Beneath the Green Clock (rp, open)

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

(or: Looking at the sun and other hazardous hobbies.)

Walking through the ground streets of Ame, Skeleton made his way around the iron forests base, making his way to the rain cities heart. As he wandered through the lowest streets the few people he passed tended to avoid his eye, most likely put a bit off ease by the sight of the macabre garbed ninja. Ouda didn't mind, behind his skull mask and freed from the burden of identity he felt much less concerned for what other people thought or did around him.

As Ouda walked around some random corner, just another arbitrarily decided maneuver not unlike all the others he had already performed to get here, he was suddenly witness to a nook of amegakure he hadn't actually seen before.

Before Skeleton was a wide open area, rather like the courtyard to a shopping center, and around all the walls were plain doors that lead into the towers around the area that also choked the place of natural light and most of the rain, but all that was unimportant to what was truly striking about this place. Built into one of the walls was a huge digital clock, the ten meter tall green numbers flickered and cast their glow all over what was beneath them, covering the concrete square with an ethereal light.

Like a moth to the flame Ouda approached the clock, it was one of the greatest thing he had ever seen in his life. He reached up one skeletonically gloved hands and pulled his goggles up so he could see it with his own eyes. He stood infront of the clock for a minute to watch it go from 13:13 to 13:14, after this he began to look around at the place a bit. Other people seemed to frequent this place, walking in and out of the doors leading to the base of the towers, seemingly uninterested in the Skeleton or the big green clock.

((OOC: Uh, so yeah anyone who wants to enter this thread can just say you came in the same way Skeleton did or from the towers ect. For the time being this thread'll be NDE.))

[:.Grim]

Enter

Footfalls would be heard by those whom he'd pass, his shoes connecting with the rain soaked cobblestones, his brown locks falling in his face, wet from the rain itself. Such a bleak place at times, at times of even such splendid joy. Haseo would wander through the streets of Amegakure trying to find something to occupy his free time, he'd only been free from the hospital for a day now. He longed for interaction with those from his Village, anything at all. Finding himself near a closed off area, secluded from the surroundings of Amegakure a green glow would radiate out, Haseo's curiousity would force him to peek around the corner. He'd see a boy rather oddly dressed standing before a large digital clock, just staring at it. Odd? Sure though who was Haseo to judge? He talks to himself after all. So he'd put on his best smile and enter the courtyard like area. "Hey," he'd say casually as he approached, his hands within his coat pockets, a smile on his face. Haseo prefered kindness towards hostility any day. Though Kuro would be quite the opposite of course, it's the whole fun to the struggle within his life.

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Just so you know, thread may be NDE, but you're always DE, same as myself. Just sayin.

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

((OOC: Uh yes.... i knew that.... i only said that to uh..... um..... BLOODY HELL IT'S A BEAR!!! *points behind Haseo then escapes through a window when no ones looking*))

As Skeleton eagerly awaited the hypnotizing clock to change to 13:15 suddenly he was pulled out of his trance when he heard a voice near him say "Hey,".
The world around Oudas eyes seemed to suddenly snap back into focus and he pulled his gaze away from the inviting green glow of the clock to face the direction it came from. He saw another ninja looking person, around the same age of him, 'Kia ora,' replied Skeleton, his voice sounding stifled by his skull mask.

Ouda reached up and slide his goggles over his eyes once again, now that he had more than the clock for company he was beginning to feel paranoid. Returning his gaze to the giant timepiece he saw that he had missed the change to 13:15. For a second the skeleton ninja was quiet, but then he realized that with someone else here he should probably say something. 'That's a good clock,' he said turning his head just slightly to face the other guy 'i'm Skeleton by the way.' he added.

[terrana]

hmmm.. what to post what to post

//Enter

Out for some good rest, I went around an iron forests base, heading for the heart of dear Ame. I loosened up my cloak, as to feeling the soft breeze and the small rain drops. From here on out, Ame seemed a lot less busy and was much more quiet. Moving deeper and closer to the heart of Ame, I was sure I heard voices. I told myself not to worry or interfere, but as I am as suspicious as always, I went in the direction of the voices.

Upon having closed up to the voices, I found that a person that I had seen at the Cathedral before, was speaking to an unknown ninja. He had a mask on so I wasn't sure about him, he seemed harmless as for now though. I figured there would be no harm, but it be better if I kept low and listened, so that I would know what the hell they were talking about. I could a small part of skeleton man's sentence.

..by the way.

Behind a nearby tree, I stood quietly. Until a point in which I figured, this what I was doing was useless. I came from behind the tree and revealed myself. I looked up to Ouda and spoke a few words, which seemed to be perfectly clear to him.

