Master Swordsman [Event/Closed]

[.:Ryo:.]

Link to the Event Page

And so it had begun. The ex-Mist ninja was standing in the middle of this river with all of his battle apparel already on. He had been awaiting this day for weeks, ever since he had left that village. Susumu Hoshigake still had the utmost respect for Bloody Mist, but he had desired something new, something different. And here, he had it. There was nothing but his new sword, the Crying Long Sword, and the water here for him. That was all he had ever wanted. He wanted the water and a sword, and here he had it. He hadn't left Mist with any hard feelings towards anybody or anything, but rather he wanted people to come after him. He wanted to feel important. He wanted an honorable death after living such an honorable life, despite being titled as a 'missing ninja,' so inappropriately by those who he had served under. He had been their loyal servant, completing over twenty missions and making that village so much money.

But not anymore. This waterfall was his life now.

And it would be his death, whether it was now or later.

The Hoshigake was clad in plain, black jeans that could be seen on any regular street brawler in a capital city. He had no shirt on, showing off his blue, scaly skin. He had very little eyes with small, black pupils. There were three slits under each eye that represented his gills. His nose was small and didn't protrude very far out at all. On his feet were sandals, which were standing upon a rock in the middle of the river. He had a Mist headband still on his forehead; as stated before, Susumu still had much respect for his former village. Atop his head was nothing. No hair. He looked very odd this way, but he figured that hair just got in the way so there was no reason to have any. The most important thing about Susumu's appearance was the sword in the sheath on his right hip.

The Crying Long Sword. It had all started with that, eh?

The setting was very simple. There was a river that stretched all over the Land of Waterfall, its end was here. Susumu was standing on a rock some fifty feet or so away from the waterfall. And, at the bottom of that river, was where the entire thing ended. There was a lake at the bottom of the falls and that was it. The end. It was symbolic for Susumu. Surrounding the river were a few small dirt paths that was used mostly by merchants, though a shinobi could be spotted on them every once in a while. Beyond those dirt roads there was a bunch of areas with trees, then a few open plains with nothing but grass and dirt, and then eventually it was just villages and roads. For Susumu, this was the perfect battleground.

Now was the time. Who would come to try and defeat this master?

[Satu Akira]

Winning their heart…

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Azrael had already marked down upon his map where the large river was, it was reported that there was s ingle individual having around there, an individual known as Susumu. Wanting to prove himself to the people of Waterfall, Azrael sought out to retrieve the weapon that many feared during the great ninja war, and the head or capture of this renegade ninja. A small smile showed upon his face upon remembering the crowds of his village cheering his name, but he had more important things to tend to. Having lived in Waterfall most of his life, merchants routes were the easiest remember, especially the one that crosses a large river. Knowing that the trail went partially along the bank of the river, he knew that there might be victims or false targets in the area. Having made his way through the terrain he’d stop short of 150 meters away from the river. Hearing it faintly in the distance he’d take out a kunai and poke a miniature hole in his left thumb which would give him the required blood for a summoning jutsu.

Forming the hand seals he was taught, he’d place his hand upon the ground firmly as a seal spread across the ground followed by a small plume of smoke in which a total of six birds appeared. All of them sitting on the ground quietly not playing a bit “Hey, Azrael… What’cha need?” one of the brothers asked as the others remained quiet not moving “Well, I have an important mission right now. Hah, wasn’t really expecting you all to be so well behaved” Azrael added “Mama says if we don’t take our job seriously, we can’t go to the landfill later today, she put me in charge” the leader bird said. “Good job, I’ll be sure to put in a good word with your father… Anyways, I got a bit of a problem at the moment. There is a renegade ninja on the loose somewhere east of here within the 250 meter stretch. I want you all to go in pairs of two and spread out, locate anyone that appears to be carrying a long sword, blue skin, and out of place. Once, you find him… Report to me and return home. I ask that none of you check the same area off your brothers, I would like it if you keep searching for an half an hour, if you come up with nothing find me and if I haven’t engaged the enemy ask for further orders, otherwise go home” Azrael said.

The bird’s chest poked out as if to appear tough “Yes-sir!” the youngest sounding one said as if you mock those who are military types, holding back a smile Azrael sent them off in search of the missing shinobi. The birds began to fan out in groups of two in different directions, it wasn’t long before a pair of birds located the man standing on a rock about fifty feet away from the waterfall’s edge. Is that guy crazy? one of the brothers said looking towards it’s brother to land on a tree on the bank of the river where they sat and watched the missing shinobi for a moment to see what he was doing and even looking around for signs of anyone else. While the other four birds continued their search in other areas the ravens took a different route back to Azrael to not bring attention to himself.

