[ Green Grove ] [P][NDE]

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[ GREEN GROVE ]

The place of residence and as well as the place of instruction for Masji's lessons. Training to become a Hinote Elder has led Masji to convert some of his home to areas dedicated to training and such. The calming atmosphere along with the multitudes of water available makes this a safe haven for those who simply want to relax or want to focus upon their studies in various fields.

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[loyal]

"WAH!"

I screamed as the huge black-furred fist barreled towards me and I immediately weaved out of the way in order to frankly, avoid having the mess beaten out of me. It was a rather epic struggle between the two of us, for this was a rather extreme training session made at the request of Kojo, the thirteen foot tall bipedal panther-like being that constantly tormented me from day to day.

"HOLD THE FUCK STILL."

"WHY? So you can just beat the mess out of me?!"

"NO SHIT."

Of course, to the unknowledgeable individual, Kojo's language would only be heard as grunts and growls but Masji possessed the uncanny ability to understand though I really didn't know how I was able to acquire such an ability. However, the struggle still continued as emerald flames projected forth from my fists while Kojo avoided the smoldering flames, not wanting to get the slightest bit burned by them.

Why did I always have the worst amount of luck...?

[mitsukai]

[Enter, Myaku and Adios]

“Hmm… aw man! I am tired… need to sleep…” The words shot through the air, making Adios look down at me as I would shrug in wariness. He could understand me that much I know, but a smile soon touched my lips as I began to develop how to surprise him. It will certainly have to be unexpected, and something unique. Making a couple of hand seals—invisible to the eyes of thirteen foot one inch monkey—the trees beside me would take an unfamiliar shape as the bark peeled off of it. Snickering, I would fall back, making sure Adios was not watching. Once the creation was done, I whistled loudly, the high-pitched flew through the air, piercing the monkey’s ears as he looked into the direction the sound came from.

I stood behind the wood-monkey girl that was no doubt pretty as Adios came near it. Suddenly, I would speak; in a high-pitched voice as my skills in Mokuton were so well that the image was real enough [look at how Yamato did it with Sasori’s image], “Oooo! Hello, there! What is your name, you handsome man?” Adios would reply, jumping up as his eyes would shot out of his sockets, the pupils switched out for hearts. That that point, I couldn’t hold it in; I burst out laughing, as Adios showed a shocked face which soon turned into anger. Punching the wood creation, it would break without hesitation as I quickly ran for it, “Oh man...”

Adios on my tail, I quickly saw massive and seemingly peaceful greenery that marked a place for a haven. “There better be a hammock there too…” With that, I plunged into the vast foliage, halcyon eyes peering about, looking out for the angry monkey. A loud roar would soon cover the entire area as that was the sign that Adios had entered the place. I dropped to the ground, using the leaves as my cover and began to crawl my way towards safety.

Oh, how I loved how Adios expressed his jovial impressions.

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" W-WHAT WAS THAT? "

I would immediately pause and start shaking involuntarily and profusely. That sounded as if it were a roar and an extremely savage one at that. Quaking in fear, Kojo would simply lower his eyelids as his soulless yellow optics would shift down at me, being completely silent.

My optics quickly scanned the area and noticed an individual crawling through the foliage and into the clearing where we were stationed at? I couldn't really make out his features considering the distance we were at but I still called out to him:

" H-H-Hey! W-W-What are you d-doing here and w-w-what was that sound?!"

I was shaking so badly that Kojo was becoming extremely annoyed and as a result, his bandaged hand would grasp around my throat and lift me upward like a rag-doll. Snarling, he would say:

" You are so pathetic. I still don't know why I haven't eaten you yet. "

My eyes would grow wide as I would sputter:

" E-E-EAT ME?! "

" Yes, eat you. You'd have a better use in my stomach than you are now. "

Almost reflex, my body temperature would increase to a scalding point, causing Kojo to growl loudly and release his grip upon my throat. It was a long drop, a fourteen foot one to be exact as I dropped to the floor and immediately began coughing profusely, trying to regain the breath that was syphoned out of Kojo's death grip.

