Sugar Sprinkles Bakery(B rank mission)

[yoshinee]

The stench met Yoshinee before the vision, and once more her stomach felt like it was trying to climb out her throat. While the young kunoichi wasn't especially soft, the stench of several decomposing bodies, dried in blood on the walls and the most twisted sort of cupcakes known to man, were simply more than she could bear in her current condition. Holding a hand in front of her mouth, she did a couple of gestures as if she was about to throw up, once more only barely capable of containing it. On a more positive side of things, it appeared as if the demons she were hallucinating were stepping away from the light. The green eyes watched carefully as they fled up towards what was supposedly the main room. They'd be waiting for her there.

The time spent in the light was precious to Yoshinee. While the two companions she was travelling with likely wouldn't enjoy the sight of all the lost lives, for Yoshinee, this was a minor piece of heaven compared to being left with the hallucinations. Regaining some of her sanity, the young kunoichi strode down the few remaining steps to the stairs, laying a hand on Data's shoulder, she spoke softly to him. "...Promise me that you'll knock me out, if I ever become a danger towards the two of you." With that, Yoshinee sent him a faint smile and passed him. While Ace had moved to the book-shelf, there was something else entirely that had caught Yoshinee's eyes. A little fact about the room that had scared her the second she had figured out what it was...

...The oxygen tanks. Any kind of fire or pressure near these tanks, assuming they were mostly full on oxygen, could cause quite a bit of destruction. If they could be disabled and rendered harmless, that would likely be able to ease the young kunoichi's mind. Besides, Ace had a better idea of what he'd be looking for in the bookshelf anyway. So they might aswell leave him to it. Assuming the bookshelf was a trap that would just topple over on top of him, they'd also be far from harms way. "Data-san, can you help me disable these?" Yoshinee questioned him in a gentle tone. "If any kind of fire goes off down here, or any kind of trap trigger these, this hallway might very well entirely collapse.." Kneeling slightly to the side of the tank, Yoshinee was searching to see if there was any way these tanks could be rendered useless. A light sensation as if being stung by needles had slowly started in the absolute front of her toes..

[★ EB0NY B0NE]

Truth be told, the gruesome sites bestowed upon the robust Kaguya did nothing to his overly cold and lifeless exterior. At the most, the gag inducing smells only caused the ebony Shinobi to look at the other two with him; their mental conditions become more serious with each passing corridor and mutilated body. The Hachidaime Yukikage was first to speak; he made his concerns be known off the bat. Data could feel the passion coming from each word the prestigious leader of Yukigakure spoke, so he wouldn't let him down; no matter what. As those words came to an end, the weakened Kunoichi spoke; practically begging Data to render her useless if the toxins flowing through her veins endangered them or this little expedition.

"Understood."

The orders were simple ones; ones he saw no pleasure in partaking in, but orders none the less. He stood in the back while the other two explored the room; his senses heightened well beyond normal capabilities. Suddenly, the female in the group spoke to him yet again. It seemed she wanted to disable the oxygen tanks; she deemed them as some kind of threat. Obviously, skepticism arose in Data; why do such pointless things? Regardless of the way he may feel about it, who was he to leave a comrade in need of assistance? He slowly strolled over to one of the tanks and examined them with shifting eyes. On top of them resided the twisting contraption to cease the output of gas. With a few wrist movements, the dark-skinned Shinobi began lowering the pressure of oxygen coming from the tank. He continued doing this until the output ceased completely. Well, that was the idea at least.

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[Umehara]

Static.

As they began to explore the confines of the room, Ace's study of the bookshelf was more than enough to trigger the response from the souls that had wandered the plains of nothingness in jealousy and rage. Beneath their feet did the floors begin to creak without their weight. And as if on cue, the jaws of the skeletons experienced their heads snapping to eye the three shinobi with those still pristine smiles. Whispers began to echo as their teeth chattered, the demons of Yoshinee's hallucinations increasing in size and standing before her with human limbs jutting forth from their stomachs. Wretched hands, void of fingernails (quite possibly the same that had been etched into the walls earlier), reached out and attempted to seize her.

And then one of the skeletons spoke.

"What have you done!? What have you done!? What have you done!? What have you done!? .....You won't join the party!? You won't join us!? You won't eat!? You won't play!? You're here to ruin the party!? PARTY!? HERE!? RUIN THE PARTY!?

The demons within Yoshinee's hallucinations, their faces resembling those of a goat, roared with such a ferocity that it would seemingly pierce her ears. If she listened closely, she could hear their audible groans of pain as the sound of babies crying followed every bellowing expulsion of beastly angst.

The words of the skeletons were repeated over and over again, the marionettes that sat at the tables now beginning to rise. The very bones that they had overlooked were moved to life as floorboards began to snap and twist, pulled away to reveal sets of gears that manipulated them. They reached beneath the plates of necrid food for knives that were laced with a glossy touch to the blades. Numbering at least six to the trio's three, they began to flank and surround them. Upon Data's manipulation of the oxygen tanks, one of the organs that sat atop the tanks ceased its function. A final spurt of blood would occur before it dropped onto the floor. But there, where it had once rested, a small vaccine cap with crimson liquid dropped.

Perhaps a gift for their cautious actions?

But it was not without consequence. Data would find himself sprayed in the face from a small tube that had been detached the entire time beside the tank. One could only wonder - just what effect did laughing gas have on a Kaguya who was void of emotion?

Two skeletons each would dash forward toward them, the knives slashing across the air as it attempted to seize them. The room was big enough for combat, and yet there was still elements unexplored. They were free to use any means, but sacrificing the rest of the room to do battle was a choice they would endure if they'd lived through the encounter.

Ace would find himself surprised as the bookshelf snapped shut by way of doors that burst forth from secret compartments. Barring further access, it moved backward and into a secret door that received it. "Greedy bastards! THE LOT OF YOUUUUUU!!!! NO CAKES FOR YOUR GULLETS, RAPSCALLIONS!!!"

It was time to lay these souls to rest. The next move.....was theirs.

