Wandering. [Open, I guess?]

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Location: Martial District. ] (This Place)

Masaaki was walking through the damp streets, the ever-present mist of the village giving it an all-together gloomy feeling. He'd had little to do lately, as he was still working up the courage and effort to actually go to the Mizukage's office, and ask about becoming a true shinobi. Until then, he'd simply been wandering around, exploring the various places of the Hidden Mist village. His searching today took him through the residence of many shinobi, as he was curious how they lived. As always, the place set him on edge, and he had a hand on his katana. Not that he'd be able to stop a ninja of any caliber, but it helped ease his nerves.

The sound of his sandel's echoed quietly, it seemed he was in one of the places further away from.. people. Shrugging, he glanced around, looking for a place that served food. Not really knowing anyone, he looked and felt out of place. Most of the people here were dressed in traditional mist ninja clothing, his white shirt and black pants stood out clearly. To ease his nerves, he began to hum a small tune, making the notes up on the spot.

"Sure is.. quiet here..", he mumbled half to himself. His training partners had both left, leaving him with little to do. He missed the feeling of combat, especially against ninja, and was somewhat bored without it.

[Kaori]

Kaori was walking through streets, little trees and people. She saw how a child was crying because his mother was shouting on him just because he fell on the ground. This is ridiculous. That little creature even doesn’t know how to walk properly; the only thought was in her head while she was watching mother and little kid. The gal didn’t take seriously this little accident with family relations because it seems to be unsolvable. I just simply cannot change people. They got used to live in chaos.

Girl moved to the place where she wasn’t able to see any people. The empty place perfectly matched her look which could be described in two words - ‘The Reaper’. Her black dress, black shoes dark hair and eyes made into fake killer. Nevertheless in this season was really fashionable to look like a killer but Kaori wearing dark clothes as a symbol of a mourning.

The girl saw a stranger who was walking in front. She hadn’t seen him here before but she had a feeling that the stranger wasn’t an ordinary person who was thinking only about casual things. The guy said something but Kaori wasn’t able to hear a thing. Please, don’t tell me that he is schizophrenic. The girl instinctively started to think of some mini test for the stranger which includes his reaction in appropriate situation. Besides, Kaori may not see this person again, so why don’t play a little game?

‘I hope you know that place like this can be dangerous. You can never know when you can be robbed or stabbed right into your back.’ Kaori seemed to be sarcastic with the stranger. She looked right into guy’s eyes like little predator searching for a challenge. The test had already started.

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Masaaki tensed at the voice, his eyes snapping to the woman it came from. He eyed her over, judging silently. She wore a mist headband, so she was a shinobi. A frown pulled at his face, as he wished he was better able to judge ability. She could be fresh from the academy.. Or near-Sannin. He couldn't tell.

‘I hope you know that place like this can be dangerous. You can never know when you can be robbed or stabbed right into your back.’ Kaori seemed to be sarcastic with the stranger. She looked right into guy’s eyes like little predator searching for a challenge. The test had already started.

Masaaki's white eyes, the pupil being the only coloration, were unable to show emotion, and he met her stare evenly. He shrugged, seemingly unconcerned at what he perceived as a thinly veiled threat.

"I suppose. Although I'd like to think myself more powerful then a simple mugger, as for backstabbers..", he shrugged again, "I'd love to see them try." His confident tone hid the truth; he was bluffing, of course. Lacking any sort of sensory abilities, and lacking experience in combat with ninja, a back stab could quite possibly be effective. But she didn't have to know that. He took his hand off his katana, unsure of his ability to combat this threat with it.

'She's probably powerful.. Assume the worst..'

Offering the unknown woman a bright smile, he extended a hand. " I assume you're here to protect me from the likes of them?" If she looked closely, she could possibly see a small bump near the base of his hand, as well on the tips of his knees. In case of the worst, Masaaki was already preparing a defense. After several poorly-ending run-ins with shinobi while outside the village, he'd learned to always prepare some form of defense, especially if randomly stopped in the street by one dressed like a grim reaper.

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Dunno if I should put this, but he's using, only not pushing it out yet.


