Front Line

[Kuro]

Just as he gave his order the crashing hunk of golden metal would come flying towards Katsu's location. Raikou wasted little time, the duo reacted flawlessly in the rescue of Katsu along with the interception of the flying death machine. Kurogane himself had readied his body for the explosion though as it went off, Anotsu would seal the metal in crystal. The transition was so smooth the Raikage could only grin at the alliance working at hand. "Anotsu, Seven is in charge, respect his commands and show me what Sound is all about," those words would be said after Anotsu spoke of keeping their heads up. With that the Raikage would vanish in a series of flickers, his need to be on the field was no longer.

Exit

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The transport came flying hard and fast, though the ANBU were quick on their feet, one quickly arriving and moving the young archer out of the path of the transport while the other quickly intercepted the crashing ship. Drills spinning quickly as they met with the grand force of momentum. Gravity had a strange way of showing itself. The friction as metal tore through metal would create a loud screeching sound most likely deafening the metal ANBU for a few seconds. Though the explosion was the true threat, as the blast began the heat would be so intense even the the members farthest away would feel it. Though the Sound Shinobi had acted so quickly, using his chakra and coating the pieces of the ship. They'd quickly become crystallized turned into smooth hard objects instead of intensely hot and sharp shrapnel.

Though this wasn't all that was happening, Anotsu's clones would pick through the bodies checking for any survivors of the recent attacks, a few would be found but quickly dealt with. As the clones would close in on one of the last bodies the cries would be heard. "No please! Don't kill me! I'm begging!" the cries of the male would be heard as he tried to crawl backwards on his back. His legs were broken and his will to fight seemed to be the same. How would the group react to this finding?

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[OOC: Katsu has no real skill in this area so...]

One of the enemies had survived Katsu's own vicious assault against their troop transports and the crashing of the other transport by its own accord. Of course it appeared that the man's legs were broken and he didn't have much fight in him. Katsu's own legs twinged in sympathetic pain, and he winced as he turned away to look at "Seven", the name of the Anbu Dragon apparently. "I will work to increase my Cloud Size, as it grants us concealment while I can still spot foes and civilians through it. Barring your disapproval." Katsu intoned quietly, to avoid the apparently crippled soldier from hearing his words.

After that he would begin forming handseals, his bow over his shoulder as he did so, and would try and watch the environment as much as possible as he concentrated on his technique. Katsu would repeat these handseals up to three times, quadrupling the size of his Cloud if given the time to do so. When done Katsu would be in control of a huge 31x31x31 meter mass of thick cloud. When done Katsu would lay this great cloud down on the battlefield, enveloping a great portion of the nearby village in a 5 meter high blanket of fog that would reach 71 meters in any direction.

It wasn't much, Katsu mused to himself quietly, but it would help with the defense of the area and give Katsu the absolute edge over just about anyone who wanted to kill him...

[Raikou!]

"Stop!"

The Dragon Anbu's command rang out like thunder. The battlefield seemed to sit completely in silence. Only the whimper of the single survivor filled the air.

Rathalos flew down to Anotsu's clone and landed just in between it and the broken enemy.

"I'll take it from here. Set up a perimeter around me. A third wave is most likely on it's way and I'm going to need some time with our friend here to see what this is all about. I leave my safety to all of you."

The Wolf Anbu picked himself off the ground and dusted off what was left of his armor. Surprisingly he took little damage from the fallen transport. His drills tore it to shreds and his steel skin protected him completely from the aftermath along with some help from the Sound ninja. It was quite the feat yet no one seemed to care. Once again his brother Rathalos was hogging the spot light. Beowulf fixed his mask straight and ran to his brother's location.

"Always bossing people around... Interrogation situation I see. Let's waste no time."

The Wolf Anbu stepped into the Dragon Anbu, seemingly disappearing within his person. All that remained of the Wolf was his mask now on the right side of the Dragon's head. The single anbu then made a circular hand seal pointed just above the enemy's body and then almost fell as if he had fallen asleep standing. He quickly regained his composure and moved the Wolf mask to his face while pushing the Dragon mask to the left side of his head. It was a strange turn of events, but it had meaning.

Beowulf had merged with his brother Rathalos' body. Then with Rathalos in control of the shared body, he performed his Soul Spy jutsu, pushing his mind out of his body. For a moment his body was lifeless until Beowulf resumed control of their shared person. Rathalos' mind was no longer present, but his body sat safely along with Beowulf's. Beowulf then switched back to his own mask which had built in MPGs with x-ray, condition viewing, substance locating, and lie-detecting vision settings which would all be useful for the upcoming interrogation.

Rathalos, also known by some as Dragon Soul, pushed his mind from his body and into the opponent laying on the ground in front of him. Immediately he felt the extreme pain of two broken legs. He didn't take control of the man, but instead sat quietly within his mind, experiencing everything he experienced including his thoughts. Anything running through his mind would be seen to Rathalos. Between he and his brother, they would find out what this invasion was all about.

Beowulf pulled one of his swords from his multi-sword holster and held it to the enemy's neck.

"Tell me why you attacked our village!"

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Kontantei no Jutsu (The Soul Spy Technique)
Rank: C-Rank (10)(30)
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: The Yamanaka projects their mind out of there body, it can then roam free in a radius of 10 meters.
Special: Oval Hand seal directed at an empty space
Drawback: The body is left comatose and defenseless.
Description: The Yamanaka is able to propel their mind out of their body for spying purposes. The soul is limited to a 10 meter radius yet it can go upward, downward and in any other direction yet it is limited to ten meters. The Yamanaka is invisible, mute and deaf to the world around him or her. The jutsu can be retrained, adding five meters to the total distance that can be attained to a maximum of 25 meters.
Limit: Yamanaka, Art of the Valentine

Guest Soul
Rank: C (10)
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: After performing the Art of the Valentine Jutsu, the user can use his own soul and be the guest of someone else without being noticed.
Special: Oval Handseal
Drawback: Anything happening to the host's body would affect the user's body as well. Have the same limits as Art of the Valentine.
Description: When the user's soul touches the host's body it won't expel the target's soul out of their body as it would normally happen, instead of that the target won't even notice the presence of the soul. The user would then hear, see, smell, taste, feel, etc. everything that the host see, hear, etc. This is used as a spying technique.
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan. Must know Art of the Valentine.

Guest Soul, Internal Sight
Rank: B (60)
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: This technique lets the user to see what the target is thinking.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: This technique can be automatically used once the Guest Soul technique is on. This lets the user to not only see, hear, smell, taste or feel the same as the opponent but now they can see what the opponent is thinking as well.
Limit: Must be part of the Yamanaka Clan. Must know Art of the Valentine. Must know Guest Soul

[Umehara]

Indifference was all that he would receive as he swooped down to take on the lead of the matter. I nodded only once, the entirety of the proximity scanned as I maneuvered my clones to spread themselves evenly so that we might combat the threat that inevitably approached. Their even spread gave us a circumference of crystalline protection should I have so willed it, but there was a small matter that I would not allow to transpire. Broken and beaten, our newly gathered hostage was more than willing to surrender. But a question remained:

Was he surrendering of his own accord?

