Takigakure General Hospital

[~Cody]

Takigakure General Hospital

The villages hospital and medical ninja training facility. Settled in the northern district of Takigakure. Currently evacuated after the zombie outbreak. Two ANBU stand guard near the taped-off double doors. The outside is pristine like such a phenomena had not occurred. No one in the village besides the surviving staff have seen the inside.

Each area inside has signs of struggle and death with blood spattered on every surface. Bloody hand prints stain each window and door. Medical equipment was splayed in the hallways and rooms.

[An'ei Sekitan]

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As we strode through the streets on the path to the Hospital, I took quick stock of my equipment. I had already finished construction of 20 more golden senbon, which I was now wrapping in the explosive tags I had gotten. Once they were all done I would place them back into my butt pouch where three percussion grenades sat. Of course I already had 50 senbon spread out among two forearm pouches, but those needed to remain as they were. It was no trouble making a couple more. The shield on my left arm still held a sheathed katana stuck through its straps, and there was also two additional swords and another shield on my back.

The face of a bear carved from tough ceramic covered the front of my face, attached as it was to my existing helmet. This mask integrated nicely with the helmet, and all its features were placed for optimal use. Clear goggles protected my eyes, with options for seeing in thermal, x-ray, or zooming vision. A mini gas mask covered my mouth and nose to both help reduce the effects of toxins and to eliminate unbearable smells. And of course the advanced communication device was standard.

As I thought of it, I triggered the device to the 'on' position with a simple touch, testing it with a simple transmission to Ake. "Testing.... we should stay in touch, just in case."

Waiting for his response, I would glance backwards to where Aki and Mai followed diligently behind me. Their stoic presence was always comforting; and its not like they would have remained behind even if I had asked them to. Shade on the other hand.... I turned my head and looked to my side where she remained. As we reached the doorway I commanded her to sit outside, petting her reassuringly. This would be no place for a dog.

Ake opened the door and entered with the doctor, leaving my on vanguard for the moment. That suited me for now, but that would likely change as we proceeded. With Shade sitting outside the door, and Aki and Mai following me in, I entered the place. No signs of life for the moment, other than us 5, but that was sure to be only temporary. There was plenty of blood all over the place, and off in a corner it seemed there was even a corpse or two. Stepping up near the others, I would rest my right hand on the handle of the katana that was stuck through the shield.

[Arty is supposedly joining, so Raven don't post just yet please.]

[Selene Tsukiyami]

Heading down the street toward the hospital, Selene made a quick check to make sure she knew what she was getting into, to make sure she had what she needed. Supposedly, people had been vanishing, or worse, turning into what seemed to be little more than mindless walking corpses. She had been chosen as one of the people to help try and resolve this problem.

"147, 148, 149, 150..." Check. All her arrows were there, as was her bow - how could she lose track of that one when it was tied to her back? Lastly, checking the pouch at her waist, she confirmed that she still had her range finder with her. It was a useful tool for sniper missions, and this seemed like that sort of a job.

Entering through the doors, Selene soon found the others. Donning the range finder, she noted the stench that pervaded the place. Nasty, but nothing too unusual for five years of mercenary work. Taking up a position behind the other people and the bears - bears? Odd choice, but eh, anything could be expected these days - she glanced around, trying to keep an eye out for anything strange.

She alerted the others to her presence in a calm, quiet voice. "Selene Tsukiyami, reporting for duty." Judging from the masks, they were likely ANBU, which meant she was probably just there as backup rather than anything else. That would be fine; an archer's role was to serve as backup anyway.

[~Cody]

The director strolled in between the ANBU. The one whom was interested in his jacket lead opening the door for him. The other entered with two grizzly bears at his sides. He commanded his lone dog to stay outside. A moment later, a female genin entered. The broad shouldered director approached the genin extending one of his hands for a handshake. His blue eyes bright even through his narrowed eyes.

"Good Afternoon, I am Dr. Sigfried Hayes director of this so-called hospital and you are?"

A lumbering figure could be seen crossing the intersection 15 meters ahead. It bumped a stray stretcher. It's body was a blur clearly running on all fours through the hallways.

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Another presence entered my perimeter from behind, and I half turned to see who it was. It appeared to be a younger female, an archer as shown by the bow that she carried. I was already regarding her when she spoke. "Selene Tsukiyami, reporting for duty"

My mask would remain unchanged, but beneath it a frown would cross my face. Would this genin be an asset to this mission? Or just another person to protect.... A curt nod would great the girl, our only communication for the moment. Turning back to Ake, it seemed that he was distracted again, but this time it somehow seemed more... complex. Sighing a little, I would leave him by the door, with simple instructions to watch the exit.

By now the doctor was pressing himself upon the new arrival, but hopefully their interaction would not take long, as it was time to begin the mission. Suddenly I felt another presence nearby, turning to look just in time to see a brief glimpse of a blurred figure. However even such speed was no match for me, my enhanced eyesight picking up every detail of the figure. It seemed to be a man of some sort, except he was moving on all fours like an animal. [Please provide more detail of what I see]

With the figure back out of my perimeter, I would turn to Selene. My gruff voice would sound forth, giving instructions to her and the doctor, with quick nods to Aki and Mai as their parts in the proceedings were outlined. "Aki will go up front with me, dealing with anything that comes from the front. Doctor Hayes, you will stay behind us at all times, and Mai will provide vanguard support. Selene, your mission is specifically to protect the doctor at all costs. You will mostly be watching the rear with Mai, but also keep and eye out for threats coming from any direction, especially when we pass rooms and the like. Understood? Good."

With the marching order in place, we would proceed down the hall as instructed by the doctor.

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Both of the following are always active, passive.