Returning to Azrael only five minutes from the time they’d left, they’d report. “um. There is a guy standing in the middle of the river… he’s just standing there like he’s waiting for something. He has no shirt on too and he’s a blue weirdo like you said” one of the brothers reported. “Good work you two, you can head home, I’ll handle it from here” Azrael said as the two birds disappeared in smoke. Hopefully the other two birds locate anyone that guy might be waiting for; he could have a meeting of some sort here or just out of his mind. No matter, he’ll go down like the rest Azrael thought to himself walking towards the rock he knew about having been over there before, cleaning off the blade of his kunai and ensuring his finger’s blood had completely stopped flowing, he’d continue walking.

Twelve minutes had passed as the sound of the water falling off the cliff’s edge, only thirty meters away, Azrael hid behind a tree, his back against it as he’d peer off the right side of it. Good… he’s still here, now… how to go about this. He is a water user no doubt, I’ve got to get him away from his source of water. I guess the old baiting technique may work, but he is a Chuunin, will it work? Tch, what I am I saying, who cares if it doesn’t he’ll see me coming if I go out there in the open anyways, if he stays there, it’s no different. I can’t doubt the fact he’s so confident standing there either, he has to be familiar with taijutsu as well to wield a blade of that size. Fine… I’ll go with the bait tactic Azrael thought making up his mind as he’d step from behind the tree he hid behind. Taking enough steps forward he’d move twenty meters away from the tree line into the clearing, which was 10-15 meters away from the water.

His silver hair seemed to reflect the sun’s rays as did his forehead protector on his forehead which showed the Waterfall insignia, as he’d appear seemingly out of nowhere to any average individual. Standing at a height of 5’10 and weighing 163 pounds, he was much slimmer than regular Taijutsu masters but what he didn’t make up in physic he made up in speed and flexibility. His brown eyes peered towards Susumau with a look of confidence that would be seen as cockiness to most. A small smirk was seen along the left side of his cheek as his right hand rest along his hip and his head leaned towards the right slightly. Already wearing his shock gloves it’d seem almost as if it were a part of his attire which included a black tight jumpsuit like clothing which was designed to be mobile in land or water for shinobi use, with a sheath of a sword stitched the back of it, to avoid misplacement. The sheathe leaning to the left contains a sword with a hilt covered in black and gold diamond shaped markings and to top it he wears a brown jacket that is commonly used on windy days. The jacket goes to his bicep and stops at his abdomen region to give him a stylish flare and avoid restricting movments, (to the length in which Sai’s is).

“Hey!” Azrael shouted in a cocky rude tone, but it was just an act to get the missing shinobi angry “Are you that peace of shit coward Sasumu? I heard he carries a mean sword but doesn’t have a lick of skill to use it.” Azrael added laughing deviously with a cocky grin upon his face, wanting to spout emotion in the renegade ninja hopefully that does it Azrael said to himself.[/font]

SPOILER: Click to show

Name: Kakeru brothers
Size: Small ravens, about the size of a regular bird.
Special: Can transfer thoughts into the summoner's mind.
Gender: Male
Duration: When attacked
Personality: There is a large number of the Kakeru brothers. They are the youngest and most mischivious of the family. They are all rude, loud mouths, much like children. They often have bad language. They like to travel together but will seperate if need be. Nobody knows exactly how many of them are there but they usually travel in groups of 5 to 8.
Description: They are small raven birds. They appear to have dark feathers but really the feathers are a dark blood red. Their eyes are all beedy and black.
Weapons: Talons and beaks

Bird’s Jutsu:
Name: Telepathic communication
Rank: "D"
Skill: Genjutsu
Effect: Allows the birds to transfer their thoughts into the summoner's mind.
Special: eye contact
Drawback: Must maintain eye contact
Description: This technique allows the Kakeru ravens to send their thoughts into the mind of another person. At D rank the ravens can only transfer thoughts into the summoner's mind. At C rank they can transfer thoughts into the mind of others as well.
Limit: Must be a Kakeru raven


MY JUTSU(NO CHAKRA):

Chouba (Taunt)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Brawler may start shouting out insults and such to draw enemies to him. All enemy who hear his insult that may be directed towards them
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Taunt has no defined usage as it is not considered as a NinJutsu or a TaiJutsu. This type of technique is used for gathering purposes, for challenging purposes, or even to get opponents away from the comrades of the Brawler. This technique only works within an area of twenty meters in a radius around the user. The User shouts outwards pushing his voice out towards all that could hear, spitting out insults to draw the enemies near. As the Enemies hear the sounds and the insults a sudden feel to attack the user comes forth as they all rush towards the user attacking violently.
Limit: Must be a Brawler

[Matsu]

What was that?

