The Temple (Northern Entrance) Waterfall Nin Here.

[Ikki Sanada]

The Temple (From the Northern Entrance)

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Event Thread

The Temple This is the entrance that was used by the first team to enter the Temple, the team of scientists and researchers. This team was sent by the highest brass of the Waterfall Country, before many of its people knew about it, this Temple had already been explored. This entrance to the temple is reached after walking over a very long bridge. This bridge is made of wood and it creaks rather loudly, there are no railings to prevent anyone from falling into the Piranha infested waters, and the bridge is only wide enough to have two people walking abreast cross it. There are hundreds of runes and pictographs whittled into the wood of the bridge. These pictures show many of the Gods of these Ancient people, along with many of their heroes.

At the end of the bridge there is a huge door that is shaped like the open mouth of a large cat, with sharp teeth and all. Unless a person is right in front of the door, all they can see is the black darkness that pervades the door. The treasures that are supposedly held inside are limitless, but the Waterfall Ninja that come here are not looking for treasure, they are simply trying to ascertain what happened to the team of scientists sent into the Temple.

On the shore at the other end of the bridge there is a small encampment. This was the encampment of the lost team. Right now is it not inhabited save for one man, Yaku Sha. He will be the guide for the Waterfall Team as they traverse the dangers of the Temple. He can read the runes and pictographs and he is an invaluable ally.

So come and find out exactly what the Temple of the Ancients holds inside of it, if you dare. [/i]

OOC: Waterfall Nin, make your posts here. The first post order will determine the order for the rest of the Event.

[zuka]

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The Aburame would walk swiftly through the forested lands of Takigakure, his destination that Ancient Temple. Not long ago had he given the 'heads-up' on the exploration. Now, most were supposedly dead, with few sane survivors. A deep sigh passed the lips of the boy, his feet carrying him into the light at the end of the forest. Shining rays pervaded the darkness, and so he stepped out to see the massive cliff. A bridge lay before him, and beneath was only water. Here, he waited, looking about for the rest of his team.

[sakushi]

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Feet treading gently upon the earth the Takigakure Kunoichi would make her way swiftly to the rendevous point. It had been so long since she had performed her last mission. Then again, much of the last year had been spent in tutelage and at her family's estate. Her mastery of the Pepa release grew daily, and she waited for the day that the Godaime, Iizuka, would call upon her once again.

Cresting a hill she saw a single lone figure before the massive temple like complex. Was he her only team mate? Alacritous movement ushering her forward she would reach that place in mere moments, gazing upon the countenance of her team mate, a look of shock upon her features. Almost breathlessly the words escaped her lips.

" Iizuka-sama!?"

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[zuka]

"Izumi, hello!"

A pleasant surprse to see a familiar face, but a dim encounter nonetheless. As soon as the Takikage had arrived upon the scene, he had to go. There was much to be done within a short amount of time, and he could not waste it with idle chit-chat. A sense of regret came over him as he smiled, but began to walk slowly away. He would leave the kunoichi with few words.

"Good luck, and sorry I must go. I have business to attend to, and I only came to see the team off. Farewell, until next time."

[ Exit ]

[Ikki Sanada]

OOC: I will make my post once Iizuka comes back with another character.

[Hoshigake, Takeru]

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Stepping firmly upon the soil, the Hoshigake would make his swift approach. Traveling easily through the forest, the gourd upon his back would swish about slightly. Its contents, of course, were water. Most likely needed for the venture into the temple. Swift movement took the shinobi towards the bridge, at which a female stood. He would wave his hand in greeting, but his eyes glared with distaste. He never did have a great first impression.

[Ikki Sanada]

Yaku Sha was sitting on a large log, strong enough to hold up his prodigious girth. A large misshapen traveling bag leaned against the log at his side. Currently he was eating from a small cast iron bowl. There was a fire in front of him on which a larger bowl was sitting. If a person got close enough they would be able to smell the sweet tangy smell of beans cooking.

Yaku turned to look out into the jungle when he heard some shuffling noises, he hoped it was his Waterfall Ninja backup team; Yaku was getting more and more scared of this large temple each day he stayed here and with a small group of ninja he would be able to feel safer. He was happy to see a small group of ninja clearly displaying the Waterfall headband.

He first saw the Kage of the Waterfall Village, followed by a young woman in a black kimono. Yaku smiled a large smile and started to get up, onlu to frown slightly when he overheard the Takikage's plan to leave the area because he had other business. Yaku spooned another few beans into his mouth and chewed slowly. This young woman was then quickly joined with another strange looking ninja, one who looked like he possessed a scaly body.