Sensing feet
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu, passive
Effect: Allows the insect or insect clan member to feel vibrations in the surface that the insect or insect clan member is standing on.
Special: ---
Drawback: If the insect feels more than ten different strong vibrations at the time it all becomes a blur and the vibration sensing capability is effectively nullified due to the confusion.
Description: The natural ability that many insects have to feel vibrations with their feet is very limited. Most insects can only feel very few vibrations and only in a very close range. As an insect exceeds the normal size of insects this way of sensing gets gradually less important. But through carefully practising this an insect is able to hone his sensing skills and gain a deep understanding of sensing vibrations. When learned, an insect is capable of sensing even the smallest of vibrations on the earth, like a very silent and soft footstep. The radius at which insects can sense these vibrations when learning this is four times the body length of the insect. If you is into a clan that deals with insects it is also possible to learn this, but you must be really experienced at using insect techniques in order to be attuned enough with your 'inner insect' before being able to do this. If you are a insect clan member the maximum range of this technique is twenty meters. Your feet must also have a direct connection to the surface you are standing on, aka, bare feet.
Limit: Must be a medium or larger insect to learn, or into a clan that deals with insects.

Kowai Shiryoku (Frightening Eyesight)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Passive
Effect: Allows the user to have naturally enhanced eyesight in both the day and the night.
Special: Passive ability that is always active.
Drawback: As with all forms of enhanced senses, they are also more susceptible to their perspective weaknesses.
Description: Sharks have amazing eyesight. Since they often swim the depths of the ocean, where it is dark and what little light that comes through the water is distorted, their ability to perceive minor changes is particularly excellent. Members of the clan learn to mimic these enhanced perceptions, able to peer through the darkest of night as if it were noon and the ability to notice subtle changes like the fluttering of a specific leaf in the wind.
Limit: Must have Same no Gishiki.

[Selene Tsukiyami]

As she was approached by the director, she accepted the handshake, though her attention was still somewhat divided. "You may call me Selene." She had stated her name earlier, but not to the director. Chatting for too long at a time like this would be unwise, though, so she tried to cut the conversation off quickly. "Sorry, but can we keep chatting to a minimum for now?"

Noting a figure passing hurriedly through the intersection up ahead, she removed the bow from her back as she listened to the ANBU's orders. A nod was her only response; there was no need for speech right now. Taking up a position next to the doctor, she started scanning the area for any signs of hostiles.

Today would be a long day.

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Though this isn't the conventional use for it, the descriptive text makes it a bit more relevant. Up to the GM whether or not this provides her with a description of the figure.

Eagle Eye
Rank: "C" [30 TP]
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: Your eyes are keen, your aim true. While other Archer can only strike with precision at very short distances, you can lose arrows at an ant's head at 90 meters away and reasonably expect to hit it.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique allows the user to be able to shoot at a target at 90 meters into the distance instead of the normal 30 meters. This increases the user's mobility attack as well as the stationary attack allowing the user to shoot at further distances without worrying too much about close combat.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Flawless Archer

[~Cody]

An intersection was ahead. The three branching hallways were the main thoroughfare of the hospital measuring 3 meters wide. Immediately 3 meters ahead down the left hallway was the same beast hunched over. Torn clothing hung wearily from its extremities. Its stood upon its legs which had degenerated becoming half the length of an average human. Its upper body from it abdomen up was quite malformed. A bulbous head sat cocked to one side by an long yet bulky left arm. Its right arm was as long as the second stick like in muscularity. It held an entire zombie dressed in medical garb in its over-sized hand.

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Beast Zombie
B Rank
Brawler up to B
10x Tetsu Tekken

The zombies head was obliterated and a chunk had been taken from it side. A snort like a bull's came from it's nose. It was aware of the groups presence behind him. It turned taking a gorilla like posture. The beast's wide yellowed eyes looked over the group. It roared cupping the zombie in its left hand. It raised and chucked the corpse in the direction of the group. The flung corpse spun end over end sideways down the hallway. The beast turned and lumbered down the hallway in the opposite direction.

[Selene Tsukiyami]

Her bow at the ready the instant this...thing...turned to look at her, she caught on to what it was about to do, quickly letting loose an arrow with incredible precision at the odd zombie's massive forearm with the intent of forcing it to drop its improvised body-weapon and to knock it off-balance from the force of the shot. No human could stand up to an arrow through the arm without disastrous results, so she didn't see why a zombie could do any better.

Even so, her mind was working on backup plans. If her shot failed to stop it from throwing its load, the first thing to do would be to get - push or shove if need be - the director out of its predicted path, followed by herself. From there, success on the disarm or no, she'd probably take shots at the beast's vitals, relying on her honed accuracy to ensure she hit the zombie and not the ANBU, the bears, or the director.

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EDIT: Forgot to note that she's using arrows with [Broad Head Point Arrowhead - Basic Shaft - Feather Fletching] as their specs. In other words, basic war arrows.

Ranged Disarm
Rank: "C" [30 TP]
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: User is able to disarm within the distance of half of their proficiency.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A User must sacrifice a single movement for this technique to work. A disarming technique where the user takes aim at the weapon that the opponent is holding. The user is able to hit the hand with such precision that it makes the opponent drop their weapon. This could be used to stop opponents from performing handseals as well. A person is unable to perform techniques if their hands cannot move, or if they are unable to properly make handseals with their hands. If the user knows Shot on the Run they are able to disarm within 2/3rd of their proficiency.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Precise Shot

Proficiency range of 60 meters with this skill, shooting a 76 meter per second bow at 3 meters of range. I highly doubt this thing can dodge that. If that fails to stop the zombie from throwing (or if the ANBU begins an all-out offensive on it if it DOES succeed), shove the director out of the body's path, get out of the path herself, and use the last five (?) or so movements to shoot at it with this.