Having heard loud shouts in the distance, the Chuunin would slow his pace to a crawl as he moved through the surrounding area quietly. Like a mouse, he'd make sure that his foot steps were light and coated with chakra to keep him from snapping twigs upon the ground, he'd simply pass over them as they were evenly pressed to the ground. After a few minutes, that was where he'd spot them. Creeping towards the back side of a bush, the Hoshigake would spot a man with silver hair and.. another Hoshigake!? So Susumu was a fellow clansmen, huh? A grin spread on his face as he watched the other man cautiously from about ten meters away.

What should he do? Out right exposing himself would never work to his advantage, yet remaining hidden like this was not something that was in his style. Settling for the better tactical choice, the Hoshigake would wait it out, see how the other enemies fought. White eyes trained upon the mans back, he would formulate his own plan of attack. Reaching back into his pouches, he'd remove a few mines and place them around the area back here in the bushes, a saftey pre-caution that he found to be quite neccasary. After that was complete, he'd move off to the next bush, hiding within it's dense green foliage as he watched the two.

'Wonder what this is gonna be like.'

[.:Ryo:.]

So this was all that would come?

How... disappointing.

Although he could not see it and he really didn't have any right to feel it either, Susumu could tell that there was more than one presence here. The cocky kid in front of him was definitely going to be a fun fight, but there was another person here, a more reserved one. Either way, Susumu wasn't going to fall victim to this kid's idiocy. He had always been a very calm person, even in the middle of a battle. If he wasn't calm and he was full of rage all the time then his mind would be clouded and he wouldn't be able to make decisions in battle. He had been very cocky and very angry at one time, but he had learned when he went to the Chuunin Exams that this was not what should be done.

"If you want to fight, I will fight you. But I will not fall victim to your petty insults. I am a trained Chuunin swordsman from the Mist Village. I am not some petty thug who will charge you just because you say I have no skill with a sword." Susumu Hoshigake then lifted his right hand, drew the sword, planted it within the rock he was standing on and looked upon his newest opponent with a grin pasted on his face. With what seemed to be thirty or forty meters separating them, Susumu wasn't going to do anything. If his opponent wanted to fight, he'd come into the river and do it. This was where Susumu had the advantage so he wasn't going to give it up and go fight in the forest. That would've just been stupid.

No, he would wait.

[Satu Akira]

((Lmao. You do know my character is twenty-three right? Also, I do a lot of doing two things at once in this post.))

Choices…

Knowing that this was the probable outcome Azrael’s eyes shifted to its usual nature upon hearing the missing ninja’s response, though these eyes were different than the days of him killing missing shinobi without question, this day, his eyes were calm but warm. “So it seems” he said with a little smirk filled with confidence but not such that it would seem cocky. Opening his mouth to continue he was cut off by the sound of a raven on a tree just across from the river. Looking over towards it, he’d realize it was one of his birds, staring at it for a moment he bird quickly used telepathic communication to report he’d found an individual with blue skin heading the same direction as Azrael and even placed something in the bush behind him and shifting to the bushes right of that object placed. The bird had seen it all, having noticed the individual long before, but waited for the right time to communicate.

Although caught off guard by two blue individuals, the young bird reacted as best it could to get Azrael’s attention, even for a brief moment. The bird screeched loudly once more as they’d communicate, Azrael not wanting to spark any suspicion as to if he was communicating with the bird, listened with his thoughts while he spoke in the same instance. The bird spoke to him saying “A second blue guy, between your four and five a-clock, he’s blue… but the guy your talking to matches what you said more.” while Azrael in the same instance paused for a moment saying “Heh, even the ravens can sense death approaching…” he said in a low tone as if to state that someone would die this day. Staring a short time longer he’d say “Continue to keep watch of the battle, if the second individual continues to hide, should I look towards you… Give me a sign of where he exactly is…” Azrael said mentally.

Upon completing his brief conversation with the bird, he’d turn his sights back towards the missing ninja, “Before things get started… I want to ask you something” Azrael said thinking for a brief moment as to what the second individual placed behind him, Some kind of trap? Damn, this guy is probably meeting him Azrael thought to himself asking his question “Just what in the hell do you think you’re doing?” he asked in such a way to mean, ‘Why did you leave your village?’. His head straighted and his arm at his waist, he’d wait for the shinobi’s response. It’d be the first time Azrael really asked any missing shinobi why they left, even Azrael didn’t really understand why he’d ask such a question, but he felt compelled to.

