Internal Gate Duty

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Name: Internal Gate Duty
Rank: B
IIC Length: 2 Days
Difficulty: Medium, 1 Chuunin or 2-3 Gennin
Description: Though little danger comes to Snow that the ANBU cannot handle, sometimes a little help is needed. Help defend the final, internal gate before the Snow Village in case the ANBU slip up.
Objective: Watch the gate for intruders. This should take eight posts.
Reward: 3,000 Ryo

Immediately to meet the three would be a group of ANBU, all smiles and grins because of the time off they'd have due to the taking of the mission. Normally, ANBU were assigned to patrol these parts endlessly and monotonously, but every so often, when someone took up the mission they could have a break. A small exchange again occured between the ANBU and the Shichidaime, resulting in a couple of laughs and pats on the back, before they walked off to their barracks for some rest.

"Shall we?"

With a small smile his arm motioned in the direction of the stretch of gate they'd be patrolling, the southern portion of the gate, where most of the action went down -- or rather, where most of the crime takes place. This portion of the gate had seen it all since Asato's reign, much to his own headache. Even bandits were known to get in through small cracks in the security. They would cause all sorts of trouble and even attempt to smuggle goods in/out.

In the night the crime increased even more, fights broke out due to the distance to some of the pubs/bars located in Yukigakure, and sometimes even unofficial ninja battles took place. This portion of the gate had been given beefed up security since Asato's taking over to almost no effect. It was an inevitability, the constant crime in the area being something Asato was informed happened since the reign of the first Yukikage. Nevertheless, the crime was always handled swiftly and professionally, he'd expect no less from his Ninja.

With a small slow gait, his hands within the confines of his pocket he began walking one length of the side of the gate, whistling aimlessly. Would one of these two strike up a conversation?

[▐Shibu]

::Enter::


The Hyuuga still looking up at the air and the sky would follow is hands still placed behind his head and he was just somewhat relaxing while walking. The Li clan gourd of his would swish around; one could hear the ink continue swishing and what not around inside the gourd. When hearing some laughter and hearing that Asato was talking somewhat as well he would look down, not moving the positioning of his hands but just look straight away. They had been laughing, holy shit, they are laughing, wow, so this Kage of there’s could crack jokes. The Hyuuga had already imagined him as someone that always acted serious and what not but, wow, there he went cracking a joke maybe or maybe the AnBu members had just been total suck ups and he just said go home and they laughed.

None the less he would continue walking towards the gate until he reached Asato fully, he would look at him as he whistled and he would just smirk.

“So, we just like standing here, doing like, nothing?”

He would ask, and was hoping his reply would be yes, well kind of. In the end just chilling and relaxing would be what Kidate had in mind and if he could earn money while doing it, that wouldn’t be all that bad, not bad at all. However he didn’t want to lie down in the snow, he wasn’t looking to freeze his ass numb, and he didn’t have a chair or anything either, so he figured he would just stand and deal with it, nothing can be done, right? Didn’t matter anyways, there wasn’t anything to his knowledge that could be done.

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[melchan]

Himei was following behind her Kage as the reached the gates to the village. So all they had to do was patrol this for awhile? She would have been happy if not for the fact that the Yukikage had seen Himiko. She was still obviously embarrassed, but she knew what a good oppurtunity this was. She would be able to fully explain herself to him. Himei smiled and was about to walk up to him when he started talking to another ANBU.

He then motioned for the direction to go. She nodded and followed closely behind. She just wanted to try to work up the nerve to talk to him. She bit the inside of her mouth and squeezed on her gourd. She swallowed and walked up to him.

"Um... Yukikage-sama? I-I wanted to explain m-myself earlier."

She knew that she shouldn't be nervous. If she was, Himiko might come out again. After all, she was feeling really nervous the first time they met and she came out. She swallowed again and then tried to put on a confident face, but it came out looking more pained than confident.

"I-it was... Um..."

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After arriving very late at the team meeting, Verus was on his way towards the gate where the mission was being held. He knew this thanks to a message left to him by the Kage, told to him by an ANBU member. As he continued down the snow covered streets, he walked without haste. He was still, even though he was extremely late, taking his time. It wouldn't be until a little while later that Verus finally made his way to Yukigakure's gate.

Walking toward the gate, Verus could finally see the rest of his team. He only recognized one of the people which stood with the Kage. That person was the Hyuuga he and the Kage had met on a previous mission. The other, one quite large in size, almost the same size as the Kage, was a woman. Or so he thought it was. Making his way toward the group, he still possessed his indifferent and rather extremely uninterested expression. If the people would notice his approaching, they could see that Verus walked all nonchalantly, hands within the confines of his pockets and without any sigh of remorse for his actions.

Once meeting up with them, Verus looked over to the woman before looking over at the Hyuuga. It certainly was an odd group, though Verus didn't really care for the most part.

"Yo."

It was a rather odd thing to say, since he should have been apologizing at this moment.

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"Well, I'd like to say there was more to do, though right now it seems to be pretty quiet. If you knew the stuff that goes on here, you'd be pretty happy nothing is going on now."