Even so, Yaku was overjoyed to have company. He stood up quickly, not remembering the small bowl on his lap. It fell to the ground, spilling the beans on his new hiking boots. He tried to bend over to clean them with a handkerchief,but managed to knock over the larger bowl of beans on the fire. Yaku stood up once again and walked over to the ninja with a sheepish smile.

"Hello there, ninja of the Waterfall! So you are my backup eh? That is good, I was beginning to fear no one would come." Yaku said cheerily. "Well, I can explain everything on the way, but we should get moving."

With the Waterfall Ninja hopefully following him, Yaku picked up his large pack and slung it over his shoulder. He smiled at the Ninja once again and set off across the bridge. He called over his shoulder to the Ninja.

"Be careful, and move slowly across the bridge! These waters have piranha that will jump out of the water for a fresh meal!" With that Yaku kept walking, slowly.

If the Waterfall Ninja followed they would be led into the mouth of the large stone cat at the end of the bridge. When they entered the first antechamber, the Ninja would see four doors, Yaku would explain to them he has scouted out part of the temple, the lost team left chalk markings on each doorway they passed through. There was a large white "X" drawn in chalk below the door furthest to the left.

Yaku would allow the Waterfall Ninja to lead the way for now, later if they came to a spot that was unclear, Yaku would take charge and led them on, but for now all they had to do was follow in the footsteps of the previous team.

[sakushi]

Izumi's elation was short lived. The man who she had longed to see once more left her in a flurry. Tears forming in her eyes she would bite back her sobs, it was not befitting of the Takikage to see her in such a pathetic state. Then, to her dismay, a rather brutish man would approach. By his features he was of the hosigake clan, a horrible amalgam of man and shark. A slight tinge of shock showing on her face she would offer him a curt nod and turn once more to the temple.

From there she would wait for Yaku sha's announcement of their departure. She would led either him or the horrible shark boy lead the way. Her newfound abilities were better left to support and long range fighting. As the missions started a soft sigh would escape her lips.

Why o why did Iizuka-sama choose to leave her again?

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[Hoshigake, Takeru]

As the sharkman followed the guide into the mouth of the temple, he would glance lazily about the terrain. Four passageways stood around his midst, only one bearing the signature "X" that marked the previous team's location. Taking a step forward, he would keep his eyes focused upon that spot for a brief moment before speaking. It was not his usually harsh tone, but one that was more soothing and calm than he was accustomed to. Clearing his throat, he would voice his opinion.

"I believe it is best if we follow the other team. Our objective, after all, is to find what they found."

With that, he would take careful examination of the other doors, attempting to see into them as far as he could. With his enhanced eyesight, he could likely make out a few features in the dark caverns, perhaps even see the dangers that lie ahead. After this careful examination, he would turn to face Izumi and Yaku Sha once more. His face always carrying that same glare, his eyes filled with the fury of fighting. Was he really one to be upon this mission? If not for his brute strength and great chakra reserves, probably not.

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Name: Kowai Shiryoku (Frightening Eyesight) [30]
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to have naturally enhanced eyesight in both the day and the night.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: As with all forms of enhanced senses, they are also more susceptible to their perspective weaknesses.
Description: Sharks have amazing eyesight. Since they often swim the depths of the ocean, where it is dark and what little light that comes through the water is distorted, their ability to perceive minor changes is particularly excellent. Members of the clan learn to mimic these enhanced perceptions, able to peer through the darkest of night as if it were noon and the ability to notice subtle changes like the fluttering of a specific leaf in the wind.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

[Ikki Sanada]

OOC: Sorry for the wait. Busy week. Becoming a teacher is hard work!

Yaku had led the ninja from the base camp at the edge of the lake around the Temple, into the Temple and through the mouth of the large cat. They followed closely behind him, brooding slightly. Yaku led them into the doorway with the chalk "X" below it. Yaku shivered at the sheer emptiness of the Temple around him, save for the ninja following close behind him.

Yaku led them through a long winding hallway, at the end of which was a large open doorway. Yaku remembered that this was where he ended his trek in the Temple alone, he hadn't gone into the next room because he had heard strange sounds coming from the room. As the small group neared this doorway, Yaku turned his head to warn the ninja behind them. He hoped they would quickly prepare themselves for whatever was waiting for them.

Yaku entered the room and turned his head to the left and the right. What he saw when he turned his head to the right almost made him throw up in absolute disgust. He saw five bodies, or what looked like bodies, on the floor. Two of these bodies were covered in a sort of golden paint, and they held large clubs in their dead hands. The other three bodies had the markings of the Waterfall Country all over their clothing.

Yaku, and probably by extension the Waterfall Ninja behind him, instantly came to one conclusion. Part of the team had died here, under the hand of some sort of guard. Yaku tried to convince himself it was simply a trick until he heard a shuffling sound behind him. He whipped his now clammy and limping body around and saw three huge rats had just come out of a large hole in the wall on the other side of the room.