SPOILER: Click to show

Bird’s Jutsu:
Name: Telepathic communication
Rank: "D"
Skill: Genjutsu
Effect: Allows the birds to transfer their thoughts into the summoner's mind.
Special: eye contact
Drawback: Must maintain eye contact
Description: This technique allows the Kakeru ravens to send their thoughts into the mind of another person. At D rank the ravens can only transfer thoughts into the summoner's mind. At C rank they can transfer thoughts into the mind of others as well.
Limit: Must be a Kakeru raven

[Matsu]

No one had died yet, quite suspicious..

The young Hoshigake would observe the actions of his fellow Hoshigake with amusement, it seemed that he was one of the greater warriors his father spoke of. Those who think before they act and fall not to the taunts of lesser beings. A sharp toothed grin spread upon his face as he formed hand seals slowly, causing the water to in the air to bend to his will. From that, he would bring forth a group of Mizu Bunshin to do his bidding, a small amount of chakra expended on his part due to his clan abilities. Slowly, a single clone would move out of the bush and wander closer to the fight, making sure to once more stop and hide behind a tree. "Number one in place. Carry on.." he spoke beneath his breath to the next clone, who would also leave the bush slowly, making sure to create some noise as he went. The idea behind the noise was simple, to make it seem like there was a squad here.

Five clones total, each moving closer until they were within twenty meters of the target would stand, semi hidden. Should one look they would easily be able to see them, however as they were Hoshigake it was not too clear if they were just clansmen who looked alike or clones, it wasn't impossible for several clansmen to have the same or close to the same appearance. The real Naota would remain hidden in the same spot for one very good reason, the others would create all the distraction he needed should the enemy simply look and see them. He would be free to move as he wished after that, not worrying about the enemy thinking there was more then just that out here.

However, that was not really his intention. The clones were merely for back up. Moving now with a look of determination, his eyes would lock upon Susumu as he strolled out of the bushes, a smirk on his face. "A Hoshigake, huh?" he spoke in alow growl as his feet splashed into the waters. The Chuunin would move right on into the water, being ten meters to the left of the other Shinobi. He'd make no hostile movements period, but especially none towards the other as it was not his job. Moving to another rock out in the river, he'd stare the man down with a toothy grin. "A fight you want, I can see it. The glory of battle brother!" he'd smile as he reached up and tugged the massive Zanbato free. Holstering it over his shoulder, he'd use his free left hand and point at Susumu.

"If that's true, then think of me as your challenger." he spoke, giving a respectful half bow in his direction.

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SPOILER: Click to show

Jutsu used:

Hoshigake Mastery ( Passive )
Mizu Bunshin ( Costing me a D rank chakra to use )
Water Mastery ( C rank chakra use )

[.:Ryo:.]

Nobody had attacked yet and there were at least two others here, one of them being another clansman. When asked the question of what he was doing, Susumu merely chuckled a little bit, waiting to respond. The five other clansman, Susumu was guessing, were either Mist Village shinobi here to bring him back to the village, or they were clones. After all, many Hoshigake come from the same types of sharks, so it wouldn't be unheard of if many of them looked almost identical. It wasn't until now that the other Hoshigake made himself noticed, walking right onto the water and bowing before Susumu. Stunned, he half-bowed back and smirked, his sharp teeth almost cutting into his lower lip.

"I have never fought another Hoshigake in my entire life, not to the death. And I really would like to keep it that way. Still, if you insist on fighting me, I will not hold back. Think of me not as your enemy, but as your brother. As a challenger. A worthy opponent, but not an enemy." Susumu really hoped this guy wouldn't insist upon attacking because attempting to kill a fellow Hoshigake would really be a sad, sad day. Turning now to the first challenger, the only non-Hoshigake here at the moment, Susumu would answer his question now. "I left the Mist Village because I had served them well. I am a veteran from the village, I earned them lots of money. I felt it was my time to leave and honorably die in battle."

With the Crying Long Sword stuck in the ground at his feet, Susumu placed his hands on the hilt and looked at both of them. No attack had been made yet, but many preparations had been made. Susumu was unsure of exactly what he wanted to do should a fight break out. He would probably rely on Taijutsu for the most part with maybe a few Hoshigake techniques here and there. He would show these two, should they choose to fight him, the true power of the Crying Long Sword. Still... something didn't feel right. Just because Susumu wanted to die honorably in battle... It didn't mean he wanted to die now.

The fight would begin soon.

[Satu Akira]

I just want to be successful… and you just may be the key to it.

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Azrael’s brown eyes focused on Susumu’s eye’s intently, he was waiting for the response, that would either bring him to approve or disapprove of the renegade ninja’s actions. Though as Azrael stared forth, he heard a voice very low in tone speaking, no able to make out what it said, he struggled not to look towards it, not wanting to let the individual know he’d realize he was there. Azrael’s bird friend still watching what was going on from across the river saw that there were further movement in the bushes, seeing a total of five movements in different places. More guys? No way, I didn’t see anyone when I flew overhead… the bird thought still watching. Hearing the rustling sounds behind him, he had to react seeing as how no one could hope to stand there with a straight face after hearing that.