A smirk and a turn of his head allowed him to look upon the young Genin female's face, shaking his head some, his smirk disappearing. Though he really needed no explanation of to why she was as she was, because everyone was entitled to be their own person, he'd thought it best to humor her. If he hadn't, who knows how she would turn out. He didn't want that 'other' side of her coming out, it was still to early in the day for him to deal with such nonsense. His hand waved about some toward her.

"It's okay Nodoka-chan, you're forgiven. Just make sure not to act like that again, I don't know what impression you'll give everyone else."

With a nod his hand shot out to her head, ruffling her hair a bit, with a brief smile. Hopefully, or at least he was hoping, that she would perk up -- and perhaps get stronger in the meantime. He didn't want her to continue going on so shy, and then have to turn into whatever it was that she did turn into during that time; that 'other' her who so willingly showed off things better lift hidden for another couple of years. It sent shivers down his spine, and he shook his head a bit, dismissing the thought from his mind.

The sudden unenthusiastic 'yo' that came later couldn't have come from none other than Verus. Never had he met such an unenthusiastic Ninja, every time Asato had been around him he sensed that a portion of the guy's apathy rubbed off on him, and he didn't really like it. His head turned to the ninja, visibly showing his slight anger.

"Hmn. Late, and all you can say is 'Yo"? You're lucky I just don't tell you get the hell out of here."

He had left it up to the other ninja to continue patrolling while he somewhat scolded Verus, needing to assert his authority to keep ninja in check every once in a while.

[▐Shibu]

Haha, some serious stuff happened over here, wonder if they even got half the skill to keep up with the Hyuuga, none the less, if it was quite then it meant he could just chill and do whatever. If someone presented itself then he’ll have to whip some ass and take some names. None the less, he had to stand, there wasn’t anything else he could do, no way would he put his ass against the damn snow, screw that shit. As he would just walk past Asato and the girl that was talking to him he would look ahead, look out at Yuki no Kuni as he would breath and you could literally see his breath as it escaped his mouth.

With his back to his teammates and his hands still up against his head with his elbow bent he would speak…

“Nodoka-chan ey? Names Kidate Hyuuga of the Main Ho… You know what, just call me Kidate.”

Kidate would finish speaking when he said Main, he wouldn’t finish what he was saying and he would just tell the girl that he was Kidate. He figured he’d tell her his name since it would seem they had been on the same team, no sense in just walking around without them knowing each others name, however he would still have his back to them as he would just keep his white crystal eyes out onto Yuki no Kuni while he stood somewhat near the gate.

While looking out he would hear one word, a voice he had recognized but Kidate didn’t feel like turning around to see who it was, but the voice stood out more then ever, just because it was so plain, no enthusiasm in it at all, he would just smirk ‘it’s Joyful Joe’ he would think to himself. The guy still hadn’t told the Hyuuga his name so he’d just refer to him as Joyful Joe until he did tell him his name. As Kidate continued to look out onto Yuki no Kuni he would smirk as he listened to Asato get on his case and Kidate would let out some simple words.

“Look at Asato, cracking that whip.”

He couldn’t refer to someone as Yukikage and he wasn’t even formal when it came towards calling someone sama, chan or anything else of the sort, and he’s only referred to his old Kage as Senpai and his father as Sensei and that would be it, everyone else, he just said your name.

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[melchan]

The Yukikage didn't let Himei finish. She was about to continue on until he ruffled her hair like she was a kid. She wished she could just tell him, that she could prove that she didn't do... whatever it was that Himiko did to him. At least she was forgiven. That made her somewhat happy, but she still felt a little weird. She nodded and smiled slighty.

"Y-yes, Yukikage-sama." She stepped back and looked around at the gate until she heard a voice say "Yo." She turned and saw that there was someone else who arrived. As Himei was wondering who it was, the Hyuuga spoke to her.

"U-um... Hi. Nice to meet you." She smiled at him. "I'm Nodoka Himei..." Apparently, he already knew her name, but she just wanted to formally introduce herself. She thought that people wouldn't be able to get to know each other unless names were given.

"A-asato?" Himei had never heard her Kage's first name. She even forgot the Hokage's name when she lived there. She had always prefered to call people by their first names. She looked back to see him grilling the new arrival. She felt kind of sorry for the guy.

She turned her attention ahead of her again. She wondered if anything would happen while they were there.

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The first thing Verus would hear as he was finally recognized into existence by his teammates, was the voice of his Kage complaining about him being late. However as usual, even though his Kage was talking to him, Verus wasn't exactly paying attention to anything being said by the Kage. He was however listening to what the other two were talking about, though only for a second or so. Verus picked up the names Kidate and Nodoka, two names he did not really care for. He did however commit them to memory, to help keep up his facade.

It was only until after his Kage was done talking, Verus would respond. However, it was not a response the Kage would like at all. His eyes widened as his faced took a rather neutral expression. With his right hand extended out, he place the side with the thumb to his head.