I allowed a crystal clone to approach as Seven began his operation. Timing my efforts so that our ministrations were in near unison, I waited until paralysis would overtake the enemy infantry. Nimble digits shifted and pushed along his body carefully, unsnapping and unraveling his very clothing until there was nothing of bulk and/or mechanical proportion left. Having seized the inventory, my doppelganger was sure to discard it by the wayside. "Check the bodies. We may have martyrs with explosive equipment or properties along the desecrated grounds. I allowed my eyes to fall onto Seven with a nod. "You have Otogakure's promise. Your village will hold."

My words were absolute, two of my crystalline brethren quickly and meticulously dragging the bodies to a safe distance before beginning to discard possible threats to the company of shinobi who busily worked to ensure Kumogakure's safety. The third, releasing the Crystal Encampment Wall and standing by in case any of the stray corpses would detonate, eyed the vicinity as Katsu created his cloud of ninjutsu proportion. My true self moved to take cover once again behind one of the earthen constructs that jut forth from nature's womb. I would rest for a small interval and bide my time, ever watchful as I silently took in the details of our current status.

Phase: Processing.

[Kuro]

As it would begin, the interrogation process was approached from two very interesting angels, mentally watched while physically suppressed. As the sword would be placed to his throat, the grunt had tears running down his cheeks, he knew his life was forfeit at this point. "We came here to crush the Cloud," his words were uttered with overwhelming fear. "The Gale Empire sets it's eyes on this continent," he'd continue to try to explain why they attacked this village, pausing only for a moment, his eyes would dart around. "Kumogakure no Sato is one of the largest threats of our invasion..." it would seem that Seven would have no issues ripping the information from this broken man, his mind would have no contradicting thought patterns, everything he said would come off as true as can be. The surroundings would seem calm eerie and uneasy, especially at a time of great conflict and bloodshed. Suddenly over the communications system a voice would call out. "Lucas Kazeraikou, to the tower," the voice would repeat itself three times before radio silence fell once more. With this order, Lucas would receive it and head off for his new location, this left just the three whom began this battle for the Gates.

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Lucas has been pulled from the Event.
Sorry for the lackluster post, next round will be far better, I promise ;P

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Error. Katsu hadn't quite thought out how he was going to utilize his cloud just the right way. While he could indeed blanket the entire area with his cloud he would sever the visibility of his own allies. Thinking, Katsu considered opening up a hole in the center for his allies to see. Denied. While it would provide cover from ground based foes, it'd leave a giant target at their position for any air based attack, of which the enemy seemed capable of employing almost endlessly. Moving his hands in a dome formation, Katsu directed his cloud to take the same shape, while leaving it more or less looking like a bank of fog from the outside. Suddenly the air would clear for those inside the dome of cloud, the lighting reduced but capable of being seen through, and the inside of the dome extended for quite a distance, allowing any ground troop to be seen if they wandered inside while still providing cover from outside.

This meant that Katsu had to watch the skies, and he eagerly turned his attention away from the interrogation of the enemy. He knew that such things could get very ugly. Katsu himself was already hyperventilating, trying to keep himself from succumbing to the feelings of nausea and dizziness that constantly assaulted him like the tide. His mind wanted to run away to someplace safe and ignore the rest of the world. He wanted his mother, he wanted dreamless sleep. Yet the battle was still raging, despite the relative calm of this area, and Katsu knew he had to keep awake or he might end up killing allies through folly.

Gulping to try and not vomit, Katsu kept his eyes on the skies, trying to focus on simply seeing the next enemy...

[Raikou!]

The Gale Empire...

"The Gale Empire huh? Sounds kind of impressive when you say it out loud. It will look good in our history books when we write about it's overwhelming destruction at the hands of Kumogakure." said Beowulf smiling a fanged smile.

"Where is your Gale Empire? And who is your Gale Emperor? And how did you know where our village was?"

Beowulf pressed the edge of the blade against the soldier's neck, while careful to not actually cut it. His brother was inside this poor fool's mind and he didn't want to cause him any extra pain. Rathalos was already champing two broken legs, there was no reason to make things worse for him. Beowulf's 'mpg's detected no lies from the man and if he happen to be able to fool such a technology Rathalos was inside listening to his very thoughts. Hopefully with these next questions Seven would be able to discern the location of this Gale empire, who their Emperor was, and how the hell they knew where Cloud was.

[Umehara]

While they busily maneuvered themselves to prepare for what approached, I would begin to do the same with a simple command given to one of my crystalline counterparts. My right hand lifted and began to shift within my cloak, the pads of my digits fingering stripes of paper before pulling them from my inventory - a total of at least five exploding tags were revealed. With haste, I stood and inconspicuously began to make my rounds toward those who stood by. I was sure to allow my comrades to see my actions, however - a mental note, without words, not to remain close to my creations should they have been needed for a more explosive approach. Reckless though it might have seemed, the art of Shoton No Jutsu was more than capable of being utilized even in a destroyed state. Hopefully, I mused, our adversaries would not be privy to such knowledge.

And so would it be, my fingers securing the exploding tags beneath the underarm of every clone that I possessed. Only I would be able to detonate them, and it was in that knowledge that I could allow them free movement without worry of their purpose going to the spoil before they'd done my bidding. Ever vigilant were my eyes as I gave note to all in attendance. The quiet was appreciated, but I knew full well that we hadn't reached the end of our trek. I took my place behind cover again as I listened to the words of our captive, rather forthcoming with information - perhaps the lack of his legs was motivation enough to use what cards he could to cling to this mortal coil.

Seconds ticked with every breath. The crystal clones spread their vision to and fro. I would even occasionally equip my goggles, watching the skies with a zoomed enhancement so as to pinpoint the location of anomalies that could have presented themselves. Poised, ready to take action at a moment's notice, I yet again fit myself in contingency.

- 5 Exploding Tags Laced

[Kuro]

"We're located to the East across the great sea," his first response to the probing of information was accurate. "I don't know who he is, I'm just a grunt, your asking past my pay grade..." as he spoke his fear would begin to consume him, should he survive the interrogation, the Empire would kill him, he died no matter the outcome. Though the setting around the scene would grow far too quiet for an invasion, as if someone was watching them, waiting for the right opportunity. It was then that an AnBu Owl would appear through a series of body flickers. "Katsu is to come with me, direct orders from Kurogane Sarutobi," just after he spoke, a voice came over the radio waves. "Seven, the AnBu speaks truth, I have use for Katsu elsewhere," the voice of Kurogane would come through but only once on the channel. This would allow the AnBu to then exit with the young archer so long as the others didn't interrupt it.

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Pulling Katsu ICly out of the thread. He will now post the entrance of his GM run. This should spice and speed things up for the two of you. Good luck!

[Raikou!]

"What a waste." snarled Beowulf. The Wolf Anbu with the an extra Dragon mask on the side of his head sheathed his blade and turned his back on the helpless enemy. "Anotsu. Would you please use your Crystal jutsu to lock up and protect our guest here. He has a long stay he in Kumogakure ahead of him."

Rathalos exited the mind of the enemy and returned to his and his brother's shared body.

As Katsu was summoned away Beowulf shouted to the young boy over the silence of the battlefield. "Katsu! You did an amazing job. You saved many lives today. Don't be afraid of your power!" The boy really was amazing. Which meant a lot coming from Beowulf.

Apollo the Great White Wolf walked out of the shadows to Beowulf's side. He had been waiting for a moment in which he would be needed but it had not come. Growing impatient he had finally decided to join his master's side in battle.

