Marketplace....OPEN

[Spirit Of The Falls]

Gin shuffled along purposefully through the quiet marketplace. It was night time now, so most places were closed. The few that were still open included a simple diner, two bars, and a nightclub which had been turned into gang turf most recently. Gin shook his head slightly back and forth, upset that something like that could have befallen the village he had grown so fond of. His dark kimono and white cloak both were both tossed gently with the wind, the same breeze leaving a few stray strands of hair over his face.

Before he walked past the nightclub he checked his gear, not wanting to be taken by surprise in a chance encounter with gang members. They hadn't been so brave yet, but it would only be a matter of time before they graduated from the petty crimes to the more serious ones. Gin took a mental note to squash the problem sometime soon before it got out of hand. Gin's Zanpactou was sheathed on his waist, along with forty-five shuriken and four kunai in his butt bag. His utility pouch carried three soldier pills, and nine blood clotting pills. Finally he had a hidden compartment built into the inside of his left kimono sleeve which contained two kunai. Gin also had a pair of goggles around his neck, one black and one white, both hidden beneath his white scarf. If anyone started trouble he would be ready.

He continued walking through the marketplace on his way home. He had done some shopping earlier, and ran a couple of errands his clan had requested of him today. In truth he had grown hungry, and his stomach growled in response to his revelation. He had a faster metabolism then most, he had to support his own lizard like body, and a host of Kikaichu. Needless to say he went through a lot of food in a week. He continued walking until he heard a quick series of movements, and a loud noise. He knew the direction it had come from, and being a ninja of the village, he moved quickly to investigate.

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Off to sleep, I'll post extra tomorrow...

[~ Kazaru ~]

[Enter]

Shippai had been searching through takigakure, his journey ending with him wavered relentlessly through trashcans nearby the marketplace. The sounds of his digging could be heard all along the way. This was all he could do to survive as the night began to exhale freezing winds all around his Small frame. The moon light had brought his features alive. His earthly toned skin,his yellow hypnotizing eyes, and finally his peculiar snowish white and silver hair. The grime and dirt coating his black cloak had formed from countless hours of digging into garbage.

His interior clothing was unsoiled from the cloaks protection even the powderish blue sash he wore. His face eternally molded into a pout after realizing nothing was edible in the can he was searching was shown prominently. He had always had some sort of frown on his face which had caused frown marks to appear around his mouth.

The territory he was in wasn't the safest, rival gangs lived upon the lands and thrived during the night when the law was subverted in a sense. The city was the same as it always was three years of being in his own personal hell. Shippai felt disgust for the "thugs" that existed all of them were yakuza like wannabes. They were human puppets on chaos marionette strings or at least that was what he felt they were. Shippai had finally given up on his search and decided to do something foolish, his stomach growled a reaction well known to the starving boy.

He began by picking his beloved puppet up, immediately he tried to create chakra threads but they had nothing to connect to since soru was incomplete. The sculpture was and unfinished puppet yet to be completed so it didn't work and the strings failed him. A miracle was all he wanted and there again it hadn't come to him, he began to run out of the back way of the store he was digging through the trash for food from. A tall what some would say handsome man was within his sights he blinked his optics as he tried to believe it. This man appeared from out of nowhere and seemed to have money upon his person.

A plan was formulated instantaneously of how he could get food. His hunger had overwhelmed him to the point the thought this man might be a ninja hadn't crossed his mind yet. Immediatley shippai quickly and quietly approached the man attempting to bump into him and steal his wallet or coin purse.

[Spirit Of The Falls]

Gin was surprised to find a small child digging through trash, his clothes dirtied with various liquids and grime. No doubt this child was hungry or borderline starving. Gin looked him over once more, taking in the child's features. He looked slightly malnourished, his body frame being abnormally thin. He didn't seem to have much muscle tone either, although he did have a healthy head of pure white hair, and bright yellow eyes. He had what seemed like a large puppet with him, but it didn't look like it was completed yet.

The boy looked at Gin as if his mind was running a million miles an hour, and the older shinobi could sense a plan coming together in the boy's head. It wasn't in his nature to hurt such a small needy child, and his first impulse was to turn around and keep it moving before the boy could be offered the chance to make a mistake. But something drew him to the boy. Whether it was the threat of a guilty conscience or something deeper he wasn't sure, but one thing he was definitely sure about was that he couldn't leave the young boy on the streets to defend himself.

Looking at the boy with stern eyes, Gin spoke.
"What is your name child? And where are your tasteless parents, that would allow a child of your age to scour trash for sustenance?"
Gin watched the child with a plain expression and a weary eye. He would settle things for this child tonight.

