Slipping into Insanity

[❥ cannibble]

A town, an unnamed one at that with a dark almost sepia-tone look to it. The walls, the decaying debris and vehicles all fading away to the one brown colour, the colour being void of the area it gave off the feeling of death. Everywhere you looked it was if the light was penetrating everything, holes in the roofs of every building and the sun casting shadows over the entire area giving it an even more dark feeling. The only colour that had stood out in the streets of this old, broken town was the blood stains on the walls and pavement.

A weird feeling would come across your body entirely as if you were being watched, the feeling would send a tingle down your spine and something dormant in your mind would begin to grow. In your mind you would not be able to figure out what this feeling was but it would put you on edge and depending on the sort of person could even make you scared. With no way of putting your finger on what exactly the feeling was you would unknowingly be walking into a realm of pure insanity.

Assigned from your kage a hand picked few of ninja and travellers alike would be sent here in order to eradicate the problem. Reiko was a small girl and she sat on the fence of the south end of the town, a group was to approach her and ask for her help around the town. She sat there looking at a picture of her parents, the photo was stained with blood and her expression was blank as if she had cried too much already. As the shinobi would approach she would ready her knife just in case it was hostile.

[yoshinee]

[ Bringing my entire Inventory. ]

Rendevouz Point.

Insanity: 1%......

So many things which were barely making any sense. Two children contacting the shinobi villages. A town in which insanity had spread, and everything there had been cast into a dark shadow. Supposedly, the only survivors were the two children, having hidden themselves and somehow enduring the insanity. So many different holes, so many unanswered questions. Yoshinee rubbed her forehead, letting out a low sigh, as she was approaching the outskirts of the town, moving slowly ahead. Yoshinee was slightly ahead of time, as she usually was. Likely to be the first arriving on the scene.

...Another interesting fact was that the Kage had agreed to sending her quite a far way to look into this issue. It meant that it could be far more serious than it had sounded at first. On top of that, she had recieved word to be careful about the allies which joined from other villages. Not that she wasn't to cooperate with them, just that she should keep an eye out for potential backstabbers. This mission would be dangerous and complicated, but likely interesting aswell. This would be a way to show Yukigakure just how dedicated she was, and how worthy she was. Now, the only thing she had to do, was to survive and get to the root of this mystery..

As Yoshinee got closer, the crimson eyes laid their gentle gaze upon the boy who was situated upon a rock, resting his head in his hands; Katsuo. The boys facial expression was showing a few different things. It was a strange mix, almost as if he was expecting the group to be a complete failure, however hoping for an unexpected miracle. A soft smile crept onto Yoshinee's lips as she greeted the boy. "..You must be Katsuo. I'm here to assist with.."[/b]
Yoshinee interrupted herself, directing her gaze towards a broken window, leading into what must've been an abandoned store. The young kunoichi could've sworn that there had been something within the darkness. A shiver went down Yoshinee's spine as a waterfall, making her shiver slightly. The crimson eyes inspecting the ruins in front of her. Blood on the walls. Disgusting. Even from here, there was a slight scent of dried blood.. As much as Yoshinee didn't want to bring children into the town, she'd rather protect them than to get lost in this place...
Redirecting her gaze, Yoshinee's warm smile returned. This place was giving her the creeps, but she didn't intend to let it show. Especially not to a boy who was already on edge. A little kindness would go a long way. "..the mission. I've been sent here from Yukigakure, and I'll assure you, we'll root out whatever has taken a hold here." A confident smile went onto Yoshinee's lips.

Yoshinee's hair was gathered in a tight ponytail. Around her neck, the forehead protector was was tied tightly. However, she'd be moving it to the forehead before long anyway. The leather bracers were stripped around her arm, and she was wearing a pair of black gloves with a slight leather reinforcement upon her knuckles. The boots were strapped tightly around her feet, making sure that they were fitting her feet without any free space within them. The vest was going to protecting her slightly, while holding a few of her exploding tags. On her left side, she was carrying her buttbag, allowing her to use her non-primary hand for tasks like those. Even though she was carrying a lot of things, it was still obvious to even a naked eye. Yoshinee's frame was incredibly small, and she was likely fragile in close combat. Probably not even capable of taking on the boy in front of her...