"Yes, sir. Verus Nihilum at your service. It is a pleasure to meet all of you. I will not disappoint you sir."

His tone extremely normal, without any sign of sincerity in his words at all. It was obvious he was lying, and he was doing it purposely. Anyone would just need one glance at his face to see his was purposely lying badly, to further piss off the person talking to him. Actually, they did not even need to look at his face, instead his voice could already reveal it. After his purposely bad lying response, his face reverted back to its usual uninterested face, making him seem almost dead or extremely tired. Even after his act, Verus did not move from where he stood. He was waiting to see if his Kage would do something. However, before he would wait for some response, his head would peek out to the right, looking towards the other two.

"Nice to meet you."

His tone the same as before, without care or sincerity.

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[ The Bandits ]

Unknown to the squad of Shinobi who had been patrolling the interior of the gate, a group of bandits had been plotting for several days on how to get into Yukigakure. They were a strong bunch, and well organized to boot. It was an unfortunate coincidence, for both the shinobi and the bandits alike, that this was the day they had planned to make their hit. They had since realized that the only way to make their hit was go in from the fabled 'southern corridor' a mountain range that led into the gate of Yukigakure, and slipped between it's security dragnet.

"What do you need, Boss?"

"Wire cutters, there are some damn wires between us and getting in the village. Quickly!"

"Sure thing. Here."

"Good."

Snip, snip. A portion of the gate collapsed, the internal structure littered with wires of various kinds, usually traps should anyone get in. They had made their initial entry, it was only a matter of time. They just only need to get passed more random traps.

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[ The Wolves ]

A particular pack of smart wolves that had been plaguing Yukigakure had made their return, previously routed by Asato ages ago. This time they were doing good deeds, or so it was thought. They had since their rout by Asato only attacked bandits, but this time such tactics had led him on the trail of the specific bandit troupe which had made it into Yukigakure.

They were hot on their trail, following their every move perfectly, evading capture and trap alike thusly. Would anyone notice the two groups?

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It was true that the reply of Verus was not what Asato wanted to hear, both bold and condescending. But, he let it slide for now, only because he had done a good job capturing and defeating the Futakongo pair a few days previous. It was his own freebie, and he should have considered himself lucky, authority was not to be challenged in such an open way such as this, not in his village. Digression aside, Asato returned to rounds, walking the line on a makeshift map that made up their own patrol radius. He had the distinct feeling that something was going to happen, but he couldn't put a finger on it.

"Keep an eye out guys. In fact, Kidate, Byakugan. Look around, anything funny going on?"

He himself began looking about, making sure he didn't miss any little detail, trying to spot anything suspicious. Should something go down, it would be his responsibility to make sure everyone went home in good condition. In fact, digression aside, a random thought imparted him with a sudden worry.

"Nodoka-chan, you should stick close to one of us."

[▐Shibu]

The Hyuuga still looking out into Yuki no Kuni would still have his arms up, and he listened to the now known Verus speak, he could catch the humor as odd as it was, the man had just cracked a joke? No F’ing way, he had jokes, that was a shock and the Hyuuga would smile as he heard Verus crack that joke. Again however, Kidate would still just be looking out onto Yuki no Kuni and taking slight breaths of cold air but would speak after Verus did.

“I would’ve never guessed even he could give out some humor.”

He would say chuckling a bit as he closed his mouth, breathing through his nose just slightly still seeming relaxed as he stood there keeping his white eyes out onto Yuki no Kuni. The silence wouldn’t go unexpected, but it was peaceful until he heard Asato’s voice. He was expecting something, and then he asked the Hyuuga to activate his eyes to look around the area better. Kidate would move his head over towards the right as he looked over at Asato from over his shoulder.

“Yea, yea, I got ya… Byakugan.”

The veins near his eyes would pop out and the grotesque look from his eyes would show more then ever, it was like he was pissed but none the less Kidate would see all around him for a good 91 meters in every direction. As he activated it he would just smirk as he would speak out loud, at this time however he had moved his head back over towards the direction he was looking at before, not that it mattered however, and he had also put his hands down by his sides.

“Would you look at that, looks like we got some kiddies coming over our way, oh, and that isn’t all, some little furry beast from the east are making there round trip for food as well. I guess they really like that human flesh.”

He would say chuckling softly as he would seem calm as ever, still cracking jokes and upon chuckling you could see the cold air coming from his mouth.

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Byakugan [30 x6]
Rank: C, B, A
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Allows the user
Distance: 100 yards
Special: ---
Drawback: Byakugan user has a 360 degree field of vision, with the exception of a small blind spot behind the user's first thoracic vertebrae (as stated in the manga). Lacks the power of Analysis. This is demonstrated in an anime filler arc by Ranmaru, who created false chakra circulatory systems through the use of a dōjutsu (possibly a bloodline limit), causing the Byakugan to see inanimate objects as people and the objects themselves at the same time. However, it is not considered canon in a filler episode that a Byakugan user is unable to see the workings of such an "illusion".
Description: Can see the minuscule chakra pressure points. With the use of certain hand seals, it also has telescopic, X-ray, and thermal vision. The Byakugan is the key to Konohagakure's strongest Taijutsu, the Jūken, as it allows the user to see the chakra circulatory system of an opponent. Each level of its insight can therefore be mystified by proper means. When first learned they are capable of seeing up to fifty yards in a 360 Degree radius except for that blind spot. Each time learned this amount of distance is increased by ten yards. When the user reaches up to a distance of One hundred yards the amount of training is increased to that of "B" Rank Level Training. The amount of distance is still increased by ten. When the user reaches up to a distance of Four Hundred Yards the user is capable of seeing even further but with an amount of A Rank Training.
Limit: Must be part of the Hyuuga Bloodlimit.