Bone Pulling
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A technique that allows the Kaguya member the capability of exerting, and pushing out a bone out of their inner body.
Special: ---
Drawback: Whenever used the user undergoes the capability of disease under effect increasing the calcium within their body which makes them closer to dieing unless gaining medical treatment.
Description: The Kaguya at this stage is capable of contracting their muscles pushing their very bones upwards and out of their body when desired. They are capable of dislocating the bone within the body and begin to ease it out without much effort. Because of the bone, calcium in their body the bone is quickly replaced from the one that is eased and pushed out. The way it works is that the Kaguya has a great control within their inner body. They can control their muscles and their bones better then any creation ever. With that saying, the bones and nerves constrict around the bone greatly, as the body works as a squeezer, squeezing out the bone out of the body until it finally pops out of the skin in which is needed later on for other techniques.
Limit: Kaguya Bloodlimit. This is the basic of basics and must be known in order to use other Jutsus of the Bloodlimit.

[Kaori]

Kaori was looking at the stranger like investigator who was searching for a little sigh of fear. Sadly, this guy could be a professional actor because she saw nothing. ‘So you have never faced the stabber, right? That's sad. Stabbers are funny people.’ ironically said the girl. Kaori knew that she must look his movements which could be a sigh of discomfort or fear. Every word,which was said to the opponent, was nothing more than research of fear. Disbalance. Chaos. I must find his fear. Wait, is he even a ninja?

‘Nah, I have chosen not to protect people. If they get into trouble, it’s their fault. Besides, you still have missed one more possibility. I can be that stabber although I’m just a girl.’ She looked at the stranger like a creep. Kaori on purpose touched her small katana which was decorated with white and red ribbons; a symbol of peace and blood.

Will he attack? Girl seemed to be searching for a weak point of the opponent. What if he isn’t that strong as I expected? What if he fell for this trick? Well, at least I will learn another lesson… Don’t put your hopes too high. Keeping the pressure was one of the greatest activities in the world. However, she doesn’t seem to be that strong at manipulation this time because the guy hit her back with the emotionless mimic. It made Kaori's heart beat faster and faster because she seemed to be afraid to lose the lead of this situation.

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Masaaki raised an eyebrow. Commenting quietly, the purpose being to hopefully make her unconsciously lean closer, "You're insane.". He'd been hoping to avoid complications, but, it seemed like she wanted a fight. He was counting on the effect his eyes seemed to have on many, if the girl was unnerved from the start he could use it as an advantage. Especially if she was unaware of his clan.

Grinning widely, flashing his slightly elongated teeth, he raised both his hands as though surrendering. "I'm far beyond your strength, swing your toy at me, I dare you." Masaaki's fear of losing was nonexistent, he was a cocky bastard. "I'm the Demon of the Mist."

All of this was fake, and his eyes flickered somewhat nervously at the last second. This woman was confident, she showed little hesitation, meaning she was powerful, or cocky. He'd thought the first, but now. He grimaced, unable to keep his mask.

'This could prove difficult..' He lowered his hands to his waist, sliding his right foot back in a ready stance. If this woman wanted a fight, she'd get one. Realizing he'd lost control, he threw out an insult.

"Just go back to your mother. You're likely a weakling anyway.". His lack of a headband signifying his non-nin status was likely making him look weak.

'Damn. I really need to talk to the Mizukage.' he thought to himself, watching her carefully for a movement.

[Kaori]

What he is doing? Wait, the Demon of the mist? Bluff? Should I bluff as well? the stranger had risen his hands but Kaori still couldn’t believe it. It was one hundred and ten percent obvious that this was a simple trick. However, this unexpected action made Kaori even more nervous because the opponent seemed to be even stronger in this word battle. The gal hated the fact that she may lose this word battle but at least she had found the opponent which she can surpass. It seemed that new wind was coming in her life and finally she had an opportunity to go further.

The girl still couldn’t fight here in the old ninja style. She saw no source of water which she could use or other tools. Kaori also thought about people who might get hurt if she used some of jutsu. It made Kaori morally low but the girl still was playing the same game. This guy is killing me in a moral way. What a pain!

Kaori couldn’t believe that she had heard an insult from the stranger. He is angry, so that means he is in disbalance. Insults are quite awesome evidence of chaos. Wait what if he is playing with me like that. Maybe he wants provoke me to make some actions first or he wants to create a chaos inside me. Damn, he did that. Kaori still was looking calm but she had too many doubts about the guy’s words. Every word made a certain possibility and expectation of stranger’s actions in the future. Kaori loved word games but it seemed that this time she is losing.

‘Firstly, I have no mother. Secondly, calling me weakling? To be honest, I’ve expected more from you than an insult. What a waste of time.’ said firmly but the girl deeply inside was hurt. It was very long time when somebody mentioned her father or mother and used this ‘weapon’ against her. However, the girl started slowly walk away from the stranger. I guess no surprises for today.