"Looks like it's just me and you Anostu." said Beowulf. "We keep doing what we're doing and we will be just fine."

[Umehara]

"As you say."

The only confirmation given as one of my nearer crystalline counterparts moved to perform few handseals. The dormant ability of the crystal was yet again brought to the surface as he merely placed hands near the fallen soldier. The spread of crystal, hardened and gleaming against the day's light, quickly overtook his ability to resist. He was left with enough oxygen to survive the encounter, though the proximity betwixt every extremity was hardly enough to even allow his fingers to weave so much as a seal. I continued to watch with vigilance, my body e'er ready to engage the opponent. "The irony of a man with no affiliation to this village protecting it as if it were his own. I suspect that your Raikage will be told of my efforts here today.." I trailed off, silently expectant of this fellow AnBu shinobi to make my deeds fully known.

The stretch of combat approached. We would meet it with open arms. I rested my form again, content to replenish my stamina and just a small fraction of my reserves if it would help the longevity of our battle.

Shōton: Crystallization
Rank: C, B, A, S
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user to create crystal to varying degrees.
Special: Handseals of the technique it is used with..
Drawback: It is impossible to crystallize electricity, wind, or fire. Any element that lacks a physical presence can not be crystallized. Sound Jutsu will act as if one rank stronger then their designated technique when being pitted against crystal. Sound techniques use their high frequency and vibration qualities to essentially shatter your crystals, as opposed to just break them, if they are geared towards acts of that nature *ie they are meant to damage physically and not some sort of genjutsu or the like*. When calculating damage vs the durability of your crystal, remember to add it together. If one person does an A rank vs you crystal that can withstand S rank, you can only endure one A rank more unless the crystal is redone/fixed which becomes costly.
Description: Using your abilities with the crystal release skill you are able to create crystal either by transforming the particles in the air, or a more prominent substance. The technique is your essential crystal technique. It governs two things: the amount of crystal you can create at once, and the strength of your crystalline constructs. At C rank the user is able to crystallize up to a 5x5 section of material per movement dedicated to the process after handseals. This of course can be edited to be proportionally the same such as a 6x4 meter area etc. Also, when you have this skill at C rank, your crystalline constructs are able to endure C rank damage before shatter. This defensive power stacks with whatever technique this is used with if applicable. As your rank increases so to does this techniques power. At B rank, your ability to crystallize becomes a 10x10 meter area, and its able to withstand up to a B rank. At A rank it increases to 20x20 meters, and is able to withstand up to an A rank amount of damage. At S ranks it increases once more to 40x40 meter area, and again is able to withstand an S rank amount of damage. With this technique the user is able to transport through crystalline structures of their own creation at a speed of 5 meters per movement (kind of like underground fish projectile). This technique is generally used passively within other techniques. This technique also allows a user to somewhat “dismiss” their crystal creations at will. When doing so the crystal seems to basically disintegrate.
Limit: Must have the Crystal release.

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With a wave of farewell to his comrades Katsu fell in line with the Anbu Owl and would be led away from the current battlefield, being sure to retrieve any fallen arrows he could recover beforehand and then taking his gigantic cloud with him as he left. Technically Katsu could have left it behind, but it would have faded away without a connection to his chakra keeping it sustained. Inside Katsu was more than relieved to have his orders changed. He did not want to remain near the shattered and broken corpses of those he had murdered. Shuddering one last time, Katsu hopped onto his cloud and followed the Anbu Owl, his eyes scanning for new threats..

[Exeunt Katsu and Anbu Owl]

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A minute, maybe more passed in relative silence and calm as the two combatants secured their position and their prisoner. The prisoner himself merely wept silently in his crystal prison, the fear and despair of his situation too much for him to bear, but his constraints too tight for him to even inhale deeply enough to howl his emotion. He was a broken man. The transports in the sky seemed to have disappeared or pulled back, none visible in the sky from Seven and Anotsu's position.

The silence was not to last very long however. For throughout that minute the sense that they were being watched grew more malevolent and threatening. Something much worse than what they had faced was coming for them. What it was however there was no inkling until it struck.

A great engine noise was the first clue, greater than those of the previous transports. It was low to the ground, echoing off the surface of the buildings and ground, seeming to come from multiple places at once. The sound of breaking concrete and wood would be the next clue until finally a single golden transport, of the same design but nearly twice the size, bulldozed its way through a final building from the lane that Katsu had been set to watch when he was there. Its momentum and power was great as it slammed through the building wholesale, scattering wood and stone in every direction without slowing itself in the least. It rushed forward continuously towards the two combatants and their prisoner, perhaps to simply crush them with it's bulk. The horizontal propellers that kept it aloft suddenly roared even louder, and just as it would reach Anotsu and Seven's position it would spin on a dime, its rear edge spinning about like a swung blade right at the two combatants.

Still moving forward as it spun the transport lost altitude, sliding across the ground, tearing up the pavement and dislodging the crystallized soldier from the ground while at the same time scattering sparks in every direction. The crystallized soldier, protected by the barrier Anotsu had placed around him, would end his rough ride pinned between the transport and the earth it had dug up, half buried but thankfully still alive. Certainly he had internal injuries from such abuse however.

The transport having finally come to a halt, a great furrow left in its wake and a great cloud of dust and smoke hiding it from view, a single man would shatter the cockpit windshield and leap from his perch, coming to stand next to the trapped soldier. "C-captain Griffon?!" came the terrified voice of the trapped soldier, any further words literally cut off, a blade slammed home into his open mouth.

A metallic voice would rasp in response to the dead man's death gurgles, "The Empire has no need of a broken tool..."

The hidden figure stepped away from the crystallized corpse calmly, walking down the earthen ramp with a casual step. The smoke and dust cleared, revealing for lack of a better phrase a robot Samurai.

The figure was covered by a bulky metal chest-piece riddled with pressure gauges and cables running from the main chestplate to waist and back mounted tanks. A literal chimney rose from behind their head, thick steam bellowing forth, but the machinery seemed to do nothing but keep the person contained within warm. A simple white flowing robe emblazoned with whirlwind patterns covered the majority of the body, while metallic gauntlets and geta-style greaves covered his hands and legs. A stiff and high cuff on the Gi hid most of the person's face, and with a stereotypical straw-hat instead made from the same metal as his armor, it was completely hidden in shadow. Only a pair of tiny pinpoints of light were visible, showing the eyes of the creature. A large sword was in the warrior's hands, a mass of black and red metal in the shape of an overlarge katana, and the razor-sharp edge gleamed in the sunlight. Even from a glance it was obvious that was a very-high quality blade. Two smaller wakizashi were sheathed at the belt-line, and in the other hand was a multiple sword sheath filled to the brim with katana.

The being stepped forward another step, halting long enough to pull a small remote control with a lot of buttons on it. Pressing one they then crushed it between their hands, the golden transport promptly exploding! Self-destruct button. A proud act however. This being was going to win and move forward or die. No retreat, no quarter... no mercy...

“Tell me... your names. Tell me the names of the first two Shinobi I slaughter for the Gale Empire...” The metallic raspy voice issued forth, nearly overwhelmed by the blazing fire of the broken transport.

[BOSS FIGHT ENGAGED!]

[Raikou!]

[[FREAKIN SWEEEET]]

"The irony of a man with no affiliation to this village protecting it as if it were his own. I suspect that your Raikage will be told of my efforts here today.."