Sharp Shooting
Rank: "C" [30 TP]
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: If an opponent can be seen while taking cover, even if the opponent is 9/10th seen, the user is able to hit with deadly force.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: At this point the user is able to hit an opponent who is 9/10th covered with great proficiency and power able to hit an opponent with "B" Rank of power. An opponent may be hiding and it becomes difficult for an archer to hit that opponent. With this technique the user may shoot 1 arrow against the opponent per movement in which would negate hiding effects unless the opponent is 100% covered from all around. This technique allows the user to hit hidden opponents with much more ease.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Precise Shot

Hits with B rank power, and the 'hiding negation' allows me to make sure I hit the zombie and not my allies, should they decide to engage in close combat. The ANBU and his bear buddies don't provide 100% cover, after all.

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{Sorry less muse than I would like, but I'll post now to keep this going.}

Just as we reached the intersection and turned the corner, there it was, the same figure as before. Horribly misshapen and deformed, it stood there, leaning over. There was but a moment to react as it seemed to sense our presence and turned towards us. In two swift movements I would defend and attack in strict succession.

My strong left arm would bring the shield to bear, providing protection for both me and the director behind me. As for my attack, not even an instant later, my right hand would make a curt throwing motion, little more than a flick of the wrist. As the movement began, a single senbon would slide down into my hand, and as it ended the slim needle would be released with deadly power, directly into the monster's heart, or at least where the heart should be.

I could hardly miss at this range, aiming with such accuracy as to slide cleanly between ribs and exit just underneath the shoulder blade, passing neatly through the heart in the process. At this range the transfer would be practically instantaneous, and the effect it would have on the heart would be explosive, literally. Even the speedy arrow from the companion behind me thudding into the beast's arm just before I threw would not mess up my aim.

Our combined efforts should have been enough to take this animal out, but the shield would remain raised and at the ready, should I need to use it to deflect the corpse projectile.

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Bear Claw Stance
Rank: E
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: The user will know how to stand in the primary manner of the bear style
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: With the shield hooked onto their dominate arm, the user will stand with their feet shoulder length apart, and squared to the enemy. They will then bend their arm at the elbow, to put the shield in between them and the opponent. With their body squared up like this, they are in the perfect position for defensive movements
Limit: Kumotate Style only

Bear Claw Block
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Blocks certain levels and types of attacks with the users shield.
Special: None
Drawback: Your shield will break if the attack is one rank higher than your skill in this technique. It is very good against TaiJutsu, but has some difficult with certain NinJutsu.
Description: With this training, the user becomes proficient in blocking TaiJutsu, and some NinJutsu attacks. They have learned how to position the shield to where it will act almost like a wedge, splitting the attacks and rendering many of them useless. It can only block those techniques that the shield can be put in front of, meaning techniques that affect a large area of effect, such as tidal waves are generally too large to block. You essentially turn yourself into a mini wall.
Limit: Bear Claw Stance

Koushou Senbon Sogekihei (Advanced Senbon Sharpshooter)
Rank: B Rank
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: After mastering this technique the user can now throw the Senbon from long distances for extreme damage. From such long range normally one senbon is unable to do so much damage but with this technique one can hit exact marks and do major damage with a single throw.
Special: None
Drawback: Only one Senbon
Description: Throwing a single senbon from insane distances the user can hit major arteries and vital organs with a single throw doing devastating amounts of damage. (Harsh Damage)
Limit: Must be of the Senbon Taitoku, Must know the Senbon Taitoku Stance, Must know Senbon Sogekihei

[~Cody]

The monster turned and soon faced its demise as a senbon thrown from the shielded ninja struck him through the heart. The beast roared from the pain. A black liquid poured from the exit wound onto the floor. It staggered then fell face down upon the tiled floor with a deep thud. It lay there motionless.

The doctor pushed his way to the front. A cold sweat ran down his suddenly pale face. I-It can't be.." Sigfreid rushed forward squatting down in front of the monster. He pulled a silver medallion from its neck. Sigfreid walked back to Marcellus holding the trinket in his hand. Upon it was a name followed by a single letter and number.

"This was once a person." He said flatly. "We were working on something taboo in this hospital. It caused the incident and birth several creatures like this." Sigfreid gestured to the fallen beast. "They had infected one of my assistants and led to the infestation of the village. I personally sealed them in the basement. But being that this monster is here on the main floor means they had been released."

"We must get to the basement!" He yelled out before turning and heading down the hallway past the deceased monster. A sign above designated the stairs to be straight ahead. There was a hallway to the right which lit up as the doctor darted past it. "Aaah!" Sigfreid screamed as he dove forward.

A fireball the sized of a beach ball soared from the hallway splashing and spreading upon the wall across from the hallway. From the hallway 15 meters ahead approached three figures about the size of average humans. Their bodies were burnt beyond recognition as such. Smoke seeped from seams in their skin with burning spheres for eyes. Two of them spotted the group and faced them and the third chased the director down the hallway.

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Cinder Zombie
B Rank
Tai Master
Fire Mastered
Enten up to B Rank
[Everlasting Flame & Fire Augmentation Masteries]

Fuhen-Kouen (Everlasting Flame)
Rank: "B"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Certain masters of Hinote-Kobushi are able to turn their flames into Oxidized Flames, flames that cannot be watered out unless completely snuffed out such as all oxygen has been removed.
Special: ---
Drawback: Will not work with Weapon fighting styles. User must add extra amount of chakra, which is equal to that of "B" rank for every time they perform a Fire Technique.
Description: Sometimes a flame can burn even while under water, and the only way to take out the fire is by taking away the source of the flame, and that is by completely snuffing it out until there is absolutely nothing left. These types of flames are called the Alchemist Flames, and the Oxidized Flames. When a user learns this technique, they are able to enhance their ability of Fire as well as the fire abilities within the fighting style to where they are now able to perform the Everlasting flame within their fire attacks. Fire attacks that are able to continue to burn until every piece of Oxygen are snuffed out. This means that patting down, water, and wind will not snuff the fire out, only that of complete snuff such as completely overlapping the fire with earth.
Limit: Must learn from a master of Enten Kobushi - 炎天 - Scorching Sun Fist. Must have Mastered Hinote-Kobushi.