Ceasing my cough, I would shakingly bring myself onto my feet as I continued to shake.

[mitsukai]

I continued to crawl my way around the peaceful greenery as the leaves secured my body. Still, Adios rushed through the jungle, his territory, as he growled—one that was almost too malice—and continued to search for me. I got up, finally, and created some bushin; three to be exact. They scattered out across the field, making some confusion for Adios if possible. But really, it was all I could think of that could make me stay alive! Cautiously coming closer, I quickly saw Adios in sight, ten meters to be exact. A door was positioned to the left of him—twenty meters—as a plan was slowly forming into my mind. It was risky yes, but I had to do it. Calling two of my three clones over, my internal chakra surged as I got ready to initiate it.

Quickly, my first clone jumped into the air as Aidos turned around. At that moment, I could have sworn that he was a true demon, a crazed monkey from the wild. Adios quickly grabbed the clone and slammed its head into the ground as the wood withered away in pain. The second clone and myself jumped into the air as I rushed for the door, my chakra bursting allowing me to shushin towards the door as the second clone distracted Adios. Breaking through the door, I quickly came into another area where the peace was not so much and the air was stale, as if the smoke of some fire has been merged with the leaves, creating a pungent smell. But that was not what froze me to the spot.

A panther—as tall as Adios and just as demonic—was with a small boy. But it wasn’t the small boy or what they were doing that froze me to the spot, it was the animal’s size, “SHIT! THAT IS ONE BIG PANTHER!!!” Adios growled behind me and before I even realized it, all went black.

[loyal]

"!!!"

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An eruption through the sanctity of my own home and it seemed as if I'd find the same individual who I saw before! His face spelt out absolute panic as he abruptly shouted:

“SHIT! THAT IS ONE BIG PANTHER!!!”

Before I could even react, I heard a demonic growl as a large fist barreled down at the side of the male's head, causing him to lose consciousness immediately. Before he could go flying off due to the force of the impact, the monster grabbed the male with a tough, fair-skinned hand as his bi-colored eyes glowed with absolute anger. Gripping the unconscious male's shoulders, he would pick him up as he was weightless and open his mouth, the pearl-white fangs glistening in the various beams of sunlight. These now presented daggers were now beared at the male's throat.

I started panicking, I had to do something or this individual would have his throat ripped out! Closing my eyes, my hand formed into a gun-like gesture as I shot a small green bullet of fire, the sphere of emerald aimed at the garguantuan white flying monkey. He was certainly shocked at my gesture and immediately dropped the unconscious male. Wasting no time, I sprinted over as Kojo was quick behind me, hoping to shield me from the potent threat as I tended to the unconscious male. Summoning forth my healing abilities, the ethereal green aura surrounded my hands as I placed it upon the side of the male's head, hoping to repair the damage that he received from the awful punch.

Though the male was much taller than I was, it was rather easy supporting him, possibly due to the amount of training I had undergone. Though I wasn't listening, I could see Kojo discussing with the new white demon, the two forming a bit of a Yin and Yang complex, except both of them were evil... Wanting to know if my healing did anything, I would frantically ask:

" H-Hey! Are you awake?! "

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[mitsukai]

Zzz….
I hear… noises…

Slowly, I opened up my eyes as a brilliant white light shone in my eyes. Was this heaven? Where was I? I laid there, still and stiff as a statue as I waited to regain my vision. Slowly, it recovered as I saw a young boy. The boy was from before as ironically, he struck a reminder of Nagi. Sighing, I got up, looking at him as I opened my mouth to mumble something, “Thanks… yea, I’m alright.” I would quickly remember what happened as I rubbed my head. Looking around for the white demon that attacked me, I saw him with the giant panther as I moved back on instinct. Remembering the healing touch while I was subconscious, I looked at the boy again and smiled.