"Anotsu. For standing with me on this day, the whole village will know your name... Kumogakure will forever be in-"

A deafening engine roar suddenly interrupted Beowulf. Followed by huge amounts of crashing and destruction. The ground rumbled as a giant transport made it's way towards the Front Line.

Beowulf couldn't help but wince under his mask at all the needless destruction. His blood began to boil as building after building toppled under the massive low-flying transport. Stone and wood blasted towards Beowulf and his wolf. However it had little affect against Beowulf's steel skin and Apollo just stood behind his master. Dust and debris filled the area as the massive vehicle suddenly swung to a stop, swinging it's back-end towards the group prompting Beowulf and Apollo to leap back to a distance of about 15 meters. Their backs were now dangerously close to the Village Gate.

Their prisoner would have been crushed alive if not for Anostu's crystal. However his life would soon be cut short anyway as their new opponent finally revealed himself. A monster of a man appeared, more machine than samurai. He ended his comrades life with a single blow from his sword, straight through Anotsu's crystal. 'Dangerous,' thought Beowulf. Finally the machine solider pulled out a device and blew his transport straight to hell, causing a fire to rage behind him. 'You have to admit this guy knows how to make an entrance,' thought Beowulf. 'Focus Beowulf,' replied Rathalos internally.

“Tell me... your names. Tell me the names of the first two Shinobi I slaughter for the Gale Empire...”

"I'd love to help you out tin-man, I really would. But I can't think of any Shinobi you might be killing today.. Maybe you wanna go stab some more of your useless Gale buddies? Lord knows we've done our full share." Beowulf extended his hands out towards all the carnage scattered throughout the battlefield. "Your Gale Empire is weak. And you have guaranteed it's destruction by coming here. You're as good as dead tin-man."

Beowulf smiled wide under his mask while he slowly pulled out one of his remaining 18 blades. "What do you think Anotsu? Surely you have swatted bugs tougher then these Gale soldiers?"

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Apollo Prepping:

First Gate— Mūlādhāra [Open/Initial] (60)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: Taijutsu, Supplementary
Effect: The body can only go 20% of it's limits naturally, with all the gates on. With each gate, however, the body can go an extra 10% for each gate broken. The Initial Gate enables the user to push forth to 30%. When a user takes the time to break this gate, they become capable of moving .5 times faster than normal. This means that a user who is capable of performing 4 movements would be capable of performing an amount of 6 movements in total. (4 base movements + 2 movements for the ×.5)
Special: The user must concentrate within their inner body for one brief moment in order to bring forth the gate.
Drawback: Simply put, the Hachimontonkou work on a 100% scale. Unlocking the Initial Gate expends 10% of the aforementioned one hundred each round it remains open. What this means is that if you were to perform under the Initial Gate's influence for two rounds, you would have used 20% out of the allotted one hundred. BUT, the moment a user goes over this 100%, their entire musculature will begin tearing apart, resulting in short stints of temporary paralysis accompanied by shocking pains. Repairing this damage requires medical attention with a success rate of 90%.
Description: Located in the region between the genitals and the anus, the Inital Gate is the first of the Hachimontonkou. It's not rare for a shinobi who uses a good deal of taijutsu to know how to unlock this gate. This gate is usually broken in order to perform a needed devastating attack or for a temporary boost to get out of a sticky situation. However, keeping this gate unlocked for an extended period of time can put a lot of strain on the user's muscles.

The rank of any Taijutsu Attack is increased by One Rank.


"D" Rank Taijutsu have "C" Rank strength.
"C" Rank Taijutsu have "B" Rank strength.
"B" Rank Taijutsu have "A" Rank strength.
"A" Rank Taijutsu have "S" Rank strength.
"S" Rank Taijutsu gain an additional "D" rank's worth of power.


Takes 1 movement of preparing before able to unlock the gate. User is unable to perform any other techniques during this preparation time period.
Limit: Only accessible to Chakra Gate users. Must have at least 540TP in Taijutsu techniques.

[Umehara]

- 3rd Person POV -

An intriguing encounter, had it been more purposeful.

Slated orbs watched as the transport barreled down upon them, its massive weight increasingly evident as entire buildings were reduced to ruin in the wake of its travel. What once were calm skies were now an eyesore of epic proportion as he watched, his form statuesque as his clones ensured that they'd made escape from the immediate proximity. He need not exert much force; a single leap and bound would remove him from the path of the transport's more dangerous interval of entrance, his feet landing without sound only a meter or two from where his Kumo partner now stood. The majesty of his cloak settled as green eyes scanned the distance. He would take advantage of this anomaly's entrance; whilst the smoke and debris settled, his clones would slip into the smog and make themselves scarce.

And then an explosion when he disembarked.

A piercing gaze took in every detail that he could about the robotic assailant, his thoughts indifferent at the life that had been taken only moments ago. "Captain Griffon." The thought was written across his memory's tablet for further investigation once they'd wrapped up their eventful afternoon here. It seemed that their aggressor even had speech. The corner of Anotsu's lips twitched upward in response, the Cloud AnBu's words received before he merely lifted his left hand. From beneath his cloak did it rise, its twin beginning a dance of its own along the phalanges as Anotsu's lips parted. His fingers beckoned the Captain.

"Your ignorance shows, Captain. Not only have you chosen to walk into death's chilled embrace - you've managed to destroy your only means of tucking tail and running, to boot."

Truthfully, it would have been an equivocation for the Uchiha to have allowed their opponent to believe that he was going to allow him to walk away. So instead, he would merely grant him the truth of the matter - the single, solitary verb that he desired the most from those who would have stood before him and opposed his power.

"Die."

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The metallic Samurai responded to the insults and threats of his opponents by simply readying himself. He gave a long hiss of steam from the chimney on his back, his stance suddenly ready. To Anotsu's senses there was a blast of power of sorts. Griffon's own aura swelled for a moment, extending past their metallic skin to reveal an ugly red color billowing off his form. Hatred and rage barely contained within. It lasted only a moment, but Anotsu would be able to tell that Griffon was like him. Was like Katsu. Griffon had molded his soul energy to do something, but what would be hidden from Anotsu for now as Griffon's aura retreated back into the metal shell.

"Very well. I will be sure that your skulls go up as trophies." the metallic raspy voice spoke once more in reply. Griffon picked up the multiple-sword holster he had let go of in order to use his self-destruct remote, and with a single motion he swung it in a wide arc in the air above him. Blades leapt from their containment, soaring forth to litter the ground seemingly at random, yet three specific blades had actual targets. One blade would skewer Anotsu's left foot where he stood if he did not act to avoid the damage, while another would aim to slash into Seven's right leg, and the final blade was aimed directly at Apollo's rump. Any of these blades were deadly, possibly even to a certain steel-skinned Seitetsu, but would take minimal effort to avoid.

Griffon waited, his overlarge katana at the ready in one hand, watching and seeing what his opponent's would do...

[Raikou!]

Beowulf easily side stepped the one blade that fell upon him and Apollo was already gone before the blade reached his location. The volley of blades would normally be an after thought for Beowulf, however he could tell that these were no normal blades. He was let on to the fact that they were able to pierce Anotsu's crystal. An element that was able to capture exploding shrapnel that would shred most things to pieces. This Gale Samurai's sword was able to slice right through it like warm butter. It was tempting to test steel vs steel but Rathalos advised Beowulf against it. For now he would just avoid the swords.

