Glory Bound [SQ]

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Honomayu smiled his fake smile once again 'You may use chakra,' he explained 'but it'll look bad if you do.' for a brief second it looked as if his smile had become sincere, if for the wrong reason.

'Yes, the gourd too.' he added as he replaced the guiding ribbon back into his robes. Once he had stashed away his mystical gadget he turned back to you two 'Understand though that i cannot grant you any more clues about what you'll be facing beyond where it is,' his polite countenance briefly changed to one of snarkyness.

'And so, since i cannot assist you in giving you any more information about what you face you may as well depart for your hunt.' he gestured in the direction towards their beast 'And don't worry, your belongings will be taken care of until the end of the tests.'


((OOC: Proceed freely.))

[I C H I R O™]

So we were mere civilians in the case at hand. These trials pressing up against us to try our luck and squeeze out the skill it needed to see. We were beasts, hadn't the world known such a thing by the very look of our faces? The stench of our bold personalities... The will to kill and earn power pouring from our pores? Tch, it was no problem. Chakra wouldn't be used as explained and nor would weaponry. My eyes narrowing on the field - the forestry that would lay before us as a child's playground and my steps off into this thing would be taken as I searched for a third playmate. Of course in the most dangerous way. Should we have to slay a beast, the creature would be slain - but should we have to aid... Feelings of sort would be hurt. There was a positive and a negative to all, the bad for the enemy would be the positive for me while the good would be a negative.

My steps had been quick and without a mere look back had I pressed on. Even a look over my shoulder wouldn't allow the monkey to be seen again.

[Katsumaru]

[/i] I uttered, voice gruff and strong.

The first of the three tests was to begin, and anticipation steadily grew. Steps followed quickly, to stay close to the heel of my companion. What follows now? This curiosity will soon be fed. Death or life, which of the two awaits here? Shall my corpse rot away, or instead will it be that of the beast. Confidence, not the lack thereof, should that linger in my senses, I have little to fear.[/ul][/font]

[The Irredeemable ZaG]

As you both venture out into the pine forest the nights bitter cold rises to meet you, almost as though your brief encounter with the speaking simian had granted a repose that was being repaid. For several minutes the pine forest was silent save for the crunching of two ninjas feet, but then, as the moon seemed to rise to it's apex, you'd hear it.

A vicious yowl that was long and painful seemed to cut through the nights silence, it was a cry that sounded utterly barbaric and was tinted with the sounds of madness, it also seemed to be coming from right infront of where you two are.

Should you hurry to the source of the sound it would take you minutes to reach it and see the chaotic scene as it unfurls. A gaint jaguar, almost the size of a horse, was in the middle of the clearing, it's razor like teeth glinting in the moon light as it snarled and howled. The jaguar though was not the most strangest sight, instead that honour was for the creature that had trapped said jaguar.

A massive cube of a strange, clear gelatinous substance was revealed before you, within it's form were the skeletal remains of several creatures as well as one of the hind legs of the jaguar, thus it was the source of the cats pain. The cube was two meters in every dimension, and seemed to notice your presence since it started to crawl in you direction with uncanny speed, dragging the trapped jaguar with it.

((OOC: Dangerous creature met, you must simply just find a way to kill the cube in order to pass this test.))

[I C H I R O™]

The sight had been a quite disturbing one no? The creature attempting to close distance between us three would force me to react as quickly as I possibly could taking a step back. Cerulean optics set ablaze as I scanned for some sort of opening would I release that of a grin behind the KVD mask shrouding my face. Adrenaline had brought me to such a conclusion as this, my body twisting momentarily as I spun to take a glance toward my comrade all the while I would press off into the opposite direction... Toward the very enemy with such speed and strength that there would be that of a keen whistle swinging from the right leg that cut through the air so dangerously. The art of Taijutsu had surely enhanced my shinobi career and here I had stood taking on something of a different species...