Hinotekae (Fire Augmentation)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Hinote-Kobushi users can also control the size and intensity of any nearby flames and can draw them in and manipulate them at will.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture With this technique, the user is able to take nearby flames, increase the size, and intensity, and use the flames for other purposes such as attacks within the capabilities of Hinote-Kobushi. The user expands his chakra towards the flames while extending their hands towards the flames while bringing them towards them, to use the flames as an attack itself. These attacks can be within anything within the Hinote-Kobushi arsenal.
Limit: Must learn from a master of Enten Kobushi - 炎天 - Scorching Sun Fist. Must have Mastered Hinote-Kobushi. Must know Kaonsouran (Heat Control)

Kasuta[Smoke Clan up to B]

The foremost monster slashed the air in front of him creating a flaming arc as wide as the hallway at chest height. The foremost flame zombie looked down at Aki and punched in in his direction as a gout of flame shot out from his fist towards the bear. It held his clenched fist forward sustaining the flame on the target.

The second flame zombie folded it mangled hands repeatedly in handseals. Upon completion, the second zombie breathed out smoke which curled into eight spheres of smoke. They shot forward aiming for the wall right of the group. Upon impact, the smoke burst out spreading in the hallway. Hollow laughs came from the zombie as it began another set of handseals prepping a technique.

1st:

Hinote: En'en Enjin Enko (Blazing Rings & Arcs)
Rank: "D", "C", "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Spinning kicks or sweeping arm movements create rings and arcs to slice larger, more widely spaced, or evasive targets.
Special: ---
Drawback: Depends on the user's knowledge within Hinote: En'en Enjin Enko (Blazing Rings & Arcs)depends on the strength of the technique.
Description: When a user spin kicks, or sweeps their arms they are able to create rings or arcs of flame used for evasive combat, as well as arch like combat to knock an opponent away. The flames are able to ignite anything that is flammable including clothing, and are capable of causing severe burns. When the user first learns this technique when they create an arch or a ring with a sweeping, or spinning attack the flame covers the distance of that sweep or spin starting from the foot of the attack. The flame never starts ahead of the leg of the attack. When first learned the flame is shot out in front of the user at a small distance of one meter only being one foot in width, while the flame shoots out in an arch, or cone effect increasing for that one meter before dissipating immediately. When the user learns the "C" rank version same effects apply, however the cone effect lasts as long as up to five meters in distance while the width increases of two feet, while the "B" rank version of the technique shoots out in a cone of ten meters while increasing the width of the flame of one meter. The Arcs and rings when hitting an opponent has the capability of a knock back effect knocking back an opponent one third of the actual distance the cone may be shot out after the cone reaches its destination. This means that "B" rank will shoot an opponent back of a good thirteen meters while burning them becoming flamed by the attack.
Limit: Must learn from a master of Enten Kobushi - 炎天 - Scorching Sun Fist. Must know Hinoteheki (Fire Burst)

Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze)
Rank: "C", "B", "A",
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: User shoots a stream of fire from their fingertips, palms, fists or legs towards the target.
Special: ---
Drawback: Depends on the user's knowledge within Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze) depends on the strength of the technique.
Description: When the user throws an attack with their fingertips, palms, fists or legs, they focus the inner heat within their body allowing chakra to pump through. When the user is ready they extend out their ligament out in a straight line towards what they are trying to aim at. As the flame is forced out it is shot into a large stream towards the opponent. Depending on the user's knowledge and capability the stream has a different size. When first learned the stream is capable of being shot out into the distance of three meters with the width of the user's hand. When the user learns the "B" rank version this technique is capable of being shot out within the distance of nine meters with a width of a human head. When the user learns the "A" rank version of this technique the distance is increased up to eighteen meters with a capability of launching with the width of a human torso.
Limit: Must learn from a master of Enten Kobushi - 炎天 - Scorching Sun Fist. Must know Hinoteheki (Fire Burst)

Hinote Enmu: Buttooshi Kouen (Fire Haze: Continuous Flame)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: After shooting out the stream of fire using Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze) they are capable of creating a continuous flame for more deadly attacks.
Special: ---
Drawback: Depending on the user's knowledge of Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze) depends on the strength of the technique, the distance, and the size of the stream.
Description: When they have performed Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze) the user is capable of creating a continuous flame to be used as a whip. At this point if the user knows any types of whip techniques. The flame is constant and useful to keep a distance with the opponent. Depending on the knowledge of Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze) depends on the distance and the width of the continuous flame may be.
Limit: ] Must learn from a master of Enten Kobushi - 炎天 - Scorching Sun Fist. Must know Hinote Enmu (Fire Haze)



2nd:

Maendan (Dark Smoke Sphere)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: User can unleash small smoke balls that release a thick dark smoke.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: ---
Description: The user launches balls of smoke at an opponent that explodes creating a more dense and intensified path of smoke capable of covering the size of a large person. The balls of smoke rise up before they slam forward into the opponent, or the general direction the user wishes. The user does not have to hurl the balls of smoke. When first learned the user is able to hurl up to 2 balls of smoke at where they wish. When the user becomes "C" Class they are able to hurl 4 balls of smoke at where they wish. When the user becomes "B" Class they are able to hurl 8 balls of smoke at where they wish. When the user becomes "A" Class they are able to hurl 16 balls of smoke at where they wish. And finally when the user becomes "S" Class they are able to hurl 32 balls of smoke at where they wish.
Limit: Must be a member of the Kasutā clan.