“Hey there! Thanks for helping me back then… name’s Myaku. Yours?” I looked at Adios as I shook my head at my foolishness. Maybe I went too far that time… opening my mouth, I yelled out to him as I would speak, “Hey Adios! Sorry for what I did there… forgive me?” Then, all I could do was wait for his reply and the young boy as well.

[loyal]

"...Maybe this once. Don't ever pull that shit again."

The white monkey would speak and I would jump back slightly upon hearing so. Sure, this behavior would project itself as unusual to the newcomer known as Myaku however I couldn't help myself. Turning my attention back to the male, I would step up abruptly and brush my black sweatpants off with a single hand.

"N-Name's Masji Ryouto, A-Amateratsu of the Enten-Kobushi Discipline. A-A-Are you here because you want to learn the style?"

I tried to project myself as knowledgeable and potent as possible however, it was not going too well.

"O-O-Oh and...Aidos said that he forgives you and just never do that again. Don't ask me how I know that, I just have this weird thing that allows me to talk to animals. Also, it seems to me that you two really don't get along well. D-Do you want me to take him off of your hands? I-I'll pay."

If Myaku obliged, a sum of money would be distributed to him, totaling around 19100 Ryo. Though, Masji waited patiently for his response.

[mitsukai]

As usual, I couldn't understand Adios's language, but judging by the way he chose not to attack me when I called out to him, I think he has forgiven me. Then the small boy that healed me would speak, seemingly afraid of something. I opened my mouth to respond as I looked at him, "Nice to meet you Masji! Uh, no, no! I came here in hope to escape from Adios there. But that didn't work out too well." I rubbed my head to show the failure.

Suddenly, shockness revealed on my face as Masji confirmed my assumptions. It seems that he could understand Adios' language. My, my! How interesting this has become as I looked at the boy once again. Hacylon eyes peering deep within his soul, I wonder... Once he had said he would pay and the amount given, my eyes popped wide with dollar signs as I walked over to Adios. "Hey, Adios. The guy over there, his name is Masji. He can understand your language and you will be better off with him. What do you say?"

Upon the answer of Adios, I walked back to Masji as I nodded, accepting the deal. I muttered something as I received the money, "Looks like I found your recarnation..." Thanking the boy, I spoke to him once more as I would make my leave, "Take good care of him."

[Exit with my money]

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I was rather surprised that Myaku decided to turn Aidos over and even stated that he'd be in better hands with me than with him. Also, I could see the rather expressive gesture that Myaku made when I handed him the sum of money and noticed that he was rather in a hurry to expend his newly gained expenses.

" Take good care of him. "

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" I-I will. S-See ya! "

I'd call after him until I saw his figure disappear into the foilage. Rubbing the back of my head, I turned to the two demons and shook involuntarily. It was really going to be a trial to be able to handle these two monsters however I'm sure that'd I'd be able to do it. If there was one thing that'd allow me to not get eaten by these two, was to assert my strength. But I wasn't an assertive person at all!

"..H-Hey! S-So uh...I have to go..do some stuff so..."

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The two monstroties immediately broke into laughter, which mainly consisted of a deep growl. Stepping back, I saw the both of them flash their canines in unison and that was more than enough for me to high-tail it with the two right behind me.

" WHY ME ?! "

[ Exit ]

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Transaction Completed

[mitsukai]

Well, well, well! What could I say? I was still loaded with all this money even after buying all the equipments. Maybe leaving the snow country for a little training and exploring wasn’t such a bad idea after all. But here’s the thing, I walked through the valley as I came upon such a sight that was the boy of which I recently met before—Masji. His garden was beautiful, and his training ground was an exhilarating experience to explore. I wanted to explore more, hang out with the boy and his two animals. Above all, I still wanted to watch over Adios. I mean, it wouldn’t feel right, leaving Adios like that right? So I am right! Good then…

I continued to stroll through the garden, my body gracefully walking out of it and into the training area where I would see the leaves and the river and such. Intricately woven leaves hung on the stems of the branches that were embedded deeply into the ground. Looking around, I silently observed the area with golden eyes that was as bright as the sun. I went over and sat near the river, looking into the reflection of the running river; my halo present above my head as it radiated in beautiful gold hues that match my halcyon eyes.