The Great White Wolf opened the Initial Gate causing an overflow of chakra to erupt within his body. His muscles exploded with energy increasing his strength and speed substantially. He flickered toward the enemy the moment the samurai flung his blades into the air [1/21]. Instantaneously traversing forward he would appear 10 meters closer, or 5 meters away from the armored samurai. He would immediately flicker once again however this time in an arc and appear at the enemies side opposite of his sword arm [2/21]. Appearing low to the ground Apollo would burst upwards and delivery the first of a series of brutal Close Bull Rushes. The blow would be aimed at the enemy's knee delivering a hit feeling at least like an S rank shot. If it connected or not, the wolf would flicker again back 5 meters and bark tauntingly. He'd flicker in an arc once again [3/21]. Appearing this time on the opposite side of the samurai and attempt the same maneuver on the opposite side. And once again hit or miss Apollo would flicker back 5 meters and bark tauntingly attracting the enemy's attention. For a third time he would flicker approach the enemy and come up from behind his original location [4/21]. And attempt to Bull Rush him from behind aimed at his hips or back. He would flicker away twice more off to the right taunting in between and finally taunting once more as he appeared 20 meters away to the far right skidding to a stop [6/21].

Apollo's high speed barrage served two purposed. First: To crush the enemy like a soda can. And second: To distract him. Very little time would go by during his loud mouthed assault. His movements were succinct and almost instant. A blow, then a taunt, a blow, then a taught, a final blow, then a taunt followed by another taunt. Each Bull Rush could kill a normal man and all the taunts were sure to keep the attention on Beowulf.

Beowulf would send off his own barrage simultaneously. The sword already in his hand would be sent flying like a boomerang at the man's eye space between his armor. He then would pick up the samurai's own blade and send it flying at him as well. This time the spinning blade would be aimed at his chest. Beowulf would step, lift, and toss the blade meant for Apollo as well. This one also aimed for his upper chest. If these blades were truly special it was his problem now. The blades would most likely arrive during Apollo's assault given the small distance between them. His wolf's multidimensional attack would hopefully make escape for the enemy difficult so they could hit their mark. And his incessant taunts would hopefully keep him distracted as well. The only real question was how tough was this Gale Samurai?

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First Gate— Mūlādhāra [Open/Initial] (60)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: Taijutsu, Supplementary
Effect: The body can only go 20% of it's limits naturally, with all the gates on. With each gate, however, the body can go an extra 10% for each gate broken. The Initial Gate enables the user to push forth to 30%. When a user takes the time to break this gate, they become capable of moving .5 times faster than normal. This means that a user who is capable of performing 4 movements would be capable of performing an amount of 6 movements in total. (4 base movements + 2 movements for the ×.5)
Special: The user must concentrate within their inner body for one brief moment in order to bring forth the gate.
Drawback: Simply put, the Hachimontonkou work on a 100% scale. Unlocking the Initial Gate expends 10% of the aforementioned one hundred each round it remains open. What this means is that if you were to perform under the Initial Gate's influence for two rounds, you would have used 20% out of the allotted one hundred. BUT, the moment a user goes over this 100%, their entire musculature will begin tearing apart, resulting in short stints of temporary paralysis accompanied by shocking pains. Repairing this damage requires medical attention with a success rate of 90%.
Description: Located in the region between the genitals and the anus, the Inital Gate is the first of the Hachimontonkou. It's not rare for a shinobi who uses a good deal of taijutsu to know how to unlock this gate. This gate is usually broken in order to perform a needed devastating attack or for a temporary boost to get out of a sticky situation. However, keeping this gate unlocked for an extended period of time can put a lot of strain on the user's muscles.

The rank of any Taijutsu Attack is increased by One Rank.


"D" Rank Taijutsu have "C" Rank strength.
"C" Rank Taijutsu have "B" Rank strength.
"B" Rank Taijutsu have "A" Rank strength.
"A" Rank Taijutsu have "S" Rank strength.
"S" Rank Taijutsu gain an additional "D" rank's worth of power.


Takes 1 movement of preparing before able to unlock the gate. User is unable to perform any other techniques during this preparation time period.
Limit: Only accessible to Chakra Gate users. Must have at least 540TP in Taijutsu techniques.

Shunshin no Jutsu - Oshi (Body Flicker Technique - Push) x21
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.

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

Chouba (Taunt) (10)
Rank: "D"
Skill: Supplementary
Effect: Brawler may start shouting out insults and such to draw enemies to him. All enemy who hear his insult that may be directed towards them
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Taunt has no defined usage as it is not considered as a NinJutsu or a TaiJutsu. This type of technique is used for gathering purposes, for challenging purposes, or even to get opponents away from the comrades of the Brawler. This technique only works within an area of twenty meters in a radius around the user. The User shouts outwards pushing his voice out towards all that could hear, spitting out insults to draw the enemies near. As the Enemies hear the sounds and the insults a sudden feel to attack the user comes forth as they all rush towards the user attacking violently.
Limit: Must be a Brawler

Genkai Ryuu: Kenheki (Sword Pierce)
Rank: "B"
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A sword boomerang technique that skewers the enemy multiple times before returning to the user.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: User holds the sword with a reverse grip aiming the blade towards the back. User launches the blade by hurling it towards the opponent. The sword travels at 10 meters per second plus 5 meters per class level. The technique may spin for a total of 2 rounds before returning to the user. The sword spins while attacking 2 times per second. This technique follows the designated opponent until it makes its first strike. Once it strikes it becomes stationary and continues to spin for the remainder amount of time. User may hurl the sword with less effort allowing it to return earlier than expected.
Limit: Must Learn from a Master of Burēdono Kenseijin - ブレードの剣聖人 - Blade of the Sword Saint

[Umehara]

An impressive display on all accounts, though the eyes of a Soulcaster were diligent in their scrutiny. I watched with suspicion as Griffon maneuvered to ready himself for combat, every detail revealed unto me as my soul pierced the distance betwixt us and ushered to my knowledge a certain information about him. The grotesque shroud of crimson that covered him alerted me to his ministrations. And without hesitation, my own blood began to react in retaliation. Minuscule traces of my life's essence were born from my core as my eyelids flickered but once. The calamity of my birthright had been relived in those fleeting moments of preparation, an instantaneous shift in my gaze fully granting me the prowess of a clan long forgotten since their destruction.

The Sharingan had been born.

Pools of scarlet greeted my adversary, the oblivion of my tomoe spinning once before settling into their famed triangle of alluring proportion. I ignored the words of the soon to be deceased. Instead allowing my undivided attention to witness the reach of Griffon's hand, I sought to ruin the machinations of his character. Even before his digits had fully come to curl about the container which held a multitude of swords, my hands had begun their brusque dance of the zodiacs. Handseals, effectively hidden beneath my cloak, finished just in time so that my chakra could swell and flex. Griffon's swing of the container would, no doubt, go off without a hitch. But before he could complete its revolution, a plethora of hindrances were upon him to forcefully halt his offensive gesture.

My clones relinquished their places from behind the smog.

