as he’d kneel at her side, she was out cold. Damn, she’s is soaking wet, I can’t leave her here…. he said glancing over at the carriage. Moving towards it quickly he built quick fixes, which were booby traps. That’ll do for now… he said running towards the women as he’d stop and check her pulse while looking at the trees. There!he said finding an animal’s nest inside a tree truck. This position would ideal to making sure that he had a sight on the carriage as well as kept the women away from harm. Taking his bones he’d move up with one arm, which was no easy task, though doable for the Taijutsu Master.

Making his way inside he saw just an abandoned nest. Ah, perfect. he said widening the large hole as he’d place the women inside, upon the abandoned nest. As the winds began to blow, the area grew chilly as Azrael watched her. Shit if I start a fire in here…. he thought to himself realizing a perfect way to contain a fire. Taking a special inflammable material he’d place it on the trunk inside of the tree, as he’d place some dead grass on top of it as he’d light a match and start a small contained-but warm fire. Hearing a rustling of the nest he’d glance over at the women. “She is shaking…” he said in a low tone, he wasn’t scared, though was a little embarrassed to do what he had to do, though it was to save her life, right? He removed her clothing leaving only her crest and underwear on as the clothes were placed at the edge of the hole to dry.

Reaching into his pouch he pulled out a sticky rice ball as he began to eat it quietly, looking out of the tree towards the vast rainforest around him. Glancing back once in a while to see if she was moving, Heh, I should try to give her some water… he thought to himself reaching into his backpack and pulling out a bottle of water. Glancing down at her solemnly he’d softly speak “Women… awaken…” though she didn’t move, reaching over with his left arm he’d touch her slightly moist though warm skin. It was the first time he’d ever really looked a women in this manner, though she was what he considered ‘beautiful’ her body at least. Though he knew better to left lust get the best of him, shaking her softly her eyes twitched as he said “Women, are you alright?” he said as she hear d his voice she’d shoot up.

Sitting on his knees he’d see the women squirm up against the back wall of the trunk, she yelped ever so slightly as she saw Azrael before her, her eyes showed fear and curiosity. Azrael followed her eyes as she’d look at the clothes on the side of the trunk, looking down at herself she realized what had happened. Yelping she’d slap Azrael across the face, his cheek didn’t move as she’d sit back silently awaiting a response as he’d cover her breast. “Women, would you like some water?” he said handing her the water bottle, as her chapped listens seemed to lust for the water, grasping it quickly, she drank. Water receded from her cheeks as she did so, showing her dehydration to an extreme. “Your clothes… I believe their dry by now.” he said grasping them as he’d toss them towards her as she’s cover herself with them.


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