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As the monster fell, victim to our epic combination of attacks, a viscous black substance spewed forth from its chest, in place of a conspicuously absent blood flow. A frown slit my face, visually absent beneath my ceramic mask. The monster hit the floor and moved no more, but somehow... somehow I was not quite convinced of its demise....

As the doctor pushed his way towards the front of the group, I half turned to reprimand him for moving out of formation, and then he actually tried to move towards the corpse. I would have none of that. As he tried to push past me, I would get a tight grip of his arm, holding him back, bodily if necessary. My voice would rasp out, even more gravelly than normal, like the inner workings of some un-oiled machinery. "DO NOT leave the group. I am leading this little excursion, and you will do what I direct. With my far superior strength I would lead him back to his place in the group, pulling on his arm as needed if he did not wish to cooperate fully.

As a group, we would then move forward until we surrounded the body. I would give the Genin a curt motion with my right hand, directing that she should keep a close eye on the scientist. I would stay alert, keeping watch while the director was allowed to examine the body. After a brief but informational monologue, he would voice an urgent need to travel to the basement of this building, thankfully, he did not try and run away from the group again. It seemed he would not continue to question my authority in this situation, at least it appeared to be so for now.

And so we would proceed, heading towards the obviously labeled 'stairs' sign. I would see the slightest glimmer of a glow coming from an open doorway up ahead at about the same time as I sensed the three entities within the room. I would hold up my hand at that moment, stopping my forward progress which would in turn stop the group as well, regardless of response to the hand signal. Quietly, practically beneath my breath, I would speak to the group, turning slightly so that I could be heard better.

"There are several forms up ahead in that room, I will go investigate for a moment, and take care of any problems. You will stay put." I said, motioning pointedly towards the scientist. "...Selene, was it? Stay with him and protect him with your life. Mai, you stay with them too. If the scientist tries to run off again, break his legs." The bear let loose a gentle rumble in her throat, letting me know she understood. Her fur rippled as the muscles beneath flowed with a deadly elegance, stepping just a bit closer to the scientist. "Aki, you're with me."

Splitting up the group was not optimal, but neither was assaulting a concealed and possibly defended location while protecting civilians, so I was forced to choose the lesser of two evils. With a silence perfected from years in the ANBU corps, I would move forward, Aki doing his best to maintain a similar level of noise. Assuming we were not noticed, we would shortly reach the wall of the room, holding back from the door. With a simple touch my goggles would shift into x-ray vision mode, revealing what was behind the wall. Although this mission was certainly a weird one, each creature was a new surprise.

These creatures all looked about the same, like humans that had been very badly burned; but somehow more than that. It seemed they had taken on certain characteristics of the flames, from smoke seeping through skin to fiery coals burning where their eyes should be. Although I hardly knew what to expect, it was certain that caution should be exercised. Flipping my goggles to thermal for a second, I got a few readings on the monsters through the wall. As I suspected, heat levels were off the charts. Flipping the goggles back to normal, I turned to Aki. No voice was needed, only a swift serious of hand signals and other body language. Due to our time together, my bond with Aki was strong, and we understood each other quite well, even without words.

Carefully and quietly i unsheathed the katana extending over my right shoulder, holding it in my hand as I gingerly adjusted the shield on my left arm. I edged closer to the door, preparing to enter through it. Meanwhile, Aki took a couple of steps back from the wall, reading himself for his part. I was ready. A quick nod to Aki was all it took to set the plan into motion.

Charging forward directly towards the wall, we abandoned silence in that moment as Aki smashed directly through as if it were paper. Through the gaping hole and the doorway next to me I heard his loud battle cry sound forth, hopefully distracting the three beings within. I had left Aki with strict instructions not to attack, and to utilize shunshin as needed to escape anything they might do. For it is at that point that I entered the scene.

A swift and silent force of destruction followed (not even that quiet really, but hardly noticeable in the face of a Grizzly Bear roaring). Leaping into the room, my shield up in case I faced any attacks, I would bring forth my assault. My blade flashed quickly, a thick thrumm filling the surrounding air as chakra surrounded the sword, seeking to cut the first monster in half. Moving on with nary a pause, I would lunge toward the next monster, letting loose a cutting wave of sound from the curving silhouette of the katana. Its destruction would cause the head of the second monster to be rent in two on a steep diagonal axis.

Surely the third would have noticed me by now, and would likely be sending forth an attack. Therefore I would push forward towards it with my shield leading, ready to block or deflect anything it could throw at me. It should only take me but a moment to reach within the appropriate distance, at which time I would extend forth the blade of wind, doubling the effective length of my katana but for the moment it would take to sever both its legs. An additional horizontal cut should send it reeling back against the nearest wall, where i could hopefully restrain it.

I wanted some information before this thing died.