[~ Kazaru ~]

Shippai looked at the man before him now realizing his size. Starvation was still a ailment to his fragile mind, he still needed food and was willing to take it by force. The mans steps were heard to be light which meant agility from the times he watched kids at the ninja academy. Most of his days were spent watching others play or train during the days and dying slowly within the nights. The wind blew ominously as he heard the man begin to ask were his parents were at this time. He fought back tears as he tried to push thoughts of them out of his head.


Loneliness,despair,sadness everything he tried to bottle up was felt. His emotions were unbottled and began to rise upon hearing due to his hatred of his parents, and remembering they were evil people who abandoned him three years prior. The darkness within his heart towards humanity began to grow from that day three years ago. His only plan now was to kill those who had wronged him and bring about absolute pain to the people who left him. When he finally spoke the darkness was shown within his voice and even a bit of loneliness seeped out.

" If you mean the disgusting people who left me here in hell...no...I have no parents. "

He stood still before the man his plan forgotten at the mentioning of those he calls " bastards ". This man had opened up old wounds from which created a rotting effect on his morality. His piercing yellow optics stared into the other mans face, something inside him felt weird as if they were meant to meet here.

[Spirit Of The Falls]

" If you mean the disgusting people who left me here in hell...no...I have no parents. "
The child's response was unexpected. He was basically an orphan, abandoned by those who were supposed to protect him and the hurt it caused showed. The child's eyes grew watery, but yet he maintained his tight set jaw without shedding a tear. The bittersweet taste of darkness permeated the air around the child. If Gin left the child now there was no doubt that his life would go down a brutal path from which there would be no escape. Only pain.

"Hmmmm." Gin said, pondering things over. There was definitely no way he could leave the child on the streets now.
"Yes your parents would have to be truly disgusting beings to leave a child so young uncared for..." Gin thought of his clan, which would put someone to death for the abandonment of a hatchling. It was a truly despicable act. As such there was only one option that he could think of, although he wasn't too happy about it.

"When was the last time you have eaten a real meal? Taken a hot bath? Slept in a warm bed? And trash doesn't qualify as a real meal." The Kikaichu in Gin's body had prevented him from gaining a mate at the customary celebration of his clan so he had never thought of having children of his own. He wasn't thrilled with the idea of lugging a child around, but maybe he wouldn't have to. He was a ninja after all. He could easily introduce the child to the world he was accustomed to and let him make the most of it. And Gin would be his protector and mentor, at least until he learned to take care of himself. Gin kept his stern gaze locked on the child's engaging yellow eyes the entire time, the emotions of his thoughts never passing across his face.

[~ Kazaru ~]

Shippai thought long and hard at the question the man gave, he hadn't eaten and actual meal ever. His parents had never gone near him leaving food at his door before leaving. Most times they hadn't even cared to tell him the meals were ready, allowing them to spoil. This neglect allowed him to stomach spoiled and disturbing foods.

He also never had baths except for when he fell into a hotsprings four years ago they would have let him drown if not for the kindness of a yellow haired stranger. The mood of starvation was gone, the question had upset him taking his mind away from his dire predicament. As he looked at the man his voice not displaying the sadness he felt within.

" Never....I have never bathed or ate a real meal, as you can see I sleep were ever the I can find warmth...."

It was weird no one had ever made him talk this much before, something was different about the man. He seemed to be something shippai had long since forgotten, he was kind. Shippai began to step backwards not knowing what was going on. This man had to be someone willing to hurt him everyonne in the world wanted to hurt him was his opinion.

[Spirit Of The Falls]

" Never....I have never bathed or ate a real meal, as you can see I sleep were ever the I can find warmth...." The child spoke and then took a single solitary step backwards as if something Gin had said scared him. Gin made not a single move towards the child; jumpy people made rash decisions and the last thing he wanted was to have the child run off before he could help him. "You can take another step backwards and run away, never knowing what it is to have a hot bath, never tasting a real meal on your palate, never sleeping in the comforting warmth of your own bed.... You will probably die alone as well, surrounded by a vile cloud of despair, hatred and loneliness." Gin kept his grim gaze locked on the child's yellow eyes.

"Or, you can accompany me, as I was about to head into that diner over and get something to eat. And then, if you are not scared to pursue your destiny, which has so obviously been calling out to you for all this time, we can work on getting you a hot bath, some fresh clothes and a warm bed to sleep in."

Gin had just given the child a lot to think about, and he hoped it wouldn't be too much for him to comprehend. He wondered if the child had ever really interacted with people, since obviously his parents hadn't given him much life skills if any.
"I'm off to the diner now, the decision to come is entirely up to you."
With that, Gin turned around and began walking to the diner, keeping the same slow, methodical pace he had begun walking through the marketplace with. With any luck the small child would be following him.