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[melchan]

Himei heard the man who was late smart off to the Yukikage. Himei thought that he was certaintly brave for it. Himei herself would never be like that to someone above her own position. She sighed and turned back around. He was just the type of person she usually stayed away from. Then again she usually stayed away from everyone, so how was the Hyuuga beside him any different? She sighed again. She wasn't good with people...

She then heard the late man say that it was nice to meet them. His voice had the same tone that made it seem like he didn't really care much. It was obvious he didn't ant to be there, or at least that's what Himei thought. At least she wasn't nervous. She was just annoyed. Yet, she still kept on the same smile. She'd rather not get off on the wrong foot. It wouldn't be good for anyone.

The Yukikage then told her to stay close to one of the three of them. Since she was already next to the Hyuuga, she just decided on sticking with him. After all, she was still embarrassed about Himiko and Yukikage, and the other man seemed to be nonchalant and probably wouldn't want her anyway. She looked at this as the most logical choice.

"Yes, Yukikage." She stood close enough to Kidate that she would be following his orders, but far enough to keep her own personal room. His news alerted her.

Apparently, there was something dangerous coming their way. She wasn't scared, but it was more that she was hoping to be able to prove her worthiness to her Kage. She put her hand on her gourd, hoping that she wouldn't have to use it. She didn't want that embarrassment to be piled on with the rest of them. But she couldn't help but wonder... What were those furry beasts?

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After Asato walked off to order the others to do something, Verus still stood where he was. He was not in the mood to move as of yet. His hands still within his pockets, he stared off into the distance at nothing, he was simply waiting for the time to pass. However, his little distractions seemed to have to wait as the news of intruders came to his attention. Verus personally, did not care at all what happened. However, he knew that Asato would soon be ordering him to do something. And if he did obey, there was another lexture waiting to happen.

Taking a few steps closer to the Hyuuga, Verus wished to receive some information, even if he didn't believe it himself. It was simply something to go on before he would discover the truth with his own eyes. Once about a few feet behind the Hyuuga, Verus would ask his questions, though it was simply one.

"What is the head count?"

Verus knew that a battle would soon ensure, a battle he had no chance of escaping. He would simply have to deal with it as it came to him, even if he didn't care at all. Looking over to the female, Verus gauged her abilities just by her look. It was his own system he went on, though it might not be accurate at all. However, the concern the Kage showed toward her, meant she was not proficient in battle -- probably. Thankfully, she decided to stay next to the Hyuuga and not him. Verus did not wish to be bothered to protect her, as he did not care what happened to her.

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[ The Bandits ]

There had been three bandits, each mutually distinct from the other, and very different in appearance. The first bandit -- whom was taller and of a more toned build, was likely the leader, dressed in a peculiar red-black outfit. The second bandit was shorter than the rest, stocky, and obviously opposite than the first; unfit. The third bandit was a bit lanky, long limbs and skinny body making him look almost alien. Each of them held the same saber as they entered, a weapon akin to that of a pirate sword.

Like most bandits they weren't very smart, simply a troupe of a greater bandit group trying to get there time in the light -- their big heist. By this time they had reached the first inner gate, slipping by the ANBU with a sort of clumsy stealth, barely getting by without getting caught.

Later even they would have closed the distance by several dozens of meters, just coming into visible range, walking in single file, with not a care in the world.

"Boss, who are those guys just over yonder?"

"I don't know, shut up, they might hear us."

"Okay, Boss."

[When you start wailing on them, consider each of them a Non-molding Taimaster of B-rank. Feel free to start attacking, the Bandits and Wolves are here to make stuff more interesting and waste some posts on fighting.]

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[ The Wolves ]

Unlike the Bandits whom had only just managed to get by the guards, the crafty wolves darted passed them without a care in the world -- white streaks running after the Bandits whom were still a ways ahead of them. Coincidentally, there were also three of these wolves, though each of them non distinct.

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Asato himself was a bit surprised that his instincts were spot on, continuing to look around to get a glimpse of the intruders. With Nodoka close to Kidate; there was nothing to worry about in terms of people. He knew that both Kidate and Verus could handle themselves, it was a good thing too, who knows what could happen with these intruders.

This is where he would see the true ability of Nodoka and Kidate alike. What would they do? How would they react? Of course Asato himself wasn't going to do much if a battle did ensue. For what did he have ninja if he was stuck doing such things? Instead, he'd take it slow and make sure to analyze every one of their methods.