I looked around for Masji and his two animals as I muttered, “Where are they, I wonder…”

[loyal]

"S-So you're back."

I would say as I walked from behind Myaku, apparently observing the large pound that was present. I would adjust the green skullcap on my head before asking:

"S-Say, if you aren't doing anything, do you mind training with me? I m-mean, it's good to train with someone different than those two m-monsters."

Before I could really say anything, the two demons presented themselves. Kojo broke into a dead sprint and bursted through the foilage and stopped immediately behind me. Aidos, on the other hand, speedily flew through the air and landed right next to Kojo, the giant twenty-six foot wingspan causing quite a noticeable gust as he stabilized his landing. Both were solely wearing black pants with numerous Japanese Kanji embroidered on the leggings.

" What? "

" What? "

" You two. Y-You really need to get to training! You two were so confident that you two could beat me b-but you didn't beat me! "

Both demons' faces turned that into renewed anger, each emitting a malice growl as white canines were flashed in agitation.

" I-I'm just saying! H-Here! I'll give all of you a demonstration... One finger. "

Displaying my left index finger to the group, I'd walk to the pond and concentrate for a brief moment. Then, my index finger would slam the shore of the pond and immediately, the entire pond would erupt in a wave of brilliant green flame. The pond itself was around fifty by fifty meters and the flame itself would cover about forty by forty meters of it. Yes, some of the water would turn to steam but the whole pond would not be evaporated.

Not waiting for the group's reaction, I would state:

" W-Well? Anyways, if w-we are really going to train, I-I'll have Aidos and Kojo team up with you Myaku. I personally think i-it'll be fair then, no offense to your ability at a-all. They'll listen to you, trust me. I-If it allows them to beat me, they will. They are each armed b-but let's not make the combat too deadly. O-Other than that, I guess this'll be a good experience..."

With that, I'd lightly trot about fifteen meters away and dig within my pouch. Pulling out a small metallic device, I'd quickly flick my wrist and reveal the telescopic nunchuks that were my primary weaponry as my left hand gripped the blunt instrument. A wide footed stance was taken with the nunchuks held right in front of my figure with my left hand as I bent my knees lightly, adjusting how far I bent my knees every few seconds.

" I-I'm ready when you are! "

Meanwhile, both Kojo and Aidos would look down and nod at Myaku as they prepared themselves. An extremely large katana would be drawn by Aidos as Kojo would simply crack his knuckles.

Well, it looked like this was getting interesting.

[mitsukai]

SPOILER: Click to show

Kami no Jutsu(Paper Release)
Rank: A
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Upon mastering the Wood Release, the user is able to train this jutsu in order to gain the ability to manipulate paper.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: By pushing past normal human limitations, the user may gain the ability to manipulate paper. The paper can be used in extraordinary ways such as slicing through metals, creating animals to fight beside them, and even allow them to fly.
Limit: Must have Mastered Wood Release.

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[Enter, the Ice Angel]

Ay, Ay, Ay… now I have to fight… man! Oh well, it was the perfect time to learn the mysterious art of paper. My new backpack on my back, with an abundance amount of papers around it, I absently raised my hand in command to the Adios and Kojo for them to stay where their where. Halcyon optics looking at Masji, I noted that he was fifteen meters away from me. He took out his new weapon as I took out a simple card—memories from my brief training with Nagi—as I channeled chakra to it. I whispered to Kojo, “Kojo right? Well, you will be the firsthand distraction while Adios moves in to support you. I will watch the match, however brief it must be, and determine what to do next.” The technique to getting your opponent down was to see his abilities, and know how to counter them. If you didn’t know your opponent’s abilities, then how could you defend yourself against the enemy? It was another thing if you had theories and your boundaries to hide from. I already had a good map view of this place; already knew some of the skills that Masji had, which led me to a good grasp on some of his nature affinity and skills.