Hello, gentlemen. You probably don't know me as I don't know you, but I have seen you before, at the Cathedral. I'm Terato Yohiko. Nice to meet both of you.

[:.Grim]

So his entrance was made, the man dressed oddly adorn a mask of a skeleton, and spoke odd words to Haseo at first met. He'd shoot up an eyebrow to question it though no words spoken. As the masked person would turn back to the clock he'd utter more phrases that were just plain strange. Though he'd glance back giving a name, Skeleton. How... befitting? "The name's Haseo," he'd say kindly back as he would be lit within the green glow of the giant clock, though if this wasn't all. They were not alone as yet another subject of Amegakure would enter from hiding behind a tree. He'd begin with politeness and far more understandable words as Haseo would listen facing the new comer whom was to his left.

-Enter Inner Mind-

Standing within the poorly lit area once more, Haseo would face Kuro once more. Though they were slightly be agreeing on something once more. "This kid's a wierdo," Kuro would utter as he held a cigarette between his lips, preparing to light it. Haseo would nod and laugh a little at the comment. "That's for sure," he'd say in response to Kuro's choice of words. "You're wasting your time talking to these punks," he'd utter as he finally got the flame to light up from his lighter. Taking in an inhale from his cigarette and letting the smoke slide out of his lips. Haseo would shoot him a strange look at first. He wasn't sure exactly what he meant by that though he also at the same time would disagree with the idea. "I beg to differ, we need allies, we don't have any. We've never had any..." he'd say trying to prove a point. Kuro would laugh a bit before taking another puff. Holding the smoke in he'd let it slide out once more. "It's easier when you're not trying to please others," Kuro's words would slightly be true. When you have friends, that means you also have that much more you could lose. When you have nothing to lose, it makes life that much easier on yourself. "Well, for now, lets make allies, we'll see where this leads," Haseo would say as he would begin to walk past Kuro. Kuro would nod a bit as he continued to enjoy his smoke break he held within the dark abyss of their mind. "Fair enough..." his words would be the final things said between them for now. As the darkness would fill around them, the glow of the ember burning end of the cigarette.

-Back to Reality-

Reaching into his inner pocket within the chest of the jacket he'd retrieve a pack of cigarettes and a silver lighter. Shacking the pack so a single cigarette would be sticking up he'd place his lips around it and pull it free. He'd place the pack within the coat once more. Then flipping the top of the lighter over, he'd spark it and begin to light his cigarette. A deep inhale of the chemicals would calm his nerves from before. He enjoyed being able to do this outside of his mind as well as within. He wouldn't speak to the new comer, nor Skeleton for now. He'd place both his hands within his coat pockets and continue to puff slowly upon the cigarette, letting the slow burn continue. He would listen for now, observation a key part of a shinobi's life. It goes hand in hand with strength. Even Kuro knew that much...[/blockquote][/size]

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Combine Advisory

Skeleton heard the guy reply that his name was Haseo, the undead ninja nodded and turned back to the clock just in time to see 13:16. Suddenly he heard another voice, pulling his eyes off the clock and just moving his head he turned across his shoulder and saw someone he thought looked a bit familiar, luckily the ninja enlightened Skeleton soon enough "Hello, gentlemen. You probably don't know me as I don't know you, but I have seen you before, at the Cathedral. I'm Terato Yohiko. Nice to meet both of you." he said.
'Oh yeah, that cathedral,' replied Ouda breezily 'wierd stuff.'

The skeleton resumed his vigil of the giant green clock for a second, during which his mind was totally occupied by it's vast green magnificence. But soon that was interrupted once again by the thought of social norms. Ouda lolled his head back to Terato 'That's Haseo,' he said while gesturing to the smoking ninja behind him.

Skeleton then turned his gaze on Haseo 'The cathedral was haunted.' he said as plainly as he could through the mask. With normalcy taken care of he turned his attention back towards the clock, it's sublime face showing 13:17.

[terrana]

Since a long time, I have actually talked to other ninja, without a real purpose, with the exception of Kyokujitsu, a friend of mine since childhood (NPC). I train most of my time and do nothing more, except for the casual things. I was out to get a rest, but it wouldn't hurt anyone communicating a bit.

The skeleton figure seemed much weirder than he seemed like at the Cathedral. He seemed to have caught my words. He replied politely.

Oh yeah, that Cathedral. Wierd stuff. That's Haseo.

He pointed at the smoking ninja as he said his name. The smoking ninja had clearly heard me, but didn't reply. Which gave me an uncomfortable feeling. Both ninja seemed to be a lot, within themselves. As if there was another world, in which they were at the same time as how they are in present day. I thought to myself.

They're either spacing, or just insane.