Turning to his right he’d see that one of the clones had emerged from the bush, Azrael’s birds had gathered together on the tree on the opposite side of the river to assist in overseeing Azrael’s battle. Each of them watching different angles to ensure that he wasn’t taken by surprise, Azrael looked into the tree line indentifying four other figures, An entire squad? No way… My summon would’ve spotted them long ago, could they have been hidden under the trees? No way, for them to be blatent so suddenly, impossible, they’ve got to be clones he said narrowing his eyes just enough to see that their figures chalked up to be similar looking. Not knowing much about the Hoshigake’s ritual, he chalked them all up to be clones, now was the matter of finding which the real one was.

Having turned to his right he’d hear Susumu’s chuckle towards his question as the clone began to speak. “ A fight you want, I can see it. The glory of battle brother! ” said the clone tugging on what was the ‘great sword’ he’d seen in items shops so many times. Not wanting to get such a heavy weapon, Azrael had always passed on the idea, but this seemed to like the use of it. Watching closely he see that the shinobi before him bore the forehead protector of the Grass village and seemed to be after the same thing, “ If that's true, then think of me as your challenger. ” said the shinobi, Susumu seemed to respond well to the arrival of the shinobi, as they greeted another in their own fashion. “ I have never fought another Hoshigake in my entire life, not to the death. And I really would like to keep it that way. Still, if you insist on fighting me, I will not hold back. Think of me not as your enemy, but as your brother. As a challenger. A worthy opponent, but not an enemy. ” responded Susumu, to the grass shinobi.

As Susumu turned his attention back towards Azrael, so did Azrael towards Susumu, “ I left the Mist Village because I had served them well. I am a veteran from the village, I earned them lots of money. I felt it was my time to leave and honorably die in battle. ” said Susumu as if he really believed what he’d said made sense, Azrael’s eyes narrowed in anger and disgust at what the renegade shinobi had said, clenching his left hand he’d need to vent the anger that had build up in that moment, using body flicker[1/6] and his maximum speed he’d jet towards the clone that had approached Susumu aiming towards the temple of his head that would undoubtedly blind a real person or destroy a clone if contact was made not to mention the shock gloves on his hands taking effect. Following up with a second attack he’d aim with his right hand with his index and middle finger towards the clone/shinobi closest to him in the woods firing two finger bullets towards it, aiming for the eyes of the clone in one area and using his last two fingers to fire at a clone in another area, in result he’d use his finger bullets within a split second of attempting to make contact with the clone who’d undoubtedly be focused on Susumu at that point. The birds watched closely Azrael’s actions preparing themselves should they be needed.[/font]

((Would've been more specific about the finger bullet locations, should you have been more descriptive about locations. Just assume they are aimed at the closest two entity in the woods))

SPOILER: Click to show

[Small Chakra Usage:Shock Glove
Rank: "C"
Type: Main
Effect: A glove that adds a shock value within the hit.
Special: The more Chakra placed within the glove the more powerful of a hit and shock damage is given.
Drawback: When low on chakra it is hard to focus it along the glove making things extremely difficult for it to work.
Description: A large glove that fits snuggled within the hand. Various wires, and very tiny tubings is located within the clove along with circular metallic washers. Having grips along the fingers for quick movements the glove is made out of special type of materials allowing the person to focus his chakra within the glove conducting an electro static shock within it. The other material is designed in a way to ensure that the person does not get shocked themselves for they are the ones wearing the glove.Activated if only one keeps their chakra constant within the power of the glove to keep it
shockable. Though it does not need to keep it completely constant. Only constant before the initial hit. The shock is not massive like a lightning bolt, it is something small yet effective that would put some pain within the opponent.
Limit: May be bought at any type of Weapon Shop
Cost: 2000 Ryo Each]

[Brawler: Genwaku Dageki (Blinding Strike)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A High powered Brawler attack that is aimed along the side of the temples of the opponent's head to where when hit correctly causes blindness against the opponent for an amount of time depending on the class of the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A technique where the user hits the opponent with such force that they deliver a punch with enough force, and enough precision in subdual damage to where the opponent along the temple of the head of the opponent to where the opponent becomes blinded. All occurs is a bright light as total darkness comes forth as their brain becomes somewhat shaky towards them. The pain along the temple is shot towards the opponent's mind that causes a great shock in massive amounts as the opponent becomes shocked.