[Dealer's Button]

When the scene began to gruesomely evolve light blue eyes glared at the animated skeletons. The chivalrous gambler remained silent as they rambled on with their twisted party. He knew the individuals who became party ornaments wished this madness could end. The yukikage was determined more than ever to bring the victims unrelenting retribution. So many peopled have became toys for this madman families ruined. His heart was distraught a foul mixture of anger and regret. Noticing the gears revealing themselves in the victim's reanimation his white gloved hand lazily rested upon a book's surface as he prepared for action. However, as he got ready for combat the bookshelf began to retreat leaving a message as it vanished into the secrete compartment. "The souls who are trapped in this deranged realm you shall receive your eternal rest as the pure light of justice sheds light upon this gruesome limbo"[/b] he said politely and gently his light blue eyes soft and apologetic. "thou pain you suffer will be repented as your chains shall be lifted"[/b] the Knave of Hearts said confidently to the skeletons his heart hoping the souls heard his promise.

Immediately focusing on the skeletons the Knave of Hearts pushed chakra into the holster upon his left wrist. Imbuing potent source into the container Ace quickly pulled his arm back before thrusting it forward. Fiercely 25 cards exploded out of their chamber intense shuffling echoed throughout the crimson party room as energy strands rapidly connected them to each creating a chain while they easily sliced through the air. Their master's potent mastery of the energy skill permeating throughout their internal structure the cards surged forward towards the 2 skeletons that charged at their master. Light blue eyes focused on one area which was the exposed spinal cord. If the card chain crashed into the directed area the drastic sharpness will slice through them cutting the targets in half.

If this was successful the card chain continued to surge forward heading for its next pair of targets. Knowing Yoshinee was vulnerable due to the mysterious hallucinogenic gift she received. If the card chain did not get countered like before the 2 skeletons attacking the female shinobi met the same the fate as its companions. The Archangel of Mercy glanced at Data wondering how well the kaguya was holding up with this deranged situation.

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Paper Mastery
Rank: B, A, S
Skill: Supplementary Ninjutsu
Effect: After perfecting the art of the Paper Release, the user gains the ability to endure attacks of the elemental weaknesses of paper.
Special: Automatic when dealing with fire, lightning, and water techniques.
Drawback: This only applies to paper imbued with the user’s chakra.
Description: Upon training 500 points into the paper release, the users paper jutsu gain the ability to defend against B rank water jutsu and not disintegrate. The B rank mastery also allows the user’s paper to reduce burning from fire and lightning techniques by 50%. Upon investing 750 points into Paper Release, the user attains the A ranked mastery. The second stage of the mastery grants the users paper defense from A ranked water techniques as well as reduces burning from katon and raiton jutsu by 75%. The final stage of the mastery is gained once 1000 points are trained into the paper release. Once this feat is accomplished, the users paper gains immunity from suiton jutsu as well as burning from fire and lightning.
Limit: Paper Release; Once 500, 750, and 1000 points are gained within the paper release, the respective rank of the mastery is gained automatically. In order to gain the B rank mastery, A ranked Paper strength must be trained. The S ranked version of paper strength is needed to attain the A and S ranked masteries



Pçpâ Tesabaki (Paper Manipulation)
Rank: "C", "B", "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The beginning for any paper user. One must take the time to learn within this technique to gain access to more advanced paper techniques. With this technique the user will gain the knowledge to manipulate the form and actions of paper. The higher one goes into this technique, the more advanced their paper creations are.
Special: ---
Drawback: This is not a technique but an understanding. Without this, one cannot hope to utilize paper. This technique only grants minimal control over paper in their radius. Paper only being manipulated with this technique cannot be used as an offensive strike and lacks the chakra to be imbued with Paper Strength.
Description: There are 3 ranks to paper manipulation. Each rank has its own name and variation but each form allows a user access to more advanced capabilities.

Paper Adept - "C" Rank - This is the basic paper manipulation where everyone must start. With this rank of knowledge a user can manipulate pieces of paper in a simple form within the range of tiny to small size. Simple forms range from weapons such as needles or basic rods. At this stage the user is capable of manipulating paper within a radius of ten meters.

Paper Origami - "B" Rank - This is the intermediate form of manipulation. Upon achieving this rank, ones creations receive an origami feel to its creation. Utilizing ones own chakra, a user is capable of creating paper objects or animals within the origami realm. At this rank, a user is capable of manipulating paper within the range of medium to large size. At this stage the user is capable of manipulating paper within a radius of thirty meters.

Paper Masha - "A" Rank - This is the final level of paper manipulation. One is capable of taking multiple pieces of paper to create something of almost life like value. With this, one is capable of creating things within the range of huge to Gargantuan size. When the user learns this rank, they are capable of manipulating paper within a fifty meter radius.

Limit: Must have the Paper Release in order to learn this.
Added this cuz it was sorta necessary

Kami Goukyou (Paper Strength)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: A technique which utilizes one own chakra to strengthen their paper. The more one learns into this technique, the stronger one is able to make their paper.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user must learn each rank of Kami Goukyou (Paper Strength) in order to be capable of making the paper stronger. This works well except for techniques that deal with fire damage or water damage.
Description: By combining ones own chakra within paper, they are capable of strengthening its form. The more attune one is with paper, the stronger it becomes. A vital step when attempting to draw out the full potential of ones paper. Note that no matter the rank of this technique, greatswords and other special weapons B rank and up are unable to be broken by the paper due to the unparalleled craftsmanship of the weapons.

When the user learns the D rank of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as stone. At this stage, they are capable of cutting flesh.

When the user learns the C Rank version of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as iron. At this stage they are capable of cutting through stone.

When the user learns the B Rank version of this technique, their paper is as strong as steel. At this stage they are capable of cutting through iron.

When the user learns the A Rank version of this technique, their paper is as strong as titanium. At this stage they are capable of cutting through steel.

When the user learns the S Rank version of this technique, they are capable of making their paper as strong as damascus steel. At this stage the piece of paper is capable of cutting through titanium

Limit: Must know Pçpâ Tesabaki (Paper Manipulation) C Rank

Kami Kusari (Chain Letter)
Rank: C
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: By connecting paper together and projecting it in a straight line, the user is able to create a rope or chain of paper, capable of restraining an opponent or acting as a grappling hook.
Special: ---
Drawback: Durability is defined by the users knowledge of Paper Strength, and maximum length is defined by ther users knowledge of Paper Manipulation.
Description: By grabbing hold of a piece of paper, the user channels chakra through it and connects it to other paper nearby. By doing this, the user is capable of forming a long chain of paper that can be used however they see fit within their range of paper manipulation. This is most effectively achieved through the use of holsters, though their utilization isn’t necessary.
Limit: Paper Release, Paper Manipulation C

[yoshinee]

An encouraging smile was sent Data's way as he assisted in shutting off the oxygen tanks. As the contraption shut off, what was seemingly an organ dropped to the floor. From the organ, a minor vaccine cap rolled out. With a gentle movement, Yoshinee picked it up and started to investigate. Perhaps this was an antidote to the living nightmares she was having. Biting her lower lip, the young kunoichi really wasn't sure what to make of it. Not that she was given much time, for shortly after the room started to creak horribly. The emerald green eyes looked around, trying to find the source. Instead of the source, what Yoshinee found was the demons.. They had grown increasingly throughout their journey through the bakery. Their speed had increased, and their persistance had increased. It was as if the longer they were left unattended, the more torment they'd be able to cause her.