"Lets see what you guys can do." He pointed off in the direction where he just barely spotted the three clumsy bandits, readying himself.

[▐Shibu]

The Hyuuga would continue to look out and he would notice that Himei had taken his side when Asato asked her to stay close to someone, didn’t bother him he would just have to eliminate some of his Jyuuken techniques, but again, these guys wouldn’t be much problem to where he would need to use his defensive Jyuuken against them. As he continued to look out he would also notice that Verus would come up closer to him as well and ask Kidate a question, the Hyuuga wouldn’t need to look over at him, he could see him either way and he would reply to Verus when he asked the question.

“Three little kids and three wolves, the wolves are behind the little kiddies so we take the kids out then we got the wolves, we delay it, who knows, these wolves might just tear into them and we’ll get to just watch it knowing that they’ve achieved there feast or they’ll kill them and want more, then we’ve got wolves to deal with.”

The Hyuuga would reply to Verus, Kidate was kind of serious when he said that but he also was just chill as well, if it was wolves or bandits, in the end it was a fight and there wasn’t any real reason to worry, he doubt this would be his final fight anyways, and if it was, he lived a good life. He would chuckle softly thinking about this, he was just thinking too much and then he would give out a slight yawn, nothing major but something that could be heard from around the area of his team. After this yawn the Hyuuga would speak towards Verus again.

“Don’t know how you fight but I know you got the Katon release, and if Asato has seen you in action, I’m guessing you’re better upfront so I’ll provide cover while you run up on the guys. Who knows they might be dead before you even reach them.”

With that the Hyuuga would move his hands towards his toned stomach area and start some handseals, basic and not much to them, fast, quick and all that stuff there would be 40 swallows that would start to formulate from the scraps of snow that had been surrounding them, and once they would formulate they would start to head above the Hyuuga’s head. The swallows would be around 10 meters above the Hyuuga and the handseals would finish, once done he would speak towards Verus again.

“If you want to take them out through hand to hand, go now, I’ll have them separated and make sure you only have to fight one on two or hopefully one on one.”

When he told Verus that he would also have these swallows head straight towards those three bandits or ‘kiddies’ as he called them, they would be spread apart, making sure simply running away would be impossible without precise top speed when he did this he would start another set of handseals, this time only 5 handseals, but that was more then his previous amount, none the less they would be done with top speed and precision and once done there would be white clothes shooting up from the rugged dirt that had minor snow covering it, these white clothes would shoot up in an attempt to restrict one of the bandits movements, hoping to kill him and with these swallows already headed towards them, the Hyuuga would now make his final handseal which he hoped killed at least one, and if it didn’t, it had to make them spread apart.

Once this one handseal was done, and god willing these bandits hadn’t blocked the area of where his swallows were headed, these 40 swallows would explode in a large fashion taking anything in the explosion with them.

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Byakugan Active
Sight of Chakra

Hyouton - Tsubame Fubuki (Snow Storm Swallows) [10 x8]
Rank: D
Skill: Ninjutsu
Swallows: 40
Effect: Creates ice swallows to push forth to attack towards the opponent.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: Must be learned multiple times in order for the user to be capable of truly mastering.
Description: When first learned the user is only capable of creating up to Five Bird like swallows in the size of a large like kunai. The user either creates the snow or uses ice around them in order for the user to create the technique to push forward towards the user. Each time learned the amount of Swallows may increase by five. The maximum number a user is capable of using is Twenty each. Every time the user gains a new Difficulty Class the Maximum number increases by Ten.
Limit: Must have the Ice Release

Doton: Tsuchi Baindo [10]
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Literally Doton: Tsuchi Baindo means Earth: Earth Bind. The reason why it has called such is the effects of the technique. As a Ninjutsu, the technique utilizes chakra. Here the user forms the handsigns and collects whatever takes part of the landscape/ground and forms strips of cloth out of it. With Doton, it manipulates stone or dirt.
Special: Rat, Boar, Dog, Ox, Tiger
Drawback: One must have Earth Release to perform.
Description: The Earth forms white strips looking much like bandages that rise from the ground and wrap tightly around the opponent. The strips are thick enough that they cannot be cut through with a kunai, and are wrapped tight enough to leave the enemy immobile.
Limit: Earth Release

Retsusora Bakuhatsu (Cold Sky Explosion) [90] [10 x2]
Rank: A
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Causes a number of ice swallows created from a previous technique to explode, releasing a small explosion of shrapnel and harmful ice chakra.
Special: Ram
Drawback: Must have a snow or ice source.
Description: The user forms the hand seal, optionally saying "Katsu." He then floods chakra through the mental link to the swallows, exploding a specific number of them. Each shrapnel explosion is a contained blast, 1 meter in diameter. If exploded close together, the size of the overall explosion stacks. When first learned, the user can explode up to 1/4 of the swallows at once. This technique can be relearned as a C Rank to increase the number of swallows to 1/2, then all of them.
Limit: Ice Release, Must know Tsubame Fubuki.