Yoshinee slowly stepped a few steps away, leaning against a sign. As her front was turned slightly away from Katsuo, the confident smile slowly faded. This place was eerie, and she wasn't liking it one bit. There was a constant nagging.. At current point, Yoshinee wasn't even sure if she'd be praying for strong allies.. or allies she knew wouldn't be capable of backstabbing her. Such a troublesome predicament.

[Molokai]

Taisen had received remarkably little intelligence about the place he was going and what he was supposed to be doing. He knew vaguely that it had been destroyed from the inside and vaguely that he was to be reporting to a kid for all of his informational needs. He did not know, for instance, who else would be showing up, from what village they would come, and how many others there were going to be.

Arriving on scene carrying his fully-loaded butt bag on his right hip, with Samehada and the Great Shield of Boreas on his back, plus his weaker collapsible shields already strapped to his forearms, he was prepared for combat. However, seeing that the village really was as destroyed as he imagined he found himself doubting that he would need them.

As soon as he came within sight of the northern entrance, he immediately saw the child he was supposed to liaise with, as well as the interloper already talking to him. Instantly, he was suspicious of her, activating his chaos for just a moment to examine her aura and get a general idea of her power level. Initial findings were that she was skinny and small, hardly a match taijutsu-wise, but in this world of super powers even someone smaller than her could be dangerous.

She was clearly a kunoichi, which meant at least that she was here for the same reason he was. For that reason, Taisen surmised that she could potentially be of use to him if her village had more intelligence than his, but still he didn't trust her. Something about her, something about the way she stood against the backdrop of the town, something far in the back of his mind whispered that she was not to be trusted. Not her, not the boy, not anyone.

For now, it behooved him to pretend to be cooperative, just so long as he kept a close eye on her at all times, so he approached and tried to be as non-threatening as possible. He put on a friendly tone with his deep baritone voice and crouched down next to the kid first,
"You must be Katsuo!" He began, smiling as best he could, "My name's Taisen, and I'm here to help." He then rose and met eyes with the kunoichi and addressed her as well, "I take it you're here for the same thing I am," he said as he extended his hand, "I'm Taisen Kamyuja, and you are?"

He kept his tone civil, but his eyes regarded her with distrust. He heard something off to his left, like a leaf shifting in the wind or a pebble rolling, and his head snapped to it. There, he narrowed his eyes to look for the source. After a while, when nothing else moved, he turned back to the kunoichi and said, "Sorry, thought I heard something. What do you know about what happened here?"

Best to start off pleasant, at least. He could deal with any treachery later.

[Water Adept]

[enter]

The village looked dead, if Rin didn’t know any better she would have assumed that this place had been deserted for a long time. Her crimson eyes scanned the area taking a note of the decaying structures and the silence that smothered all. In spite of herself it made her feel uneasy, as if something was following her ready to jump out at the first sign of weakness. She shook her head and grasped tightly onto her mother’s flute trying to shake the feeling.

“No need to be afraid” she muttered under her breath “fear has a place in my life now; I am the one in control now”. Her free hand went down to her utility belt checking that everything that she needed was inside, two stun grenades, two smoke, two incendiary and two fragmentation. She also had two knives, two kunai, four bola, thirty two makibishi and thirty darts. She was prepared as she ever could be and with that knowledge in mind she stepped forward looking for any people amongst the wreckage.