I channeled the chakra through my paper, noticing that Adios and Kojo had their blades drawn. It looks that they were determined to defeat their master as I smiled inside. The chakra flowed within the paper, the many shapes and flowing threads that weaved within the paper quickly appeared to me as I seemed to be swimming through it. Gaining a good understanding on what the paper was made out of, its strength and weakness, and much more; I realized just how very little I knew about paper. Nodding my head – an indication for Kojo to make his move, the thirteen feet beast with black fur raced pass me, the wind screaming in my afro, as the steel burned in the sunlight. I knew that Masji would obviously try to block it and most likely would succeed. However, would he see Adios closing in on him—the second Kojo’s blade touched him or whatever part he used against the blade—Adios’ own blade swiped in from behind him. Should the distraction work, the force of the impact would be enough for Masji to drop whatever he was holding—momentarily paralyzed.

The moment, the two closed in on Masji, leaving me a small opening, one that Masji would have trouble seeing through, I used my control of chakra and flicked the card towards the small boy. Knowing the card strength, I knew that it was going to be weak. That’s the reason why I equipped it with my wind release. Should the paper even breeze pass him, a cut would show on his face or whatever part it passed by. With that, I whistled as I jumped into the trees, as the two animals would do the same. Taking another card, I would focus my chakra through it once again, exploring the adventures of paper. I quickly rushed through the area, chakra cushioning my feet as the noises were inaudible to any to wish to rely on such weakness.

Upon meeting with two animals, I told them that I need to analyze more of his abilities. It seemed the right thing to do to tell them that in battle when facing an opponent, it is always good to analyze the abilities they have so that you can go against it. Next, I created three wood clones as I made everyone spread out. Sneaking out of the area, I gather more paper and focus on my training. Through the eyes and ears of my clones, I would know what is happening without even being there. Grabbing a paper sheet this time, I gathered a small amount of chakra and ran it through the paper, but there was no respond. Just as I thought: I need more chakra for a bigger piece. But it was a start alright.

Now, it was time to observe the skills of my enemy.

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SPOILER: Click to show

Speed Jab
Rank: ["C"], "B", "A"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: This jab gives a fighter high mobility and is often used with the intention of scoring points. Fighters use this variation of the jab when they want to preserve the mobility and balance of their stance.
Special: ---
Drawback: User is unable to use this attack with other attacks. This means user cannot jab, and then hook with the same lead hand while performing the speed jab. User cannot use strength attacks either with Speed Jab.
Description: The speed jab is a variant in which the user takes the time to make fast pacing attacks making the jab come out and attack an opponent much faster. When the user first learns this technique they are able to jab twice in a single movement with their forward hand only performing jabs. When the user then learns the "B" rank version of this technique the user is able to attack three times in a single movement with their lead hand only performing jabs. When the user learns the "A" rank version of this attack the user is able to attack four times in a single movement with their lead hand only performing jabs.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know the Four Punching Basics.

Speed of the Mind
Rank: ["C"], "B", "A"
Skill: Skill / Knowledge / Taijutsu
Effect: This type of knowledge and technique grants the user with the capability of withstanding the elements of the Hachimontonkou. They must learn this multiple times. Without this, the Celestial Gates become more destructive toward the mind. This allows the user to endure the intense increase of all the body's perception demanded from the gates.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must be learned each time before they go into a new gate.
- For Gates 1-3, they must learn the "C" Rank version.
- For Gates 4-6 they must learn the "B" Rank version.
- For Gates 7 and 8, they must learn the "A" Rank versions.
Description: ---
Limit: Must become a Chakra Gate User.

Speed of the Mind
Rank: ["C"], "B", "A"
Skill: Skill / Knowledge / Taijutsu
Effect: This type of knowledge and technique grants the user with the capability of withstanding the elements of the Hachimontonkou. They must learn this multiple times. Without this, the Celestial Gates become more destructive toward the mind. This allows the user to endure the intense increase of all the body's perception demanded from the gates.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must be learned each time before they go into a new gate.
- For Gates 1-3, they must learn the "C" Rank version.
- For Gates 4-6 they must learn the "B" Rank version.
- For Gates 7 and 8, they must learn the "A" Rank versions.
Description: ---
Limit: Must become a Chakra Gate User.