Taking out my short sword, Kyougira, I prepared myself to throw it at the tree, I came behind from. I took of my necklace and threw it forward, then threw Kyougira right after. This resulted in the necklace hanging around the short sword, stuck to the tree. My eyes scrolled over both other Ame ninja, maybe to spot some confusion, and then went to sit right under the necklace. This is a thing I always do when I'm about to sit and/or rest.

Going along with both other ninja, I decided not to talk unless talked to, which is kind of something I always do, but I wanted to take a different approach this time. So much for being polite. My dim red eyes looked at the smoke coming from Haseo's cigaret. It looked like he was enjoying it. I would like a smoke, but it's not something that would be good for me. I have a fragile body, that's not made for smoking or physical damage, really. I sat quietly and waited for something to happen.[/size]

[:.Grim]

So they would begin to speak though all within their own perspective of reality. Not really drawing attention to one another. It was rather boring and starting to annoy Kuro. He'd take in one deep inhale after another letting the smoke roll out over his lips as the rain continued to fall upon them. Skeleton was far too consumed by the green clock to show any real interest in what was going on around him. While Terato here was seeming to be quiet because the rest of them were. "Damn, somebody say something, you're boring me," he'd say, the cigarette still between his lips so slightly mumbled yet the raspy voice would be heard. They had spoken of a cathedral, though he wasn't sure what they were talking about. It didn't really seem to perk his interest, though things rarely did. Kuro only really cared about conflict and growing stronger. As he'd take in one more deep inhale, he'd let the smoke blow out in rings as he took the cigarette out of his mouth and held it between his index and middle finger. Flicking away the ash slightly with a twitch of movement.

Sudden changes within personality as Haseo would struggle to regain control, the appearance of his eyes would be noteable only at close range of view. They would appear softer, as he took the lit cigarette and drop it upon the cobblestone beneath him. He'd place a toe of his shoe over and put out the embers. "Sorry, let something get the better of me," his voice would seem kinder in tone and the raspyness lost. Though this may seem confusing to them now, Haseo didn't feel like explaining it all right now. There was a time and place for everything. Right now, just didn't feel right for such a situation to unfold. He knew he'd probably piss Kuro off, just jumping in like that but he had to. He was here to make friends not enemies, and Kuro was just about to ruin any chance he held at doing that.

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Self Esteem Fund

Suddenly there was alot of shouting from behind Skeleton, he had managed to ignore most of the noises around him as he basked in the great clocks luminance, but this was something else.

The skeletonic ninja visibly winced from the sudden outburst of noise, his attention violently stolen. Slowly he turned his skull masked face around to face Haseo just as he said "Sorry, let something get the better of me,"
For a second the skeleton just glared, his expression obvious even despite the disguise, he then quickly glanced over at Terato, then back at Haseo. Eventually he started talking, his Sydney drawl sounding constricted under his mask 'If you want something to talk about,' he began 'then I'll just ask you a question, and if you want you can answer.'

With his speech over Skeleton just turned back around and looked at the clock, it was now 13:18. Skeleton paused for a second, honestly forgetting what he was doing once he had seen the green clock again, but as soon as his mind returned he asked 'Can either of you fly?', his voice showed no hint of humour and seemed completely serious.

[terrana]

From under the tree, I watched as something came over Haseo. The skeleton person was still spacing at that clock, he seemed obsessed or something. To me, all seemed a little weird. I didn't really know either of the two, and I wasn't used to communicating much, if there weren't a good reason. I looked up at Kyougira. It was a beautiful short sword, atleast, I thought it was.

My red dim eyes scrolled over slowly to Haseo as he finally came at rest. I felt he was at some sort of struggle, but wasn't sure, until he said what he said.

Sorry, something got the better of me,

Not being sure of what to do or say, I just kept quiet. The skeleton person turned to me, then glanced back at Haseo. Then spoke few words, those which one wouldn't expect.

If you want something to talk about, then I'll just ask you a question, and if you want you can answer. Can either of you fly?

My hand went for my head, to give him a face-palm, but I stopped myself before I did so. I looked at him to find a smile, but he seemed dead serious. I decided to answer, maybe even start a point.

I can't. Don't think Haseo can either. What about you? And why are you asking?

Maybe too much? Or just right. Doesn't matter now anyways. I had said what I said already, no point in asking if it was too much or not. I looked up again, watching as my necklace slowly swung from left to right.[/size]

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Guard Down

Beneath his skull mask Ouda grinned as his question seemed to have perturbed those accompanying him. With a smile Terato said "I can't. Don't think Haseo can either. What about you? And why are you asking?"

When he said this Ouda actually laughed a second, the sound of the chuckle coming out distorted though the cloth covering his mouth 'Yes, i can fly.' he said eventually. Skeletons chakra was released out of his body and bound itself to the wind around him and with a single kick off the ground he ascended up five meters into the air and stayed there, supported only by the chakra rich air.