It did not take long until she saw the little girl amongst the debris brandishing a small knife in front of her; it was cute really thinking that she could defend against anything as weak as she was. She constructed a mask for herself, forming a smile of sympathetic silence as she walked towards the child.
“Hello I’m here to help” the lie came easily to her lips her purpose here much more sinister than just helping out these pathetic people “Now can you tell me exactly what happened here, I need to know as much as I can if I want to stop this plague of madness”

[hayate]

From far out Keigo had been watching carefully with his goggles. They’re zoom feature allowed him to spot the destroyed town and the small girl with her knife. Another girl whom he assumed was a ninja from some other village he made sure to tuck in his sand headband into his pouch on the left. The pouch also contained 15 stun grenades. He’d tap his right pouch which was filled to the brim with 225 marbles. Standing up from his prone position Keigo brushed some grass off of his black pants and jacket. Feeling ready Starrk moved his goggles atop his head ready for easy reuse. He liked to be a bit prepared.

He moved swiftly while the girl was talking to the girl. Starrk assumed he’d be heard so he put his hand up in the air ”I’m here to help!” A cheeky grin formed on his face as he stopped two meters to the left of the girl. ”So what’s the deal here. Your shits all fucked up and we are here to mess up whatever is here. “ Looking around Keigo didn't feel anything wrong but then again there was probably nothing here in this area to try and kill them.

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Shishou no Koutetsu (Mastery of Steel)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user the capability of performing Seitetsu Clan Weapon Transformation techniques without the use of Handseals.
Special: Must have obtained 500 TP in the Clan Jutsu.
Drawback: Only "B" rank techniques or lower are effected by this ability. The user still loses the number of movements that the technique would normally require.
Description: When the Weapon has learned enough about manipulating their body into different forms of Steel, they gain enough understanding of the transformations to become capable of utilizing those abilities without the use of handseals. In this manner, they will become capable of transforming in and out of different weaponry without pausing between the Human Form. This is primarily used so that the Human Weapon can transition between Weapon Forms while being Wielded by a Human Ally Specialist.
Limit: Must have 500 TP in Seitetsu Clan Jutsu. When the user has obtained the required TP, this ability is gained automatically.

Koutetsu Katansei (Steel Malleability)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Clan Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: This is the basis technique for conforming and manipulating the Steel within the body.
Special: Must have the same rank of this technique as the rank of Clan techniques that the user wishes to learn.
Drawback: Without this technique, the user is incapable of moving.
Description: A basic understanding of how to utilize chakra in a manner that allows it to seep into the user's steel body and change it. This is the primary basis of all techniques within the Clan, and as such it is a requirement to learn this technique to the same Rank of any Clan technique that the user wishes to obtain. An example would be, if the user wanted to learn a "C" Rank technique, they would need the "C" Rank of this technique. If they wanted to learn an "A" rank Clan technique, they would have to learn the "A" Rank of this technique first.
Limit: Must be a member of the Seitetsu Clan.

Koutetsu no Karada (Steel Body)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary in Weapon Form.
Effect: Determines the durability of the user's Steel Body.
Special: "Hand Seals", supplementary in Weapon Form.
Drawback: The more durable the body is, the less speed that the user has. The speed is of the user is reduced by one Difficulty Class from their current Difficulty Class for every Rank of the technique that the user has active. If at any point the user's Difficulty Class for movements reduces below "D" Rank, they will be considered to have zero movements per turn, unless they are performing the required handseals to obtain a lower Durability.
Description: The Koutestu no Karada, or the Steel Body, is the understanding of just how powerful the user's steel has become. The Steel of the body is capable of resisting up to one strike of the same Rank as it before becoming injured. This technique, while not in weapon form, can be modified around, due to the fact that the lower the ranking, the faster that the user is capable of moving with less training. When the user has transformed into Weapon Form, they will automatically take the highest rank of this ability in order to state their durability.
Limit: Must have Koutetsu Katansei of the same rank.