Yoshinee's heart was pounding, as the marionettes seemingly came to life. The leg which had been cut earlier was throbbing, she'd be unable to move fast enough to dodge or change positions, and she'd have a hard time defending two sides at once. Ideally, she'd have wanted all enemies on one side. Thats not how things had turned out, however. Skeletons on one side, horrible demons on the other, and Yoshinee was pushed so far out that she could not tell the difference between hallucination and reality. To her, the skeletons might aswell have been a hallucination. The young girl didn't know. Tears had crept into her eyes, it was clear to her two companions that she was struck with an overwhelming fear. Yoshinee began to fold a series of seals, willpowered to protect herself and her allies.. or maybe the fear of dying..?
As the growling hit her, Yoshinee's motions were immediately affected, and more tears ran from the corner of her eyes. The hands were shaking, her body trembling. The technique she prepared was greatly weakened as an effect.
Suiton: Mahou Mizu Masairu Bakuhatsu The water gathered in tight spheres between Yoshinee and the skeletons. Firing them in rapid succession, Yoshinee was aiming for the two skeletons skulls. A direct hit, even if it wasn't at full power, would easily be able to tear them apart. The shaking however, could cause her to miss, and possibly become a danger to her allies..

Even if it would be considered an extreme long-shot, Yoshinee ate the vaccine cap. The pressure upon her mind had left her with no choice. Not knowing the difference between dream and reality. Not knowing wheter the hallucinations could actually harm her or not. Too many questions, too much agony. The emerald green eyes eyed the hands that were grasping for her coming closer. Yoshinee's shoulders relaxed...
The demons were in front, and she couldn't escape. The skeletons were behind, and she didn't know if she had hit them on the mark or missed completely. The vaccine cap was eaten, and could potentially be a lethal poison. Logically, the odds were against her. As if resigning herself, she merely muttered.. "I'm sorry.." ...As the hands got closer, Yoshinee threw herself down on the floor. It had all happened in a few split seconds, but it had felt like an eternity. The tears dripped onto the dungeon floor, running in a stream from her cheeks... Was this the end?.. Yoshinee didn't want to die!!

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Suiton: Mahou Mizu Masairu Bakuhatsu (Water Release: Magic Water Missile Explosion)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu, Offensive.
Effect: An advanced form of the Mahou Mizu Misairu Renda, this technique creates more 'magic water missiles' and causes them to release a powerful concussive force upon impact.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: Only twenty five missiles are created at once. Can be dodged.
Description: An advancement of the Suiton technique, "Magic Water Missile Barrage", this ability allows the user the ability to create fifteen additional balls, highly condensed and saturated with the user's chakra. Once created, these balls utilize the power of Ochiru Ame no Jutsu to stay within the air. The user is capable of directing these balls with his or her hands. These balls, then, when launched, are shot forward at speeds that reach about three meters per second, making them difficult to dodge, especially if the user attacks with a lot of them. Upon impact, the 'missiles' will release their stored chakra, creating a powerful spraying force that is capable of ripping through steel in the area of the 'explosion', which is about one inch in diameter.
Limit: Must know Mahou Mizu Misairu Renda.

[★ EB0NY B0NE]

Fuck...

The seepage of the gas caused the Kaguya to collapse on one knee while both hands covered the sprayed face. The lifeless shinobi inhaled and exhaled one deep time; the gas flowing into his mouth; the taste bitter sweet. Suddenly, the boy felt "weak"; as if the whole body was starting to relax even in such a dangerous situation. The ebony shinobi slowly rose to his feet; body swaying from side to side as nausea quickly took effect. However, Data wouldn't allow such minor inconveniences falter his overall effectiveness. It was time to prove ones true valor!

"Don't give up..."

The Kaguya barked at the downed Kunoichi; body still weak while the nausea still remained. Both the Yukikage and the Kunoichi seemed to have attempted some kind of retaliation. This retaliation ninjutsu in nature. If these attacks didn't work, or finish off the two quickly approaching bone warriors. Data would take his own actions; these actions consisting of fluid water-esque strikes with protruding bones and droplets of blood. He'd rush forward towards the nearest bone warrior and dance all around the devilish creature; executing spins, jumps, ripostes and fencer like feints. Seeing how these creatures were indeed bone, it would only be logical to aim from the exposed joints and weak spots of the human body. So if he couldn't get a clean strike towards the neck, he'd attempt in dislocating the arms and legs. Thus, in turn, rendering the two creatures useless and non lethal. Of course, these actions would only be had if the two previous attacks didn't hit the mark. What could be the outcome...?

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[30]--Yanagi no Mai (Dance of the Willows)
Rank: "C"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A TaiJutsu technique dedicated to the arts of moving fluently to attack multiple ranges around using fluent motions while using two concentrated features along their arms as primary weapons.
Special: ---
Drawback: As long as the bones are within the very palms, it slowly begins to take the effect of the Disease as it is needed in order to keep the arm from becoming weak, and then failing.
Description: Extending from both palms are two lance-like bone protrusions, usually around 1-1.3 meters in length, which is a little smaller than a typical katana. It takes quite a bit of balance to even begin with this graceful dance of death, for each attack is a graceful dancer-esque motion, flowing like water between each motion. As such, this very dance is quite flexible, allowing for a large range of motion from strike to strike. Thus, it is indeed possible to flow from strike to strike, or instantly change up how one would have struck before, within the motions of the arm of the human body of course. Due to this nature, it is most effective when used to battle groups or swarms of enemies, as it makes it much easier to create a perfectly harmonic balance of attack and defense. This is known as the First Dance of the Kaguya. With this dance, one is able to strike 4 different directions within 1 movement (2 with each hand). They may not concentrate the strike on one area, but will spread the strikes about them to multiple targets.
Limit: Kaguya Bloodlimit, Must know Bone Pulling

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[Umehara]

They had reached the verdict of the judge, jury, and executioner.