Now much closer to the clock than before he was able to watch it's beauty from a much for advantageous view. He looked down to where Terato was 'And the reason why i asked,' said the skeleton as he hovered in mid air, standing on nothing but empty space 'was because i felt like showing off, sorry.' he finished the sentence with another short laugh.

Once again he resumed his watch on the clock, the sublime glow of the VFD seven segmented digits now spelling out 13:19 'So i can fly,' began Skeleton as he gazed upon the clock 'what can you lot do?' he asked with a voice that had a tone of sincerity, he got to show off so they might as well too.

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Futon: Torihouto
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Gathering chakra to the users limbs the user gains extremely strong amounts of air underneath them allowing them to float in the air in a sort of flight. When the user is in the air, it resembles walking on water. Altitude can be altered by jumping. However this is not flight as the user can only move up or down however the user can fall and glide.
Special: --
Drawback: Uses up a fair amount of chakra. Dangerous to use in storms. The jutsu makes the user feel weightless which can be nauseating.
Description: The user gathers their chakra to there limbs evoking air to swell around there legs and arms, mainly there feet as they begin to feel weightless. With a large jump they soar into the air and wherever they stop at is where they remain as they float, normally one leg down and one leg curled up in front of them. They can jump again and again to gain higher altitude. To go down, the user merely dives or in better terms makes there feet higher then there head. Although one cannot fly you can straighten your body with your feet slightly higher then your head so the user falls but glides as they do which can gain a few miles before reaching the ground.
Limit: Must have Wind Release.

[terrana]

Looking up at my necklace, I scrolled over to the skeleton person. He was now in mid-air sort of flying. Before he said so, I got his reason for asking that particular question. He wanted to show of, which made me wonder of what was actually capable of. He seemed like some sort of freak in a skeleton outfit, but he must be a skilled ninja. Finally, he confirmed my thoughts.

And the reason why I asked, was because I wanted to show off. So I can fly, what can you lot do?

A smile was formed on my face. I liked that question, but I didn't want to show off. I thought to myself, 'should I show him something?'. I wasn't really sure then what to show him so I came up with something else.

Standing up, I closed up my cloak and formed some handseals, concealed from both of them. Then I looked into the skeleton person's eyes. He wasn't looking in mine however, yet. I spoke a few words, trying to get him to turn to me and look back, so there would be some eye contact.

Well, I'm not a person to show off, but I must tell you. The air is a dangerous place, when a person like me is around. I like playing with one's mind, you know.

A smile appeared again, as those words came out. Trying to sound and look friendly. I was only going to scare him, nothing more, maybe even get him out of the air. No harm to be done, while still, I was a bit scared of doing so anyway. In any case, I'd help him if something too critical would happen. I he would fall out of the air, I'd create a clone to catch him or something, or maybe to break his fall. Whatever. Now to wait and see what happens.[/size]

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Mesesshoku: Karasuseme [Eye contact: Crow Attack ]
Rank: C (40 TP)
Skill: Genjutsu
Effect: User comes into eye contact with the opponent. The opponent then thinks they are being attacked by crows.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Must keep eye contact up to 20 feet away until the victim is affected by the GenJutsu which takes about 2 seconds.
Description: User does the Ram hand seal and builds chakra in his eyes. He then projects the chakra out of his eyes and in to the opponent’s eyes. the chakra makes its way to the brain were it takes affect. to the opponent a flock of crows appears and mauls the enemy. This gives the person performing the jutsu a chance to escape or gain a better position. this jutsu lasts 1-2 turns
Limit: Must have Phantasm Perception

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Disrupted Original

A picture of serenity, the floating skeleton watched the clocks sublime light, now declaring the time to be 13:20. Beneath Skeleton, down on the noisy ground of the world, he heard the voice of Terato say something about messing with peoples minds. Too distracted by his vigil on the clocks face was he too listen properly and so he turned down to ask the fellow ninja to repeat himself.

Suddenly he was beset by birds, their plumage as black as his costume. Ouda guessed this was what that guy Terato was going on about. Behind his dark goggle lenses the Skeletons grey eyes picked out targets on each of the crows head as they flew towards him, his weaponist instincts left to take over.

Hands snapping to his utility pouches Skeleton began unleashing a hail of shuriken, each deadly star was sent soaring through what he saw to be the crows head. He was careful however, the shuriken sent on arcing paths that would always avoid hitting Terato below him (if only narrowly).