* D Class - The Opponent is blinded for Two rounds
* C Class - The Opponent is blinded for Three rounds
* B Class - The Opponent is blinded for Four rounds
* A Class - The Opponent is blinded for Five rounds
* S Class - The Opponent is blinded for Six rounds


If the opponent is one class higher to that of the user then the amount of rounds is reduced by one round for "C" Class, Two rounds for "B" Class, Three rounds for "A" Class, and Four Rounds for "S" Class. If the opponent is two classes or higher then the reduction goes up by one. After three classes or more then the technique is incapable of working against the opponent.
Limit: Must know Tetsu Tekken (Iron Fist)]



[Kaguya Moves: Hessendan (Finger Bullets)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique that enables the user the capability of contracting the muscles and nerves within their body to where it begins to build pressure within shooting them off with such speed to pierce the human body and some minor defenses.
Special: ---
Drawback: Whenever used the user undergoes the capability of disease under effect increasing the calcium within their body which makes them closer to dieing unless gaining medical treatment.
Description: A technique that launches finger bones in a projectile like form. The Muscles and the nerves contract against one another greatly to where they somewhat spiral in within the body. When the user constricts their fingers in such a way they begin to push the bullet outwards as the bullet begins to gain pressure from the way it is constricted until the bone is projected out of the human body spiraling at high speeds being sent off towards its target.
Limit: Kaguya Bloodlimit. This is the basic of basics and must be known in order to use other Jutsus of the Bloodlimit. Must know Bone Pulling

Used a B-rank strengthening of bones:
Result: 6 Slots Used.
Overall Total Slots used: 32/500]

[fina]

Alright, let’s see here. According to the event page, the default IIC is 3 days, though seeing as how this group is tight knit, if the GM allows it and the two competitors agree, then we can knock that down to two; PM me for details. In the mean time, let’s take a look at our posting order.

• GM – Ayaka
  
• Azrael
  
• Matsu

Since Ayaka started a new round and Azrael posted, it’s Matsu’s post next. However, I feel I must mention something regarding the end to your post, Azrael. It seems you engaged in combat with Matsu’s clone, a move I just want to mention isn't quite as hasty as you think. Why? Well, you seemed to strike right after Susumu spoke, yet the GM clearly established a moment of silent right after. I’m not refuting your actions, but since he controls when the round ends and begins, your actions would naturally react to his and come right after. Also, considering battle posts under the new battle system tend to span a stricter six seconds, and you had quite a lot of things going on there, I don’t think everything the danger on Matsu is quite as large as your originally intended.

The attack goes, everything is as you RPed it Azrael, but Matsu has some time to react, instead of it being an instant auto-hit attack. Since battle seems to be breaking out now, PM me when each round ends (after Matsu’s post, before Ayaka) in order to judge. In this case, since Matsu, you are next, I’ll be evaluating your attempted evasion and see if it works against Azarael’s attacks. Any questions, feel free to PM me!

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[Matsu]

From the left, already huh?

There would be a moments notice, catching a movement from the corner of his eye. The man who seemed to be after Susumu as well would rush towards the Hoshigake before vanishing, something that did not surprise Takun. Reacting as the man would vanish, he would drop into a low crouch, using his hands as his anchor. With a powerful push, he would propell himself sideways, his leg coming around with a powerful kick that was designed for just a situation. As the man would appear, so to if he was unlucky come right into Takun's kick at full speed. Should this connect, the man would be sent flying right over the Hoshigake as well as toppling end over end.

Standing now, the young warrior would face Susumu with a chuckle as he patted his shoulders off. "Well then, Susumu. I suppose I'll grant you that wish if you'd like, but I am hesitant to fight a fellow clansmen, is there anything I can do to desuade you?" he'd ask softly as he grined the sharp grin all Clansmen had. "You know, your life isn't over just yet." he spoke as he now patted his own weapon. "That other one there though, he is quite a pesky fellow, no honour in that one wouldn't you agree?" he'd ask with a chuckle. "Attacking a man without announcing his challenge, feh.."

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SPOILER: Click to show

Konoha Reppu (Leaf Gale)
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Spinning kick made to send an opponent off their feet.
Special: None
Drawback: If dodged, user is open for an attack.
Description: With a burst of agility and speed, the user of this move quickly performs a low spinning kick at their opponent’s feet. If successful this will knock an opponent down and leave them open for some of Goken’s more powerful attacks.
Limit: Must know Gouken no Kamae

[fina]

Evasion Check - Since the punch was straight forward to the head and the flicker came before the strike, the Reppu works for evasion. However, even if Azrael is knocked off balance, his bullets managed to clip a single clone within the formation, popping him on site.