Their attacks, beautifully coalesced into desperation, was successful. The skeletons would find themselves torn apart by their combination of jutsu, effectively scattering their bones to the wayside like chaff to the wind. Fleeting moments of life seemed to twitch out of them as their remnants clattered against the rickety floor. The skulls rolled about for seconds, coming to rest and leave them to their ministrations. With Yoshinee swallowing the vaccine, it was as if time had truly slowed to a crawl. The world around her would begin to descend into darkness. Into the void would her consciousness move, the ebb and flow of reality now shattering as she found herself trapped inside her mind.

To Data and Ace, she was no more than a sleeping babe. But within her own cerebral, she stood before what appeared to be a table that held a leather chair behind it. A soft hum chimed out from a patron who had veiled his face, a grotesque looking hand waving about as if to trace musical notes into the air. "Ashes....ashes...we all fall down, indeed...ehehehehehe!!" he cackled. Yoshinee had the power to move, but if she took steps forward...she would find that the image would distort and move further away.

Finally, the dream's inhabitant would stop his song and speak. "You took the capsule, did you? .....How brave...or incredibly stupid. The remnants of my chakra now runs through you, my dear. And depending on your questions, as I am sure you have some, I will either possess your body or bring you to the greatest secret of my bakery. But first...tell me your name, child. And why does it look like you haven't had a meal in ages?" he cooed.

Back on the outside....

Data's spirits were beginning to rise, the laughing gas commanding the most hilarious moods to fall upon him. The bookshelf that had once been unavailable slid back out and into view, a single journal falling from it and laying on the floor. But much to their misfortune, it was locked. Upon the front, there had been a mechanism of a baby with an open mouth jutting forth from the leather bound composition. And in that moment, the table where the skeletons sat opened a secret compartment. A clock now sat in the middle of the table, granting them only one minute to bring themselves to the final piece of this sick and twisted puzzle.

It was now or never.

00:59...
00:58...
00:57...
00:56...

Tick. Tock.

[Dealer's Button]

sympathetic eyes softly stared at the rolling skulls noticing the life escaping them. A soft smile formed upon Ace's lips hoping their souls was at peace. Still he had to make sure no more children had to be killed for this individual's sick and twisted party arrangements. Although the first task was to figure out where he was hiding. As the Knave of Hearts pondered about this Yoshinne immediatly fell alseep startling the Yukikage. Sprinting towards the female shinobi he glanced at her before turning his attention to the Kaguya.During this time a soft ticking noise began to echo in the building. "Watch over her now" [/b]Ace said sternly not taking anytime for the polite formatlities as the noise alarmed his senses.

Soon the rude bookshelf appeared once again from its hiding location. A strange diary fell out of the holding compartment making a soft thud upon the bloodstained floor. Briefly looking at it there seemed to be mysterious lock on it. Quickly turning his head towards the ticking source the chivalrous gambler noticed the clock. Scanning the area briefly his eyes landed on the secrete compartment revieled by the deceased victems. Bending his legs slightly before releasing all of his power into the limbs Ace's body became a blur. This was his chance to retrieve the item that could save his village from devistation. There was no time to dwindle.

Immedialty after his body reappeared right beside the container Ace plucked the mysterious item being as quick as possible. Not sure what else the clock had instore for the group he turned his attention towards Date. "clock concerns me we must escape this room"[/b] the yukikage politely and gently mentioned to the only contious shinobi as he picked up the crimson diary. The Knave of Hearts was not sure of the Kaguya's condition there was not enough time to leave the variable open. "venture back this instant"[/b] he ordered while he bent his legs slightly putting all of his power into his fierce limbs. As soon the chivalrous gambler gently slipped the diary and the item into his buttbag his vessel vanished into a blur once again this time reappearing right near Yoshinee. His white gloved hand briefly pointed towards the way they entered not wanting to use anymore time.

Without another word Ace scooped her up before beginning to sprint down the pathway which lead to the room. Hopefully venturing beside Data his mind counted down the seconds the clock contained. The chivalrous gambler dared not halt his rapid progression he had to get his group out of the room. Light blue eyes glanced at the sleeping shinobi the yukikage what trial her mind was facing.

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Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push)x2
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A Jutsu that allows a user to rush forward in almost instantaneous speed. Used to draw the user close to the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: May use 3 times a day. May perform 1 more each time learned. Passing amount renders the user's legs immobile due to severe pain. Unable to perform again unless gained medical treatment. Must move through an opening. Unable to maneuver around obstructing objects. Can't attack while performing any Shunshin or Variation.
Description: User is able to move forward in a straight line along the ground in almost instantaneous untraceable speed while temporarily masking the user's movements within 10 meters. A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements. It is accomplished by focusing the user's chi along the ankles and foot. User mostly moves just with their ankles and feet. Jutsu takes up no movements. User may only use this Jutsu half of the movements may allow in a single round while rounding down. Example: User has 5 movements, user is able to perform Jutsu 2 times per round.
Limit: Universal NinJutsu or Universal TaiJutsu.

[yoshinee]

Laying on the ground, Yoshinee's eyes were filled with tears. Able to hear her own heartbeat, it was as if everything around her came to a complete stop. Out of the corner of her eyes, she could see Ace moving about, untill he completely froze. The darkness swarmed around her like a thousand locusts, and while she wanted to scream from atop of her lungs, nothing happened. Yoshinee appeared to be calming down in the view of the others. "Everything turns... so dark.." The young kunoichi muttered, in a tone as if she had been dying. Her body appeared to go into a complete relaxed state. Every single one of her limbs were as numb as could be, making her seem like one of the lifeless marionettes that had been in the room earlier. The dried tears apparent on her cheeks, as if she had cried herself to sleep. The breathing had calmed down, almost coming to a complete halt. It was as if her body had entered hibernation, preparing for something else to wake up...

The noise of her beating heart lay as a soft background music. Shadows in the darkness started to take form. Crawling across what seemed to be an endless dark pit, it gathered itself to become a vision. A table slowly formed, with a pristine leather chair placed behind it. Yoshinee had taken a step forward, to which the image seemed to move accordingly. As she had taken a step backwards, the image had moved towards her. It was fixated at this exact location and she wasn't able to change the perspective at all.
Ashes....ashes........

A sickening vision of a man appeared in the chair, and he was singing. Singing about ashes, and how everything will end. The green eyes watched him carefully, until his attention turned towards her.