As the first shuriken went through the head of the first crow Ouda realized this must be a genjutsu of some kind. He had already thrown three shuriken by then but he didn't bother throwing any more, allowing the crows to swarm around him. He covered his head with his arms and said 'This a genjutsu, point taken,' quickly he took out one last shuriken and threw this one heading right at Terato, it would fly straight towards the ninjas head on a dead trajectory. Once it close within about half the distance between them though it's flight would start to bend and the shuriken headed upwards, just enough to narrowly go above Teratos head.

'Could you do me a favour and call these off.' said Skeleton once he was done showing off for the second time.

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Weapon Proficiency
Rank: "D" "C" "B" "A" (extra A rank training x5)
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Increases the users accuracy with long range secondary weapons.
D - Increases Accuracy by 10%
C - Increases Accuracy by 20%
B - Increases Accuracy by 30%
A - Increases Accuracy by 40%
A - Increases Accuracy by 45%
A - Increases Accuracy by 50%
A - Increases Accuracy by 55%
A - Increases Accuracy by 60%
A - Increases Accuracy by 65%
Each additional A rank training increases the Accuracy by a further 5% (e.g one extra training would be 45%) up to a maximum of 75%.
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: A weapon specialist devotes their training to improve their proficiency with large range attacks using secondary weapons. The main aspect of this training is to improve the accuracy of attacks and therefore make the weapon specialist more deadly.
Limit: Must be a weapon specialist.

Curve Effect
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu, Passive.
Effect: The user is now able to hurl Weapons with a curve effect that previously they couldn't.
Special: ---
Drawback: Non aerodynamic weapons cannot be used with this. The next weapon(s) cannot be used with this technique: Senbon,
Description: After so much training the user is now capable of hurling weapons they previously couldn't with a curve effect, like if they would be hurling a boomerang using a kunai, or shuriken, just that it doesn't return to the user. From now on when the user hurls a weapon if the weapon can, it will have a curve effect if the user wants to, however this doesn't mean that the weapon will return to the user's hand. This is commonly used for surprise attacks. The user can create a 30° angle using the weapons. However weapons with a aerodynamic shape have a greater angle aside from the one they already have, those type of weapons have a 60° angle, weapons that fall into that category are: Shurikens, Windmill Shurikens. If used with weapons that have a greater aerodynamic shape (boomerangs) the angle can be increased up to 90°, weapons that fall into this category: Throwing Weapons.
Limit: Must be a Weapon Specialist.

[terrana]

Delighted by the skeleton person's defensive attack, I chuckled. The shurikens went right through my ravens. That's when he realized that it was an illusion, a genjutsu. I, however, still found it amusing. Even though only the both of us could see the illusion, I thought Haseo would have picked up something anyway.

This a genjutsu, point taken.

Figuring the skeleton person would be a little pissed, I wanted to apologize and give him the same reason as he had given me for his flying. But before I could do so, he threw a shuriken right for my head. This would be able to kill me, probably, seeing as how precise he is. I took a hold of my katana, Kurohi, and prepped myself to stop his shuriken, at the last second, but it never got to that. The skeleton ninja performed a technique of some sort, that enabled him to curve it to go up the last second. It got stuck in the tree, right under Kyougira and my necklace.

ould you do me a favour and call these off?

He called as he managed to show off a second time. I canceled my illusion and decided to go show off some too. I nodded to him as of saying 'watch this'. I wasn't going to do anything that impressive, just something I thought of some time ago. Thought it would be right for this moment.

To start with, I went about a bit with a kunai, then threw it right next to the skeletonic rain ninja, into a tree. It being stuck there, I tapped some quick handseals, then summoned a bunshin. Done? No, not yet. Performing another set of handseals, a ball of electricity started forming in my left palm. The bunshin put his right index finger in the air while I held out my hands with the lightning ball. The electricity suddenly surged through the place. The electricity went right next to the skeleton ninja. Now revealed, a wire, thin and almost invisible, with thousands of electrics running through it. The bunshin who had his finger to the wire went up in a group of roaring ravens, flying towards the skeletonic person, and then upwards. It was dark, now that the electricity had taken over our spot. I canceled all techniques and drew back the wire.