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Masaaki raised an eyebrow at her. "What did you expect of me, then?", he sounded a little outraged. "You appeared behind me, and threatened to stab me in the back!". She hadn't really, but that was the way he took it. Narrowing his eyes at her, he finally lost the built-up tension from several long days of fighting.

"You know.. I hear there's a special arena built by the Mizukage..", his voice was near unnervingly calm, belying his inner lack of control. "You'd hardly be able to stab me in the back, though. Unless, of course, that's what you were looking forward to." Masaaki couldn't stop the slow grin. He wanted a fight, was itching for it. And she seemed to feel the same. "I doubt a simple man such as me would provide a fight for a trained ninja like you, but I don't think I'd be a waste of your time."

Masaaki was glad he'd looked at the various things in the village now. The arena had certainly looked interesting, and although he wasn't entirely sure that as a non-nin he could enter, surely if she was there he could..

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OOC: So, yeah. I noticed this the other day. Nice mission credit for you if you want to do it, all chill if you don't.

Name: Still going strong
Rank: B
IIC Length: 1 Day
Difficulty: moderate
Description: Sometimes living in the shinobi world things are about strength. Things lead to things and you just have to show who’s truly the better at things. In the shinobi world it’s all about who’s the better shinobi. Show them that you can do anything and you can be going stronger. In an intermediate match, you are unable to use jutsu above B rank. Jutsu with multiple ranks are considered jutsu of their lowest rank.
Objective: Win a Intermediate match in the cavern arena
Reward: 4,000

[Kaori]

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[OOC: Let's do it!]

Kaori was still very slowly walking away. ‘What I expected? More than a barking dog.’ Her voice was full of disappointment. The stranger was talking and she suddenly stopped.This could be interesting. ‘You are right. I have never intended to stab you in a back. And yes, Mizukage has built a new arena. So it seems that you want to try it out. Okay, you will fight me. And I almost forgot… five days for your preparation.’

The girl had a feeling about a new challenge. The time she needed a lot because she still felt weak. A period without challenge and fight was her weakest point. Kaori felt nervous, exited and even more alive. If we go there right now, it wouldn't the best for me. Chaos. Yes, chaos is still in my head. This opponent is to cocky and self-confident. Kaori knew that so little fear of the opponent is the most deadly weapon which he could use against her. 'Unless you are afraid...' after a few minutes of silent said Kaori loudly.

Girl's face was almost without any emotions. Only little sarcastic smile was able to see on her lip's corners. Kaori turned her head into the stranger (or prospective opponent). '...aren't you?' ironically said Kaori.

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Masaaki waves a hand at her dismissively, rolling his eyes slightly. "Psh. I'm ready whenever. If it's five days you want, though, I'll see you at the kage office then, deal?". His whole tone spoke of dismissal and even contempt. Starting to turn away as well, he paused, frowning slightly.

"Eh.. I didn't get your name. I suppose if I'm about to publicly humiliate you, I should know your name."

Masaaki throws a smirk back at her, his confidence was heightened, and he was quite obviously looking forward to the fight.

OOC: Sorry its short.))

[Kaori]

Kaori looked sarcastically. 'Whatever. See me wherever you want. Anyway, it doesn’t seem that you are ready inside. You are lack of control and your pride is the main difficulty of yours. You should work on it, that’s why I’m giving you 5 days.’ The ocean girl ostentatiously turned away her head and didn’t see the opponent anymore. She was only listening to his voice because she wanted record it in her memory.

The gal breathed deeply and calmly. Finally, she noticed that this short meeting is coming to the end. ‘Well, if you just simply want to humiliate me, you are wrong here because I’m not afraid to lose. Otherwise I wouldn’t have accepted the challenge. And my name is Kaori Yoko.’

The girl thought that it would be stupid to ask his name but there is no other way to find out his identity. In that case if this guy didn’t show up, she could find him here. Awkward moment. ‘Well, it would be a really great to know your name in that case if you think of running away. At least I could find you sooner or later.’

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Masaaki gives a short chuckle. He kept an eye on her, unsure if she was really leaving, or merely trying to draw him off-guard. "Masaaki. Pleasure." The words would come with a hint of amusement, but not sarcasm.

With that, he turned to walk off, left hand resting idly on his katana, thoughts running through his head. He'd need a plan, and a few practice rounds to ensure his abilities were all up-to-date wouldn't hurt either.

"Looking forward to beating you." He tossed out as he leaves, his confidence unwavering despite her warning.