Yaku came to another conclusion, these rats were what he had heard, feeding on the dead bodies of his comrades. The three rats realized there was someone else in the room and seemed to "hiss" all at the exact same time. The rats started to walk slowly towards the group. Yaku, being a scholar and not a fighter shifted his body backwards, behind the Ninja who were following him.

The room the ninja were in was rather large, shaped like a square, they were about eight meters, or twenty four feet from the slowly advancing rats. Behind them were the dead and mangled bodies of part of the team they were supposed to be locating.

[sakushi]

Quivering ever so slightly Izumi would take her place behind Yaku Sha. This was to be her first mission after accomplishing the almost impossible task of learning the Pepa release. It was a test, yes a test. Surely if she proved her worth as a shinobi here Iizuka would finely recognize her as a ninja of worth! Steeling her resolve Izumi would try to put an end to the quivering in her ankles as she moved forward through the temple, her team mate following of course.

Through the cats mouth they would go, trudging deeper and deeper into the dank, musty temple. The smell was almost...cloying and sweet. Yet, it carried the thin, tangible hint of death that seemed to permeate the setting. Of course, the origin of this smell was to be discovered in mere moments as the bodies of what must have been some temple guards and three of waterfalls scientists. Stifling the cry that seemed to leap in her throat Izumi looked away as they walked past.

However, a shuffling sound was soon heard and in moments three giant rats had shuffled out of some dank hole to gnaw on the corpses. This time Izumi would elicit a faint cry, one she would regret as the rats would no doubt turn on her swiftly. Faint courage uplifting her, Izumi's hands would move in alacritous motion, the zodiac twelve falling swiftly.

Then, senbons made of the swiftly conjured essence of terra firma would arise and fly towards the rats, hopefully impaling them and ending their mis-begotten existance.

Doton Senbon Soushi no Jutsu [ Earth Senbon Creation Technique ]
Rank: "D" "D" "D" "D" "C" "B"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates Senbon out of the earth and fires them at the opponent.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: Must be learned more and more in order to be capable of performing better, and capable of producing more Senbon. Cannot be used on Sand.
Description: Forming the handseals, the User begins to use the Earth Creation Technique to form Senbon in the ground wherever they choose. These Senbon can then fire from the ground at the same speed and strength as if someone had thrown it. These earthen Senbon are shaped like those that are sold in stores and are just as sharp. At D rank, this jutsu forms five Senbon wherever the caster wants. This can be five in different spots, or five all together. The D rank can be learned 4 times for 20 Senbon. Then this jutsu can be learned C rank for 10 more and then B rank for 20 more. Fifty Senbon (after learning 4 D, 1 C, and 1 B rank Jutsu) can be fired from all around the opponent, aimed wherever the caster chooses.
Limit: Needs the Earth Release, must have knowledge of Doton Soushi no Jutsu (Rock Creation Technique) "D" and "C"

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[Hoshigake, Takeru]

OOC: PM me next time I take so long >< I hadn't realized this had been posted in.

IC:

As the team carried over the rotting corpses of that most unfortunate team, the Hoshigake wouldn't even so much as flinch. Moving his eyes carefully over the bodies, he would merely sigh. Such foolswho had entered this deadly place without protection. It was known lore that any temple had traps! Sighing again as his watchful eyes carried over the golden warriors, he would become rather surprised at their location. Someone was a little afraid of peopel getting around here.

It would be in this time frame that the rats soon awakened, darting at the team rather swiftly. As he turned his head to view his teammate constructing seals, he would begin a slew of his own signs. As his hands coursed easily between teh zodiac, he would first wait for his partner to complete her attack. SHould it be unsuccessful in any way, the water from is gourd would swiftly rise, forming a large jaw from that entity. It would move to confront the rats, thrusting down upon them and easily breaking skin.

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Name: Suiton: Mizu Samekiba no Jutsu (Water Release: Water Shark Fangs Technique) [10]
Rank: "D"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates the appearance of a large snapping jaw made out of water that attacks the target.
Special: Dragon, Monkey, Tiger
Drawback: The snapping jaw can be easily broken or dodged.
Description: By performing the required handseals, the user will focus chakra into a source of water. The water will begin to swirl, and then from that water will rise a "jaw" made out of water, with sharp, pointing teeth. The "teeth" contain enough pressure to break skin should the bite be successful. The "jaw" then flies at the opponent. The jaw doesn't move very fast, and it is easily dodged. Also, one clean hit on them by a weapon will easily dissipate the weapon.
Limit: Must have Suiton no Jutsu. Must be a part of the Hoshigake Clan.

[sakushi]

<sub>Izumi would then be struck from lightning that pierced through the heavens rending her asunder in the most fantastic of circumstances.

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