That's an idea I've been wanting to try out. Also, some showing off, I guess. Well, I'll be leaving in a few. I'll stay another 5 or 10 minutes, then I will leave. Sooo, entertain me.[/size]

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Wire (About 20, I guess...)
Kunai (1x)

Tenrai Meimu: Eiei Karasu no Bunshin (Divine Illusion: Eternal Raven Clone)
Rank: “B” Rank
Skill: Genjutsu
Effect: Creates clones that, when hit, turn into a cluster of illusionary ravens that will fly back together within a turn.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: Every time the clones re-form requires additional chakra expenditure on the user’s behalf.
Description: The user performs the handseals, creating a much more powerful variation of the Bunshin no Jutsu. These Bunshins, when hit, will fall backwards completely off their feet. Before hitting the ground though, they begin to levitate within the air about an inch from the ground and then, after a few seconds, disperse into a mass of ravens. Within one turn, these Ravens have pieced themselves back together into the regular Bunshin.
Limit: Must know Phantasm Perception

Raiton - Raikyuu (Lightning Ball)
Rank: "D"Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Creates a ball of lightning used to where the technique is capable of being hurled towards the person.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The user is unable to move while using this technique.
Description: The user does an amount of handseals as they quickly concentrate on the chakra along the palm of their hands. The technique is used to where they create a small ball of lightning to where the user is capable of hurling it towards the opponent. This technique is weak however and is only capable of paralyzing an opponent for approximately one round no matter how strong the opponent may be.
Limit: Lightning Release

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Vortal Combat

Gratefully the birds around Oudas head disappeared, and as he looked down at Terato the ninja seemed to be busy preparing some other demonstration. The ninja threw a kunai, with relatively callow effort compared to Skeleton, that had a wire tied to it and created some clone. The clone touched the wire just as the original sent some sort of riaton through the wire, immediately causing the clone to explode into a cloud of ravens 'That's an idea I've been wanting to try out. Also, some showing off, I guess. Well, I'll be leaving in a few. I'll stay another 5 or 10 minutes, then I will leave. Sooo, entertain me.'

Ouda ended the torihouto and fell back down to earth with practiced ease, landing with his knees bent and carefully focusing on his balance 'Entertain hmmm,' mumbled Skeleton, he glanced up at the clock and it showed him the great numbers 13:21, the macabre garbed ninja stood in thought for a moment 'well, have you ever seen this?'

Suddenly the Skeletons right index finger burst into a strange blue flame, the surreal fire burning cold on his bony finger like some gruesome candle. He raised his lit finger and started tracing out a kanji in mid air, soon the character was written and out of thin air about five clones of the undead ninja appeared, solidifying out of the very moisture in the air. 'It's just a simple little thing,' began Skeleton, through the mask his muffled voice conveyed a tone that was more matter of fact than smug 'but it lets me keep one hand free.'

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Seigyoku Nousho Chouin (Sapphire Calligraphy Sealing)
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows an alternative to handseal.
Special: --
Drawback: The calligraphy must be perfect, thus if the user is interrupted during the process, the user's hand becomes extremely numbed and unusable for thirty minutes (300 posts or next thread)
Description: A different method to perform techniques other than the usage of hand seals is granted to the user. The user places chakra onto the finger, which bursts into blue, water-like flame, and writes kanji in mid-air, letting the blue flame trace the kanji into visibility. The kanji is the main name of the technique, which is executed normally. Works only on water techniques and can replace hand seals. The Seigyoku Nousho Chouin must be written on the body, normally on the chest or either palm, for it to have any effect what-so-ever on the property of the water when used as armor.
Limit: Must have Water Release.

Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect:
Special: Handseals
Drawback:
Description: Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique that utilizes water to create a Bunshin clone. Unlike a normal Bunshin, the Mizu Bunshin has the ability to interact more with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target. The range of the clone is limited; however, it can not travel very far from the original body. If the Mizu Bunshin is injured, the clone will usually revert back into its natural water state. When first learned the user is capable of having or capable of creating up to Five Clones. Each time learned the user learns this technique the number of Clones is capable of increasing by one. The maximum amount of clones is Ten for the Difficulty Class of D Rank. For each Difficulty Rank Increase the number increases by five of maximum but learning is still one per learned.
Limit: Water Release

Suiton: Oxyhydro Conversion Technique
Rank: "B"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Converts oxygen and hydrogen in the air into water.
Special: Automatic when performing a water jutsu.
Drawback: It is easy to exceed your chakra level when creating large amounts of chakra- the amount of water needed will automatically be created when you cast a water jutsu when you are not aroud a water source. Therefore, if you cast a technique and you do not have enough chakra to cast both the technique and create the amount of water necessary,
Description: After spending a large amount of time utilizing water techniques, the Water Shinobi begins to understand the true composition of water. They use this to such an effect that they can create water out of nothing. This is automatic when casting a water jutsu and there is no water source.
Limit: Must have 500 training points into techniques that focus only on Suiton no Jutsu. Once you have obtained 500 training points in Suiton techniques, they gain this technique automatically.

[terrana]

Well, I like the Kanji art, but the clones are not really of a entertainment to me. I think it's time for me to go ahead and start my travel towards Hi no Kuni. Greeting, both of you.