Aki:

Kitsui Kaba (Close Bull Rush)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: You become an expert at delivering a Bulrush. One who delivers a devastating blow capable of blowing though concrete, charging forth with such strength that obstacles does not matter. A full power bulrush feels as if it is much stronger then it should be. When the user learns this technique they are capable of using Sensai Kaba (Master Bull Rush) without a running start.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: With this technique, the user does not have to rush, or really the user does not need a running start. This technique enables that of the Sensai Kaba (Master Bull Rush) capability without taking a running start. The user takes the understanding of Bulrush to a newest degree to where whenever they make connect, a rush is more powerful, more dangerous then how most people are capable of using the Bulrush. This technique feels as if the strength of the technique increases depending on the Class level of the user. Whenever the user first learns this as a "D" Class character, the technique feels as if it is a "B" Rank technique. This means that whenever a user bulrushes through a defense, the defense takes the hit as if it is trying to stop a "B" Rank technique. When the user becomes a "C" Class character, the rank of the technique feels that of an "A" Rank technique. Finally when the user reaches "B" Class, the technique feels as if it would be considered as a "S" Rank technique.
Limit: Must know Sensai Kaba (Master Bull Rush)

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

Shunshin no Jutsu - Ko (Body Flicker Technique - Arc)
Rank: "D"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush in an arc in almost instantaneous speed. Allows the user to avoid the opponent's attack and gaze.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.
Description: User is able to move in an arc along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. User may move forward, or backwards if they know Tweh version of Shunshin. This Jutsu is used to get around and behind an opponent without sacrificing multiple Shunshins. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) using same schematics.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)

Marcus:

Sensing feet
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu, passive
Effect: Allows the insect or insect clan member to feel vibrations in the surface that the insect or insect clan member is standing on.
Special: ---
Drawback: If the insect feels more than ten different strong vibrations at the time it all becomes a blur and the vibration sensing capability is effectively nullified due to the confusion.
Description: The natural ability that many insects have to feel vibrations with their feet is very limited. Most insects can only feel very few vibrations and only in a very close range. As an insect exceeds the normal size of insects this way of sensing gets gradually less important. But through carefully practising this an insect is able to hone his sensing skills and gain a deep understanding of sensing vibrations. When learned, an insect is capable of sensing even the smallest of vibrations on the earth, like a very silent and soft footstep. The radius at which insects can sense these vibrations when learning this is four times the body length of the insect. If you is into a clan that deals with insects it is also possible to learn this, but you must be really experienced at using insect techniques in order to be attuned enough with your 'inner insect' before being able to do this. If you are a insect clan member the maximum range of this technique is twenty meters. Your feet must also have a direct connection to the surface you are standing on, aka, bare feet.
Limit: Must be a medium or larger insect to learn, or into a clan that deals with insects.

Blade Vibration Principles
Rank: E
Skill: Taijutsu, Supplementary
Effect: A way of swinging the sword to make it Vibrate.
Special: --
Drawback: --
Description: Despite looking simple it's not, to make this sword Vibrate you have to know how to swing it. This series of principles Teaches you a way of swinging the Blade to catch the wind/air inside the Vibration chambers in such a way that it makes the entire Blade Vibrate. Once you have the hang of it it's easy to understand.
Remember: Swinging the Blade againest the wind will definitely make it vibrate, also swinging the blade in a straight line is a must. No matter what weather your in if you know these principles then you'll be fine.
By making the blade vibrate you improve the sharpness of the blade.
Limit: Must be Taijutsu specialist/master. Must be wielding a 'Vibration Blade' to use.

Fine Slice
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Focusing extra chakra into the blade as it is swung a greater cutting effect can be achieved.
Special: No handseals are required to mold the chakra needed
Drawback: -----
Description: While its counterpart Cleave is designed to cut through defenses, this technique is specifically designed to cause increased damage when used against the flesh of an opponent. Using the same principles the increased vibrations of the blade are focused into making an extremely thin cutting blade of wind surrounding the weapon. This increases the cutting power drastically, allowing it the capability to slice cleanly through undefended limbs and penetrate with ease into the body of opponents.
Limit: Must know Blade Vibration Principles, Cleave.

Sound Slice
Rank: D
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A cutting wave of sound will travel from the blade for a short distance.
Special: No handseals are required to mold the chakra needed.
Drawback: A very short-ranged attack.
Description: Because of the way air passes around and through the vibration blade, it makes a distinctive sound as it is swung. This technique allows the user to manipulate that sound to an extent, forming a cutting blade of sound that surrounds the vibration blade for a moment before it is projected forwards at an enemy. Pushing their chakra into the blade and manipulating the sound generated by the swing, the user can send a semi-solid blade of sound towards an enemy. It is generated by a swing and travels forwards on the same path, for a maximum of three meters. Because of the nature of the cutting wave of sound and how it is created and maintained, it cannot travel very far before dissipating. The attack is essentially invisible, as it is make of sound, but it can only travel the short distance stated. This is very effective as a surprise attack against opponents who thing you may be limited to direct contact attacks. It is low damage, but still cuts just like the sword itself would.
Limit: Blade Vibration Principles, Sound Release.

Blade Extension
Rank: C
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Temporarily increases the length of the blade by using wind.
Special: No handseals are required to mold the chakra needed
Drawback: While the blade of wind is extend outward, the regular surface of the blade will loose all cutting power.
Description: Utilizing the wind surrounding the blade as it is swung the user will form a blade of wind surrounding the vibration blade as normal, but will then push it outward along the blade. By doing this the blade can be extended twice as long with the extension being invisible and made of wind, but the cutting power of the surface of the blade itself is sacrificed because the wind is no longer surrounding it with a blade as the blade is pushed forward.
Limit: Must know Blade Vibration Principles, Wind Release.