The first of the five, landing to the northern flank of Griffon and placing interference between us, performed a ceremony of handseals. Expendable, its green eyes narrowed considerably as the instruments of Griffon's ministrations began their travel to the air. I'd made note of the blades and their ability to cut through my otherwise nigh impregnable fortresses of crystal. As such, I would work with a counterattack that would ultimately seize them at their handles. The air was compromised as a thin layer of chakra spread out from my doppelganger, every blade within the radius of forty meters suffering a crystalline hold along their guards. Under my clone's command would they fall, all but three of them halting in their tracks before being turned back toward their owner. I gave a small leap of exertion to avoid the blade that had been intended for me, effectively leaving range if its purpose was more than singular.

But that was an understatement in comparison to what transpired from my mind's will.

The AnBu's animal companion had since then taken up a speed the likes of which I had not seen before. My Sharingan Eye watched its motions with great care, every movement a swift measure that left much to be imagined by the mundane who were not capable of keeping up with its increased momentum. My second clone arrived just as the assault from the animal would begin. The swords hung within the air, still. With this in mind, his own Ninjutsu would make use of what his first brother had already accomplished. The blades were turned back upon Griffon's vessel, rushing forward at the command of the clone in the form of their multitude gathering together to create beasts of pure crystal. Three dragons of generous size silently roared to life as they were summoned, effectively spreading out to attack from above; if Griffon's escape had been intended as the beast approached to attack, then they would be sure to aim with precision to prevent a clear path.

My clone was careful so as to allow the wolf a window of opportunity. Having blocked Griffon's methods of escape, they'd linger just long enough before going on the offensive maneuver. Apollo's retreat was followed by the sudden crash of each dragon into Griffon's very person, converging by a meter's separation and raining down a destruction unparalleled in force. The wolf's taunt, I surmised, would have garnered Griffon's attention. And in that interval, he would be forced to deal with the speed of a four-legged companion whilst my clone's dragons separated their maws to devour him closely afterward. If he could somehow break the crystal along the handles of the blades remaining on his person, then the window of opportunity would be at a sliver's length. This was the power of my Sharingan Eye. And if he did not succumb to the combined force of myself and Seven, then he would surely know that far worse was in store.

The third, fourth, and fifth clone arrived to his eastern and western flanks respectively, circling to his south at a constant proximity of ten meters. I knew full well of the abilities of a Soulcaster. And if our numbers were any indication of wise counsel, then I would use alternate methods to touch my opponent if the AnBu's companion could not. My Sharingan Eye continued its watchful manner. Regardless, the outcome would be the same.

Griffon would know the power of "OtoKumo" this day.

Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe
Rank: "A"
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 3rd Tomoe allows the user to track movements and copy them for techniques. Also capable of piercing stronger GenJutsus.
Special: ---
Drawback: Technique Copying has its limits as well as Movement tracking.
Description: Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye") 3rd Tomoe The eyes of the user turns red in color with a black pupil in the middle. Three Tomoe (Comma) appears around the pupil. Each eye gains three Tomoe.
Able to see through "A" Rank and lower GenJutsus.
Able to predict 5 movements per opponent. 6 if user has Chakra Sight.
Able to copy a technique to learn. Every Training Point User earns they get an Additional 2 Points to learn the technique.
Additional Point does Not go into User's Class, nor Mastery.
Additional Point takes away from learning Capacity such as universal technique points and non mastery points.
May only copy Releases (If you know Release first), Perceptions (If you know Perception first), and Basic non Chakra Related Fighting Styles and TaiJutsu Techniques.
May copy Technique Trees if user learns the first technique that starts the Technique Tree.
Does not Copy Multi Ranked Techniques, except the first initial technique.
Does not Copy Selfish Techniques

Must watch technique being performed at all times whether it is Playable Character or Non Playable Character. Must not take eyes off of person performing said technique.

Limit: Must be part of the Uchiha clan (うちは一族 "Uchiha family"), Must know Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe. Only obtainable after three events or interaction missions after obtaining Sharingan (写輪眼 "Copy Wheel Eye,") 2nd Tomoe

^ - Performed by Anotsu

Shōton: Chakra Override
Rank: B
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Using their knowledge of the Shōton: Crystallization technique, the user is able to crystallize incoming attacks, effectively turning them into statues and fixtures to the battle field, or use them for their own techniques
Special: Holding the Rat handseal as long as needed
Drawback: all drawbacks of Shōton: Crystallization apply, and your skill could be overwhelmed if the attack is big enough.
Description: Using your knowledge of the Shōton: Crystallization, the user is able to crystallize incoming enemy attacks to either stop them dead in their tracks or turn them around to be used in combination with one of their other techniques. You are able to crystallize as much as your skill in Shōton: Crystallization allows as far as size goes. Remember that the attack may still break through the crystal if it is powerful enough to shatter it based on your skill in the Shōton: Crystallization technique.
Limit: Shōton: Crystallization

^ - Performed by Crystal Clone I

Shōton: Hashō Kōryū (Crystal Release: Tearing Crystal Falling Dragon)
Rank: B
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: The user crystallizes a material in the area, and then turns it into a dragon. It can be used as a means to travel or to attack a target. Several dragons can also be made and manipulated at once.
Special: "Handseals"
Drawback: None
Description: Picture
Forming the handseals, the user will focus their chakra on either the air of the thing they wish to crystallize, and it will crystallize into what appears to be a living creature in the form of a crystal dragon. This dragon is controllable and one can control up to three at a time.
Limit: Must know the Crystal Release

^ - Performed by Crystal Clone II

- Crystal Clone III: Standby
- Crystal Clone IV: Standby
- Crystal Clone V: Standby

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[OOC: Please keep in mind that purely defensive motions don't take up your movement within reason, according to the Battle Rules. Cheers folks!]

Griffon was more than ready for the multi-man assault that was being leveled at him. It was glorious. A true challenge at last! Griffon's blades had barely left their sheath when they were caught in hands of crystal by the hilt, a precaution against the blades slicing through them, and all but three were halted in midair, roughly three meters in a simple dome shape above Griffon's position. The Wolf would make their move next, performing a rush of Quick Steps to appear at Griffon's right side, aiming to shatter his knee with a powerful bullrush. Unfortunately for the Wolf that leg had been moved just enough backwards for it to miss the Samurai entirely, the leg having been moved the absolute minimum required to do so and in just the time it took for the Wolf to move from his Quick Steps to an attack. It was like the Samurai had read the animal's intent and acted according while expending the least amount of energy possible.

The second rush from the other side of the Samurai would instead be interrupted rather than avoided. Griffon had pulled a small pouch from his Gi in the time Apollo had rushed forward and performed his first attack, and when Apollo appeared on his left side the Samurai simply completed the movement he had been performing, flicking the small pouch directly at Apollo's head just as the wolf would commit themselves to the second Bullrush (1/??). The Samurai could not match the white wolf's Gate-induced speed, so he compensated with the utmost precision. The pouch would burst upon Apollo's head, doing absolutely no direct damage to the wolf at all, but exploding into a thick cloud of a black smoke-like substance. Even worse was the fact that the smoke was laced with pepper of some kind, a strong irritant that would assault the wolf's sense of smell and sight. The pepper was strong enough to effectively stun a human; the effect against Apollo's greater sense of smell had to be even more potent.