You took the capsule, did you?..
The voices were echoing in the dark, coming from everywhere, coming from nowhere. It was a strange sensation, as if all the darkness here were her actual mind, emptied and poured into the essence she was now embodying. It felt as if, that losing the embodyment she was currently in, would cause her to completely seize to exist.. and the vision in front of her seemed to have the power to remove her existance at his whim. There was no option but to comply, for now.

"I am Yoshinee Yokubori.. As for my body, I've always been struggling with it. As a child I was constantly sick, and it appears that I am not aging like regular people.." Yoshinee said in an honest fashion. Considering the vision was currently inside her mind, it was quite strange to her how he didn't already know of her story. Or maybe he did, and was just playing possum..?

Yoshinee introduced herself, speaking politely and controlled. Even her own voice echoed within this darkness. There were so many questions that she'd have to ask, yet asking the wrong ones would cause him to take over her body..? Gathering her thoughts, Yoshinee really didn't know much about this mission at all. Being an outsider, all the information she had was that she had been needed.

[★ EB0NY B0NE]

Hehehe...

The weak sick feeling coursing through Data faded away into complete nothingness as the creatures were slain. However, this nauseating feeling turned into something more grand, more joyous; as if the worlds funniest joke was whispered into his ear. The Kaguya dropped the protruding bones held firmly within both hands; little droplets of blood cascading upon the already blood stained floor beneath him. He giggled... The Hachidaime Yukikage gave him an order almost immediately after the little outburst. With a daunting look etched across the face of Data, the chiseled Kaguya busted out into one giant laugh; the breathing escaping his body like some type of explosion. The emotionless male smiled and cried, he could no longer contain himself.

"HAHAHAHAHAH.....Understood....HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!"

Damn this is awkward...

The ebony shinobi glared down at the Kunoichi; still giggling like some highschool girl that finally got the smallest of recognition from their biggest crush of the week. He knew of the girls dangerous situation, but he just couldn't be bothered to show any type of seriousness; he just felt to amazing right now... The prestigious Yukikage made his presence known yet again; this time speaking about the rapidly descending timer over on the table. Data glared off in the direction; the red numbers of the timer dropping like stones. He found this extremely funny for no damn reason. So he did the only thing he could do in a situation like this; laugh like a mad man.

"HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!"

They both made departure from the room with great haste. The Yukikage held the slumbering girl, while Data continued to giggle as he darted towards the pathway. As the duo ran down the everlasting darkness, if one listened closely, they would be able to hear the fading hyena like giggle of a man with no emotion.

Soooooo fuckin' awkward...

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[Umehara]

The chair would slowly begin to rotate as she spoke....

And it appeared that she was far better off than the infamous Red Velvet

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His body was akin to a dead yet living carcass, his intestines literally hanging from his torso like ornaments as he stood and placed bony hands against the table's top. Pieces of his brain poked out from decomposing flesh, the eyes barely held within their sockets as the veins forced little life back into his pupils. His jaw, one end completely removed and the other twisted, gave his smile a demented hilarity. As he adjusted himself, a portion of his spine could be seen twitching with every movement.

"I...am Red Velvet. Food extraordinaire! And if you are sick, then I have just the cure! Yoshinee....Yokubori!! I sense that your partners are attempting to save you! If I may....I would very much like to have a word with them..."

It hardly sounded like a request as the figure thereafter appeared out of nowhere afront Yoshinee. Those cold fingers of decomposing proportion clutched her face, the remnants of his lips meeting hers as he planted a kiss the likes of which he was sure she would not soon forget. Slowly, the woman would find herself gazing back upon the outside world....but from a mirror that she could not break. Red Velvet had entered the physical world, and she was his pawn.

Back On The Outside.

The clock continued to tick as Ace and the laughable Data made their way back toward safety. Yoshinee's body had remained still and docile - and yet, Red Velvet would awaken her with a scream that would pierce the heavens. Struggling free from Ace's grasp, her legs would immediately hit the floor as she turned and drove a roundhouse kick into his temple. The force alone would send him flying into the wall where the pacifier had been from earlier. It fell into his lap, almost personifying the key to the curiosity he'd held about the journal from earlier.

Yoshinee's cursed body would grip Data around the throat, her head tilting to the side as she literally lifted him off of his feet. The crimson of her eyes swam with the memories of a hundred babes. A maggot would crawl out from between her lips, dropping to the floor as she spoke. "Welcome to Sugar Sprinkles Bakery! I see that you did not enjoy my delights! So if you are not here to feast, then what business have you in my sweet sanctuary!?"

The words echoed like a demonic symphony, Yoshinee's power amplified by Velvet's long slumber. Her body gave off a crimson aura, radiating as she squeezed Data's throat with increased pressure.

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[Dealer's Button]

Silence and determination remained painted upon the chivalrous gambler face as they traveled. Ace glanced at the sleeping girl wondering how worst the drug been affecting her mentality. A insane shinobi was beyond dangerous it was deleterious. If that did happen the yukikage knew that the death could be the solution which he did not want to occur. Slowly the Knave of Hearts began to grind his teeth together annoyed that his power did not protect her. Subtly shifting his eyes towards Data it seemed the individual was falling into grasping claws of madness. Returning his gaze onward the Archangel of Mercy continued venturing forward the clock remaining clicking inside his mind.

Momentary this thought process halted as a light blond eyebrow curious rose from the yukikage. Slowly inside his arms Yoshinee began to return from her slumber. A soft smile began to appear upon the Knave of Hearts lips worry and frustration slowly leaving his soul. Then all of sudden the happiness and hope vanished as the girl screamed a vile echo. The scream did not sound like her at all it was filled with rage and deranged happiness. "wha.."[/b] was all Ace conjured from his lips before a sudden fierce kick crashed onto his forehead. Pain erupted throughout his skull as the kick sent the Knave of Hearts flying into the wall. The ancient wooden boards crumbled under his metallic vessel. Looking forward with light blue glaring eyes the chivalrous gambler felt a soft trickle of blood flow from the back of his neck while he noticed the pacifier before putting it into his buttbag. Something was definitely wrong with the situation.

Then it hit the yukikage like a huge barrel of bricks as she began to talk. Mentioning the places name while giving it a happy delight meant that was not Yoshinee anymore. For a brief second the Knave of Hearts closed his eyes instantly seeing a picture of a joyful chuunin that decided to become a baker instead of killing people. However the enigma labeled as Red Velvet was far more discorded than any shinobi. According to the information papers one week after his sudden disappearance it seemed he killed even more people than while the individual was a militia professional. Quickly opening his optics they glared at the demon noticing the intense red aura surround the victim's vessel. Triumphantly standing up the yukikage wore an angry frown upon his lips as the hatred for such vile individuals grasped his heart tightly. Seeing how the kaguya was in his grasp there was little time to dwindle with the clock making it more evident.