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Ah yes, a monumental mechanic in the art of combat, the ability to create tactics in order to overwhelm your opponent and thus, present the key to victory. Myaku certainly didn’t waste any time at all to call upon Kojo and Aidos to keep me busy in Taijutsu. True, these two excelled in Taijutsu but unfortunately, I could honestly say that I was the more skilled in the matter. Seeing the first blade come towards me, my hand would simply reach out with the nunchaku and block the blade. Still, I did not anticipate Aidos coming from behind me and thus, he moved so fast, I couldn’t even trace his movements in the least bit. It was rather surprising and the white flying monkey swung the blade so hard at my nunchaku that I, of course, let go of the blunt instrument and the vibrations that was sent through the nunchaku even stunned me for the slightest moment. I found myself unable to move correctly once the card flickered its way towards me in the air, I really wasn’t expecting the card to do too much damage until the piece of cellulose caught my dark flesh, causing a glob of crimson to slowly seep out of the cut.

I wanted to panic but I kept myself under control. Finally regaining control of my body, I’d figure out that the group had mysteriously disappeared for I was not knowledgeable of their new positioning. Still, I knew that Myaku was more potent that I thought, along with A and K, and thus I felt that I’d be able to step it up a notch with them. Surely, the speed of A and K’s thinking and reactions was truly impressive and thus, they’d possibly be able to react at a much faster scale then I thought they’d be able to. Walking over to the nunchaku, my left hand would loosely lift them up as I took a deep breath. My right hand lightly flickered with the emerald flames that rested within and, just out of pure experiment, my hand would jab forward in a simple punch however these punches were to be performed rather quickly, equating to about four punches in around two seconds. With each punch, a light stream of emerald fire would erupt from my hand, making quite the display as I simply punched at the air. I really had no reason for doing so besides just trying to warm myself up more to the actual combat. And now, back to the actual combat, for my next course of action, I would simply continue to act ignorant of their positioning as I’d simply stand motionless in the green field, eyes lazily wandering about trying to find where the three would possibly hiding.

The next encounter, I think I’d be able to show my real prowess.

[← KIRA →]

Eh.. w/e

+10 all~

[mitsukai]

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I watched the paper held tight in my hand as the wind seemed eager to snatch it from me; my eyes taut. The paper seemed to be writhing in agony as it desperately wished to be free; to fly on the winds of time again and again. So far, I gained a little knowledge about the mysterious world of paper as I closed my eyes for what seemed to be the fifth time now; I channeled my chakra as it streamlined through the paper. Abruptly, I was taken to another world, within the paper, as white was all I could see. The first time I had indeed been here, I had almost felt my heart stop but now I know what the white is: paper. Paper stacked upon paper as it covered every inch of the place, and even now as I stood, paper flew around me. I took one and all the rest died down, flowing gently to the ground—only to be blended within the white floor. My first goal once I discovered this unique world was to explore it; figure out what it was and how it even existed. Now that I had done that for the past three hours—which was only a minute in reality—I quickly channeled my chakra through the paper I held as it gently rose from my hand.

The paper slowly flew around me as I sent it further away from me. At best, I could send paper at ten meters before I lose contact with it. It seemed to be based on how good the control of chakra was as I determined to increase the distance. The invisible thread of chakra attached to the paper, I pushed it further pass the ten meter mark as the paper refused to go that far. Dropping to the ground, it flew back to me as it popped out of the whiteness and into my face. I leaned back, momentarily surprised as I stopped for a moment slowly reaching to my face to pull the paper off my face, “You sure are slippery…” But another thing that I noticed was that I could—visually—see the paper moving despite the camouflage it used to hide itself. With that, I send the paper flying yet again as I used all the power within my mind to force the sheet of paper to further. My indomitable will overcame the will of the paper and thus, I gained the ability to move paper further away from me up to fifteen meters, which was enough.