Distancing between Matsu and Azrael should be at least five meters. IIC and posting order remain the same - GM's post is next!

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[.:Ryo:.]

These two just seemed to be fighting each other. No attack had been made upon the Master Swordsman yet. "If one of you can simply defeat the other, I might just give you this sword. All of the bounties on me don't require proof of death, just this sword." Looking right at his fellow Hoshigake when he said this, he added, "Kill the other and you win this entire mission. Attack me and you will surely pay for it. You two may just think I'm some hermit from the Mist Village who got bored and left, but I am more powerful than you think." Susumu picked his sword up and threw it so that it rested on his shoulder, his hand still on the hilt.

This would be interesting.

He was being honest, though. Susumu held honor and dignity above everything else, that and his fellow clansmen. He really didn't like the first challenger who had appeared, throwing around insults and harsh words. Why? Because it seemed he was charging into a battle without really thinking. Without knowing why he was even here; that was a ninja's life. The other one, though, the Hoshigake, he seemed to be a little more honorable. Perhaps Susumu was just being biased because they were both Hoshigake, but the Kaguya had attacked without really stating his challenge first. Either way, as long as Susumu wasn't harmed, he could simply watch these two go at it. The moment he became involved was the moment he used the sword resting on his shoulder as a tool of war. He would show no mercy.

Let it begin.

[Satu Akira]

Momentum

Azrael had body flickered forward to strike the clone, however it saw the attack coming, using a move known as Reppu the clone went low to the ground as it’d begin to turn for a spin sweep kick, Azrael knew that the only way to avoid a strike was to overshot it. Putting weight onto his forward foot he’d dive forward and do a single roll to the other side of the clone, which would result in the clone inevitably turning to find that there was nothing there to kick, taking the opportunity to strike the clone in the head Azrael’s right arm would raise horizontally and his upper torso turn right and under his right arm , his left arm would point at the clone and fire one finger bullets followed by Azrael quickly targeting two other clones/Matsu himself and firing two at one and one at the other. It was very unlikely that the clone could react to Azrael’s speed(or rather react in time) unless the clone doesn’t look while attacking someone Azrael would be in the clone’s blind spot. As for the clones he was striking from a distance, it’d be hard for them to see such a small projectile, not to mention not know what it is, with moves so close together they’d have to indentify the clones that were destroyed to know there was anything to Azrael pointing, and that would result in them taking their eyes away from the Azrael.

Azrael stood up quickly, turning to face any remaining targets in the area an goken stance, to show he’d known what goken was as well. “ If one of you can simply defeat the other, I might just give you this sword. All of the bounties on me don't require proof of death, just this sword. Kill the other and you win this entire mission. Attack me and you will surely pay for it. You two may just think I'm some hermit from the Mist Village who got bored and left, but I am more powerful than you think. ” said the man, Azrael stood there in a goken stance with a look on his face as to say ‘Shut the f**k up you bastard’ but he had more pressing matters to attend to before Susumu would return as his primary target. His breathing rough due to the adrenaline he’d await his next defense/offensive tactic.

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[Kaguya Moves: Hessendan (Finger Bullets)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique that enables the user the capability of contracting the muscles and nerves within their body to where it begins to build pressure within shooting them off with such speed to pierce the human body and some minor defenses.
Special: ---
Drawback: Whenever used the user undergoes the capability of disease under effect increasing the calcium within their body which makes them closer to dieing unless gaining medical treatment.
Description: A technique that launches finger bones in a projectile like form. The Muscles and the nerves contract against one another greatly to where they somewhat spiral in within the body. When the user constricts their fingers in such a way they begin to push the bullet outwards as the bullet begins to gain pressure from the way it is constricted until the bone is projected out of the human body spiraling at high speeds being sent off towards its target.
Limit: Kaguya Bloodlimit. This is the basic of basics and must be known in order to use other Jutsus of the Bloodlimit. Must know Bone Pulling

Used a B-rank strengthening of bones:
Result: 6 Slots Used.
Overall Total Slots used: 38/500]

Goken Stance

[Matsu]

The Kaguya was fast..

The clone would lose his movements easily as the Kaguya went over him, however that is as far as the warrior would go. Bringing his large Zanbato out in front of him in a parry, he would shield himself from the bone bullets as he allowed them to clash with his great sword. Jumping to the right he would form hand seals in a flash to summon forth a container, one to detain the man from harming him any further then he would. All other clones on the field would vanish as they were struck by the bone bullets. 'Hope he can swim..' thought Matsu as his seals finished easily. The power of his clan and water mastery would enact as they were brought forth into the air around the Kaguya.