His leg burning from the last couple shunsins the yukikage knew his valiant legs had enough strain for one more. Quickly bending his knees while flexing his toned legs Ace's glare appeared to increase. Suddenly pushing forward with all of his might the red leg master's body became a blur as the Knave of Hearts legs progressed in crescent curve. A mere second later the Archangel of Mercy appeared on the left side of the possessed shinobi. Without any hesitation the chivalrous gambler lifted up his leg above his shoulder bending his knees in a unorthodox curve back before swinging the limb sideways. Slicing through the air the leg became a blur as it the bend of it was designed to avoid the upper arms before slamming into the desired location which was the middle of the shoulder where the collar bone was located. His heart felt heavy as the limb surged forward knowing that unlike the paper techniques a red leg master's leg strength could not be succumbed by the user. The victim was the user's own shinobi.

If this kick crashed upon the middle of the collar bones the bones will snap. This snapping effect made it harder for the target to breath while halting their ability to battle. After this possible scenario Ace grasped the diary out of his buttbag while grabbing the pacifier. The yukikage was tired of this deranged playhouse of madness he was going to unlock Red Velvets most treasured item right in front of his eyes. "go on ahead Data I must have a brief private talk with this individual. remember do not halt for me continue out of here" he spoke putting all of his authority into it while keeping it polite. Quickly the Knave of Hearts placed the pacifier into the lock mechanism. "soon i shall know your deranged paradise before having the pleasure of obliterating your obscured fantasies"[/b] he said a smirk forming upon his lips. "your secretes shall be known and exposed"[/b] the chivalrous gambler said his voice clearly filled with anger as the soft smile widened as the pacifier was turned unlocking the mechanism. He wondered what would happen hopefully driving away Red Velvet until the days to come.

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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)

Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Mastery
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A Mastery in which a user is capable of hitting with great strength within their legs in which feels normal towards the user, however creates a larger impact against the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: Does not stack with any other type of combat attacks that is similar towards this type of Mastery. It does not stack up to other power hits that increase through mastery.
Description: When the user gains the capability of mastering Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Mastery, the user kicking power is increased dramatically. The user is capable of kicking with the same capability towards them, however to the opponent, it feels as if they were hit with a technique one letter grade stronger then the actual technique. An example would mean that if a user hits the opponent with a "D" rank technique it feels like a "C" Rank technique. With that stating, the user also gains extra damage while kicking. The user's kicking power increases by times point five times. This means that if a user hypothetically is capable of kicking a person into the distance of one hundred meters before the mastery, the user is capable of kicking a person into the distance of one hundred and fifty meters. If a user's kicking power is strong enough to create a whole of six meters in radius before mastery, the kicking power for mastery increases to nine meters in radius.
Limit: Must have gained 500 Training Points for Automatic gaining.

Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Flexibility
Rank: "D"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A Technique needed in order to go into the techniques of the Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Flexibility style. This technique is needed for a user's legs is not quite as flexible for one needed for the art of Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg Flexibility.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: By great stretches, the user is capable of starting to move their legs in awkward positions. A user is capable of lifting their leg straight up towards their head, touching their ear without ever moving their upper body towards a horizontal area. With the usage of this technique a user of the Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg style is capable of extending their legs in a complete horizontal form without ever hurting themselves in any shape or form. This is considered to be somewhat of that of a Stance for it holds no true value except to better the user with using the techniques down below. This is needed in order to use all of the techniques within the Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg style.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg

Tendron (後バラ肉(タンドロン), Collar)/(Tenderoin Lash)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: A straight on side kick targeting the middle area of the opponent's collar bone.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: A simple Straight on Side kick capable of knocking the opponent back, when the user masters Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg this technique is capable of cracking the collar bone. The user lifts their leg up and quickly side kicks into the opponent's Collar bone. This kick is landed where the two collar bones are created. When the opponent is hit their wind is knocked out making breathing quite difficult. When the user is "D" Class the user is capable of harming the opponent making them stop battling for an amount of one round. For ever class the user is higer then "D" Class the amount of rounds increases by one. For every Class the opponent is weaker then the user the amount of rounds increases one round. For every Class the opponent is stronger then the user the amount of rounds decreases by one round.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Ake Sune - 赤い足 - Red Leg

[yoshinee]

The Red Velvet? Yoshinee had absolutely no idea who that might have been. Lifting an eyebrow, the young kunoichi was about to break off his speech, but then he said something that made Yoshinee put up her guard.
I would very much like to have a word with them
Though, before Yoshinee could react to anything, the dead hand had grasped her head, making her arms hang numbly from her body as if she had turned into one of his puppets. The crimson eyes had lost their burning fire, indicating that she couldn't fight for herself. The kiss felt as if he was sucking life itself from her. Before letting her go and fall into an endless pit of pure darkness.......

When Yoshinee woke up, it was as if she was standing inside her own head, slightly behind the eyes. Capable of seeing everything that was going on outside, hearing every word that was spoken, but unable to move. Trapped, inside what appeared to be an ancient mirror. Though, there was one thing which had become certain for her. If her mind was currently filled with the thoughts of their enemy, then if she could break out of here, maybe she could unveil some of the secrets he had been keeping. Worrying about the fight outside would have to wait. The duty as a shinobi came first, even if Ace and Data would break her body onto the verge of death.

Not only that, Yoshinee was quite certain her body couldn't handle such massive power. Time was ticking, not only for their little party, but for herself aswell.

Yoshinee inspected her prison carefully, trying find a way to escape her prison and invade the mind of the velvet. In particular, she was looking for a breakable weak-point. "Hang on guys, I'll be right there.. I hope.."

[★ EB0NY B0NE]

The Herculean Kaguya found himself in a daze as the Kunoichi wrapped her arms around his neck; her strength equal to those of titans. The cackling Kaguya was no longer laughing as he struggled to maintaining a airflow through the windpipe. He calmly placed the emotionless glare upon her. The deepest of red auras emitting from her pours as something sinister empowered her small petite body, but what? Regardless of this, Data couldn't just let the obviously possessed girl squeeze the life out of him, actions were indeed needed, and quickly. With the blood of his cursed linage coursing through the veins, the ebony Kaguya relaxed the neck while the muscles pulsated and moved something vigorous. The bones surrounding the neck protruded outward inch by inch; growing a little stronger and soaking up a great deal of pressure the possessed girl bestowed upon him. While he did this, Data opened up the mouth, inhaled a large lung full of air, and held his breath for whatever it was worth.