It was time to begin the next phase, which was to make not just one paper to come under my control but a multitude of paper. I knew that it will take the combination of chakra control and will to perform such a tedious task, but I knew I must do it—it was my duty after all. Raising both of my arms, I let the flow chakra emerge from my being, surrounding me as the sweet, intoxicating smell stemmed from it. Slowly, one by one, papers began to lift from the ground and become attached to the chakra. The papers were attracted to the chakra like bees to honey as I let the flow of chakra rotate around me and thus the papers swirled with them as well. The chakra used to maintain this was taxing indeed, but that’s where two years of training in chakra control and wood training comes in. My mind raced through them, as I felt the threat of being overwhelm endangering me but I preserved nonetheless. A piece of chakra guarding my mind, I boldly challenged each paper to a battle of wills and eventually, I won. With an army of papers now fully under my control, it was time to see just how I could manipulate them in a way that would be useful indeed.

Closing my eyes, a series of hand seals flashed before me as I performed them perfectly, sending an adequate amount of chakra, I controlled the papers in an orderly line of fashion as the paper moved in quick succession, without wasting anytime. Hitting nothing but the white, clear air and the white wall that was impossible to tell what was really made out of. Perhaps, it really was made out of solely of paper. Another thought that amazed me was that paper had different strength levels and depending on how strong the user is with paper, increases the strength of the paper. That being said, the paper that came together to make this world must be as hard as the strongest steel in the world. Satisfied that I had a decent control on paper, I allowed myself to fade back into reality as I left the world that might be behind. It was time to check up on Adios, Kogi, and the three clones…

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Each of the clones was with the two animals as the third wood clone stayed on the other side of the foliage; watching Masji carefully. Adios with the second clone was positioned twenty meters away from the small boy by the river but was hidden and protected by leaves and trees. The green pastures made lively with trees, leaves, and the peaceful air that seemed to surround the battle combatants seemed to dampen as the black panther was with my first wood clone, behind its master—thirty meters away and hidden within the greenery—it looked as if Masji was ready to make a comeback. The peaceful air seemed momentarily disturbed as the wood clone that stood alone in the opposite river put his hands together and ran through quick but inaudible hand seals.

The ground around Masji would quickly rise in splinters of wood as thick wood longs moved to trap him. Despite the fact he might be surprised, knowing his strength, he could surely break out of this; but not after the second clone that is with Adios use almost half of the leaves in the area to whip around and move towards the fighter with quick speed and should he move to avoid it, the wood clone on the other side of the river would do something to make sure that won’t happen again…

[loyal]

I would simply stand silently in the area, not caring about the plan that Myaku seemed to have been concocting. Almost knowing beforehand, the wooden pillars would shoot forward however I would not move an inch for the green flames that erupted from my body would simply burn the wooden creations easily. The leaves that shot forth would meet the same fate as the flames would consume and turn the vegetation to ashes.

Hands still in pockets, there would be a sudden shift in my attitude. I am not sure but it was as if combat itself caused my whole frame of mind to shift. Afterwards, I would still stand in my position and simply yell out:

" You're going to have to do better than that. This hiding of yours isn't doing you much good. "

[eclipse]

+10.

[mitsukai]

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"...that is some power he got there."

I spoke softly to the wind as I watched their fail plan through the eyes of my clones. Shaking my head, I quickly channeled and instantly I was taken to the paper world. I explored it three times and again for the fourth time. Learning about the uses of paper, I would go through a specific process to refresh what I had learned so far. Slowly raising my arms and keeping them in a horizontal state, I quickly surround myself with the flow of chakra. Chakra quickly envelops my being as the paper, one by one, began to rise from the ground. Once I gathered enough to satisfy me, I made them swirl around me, and the paper did so bind to my will so as long as I have the sweet honey flow of chakra. Next, I ordered them in two single file lines as I moved my arms straight head and next to each other. The papers were in order as the area suddenly shook violently as my face showed no expression. I knew this was going to happen, a test that has happened time and again.