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Konoha Daisenkou (Leaf Great Flash) [10]
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique that relies on a tremendous force in a kick. The speed is slightly faster has a lot of power in it, so much so that it seems to cut the air producing a keen whistle.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A slicing kick. When an opponent is kicked by this attack the sheer force of the kick and speed that follows by the attack slices against the opponent cutting them like a slashing weapon. If the user misses the kick is able to slice against an opponent up to half a meter away.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron), Must know Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron) Universal Techniques, Must know Senpū (Leaf Whirlwind)

[Katsumaru]

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This jaguar, a massive beast, fell within moments to this all-devouring monstrosity. Would the same fate befall us, should we come into contact? My gaze shifted left and right, scanning the surroundings searching for anything to be lifted, struck with. Touching this beast, an approach that my companion has taken, shall best be avoided by me, for these fists are not conditioned. Hands slammed into the grass, tearing out a mass of soil and dirty which, with the application of pressure, was tightly compressed, pushed together closely. Raising the right arm high and stepping to the left in an attempt to flank the beast, I trusted the hand holding the ball of soil forwards. I had learned to throw kunai, my arm strengthened for that matter, hence this improvised projectile could be thrown with some strength. Ultimately, it was doubtful that it could damage this creature, but it should give an understanding of its physical structure.

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[The Irredeemable ZaG]

The impact of taijutsu rocked the gelatinous cube, it's entire frame halting in it's advance and shuddering violently from the ripples running across it's body. Strangely though you would notice that while the projectiles thrown at the cube were harmlessly absorbed into it's body the leg of the attacker wasn't, but even then the intense force of the attack would simply be repelled from it's surface as though the cube were solid.

While the cube itself was stalled from the attack the huge jaguar trapped within the gelatin was only enraged further in addition to the maddening pain it already felt. Lashing out at the only thing it could the big cat swiped at the human with it's claws, it's strength more than enough to maul him.

Regardless of it's preys attack the cube would recover from the attack. It's blue/green body attained a stable shape and would renew it's advance but this time towards the nearest human, the same one who dealt the stalling blow. The area where it was kicked seemed scarred somehow, the wound turning a shade of red.


((OOC: Good clue discovered, although the attack didn't do much besides slow it down you've worked out that the cube reacts like a non-newtonian fluid. Proceed freely.))

[I C H I R O™]

The planting of such a kick had dealt some devilish damage to the contraption before myself and Musou. Grinning as I came to landing firmly on the dirt below would I take notice to the very way this thing had reacted to a force so great. A force that would knock any human being unconscious should he be hit in the right spot. My power had been great but there was still room for improvement. Standing idle would I do nothing but raise a brow beneath the mask securing my identity from whomever should be spying it. Adrenaline rushing throughout my veins, accompanying those hard working blood cells would take me into nothing but a sidestep as my thoughts came together, finally. This hadn't been out of the ordinary, the way it was hit and acted... It was clear to me now.

It couldn't have been much of a replicate but rather a deal like another sort of material that performed the same way when placed under heat. The heat of the moment rather. Swallowing would I take way to shouting as I twisted this body of mine, violently allowing this thing to close distance, the grin on my face only growing larger as I searched my mind for a way to break though it... Maybe I'd be able to, with the help of my saddened comrade. The earth would be met with haste and that of a kick erupting from my figure would be in some attempt to send the cube spinning through the skies like a mere child upon the back of a god. The sweep would of course progress like no other. Sending small waves of leaf and blades of grass aside, crushed as though they were insects.

Should the kick swing into the thing I would take flight, and here would my voice stream the distance. "Musou, it reacts as a certain fluid, not sure of the name but under stress it acts as a Solid, I'm guessing sufficient strength could send it shattering !"

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Konoha Gōriki Senpū (Leaf Strong Whirlwind) [60]
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Using this technique, the user strikes the opponent's ankle with their leg making them spin in the air.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture A setup technique. User ducks to the ground while quickly launches a sweeping kick against an opponent's ankle while pushing upward. When the user performs this technique the force of the kick launches the opponent into a spinning frenzy. The force of the attack makes an opponent spin for some time. Depending on how strong the user is depends on how long the opponent spins. The opponent will spin for a total of 1 movement per class level the user is higher than "D".
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron), Must know Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron) Universal Techniques, Must know Konoha Reppū (Leaf Gale)

[Katsumaru]

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[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Your second assault proved far more damaging than the last. The cubes form seemed to mortally quake, it's advance utterly halted. The powerful kick rocked the gelatinous creatures form, the red stain that appeared last time seemed to spread through its clear body. The crimson area seemed to slouch somewhat, as though it were a decay.