"..."

The dark-skinned shinobi knew what needed to be done. Placing both hands upon the arms of the girl; finger tips pointing directly towards her while he attempted to out muscle her empowerment. Suddenly, something deep within the Kaguya fought for freedom. This feeling starting from the pit of the stomach and traveling all the way up to the arms and coming to a sudden halt at the tip of the fingers. While this unknown nature fought the insides of the shinobi, the Hachidaime Yukikage delivered one powerful kick upon the girl; in attempt to loosen her grip or even let go of the struggling Kaguya altogether. Regardless, if this didn't work, Data would have no other option but to take matters into his own hands...

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[Umehara]

Foolishness.

The very act of performing violence upon Red Velvet was an insult as Ace's impressive speed caused him to quirk a brow through Yoshinee's vessel. As his leg would crash into the collar bone of the young woman, he would be welcomed with a blast of chakra. The aura around the woman nurtured her...protected her...fed her. And as it did so, a sphere of chakra would engulf Ace's leg and see it through her very body. Velvet's free hand would palm the Yukikage in his chest, sending him to the floor and bouncing off the ground and into a nearby table for at least six meters.

Yoshinee laughed out loud.

"My secrets, you say!? .....The appetizer has no business snooping around for the main course. It is unworthy. COMPLETELY inappropriate! And so long as you have that book, then I will inhabit this woman's body. Return it to me, and I will simply sever your heads and fashion them into cupcakes!!" he roared. But Ace's resolve was not halted. Surely, he would have the opportunity to use the pacifier to engage the mechanism. Red Velvet's grip upon the Kaguya faltered for a few seconds. "How did you--!?" he bellowed.

On The Inside.

The barrier that held Yoshinee would fluctuate as the strength of it cracked near the center. Red Velvet's desk remained unattended, and around it flew what appeared to be spheres of obsidian. They whispered and cackled every now and again, more frantic when Velvet had discovered Ace's success in opening the journal. From the void, if the woman would listen, she could hear the cry of babes as the voice of women spoke out.

"You must help us!! We can only hold him for so long!! Please...!" they begged of her. The barrier once more cracked into a spider-web like fashion. If she were to gain the wisdom of the spheres, she would have but 25 seconds to unlock the monstrous ambition behind Red Velvet's machinations.

Back On The Outside.

An azure flame began to roll up throughout the room as the spirits of the fallen pulled themselves from the nothingness. Yoshinee's hallucinations would manifest themselves to both Ace and Data, now gathering around Ace in visible form to place their hands upon the front of the journal. With their combined powers, the sound of ravens echoed with the unlocking of the journal. Deep within, he would find the pages of his last entry...

I'm coming closer...
This will make number two hundred and six. Their succulent little fingers make for fine meal when incorporated into my goodies. If only they didn't holler and scream with such exaggeration. Pathetic! Just as filthy and ludicrous as the mothers whose womb I should have torn them from when they were nothing but fetus. But no matter - soon, Yuki will devour my creations and realize that a new generation is upon us. I will weed out the lucre, and they will be none the wiser....for my methods are to purge this world of its innocence and show all the true chaos if we do not give choice to our deepest and darkest secrets. I will have my GLORY!!

Blood stains could be found on the journal, a testament to the fact that he'd been writing as he'd been performing these twisted acts on the children. Yoshinee's eyes bore a malevolent glare. "You fools! You are MY DELICACIES!! I HAVE MADE YOU TO LIVE FOREVER IN THE GULLET OF MANKIND!! AND THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY MY KINDNESS!? DEATH!! FOR THE LOT OF YOU!!"

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[Dealer's Button]

Light blue irises so confident immediately shrunk as it seemed the aura surrounding the victim's body captured his kick. Glaring at the pseudo Red Velvet the yukikage tightened his jar as intense pain exploded upon his chest. The delivered force forced Ace back crashing into a table 6 meters back. However, the punishment was not enough to keep the Knave of Hearts down immediately he stood up confidently. Standing up silently he continued to present the diary right in front of the deranged menace his heart knowing that it was time to shatter such madness. As the leader of the village no most importantly as a father it was his responsibility to allow the souls of the fallen to rest in peace. Not desiring to listen to this madman a smirk formed upon the paper user's lips as his eyes glared at the demonic presence.

Soon it seemed the spirits of the fallen have witnessed the chivalrous gambler's resolve. Their hands grasped onto the leather binding of the book their claws desiring to break the seal. "Red Velvet as the Yukikage of this village i must protect the dignity of the living"[/b] he said his tone full of authority laced with confidence. "that even includes the deceased you shall not interrupt the guidelines that must be protected in mind and soul"[/b] the Knave of Hearts said gently and politely his tone softening as his eyes looked into pseudo velvet's own eyes hoping his message was heard by the victim that lingered inside. Without any hesitation he twisted the pacifier the lock losing its grip allowing the secretes which hide in the shadows for so long to become exposed.

Quickly Ace glanced over the last written page his light blond eyebrows narrowing while he read the words noticing the blood upon the pages. "your glory is a false dream"[/b] the yukikage said coldly as his gloved hands grasped upon the diary tightly. "under my protection this place shall never dwell into the insanity you call home Red Velvet"[/b] he said glancing at the spirits which stood beside their village's leader. They seemed so sad and tortured that they was forced to endure generation of past wars and sufferings through the bodies of the those who fought in them. "you foolish monstrosity they never wanted to witness a eternity they wanted to observe their own lives which you forsaken them from"[/b] he said acidly yet politely to the culprit. Stretching out his arm back slightly the book opened once again as Ace gently channeled some of his chakra into the book. If this individual even attempted to retrieve his precious diary the Knave of Heart's graceful control of the paper release could be more than enough to rip the sheets out of its bindings. Although, he did not want to ruin this crimson diary it could contain the true mystery of the enigma known as Red Velvet which was where his vessel actually resided. "Data you must escape this place to tell the elders the horrific discoveries that was found today"[/b] he sternly instructed the kaguya aware of the clock rapidly ticking away.