[~ Kazaru ~]

Shippai remained in his spot being taken aback by this mans words, questions swelled within the boys head. it was quick and everything was going so suddenly for him. it had been three years ago when he was thrown away like garbage as if he didn't even exist nor matter. his fragile emotional state worsened by the fact he was almost killed by some kids who thought he was evil. his doubt in humanity had created the crack with his personality. he would go along with the man but he would not allow himself to become attached to him so easily,to Shippai he was like any other adult just ready to leave him the instant they are uninterested. Silently and shallowly he continues behind the mysterious man his following being a sign of acceptance at all of his proposals.

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Sorry, I couldn't think of anymore to write to expand on the situation. Curse my novice abilities as a roleplayer.

[Spirit Of The Falls]

Gin walked on through the marketplace, his steps taking him in a direct line to the diner. The steady light patter of footsteps behind him alerted him to the following presence of the small child. It bothered Gin to not know the child's name, but once the kid got some food in him information would certainly come pouring out of him. A light evening breeze tossed Gin's hair gently, taking the small strands that were in his face and flipping them back so that they rested on his scalp instead of intruding upon his vision.

Gin walked up to the diner's door, opening it to a light jingle. Gin scanned the interior quickly, finding that the place was mostly empty of patrons despite being the only place to get food at this time. A cheerful woman greeted him at the door, her chubby features and bright smile obviously trying to put Gin at ease.
"Welcome to the Taki Diner! Will anyone else be joining you tonight?"
He ignored her bright demeanor.
"They'll be one more and I'll need a booth, somewhere in a corner."
She quickly grabbed two menus, and brought him to a table all the way in the back.

Once he was seated he had nothing much to do but wait for the child to make his way over.
"Can I get you anything right now?" The cheerful lady asked, interrupting Gin's thoughts.
"Two waters for now, thank you." He said it without bothering to look in her direction. He was just remembering the large puppet like toy the kid carried about, and he wondered what the significance behind it was. He would find out in a small bit of time, so he wasted no further time thinking about it.

[~ Kazaru ~]

Shippai stopped at the entrance of the diner, a pale cold wind brushed past his body yet he paid it no heed. His thoughts were focused on what had just transpired only a few moments ago. This mysterious man was willing to do so much for him, yet he was a stranger why should he care for the young shippai. The boy wiped his face using his bare arm to take away any grim found on his features. This mans motives were still unknown to shippai so he would go along with this until he realized the end game. Young shippai wasn't about to get attached to someone just so they could end up abandoning him again.

Quietly yet quickly the boy slowly walked into the diner, he shrugged his shoulders getting a tighter grip on his sash caring his beloved friend. The place was mostly empty before the boys yellow optics, a few stray gazes and glares were sent toward the filth covered boy but he cared not for them. He quickly made his way over to the booth far left in a strange corner. The waitress returned to discover the boy sitting his legs not touching the ground as he scooted into a comfortable position.

" Oh My! Sir is this your little boy? He sure is adorable but it seems he's been playing in the mud for too long "

The chubby woman had irked shippai, the thought of this mysterious man being mistaken for his father annoyed him. Even though he didn't know him very well his father was much more of and asshole. Yet completely ignoring the mans response he picked up the diners menu, he glanced over the combinations and quickly ordered what he found interesting.

".......I'd want Pork and Beef Miso Ramen with Lobster Meat as a side and also for a drink coffee with a yolk balanced on the top...."

The boy placed the menu down uninterested in anything more that was offered, strands of snowish hair covering his right eye as his left stared into space. The boys thoughts were covered by and unknown emotion which would confuse many. He wanted to know if all this was a trick to get Soru away from him like the others have tried. His resolve flickered and then died just as fast within his eyes.

[Spirit Of The Falls]

".......I'd want Pork and Beef Miso Ramen with Lobster Meat as a side and also for a drink coffee with a yolk balanced on the top...."
The child ordered one of the more expensive things on the menu, but money was not a problem at the moment.
"Actually," Gin began, "I'd like to have the same..."
"Would either of you like to try our new-" The waitress began before Gin interrupted her suddenly.
"No you have our order, that will be all. Thank you."

The waitress smiled dutifully, and then went to place her hand on the child's head. Just before she reached him her nose scrunched up as if she smelled something horrible, which she probably did. It was the kid. As soon as she walked away, Gin had an idea.
"Child, you should go wash up in the bathroom before we eat. By the time you come back the food should be here."

He just wanted the kid to experience a civilized meal, as opposed to his rummaging of trash receptacles. As soon as the child would rise to clean himself up, three men would walk in. They said nothing as the lady greeted them at the door. Instead they would punch her directly in her face when she finished, effectively silencing her.
"This is a stick up!" The first yelled, pulling a long knife from a holster on the back of his pants.
"Everyone down on the floor!" The second yelled angrily.
The third would say nothing, hanging behind the first two as they made their way across the store, but only so he could watch the door. Gin let out a long sigh, his boredom only giving way to the large disappointment he now felt. These kids had no idea what they were doing these days....