The trapped leg of the jaguar was suddenly freed as the damaged area of the cube reached it's captured limb. Luckily the jaguar was not in the mind for a fight and immediately hobbled away from the scene, yowling it's pain and complaint as it went.

However, the mighty kick did you some disservice as it was not only strong enough to damage the creature but also to partially cut it. And so your leg has now sunk about 50cm into the gelatin and the cube is starting to close around it, you have but seconds to remove it before it begins to digest your limb.

Your punch to it's side was unable to successfully damage the cube, and it ends up getting trapped a few centimeters under the surface, although it is relatively easy to remove.

((OOC: Ichiro:Your kick damages the cube even further, only one more of those and the creature will be gone, however the force of your attack has ended up backfiring as your leg cut into the cube and will soon be trapped unless successfully removed.
Katsumaru: Your fist has also been caught, although it is relatively shallow and can be removed simply.
You may both proceed freely.))

[I C H I R O™]

Quick and so dear easily had I struck into the beast that lay before me, freeing a piece of nature itself which only fled the scene in cower, its cries heard as it went. Just as easily had the force of my strike led me into the beast would I allow the force pushing me to relatively pull me from the trap set for I had still remained airborne. Though slowed, this wouldn't stop me from capitalizing. The spin which had pulled me from the harm of this beast would allow the momentum for a follow up. My eyes narrowing behind the mask that so perfectly concealed my identity from whatever this was and whoever would watch. I was so close to finishing up and not even that of a poisonous fang could stop me from completing the task set at hand. A contract signed in blood would allow me the success that I needed...

My only motivation to gain power. Just another step set here as my breath eased through the small holes before my mouth. Gently had I hit the earth with my back to the demon in my eyes. My knees bending in just a bit for I pushed into mother gaia to launch myself into that of a mere somersault, body twisting to spiral dead for the one who sat behind me. Performed as though it had been perfected, a single spin would be completed before my leg struck out once more. With that of my right sided and twisted sight allowing all as needed would I perform my final assault. I had faced him upon this point and with gracious of a formation had I propelled a leg down for its crown surface, shatter in the eyes of mine, cry as you fall to the earth - Abomination of Nature !

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Chuugaeri (Somersault) [10]
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: The user performs a somersault, sending one foot forward to kick an opponent and one leg backwards in order to create the balance and momentum needed to continue the somersault loop in order to land.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: While the user is projecting the forward momentum most commonly associated with an attack, they will then lean backwards, bring their dominant foot into the air. They will then attempt to strike the opponent with that foot while bring their other foot backwards, which creates a balance and allows the user to complete the somersault movement even after their foot has struck a target. The purpose of this attack is to knock an opponent off balance to allow the user to begin another attack.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron), Must know Goutetsu 轟鉄 (Strong Iron) Universal Techniques, Must know Kakuhan Sattou (Beat Rush!)

[Katsumaru]

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[The Irredeemable ZaG]

((OOC: Next time i'd like it if you both would post all techniques used in your post, but anyway i'll pay it now since this cubes been around long enough.))


With sounds sickening and unnatural the cube seemed to cry out in pain, the noises coming from sounding like a drowned deamon in tar. It's once ghostly green colour was now entirely replaced with a horrible crimson stain and it's swollen and debased form looked like some grotesque congealment of blood.

Suddenly, before any finishing blow could be dealt to the beast, an immense plume of smoke erupted from the air before you two. With a wave of his paw the smoke enveloped what remained of the cube and spirited it away, leaving nothing but an acidic stain on the grass. Honomayus golden eyes gleamed 'Congratulations, you've passed the first test.'