For a small usage of his chakra, the Hoshigake would encass the man with a water ball. The water prison technique would come forth in it's most advanced form as he held his hand seals in place. In the advanced form the water came quickly, and having just avoided the reppu mostly by rolling, it would be hard to avoid, not impossible. Once the prison was complete, it was only a matter of time before the man would be drown by the lack of oxygen in the water. "Hoshigake near rivers sure are something, huh?" he'd chuckle as he waited.

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Suiton: Koushou Suiro no Jutsu (Advanced Water Prison)
Rank: “B” lowered to "C" by Hoshi mastery
Type: Ninjutsu
Effect: Traps the opponent within the Suiro no Jutsu without the needed effect of having one’s hands stuck within the technique.
Special: Handseals
Description: The user creates a large amount of water around the opponent’s feet that spreads upwards rapidly. The movement upwards is so rapid that escaping from it is next to impossible. Once trapped inside the water, the same rules of Suiro no Jutsu applies to the one trapped- the user is unable to move beyond a few centimeters inside of the water. The user must hold the Tiger seal for the prison to stay intact- however, they are capable of moving around and doing anything that doesn’t break the seal.
Limit: Requirements: Suiro no Jutsu

Mizu no Kami ( Passive )
Suiton: Oxyhydro Conversion Technique - "C"

[Satu Akira]

((on a random laptop))

Our current battle mod is no longer a BM. Spoke to him and I'm trying to get a new BM.

[-- Hoshigake, Ryuji]

I am your new Battle Mod! Now listen the f**k up! I am not taking any shit, my decision is what it is. You argue with me or don't like it you can find a new Battle Mod, hope we are clear about that. Now Lets get on with this shall we.

Clone Destriction - All clears up, your opponent accepts that you destroyed the clones. Well done.

Advanced Water Prison - Matsu doesn't have to have his arm in the prison for this technique. He has oxy hydro conversion meaning he doesn't need a water source and the prison would basically materialize around Azrael leaving him no time to even correctly consider it.

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[.:Ryo:.]

As the battle continued, Susumu had already sat back down upon his rock and stuck the legendary sword in the rock. He was true to his word, as sincere as could be. He only wondered how long it would take before one of them slaughtered the other. He hoped the victor realized that if they tried to take on Susumu they would be taking on a Taijutsu Master Hoshigake who had a full reserve of chakra while the winner of the two of them would be at least a tad bit worn out. Sharp teeth stuck out of Susumu's mouth as the thought passed through his mind. Killing one of them would just make his day better.

Who would win? It appeared the only non-Hoshigake was in a bit of a bind. Could be breathe in a prison made of water?

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[Satu Akira]

((Can't post for atleast a week. Consider me dead if you want. I had an escape idea, but it aint worth it if I can't post consistantly... I hate that I moved during the middle of the event however. (I have no internet, that's why by the way. I am at a library at the moment.)))

[Matsu]

..it was over.

Naota watched as the man drown within his Water Prison, he had.. won. Releasing his seal, the dome would disperse as he walked over towards the man cautiously, hefting his Zanbato. Prodding his corpse a few times with the blade, he would be satisfied with his work as he hefted the body over his shoulder. "Rest in peace, dishonorable brethern." he spoke softly for the Shinobi who held no respect or Honor in this fight. Turning to face Susumu, he would eye the Hoshigake with a nod of confirmation, it was over. Wading out into the river, Naota would stop just before the Hoshigakes rock and grin with a sharp toothy smile.

"A deals a deal, eh?" he'd speak softly as he held out his hand for the mans sword. A blade that had carried this champion through many tough spots, and now it would belond to Naota. A small bow would be made to Susumu as he spoke softly. "It was an honor to meet a fellow Hoshigake such as yourself. Remember, there is no reason for you to die.. just yet. Perhaps one day we'll meet on the field of battle and you'll taste the destruction you once mete out with this blade." he spoke with a friendly tone. Alas, should he have obtained the weapon with no problems, he'd exit with the weapon on his back and Azrael's corpse.

"Home.. no place like it.."

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Exit with Azrael's Corpse upon completion and approval.

[.:Ryo:.]

The dome of water that had appeared out of thin air would do its job in killing the Kaguya. This made Susumu's pale, blue lips, or lack of lips really, curl into a grin. Rows of teeth suddenly looked up at the fellow Hoshigake. With the fellow coming towards him, Susumu would just throw the Crying Long Sword to him. Ah, yes, he was out of a sword now, but it had been an interesting day. A fight had occurred, as was planned, and Susumu hadn't died. Another day, perhaps, he would have the chance to die honorably in battle. But it would not be today. "Another day, indeed." Susumu bowed back. "Good luck out there, brother."

And, with that, the two parted ways. For now.

[Done.]

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