[~ Kazaru ~]

"Child, you should go wash up in the bathroom before we eat. By the time you come back the food should be here."

The food would arrive by the time he got back so it didn't worry him to go clean himself up. Yet it would seem before he even got out of his seat three people had entered. Shippai noticed them to be of the Tigola gang, mean idiots who have tried to rob every place since there members were shippai's age. This wasn't good he didn't want to have to fight. In all actuality he wanted to not be bothered but they were messing with his meal and that was unforgivable. His hands sank into his cloak making sure they weren't shown as he looked towards gin. He didn't say anything just the look in his eye said for him to go do something.

Higuchi once of the ruffians kicked the lady as she was on the floor in the fetal position. There demenor was changing from idiots to retards in shippai's mind yet he needed to end this quickly. His fingers stretched out from underneath his cloak. The tenketsu in his finges allowed the flow of his chakra to form around the tips. Invisible threads of chakra began to reach outwards but the max was ten meters for his chakra strings to reach and entrap them. Getting closer would be a hassle and unnesserary waste of time yet if this man were to move forward shippai could attempt to subdue them or watch.

[Spirit Of The Falls]

Gin got up from the table, annoyed with the youngsters who were disturbing his meal. Peace and simplicity was what a man deserved when he sat down to eat and now that was ruined. Sure he could handle things but his meal wouldn't be the same afterward. Gin turned, looking for the small child that had accompanied him to the diner. He found him almost instantaneously, the child having his fingers extended delicately towards the robbers.

The Kikaichu inside Gin sensed a strong surge of chakra in the immediate area.
Be careful. They warned him in unison as their collective voices filled his head. The scent of chakra is strong around you. Gin never took what they told him for granted, instead he would show these kids no mercy, as if the word simply never existed.

Gin walked past numerous patrons who were down on the floor, stalking in a direct path towards the three would-be assailants. They each pulled out a small knife, the sharpened blades being no longer than five inches. Gin almost wanted to shake his head in embarrassment. Did these children really think he would lose to something like that? Then the warning of his Kikaichu rang out in his memory and he was instantly back on guard.

"I'm only going to say this once... Put the weapons down and leave, or you will all regret it." Gin said, a wave of seriousness flowing through his words. The robber paused for a second, mulling over Gin's ultimatum. They then started laughing hysterically.
"Who is this guy?" One asked.
"You know there's always a hero." Another responded.
"Let's rob his dumb ass." The last one stated, his greedy gaze falling onto Gin.
"You have all made your choice..." Gin whispered softly, exhaling a deep breath.

Gin focused, merging his chakra with his shadow. The shadow uncoiled and stretched, twisting it's way across the tiled floor until it latched on to the shadow of the robber standing in the middle of his two companions.
"Success." Gin spoke lightly. "Now to finish this."
"I can't move!" The robber exclaimed, taken completely by surprise. Gin slid to the left, the robber mimicking his movements as he was dragged along by his shadow. Gin through a hard punch to the left, which pierced nothing but air, the robber however connected with the same hard punch to the jaw of his fellow robber, effectively rendering him unconscious. Gin looked at the two remaining robbers, including the one who was locked in place by his shadow.
"Are you finished here?" He asked growing impatient.

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Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique)
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique) allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface, including water, and as far as they know and as long as there is sufficient area.
Special: "Holds Rat Seal" Technique performs after length of normal handseals.
Drawback: Tiring to use repeatedly. The ability is subject to some form of diminishing return and decreases in potency after repeated use. If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lightning will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation. May only change directions within the span of 60 degrees. When retracting the technique it may only retract by retracing where it has gone.
Description: Once the user's shadow comes in contact with the target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements. The user and the target could both throw a kunai. It is recommended to keep all weapons in areas where they normally don't keep them.

* First Learned user uses technique up to 10 meters. Each time learned gains an extra 10 meters.
o After 50 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
o After 100 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
o After 150 meters user must train an extra 10 TP per tech - TP Does not go down by Class Level.
o Cap of this technique is 200 meters.

* Technique may travel 10 meters per second plus 5 meters per Class Level.
* Every 20 meters user is able to split the shadow by 1 giving a maximum of 10 splits.
o Each split shares the max amount of distance user is able to perform this technique.

* Every time used in a single mission that is in the time-span of 1 I.C. day will reduce max distance by 5 meters.
* User may hold an opponent for 4 rounds plus 1 round per 50 meters.
o Every Class level the opponent is higher than user the time limit reduces by 1 round.
o If user is a Master of the Clan the amount of rounds increases by 1 round.

* When user's Chakra reduces by 1/4 their max distance reduces by 1/4. Same mathematics occurs the more chakra is used. (Use Honor System).
* May only use other Nara Techniques in conjunction with this technique.

Limit: Must be part of the Nara Clan.