From his cloak he retrieved a thin scroll and pen and seemed to make some small note 'Let's hope you didn't hurt our pet too much.' he said with a slight smirk as he wrote. He replaced his tools and faced you two once more 'The second test will begin at dawn, it is then that you shall receive your next instructions.' he explained, then with a swish of his tail the simian was once again engulfed in smoke only to vanish once more.

((OOC: The first test is completed, you may time skip to the dawn in order to begin your second test.))

[I C H I R O™]

It didn't take much more for the enemy to cower into a cloud of smoke with only the monkey re-appearing after such. Claiming the thing was a "pet"? Quite disturbing at first but than again this was the shinobi universe. With nothing more than a breath being released would I take a seat to listen to the small amount of speech being delivered by the monkey, my gaze planted into its golden eyes as I took in what information it had to give out to me. All this would soon be over and once such was, I would be a bit more grand as I'd been looking for. Growth was the main priority here in my eyes now whether it be from knowledge being power or raw power itself to flood these dangerous shinobi veins that left me to live my little life on.

His words would be heard clearly and listening had been the only option here had I wanted to get this over with. Test one had been complete and now it was the next test and so we'd been told to wait for dawn to fall upon us. Such a thing I had absolutely no problem with. My mask would remain in place and my eyes would fall shut as I waited, meditating if you will. Musou seemed as though he would be find just... Doing whatever it had been he did while waiting. I on the other hand had things to think about. Plots to build and ambushes to formulate around. This was the very mind that led me to despise all so much in this life. I hadn't the time of day nor manners to play with restless human beings, or rather dead beat shinobi.

[Katsumaru]

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[The Irredeemable ZaG]

((OOC: When you want to start the next test just RP waking at dawn, although feel free to do whatever until then.))

[I C H I R O™]

It wouldn't take much for me to take the monkey's words into consideration. My eyes narrowing I would but take this seat of mine and close my eyes for a quick moment of reminiscing. Moving so fast this time would begin, soon enough I would be at some sort of finish line.

((Sorry, I'll edit if anything. Just got into a big ball of nonsense with family.))

[Katsumaru]

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[The Irredeemable ZaG]

Once the first light passed through the trees the golden robed form of Honomayu erupted from the usual fanfare of smoke 'Good morning humans.' he said in a loud and grand voice, almost as though he were hoping to wake you two up himself.

'Let's get right to buisness, the second test is to see if you two can now conquer man, your own species.' he said the last part with a smirk. He began once again taking out his curious tracking tape, this time it seemed to shimmer in a different colour 'For this test we usually allow our contestants a single luxury,' he explained while still watching his tape 'either the use of a single jutsu spell or some piece of equipment we confiscated.'

'Our last contestant chose a fire jutsu in order to attract his pray (if you'll excuse the term) which personally i thought was a good plan.' Suddenly the ribbon glowed brightly for a second 'Oh good, there's a useful target about 47 nanans east of here,' he turned his gaze on you two 'that's about 700 meters in human measurements.'

He withdrew the ribbon and crossed his arms 'So i ask you now, what will be the one thing of your former life that you will use today?'

((OOC: The terms of the second test are to defeat a human opponent and to do this you may use a single jutsu or piece of equipment of your choice to assist you. btw you may take iron sand but you will not be allowed to use any iron sand techs to make it work.))

[I C H I R O™]

It had been that of a small sleep ı'd fallen into, my sight returning to me and all so much information dealing with the next test would be spilled all so quicklyh in my direction upon the end of a nice greeting. My mask had remained securely upon my face to seal that of my identity but the quest at hand would remain somewhat blissful and entertaining alike. With nothing more than a sigh and shift of sight onto Musou would I take to thinking of an item or technique that would well satisfy my being for the target seven hundred meters in the way, my soft gaze now hard and dagger piercing. It would be a mere moment before I thought of my plan exactly, my voice pushing through the facial item that this mask had been.

"If it's fine of course, I'll rock with kagemane." These being the only words I would speak as I awaited my accomplice to speak.