My words as I pulled Kyougira out of the tree and put back on my necklace. Something bothered me, as if this wasn't complete. Something else I wanted to know, about one of the two. I looked at both but nothing came to me. Until I took a look at the green clock. I formed some handseals, and turned to the skeleton person, then spoke few words.

By the way, what's your name? I'm just wondering.

My technique would kick in any minute and I started walking away slowly, so that he could still answer me. I actually wanted to know his name, but I also wanted to show off one more time. Leaving him to be stuck, looking at that damn clock. I opened up my cloak to the point on to where it was usually opened.

//Exit (When answered)

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Magen: Daichi Fusen (Demonic Illusion: Ground Slip)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Genjutsu
Effect: Causes the opponent to believe that a part of their leg is caught within the ground.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: The effect is only illusionary, meaning that it does nothing to the opponent if they break the illusion.
Description: Gathering chakra via use of handseals, the shinobi releases this chakra to attack the opponent's brain. The brain, thus affected, will cause an illusion within the mind stimulating the senses of touch, sound, and sight. Within the opponent's vision, a small portion of the ground will gave way underneath either their right of left foot, causing them to lose their balance slightly. They will then find that the ground is seemingly closed again, except now their foot is caught within the ground. Unless dispelled, they become unable to move away from that spot.
Limit: Must know Phantasm Perception

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

((OOC: Awww, that wasn't the entertaining thing, i was going to do my "Skeleton Style: Undead Mortar" attack, that's what i needed the clones for. TODAY IS RUINED!!!!))

Skeletons smile was hidden by his mask, the clones were just an ends to a means. But suddenly Terato said something about going to fire country and started leaving "By the way, what's your name? I'm just wondering." he said before turning and leaving the scene.

Ouda sighed and dispelled his clones 'Skeleton,' he simply replied before Terato was too far to hear. Suddenly he felt the ground beneath his foot move somehow, he looked down and saw that his leg was stuck halfway into the ground 'Well i know how to solve this.' he said rather knowingly as he took out a kunai and rolled up his pants to begin cutting his leg off.

However just as Skeleton was about to begin removing the trapped limb the genjutsu wore off, either from the time he took getting ready or the distance between the place of illusion and it's castor. Ouda let out a huff of relief 'Well since that's done with, now back to the important stuff.' he said as he turned back to the clock and resumed watching it.

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Entranced by it's glow the Skeleton watched with bare eyes as the clocks divine face showed 23:59. The macabre garbed ninja shivered, he'd been standing and watching the clock for over ten hours now, his stomach complained and his muscles hurt from such little movement.

Finally the clock face ultimately changed and on it's display was 00:00. Skeleton threw up his hands and shouted 'DONE!' at the top of his voice and with that he walked away from the clock, eager to resume his vigil another day.

[exit]

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

[enter]

Skeleton returned to his place of peace, clearing the final corner and finding himself once again in the squarish courtyard that was basking under the clocks brilliant green light. Pulling his goggles up to his forehead to see the clock with his bare eyes he saw it's luminant face show 12:40, he was here a bit earlier than he was yesterday, but that just meant he had more time to enjoy before it's verdant glow.

Hefting around his new riot shield he strode over to a spot that gave him a great view of the sublime clock and sat down on the wet concrete. As he and watched the blinking dots between the numbers that marked each passing second he thought about his last bit of shopping, particularly his shield.

Holding up the metal and reinforced plastic shield he thought about how hard it was going to be to carry this thing everywhere. But eventually the macabre garbed ninja remembered a technique he learnt about a year ago, and suddenly a light flashed in his skeletal mind, just as the clock changed to 12:41.

He put down the shield and pulled back his left sleeve, revealing both the pale skin underneath as well as the reddish scar going along it, he picked a spot right in the center of his forearm, just beneath said scar, and then brought his hands together to begin the technique. Soon the handsigns were done and Ouda slammed his hand on his right arm.

Beneath his palm the ninjas chakra traced out the kanji for "Riot" and slowly the seal was created. After taking as much time as need the seal was done and Ouda removed his hand from his arm. Cautiously he touched the seal and suddenly, in a great plume of smoke, the riot shield appeared on his arm, something that made Ouda grin beneath his skull mask.

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Bukifuin Ichitsuke (Weapon Seal Placement)
Rank: B
Skill: Fuinjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to place the Bukifuin (Weapon Seal) on someone.
Special: Tiger, Dragon, Rat, Boar, Snake, Ox, Bird, Tiger, Dog, Ram, Rat.
Drawback: Takes some time, must be precisely done, and consumes an A rank amount of chakra.
Description: The user completes a number of hand seals and slams their right palm onto an area of the body. Then the kanji symbol for weapon soon appears. The seal can be placed any where on the body, but is usually placed on the hands or arms. The seal becomes permanent, and can never be removed. Only two can be placed on the body. However having two does not double the amount of weapons that can be carried, it just allows one to summon twice as fast or two at a time.
Limit: Must be at least “C” Class.