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[melchan]

Himei stared out at the suspected direction that the "kiddies" and "furry beasts" were coming from, but she couldn't see anything. All she could see was darkness. She knew, however, that danger was eminent. She braced herself best she could. She didn't have any special skills in which she could use to prep herself. She tried to think about possible plans to use, but in the end, she just decided that trying her best might be the best thing.

Then, Kidate started talking. Three kiddies and three wolves. Then, he started on his ideas. Take out the bandits, deal with the wolves. Delay the bandits, maybe the wolves take out the bandits. She gasped when she heard that idea. No matter who the person, they don't deserve to be eaten by anything. And even if they did eat the bandits, what was to stop them from attacking others. But even though she thought all of this, she knew that that was a good plan. She didn't like it, she didn't do it in her normal life, but she knew it was a good plan. To her, it would be easier to deal with three wolves than three bandits who probably were far more dangerous. She was sure of it.

Just then, Kidate performed hand seals. When he was done, she stared up at all of the sparrows. She even allowed a small, "Wow..." to escape her lips. This was her first time she saw an ice jutsu. She smiled, but then quickly returned her view to the "kiddies." She wished she knew what exactly they were. It was so weird calling them by that... Really weird to her in fact.

Then Kidate talked about how, if Verus wanted to fight up close, he would separate them. She wondered to herself how good of a fighter those two were. Apparently, the Yukikage trusted Verus, but this was the time in which the Hyuuga and herself would be able to prove themselves to her. Of course, she wouldn't be able to prove herself by just standing there. She thought to herself, trying to decide on a plan. She looked to Kidate and then asked him a simple question.

"Would you help me with one of these... kiddies?" She smiled slightly. She hoped that he would say yes. "Um... I don't know just how strong I would be against someone... I've never been on a mission before. I don't have killer skills like your swallows... All I have are my fists and feet." At this, she touched her gourd. She was really nervous, but she tried to continue on.

"My plan is that... You somehow distract him... Maybe with one of your swallows? Then... um... I'll try my hardest to finish him off... But I don't know if I can do it alone." She smiled , but it looked awkward. She was just lucky that her adrenaline was forcing her to be more excited than nervous. She hoped that Kidate would help her, that he would give her a chance. If not, then she would have to just try her hardest by herself.

[otakulegend]

With the information obtained from Kidate, Verus had already made his move. Eyes shining with an odd brilliance, the world he saw consumed by black and white, his Chaos was brought into the world. An immeasurable amount of strength and speed granted to this man, he was no longer just a human but something more. His vision of the world now black and white, only one other color existed, blue. Blue aura surrounding each of the others, it was what he saw emitting from every human including the 3 bandits within the distance. With a few steps forward he placed himself in front of the rest.

His attack did not have as much of an area of effect as the snow sparrows Kidate had formed but it was still effective. Verus chose not to use the Katon release which Kidate seemed to know he possessed as it would coincidentally melt the snow sparrows heading towards the opponent. Instead, Verus resorted to his most usual tactic when fighting from afar, the art of throwing objects. Both hands slammed into the ground, he grasp the earth as if it was a simply handle. Pulling forth from the bosom of mother Gaia, 2 large rocks each measuring 2 meters in diameter, one in each hand. With a simple toss, he aimed one of the large rocks at the much more stocky and unfit bandit, as he would have the least chance of evading.

However, that was not the end of his assault as Verus also had other plans with the second rock he possessed. After the sparrows had already been launched at the enemy, Verus tossed his second rock high into the air. With a simple leap and drawing of his great sword, he slammed the flat side of the blade, he slammed it against the rock with great force. Such force would cause the rock to explode into multiple chunks which were launched at the opponent in a wide effect. A combination attack of sorts with the help of Kidate's sparrows. As his body began its descent toward the ground, he sheathed his blade back into its scabbard. Upon touching down, Verus looked over to the bandits to see what his attack had done. Hopefully with at least one bandit or better yet, all of them.