Karada Sumiyaka (Body Speed)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user to learn to move at speeds equivalent to their Difficulty Class.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must learn the technique for every rank of Koutetsu no Karada or else the user will suffer from movement penalties.
Description: This specialized form of training is given to those individuals within the Seitetsu Clan. Upon becoming an individual with the Steel Body technique, the user's own speeds will dramatically suffer. This training allows the user to act as if they were unaffected by the steel transitions within the body, allowing them to fight normally. Each Rank of this technique reduces the Difficulty Class Movement Penalty imposed by the Steel Body technique by one Difficulty Class, meaning that if the user only has the "D" Rank of this technique but switches to "B" Rank Steel Body, then they will have their movements reduced to the point that they would move as if they were two Difficulty Classes lower than they were, instead of three. If they have the "C" Rank Steel Body, then they will suffer only a singular class deduction with the "B" Rank Steel Body, and the "B" Rank of this technique would allow for no Difficulty Class Movement Penalty for the "B" Rank Steel Body.
Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Koutetsu no Karada.

Koutetsu Souseki (Steel Genesis)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user the ability to create Steel from their body in order to create larger and more powerful weaponry.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The technique must be learned multiple times to truly understand the strength of the technique.
Description: Once the user has learned how to manipulate their body with Chakra, they will learn to rapidly create additional Steel off of their body, for an additional cost of chakra. The rank of this technique denotes how much additional Steel may be created for use of techniques. At "D" Rank, the user is capable of creating up to one meter of additional Steel from his or her body. At "C" Rank, the user is capable of creating up to five meters. At "B" Rank, the user is capable of creating up to ten meters. At "A" Rank, the user is capable of creating up to twenty five meters. At "S" Rank, the user is capable of creating up to fifty meters of additional Steel.
Limit: Must have received the Koutestu no Karada Ritual.

Koutetsu Seigo (Steel Conformity)
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: A basic understanding of the number of weapon-like modifications the user is capable of creating upon themselves at one time. Also denotes the amount of time it takes for the user to transform parts of their body into weaponry.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must be learned multiple times for the user to gain true power through the technique. The user is not capable of making specialized weaponry, like exploding notes or light bombs, only normal weapons.
Description: This ability is a way to gauge the number of weapon-like modifications that the user is capable of creating upon their body at once. The higher the Rank, the higher the number of modifications the user is capable of creating, as well as the larger the size. Beyond that, the higher the rank of this technique, the faster the user will be able to modify their body into different weaponry. Small weaponry is considered things like kunais/knives, shurikens, and makibishi. Medium weaponry is considered things like one-handed swords, small shields, drills, saws, etc. Large weaponry is considered things like two-handed swords,

"D" Rank- Allows for up to 5 different small-weapon modifications, or up to one medium-sized modifications. Takes 3 seconds for small weapons, six seconds for medium.
"C" Rank- Allows up to 10 small, or two medium sized modifications. Takes 2 seconds for small, five seconds for medium.
"B" Rank- Allows up to 15 small, three medium, or one large sized weapon. Takes 1 second for small, four seconds for medium, six seconds for large.
"A" Rank- Allows up to 20 small, four medium, or two large sized weapons. Small weapons are transformed instantly, medium sized takes three seconds, and large takes five seconds.
"S" Rank- Allows up to 25 small, five medium, three large, or one gargantuan weapons. Small and medium sized weapons are transformed instantly. Large sized weapons take three seconds to transform, and gargantuan weapons take six seconds to transform.

Limit: Must have the corresponding rank of Kotetsu Katansei.

Boxers Mentality
Rank: "D", "C", "B", "A", "S"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: By fighting on and on, a boxer becomes more proficient when an attack may come by. This happens usually when the boxer becomes unable to see the attack. However by being in combat for so much they can feel when an attack is coming making them less able to be flanked.
Special: ---
Drawback: The user may only learn this technique by the class that they are. This means that in order to learn the "C" Rank version they must be "C" Class, if they wish to learn the "B" Rank version they must be "B" Class.
Description: A technique where the subconscious mind, where the subconscious body reacts just as they are attacked while flanked or while their back is turn. The body reacts in such a way to where they are capable of withstanding so much. This technique makes it where the Boxer is incapable of being surprised attacked, a sudden second sense kicks in as their body screams out to them yelling at them telling them to move, duck, dodge or anything else within that manner. This works on whenever they are being attacked. This technique however has a major flaw. The user is capable of dodging only whenever the opponent's class is equal or lower to that of the rank of the technique they know. This means that a "D" Class user that knows this technique cannot use this against an opponent that is "C" Class or higher.
Limit: Must learn in a gym that teaches Bokushingu (Boxing), Must know all Basics