((OOC: Ugh, not a great post but there it is, anyone wanting a weapon seal just rock up here to get them.))

[Daichi]

[ENTER]

On the horizon Daichi saw a faint jade glow, confirming that his destination was close. Travelling and locating things within Amegakure’s sky rise buildings and torrential rain had always been easy for him, with his bird’s eye view as he flew through the clouds on a large aqueous eagle. He began his descent as he neared the clock tower, and saw the man he was to meet. The clock indicated 13:23 as he made his splash down about 2 meters away from the skeleton-styled shinobi. Daichi was a bit disturbed at first by the bony attire of the man, but as he made his descent it had grew on him, after all he was a sucker for individualism.

“Ouda Minamiyori, I assume?” Daichi called out as walked closer to extend his bare right hand in greeting, “Hi, I’m Daichi, I heard a rumor that you might be able to give me a weapon seal.” Daichi hoped that he hadn’t been too abrupt, but then he thought, ‘Who really cares about that type of stuff anyway. If he won’t do it, then it is cool too, it was not something to stress over.’

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Suiton: Rikkido no Tori (Water Style: Liquid Bird)
Rank: C Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Creates a large bird, larger than the user, of water.
Special: Rat
Drawback: The bird cannot do damage.
Description: Creates a bird of water. The water acts as normal water, save for it being in the shape of a bird. It has chakra around its wings, enabling it to fly. If it were to give or take a hit, the water would act as normal water, and go to the area of lesser pressure, around the hit. The user can send chakra to whichever body part touches the bird, and use it to ride and fly. Must mantain the handseal for the technque.
Limit: Must know Suiton no Jutsu (Water Release). Must know Fuuton no Jutsu (Wind Release). Must have a water source.

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

((OOC: Actually, since Oudas wearing a disguise you wouldn't be able to tell it was him, he'd just look like some guy in a skeleton suit. Regardless however, ON WITH THE POST! *whoosh*))

Last Legs

Quietly the skeleton sat and watched the clock change each minute, the ascending numbers reflected on the macabre garbed ninjas eyes. Soon he had sat and watched for over half an hour until eventually the clock showed 13:23.

Ouda was oblivious to his surrounding, a sort of skeletal tunnel vision had formed with him that meant he could only focus on the luminous green numbers in front of him. Completely unaware that a huge water bird had landed near him him and delivered it's cargo of rain ninja.

When the newly arrived ninja spoke the sudden shock almost spooked Skeleton out of his skin, his entire body flinched and he practically rolled backwards from the force of it.

Suddenly once again aware of the world around him Ouda heard the other guy mention something about weapon seals. As the skeletonic ninja watched the guy called "Daichi" come closer he noticed that he had a kind of scythe weapon, and so Ouda assumed that must be what he wanted to summon.

Getting back onto his feet he began performing a long series of handseals, once they were done he mustered up about an A ranks amount of chakra and took the ninjas outreached hand 'Seal done, i hope you wanted it to be that scythe.' he said as his chakra slowly traced out the kanji for scythe on Daichis' hand.

After a few seconds when the seal was done Skeleton let go of the guys hands 'Don't worry about paying me by the way.' added, his mask muffled voice displaying a slightly sardonic tone. The job done Ouda looked back at the clock but was horrified by what he saw.

The clocks face was blank, not a single number was shown on it's face. Skeleton gaped at it for a moment before suddenly turning back to Daichi and shouting 'Someone must be warned!' the skeletonic ninja then running off away from the courtyard infront of the clock.

exit

A second after Ouda had left the place the clock suddenly flickered back on, a brief malfunction in the old and worn clock having caused the display for fail for a second. It's restored face now showed the time 13:24.

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I hope you don't mind me doing it all in just one post, it's just that i'm anxious to get started on my plans for this month.

Bukifuin Ichitsuke (Weapon Seal Placement)
Rank: B
Skill: Fuinjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to place the Bukifuin (Weapon Seal) on someone.
Special: Tiger, Dragon, Rat, Boar, Snake, Ox, Bird, Tiger, Dog, Ram, Rat.
Drawback: Takes some time, must be precisely done, and consumes an A rank amount of chakra.
Description: The user completes a number of hand seals and slams their right palm onto an area of the body. Then the kanji symbol for weapon soon appears. The seal can be placed any where on the body, but is usually placed on the hands or arms. The seal becomes permanent, and can never be removed. Only two can be placed on the body. However having two does not double the amount of weapons that can be carried, it just allows one to summon twice as fast or two at a time.
Limit: Must be at least “C” Class.