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Chaos Fourth Stage "Eternal Chaos"
Rank: ‘S’
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Final step in evolution, the fourth stage of chaos is like nothing anyone has ever seen before. The fourth stage allows the user to unlock one-hundred percent of there max strength, there endurance and durability remains the same as before as stated above in the Kamyuja description section. There speed in enhance even more now, allowing them to increase there movement speed by two, giving them the advantage now in a battlefield. As stated before, once activated the user is now capable of seeing ones aura as it emanates from there body.
Special: You receive a plus two to movement. Though a Kamyuja member is not capable of using chakra gates, they can use there chaos as as substitute in order to go into a chakra gate related fighting style. This eye is capable of mimicking the seventh and eighth gate. Please note you don't gain the benefits of those chakra gates.
Drawback: ----
Description: The final step, this form of chaos was never thought to exist. But here it lies in every Kamyuja member awaiting to be awaken so there true power can shine. This form of chaos is to be known as the most powerful one of all, in truth it has no weakness and will break the boundaries of mankind as we known. When activating the fourth stage of chaos the person seems to have more control then ever before, unlike the three stage they are able to control there emotions and suppress there strength at will. This time around the eyes of the Kamyuja don’t change, instead they stay there original genetic color, though there eye remain the same their eyes do glisten with brilliance while chaos is activated, but there are some cases where the eyes still retain the 'Third stages' color. Meaning someone who had black or white eyes will retain that when they unlock the fourth eyes.. Though there eyes don’t change physically they still gain the capability of seeing in black n’ white as if they were colored blind, this doesn’t hinder there ability to fight in fact it increase there ability due to the fact they are able to see the aura of chakra emanating from a person’s body. Once the Kamyuja reaches this stage of Chaos they are able to demonstrate the full capabilities of there true strength as they are no longer suppressed by the previous stages, in this state they are capable of tapping into there max potential, making them now the most powerful creature that has every walked this earth. There strength is unrivaled by those who could have rivaled it once before and there movement speed steadily increase, they no longer move with a plus one but instead with a plus two. Unlike before, where the Kamyuja’s nocieptor’s would shut down so they wouldn’t be able to feel pain no longer applies. Now the nocieptor are still active allowing the Kamyuja to actually feel pain when they are in this stage, this would seem to damper there ability but in truth it actually increase it. The pituitary gland works more proficient then before, allowing it to produce an absurd amount of endorphins while they are in this stage. They are able to negate fifty percent of all damage done to them making any physical damage done to them that was serious feel like a minor wound. Though they don’t posses the ability not to feel pain anymore they do have the ability now to negate most of the damage done to them, this also proves useless for them now since they no longer have a time limit like before.
Limit: Must have the Kamyuja Bloodlimit, In order to obtain this the user must have 500tp within the Kamyuja Clan and must be role played out to obtain.

Meteor Crush x 2
Rank: "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: User lifts a massive piece of earth and hurls it towards their opponents.
Special: User must slam their hands into the ground.
Drawback: ---
Description: The user of the Kamyuja family uses their Herculean strength and slams their fists into the ground. When doing so the user grabs the ground and quickly picks up the ground from underneath. The user then lifts up a boulder of earth and rock as they quickly chunk it towards their opponents. When the user slams their hands into the ground, using their strength it creates a seismic reacting that keeps the rock together allowing the user to lift the rock up without it breaking up. The power used to bring their fists down tightens the particles within the rock making it easier for the user to lift. Depending on the rank of the technique, the user may know depends on the capability of this technique, as in how much rock can be lifted. When the user learns the "C" rank version the user is able to lift up only two meters in diameter of earth and rock before chunking it towards an opponent at a good distance of thirty meters. When the user learns the "B" rank version of this technique the user is able to rip up a good four meters of rock and earth while chunking it at a good distance of twenty-five meters. When the user learns the "A" rank version of this technique the user is able to rip out a good chunk of rock and earth at a good distance of eight meters while the user is able to chunk it at a good distance of twenty meters. When the user learns the "S" rank version of this technique the user is able to grab and rip up a chunk of earth at a distance of eighteen meters while the user is only able to launch it at a good distance of fifteen meters. When the user activates their Chaos however the user is indeed able to launch the Rock further adding a good distance of five meters per eye level.
Limit: Must be a Kamyuja

[» Comatose]

[ Bandits and Wolves ]

The sudden attack of the Snow Ninja on the Bandits didn't bode well for them. Unprepared, and themselves very weak, they really didn't stand up to the onslaught. The chubby bandit, whom had a support role, was the first to go. He simply lacked the reaction time, or muscle capacity to react fast enough to move out of the way of the initial assault. Thusly, it was by the explosion of the swallows into needles that he died, not even being taken by the shrapnel, but by the explosion of needles itself. He was caught in it, drawn into the explosion by ways of standing too close to it, nearly sucked in by forces unknown. The other two managed to nearly avoid the explosion, the lanky bandit's legs getting cut into cheese by ways of the resulting shrapnel.

It was the rock that killed the lanky bandit, he falling to his knees in pain after being pelted by the multitude of shrapnel resulting from the explosion. The first rock thrown by Verus flattened the man, he helpless to stop it in such a position, his death being instantaneous. The final bandit escaped the one-two punch using nothing but a 'sprint' (shunshin), much to his luck of positioning. However, he did not escape the certain death of things.

The wolves had finally caught up by now, ravenous and hungry alike, smelling the foul scent of the blood of the bandits in the air. One spent no time thinking about what it was going to do, instantly going for the easier prey of the chubby bandit, whom was already dead. This was not the same for the other two, of which both liked a good chase. They went after the bandit, and after much fuss, took him down by the ankle -- getting injured, but not detrimentally in the process. In the proceeding minutes the only audible sound was the crunching and devouring of flesh.

---

Asato watched in amazement as his Ninjas flawlessly destroyed the bandits, and properly routed the wolves from targeting any one of them. Even if they hadn't planned it so, they managed to take out both of the menaces in one fell swoop. Though, the Bandits and wolves didn't present much of a challenge. However, again, the point of the exercise was to test the teamwork and ingenuity of the Ninja.