[❥ cannibble]

(( Due to half of the people not coming when they said they would I have decided to turn this into a single thread, it will also make the event easier. ))

The two children sitting on the fence would notice as all of them approached. The small girl would remain emotionless and would show no expression while the boy who seemed to be the older one of the two would jump off of the fence and in the middle of the people. With a distance of only one meter between everybody now he would smile somewhat as if he were glad to have someone to help.

"It's nice to finally see some ninja... I am Katsuo and that's Reiko. Um... I'm not really sure how to say this but like... Just be careful, I'm assuming you're all ready?"

The small boy would look over everyone, sizing them up making sure to himself that they weren't actually a threat at all. A mysterious shiver would crawl up everyone's spine. The lingering thought of your worst nightmare coming to life would cross your mind but nothing major would happen. As this feeling of madness would sweep over it would not effect anyone and make their sanity go out the window. Although the only thing anyone would notice would be Taisen, the man would be able to spot a glimmer or aura for the slightest of moments near the children.

[yoshinee]

The young kunoichi drew out a notebook and a pen from her buttbag and started to scribble with a gentle movement. For now, she'd be gathering as much information as she possibly could. Not only about the other people who were slowly trickling in, but definitively also about the place that they were. Picturing the area they were in as if seen from a high angle, Yoshinee started drawing a map. As far as she could make out, this area could be riddiculusly large. At least having a sense of direction and which way would lead her back out could be quite worthwhile in the long run. Flipping through the pages, Yoshinee also started to write down her thoughts on one of the last pages. It always assisted her in thinking clearer when she could read her own exact thoughts.
Creepy city, by all means. It feels like something is constantly watching me.

As the crimson eyes had wandered over the others, there was no doubt about it. In this group, Yoshinee could easily be pinpointed as the weakest one. If anything, she would have to be as respectful and polite as possible, all the while attempting not to step on anyones toes. A slight sense of having been sacrificed by her village ran up her spine, sending down shivers. Scribbling a few more words down, she prepared to introduce herself to the others.
I feel slightly betrayed.

Closing the notebook with the pen still inside, it returned to her buttbag. Just as she breathed in, a little voice in the back of her head warned her not to tell them her real name. It would probably be a good idea to keep her bloodline to herself aswell, and hope none of them had ever encountered such scarlet eyes before. "Hey there. I'm Rin, from Yukigakure."[/b] Yoshinee avoided shaking hands with anyone, merely pointing to the headband that was strapped tightly around her forehead. Instead of shaking hands, she bent forwards slightly in a respectful bow. "I don't know about you guys, but this place is giving me the creeps. Hopefully we won't have to stay long."[/b] A warm smile went around, before she returned to being silent. Having placed herself somewhat centerly where everyone could see her, she'd just pray that the powerhouses that were coming along on this mission would behave towards each other. Else this could get nasty.

"Uhm, I'll be drawing a map of this place in here as we progress. It might come in handy later"[/b]

[Water Adept]

OOC: As Molokai has missed the IIC I will just go ahead and make my post

IC:For a moment a flash of anger flared across Rin’s face as the girl completely ignored her question, but it was gone as quickly as it had come, the mask of sereneness upon her face once again. As the other ninja began to arrive her gaze lifted up from the girl and started to study them with crimson eyes. Two of them were people you would expect to be sent on this sort of mission, about the same age as her and looked just as powerful. But the other one was exactly the opposite; she was just a child sickly and frail. A sly smile crept across the zassou’s face as her eyes focused on the girl, this child was way out of her depth and that would make her easy to control.