Bear Claw Block
Rank: D, C, B, A, S
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: Blocks certain levels and types of attacks with the users shield.
Special: None
Drawback: Your shield will break if the attack is one rank higher than your skill in this technique. It is very good against TaiJutsu, but has some difficult with certain NinJutsu.
Description: With this training, the user becomes proficient in blocking TaiJutsu, and some NinJutsu attacks. They have learned how to position the shield to where it will act almost like a wedge, splitting the attacks and rendering many of them useless. It can only block those techniques that the shield can be put in front of, meaning techniques that affect a large area of effect, such as tidal waves are generally too large to block. You essentially turn yourself into a mini wall.
Limit: Bear Claw Stance

Chakra Dampening
Rank: B
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: The user has gained the knowledge of how to coat their shield with a thin layer of chakra almost instantly.
Special: None
Drawback: None
Description: After much training with their shield, the user is able to stand up against elemental and pure chakra attacks even better. Their shield is able to gain and insulated type of effect by having a thin coating of chakra on it (roughly costing an E rank per turn). This coating allows the user to not only have the ability to use their shields as if they were pure chakra constructs (to give them the ability to block pure chakra constructs), but helps resist effects like heat, cold and electricity that the metal of the shield would generally conduct. All attacks still rely on the bear claw block technique to determine your ability to block. This merely makes you resistant to electrical shocks, burns and cold that would be conducted through your shield when blocking certain attacks. It also allows your shield to act as a chakra construct for the purpose of blocking techniques specifically designed to only be blocked by such things.
Limit: Must have mastered the Kumotate Style

[~Cody]

The ANBU moved swiftly around the corner coming upon the resting flame demons. His infitration was quick catching the beasts off-guard. His strikes quick and clean; each fell to the vibration blade. The last was spared left in pieces on the floor. It was pinned against the wall and living but quite harmless. It roared in protest but couldn't do much in its situation.

Meanwhile in the hallway. The medical director was shaken by Marcus' actions. He favored his wrist as his head hung low. Ahead of the archer and the medical director a shadow appeared from around the corner. The figure's body seemed to be engulfed in its own shadow that curled outwards in tendrils. It was short, child-like in stature that peered around the corner shyly. Just watching the two behind the corpse of the dead zombie.

~Shadow Zombie~

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B Rank Ninmaster
Nara up to A
-Kagemane to B

Glamour Perception up to B

It knelt and formed a quick handseals. Its shadow slithered from around the corner in a narrow tendril flat against the ground. The length of shadow split into three as it slithered under the large zombies corpse. The shadow was enhanced by its fallen frame as it would attach to the medical director, Marcus' Bear and the female archer. They would be forced into the kneeling position the shadow zombie had taken. If captured, the short juvenile creature would come out from its hiding place. It took short strides with its forefinger upon its lip and it left hand behind its back teetering from side to side. This gesture which the duo would follow also.

Kagemane no Jutsu, 影真似の術 (Shadow Imitation Technique)
Rank: "C", "B", "A" Rank
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The signature move of the Nara family, this jutsu allows the user to control their own shadow and merge it with their opponent's shadow, combining them. This links the movements of the user with the target; the target is subsequently forced to make any movement the user makes. It is an extremely versatile technique, as the user can contract and change the shape of their shadow, potentially grabbing multiple targets at once. The degree to which the user's shadow can be stretched is limited by its total surface area.
Special: "Hanseals"
Drawback: Must Be Learned Multiple times in order to truly achieve something grand. Must hold Rat hand seal until the technique connects with the targets shadow.
Description: Using the shadows of other objects, the user can extend their shadow beyond its normal range. The amount of time for which an opponent can be held is limited by the user's chakra, since the user must constantly maintain the jutsu. The jutsu is also more difficult to maintain at greater ranges or for multiple opponents, since the user's shadow must be stretched constantly. At closer ranges, it requires considerably less effort on the user's part. Additionally, the target can force their way free with enough effort, though the amount of effort required to do so is considerable. There are two tables or understandings for this technique that consists of the Difficulty class of the User as well as the Opponent, and as to how far the user is capable of using this technique. When first learned the user is only capable of using this technique at a distance of Ten meters. Each higher Rank archived, the user is capable of extending the shadow another five meters. The user must first however, learn each rank a certain amount of times before then next rank is obtainable. The C rank version must be learned five times total. At which point the ditance is upgraded to "B" Rank training and now extends ten meters each time trained. This version must be learned 3 times total. The "A" Rank version, extends the range to Seventy meters, and every additional "A" Rank training extends it another ten meters. This technique caps out at 100 meters. The user is capable of making their shadow split and by doing so takes up the distance of the total form of the original technique. This means that if a user has this technique to where they can use thirty meters and wishes to make this technique split to three shadows the maximum distance is ten meters per shadow.

Difficulty on Escaping: Escaping the Kagemane is a tricky art for some, easier for others. Depending on your Stamina and Difficulty class depends on how well the opponent can escape the Kagemane. The Kagemane is held for a Certain time frame depending on Rank of the technique learned. "C" Rank can be held for 18 seconds before it breaks no matter what. "B" Rank 36 seconds, "A" Rank 54 Seconds. For every difficulty class the user is above the opponent, add another five seconds. If the opponent for every difficulty class above th user, subtract five seconds. If the Opponent captured is a Taimaster, subtract 15 seconds additionally. If the opponent is a Tai specialist, subtract 5 additional seconds. If the opponent is a Taijutsu No specialist, leave it as is. After doing the math, the amount of turns held will be apparent.
Limit: Nara Clan Technique

[Selene Tsukiyami]

For a split second after the shadowed form came into view, Selene had an odd feeling that the small figure was actually somewhat cute... well, for what was probably a zombie. Five years as a mercenary had taught her not to let her guard down in the middle of a war zone, though, so she kept her bow at the ready in case this thing made any suspicious moves.

Suspicious moves indeed. As soon as it knelt and started sealing, Selene let loose an arrow at its head, taking advantage of its peeking and its compromised stance. If that didn't interrupt it in time, she would begin to retreat from the shadow, taking further aimed shots at its head, though never going far enough to lose sight of all the corridors of the intersection. If she was forced to go that far, she'd just flicker to the opposite side of the doctor and the bear and repeat the pattern. Letting herself get caught by this would be worse for them all than moving away from right next to the doctor; if they all got caught, they were screwed.