[yoshinee]

The weakness had been shown in the prison that had been made for her. The mirror was trembling under the cries of the lost souls currently trapped in the menace. It even made a few cracks, indicating that someone or something was assisting her in regaining control. Or maybe, assisting her to find the truth..? Justice for the fallen. Justice.. Justice.. JUSTICE! With all the might she could gather, Yoshinee smashed her way through the glass of the mirror, using her elbow in a jab like fashion. The mind that had belonged to her was currently dark and horrid. Which malicious content was he unleashing here...?

Running as quickly as she could, considering that time was something she was relatively short on, Yoshinee arrived at the desk. There was nothing to be found there.. Perhaps..?
Yoshinee stretched out her hands towards the spheres. "I promise you justice.. Show me, please! Aid me in ending this torment! I'll do anything.." It was a plea. A plea to show her the truth that they had come to the bakery looking for. A plea to let her understand the meaning of this madness, and last but not least a plea to help her break the cursed hold the Red Velvet was holding over her body. In a gentle motion, the tip of Yoshinee's fingers touched the obsidian spheres.
The sense of innocence being violated by the hands of maliciousness rushed over the young kunoichi. The sensation of feeling the tormenting that had been bestowed upon others, by the Velvet, was overwhelming. Fury. Anger. Hatred. Yoshinee nurtured those feelings towards the man that could only be described as evil. The anger was rising rapidly within the young girl, to the point where her rage overflowed. The Velvet would pay. "I'LL GET YOU VELVET, YOU HEAR ME?! NOTHING SHALL STOP MY FURY!" The voice echoed through her mind like a thousand blades. Yoshinee was going to kick the Velvet out, even if it'd dry up any strenght she had remaining.

[★ EB0NY B0NE]

What was this? The insanely powerful grip of the Kunoichi dwindled to practically nothing. The ebony shinobi took this opportunity to overpower the possessed female. With both hands still in place, Data attempted to muscle his way out of the strangle-esque hold she bestowed upon him. His arm muscles bulging as he looked the girl directly in her demonic eyes. If this attempt would be successful, the Kaguya would find himself dropping to the ground with the girls arms held in his own hands. However, this wouldn't be the end. Upon reaching the blood coated foundation, Data would twist his body, slip his left leg past hers, and flip her over his shoulder; the momentum and velocity more than enough to achieve such actions. Before the Kunoichi collided with the ground, the Kaguya would bend his knees to greatly soften the impact for her; she was still his comrade after all. with a flipping body, Data landed directly on top of the girl; pinning her wrists down with his hands. Hopefully now she no longer remained a threat, but something told the ebony Kaguya this was far from over...

"Yoshinee, you must fight whatever ill grip has control of you!"

The Kaguya barked; his voice drenched in heavy seriousness and concern over the situation. The azure flames devouring the entire room gave birth to more demons; demons Data himself could now see; grotesque beings that did nothing but try and distract him from the true task at hand. However, Data's will wouldn't falter to such tricks; he easily ignored them for whatever it was worth. His ears twitched slightly as he heard word from the prestigious Yukikage. He wanted him to escape and give word to the wise elders. The Kaguya looked over in his direction; eyes filled with displeasure.

"As you wish."

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[Umehara]

Yoshinee's fury seemed to shake the foundations of the world around her. The spheres had now begun to widen, revealing to her the true past of the bakery. She could see the horrors of the babes that were being sacrificed, the cry of those long departed echoing from behind cages with rusted padlocks to hold them at bay. As her resolve heightened, the void began to crack and shatter like shards of glass that had now gathered upon the floor. Red Velvet's possession no more the stronger, she'd managed to shake him out of an ethereal state. "No!! This cannot be!! My goods! My ambitions! My DREAMS!! YOU WON'T HAVE MY DREAMS!!"

The words echoed as the foundation began to tremble. The building was now beginning to crumble beneath the influence of the flames, Red Velvet's very spirit breaking out of Yoshinee's body and hovering into the air. A hand reached out to Ace. "How DARE YOU!! I WILL-- ARRRGH!!" He was cut short as the demons that had once attempted to trap Yoshinee now grasped onto him before his fingers could move inches toward Ace. They bit into his ethereal flesh, chunks of his organs dropping to the floor as the spirits of the dead mauled him. His howls of agony shattered the windows as the door unlocked that would lead them to freedom. "AHAHAHAHAHAA!! AM I DELICIOUS!? AM I FILLING YOUR BELLIES!? I AM THE GRAND DELICACY!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" His laughter could rattle the very bones within.

Downstairs, the clock began to wind down to its final moments. Locks were disengaged as compartments opened up, revealing skeletons with smiling faces. They cradled cloth in their hands, the skeletons of children who had bombs implanted where their hearts once rested. Enough to level the entire structure and the surrounding area, they had only seconds to leave this hollow ground and never look back.

It was now or never. Escape with their lives, or be forever buried and apart of the madness known as the Sugar Sprinkles Bakery. Eternity was all that awaited any who remained. What would they do?

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[Dealer's Button]

Defiantly standing his ground Ace continued to glare right into Red Velvet's optics. So many people have lost their lives due to pugnacious monstrosities he was going to stand beside the victims until justice was served. Ruthlessly peeling itself from the young shinobi the foul enigma surged forward the chivalrous gambler easily seeing the deep hatred burning within. However, the deranged baker never got the opportunity to shred the yukikage. Gruesomely the spirits of the deceased began to rip and tear the individual consuming him. Strangely though the person was actually enjoying the treatment. A subtle nagging feeling attached itself into the back of the Knave of Hearts mind what if this was Velvet's plan and his body still had a vessel somewhere.

As the foundation began to recklessly shake the thought was stored for later pondering. Immediately Ace sprinted towards Yoshinee patting her on the back as he briefly observed. If the girl needing to be picked up the yukikage would scoop her up before continuing the mad dash forward. If the sprint did not need to be halted to scoop her up the chivalrous gambler simply patted her back gently before rapidly venturing forward. During a few steps he winced in pain slightly the effects of the shunshining subtly showing their signs of overuse. After escaping this place the Yoshinee needed to undergo a brief psychological examination and the diary had to be examined very carefully. Quickly as he sprinted onward beside the to other two shinobi he slipped the diary into his buttbag.

As he traveled onward Ace's mind remained clear and focused. His fate was not to end at this wretched location. The chivalrous gambler did not want that to happen to the other two as well. Looking at the two a soft and proud smile illustrated upon his lips. They have stopped one incident however was this whole place a sign for the horrors that could lurk in the future.