Yet, I always seem to pass. Gravity weighed down my mind as I quickly felt the blankness of my mind and in the center of it, a rose carved from pure ice. This was the void; the utter calmness that surrounded my mind whenever an outside force tried to overtake me. It seemed to appear on its own, in neither that I have not summoned it up nor do I know how to. But in this form, my mind and body flows as one; the chakra and my soul dancing like a river flowing into another without any mere disturbance. The shaking cease and all was calm. A paper wall was formed, thirty meters away from me as I commanded the two lines of paper to attack the wall. The wall would not budge, nor will it have any effect from my paper's attack. A tiny creature formed from the very ground of paper itself stood and watched me with gleeful eyes. "Scat," I said, "Go back to your place--whatever." Turning my focus back on the paper wall, I channeled my wind chakra through the papers as I directed them to the paper wall yet again. The paper wall trembled at the force, no, the sharpness agile that the paper had. I guess you could call it force, but that would be the 'politically correct' term for that aspect. My body lean and low, I lumbered forward with the grace of my people as more paper began to rise from the ground, the ground never showing a single drop any other color beside white. Directing it towards the paper wall, I quickly shifted the angle as the sharp winds carried through their blood, making it sharp once more just like their ancestors. The paper crumbled before my feet, I raised my head to the high heavens as I watched the white ceiling seemingly cry at the lost their brethren.

Sighing, I walked back to the same spot, not bothering to check if it really was the same spot, after all, who in his right mind could tell where he stood before in a pristine white room that seemed to stretch on for miles. I say he is a fool; if he thinks he can do it, I laughed out loud, my chiming cherubic voice echoing into nothingness. Sitting down--alas--I gathered sixty cards from the area and flipped them into the air. Slightly turning my head, my eyes narrowed as I formed a thin smile, "Scatter..." The paper cards held firm in the air, held by chakra like chains as I snapped my fingers, not even needing to see my target as I became proficient enough to actually feel through the papers and through it 'see' my targets. A [group] of animals, big or small--I didn't care--ran all over the place, an indication that I couldn't get them. Yawning, I wondered how many times I have done this as the paper cards flew to each of the animals, slicing through them as if they were but mere butter. I could almost sleep in this world; there was no violence, no disturbance of any sort; an escape from the ninja world I assumed as I knew even then I still couldn't do that. Lifting my head my once more, I saw that the paper had completed it job as they floated gently to the white ground. I wondered what the animals were doing now as I was certainly interested in Kojo; the Black Panther. To think that I could understand his language or even form a unique bond with him was ridiculous, and also the fact that he already has his master, ah, I dismissed it from my head. Getting up, I nodded as I abruptly realized that the void was still there; the ice crystal rose petal that hung in the center, its smell intoxicating. It was time for me to go.

Closing my eyes, I felt my body moving at godly speeds as I opened them again. I was back into reality and it was time to confront Masji and learn even more about paper through battling. Putting my backpack filled with papers, I closed it but left a quarter of the whole thing open. Adjusting my belt, I quickly stuffed three paper cards into my fro as I held a deck in my hands, playing with it. Already knowing the positions and locations of my clones, thus I walked through the leaves and out into the area. The river was large and flowing, and to my right forty meters away from me, Masji stood, waiting it seems. The void still there, my face was calm and without emotion, but still I managed to speak joyfully, "these animals giving you trouble huh?" At this time, Kojo sped past the leaves and was near me but still hidden in the leaves and trees. The clone remained there, not even noticing. Chakra flowing through my backpack via my back; I felt the papers shifting, getting ready to protect or attack. The cards playing in my hands, I flicked them into the air and back into my hands, waiting. I was here now, the prince of the Kaishin has arrived; the Ice Angel of the white snow is now at hand. The Apocalypse is awakened.