As the boy spoke a shiver spread down her spine, there was something wrong with this place. She closed her eyes driving the fear and unease out of her, she could not afford to be nervous in a place like this. A deep sigh escaped her lips as her eyes flickered open, now she could finely concentrate on the job at hand. She nodded in response to the boy and then quickly turned her attention back to the other people that had joined her. It seemed like the girl was experiencing the same effects that she was, but unlike her this other Rin did not have the control that she had. Inside she smiled, this would make it even easier to get the frail girl to trust her.
“My name is also Rin” her voice was calm and controlled “ Aren't you a little young to be risking your life in a place like this, I didn't think that your village would be so cruel to send one such as you into such danger”

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Solid Regard
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user becomes Immune to fear and intimidate effects.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: The user knows their soul and where it is going and this makes them fearless. This technique only works on the user. This technique lasts for 4 hours per class level. The user becomes Immune to fear and intimidate effects. This includes GenJutsu techniques that are meant to cause Fear.
Limit: Must be a Soulcaster.

[hayate]

The Gang’s All Here


Kiego’s eyes were very watchful as they moved falling upon each of the people in the area. The two children from the destroyed village, a girl who appeared younger than him and one a few years older. However he was the tallest and as that idea passed through his head a small grin formed on his face. It was erased after the boy finished talking an odd feeling overtook his mind. Yet it was gone just as quickly as it had come shaking his head for a moment he put the ideas behind him. He was confident of himself and a little worry would make him work harder.

Starrk’s eyebrows raised when he found out that he was working with two separate Rin’s. Seriously what were the chances? He’d already given the two of them numbers in his head. Since Rin from Yukigakure had spoken up first she’d been given Rin #1 in his head; thus the other Rin whose home was still unknown was deemed Rin #2. Once again a cheeky grin formed upon his face when he realized it was probably his turn to introduce himself. ”Well this is weird, I’m Rin too.” Keigo paused a moment to see if they’d believe him before speaking up again, ”Naw I’m lying but that’d be crazy wouldn’t it? I’m Keigo but you can call me by my last name Starrk.” Rin #2 seemed to be worried with their partner due to her age but he’d seen plenty of crazy things during his childhood. ”I’m sure Rin will do fine Rin. Just don’t make a liar out of me ok?”

His eyes fell back to the children before him. ”I think we’re ready to go. Did either of you get a good look at any of the things that did all of this?” Starrk didn’t know if they were ready but he assumed with everyone here and looking strapped ready to go that they would be. ”The faster we kick the asses of whatever is here the faster we can leave Rin. Let’s do it.” Despite the danger Keigo was very confident of himself and felt his adrenaline pumping before anything had started.

[Soul]

[Enter]

"Finally made it..."

The features that I had come across on my way here, it made me wonder what it would be like if I had really went insane. This made me walk a little slower than what I was. Everything in tact except my skates. I footed it the rest of the way here. After a while though, I came in contact with a child. I stopped as we stared at each other for a while before he brought a question to my attention.

"Mister...Are you here to help?"

A question that through me for a loop. I thought about it but didn't know what I was getting myself in to.

"Sure..."

Following the child, I happened to look around to see a torn down town, as if a nuke had rigged this place of life. The area I was in made me double think of my actions ever second that passed. Awkward sensations came towards my senses. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it wasn't avoidable at all. Walking behind the child, something kept whispering in my ears.

"Kill her...Kill her...Kill her..."

I looked around but no one was there. Continuing to walk, the whisper had came once more. This time, I had lost all train of though as my hand began to slowly move towards her. Stopping in my tracks, my chakra had began to manipulate into its deadly form for Jyuuken. Just before it was complete, I was brought back by the child's voice.

"Mister? Are you okay?"

Coming to, I nodded my head as my body began to shimmer. Finally, I noticed a group of shinobi here awaiting for something to happen, but I didn't know what. To get an idea, I brought to their attention that I was here, & to see if they were here to do something for the child that stood before us.

"I take it you guys are here for this child's request as well?"