The Samurai, unaffected by his own smoke cloud that now enveloped him due to his metal shell, utterly vanished from sight in the blackness. Even Anotsu's Sharingan would lend him for no aid in piercing the fog, for the Samurai had no molded chakra to detect being a Taijutsu purist. The first blade thrown by Seven would reach Griffon at the same time the Crystalline Dragons created by Anotsu's clones, and the last sight of Griffon would be a simple leap forward directly into the open maw of the first dragon to reach his location (2/??). Let us not forget the fact that a certain wolf would still be in the crash zone of the Dragons, their retreat from their attack hampered by the horrible smoke burning their eyes and nose. The smoke would hide the rest of the details from their sight, but sound would be their guide as to Griffon's survival.

The tell-tale sound of glass shattering would alert the two Shinobi, a great scar of wind tearing itself free of the cloud, shards of crystal drawn along by the power of the attack, creating a glittering wind sharp and strong enough to cut through most weaponry like so much parchment (S+D damage; breaks Overview weaponry; 3/??). The blade of wind would launch itself directly at the creator of the crystalline structures, aiming to bifurcate Anotsu at the waist before crashing into the ground behind him, its kinetic energy spent. Another moment later and the cloud would be suddenly thrown to the side (5/??), the Samurai stepping forward, a great burst of steam emanating from the chimney on his back (6/). He was completely unharmed, but to Anotsu's eyes his aura would be boiling a mixture of ugly red and an orangish gold color. The man was actually excited at the level of force that had been mounted against him, and his aura twitched in anticipation of the coming violence and bloodshed.

Griffon launched himself forward at intense speeds, far faster than he had previous exhibited, his overlarge katana slamming down into the ground as he reached roughly ten meters from Anotsu's position (7/). As his katana slammed down, rock was broken loose and thrown forward in a three-meter high barrage of small boulders and rocks that would travel forward for a maximum of thirty meters, but stopped short at twenty-four meters by the Village Gate. (8/) Should Anotsu be hit by any of this debris he would find it was not a deadly attack (C rank damage), but it would be enough to knock him unconscious if he was not careful in his avoidance. Immediately after launching his ground-based attack Griffon would change direction and begin running towards Seven at a controlled pace, not an outright sprint but not slow either... (9/)

[Raikou!]

The smell of the peppered smoke bothered Beowulf considerably. He powered down his steel skin and grabbed his nose under his mask tightly shut.

The smoke bothered Apollo that much more. He cut his barrage short and flickered back twice like he originally planned. It would take a moment for him to gather himself after such a harsh assault on his senses.

Suddenly the cloud of smoke was whisked away by an enormous wind jutsu that had now picked up Anotsu's crystals and was aimed directly at him. Beowulf quickly flickered in front of the sound ninja and transformed his whole body into a 5x5 ft shield. The shield was in the shape of a wolf's head and had sharp spikes at the bottom to dig into the ground. Anotsu might have to crouch when bracing himself against the attack to be completely covered but he would be safe and have his hands free for a counter maneuver. (In this form Beowulf can take 2 "S" ranks worth of damage before becoming hurt.)

Even though Beowulf had flickered to Anotsu's position an Anbu still stood where he once was. Rathalos had pulled from his body just as he had flickered away. And now he was preparing his own offense. The Dragon Anbu summoned five chakra spheres all at once, floating just behind his back in a circle. Then just as suddenly as they appeared they would disappear, shooting directly into his body... His figure exploded with overflowing chakra as he entered the Berserk Fury State. Barely able to stand still he would summon five more chakra spheres, bringing him one step away from the unthinkable.

IF the enemy still eventually made his was towards Seven and Anostu had NOT interrupted his path. Rathalos would absorb those final five chakra spheres, sending him into the Double Berserk Fury State. Around his body the blue chakra erupted into flames, literally burning his clothes and skin. His right arm burned specifically more, increasing in ferocity up to a ball in his palm. There the chakra fire raged intensely. He needed to use this power immediately or it would kill him. Snap.

Rathalos disappeared, leaving a burst of flame in his wake. He entered into a high speed movement similar to the shuushin called snap, leaving flaming foot prints behind as he blasted forward. Rathalos whipped ahead, all the while focusing his rage towards the Gale Samurai that had destroyed his village. He raised his flaming palm and cocked it behind him. Suddenly he found himself within a moment of clarity. Time seemed to slow down as he appeared in front his target. The clouds over head stopped, and the flames all around them stopped dancing. This was it.

"ASURA STRIKE!!!"

Rathlos' chakra exploded forth, causing a blast of chakra 10x10 meters in front of him and 30 meters long. There would be nothing left of the man. His critical error was rushing Rathalos head on. Mid step Rathlos flickered to his face and unleashed one of the strongest Taijutsu attacks known in the ninja world. The size of the blast would make it nearly impossible to dodge. Even if the samurai managed to flicker to the left or right he would most likely get caught it the blast. Even if it was just an arm, that arm would be gone.

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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.

Bukitai: Toku (Weapon Form: Shield)
Rank: "C" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu
Effect: Allows the user the ability to transform part, or parts, of their body into a medium sized shield.
Special: "Hand Seals"
Drawback: The shield can be no larger than five square feet, and can be of any design. The user's transformation strength is dependent upon their rank of Koutetsu no Karada, Koutetsu Katansei, and Koutetsu Seigo.
Description: This technique is considered to be a part of the second tier of Bukitai techniques. This transformation allows the user to change a part, or parts, of their body into a medium sized shield which can be used to block an attack. This transformation is considered a 'medium' transformation.
Limit: Must have Bukitai: Tate.

Koutetsu Shuukou (Steel Condense)
Rank: "B" Rank
Skill: Ninjutsu, Supplementary
Effect: Allows the user the ability to condense themselves to a smaller form, strengthening their durability.
Special: ---
Drawback: Must be learned before the user can perform any Ningen Bukitai techniques. Cannot condense smaller than what is necessary to contain the user's heart, brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, and eyes.
Description: This technique is the opposite of the Koutetsu Souseki technique. By condensing the user's steel, the user makes it incredibly more dense, and, as such, the durability of the weapon created increases as if the user had one rank higher of Koutetsu no Karada. If the user has the "S" Rank of the Koutetsu no Karada, then it would take two "S" Ranks worth of damage to injure the weapon.
Limit: Must have 500 TP in Seitetsu Clan techniques.

Zen.
Rank: "B"
Skill: Taijutsu - Specialized.
Effect: Creates a sphere of thin Hollow sphere of chakra that slowly rotates around the user. In this form, the sphere is useless and harmless, but when used in conjunction with other moves and forms, this orb can be destructive. Creates 5 Chakra Spheres instantly.
Special: ---
Drawback: User can have no more then 5 Chakra Sphere's hovering over them at any one time. Striking them will cause them to pop. They are Blue in color.
Description: User focuses their inner energy around their body using their knowledge of the Chakra Sphere technique. Instantly, 5 small orbs of hollow chakra, barely of "D" rank amount of chakra seems to appear out of the sky, radiating from the users being, hovering around their head about a half a meter away from them. This orb of chakra is harmless and meaningless in this form and can be walked through. Infact, striking the orb will cause it to disparate into nothingness, causing the need for another. The orbs are summoned at the same time, allowing the user to ready battle techniques far quicker. The difference between this technique and the "Summon Chakra Sphere" technique, it that this technique is instantaneous, and summons all five spheres at once.
Limit: Summon Chakra Sphere, Berserk Fury, Snap, Adsorb Chakra Sphere.