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Sharp Shooting
Rank: "C" [30 TP]
Skill: TaiJutsu/Supplementary
Effect: If an opponent can be seen while taking cover, even if the opponent is 9/10th seen, the user is able to hit with deadly force.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: At this point the user is able to hit an opponent who is 9/10th covered with great proficiency and power able to hit an opponent with "B" Rank of power. An opponent may be hiding and it becomes difficult for an archer to hit that opponent. With this technique the user may shoot 1 arrow against the opponent per movement in which would negate hiding effects unless the opponent is 100% covered from all around. This technique allows the user to hit hidden opponents with much more ease.
Limit: Must be an Archer, Must know Precise Shot

Not wasting arrows by not doing this~ So yeah. One arrow per 0.75 seconds with an estimated time from bow to target of 0.2 seconds. Any bonus from hiding behind that wall is negated 'cause it's peeking; this thing's about to get a B-rank to the head, methinks.

In the event that she can't kill it before she's forced so far back that she can't see down the three corridors (not counting the one behind her) by turning her head, then...

Shunshin no Jutsu - Ko (Body Flicker Technique - Arc)
Rank: "D" [10 TP]
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush in an arc in almost instantaneous speed. Allows the user to avoid the opponent's attack and gaze.
Special: ---
Drawback: Takes away the number of usages Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push). Same distance applications apply. Same drawbacks apply when over using.
Description: User is able to move in an arc along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. User may move forward, or backwards if they know Tweh version of Shunshin. This Jutsu is used to get around and behind an opponent without sacrificing multiple Shunshins. Supplement of Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) using same schematics.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu, Must know Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)

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{Wanted to go ahead and get a quick post in, so that Ryuuto can post for both of us}

Oblivious to the happenings outside (I'm guessing I went more than 20m from the group) I looked only towards my prey. With my sword pinning its mutilated body against the nearest wall and floor, I would take a swift glance at the other two, assuring myself of their mutual demise.

With nothing out of place, I would turn back towards the zombie I had left alive, questioning it harshly. "What are you doing here? How did you get like this? ANSWER ME!!" If it did not answer me (I'm assuming it will just roar at me), I would bitch-slap it across the face with the flat side of my big-ass shield.

[~Cody]

The shadow zombie flinched as Selene's arrow pierced the wall and taking a chunk from its shoulder. A hollow echoing howl was emitted by the small zombie. It howls stifled by its own sniffling. It scampered away holding its arm, its howling trailing off into the deep hallways of the hospital.

Meanwhile, Marcus pinned the burning zombie to the floor. It roared in contest to its questions being quite socially inept. The ninja cracked to zombie across his face the impact broke its neck leaving its face twisted in pain. "They've all gotten out.. All of them. He must've stayed behind." The medical director knew something.

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(Short post, just to reset the area for now)

Upon striking the being before me, its head snapped crazily to one side, and it stopped moving. How unfortunate. However, my attention was drawn elsewhere, to a echoing howl from the corridor nearby. In a moment I had stepped back out into the hall, using the now rather convenient hole in the wall. I slowed upon approaching the group, realizing there was no imminent threat. Aki would follow me from the room, a bit annoyed that I had not allowed him to fight.

Faint footsteps would sound out, traveling away. I saw that the genin's bow was up, and concluded the rest of the situation presently. I nodded at her in approval, and Mai gave a brief grunt in agreement. As I approached I was able to overhear the doctor talking to himself.

"Speak up, I can't hear what you are muttering over there." I said to him in a low voice, quiet and yet rumbling like distant thunder.

[Wolf of the Falls]

The doctor flinched hearing Marcielus' graveling voice and he looked up at him quietly. "I-I'm sorry.. my assistant.. Vorin, he was astounding and was even the one who spear-headed this endeavor but.. he showed signs of a psychosis.. and this proves matters..." The Doctor sighed looking away from the man as the whole epidemic that happened was rooted in himself.

"We locked them in the under ground cellar when it started.. though in our haste we also left a special chakra bomb there as well. The bomb is designed to eradicate the fowl chakra that moves these undead creatures without effecting anything else... we need to find it" The doctor looked at the area they were in and pointed down a hallway covered in blood with a few dismembered fingers on the floor or the intestines of some poor soul strung over the ceiling light. The sounds of shuffling groans and tearing could be heard down the hallway.

"T-That way.." he said in a quite voice.

[OOC: I find it a little ironic, I made the event that was the base for this mission]

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I stood listening to him speak, but my senses were all on alert, scanning the perimeter constantly. Chakra Bomb? Such things were outside my realm of understanding. As he pointed in the direction we were to travel now, I noticed blood everywhere, and the remains of something hanging from the lights. Sound was heard faintly from up ahead, and I prepared once more for battle.

With a look at the Genin, it seemed she was quite capable of taking care of herself, so I would post her here as a sentry, with open view down several hallways. I motioned that she was to say there, and that we would proceed. With a quick look at Mai, I confirmed with her that she was to remain alongside the doctor and protect him. I would take the lead, with Aki covering my flank.

A sword still in my hand, I advanced carefully but steadily towards the sounds, reaching out my senses constantly to scan my surroundings. I would not be caught off-guard.

{I am thinking about trying for the Chuunin's coming up, so I will be working to post in here as much as possible to get it finished in time.}

[Wolf of the Falls]

(OOC: alright thats excellent I hope you luck in the exams ^^)

Hayes followed the ANBU cautiously as the sounds became more definite. The sounds became similar to wet skin sliding against itself, liquid squelching and dripping as groans and growls of the dead could be heard resounding through the hallway towards the basement.

The vibrations going the floor were enough to let Marcielus know that the creatures were congregating in the basement. the amount of vibrations alone were enough to tell the shear amounts of enemies lying in wait for what would presumably be there next meal.