It was however an unfortunately predicament that the two male shinobi vastly overpowered Nodoka, and as such she didn't get her chance to shine. How would he find a viable work around for this? Simple, he'd decided immediately after the summary destruction of the bandits to simply take up another mission, or speak with the girl in the future.

"Geez. That was a bit overkill, no?" With a head shake, he his hands began a rhythmic 'slow clap'. It was a congratulatory clap, mostly congratulating them on the efficiency at which the job was done.

"You guys did well. Good stuff." He mouthed before snapping his fingers.

It was at that instant that the ANBU which had previously left came back, appearing from nowhere as per usual. With only a point over to the bodies and wolves, which were eating them, the ANBU knew what to do, and went instantly to subdue the wolves and clean up the mess -- and what a mess there was.

"Well, if you guys are all ready I'm supposing we've done enough to complete this mission. Been patrolling around for quite a bit of time, and dispatched a troupe of bandits. A mission report doesn't get much better than that."

A pause. "Oh, and Nodoka-chan, I'd like to see you in my office after you pick up your pay."

[▐Shibu]

Kidate watching on at everything would notice the finishing of the chubbier one, he just was in the wrong place to begin with and in the end, being with those to was his downfall. With Kidate having his eyes activated he would notice the downfall of his and would also have noticed Verus attack as well, but when Kidate saw the chubby one go down he just gave out the somewhat sickening look, kinda like when you see someone fall face first and you just go ‘oooe’ that would be the exact face that would grace the Hyuuga, however he didn’t give out that sound, just the facial expression.

When he noticed that he would hear the words of Nodoka and when he did, and since he still had his eyes activated he would notice the downfall of the second from the swallows and then the attack that Verus did as well and in his reply he would bring up his right hand over towards the back of his head and with a soft smile he would chuckle.

“I think we over did it, we didn’t give a chance for you to really show your potential”

Hs said giving out that sorry facial expression as he would hear Asato clap, he would look over his shoulder as he killed off the Byakugan and would hear the third man scream in pain from teeth digging into his flesh, well that was his guess but he looked over his shoulder to look at Asato.

“I’m totally going to just watch you fight one of these days.”

Kidate would tell Asato as he start to walk over towards him, since he was near the gate figuring from what Asato had also said would mean that they had finished, and while walking he would hear his stomach growl, he was hungry but how could one simply be hungry after hearing vicious wolves bite into human flesh, sickening or odd could be the words that he was looking for, well not him, he was looking for the word food. As he continued to walk he would speak while walking, passing Asato and his team and not turning around as he said his final words.

“I’ll catch you guys later.”

And the Hyuuga would walk back into Yukigakure to evidentially find some food, and return back to his hotel room, and maybe train some and of course get his money.

::Exit::

[melchan]

Himei heard the bandits screaming and looked over. Before she knew it, the two men had already taken out them all out. She looked with an awed and impressed face, but her eyes betrayed that feeling. On the inside, she was upset. Upset because she wasn't able to properly show her true abilities to her Yukikage.

Kidate then looked at her apolegetically. He then apologized for killing the bandits. She shook her head and smiled as if it was no big deal. She bowed respectfully and then truned around. She was feeling like she was useless. Her stomach was in a knot. She wanted to help to prove that she could be of some worth to his team, but it turned out that she was a third leg.

The Kage started clapping for them saying great job. Himei just thought to herself how that wasn't for her. She knew, however that she would get her chance to shine and prove herself, not only to the Kage, but her teammates as well.

Of course she could hear the wolves hungrily biting into the dead bandits' flesh, but she tried her bestto ignore it. In fact, she took a very small sip out of her gourd of sake to keep down her feelings. Yeah, drown yourself in alchohal... She thought to herself. She tied the gourd back onto her leg and started walking back towards the Yukikage when he started to speak to her.

She had to go to his office after she had been paid. She winced slightly. Why would she be going there? She assumed it was because of her absolutely vital role in their first mission. She winced again. But still, she bowed. "Yes, Yukikage-sama..."

She walked off, but before she did, she took one last look at the wolves. The ANBU were taking care of them like their Kage had ordered them to. She then continued to walk off.

[EXIT]

[otakulegend]

Verus watched as the trio of bandits were annihilated within an instant, not even having a chance to introduce themselves. Most people might feel sad or excited at the sheer thought of this event, wolves feasting on dead corpses slain by merciless Shinobi. Most people might grieve, some might enjoy such a thing but not Verus, no, he simply watched. He watched as the sharp razor teeth of the wolf pack tore into the dead flesh, ripping it from its home. Blood seeping from the bodies, the meat still warm to the tough, it was a sight that should make people gag just from the smell.

However, as Verus watched these events, something was different about him from other humans. Inside, he felt. . . nothing, absolutely nothing at the site or smell of what had transpired. Like a body without a soul, endlessly wandering through this world which did not exist, as is what he thinks. As his teammates began their leave, so would he, turning his body and heading back to the village. It was simply another non-existent day in this world which did not exist.

[Exit.]