Berserk Fury
Rank: "B"
Skill: Taijutsu
Effect: Absorbs 5 Chakra spheres into your body. The jolt of chakra and energy will cause the user to feel energized, and feel strong and young and restless, and must move and cannot stay still for longer then 6 seconds. The user does not get stronger or faster, only a sense of urgency, as if wired on energy drinks for example, Hyper and the like. Revitalizes user as if taking a soldier pill, makes them more aware to their surroundings as well.
Special: ---
Drawback: Can only be used three times before the user becomes completely drained and is exhausted of all chakra and stamina. Cannot be used once already within the "Fury" state. Comsumes 5 Chakra Spheres.
Description: User focuses on the spheres around them and their body, and the previously summoned Chakra spheres are absorbed into the users body, jolting them as the small amounts of chakra all hit the body at the same time. The user becomes revitalized and feels and has a sense of urgency. They feel as though restless, and cannot stay still for periods of time greater then 6 seconds during this techniques duration. The user, becomes more aware of small motions and things of the nature, and have a much quicker (Doubled Reaction Time, and also allows the user to notice slight environmental changes as well, such as grass blowing within the wind, even a tiny bit, a small ripple in the water) response to things, including their words, which if trying to speak while in this state, the user will most likely speak gibberish 9/10 times. This state lasts for a certain amount of time based on the individuals class. "D" Class is 2 rounds (Or turns, meaning a 6 second interval), "C" is 4 rounds, "B" is 7 rounds, "A" Is 10 Rounds, "S" is 14 rounds.
Limit: Must know Summon Chakra Sphere x5, Must know Adsorb Chakra Sphere.

Snap
Rank: "C"
Skill: NinJutsu/TaiJutsu
Effect: A powerful variation that allows the user to Shunshin no Jutsu up into the air, or down back to the ground.
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: Derived from observing masters of the Buredono Kenseijin style. An advanced Shunshin no Jutsu technique that allows the user to Shunshin up, or down to the ground. A blur is created being pushed upwards or downwards indicating that the user has either gone up or down. User may only perform once in mid air before having to touch something solid.
Limit: Must learn from a Master of Musha Shukke Fuu (Warrior Monk's Way). Must know The 5 Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique).

Asura Strike.
Rank: "S"
Skill: Taijutsu/Ninjutsu
Effect: The ultimate technique within the Musha Shukke Fuu. A Grand technique taking up almost all of the users chakra, an all or nothing type of technique.
Special: Consumes 5 Chakra Spheres. Must be within "Berserk Fury" State. Cannot be used with a "Chakra Gate" open.
Drawback: User looses 90% of their remaining chakra after use of this technique. Users muscles, due to extreme moving in such a small time span, cramp up, and the user cannot move for a total of 7 rounds after this technique. User cannot do anything chakra related for 24 Hours after this technique, even if all chakra is not completely used up, due to the technique causing minor chakra system failure. Causes burns along users body, and feet, but primarily their arm.
Description: User activates the berserk fury state. User summons 5 additional chakra spheres. These chakra spheres, slam into him again. This, over loads the users chakra system within them, and the user acts as though within a doubled berserk fury state. User, garnering all this power then takes aim. Chakra begins seeping out of their body slowly, causing minor burns to their body. Users arm glows a highly bright blue hue in color all along their arm, but primarily along their entire hand they choose to do said technique with. Their hand and arm glows like a blue flame of pure chakra as though on fire. User, then utilizes the "Snap" ability. User using "Snap" lunges forward instantaneously to the target, as the focus all of their chakra into their fist. The user, only during this technique, may increase "Snaps" distance to that of 15 meters. User punches selected object with all of their might, as 90% of their chakra explodes forth, causing a blast of chakra 10 meters by 10 meters in front of them, 30 meters long. This blast of both strength and pure chakra causes Two "S" Ranks of damage and will blow through almost all defenses. Someone directly hit by this will die. The trail where the user had used the "Snap" skill to approach their foe, will be left with flaming footsteps, where the user once stepped on route to use the technique. Anything hit by this immense blast of chakra will be obliterated, with nothing left in the path of which it once struck due to heavy friction. Users body shuts down almost completely after use if this technique (See Drawbacks).
Limit: User must know 500 TP into the Musha Shukke Fuu. Additionally, user must know Shushin 5 times, and "Snap" 5 Times. User must also have either Head Mod, Admin, or Koori's approval before even going into.

[Umehara]

He had managed to survive the initial onslaught that we had set for him.

I watched with meticulous care as Griffon approached, our efforts doubling as my clone maneuvered the crystalline beasts to sway from Apollo's proximity with moments to spare. Though they would not last long, the retaliation was more than evident. It would have seemed that we were now on the defensive. But as I crouched down so that no harm might come to me, I had already begun another set of ministrations that would bring this robotic humanoid to the full realization that we were not to be trifled with. He had sought to use the earth to deal damage. As such, I felt it only appropriate to have returned the gesture. Still veiled by the powerful shield, my clones had already begun to converge on the target. Simultaneously, the earth below began to rumble and twist to the beck and call of my chakra having coursed through.

What appeared to be extremities rose from the earth, my appendages piercing the edifice below so that gargantuan hands could immediately rise heavenward and cut off the access point of escape. Dirt and debris fell away from my Ninjutsu technique, their very size blotting the sky's travel as my clones filled in the spaces beneath its palms. Simply put, our jutsu had converged to pocket Griffon within the sphere of the Asura Strike's range. But I would not detonate my creations just yet - even as the Strike of indigo proportion rang out and created cataclysmic damage, their very structures would explode into crystalline shrapnel in hopes of piercing what openings were present. Triangular in their approach, even an earthward escape would have simply coaxed my earthen hands to crush him beneath the surface of the edifice upon which we stood.

The fingers of the Mimicry Jutsu would clasp together in what looked to be a dome of sorts, collapsing in on the very position that he had been in when he'd approached the AnBu. Surely, we were on the verge of victory. But I would not relent. If our adversary had managed to dig or burrow through the gaia that now constricted him, the exploding tags would simply do what they did best in the following moments. A pocket large enough for the AnBu to escape, but small enough to hinder an advance by way of their thumbs if the opposition attempted to follow suit. Given that my crystal kin were as fast as those of the Taijutsu specialty, there was little that would escape their sphere of influence. A mousetrap of sorts, though this punishment would be far worse than a quick demise. Nay - this was absolution, the power of Oto and Kumo realized in one fell swoop.

Divination at its finest.

Mimicry of the Earth
Rank: C
Skill: NinJutsu
Effect: Causes the dirt/ rock to move and form the shape of the user’s hands underground.
Special: Handseals
Drawback: Can’t be used to create another techniques hand signs. User must have hands underground, otherwise the rocks will only hold until provoked into breaking, but in the case of using dirt the formation will break as soon as both hands leave the ground.
Description: After performing the correct hand signs the user plunges his hands into the ground, there by causing the earth to move anywhere between 3 and 30 feet in distance from his current position. The earth then mimics what hand movements are done underground through connections in the ground that run directly from the users hands. This can be used to grab the enemy, punch the enemy, and strangle the enemy. Anything that can be done normally with the users arms can be done. Technique can be canceled if the line in the ground either is severed, by the enemy interrupting it or if the user pulls his/her hands out. If done with too little chakra the user may be held into the ground.
Limit: Must have Earth Release

-- Clones Converged
-- Exploding Tags Prepared